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Designer Amsale on bridal tips and trends: Wedding dress designer Amsale, known for her simple and chic designs, chats with Brides.com about her favorite tips, trends and takeaways from the bridal fashion industry. ›14:45 1 Jul, Tue
35 ways to eat and shop on a budget: According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, food prices have risen across the board by more than 5 percent over the last year. And let's face it, prices aren't dropping anytime soon. Lucky for you, Epicurious.com has 35 ways so stretch your food dollars, from shopping to budgeting and cooking. ›16:19 1 Jul, Tue
Naomi Watts reportedly expecting second baby: If rumor is true, Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber will have two children who are very close together in age quite soon. Watts gave birth to their first son in July 2007, and is reportedly in her second trimester with another child. ›20:55 3 Jul, Thu
Christie Brinkley divorce trial goes nuclear: Attorneys in the Christie Brinkley divorce trial painted opposing portraits of their clients as the explosive case began its second day. A court-appointed psychiatrists report yet to be introduced says Brinkley is consumed by rage, said the lawyer for her estranged husband, Peter Cook. But it also says Brinkley should get primary custody of the children, her lawyer said. ›13:48 3 Jul, Thu
Schwarzenegger boosts electric cars: The company that built the first mass-produced, all-electric car will keep its manufacturing plant in California, thanks to a new tax break. ›19:44 1 Jul, Tue
Utah is going to a 4-day workweek: In a yearlong experiment aimed at reducing the state's energy costs, Utah is about to become the first state to switch to a four-day workweek for thousands of government employees. ›18:26 3 Jul, Thu
Bush concedes tough month in Afghanistan: President Bush says it has been a "tough month" in Afghanistan with rising U.S. casualties. ›15:13 2 Jul, Wed
Quiz: How well do you know your body?: Whether it's an expanding waist size or forgetting your keys, everyone goes through changes when they get older. Take this head-to-toe quiz to test your knowledge of the best ways to stay well as you age. ›16:55 23 Jun, Mon
Nutrition SOS: Lose the beer belly, more: What's the best way to approach a diet? How many servings of fruit and vegetables should we really eat? TODAY nutrition editor Joy Bauer answers these reader questions and more. ›19:44 3 Jul, Thu
Its playtime! The best of big outdoor toys: Is your family active, but not necessarily athletic? You can still spend quality family time outdoors this summer. Here, top picks for fun toys that will appeal to kids and grown-ups alike. ›12:28 18 Jun, Wed
European Central Bank raises rates: The European Central Bank has raised interest rates for the first time in more than a year to combat escalating inflation in the 15 countries that use the euro. ›12:55 3 Jul, Thu
Alaskans to vote on clean-water measure: Severe thunderstorms swept across parts of Michigan, flooding streets and cutting power to hundreds of thousands of residents. ›14:49 3 Jul, Thu
Reports: Arenas takes less money to stay with Wiz: Gilbert Arenas has agreed to re-sign with the Washington Wizards for $111 million over six years, essentially taking millions less so that his team could have more financial flexibility, two newspapers reported Thursday.Arenas told the Washington Times and Washington Post that he was offered a maximum deal in the neighborhood of $127 million on Tuesday, the first day of the free agency period. ›02:35
Technology Review: 2007 Ford Expedition: Ford's full-size SUV is big on conveniences and standard features. ›07:00 19 Oct, Fri
Groovy! Revive your clothes with tie-dye: The psychedelic trend of the 60s is back, but with a sophisticated twist. While you can find tie-dye everywhere, it's easy to create your own. TODAY Style editor Bobbie Thomas explains how to add colorful tie-dye designs to your wardrobe. ›14:43 30 Jun, Mon
Race for Trent Lott's old seat competitive: Roger Wicker leaned up against the rails of the oyster schooner Mike Sekul, enjoying the slight Mississippi Sound breeze and some scrumptious, bone-sucking ribs with his son McDaniel. ›19:59 3 Jul, Thu
For a patriotic toast, raise a glass of sangria: Celebrate Independence Day with a glass of this traditional Spanish favorite made perfect for the Fourth with this red, white and blue recipe. ›15:09 2 Jul, Wed
Tidbits: Michael Lohan's private LiLo call goes public: A leaked voice mail reveals Lindsay Lohan's father, Michael, promising her he won't mouth off to the press, a promise he quickly and repeatedly broke. ›02:27 3 Jul, Thu
Newsweek: McCain's new right-hand man: Sane voters typically don't pay attention when a presidential campaign shakes up its staff. And most of the time, they're right to tune out. Except when it comes to John McCain. ›14:08 3 Jul, Thu
Stocks end abbreviated trading session mixed: Stocks ended a shortened trading session mixed Thursday amid news of a contraction in the nations services sector and a mostly tame reading on employment. ›19:26 3 Jul, Thu
Cops: Woman hid knife, gun in stroller: A Texas man was sentenced to more than 4,000 years in prison Wednesday for sexually assaulting three teenage girls. ›09:01 3 Jul, Thu
Be chic on the cheap with Practically Posh: In her book, "Practically Posh," author Robyn Moreno provides tips for living the good life from keeping a stylish living space to dressing like a star without going broke. ›14:16 24 Jun, Tue
Are we what we Google?: The U.S. government has done the least among the worlds eight biggest economies to address global warming, a study released Thursday found. ›14:28 3 Jul, Thu
Newsweek: Somber gathering of elites in Aspen: The issues are as difficult as ever, but the conditions are likely to be more conducive to agreement as President Bush attends his eighth and final economic summit of industrial democracies. ›18:17 3 Jul, Thu
