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Fans line up to see 'Rent' one last time: After the final performance on Sunday night, Rent will have played 5,124 performances and 16 previews, making it the seventh longest running show in Broadway history. ›17:28 5 Sep, Fri
Karma? Bug eviction ends with blazing temple: A Japanese monk trying to rid his temple of a hornets' nest panicked when the hornets attacked him and dropped a torch, burning his temple to the ground, police said Thursday. ›11:55 4 Sep, Thu
Video: Inspired by Star Wars, but helping vets of real wars: Sept. 5: Segway inventor Dean Kamen's latest device, the "Luke Arm" was inspired by Star Wars, but it's helping real war veterans reclaim mobility from lost limbs. NBC's Bob Faw reports.(Nightly News) ›23:04 5 Sep, Fri
U2 pushes release of new album to early 2009: Initially expected this fall as a fourth-quarter blockbuster, U2's next album has been pushed to early 2009 while the band continues to write and record material. ›14:54 5 Sep, Fri
Afghans fed up with government, U.S.: The bearded, turbaned men gather beneath a large, leafy tree in rural eastern Nangarhar province. When Malik Mohammed speaks on their behalf, his voice is soft but his words are harsh. ›19:53 5 Sep, Fri
Jobs data highlight voters' top concern: Friday's bleak report showing big job losses in August will help keep the focus on the economy as voters' top concern through the election in November. ›15:53 5 Sep, Fri
U.S. nears rescue plan for Fannie, Freddie: The government has prepared a plan to take control of troubled mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, officials told the two companies, according to three sources familiar with the conversations. ›03:49
Oddest book title? Greek Rural Postmen: It may not be a best-seller, but "Greek Rural Postmen and Their Cancellation Numbers" has won a literary accolade: oddest book title of the past 30 years. The runner-up was "People Who Don't Know They're Dead," and third place went to "How To Avoid Huge Ships." ›14:47 5 Sep, Fri
Boy doles out fake $20 bills at school: Authorities say an 8-year-old boy was handing out hundreds of dollars in fake $20 bills at an Ocala elementary school. School officials reported the boy to police on Tuesday. ›22:13 4 Sep, Thu
Video: Hanna, Ike packing a one-two punch: Sept. 5: Hurricane Ike, still several days from landfall in the U.S., weakened slightly Friday but still threatens to hit the oil-producing Gulf of Mexico and Miami. The Weather Channel's Jim Cantore reports.(Nightly News) ›22:47 5 Sep, Fri
Jumper survives crash after chute problem: A Norwegian BASE jumper said he learned a hard lesson about tempting fate after surviving a spine-chilling crash from a mile-high mountain. ›16:41 4 Sep, Thu
Hugging lion video inspires movie: Sony Pictures aims to bring the story of "Christian the Lion" and two men who bought him from a London department store to the big screen after millions viewed video of their reunion on YouTube. ›09:02 5 Sep, Fri
Stand Up to Cancer takes over Hollywood: Skateboarder Tony Hawk, actor Shemar Moore and other celebrities said they joined in Friday's three-network cancer telethon because the disease had touched their lives or those of family and friends. ›14:34 5 Sep, Fri
Singer's slaying turns into Mideast drama: It's the Mideast version of a sordid soap opera. A Lebanese pop star is murdered. Arrested in her death: A well-connected Egyptian businessmen, accused of paying $2 million to have her killed. ›09:31 5 Sep, Fri
Quiz: What show will Jennifer Aniston guest on?: Test your red-carpet savvy with our weekly quiz ›14:50 27 Aug, Wed
2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Top 10 Production Cars: Editors' ten favorite production vehicles at the biennial show. ›07:00 29 Oct, Mon
Dell plans to sell computer factories report: Dell Inc is trying to sell computer factories around the world in efforts to cut cost and improve profitability, the Wall Street Journal said. ›11:59 5 Sep, Fri
Preview: 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser: Toyota's iconic machine gets more grunt, a smoother ride and sweeter duds. ›07:00 18 Oct, Thu
by Lawrence Ulrich: MSN Autos columnist Lawrence Ulrich talks turkey about the 10 worst cars of recent memory. ›07:00 31 Oct, Wed
Top 10 Sports Cars on MSN Autos: The most popular sports cars on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle pages. ›07:00 18 Oct, Thu
Microsoft Gurus to take on Apples Genuises: As part of its new $300 million marketing campaign and image makeover, Microsoft Corp. plans to deploy its own customer-service representatives at retailers like Best Buy and Circuit City to help people with their PC purchases. ›21:02 5 Sep, Fri
Obama, McCain battle over the economy: As Republicans wrap up their storm-shortened convention Thursday, John McCain is expected to underscore his plans to revive the slumping economy. ›12:03 4 Sep, Thu
Heart says RNCs Barracuda use is fishy: Heart singers Ann and Nancy Wilson said a cease-and-desist letter has been sent to the Republicans asking them not to use the song. ›19:54 5 Sep, Fri
First Drive: 2008 Cadillac CTS: With style in spades, Cadillac's second-generation sport sedan adds performance and refinement. ›07:00 15 Oct, Mon
