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Toilet-paper wedding dress wipes out competition: The fashionable white frock made by Katrina Chalifoux of Rockford, Ill., wiped out the competition at the Cheap-Chic-Weddings.com contest, winning the top prize of $1,000.
Jerusalem attacker had Jewish lover: The Palestinian who went on a deadly rampage on a Jerusalem street this week had spent years in a romantic relationship with a Jewish Israeli woman, relatives said. ›04:03
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
Twin births like Angelina's are complicated: Danish health officials fear more than 4,000 people may be infected with salmonella and are checking everything from refrigerators to credit card receipts to find the source. ›18:30, 2.07
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
Fountain of youth? Red wine gives up secrets: A compound in red wine may ward off a variety of medical conditions related to aging, providing heart benefits, stronger bones and preventing eye cataracts, researchers said on Thursday. ›18:44, 3.07
Mosquito threat multiplies after Midwest floods: A Filipino teenager who came to New York so doctors could perform surgery to untwist her severely clubbed feet took her first unaided steps Wednesday. ›23:17, 2.07
Latest on the TODAY concert series: For its 13th consecutive year, NBCs TODAY show is bringing together the biggest names in music to rock the Plaza. Upcoming concerts include Miley Cyrus, Sheryl Crow and Celine Dion. ›21:36, 2.07
How to brave bathing suit shopping: No matter how great your body, women everywhere cringe when its time to enter the fluorescent-lit dressing room with a bunch of skimpy bathing suits. Stacy London shares helpful advice on finding the right fit and how to make the experience a little less painful. ›15:59, 26.06
Video: New video recounts Colombian rescue: July 4: Colombia released the first videos of the rescue of three Americans and a dozen others held by rebel forces. NBCs Mark Potter reports.(Nightly News) ›23:25, 4.07
Is this even legal ? Pro bono sex advice: When does swinging fling outside of legal bounds? And why accepting PayPal payments for kinky sex isn't such a bright idea. Sexploration offers pro bono advice to keep our readers out of jail. ›12:56, 3.07
Scientist: Pakistan knew of N. Korea nuke deal: Architect of Pakistan's nuclear program said Friday that it provided centrifuges to North Korea in a 2000 shipment supervised by the army under President Pervez Musharraf. ›19:12, 4.07
Teen survives horrifying injuries from bear attack: Mauled by a bear during an Alaska bike race, 15-year-old Petra Davis would have died had rescuers arrived minutes later than they did. It was sudden, horrifying, and the injuries she suffered left a deep impact on all of us, one said. ›15:38, 1.07
Liberty's crown may reopen to public: The National Park Service is considering reopening Lady Liberty's crown for the first time since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, according to documents a congressman released on July Fourth. ›02:11
Sweet harmony: Sip these scent-sational wines: TODAY wine columnist Edward Deitch sniffs out some fragrant summer whites. ›13:49, 26.06
Sept. 11 flight crews honored with sculpture: On a pedestal in a Texas intersection hundreds of miles from where terrorists crashed planes seven years ago, two flight attendants and two pilots, rendered in bronze, now care for a traveling child. ›10:19
Teen with upside-down feet takes first steps: Tropical drinks, tasty food and lots of lounging can wreak havoc on any diet. Use these tricks to enjoy your getaway without gaining weight. ›12:32, 2.07
Test your knowledge of your Olympic swimmers: Sure, you know their world records and their Olympic medal count. But do you know Michael Phelps' hidden talent or which Olympian owns a super-fast swimming dog? Take our quiz to test your true knowledge of the Olympic swim team. ›23:34, 26.06
For July 4th, wines with an independent streak: When it comes to wines, sometimes sticking to the trends can leave you in a rut. TODAY wine columnist Edward Deitch highlights a "maverick" California winemaker who is breaking new ground with his vines. ›19:57, 1.07
Teen mom: I tried to warn pregnancy pact girls: Christen Callahan, a teen mom from Gloucester, Mass. where a virtual epidemic of high school pregnancies has been tied to a pact among girls warned that having a baby at such a young age comes at an enormous price. You lose everything, she said.
American Story: Remembering those who lost the battle: 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. ›15:20, 4.07
Canada to rehear U.S. soldier's refugee claim: A court ordered Canada's refugee board to take another look at a U.S. Army deserter's failed bid for asylum in a ruling that could affect many U.S. soldiers who have refused to fight in Iraq. ›09:28
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. ›22:12, 25.06
Wax museum's Hitler is beheaded by protester: A man tore the head off an Adolf Hitler wax figure at Madame Tussauds' new branch in Berlin in what appeared to be a symbolic protest on the museum's opening day Saturday, officials said. ›12:38
