Host and Houseguest Dos & Don’ts  Tue, 29 May 2007 20:00 EDT

Charity case study  Tue, 29 May 2007 20:00 EDT

The lovely skies are the limit in Margate  Tue, 29 May 2007 20:00 EDT

Protect Your Identity Online  Tue, 29 May 2007 20:00 EDT

Ten Tips for Shopping and Banking Online  Tue, 29 May 2007 20:00 EDT

Phishing: Don't Take the Bait  Tue, 29 May 2007 20:00 EDT

Sylvia Rimm on Raising Kids  Tue, 29 May 2007 20:00 EDT

No Solution For Inexcusable Sibling Treatment.     Q. My husband and I face a horrible family dilemma that boils down to sibling rivalry between grown adopted and biological kids. The mother has done nothing to help resolve any of this. In fact, her actions have indicated who her "inner circle" is, and my husband and his Korean sister are not included. After 40 years of marriage, the parents divorced. The two biological children and one adoptive child sided with the mother and disowned their father.

Annie's Mailbox Advice Column, May 30  Tue, 29 May 2007 20:00 EDT

    Dear Annie: If I move across the country permanently, am I obligated to inform my family of my change of address? They have not contacted me in nearly a decade.

Terminal Chic   Tue, 29 May 2007 20:00 EDT

Airport Security and the Fashionable Foot.

How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Gift  Tue, 29 May 2007 20:00 EDT

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Stocking Your First Kitchen   Tue, 29 May 2007 20:00 EDT

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Entertaining 101  Tue, 29 May 2007 20:00 EDT

Secrets to Hosting a Small Dinner Party .  When the doorbell rings

Keeping Your Personal Information Safe  Tue, 29 May 2007 20:00 EDT

Recovering from identity theft is difficult, even if you aren't held liable for the actual debts incurred by the thief. The cost can be prohibitive and includes clearing your credit, proving you weren't involved in the debts incurred, and restoring your reputation in the community. The best way to avoid this situation is prevention..

Five Ways to Lower Your Risk of Identity Theft  Tue, 29 May 2007 20:00 EDT

There are all types of identity thieves of all aptitudes and skills -- amateurs, sophisticated pros, and groups of professional criminals -- and all types of ways to steal your identity. But simple modifications in your behavior can lower your risk of being targeted by these criminals. By understanding the most common places thieves go to get your personal information, you can make it more difficult for them to wreak havoc with your finances and credit..

Fighting Back Against Identity Theft  Tue, 29 May 2007 20:00 EDT

Unfortunately, there have been more than 27 million victims of identity theft in the United States in the last six years. Fortunately, a lot has been learned from those victims about how to clear things up and protect against further theft. .

Feeling My Way around a Fiber Festival  Tue, 29 May 2007 20:00 EDT

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Romney vows to donate salary if elected  Tue, 29 May 2007 19:58 EDT

Romney Pledges to Donate Presidential Salary to Charity if Elected in 2008. Republican Mitt Romney said Tuesday he would likely donate his salary to charity if elected president, a financial freedom he described as a byproduct of a successful business career.

Zoellick to be named to World Bank  Tue, 29 May 2007 19:58 EDT

Bush to Name Zoellick on Wednesday to Lead World Bank, Replacing Wolfowitz. Robert Zoellick, a nimble negotiator who has crisscrossed the globe as President Bush's trade chief and as the country's No. 2 diplomat, is the White House's choice to be the next World Bank president.

TB case brings warning to air passengers  Tue, 29 May 2007 19:57 EDT

Health Officials Say Man With Rare Tuberculosis Could Have Infected Airline Passengers. A man with a rare and exceptionally dangerous form of tuberculosis has been placed in quarantine by the U.S. government after possibly exposing passengers and crew on two trans-Atlantic flights this month, health officials said Tuesday.

WHO warns against water-pipe smoking  Tue, 29 May 2007 19:56 EDT

WHO Warns That Water-Pipe Smoking May Pose the Same Health Risks As Cigarettes. Water-pipe smoking may pose the same health risks as cigarettes, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, adding that more scientific research was needed into the link between hookah use and a number of fatal illnesses.

Lohan checks into rehab after car crash  Tue, 29 May 2007 19:55 EDT

Lindsay Lohan Checks Into Rehab Center After Weekend Car Crash and DUI Arrest. Lindsay Lohan has checked into rehab. The move followed a weekend during which the wild-child actress crashed her Mercedes, was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence and was photographed closed-eyed and slumped in the passenger seat of a friend's car.

Roddick, Blake part of 0-8 day for U.S.  Tue, 29 May 2007 19:54 EDT

Andy Roddick, James Blake Part of 0-For-8 Day for U.S. Men at French Open. Andy Roddick knows the story well, so he politely declined the official match DVD that players are offered at the French Open. "No, thanks," the No. 3-seeded Roddick said. "I just don't want to see that ever again."

Calif's wayward whales back on track  Tue, 29 May 2007 19:53 EDT

Whales Lost in California River Making Good Progress Toward Pacific Ocean. Two humpback whales lost in the Sacramento River for more than two weeks closed in on the ocean Tuesday, raising hopes among rescuers as they neared San Francisco Bay.

Israeli, Palestinian leaders to meet  Tue, 29 May 2007 19:52 EDT

Israeli and Palestinian Leaders Agree to Meet Next Week to Try to Halt Violence in Gaza Strip. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will meet to try to halt two weeks of violence that has seen southern Israel battered by rockets and Gaza pummeled by airstrikes.

Close-out games a forte for Spurs  Tue, 29 May 2007 19:49 EDT

San Antonio Spurs Can Rely on Experience in Potential Series-Clincher Against Jazz. As much as the individual talents of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili have frustrated the Utah Jazz in the Western Conference finals, the San Antonio Spurs have benefited from something else: their collective experience.

U.S. military deaths in Iraq at 3,466  Tue, 29 May 2007 19:48 EDT

U.S. Military Deaths in Iraq at 3,466 Tuesday, According to Count by the Associated Press. As of Tuesday, May 29, 2007, at least 3,466 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. The figure includes seven military civilians. At least 2,826 died as a result of hostile action, according to the military's numbers.

Syrian president easily wins referendum  Tue, 29 May 2007 19:47 EDT

Syria's President Bashar Assad Overwhelmingly Wins Second Term in Vote With No Opponent. President Bashar Assad won another seven years in office, getting 97 percent of the vote in a referendum on his leadership in which he was the only candidate, according to results announced Tuesday.

We are all in it together, Clinton says  Tue, 29 May 2007 19:47 EDT

Clinton: Shared Prosperity Should Replace 'On Your Own' Society. Presidential hopeful Hillary Rodham Clinton outlined a broad economic vision Tuesday, saying it's time to replace an "on your own" society with one based on shared responsibility and prosperity.

Villaraigosa ready to endorse Clinton  Tue, 29 May 2007 19:46 EDT

Los Angeles Mayor Set to Endorse Clinton's 2008 Presidential Bid. Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton has won the endorsement of Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, a rising star in national Democratic politics and one of the nation's top Hispanic elected officials.

Obama offers universal health care plan  Tue, 29 May 2007 19:45 EDT

Costs of Obama's Universal Health Care Plan Would Be Shared Between Businesses, Government. Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama on Tuesday offered a plan to provide health care to millions of Americans and more affordable medical insurance, financed by tax increases on the wealthy.

Hobbled Hughes cleared to face Pistons  Tue, 29 May 2007 19:41 EDT

Cavaliers Point Guard Larry Hughes in Starting Lineup Despite Painful Foot Injury. Cavaliers point guard Larry Hughes was in the starting lineup for Game 4 against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night despite a painful foot injury.

Clemens may make first start Monday  Tue, 29 May 2007 19:39 EDT

Roger Clemens Likely to Make First Start for New York Yankees on Monday at Chicago. Roger Clemens is ready to return to the New York Yankees' rotation and likely will start at the Chicago White Sox next Monday.

Ducks' penalty parade Disney-like  Tue, 29 May 2007 19:38 EDT

Ducks' Penchant for Penalties Could Prove Costly in Stanley Cup Finals. Scott Niedermayer and defense partner Chris Pronger started and ended the Anaheim Ducks' penalty-box procession in the Stanley Cup finals opener. If the Western Conference champs don't figure out a way to cut down on the high-sticking, roughing, tripping, slashing, hooking and holding, the constant march to the box could turn into the most-watched springtime Southern California parade this side of Disneyland.

Coroner: Pats' Hill accidentally drowned  Tue, 29 May 2007 19:29 EDT

Louisiana Coroner Rules Death of New England Patriots' Marquise Hill an Accidental Drowning. The death of New England Patriots defensive end Marquise Hill, who fell off a jet ski in Lake Pontchartrain, was ruled an accidental drowning on Tuesday.

Racing Hall of Fame inducts class of 8  Tue, 29 May 2007 19:27 EDT

Silver Charm, Jockey Jose Santos and Trainer John Veitch Elected to Racing's Hall of Fame. Silver Charm, jockey Jose Santos and trainer John Veitch each came close to capturing the Triple Crown. On Tuesday, the trio famous for their dramatic near-misses earned the sport's highest honor with their election to the National Museum of Racing's Hall of Fame.

PGA, European tours at odds over WGCs  Tue, 29 May 2007 19:26 EDT

PGA and European Tours at Odds Over World Golf Championships. The Memorial has come a long way since its inception three decades ago, mostly because the players have traveled a long way to get here. They come from every continent where golf is played, representing 15 countries. Then again, it's like that just about every week on the PGA Tour.

Biogen Idec to launch $3B buyback of up to 16 percent of outstanding shares  Tue, 29 May 2007 19:25 EDT

Drug maker Biogen Idec Inc. on Tuesday said it would start buying $3 billion worth of its own shares, potentially cutting the number of outstanding shares by a sixth.

Stewart, Hamlin see frustration mounting  Tue, 29 May 2007 19:20 EDT

Season of Frustration Mounting at Joe Gibbs Racing for Tony Stewart and Denny Hamlin. Tony Stewart made outrageous remarks on his radio show and teammate Denny Hamlin openly criticized his team's performance. Controversial at the time, both incidents now seem rather tame considering how frustrated the two must be.

Web site predicts Bonds' 756 homer  Tue, 29 May 2007 19:20 EDT

Web Site Aims to Predict When Barry Bonds Will Break Hank Aaron's Home Run Record. For fans cheering against Barry Bonds as he approaches Hank Aaron's home run record, there is some hope. For those wishing to be there in person if Bonds breaks the record, there is some help.

Coyotes introduce Don Maloney as new GM  Tue, 29 May 2007 19:19 EDT

Coyotes Introduce Former Rangers Executive Don Maloney As Phoenix's New General Manager. The Phoenix Coyotes introduced Don Maloney as their new general manager Tuesday.

Private guards weak link in security  Tue, 29 May 2007 19:14 EDT

AP IMPACT: Private Security Guards: a Weak Link in Homeland Security. Private security guards paid little more than janitors and restaurant cooks are guarding many of the critical security sites in the United States, usually with minimal or no anti-terrorist training, an Associated Press investigation found.

Venezuela's Chavez defends TV decision  Tue, 29 May 2007 19:14 EDT

Venezuela's Chavez Defends TV Decision While Thousands March in the Streets. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez defended his decision not to renew the license of a popular opposition-aligned television network and warned Tuesday he might crack down on another TV station, accusing it of trying to incite attempts on his life.

Analysis: Too little too late for Darfur  Tue, 29 May 2007 19:07 EDT

Analysis: Bush Administration Falls Short in Handling Darfur Genocide. It has taken President Bush nearly three years to match his impassioned rhetoric about what he decries as genocide in Darfur with tougher U.S. action against some of those blamed for the suffering.

Suicide adds to Japan leader's woes  Tue, 29 May 2007 19:06 EDT

Second Prominent Suicide Adds to Woes Gripping Japan's Government. An executive allegedly involved in a bid-rigging scam that has been linked to the suicide of Japan's agriculture minister leaped to his death Tuesday, officials said. The deaths have added to the pressure on a government struggling against a series of scandals.

Bush confronts immigration deal skeptics  Tue, 29 May 2007 19:04 EDT

Bush Attacks Immigration Deal Opponents, Suggesting They Don't Want 'What's Right for America'. President Bush attacked opponents of an immigration deal Tuesday, suggesting they "don't want to do what's right for America."

Sheehan 'resigns' as protest leader  Tue, 29 May 2007 19:04 EDT

Cindy Sheehan 'Resigns' As Protest Leader, Drained by Biting Criticism and Partisan Politics. Cindy Sheehan, the soldier's mother who galvanized an anti-war movement with her monthlong protest outside President Bush's ranch, said Tuesday she's done being the public face of the movement.

Search warrant obtained in Vick probe  Tue, 29 May 2007 19:04 EDT

Search Warrant Obtained in Dog Fighting Probe, but Not Executed at Michael Vick's Home. Authorities have a search warrant to look for as many as 30 dog carcasses on property owned by Michael Vick that is at the center of a dog fighting investigation. But the warrant has not been executed.

Citizenship and green card fees to rise  Tue, 29 May 2007 19:02 EDT

Citizenship, Green Card Fees to See Sharp Increase on July 30. Immigration officials said Tuesday they will proceed with plans to double the cost of applying to become a U.S. citizen and triple the fee for seeking legal permanent residency.

5 Britons kidnapped; 10 GIs die in Iraq  Tue, 29 May 2007 19:02 EDT

5 Britons Kidnapped in Iraq After 10 U.S. Soldiers Killed in Helicopter Crash and Bombings. Gunmen in police uniforms and driving vehicles used by security forces kidnapped five Britons from an Iraqi Finance Ministry office Tuesday, and a senior Iraqi official said the radical Shiite Mahdi Army militia was suspected.

Russia says new ICBM can beat any system  Tue, 29 May 2007 19:01 EDT

Russia Says New ICBM Can Penetrate Any Defense System; Putin Warns Against U.S. Missile Shield. Russia tested new missiles Tuesday that a Kremlin official boasted could penetrate any defense system, and President Vladimir Putin warned that U.S. plans for an anti-missile shield in Europe would turn the region into a "powder keg."