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EarthTalk Q&A: plug-in hybrids, green roofs: Read answers to readers questions about environmental topics. ›22:57, 21.07
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
Regain your focus by unplugging and signing out: Author Chris Balish says the way to put the brakes on high gas prices is to do the unthinkable: leave your car behind! In his new book, "How to Live Well Without Owning a Car," Balish argues that getting rid of the ride can increase your quality of life. An excerpt. ›15:32, 11.07
Calif. condors pass test by fire: As wildfire whipped toward a remote sanctuary of the endangered California condor last month, the rare birds got their biggest test in survival. ›20:58, 17.07
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
GM, utilities join to study electric cars impact: GM has joined with more than 30 U.S. utility companies to help work out electricity issues that will crop up when it rolls out new electric vehicles in a little more than two years. ›19:17, 23.07
Video: American hero celebrates 99th birthday: July 24: John Finn, the oldest living recipient of the Medal of Honor for his service in World World II, celebrated his birthday on the deck of the Midway in San Diego. NBC's Brian Williams reports.(Nightly News) ›23:14, 24.07
Saad Hariri on Lebanons Future: Saad Hariri takes up the mantle of his assassinated father, and argues for the world to isolate Syria. ›15:46, 12.10
Italy's food detectives take a bite out of crime: Deontay Wilder thought hed become an NBA or NFL star and live happily ever after until he became the teenage father of a baby with spina bifida. Now his daughter motivates him to aim for an Olympic boxing gold medal. Wilder calls her a gift from God. ›13:51, 11.07
Relish rib-eye with a Filipino kick: As Wall St. and Main St. continue to struggle, what do you think can help solve the troubled economy? Have any ideas or solutions? E-mail us your opinions and we might share them on TODAY! ›20:30, 15.07
No such thing as a broken heart?: A Catholic cleric for 51 years, Father Pat Connor is very single and celibate but that hasnt stopped him from becoming an overnight sensation on the Web for his savvy marriage advice. Rule No. 1 in screening a prospective mate? Dont think you can change them. ›13:53, 11.07
Obamas sit down for first family interview: "Top Chef" fans who have drooled over the dishes and obsessed over the quirky contestants can finally get their fix in person, as the "Top Chef" tour crisscrosses the country this summer. ›15:51, 8.07
Mom frets as daughter wins Miss Universe: Those who say Heath Ledgers tragic drug overdose was somehow related to the late actors role as the Joker in The Dark Knight are ignorant and wrong, the films star said Monday. I say he couldnt have been happier, Christian Bale said. ›15:32, 14.07
Slide show: The week in celebrity sightings: Ferrell and Reilly shake n bake again, Miley sings in the city, McCartney stirs Beatlemania in Quebec and more. ›11:39, 22.07
See these must-visit spots before it's too late: Isn't it ironic that as it gets easier to travel around the world, there are fewer amazing things to see. The earth's most revered marvels are increasingly falling victim to overcrowding, global warming, and untrammeled development. ›13:47, 22.07
Unplug! Wireless power is coming soon: From sumptuous specials to decadent desserts, restaurant offerings make it easy to eat up. SELF magazine asked waiters and waitresses to give the skinny on how to indulge and stay slim when dining out. ›13:59, 23.07
Of pooches and pools: Water safety for dogs: Phil Lempert steals this weeks recipe for roasted Maine cod from award-winning chef Shawn McClain of Spring, an Eastern-inspired seafood restaurant in Chicago. ›16:12, 8.07
Russell Brand to host MTV VMAs: The British actor and comedian will host this years Video Music Awards, set to air live from Paramount Pictures Studios in Los Angeles on Sept. 7. ›21:58, 24.07
Do you have an exotic pet? Send us photos!: Although it wont hit bookstores until September, Curtis Sittenfelds novel American Wife already has tongues wagging. Its protagonist is a thinly veiled version of first lady Laura Bush and it includes steamy sex scenes. ›17:22, 8.07
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
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
The hottest summer beauty essentials: Take a peek at scenes from "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," which hits theaters in November. ›18:34, 8.07
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
Will Knicks Scandal Affect Cablevision?: Jimmy Dolan's sports empire is a humiliation. Does that make him unfit to run Daddy's cable company? ›00:00, 15.10
