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From swimmer Michael Phelps to softball’s Jennie Finch, watch for these sports stars at the Beijing Games.

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Reuters	Miss Universe 2008 Venezuela’s Dayana Mendoza, 22, took the crown at this year’s global pageant that included 80 beauty queens. Here are the highlights from the competition.
	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.

In the news

Reuters	Pamplona celebrates Thousands tempt fate at annual running of the bulls.
Getty Images	A revolutionary's life View images of civil rights leader Nelson Mandela – who went from anti-apartheid activist to prisoner to South Africa’s first Black president.
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.
Courtesy McCartney family	Miracle baby born twice See photos from Macie Hope McCartney's incredible surgery and birth.

How we worship

	Christianity Brazilians get baptized in Israel, a megachurch opens in Houston, and devotees carry a cross in the Philippines.
	Islam Whirling dervishes perform in Turkey, pilgrims gather in Mecca, and an elderly man is doused with holy water.
	Judaism Jews pray at the Mount of Olives, matzoh is baked in Brooklyn, and thousands of rabbis pose for a group photo.
	Other religions Japanese ascetics hang from a cliff, Shinto believers pray in ice water and a 60-foot statue takes a colorful bath.

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.
Getty Images file	NBC’s Tim Russert The life of the political journalist
AP	Where in the World? Explore the countries Matt Lauer visited on his annual trek around the globe.

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...

Zuma Press	The Week in Pictures A bird, a bee, and a Spanish kiss highlight a week of images from around the world.
AP	Week in Sports Pictures Boys of summer, heavenly Iraqi bodies, acrobat cowboys, and more
Zuma Press	The Week in celebrity sightings Pam joins ‘Big Brother Australia,’; Jessica and Tony share a night out; Bon Jovi rocks Central Park.
AP	Animal Tracks Find two super-close zebras, a cow tapped for its natural gas and more eye candy for animal lovers.

Celebrity slideshows

Zuma Press	Celeb sightings Pam joins ‘Big Brother Australia,’; Jessica and Tony share a night out; Bon Jovi rocks Central Park.
NBC	2008 Emmy nominees ‘Mad Men,’’30 Rock’ and the series stars were among the nominees for TV’s annual prime-time programming awards.
20th Century Fox	Sounds of musicals Check out these tuneful movies that were hits on the stage and the screen.
Getty Images	Revolution rock From The Stones to Coldplay, check out these great musical imports from across the pond.
AP	TODAY Concert Series From Rihanna to Neil Diamond, check out the latest music stars that have rocked out the Plaza this summer.
AFP - Getty Images	Celebrity siblings There must be something in the genes: These stars prove that talent is all in the family.

Sports slideshows

AP	Week in Sports Pictures Boys of summer, heavenly Iraqi bodies, acrobat cowboys, and more
AP	British Open moments Scenes from golf’s third major, taking place at Royal Birkdale Golf Club.
AP	Tour time See images from the 2008 Tour de France.
Sports Illustrated "Athlete"	Amazing athletes From Beckham to Bryant, see powerful portraits from Sports Illustrated photographer Walter Iooss.
	Athletes and celebrities come together A look at the link between sports and Hollywood stars

It's a jungle out there!

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

Your wedding pets

Favorite furry celebrities

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

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

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