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Cops: Man hid pound of cocaine in undies: A 53-year-old Maine man faces a felony drug charge after police in New Hampshire say they found a pound of cocaine hidden in his underwear. ›18:38, 5.07
Flash video Web search to get easier: Internet users will now have an easier time finding sites that rely heavily on Adobe's popular Flash video format. ›16:04, 3.07
American Story: Remembering those who lost the battle: On the Fourth of July, we celebrate the people who won our independence. But as TODAYs Bob Dotson reports, for some, Independence Day marks a far different anniversary. ›15:20, 4.07
Doris Lessings Nobel Prize: The unpredictable curmudgeon has written about everything from feminism to sci-fi to cats (twice). ›15:18, 12.10
Former Sen. Jesse Helms dies at 86: Former Sen. Jesse Helms, who built a career along the fault lines of racial politics and battled liberals, Communists and the occasional fellow Republican during 30 years in Congress, died Friday. He was 86. ›00:13, 5.07
Future space robots may think for themselves: Scientists today can only dream of having a robotic explorer like EVE from the Disney/Pixar film "WALL-E." But some researchers are working on autonomous spacecraft, airships and rovers that can cooperate intelligently while exploring distant worlds. ›18:13, 5.07
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
Seeking Common Ground on Abortion: Can evangelicals and liberals come together over abortion, gay rights, and the role of religion in public life? ›14:35, 10.10
Money 911: Whats your emergency?: Do you have money problems? Are you struggling to get out of debt? Are you burdened with payments for your house, for college, or for elderly parents? TODAY is here to help. Tell us your story and we might address your concerns on an upcoming TODAY segment! ›15:42, 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
In Your America average citizens take action: In their new book "Your America," " NOW on PBS" executive producer John Siceloff and writer Jason Maloney chronicle the stories of 12 ordinary Americans who fought for change. An excerpt. ›16:44, 3.07
Keep your cool with Giadas summer recipes: Want to please your palate without slaving over the stove? Chef Giada De Laurentiis offers recipes for delicious appetizers and sides that keep you cool and take just minutes to create. ›23:45, 30.06
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. ›20:06, 2.07
'Mercenary is a Slanderous Term': The founder of Blackwater defends himselfand his company. ›03:32, 13.10
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
Video: Crews struggle to slow huge fires: July 4: Two massive wildfires along the California coastline are keeping weary firefighters busy this Independence Day. NBCs George Lewis reports.(Nightly News) ›23:27, 4.07
Grill skills: Al Roker's BBQ recipes, tips, tricks: Looking for some advice on how to improve your grilling technique? TODAY host Al Roker offers a cheat sheet to help you turn up the heat at your next cookout. ›14:52, 3.07
'Man showers' are the latest trend for wedding parties: They're not just for the bridal party anymore. When Jonathan Morris' daughter was planning her wedding, he planned a guys-only "man shower" to welcome Brian Wigand into the family and the trend is catching on. ›19:57, 30.06
Fiber Internet growth worldwide exceeds cable: For the first time, more people around the world are signing up for fiber-optic broadband service than for cable Internet service, according to a British research firm. ›16:52, 3.07
French locals indifferent to Brangelina: Residents of Nice, France, where actress Angelina Jolie awaits the birth of her twins, aren't impressed by celebrity. Stars who escape there aren't hounded by autograph-seekers. ›20:19, 3.07
Slain moms kids plead for help finding killer: The man who stabbed Texas mom Tina Davila to death when she wouldnt relinquish the car containing her infant daughter is still at large, and Davilas grief-ravaged children want him caught. She was the coolest mom," her daughter Patricia said tearfully. ›03:04, 2.07
Jockey comes clean on horse racings dark side: Superstar jockey Shane Sellers escaped an abusive upbringing to reach the upper echelons of horse racing, but the dark side of the sport for Sellers included wrestling with an eating disorder linked to the industrys weight requirements. Here's an excerpt from his autobiography, Freedoms Rein. ›19:37, 1.07
Gellman: A Letter to a Bigot: What I want to say to a person of prejudice. ›22:12, 12.10
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
