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Library scofflaw: They were good books: Heidi Dalibor, the 20-year-old Wisconsin woman recently arrested and booked for failing to pay her library fines, was rueful about the surprising chapter in her life that landed her in headlines and a police car: It was my fault. Now all I can do is laugh. ›15:22 25 Aug, Mon

Cat survives being walled in for 7 weeks: A four-year-old cat in Germany called Bonny has survived after being walled in beneath a bathtub for seven weeks, its owner said Tuesday. By the time the neighbor heard Bonny's plaintive meowing from behind the tiles on August 8, the cat's weight had dropped from 13 pounds to 4 pounds. ›18:36 26 Aug, Tue

Hundreds of oiled penguins die off Brazil: More than 200 oil-slicked penguins have washed up dead on the beaches of a popular Brazilian resort, and officials say they are searching for the source of the oil. ›20:51

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

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

Drugs: Meet Mexicos Suspected Queenpin: Sexy, stylish and female. Meet Mexicos unlikely druglord suspect. ›22:00 10 Oct, Wed

At top of Greenland, new cracks in ice: In northern Greenland, new satellite images show a growing giant crack and an 11-square-mile chunk of ice hemorrhaging off a major glacier. ›23:31 21 Aug, Thu

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

Ethnic Minorities Key to Burma's Future: As the vast majority of Burmese citizens clamor for change, ethnic minorities could be keys to the countrys future. How theyre planning ahead. ›20:30 6 Oct, Sat

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

Will Knicks Scandal Affect Cablevision?: Jimmy Dolan's sports empire is a humiliation. Does that make him unfit to run Daddy's cable company? ›00:00 15 Oct, Mon

Video: Will Pawlenty be McCain's VP?: Aug. 28: John McCain is set to name his running mate Friday, and speculation is at a fever pitch. NBC's Kelly O'Donnell reports.(Nightly News) ›22:54 28 Aug, Thu

First Drive: 2008 Cadillac CTS: With style in spades, Cadillac's second-generation sport sedan adds performance and refinement. ›07:00 15 Oct, Mon

Doorstep astronomy: Venus shines bright: Venus will be visible low above the western horizon after sunset. If you're lucky you might catch Mars and Mercury too. ›19:24

Technology Review: 2007 Ford Expedition: Ford's full-size SUV is big on conveniences and standard features. ›07:00 19 Oct, Fri

Real Estate: Keeping Tabs On 'This Old House': Now in its 28th year, 'This Old House' has helped transform dozens of houses. But what does it really cost to be part of this DIY club? ›17:21 9 Oct, Tue

Cosmic Log: Visions of Mars ... and more!: Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Are you looking for the latest, biggest, best pictures from the Red Planet and other colorful celestial hot spots? Start your journey right here. ›21:47

Video: Hoping a stump speech can fill a stadium: Aug. 28: Sen. Barack Obama checked out the football field transformed into an elaborate stage for him to make history, 45 years ago to the day, after MLK delivered his most memorable speech. NBC's Andrea Mitchell reports.(Nightly News) ›22:52 28 Aug, Thu

Books Q&A: The Real Charles Schulz: 'Peanuts' creator Charles Schulz emerges as insecure and an emotionally distant father and husband in a new biography and documentary. ›22:32 9 Oct, Tue

Groups: Bush rushing to rewrite species rules: The Bush administration is providing insufficient time for public comment as it seeks to loosen rules protecting endangered species, representatives of more than 100 conservation groups charged Friday. ›22:08 22 Aug, Fri

Drugs: Meet Mexicos Suspected Queenpin: Sexy, stylish and female. Meet Mexicos unlikely druglord suspect. ›22:00 10 Oct, Wed

Enjoy 7 nights in Curaao, from$435: Thanks to the Curaao Tourism Corporation's latest promotion, it's no sweat to get to this vibrant Dutch Caribbean island just off the coast of Venezuela and outside the hurricane belt. ›15:24

Video: Barack Obama's unlikely journey: Aug. 28: Barack Obama once considered himself "a skinny kid with a funny name." On Thursday he steps to the podium bearing the weight and the honor of history. NBC's Lee Cowan reports.(Nightly News) ›22:53 28 Aug, Thu

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