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Diaper breaks fall, saves child's life: A disposable diaper has saved the life of an 18-month-old boy, breaking his fall from a third-floor apartment window, officials said Thursday. ›22:51 28 Aug, Thu
Poodle elected Obama's top dog: As the Democrats were meeting in Denver this week to crown Barack Obama as their presidential nominee, the American public selected its choice for his family's dog. The winning breed: The poodleby a hair. ›18:11 28 Aug, Thu
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
Phony Rockefeller: Im no killer:
English country retreatsworth every pound: We find 10 English country manors worth every pound, all within two hours of London, including, Chewton Glen in Hampshire, Cliveden House in Berkshire, the Alexander House Hotel in West Sussex and seven more. ›16:34 29 Aug, Fri
A-list vintages: Top celebrity-owned vineyards: We tour 10 of the world's finest wineries that just happen to be owned by celebrities, including those by Francis Ford Coppola, Sam Neill, Mario Andretti and Gerard Depardieu. Could a Brangelina Sauvignon Blanc be far behind? ›21:53 29 Aug, Fri
Warming wreaks havoc, islanders say: Climate change is wreaking havoc in the small island states of the South Pacific and assistance is needed for those already hit by rising seawater and severe storms, an islands leader said. ›19:25 20 Aug, Wed
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
Eugene's golf courses beckon football fans: Each week this season TravelGolf.com is highlighting a key college football matchup and looking at the golf options around the home team's campus. This Saturday, the University of Oregon hosts Washington. Here's a look the top golf courses in Eugene, Ore. ›17:30 28 Aug, Thu
Slide show: Images of the American teen: From a California punk to a drag queen in Georgia, photojournalist Robin Bowman captures the passion, pride and conflict of a young generation coming of age. ›11:45 28 Aug, Thu
Young baseball fan falls from stands: The baseball was hit high. It was deep. It was over the wall! And so was Kenny Campbell, a 10-year-old fan who took a 15-foot fall from an outfield wall at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. ›13:13 29 Aug, Fri
10 Week 1 upset possibilities: Appalachian State stunned Michigan — and the world — last year. Will LSU suffer a similar fate? Here are 10 possible Week 1 upsets. ›17:25 29 Aug, Fri
Alaska voters decide mining over fish: Alaskans were given an option when voting for an initiative in their primary election: mining or fish. ›23:56 28 Aug, Thu
Slice of Lady Di's wedding cake sells for $1,830: Talk about icing on the cake. A slice of royal wedding history was sold for 1,000 pounds ($1,830) at an auction. The piece of wedding cake from Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer's ceremony in 1981 was sold by a former royal servant, who had kept it wrapped in clingfilm in an attic for 27 years. ›13:56 29 Aug, Fri
Video: Palin on the ticket is a jolt of opportunity, risk: Aug. 29: John McCain's choice of running mate added a new layer of history to the race for the White House. NBC's Kelly O'Donnell reports.(Nightly News) ›22:55 29 Aug, Fri
Mom pinned in car had will to live: Step into The TWG Tea's salon and you'll be whisked away to a Paris tea room, complete with crystal chandeliers, wood panels and gilded mirrors. You'll also be spoiled for choice, with 600 fragrant blends some costing hundreds of dollars a pound. ›15:37 27 Aug, Wed
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
Rock on USA: We check out the scene in some of America's best small and independent rock 'n' roll venues, including the Living Room in New York City, Johnny Brendas in Philadelphia and The Magic Stick in Detroit. ›15:27 29 Aug, Fri
Speed limit likely around Atlantic right whales: The government on Monday recommended a speed limit for commercial ships along the Atlantic coast, where collisions with the endangered right whale threaten its existence. ›00:28 26 Aug, Tue
Johnson legally changes name to Ocho Cinco: Maybe receiver Chad Johnson can go by the name that his head coach hates.The Cincinnati Bengals receiver has legally changed his name to Chad Javon Ocho Cinco in Broward County, Fla., a switch that became official this week, according to several media reports. Johnson, who lives in Miami, didn't return a message left on his cell phone Friday night."It's something I don't think anyone has ever done before," he told the team's Web site. ›05:23
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
What a mess! 5 financial cleanup tips: Do you have money problems? Are you struggling to get out of debt? Are you burdened with payments for your house, for college, or for elderly parents? TODAY is here to help. Tell us your story and we might address your concerns on an upcoming TODAY segment! ›21:00 21 Feb, Thu
Video: Katrina kids: Where are they now?: Aug. 29: NBC viewers remember two youngsters victimized by the storm: outspoken 9-year-old Charles Evans, and Lee Ann Bemboom's sleeping son. Ron Mott has the story of their road to recovery.(Nightly News) ›23:08 29 Aug, Fri
Johnson to defend '07 California win from pole: ›01:07
