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Help your kids stop the summer brain drain

July 3, 2008

TODAY contributor Dr. Ruth Peters offers advice to help prevent learning loss and keep those school skill sharp during your child's school break.

Brinkley spouse had sex with teen, paid her $300K

July 3, 2008

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Missing Vermont girl found dead, police say

July 3, 2008

Investigators have found the body of a 12-year-old Vermont girl missing for a week in a case that led to separate sexual assault charges against her uncle and stepfather, state police announced Wednesday.

Killing spree surprises cops who knew suspect

July 3, 2008

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Uribe pushes for peace after hostage release

July 3, 2008

Hours after a military operation that freed 15 hostages, Colombian President Alvaro Uribe on Wednesday night urged peace by calling on leftist rebels to release all hostages.

U.S., Poland strike missile deal while Russia objects

July 3, 2008

The United States and Poland have reached a tentative deal to place part of a ballistic missile defense system on its territory, a plan that has drawn sharp objections from Russia, a senior administration official said Wednesday.

McCain shakes up staff amid concern about 'unforced errors'

July 3, 2008

Sen. John McCain's campaign announced a shakeup at the top Wednesday, in the wake of growing Republican concern about its ability to compete against Sen. Barack Obama.