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McDonald's courts moms as emissaries: McDonald's has recruited mothers to go behind the scenes of the company's operations, meet senior executives and then communicate what they see via the Web in a bid to brighten its image. ›10:37
Send in your home and garden questions: Got questions about how to fix up your home and garden for the winter and beyond? Is there a project you want to tackle, but don't know how to approach? Send in your questions, and TODAY's home expert Lou Manfredini might answer them on TODAY. ›00:14
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
Fed lowers its projections for economy: The Federal Reserve has sharply lowered its projection for economic activity this year and next, and signaled additional interest rate reductions may be needed. ›19:39 19 Nov, Wed
As nest eggs shrink, many defer retirement: As financial markets have ravaged his savings, Gary Laursen, 62, has put his retirement on hold. He is one of millions of Americans confronting a stark reality about retirement. ›17:58 19 Nov, Wed
Bush set to relax rules protecting species: Animals in danger of becoming extinct could lose the protection of government experts who make sure that dams and other projects don't pose a threat, under a regulation the Bush administration is set to put in place. ›01:46
Economic fears help drive oil below $54: Oil slipped below $54 a barrel Wednesday as stock markets across the globe fell and yet another U.S. government report illustrated just how far the nations housing market has fallen. ›22:57 19 Nov, Wed
Times Square getting its first 'green' billboard: This winter, New Year's Eve revelers will have a close-up view of Times Square's first environmentally friendly billboard powered entirely by wind and sun. ›01:00 16 Nov, Sun
Ariz. Gov. Napolitano is pick for DHS: Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano is President-elect Barack Obama's choice to serve as secretary of homeland security, Democratic sources said late Wednesday. ›07:35
Obama pledged change, picks insiders: President-elect Barack Obama promised the voters change but has started his Cabinet selection process by naming several Washington insiders to top posts. ›10:42
8 is enough: Iverson, Pistons stop Cavs' streak: ›05:03
McDonald's courts moms as emissaries: McDonald's has recruited mothers to go behind the scenes of the company's operations, meet senior executives and then communicate what they see via the Web in a bid to brighten its image. ›10:37
Enjoy a 4-night escape to Phoenix, from $409: A four-night escape to southern Arizona, where temperatures stay mild and sunny even as the holidays approach. ›16:24 19 Nov, Wed
Diet tricks of The Biggest Loser: Families: You don't have to make sweeping lifestyle adjustments to help save the planet. "Eco-Friendly Families" has simple actions you can take to make a difference, from placing a brick in your toilet tank to becoming energy efficient, one light bulb at a time. ›16:52 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
Boy murder suspect can visit mom on holiday: An 8-year-old boy accused of killing his father and another man in Arizona will be allowed to spend Thanksgiving with his mother. ›01:33
Inmates break out of cells for sex: Three male and three female inmates at a southern Indiana jail face charges that they devised a way to sneak between cell blocks to help pass their time behind bars by having sex. ›12:10
Minnesota recount begins: City and county workers across Minnesota have started recounting more than 2.9 million ballots from the state's U.S. Senate race. ›22:30 19 Nov, Wed
Huckabee won't rule out 2012 run: Mike Huckabee wouldn't rule out a 2012 run for president Wednesday, but he acknowledged it could be hard to take back the spotlight from fellow Republican Sarah Palin. ›20:37 19 Nov, Wed
Goodell shouldn't give Pacman 2nd chance this year: By foolishly reinstating chronic delinquent Adam Jones, Roger Goodell has made him the NFL's problem again, Alex Marvez says. ›07:16
Pilot has mid-flight mental breakdown: An Air Canada co-pilot having a mental breakdown had to be forcibly removed from the cockpit, restrained and sedated, and a stewardess with flying experience helped the pilot safely make an emergency landing, an Irish investigation concluded Wednesday. ›21:11 19 Nov, Wed
Lawyers visit secret Gitmo camp: For the first time, defense lawyers have been allowed to see a section of the Guantanamo prison that is so restricted, even its location on the U.S. base is secret. ›23:19 19 Nov, Wed
Carla Bruni: I want Michelle Obamas advice: The first lady of France can't wait to meet the future first lady of the U.S. "She doesn't look like she needs advice," the wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy said. "I think it would probably be better for me to be getting advice from her." ›15:31 19 Nov, Wed
Bucs place leading rusher Graham on IR: Tampa Bay Buccaneers leading rusher Earnest Graham will miss the rest of the season after injuring his right ankle during last week's victory over the Minnesota Vikings.Graham limped off the field after his only carry against the Vikings. The Bucs said he hurt his ankle, but did not release specifics about the injury.Fourth-year pro Noah Herron was signed to fill Graham's spot on the roster. ›19:34 19 Nov, Wed
