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Amsterdam airport tries self-service bag checks: Passengers departing from Amsterdam airport can now cut waiting times and minimize human contact by using a machine to check in their luggage. ›15:29, 5.07
One Hungry Girl reaches out to others: Lisa Lillien lost about 30 pounds seven years ago, and the guilt-free recipes she invented for everything from tuna melts to brownies are now helping thousands of others lose weight. ›17:38, 19.06
Photo of the Week: Where was this image snapped?: MSNBC's photo of the week: Where was this photo taken? ›20:30, 3.07
Terror Watch: Gonzales Lawyers Up: Still under investigation by Congress and Justice Department lawyers who once worked for him, the former attorney general has turned to a leading Washington attorney to help him beat the rap. ›18:12, 10.10
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
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
A century ago, Americans marveled at flight: On a steamy Fourth of July evening a century ago, a wood-and-fabric biplane lifted off and stayed airborne for almost a mile, in a stupendous triumph over gravity witnessed by more than 2,000 people. ›23:17, 3.07
Vote for the July 4th TODAY concert: Your votes have been cast, stay tuned for the performance on TODAY ›12:28, 18.06
'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
Al's Book Club: Brendan Buckleys Universe: In Sundee Frazier's first children's book, 10-year-old Brendan Buckley is excited for summer break but his world is turned upside down when he discovers he is biracial. Read this excerpt from the first chapter of "Brendan Buckley's Universe and Everything in It." ›19:23, 20.06
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
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
Doris Lessings Nobel Prize: The unpredictable curmudgeon has written about everything from feminism to sci-fi to cats (twice). ›15:18, 12.10
Lawn chair balloonist achieves his dream: Gas station owner Kent Couch has realized his dream of flying a lawn chair rigged with more than 150 helium-filled party balloons across the Oregon high desert to Idaho. ›01:13
Movie trailers find big audiences online: It's been a so-so year for movies, but it's shaping up to be an excellent year for trailers. ›01:37, 3.07
Privacy advocates decry YouTube court order: A U.S. judge's order to Google to turn over YouTube user data to Viacom sparked an outcry on Thursday from privacy advocates in the midst of a legal showdown over video piracy. ›23:51, 3.07
Larry Craig, Hall of Famer: Not even a sex-sting arrest and an on-again, off-again guilty plea can keep Idahos senior senator from induction into the pantheon of Gem State greats. ›17:40, 12.10
Joe the Moose gets a moossus: There's no moose-ing around in the small town of Anamoose. Officials of the North Dakota town decided to give their mascot, Joe the Moose, a moossus. A mock wedding celebration for them was held on Saturday. ›18:58, 27.06
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
Capital Sources: Cutting the Cocaine Flow: The White House trumpets success in the drug war, even as it prepares a big new aid program. Is it real, or is it politics? ›21:26, 5.10
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
This summer, keep your frizz under control: If you have less-than-perfect locks, hot and humid days can literally be a hair-raising experience. With the dog days of summer just around the corner, TODAY Style editor Bobbie Thomas explores some of the best ways to fight the summer frizz. ›15:58, 26.06
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
Greenland bid to raise whale quota fails: Faced with global warming, plants are heading for the hills. A study of 171 forest species in Western Europe shows that most of them are shifting their favored locations to higher, cooler spots. ›00:08, 27.06
