Amy Winehouse drops drug appeal in Norway: British singer Amy Winehouse dropped her appeal in a Norwegian drug case and will accept a fine for illegal marijuana possession in 2007, her attorney said Tuesday. ›14:32 6 Jan, Tue
Aw, snap! Its Colbert & Colmes for a day: Jettisoned by his longtime co-host Sean Hannity, Alan Colmes was adopted by Stephen Colbert for a day, at least. "The Colbert Report" anchor introduced the Fox News commentator as his new co-host, but later turned him into a bat. ›17:49 6 Jan, Tue
Why smokers can't quit easily: Every smoker knows it's tough to kick the habit. In fact, just seeing a photo of someone smoking is enough for would-be quitters to ditch their best intentions and light up "just one more," research now shows. ›16:40 6 Jan, Tue
Oprah adds Holocaust story disclaimer: Oprah has yet to comment on the debunked story of a Holocaust survivor who claimed to have met his future wife in a Nazi concentration camp. But a brief disclaimer on the story she featured prominently on her show has been added to her Web site. ›19:44 6 Jan, Tue
At 19, college swimmer faces mortality: In Danny Thrall's heart, he was a swimmer. But his heart betrayed him. ›20:22 4 Jan, Sun
Alyssa Milano engaged to Hollywood agent: Alyssa Milano is engaged to Hollywood agent David Bugliari, Access Hollywood has learned. ›19:34 6 Jan, Tue
Officials fear rise in monoxide poisonings: Power outages spurred by the combination of bad weather and utility shutoffs in a bad economy could boost cases of carbon monoxide poisonings this year, health officials fear. ›14:05 6 Jan, Tue
Great Barrier Reef's coral growth is slowing: The growth of coral in the Great Barrier Reef has slowed to the most sluggish rate in at least 400 years and signs point to manmade greenhouse gas emissions as the culprit, according to a new study. ›19:00 1 Jan, Thu
Perez Hilton: Get your 15 minutes of fame: Have no talent? No problem! The self-proclaimed "queen of all media" and founder of the celebrity blog PerezHilton.com gives tongue-in-cheek advice on how to "keep up with the Hiltons" and keep your name in the spotlight in his new book, "Red Carpet Suicide." ›16:49 6 Jan, Tue
New Idol judge says men have edge this year: DioGuardi says she spotted some unique performers during auditions for the Fox TV show, especially among the men. ›23:33 6 Jan, Tue
Gene that makes breast cancer spread is found: A single gene appears to play a crucial role in deadly breast cancers, increasing the chances the cancer will spread and making it resistant to chemotherapy, U.S. researchers said. ›23:20 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
Single ladies: Drive him wild, not away: You don't have to be perfect to attract a guy and keep him, according to "The Man Plan," but you have to be pretty close. From keeping the wrong pictures near your bed to showing off too much cleavage, here are some common mistakes to avoid. ›22:26 6 Jan, Tue
Nicaragua turns to wind power: Energy-starved Nicaragua is turning to wind as it tries to reduce its dependence on oil-based power. ›22:15 1 Jan, Thu
Man arrested in murder of Ohio mom: Police in Ohio have arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with the death of a Dayton mother and the kidnapping of her 4-year-old son, who was later abandoned at a highway rest stop. His father says the boy is "still terrified." ›16:24 5 Jan, Mon
AdBlog: Wake us when its over: Ads of the Weird: Sprint tries to bore you into buying their service. ›23:46 5 Jan, Mon
Go green for your health and the planets: Try this thorough list of the everyday items that might be doing you wrong that may harm your health and the easy alternatives that are free of worrisome chemicals. ›19:21 4 Jan, Sun
Bush familys 18-year-old cat dies: The first family, who are leaving the White House this month, will be without one of their longtime members: their cat India. The 18-year-old black American shorthair, which was namedafter pro ballplayer Ruben Sierra, died Sunday at the White House. ›16:46 5 Jan, Mon
Tenn. gov. pledges more oversight of ash ponds: Tennessee's governor promised greater oversight of coal ash retention ponds Wednesday after viewing damage from a spill that released more than a billion gallons of ashy sludge. ›01:37 1 Jan, Thu
What field still has jobs and rewards? Ask Kitty: Nurses were in short supply during World War II, when Kitty became one. Its a demanding occupation, but there are great rewardsmonetary and otherwise. And even in this era of layoffs, the demand for nurses is still growing. ›19:28 2 Jan, Fri
24 ups the ante in Washington, D.C.: A little over a year ago, Sutherland and the crew of his popular Fox TV series, 24, came to the nations capital to film segments of the shows seventh season. ›00:21