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Test your knowledge of your Olympic swimmers: Sure, you know their world records and their Olympic medal count. But do you know Michael Phelps' hidden talent or which Olympian owns a super-fast swimming dog? Take our quiz to test your true knowledge of the Olympic swim team. ›23:34 26 Jun, Thu
Giant solar tower could power the future: A new energy concept called a solar tower could generate enough electricity for 200,000 homes. It would release no noxious fumes just sun-heated air. ›18:35 2 Jul, Wed
Brain food: If it helps gerbils, it could help you: Scientists have figured out how to make gerbils smarter and hope the findings can be applied to you. ›16:27 3 Jul, Thu
Starr: How to Fix the Yankees: With their longtime manager halfway out the door, the Yankees in transition will be the most fascinating story in baseball. ›22:28 10 Oct, Wed
Blumenthal: Why such disparity between polls?: The differences between trackers such as Gallup Daily and Rasmussen and the more traditional polls are smaller than they seem. ›15:42 3 Jul, Thu
Jockey comes clean on horse racings dark side: Superstar jockey Shane Sellers escaped an abusive upbringing to reach the upper echelons of horse racing, but the dark side of the sport for Sellers included wrestling with an eating disorder linked to the industrys weight requirements. Here's an excerpt from his autobiography, Freedoms Rein. ›19:37 1 Jul, Tue
Baby's temperament can predict later behavior: Parents' interactions with their baby during the first year of life can predict the odds of behavior problems later on as can the baby's natural temperament, research suggests. ›18:55 3 Jul, Thu
Race profiling for terrorism probes?: The Justice Department is considering letting the FBI investigate Americans without any evidence of wrongdoing, relying instead on a terrorist profile that could single out Muslims, Arabs or other racial and ethnic groups. ›22:43 2 Jul, Wed
Sea lovers say coral is too precious to wear: Sea coral is blessed with wonderful colors, an intricate design and memories of the lapping ocean, but some argue it's being harvested at a rate that nature can't keep up with. ›21:32 2 Jul, Wed
Uber-agency for earth sciences urged: From climate change to volcanoes and earthquakes, the world's growing challenges have some former U.S. officials proposing a merger of federal agencies that study earth sciences. ›18:02 3 Jul, Thu
On Iran, top military officer sounds like Obama: It could turn out to be one of the significant comments of the 2008 campaign and due to the July 4 weekend, it isnt getting much notice. The nations highest ranking military officer warned Wednesday upon his return from a visit to Israel that a strike on Iran would be a very bad idea. ›21:05 3 Jul, Thu
Poll: Gas prices change energy views: High gas prices have shifted views on energy and the environment, with more Americans now viewing oil drilling as a greater priority than energy conservation, a new survey found. ›22:28 1 Jul, Tue
Feds may euthanize wild horses: Federal officials are considering euthanizing wild horses to deal with the growing population on the range and in holding facilities, authorities said Monday. ›01:25 1 Jul, Tue
Gorgeous grilling gear that wont break the bank: As the barbecue bonanza known as the July 4th long weekend approaches, are your tools ready to be put to the test? If not, consider updating your gear with these affordable picks from gadget guy Paul Hochman. ›16:25 1 Jul, Tue
GreenDAY: America's first all-organic restaurant: Want to know exactly what you're eating, even when you dine out? The founder of Gusto Organics knows what that's like. His new restaurant made history this year as the first to be USDA-approved, 100 percent organic. ›14:53 1 Jul, Tue
Some psych patients wait days in ERs: When staffers at a Brooklyn hospital spotted a middle-aged woman lying face-down on a waiting room floor last month, it hardly seemed like cause for alarm. ›21:45 3 Jul, Thu
Slide show: Leaping, gravity-defying dogs: Athletic pups go paw-to-paw, competing in a series of challenging events for the title of 'top dog' in the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge. ›15:10 1 Jul, Tue
It's into the wild for rescued sea turtle: A 150-pound sea turtle raised by humans returned to freedom on Monday after nine years of captivity, swimming away after the vets who cared for her helped steer her toward the ocean. ›18:25 30 Jun, Mon
Boy George: U.S. wont keep me out forever: Though shut out from a U.S. tour because of an impending criminal trial in London on charges of assault and false imprisonment of a male escort, the 80s pop icon says he's not going to have a hissy fit. ›22:12 25 Jun, Wed
Jolie in French hospital for birth of twins: Angelina Jolie has gone into a hospital in the south of France where she expects to give birth to twins. ›21:57 1 Jul, Tue
Teen with upside-down feet takes first steps: Tropical drinks, tasty food and lots of lounging can wreak havoc on any diet. Use these tricks to enjoy your getaway without gaining weight. ›12:32 2 Jul, Wed
Man: Wife keeping me from my ideal woman: What happens when "settling" in love leads to contempt for one's partner? Dr. Gail Saltz advises an unhappy man who feels trapped inside a troubled marriage. ›18:51 24 Jun, Tue
Sweet harmony: Sip these scent-sational wines: TODAY wine columnist Edward Deitch sniffs out some fragrant summer whites. ›13:49 26 Jun, Thu
Newsweek: Mediterranean tuna face extinction: Mediterranean fishermen are hurting: Stocks of bluefin tuna, by far the sea's most economically important fish, are dangerously low. Although many countries share the blame, the chief culprit, say fisheries experts, is France. ›23:49 1 Jul, Tue
