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Slide show: Slide show: Fangs for the memories: From the silent classic "Nosferatu" to the romantic chiller "Twilight," screen vampires seem to just keep coming back. ›20:20 19 Nov, Wed
Global markets extend rout: European and Asian stock markets tumbled Thursday after recession fears sent Wall Street plunging the day before. ›14:53
Waxman, Dingell face off for energy panel chair: House Democrats are deciding a bruising intraparty battle on whether to topple the veteran chairman of the committee with oversight of energy and global warming and replace him with a liberal. ›14:13
Brown clouds threaten world food supply: Thick brown clouds of soot, particles and chemicals stretching from the Persian Gulf to Asia threaten health and food supplies in the world, the U.N. reports. ›21:46 13 Nov, Thu
Your turn! Travel to the Ends of the Earth: Have Matt, Meredith, Ann and Al inspired you to embark on a globe-trotting adventure of your own? Here, Travel + Leisure magazine offers advice on the cheapest and best ways to get to Belize, Iceland, Australia and Mount Kilimanjaro. ›16:47 19 Nov, Wed
Yum! Pistachio-crusted goat cheese salad: Health experts weigh in on the struggles of the contestants on "The Biggest Loser: Families" and offer strategies to help them break the cycle when they get back home. ›21:25 18 Nov, Tue
U.S. jobless claims jump to 16-year high: New claims for unemployment benefits jumped last week to a 16-year high, the Labor Department said Thursday, providing more evidence of a rapidly weakening job market. ›13:50
Australia invests in whale research: Australia will invest millions of dollars in non-lethal whale research to show Japan that the animals do not need to be killed in order to be studied, the government announced Monday ›22:40 16 Nov, Sun
Why We Suck: When Denis Leary attacks: In his new book, the writer/comedian/actor rants about well pretty much everyone. Leary uses his wit and biting humor to comment on celebrities, those who are politically correct and the obese, for starters. An excerpt. ›23:01 19 Nov, Wed
Danger in your house paint?: VOCs or "volatile organic compounds" are harmful chemicals that are found in most interior and exterior paints. TODAY's home expert Lou Manfredini highlights safe, toxin-free options for your consideration. ›00:25
Bush to sign legislation to extend jobless aid: Because of the tight job market, the White House says President George W. Bush would sign legislation pending in Congress to further extend unemployment benefits. ›15:17
Ann Currys arduous Kilimanjaro trek:
Video: Dow nosedives to five-year low: Nov. 19: Stocks plunged in another late-session sell-off Wednesday as trouble in the credit markets signaled more trouble for the economy overall. CNBC's Maria Bartiromo reports.(Nightly News) ›23:47 19 Nov, Wed
Study: Fast-food ad ban may cut obesity in kids: Banning fast-food advertising on television in the United States could reduce the number of overweight children by as much as 18 percent, researchers said on Wednesday. ›23:32 19 Nov, Wed
U.S. intel office adds warming to warnings: A major U.S. intelligence report coming out Thursday is adding climate change to the "traditional" mix of factors expected to destabilize the world into the near future. ›21:33 19 Nov, Wed
Q&A with top L.A. wedding planner: Katie Tiffany, who planned Superman Returns star Brandon Routh's wedding to his longtime love chats with Brides.com about the biggest trends, budgeting the big-day and why the Internet is the best tool. ›20:26 19 Nov, Wed
Bush to sign legislation to extend jobless aid: Because of the tight job market, the White House says President George W. Bush would sign legislation pending in Congress to further extend unemployment benefits. ›15:17
Have a question for a cougar?: Whether you're explaining why you're the best person for a job, pushing across a 10-K finish line, or climbing toward your between-the-sheets peak, success can often come down to what you've been eating. Women's Health magazine reveals which foods will up your chances of getting the results you're gunning for. ›22:14 18 Nov, Tue
Slide show: The week in celebrity sightings: Kevin Jonas ponders his answer, Heidi Klum Ushers in a new fashion show, George Carlin remembered and more. ›12:36 18 Nov, Tue
ConsumerMan: Shady retirement seminars: Many Americans nearing retirement are bombarded with invitations to attend financial management seminars. A free lunch is offered. But that lunch may prove to pricey. ›12:42
Real-life Furbys rediscovered: A primate species that looks like a living, breathing version of the Furby electronic toy has been found alive in the forested highlands of an Indonesian island for the first time in more than 70 years, scientists announced Tuesday. ›19:01 18 Nov, Tue
Quiz: Who blindsided Charlie on 'Survivor'?: Test your red-carpet savvy with our weekly quiz ›13:52 22 Oct, Wed
Talk of GM bankruptcy filing fuels debate: As the days pass and GMs money burns away, bankruptcy is a distinct possibility. But what, exactly, would a GM bankruptcy mean? ›21:43 19 Nov, Wed
Video: Breathing easier thanks to stem cell breakthrough: Nov. 19: Doctors at the University of Bristol in England have translated stem cell science and tissue engineering into a clinical reality for the recipient of a new windpipe constructed using her own cells. NBC's Robert Bazell reports.(Nightly News) ›23:59 19 Nov, Wed
