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Learning is fun! 5 tips for kids: There may be no more pencils and no more books, but parents need to find clever ways to keep their kids school skills sharp. Stephanie Oppenheim of ToyPortfolio.com and a TODAY contributor explains how to stop that summer learning slide. ›14:10, 1.07
'Deadliest' malaria rising in UK: More cases of the most dangerous type of malaria are being brought back to the UK from trips, official figures show. ›23:09, 03.07
YouTube must give Viacom video user logs: A federal judge overseeing a $1 billion copyright-infringement lawsuit against YouTube has ordered the online video-sharing service to disclose who watches which video clips. ›20:19, 3.07
Brinkley's husband details affair with teen: Christie Brinkleys estranged husband said Wednesday he had sex with his teenage lover in his office, then paid her $300,000 while hoping to keep their affair quiet. ›19:17, 2.07
European Central Bank raises rates: The European Central Bank has raised interest rates for the first time in more than a year to combat escalating inflation in the 15 countries that use the euro. ›12:55, 3.07
Dying teenager called for mother: A teenager cried out for his mother as he was dying after suffering multiple knife wounds in an attack in south London. ›15:39
Gorgeous grilling gear that wont break the bank: As the barbecue bonanza known as the July 4th long weekend approaches, are your tools ready to be put to the test? If not, consider updating your gear with these affordable picks from gadget guy Paul Hochman. ›16:25, 1.07
The center hard to reach for Obama, McCain: They're the most fickle voters, and potentially the most powerful. Thus, with party nominations secure, John McCain and Barack Obama now are pushing toward the center to win them over. ›17:50, 3.07
Obama opens door to altering his Iraq policy: Democrat Barack Obama struggled Thursday to explain how his upcoming trip to Iraq might refine, but not basically alter, his promise to quickly remove U.S. combat troops from the war. ›22:58, 3.07
Love means ... visiting your in-laws?: Are there certain obligations like visiting your spouse's parents that come along with love? Dr. Gail Saltz advises a man whose wife is reluctant to spend time with his mom and dad. ›20:06, 2.07
Congo ex-leader appears in court: The former vice-president of DR Congo, Jean-Pierre Bemba, appears in court in The Hague. ›16:49
Brooke Shields publishes first childrens book: The ''Lipstick Jungle'' actress said writing the 145-word story was more difficult than recording her struggle with postpartum depression. ›15:53, 23.06
Race profiling for terrorism probes?: The Justice Department is considering letting the FBI investigate Americans without any evidence of wrongdoing, relying instead on a terrorist profile that could single out Muslims, Arabs or other racial and ethnic groups. ›22:43, 2.07
Man: Wife keeping me from my ideal woman: What happens when "settling" in love leads to contempt for one's partner? Dr. Gail Saltz advises an unhappy man who feels trapped inside a troubled marriage. ›18:51, 24.06
Former Sen. Jesse Helms dies at 86: Former Sen. Jesse Helms, who built a career along the fault lines of racial politics and battled liberals, Communists and the occasional fellow Republican during 30 years in Congress, died Friday. He was 86. ›16:11
Jerry Springer, Melanie Brown to host Miss Universe: The 2008 Miss Universe pageant which will air live from Nha Trang, Vietnam, on July 13 will be co-hosted by Jerry Springer and Melanie Brown. ›14:22, 27.06
Stocks end abbreviated trading session mixed: Stocks ended a shortened trading session mixed Thursday amid news of a contraction in the nations services sector and a mostly tame reading on employment. ›19:26, 3.07
Privacy advocates decry YouTube court order: A U.S. judge's order to Google to turn over YouTube user data to Viacom sparked an outcry on Thursday from privacy advocates in the midst of a legal showdown over video piracy. ›23:51, 3.07
Movie trailers find big audiences online: It's been a so-so year for movies, but it's shaping up to be an excellent year for trailers. ›01:37, 3.07
Top spy seriously ill in hospital: Britain's top spy, Alex Allan, the chairman of the Joint Intelligence Committee, is seriously ill. ›11:20
Debt, credit, layoffs: Your questions answered: If you have questions about your money in today's economy, you're not alone. Here, TODAY personal finance editor Jean Chatzky tackles reader concerns about a few financially sticky situations. ›21:00, 21.02
5 travel tricks for savvy summer savings: Think summer savings are a thing of the past? Think again. Amy Ziff of Travelocity shares smart, valuable advice to keep your costs under control. ›12:49, 25.06
Fleeced vows to pull the wool off taxpayers eyes: In this hard-hitting book, authors Morris and McGann say there are hundreds of ways American taxpayers are conned by politicians, lobbyists and big business. An excerpt. ›03:04, 20.06
35 ways to eat and shop on a budget: According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, food prices have risen across the board by more than 5 percent over the last year. And let's face it, prices aren't dropping anytime soon. Lucky for you, Epicurious.com has 35 ways so stretch your food dollars, from shopping to budgeting and cooking. ›16:19, 1.07
