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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
Catch Jacques Pepin's onion-crusted fish: Looking to add an international flair to your cooking? Learn some French! Acclaimed chef Jacques Pepin shares his savory and sophisticated dishes, including stuffed pork tenderloin on grape tomatoes. ›16:04
Top wine regions in the United States: Its time for wine and from sea to shining sea, from New Yorks Hudson Valley to Napa. Discover where you can find great wines that span the alphabet, from Albarino to Zinfandel. ›04:36
'Bra Bandit' strikes again in Florida: The Lee County Sheriff's Office was searching for an individual they say stole 160 bras valued at nearly $6,000 on Thursday from a Victoria Secret store. ›01:43 7 Oct, Tue
Mudslinging grips McCain, Obama campaigns: The heightened attacks, initiated over the weekend by the Republican campaign, gathered intensity Monday as Democrats resurrected their opponent's links to a financial scandal two decades ago. ›19:35
Never too cold for ice cream: It takes more than a chill in the air to stop GreenDAY's Marisa Belger from craving the cold stuff. Here, she offers suggestions for best scoops around ones made from happy cows and pesticide-free fruit. ›19:28
Academy sets date for Nobel lit prize: The 2008 winner of the Nobel Prize in literature will be presented on Oct. 9, the Swedish Academy said, completing the schedule of this year's Nobel announcements. ›13:01 3 Oct, Fri
World struggles with unified response to crisis: Governments and central banks around the world grasped at measures to contain the fast-spreading financial crisis on Monday ›17:58
Broken promises: How airlines have betrayed us: Airline passengers are usually a forgiving lot. When a flight doesn't take off as planned, they understand. When they have to pay extra for a checked bag because of higher fuel prices, they oblige. But airlines continue to use travelers' goodwill against them through betrayal. ›13:47
Video: New president could mean new Supreme Court: Oct. 6: The next president will likely have the opportunity to nominate new justices. NBC Chief Justice Correspondent Pete Williams reports on how each candidate plans to change the makeup of the high court.(Nightly News) ›23:29
Video: World markets get no bounce from bailout: Oct. 6: Aftershocks from the American financial bailout rippled through world markets Monday, sending stock markets plunging around the globe. NBC's Carl Quintanilla reports.(Nightly News) ›23:16
Elvis is Alive Museum nears death: A collection of memorabilia and documents meant to support the theory that Elvis Presley never died has failed to sell on eBay. ›23:02 3 Oct, Fri
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
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
Plug in: Airport-saavy Internet tips: For some travelers wishing to log on, swaggering into the airline club lounge might be the savviest choice. For others, the in-air connection will do the trick. And what about that ever-present threat of the dead battery? Grab your gizmo and read on for the latest in airport Wi-Fi. ›17:28
Don't panic! 5 essential real estate tips: With the economy in misery, most of us are a bit confused when it comes to real estate. Is this the time to buy, or sell, or do nothing at all? Real estate expert Barbara Corcoran addresses the top five issues that have people panicking. ›21:46 2 Oct, Thu
Video: Back pain epidemic outpaces treatment options: Oct. 6: Although more than 1.5 million Americans suffer from debilitating back pain at any given time, treatment for it lags far behind many other areas of medicine. NBC's Robert Bazell reports.(Nightly News) ›23:28
Anti-aging products: What's the catch?: In her new book "The Mind-Beauty Connection," Dr. Amy Wechsler writes about what contributes to aging skin and how to fight it. In this excerpt, she explains why many anti-aging potions are more about packaging than product. ›18:51
Palin expands character attacks: Sarah Palin is expanding the Republican attacks on Barack Obama's character, invoking his controversial former pastor. ›20:38
Obama accuses McCain of smear tactics: Democrat Barack Obama on Sunday accused Republican opponent John McCain of launching a smear campaign to reverse his slide in the polls. ›00:43
Crisis aside, many face other economic woes: The crisis on Wall Street is drawing attention away from the financial problems many Americans were already facing because of the weak economy. ›11:33
2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Cars Makers Should Greenlight: The concept cars that we think should become production models. ›07:00 31 Oct, Wed
Former Goldman exec to run financial rescue: The administration has selected a former Goldman Sachs executive to be the interim head of its $700 billion rescue effort for financial institutions. ›18:01
Essay: When Palin talks, women talk: Like it or not, VP candidate Sarah Palin wears her badge of motherhood on her sleeve. Here, The New York Times Magazine contributor Lisa Belkin looks at how Palin's public discussion of personal issues has got us all talking about ourselves. ›14:41
