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Newsweek: Shopping for votes with McCain: When John McCain descended on a Bethlehem, Penn. grocery store, the unscheduled campaign stop quickly became a theater for the absurd. ›14:56, 24.07
Suicide blast kills 8 U.S.-allied forces: A female suicide bomber killed at least 8 U.S.-allied fighters in Baqouba, Iraqi police said. ›23:10, 24.07
China study: Children, coal don't mix: Children born after the closure of a coal-burning plant in China had 60 percent fewer developmental problems, a study released Monday suggests. ›18:14, 14.07
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
Grilled decadence! Lobster sliders with mayo: When it comes to virtual relationships, where does fantasy end and real life begin? Dr. Gail Saltz advises a woman who has fallen in love online with a married man who refuses to leave his comatose wife. ›13:53, 10.07
Savor Sicilian skewered chicken: Have you taken an idea for a product or service that makes life easier, simpler or better and transformed it into a successful business? Tell us about your experience! ›19:35, 21.05
2,400-mile car race runs on the sun: A caravan of futuristic solar cars driven by university students is racing a 2,400-mile route to show what transportation could look without a drop of oil or gas. ›15:57, 19.07
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
State troopers battle big gas bills: Three former aides to ex-Gov. Eliot Spitzer and the former head of the state police were charged with ethics violations Thursday over travel records released to discredit a political rival. ›19:03, 24.07
Do carbs really make you fat? 6 diet myths: When it comes to Japanese food this summer, go beyond sushi. Michael Schulson, executive chef of the Asian fusion restaurant Buddaken in New York, has some tasty Japanese treats that are grilled to perfection. On the menu: Robatiyaki with miso butter sauce or yakitori sauce. ›12:42, 21.07
Reconnect! Date night on a dime: Perhaps it's fitting that a food product the seedless grape was the image picked for a major anti-sunning campaign. Gardeners are among the most at risk for developing skin cancer. ›16:04, 7.07
A raisin in the sun: Gardeners risking skin cancer: In his book "Rome 1960," author David Maraniss explores how the media, doping and Cold War politics played out in the first televised summer Olympics. An excerpt. ›15:22, 24.06
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
Latest and greatest in inexpensive tech: Kenny Anderson was at his usual dining spot in Wilkesboro, N.C., when an out-of-control minivan smashed through the window he was sitting by and sent him and his booth flying. Mostly unhurt, he said, All of a sudden, everything was on top of me. ›14:40, 21.07
Capturing the essence of Mandela: Everyone loves babies, right? Maybe not. Dr. Gail Saltz advises a woman whose standoffish in-laws are detached from her 6-month-old daughter. ›21:43, 16.07
Obama working to ensure Jewish vote: Meticulous planning for his recent trip to Israel reveals the lengths to which Barack Obama is going to ensure support among Jews, a traditional Democratic constituency. ›04:11, 24.07
American Story: Remembering those who lost the battle: Superstar jockey Shane Sellers escaped an abusive upbringing to reach the upper echelons of horse racing, but the dark side of the sport for Sellers included wrestling with an eating disorder linked to the industrys weight requirements. Here's an excerpt from his autobiography, Freedoms Rein. ›20:06, 2.07
Foreign travel remains popular, survey shows: The weak U.S. dollar has not dissuaded Americans from planning trips abroad this year, but they may be heading to destinations closer to home, according to a survey released Thursday by Visa Inc. ›16:05, 24.07
7 money mistakes couples make: When Jill Cacciatore realized her life as a stay-at-home-mom involved gorging on homemade meals, she knew she needed to change to set a better example for her children. Find out how the newest member of the Joy Fit Club finally found the strength to overcome her poor eating habits. ›15:25, 14.07
7 tips to reduce your wedding bar tab: Secretly monitored conversations in which Drew Peterson talks about his murdered third wife and missing fourth wife could lead to both cases being solved, according to MSNBC senior legal analyst Susan Filan. This I would consider a breakthrough, she said. ›15:29, 24.07
Obama and the case of the missing 'thesis': Deep Background: Today Barack Obama made it official.He doesnt have and cant release any copies of the thesis-length paper he wrote 25 years ago while a senior at Columbia University. ›18:05, 24.07
British wartime code center under threat: A group of makeshift huts on the grounds of a Victorian mansion, where British mathematicians broke Nazi Germany's codes, are in severe disrepair and supporters want them to be preserved. ›19:30, 24.07
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.
Close-to-home getaways from $99 a night: With a shaky economy, hefty gas prices, and mounting airline fees, the traditional summer vacation model is undergoing a slight modification this year. Instead of cross-country road trips or extensive air travel, many of us are opting for "staycations" instead. ›15:38, 24.07
