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Video: How soon will bailout plan work?: Oct. 5: CNBC's Senior Economics Reporter Steve Liesman talks about what to watch at the start of the financial week.(Nightly News) ›23:09 5 Oct, Sun
Video: America's car trouble spreads outside Detroit: Oct. 5: The lack of consumer credit has caused car sales to plummet and car dealerships across America are now struggling to survive. NBC's Chris Jansing reports.(Nightly News) ›23:13 5 Oct, Sun
Networks nervous over election night exit polls: Barack Obamas tendency through the Democratic primaries to perform better in exit polls than he actually does at the ballot box has some media organizations nervous heading into Election Night. ›19:10 3 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
For Saudi women, bright is the new black: For years, the only womens cloaks sold openly in Saudi stores were plain and all black. Now, streaks of vibrant color, bands of glittering crystal even sheaths of sexy leopard-skin prints are showing up on the racks and causing a backlash. ›16:27 1 Oct, Wed
Unassuming algae eyed as green fuel: Experts say that within a decade it should be possible to efficiently process algae for fuel, helping to ease the world's energy needs and responding to global warming. ›08:53 28 Sep, Sun
Dear Mr. President: For our kids' sake...: As a parent and a voter in the upcoming election, you not only have your future to consider but your children's future as well. From healthcare to foreign policy, which issues are of greatest concern to you? We want to hear your thoughts. ›17:20 2 Oct, Thu
Are 'microplastics' marine pollutants?: Tiny plastic particles called "microplastics" and which concentrate pollutants might be ingestible by the ocean's tiny denizens and then move up the food chain. ›20:04 2 Oct, Thu
A-plus! Makeover for math teacher: US Weekly contributor Jill Martin and hairstylist Louis Licari make over two TODAY fans looking for hot new styles a math teacher going out on the town and a mother of seven preparing for a cruise. ›15:59 19 Sep, Fri
Potato peelers put him on Park Avenue: Joe Ades wears a $1,000 suit and lives on New York Citys Park Avenue thanks to the $5 potato peelers he sells on street corners. "Never underestimate a small amount of money gathered by hand for 60 years," he says. ›18:50 2 Oct, Thu
Liquid assets: 2 wines for tough times: TODAY wine columnist Edward Deitch finds value and quality in two Australian wines from Barossa Valley Estate Vineyards. ›20:19 2 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
One pot stop: Curtis Stone's fall cottage pie: Curious how to transform last night's dinner into a tasty new dish? Australian celebrity chef Curtis Stone shares a hearty, healthy entree made from meat leftovers. ›17:48
CO2 rise means louder oceans, study finds: Beyond the damage it is expected to inflict upon sensitive marine ecosystems, ocean acidification may also allow sound to travel farther underwater, creating a louder deep sea din. ›19:44 30 Sep, Tue
Shock! He survived lightning at gas pump: A dramatic surveillance video captured the vivid flash of lightning that shocked William Hall just as he was pumping gasoline: "I couldnt move ... it was very scary. But he came away with a bump on his head and a bruised elbow. ›14:00
'Petit Le Mans' adds green competition: Everyone in the field of Saturday's Petit Le Mans will be competing in the first Green Challenge, a competition to highlight fuel efficiency and lower emissions. ›19:38 3 Oct, Fri
Video: A new line of attacks from Palin: Oct. 5: Gov. Sarah Palin is criticizing Sen. Obama for "palling around" with Bill Ayers, a former '60s radical who worked on education projects with Obama. NBC's Savannah Guthrie reports.(Nightly News) ›22:51 5 Oct, Sun
Practical financial solutions for tough times: Many folks are looking for reassurances that the financial choices they're making whether they're about credit, their homes, or investing are the right ones. TODAY Financial editor Jean Chatzky addresses the concerns of three readers. ›18:51
Slide show: Images: living dolls: That silky hair, those delicate veins at first glance, these infants could pass for the real thing. But theyre not. Tour the fascinating world of reborn babies. ›11:03 1 Oct, Wed
BofA to pay $8 billion over subprime suit: Facing a lawsuit over deceptive mortgage practices, Bank of America Corp. is agreeing to pay more than $8 billion to modify hundreds of thousands of loans to keep people from losing their homes. ›16:28
Meltdown trips up aspiring investment bankers: The path to a high-powered career in investment banking suddenly is full of roadblocks for MBA students who have seen Wall Street drastically reshaped while they sit in the classroom. ›17:30
Experts: Half of mammals in decline: One in two mammal species on Earth are in decline and at least one in four are at risk of disappearing, according to a survey released Monday. ›15:14
How Maria Menounos dropped 10 sizes: Chili peppers, hot sauce, vinegar, grapefruit and lots of water: Thats the recipe Maria Menounos used to go from a size 14 college student to the size 4 television personality she is today. All it really took was a dedication to making better choices. ›16:02
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
