Categories Top headlines Memoir: Growing up a bookies son: From big wins to bad bets, being the son of a gambler had its ups and downs. In his memoir, "The Bookmaker," Michael Agovino writes about his Italian-American family's quest to make it in New York City. An excerpt. ›15:59 Microsoft's newest browser may help privacy: The next version of Microsoft Corp.'s Web browser makes it easier for people to surf the Internet without leaving a trace. ›14:04 Economic growth revised higher: The economy shifted to a higher gear in the spring, growing at its fastest pace in nearly a year as foreign buyers snapped up U.S. exports and tax rebates spurred shoppers at home. ›15:12 Heavy load? Best backpacks for kids: There's a "man drought" on the Australian coast and a "man dam" in the country's remote bush. As a result, mate-hunting Australian women in their 30s have their work cut out for them, a new book says. ›16:16 27 Aug, Wed Dem convention boosts Denver merchants: Denver merchants are smiling this week as they enjoy a big boost from the business of some 50,000 people attending the Democratic National Convention. ›15:31 Russia-U.S. nuclear deal on hold: A key civil nuclear agreement between Russia and the U.S. looks likely to be shelved until next year at the earliest amid mounting tensions over the fate of Georgia's breakaway republics. ›20:39 27 Aug, Wed 2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Top 10 Wacky Concept Cars: MSN editors pick the 10 craziest concept cars at the Tokyo show. ›07:00 29 Oct, Mon Newsweek: $250,000 a middle-class salary?: Barack Obama's tax plan promises to improve the nation's fiscal standing by scaling back tax cuts for people making more than $250,000. Since then, the business pundit class has been griping that people who make $250,000 a year aren't really wealthy. ›02:45 Cat survives being walled in for 7 weeks: Martha Stewart wants to take some stuff off your plate, which is why she's sharing a week's worth of quick and easy dishes for dinner. Learn how to make her herb-crusted salmon, glazed pork chops, black-bean stew with rice, seared steaks with tomato salad and more. ›13:55 27 Aug, Wed Video: Gustav forecast to strike New Orleans Monday: Aug. 27: The National Hurricane Center has forecast that Gustav is on track to hit New Orleans as a Category 3 or strong Category 2 hurricane Monday morning. NBC Weather Plus' Bill Karins reports.(Nightly News) ›22:58 27 Aug, Wed A new way to avoid bogus Web sites: Intercepting Internet traffic, and spying on the communication between two computers, is a gold mine for hackers. Now researchers hope new software will make it harder for criminals to hit that jackpot. ›22:02 27 Aug, Wed Video: Biden competes with Clintons for spotlight at DNC: Aug. 27: Democrats prepared to nominate Sen. Barack Obama as their presidential candidate Wednesday while more attacks on Sen. John McCain were expected in speeches from both Bill Clinton and Sen. Joe Biden. NBC's Andrea Mitchell reports.(Nightly News) ›22:59 27 Aug, Wed Video: Chuck Todd: Hillary Clinton has proven her commitment: Aug. 27: NBC's Political Director Chuck Todd discusses the implications of Hillary Clinton having announced Sen. Barack Obama's nomination at the DNC.(Nightly News) ›23:35 27 Aug, Wed 'Inconsolable' baby elephant back with mother: The baby elephant appears to be in good health and its mother has begun nursing the calf in the wake of her violent initial reaction. ›15:47 27 Aug, Wed How bacteria could help power the future: Hydrogen is the cleanest and most abundant fuel there is, but extracting it from water or organic material is currently not a very efficient process. Scientists are therefore studying certain bacteria that exhale hydrogen as part of their normal metabolism. ›16:05 27 Aug, Wed What a mess! 5 financial cleanup tips: Do you have money problems? Are you struggling to get out of debt? Are you burdened with payments for your house, for college, or for elderly parents? TODAY is here to help. Tell us your story and we might address your concerns on an upcoming TODAY segment! ›21:00 21 Feb, Thu Toyota lowers global sales target for 2009: Toyota lowered its global sales target for 2009 by 700,000 vehicles to 9.7 million Thursday, hurt by rising material costs, a slowing U.S. market and soaring gas prices. ›12:10 FAA glitch underscores importance of modernizing: Dozens of major airports affected by network problem in Georgia, FAA says. ›22:11 27 Aug, Wed Thousands stage anti-war protest march: A column of people three blocks long, led by members of the Iraq Veterans Against the War, streamed from the Denver Coliseum on Wednesday in an anti-war protest march to the Pepsi Center. ›03:12 AllDAY: Centenarian remembers "I have a dream": Della Jones, 105, remembers well Dr. Martin Luther King's speech, delivered 45 years ago today from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. ›11:41 Video: Not made for TV: One-on-one with Jill Biden: Aug. 27: Delaware Sen. Joe Biden's wife Jill has largely stayed out of the political spotlight, but that's about to change when her husband accepts the vice presidential nomination Wednesday. NBC's Ann Curry reports.(Nightly News) ›23:39 27 Aug, Wed Young workers show poor commitment to save: Fidelity says large numbers of young workers cash out their 401(k) accounts when they switch jobs, leaving them without an accumulation of cash for retirement. ›14:54 Great rates on Delhi, other escorted India tours: Contemplating India? Whether you are planning your first visit or a return trip to this vast country, there are so many not-to-be missed sites it can be hard to know where to start. Here's three upcoming tours that eliminate the guesswork. ›13:49 27 Aug, Wed Raft made of plastic bottles crosses Pacific: Tanned, dirty and hungry, two men who spent three months crossing the Pacific on a raft made of plastic bottles to raise awareness of ocean debris finally stepped onto dry land. ›14:54 Search |