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Latest on the TODAY concert series: Looking for some advice on how to improve your grilling technique? TODAY host Al Roker offers a cheat sheet to help you turn up the heat at your next cookout.
'Mercenary is a Slanderous Term': The founder of Blackwater defends himselfand his company. ›03:32, 13.10
Once a migrant worker, now a brain surgeon: Austin Scarlett, who was a contestant on season one's "Project Runway," talks with Brides.com about keeping his collection fresh, adding a bride's personal touch and being recognized in New York. ›16:11, 23.07
Cupcake shops offer 'shots' of frosting: Daniel Silva's latest novel delves into the shadowy world of Russian arms dealers who sell to rogue regimes and terrorist organizations. Read an excerpt from this gripping tale about the new threats rising to the East. ›14:18, 22.07
Mercurio: Put extra emphasis on V.P. pick: to their tickets, could dramatically change the presidential campaign. ›16:36, 24.07
Batalis savory scallops alla caprese: How green is your pet? From organic eats to natural grooming products, GreenDAY's Marisa Belger explains how to be an eco-friend to your furry friend. ›19:26, 21.07
11 ways dining out can derail your diet: In her new book "Sage-ing While Age-ing," the actress and writer shares her experiences and personal insights she's learned over the years, particularly in the realm of spirituality. An excerpt. ›15:53, 23.07
Ex-FBI agent helps decode body language: After hard luck in love and a battle with cancer, singer Olivia Newton-John has found happiness at 59 with her new husband, fellow environmentalist John Easterling. Im so happy and so fortunate to have met a wonderful man, she said. ›01:12, 18.07
Be chic on the cheap with Practically Posh: In their new book "Your America," " NOW on PBS" executive producer John Siceloff and writer Jason Maloney chronicle the stories of 12 ordinary Americans who fought for change. An excerpt.
For a patriotic toast, raise a glass of sangria: Are there certain obligations like visiting your spouse's parents that come along with love? Dr. Gail Saltz advises a man whose wife is reluctant to spend time with his mom and dad.
Church surrenders ground zero lot: Road rage killings put San Francisco's liberal politics to the test, setting off a debate over its sanctuary law that shields undocumented immigrants from deportation. ›10:18, 24.07
'Wallace & Gromit' to become video game: Telltale Games is creating an episodic video game based on Aardman Animations' Oscar-winning animated film series titled "Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures." ›22:50, 24.07
Author lived her life by magazine advice: A memoir by Madonna's brother says the singer really does love her husband, director Guy Ritchie, but, apparently, not as much as she loves her career and herself. ›00:26, 9.07
Increase in post-childbirth cosmetic surgery: Want to live with more eco-awareness? You don't have to drastically alter your life in one day. Here, an eco-expert tells GreenDAY's Marisa Belger how to start with small steps for big change. ›13:19, 7.07
At 41, swimmer Torres is Beijing-bound: Are you having difficulty getting your children to eat better? Try turning your meals into characters they'll love to see on their plates! Cookbook author and mom Annabel Karmel offers healthy and easy-to-make dishes like "hidden vegetable tomato sauce" and "pita pizza faces." ›19:37, 1.07
Lobster ice cream? The scoop on new flavors: Marc Murphy of New York City's Landmarc restaurant shares some of his best seafood dishes. Learn how to make his delicious pan-seared red snapper, grilled tuna steak and mussels. ›13:44, 15.07
Grizzly bear mauls woman in Alaska: A former student shot three people in a computer room at a Phoenix community college, injuring two of them critically, authorities said. The gunman fled but a suspect was arrested nearby. ›04:43
Celebs run scared in Vampyres of Hollywood: Dara Torres is off to an unprecedented fifth Olympics but even though she's 41 and the oldest woman ever to make theU.S. Olympic Swim Team, she considers herself just another working mom. The water doesnt know what age you are, she said. ›15:20, 4.07
Fuel spill bars 59 ships from Mississippi: A 21-year-old woman was attacked by a grizzly bear about 25 yards from an Alaskan lodge. ›21:44, 24.07
Obama visits Jerusalem's Western Wall: U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama made an unscheduled pre-dawn visit to Jerusalem's Western Wall on Thursday, at the end of a trip aimed at showing his strong support for Israel. ›09:40, 24.07
Catch Marc Murphys best seafood recipes: Larry King is ready to tell his story. His autobiography "What Am I Doing Here?" due out on Father's Day 2009 will cover everything from the CNN host's childhood in Brooklyn to his multiple marriages. ›18:48, 14.07
Is your parent depressed? Get help: Weight loss is simply a matter of counting calories, right? Wrong. There's more to those 100-calorie packs than meets the eye. Here's why quality trumps quantity when it comes to food. ›21:41, 10.07
Teen time: 7 tips for making summer fun: If you're past the puberty years and "See You Again" is on repeat on your iPod, take heart you're not alone. More adults are starting to consider themselves fans of the reigning tween queen proving while "Hannah Montana" might be for the kids, Miley Cyrus can appeal to the kid in all of us. ›20:25, 22.07
Foodie alert! N.C. farm plants rare truffles: Internet video of a lion joyously reuniting with the two men who raised him, taken long after he'd been integrated into the Kenyan wild, has made millions of eyes misty. But the story behind thegrainy old footage is just as affecting and surprising. ›15:27, 22.07
