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A pork belly burger? 3 unique recipes: Is your palate ready for an unusual take on an American classic? Here, three renowned chefs Dasiy May BBQ's Adam Perry Lang, Market Table's Mikey Price, and Craft's Tom Colicchio offer their creative interpretations. ›15:00 9 Oct, Thu
Geothermal energy backers expect rebirth: Economic and environmental forces have created a "perfect storm" that could help geothermal shed its back-seat renewable status, proponents said at an international conference. ›19:27 7 Oct, Tue
Slide show: Images: Wedding bells for Runway: Designers create wedding dresses to determine who shows at New York Fashion Week. ›16:44 9 Oct, Thu
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
CO2 rise means louder oceans, study finds: Beyond the damage it is expected to inflict upon sensitive marine ecosystems, ocean acidification may also allow sound to travel farther underwater, creating a louder deep sea din. ›19:44 30 Sep, Tue
Study: Urban bears arefatter, die earlier: Urban black bears are much heavier and more likely to die violent deaths than their wilder peers, a new study found. And if female, they're more likely to get pregnant at a younger age. ›20:58 30 Sep, Tue
Experts: 'Losing battle' to save Everglades: A multibillion-dollar effort to restore Florida's Everglades has made little progress amid funding shortfalls and red tape, according to a congressionally mandated report. ›20:21 29 Sep, Mon
California to help climate by curbing sprawl: California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed legislation that attempts to ease greenhouse gas emissions by giving priority to transportation projects that limit commutes and curb urban sprawl. ›19:26 1 Oct, Wed
EarthTalk Q&A: Painkillers, electric bikes: Read answers to readers questions about environmental topics. ›20:53 7 Oct, Tue
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
Call TODAYs money experts for advice: Rising unemployment, plunging home values, volatile stocks ... the effects of the credit crisis are rippling across the globe. For expert advice on how to protect yourself and your family in these troubled times, call our toll-free number. ›10:55
Man gets death sentence in taped sex killing: A suburban Kansas City man who videotaped the death of a woman he suffocated during sex has been sentenced to death. ›22:15
Golden Gate may get anti-suicide net: A stainless steel net may soon hang underneath the Golden Gate Bridge to stop people from attempting suicide by jumping off. ›22:27
Greenspan pegs housing recovery to early 2009: Former Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan said the U.S. housing market will begin to recover in the first half of 2009, according to an article he wrote for Emerging Markets magazine published on Friday. ›17:06
Get high atop these 12 stratospheric spots: There's something about getting high that helps you see things from a whole new perspectiveand no, we're not talking about a trip to Amsterdam. Here's a dozen stratospheric spots around the world that will have you gasping at the view or clinging, white-knuckled, to whoever is closest. ›15:57 9 Oct, Thu
GEs profit drops in line with cut forecast: General Electric spared investors any nasty surprises as it reported a 22 percent drop in third-quarter earnings, meeting its own lowered forecast. ›17:07
Ford, GM say they wont file for bankruptcy: Executives at Ford and General Motors said Friday they are not considering filing for bankruptcy, even as the tumbling stock market crushed shares of both automakers. ›20:49
The lit list: 20 years of Nobel winners: From French novelist Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clezio to American author Toni Morrison, meet the writers who have been honored with the highest literature prize. ›19:09 9 Oct, Thu
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
Richard Branson: Doing business his way: Whether promoting cell phones while naked or pioneering tourist space-travel, the billionaire uses unusual methods for success. In his new book, "Business Stripped Bare", he shares his tips for entrepreneurs. An excerpt. ›15:27
Report: Making math uncool hurts U.S.: Americans may make fun of girls who are good at math, but this attitude is robbing the country of some of its best talent, researchers say in a new study. ›21:23
Deadlines set for polar bear habitat: The federal government will designate "critical habitat" for polar bears off Alaska's coast, a decision that could add restrictions to future offshore petroleum exploration or drilling. ›19:32 7 Oct, Tue
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
Bomb targets Shiite market in Baghdad: Eight people were killed Friday after a car bomb struck a market in a Shiite enclave in southwestern Baghdad, police said. ›15:24
