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Video: Military re-enlistments on rise: Dec. 4: Thanks to a faltering U.S. economy and improved security in Iraq, military recruiters are seeing more early career soldiers re-enlist. NBC's Lee Cowan reports.(Nightly News) ›23:47
Cars: Wheres the Perfect Part?: In the past, finding the perfect part for a classic-car restoration meant joining enthusiast clubs, hanging around swap meets and pawing through junkyards. How the Web has revolutionized the hunt. ›16:21 9 Oct, Tue
Cops: Man swallows stolen earrings at mall: An X-ray marked the spot for southwest Florida police who say a teenager swallowed a $16 pair of earrings after taking them from a JCPenney store at a mall. ›02:36 2 Dec, Tue
Factory orders drop in October: Orders to U.S. factories plunged in October by the sharpest amount in over eight years as a deepening recession caused big cutbacks in demand for steel, autos, computers and heavy machinery. ›19:31
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Ruling could mean end to saucy Bratz dolls: Pouty-lipped Bratz will stay on store shelves until after the holidays, but their fate after that was uncertain after a court ruling banning MGA from making the Barbie alternative. ›20:37
Man: God ordered me to ram vehicle: A man who rammed his truck into a woman's vehicle on a highway early Friday told authorities he crashed into her while going more than 100 mph because God told him "she needed to be taken off the road." ›02:06 2 Dec, Tue
Dog Whisperer: Fidos first day home: In his book "Member of the Family," Cesar Millan provides advice on making your dog feel welcomed and getting the relationship with your new pet off to a good start. An excerpt. ›19:45 3 Dec, Wed
Funky Islamic fashion struts catwalk: For many, Islamic fashion might seem synonymous with strait-laced garments that leave everything to the imagination, but some Asian designers are trying to equip modern Muslim women with a wardrobe that obeys both sartorial trends and spiritual dictates. ›16:04 3 Dec, Wed
Ethnic Minorities Key to Burma's Future: As the vast majority of Burmese citizens clamor for change, ethnic minorities could be keys to the countrys future. How theyre planning ahead. ›20:30 6 Oct, Sat
Oooo! An Office mug! 10 gifts for TV junkies: Know a TV watcher who needs a gift? From "Office" mugs to the "Deadliest Catch" video game, here are 10 treats for under the tree. ›23:23 3 Dec, Wed
Delta lays out new frequent flier rules: Delta Air Lines said on Thursday it will adopt a popular feature of Northwest Airlines' frequent-flier program, as it aims to merge the two reward systems by the end of 2009. ›18:41
Real Estate: Keeping Tabs On 'This Old House': Now in its 28th year, 'This Old House' has helped transform dozens of houses. But what does it really cost to be part of this DIY club? ›17:21 9 Oct, Tue
Saad Hariri on Lebanons Future: Saad Hariri takes up the mantle of his assassinated father, and argues for the world to isolate Syria. ›15:46 12 Oct, Fri
Cruise ship carrying 122 adrift in Antarctica: A cruise ship carrying 122 people is taking on water after running aground in the Antarctic on Thursday but is in no danger of sinking, the Argentine Navy said. ›00:02 5 Dec, Fri
Great wines from off the beaten track: Trying to scale back on your wine budget but still drink well? TODAY wine columnist Edward Deitch says it worth considering bottles from the Languedoc region in the far south of France. ›20:31
Akon looks for fresh start with Freedom: Akon's explosive rise to the top of the music charts was fueled by feel-good songs and naughty grooves but recent missteps with the law has the music star distancing himself from street life with his new album, "Freedom." ›19:11 3 Dec, Wed
Landmark West Hollywood strip club burns: A fire has erupted at the Body Shop, a landmark strip club in West Hollywood, Calif., included in the Motley Crue song "Girls, Girls, Girls." ›23:11
Interview: Susan Faludi on 9/11 Myths: In her new book, Susan Faludi examines the cultural impact of the 9/11 terror attacks. What she says about their effect on U.S. politics, feminism and the differences between American and European approaches to history. ›17:08 8 Oct, Mon
Drugs: Meet Mexicos Suspected Queenpin: Sexy, stylish and female. Meet Mexicos unlikely druglord suspect. ›22:00 10 Oct, Wed
Slide show: The week in celebrity sightings: Britney gets her Bambi, Cruise and Beckham do Broadway, Oprah plants a tree and more. ›12:57 2 Dec, Tue
FAA advances NYC airport slot auctions plan: The Federal Aviation Administration told airlines on Thursday it is moving forward with plans to auction some of the carriers' takeoff and landing slots at three New York City-area airports. ›02:29 5 Dec, Fri
Cat lost in Yellowstone returned to Texas family: A cat lost in Yellowstone National Park in August has been returned to her family in Houston with the help of some West Yellowstone residents. Fluffy somehow survived for about three months despite the coyotes, foxes, owls, hawks, eagles and grizzly bears that frequent the area. ›01:55 3 Dec, Wed
Hell on wheels: The world's worst taxi rides: Taxi drivers around the world have perfected the art of loud righteous indignation that's meant to intimidate. ... Where taking a cab is an extreme adventure, and how to avoid being scammed. ›14:53 3 Dec, Wed