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Julia Roberts designs T-shirt for AIDS fight

The Oscar-winning actress has returned to work with Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani to raise money for the fight against AIDS in Africa, designing a T-shirt to be sold under the "Red" label.

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.

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.

Poodle elected Obama's top dog

As the Democrats were meeting in Denver this week to crown Barack Obama as their presidential nominee, the American public selected its choice for his family's dog. The winning breed: The poodle—by a hair.

Memoir: Growing up a bookie’s son

From big wins to bad bets, being the son of a gambler had its ups and downs. In his memoir, "The Bookmaker," Michael Agovino writes about his Italian-American family's quest to make it in New York City. An excerpt.

Slide show: Images of the American teen

From a California punk to a drag queen in Georgia, photojournalist Robin Bowman captures the passion, pride and conflict of a young generation coming of age.

Woman saves baby’s life — by e-mail

It wasn’t easy for Madeleine Robb to send an e-mail to another mom telling her that her baby might have a deadly eye cancer — but her warning may have saved the life of 1-year-old Rowan Santos. “I really had no option,” Robb said.

Slide show: Slide show: ‘Runway’ gets motors running

Designers make outfits out of car parts as celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe guest-judges.

allDAY: Centenarian remembers 'dream' speech

All hands on deck: Maryland crab cakes

Summer wouldn't be complete without sampling a few of these steamed shellfish. Here, seafood experts (and brothers) Nick and Pete Triantafilos give their recipe for the perfect crab cakes.

In Bordeaux, a white wine road less traveled

With prices in the $9 to $15 range,  Entre-Deux-Mers are one of Bordeaux’s real bargains, even with a weak dollar. On a visit to the region, TODAY wine columnist Edward Deitch enjoys their fresh and fruity pleasures.

Keep your kids happy with healthy snacks

It’s back-to-school time again, and many families are trying to figure out just what to pack in school lunchboxes. TODAY food editor Phil Lempert presents affordable and nutritious foods that'll keep your kids happy and healthy.

Slide show: Slide show: Celebrity men over 50

Check out these mature males – who, like wine – just get better with age.

Excerpt: ‘The Story of Edgar Sawtelle’

In his debut novel, "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle," author David Wroblewski examines the limits of language and the elemental forces of love, loss and revenge. An excerpt.

Play-by-play guide to tailgating

It's football season, and time for dedicated fans to show their team spirit—through age-old cheers, judicious application of body paint, and pregame celebrations in stadium parking lots. Epicurious' Pableaux Johnson coaches you to pregame victory with these eight classic recipes, 11 must-have tools and tips for getting it all done.

My wife and I don’t have sex anymore

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.

Heavy load? Best backpacks for kids

Many children are already having  back problems. The reason: Their backpacks weigh more than they do.  TODAY technology editor Paul Hochman offers tips and guidelines to make sure they don't feel weighed down and overloaded at school.

No mates, mate! 'Man drought' hits Australia

There's a "man drought" on the Australian coast and a "man dam" in the country's remote bush. As a result, mate-hunting Australian women in their 30s have their work cut out for them, a new book says.

Mom pinned in car had ‘will to live’

Love of her two young kids kept a 21-year-old mother alive five days in the hidden wreckage of her pickup truck, according to the man who found Amber Pennell: “With the small children, she had the will to carry on.”

Singapore salon has $1,000-per-lb. teas

Step into The TWG Tea's salon and you'll be whisked away to a Paris tea room, complete with crystal chandeliers, wood panels and gilded mirrors. You'll also be spoiled for choice, with 600 fragrant blends — some costing hundreds of dollars a pound.

What a mess! 5 financial cleanup tips

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.

Money 911: What’s your emergency?

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!

Mom missing for 5 days found alive in ravine

Search crews on Monday night found a missing mother of two alive in a ravine, where she had been stranded for five days after her car veered off the highway.

How hookups and hang-ups delay manhood

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.

Dude! Why guys aren’t growing up

From career aimlessness and unhealthy relationships to the beer and porn culture that defines “Guyland,” sociologist Michael Kimmel writes about why many young men are trapped between adolescence and adulthood. An excerpt.

Cat survives being walled in for 7 weeks

A four-year-old cat in Germany called Bonny has survived after being walled in beneath a bathtub for seven weeks, its owner said Tuesday. By the time the neighbor heard Bonny's plaintive meowing from behind the tiles on August 8, the cat's weight had dropped from 13 pounds to 4 pounds.

Fast food! Stewart’s simple recipes

Martha Stewart wants to take some stuff off your plate, which is why she's sharing a week's worth of quick and easy dishes for dinner. Learn how to make her herb-crusted salmon, glazed pork chops, black-bean stew with rice, seared steaks with tomato salad and more.

Secrets of a successful destination wedding

Planning a wedding away from home can be a challenge, but if you take advantage of the many resources available to you, the process can be smooth, and the event spectacular.

Cupid's arrow hits Olympic archers

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.

'100 Things' co-author dies at 47

Phony Rockefeller: I’m no killer

In the second part of an exclusive jailhouse interview, the man who calls himself "Clark Rockefeller" was vague about what happened to a couple he lived with in the 1980s, but claimed, “I have never hurt anyone physically."

Psst! ‘Gossip’ sets fashions trends

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.

Why not wear eco-white after Labor Day?

Must you really bury your whites come September? Not necessarily, says GreenDAY's Marisa Belger. Here's her ode to all things white, from organic cotton tees and sheets to her favorite colorless food.