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Rock on USA: We check out the scene in some of America's best small and independent rock 'n' roll venues, including the Living Room in New York City, Johnny Brendas in Philadelphia and The Magic Stick in Detroit. ›15:27 29 Aug, Fri
The Internet makes me feel fat: In the Internet age with its endless playground for reinvention and resources for human understanding, its painfully clear just how hung up we are on appearances. ›12:56 29 Aug, Fri
Warming wreaks havoc, islanders say: Climate change is wreaking havoc in the small island states of the South Pacific and assistance is needed for those already hit by rising seawater and severe storms, an islands leader said. ›19:25 20 Aug, Wed
Dude! Why guys arent growing up: A four-year-old cat in Germany called Bonny has survived after being walled in beneath a bathtub for seven weeks, its owner said Tuesday. By the time the neighbor heard Bonny's plaintive meowing from behind the tiles on August 8, the cat's weight had dropped from 13 pounds to 4 pounds. ›18:36 26 Aug, Tue
Video: Todd on an exciting 24 hours in politics: Aug. 29: The Republican ticket was announced Friday, right on the heels of the Democratic National convention. For NBC News Political Director Chuck Todd, the selection puts an emphasis on "change" and is, for John McCain, a roll of the dice.(Nightly News) ›22:59 29 Aug, Fri
Go girls! Alpha female adventures 08: Girlfriend getaways? Old hat. In their place are adventurous female-only forays into the Great Outdoors, from heli-skiing in Banff to Patagonian mountaineering and more. ›18:28 28 Aug, Thu
Preview: 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser: Toyota's iconic machine gets more grunt, a smoother ride and sweeter duds. ›07:00 18 Oct, Thu
Border fence blunder: It causes flooding: Flooding caused by a border security fence in southwestern Arizona shows the structure is being built too quickly and without regard for the environment, critics say. ›23:25 25 Aug, Mon
Slide show: Images of the American teen: From a California punk to a drag queen in Georgia, photojournalist Robin Bowman captures the passion, pride and conflict of a young generation coming of age. ›11:45 28 Aug, Thu
3 charged over threat to kill U.K. premier: Three British men questioned about an online threat to assassinate Prime Minister Gordon Brown have been charged with a range of terror offenses, police said Thursday. ›11:06 29 Aug, Fri
Money 911: Whats your emergency?: Search crews on Monday night found a missing mother of two alive in a ravine, where she had been stranded for five days after her car veered off the highway. ›12:28 27 Aug, Wed
Drugs: Meet Mexicos Suspected Queenpin: Sexy, stylish and female. Meet Mexicos unlikely druglord suspect. ›22:00 10 Oct, Wed
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
A-list vintages: Top celebrity-owned vineyards: We tour 10 of the world's finest wineries that just happen to be owned by celebrities, including those by Francis Ford Coppola, Sam Neill, Mario Andretti and Gerard Depardieu. Could a Brangelina Sauvignon Blanc be far behind? ›21:53 29 Aug, Fri
Technology Review: 2007 Ford Expedition: Ford's full-size SUV is big on conveniences and standard features. ›07:00 19 Oct, Fri
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 Oct, Mon
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
Georgia to sever ties with Russia: A Georgian Foreign Ministry official says Georgia is to recall all diplomatic staff from its embassy in Moscow because of the Russian military presence in Georgia. ›16:01 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
U.S. officials: Afghan deaths overstated: U.S. officials said a review of an American airstrike in Afghanistan refutes claims by the United Nations and others that as many as 90 civilians were killed. ›21:51 28 Aug, Thu
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 Oct, Fri
Book Excerpt: Vegetable Dishes I Cant Live Without: A book excerpt by Mollie Katzen. ›21:49 6 Oct, Sat
Video: Katrina kids: Where are they now?: Aug. 29: NBC viewers remember two youngsters victimized by the storm: outspoken 9-year-old Charles Evans, and Lee Ann Bemboom's sleeping son. Ron Mott has the story of their road to recovery.(Nightly News) ›23:08 29 Aug, Fri
Video: Anxiety increases in New Orleans: Aug. 29: Mayor Ray Nagin prayed for the dead at a dedication of Katrina Memorial Friday, and spoke about the thousands now preparing against the threat of another hurricane. NBC's Mark Potter reports.(Nightly News) ›23:06 29 Aug, Fri
