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Newsweek: McCain's $5 million gaffe: The same media machine that rewards consultant-driven candidates for staying on-message is apt to ignore a dozen well-crafted talking points in favor of a single slip of the candidate's tongue. And McCain--whose performance as a whole was solid--had just such a slip Saturday night. ›21:58 18 Aug, Mon
Was anthrax suspect's suicide FBI's fault?: Stephenie Meyer's "Breaking Dawn" definitely made its mark, selling 1.3 million copies in 24 hours. But the final book in the sensational teen vampire "Twilight" series didn't come close to the 8.3 million debut of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows." ›13:31 4 Aug, Mon
In the bedroom, is three a crowd?: Despite denials by both the White House and the CIA, journalist Ron Suskind Wednesday stood by his claim that the Bush administration faked a letter showing a link between Saddam Hussein and al-Qaida during the run-up to the Iraq war. ›16:13 7 Aug, Thu
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
Slide show: Tori Spelling: Back to Beverly Hills: One of the candidates in the race to become Fairhope, Alabama's next mayor is considerably more hairy than the rest. Willie Bean Roscoe P. Coltrane is a 7-year-old yellow Labrador retriever whose owner has taken a satirical poke at politics by launching the pooch into the race. ›16:12 29 Jul, Tue
Fat cat a victim of foreclosure: They say love conquers all, but does it stand a chance against heredity? Dr. Gail Saltz advises a woman who is hesitant to marry a man who might pass his health problems on to their future children. ›17:57 30 Jul, Wed
The 'Dog Whisperer' Wins Another Convert: A few minutes with Cesar MillanTVs Dog Whispererwas all it took to win back a skeptic. ›18:28 10 Oct, Wed
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
Not a spinster, just a Late Bloomer: Hes only a kid himself, but Noah McCullough, author of a history of children in the White House, has already declared himself a presidential candidate in 2032: I don't know what the issues are going to be, but Ill do the best I can." ›15:01 6 Aug, Wed
Writing wrongly wins him top dishonor: What would you like to ask U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps about his hopes, dreams and Olympic gold medals? Send in your questions for the TODAY team in Beijing. ›12:38 14 Aug, Thu
American idols: USAs promising Olympians: When medical professionals informed 25-year-old Jenn Barton that she was too overweight to be considered as a kidney donor for her mother, she knew she needed to make a drastic change. Find out how the latest Joy Fit Club member finally shed the pounds and got in shape. ›16:09 1 Aug, Fri
What makes for a great summer beer?: Do you look like Miley Cyrus? Show us! Send us your photos and we'll publish the best! Don't forget the teen queen will be performing on TODAY on July 25, 2008. ›23:18 2 Jul, Wed
Yearwoodpensclassic Southern recipes: Teammates Sada Jacobson, Mariel Zagunis and Becca Ward have high hopes for fencing to become a mainstream sport as they prepare for Thursday's team sabre event which makes its Olympic debut in Beijing. ›19:03 13 Aug, Wed
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Best restaurants to spot a celebrity: It's not just for breakfast anymore. Now you can have bacon as a snack, too but it'll be covered in chocolate. Two candy shops are sellingthis salty-sweet combination as their summer treat. ›17:57 8 Aug, Fri
Dont get scammed! Top 5 rip-offs: Caylee Anthony, who has been missing since early June, has been seen as recently as Tuesday night in Georgia, her grandmother said Thursday. Two more sightings makes me very hopeful, Cindy Anthony said. ›20:11 23 Jul, Wed
Video: Taliban launches most deadly attack in years: Aug. 19: Ten French soldiers were killed in Afghanistan and more than 20 were wounded when Taliban insurgents ambushed their unit during a reconnaisance mission. NBC's Brian Williams reports.(Nightly News) ›23:10 19 Aug, Tue
McCain: Obama tried to legislate Iraqi failure: The GOP presidential hopeful told fellow veterans on Monday his Democratic rival Barack Obama tried to legislate failure in Iraq and has refused to admit he erred when opposing the military increase there. ›17:40 18 Aug, Mon
Abducted 7-year-old safe, baby sitter says: From unloading a home that won't budgeto getting rid of a realtor who isn't up to snuff, housing conundrums abound these days. Here, TODAY's real estate contributor Barbara Corcoran answers readers' toughest questions. ›18:07 31 Jul, Thu
More nests is good news for loggerheads: Rare loggerhead sea turtles are having a record nesting season on the Georgia coast and have been laying eggs in promising numbers on southern Atlantic beaches from Florida to the Carolinas. ›20:20 15 Aug, Fri
No such thing as a broken heart?: Do you have money problems? Are you struggling to get out of debt? Are you burdened with payments for your house, for college, or for elderly parents? TODAY is here to help. Tell us your story and we might address your concerns on an upcoming TODAY segment!
Video: Grrr-eight!: Phelps scorns Wheaties for Corn Flakes: Aug. 19: NBC's Brian Williams reports on the latest Olympic updates.(Nightly News) ›23:23 19 Aug, Tue
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
Disabled turtle finds romance: Some of the most glamorous residents of this Andean nation are vicunas, alpacas and llamas. Exports of these animals' fleecy coats have nearly doubled to more than $43 million in the past four years, going into pricey ponchos, pants and pea coats. ›19:19 18 Aug, Mon
