Top headlines:
Cook: Time running short for GOP: It remains dangerous to conclude that this presidential race is over, despite a preponderance of evidence that it might be. ›15:25
Huge exoplanet puzzles astronomers: Astronomers have sighted a very dense planet-sized object that orbits its parent star in just four days and six hours. ›22:05 6 Oct, Mon
Fineman: McCain's last chance: It's ironic but appropriate that Sen. John McCain's pivotal campaign moment tonight is in a city known for country-music troubadours of last chances. ›17:19
Top 10 easy fall weekend getaways: From New England to Florence, make the most of the season, whether you're a leaf-peeper, a wine-taster, or a city lover. ›13:30
Did Mad Money host panic investors?: Beset by critics who said his bearish advice to investors has added fuel to Wall Streets fire sale, financial guru Jim Cramer Tuesday stood by his ominous warning: Short term, this is a perilous market. ›13:53
Shake it up! The 8 best salad dressings: From balsamic to ranch, Real Simple magazine lists the zesty dressings that make it easy to turn over a new leaf. ›15:09
Essay: When Palin talks, women talk: Like it or not, VP candidate Sarah Palin wears her badge of motherhood on her sleeve. Here, The New York Times Magazine contributor Lisa Belkin looks at how Palin's public discussion of personal issues has got us all talking about ourselves. ›14:41 6 Oct, Mon
No need to dread a nightat the best airport hotels: Do you dread the thought of having to overnight at an airport hotel? Don't! From the citizenM Amsterdam Airport Hotel to the Westin Detroit Metropolitan, 10 of the best. ›19:09 6 Oct, Mon
McCain tied to Iran-Contra group: GOP presidential nominee John McCain has past connections to a private group that supplied aid to guerrillas seeking to overthrow the government of Nicaragua in the Iran-Contra affair. ›10:10
People love angry-faced cars: If a Toyota Prius just looks too friendly for your tastes, youre not alone. People readily see faces and traits in cars, and a new study suggests that they prefer cars to appear dominant, masculine and angry. ›13:05
Report: Tina Fey book deal worth $5 million: Comedian Tina Fey is reportedly working on a nonfiction humor book in the style of author and film director Nora Ephron. ›18:51 6 Oct, Mon
The dirty truth about cleaning products: What does being "green" actually mean? In her new book, Sloan Barnett shares several simple steps you can take to live a healthier life while helping keep the planet clean. In this excerpt, Barnett writes about the dangers of some of the most common household cleaners. ›13:50 2 Oct, Thu
Calif. gay marriage ban draws big money: Supporters and opponents of a ballot initiative that would outlaw same-sex marriage in California have poured 41.2 million dollars into the race. ›13:51
Broken promises: How airlines have betrayed us: Airline passengers are usually a forgiving lot. When a flight doesn't take off as planned, they understand. When they have to pay extra for a checked bag because of higher fuel prices, they oblige. But airlines continue to use travelers' goodwill against them through betrayal. ›13:47 6 Oct, Mon
Iran says it forced down Western plane: Iranian media reported Tuesday that Iran forced down a Western aircraft that accidentally entered its airspace, then allowed the plane to fly on Afghanistan after questioning passengers. ›18:56
Orphaned rhino adopted by park rangers: Kenyan park ranger Patrick Muriithi has some common parenting concerns, but his child is unique: a teenage, two-ton rhino. ›15:44
Turbulence forces emergency landing: More than 30 people were injured when a Qantas jet flying from Singapore to Perth struck turbulence Tuesday and had to make an emergency landing at a remote Australian airport, officials said. ›07:57
World Blog: Our secret war in Pakistan: ›17:43 27 Nov, Tue
Todd: Debate make or break for McCain: John McCain can keep this race competitive regardless of Tuesday's debate, but if hes going to win the presidency and not just survive the campaign, significant progress must be made tonight. ›17:33
Stephen Colbert enjoys playing a jerk: Stephen Colbert was raised in South Carolina to be a Southern gentleman. But he spends his days being a jerk. It must be tough. ›18:29 6 Oct, Mon
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Share your creative Halloween decorations!: E-mail TODAY your original pumpkin carvings and freaky front yards and we might feature you on an upcoming segment! ›15:32
Kenya deports author of anti-Obama book: The American author of a controversial book accusing Barack Obama of seething with "black rage" and of being unfit for the U.S. presidency was kicked out of Kenya on Tuesday. ›18:53
Dog Whisperer: Fidos first day home: In his book, "Member of the Family," Cesar Millan provides advice on making your dog feel welcomed and getting the relationship with your new pet off to a good start. An excerpt. ›16:04
