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Did law spur dad to leave nine kids?: Adult family members of a Nebraska widower who legally left his nine children at a hospital suggested that if it werent for the states broad Safe Haven law, he might have turned to them instead: We would have liked him to come to us for help. ›15:10 2 Oct, Thu
Military: Bomber kills 27 in Sri Lanka: A suspected rebel suicide bomber blew himself up Monday inside a crowded opposition party office in northern Sri Lanka, killing a former army general and 26 others. ›11:19
World markets plunge as turmoil spreads: Global stock markets plunged Monday as government bank bailouts in the U.S. and Europe failed to alleviate fears that the global financial crisis would depress economic growth. ›18:50
Smith appealing suspension for hit on Boldin: New York Jets safety Eric Smith has appealed his one-game suspension and $50,000 fine by the NFL for his helmet-to-helmet hit last week on Arizona receiver Anquan Boldin.Coach Eric Mangini said Smith was going through the appeal process Monday and a ruling was expected later in the day or Tuesday.The league suspended Smith last Monday for committing a flagrant violation of player safety rules in New York's 56-35 win Sept. 28. ›18:36
American loses 'milkshake murder' appeal: An American woman lost an appeal Monday of her conviction in a Hong Kong court for the beating death of her husband in a sensational case widely known as the "milkshake murder" trial. ›08:04
Do you have a real-estate question?: Are you running into some issues buying your first home? Want to start renovating but not sure where to begin? Having difficulty selling your apartment? Navigating the roads of real estate can be tricky and difficult, which is why Barbara Corcoran wants to help. So send us an e-mail with your housing problems and the real estate contributor might just answer your questions live on TODAY. ›21:53 12 Jun, Thu
Hamlin out of hospital after hard 'Dega wreck: Denny Hamlin has been released from from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital Monday morning following a hard crash at Talladega Superspeedway. ›15:48
Registration gains favor Democrats: As the deadline for voter registration arrives today in many states, Sen. Barack Obama's campaign could benefit from newcomers to the rolls in key states in numbers that outweigh Republican gains. ›09:02
Want to make more dough? Read this: Looking to get smarter about money without sacrificing your sanity or social life? Here's a hands-on guide excerpted from "The Smart Cookies' Guide to Making More Dough" for people who want to sharpen their financial skills. ›13:52
Transform your home into a green retreat: Don't know how to start making your living space more earth-conscious? GreenDAY's Marisa Belger learns simple ways to reduce waste, water and energy use, plus more while saving a few bucks along the way. ›19:49 2 Oct, Thu
Columbia astronaut's diary goes on display: Pages from an Israeli astronaut's diary that survived the explosion of the space shuttle Columbia and a 37-mile fall to earth are going on display this weekend for the first time in Jerusalem. ›17:01 3 Oct, Fri
Preview: 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser: Toyota's iconic machine gets more grunt, a smoother ride and sweeter duds. ›07:00 18 Oct, Thu
Do you look like a presidential candidate?: Do you have glasses that make you look just like Sarah Palin or a smile just like Obama's? Share your candidate look-alikes with TODAY! ›19:54 2 Oct, Thu
Disabled man's dad honored in song: Lance Carr 38 and wheelchair-bound couldn't brush away tears as he heard a song written especially for his hero the dad who cares for him. Carrs story is the first in TODAYs "Everybody Has a Story series. ›16:23 2 Oct, Thu
Spacecraft zooms by Mercury for second time: A NASA probe made its second Mercury flyby early Monday as closes in on the closest planet to the sun. ›15:05
Stevens told pal to 'lay low,' tapes show: Sen. Ted Stevens told a contractor friend that they needed to stick together and "really lay low" to beat an FBI investigation, according to audiotapes played Monday at his corruption trial. ›17:45
Best bets: Who will win Nobel lit prize?: A British betting agency gives Italian scholar and journalist Claudio Magris the edge with 3-1 odds of winning the prize, while others say American novelist Philip Roth and Japanese writer Haruki Murakami top the list of hopefuls this year. ›17:33 1 Oct, Wed
6 strategies to crush late-night cravings: Youve eaten well all day, and then BAM! the craving strikes, and you head straight for the chips, ice cream and leftover spaghetti with meatballs. Before you snack, try these secrets from TODAY nutritionist Joy Bauer to curb your hunger. ›03:04 5 Oct, Sun
Shake it up! The 8 best salad dressings: From balsamic to ranch, Real Simple magazine lists the zesty dressings that make it easy to turn over a new leaf. ›17:25
by Lawrence Ulrich: MSN Autos columnist Lawrence Ulrich talks turkey about the 10 worst cars of recent memory. ›07:00 31 Oct, Wed
Have you dealt with a family secret?: Have you dealt with a family secret? From old love affairs to hidden marriages to surprising criminal ties, many families have big secrets! TODAY is looking for your stories for an upcoming segment. Tell us what happened! ›21:23 5 Sep, Fri
Technology Review: 2007 Ford Expedition: Ford's full-size SUV is big on conveniences and standard features. ›07:00 19 Oct, Fri
MLK Jr.'s children feuding over book deal: A lawsuit involving the three surviving children of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and his late wife Coretta Scott King is threatening to derail a $1.4 million deal for a book on their mother. ›01:50
Emotional overeater: 'I was too young to die': Called fatso and lard-butt, 49-year-old Lisa Griffis struggled with not only her 340-pound weight, but a fragile self-esteem. Find out how the newest Joy Fit Club member overcame her poor eating habits, reclaimed her self-confidence and fought her way to a healthy lifestyle. ›17:07 14 Jan, Mon
