G-8 leaders face demands on climate, oil
The world's top industrialized nations face pressing financial and environmental troubles at their annual summit Monday, confronted with demands they reinvigorate the stumbling world economy, push ahead languishing climate change talks, and make good on pledges to battle poverty and hunger.
Wall Street faces the bears of summer
Rising unemployment and inflation have market watchers taking back predictions of a stock market rally in the second half of this year.
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GM bankruptcy unlikely despite tough times
Nadal shocks Federer for Wimbledon title
Rafael Nadal won his fifth Grand Slam title -- and first outside of France -- by knocking off five-time defending Wimbledon champion Roger Federer in five thrilling sets.
Radio's 'Car Talk' guys tinker with TV show
Tom and Ray Magliozzi, aka Click and Clack, the Tappet Brothers of NPR’s “Car Talk” fame, are just two low-ego lugs. That’s why — familiar self-deprecating shtick aside — the boys’ ambivalence about their new public television series rings seriously true.
Affordable stores too far? Veggie vans offer aid
Millions in the U.S. are living in urban or rural areas unserved by a big grocery chain that can serve up fresh foods at lower costs. Now states and nonprofits are finding ways to get healthy food to those areas.
Future space robots may think for themselves
Scientists today can only dream of having a robotic explorer like EVE from the Disney/Pixar film "WALL-E." But some researchers are working on autonomous spacecraft, airships and rovers that can cooperate intelligently while exploring distant worlds.
Not-so-dangerous destinations
Travelers' ideas of Libya, Bosnia or any country ending in "stan" are often based on dusty mental files and stereotypes that are easier to employ than they are to combat.
Get your grill on with some tech
Even favorite summer activities like grilling are taking advantage of technology, from remote thermometers to infrared grills. Full story
FDA reviewing arthritis drugs for cancer link
Concerns raised about cancers in youngsters connected to Humira, Remicade and Enbrel. Full story
Michael Phelps: Greatest Olympian ever?
Michael Phelps talk to TODAY's Matt Lauer about his quest to make history in Beijing. Full story






