Top headlines:
Jobless claims fall for third straight week: The U.S. government says the number of people signing up for jobless benefits declined last week, the third straight drop from a six-year high reached earlier this month. ›12:52
Dem convention boosts Denver merchants: Denver merchants are smiling this week as they enjoy a big boost from the business of some 50,000 people attending the Democratic National Convention. ›15:31
Economic growth revised higher: The economy shifted to a higher gear in the spring, growing at its fastest pace in nearly a year as foreign buyers snapped up U.S. exports and tax rebates spurred shoppers at home. ›16:21
Much-needed help for holiday travelers: Route cuts, new fees andother changes will likely trip up infrequent fliers this fall and winter. ›13:30
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
NYT: McCain to reveal his VP pick Friday: NYT: Senator John McCain has decided on his running mate, two Republican strategists in contact with Mr. McCains campaign said Wednesday. ›00:55
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
Mom missing for 5 days found alive in ravine: Why is it so hard for men to grow up? Here, "Guyland" author and gender studies expert Michael Kimmel gets inside the male mind to explain why the Peter Pan complex is so hard to shake. ›14:40 27 Aug, Wed
Lawmakers, Obama aides prep agenda: Campaign, top Democrats in Congress crafting preliminary legislative agenda to guide candidate if he wins in Nov. ›09:17
Play-by-play guide to tailgating: She doesn't want sex because there's no intimacy and he doesn't feel intimacy because there's no sex. What's a couple to do? Dr. Gail Saltz advises a man who longs to get physical with his own wife. ›18:40 27 Aug, Wed
Keep your kids happy with healthy snacks: Check out these mature males who, like wine just get better with age. ›16:11 4 Dec, Tue
Secrets of a successful destination wedding: Park Sung-Hyun and Park Kyung-Mo have hit the bull's-eye. After capping gold medal performances at the Beijing Olympics, South Korea's top male and female archers announced their wedding plans just as the games ended. ›16:12 26 Aug, Tue
Will Minn.'s Pawlenty be McCain's VP?: On the eve of what may be the most important event in his life being chosen as Sen. John McCains running mate on Friday Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty seemed like one cool customer. ›22:30
Toyota lowers global sales target for 2009: Toyota lowered its global sales target for 2009 by 700,000 vehicles to 9.7 million Thursday, hurt by rising material costs, a slowing U.S. market and soaring gas prices. ›12:10
Go girls! Alpha female adventures 08: Girlfriend getaways? Old hat. In their place are adventurous female-only forays into the Great Outdoors, from heli-skiing in Banff to Patagonian mountaineering and more. ›18:28
In a switch, McCain to Obama: "Well done": In a brief break from a fierce advertising war, Republican presidential candidate John McCain will air a one-evening-only ad with a simple message for Barack Obama: "Job well done." ›20:46
Obama claims historic presidential nomination: Barack Obama became the first African-American ever nominated for president by a major political party after delegates to the Democratic National Convention chose him as their standard-bearer Wednesday. ›01:43
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
NFL fully reinstates Cowboys' Pacman: Adam "Pacman" Jones has been cleared to play for the Dallas Cowboys this season.The cornerback-kick returner was suspended all last season, when he was with the Tennessee Titans, because of an accumulation of arrests and legal problems. He was traded to the Cowboys in April, then allowed by commissioner Roger Goodell to join the team in training camp and in preseason games.Goodell, however, was still waiting to decide whether to let Jones play in the regular season. ›00:06 29 Aug, Fri
'100 Things' co-author dies at 47: While many fans watch "Gossip Girl" for the drama, many also watch for fashion's sake. The clothes seen on the teen TV series are influencing women of all ages, fashion designers like Chanel and Karl Lagerfeld, as well as retail stores. ›23:13 25 Aug, Mon
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
Ivanovic out; Venus, Blake move on at U.S. Open: So much for the U.S. Open going as expected. No. 1 Ana Ivanovic lost Thursday in the tourney's first big stunner. ›22:34
Think bold! Sultry lipsticks for fall: Whether you dare to bare, or work to black out" your pout, the fall's hottest lip colors are anything but neutral! TODAY Style editor Bobbie Thomas lays out what you need to know before sporting bare or black lipstick. ›17:51
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