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Mom missing for 5 days found alive in ravine: Search crews on Monday night found a missing mother of two alive in a ravine, where she had been stranded for five days after her car veered off the highway. ›12:28
Phony Rockefeller: Im no killer: While many fans watch "Gossip Girl" for the drama, many also watch for fashion's sake. The clothes seen on the teen TV series are influencing women of all ages, fashion designers like Chanel and Karl Lagerfeld, as well as retail stores. ›23:13 25 Aug, Mon
Q&A: Policing School Shootings: A disturbed 14-year-old wounds four before killing himself in Clevelandjust another spasm of violence in another bloody year for Americas schools. How to spot trouble before it opens fireand the ongoing debate over blame for a cycle that just wont stop. ›23:25 11 Oct, Thu
Ansen on Lars and the Real Girl: Its not smutty, its not snide, its not creepybut what is it? ›16:02 12 Oct, Fri
Al Gore's Nobel Patrol: A vigilant fan of the former veep keeps watch as the Nobel Committee announces its peace prize. ›15:10 12 Oct, Fri
Why 'Mama' and 'Dada' are baby's first words: Languages in many cultures have apparently made the task easy by creating words for mothers and fathers that feature patterns of repeating sounds, a new study suggests. ›18:44
No mates, mate! 'Man drought' hits Australia: There's a "man drought" on the Australian coast and a "man dam" in the country's remote bush. As a result, mate-hunting Australian women in their 30s have their work cut out for them, a new book says. ›16:16
Doris Lessings Nobel Prize: The unpredictable curmudgeon has written about everything from feminism to sci-fi to cats (twice). ›15:18 12 Oct, Fri
Newsweek: Prophylactic mastectomies on the rise: Like Christina Applegate, more women are choosing prophylactic mastectomies when diagnosed with breast cancer. But does the radical procedure increase survival rates? ›21:29
Strife over shots: Should our kids play together?: The heated vaccine debate has parents on both sides of the fence discussing the issues more and sometimes finding themselves in awkward or even acrimonious social situations. ›19:38 25 Aug, Mon
Sean Penn, Obama Girl find niches in Denver: Is this town big enough for both Sean Penn and the Obama Girl? Entertainers at all levels of political seriousness are finding their niches on the sidelines of the Democratic National Convention. ›15:32
Weight-loss camps invite mom and dad along: Weight loss camps are inviting mom, dad and siblings to share the experience so they can stay motivated when they return home where unhealthy temptations and habits lurk. ›20:06 26 Aug, Tue
Indonesia's 'tree man' home after surgery: An Indonesian man dubbed the "tree man" because of gnarled growths on his body has returned from hospital after 13 pounds of warts were surgically removed, a doctor said. ›15:18 26 Aug, Tue
What a mess! 5 financial cleanup tips: Have you backed yourself into a financial corner? TODAY financial editor Jean Chatzky bails readers out with advice on debts, money markets, long-term care insurance and more. ›22:47 26 Aug, Tue
Ethnic Minorities Key to Burma's Future: As the vast majority of Burmese citizens clamor for change, ethnic minorities could be keys to the countrys future. How theyre planning ahead. ›20:30 6 Oct, Sat
The world's worst hotel guests: Thank goodness for famous divas and rock 'n' roll train wrecks. They're the sort of hotel clients who make us feel better about ourselves after we've pestered the concierge for last-minute Broadway tickets or complained about too-firm pillows. ›17:45
Dating after 40-year hiatus: In her memoir, "Creating Myself," Mia Tyler, a plus-size model and the daughter of Aerosmith's Steven Tyler, reveals what it was like growing up in the shadow of her father and how she learned to love herself. An excerpt. ›15:13 26 Aug, Tue
How hookups and hang-ups delay manhood: Why is it so hard for men to grow up? Here, "Guyland" author and gender studies expert Michael Kimmel gets inside the male mind to explain why the Peter Pan complex is so hard to shake. ›14:40
Book Excerpt: Vegetable Dishes I Cant Live Without: A book excerpt by Mollie Katzen. ›21:49 6 Oct, Sat
Real Estate: Keeping Tabs On 'This Old House': Now in its 28th year, 'This Old House' has helped transform dozens of houses. But what does it really cost to be part of this DIY club? ›17:21 9 Oct, Tue
Will Goodell's fan policy have an impact?: Can Roger Goodell force NFL fans to behave too? Alex Marvez recently took to the stands at Dolphin Stadium to see for himself. ›21:51
Saad Hariri on Lebanons Future: Saad Hariri takes up the mantle of his assassinated father, and argues for the world to isolate Syria. ›15:46 12 Oct, Fri
Mackenzie Phillips arrested for drugs at airport: Former teen star Mackenzie Phillips has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a controlled substance after she allegedly was found carrying drugs at Los Angeles International Airport. ›20:18
Quiz: Who helped Tom Cruise slim down?: Test your red-carpet savvy with our weekly quiz ›14:50
