MLK Jr.'s children feuding over book deal: A lawsuit involving the three surviving children of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and his late wife Coretta Scott King is threatening to derail a $1.4 million deal for a book on their mother. ›01:50
Shock! He survived lightning at gas pump: A dramatic surveillance video captured the vivid flash of lightning that shocked William Hall just as he was pumping gasoline: "I couldnt move ... it was very scary. But he came away with a bump on his head and a bruised elbow. ›14:00
Daily Nightly: Little happiness in Haiti:
Fake babies ease women's anxiety, sadness: Can something un-alive truly take the place of a real human? For some, the trend of women playing with "reborn dolls" is something straight out of "The Twilight Zone." But according to psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz, the behavior can provide reprieve for those coping with loss, sadness or anxiety. ›19:19 3 Oct, Fri
Stevens told pal to 'lay low,' tapes show: Sen. Ted Stevens told a contractor friend that they needed to stick together and "really lay low" to beat an FBI investigation, according to audiotapes played Monday at his corruption trial. ›17:45
Houston joins L.A. in severe-smog club: Houston has joined Los Angeles to become the second place in the U.S. classified as having a severe smog problem, the Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday. ›00:04 3 Oct, Fri
FBI file details Evel Knievel allegations: According to his FBI file, daredevil Evel Knievel was nearly charged with being part of a crime syndicate. He in turn threatened to sue the FBI, and neither side followed through. ›18:26
4.2 million new 'green' jobs predicted: A major shift to renewable energy and efficiency is expected to produce 4.2 million new "green" jobs over the next three decades, according to a study commissioned by the nation's mayors. ›17:58 2 Oct, Thu
Do you have a real-estate question?: Are you running into some issues buying your first home? Want to start renovating but not sure where to begin? Having difficulty selling your apartment? Navigating the roads of real estate can be tricky and difficult, which is why Barbara Corcoran wants to help. So send us an e-mail with your housing problems and the real estate contributor might just answer your questions live on TODAY. ›21:53 12 Jun, Thu
Organic veggies at school cafeterias?: The buffet has a variety of pizzas, with whole wheat crust, organic toppings and hormone-free cheese. The salad bar has some vegetables grown without pesticides in a nearby garden. This isn't a restaurant's menu it's the type of fare now available at many school cafeterias. ›15:43
Tree power could save forests from fires: Tree power might sound like a hippie battle cry, but scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have literally tapped into the tiny electrical current carried in trees and created a company, Voltree, to capitalize on it as a power source. ›16:15 1 Oct, Wed
8 die in bus rollover; driver DUI?: Eight people died and several dozen were hurt when a casino-bound bus flipped into a ditch, police said. The driver was to be arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence. ›16:42
Bomber hits Pakistan official's home: A suicide bomber attacked a lawmaker's house in eastern Pakistan on Monday, killing at least 15 people and wounding more than 50, officials and a witness said. ›14:51
Dow Jones tumbles to four-year low: Wall Street suffered through another traumatic session Monday, as investors despaired that the credit crisis would take a heavy toll around the world. ›19:42
Study: Urban bears arefatter, die earlier: Urban black bears are much heavier and more likely to die violent deaths than their wilder peers, a new study found. And if female, they're more likely to get pregnant at a younger age. ›20:58 30 Sep, Tue
Academy sets date for Nobel lit prize: The 2008 winner of the Nobel Prize in literature will be presented on Oct. 9, the Swedish Academy said, completing the schedule of this year's Nobel announcements. ›13:01 3 Oct, Fri
Obama accuses McCain of smear tactics: Democrat Barack Obama on Sunday accused Republican opponent John McCain of launching a smear campaign to reverse his slide in the polls. ›00:43
Smog impact found to vary by gender, race: It's not just the elderly who are vulnerable to the ill effects of air pollution, new research suggests. ›16:27 1 Oct, Wed
Unliving dolls: Women collect fake babies: Theyre called reborns: incredibly lifelike baby dolls that sell for up to $4,000 to adult women who collect them, change their clothes, and in some ways treat them like real babies. It fills a spot in your heart, one woman explained. ›14:00 1 Oct, Wed
High court's future hinges on election: The greater likelihood of liberal justices' retirement means a McCain win in November could tilt Supreme Court's balance. ›04:27
After losing 500 pounds, man getting married: Once the world's most obese man, Manuel Uribe is getting hitched. ›15:29 2 Oct, Thu