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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. ›15:41, 3.07
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
Video: On foreign soil, Obama acknowledges U.S. flaws: July 24: Speaking before a massive crowd in Berlin, Sen. Barack Obama said America has made "our share of mistakes," but promised to bring the U.S. and Europe closer together if he were elected president. NBC's Andrea Mitchell reports.(Nightly News) ›23:03, 24.07
Runway star says I do to gowns: A punch-up isn't the best way to start a marriage, but some brides in Hong Kong are pulling on boxing gloves and sweating it out in the ring to becoming fighting fit for their wedding days. ›19:20, 23.07
McCain may act soon on VP pick: Anxious to counter the blanket media coverage that has followed Sen. Barack Obama on his overseas journey, Sen. John McCain is weighing whether to announce his running mate in the days before the spotlight shifts to the Olympic Games. ›03:31
Skeptics question breast cancer-free baby claim: The psychedelic trend of the 60s is back, but with a sophisticated twist. While you can find tie-dye everywhere, it's easy to create your own. TODAY Style editor Bobbie Thomas explains how to add colorful tie-dye designs to your wardrobe. ›14:35, 27.06
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
Larry King takes on tough subject: his life: and body-friendly. ›17:51, 14.07
Former Miss Teen ditches diets, drops 110 lbs.: Three years ago, Katelyn Wilbanks received a full scholarship to the University of Oklahoma. On Friday, Christmas in July arrived again for the plucky survivor of 56 surgeries when she got to meet her musical idols, Rascal Flatts. ›15:03, 11.07
The Nooz: Trail of pillows leads to arrest: A roundup of odd news stories as reported by NBCs network of local affiliates across the nation:Police follow the trail to a pair of pillow thieves, Utah teens cant cut the mustard and more. ›00:36
Man blows up apartment spraying for bugs: A New Jersey man trying to exterminate insects in his apartment blew it up instead, the New York Daily News reported on Monday. ›18:41, 21.07
Stories in a bottle: Reflections on winemaking: With gardens and farmers markets bursting with fresh vegetables, now is the time to bake them into something sweet. David Guas, chef and owner of Damgoodsweet Consulting Group, has the perfect summer recipes: Zucchini pound cake with brown butter icing and spicy carrot ginger cupcakes. ›16:04, 17.07
Protections restored for wolves: A federal judge has restored endangered species protections for gray wolves in the Northern Rockies, derailing plans by three states to hold public wolf hunts this fall. ›01:32, 19.07
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
NBC/WSJ Poll: Obama keeps lead: The latest NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll finds a majority of Americans think Barack Obama is a riskier choice for the presidency, but he's still leading Republican John McCain. ›22:29, 23.07
McCain, Obama and their uneven gifts of gab: If the presidential election were decided by speeches alone, it would be over already. ›19:36, 24.07
And the bridesmaid is... Dr. Pepper: Writing an ode to a single foodstuff is a road studded with pitfalls, but Josh Ozersky succeeds in "The Hamburger: A History," effectively a book-length essay on small slabs of ground-up cow and the buns that love them.
Cavers chart unique 'snowy' river of crystals: Hundreds of feet beneath Earth's surface, a few seasoned cave explorers venture where no human has set foot. Their headlamps illuminate mud-covered walls, gypsum crystals and mineral deposits. ›15:48, 24.07
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
Can the Youth Vote Save Obama?: With the Hillary juggernaut growing in strength every day, Barack Obama is hoping Iowas youth can help keep him in the game. ›14:47, 8.10
Get caught up in Fearless Fourteen: TODAY culinary contributor Giada De Laurentiis has her plate full this year with a new cookbook, a new show and a new addition to her family. Here, she gives the scoop on how she's juggling life with her new bundle of Jade. ›15:52, 22.07
Al Gore's Nobel Patrol: A vigilant fan of the former veep keeps watch as the Nobel Committee announces its peace prize. ›15:10, 12.10
Abandon ice floe, researchers told: Russian scientists are evacuating a research station built on an Arctic ice floe because global warming has melted the ice to a fraction of its original size, a spokesman said. ›14:58, 14.07
Jolie in French hospital for birth of twins: When it comes to wines, sometimes sticking to the trends can leave you in a rut. TODAY wine columnist Edward Deitch highlights a "maverick" California winemaker who is breaking new ground with his vines. ›14:53, 1.07
