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Hang 10 at these legendary surf towns: Follow the surf-board-toting crowd, and wherever you land, you'll find a great vibe. Not to mention plenty of sun, sand, and good eats. Surfer Kimball Taylor takes you on a guided tour. ›16:40 19 Nov, Wed
Send in your home and garden questions: Got questions about how to fix up your home and garden for the winter and beyond? Is there a project you want to tackle, but don't know how to approach? Send in your questions, and TODAY's home expert Lou Manfredini might answer them on TODAY. ›00:14
Pakistan summons U.S. envoy: Pakistan summoned the U.S. ambassador Thursday to protest a suspected U.S. missile strike deep inside its territory as militants threatened revenge attacks unless the cross-border raids stop. ›11:52
Somali pirates turn villages into boomtowns: Somalia's increasingly brazen pirates are building sprawling stone houses, cruising in luxury cars, marrying beautiful women even hiring caterers to prepare Western-style food for their hostages. ›20:17 19 Nov, Wed
Opinion: Cancer's not the only smoking risk: Cancer is the disease most often associated with cigarettes. Yet there is something far more common, more lethal , and more avoidable linked to cigarettes the heart attack. If you want a better chance at a healthy heart, there is no safe amount of smoking. ›13:55
Make small changes for a big eco-impact: Overflowing landfills and litter-strewn open spaces are just the beginning of the environmental catastrophe that is bottled water. GreenDAY's Marisa Belger expounds on the dangers of plastic bottles and how you can easily kick a couple of bad eco-habits. ›17:14 18 Nov, Tue
Patience, politeness training for airport workers: Employees at Newark Liberty International Airport are getting training in patience and politeness to help them handle the crush of stressed-out holiday travelers. ›22:41 19 Nov, Wed
5 tips to cut your Thanksgiving bill in half: In this economic climate, the cost of Thanksgiving dinner can put a stress on a family's budget. Stephanie Nelson to the rescue! Follow the Coupon Mom's five simple tips to reduce your bill by over 50 percent. ›23:03 19 Nov, Wed
Volkswagen Baja Race: Paris to Ensenada: Volkswagen and its Touareg 2 head to Mexico for the Baja 500. ›07:00 16 Oct, Tue
Obama pledged change, picks insiders: President-elect Barack Obama promised the voters change but has started his Cabinet selection process by naming several Washington insiders to top posts. ›12:42
Cheney's indictment moves forward: A Texas judge has set an arraignment for Vice President Dick Cheney, former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and other officials accused of involvement in prisoner abuse. ›01:30
AAA predicts drop in holiday travel: AAA says travel over the Thanksgiving holiday will drop for the first time in six years due to the economic slowdown and fewer flights. ›22:47 18 Nov, Tue
Community colleges suddenly in spotlight: Long the neglected stepchildren of American higher education, community colleges have come front-and-center in the eyes of students, policymakers and philanthropists. ›22:50 19 Nov, Wed
Tastemakers have high hopes for Michelle Obama: Nov. 19: The Latin superstar talks to TODAYshow.coms Sara Haines about his music career, being the son of a famous musician and what he would be doing if he wasn't singing. You may be surprised by his answers!(Today Show) ›10:58 19 Nov, Wed
Woman: I have great sex, but no Big O: Nearly 10 percent of women haven't experienced orgasm, a condition called anorgasmia. But, says Dr. Gail Saltz, you can learn how and experimenting on your own might be your best bet. ›20:03 19 Nov, Wed
Teen lives 118 days without a heart: An American teenager survived for nearly four months without a heart, kept alive by a custom-built artificial blood-pumping device, until she was able to have a heart transplant. ›20:43 19 Nov, Wed
FDA panel: Superbug-fighting antibiotic is safe: Federal health advisers said an antibiotic developed by Theravance appears safe and effective for fighting "superbug" bacteria, despite potential risks for pregnant women. ›20:15 19 Nov, Wed
Japan-U.S. missile test fails: A Japanese navy ship on Wednesday failed to shoot down a mid-range ballistic missile target in a test off the coast of the Hawaiian island of Kauai, the U.S. Missile Defense Agency announced. ›12:36
Retirement dreams give way to despair, anger: A rising number of people have seen their retirement plans evaporate. As 401(k)s dwindle, their dreams of golden years are being replaced by feelings of hopelessness and anger. ›14:51
Expecting parents: What is a doula?: Greek for "a woman who serves," a doula can help comfort, inform and encourage a laboring woman, satisfying needs that hospital staff and family can't always tend to. Find out how a doula might fit into your birth experience. ›22:26 19 Nov, Wed
Carla Bruni: I want Michelle Obamas advice: The first lady of France can't wait to meet the future first lady of the U.S. "She doesn't look like she needs advice," the wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy said. "I think it would probably be better for me to be getting advice from her." ›15:31 19 Nov, Wed
Insurance may soon cover maggot therapy: Maggot therapy has received a boost from the medical establishment that could make it easier for patients and doctors to get insurance reimbursement for this treatment. ›22:43 19 Nov, Wed
First Drive: 2008 Cadillac CTS: With style in spades, Cadillac's second-generation sport sedan adds performance and refinement. ›07:00 15 Oct, Mon
by Lawrence Ulrich: MSN Autos columnist Lawrence Ulrich talks turkey about the 10 worst cars of recent memory. ›07:00 31 Oct, Wed
