Many along the East Coast rush to do storm-delayed holiday shopping, while others battle airport lines. Full story
Travelers stranded by winter's blast
Video: As millions cope with snow and ice, officials detail new rules to protect passengers.
Mayor blasts EMTs accused of refusing to help pregnant woman
New York City’s fire department suspends two EMTs after woman collapses in coffee shop and later dies. Full story
Giving kids the chance to do the same
Video: In Bunnell, Fla., children learn the meaning of the adage, "It's better to give than to receive."
After snow, a race to get gifts, get home
Many along the East Coast set out on slick sidewalks and roads to do storm-delayed holiday shopping, while others battled airport lines in frantic bids to get to their destinations for Christmas.
Despite more jobless, crime rates drop
All four offenses that make up violent crime fell in the first half of 2009, with murders down a significant 10 percent, the FBI reported Monday.
Last of rare rhinos moved in bid to breed
A 38-year-old rhino born in Sudan ate African grasses for the first time in three decades Monday, the first full day on the continent for some of the world's last northern white rhinos.
White House picks new cyber czar
After months of wrangling and delays, President Barack Obama has chosen a national cyber security coordinator to take on the task of organizing and managing the nation's digital networks.
Anti-whistleblower culture persists in D.C.
A Marine Corps whistleblower says military officials are trying to force him from his job for exposing failures to deliver lifesaving equipment to troops in Iraq.
theGrio: 12 civil rights moments of the decade
The first decade of the new century has been marked by incredible triumphs, ongoing challenges, and a number of historic moments.
Religious expression often frowned on at work
Wearing your religion on your sleeve in a largely secular American workplace could potentially hinder your career.
Giving back: Readers share their stories
From food collections for the needy to health care for the homeless, msnbc.com readers share their stories of how they are giving back for the holidays.
Loophole frees mentally ill youth offenders
Recent slaying cases highlight the complexities of a 1997 law meant to keep mentally ill juveniles from being held in detention centers where they can't get proper treatment.






