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Worst nightmare: Babies stolen from their beds: Cocaine and methamphetamine use among young adults declined significantly last year as supplies dried up, leading to higher prices and reduced purity, the government reports. Overall use of illicit drugs showed little change. ›17:06 4 Sep, Thu
Wise answers to old wives' tales: In Jennet Conant's new book, "The Irregulars: Roald Dahl and the British Spy Ring in Wartime Washington," she explores the time the classic author was assigned to be a diplomat in Washington, D.C., and in charge of a secret mission, as well as Dahl's relationship with the great British spymaster William Stephenson. An excerpt. ›13:44 3 Sep, Wed
Tidbits: Battle brews between Jamie Lynn, Casey: Relationship woes just keep mounting for Jamie Lynn Spears and Casey Aldridge. Sources tell the Star the young parents are officially on the outs. ›03:47
Help! My Cinderella ran off, left the family: What do you do when you've taken a giving family member for granted? Dr. Gail Saltz advises one reader who obliviously took advantage of her sister-in-law and now hopes to repair the strained relationship. ›20:55 4 Sep, Thu
Beyond hotels: Accomodations for the budget-minded: Budget-minded travelers have plenty of ways to save money and take trips. ›13:45 4 Sep, Thu
Dorothys ruby slippers get designer bling: "Wizard of Oz" fans can shoe-shop from the Ruby Slipper Collection, unveiled at a party to mark New York Fashion Week. Styled by top designers using red Swarovski crystals, they will be raffled to benefit the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. ›14:58 5 Sep, Fri
7 camping tips for parents: Get out in the great outdoors! The pros share their tips on how to camp with your kids. ›22:47 5 Sep, Fri
Panthers upset Chargers with TD on final play: ›23:21 07 Sep, Sun
Video: Government takes control of Fannie, Freddie: Sept. 7: Aiming to stabilize the tumultuous housing market, the Bush administration seized control of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. CNBCs Diana Olick reports.(Nightly News) ›22:54 7 Sep, Sun
In Bordeaux, a white wine road less traveled:
Oddest book title? Greek Rural Postmen: It may not be a best-seller, but "Greek Rural Postmen and Their Cancellation Numbers" has won a literary accolade: oddest book title of the past 30 years. The runner-up was "People Who Don't Know They're Dead," and third place went to "How To Avoid Huge Ships." ›14:47 5 Sep, Fri
Mushrooms poison 'Horse Whisperer' author: For Jason and Rachael Storm, saying "I do" at a funeral home was a piece of cake. The local Starks and Menchinger Family Funeral Home is where Jason is a funeral director. For the groom it was no different than getting married in a church. I look at it as, if you go to a church and get married, how many caskets do you think have been rolled down that aisle? ›13:08 2 Sep, Tue
Video: Celebrating 10 years of Google: Sept. 7: Today marks the 10th anniversary of Google, the powerful Internet search tool. NBCs Lester Holt examines the early history of this online phenomenon.(Today Show) ›14:01 7 Sep, Sun
Video: Humans to blame for busy storm season?: Sept. 7: The succession of dangerous tropical storms and hurricanes in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean is leading some to wonder if man-made pollution is making a bad season worse. NBCs Anne Thompson reports.(Nightly News) ›23:07 7 Sep, Sun
View from the VMAs: A Miley Cyrus bottleneck: What is it like to be in the audience for the MTV Video Music Awards? An Associated Press writer blogs the experience, from last-chance bathrooms to a Miley Cyrus bottleneck. ›02:15
Video: Ike forces evacuations in Fla. Keys: Sept. 7: Residents of the Florida Keys are clearing out and prepping for a possible strike from Hurricane Ike as the powerful storm continues its march westward through the Caribbean. NBCs Ron Mott reports.(Nightly News) ›22:55 7 Sep, Sun
Murray stuns No. 1 Nadal in U.S. Open semifinals: ›04:11
Rome on a budget: A glimpse of eternity in 2 days: The light splashes liquid gold over marble columns in the Roman Forum and the faded facades of Baroque palaces in the distance. Nearby, a heated dialogue resonates in the hearty Roman accents that infuse everyday interactions with playful theatricality. ›15:14 5 Sep, Fri
Presidential race ignites fashion buzz: Not since Jacqueline Kennedy have fashionistas paid such close attention to what the women of politics are wearing, from Cindy McCain's popped collar to Sarah Palin's updo to Michelle Obama's off-the-rack dress. ›14:13 5 Sep, Fri
Madonna dedicates 'Like a Virgin' to pope: Italian news reports say pop star Madonna dedicated "Like a Virgin" to Pope Benedict XVI when she sang the song in concert just a few miles from the Vatican. ›21:43 7 Sep, Sun
Kids playgroups can spark mama drama: Stories abound of kids' playgroups torn apart by personality clashes, cliquishness, backbiting and bratty behavior. But it's not the children who are misbehaving. ›12:25
Secret behind Bundchens success: Gisele Bundchen, the Brazilian bombshell who is one of the last to earn the supermodel title, has come a long way on the runway. So what is the secret behind her success? For Bundchen, it's a combination of things like 'timing, hard work,' luck and her chameleonlike quality. ›18:59 3 Sep, Wed
An Italian favorite: Chicken parmigiana: No Italian meal can be complete without this classic dish. Here, Sal Scognamillo from the famed Patsy's restaurant in New York City and now Atlantic City gives his family recipe for the perfect chicken parmigiana. ›20:31 5 Sep, Fri
Stephen Colbert's DNA to be shot into space: Should this world ever cease to exist, Stephen Colbert will live on. The comic's DNA will be digitized and sent to the International Space Station ›04:17
