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Man trashes trash then saves it: Without ever lifting a shovel, an archaeologist could dig through Dave Chameides' house and get a pretty good picture of how he has lived for the past eight months. ›14:55 15 Aug, Fri
Mileys secret? The kids understand me: In this tight economy most people are looking for good deals, but according to the Federal Trade Commission, Americans spent more than a billion dollars last year on good deals ... that went bad. Donna Banks, features editor for Readers Digest, reveals deals that went bad and smart ways to save your hard-earned money. ›14:15 24 Jul, Thu
Have we lost our faith in medicine?: Four years ago, she buckled under pressure she wasnt equipped to handle as the youngest member of the U.S. Olympic Team. But this year will be different, says the woman who is being called the female Michael Phelps. This time around Im more prepared for it, the 19-year-old told ›14:15 29 Jul, Tue
Purrfect! Felines front a NYC fashion show: Are these people too ugly to model? Not according to one talent agency in New York. See photos of 27 people that are from every walk of life and whose looks are average and unique. ›16:41 8 Aug, Fri
More nests is good news for loggerheads: Rare loggerhead sea turtles are having a record nesting season on the Georgia coast and have been laying eggs in promising numbers on southern Atlantic beaches from Florida to the Carolinas. ›20:20 15 Aug, Fri
Kid reporter meets superstar Miley Cyrus: Post-win, Dayana Mendoza says she's still "floating on emotion." Here, she discusses the promising modeling career she put on hold and her pageant-winning figure. ›15:53 23 Jul, Wed
Italian BBQ: Skewers with the Scottos!: Stephenie Meyer's "Breaking Dawn" definitely made its mark, selling 1.3 million copies in 24 hours. But the final book in the sensational teen vampire "Twilight" series didn't come close to the 8.3 million debut of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows." ›13:31 4 Aug, Mon
Bacteria a big killer in 1918 flu pandemic: study: Bacterial pneumonia may have killed most people during the 1918 flu pandemic, and antibiotics may be as crucial as flu drugs to fight any new pandemic, researchers say. ›17:21 19 Aug, Tue
Mafiaboss' daughter ties knot in Corleone: Two decades ago, Dr. Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa used his hands to pick vegetables for $22 a day; now he's one of the world's best brain surgeons. TODAYs Bob Dotson reports on how a laborer went from a California field to a lab at Johns Hopkins Medical Center. ›13:30 23 Jul, Wed
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
Looking for Mr. Right? Its your move: From supermodel and musician to Frances controversial first lady. ›21:30 25 Jul, Fri
Have questions for the USA gymnastics team?: The life of Christian, the 'hugging' lion who captured the hearts of millions in a memorable web video. ›14:07 30 Jul, Wed
Test your knowledge of Olympic athletes: Hes only a kid himself, but Noah McCullough, author of a history of children in the White House, has already declared himself a presidential candidate in 2032: I don't know what the issues are going to be, but Ill do the best I can." ›15:01 6 Aug, Wed
Ambush! Chic look for surgery patient: Zhao Gang and Liu Rui were thrilled upon receiving their marriage certificate on Aug. 8, 2008: China's auspicious triple-eight date. At least 16,400 couples have followed in their footsteps, hoping to tie the knot at 8:08 a.m. ›13:18 8 Aug, Fri
Ches ex-wife on rebels transformation: The upscale French fashion house Givenchy created two outfits that the pop star will wear in an opening number for her upcoming "Sticky & Sweet" world tour. ›16:11 12 Aug, Tue
Miley Cyrus: Im looking for a boyfriend: Are you a big fan? Test your knowledge on the "Hannah Montana" star! ›13:59 23 Jul, Wed
Fat cat a victim of foreclosure: From an open bar to the best man's speech, Brides.com reveals four traditions that stand the test of time and can a make a wedding special for the bride, groom and everyone in attendance. ›16:41 30 Jul, Wed
Foodie alert! N.C. farm plants rare truffles: Kenny Anderson was at his usual dining spot in Wilkesboro, N.C., when an out-of-control minivan smashed through the window he was sitting by and sent him and his booth flying. Mostly unhurt, he said, All of a sudden, everything was on top of me. ›17:33 31 Jul, Thu
Obama and V.P. pick to campaign Saturday: The Democratic presidential candidate and his newly named running mate will campaign together Saturday at the place where Obama formally launched his White House bid. ›14:23
Top 5 healthiest hometowns for retirement: From sumptuous specials to decadent desserts, restaurant offerings make it easy to eat up. SELF magazine asked waiters and waitresses to give the skinny on how to indulge and stay slim when dining out. ›02:26 31 Jul, Thu
Epilepsy drug shown to reverse obesity in rats: An epilepsy drug being tested for use in treating addiction can help obese rats shed weight, government researchers said on Wednesday. ›15:20
Beijing couples rush to wed on lucky day: At 60, the Aerosmith frontman is ready to spill all his "tales of debauchery, sex and drugs. The rock nroll star says "this is the unbridled truth" and "prodigious tale of Steven Tyler." ›17:11 7 Aug, Thu
California fines 18 hospitals for shoddy care: Eighteen hospitals in California were fined for state health code violations in which patients died from various mishaps such as an improperly inserted tube and a ventilator that wasn't turned on. ›15:22 19 Aug, Tue
Slide show: Images: Miss Universe 2008: Is it a relaxing day on the beach or a family BBQ? Send us your photos and they might be featured on TODAYshow.com. ›12:28 18 Jun, Wed