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Limited information from Russian authorities about an explosion at a missile test site last week have led to speculation that it involved a top-secret nuclear-powered cruise missile.

Taylor Swift won big at Sunday's MTV European Music Awards. Swift, walking away with multiple wins, including for best artist, best video and best long-form video.

Less than two weeks after it was discovered, asteroid 2023 DW sits at the top of the "risk list" maintained by the European Space Agency.

Lt. Gen. David Petraeus, President Bush's choice for top U.S. military commander in Iraq, meets with the Senate Armed Services Committee. But Tuesday's confirmation hearing mostly gave senators a chance to voice their own opinions on the conflict.

Forget molecular gastronomy. Braising may not be cutting-edge technique in today's kitchen, but the ancient cooking method brings top-notch flavor to meats and vegetables.

The top-ranked and two-time defending champion U.S. did just enough to squeak into the knockout round. Portugal dominated possession all game as the U.S. struggled to create offensive chances.

They're a sweet steeped in tradition, but marshmallows aren't just for campfires and cocoa. The soft, silky homemade kind lend themselves to all sorts of flavors — from vanilla and chocolate to pepper and chili.

As Valentine's Day approaches, one person who doesn't get mushy about it is food writer Nigella Lawson. Still, she jumps at the chance to make her own cupcakes. "I think that adults have some sort of yearning for childish things, childish foods," Lawson notes. "And I don't mean that disparagingly."

Happy Birthday Barbie! The iconic doll turns 50 Monday. As part of a marketing bonanza, Mattel has commissioned a life-sized Barbie Dream House in Malibu.

Amid last year's debate over the federal health overhaul, the American Medical Association was the biggest spender for lobbying operations among health care groups. Overall, though, the top 10 health care players spent 9 percent less than they did the year before.