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No sign yet of a bottom in home prices: As millions of homeowners watch their home equity melt away, they are wondering: When will prices stop falling? The latest report on home sales was not encouraging. ›15:12, 24.07
Jockey comes clean on horse racings dark side: What better way to celebrate our nations independence than with a cake? This Fourth of July, sit back, relax, and commemorate our nation with a patriotic ice-cream cake from Epicurious.
Make this red, white and blue cake: Chef Giada De Laurentiis adds the flavors of Italy to all-American grilling, with recipes for arugula salad, piadina and grilled Tuscan steak.
Create a fusion of flavors with roasted Maine cod: The superstar comic whose sci-fi comedy Meet Dave is the latest in a string of box office hits that have grossed $3 billion since 1982 said he will retire from films when he turns 50 in less than three years: Then I am going back to the stage. ›19:31, 7.07
Do you have investment questions?: In "Confidence is Queen," former Miss USA Susie Castillo writes about her experiences growing up, and shares the lessons she's learned about positive thinking. An excerpt. ›15:37, 7.07
From pills to pillows, when to replace your stuff: Andre Norton, one of science fiction's most prolific female writers until she died three years ago, left her friends and fans a final puzzle: Who should control the rights to her more than 130 books, including the popular "Witch World" series. ›13:53, 6.07
Do you take this credit card?: On the first Saturday in August, at midnight, Wordsmiths Books in Decatur, Ga., will be decorated in black and red and packed with teens dressed like vampires and werewolves. What is this festive feast for? To celebrate the release of best-selling author Stephenie Meyer's "Breaking Dawn, the fourth and final book of her Twilight series. ›22:14, 9.07
What's your secret for the perfect grilled cheese?: If your wedding is threatening to put you in the red, think about holding back at the bar. Brides.com presents seven simple tips to save money on alcohol without your guests ever knowing. ›19:02, 24.07
Have a diet dilemma? Ask Joy Bauer!: What's the best way to approach a diet? How many servings of fruit and vegetables should we really eat? TODAY nutrition editor Joy Bauer answers these reader questions and more. ›15:09, 2.07
Choose Life T-shirt designer enjoys fashion return: From the aye-aye to the star-nosed mole, wildlife never looked so wild ›13:04, 8.07
Oddball museums around the world: From the Ventriloquist Museum, in Fort Mitchell, Ky., to the Toilet Museum in New Delhi, the world's weirdest museums and collections. ›21:02, 21.07
Help! My in-laws dont like their grandchild: Is it a relaxing day on the beach or a family BBQ? Send us your photos and they might be featured on TODAYshow.com. ›23:18, 2.07
Rome 1960': Politics at play in Olympic Games: Nicole Kidman has given birth to a 6-pound baby girl named Sunday Rose Kidman Urban, according to a publicist for Kidman's country music star husband, Keith Urban. ›15:36, 7.07
Killings turn focus on San Francisco sanctuary law: Osama bin Laden's driver overheard the al-Qaida leader saying he was happy about the death toll in the September 11 attacks, according to one of the driver's interrogators. ›11:48, 24.07
Audit: Katrina consultant cost La. millions: California air regulators on Thursday approved the nation's toughest rules to reduce harmful emissions from ocean-going ships headed into the state's ports. ›23:01, 24.07
4 ex-Spitzer aides, appointee charged: The Coast Guard has stopped 59 ships from traversing a closed stretch of the Mississippi River from New Orleans to the Gulf of Mexico Thursday. ›01:47
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
Grill skills: Al Roker's BBQ recipes, tips, tricks:
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
Miss Universe on modeling, plastic surgery: Tired of tripping over the cables in your house? You may be in luck. New technology is bringing the reality of wireless electric power closer than ever. TODAY's gadget guy Paul Hochman explains. ›20:16, 22.07
Tell TODAY about your 'Big Idea': From fighting off cranky behavior to preventing dementia, foods can have a powerful effect on your mental health. Nutritionist Joy Bauer shares what you should eat to improve your mood and brain function. ›14:42, 22.07
Is an online romance just like the real thing?: Dr. Marianne J. Legato, an expert in gender-specific health, explores men's various health problems, what is conspiring against male longevity and offers advice on how men can lengthen their lifespan. Here's an excerpt: ›20:23, 8.07
Lonely mom? Try starting a Momtourage: When it comes to making a summer dinner, you need something cool, quick and nutritious that everyone will enjoy. Chef Sara Moulton of the PBS show "Sara's Weeknight Meals" has the perfect solution: Fried chicken salad and stuffed strawberries. ›14:42, 16.07
Readers recall their Miserable tales: Readers recall their Miserable tales ›22:54, 23.07
