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Slide show: Earth as seen from the International Space Station

Amazing views of volcanic eruptions, city lights and coral atolls are just some of the more than 450,000 photographs taken by astronauts on the International Space Station.

Cosmic Log: Tour space, inside and out

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The night launch of a space shuttle is a wonderful sight, and one we may never see again. But the view gets even better when you get to space ... virtually.

The Internet will watch you FAIL!

Before you upload an embarrassing image  or write off last night’s drunken text, take a tour of the virtual locations where your foibles may be immortalized.

Video: What is ‘Dante’s Inferno’?

“The Divine Comedy” takes you on a horrific trip through the nine levels of hell. Msnbc.com’s Todd Kenreck reports. (msnbc.com)

Astronauts giving shuttle a post-launch scan

Astronauts aboard the space shuttle Endeavour will scan their spacecraft overnight to search for any signs of heat shield damage from their early Monday launch.

Toyota recalls more than 400,000 hybrid cars

Toyota's president apologized Tuesday as he announced the global recall of more than 400,000 of the automaker's 2010 hybrid models, including the Prius.

Father: Murray 'a fall guy' in MJ's death

Michael Jackson's father suspects his son was murdered and that Dr. Conrad Murray is "just a fall guy" in a conspiracy.

Murtha dies after surgery complications

Rep. John Murtha died as a result of recent gallbladder surgery complications that arose from doctors accidentally nicking Murtha's intestines, a source told CNN.

Jenny Sanford calls memoir 'cathartic'

South Carolina's first lady, Jenny Sanford, said Monday that writing her much-anticipated memoir of her husband's affair was a "cathartic" and "cleansing" experience.

Police: Iraq vet abused daughter

An Iraq war veteran has been charged with assault on suspicion of abusing his daughter, whose head he allegedly held in water to get her to recite the ABCs, according to police in Yelm, Washington.

The 401(k) match is back!

Employees who took a hit on their savings last year might finally be in for some welcome news: Companies are stepping up efforts to help them save more for retirement.

Toyota to announce Prius recall

Toyota will announce a global recall of its 2010 Prius hybrid vehicles, a source with knowledge of the plans told CNN.

John Thain's turnaround challenge

Not so long ago, John Thain's legacy was that of the Merrill Lynch CEO who redecorated his office for $1.2 million before selling the dying investment firm to Bank of America in a controversial deal that is now under criminal investigation.

Super Bowl ad breaks Google's TV silence

If you watched the Super Bowl Sunday night, you saw at least two unprecedented events: The New Orleans Saints won their first championship, and Google ran an ad for its search engine on television.

Dodge's new tough-guy color: Furious Fuchsia

Furious Fuchsia, a pair of words not often seen together, is the name of a new special edition Dodge Challenger muscle car.