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6 strategies to crush late-night cravings: Youve eaten well all day, and then BAM! the craving strikes, and you head straight for the chips, ice cream and leftover spaghetti with meatballs. Before you snack, try these secrets from TODAY nutritionist Joy Bauer to curb your hunger. ›03:04 5 Oct, Sun
Revisions to knee, hip implants on the rise: One in 75 patients who gets a knee or hip replaced must get it replaced again within three years, new research finds. ›19:21 6 Oct, Mon
Indonesia raises alert level of volcano: Indonesia has raised the alert level for a volcano on Sulawesi island after it began spewing hot clouds and lava, a vulcanology official said on Tuesday. ›08:59
Make movie night a culinary experience: Cooler weather and an even cooler economy mean the time is right for movie night on the couch. So pass on the popcorn and pair your fave films with foods they inspire. ›16:17 6 Oct, Mon
Somali pirate reduces ransom to $8 million: A man on a hijacked ship carrying tanks and heavy weapons said that the ransom had been reduced to $8 million. It was unclear if he was officially speaking for the pirates holding the vessel. ›14:51
The dirty truth about cleaning products: What does being "green" actually mean? In her new book, Sloan Barnett shares several simple steps you can take to live a healthier life while helping keep the planet clean. In this excerpt, Barnett writes about the dangers of some of the most common household cleaners. ›13:50 2 Oct, Thu
Iraqi women fear running for election: The 38-year-old teacher wanted to participate in Iraq's first provincial elections in four years until she realized that a new law would require the ballot to list her name, not just her party. ›19:28 6 Oct, Mon
Tidbits: Hasselhoff favored bottle over me, ex says: Life with David Hasselhoff wasnt the Hollywood dream ex-wife Pamela Bach imagined it would be. In an interview with the UKs Daily Mail, Pamela blamed the former Baywatch stars battle with the bottle for tearing their marriage apart. ›14:40
Liquid assets: 2 wines for tough times: TODAY wine columnist Edward Deitch finds value and quality in two Australian wines from Barossa Valley Estate Vineyards. ›20:19 2 Oct, Thu
Johnny come lately? Tips to help your man: Sex therapist Ian Kerner shares advice to help men overcome delayed sexual gratification. ›19:44 2 Oct, Thu
Are 'microplastics' marine pollutants?: Tiny plastic particles called "microplastics" and which concentrate pollutants might be ingestible by the ocean's tiny denizens and then move up the food chain. ›20:04 2 Oct, Thu
Environmental damage heavy after Ike: Hurricane Ike's winds and massive waves destroyed oil platforms, tossed storage tanks and punctured pipelines. ›16:29 5 Oct, Sun
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The secrets of 'Survivor' answered: Andy Dehnart traveled to Western Africa with the "Survivor Gabon" cast and crew. He answers 15 commonly asked questions about how the show works. Hint: Tribal Council is kind of boring. ›14:01
2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Cars Makers Should Greenlight: The concept cars that we think should become production models. ›07:00 31 Oct, Wed
U.S. acts to protect 48 Hawaiian species: The federal government took a new, ecosystem-based approach to the endangered species list on Tuesday, proposing an all-at-once addition of 48 species that live only on Kauai. ›19:08 1 Oct, Wed
Drug companies: No cold meds for kids under 4: Children under 4 should not be given cough and cold medicines, companies that make those products said Tuesday in announcing new guidelines for their use. ›15:58
Le Carre tackles terrorism in new book: The 76-year-old author of bestselling Cold War espionage thrillers like "The Spy Who Came in from the Cold" takes aim at Western governments and their policies, saying, "You don't have to be old to be angry about what we have done to the world in the last six years." ›14:44 2 Oct, Thu
How Maria Menounos dropped 10 sizes: Chili peppers, hot sauce, vinegar, grapefruit and lots of water: Thats the recipe Maria Menounos used to go from a size 14 college student to the size 4 television personality she is today. All it really took was a dedication to making better choices. ›16:02 6 Oct, Mon
Emotional overeater: 'I was too young to die': Called fatso and lard-butt, 49-year-old Lisa Griffis struggled with not only her 340-pound weight, but a fragile self-esteem. Find out how the newest Joy Fit Club member overcame her poor eating habits, reclaimed her self-confidence and fought her way to a healthy lifestyle. ›17:07 14 Jan, Mon
NYT: Campaigns shift to attack mode: John McCain and his running mate, Gov. Sarah Palin, turned toward a more negative tone, as the Obama campaign signaled it would respond in kind. ›12:12
Bailout marks last push for mental health bill: Americans struggling with mental illness, depression or addiction often face an added burden: limited insurance coverage compared with people suffering physical ills. ›21:44 2 Oct, Thu
Giada's favorite Italian meatballs, desserts: a deliciously cheesy pasta with chicken meatballs. ›12:45 3 Oct, Fri
Best bets: Grissom's long goodbye begins: "CSI" isn't ending, but star William Petersen only has 10 episodes left. Plus: "Quarantine" looks truly scary; "Mystery Science Theater" alums help the comic spirit of that show live on. ›19:50 5 Oct, Sun
