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White House denies fake Iraq-al-Qaida link: The worlds top all-around female gymnast says that the U.S. will sweep the medals in her sport at the 2008 Olympic Games. I think it will be 1-2-3, red, white and blue on the podium, Shawn Johnson said. ›13:19 5 Aug, Tue
Man says fish salad gave him 9-foot tapeworm: A man who contends he got a 9-foot tapeworm after eating undercooked fish has sued a Chicago restaurant. ›15:52 19 Aug, Tue
The romance behind games first gold: Spotting a celebrity, whether from the world of entertainment, sports, media or politics, gives a real buzz to an evening dining out. Where to see Madonna, Angelina, Steven Spielberg, Robert De Niro, and other superstars. ›19:09 8 Aug, Fri
Be a jet-setter! Maximizing your carry-on: Is it a relaxing day on the beach or a family BBQ? Send us your photos and they might be featured on TODAYshow.com. ›20:37 16 Jul, Wed
How to survive the overcrowded skies: The summer is in its final stretch, and after Labor Day weekend, you'd think you can say goodbye to overpopulated airplanes until Thanksgiving. You'd be wrong. ›18:46 19 Aug, Tue
At Sydney bar, cocktails is a spa treatment: Order a cocktail at Zeta Bar and you are likely to find yourself whisked away to a secluded area, blindfolded and fitted with headphones as scented mists are sprayed in your face. Instead of just giving customers a choice of shaken or stirred, patrons are offered a full sensory experience, which they liken to visiting a spa. ›14:07 19 Aug, Tue
Mom frets as daughter wins Miss Universe: Are you and your partner stuck in a cash crisis? Whether it's tapping into your 401(k) to pay the bills or not making payments on your credit cards, Stacy Morrison of Redbook magazine has smart and priceless tips to help you two get your finances back on track. ›22:02 7 Jul, Mon
Is ugly the new beautiful?: At just 26 years old, Lang Lang is one of the most popular classical musicians today and he captivated the crowd at the Olympics Opening Ceremony in Beijing. In his autobiography, "Journey of a Thousand Miles," the Chinese pianist writes about how he has come so far. ›15:27 7 Aug, Thu
Medalist: China barred me over Darfur: For swimmer Dara Torres, 41, it's not just age that poses an obstacle in Beijing it's facing competition without her coach, who was diagnosed with a rare cancer. TODAY's Matt Lauer gets behind her athlete's armor. ›12:55 7 Aug, Thu
Newsweek: Does China's economic takeover matter?: China will almost certainly overtake the United States as the world's biggest economy. But the real threat from China lies elsewhere. It is that China will destabilize the world economy, distorting trade, fostering imbalances and triggering a competition for scarce raw materials. ›16:55
Owner calls dog nursing tigers a miracle: From unloading a home that won't budgeto getting rid of a realtor who isn't up to snuff, housing conundrums abound these days. Here, TODAY's real estate contributor Barbara Corcoran answers readers' toughest questions. ›18:07 31 Jul, Thu
Scoop: Will Jamie Lynn's fairy tale end in tears?: Teenage mom Jamie Lynn Spears isn't talking about it, but rumor has it that her relationship with baby daddy Casey Aldridge may be crumbling. ›02:12
At Sydney bar, cocktails is a spa treatment: Order a cocktail at Zeta Bar and you are likely to find yourself whisked away to a secluded area, blindfolded and fitted with headphones as scented mists are sprayed in your face. Instead of just giving customers a choice of shaken or stirred, patrons are offered a full sensory experience, which they liken to visiting a spa. ›14:07 19 Aug, Tue
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Not a spinster, just a Late Bloomer: On his pre-Olympic tour of Beijing, TODAY's Matt Lauer was granted unprecedented access to the newly restored emperor's inner sanctum in the Forbidden City. Here, an exclusive peek into China's past. ›14:02 6 Aug, Wed
Swimmer: I wont let cancer live my life: If you havent yet enjoyed a ros or two this summer, theres still time to take advantage of one of the seasons wine delights. TODAY wine columnist Edward Deitch highlights excellent, refreshing wines that are perfect for outdoor meals. ›18:45 13 Aug, Wed
Q&A: Hip Size and Breast Cancer Risk: A new study shows that having a mom with wide hips could be a risk factor for breast cancer. ›15:16 8 Oct, Mon
Video: Going beyond the Bird's Nest in Beijing: Aug. 19: NBC's Brian Williams takes a tour of the centuries-old dwellings in Beijing that few Olympics spectators have seen.(Nightly News) ›23:33 19 Aug, Tue
Swimmer hopes historic win will change sport: to speak out. ›16:55 11 Aug, Mon
Sax player in Dave Matthews Band has died: LeRoi Moore, sax player and founding member of the Dave Matthews Band, has died at age 46. He was seriously injured in an ATV accident in June. ›16:29
Jen Lin-Liu: Journey of a Chinese chef: In the United States, the Wii game system and others, including the Nintendo DS and Sony PSP handheld systems, are welcome as a teaching tool in very few schools, less than 1 percent, according to one estimate. But that may be starting to change. ›13:00 18 Aug, Mon
Rushdie threatens to sue ex-guard over book: US Weekly contributor Jill Martin and hairstylist Louis Licari make over two TODAY fans, including one who recently had fibroid surgery and wants a new look to get job interview-ready! ›14:37 1 Aug, Fri
GreenDAY: Eco-care for your pet: When it comes to Japanese food this summer, go beyond sushi. Michael Schulson, executive chef of the Asian fusion restaurant Buddaken in New York, has some tasty Japanese treats that are grilled to perfection. On the menu: Robatiyaki with miso butter sauce or yakitori sauce. ›13:59 20 Jul, Sun
Forget Beijing! Focus on tranny games: Ernesto "Che" Guevara's transformation from adventurer to revolutionary is chronicled by his first wife in the intimate portrait, "My Life With Che," picking up where his own book, "The Motorcycle Diaries," left off. ›23:32 12 Aug, Tue
