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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
Cop shoots himself after gun-safety lesson: A top cop mistakenly shot himself in the thigh after giving his daughter a lesson in gun safety, police said. ›11:17 29 Nov, Sat
Video: Smart Car driving auto industry forward: Dec. 4: They're smaller, cheaper and take less time to manufacture, but for as much as the auto industry stands to learn from the Smart Car, they still have miles to go before they become the ride of the future. NBC's Kerry Sanders reports.(Nightly News) ›23:56
Activists blast U.S. at climate talks: Environmentalists criticized the United States and other rich countries Tuesday for failing so far to make meaningful commitments at a U.N. conference on climate change. ›17:26 2 Dec, Tue
What's next for Schwarzenegger?: With Arnold Schwarzenegger's governorship entering its final years and his ability to attract the spotlight intact, one question is arising more frequently: What will Arnold do? ›11:57
Vermont named healthiest state, Louisiana last: Louisiana has displaced Mississippi as the unhealthiest state, and other Southern states were close rivals due to high obesity and smoking rates in new rankings. ›20:06 3 Dec, Wed
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
Automakers pitch Congress anew on rescue: U.S. automakers drew fresh skepticism from lawmakers Thursday in a rocky confrontation over their pleas for an expanded $34 billion rescue package they say they need to survive. ›22:06
Bush: Automakers must ensure viability: President George W. Bush said U.S. automakers' needed to ensure their own long-term viability in their pitch for $34 billion rescue package. ›00:10 5 Dec, Fri
No electricity? Island now energy independent: Energy independence is still only a hypothetical goal for the U.S., but the owner of a tiny island off the coast of Connecticut says he has already achieved that feat and is offering his work as a model. ›01:50 23 Nov, Sun
Loser: Renee gone, Blue team leads: It was makeover week at The Biggest Loser as contestants headed to New York City, where they met with season four Project Runway winner Christian Siriano, who helped them pick outfits to wear on The Tyra Banks Show. Back at the ranch, the contestants lost a bit less weight than usual because they spent half of the week traveling, and one family was split up before making the final four. ›13:50 3 Dec, Wed
What's next for Schwarzenegger?: With Arnold Schwarzenegger's governorship entering its final years and his ability to attract the spotlight intact, one question is arising more frequently: What will Arnold do? ›11:57
Video: First Couple reflect on White House years: Dec. 4: As the Bushes celebrate their last White House Christmas, they reflect on what eight years in office has meant for their 31-year marriage. NBC's John Yang reports.(Nightly News) ›23:54
$1 billion network for green cars vowed: A $1 billion network of electric car recharging stations will dot San Francisco Bay area highways under a plan unveiled Thursday. ›22:55 20 Nov, Thu
Abortion not seen linked with depression: No high-quality study done to date can document that having an abortion causes psychological distress, U.S. researchers said. ›13:59
Real fish story about a long-lost ring: The one that didn't get away held an unlikely surprise for a Texas man: A blue-stoned class ring inside an 8-pound bass 21 years after it was lost. ›03:01
The best toy trends for all budgets: Penguins are so 2007! This year, there are plenty of new, amazing toys, with a heavy emphasis on dinosaurs, board games and even a green agenda. ›16:15 3 Dec, Wed
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
U.S. chef selling oodles of noodles in Tokyo: Originally a Chinese recipe of broth, noodles and various toppings, ramen is a culinary delight close to the hearts of most Japanese. But U.S. chef Ivan Orkin's version is a real hit with the locals he and his team are now making some 200 bowls a day. ›16:43 2 Dec, Tue
Fans and stores eager for new Rowling book: Recession-hit booksellers are hoping for a magical boost from the new book by Harry Potter author. A day before publication, "Beedle the Bard" was ranked No. 1 on Amazon's British and U.S. Web sites. ›16:14
Obamas campaign manager to write book: In a book tentatively titled "The Audacity to Win," David Plouffe plans to give an inside look at the Obama run, the historic election victory and also offer advice for how to manage a large organization. ›15:25
Whale songs drowned out by humans: The songs that whales and dolphins use to communicate, orient themselves and find mates are being drowned out by human-made noises in the world's oceans, U.N. officials and environmental groups said Wednesday. ›22:39 3 Dec, Wed
Italian comfort food: Ricotta gnocchi: Phil Lempert steals this weeks recipe for cheesy, delicious potato pasta with homemade Bolognese sauce from chef Eric Young of Scoozi! restaurant in Chicago. ›19:38 2 Dec, Tue
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
