World News

Cyclone aid 'stopped on tarmac'
The United Nations' top aid official in Asia says he is "furious" over the Myanmar government's refusal to allow the organization to distribute aid to cyclone disaster victims. "We off-loaded the food, and then the authorities refused us permission to take that food away," WFP director Tony Banbury said.

Fri, 09 May 2008 13:53:21 EDT

EU: Ministers to visit Georgia to curb tensions
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Fri, 09 May 2008 09:01:36 EDT

Hezbollah assume control of western Beirut
Sectarian fighting rocked the Lebanese capital for a third day Friday, with small arms, machine-gun and rocket-propelled-grenade fire echoing through the streets.

Fri, 09 May 2008 11:02:24 EDT

Tsvangirai to reveal Zimbabwe runoff decision
South African president Thabo Mbeki is traveling to Zimbabwe's capital Friday for more talks with the political leadership there, the South African Foreign Affairs Ministry said.

Fri, 09 May 2008 10:42:13 EDT

Famine fears for N.Korea, aid group warns
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Fri, 09 May 2008 05:54:43 EDT

Canada train quarantined after death on board
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Fri, 09 May 2008 13:18:01 EDT

Virus claims lives of 32 children in China
The death toll from China's outbreak of hand-foot-mouth disease has risen to 32 -- all of them children -- the state-run Xinhua news agency reported Friday, citing provincial health officials.

Fri, 09 May 2008 02:17:34 EDT

Russia rolls out tanks for Soviet-style parade
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Fri, 09 May 2008 04:47:28 EDT

Strange News

Gamers prove their metal as rock stars
Jess Hu is a child care provider from Brooklyn, New York, but for 20 hours a week, she's a rock star. That's how much she estimates she plays the video game "Rock Band."

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:27:09 EST

Comedian is living in an Ikea store
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Tue, 08 Jan 2008 20:23:26 EST

Texas town hopes to become UFO landing spot

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 09:39:56 EST

Governor's son sells 'Don't Drop the Soap'
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Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:05:59 EST

Cops snag lotto ticket from accused drug dealer
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Mon, 21 Jan 2008 10:51:26 EST

Politician cuts the fat with photo fakery
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Sat, 19 Jan 2008 13:56:45 EST

Puppy vs. polar cub for cuteness title

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:56:18 EST

Entertainment News

TV host can't complain about his 'great job'
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Fri, 09 May 2008 14:39:29 EDT

Review: Insults, but no jackpot in 'Vegas'
Ashton Kutcher and Cameron Diaz hate on each other with dynamite verve in "What Happens in Vegas."

Fri, 09 May 2008 09:50:13 EDT

'Speed Racer' rich in color, poor in spirit
"Speed Racer," the Wachowski Brothers' first film as writer-directors since "The Matrix Reloaded" five years ago, is a dizzying pop-art confection. But beneath the flash, there's no there there.

Fri, 09 May 2008 09:48:16 EDT

'Heroes' welcomes sexy new 'Speedster'
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Fri, 09 May 2008 11:16:51 EDT

Cosmetics firm, Uma Thurman at odds
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Fri, 09 May 2008 09:40:07 EDT

This just in: 'Daily Show' viewers know news
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Fri, 09 May 2008 09:07:16 EDT

Mariah Carey spills beans on secret wedding
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Fri, 09 May 2008 01:47:43 EDT

Time Warner closing two studios
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Thu, 08 May 2008 16:09:34 EDT

Painting of Heath Ledger wins art award
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Fri, 09 May 2008 04:24:26 EDT

'Sex and the City' tries to age gracefully
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Thu, 08 May 2008 14:02:12 EDT

Technology News

Physics wonder boy to test Einstein's theories
Arkani-Hamed is only in his mid-30s, but he has already distinguished himself as one of the leading thinkers in the field of particle physics. His revolutionary ideas about the way the universe works will finally be put to the test later this year at Switzerland's Large Hadron Collider.

Fri, 09 May 2008 09:10:59 EDT

Data recovered from Columbia disaster
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Fri, 09 May 2008 14:35:56 EDT

Device lets ships hear whale chatter
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Thu, 08 May 2008 09:44:07 EDT

Facebook safeguards to protect young users
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Thu, 08 May 2008 16:06:05 EDT

Grand Theft Auto IV steals sales records
It's official. Grand Theft Auto IV is a video game blockbuster, with gamers around the world buying up more than 6 million copies of the gritty, urban action title in its first week of sales.

Thu, 08 May 2008 10:50:08 EDT

Women, click here for good health
Dr. Anne Nedrow gets the e-mails every day -- e-mails from women patients linking to Web sites of dubious quality.

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:17:21 EDT

Unlocked, pricey iPhone coveted in Israel
In Tel Aviv's wholesale fashion headquarters, where textile merchants follow in the legacy of fathers and grandfathers, many Israelis are looking for the latest in tech fashion: the iPhone.

Wed, 07 May 2008 17:11:51 EDT

An e-friendly résumé in 5 easy steps
Today's Internet-driven world has changed the way we look for and apply to jobs. Gone are the days of handwritten cover letters, typewriter-printed résumés and hand-delivered job applications.