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Video: How Oprah's former chef is making a difference: Aug. 29: NBC's Tamron Hall reports on how Art Smith is using his cooking skills to teach and feed young hearts and minds.(Nightly News) ›23:10 29 Aug, Fri
'100 Things' co-author dies at 47:
Woman saves babys life by e-mail: It wasnt easy for Madeleine Robb to send an e-mail to another mom telling her that her baby might have a deadly eye cancer but her warning may have saved the life of 1-year-old Rowan Santos. I really had no option, Robb said. ›14:03 28 Aug, Thu
Groups: Bush rushing to rewrite species rules: The Bush administration is providing insufficient time for public comment as it seeks to loosen rules protecting endangered species, representatives of more than 100 conservation groups charged Friday. ›22:08 22 Aug, Fri
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
Play-by-play guide to tailgating: She doesn't want sex because there's no intimacy and he doesn't feel intimacy because there's no sex. What's a couple to do? Dr. Gail Saltz advises a man who longs to get physical with his own wife. ›18:40 27 Aug, Wed
Wanted: Home for 6 million dead carp: Psst. Hey buddy, wanna buy 6 million carp? Utah has issued a permit to a businessman to remove 1.6 million pounds of carp in a bid to help an endangered species of fish. ›09:23 26 Aug, Tue
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
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
Excerpt: The Story of Edgar Sawtelle: It's football season, and time for dedicated fans to show their team spiritthrough age-old cheers, judicious application of body paint, and pregame celebrations in stadium parking lots. Epicurious' Pableaux Johnson coaches you to pregame victory with these eight classic recipes, 11 must-have tools and tips for getting it all done. ›19:42 27 Aug, Wed
Keep your kids happy with healthy snacks: Check out these mature males who, like wine just get better with age. ›16:11 4 Dec, Tue
Arctic sea ice drops to 2nd lowest level: More ominous signs have scientists saying that a global warming "tipping point" in the Arctic seems to be happening before their eyes. ›21:55 27 Aug, Wed
Its back-to-school time for bedbugs: Laptops, textbooks and new jeans are among the must-haves for college students heading back to campus, but the most common back-to-school item may well be the blood-sucking bedbug. ›14:51 29 Aug, Fri
Relaxing ocean getaways this fall from only $85: As the calendar turns to September and October, posh seaside havens such as Cape Cod and Marthas Vineyard become enticing tranquil outposts and the expansive ocean shores reveal even more of their rugged natural beauty. ›15:24 29 Aug, Fri
Slide show: Slide show: Celebrity women over 50: These luminous ladies prove that age is just a number. ›12:58 29 Aug, Fri
Mom pinned in car had will to live: Step into The TWG Tea's salon and you'll be whisked away to a Paris tea room, complete with crystal chandeliers, wood panels and gilded mirrors. You'll also be spoiled for choice, with 600 fragrant blends some costing hundreds of dollars a pound. ›15:37 27 Aug, Wed
20 die as boat sinks in flooded India: A rescue boat filled with panicked flood victims capsized and killed 20 people in northern India, where monsoon flooding grew worse, officials said Saturday. ›07:54
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
Top 10 classic and reinvented roadside motels: Take a road trip with a twist this year by bunking down in one of these unusual and iconic roadside motels along the way with rates easy on the pockets, too. ›23:17 29 Aug, Fri
Slide show: Slide show: Celebrity men over 50: In his debut novel, "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle," author David Wroblewski examines the limits of language and the elemental forces of love, loss and revenge. An excerpt. ›13:59 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
How the Amazons lost cities worked: Researchers explain how an urban culture flourished 1,500 years ago in what are now the overgrown jungles of the Brazilian Amazon. ›18:00 28 Aug, Thu
Obama embarks on 67-day sprint to election: Fresh off his historic nominating convention, Democrat Barack Obama is embarking on what likely will be the most important 67 days of his campaign for the White House. Republican John McCain is looking to upstage his rival with the announcement of his running mate. ›11:46 29 Aug, Fri
Think bold! Sultry lipsticks for fall: Whether you dare to bare or work to black out" your pout, the fall's hottest lip colors are anything but neutral! TODAY Style editor Bobbie Thomas lays out what you need to know before sporting bare or black lipstick. ›17:51 28 Aug, Thu
