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UN to urge revamp of Afghan aid: The UN's envoy to Afghanistan is to set out a new plan on aid spending amid fears that millions have been wasted. ›06:27
Christie Brinkley divorce trial goes nuclear: Attorneys in the Christie Brinkley divorce trial painted opposing portraits of their clients as the explosive case began its second day. A court-appointed psychiatrists report yet to be introduced says Brinkley is consumed by rage, said the lawyer for her estranged husband, Peter Cook. But it also says Brinkley should get primary custody of the children, her lawyer said. ›23:18, 2.07
Cablevision ups HD channel offerings: Cablevision Systems Corp. will give customers another 15 free high-definition channels as it faces stiffer competition from satellite TV providers and Verizon Communications. ›16:23, 3.07
Don't take a vacation from your diet: A U.N. food commission has adopted a new standard for the production and handling of powdered infant formula in a bid to prevent diseases in young children, health officials said Wednesday. ›18:56, 2.07
Bush breaks ground on new Walter Reed: The new Walter Reed National Medical Center will merge the duties of the existing Army facility in Washington, which came under harsh criticism last year for shoddy care of war veterans. ›17:39, 3.07
Mosquito threat multiplies after Midwest floods: A Filipino teenager who came to New York so doctors could perform surgery to untwist her severely clubbed feet took her first unaided steps Wednesday. ›23:17, 2.07
Photo of the Week: Where was this image snapped?: MSNBC's photo of the week: Where was this photo taken? ›20:30, 3.07
Scientists: Watermelon yields Viagra-like effects: A slice of cool, fresh watermelon is a juicy way to top off a Fourth of July cookout and one that researchers say has effects similar to Viagra but don't necessarily expect it to keep the fireworks all night long. ›12:57, 3.07
NYT: McCain camp struggles to find strategy: John McCain has struggled to solidify lines of attack against Mr. Obama, Republican operatives say and some of his own advisers acknowledge. ›04:11, 4.07
Predicting IVF pregnancies may get easier: Just a few more portions of broccoli each week may protect men from prostate cancer, according to British researchers who examined the biology of the cruciferous veggie. ›00:39, 2.07
Labour by-election 'lost weekend': Labour opponents in the Glasgow East by-election pour scorn on the party's "lost weekend" after it failed to select a candidate. ›10:04
Southern comfort: Try creamy shrimp and grits: Phil Lempert steals this weeks recipe for shrimp and grits from chef Eric Kelly of Scape, a sophisticated American bistro in St. Louis, Mo. ›15:19, 30.06
D.C. seeks new rules after gun ruling: Dale Metta, who manages a gun shop just outside the District of Columbia limits in Maryland, has had to turn away dozens of city residents wanting to buy a gun. ›01:46
Federer & Nadal face final clash: Roger Federer will try to win a sixth consecutive Wimbledon title when he plays Rafael Nadal in Sunday's final. ›10:59, 05.07
Most airlines nix cash for onboard purchases: Don't bother hitting the ATM before boarding your flight your airline may no longer be accepting cash. ›21:56, 3.07
Have a diet dilemma? Ask Joy Bauer!: Are you struggling with how to lose weight? Are you frustrated about boring exercises? Are you having trouble curbing cravings? If you have any questions about successful dieting, e-mail TODAY and nutrition editor Joy Bauer may answer them. ›15:22, 24.06
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
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
Cosmic Log: Stars and stripes in space: Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: NASA's Great Observatories present a red-white-and-blue view of cosmic stars and stripes, just in time for the Fourth of July. ›19:44, 3.07
Baby's temperament can predict later behavior: Parents' interactions with their baby during the first year of life can predict the odds of behavior problems later on as can the baby's natural temperament, research suggests. ›18:55, 3.07
What do you want to talk about?: What do you want the world to talk about? ›11:27, 03.07
Bring a bib to America's best barbecue joints: A quest for the top spot makes a heck of a good excuse to get out and explore our country's little towns and back-road byways. ›13:53, 3.07
New global standards set for infant formula: A horde of paparazzi are the least of Angelina Jolie's worries these days. It's not easy giving birth to twins. ›16:32, 2.07
Mystery cave opened at Mexican pyramid: Archaeologists are opening a cave sealed for more than 30 years deep beneath a Mexican pyramid to look for clues about the mysterious collapse of one of ancient civilization's largest cities. ›21:21, 3.07