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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, 6.10
Review: Jason Batemans the real hero of Hancock: While the idea of a drunken and misanthropic superhero getting a P.R. makeover is certainly a promising one, Hancock mishandles the opportunity horribly. ›01:29, 1.07
Gross: Banks Claim the Credit Crisis is Over. It's Not.: Banks insist their credit problems are over. Why on earth do investors believe them? ›21:31, 9.10
German womans assisted suicide fuels debate: The release of a video showing a former local politician helping a 79-year-old woman commit suicide has caused outrage in Germany and prompted some states to try to tighten their rules on assisted suicide. ›20:17, 3.07
NYT: McCain orders campaign shake-up: Responding to Republican concerns, John McCain placed a veteran of President Bushs 2004 re-election in charge of day-to-day operations. ›04:00, 3.07
Crazy cat mends ways under house arrest: A combative cat named Lewis who frightened the neighbors and got his owner into legal trouble two years ago has done so well under house arrest that the case has now been scratched. ›08:18, 5.07
Analysis: McCain struggles to regain footing: John McCain calls himself an underdog. That may be an understatement. ›21:07, 5.07
Groovy! Revive your clothes with tie-dye: The psychedelic trend of the 60s is back, but with a sophisticated twist. While you can find tie-dye everywhere, it's easy to create your own. TODAY Style editor Bobbie Thomas explains how to add colorful tie-dye designs to your wardrobe. ›14:43, 30.06
Jesse Helms: Polarizer, not a compromiser: "Compromise, hell!" Jesse Helms screamed in a 1959 editorial that captured what would become the legacy of his Senate career and his place in the conservative movement. ›00:30, 5.07
Modern girls might see selves in Kit Kittredge: Despite her cloche hat, feed-sack dresses and obsession with a relic known as a typewriter, modern girls might see a lot of themselves in Kit Kittredge, the Depression-era living-doll in the new American Girl feature film. ›15:41, 3.07
Brain food: If it helps gerbils, it could help you: Scientists have figured out how to make gerbils smarter and hope the findings can be applied to you. ›16:27, 3.07
World wide weddings: Couples webcast nuptials: John Roehsler took his wedding vows, exchanged rings with his bride and turned to the webcam. Roehsler and his bride used a webcast to allow friends and family from roughly 10 states and a dozen countries to view their wedding ceremony live. ›15:09, 1.07
Bubbys buttery blueberry pie with crme frache: Celebrate summer with a delicious open-faced dessert that's simple and easy to make. ›16:53, 2.07
Cilantro joins salmonella check list: Inspectors are collecting soil, water and produce samples, reviewing export logs and combing packing plants in three major tomato-growing states in Mexico. ›04:30
Paparazzi feel the heat in California: Los Angeles officials may crack down on the photographers who track and photograph Hollywood celebrities. But the paparazzi, and some legal experts, say that violates their rights. ›00:38, 4.07
What's your perfect summer afternoon?: Is it a relaxing day on the beach or a family BBQ? Send us your photos and they might be featured on TODAYshow.com. ›16:03, 3.07
NYT: McCain battles the teleprompter: John McCain has thrived in the give-and-take of campaign buses, late-night TV couches and town meetings. Now come the more formal speaking demands of a general election campaign. ›01:19
Most romantic beaches of the Mediterranean: From Greece to Sardinia, these sexy, sultry stretches of sand will make your heart go a-flutter. ›18:22, 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. ›14:45, 1.07
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." ›15:24, 3.07
For July 4th, wines with an independent streak: When it comes to wines, sometimes sticking to the trends can leave you in a rut. TODAY wine columnist Edward Deitch highlights a "maverick" California winemaker who is breaking new ground with his vines. ›19:57, 1.07
Newsweek: 7 facts about your body rhythm: First came the floods now the mosquitoes. An explosion of pesky insects are pestering clean-up crews and just about anyone venturing outside in the waterlogged Midwest. ›20:46, 2.07
Author picks coolest hotel rooms to stay: From rooms decked out with a soundstage to concierges who can arrange impromptu tango lessons, trend spotter and author Bill Tikos has roamed the globe to find hotels that offer a unique, and luxurious, experience. ›15:32, 5.07
