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Storms force shift in shuttle schedule: The target dates for the next two space shuttle liftoffs have been moved two days later, due to the impact of recent tropical storms on launch preparations, NASA said Friday. ›16:48 5 Sep, Fri
Ready to reveal a family secret? E-mail us!: Do you have a potentially life-altering skeleton in your closet that you are willing to talk about for the first time? Is there a family secret that has been revealed to you? Share your stories for an upcoming segment of TODAY! ›21:23 5 Sep, Fri
Video: Pentagon recommends reducing troops in Iraq by 8,000: Sept. 5: The number of American combat brigades in Iraq would shrink from 15 to 14 by February, according to a recommendation to President Bush by Pentagon officials. NBC's Jim Miklaszewski reports.(Nightly News) ›22:56 5 Sep, Fri
Economic woes hit Fashion Week catwalk: Fashion as any manufacturer or retailer will tell you is an industry that's among the first to be affected by the economy's roller-coaster ride. Yet in this downturn, there are a record number of shows planned for New York Fashion Week, which starts Friday. ›21:50 4 Sep, Thu
U.S. spied on Iraqi leaders, book says: Journalist's new book reveals sharp dissent within administration and points to "groundbreaking" covert techniques that shaped course of the war. ›11:55 5 Sep, Fri
Couple wed at funeral home: On Sept. 9, the U.S. publisher of "Harry Potter" will premiere "The 39 Clues," a highly ambitious series with a mystery ending for readers and a couple of puzzlers for the industry: How big is the market for a multimedia story and can a phenomenon be conceived by a publisher rather than created by the public? ›13:27 2 Sep, Tue
5 tips to forestall a foreclosure: ›11:43 31 Mar, Mon
Drug-addicted elephant kicks heroin habit: A once drug-addled elephant fed heroin-laced bananas by illegal traders will return home after emerging clean from a three-year detox program on China's tropical island province of Hainan. ›09:34 4 Sep, Thu
Video: Entire East Coast bracing for two major storms: Sept. 5: Rains from Hanna, the deadly storm that killed more than 130 people in Haiti, could soak all the way into New York by Sunday. NBC's Michelle Kosinski reports.(Nightly News) ›22:46 5 Sep, Fri
Presidential race ignites fashion buzz: Not since Jacqueline Kennedy have fashionistas paid such close attention to what the women of politics are wearing, from Cindy McCain's popped collar to Sarah Palin's updo to Michelle Obama's off-the-rack dress. ›14:13 5 Sep, Fri
Video: Battle against cancer fought on many fronts: Sept 5: Cancer will strike 1.4 million Americans this year, taking more than half a million lives. NBC's Robert Bazell offers a report card on the latest research and treatment advances.(Nightly News) ›22:59 5 Sep, Fri
World Blog: Pakistanis worry about Zardari rule: Asif Ali Zardari, widower of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, is poised to win Pakistans presidency Saturday. But critics say he is too corrupt to turn this reeling nation around. ›16:17 5 Sep, Fri
Medvedev: Russia must 'be reckoned with': President Dmitry Medvedev said Saturday the war with Georgia has shown the world that "Russia is a nation to be reckoned with" his most aggressive comments to date on the conflict with Russia's southern neighbor. ›11:53
Video: Inspired by Star Wars, but helping vets of real wars: Sept. 5: Segway inventor Dean Kamen's latest device, the "Luke Arm" was inspired by Star Wars, but it's helping real war veterans reclaim mobility from lost limbs. NBC's Bob Faw reports.(Nightly News) ›23:04 5 Sep, Fri
Bhutto widower is elected Pakistan's president: The widower of slain former leader Benazir Bhutto will succeed Pervez Musharraf as president of Pakistan after winning a landslide victory in Saturday's election. ›15:59
How to get your girlfriend into gaming: If you want to turn your lady friend into a gaming fan, heres some advice from Xbox Live community manager Christa Phillips: Dont be a jerk. ›13:08 4 Sep, Thu
NYT: Foreign policy factions divide GOP: Hidden from view during much of the Republican convention here, a fierce struggle has been under way for the foreign policy heart of John McCain. ›03:03 5 Sep, Fri
European probe zooms past asteroid: The Rosetta deep-space probe successfully passed close to an asteroid 250 million miles from Earth, the European Space Agency said. ›00:11
Bush set to announce Iraq troop levels: President Bush will announce his decision on future troops levels in Iraq next week, the White House said Friday. ›23:43 5 Sep, Fri
Bite out of crime? Sandwich bribe alleged: Iowa City police said a man who was driving drunk tried to bribe a police officer with a sandwich. ›21:40 2 Sep, Tue
An Italian favorite: Chicken parmigiana: No Italian meal can be complete without this classic dish. Here, Sal Scognamillo from the famed Patsy's restaurant in New York City and now Atlantic City give their family recipe for the perfect chicken parmigiana. ›20:31 5 Sep, Fri
Cliff writes of friendship with ex-priest: In the singer's autobiography "My Life, My Way," Cliff Richard addresses his relationship with a former Roman Catholic priest as well as his sexuality. In the book, the 67-year-old star says that John McEylnn "has become a companion" and that he is "sick to death of the media's speculation" about his sexuality. ›16:27 4 Sep, Thu
Did mom chloroform missing toddler?: The detection of chloroform in the trunk of Casey Anthony's car, along with evidence that she researched the chemical on the Internet, does not bode well for the mother of a missing Florida toddler, says criminal profiler Pat Brown: Its pretty damning information. ›13:28 5 Sep, Fri
20 great wines I drank this summer: TODAY wine columnist Edward Deitch shares some great finds from around the globe. ›04:37 5 Sep, Fri
