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Could Nobel Win Push Gore Into 08 Race?: Thousands of activists are hoping to convince Al Gore to run for president. Could a Nobel Peace Prize give the reluctant candidate a push? ›14:39, 8.10
Healthy whole-grain cereal? Think again: From renting handbags to finding the right dress size, TODAY style contributor Stacy London explains how to shop the Web with serious style savvy. ›13:47
Q&A: Shawn Hornbecks Parents: The parents of kidnap victim Shawn Hornbeck speak out on the sentencing of their sons tormentor and the status of the boys recovery. ›20:50, 12.10
7 tips to reduce your wedding bar tab: Secretly monitored conversations in which Drew Peterson talks about his murdered third wife and missing fourth wife could lead to both cases being solved, according to MSNBC senior legal analyst Susan Filan. This I would consider a breakthrough, she said. ›15:29
What's your perfect summer afternoon?: 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! ›21:36, 2.07
Excerpt: Why stay married?: US Weekly contributor Jill Martin and hairstylist Louis Licari make over a teacher who is visiting New York for her 40th birthday, helping her look years younger. ›15:14, 13.06
No sign yet of a bottom in home prices: As millions of homeowners watch their home equity melt away, they are wondering: When will prices stop falling? The latest report on home sales was not encouraging. ›15:12
Gross: Banks Claim the Credit Crisis is Over. It's Not.: Banks insist their credit problems are over. Why on earth do investors believe them? ›21:31, 9.10
11 ways dining out can derail your diet: In her new book "Sage-ing While Age-ing," the actress and writer shares her experiences and personal insights she's learned over the years, particularly in the realm of spirituality. An excerpt. ›15:53, 23.07
Video: Assessing Dolly's damage: July 24: Tens of thousands were still without power along the south Texas coast Wednesday as residents started the first painful stage of storm recovery: damage assessment. NBC's Don Teague reports.(Nightly News) ›23:10
Money 911: Whats your emergency?: 'Hunger for Freedom' examines Nelson Mandela's life through a culinary lens, including everything from the spaghetti casserole he was brought in jail to the soured milk he longed for while living underground. ›14:52, 3.07
In Your America average citizens take action: For its 13th consecutive year, NBCs TODAY show is bringing together the biggest names in music to rock the Plaza. Upcoming concerts include Miley Cyrus, Sheryl Crow and Celine Dion. ›14:44, 2.07
Do you have investment questions?: In "Confidence is Queen," former Miss USA Susie Castillo writes about her experiences growing up, and shares the lessons she's learned about positive thinking. An excerpt. ›15:37, 7.07
Debt, credit, layoffs: Your questions answered: Despite her cloche hat, feed-sack dresses and obsession with a relic known as a typewriter, modern girls might see a lot of themselves in Kit Kittredge, the Depression-era living-doll in the new American Girl feature film.
'Top Chef:' Coming to a city near you: Give your boring burger the boot! Martha Stewart puts a twist on the traditional with this recipe for wasabi deviled eggs and tuna burgers as featured in the July issue of Martha Stewart Living. ›22:02, 7.07
The six worst foods for your beach bod: Does canceling a credit card really affect your ability to borrow money from a bank? In an effort to separate fact from fiction, TODAY financial editor Jean Chatzky shares tips for folks with an eye on their credit score. ›14:44, 23.07
Not just pretty faces: Models join business world: In this novel by William P. Young, the father of an abducted child is sent a mysterious note, apparently from God, four years after his daughter's disappearance. This leads him to a shack which holds evidence that she was murdered. An excerpt. ›15:17, 17.07
Hirsh: Democracy's Strange Bedfellows: The champions of democracy often share an overly romantic view of how quickly it can flower in hostile soil. ›16:56, 11.10
Alaska park tests hybrid buses: For years, visitors wanting to see Denali National Park have had to ride school buses that polluted the air and spoiled the tranquillity with their noisy, carbon dioxide-spewing diesel engines. ›13:35, 18.07
Arrest made in stolen N.J. horse statue: Police said a bronze horse statue stolen from a now-defunct New Jersey racetrack has been broken up and sold to a salvage yard for a fraction of its value. ›18:22, 20.07
Runway star says I do to gowns: A punch-up isn't the best way to start a marriage, but some brides in Hong Kong are pulling on boxing gloves and sweating it out in the ring to becoming fighting fit for their wedding days. ›19:20, 23.07
Capturing the essence of Mandela: Everyone loves babies, right? Maybe not. Dr. Gail Saltz advises a woman whose standoffish in-laws are detached from her 6-month-old daughter. ›21:43, 16.07
What makes for a great summer beer?: With more and more airlines charging for checked bags, you might want pack for your weekend getaway in a carry-on instead. But less space doesn't have to mean less style:InStyle magazine offers fashion and packing tips. ›14:55, 18.07
Dow ends day down more than 280 points: Wall Street abruptly ended an earnings-driven rally and closed sharply lower Thursday after a steeper-than-expected decline in existing home sales and finanical sector worries. ›21:58
