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In a switch, McCain to Obama: "Well done": In a brief break from a fierce advertising war, Republican presidential candidate John McCain will air a one-evening-only ad with a simple message for Barack Obama: "Job well done." ›20:46 28 Aug, Thu
Brownstein: Obama should turn page on '92 playbook: An emphasis on diversity may serve him better than a focus on his middle-class roots. ›17:59 29 Aug, Fri
McCain praises VP choice Palin's 'tenacity': Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain introduced his running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, at an Ohio rally Friday, praising her "tenacity" and "skill" in tackling tough problems. ›18:32 29 Aug, Fri
Incomes plunged in July as spending slowed: Consumer spending in the U.S. slowed to a crawl and personal incomes plunged in July, reflecting the waning impact of $93 billion in economic stimulus payments. ›18:32 29 Aug, Fri
Closet-eater shapes up, sheds 100 lbs.: ›11:43 31 Mar, Mon
Gas prices edge up before Labor Day weekend: Gas prices swung higher the first increase in 43 days as analysts warned that a hit on U.S. energy infrastructure by Hurricane Gustav could send pump prices hurtling toward $5. ›20:56 29 Aug, Fri
Woman out of doghouse in vote case: A judge has decided that a suburban Seattle woman who registered her Australian shepherd-terrier mix to vote has spent enough time in the legal doghouse. ›22:05 26 Aug, Tue
Still in a home, by the skin of her teeth: Gut Check America profiles a single mom in Minnesota who found herself buried in debt after raising three kids. It took an unexpected windfall to save her from foreclosure. Msnbc.com's Kari Huus reports. ›09:50 29 Aug, Fri
Bochco brings Raising the Bar to TNT: The Emmy-winning hitmaker enlisted Seton Hall University law professor David Feige, a former public defender who wrote the 2006 criminal justice system memoir Indefensible, to help co-create and supervise Raising the Bar. ›22:02 29 Aug, Fri
6-figure bonus: Easy come, easy go: Oklahoma officials say a typo resulted in a state employee receiving a bonus of $850,000 but it was only temporary. ›23:57 23 Aug, Sat
Meet the cast of Survivor: Gabon: A look at each of the 18 contestants in the reality series ›22:05 27 Aug, Wed
Todd: Obama's night for the history books: Will these nights simply be a page in the history of America or the start of a completely new chapter? NBC Political Director Chuck Todd previews Obama's acceptance speech. ›16:20 28 Aug, Thu
Palin faces ethics investigations in Alaska: Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, whom Sen. John McCain named Friday as his running mate, is under two ethics investigations springing from accusations that she abused her office to pursue a personal grudge. ›22:29 29 Aug, Fri
Phony Rockefeller: Im no killer:
How you can downsize without compromise: Here are 10 of the safest cars on the market that prove you can downsize without compromising. ›15:15 29 Aug, Fri
5 tips to forestall a foreclosure: You know this country is in the midst of a housing crisis, but do you know what to do if you find yourself in a trouble? TODAY's Jean Chatzky offers tips for homeowners facing housing problems. ›21:02 29 Aug, Fri
Slide show: Slide show: Runway gets motors running: Designers make outfits out of car parts as celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe guest-judges. ›13:23 28 Aug, Thu
In Bordeaux, a white wine road less traveled: Its back-to-school time again, and many families are trying to figure out just what to pack in school lunchboxes. TODAY food editor Phil Lempert presents affordable and nutritious foods that'll keep your kids happy and healthy. ›15:52 28 Aug, Thu
A new day dawns for King's dream: Forty-five years after Martin Luther King Jr. spoke in D.C., America has first African American presidential nominee. ›06:50 29 Aug, Fri
Machinists union leaders call for Boeing strike: Leaders of Boeings Machinists union called for a strike Friday after deciding a proposed labor contract the aerospace company called its best and final offer wasnt good enough. ›22:48 29 Aug, Fri
NYT: Black donors rise with Obama: NYT: Barack Obamas acceptance of his partys nomination on Thursday, on the 45th anniversary of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous 1963 speech, signifies a powerful moment of arrival for blacks. ›03:06 29 Aug, Fri
Scoop: Will new Idol judge cover for absent Paula?: Last season, Paula Abdul was missing in action for several "Idol" shows, and sources say Kara DioGuardi was brought on in case Abdul is absent again. ›02:21 29 Aug, Fri
Slide show: Slide show: Celebrity men over 50: In his debut novel, "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle," author David Wroblewski examines the limits of language and the elemental forces of love, loss and revenge. An excerpt. ›13:59 28 Aug, Thu
Joy Fit Club transformations: Take a look at the amazing before and after photos of the newest Joy Fit Club members. ›13:35 17 Jul, Thu
