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Obama raises $10 million after Palin speech: Barack Obama's presidential campaign said it raised $10 million Thursday following the Republican National Convention speech by rival John McCain's running mate, Sarah Palin. ›01:20
Environmentalists can't corral Palin: Before she first met John McCain, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin had other business: making her case to Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne against classifying the polar bear as a threatened species. ›21:58 4 Sep, Thu
NYT: Obama to dispatch female surrogates: Obama aides say they are counting on not only Hillary Clinton but also Democratic female governors to criticize their Alaskan counterpart, Sarah Palin and, by extension, John McCain. ›04:13
Canada's oil rush comes with critics: The largest dump truck in the world is parked under a massive mechanical shovel waiting to transport 400 tons of oily sand at an open pit mine in the northern reaches of Alberta. ›19:44 29 Aug, Fri
And the winner for least-wasteful packaging...: A Hewlett-Packard notebook computer that's packaged in a recycled bag rather than a box has won a challenge by retailer Wal-Mart for less wasteful packaging. ›22:53 4 Sep, Thu
Daisy Martinezs traditional sausage dish: Keep dinner simple yet delicious by preparing dishes that will please everyone. Daisy Maria Martinez, author and host of PBS television series "Daisy Cooks," shares an affordable and easy-to-make Latin specialty choripan, a unique take on sausage. ›15:13 4 Sep, Thu
Lieberman risks payback from Democrats: Senate Democrats hinted at payback for Sen. Joe Lieberman, who called Barack Obama an untested candidate beholden to Democratic interest groups in a prime-time GOP convention address. ›21:33 4 Sep, Thu
Five places where your dollar's still worth something: Lost in all the articles about the weak U.S. dollar are the destinations that keep pegging their currency to the greenback. Tim Leffel shows us five locations where you can be sure your moneys worth will stay constant. ›20:10 3 Sep, Wed
All hands on deck: Maryland crab cakes: Its back-to-school time again, and many families are trying to figure out just what to pack in school lunchboxes. TODAY food editor Phil Lempert presents affordable and nutritious foods that'll keep your kids happy and healthy. ›15:52 28 Aug, Thu
Send us shots of your cool, crazy shoes!: Does your closet boast interesting or jaw-dropping footwear? Do you collect all kinds of cool, pretty and interesting accessories for your feet? If so, share them with TODAY! We want to see your favorite, least favorite, ugliest, craziest, most comfortable, or bizarre shoes. ›18:35 3 Sep, Wed
Police block anti-war march to GOP convention: Several people who refused to clear the area Thursday were arrested after a planned, anti-war march to the site of the Republican National Convention became a sit-in after police blocked the protest route. ›02:18
Biden to vigorously challenge Palin on issues: The Democratic vice presidential nominee said Thursday that he will vigorously challenge Republican Sarah Palin on the issues, but will refrain from personal attacks. ›17:08 4 Sep, Thu
Western Mediterranean cruise, $1,529: Spend 14 nights aboard the Celebrity Century during this interesting itinerarydeparting from Barcelona, you'll pass through Cartagena, Gibraltar, Casablanca, Agadir, and the Canary Islands before anchoring in Miami. ›18:34 4 Sep, Thu
Let your babies grow up to be globe-trotters: Even by taking one trip abroad each year, parents can instill in their children an appreciation for languages, food, history and cultural traditions. ›15:07 3 Sep, Wed
Experts scale back sea level rise forecast: Worldwide sea levels may rise by about 2.6 to 6.6 feet by 2100 thanks to global warming, but dire predictions of larger increases seem unrealistic, U.S. scientists said on Thursday. ›22:28 4 Sep, Thu
The world's coolest airport terminals: If youre going to be stuck at the airport for a while, hopefully it will be at a cool place like Terminal 3 at Shenzhen Baoan International Airport, China, or Heathrows commodious new Terminal 5. ›13:45 4 Sep, Thu
Play-by-play guide to tailgating: Many children are already having back problems. The reason: Their backpacks weigh more than they do. TODAY technology editor Paul Hochman offers tips and guidelines to make sure they don't feel weighed down and overloaded at school. ›18:47 27 Aug, Wed
Technology Review: 2007 Ford Expedition: Ford's full-size SUV is big on conveniences and standard features. ›07:00 19 Oct, Fri
U.K. army to reconsider bearskin hats: After meeting with animal rights activists, the British military said Tuesday that it will study alternative materials to replace the bearskin hats worn by the soldiers who guard Buckingham Palace. ›12:22 3 Sep, Wed
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
GOP delegates ponder that unsettling 'what if?': But just hours before they begin the rush to Nov. 4, heres one question that may keep Republicans up in the wee small hours of the morning: what if Barack Obama wins? ›03:06
In Bordeaux, a white wine road less traveled: 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
Bush may create largest protected area: President Bush on Monday said he was considering creating two protected marine areas in the Pacific Ocean one of which would be the world's largest, covering an area almost as large as Alaska. ›23:45 25 Aug, Mon
Video: Democrats look to playbook for a pushback: Sept. 4: Gov. Sarah Palin's tough performance at the RNC is forcing Democrats to figure out just how and when to respond to some of the sharpest attacks yet from the GOP. NBC's Lee Cowan reports.(Nightly News) ›23:04 4 Sep, Thu
