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Share your creative Halloween decorations!: E-mail TODAY your original pumpkin carvings and freaky front yards and we might feature you on an upcoming segment! ›15:32
Indonesia raises alert level of volcano: Indonesia has raised the alert level for a volcano on Sulawesi island after it began spewing hot clouds and lava, a vulcanology official said on Tuesday. ›08:59
One pot stop: Curtis Stone's fall cottage pie: Curious how to transform last night's dinner into a tasty new dish? Australian celebrity chef Curtis Stone shares a hearty, healthy entree made from meat leftovers. ›16:05
Have you dealt with a family secret?: Have you dealt with a family secret? From old love affairs to hidden marriages to surprising criminal ties, many families have big secrets! TODAY is looking for your stories for an upcoming segment. Tell us what happened! ›21:23 5 Sep, Fri
Shock! He survived lightning at gas pump: A dramatic surveillance video captured the vivid flash of lightning that shocked William Hall just as he was pumping gasoline: "I couldnt move ... it was very scary. But he came away with a bump on his head and a bruised elbow. ›14:00 6 Oct, Mon
A-plus! Makeover for math teacher: US Weekly contributor Jill Martin and hairstylist Louis Licari make over two TODAY fans looking for hot new styles a math teacher going out on the town and a mother of seven preparing for a cruise. ›15:59 19 Sep, Fri
by Lawrence Ulrich: MSN Autos columnist Lawrence Ulrich talks turkey about the 10 worst cars of recent memory. ›07:00 31 Oct, Wed
Parents' financial stress trickles down to kids: With families confronting headlines on the looming financial crisis, or personally reeling from the downturn, parents are struggling with how to address the issue with their kids. ›12:37 6 Oct, Mon
Great pumpkin is 1,900 lbs.: Steve Connolly hopes his Beast from the East will smash the current world record of 1,689 pounds. The problem is getting it to the weighing: Lifting it at this time of the year is a tough thing. Ill have a fork truck come in." ›15:10 6 Oct, Mon
What I learned at town hall events: Conventional wisdom has it that John McCain has a home court advantage when it comes to the town hall style format for Tuesday night's debate. But experience shows that both candidates are equally skillful at this format. ›15:50
Jim Cramer: Time to get out of stocks: In a dramatic statement, the host of CNBC's Mad Money urged investors who have money they may need in the next five years tied to stocks to pull their dough out: I do not believe you should risk those assets in the stock market right now. ›13:16 6 Oct, Mon
Emotional overeater: 'I was too young to die': Called fatso and lard-butt, 49-year-old Lisa Griffis struggled with not only her 340-pound weight, but a fragile self-esteem. Find out how the newest Joy Fit Club member overcame her poor eating habits, reclaimed her self-confidence and fought her way to a healthy lifestyle. ›17:07 14 Jan, Mon
Colon cancer tests can stop at 75, officials say: Most people over 75 should stop getting routine colon cancer tests, according to a government health task force that also rejected the latest X-ray screening technology. ›21:15 6 Oct, Mon
Giada's favorite Italian meatballs, desserts: a deliciously cheesy pasta with chicken meatballs. ›12:45 3 Oct, Fri
86 cats rescued from 2-bedroom condo: A Glenwood Springs animal shelter was trying to find homes for 86 cats rescued from a two-bedroom condominium. ›21:33 6 Oct, Mon
Spiritual surfers praise The Big Kahuna: He may not be able to walk on water, but when the mood strikes, Father Matthew Munoz can ride one gnarly wave all the way into the beach. ›21:02 5 Oct, Sun
Tiny bit of melamine in food usually OK: Eating a tiny bit of a melamine, the chemical responsible for a global food safety scare, is not harmful except when it is in baby formula, U.S. food safety officials said Friday. ›17:17 3 Oct, Fri
Dispute behind Nobel Prize for HIV research: The announcement of the 2008 Nobel Prize in medicine brings another chapter, perhaps the concluding one, to one of the ugliest controversies in modern medical science. ›01:18
Heisman Watch: Top 10 after Week 6: Jeremy Maclin's a dangerous receiver, return man and ball carrier. He's a triple threat and it's why he makes our Heisman Watch cut. ›16:05
Volkswagen Baja Race: Paris to Ensenada: Volkswagen and its Touareg 2 head to Mexico for the Baja 500. ›07:00 16 Oct, Tue
Great pumpkin is 1,900 lbs.: Steve Connolly hopes his Beast from the East will smash the current world record of 1,689 pounds. The problem is getting it to the weighing: Lifting it at this time of the year is a tough thing. Ill have a fork truck come in." ›15:10 6 Oct, Mon
Sudanese women arrested for tight pants: More than 35 young women wearing tight trousers have been arrested for "disturbing the peace" in south Sudan, police said on Tuesday. ›17:17
5 smart snacking tips to help you slim down: While eating all day long may seem like a dieting no-no, it can actually help you avoid weight-loss yo-yoing. ›12:17 3 Oct, Fri
Academy sets date for Nobel lit prize: The 2008 winner of the Nobel Prize in literature will be presented on Oct. 9, the Swedish Academy said, completing the schedule of this year's Nobel announcements. ›13:01 3 Oct, Fri
