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Born on the Fourth of July
From a president to a poet to a couple of crooks, several prominent Americans — including Geraldo Rivera — share their birthday with that of the nation. Find out who in our special slide show.

Photo features

	Who’s your Bat-fave? Christian Bale is only the latest star to wear the cape and cowl of Gotham City’s Dark Knight. Choose your favorite and vote!
AP	Fresh Prince to box office king Will Smith’s two decades in the spotlight.
Getty Images	Revolution rock From The Stones to Coldplay, check out these great musical imports from across the pond.
AP	10 messiest celebrity meltdowns Stars seem to be losing it a lot lately -- but who owns the title of "Messiest Celebrity Meltdown"?
Splashnews	Celebrity daddies In honor of Father's Day, see famous dads — from comedian Jon Stewart to actor Will Smith — spend precious time with their children.
msnbc.com	Doggie wedding wear From gowns to tuxedos, TODAY takes a look at the hottest and cutest in pet bridal fashion.
NBC Universal, Inc.	Biggest losers: Before and after See the amazing transformations and pounds shed by the season five contestants.
AP	Beauty queen scandals They may be beautiful, but the competition can get ugly. Check out the underside of the pageant circuit.

In the news

Getty Images file	NBC’s Tim Russert The life of the political journalist
Zuma Press	Wild fires View images from a few of the hundreds of fires scarring Northern California.
Zuma Press	Help for ‘quake dogs’ More than 100 dogs rescued after the May 12 earthquake in China are being cared for at a private animal shelter built among the rice paddies.
AP	Remembering George Carlin The comedian, known for his biting insights on life and language, died of heart failure on Sunday. He was 71.
NASA/ESA/CXC	Month in Space: Liftoffs and landings See highlights from the shuttle Discovery’s flight, the Phoenix Mars Lander mission and much more in June’s roundup of cosmic pictures.
Courtesy McCartney family	Miracle baby born twice See photos from Macie Hope McCartney's incredible surgery and birth.

Photos of the TODAY family

	LaDonna and Darnell’s dream wedding The winning couple of TODAY’s Race to the Altar exchange “I do’s” live on Rockefeller Plaza.
AP	Where in the World? Explore the countries Matt Lauer visited on his annual trek around the globe.
msnbc.com	TODAY’s Halloween monster bash TODAY celebrates by dressing up as ‘The Munsters,’ meeting creepy crawlers and throwing a plaza costume contest.

TODAY in the field

Marisa Buchanan

TODAY in Beijing
Behind-the-scenes: Meredith Vieira’s trip to China

Beijing's rising athletes

TODAY goes to the ‘Ends of the Earth’

Weekend TODAY goes wild in South Africa

Wild about Harry: TODAY goes to Scotland

The Week in...

Reuters	The Week in Pictures Everyday people living everyday lives despite heat and storms
Reuters	Week in Sports Pictures Baseball cover up, NBA faux pas, tennis nap, and more.
AFP - Getty Images	The Week in celebrity sightings Jay-Z courts controversy, Kim Cattrall finds puppy love, Motley Crue rocks out, and more.
AP	Animal Tracks Find a laid-back black bear, a surfing dog and more eye candy for animal lovers.

Celebrity slideshows

AFP - Getty Images	Celeb sightings Jay-Z courts controversy, Kim Cattrall finds puppy love, Motley Crue rocks out, and more.
Getty Images	Revolution rock From The Stones to Coldplay, check out these great musical imports from across the pond.
AP	Remembering George Carlin The comedian, known for his biting insights on life and language, died of heart failure on Sunday. He was 71.
AP	TODAY Concert Series From Fergie to Neil Diamond, check out the latest music stars that have rocked out the Plaza this summer.
AP	Fresh Prince to box office king Will Smith’s two decades in the spotlight.
AFP - Getty Images	Celebrity siblings There must be something in the genes: These stars prove that talent is all in the family.

Sports slideshows

Reuters	Week in Sports Pictures Baseball cover up, NBA faux pas, tennis nap, and more.
AFP/Getty Images	Just for kicks Take a look at soccer wives and girlfriends from all over the world.
Sports Illustrated "Athlete"	Amazing athletes From Beckham to Bryant, see powerful portraits from Sports Illustrated photographer Walter Iooss.
AP	U.S. Open moments Scenes from golf's second major, taking place at Torrey Pines
	Athletes and celebrities come together A look at the link between sports and Hollywood stars
	NASCAR wives and girlfriends They're regular fixtures in pit row, but they don't drive on the racetrack or work on the cars.

It's a jungle out there!

Rover rolls with it
Wheelchairs give disabled cats and dogs a second chance.

Photo gallery: Your wedding pets

Favorite furry celebrities

Photos of your pudgy, potbellied pets

Up close and cuddly with zoo babies

Vote for TODAY's cutest puppy

Animal Tracks

Nature's Best Photography

Top 10 most popular dog breeds

The Westminster Dog Show

Most unlikely friends: Hippo and turtle

Your wild animal moments

Your FirstPerson stories

Sarah Bussey

Photo gallery: Your festive wedding pets
These days, even pets don a tux, bowtie or veil and paw their way down their aisle. TODAY viewers share fun photos of furry friends dressed up for their special today.

Your proud motherhood moments

Photo gallery: Your pudgy pets

Vote for TODAY's cutest, cuddliest puppy

Photo gallery: Ravishing redheads

Photo gallery: Your messy, mischievous kids

Your scruffy, shaggy men

Photo gallery: Your inspiring and unique travels

Your TODAY concert photos

Your wild, exotic animal moments — captured

Cartoons

	The Week in Political Cartoons
	Tom Cruise’s risky business A Daryl Cagle editorial cartoon roundup of the actor’s tabloid-worthy behavior.
	Hillary Clinton MSNBC.com's editorial cartoonists on the Democratic presidential contender.
	Barack Obama MSNBC.com's editorial cartoonists on the Democratic presidential contender.

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