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Miracle fruit among fashions best: From renting handbags to finding the right dress size, TODAY style contributor Stacy London explains how to shop the Web with serious style savvy. ›19:20 23 Jul, Wed

New rocket gets shock absorbers: NASA engineers have come up with a dual shock absorber solution to the problem of excessive vibrations with the new Ares 1 rocket that will launch the agency's Orion space shuttle replacement. ›22:39 19 Aug, Tue

How to teach science to the pope: The Vatican keeps close tabs on the latest science and integrates new research into its modern theology. ›13:04 19 Aug, Tue

7 tips to reduce your wedding bar tab: Parents who have struggled with fertility issues share stories of their children. ›15:29 24 Jul, Thu

First photos: The Jolie-Pitt twins: Alexander Solzhenitsyn, the Nobel Prize-winning Russian author whose books chronicled the horrors of dictator Josef Stalin's slave labor camps, has died of heart failure, his son said Monday. He was 89. ›21:31 1 Aug, Fri

At Sydney bar, cocktails is a spa treatment: Order a cocktail at Zeta Bar and you are likely to find yourself whisked away to a secluded area, blindfolded and fitted with headphones as scented mists are sprayed in your face. Instead of just giving customers a choice of shaken or stirred, patrons are offered a full sensory experience, which they liken to visiting a spa. ›14:07 19 Aug, Tue

Woman, 85, makes intruder call cops: An 85-year-old woman boldly went for her gun and busted a would-be burglar inside her home, then forced him to call police while she kept him in her sights, police said. ›19:22 19 Aug, Tue

U.S. male gymnasts: Doubters helped us: From backpacks with built-in solar panels to recycled sneakers, there's a wealth of cool, new products that will point kids in a green direction and set the stage for life as eco-savvy adults. ›23:24 11 Aug, Mon

As kids stay single, Japans parents play Cupid: In her first interview since the sudden death of her husband, Meet the Press host Tim Russert, Maureen Orth said she and her family were astounded by the outpouring of condolences. Its made a huge difference, she said. ›16:11 28 Jul, Mon

Obama hits back at critical author: In another life, would Matt have been a pole-vaulter? Meredith a gymnast? Here are the sports TODAY anchors would have played if they had chosen Olympic paths. ›18:24 14 Aug, Thu

Over 40? How to stop middle-age spread: When it comes to making a summer dinner, you need something cool, quick and nutritious that everyone will enjoy. Chef Sara Moulton of the PBS show "Sara's Weeknight Meals" has the perfect solution: Fried chicken salad and stuffed strawberries. ›17:36 20 Jul, Sun

Try a classic Chinese dish: Noodles: From The Bernie Mac Show to the Oceans films, the comedian left hilarious body of work. ›16:41 9 Aug, Sat

Have a question about TODAY's trip to Beijing?: A man recovering from injuries suffered during a church shooting rampage in Tennessee says he thought he would die of his wounds, but was more concerned about who would care for his loved ones in his absence. This killing was totally impersonal, he said. ›19:40 29 Jul, Tue

One frozen screen, two sets of tickets: When Albert Lewis tries to book airline tickets through Expedia, his screen freezes and goes black. No worries, says a company representative the booking didnt go through. So he makes another one. And then surprise! he discovers the first one actually went through. Should Expedia refund one of his tickets? ›15:20 19 Aug, Tue

Do carbs really make you fat? 6 diet myths: It's critical to identify which type of headache you suffer from so that the correct treatment can be prescribed. Health.com shares a cheat sheet to help you put a name to your pain and how to treat it. ›17:07 14 Jan, Mon

Truth vs. myth: The Great Wall of China: Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin led tributes on Monday to the late Alexander Solzhenitsyn, the Nobel literature laureate and prominent dissident of the Soviet era, saying his death was a loss for all of Russia. ›16:16 4 Aug, Mon

Beatrix Potter drawing sells for $578,700: Is it a relaxing day on the beach or a family BBQ? Send us your photos and they might be featured on TODAYshow.com. ›20:37 16 Jul, Wed

Use your cell phone to travel better: Travelers don't need to purchase an expensive iPhone or BlackBerry to use their cell phones for taking a guided tour of a museum, facilitating an airport pickup, checking the status of your flight and more. ›18:58 19 Aug, Tue

5 tips to combat financial stress: Mark Spitz ruled the pool in 1972, but now he says its time for Michael Phelps to tie or surpass his record of seven gold medals in a single Olympic Games. I'm going to be rooting him on, Spitz said. ›14:08 14 Aug, Thu

Boldin asks Cardinals to trade him: Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin asked to be traded, saying he doesn't feel his situation can be resolved and declaring he has no relationship with coach Ken Whisenhunt."I'm a football player. That's about it," Boldin said Tuesday when asked to characterize his dealings with the coach these days.A team spokesman said the Cardinals have no plans to trade the sixth-year standout and still hope to sign him to a contract extension. ›03:06

Fake coyotes fool motorists, not fowl: From the sex-life clause to who gets the frequent-flier miles and opera season tickets, a top matrimonial lawyer shares the wild and bizarre situations he's encountered when dealing with husbands and wives. ›20:12 13 Aug, Wed

Iraq: With U.S. Help, Warlords Gain New Power: ›21:49 6 Oct, Sat

Show us your miracle baby: With nothing to lose and so much to gain, the U.K. pop singer is relishing her moment in the music spotlight and on the charts. After being known as the Single Girl, Natasha Bedingfield is finally growing up and taking the reins on life, love and her career. ›20:30 15 Jul, Tue

Great tech for a 10-second commute: The upscale French fashion house Givenchy created two outfits that the pop star will wear in an opening number for her upcoming "Sticky & Sweet" world tour. ›16:11 12 Aug, Tue