Top headlines: After bank failures, sales of metal vaults surge: Afraid cash isn't secure even behind the thick walls of banks, more people are turning to something that's protected money since the days of Jesse James and Bonnie and Clyde: safes. ›17:49 Leonardo DiCaprio: Half a boy and half a man: Whats made the legendary actors transition from teen heartthrob to leading man such a challenge? That boyish face ›00:46 9 Oct, Thu Review: Body of Lies deserves a swift burial: From The Kingdom to Traitor, movies about terrorism rehash the same tired trope while failing to say anything new or provocative. Add Body of Lies to this heap of snoozeburgers. ›18:02 8 Oct, Wed Legislators: 'Moby-Dick' is whale of a tale: The question of whether to choose an official book for Massachusetts made for a whale of a debate. The states House of Representatives passed a bill naming Herman Melvilles "Moby-Dick" the state's official epic novel. ›17:06 PR consultant helped Palin: Beginning this spring, a PR expert began pitching Sarah Palin as an "upstart governor" crusading against Big Oil. ›05:13 Signature drinks from around the world: Every tourist knows the credo: When in Rome, do as the Romans do. For the adventurous who would like to try signature drinks in their international destinations of origin, heres a list of top favorites. Cheers! ›15:44 6 notorious prisons offer ghostly thrills: Old closed prisons are often crumbling, dank fortresses with histories of flying orbs, moving furniture, noises in the night and chilly bursts of air. ›16:52 Delicious delights: Recipes for diabetics: Prevention's "Diabetes Diet Cookbook" shares recipes that help with losing weight and getting blood sugar under control. With yummy options like pumpkin bread and almond biscotti, you won't have to sacrifice taste! ›20:12 9 Oct, Thu Top 10 fun fall foliage adventures: Looking to turn over a new leaf on your annual fall-foliage excursion? Trade in subdued oohs and ahs from the passenger seat for wows! and holy cows! by signing-up for a fun leaf-peeping adventure. ›15:38 Preview: 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser: Toyota's iconic machine gets more grunt, a smoother ride and sweeter duds. ›07:00 18 Oct, Thu Red Tape: AT&T customer caught in 'spam-22': ›12:07 Alaska lawmakers review Palin probe: Sworn to secrecy, Alaska lawmakers have begun reviewing an investigative report focusing on whether Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin abused her authority as governor. ›17:39 'Fashion Victims' pokes fun at industry: Fashion critic and illustrator Michael Roberts pokes fun at the fashion industry in a new book titled, "Fashion Victims," that he says is as much a satire as it is an homage. ›21:18 7 Oct, Tue Cambodians saw house in divorce pact: A couple in rural Cambodia has terminated their 18-year marriage with a divorce settlement that entailed sawing in two the wooden house they once shared, villagers said Friday. ›12:11 Oil prices plummet to 13-month low: The stunning collapse in oil markets accelerated, sending a barrel of crude plunging below $78 as investors grow more pessimistic about resolving the global economic crisis. ›21:06 Falling gas prices may lure travelers off planes: So far, U.S. airlines have coped well with a painful economic downturn, but a sharp decline in gasoline prices soon may lure travelers off planes and into cars for short-haul trips. ›21:11 Conn. court nixes gay marriage ban: Connecticut's Supreme Court ruled Friday that same-sex couples have the right to marry, making it the third state to legalize such unions. ›19:14 1 dead in crash at hot air balloon fest: A hot air balloon crashed into power lines and burst into flames Friday during the annual balloon fiesta in New Mexico, throwing both men on board to the ground and killing one of them. ›20:48 The worlds strangest museums: Bunnies, bad art, and Burt Reynoldsthe worlds strangest museums showcase some of the worlds quirkiest passions. ›15:38 Child star admits killing 2 for yacht: Skylar Deleon, a career criminal who bragged about his brief stint as a child actor, has admitted to masterminding the murders of Tom and Jackie Hawks. The couples son Ryan Hawks said he was relieved just at the thought that theyre admitting guilt. ›14:37 Share your photos of spooky destinations: Have you vacationed somewhere creepy and crawly? Experience unexplained phenomena at a hotel or B&B? Share photos of your haunted or just plain spooky trips. ›20:29 9 Oct, Thu Brinkley to ex: Shield kids from TV interview: A judge on Thursday denied Brinkley's request to cancel Cooks weekend visitation with the children, his lawyer Jim Winkler told Newsday ›01:32 Late-night potpourri: Stinky planes, a Cubs link: Late-night TV show hosts found humor in the presidential debate, the candidates, the economy, Barack Obama's stinky plane and Sarah Palin's lunar ambitions. ›13:40 Americas best secret neighborhoods: From Boston to San Francisco, once-fringe neighborhoods now beckon with cool clubs, groundbreaking restaurants, and secret hot spots. ›15:57 9 Oct, Thu |
