'Obama cookie' bringing in a lot of dough: Want an example of the change Barack Obama is bringing? Ever since word spread about how much the president-elect and his family like the chocolate chunk cookies at Baby Boomers Cafe, the small Des Moines, Iowa restaurant can't bake them fast enough. ›19:56 28 Nov, Fri
Video: Medical residents' long hours pose health risks: Dec. 2: The Institute of Medicine recommends that the medical establishment cut back on the number of hours young doctors in training are forced to work, warning that such practices are dangerous for both doctors and their patients. NBC's Robert Bazell reports.(Nightly News) ›23:56 2 Dec, Tue
A lifeline abroad for Iraq children: Anti-government demonstrators in Thailand declared victory Tuesday and said they will end their occupation of the country's two main airports after the prime minister was forced from office. ›23:34 2 Dec, Tue
Budget tips for the self-employed: Are you self-employed and struggling to pay the bills? TODAY financial editor Jean Chatzky offers advice on this, plus information on paying off your debt and maintaining your credit score. ›18:52 29 Nov, Sat
Man gets prison for video of kids smoking pot: One of two men videotaped coaxing two toddlers into smoking marijuana pleaded guilty to reduced charges and was sentenced Tuesday to up to seven years in prison. ›19:48 2 Dec, Tue
U.S.: Mumbai attack has Pakistani ties: The U.S. warned India before last week's brutal attacks in Mumbai that terrorists appeared to be plotting a mostly waterborne assault on the city, a senior Bush administration official said Tuesday. ›00:36
Slain anchors parents still ask: Why?: A suspect is in custody, but unanswered questions remain about why Anne Pressly was brutally murdered in her home, the Little Rock TV anchors parents said Monday. They revealed that there is evidence their daughter was sexually assaulted. ›14:22 1 Dec, Mon
Cost of 12 days of Christmas rises to $86,609: Given the economic downturn, even the most romantic might balk at the $86,609 price tag for the items in the carol, The Twelve Days of Christmas. ›00:32 2 Dec, Tue
Will mad cow prevention mean pollution?: A federal regulation aimed at preventing mad cow disease from getting into the food supply could lead to cattle carcasses rotting on farms, spreading germs and polluting the water. ›22:20 21 Nov, Fri
Luckys favorite holiday gifts that give back: Gearing up to start your holiday shopping? Lucky magazine shares affordable ideas for the giving season, including presents that benefit charities and 50 stylish gifts under $25. ›15:51 2 Dec, Tue
Video: Moms warned against diluting baby formula: Dec. 2: Health officials are warning cash-strapped parents not to try to save money by watering down powdered baby formula after a five-month old Tampa boy almost died from malnourishment and water intoxication. NBC's Brian Williams reports.(Nightly News) ›23:59 2 Dec, Tue
Himalaya glaciers melting much faster: Glaciers high in the Himalayas are dwindling faster than anyone thought, putting nearly a billion people living in South Asia in peril of losing their water supply. ›21:24 24 Nov, Mon
Auditors: Not enough oversight for bailout: The government must toughen its monitoring of the bailout to ensure that banks limit executives pay and comply with other restrictions, federal auditors said Tuesday. ›00:19
Rescued pilot whales join larger pod: A group of whales rescued from an Australian beach have joined a larger pod in deep waters a sign they are doing fine after their ordeal, an official said Monday. ›16:23 24 Nov, Mon
Israel mourns 6 victims of Mumbai attack: A court sentenced Saddam Hussein's notorious cousin, known as "Chemical Ali," to death Tuesday after convicting him of crimes against humanity while crushing the 1991 Shiite uprising in Iraq. ›12:12 2 Dec, Tue
GE lowers its sights on fourth-quarter profits: General Electric Co. says it expects fourth quarter earnings to be near the low end of its previous guidance. ›16:16 2 Dec, Tue
Obama daughters to help with dog, chores: There's no special treatment for the new first daughters when it comes to lending a hand and doing chores in the White House. In an interview with Barbara Walters, the Obamas said Sasha and Malia will help out with the dog and around the house. ›15:05 28 Nov, Fri
Ex-prosecutor avoids charges over e-mails: A prominent Texas prosecutor who fell from grace after the mistaken release of racist, political and pornographic e-mails found on his office computer will not face charges, his replacement says. ›03:34
Man held after bus driver stabbing death: New York City police are questioning a man in the killing of an on-duty bus driver who was stabbed in front of horrified passengers. ›15:34 2 Dec, Tue
British Airways in merger talks with Qantas: British Airways and Australias Qantas Airway said they are holding talks about a potential merger, sparking hopes of consolidation in the hard-hit aviation industry. ›23:35 2 Dec, Tue
NBC exclusive: U.S. report details Mumbai attacks: In an isolated spiritual community in Virginia, 13-year-old Naomi Scherr was an especially adventurous kid, dyeing her hair purple, then shades of blue and teal. ›03:23