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Makeover! New style after 14 years: US Weekly contributor Jill Martin and hairstylist Louis Licari make over two TODAY staffers a woman who is planning a summer wedding and has never dyed her hair and a woman whose boyfriend of 14 years has never seen her with a different look. ›16:38 2 Jan, Fri
Experience luxury at a chic Beverly Hills hotel: For chic and affordable accommodations in Beverly Hills, why not try a stay at The Crescent Hotel, a historic boutique style property that was once pied-a-terre for silent film stars. ›01:36 3 Jan, Sat
That cheap gasoline? Dont get used to it: All that money you're saving these days at the gas pump? You might want to put it in the bank. ›13:32
How bad is economy? IRS feels sorry for you: As the nation sinks deeper into recession, the IRS is offering to waive late penalties, negotiate new payment plans and postpone asset seizures for delinquent taxpayers who are financially strapped, but make a good-faith effort to settle their tax debts. ›00:41
Hawaiian clothing pioneer Shaheen dies: Alfred Shaheen, who is credited with creating the modern Hawaiian garment industry, has died at age 86. Elvis Presley wore a shirt he designed on the cover of his 1961 soundtrack album "Blue Hawaii." ›15:11 5 Jan, Mon
Bank of America sells China bank stake: Bank of America Corp. raised more money Wednesday to cope with U.S. economic turmoil by selling part of its stake in China Construction Bank Ltd. for $2.8 billion. ›13:30
Researchers make car parts out of coconuts: A team at Baylor University has made trunk liners, floorboards and car door interior covers using fibers from the outer husks of coconuts, replacing the synthetic polyester fibers typically used in composite materials. ›23:59 6 Jan, Tue
Tenn. gov. pledges more oversight of ash ponds: Tennessee's governor promised greater oversight of coal ash retention ponds Wednesday after viewing damage from a spill that released more than a billion gallons of ashy sludge. ›01:37 1 Jan, Thu
Cubans pin hopes on Obama: In central Havana, many people hope that President-elect Barack Obama will do something almost anything to help end the official hostilities between Cuba and the U.S. ›11:50
Obama hails 'extraordinary gathering': President-elect Barack Obama has returned to the White House for a private sit-down with President George W. Bush, less than two weeks before their official transfer of power. ›18:18
Nicaragua turns to wind power: Energy-starved Nicaragua is turning to wind as it tries to reduce its dependence on oil-based power. ›22:15 1 Jan, Thu
Sons find dads submarine, sunk in 1942: Jim Abele commanded a U.S. submarine that disappeared off the coast of Alaska in 1942. Last fall, the Navy confirmed that after a seven-year search, Abeles sons had solved one of World War II's biggest mysteries: the final resting place of the USS Grunion. ›22:00 1 Jan, Thu
To find happiness, turn losses into wins: In "The Great Eight," gold medal Olympian Scott Hamilton reveals the secrets to happiness that helped him through his battle with cancer. In this excerpt, he writes about how each of life's challenges can be a gift. ›15:00 6 Jan, Tue
Is new TV series unfair to bears?: The Discovery cable-TV network claims its new series Bear Feeding Frenzy shows bear behavior. But some animal experts are attacking the show, saying it reinforces negative stereotypes about the creatures. ›14:04 6 Jan, Tue
Green New Deal? S. Korea ahead of U.S.: South Korea said Tuesday it will invest 50 trillion won ($38.1 billion) over the next four years on environmental projects in a "Green New Deal" to spur slumping economic growth and create nearly a million jobs. ›22:47 6 Jan, Tue
Unruly passenger delays Moscow-Atlanta flight: Delta Air Lines says a man aboard a flight from Moscow to Atlanta was so unruly that the plane had to make an unscheduled stop in Canada. ›16:24 5 Jan, Mon
Obama bans earmarks from economic package: President-elect Barack Obama says he will bar pork-barrel projects from the massive economic stimulus bill he wants Congress to pass. ›20:18 6 Jan, Tue
The fall of green travel: Environmentally-conscious vacations are out of fashion. Travelers expect their next getaway to be green and theyre not willing to pay more for it. ›22:56 5 Jan, Mon
Wallet-friendly getaways to Puerto Rico: This winter, travelers who book a four-night air-inclusive package to the island will save $200 off regular rates. ›01:36 3 Jan, Sat
Onboard innovators: In pursuit of pain-free flying: While most of us tend to sigh and suffer our frustrating flying moments silently, a few intrepid travelers have managed to turn those moments into marketable products. ›16:29 6 Jan, Tue
Check out the latest batch of travel photos: Its A Snap! ›23:50 2 Jan, Fri
Bush creates huge marine sanctuaries: Announcing the largest marine conservation effort in history, President George W. Bush on Tuesday designated three remote Pacific island areas as national monuments. ›19:21 6 Jan, Tue
Recession worries send stocks sliding: A handful of bleak profit forecasts and more evidence of escalating unemployment unnerved investors Wednesday, sending stocks down sharply. ›18:06
Newsweek: No economic panacea: Commentary: We should resist the temptation to see Obamas forthcoming economic stimulus package as a panacea. ›16:29 6 Jan, Tue
