1 in 10 Native American deaths alcohol related: Almost 12 percent of the deaths among American Indians and Alaska Natives are alcohol-related more than three times the percentage in the general population, a new federal report says. ›17:44 28 Aug, Thu
Poodle elected Obama's top dog: As the Democrats were meeting in Denver this week to crown Barack Obama as their presidential nominee, the American public selected its choice for his family's dog. The winning breed: The poodleby a hair. ›18:11 28 Aug, Thu
Speed limit likely around Atlantic right whales: The government on Monday recommended a speed limit for commercial ships along the Atlantic coast, where collisions with the endangered right whale threaten its existence. ›00:28 26 Aug, Tue
Report: 100 militants killed in Afghanistan: A four-day battle that began with an ambush on a joint U.S.-Afghan patrol in southern Afghanistan has killed more than 100 militants, the coalition said Thursday. ›19:39 28 Aug, Thu
Memoir: Growing up a bookies son: From big wins to bad bets, being the son of a gambler had its ups and downs. In his memoir, "The Bookmaker," Michael Agovino writes about his Italian-American family's quest to make it in New York City. An excerpt. ›15:59 28 Aug, Thu
Early ear infections may pack on pounds later: Chronic childhood ear infections may damage a vital taste-sensing nerve in kids, perking a preference for rich foods and making them prone to weight gain later, new research suggests. ›14:00 26 Aug, Tue
No mates, mate! 'Man drought' hits Australia: Love of her two young kids kept a 21-year-old mother alive five days in the hidden wreckage of her pickup truck, according to the man who found Amber Pennell: With the small children, she had the will to carry on. ›13:35 27 Aug, Wed
2 Chinese police killed in ethnic clash: Chinese police clashed with members of the Muslim Uighur ethnic minority in the far western region of Xinjiang, authorities and an activist said Thursday. ›20:00 28 Aug, Thu
FAA glitch underscores importance of modernizing: Dozens of major airports affected by network problem in Georgia, FAA says. ›22:11 27 Aug, Wed
Melting Arctic opens shipping frontier: Rapidly melting ice on Alaska's Arctic is opening up a new navigable ocean in the extreme north, allowing oil tankers, fishing vessels and even cruise ships to venture into a new realm. ›22:28 21 Aug, Thu
How hookups and hang-ups delay manhood: From career aimlessness and unhealthy relationships to the beer and porn culture that defines Guyland, sociologist Michael Kimmel writes about why many young men are trapped between adolescence and adulthood. An excerpt. ›14:41 27 Aug, Wed
Groups: Bush rushing to rewrite species rules: The Bush administration is providing insufficient time for public comment as it seeks to loosen rules protecting endangered species, representatives of more than 100 conservation groups charged Friday. ›22:08 22 Aug, Fri
Ex-generals convicted in Argentine slaying: An Argentine court convicted two former generals on Thursday for the murder of a senator during the countrys seven-year military dictatorship and sentenced them to life in prison. ›23:18 28 Aug, Thu
Psst! Gossip sets fashions trends: Pandas and dolphins and dogs oh my! From a colossal cow to a stowaway kitty, these creatures are all extraordinary in some way. ›19:43 22 Aug, Fri
Beat the crowds with a quick escape to Maui: Beat the crowds by making a quick fall escape to Kihei, Maui, where surfing, whale watching, and golfing are just a few of the ways to have fun. ›13:47 28 Aug, Thu
Japanese women shy from dual mommy role: or childish husbands. ›11:18 28 Aug, Thu
South Carolina routs N.C. State for 1-0 start: South Carolina began the season in style with a rout of N.C. State. See who else started with a win in Thursday night's action. ›04:02
Raft made of plastic bottles crosses Pacific: Tanned, dirty and hungry, two men who spent three months crossing the Pacific on a raft made of plastic bottles to raise awareness of ocean debris finally stepped onto dry land. ›14:54 28 Aug, Thu
Alaska voters decide mining over fish: Alaskans were given an option when voting for an initiative in their primary election: mining or fish. ›23:56 28 Aug, Thu
Go girls! Alpha female adventures 08: Girlfriend getaways? Old hat. In their place are adventurous female-only forays into the Great Outdoors, from heli-skiing in Banff to Patagonian mountaineering and more. ›18:28 28 Aug, Thu
Drunken-driving deaths fall in 32 states: Drunken-driving deaths fell in 32 states in 2007, the government reported Thursday, but alcohol-related fatalities increased among motorcycle riders in half the states. ›22:06 28 Aug, Thu