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15-pound gut bombs and other sparkling meals: Whether you favor the fancy versions of American standards, or you just want a giant pile of meat, there's an eatery in the U.S.A. that'll serve it up this July 4th. ›16:50, 1.07
Photo of the Week: Where was this image snapped?: MSNBC's photo of the week: Where was this photo taken? ›20:30, 3.07
Is this even legal ? Pro bono sex advice: When does swinging fling outside of legal bounds? And why accepting PayPal payments for kinky sex isn't such a bright idea. Sexploration offers pro bono advice to keep our readers out of jail. ›12:56, 3.07
French hero's welcome for Betancourt: Former hostage Ingrid Betancourt arrived in France to a hero's welcome Friday after six years being held by leftist rebels in the Colombian jungle. ›16:03
McCain to meet Mexican president: Immigration and trade are high on the presidential hopeful's agenda as he wraps up a three-day Latin American visit Thursday with a meeting with Mexican President Felipe Calderon. ›16:09, 3.07
Newsweek: McCain's new right-hand man: Sane voters typically don't pay attention when a presidential campaign shakes up its staff. And most of the time, they're right to tune out. Except when it comes to John McCain. ›14:08, 3.07
U.S. air raids hit vehicles in Afghanistan: The U.S. military said airstrikes by its attack helicopters hit two vehicles carrying insurgents Friday in eastern Afghanistan. Afghan officials said civilians were traveling in the vehicles. ›16:48
Some psych patients wait days in ERs: When staffers at a Brooklyn hospital spotted a middle-aged woman lying face-down on a waiting room floor last month, it hardly seemed like cause for alarm. ›21:45, 3.07
Obama opens door to altering his Iraq policy: Democrat Barack Obama struggled Thursday to explain how his upcoming trip to Iraq might refine, but not basically alter, his promise to quickly remove U.S. combat troops from the war. ›22:58, 3.07
Beef recall expands to 5.3 million pounds: Nebraska Beef Ltd. is expanding a recall announced earlier this week to include all 5.3 million pounds of meat produced for ground beef between May 16 and June 26. ›20:22, 3.07
Larceny in the air: Keep your valuables safe: With fares and fees skyrocketing lately, youre excused for feeling that someone's picking your pocket every time you fly. But every year thousands of airline passengers have items stolen from security check points, overhead bins, and bags both checked and unchecked. ›18:43, 2.07
Bomb blast injures 50 at concert in Belarus: About 50 people were wounded by a home-made bomb in Belarus capital Friday at an Independence Day concert attended by long-time ruler President Alexander Lukashenko, officials said. ›13:23
Strike the right balance: Are you eating enough of good-for-you foods? Or could you be overdoing it with some healthy choices? We have the facts on how much you need to reap nutritional rewards. ›23:53, 3.07
Potential herpes cure flushes out virus: offering a potential way to cure pesky and painful conditions from cold sores to shingles. ›13:45, 3.07
German womans assisted suicide fuels debate: The release of a video showing a former local politician helping a 79-year-old woman commit suicide has caused outrage in Germany and prompted some states to try to tighten their rules on assisted suicide. ›20:17, 3.07
Hassles, costs dont stop travelers over Fourth: Despite the likelihood of a long-term travel slowdown, millions of Americans are taking to the roads and skies over the Fourth of July holiday. ›16:58, 3.07
Broccoli nudges genes to fight cancer:
Mosquito threat multiplies after Midwest floods: A Filipino teenager who came to New York so doctors could perform surgery to untwist her severely clubbed feet took her first unaided steps Wednesday. ›23:17, 2.07
Most romantic beaches of the Mediterranean: From Greece to Sardinia, these sexy, sultry stretches of sand will make your heart go a-flutter. ›18:22, 2.07
Twin births like Angelina's are complicated: Danish health officials fear more than 4,000 people may be infected with salmonella and are checking everything from refrigerators to credit card receipts to find the source. ›18:30, 2.07
What's a penis worth? $795,000, court rules: A court has ordered a Romanian surgeon to pay $795,000 in compensation to a patient whose penis he accidentally severed during an operation. ›10:50
Commuters pull over, flock to buses, carpools: As gas prices continue to soar to new heights, drivers are parking their cars and turning to mass transit and carpools. While the move eases pressure on wallets, the Well-Mannered Traveler warns commuters need to remember their manners. ›13:42, 3.07
4,000 in Denmark may have salmonella: The Body Odd: Body critters and things that make you go "eeww!" ›12:12, 11.04
Race for Trent Lott's old seat competitive: Roger Wicker leaned up against the rails of the oyster schooner Mike Sekul, enjoying the slight Mississippi Sound breeze and some scrumptious, bone-sucking ribs with his son McDaniel. ›19:59, 3.07
