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Relaxing ocean getaways this fall from only $85: As the calendar turns to September and October, posh seaside havens such as Cape Cod and Marthas Vineyard become enticing tranquil outposts and the expansive ocean shores reveal even more of their rugged natural beauty. ›15:24
Tracing your own family roots: All week long, Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira, Al Roker and Ann Curry have been sharing the stories of how they traced their family's roots, well now it's your turn. Maureen Taylor, a genealogist and a contributing editor of Family Tree magazine shares tips and resources on how you can start creating your own family tree and discover your roots. ›15:55
The 'Dog Whisperer' Wins Another Convert: A few minutes with Cesar MillanTVs Dog Whispererwas all it took to win back a skeptic. ›18:28 10 Oct, Wed
Minn. economy buffeted by crosscurrents: High energy prices have become the No. 1 issue for Minnesotans in this years presidential race. High food prices are important, too, but they cut both ways in the agricultural state. ›15:28
by Lawrence Ulrich: MSN Autos columnist Lawrence Ulrich talks turkey about the 10 worst cars of recent memory. ›07:00 31 Oct, Wed
Mom missing for 5 days found alive in ravine: Why is it so hard for men to grow up? Here, "Guyland" author and gender studies expert Michael Kimmel gets inside the male mind to explain why the Peter Pan complex is so hard to shake. ›14:40 27 Aug, Wed
Brain injury study adds to Alzheimers enigma: Scientists for the first time have peered into people's brains to directly measure the ebb and flow of a substance notorious for its role in Alzheimer's disease. ›19:42 28 Aug, Thu
Detroit: Behind the UAWs Striking Ways: The unions strategic mini-strikes against Chrysler and GM struck a chord with members and fear among management. Is Ford next? ›00:16 11 Oct, Thu
Money 911: Whats your emergency?: Search crews on Monday night found a missing mother of two alive in a ravine, where she had been stranded for five days after her car veered off the highway. ›12:28 27 Aug, Wed
Think bold! Sultry lipsticks for fall: Whether you dare to bare or work to black out" your pout, the fall's hottest lip colors are anything but neutral! TODAY Style editor Bobbie Thomas lays out what you need to know before sporting bare or black lipstick. ›17:51 28 Aug, Thu
Passengers stranded by budget airline collapse: Thousands of passengers scrambled to rearrange travel plans Friday after the sudden collapse of trans-Atlantic budget airline Zoom, amid concerns that hundreds would not get their money back. ›17:31
How hookups and hang-ups delay manhood: From career aimlessness and unhealthy relationships to the beer and porn culture that defines Guyland, sociologist Michael Kimmel writes about why many young men are trapped between adolescence and adulthood. An excerpt. ›14:41 27 Aug, Wed
Q&A: Shawn Hornbecks Parents: The parents of kidnap victim Shawn Hornbeck speak out on the sentencing of their sons tormentor and the status of the boys recovery. ›20:50 12 Oct, Fri
3 charged over threat to kill U.K. premier: Three British men questioned about an online threat to assassinate Prime Minister Gordon Brown have been charged with a range of terror offenses, police said Thursday. ›11:06
Cells switch identity in biological breakthrough: Talk about an extreme makeover: Scientists have transformed one type of cell into another in living mice, a big step toward the goal of growing replacement tissues to treat a variety of diseases. ›17:02 27 Aug, Wed
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
Ramadan's memorable recipes, traditions: Ramadan is not about starving yourself," says author Huma Siddiqui, "it's about taking a step back." Epicurious examines memorable recipes and traditions of Muslim holy month. ›21:15
Urban medical schools feel weight of uninsured: Dr. Herbert Smitherman nervously monitors the city's fluctuating unemployment rate and sinking economy. ›23:26 28 Aug, Thu
Now hear this: Don't remove earwax: The gooey, golden stuff that builds up inside your ears should stay there, according to newly released national guidelines on earwax removal. ›12:48
Preview: 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser: Toyota's iconic machine gets more grunt, a smoother ride and sweeter duds. ›07:00 18 Oct, Thu
Oil industry may get first post-Katrina test: As Gustav churns closer to the U.S., a question lingers: How will the revamped structures, pipelines and other equipment hold up to a major hurricane? ›21:35
Cool Cars We Miss: Gone but not forgotten—a shortlist of cars we loved and still miss. ›07:00 18 Oct, Thu
Text message snoop? Lovers beware!: Can't help checking your partner's text messages on the sly? You're not alone, with an Australian survey showing one in three mobile phone users are text message snoops, and the consequences can often be heart-breaking. ›16:14 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
