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$1 million inaugural package for disadvantaged: A Va. businessman has spent $1 million to bring to Barack Obama's inauguration disadvantaged people, terminally ill patients, wounded soldiers and others down on their luck. ›00:54 5 Dec, Fri
Were too poor to keep our children: What happens when you can no longer afford your family? Dr. Gail Saltz advises a woman whose heart is in three states after sending two of her three kids to live with relatives, leaving her to deal with foreclosure and an alcoholic husband. ›19:16 3 Dec, Wed
Raiders QB Russell hurts right ankle: Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell hurt his right ankle late in the second quarter of Thursday night's game against the San Diego Chargers.His return was questionable.Russell was intercepted twice by linebacker Stephen Cooper and also lost a fumble, leading to 17 points for the Chargers. Russell didn't get up right away after throwing his second interception and was later taken to the locker room on a cart.Andrew Walter replaced Russell at the start of the third quarter. ›03:26 05 Dec, Fri
World's sexiest islands 2008: Whether you choose a beachy scene like Mykonos or an energetic city island like Hong Kong, these are the places where it's okay to forget about the horrors of the boring old real world and get back to sexy. ›19:51
Sumatra fault primed for more mega-quakes: One of the most dangerous faults in the world is primed for another monster earthquake, according to new research. ›17:19
National Mall will be open for inauguration: President-elect Barack Obama's inaugural committee says, in a change from tradition, the entire length of the National Mall will be open to the public during his inauguration. ›17:51
Survivor features proposal, funeral, fake idol: A marriage proposal, a funeral, and yet another fake immunity idol livened up life on "Survivor Gabon" this week. ›02:45 5 Dec, Fri
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
U.S. gives Mexico $197 million for drug war: The U.S. government finally released the first part of a $400 million aid package Wednesday to support Mexico's police and soldiers in their fight against drug cartels. ›10:45
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
Video: Wounds of war linger long after battle: Dec. 4: More than 5,500 vets from Iraq and Afghanistan have suffered from traumatic brain injuries, and new research suggests the effects of trauma may also manifest as other disorders. NBC's Robert Bazell reports.(Nightly News) ›00:02 5 Dec, Fri
Preview: 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser: Toyota's iconic machine gets more grunt, a smoother ride and sweeter duds. ›07:00 18 Oct, Thu
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
Burmese Battle Spiritual and Economic Ills: Businesses are struggling, prices are rising and residents are facing a spiritual crisis. An on-scene report from post-protest Rangoon. ›18:10 11 Oct, Thu
Source: Obama, Becerra meet on trade job: California Congressman Xavier Becerra has met with President-elect Barack Obama to discuss the job of U.S. trade representative. ›23:06
Video: Unemployment hits 26-year high: Dec. 4: The number of Americans drawing unemployment benefits reached a 26-year high in November as 30,000 additional jobs were lost across the globe in a single 24-hour period. CNBC's Margaret Brennan reports.(Nightly News) ›23:45
2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Top 10 Production Cars: Editors' ten favorite production vehicles at the biennial show. ›07:00 29 Oct, Mon
Author, 9, reveals how to pick up girls: Alec Greven isnt yet old enough to shave, but that hasnt stopped him from publishing a book for boys on how to approach the fair sex. They were having a lot trouble getting girls to like them, so I wanted to write a book to kind of help them, he explained. ›14:55
Federline: Im rooting for Britney: In an exclusive interview, Britney Spears' ex-husband Kevin Federline opens up about the demise of their marriage, taking care of the kids and her breakdown and comeback. "I'm definitely rooting for her," he said. ›14:56 3 Dec, Wed
Capital Sources: Cutting the Cocaine Flow: The White House trumpets success in the drug war, even as it prepares a big new aid program. Is it real, or is it politics? ›21:26 5 Oct, Fri
Video: Designers try hand at Michelle Obama's party dress: Dec. 4: Women's Wear Daily enlisted major designers including Marc Jacobs and Oscar de la Renta to sketch potential Inauguration dresses for the incoming first lady. NBC's Andrea Mitchell reports.(Nightly News) ›00:07 5 Dec, Fri
Doris Lessings Nobel Prize: The unpredictable curmudgeon has written about everything from feminism to sci-fi to cats (twice). ›15:18 12 Oct, Fri
President, first lady buying home in Dallas: President Bush and first lady Laura Bush have bought a home in the Preston Hollow of Dallas where they will live after the president leaves office in January. ›21:30
Judge blocks suspensions of Vikings' Williamses: A Minnesota judge has blocked the NFL's suspension of Vikings stars Kevin and Pat Williams for violating the league's anti-doping policy.Hennepin County District Judge Gary Larson issued a temporary restraining order at the players' request on Wednesday, saying he wanted more time to hear arguments in the case. No further hearing date immediately was set. ›16:59
