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by Lawrence Ulrich: MSN Autos columnist Lawrence Ulrich talks turkey about the 10 worst cars of recent memory. ›07:00 31 Oct, Wed
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
Is ugly fish worthy of protection?: A ferocious-looking denizen of the deep that can gobble up whole urchins and crabs in a few swift chomps needs protection, according to a petition filed with the federal government. ›19:22 2 Oct, Thu
Big bats lift Phils to 2-0 NLCS lead over Dodgers: ›00:09
Cows may hold secret for efficient ethanol: Researchers attempting to make the production of corn-based ethanol more efficient may not have needed to leave the farm. ›22:24 6 Oct, Mon
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
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
All-electric Smart car is unveiled: Get ready for a new sound not look to the tiny Smart cars produced by Daimler. On Thursday, the company introduced its Smart ED an all-electric vehicle that makes barely a peep. ›19:47 2 Oct, Thu
Study: Wind farms have little affect on birds: Wind turbines do not drive birds from surrounding areas, British researchers said on Wednesday, in findings which could make it easier to build more wind farms. ›13:42 1 Oct, Wed
Officials deny illegally purging voters: Election officials defended their registration procedures after a newspaper reported tens of thousands of eligible voters were removed from rolls or blocked from registering in at least six states. ›00:15 10 Oct, Fri
Experts: 'Losing battle' to save Everglades: A multibillion-dollar effort to restore Florida's Everglades has made little progress amid funding shortfalls and red tape, according to a congressionally mandated report. ›20:21 29 Sep, Mon
Creation Museum draws big crowds: The museum exhibits are taken from the Old Testament, but the special effects are pure Hollywood: a state-of-the-art planetarium, animatronics and a massive model of Noah's Ark, all intended to explain the origins of the universe from a biblical viewpoint. ›18:01 10 Oct, Fri
Cool Cars We Miss: Gone but not forgotten—a shortlist of cars we loved and still miss. ›07:00 18 Oct, Thu
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
Phils get good news on field and bad news off of it: Playoff wins are typically a happy occasion. But Ken Rosenthal says the Phillies had good reasons to be subdued on Friday. ›06:10
Paula Deen's fun recipes for kids: The queen of Southern hospitality shares fun, easy recipes for your little ones, including stuffed shells, a campfire stew and frozen bananas. ›16:00 10 Oct, Fri
Try the Scotto's sweet and spicy dishes: Gathering the family together this Columbus Day holiday? Marion, John, Anthony and Elania Scotto of the New York restaurant Fresco by Scotto offer an Italian feast that are full of sweet and spicy dishes. Learn how to make four delicious dishes: polenta baked with ricotta and genovese sauce, cannellini bean dip, fish stew and almond cheesecake. ›20:06 10 Oct, Fri
99 percent of Alaska glaciers melting: Most of Alaska's glaciers are retreating or thinning or both, a new book by the U.S. Geological Survey reports. ›21:32 6 Oct, Mon
Boom! Brokaw brings back the 60s: The journalist has a 'virtual reunion' with some of the decades most important people, writing his latest book based on more than 50 interviews with artists, politicians, activists, business leaders, journalists, Vietnam vets and more. An excerpt. ›17:27 10 Oct, Fri
2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Cars Makers Should Greenlight: The concept cars that we think should become production models. ›07:00 31 Oct, Wed
'Fashion Victims' pokes fun at industry: Fashion critic and illustrator Michael Roberts pokes fun at the fashion industry in a new book titled, "Fashion Victims," that he says is as much a satire as it is an homage. ›21:18 7 Oct, Tue
Technology Review: 2007 Ford Expedition: Ford's full-size SUV is big on conveniences and standard features. ›07:00 19 Oct, Fri
Call TODAYs money experts for advice: Rising unemployment, plunging home values, volatile stocks ... the effects of the credit crisis are rippling across the globe. For expert advice on how to protect yourself and your family in these troubled times, call our toll-free number. ›10:55 10 Oct, Fri
Volkswagen Baja Race: Paris to Ensenada: Volkswagen and its Touareg 2 head to Mexico for the Baja 500. ›07:00 16 Oct, Tue
