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'Jewel of Medina' released early after fire: The controversial novel about the Prophet Mohammed's child bride was rushed to U.S. stores on Monday, nine days ahead of schedule, after the office of the book's British publisher was attacked. ›22:58
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
Ike debris threatens Texas wildlife: Tons of debris swept up by Hurricane Ike last month still litter miles of Texas beaches. ›22:21 2 Oct, Thu
Dog Whisperer: Fidos first day home: In his book, "Member of the Family," Cesar Millan provides advice on making your dog feel welcomed and getting the relationship with your new pet off to a good start. An excerpt. ›19:59
Lying about your age? A computer can tell: How well can you hide your age? Computer scientists at the University of Illinois have developed a software program that estimates age based solely on someones facial appearance. ›13:03
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
Is ugly fish worthy of protection?: A ferocious-looking denizen of the deep that can gobble up whole urchins and crabs in a few swift chomps needs protection, according to a petition filed with the federal government. ›19:22 2 Oct, Thu
Tree power could save forests from fires: Tree power might sound like a hippie battle cry, but scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have literally tapped into the tiny electrical current carried in trees and created a company, Voltree, to capitalize on it as a power source. ›16:15 1 Oct, Wed
Memoir: From science teacher to top chef: In her memoir, "Amarcord," which means "I remember," the expert chef shares the story of how she went from being a science teacher in Italy to bringing the art of Italian cooking to America. An excerpt. ›20:52
Ancient Peru pyramid spotted by satellite: A new remote sensing technology has peeled away layers of mud and rock near Peru's Cahuachi desert to reveal an ancient adobe pyramid, Italian researchers announced on Friday at a satellite imagery conference in Rome. ›05:33
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
Rare turtles fail to produce offspring: She's around 80 years old. He's 100. Breathless scientists watched as the world's most endangered turtles successfully mated. ›17:33 4 Oct, Sat
Edie's husband is already a 'Desperate' man: "Desperate Housewives" jumped right into the Edie's-new-husband-is-a-psycho plot in its second episode. Residents of Wisteria Lane, keep an eye on your pets. By Gael Fashingbauer Cooper ›01:55
Identity theft: Your trash, their treasure: Jim Stickley has stolen credit cards, created fake ATMs, hacked social security numbers and robbed banks because he was hired by companies to find there security flaws. In his new book, he writes about how vulnerable people are to identity theft. An excerpt. ›13:49
Misty May-Treanor drops out of Dancing: a torn Achilles tendon sidelined the Olympian. ›01:50 7 Oct, Tue
Power cell wins $1M Pentagon prize: The Pentagon has given a U.S.-German venture the $1 million top prize in a competition for portable power systems. ›23:35
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
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
Elite club lets space tourist cut in line: American billionaire Charles Simonyi snagged his history-making second space tourist trip to the International Space Station next year thanks to an elite club that gives its members first dibs on private spaceflight seats. ›23:07
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
House panel grills Lehman chief: Days from becoming the largest bankruptcy in U.S. history, Lehman Brothers steered millions to departing executives, Congress was told Monday. ›22:08
Fabulous ways to flatter your figure: In his new book, Clinton Kelly, co-host of TLC's "What Not to Wear," shares his expertise on dressing, eating, entertaining and more. In this excerpt, he offers suggestions on how to dress your best while hiding that bulge. ›16:02
2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Top 10 Wacky Concept Cars: MSN editors pick the 10 craziest concept cars at the Tokyo show. ›07:00 29 Oct, Mon
Wachovia, Citigroup, Wells Fargo stop lawsuits: Wachovia, Citigroup and Wells Fargo on Monday agreed to a standstill of all formal litigation activity. ›22:56
