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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
Learning is fun! 5 tips for kids: There may be no more pencils and no more books, but parents need to find clever ways to keep their kids school skills sharp. Stephanie Oppenheim of ToyPortfolio.com and a TODAY contributor explains how to stop that summer learning slide. ›14:10, 1.07
Help your kids stop the summer brain drain: TODAY contributor Dr. Ruth Peters offers advice to help prevent learning loss and keep those school skill sharp during your child's school break. ›22:01, 1.07
Larry Harmon, longtime Bozo the Clown, dies: Larry Harmon, one of the first men to play the famed Bozo the Clown character, has died at 83. ›21:43, 3.07
Boy George: U.S. wont keep me out forever: Though shut out from a U.S. tour because of an impending criminal trial in London on charges of assault and false imprisonment of a male escort, the 80s pop icon says he's not going to have a hissy fit.
Best friends get gorgeous makeovers!: US Weekly contributor Jill Martin and hairstylist Louis Licari make over a pair of best friends who are ready to take a fashion-forward leap together.
Hidden cameras reveal secret life of bears: What do grizzly bears do in the woods? They rub trees. Kate Kendall, a field biologist for the U.S. Geological Survey, took advantage of that behavior to tackle a task that many said was impossible a census of the threatened animals. ›19:14, 27.06
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. ›13:48, 3.07
Global warming chase plants uphill: California on Thursday took a major step forward on its global warming fight by unveiling an ambitious plan for clean cars, renewable energy and stringent caps on big polluting industries. ›23:38, 26.06
Penguin woes signal sea problems: Penguins may be the tuxedo-clad version of a canary in the coal mine, according to a new scientific review paper. ›04:08, 1.07
Bill Gates Answers Your Questions: The Microsoft co-founder and leading philanthropist answers selected reader questions in this exclusive NEWSWEEK forum. ›22:02, 9.10
Video: Obama campaigns in GOP territory: July 4: On this Fourth of July, the presidential candidates are celebrating in different ways. While John McCain is watching fireworks in Arizona, Barack Obama is campaigning in states that traditionally vote Republican. NBCs Lee Cowan reports.(Nightly News) ›23:23, 4.07
FedEx delivers pot to wrong spot: A mistaken delivery tipped off police to a 200-pound shipment of marijuana that someone tried to send from Pembroke Pines, Florida to Baltimore via the shipping company. ›22:11, 5.07
Newsweek: Lessons in green culture: Theres a 50-50 chance that the North Pole will be ice-free this summer, which would be a first in recorded history, a leading ice scientist says. ›22:39, 27.06
New mom Giada: Ive gained a partner in the kitchen: TODAY culinary contributor Giada De Laurentiis has her plate full this year with a new cookbook, a new show and a new addition to her family. Here, she gives the scoop on how she's juggling life with her new bundle of Jade. ›18:06, 27.06
Schwarzenegger boosts electric cars: The company that built the first mass-produced, all-electric car will keep its manufacturing plant in California, thanks to a new tax break. ›19:44, 1.07
Newsweek: Mediterranean tuna face extinction: Mediterranean fishermen are hurting: Stocks of bluefin tuna, by far the sea's most economically important fish, are dangerously low. Although many countries share the blame, the chief culprit, say fisheries experts, is France. ›23:49, 1.07
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
Mars landers next whiff could be its last: The Phoenix lander's first chemical sniff of Martian soil did not turn up any trace of the building blocks of life. Its next whiff could be its last. ›14:44, 3.07
Accountant sues Rachael Ray for $1 million: A former accountant for Rachael Rays television cooking show has filed a $1 million lawsuit, alleging he was forced out of his job because he has an eating disorder. ›23:21, 3.07
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
Turn to the Vet to protect your pet: Taking care of your pet's health can be a nerve-racking task. How do you choose a veterinarian? What do you look for in your pet's health exam? In "Vet Confidential" Dr. Louise Murray provides a guide to keeping your pet healthy.
Prince Charles uses wine for eco-sports car: Prince Charles' income grew last year, while his carbon footprint shrank. The eco-friendly prince even has an Aston Martin that runs on biodiesel made from wine. ›19:51, 1.07
Sailor ends 4,800-mile wave-powered trip: 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
