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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
Brooke Shields publishes first childrens book: The ''Lipstick Jungle'' actress said writing the 145-word story was more difficult than recording her struggle with postpartum depression. ›15:53, 23.06
100 homeless after Ohio apartment fire: A fast-moving fire early Saturday at an apartment complex in Toledo, Ohio, destroyed eight buildings and left more than 100 people homeless, authorities said. ›17:57, 5.07
Are you smart? Take our weekly news quiz: How much do you remember about the week in news? Take msnbc.com's weekly quiz and find out what you can recall. ›19:43, 20.03
LeBron James, SpongeBob on eco-mission: Basketball star LeBron James has paired up with Nickelodeon, the home of SpongeBob and his ocean-dwelling cartoon chums, to raise awareness about the environment. ›18:25, 2.07
Kotb: Why I went public with cancer battle: NBC Today Show co-anchor Hoda Kotb discusses her journey with breast cancer and her decision to make her story public.
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
Study: Orangutans could face extinction in wild: Orangutan numbers have declined sharply on the only two islands where they still live in the wild and they could become the first great ape species to go extinct if urgent action isn't taken, a new study says. ›13:01, 5.07
2 charged for riding snowmobiles on lake: Two people face charges after zipping snowmobiles across New Hampshire's crowded Lake Winnipesaukee this holiday weekend. ›18:54, 5.07
Safe to eat? 5 summer food myths: According to the American Dietetic Association, summer is the season when food poisoning is most likely to occur. Since harmful bacteria don't take a vacation, Epicurious.com reveals the five myths about what's safe, what's not, and how to protect yourself and your meals.
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.
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
Fendi or fake? New site polices purses: After the peeling hologram sticker in her new Fendi bag purchased on eBay for $415 made Chrys Reyna suspicious,a new Web site helped her determine it was "a really high-quality five-star fake." ›17:54, 20.06
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
Will Smith: 4th of July is Willie Weekend: Will Smith has opened blockbusters on the 4th of July, and he plans to keep his streak going with action epic Hancock." I have a relationship with the audience, he said. They agree they are going to go in droves, and I agree that every time, its going to be better than the last. ›14:19, 20.06
Obama 'puzzled' by Iraq remarks furor: Barack Obama said his plan to end the Iraq war was unchanged and he was puzzled by the sharp reaction to his statement that he might "refine" his timetable for withdrawing U.S. combat troops. ›03:56
Battle of the BBQs: Kansas City vs. Texas: square off to see who has the tastiest cooking style. Learn to make a succulent sauce and tasty country potato salad. ›15:14, 13.06
Jerry Springer, Melanie Brown to host Miss Universe: The 2008 Miss Universe pageant which will air live from Nha Trang, Vietnam, on July 13 will be co-hosted by Jerry Springer and Melanie Brown. ›14:22, 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
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
The Hamburger: A History good to the last bite: Writing an ode to a single foodstuff is a road studded with pitfalls, but Josh Ozersky succeeds in "The Hamburger: A History," effectively a book-length essay on small slabs of ground-up cow and the buns that love them. ›03:22, 26.06
Emotional overeater quits sweets, drops 308 lbs.: After realizing compulsive eating controlled her every thought and action, 33-year-old Linda Horton decided to make a drastic change.Find out how the newest member of the Joy Fit Club finally found the strength to overcome her poor eating habits. ›23:49, 19.06
Jersey beach town eases up a little: After battling rowdy renters and out-of-control keggers for decades, this Jersey shore party town has finally decided to lighten up a little. ›01:28
Nutrition SOS: Lose the beer belly, more: What's the best way to approach a diet? How many servings of fruit and vegetables should we really eat? TODAY nutrition editor Joy Bauer answers these reader questions and more. ›19:44, 3.07
