Running 3rd in N.Y. Race, GOP Drops Out

Running 3rd in N.Y. Race, GOP Drops Out
Behind Both Democratic and Conservative Party Candidates in Special House Election, Scozzafava Suspends Campaign

Video: Early Backstage: Halloween Hysteria

Video: Early Backstage: Halloween Hysteria
Adam "The Audience Guy" caught up with Maggie Rodriguez and Russ Mitchell to talk about their Halloween costumes.
Facebook wins $711 million against spammer
Facebook has won $711.2 million in damages from internet marketer Sanford Wallace.

Light at the end of the tunnel may be approaching train

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Video of the Week: This week's clip shows someone who has first call on the title of the World's Luckiest Man...

Disney launches Click2Life iPhone app

Madoff Victims Paid $530M So Far
Losses Amounted to $21.2B over 2,300 Clients, Trustee Irving Picard Said
Disney launches Click2Life iPhone app
Disney is launching an application for the iPhone and iTouch that lets users take photos of Disney images and then converts them into 3-D pictures on the device.
Fraud Suspected At Sudoku Championship

An investigation in under way following allegations of fraud against the man who finished third at the Philadelphia Inquirer National Sudoku Championships. A man by the same name, Eugene Varshavsky, was also suspected of cheating in a chess tournament in Philadelphia three years ago. Tournament director and NPR puzzle master Will Shortz says he is unaware of previous incidents of cheating at tournaments he has run.

Video: Early Backstage: Stand-Up Russ

Video: Early Backstage: Stand-Up Russ
Adam "The Audience Guy" followed news anchor Russ Mitchell during his one-night-only stint as a stand-up comedian.
Nintendo plans large-screen DSi
Nintendo is planning a large-screen DSi, according to Japanese news service Nikkei.
Comedy And The Economic Crash Of 1929

People need comedy during tough economic times, but during the great stock market crash of 1929 there was a problem. Large numbers of entertainers lost their shirts, too, and there didn't seem like much to laugh at. This week is the 80th anniversary of the big market crash.

Photos: Day in Pictures
A Glimpse at the Day's News as Seen Through a Camera Lens
'DJ Hero' Lets You Rock The Club ... From Your Couch

If you've ever dreamed of spinning records in front of a screaming crowd, here's your virtual chance. The new music video game DJ Hero lets gamers scratch and mix on a fake turntable while a funky DJ avatar struts and cuts onscreen.

In Slim Role, Bertinelli Beats Back Bulge
Actress Dons Bikini, Boasts Progress She Made as Weight Loss Program's Spokeswoman
'Daily Show' Writer's 'Genius Of Unspeakable Evil'

Host Liane Hansen talks to Daily Show Executive Producer Josh Lieb about his new book, I Am A Genius of Unspeakable Evil and I Want To Be Your Class President.

Video: Dallas Steak on a Budget

Video: Dallas Steak on a Budget
On this week's 'Chef on a Shoestring', Dallas-based Chef, David Holben will prepare Sea Scallops & Sweet Corn Pancake, Beef Tri Tip Steak with Vegetable Couscous and Apple Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream.
Live feed update sparks angry protests from Facebook users
Facebook has updated its homepage with a dual-view news feed. Unsurprisingly, the latest changes have sparked angry protests from dozens, if not hundreds of Facebook members.
NBC News Anchor Brian Williams Plays 'Not My Job'

Williams joins Wait Wait at New York City's Carnegie Hall to play a game called "You are the very worst act ever to play this stage": three questions about music legend(?) Florence Foster Jenkins.

Somer Thompson's Mom to Killer: "We're Coming For You"
Murdered Fla. Girl's Mother Makes Promise on National TV to Daughter's Killer
Not-So-Trivial Pursuit Of A United States Of Africa

Some board games improve your general knowledge, others are just fun. A Senegalese entrepreneur is hoping his new game promoting African unity will be both. Part Monopoly, part Trivial Pursuit, Jekaben — or Let's Unite and Work Together — aims to create a Pan-African entity.

Disney's Keychest unlocks movies for any platform

White House Hammers Cheney Over Criticism
Press Secretary Suggests Former Vice President has Forgotten That the Bush Administration Didn't Increase Troops While in Power
Disney's Keychest unlocks movies for any platform
Disney is readying a technology that would let viewers pay a one-off fee for permanent access to a movie or TV show across multiple devices.
'Expected' Offers Self-Help, Humor For The Unborn

Billed as "a fetus' guide to the first three trimesters," What to Expect When You're Expected, by Daily Show writer David Javerbaum, is a tongue-in-cheek take on life in utero.

"Hadrian's Auditorium" Found in Rome

"Hadrian's Auditorium" Found in Rome
New Find Believed To Have Been Built as Center for Culture; Site Found During Subway Excavation

U2 gig to be streamed live on U2ube

Cashing In A (Shrinking) War Dividend
Jo Comerford: Forget About The Butter. It's Bad For You Anyway
U2 gig to be streamed live on U2ube
Veteran Irish rockers U2 have confirmed via video blog that their sold-out concert at the Pasadena Rose Bowl in California, this Sunday, 25th October, will be streamed free, in full and live on YouTube. It's the first time a show of this size will be streamed live, says the band.

Congressmen Join Fight to Kill College Football's BCS

Congressmen Join Fight to Kill College Football's BCS
Members of Congress Join Effort to Replace Bowl Championship Series; Obama has Called for Playoff Instead
Wanted: Professional Pot Critic

Voters in the state elected to legalize medical marijuana almost a decade ago. But this year, there has been a boom in the number of dispensaries. Now, the Denver alternative-weekly newspaper, Westword, is seeking a freelance pot critic. Host Liane Hansen speaks to Westword editor Patricia Calhoun about the alternative weekly's search for a medical marijuana critic.

Cornyn: Afghan Delay Emboldens Our Enemies
GOP Senator Says Obama Admin. Shows "Lack of Resolve When It Comes to Our National Security"
Comedian Susie Essman Plays 'Not My Job'

Essman — who is best known for swearing at Larry David on Curb Your Enthusiasm — plays a game called "You're sanctified, beatified, and a really nice guy." Three questions about saints of the Catholic Church.

Emerging Eating Disorder: Exercise Bulimia

Emerging Eating Disorder: Exercise Bulimia
Sufferers Work Out Excessively, Compulsively, Rather than Vomiting, to Purge Calories, Potentially Risking Their Lives

Wal-Mart to take on Amazon

Are Your Halloween Costumes Safe?
Consumer Correspondent Susan Koeppen Gives the Lowdown on What You Need to Know About Your Kids' Costumes
Wal-Mart to take on Amazon
Mega retailer Wal-Mart is moving online in a head-to-head battle with Amazon, selling books at $9 through its website.

Video: Preview: The Kanzius Machine

Video: Preview: The Kanzius Machine
The relentlessness of leukemia led John Kanzius to develop his very own radio wave machine, hoping it could help him win his fight against cancer. Lesley Stahl reports, this Sunday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
Nintendo to launch exercise bike for the Wii
In case your living room isn't yet cluttered enough, Nintendo is planning to launch its biggest peripheral yet: an exercise bike.

Rumor: Nintendo selects Tegra processor for new DS

Colts' Vinatieri Out 4-8 Weeks After Knee Surgery
Colts Kicker Vinatieri Out 4-8 Weeks Following Knee Surgery, Stover Signed; DT Johnson Waived
Rumor: Nintendo selects Tegra processor for new DS
Nintendo has reportedly selected Nvidia's Tegra processor to power its next-generation DS/DSi console. According to Theo Valich, Nintendo has already started work on the new device and plans to debut it in late 2010 during the Tokyo Game Show.

U.S. Can?t Trace Foreign Visitors on Expired Visas

U.S. Can?t Trace Foreign Visitors on Expired Visas
U.S. Can?t Trace Foreign Visitors on Expired Visas
Steve Jobs is more popular than Oprah
US teens have voted Apple’s Steve Jobs the person they most admire because he has ‘made the world a better place’.
A Feminist Love For Football

The college football season is in full swing with its pageantry and rivalries. Essayist Diane Robert may be a feminist, but she just loves college football, even though it's violent, hypermasculine, warlike and imperialistic.

Miami Teen Jaclyn Torrealba Dead, Say Friends (Pictures); Boyfriend DJ Seasunz May Be Under Arrest

Miami Teen Jaclyn Torrealba Dead, Say Friends (Pictures); Boyfriend DJ Seasunz May Be Under Arrest
Miami College Freshman Missing Since Oct .11

Reed: Will GOP Pay For More Troops?

Reed: Will GOP Pay For More Troops?
Dem Says Republicans' "Glib Assertions" Supporting More Troops in Afghanistan Should Be Backed With Funds Rather Than Debt

Clinton Helps Salvage Turkey-Armenia Pact

Clinton Helps Salvage Turkey-Armenia Pact
Signing Ceremony for Accord Opposed by Hardliners Back on After Dispute Over Statements; Clinton, Swiss Mediators Intervene
Actress Ashley Judd Plays 'Not My Job'

Judd has starred in films opposite Robert DeNiro, Tommy Lee Jones and Morgan Freeman. Now, she's doing what all beloved starlets do once they've conquered Hollywood; She's getting a master's in public policy from Harvard.

Video: Unplugged: Obama Wins Nobel

Video: Unplugged: Obama Wins Nobel
CBS News' National Security Analyst Juan Zarate and Brookings Presidential Scholar Stephen Hess speak to Bob Schieffer about President Obama's Nobel Peace Prize; Plus: the Dalai Lama visits D.C.

French Culture Minister Targeted Over Sex Tourism

French Culture Minister Targeted Over Sex Tourism
French Culture Minister Fighting Calls For Resignation Over Book Detailing Sex With 'boys'
PS3 claims "top home console" slot as Wii sales decline
The PlayStation 3 is expected to claim the "top home console" slot for the month of September. According to EEDAR analyst Jesse Divnich, hardware unit sales for next-generation systems are likely to decrease by four percent over last year for the month of Septemberwith all platforms except the Nintendo Wii and Sony PSP posting year-over-year gains.

Football fans get fanboi game

Newseum Recreates Tim Russert's Office In Exhibit
Newseum Acquires Tim Russert's Office Desk, Plans Exhibit Recreating His NBC Office
Football fans get fanboi game
You might feel that soccer fans already get enough of a chance to present their opinions on the game, but a new service is designed to make it even easier.

Turtle Beach introduces alternative gaming headset

Rich Circus Man Says Space Trip Worth $35 Million
Rich Circus Showman Says Trip To Space Station Worth "every Penny" Of $35 Million He Paid
Turtle Beach introduces alternative gaming headset
Turtle Beach has introduced a $30 portable gaming headset. Company spokesperson Peter Ronick explained that the Ear Force Z1 wasdesigned as a "cost-effective alternative" to more expensive models.

`Capadocia' Gets 3 International Emmy Nominations
`Capadocia' Receives 3 International Emmy Nominations, Including Best Drama Series
These C's Come In Threes

Each clue consists of two words starting with the letter "C." The answer is a third word starting with "C" that can follow the first word and precede the second one to complete a compound word or familiar two-word phrase.

Fast Draw: The Twilight Zone

Fast Draw: The Twilight Zone
Plus; The History Of Science Fiction

Helping Hand for Dave
In Exchange for Some Work Around the House
WTF? What's Wrong With That Name?

WTF was the name of one of Wisconsin's main tourism organizations. What the ef? The Wisconsin Tourism Federation was tired of sharing its acronym with the R-rated exclamation that's moved from online shorthand to everyday speech. So now you can refer to the federation as TFW — for the Tourism Federation of Wisconsin. The name change made us wonder what other unfortunate company names are out there. Guest host Jacki Lyden speaks to Eli Altman, who works for the naming company A Hundred Monkeys.

A Hallmark Writer's 'House Of Cards'

Marc Dreier: The Mind of a Swindler
Prominent New York Lawyer Bilked Hedge Funds Out of $400 Million
Zut alors! Facebook launches translation service
Facebook has developpé un serviceTranslations for Facebook Connectqui lets web developers translate leurs sites into autres langues.
A Hallmark Writer's 'House Of Cards'

For seven years, David Dickerson wrote birthday rhymes and sympathy wishes at Hallmark. His true passion, however, is for unusual cards. He talks about his book, House of Cards, and solves listeners' greeting card emergencies.

Steve Martin Competes For Top Bluegrass Honors

Steve Martin Competes For Top Bluegrass Honors
Comedian Steve Martin Competes For Top Honors At International Bluegrass Music Awards
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Just when you think every stupid product name in Christendom has been used, fate turns around and spits in your eye.