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Capital Sources: Mike Huckabee, Unplugged: The former Arkansas governor struggles to raise money, lags behind the GOP presidential front runners in the polls and has been maligned by Bushs former counsel. Why he keeps on keepin on. ›18:16, 11.10
Be a jet-setter! Maximizing your carry-on: With more and more airlines charging for checked bags, you might want pack for your weekend getaway in a carry-on instead. But less space doesn't have to mean less style:InStyle magazine offers fashion and packing tips. ›14:55, 18.07
TODAY's cutest, cuddliest kittens: Even though the mantra of the financial services industry is to save early and often, there is such a thing as saving too much. TODAY Financial editor Jean Chatzky shares some tips to keep you from overestimating your retirement needs. ›14:22, 27.06
Iraq pact could complicate campaigns: A new U.S.-Iraqi agreement raising the possibility of a withdrawal timeline threatens to complicate the war policies of presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain. ›23:20, 18.07
Cosmic Log: Tomorrow's Dark Knights: Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: As the Batman saga continues, some of the Dark Knight's once-outlandish technologies are looking more and more realistic. ›22:00, 16.07
This summer, keep your frizz under control: Think summer savings are a thing of the past? Think again. Amy Ziff of Travelocity shares smart, valuable advice to keep your costs under control.
Italy's food detectives take a bite out of crime: Weight loss is simply a matter of counting calories, right? Wrong. There's more to those 100-calorie packs than meets the eye. Here's why quality trumps quantity when it comes to food. ›21:41, 10.07
Images: Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal: Andre Norton, one of science fiction's most prolific female writers until she died three years ago, left her friends and fans a final puzzle: Who should control the rights to her more than 130 books, including the popular "Witch World" series. ›13:53, 6.07
S.C. gay group to pay for ads after state balks: A gay pride organization said Thursday it plans to raise $5,000 to pay for an advertising campaign that proclaimed "South Carolina is so gay" after the state refused to pick up the tab. ›22:57, 17.07
Don't drink and drive, then post on Facebook: Two weeks after Joshua Lipton was charged in a drunken driving crash that seriously injured a woman, the 20-year-old college junior attended a Halloween party dressed as a prisoner. Pictures from the party showed him in a black-and-white striped shirt and an orange jumpsuit labeled "Jail Bird." ›17:37, 18.07
China jittery over terror threat ahead of Games: Remain calm, dont fight back and try to send a text message to the police. Thats how Chinese police have advised people to respond if captured by terrorists during next months Olympic Games, the official Xinhua News Agency said Friday. ›15:42, 18.07
'War and Peace': New Versions Worth the Read: 'War and Peace' has been the Everest of literature for more than 150 years. Two new English versions remind us why Tolstoy's tome is still worth the climb. ›22:06, 6.10
Who's gaining from a weak dollar?: The domestic tourism market is positioning itself as a bargain destination for overseas travelers, and their eagerness to spend has created bright spots in pockets of the country. ›18:14, 18.07
Do your neighbors have criminal records?: I have no reason to feel unsafe in my neighborhood, but I appear to be surrounded by dozens of people convicted of everything from theft and sex crimes to public drunkenness and speeding. ›18:55, 18.07
Southern comfort: Try creamy shrimp and grits: As the barbecue bonanza known as the July 4th long weekend approaches, are your tools ready to be put to the test? If not, consider updating your gear with these affordable picks from gadget guy Paul Hochman. ›15:32, 30.06
Canines claim the catwalk at Paws for Style: Move over, kitties! Dog fashionistas and their celebrity owners paraded and pawed the catwalk in New YorkTuesday evening for this year's "Paws for Style" charity fashion event. ›12:51, 16.07
Nerd Girls show brains can be beautiful: Theyre hot, theyre sexy, and theyre out to attract girls to technology careers by shattering the popular misconception that all nerds are male and homely. "Were trying to show how diversified engineers are, said the founder of Nerd Girls. ›16:27, 18.07
Saad Hariri on Lebanons Future: Saad Hariri takes up the mantle of his assassinated father, and argues for the world to isolate Syria. ›15:46, 12.10
Is an online romance just like the real thing?: TMZ.com posted photos of Miss Washington Elyse Umemoto flipping off the camera while wearing her crown, playing beer pong, posing in her bra and making suggestive hand signs. ›14:20, 9.07
Jerry Springer, Melanie Brown to host Miss Universe: 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. ›20:46, 23.06
Steamy novel stars a thinly veiled Laura Bush: Believe it or not, some dogs dont know how to dog-paddle. But even if you have one of them, there are ways to get your pooch into the swim of things gently and safely. ›12:23, 8.07
What's your perfect summer afternoon?: 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. ›16:03, 3.07
Parents of blinded girl lose Motrin suit: A jury refused to award damages Thursday to a couple who sued drug maker Johnson & Johnson for $1 billion, claiming its Children's Motrin nearly killed their daughter and left her legally blind. ›17:09, 18.07
Women over 45: Time for a fashion Comeback: 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. ›15:38, 1.07
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