National News

Dow closes below 10,000, first since November The Dow Jones industrial average closed down 103.84 points, or 1.04 percent, at 9,908.39.

Rep. John Murtha, defense appropriations chair, dies Representative John Murtha has died at age 77.

Palin: Won't "close the door" on White House run "I think that it would be absurd to not consider what it is that I can potentially do to help our country," Palin told Fox News Sunday.

Business News

Flatt wins nationals, Cohen falters in Olympic comeback bid Rachael Flatt captured the gold medal at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships on a night Sasha Cohen's bid to make her third Olympics came to a crashing halt.

Bring on Vancouver: USA's Vonn goes 2-for-2 in Italy Lindsey Vonn (Vail, CO) continued her ascension into the elite ranks of women's skiers Saturday, notching her eighth win of the season and career 30th Audi FIS Alpine World Cup victory.

Home Improvement

Pending home sales rise for fourth month According to the National Association of Realtors, U.S. home sales rose for the fourth consecutive month in May.

With interest rates so low it's a great time to remodel Home Equity interest rates are at 10-year lows, and remodeling or adding on to existing homes can be done at reasonable rates.

Save Energy this Winter Tips to save energy this winter without spending money.

Movie Reviews

'Avatar' finally loses top box office spot to 'Dear John' "Avatar" came in second, with a healthy $23.6 million.

Worst movies of all time led by Clooney's "Batman" The 1997 movie starring Clooney as the caped crusader with Chris O'Donnell as Robin came top in an online survey to find the most disastrous film ever made.

And the Oscar nominees are... The Oscars will be telecast live March 7 on ABC from the Kodak Theater in Hollywood.

Soaps

Travel

Obama State of Union set for Jan 27 The date of Obama's speech to Congress had been closely guarded as he worked with congressional Democrats in an effort to hammer out a healthcare overhaul.

President Obama heads to Canada Obama will seek to allay fears about trade and energy.

Games

Sports News

Headlines

Saints defeat Colts to win Super Bowl XLIV 31-17 The Saints rallied from a 10-0 deficit behind a sparkling performance from Drew Brees.

Super Bowl ad featuring Letterman, Leno and Oprah An unlikely party.

Top 10 Super Bowl Commercials Vote for your favorite.

Music News

Ke$ha: I snuck into Prince's house Ke$ha said she also once vomited in a closet belonging to celebrity heiress Paris Hilton.

Akon lands radio job Akon landed a job presenting a weekly radio show in London.

Lady Gaga: "I wasn't supposed to be part of 'We Are The World'" The singer has set the record straight, insisting she didn't turn her back on struggling Haitians - she simply wasn't supposed to be part of the party.

Entertainment News

Jessica Alba denies husband links to Lindsay Lohan Lohan called the stories "absurd," and now Alba has spoken out in favor of her.

Brad and Angelina to sue for split report A lawyer for them has said the couple had begun legal proceedings against the News of The World, a Sunday tabloid and Britain's highest selling newspaper.

Conrad Murray charged with involuntary manslaughter of MJ Michael Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray has been charged with involuntary manslaughter.

Food

World of Harry Potter to open in 2010 "All of the action and adventures of Harry Potter's world will come to life here at Universal Orlando Resort," Tom Williams, chairman and chief executive officer of Universal Parks and Resorts, said in a statement.

"Harry Potter" smashes "Spider-Man" records Top international markets for the new film included Britain with $32.4 million, Germany with $23 million, France with $20.2 million and Japan with $18.2 million.

New Harry Potter movie sets world opening record The U.S.-Canadian tally, which includes a record $22.2 million from midnight showings, marks the second-biggest Wednesday opening domestically.

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Gardening

New 'Dipstick' tests soil health The Optical Soil Dipstick, which Ben-Dor invented, instantly could tell farmers if their crops are getting the right mix of minerals.

Buried treasure in a garden A British woman who lost her wedding ring in her garden 33 years ago said she was shocked when a former neighbor called to say the ring had been found.

Jason Mraz, Wilco to perform at Farm Aid The recording artists are to join Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews, who will perform with Tim Reynolds, at the concert and fundraiser.

Parenting

Screening for MCADD outweighs risks The benefits of diagnosing these children early include preventing the risk of mental retardation, disability or death, and outweigh those risks.

The Lancet retracts autism/vaccine study The claims in the 1998 study that children were not randomly chosen and that investigations were approved by the local ethics committee have been proven to be false.

Parental lapses adding to child obesity Moulavi says parents need to respond in a meaningful way if making healthier food choices elicits aggressive, degrading speeches from their kids.

Weird News

VIDEO: Weatherman delivers 'crazed' winter forecast 'Snowpocalypse'

VIDEO: Home Shopping Network product fail! Mega Fail!

VIDEO: If filmmakers directed the Super Bowl What if the Superbowl was a Quentin Tarantino producton?

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