Psst! Gossip sets fashions trends: Pandas and dolphins and dogs oh my! From a colossal cow to a stowaway kitty, these creatures are all extraordinary in some way. ›19:43 22 Aug, Fri

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

One-horse town to be no-horse town: A one-horse town in Nebraska looks like it's set to become a no-horse town. ›09:33 27 Aug, Wed

Forcing English on LPGA is un-American: The LPGA is creating a language barrier: English only. In a global game, nothing could be more un-American, Mark Kriegel says. ›16:39 28 Aug, Thu

Melting Arctic opens shipping frontier: Rapidly melting ice on Alaska's Arctic is opening up a new navigable ocean in the extreme north, allowing oil tankers, fishing vessels and even cruise ships to venture into a new realm. ›22:28 21 Aug, Thu

In Bordeaux, a white wine road less traveled: Its back-to-school time again, and many families are trying to figure out just what to pack in school lunchboxes. TODAY food editor Phil Lempert presents affordable and nutritious foods that'll keep your kids happy and healthy. ›15:52 28 Aug, Thu

Singapore salon has $1,000-per-lb. teas: Have you backed yourself into a financial corner? TODAY financial editor Jean Chatzky bails readers out with advice on debts, money markets, long-term care insurance and more. ›22:47 26 Aug, Tue

No bull! Cows have a built-in compass: A study of Google Earth satellite images has revealed that herds of cattle tend to face in the north-south direction of Earth's magnetic lines. ›21:46 25 Aug, Mon

Cat survives being walled in for 7 weeks: A four-year-old cat in Germany called Bonny has survived after being walled in beneath a bathtub for seven weeks, its owner said Tuesday. By the time the neighbor heard Bonny's plaintive meowing from behind the tiles on August 8, the cat's weight had dropped from 13 pounds to 4 pounds. ›18:36 26 Aug, Tue

How hookups and hang-ups delay manhood: From career aimlessness and unhealthy relationships to the beer and porn culture that defines Guyland, sociologist Michael Kimmel writes about why many young men are trapped between adolescence and adulthood. An excerpt. ›14:41 27 Aug, Wed

Koreans condemn LPGA's English-only rule: The LPGA sparked a national conversation with its new English proficiency evaluation, and it didn't take long for the news to travel East. ›03:58

Wanted: Home for 6 million dead carp: Psst. Hey buddy, wanna buy 6 million carp? Utah has issued a permit to a businessman to remove 1.6 million pounds of carp in a bid to help an endangered species of fish. ›09:23 26 Aug, Tue

Arctic sea ice drops to 2nd lowest level: More ominous signs have scientists saying that a global warming "tipping point" in the Arctic seems to be happening before their eyes. ›21:55 27 Aug, Wed

Bush may create largest protected area: President Bush on Monday said he was considering creating two protected marine areas in the Pacific Ocean one of which would be the world's largest, covering an area almost as large as Alaska. ›23:45 25 Aug, Mon

2008 NFL division preview: AFC East: Bill Parcells begat Bill Belichick, who begat Eric Mangini. Now all three will battle for a division title. We preview the AFC East. ›23:36 28 Aug, Thu

Ivanovic out; Venus, Nadal move on at U.S. Open: No. 8 Vera Zvonareva and No. 10 Anna Chakvetadze.No. ›03:02

Industry files lawsuit over polar bear rule: Five industry groups have sued the Interior Department over a rule to protect the polar bear that they say unfairly singles out business operations in Alaska for their contribution to global warming. ›00:08

Want to trace your family roots?: All week long, Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira, Al Roker and Ann Curry have been sharing the stories of how they traced their family's roots. If you have questions about how to do this for yourself, e-mail TODAY. A genealogist will answer your questions on TODAY on Friday, Aug.29, 2008. ›19:20 28 Aug, Thu

Fast food! Stewarts simple recipes: Planning a wedding away from home can be a challenge, but if you take advantage of the many resources available to you, the process can be smooth, and the event spectacular. ›17:49 26 Aug, Tue

Dude! Why guys arent growing up: A four-year-old cat in Germany called Bonny has survived after being walled in beneath a bathtub for seven weeks, its owner said Tuesday. By the time the neighbor heard Bonny's plaintive meowing from behind the tiles on August 8, the cat's weight had dropped from 13 pounds to 4 pounds. ›18:36 26 Aug, Tue

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