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Mystery writer Donald Westlake dies at 75: Donald Westlake, one of America's most successful and versatile mystery writers, has died at the age of 75. The author of more than 90 books collapsed from an apparent heart attack as he headed to New Year's Eve dinner while vacationing in Mexico. ›14:10 2 Jan, Fri
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
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
Ansen on Lars and the Real Girl: Its not smutty, its not snide, its not creepybut what is it? ›16:02 12 Oct, Fri
Can the Youth Vote Save Obama?: With the Hillary juggernaut growing in strength every day, Barack Obama is hoping Iowas youth can help keep him in the game. ›14:47 8 Oct, Mon
Q&A: Hip Size and Breast Cancer Risk: A new study shows that having a mom with wide hips could be a risk factor for breast cancer. ›15:16 8 Oct, Mon
Twins born on separate days, months, years: They're twins, all right, despite what their spanking new birth certificates say. ›22:58 2 Jan, Fri
'War and Peace': New Versions Worth the Read: 'War and Peace' has been the Everest of literature for more than 150 years. Two new English versions remind us why Tolstoy's tome is still worth the climb. ›22:06 6 Oct, Sat
Feds approve gas drilling plan for Montana: The Bush administration has approved a plan that could allow more than 18,000 natural gas wells to be drilled in southeastern Montana over the next two decades. ›14:20 31 Dec, Wed
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
Drugs: Meet Mexicos Suspected Queenpin: Sexy, stylish and female. Meet Mexicos unlikely druglord suspect. ›22:00 10 Oct, Wed
Writer Inger Christensen dies at 73: The Danish writer who built experimental poems, essays and novels around systematized and mathematical structures has died at age 73. Inger Christensen was considered one of Denmark's most famous poets. ›14:47 5 Jan, Mon
Mars trip proposed for space shuttles: The co-founder of a rocket launch firm has proposed an audacious plan to send astronauts on a one-way trek to Mars using a pair of tethered U.S. space shuttles that would parachute to the Martian surface. ›01:33
Readers share money resolutions for 09: With the economy in shambles and layoffs looming for many, some New Years resolutions are too costly to break. 10 Tips columnist Laura T. Coffey shares readers smart, money-saving ideas for 2009. ›13:16 31 Dec, Wed
Neocons Converge Around Giuliani Campaign: ›21:52 6 Oct, Sat
A Muslim Letter to Christians: In an unprecedented letter, Muslim leaders across the globe invite the worlds Christians to the table. ›14:33 11 Oct, Thu
How to manifest the love of your life: Does the idea that everyone has a soul mate make you want to gag? Fight that urge because the first step to finding true love is to believe it's out there, says author Arielle Ford. ›16:39 5 Jan, Mon
DiCaprio, Eastwood take Palm Springs honors: Palm Springs Film Festival honorees include many who are widely considered strong Oscar contenders. ›17:03
Ski bum? Bottom bared in lift mishap: A guy who dangled upside down from a ski lift with his bare bottom exposed probably doesn't want to hear any "ski bum" jokes. ›14:40
Its another girl for Garner and Affleck: This is the second child for the couple, who already have a daughter, Violet ›02:01
Slide show: The week in celebrity sightings: Ashlee, Pete and many more celebs ring in the New Year, Lindsay heads to the beach, Cloris is rosey and more. ›12:28 6 Jan, Tue
Zookeeper's son cashes in on polar bear: The son of the late German zookeeper who nurtured celebrity polar bear cub Knut at Berlin zoo has raised nearly 7,000 euros ($9,748) by selling off his father's belongings on Internet auction site eBay. ›20:17 5 Jan, Mon
Scoop: Britneys tour gets off to shaky start: According to Us Weekly, Britney Spears just doesn't have the work ethic she used to and it's affecting her upcoming tour. ›02:25
Craig Ferguson ties the knot over holidays: Late Late Show host Craig Ferguson had quite a surprise for his audience Monday night. The talk show host announced he got married during his holiday break. ›15:26 6 Jan, Tue
