• Couple's book tackles evangelicals' questions on climate change
  As an evangelical Christian living in Texas, climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe found that many conservatives had questions about climate change based on things they'd heard on talk radio.

• Clearing up misconceptions about Roth IRAs
  Question: I'm 23 and have been making a point of saving money in a savings account. I've been told that a savings account isn't good for my future and that I should invest in a Roth instead. But I don't want to choose anything risky. Would I lose money if I invest in a Roth?

• Sharp buying eases way into wet razor use
  Many American men, and women, are rediscovering wet-shaving with a safety razor. Shaving with a weighty metal razor and traditional blades can be cheaper than pricey disposable cartridges and can provide superior results.

• After stunning loss to Navy, options running out for Notre Dame
  The most insidious sight came after, with "Anchors Aweigh" blaring and waking all the wrong kinds of echoes.

• Howard hits the court running as his 16-point debut sparks Mavericks' struggling offense to season-high total
  DALLAS - The Mavericks' inconsistent offense received a big boost Saturday night with the return of swingman Josh Howard.

• Stars planning special night for Brett Hull
  ST. PAUL, Minn. - As much as Brett Hull has been a part of the Stars' front office for the last four years, fans never really got to honor him for his contributions to the team as a player.

• Another attack leaves US Muslims fearing backlash
  As word spread that a gunman had opened fire at Fort Hood leaving a trail of carnage, a chilling realization swept across the U.S. Muslim community: He has an Islamic name.

• Blackhawks fall to Avalanche in shootout
  DENVER - There's something about playing the Avalanche that makes the Blackhawks go the distance.

• Blackhawks drop second straight game, in eighth round of shootout
  Still searching for any solution to jump-start the Chicago Blackhawks' anemic power play, coach Joel Quenneville came up with a concept.

• LeBron lights up Madison Square Garden as Cavaliers defeat Knicks
  NEW YORK - LeBron James said the only thing occupying his thoughts Friday was winning at Madison Square Garden.

• At 73, Mayer relishes hard work and fun times in Ironman competition
  For his first 54 years, John Mayer did nothing remotely athletic.

• Correction: Rick Warren-Reader's Digest story
  In a Nov. 4 story about the end of a publishing partnership between pastor Rick Warren and Reader's Digest, The Associated Press erroneously reported that subscriptions to the Purpose Driven Connection totaled 2,500 to 5,000 per month. Subscriptions were growing by 2,500 to 5,000 per month, a project editor said. A Reader's Digest spokesman declined to release figures but said subscriptions "fell far short of expectations."

• Mosques step up security after Fort Hood rampage
  U.S. mosques fearful of a backlash after the shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas are stepping up security.

• Mysterious, sophisticated black plants
  Welcome to the dark side.

• Our Health: The hidden women's topic
  What won't women talk about?

• Decline in support for using animals in research sparks an aggressive national ad campaign
  "Ever had leprosy? Thanks to animal research, you won't."

• Air travelers are feeling the squeeze
  If your most recent flight felt crowded, it was.

• Bam-boo!
  Sean Bigley knows bamboo can be scary, the stuff of backyard nightmares.

• Powerful warning: Button battery can look like a treat to a toddler
  Maybe through the eyes of 18-month-old Shelby, the tiny button batteries for their jack-o'-lantern candles looked like cookies. Or cereal.

• LeBron James left in a state of denial as final drive shut down at rim by Bulls' Noah and Deng
  CLEVELAND - For much of his 27 minutes, 23 seconds Thursday night, Joakim Noah banged against the once-immovable force known as Shaquille O'Neal. That, despite O'Neal's aging status, can tire even the springiest of chickens.

• The greening of Willis Tower: Rooftop gardens part of plan to improve efficiency
  Growing up in the southwest suburbs, Sara Beardsley had a view of the Chicago skyline from her house. Today, she is transforming that skyline, but you won't find her work glorified on a $6 mug or gracing postcards.

• Who you gonna call? The mouse hunters
  Small and nimble, with bright eyes and big ears, the suspect made a dramatic early-morning appearance in the kitchen sink.

• Cavaliers fall to Bulls in a close affair
  After almost 48 minutes of basketball, it came down to just 4.3 seconds and the Cavaliers trailing the Chicago Bulls 86-85.

• Gadgets: Verbatim SureFire, RockBuds earphones, Targus Lap Chill Mat
  Bigger, better and faster is what you get from the new Verbatim SureFire portable hard drive.

• Great breakup tips: Moving on
  Don't pine over someone you've broken up with. It ended for a reason. Remember, you can love someone, you can miss someone, but you can still be better off without them. - Teena Hammond, Gomez, Corona, Calif.