Bush set to relax rules protecting species

Animals in danger of becoming extinct could lose the protection of government experts who make sure that dams and other projects don't pose a threat, under a regulation the Bush administration is set to put in place.

Community colleges suddenly in spotlight

Wall Street drops to more than 5-year low

  Wall Street hit levels not seen since 2003 on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones industrial average plunging below the 8,000 mark amid a dour economic outlook from the Fed.

Fed lowers its projections for economy

Iverson, Pistons end Cavs' win streak at 8

Allen Iverson had 23 points and Rasheed Wallace added 21, leading a fourth-quarter surge that gave the Pistons a 96-89 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Blazers crush Bulls in Oden's home debut

Scoop: Jennifer Aniston gets a kick out of ‘Friends’

  The “Marley & Me” star tells New York Times magazine, “This is horrible to say, but there are times when I laugh my rear end off.”

  Tidbits: Breastfeeding twins proved tough for Jolie

Newsweek: Working in a flu vaccine factory

When you work in a vaccine factory, getting dressed is half the job. Inside one of the two American labs that produce millions of flu shots every year.

Burger King limits sodium in kids meals

Woolly mammoth task: Critter's DNA mapped

Scientists for the first time have unraveled much of the genetic code of an extinct animal, the ice age's woolly mammoth, and with it they are thawing Jurassic Park dreams.

When you don't want to be Facebook friends

Guide to stress-free travel

With the economy in a tizzy, everyone is cutting back on just about everything, including travel. But don’t let that lull you into thinking everyone but you will be staying home this holiday season.

Patience, politeness training for airport workers