U.S. 2008 planned layoffs most in five years: Planned layoffs at U.S. firms eased in December from the previous months seven-year high but they were up an astounding 275 percent annually, according to a new report. ›12:48
Fashion forward: Style trends for 09: What's old, what's new, what's right for you? From fancy pants to bold costume baubles, get a preview of the hot looks for this year from Today Style editor Bobbie Thomas. ›14:33 2 Jan, Fri
Gladiators to fight again at Romes Colosseum: Gladiators are to return to Rome's most famous fight arena almost 2,000 years after their bloody sport last entertained Roman crowds, local authorities announced. ›18:04 6 Jan, Tue
Writer Inger Christensen dies at 73: The Danish writer who built experimental poems, essays and novels around systematized and mathematical structures has died at age 73. Inger Christensen was considered one of Denmark's most famous poets. ›14:47 5 Jan, Mon
Services sector contraction slows in Dec.: An index of activity in the U.S. services sector contracted at a slower pace in December as new orders and employment improved. ›15:31 6 Jan, Tue
Obama designer Pinto sticking to Chicago: Despite being a Michelle Obama fashion favorite, Maria Pinto stresses that her clothes are for real women, not just ingenues who are here today and gone tomorrow. This may be why the Chicago-based designer hasn't campaigned to become a household name. ›20:46 5 Jan, Mon
House, Senate convene for 111th Congress: The House and Senate have convened for a new Congress that will immediately confront the country's struggling economy. ›22:46 6 Jan, Tue
Is your sofa toxic? Switch to eco-furniture: Your couch may look harmless, but theres a good chance that its emitting harmful chemicals into your home. If you're ready to bring safe, green design home, GreenDAY's Marisa Belger advises you to start slowly. Here's how. ›22:10 5 Jan, Mon
Refurbished smartphones could be good bargain: If you can get a refurbished iPhone for $99, are good deals in the offing for other popular smartphones, like the BlackBerry Storm and the Google G1? They may be if enough consumers, faced with a change of heart, decide to return them within 30 days. ›13:51 5 Jan, Mon
Video: Can America afford to heal its healthcare?: Jan. 6: Health care reform is one of the most complex problems President-elect Barack Obama has promised to tackle, but that could prove to be more of a challenge than ever during the current financial crisis. NBC's Robert Bazell reports.(Nightly News) ›00:04
Brunch to dessert: New Years Day feast: Start the first day of the year off right with delicious, home-cooked meals. Chef Michael Lomonaco shares recipes for buttermilk waffles, frittata, Berkshire pork, coconut flan and more. ›18:29 31 Dec, Wed
Soccer's Cabrini moonlights as a novelist: Former Italy defender Antonio Cabrini is not the first retired soccer player to write a book and he will not be the last. But the 1982 World Cup-winner has made his publishing debut with a work of fiction, rather than the usual autobiography about the glory days. ›18:12 5 Jan, Mon
Season of savings brings rewards: When it comes to holiday shopping, Americans have been great at saying they were going to cut back but not so good at actually doing it. This year appears to be an exception. ›12:53
Rare pink iguana evaded Darwin: When English naturalist Charles Darwin explored the Galapagos Islands in the early 1800s, he, and countless scientists since, overlooked a hefty pink iguana. ›00:31 6 Jan, Tue
Sons find dads submarine, sunk in 1942: Jim Abele commanded a U.S. submarine that disappeared off the coast of Alaska in 1942. Last fall, the Navy confirmed that after a seven-year search, Abeles sons had solved one of World War II's biggest mysteries: the final resting place of the USS Grunion. ›22:00 1 Jan, Thu
Cool ice-skating rinks in America: Enjoy the season with a dash of winter air at rinks around the country. ›16:16 5 Jan, Mon
Microsoft: 2008 was 'biggest year ever' for Xbox: Microsoft Corp sold 28 million units worldwide of its Xbox 360 video game console through the end of 2008, expanding the Xbox's lead over rival Sony Corp's PlayStation 3 console in worldwide unit sales, the company said on Monday. ›18:54 6 Jan, Tue
Check out the latest batch of travel photos: Its A Snap! ›23:50 2 Jan, Fri
5 quick and easy meals for a flat belly: CNBC's Sharon Epperson offers advice on creating a financial plan for the new year and shares tips on building up savings in these tough times. ›15:41 31 Dec, Wed
That cheap gasoline? Dont get used to it: All that money you're saving these days at the gas pump? You might want to put it in the bank. ›22:47 6 Jan, Tue
2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Top 10 Wacky Concept Cars: MSN editors pick the 10 craziest concept cars at the Tokyo show. ›07:00 29 Oct, Mon