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Body found in burning car in park: A body is discovered in a burnt-out car in a country park in Crawfordsburn, in County Down. ›19:51
N. Korea signs Asian peace pact: North Korea's reclusive communist regime, long seen as a nuclear threat to the region, signed a nonaggression pact with Southeast Asian nations Thursday. ›09:42
Bush calls on Congress to lift oil drilling ban: In another push to deal with soaring gas prices, President Bush called on Congress to lift a ban on offshore drilling that has stood since his father was president. ›20:02, 14.07
Stories in a bottle: Reflections on winemaking: With gardens and farmers markets bursting with fresh vegetables, now is the time to bake them into something sweet. David Guas, chef and owner of Damgoodsweet Consulting Group, has the perfect summer recipes: Zucchini pound cake with brown butter icing and spicy carrot ginger cupcakes. ›16:04, 17.07
Patsy Ramseys sister hails new evidence: Let your tresses shine as you walk down the aisle! Hair stylist Charley Montgomery dishes on the latest coifs and how you can get the look for your big day. ›14:53, 10.07
Witness: Bin Laden 'happy' with 9/11 toll: Osama bin Laden's driver overheard the al-Qaida leader saying he was happy about the death toll in the September 11 attacks, according to one of the driver's interrogators. ›11:48
Do you take this credit card?: On the first Saturday in August, at midnight, Wordsmiths Books in Decatur, Ga., will be decorated in black and red and packed with teens dressed like vampires and werewolves. What is this festive feast for? To celebrate the release of best-selling author Stephenie Meyer's "Breaking Dawn, the fourth and final book of her Twilight series. ›22:14, 9.07
Celebrate America's birthday, Italian style: Sea coral is blessed with wonderful colors, an intricate design and memories of the lapping ocean, but some argue it's being harvested at a rate that nature can't keep up with.
Slide show: Slide show: 'Runway' goes green: If a parent has a mood or anxiety disorder, are they likely to pass it on? Dr. Gail Saltz advises a young woman who is isolated by her fear and worried that she has inherited her mother's illnesses. ›20:11, 23.07
Kids clothes embrace mismatches: Think you can handle a shot of the hard stuff? Better belly up to the bar with your toothbrush. For a small fee, many bakeries are offering a delicious dollop of your favorite frosting. Talk about a short but sweet pick-me-up. ›14:08, 21.07
Be a jet-setter! Maximizing your carry-on: Concetta Bertoldi, known for being a medium who communicates with the dead, answers some of the most common questions about what happens on the "other side" in her new book. An excerpt. ›21:36, 17.07
Miss USA explains why she fell: Venezuelas Dayana Mendoza, 22, took the crown at this years global pageant that included 80 beauty queens. Here are the highlights from the competition. ›14:32, 15.07
GM, utilities join to study electric cars impact: GM has joined with more than 30 U.S. utility companies to help work out electricity issues that will crop up when it rolls out new electric vehicles in a little more than two years. ›19:17, 23.07
New book examines Why Men Die First: As we simplify our wardrobe and strip away extra layers of clothing, summer calls for a stronger focus on fabulous skin. TODAY Style editor Bobbie Thomas shares the scoop on this summer's beauty essentials. ›20:18, 8.07
British wartime code center under threat: A group of makeshift huts on the grounds of a Victorian mansion, where British mathematicians broke Nazi Germany's codes, are in severe disrepair and supporters want them to be preserved. ›19:30
Grill skills: Al Roker's BBQ recipes, tips, tricks: Christie Brinkleys estranged husband said Wednesday he had sex with his teenage lover in his office, then paid her $300,000 while hoping to keep their affair quiet.
Missing tots mom may know who has her: Diet and nutrition myths have an odd way of sounding like the truth. Health magazine separates fact from fiction about popular diet myths that have had a lot of staying power. ›14:11, 21.07
Unplug! Wireless power is coming soon: From sumptuous specials to decadent desserts, restaurant offerings make it easy to eat up. SELF magazine asked waiters and waitresses to give the skinny on how to indulge and stay slim when dining out. ›13:59, 23.07
Help! My in-laws dont like their grandchild: Is it a relaxing day on the beach or a family BBQ? Send us your photos and they might be featured on TODAYshow.com. ›23:18, 2.07
Man stunned that Karadzic used his ID: The real Dragan Dabic has emerged and the 66-year construction worker was shocked Thursday to discover his identity had apparently been stolen by one of the world's most notorious war crimes suspects. ›20:26
Dump your lover directly on voice mail: The old song had it right: Breaking up is hard to do. But a free new phone service called Slydial might make it easier to get through that and other awkward moments without actually having to talk to anyone. ›14:20, 23.07
Source: Microsoft to expand Facebook ad pact: Microsoft Corp will announce plans to expand its relationship with online social network Facebook to provide web search and search advertising, a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday. ›18:05
Ashton rejects Academy position: Former England coach Brian Ashton turns down the chance to become head of the National Academy. ›15:51
Russia denies report of Cuba bombers: Russia said on Thursday it had no plans to open any military bases abroad and denied a newspaper report that it might deploy nuclear-capable bombers in Cuba. ›15:50
