Top headlines: Gallery: Your inspirational athletes: In honor of the 2008 Olympics, we're celebrating the athletes in your own life who inspire greatness. ›19:58 1 Jul, Tue Joyride in stolen police car ends in river: Jefferson Parish sheriff's deputies say a 22-year-old man stole a deputy's car and took it for a joyride on the Mississippi River levee before driving it into the river. ›02:26 1 Jul, Tue Women over 45: Time for a fashion Comeback: In his new book, "Staging Your Comeback," makeover guru Christopher Hopkins uses his 20 years of makeover experience to help women in their "second act" rediscover fashion and beauty that help them look their best. An excerpt. ›14:44 2 Jul, Wed Oops! Her house razed by mistake: A Jackson State University official blames pranksters for the mistaken demolition of a house. Owner Annie Wilson of Dallas said trying to get fair compensation has been a nightmare. ›23:55 1 Jul, Tue Newsweek: Mediterranean tuna face extinction: Mediterranean fishermen are hurting: Stocks of bluefin tuna, by far the sea's most economically important fish, are dangerously low. Although many countries share the blame, the chief culprit, say fisheries experts, is France. ›23:49 1 Jul, Tue Mongolian capital calm after riots: Military vehicles withdrew from streets as life in Mongolia's capital largely returned to normal Thursday just days after rioting sparked by an electoral dispute left five people dead. ›19:59 Christie Brinkley divorce trial goes nuclear: Attorneys in the Christie Brinkley divorce trial painted opposing portraits of their clients as the explosive case began its second day. A court-appointed psychiatrists report yet to be introduced says Brinkley is consumed by rage, said the lawyer for her estranged husband, Peter Cook. But it also says Brinkley should get primary custody of the children, her lawyer said. ›23:18 2 Jul, Wed Turn to the Vet to protect your pet: Taking care of your pet's health can be a nerve-racking task. How do you choose a veterinarian? What do you look for in your pet's health exam? In "Vet Confidential" Dr. Louise Murray provides a guide to keeping your pet healthy. ›14:35 27 Jun, Fri Police said to foil Indonesia attack: Anti-terror police arrested 10 suspected Muslim militants and seized a large cache of high-powered bombs, foiling a major attack targeting Westerners in the Indonesian capital, police and media reports said Thursday. ›09:22 Nontraditional tenants filling up vacant malls: Community college classes in the old mall movie theater. A DMV office across from the Starbucks. Maybe a local library between the Victoria's Secret and the Gap. ›18:40 Jolie in French hospital for birth of twins: Angelina Jolie has gone into a hospital in the south of France where she expects to give birth to twins. ›21:57 1 Jul, Tue Newsweek: McCain's new right-hand man: Sane voters typically don't pay attention when a presidential campaign shakes up its staff. And most of the time, they're right to tune out. Except when it comes to John McCain. ›14:08 Joe the Moose gets a moossus: There's no moose-ing around in the small town of Anamoose. Officials of the North Dakota town decided to give their mascot, Joe the Moose, a moossus. A mock wedding celebration for them was held on Saturday. ›15:32 30 Jun, Mon Scientists: Watermelon yields Viagra-like effects: A slice of cool, fresh watermelon is a juicy way to top off a Fourth of July cookout and one that researchers say has effects similar to Viagra but don't necessarily expect it to keep the fireworks all night long. ›12:57 Prince Charles uses wine for eco-sports car: Prince Charles' income grew last year, while his carbon footprint shrank. The eco-friendly prince even has an Aston Martin that runs on biodiesel made from wine. ›19:51 1 Jul, Tue Teen who lost arm to gator: God was with me: Kasey Edwards knew that when a 600-pound gator clamped his left arm , he was in a tug-of-war he couldnt win. I dont care who you are: If an 11-foot alligator tries to pull you under the water and you hang on, theres something else holding you, he said. ›20:46 23 Jun, Mon Michelle Obama makes $148 dress a sellout: The breezy black-and-white dress worn by Michelle Obama on The View" has become an overnight sellout across the country. Its surprised but happy designer, Donna Ricco, said that Michelle Obamas choice speaks to what Im doing every day. European Central Bank raises rates: The European Central Bank has raised interest rates for the first time in more than a year to combat escalating inflation in the 15 countries that use the euro. ›12:55 From pills to pillows, when to replace your stuff: Knowing when to pitch everything from medication to your smoke alarm helps you and your family sleep better, stay safer, heal faster and more. Prevention's room-by-room guide outlines some surprising expiration dates. ›18:40 Toilet-paper wedding dress wipes out competition: The fashionable white frock made by Katrina Chalifoux of Rockford, Ill., wiped out the competition at the Cheap-Chic-Weddings.com contest, winning the top prize of $1,000. Study: U.S. worst of G8 on warming: The U.S. government has done the least among the worlds eight biggest economies to address global warming, a study released Thursday found. ›14:28 Penguin woes signal sea problems: Penguins may be the tuxedo-clad version of a canary in the coal mine, according to a new scientific review paper. ›04:08 1 Jul, Tue Sweet harmony: Sip these scent-sational wines: TODAY wine columnist Edward Deitch sniffs out some fragrant summer whites. ›13:49 26 Jun, Thu Teen survives horrifying injuries from bear attack: Mauled by a bear during an Alaska bike race, 15-year-old Petra Davis would have died had rescuers arrived minutes later than they did. It was sudden, horrifying, and the injuries she suffered left a deep impact on all of us, one said. ›15:38 1 Jul, Tue |
