First U.S. aid plane lands in Myanmar

The first U.S. relief airlift arrived in Myanmar on Monday after prolonged negotiations with the country’s isolationist junta, which considers Washington its enemy.

China says massive quake has killed thousands

Oil prices retreat from record high

Oil prices retreated Monday from last week’s record close near $126 a barrel as the dollar strengthened against the euro and yen.

Toyota suspends China plant after quake

Back to old form, Spurs blow out Hornets

The San Antonio Spurs looked like champions again Sunday, pounding the New Orleans Hornets to even their Western Conference semifinal series 2-2.

Jazz hang tough in OT, even series with Lakers

Parvati stands as sole ‘Survivor’

The favorites stick to their alliance, but the show throws a wrench in their plans. Plus, the jury pulls a bit of a blindside of its own on viewers in the final Tribal Council.

‘Survivor’ delivers surprises right to the end

Skin cancer can sneak up on the most savvy

Could you have skin cancer and not know it? These women did. Reading this could save your skin, even your life.

5 more die in China from child virus

Are bite-sized games the next big thing?

On Monday, Nintendo launches WiiWare, a service that allows gamers to download games straight to their Wiis. Are the growing number of games-on-demand services and the sometimes unusual bite-sized games they offer the wave of the future? Indie developers — and big console makers — are betting on it.

Real-life skull tale inspires movie

Hottest beaches of Central America

The appeal of Central American beaches is an offbeat and organic sexiness that blends together visitors of all sorts. The beaches in this list stand out in terms of raw beauty, exotic draw and high potential for pleasure.

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