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Take up arms again as Activision's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 picks up where the original, ground-breaking Modern Warfare left off. The game's unparalleled fast, smooth, action and gritty realism are even better in the sequel.  Chances are, if you're a fan of shooters, you stood in line when I did to buy MW2, counting down to the midnight... Full story »

Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron is the first Star Wars Battlefront game designed for handheld gaming systems. You are X2, one of twin clones, whose genetic "father" is a Jedi. Whether fighting enemies on a planet, commandeering a starship, or engaging in a dogfight in space, Elite Squadron brings the fun and excitement of the original games in a... Full story »

MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that negligence claims against two aircraft firms in the 2002 death of a Minnesota pilot were wrongly thrown out. Full story »

In Activision's Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2, a clash of comic book titans occurs after a series of events leads to an unfortunate division in the Marvel world. Heroes fight heroes and friends become enemies in this game based on the Marvel "Civil War" comic book series. ALL THIS, AND STAN LEE Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 brings superhero fun Review... Full story »

NASA has established an online site asking people to review photos of Mars, and a veteran Russian cosmonaut says his country is behind in space exploration.  Full story »

NBC's popular weight loss show "The Biggest Loser" ventures into the virtual world with a video game that flexes more than 90 exercises. Players also get fitness tips from the show's trainers, Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels. The game incorporates exercise and a healthy lifestyle to deliver real fun with real results. NOW YOU CAN BE A BIG LOSER,... Full story »

In Activision's Guitar Hero 5, you are once again thrust on to the stage in the midst of another far-fetched story of aspiring stars. You can sing, shred, drum, or groove your way to rock stardom in this music simulation. SAME OLD SONG Guitar Hero 5 still does the same old thing, but does it well Review by MATTHEW... Full story »

Atlantis crews work ahead of schedule today to move an equipment carrier from the space shuttle payload bay to the International Space Station.  Full story »

FAA spokeswoman Kathleen Bergen said she doesn't know how many flights are being affected or when the problem will be resolved. Full story »

Airbus and EADS are part of a team led by Northrop Grumman Corp. that is vying with Chicago-based Boeing for the tanker contract. If successful, the team would assemble its tankers in a $600 million factory to be constructed at Mobile's Brookley Field Industrial Complex. Full story »

Tools used to improve the Hubble Space Telescope's defective mirror are now on display at the Smithsonian Air & Space museum in Washington DC, and Russian cosmonauts write funny blogs.  Full story »

A federal appeals court has reversed a ruling that overturned Boeing Co.'s $1.1 billion contract for maintenance of an Air Force refueling tanker jet. Full story »

Russia is developing advanced nuclear powered rocket engines to go to far away places and NASA is open to talking with China about space exploration, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden said.  Full story »

Rep. Parker Griffith, D-Huntsville, lauds Time magazine's choice of Ares I as best invention of 2009 on the floor of the House of Representatives today.  Full story »

Atlantis crew readies shuttle for International Space Station docking on Wednesday. Also, video of Atlantis launch is online. Full story »