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70 migrants missing in Mediterranean: A harrowing boat journey across the Mediterranean left some 70 African migrants missing after rough seas capsized the craft, the U.N. refugee agency said Thursday, calling on Malta to release the eight survivors from detention. ›20:37 28 Aug, Thu
Black Americans awed by Obamas triumph: African-American leaders and activists said Barack Obamas presidential nomination represented a milestone in Americas evolution into a colorblind society. ›00:49 29 Aug, Fri
Video: How Alaska's governor ended up on a national ticket: Aug. 29: On his 72nd birthday, Sen. John McCain chose a 44-year-old mother of five, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, as a running mate. NBC's John Larson has more on the woman nicknamed "Sarah Barracuda" in high school.(Nightly News) ›22:56 29 Aug, Fri
Palin faces ethics investigations in Alaska: Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, whom Sen. John McCain named Friday as his running mate, is under two ethics investigations springing from accusations that she abused her office to pursue a personal grudge. ›22:29 29 Aug, Fri
No mates, mate! 'Man drought' hits Australia: Love of her two young kids kept a 21-year-old mother alive five days in the hidden wreckage of her pickup truck, according to the man who found Amber Pennell: With the small children, she had the will to carry on. ›13:35 27 Aug, Wed
Consumer outlook up more than expected: Americans became more optimistic in the economy amid declining gas prices in August, marking the biggest jump in two years. ›16:30 29 Aug, Fri
Mom missing for 5 days found alive in ravine: Why is it so hard for men to grow up? Here, "Guyland" author and gender studies expert Michael Kimmel gets inside the male mind to explain why the Peter Pan complex is so hard to shake. ›14:40 27 Aug, Wed
Young baseball fan falls from stands: The baseball was hit high. It was deep. It was over the wall! And so was Kenny Campbell, a 10-year-old fan who took a 15-foot fall from an outfield wall at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. ›13:13 29 Aug, Fri
Faulty serves doom Davenport; Kuznetsova ousted: with Justine Henin retired, Maria Sharapova injured, Ana Ivanovic eliminated and the Williams sisters in the opposite bracket, this figures to be her best chance. ›06:15
Book Excerpt: Vegetable Dishes I Cant Live Without: A book excerpt by Mollie Katzen. ›21:49 6 Oct, Sat
Interview: Susan Faludi on 9/11 Myths: In her new book, Susan Faludi examines the cultural impact of the 9/11 terror attacks. What she says about their effect on U.S. politics, feminism and the differences between American and European approaches to history. ›17:08 8 Oct, Mon
Winfrey on Obama: 'I cried my eyelashes off': Oprah Winfrey is leaving Denver with the candidate she wanted, but reportedly without her eyelashes. ›11:18 29 Aug, Fri
All-out battle for women's votes: Supporters view John McCain's choice of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin for running mate a sign of gains women are making, but critics see pandering. ›04:52
Machinists union leaders call for Boeing strike: Leaders of Boeings Machinists union called for a strike Friday after deciding a proposed labor contract the aerospace company called its best and final offer wasnt good enough. ›22:48 29 Aug, Fri
Ambush! Lymphoma survivor gets new look: US Weekly contributor Jill Martin and hairstylist Louis Licari make over two TODAY fans, including a Georgia mom who recently became cancer-free, and a hardworking Nebraska woman who is looking forward to a night on the town. ›15:14 13 Jun, Fri
Karadzic refuses to enter war crimes pleas: Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic refused to enter pleas Friday to charges including genocide and crimes against humanity. ›17:38 29 Aug, Fri
Gellman: A Letter to a Bigot: What I want to say to a person of prejudice. ›22:12 12 Oct, Fri
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 Oct, Sat
Quiz: Who helped Tom Cruise slim down?: Test your red-carpet savvy with our weekly quiz ›14:50 27 Aug, Wed
Detroit: Behind the UAWs Striking Ways: The unions strategic mini-strikes against Chrysler and GM struck a chord with members and fear among management. Is Ford next? ›00:16 11 Oct, Thu
Roe v. Wade makes campaign comeback: The refrain in many Democratic leaders responses to Sen. John McCains choice of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate: Roe v. Wade, Roe v. Wade. ›22:03 29 Aug, Fri
Closet-eater shapes up, sheds 100 lbs.: ›11:43 31 Mar, Mon
Cars: Wheres the Perfect Part?: In the past, finding the perfect part for a classic-car restoration meant joining enthusiast clubs, hanging around swap meets and pawing through junkyards. How the Web has revolutionized the hunt. ›16:21 9 Oct, Tue
10 Week 1 upset possibilities: Appalachian State stunned Michigan — and the world — last year. Will LSU suffer a similar fate? Here are 10 possible Week 1 upsets. ›17:25 29 Aug, Fri
