Nov 19 - By Associated Press
The Yankees' Andy Pettitte and the Mets' Fernando Tatis have become the final players to file for free agency this year.
Nov 19 - By Seanna Adcox, Associated Press Writer
South Carolina shoppers will get a second chance to buy tax-free guns.

Nov 16 - By Mike Celizic, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
The way most teams lure great players is to first lay the foundation of a great team.

Nov 15 - By Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
Susan was sentenced to picking up roadside trash for shooting Katherine. But when Katherine drove by to taunt her and dumped her own trash, she, too, was sentenced to the same community service. Katherine later broke down and admitted that she'd lost Mike, but then let it slip that she and Mike were like rabbits when it comes to the bedroom. Of course, that was a challenge to Susan, and Mike was suddenly wondering why his wife was so frisky. She finally explained what Katherine had said, and Mike told her that sex was the only thing he and Katherine had in common, whereas he and Susan were soulmates.

Nov 11 - By Steven Wine, AP Sports Writer
A day after he cut off questions about becoming a free agent next year, LeBron James raised the idea of playing with Michael Jordan.

Nov 9 - By Michael Inbar, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
American Christopher Savoie is back on U.S. soil after spending a harrowing 18 days in a Japanese jail for trying to wrest his children away from his ex-wife. But the joy of being reunited with his current wife, Amy, is muted by the heartbreak of having to leave his son and daughter behind.

Nov 5 - By Harriet Baskas, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
Airline passengers are getting dinged for everything from checking a bag to upgrading beyond the middle seat.

Oct 26 - By Mike Celizic, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
It was the ultimate rude awakening: A 4 a.m. wake-up call delivered by an automobile in a cascade of noise, debris and hot, leaking engine fluids.

Oct 23 - By Sarah Karush, Associated Press Writer
If things had gone according to plan, Lindsay Murphy would be a big-city tax lawyer by now. Instead, the recent law school graduate found herself doing legal aid, listening to complaints about raw sewage bubbling up into the bathtubs of a Mississippi Delta housing project.
Oct 22 - By Clint Van Zandt, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
All parents want to keep their children safe. In the wake of the death of Somer Thompson, the 7-year-old Florida girl who vanished Monday on her mile-long walk home from school, many moms and dads are feeling more anxious than ever about how to protect their kids.

Oct 14 - By Ira Winderman, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
You ask, we (try to) answer:

Oct 13 - By Ira Winderman, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
47-35, 2nd in Southeast Division. Mike Woodson (6th season) Greater maturity from forward Josh Smith, who can be very good, but also very shaky. Guard Jamal Crawford (trade from Warriors), center Jason Collins (free agent), forward Joe Smith (free agent), guard Jeff Teague (draft). Guard Speedy Claxton (traded to Warriors), guard Acie Law (traded to Warriors), guard Thomas Gardner (signed with Grizzlies), forward Josh Childress (remaining in Greece), center Solomon Jones (signed with Pacers), guard Ronald Murray (signed with Bobcats). Centers Al Horford, Randolph Morris, Zaza Pachulia; forwards Josh Smith, Marvin Williams; guards Mike Bibby, Mo Evans, Joe Johnson. With the exception of the acquisition of Jamal Crawford, this is basically the same roster that proved to be a middle-of-the-playoff-pack presence last season in the Eastern Conference. This time around, that may not be good enough, with Joe Johnson declaring he will enter the free-agent market next summer. Like the Heat, with its situation with Dw

Oct 6 - By Ira Winderman, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
The curious case of the 2009-10 NBA season presents more than a few intriguing plotlines, drama that only now is beginning to build as opening night approaches.
Oct 5 - By Rachel D'Oro, Associated Press Writer
Reality trumped the dream for most winners of a land giveaway in Alaska's rugged interior.
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Oct 2 - By Dannielle Kyrillos, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
What have your favorite Web sites done for you lately? Sure, they’re informative, entertaining or funny, and they probably help you talk to your friends and share pictures and take quizzes and buy nifty goods. But have they been pulling their weight in the relationship? Have they really … worked for you? We all know too well how easy it is to get sucked into the time waster that is the World Wide Web. Wouldn’t it be refreshing, not to mention helpful, to spend time on some sites that can actually make your life easier?
Sep 30 - By Ashley M. Heher, AP Retail Writer
The owner of Sheraton hotels will offer thousands of guests a free night's stay in dozens of North American locations as part of a massive campaign that kicks off Wednesday to highlight the chain's $6 billion revitalization efforts.
Sep 25 - By Andrea Rodriguez, Associated Press Writer
The Cuban government plans to close free cafeterias in state ministries and instead give employees a stipend to buy food.
Sep 23 - By Associated Press
Gay & Robinson Inc. says its final sugar cane harvest will be processed in late October, when the company will officially leave the sugar business after 119 years.
Sep 22 - By The Associated Press
College students won't be tempted with free goodies to sign up for credit cards come February when new marketing restrictions and other rules will take effect.

Sep 17 - By Harriet Baskas, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
If you can’t get free admission to a museum, a park, or some sort of walking tour, music performance or a national park on Saturday, Sept. 26, then you’re just not trying.
Sep 1 - By Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press Writer
Attention Internet-savvy travelers: Thailand is giving away free trips to five lucky couples who don't mind sitting in front of a computer while on vacation.

Aug 26 - By Ree Hines, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
When asked what he thought of Kate's appearance on "Larry King Live," Jon Gosselin said, “She didn’t say anything. She just kept on redirecting and avoiding answering the questions.”

Aug 13 - By Tom E. Curran, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
Curran: The fist is drawn back, brass knuckles firmly in place. All the fist needs is an excuse. A flat, lazy, confused performance by the Denver Broncos defense. An August evening where confusion reigns for the Denver offense.

Aug 9 - By Mike Celizic, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
Celizic: At some point, the Red Sox will score another run and win another game. But right now, Boston is a team that’s been stripped of its swagger.

Aug 3 - By Ira Winderman, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
Winderman: After flurry of early signings, teams like Suns, Mavs, Heat face questions