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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
Review: Traitor betrays its own good intentions: The sub-Bourne level of this intrigue would be forgivable if Traitor had something new or interesting to say about the world we live in, but that never happens. ›18:50 26 Aug, Tue
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: Todd on an exciting 24 hours in politics: Aug. 29: The Republican ticket was announced Friday, right on the heels of the Democratic National convention. For NBC News Political Director Chuck Todd, the selection puts an emphasis on "change" and is, for John McCain, a roll of the dice.(Nightly News) ›22:59 29 Aug, Fri
Woman saves babys life by e-mail: It wasnt easy for Madeleine Robb to send an e-mail to another mom telling her that her baby might have a deadly eye cancer but her warning may have saved the life of 1-year-old Rowan Santos. I really had no option, Robb said. ›14:03 28 Aug, Thu
1 killed in W.Va. chemical plant blast: One worker was killed and a second injured in an explosion at a Bayer CropScience plant that shook an area west of Charleston. ›11:37 29 Aug, Fri
Mom pinned in car had will to live: Step into The TWG Tea's salon and you'll be whisked away to a Paris tea room, complete with crystal chandeliers, wood panels and gilded mirrors. You'll also be spoiled for choice, with 600 fragrant blends some costing hundreds of dollars a pound. ›15:37 27 Aug, Wed
One unique man's slices of 'America': Connor Gifford a young man with Down Syndrome offers his take on our national identity with these poems on war, women's rights and civil rights. ›17:03 29 Aug, Fri
Gellman: A Letter to a Bigot: What I want to say to a person of prejudice. ›22:12 12 Oct, Fri
Drugs: Meet Mexicos Suspected Queenpin: Sexy, stylish and female. Meet Mexicos unlikely druglord suspect. ›22:00 10 Oct, Wed
allDAY: Centenarian remembers 'dream' speech: Summer wouldn't be complete without sampling a few of these steamed shellfish. Here, seafood experts (and brothers) Nick and Pete Triantafilos give their recipe for the perfect crab cakes. ›21:57 27 Aug, Wed
Video: McCain picks Sarah Palin for VP: Aug. 29: Praising her "fighting spirit" and "deep compassion," Sen. John McCain introduces Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate at a Dayton, Ohio, rally.(MSNBC) ›17:26 29 Aug, Fri
Hirsh: Democracy's Strange Bedfellows: The champions of democracy often share an overly romantic view of how quickly it can flower in hostile soil. ›16:56 11 Oct, Thu
Kahn: 10 most likely to improve: After meeting in the NBA Finals, Jordan Farmar and Rajon Rondo should be even better. Mike Kahn lists 10 players likely to improve. ›19:14 29 Aug, Fri
Quiz: Who helped Tom Cruise slim down?: Test your red-carpet savvy with our weekly quiz ›14:50 27 Aug, Wed
Edwards to emerge from seclusion for speech: In a return to the public stage, John Edwards has confirmed plans to talk politics a month after admitting to an extramarital affair. But his wife won't be at his side. ›00:41
Video: Anxiety increases in New Orleans: Aug. 29: Mayor Ray Nagin prayed for the dead at a dedication of Katrina Memorial Friday, and spoke about the thousands now preparing against the threat of another hurricane. NBC's Mark Potter reports.(Nightly News) ›23:06 29 Aug, Fri
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 29 Aug, Fri
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
Cake and cartoons for Jackson on his 50th: Michael Jackson celebrated his 50th birthday Friday, but he's still young at heart. "I'll just have a little cake with my children and we'll probably watch some cartoons," the pop star said in an interview. ›18:42 29 Aug, Fri
Poodle elected Obama's top dog: As the Democrats were meeting in Denver this week to crown Barack Obama as their presidential nominee, the American public selected its choice for his family's dog. The winning breed: The poodleby a hair. ›18:11 28 Aug, Thu
Winfrey on Obama: 'I cried my eyelashes off': Oprah Winfrey is leaving Denver with the candidate she wanted, but reportedly without her eyelashes. ›11:18 29 Aug, Fri
Slide show: Slide show: Runway gets motors running: Designers make outfits out of car parts as celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe guest-judges. ›13:23 28 Aug, Thu
