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For a patriotic toast, raise a glass of sangria: Celebrate Independence Day with a glass of this traditional Spanish favorite made perfect for the Fourth with this red, white and blue recipe. ›20:49, 2.07
Designer Amsale on bridal tips and trends: Wedding dress designer Amsale, known for her simple and chic designs, chats with Brides.com about her favorite tips, trends and takeaways from the bridal fashion industry. ›15:32, 30.06
New book uses food to explore Mandela's life: 'Hunger for Freedom' examines Nelson Mandela's life through a culinary lens, including everything from the spaghetti casserole he was brought in jail to the soured milk he longed for while living underground. ›16:03, 3.07
Man: Wife keeping me from my ideal woman: What happens when "settling" in love leads to contempt for one's partner? Dr. Gail Saltz advises an unhappy man who feels trapped inside a troubled marriage. ›14:16, 24.06
Cook: The same river twice: The most compelling argument for why Democrats aren't likely to score a 30-seat gain in the House this fall is that they already have. ›20:50
Report: War powers law should be repealed: Congress should pass legislation to require the president to consult lawmakers before going to war, according to a bipartisan study group chaired by former U.S. secretaries of state James Baker III and Warren Christopher. ›15:52
Should you check or ship your bags?: While it's still generally more expensive to ship a suitcase than to check it, the latest airline fees have narrowed the cost differential and what you gain in convenience and reliability may be worth paying a few extra bucks. ›13:44
'Mercenary is a Slanderous Term': The founder of Blackwater defends himselfand his company. ›03:32, 13.10
Elk may be culled to battle disease threat: Japanese adventurer Kenichi Horie took more than three months to sail from Hawaii to Japan in a boat powered by the energy of ocean waves. ›16:08, 5.07
Kotb: Why I went public with cancer battle: NBC Today Show co-anchor Hoda Kotb discusses her journey with breast cancer and her decision to make her story public.
Love means ... visiting your in-laws?: Are there certain obligations like visiting your spouse's parents that come along with love? Dr. Gail Saltz advises a man whose wife is reluctant to spend time with his mom and dad. ›16:53, 2.07
From pills to pillows, when to replace your stuff: Knowing when to pitch everything from medication to your smoke alarm helps you and your family sleep better, stay safer, heal faster and more. Prevention's room-by-room guide outlines some surprising expiration dates. ›13:11, 6.07
Jerry Springer, Melanie Brown to host Miss Universe: The 2008 Miss Universe pageant which will air live from Nha Trang, Vietnam, on July 13 will be co-hosted by Jerry Springer and Melanie Brown. ›16:51, 25.06
A raisin in the sun: Gardeners risking skin cancer: Perhaps it's fitting that a food product the seedless grape was the image picked for a major anti-sunning campaign. Gardeners are among the most at risk for developing skin cancer. ›18:37, 7.07
Clift: Why Is Howard Dean So Quiet?: Howard Dean has stayed oddly quiet lately while intraparty squabbling over the Democrats primary calendar escalates. What gives? ›22:25, 12.10
Is McCain California dreaming?: The Republican presidential hopeful opens political offices in the nation's most populous state, the turf of Reagan and Nixon that in recent years has become a Democratic fortress in presidential contests. ›18:53, 7.07
Starr: How to Fix the Yankees: With their longtime manager halfway out the door, the Yankees in transition will be the most fascinating story in baseball. ›22:28, 10.10
The 'Dog Whisperer' Wins Another Convert: A few minutes with Cesar MillanTVs Dog Whispererwas all it took to win back a skeptic. ›18:28, 10.10
Test Pattern: 'WALL-E's' weight problem: The futuristic, animated WALL-E has become the cinematic highlight of my summer already. But one issue in the film is weighing on me and I wonder what affect it could have on its young audience. ›14:31
Brinkley's husband details affair with teen: Christie Brinkleys estranged husband said Wednesday he had sex with his teenage lover in his office, then paid her $300,000 while hoping to keep their affair quiet. ›03:04, 2.07
Steamy novel stars a thinly veiled Laura Bush: Although it wont hit bookstores until September, Curtis Sittenfelds novel American Wife already has tongues wagging. Its protagonist is a thinly veiled version of first lady Laura Bush and it includes steamy sex scenes. ›20:18
Nobel Prize winner shares plan to end poverty: Nobel Prize-winning economist Muhammad Yunus, the founder and managing director of Grameen Bank, analyzes the ability of business to tackle social problems. An excerpt from Chapter 1 of "Creating a World Without Poverty," titled, "A New Kind of Business." ›15:13, 2.07
BBQ face-off: Tennessee battles Alabama: In TODAYs Barbecue Challenge, two grilling gurus from Tennessee and Alabama have a culinary battle to determine who gets bragging rights for the tastiest barbecue chicken. Check out these recipes and you can be the judge. ›16:55, 24.06
Can the Youth Vote Save Obama?: With the Hillary juggernaut growing in strength every day, Barack Obama is hoping Iowas youth can help keep him in the game. ›14:47, 8.10
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