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Blasts reportedly kill 11 in Algeria: Twin car bombings at a hotel and military headquarters killed 11 people and wounded 31 others on Wednesday, according to local reports. ›09:10

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Americans visiting Britain down sharply: The number of American tourists visiting Britain dropped by 120,000 in a year, British government figures showed, amid a general slowdown in the U.S. economy and a weaker dollar. ›18:51 19 Aug, Tue

Ex-owners mull hugging lions legacy: It's a bird, it's a plane, it's ... John McCain and Barack Obama!The presidential candidates will share shelves with Superman and Spider-Man this fall when they star in their own comic books about their life story. ›11:56 30 Jul, Wed

As kids stay single, Japans parents play Cupid: In her first interview since the sudden death of her husband, Meet the Press host Tim Russert, Maureen Orth said she and her family were astounded by the outpouring of condolences. Its made a huge difference, she said. ›16:11 28 Jul, Mon

Forget Beijing! Focus on tranny games: When she fell from the beam she usually traverses with such ease, Alicia Sacramone knew the chances of the U.S. Womens Gymnastics Team taking home a gold had also taken a tumble. I was like, I cant believe Im on the floor. ›13:48 13 Aug, Wed

Game consoles remain classroom rarity: Curious how they lost and kept off the weight? On Monday, August 25th, TODAY will bring back three members to answer viewer questions. E-mail us today! ›15:28 15 Aug, Fri

Fairs tout green efforts, but struggle: The doughnut stand's exterior was plastic and studded with incandescent lights. It had its own humming generators. And the cold water for sale came in plastic bottles. ›19:05 17 Aug, Sun

U.S. and Poland sign missile defense deal: U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski have signed a deal that will put an American missile defense base in Poland, a move that has angered Russia. ›10:06

Drive to shop or just get it shipped?: Even zoo owner Tom Harvey marvels at how his golden retriever Isabella is nursing newborn tiger cubs their mother wouldnt care for. The dog is literally saving these cubs day by day, he said. ›13:20 1 Aug, Fri

Grandma to 911: Smells like dead body: In this tight economy most people are looking for good deals, but according to the Federal Trade Commission, Americans spent more than a billion dollars last year on good deals ... that went bad. Donna Banks, features editor for Readers Digest, reveals deals that went bad and smart ways to save your hard-earned money. ›14:15 24 Jul, Thu

Ant royalty is about both nature and nurture: A new study found that an ant's social status in its colony depends both on its genetic inheritance and the food it eats when it is young. ›18:57 19 Aug, Tue

Say I do to these wedding traditions: The two men who raised Christian the lion in London, released him into the wild, then reunited with him as shown in a hit Internet video today remain as devoted as ever to preserving wildlife, calling Christian's saga an extraordinary story. ›13:19 30 Jul, Wed

Feel blue? Try mood food like leafy greens: How green is your pet? From organic eats to natural grooming products, GreenDAY's Marisa Belger explains how to be an eco-friend to your furry friend. ›14:18 22 Jul, Tue

Sidelined gymnast: Teams win bittersweet: As part of TODAY's special cooking series called TODAY's Chow, chef Ming Tsai shares the traditional pork with scallion recipe and then his East-meets-West version, a bacon-cheeseburger and shallot recipe. ›14:38 12 Aug, Tue

Citizens' U.S. border crossings tracked: Federal government has been using its system of checkpoints to collect information on U.S. citizens crossing by land; data will be stored for 15 years. ›03:01

Make a statement with bold, DIY jewelry: As the world prepares for the Beijing games, meet the top American athletes who are vying for gold. From softball star Jennie Finch to young gymnast Shawn Johnson, here are the ones to watch. ›21:12 1 Aug, Fri

Overhauling Guard training is costly: The Pentagon is determined to overhaul training and active duty tours for the National Guard, but finding a way to give these part-time soldiers more time at home will cost more than $128 million. ›22:30 19 Aug, Tue

Miley Cyrus: Im looking for a boyfriend: Need help booking that family vacation? Jeanne Muchnick of Parenting Teens Online shares a list the whole family will enjoy. ›21:18 22 Jul, Tue

Rapunzel is no damsel in distress: Are you running into some issues buying your first home? Want to start renovating but not sure where to begin? Having difficulty selling your apartment? Navigating the roads of real estate can be tricky and difficult, which is why Barbara Corcoran wants to help. So send us an e-mail with your housing problems and the real estate contributor might just answer your questions live on TODAY. ›13:35 31 Jul, Thu

Phelps just exhausted from games: Naish Hasan, the 28-year-old bride and a women's rights activist, and Imran Ali, the 41-year-old groom, were married last week in a ceremony that is believed to be the first of its kind in India. Why? Because it was presided over by a woman, all the witnesses were female and the only man involved in the wedding was Ali. ›13:13 18 Aug, Mon

Use your cell phone to travel better: Travelers don't need to purchase an expensive iPhone or BlackBerry to use their cell phones for taking a guided tour of a museum, facilitating an airport pickup, checking the status of your flight and more. ›18:58 19 Aug, Tue

Million-selling debut for vampire series finale: When it comes to your credit cards, are you taking advantage of them or are they taking advantage of you? TODAY financial editor Jean Chatzky offers tips on how to secure the upper hand in that swipe-and-sign relationship. ›01:23 12 Aug, Tue

White House denies fake Iraq-al-Qaida link: Take a tour of the impressive sights in and around Beijing, from Tiananmen Square to the Forbidden City. ›16:22 6 Aug, Wed