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Indonesia raises alert level of volcano: Indonesia has raised the alert level for a volcano on Sulawesi island after it began spewing hot clouds and lava, a vulcanology official said on Tuesday. ›08:59
Walter: Can McCain get his groove back?: The Republican nominee has little choice but to fight his way out against Barack Obama, for better and for worse. ›16:57
Technology Review: 2007 Ford Expedition: Ford's full-size SUV is big on conveniences and standard features. ›07:00 19 Oct, Fri
Placid exterior hid L.A. murder-suicide: When police summoned by worried friends got inside a large house in an upscale L.A. neighborhood on Monday, they found a horror six members of a family fatally shot in a murder-suicide. ›15:06
How fuel costs may affect your cruise: A look at the subtle and not-so-subtle ways the rising costs of fuel may affect cruise travel. ›18:42
Here's the catch: No. 17 a Big Blue problem: Plaxico Burress didn't sound like he learned his lesson from his little time out and that's bad news for the Giants, says Steve Serby. ›18:35
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
Video: New president could mean new Supreme Court: Oct. 6: The next president will likely have the opportunity to nominate new justices. NBC Chief Justice Correspondent Pete Williams reports on how each candidate plans to change the makeup of the high court.(Nightly News) ›23:29 6 Oct, Mon
Police: Woman kills self, daughters: Police were trying to determine Tuesday why a Louisville woman apparently stabbed her two school-age daughters to death and then shot herself. ›14:35
Top 10 Sports Cars on MSN Autos: The most popular sports cars on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle pages. ›07:00 18 Oct, Thu
Newsweek: McCain's "dishonorable" Obama attack: The McCain-Palin ad distorts BarackObama's remark on Afghanistan and support for troop-funding bills. ›14:15
NYT: Campaigns shift to attack mode: John McCain and his running mate, Gov. Sarah Palin, turned toward a more negative tone, as the Obama campaign signaled it would respond in kind. ›12:12
Turbulence forces Qantas 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
Heads up for holiday fliers: The mess on Wall Street affects everyone who has a 401(k), uses a credit card or, for that matter, intends to travel in the coming months. ›13:22
FBI: Tapeproof American al-Qaida member alive:
Plaxico to Giants: 'I don't have any regrets': An unapologetic Plaxico Burress rejoined the New York Giants on Monday, noting he didn't lose any sleep after the Super Bowl champions suspended him for a game.Burress missed a team meeting two weeks ago without bothering to telephone the Giants.The receiver who caught the winning touchdown in the Super Bowl attributed his absence on Sept. 22 to a family emergency, which he described as having to take his son to school. ›14:21
Somali pirate reduces ransom to $8 million: A man on a hijacked ship carrying tanks and heavy weapons said that the ransom had been reduced to $8 million. It was unclear if he was officially speaking for the pirates holding the vessel. ›14:51
McCain pins hopes on high-stakes debate: is the Republican presidential candidate's favorite style of campaigning. ›18:42
Stevens told pal to 'lay low,' tapes show: Sen. Ted Stevens told a contractor friend that they needed to stick together and "really lay low" to beat an FBI investigation, according to audiotapes played Monday at his corruption trial. ›20:05 6 Oct, Mon
Video: World markets get no bounce from bailout: Oct. 6: Aftershocks from the American financial bailout rippled through world markets Monday, sending stock markets plunging around the globe. NBC's Carl Quintanilla reports.(Nightly News) ›23:16 6 Oct, Mon
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
1 dead as Thai police, protestors clash: Thai protesters demanding the government resign clashed with police around Parliament Tuesday. At least one person was killed and more 350 people were injured. ›16:35
86 cats rescued from 2-bedroom condo: A Glenwood Springs animal shelter was trying to find homes for 86 cats rescued from a two-bedroom condominium. ›21:33 6 Oct, Mon
Raid nets 300 suspected illegal immigrants: Federal agents detained more than 300 suspected illegal immigrants Tuesday in a raid at a chicken processing plant that has been under investigation for months. ›17:48