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Defiant Iran accelerates nuclear program

Iran begins enriching uranium to a higher level over the vociferous objections of the U.S. and other countries that fear the process could eventually lead to nuclear weapons.

NYT: China report shows more water pollution

Obama: Parties must 'transcend petty politics'

President Barack Obama said Tuesday that it's time for Democrats and Republicans to work hard because the American people "expect a seriousness of purpose that transcends petty politics."

GOP flexes muscles, defeats Obama nominee

After Mon. dip, Dow ends day back over 10K

The Dow Jones industrial average jumped back above 10,000 on hope that the European Union will help Greece manage its growing debt burden.

Inside Toyota’s epic safety breakdown

Winderman: Quiet trade front might be ready to boil over

Winderman: Unlike the NBA trading deadline in so many previous years, the Feb. 18 deadline features a collective set of variables heretofore unseen.

Carmelo returns, helps Nuggets trounce Mavs

Hollywood brings changes for ‘American Idol’

Everyone was eager to see what Ellen DeGeneres would add to the broadcast, and from her first phrase as a judge, she delivered.

Scoop: Heidi planning steamy Playboy shoot

Health crisis in Haiti enters a deadly new phase

The second stage of Haiti's medical emergency has begun, with diarrheal illnesses, acute respiratory infections and malnutrition beginning to claim lives by the dozen.

Third-hand smoke a danger to babies, toddlers

Weeding through online flower sites

If you study hidden fees and price distortions for a living, Valentine's Day is your Super Bowl. Can you name another industry where the true price of an item is routinely more than double the advertised price? Gadgets were supposed to make our lives easier and save us time. Instead, we are more stressed and have less time than ever. What is the cause of this epic failure?

9 awesome uses for dead tech products

Getting around the Games without going crazy

If you’re planning to attend the upcoming festivities in Vancouver or Whistler, you should probably be prepared for travel challenges of Olympian proportions.

The country’s splashiest hotels