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Ramadan's memorable recipes, traditions: Have you ever wondered what it's like breaking Ramadan's fast in Ramallah? Epicurious' Raja Aziz Shehadeh had the chance to break fast with Muslim friends in the Middle Eastern city. ›21:16 29 Aug, Fri
20 great wines I drank this summer: TODAY wine columnist Edward Deitch shares some great finds from around the globe. ›04:37
Experts: Cheating gene not a predictor: Researchers have linked a monogamy gene with the relationship behavior of men and their partners but it doesnt destine men to be unfaithful, according to experts. This is just one component to a much larger puzzle, Dr. Laura Berman said. ›14:22 3 Sep, Wed
Biden to vigorously challenge Palin on issues: The Democratic vice presidential nominee said Thursday that he will vigorously challenge Republican Sarah Palin on the issues, but will refrain from personal attacks. ›17:08 4 Sep, Thu
McCain: End constant partisan rancor: John McCain accepts the Republican presidential nomination with a dual message: Barack Obama did not have the judgment to govern, whereas he himself could reach across party divisions. ›03:57
More than 40 million tune in to Palins speech: More than 40 million people tuned in to the Republican convention Wednesday to hear vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin introduce herself to voters. ›20:38 4 Sep, Thu
Poodle elected Obama's top dog: From big wins to bad bets, being the son of a gambler had its ups and downs. In his memoir, "The Bookmaker," Michael Agovino writes about his Italian-American family's quest to make it in New York City. An excerpt. ›14:05 29 Aug, Fri
Let your babies grow up to be globe-trotters: Even by taking one trip abroad each year, parents can instill in their children an appreciation for languages, food, history and cultural traditions. ›15:07 3 Sep, Wed
Rice set to make history in Libya: When Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice lands Friday in Libya and meets Moammar Gadhafi, she will close a nearly three-decade era of animosity between the United States and Libya. ›08:34
Lenos departure will spark late-night chaos: The late-night talk-show landscape will shift dramatically in 2009, when Jay Leno hands over "The Tonight Show" to Conan O'Brien. In an ever-changing talk-show universe, is this a smart decision? ›02:03 4 Sep, Thu
Environmentalists can't corral Palin: Before she first met John McCain, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin had other business: making her case to Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne against classifying the polar bear as a threatened species. ›21:58 4 Sep, Thu
Southeast states brace for Hanna: Tropical storm watches or warnings were extended to areas south of New York City on Friday as Atlantic states braced for Tropical Storm Hanna. Meanwhile, authorities eyed Hurricane Ike. ›10:46
Fall Movies: Seth Rogen, Diane Lane find love: Whether you take your romance with tears or laughs, fall offers up some interesting couplings. ›18:34 27 Aug, Wed
David Duchovny not alone in sex addiction: David Duchovny's recent entry into rehab for a self-described obsession with Internet porn has cast a national spotlight on a widely misunderstood issue that affects millions of Americans: sex addiction, specifically compulsive use of Internet-based pornography. ›18:41 4 Sep, Thu
Britney will open VMAs, but wont perform: MTV Networks Music Group President Van Toffler said Wednesday, itll be something fun and unexpected on Sunday nights show. ›00:14 4 Sep, Thu
Cosmic Log: Black holes for kids: Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Physicist Brian Greene usually writes about string theory and other stuff most adults can't understand, but his latest book is a black-hole tale for kids. ›23:06 4 Sep, Thu
Boy doles out fake $20 bills at school: Authorities say an 8-year-old boy was handing out hundreds of dollars in fake $20 bills at an Ocala elementary school. School officials reported the boy to police on Tuesday. ›22:13 4 Sep, Thu
Economic woes hit Fashion Week catwalk: Fashion as any manufacturer or retailer will tell you is an industry that's among the first to be affected by the economy's roller-coaster ride. Yet in this downturn, there are a record number of shows planned for New York Fashion Week, which starts Friday. ›21:50 4 Sep, Thu
Canadas 25 most-visited attractions: See how Quebec City, the Bay of Fundy, the CN Tower and more fared on our list of the 25 most-visited tourist spots in the North. ›18:23 4 Sep, Thu
NYT: Obama to dispatch female surrogates: Obama aides say they are counting on not only Hillary Clinton but also Democratic female governors to criticize their Alaskan counterpart, Sarah Palin and, by extension, John McCain. ›04:13
J.J. Abrams offers terrifying sci-fi on Fringe: The creator of "Lost" and "Alias" has a new project hitting airwaves next week that promises to sweep away old-fashioned notions of the sci-fi genre. ›01:12
Shuttle hauled to launch pad in Florida: NASA hauled the space shuttle Atlantis to the seaside launch pad on Thursday, hopeful a trio of storms churning over the Atlantic Ocean will steer clear of the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. ›19:04 4 Sep, Thu
In Bordeaux, a white wine road less traveled: 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
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