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Burmese Battle Spiritual and Economic Ills: Businesses are struggling, prices are rising and residents are facing a spiritual crisis. An on-scene report from post-protest Rangoon. ›18:10, 11.10
Jobless claims surge as companies retrench: The number of newly laid off people filing claims for unemployment benefits bolted past 400,000 last week as companies trimmed their work forces to cope with a slowing economy. ›15:34, 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
The six worst foods for your beach bod: Does canceling a credit card really affect your ability to borrow money from a bank? In an effort to separate fact from fiction, TODAY financial editor Jean Chatzky shares tips for folks with an eye on their credit score. ›14:44, 23.07
6 trips thatll thrill your whole family: Looking for interesting things to do with your child during the school break? Here's help. Judith Sachs of Parenting Teens Online shares some ideas on how you can make your time together memorable. ›13:59, 23.07
Memoir says Madonna's true love is herself: Forgo a dog or cat for a parrot, snake or shark? E-mail us your pictures and they might be featured on TODAYShow.com. ›20:12, 8.07
Styled in the slammer: Japans new fashion trend: The Lopez family makes history as three siblings, Steven, Mark and Diana, head to Beijing to compete on the U.S. Olympic taekwondo team, which is coached by their brother, Jean. ›13:49, 16.07
Climbing fall kills 4 as mom watches: A Dutch woman watched her husband and three children fall to their deaths Thursday while climbing near Mont Blanc, Europe's highest peak, Italian rescuers said. ›21:00, 24.07
Solar-powerpioneer circles back: After a few years in the Internet boom and bust, the founder of Idealab has circled back to funding companies that develop green technologies. ›15:07, 22.07
Sci-fi authors estate embroiled in will dispute: According to mortgage research firm HSH Associates' latest survey, mortgage rates have risen about half a percentage point over the past five weeks. With that in mind, TODAY Financial editor Jean Chatzky offers advice for buyers, sellers and everybody in between. ›16:44, 3.07
Q&A: Hip Size and Breast Cancer Risk: A new study shows that having a mom with wide hips could be a risk factor for breast cancer. ›15:16, 8.10
Climate study: Nevada faces drought: A new study predicts that climate change will create devastating drought in this state and throughout the Southwest and continue to drop the levels of already low lakes. ›17:07, 24.07
One family, three shots at Olympic gold: With nothing to lose and so much to gain, the U.K. pop singer is relishing her moment in the music spotlight and on the charts. After being known as the Single Girl, Natasha Bedingfield is finally growing up and taking the reins on life, love and her career. ›17:52, 18.07
70-million-year-old dinosaur skeleton found: Japanese and Mongolian scientists have successfully recovered the complete skeleton of a 70-million-year-old young dinosaur, a nature museum announced Thursday. ›14:22, 24.07
Do Women Lead Differently Than Men?: Americans could elect our first female president in 2008. What the most powerful women of the past can teach us about how to rule in the future. ›21:39, 6.10
Book Excerpt: Vegetable Dishes I Cant Live Without: A book excerpt by Mollie Katzen. ›21:49, 6.10
Former Miss Teen ditches diets, drops 110 lbs.: Is it a relaxing day on the beach or a family BBQ? Send us your photos and they might be featured on TODAYshow.com. ›15:13, 2.07
Tiny carp nibble your toes in fishy pedicure: Ready for the latest in spa pampering? Prepare to dunk your feet in a tank of water and let tiny carp nibble away. ›15:03, 21.07
Couples get those wedding day recession blues: TODAY financial editor Jean Chatzky shares practical financial advice on canceling credit cards, paying off debt, saving money in a tough economy and more. ›23:33, 9.07
Show us your miracle baby: In his new book, Leslie Jordan best known for his role on "Will & Grace" writes about the struggles and successes he encountered along his journey as a gay Hollywood star. An excerpt. ›16:00, 20.06
Q&A: Policing School Shootings: A disturbed 14-year-old wounds four before killing himself in Clevelandjust another spasm of violence in another bloody year for Americas schools. How to spot trouble before it opens fireand the ongoing debate over blame for a cycle that just wont stop. ›23:25, 11.10
Hirsh: Democracy's Strange Bedfellows: The champions of democracy often share an overly romantic view of how quickly it can flower in hostile soil. ›16:56, 11.10
Designers add green touch to styling: A decade of quantum technological leaps mean today's designers have in their hands a virtually bottomless toy box of new materials and methods. ›20:16, 21.07
Indian Muslim couple marry by telephone: Want to undo the effects of aging without taking drastic measures? TODAY gadget guy Paul Hochman recommends products from a hybrid bike to a wrinkle-zapping printer to make you feel young again. ›19:50, 13.07
