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 TODAY Clickable: Hottest budget beauty gifts Nov. 30: TODAY's Sara Haines visits the offices of Glamour magazine to check out some of this season's hottest holiday beauty gifts. |
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 | All the presidents’ pets Harry Truman said, “If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog.” Plenty of presidents did, and other pets besides. more photos |
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 Whoa, baby! Pair welcomes 15-pound boy Nov. 29: Proud parents Wendi and Mike Dolton join CNBC’s Carl Quintanilla to discuss the family’s big bundle of joy. |
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