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U.S. will buy stock in banks, Paulson says: Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Friday that the Bush administration will move ahead with a plan to buy stock in financial institutions. ›00:00
Geothermal energy backers expect rebirth: Economic and environmental forces have created a "perfect storm" that could help geothermal shed its back-seat renewable status, proponents said at an international conference. ›19:27 7 Oct, Tue
Somali pirates threaten to blow up ship: The pirates who hijacked an arms-laden Ukrainian tanker off the coast of Somalia threatened Friday to destroy the ship if no ransom is paid, a spokesman for the bandits said. ›19:48 10 Oct, Fri
After scandal, China tightens dairy regulations: Chinas State Council tightened quality control regulations for the dairy industry Friday, as authorities in Macau and Hong Kong reported several children had kidney stones blamed on Chinese tainted milk. ›18:16 10 Oct, Fri
Don't panic! Do a financial check-up: With new and frightening economic headlines dominating the news cycle, it's getting harder and harder to remain calm. TODAY Financial editor Jean Chatzky explains how to perform your own financial check-up. ›18:24 10 Oct, Fri
Bush: We can solve this crisis and we will: President George W. Bush said Friday that the U.S. government's financial rescue plan was aggressive enough and big enough to work, but would take time to fully kick in. ›15:12 10 Oct, Fri
8 great space telescopes: The Hubble Space Telescope isnt the only scientific eye in the sky. Since 1990, Hubble has been joined by a fleet of orbital observatories that have dazzled us with images of the cosmos. ›21:35 9 Oct, Thu
Are 'microplastics' marine pollutants?: Tiny plastic particles called "microplastics" and which concentrate pollutants might be ingestible by the ocean's tiny denizens and then move up the food chain. ›20:04 2 Oct, Thu
Germ linked to dairy kills three in outbreak: An outbreak of Listeria food poisoning from a Massachusetts dairy killed three elderly men, caused the stillbirth of a baby and the premature birth of a second baby, U.S. health officials reported on Thursday. ›16:12 9 Oct, Thu
YouTube starts running full-length CBS shows: YouTube, the largest video-sharing Website, has started to run full-length TV shows from CBS Corp's archive, in its latest step to boost advertising revenue by adding professional programing. ›23:18 10 Oct, Fri
Flower power: 13 ways to save on stems: Planning a wedding can be tough but making sure you don't go over your decorating budget because of the cost of flowers can be even more challenging. Here, Meredith Waga Perez, owner of NYCs Belle Fleur offers clever and creative ways to save a bundle on your blooms. ›19:40 8 Oct, Wed
Gmail 'Mail Goggles' stymie drunk e-mailing: Here's the scenario: It's Friday night, and what began as an innocent happy-hour margarita morphed into a few pitchers. After all, those tacos were salty. ›17:12 9 Oct, Thu
Cambodians saw house in divorce pact: A couple in rural Cambodia has terminated their 18-year marriage with a divorce settlement that entailed sawing in two the wooden house they once shared, villagers said Friday. ›12:11 10 Oct, Fri
Birds no longer flock to Ike-ravaged beach: One of North America's renowned bird migration and bird watching areas is strangely silent. The reason: Hurricane Ike. ›20:32 3 Oct, Fri
Breast cancer saved my life: A breast cancer diagnosis became a blessing in disguise for Kathy Brinkman when further tests revealed stage 4 lung cancer. She defied the odds to become the second winner in TODAYs Everyone Has a Story contest. ›17:27 9 Oct, Thu
4.2 million new 'green' jobs predicted: A major shift to renewable energy and efficiency is expected to produce 4.2 million new "green" jobs over the next three decades, according to a study commissioned by the nation's mayors. ›17:58 2 Oct, Thu
Red Sox ride Dice-K to Game 1 win over Rays: ›04:17
Extremely drunk R.I. driver pleads no contest: A man who state police said had a blood alcohol level more than six times the legal limit when he was arrested in July has pleaded no contest to drunken driving. ›22:13 6 Oct, Mon
Never to part: Devoted couples share life, death: Studies around the world confirm the ultimate love story the rate of death rises for a spouse soon after the passing of their partner. The reasons why may have medical roots. ›12:33 9 Oct, Thu
Richard Branson: Doing business his way: Whether promoting cell phones while naked or pioneering tourist space-travel, the billionaire uses unusual methods for success. In his new book, "Business Stripped Bare", he shares his tips for entrepreneurs. An excerpt. ›15:27 10 Oct, Fri
Slide show: Images: Wedding bells for Runway: Designers create wedding dresses to determine who shows at New York Fashion Week. ›16:44 9 Oct, Thu
Experts: Half of mammals in decline: One in two mammal species on Earth are in decline and at least one in four are at risk of disappearing, according to a survey released Monday. ›15:14 6 Oct, Mon
Legislators: 'Moby-Dick' is whale of a tale: The question of whether to choose an official book for Massachusetts made for a whale of a debate. The states House of Representatives passed a bill naming Herman Melvilles "Moby-Dick" the state's official epic novel. ›17:06 10 Oct, Fri
Deadlines set for polar bear habitat: The federal government will designate "critical habitat" for polar bears off Alaska's coast, a decision that could add restrictions to future offshore petroleum exploration or drilling. ›19:32 7 Oct, Tue
