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Levi Johnston says fame went to Palin’s head
He calls Alaska governor ‘incredible lady’ — but he wouldn’t vote for her
  Arquette raises hunger awareness
July 14: TODAY’s Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford talk to actor David Arquette about his plan to stay in a box in New York City to raise money for the hungry.
  Jet passenger: I ‘could see the sky’ through hole
July 14: After a Southwest Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing because of a football-sized hole in the plane, one of the passengers, Michael Cunningham, talks about the scare.
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Boy is OK after tree branch skewered his neck
Garret Mullikin, 12, was riding a dirt bike for the first time when he fell off it — and onto a thick tree branch that drove into his neck and through his lung. Now recovering after emergency surgery, he said he feels “a lot better than when I got the stick in my neck.”

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TODAY examines a wide range of issues facing the Hispanic community, from population growth and immigration to trailblazing Hispanic women and the Latin influence on entertainment.

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Looking at Lady Liberty from fresh perspectives
As the Statue of Liberty’s interior reopens to the public, Bob Dotson recalls a classic American Story from 1983, when he made a dizzying ascent with a daredevil photographer who shot Lady Liberty from precarious positions.

Bicentennial Fireworks Over Statue Of Liberty
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July 4 is about more than fireworks — Ask Kitty
Independence Day prompts 85-year-old columnist Kitty Schindler to recall a memorable visit to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island with her coal miner father, a son of immigrants.

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  Animal Tracks
From a beautiful butterfly to a confused capuchin, find images of animals great and small.
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  The Week in Pictures
Vibrant fields of sunflowers, a high-rescue drama and Michael Jackson memories are among this week’s attention-grabbing images.
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  The Week in celebrity sightings
David Cook rocks the All-Stars in St. Louis, “Gossip” stars share a kiss in New York, Green Day takes the stage in Chicago and more.
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Tales of survival
From a toddler who lodged a pencil through his neck, a mom who wakes from a coma, to a police officer who flatlined twice, learn how these people cheated death.
  Video: TODAY hosts' roots
  Meredith's Portuguese roots
Aug. 25: TODAY’s Meredith Vieira visits the island of Faial to find out where her ancestors came from.
  Matt's Romanian roots
Aug. 26: TODAY’s Matt Lauer takes a look back at his ancestors, who came from Eastern Europe.
  Ann discovers her roots
Aug. 27: TODAY’s Ann Curry takes an emotional journey to the remote village in Japan where her mother grew up.
  Al discovers his roots
Aug. 28: TODAY’s Al Roker travels to Liverpool, England, and recounts his journey in the Bahamas to find out where his family came from.
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  Meet the Royals 
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Prince William gets schooled — by centenarian
Catherine Masters had always wanted to meet a member of Britain's royal family. But when she finally got the chance at age 109, she couldn't resist offering a little advice on fashion and food.

  Happy Birthday from TODAY
Is someone you love about to celebrate his or her 100th or 100-plus birthday or a 75th or over anniversary? Send an on-air greeting from Willard Scott.
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