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Video: Barack Obama's unlikely journey: Aug. 28: Barack Obama once considered himself "a skinny kid with a funny name." On Thursday he steps to the podium bearing the weight and the honor of history. NBC's Lee Cowan reports.(Nightly News) ›22:53 28 Aug, Thu
All hands on deck: Maryland crab cakes: With prices in the $9 to $15 range, Entre-Deux-Mers are one of Bordeauxs real bargains, even with a weak dollar. On a visit to the region, TODAY wine columnist Edward Deitch enjoys their fresh and fruity pleasures. ›01:45 28 Aug, Thu
Will Minn.'s Pawlenty be McCain's VP?: On the eve of what may be the most important event in his life being chosen as Sen. John McCains running mate on Friday Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty seemed like one cool customer. ›22:30 28 Aug, Thu
Joy Fit Club transformations: Take a look at the amazing before and after photos of the newest Joy Fit Club members. ›13:35 17 Jul, Thu
Video: Warlord or liberator?: NBCs Ann Curry asks General Laurent Nkunda about his part in the ongoing war in Eastern Congo.(Dateline NBC) ›17:33 28 Aug, Thu
Bush may create largest protected area: President Bush on Monday said he was considering creating two protected marine areas in the Pacific Ocean one of which would be the world's largest, covering an area almost as large as Alaska. ›23:45 25 Aug, Mon
A new day dawns for King's dream: Forty-five years after Martin Luther King Jr. spoke in D.C., America has first African American presidential nominee. ›06:50 29 Aug, Fri
iPhone security flaw exposes private data: A security flaw in Apple Inc.'s iPhone allows unauthorized users to gain easy access to private contacts and e-mails even when the device is locked, but the company said a fix is on the way. ›14:38 28 Aug, Thu
'Loop Current' could make Gustav deadlier: The difference between a monster and a wimp for Gulf of Mexico hurricanes often comes down to a patch of warm deep water. Gustav is headed right for it, reminiscent of Katrina. ›20:45 29 Aug, Fri
1 killed in W.Va. chemical plant blast: One worker was killed and a second injured in an explosion at a Bayer CropScience plant that shook an area west of Charleston. ›11:37 29 Aug, Fri
Cat survives being walled in for 7 weeks: In the second part of an exclusive jailhouse interview, the man who calls himself "Clark Rockefeller" was vague about what happened to a couple he lived with in the 1980s, but claimed, I have never hurt anyone physically." ›12:01 26 Aug, Tue
5 tips to forestall a foreclosure: You know this country is in the midst of a housing crisis, but do you know what to do if you find yourself in a trouble? TODAY's Jean Chatzky offers tips for homeowners facing housing problems. ›21:02 29 Aug, Fri
Are you smart? Take our weekly news quiz: How much do you remember about the week in news? Take msnbc.com's weekly quiz and find out what you can recall. ›19:43 20 Mar, Thu
Edwards to emerge from seclusion for speech: In a return to the public stage, John Edwards has confirmed plans to talk politics a month after admitting to an extramarital affair. But his wife won't be at his side. ›00:41
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
Georgians uprooted in South Ossetia: Arson gangs target homes of ethnic Georgians in South Ossetia as the conflict over control of the breakaway region threatens to erase a centuries-old ethnic mix. ›21:34 29 Aug, Fri
Slice of Lady Di's wedding cake sells for $1,830: Talk about icing on the cake. A slice of royal wedding history was sold for 1,000 pounds ($1,830) at an auction. The piece of wedding cake from Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer's ceremony in 1981 was sold by a former royal servant, who had kept it wrapped in clingfilm in an attic for 27 years. ›13:56 29 Aug, Fri
Brazil Indian reservation targeted for breakup: The future of Brazil's traditional Indian cultures was under challenge on Wednesday as Brazil's Supreme Court began hearing arguments on whether to break up a vast Amazon reserve. ›22:55 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
Gas prices edge up before Labor Day weekend: Gas prices swung higher the first increase in 43 days as analysts warned that a hit on U.S. energy infrastructure by Hurricane Gustav could send pump prices hurtling toward $5. ›20:56 29 Aug, Fri
Gustav plows through Caymans: Hurricane Gustav gained strength to become a Category 2 storm with winds near 100 mph, the National Hurricane Center said early Saturday morning. ›06:45
Video: McCain picks Sarah Palin for VP: Aug. 29: Praising her "fighting spirit" and "deep compassion," Sen. John McCain introduces Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate at a Dayton, Ohio, rally.(MSNBC) ›17:26 29 Aug, Fri
Industry files lawsuit over polar bear rule: Five industry groups have sued the Interior Department over a rule to protect the polar bear that they say unfairly singles out business operations in Alaska for their contribution to global warming. ›00:08 29 Aug, Fri
Ex-generals convicted in Argentine slaying: An Argentine court convicted two former generals on Thursday for the murder of a senator during the countrys seven-year military dictatorship and sentenced them to life in prison. ›23:18 28 Aug, Thu
