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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
Students find planet outside our solar system: Three undergraduate students have discovered a large planet orbiting a fast-rotating star. Extrasolar planet discoveries like this have become common, but this one is unusual both for who found it and the type of star it orbits. ›22:32
2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Cars Makers Should Greenlight: The concept cars that we think should become production models. ›07:00 31 Oct, Wed
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
J.K. Rowling is back on bookshelves: The woman behind Harry Potter will release a new book Dec. 4: "The Tales of Beedle the Bard," a collection of fairy tales that is mentioned in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows." Proceeds will go to a charity for children in Eastern Europe co-founded by Rowling. ›16:25 2 Dec, Tue
Young doctors graduate in Somalia: On Thursday, 20 men and women accomplished something that nobody in Somalia has done in nearly two decades: They graduated from medical school. ›23:35
Top 2008 baby names: Aiden and Emma: Babies Zuma Nesta Rock and Bronx Mowgli, you're in the minority. Most parents abandoned unusual names for their children, a U.S. survey reveals, opting instead for traditional names such as Emma and William. ›16:27
Macedonia floods kill 1, disrupt traffic: Heavy rainfall and winds of up to 60 mph left one person dead and disrupted traffic on the country's main highway on Thursday, authorities said. ›19:36
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
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
Crisis as Canada PM suspends Parliament: Canada's Prime Minister said Thursday that he's been allowed to suspend Parliament, a decision that that allows him to delay a vote that could bring down his new government. ›19:33
Israelis can't escape troubles in world travels: Accustomed to war and instability at home, Israelis have long looked overseas for an escape, earning them a reputation as among the most intrepid and noticeable world travelers. ›17:02
7 ways to turn the TV room into a home theater: Here are seven outstanding-for-the-price ways to make your home-movie-viewing experience a whole lot better, categorized by the price of the bundle. ›13:47
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
Rescue dog wins TODAYs Best in Show: and wins a pampering pup prize. ›17:21 3 Dec, Wed
Canadian carriers cram to obey obesity ruling: High court forces airlines' hands; experts have varying ideas for compliance. ›14:51
Try this delicious dish from a Top Chef: On the fourth week of "Top Chef" three chefs had to prepare a dish for the TODAY show and Meredith Vieira, Hoda Kotb, Natalie Morales and Kathie Lee Gifford got to judge. Chef Ariane Durate won the competition and is sharing her simple and scrumptious recipes for mushroom and herb goat cheese bruschetta. ›16:54
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
European court makes ruling on DNA rights: In a landmark decision, Europe's top human rights court struck down a British law that allows the government to store DNA and fingerprints from people with no criminal record. ›21:15
Drowned brides dad seeks answers: Tommy Thomas is hopeful an upcoming murder trial in Australia will help clear up the many questions he has about the drowning death of his daughter, allegedly at the hands of her new husband. while diving. ›15:26 3 Dec, Wed
White House rejects impeachment ornament: The White House won't display a Christmas tree ornament that calls for President Bush's impeachment. ›03:13 3 Dec, Wed
Congresswoman hangs up on Obama: A Florida congresswoman hung up on president-elect Obama Wednesday, thinking it was a prank. ›11:44
Tent experiences geta designer makeover: Tents have always meant escapeif only to the backyard. But the latest experiences under cover are giving the concept a designer makeover. ›14:49 3 Dec, Wed
How to cut your business travel costs: There are sane ways to cut travel and entertainment expenses. You won't be living the lush life, of course, but you won't feel like a traveling tramp either. ›20:03 3 Dec, Wed
