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Rare copy of Austen's 'Emma' sets auction record: A rare presentation copy of Jane Austen's novel sold for 180,000 pounds ($353,500), setting a new auction record for a printed book by the British author. ›13:04 24 Jun, Tue
'Balloon-atic' in lawn chair aims to fly 300 miles:
Brooke Shields publishes first childrens book: The ''Lipstick Jungle'' actress said writing the 145-word story was more difficult than recording her struggle with postpartum depression. ›15:53 23 Jun, Mon
Teen who lost arm to gator: God was with me: Kasey Edwards knew that when a 600-pound gator clamped his left arm , he was in a tug-of-war he couldnt win. I dont care who you are: If an 11-foot alligator tries to pull you under the water and you hang on, theres something else holding you, he said. ›20:46 23 Jun, Mon
Hidden cameras reveal secret life of bears: What do grizzly bears do in the woods? They rub trees. Kate Kendall, a field biologist for the U.S. Geological Survey, took advantage of that behavior to tackle a task that many said was impossible a census of the threatened animals. ›19:14 27 Jun, Fri
NYT: McCain orders campaign shake-up: Responding to Republican concerns, John McCain placed a veteran of President Bushs 2004 re-election in charge of day-to-day operations. ›04:00 3 Jul, Thu
Quiz: What is Coldplay's first album?: Are you a big fan? Test your knowledge on the popular British group. ›15:42 25 Jun, Wed
Marines with kids often drop out: Franklin Smith had a wife and infant son when he convinced a Biloxi, Miss. recruiter that he wanted to be a Marine. For the recruiter, bringing in a family man was a dropout risk. ›01:59
5 tips to cutting back on frivolous buys: In these uncertain economic times, airlines and the financial industry are cutting back, but are you? TODAY Financial editor Jean Chatzky explains how to cut back on your spending.
Obama opens door to altering his Iraq policy: Democrat Barack Obama struggled Thursday to explain how his upcoming trip to Iraq might refine, but not basically alter, his promise to quickly remove U.S. combat troops from the war. ›22:58 3 Jul, Thu
Southern comfort: Try creamy shrimp and grits: Phil Lempert steals this weeks recipe for shrimp and grits from chef Eric Kelly of Scape, a sophisticated American bistro in St. Louis, Mo. ›15:19 30 Jun, Mon
Naked Cowboy sues M&Ms for $4 million: Just because he plays guitar in his underwear doesnt give the maker of M&Ms the right to parody him, says street performer Robert Burck. Type II diabetes and childhood obesity is epidemic, he pointed out. I don't endorse that product. ›23:25 23 Jun, Mon
Slain moms kids plead for help finding killer: The man who stabbed Texas mom Tina Davila to death when she wouldnt relinquish the car containing her infant daughter is still at large, and Davilas grief-ravaged children want him caught. She was the coolest mom," her daughter Patricia said tearfully. ›03:04 2 Jul, Wed
BBQ face-off: Tennessee battles Alabama: In TODAYs Barbecue Challenge, two grilling gurus from Tennessee and Alabama have a culinary battle to determine who gets bragging rights for the tastiest barbecue chicken. Check out these recipes and you can be the judge. ›18:56 25 Jun, Wed
Beef recall expands to 5.3 million pounds: Nebraska Beef Ltd. is expanding a recall announced earlier this week to include all 5.3 million pounds of meat produced for ground beef between May 16 and June 26. ›20:22 3 Jul, Thu
Road-trip rescue: Off on a road trip? A drive-through doesnt have to be a diet detour ›23:53 3 Jul, Thu
'Pregnant man' gives birth to daughter: Thomas Beatie, the transgendered pregnant man, gave birth June 29 to a girl, People magazine and ABC News are reporting. He and his daughter are doing well, he told People. ›20:40 3 Jul, Thu
Childrens book illustrator Tasha Tudor dies at 92: Tasha Tudor, who illustrated such children's classics as "Little Women" and "The Secret Garden," has died. She was 92.
Groovy! Revive your clothes with tie-dye: 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. ›14:43 30 Jun, Mon
Kin charged as Vt. girl's body found: Federal prosecutors have filed kidnapping charges that carry the death penalty against a Vermont man whose 12-year-old niece was found dead near his home. ›16:36 3 Jul, Thu
Newsweek: Bad news awaits the next president: There's a grim gathering of America's elites in Aspen to talk about the problems the next president will face. ›16:15 3 Jul, Thu
Scientists: Watermelon yields Viagra-like effects: A slice of cool, fresh watermelon is a juicy way to top off a Fourth of July cookout and one that researchers say has effects similar to Viagra but don't necessarily expect it to keep the fireworks all night long. ›12:57 3 Jul, Thu
Grill skills: Al Roker's BBQ recipes, tips, tricks: 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. ›14:52 3 Jul, Thu
Top 10 Sports Cars on MSN Autos: The most popular sports cars on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle pages. ›07:00 18 Oct, Thu
