• 4 ways Facebook will change May 17, 2012
  Get ready for the Facebook feeding frenzy. On Thursday afternoon, the company priced its initial public offering at $38 a share, giving it a market value of $104 billion. The stock begins trading Friday on the Nasdaq.
• U.S., France search for Afghan compromise May 18, 2012
  Visiting French President François Hollande told President Barack Obama on Friday that France's combat troops would leave Afghanistan by year's end and pledged to find a way "for our allies to pursue their mission" in talks at a looming NATO summit. The two leaders also bonded [...]
• Witnesses paint graphic picture of fight May 18, 2012
  But Nobody Saw How the Deadly Altercation Began.
• Wake for Mary Kennedy held amid apparent rift May 19, 2012
  The two sides of Mary Richardson Kennedy's grieving family faced off in court Friday over custody of her body, just hours before she was mourned at a wake at the estate where she committed suicide.
• Iran, Syria among top issues for G-8 and NATO May 19, 2012
  Leaders of the largest industrialized countries are displaying strong unity in pursuing both diplomacy and sanctions against the development of an Iranian nuclear bomb and found common ground in focusing on political transition in violence-wracked Syria. That from a senior U.S. official.
• Driver who was hero in '76 Calif. bus kidnap dies May 19, 2012
  The nation called Ed Ray a hero when he led a terrified group of children to safety after they were kidnapped aboard their school bus and held underground for ransom in the summer of 1976.
• Neighbors: Highway shooting suspect a regular guy May 18, 2012
  To hear his neighbors tell it, James Willie was just a regular guy who sometimes played with the neighborhood kids. Police describe him as a cold-blooded killer who stalked his victims on dark stretches of Mississippi's highways and shot two of them dead.
• Georgia woman learns toll of flesh-eating bacteria May 19, 2012
  Faced with the prospect of losing both hands and her one remaining foot, a young Georgia woman battling to survive a case of flesh-eating bacteria that has already claimed one leg mouthed the words "Let's do this."
• Feds say Colorado wildfire started on camp stove May 19, 2012
  Warm, dry weather hindered hundreds of firefighters battling a blaze in northern Colorado that federal officials say started with a camp stove.
• SpaceX test flight to space station seen as milestone May 18, 2012
  An Obama administration plan to cut the cost of space flights faces a key test on Saturday when a privately owned rocket lifts off for a practice run aimed at the first private docking at the International Space Station. Space Exploration Technologies' Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon capsule are scheduled for launch at 4:55 a.m. EDT (0855 GMT) from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Meteorologists expect good conditions for a launch, but if weather or technical problems force a delay, Falcon 9's next opportunity to fly would be on Tuesday. ...
• Historic Facebook debut falls flat May 19, 2012
  SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The historic initial public offering of Facebook Inc did not go as planned on Friday, as the social networking company's sky-high valuation combined with trading glitches left the stock languishing near its offering price at the market close. Facebook shares began trading late Friday morning and opened 11 percent above the $38 offering price, but after peaking at about $45 slid rapidly at the end of the day to close at $38.23. The IPO was the third-largest in U.S. history and valued eight-year-old Facebook at $104 billion. ...
• Exclusive: Did White House "spin" tip a covert op? May 18, 2012
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - White House efforts to soft-pedal the danger from a new "underwear bomb" plot emanating from Yemen may have inadvertently broken the news they needed most to contain. At about 5:45 p.m. EDT on Monday, May 7, just before the evening newscasts, John Brennan, President Barack Obama's top White House adviser on counter-terrorism, held a small, private teleconference to brief former counter-terrorism advisers who have become frequent commentators on TV news shows. According to five people familiar with the call, Brennan stressed that the plot was never a threat to the U.S. ...
• Obama presses ailing Europe to focus on growth May 19, 2012
  CAMP DAVID, Maryland (Reuters) - A growing chorus of world leaders on Friday pushed for a shift toward more pro-growth policies to help ease a European crisis that threatens to oust Greece from the euro zone and reverberate throughout the global economy. Setting the tone for a weekend G8 summit, President Barack Obama aligned himself with the new French president's drive for more economic stimulus in recession-plagued Europe, in a swipe at the tough austerity programs that have been spearheaded by German Chancellor Angela Merkel. ...
• Dewey to consider bankruptcy filing: source May 19, 2012
  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Ailing law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf is considering a bankruptcy filing as new debtholders take a more aggressive track, shifting away from earlier attempts at an out-of-court liquidation, a person familiar with the matter said on Friday. The majority of Dewey's partners have quit as a result of concerns about compensation, and $225 million in bank loans and bond debt. ...
• Analysis: JPMorgan to be haunted by change in risk model May 18, 2012
  (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase & Co's decision to radically change the way risk was measured in its Chief Investment Office is likely to dog the bank in the developing crisis over the big trading losses it has suffered. The move, which allowed the bank to disguise the level of risk that the CIO was taking in its trading, could become a major focal point of investigations by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the FBI, former regulators said. It also will likely become part of investor cases in lawsuits against the bank and its executives. ...
• Galleon prosecutor aims to cement legacy in Gupta trial May 18, 2012
  NEW YORK (Reuters) - It was during a quiet afternoon in the sixth week of the insider-trading trial of hedge fund billionaire Raj Rajaratnam that prosecutor Reed Brodsky sprang one of those rare surprises usually seen only in the movie version of a courtroom drama. Brodsky, a federal prosecutor since 2004, seemed to catch defense lawyers and witness Richard Schutte off guard with a blistering cross-examination in the 2011 trial. The former Rajaratnam right-hand man was forced to admit that the biggest investor in a new hedge fund he launched was none other than the Galleon founder. ...
• Europe thinks the unthinkable on Greece May 18, 2012
  BRUSSELS/LONDON (Reuters) - European officials are working on contingency plans in case Greece bombs out of the euro zone, the EU's trade commissioner said on Friday, as European share prices tumbled and Germany warned of continuing financial turmoil. German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble, one of Greece's harsher critics, said market unrest fuelled by the euro zone debt crisis could last another year or two. "Regarding the crisis of confidence in the euro ... in 12 to 24 months we will see a calming of the financial markets," he said. ...
• CFTC opens probe into JPMorgan trading loss: NYT May 19, 2012
  (Reuters) - The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has opened an enforcement case to examine possible wrongdoing at JPMorgan Chase & Co in connection with the bank's multi-billion-dollar trading loss, The New York Times said late on Friday, citing people briefed on the matter. The CFTC would join the FBI and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission among federal agencies examining the loss, which the largest U.S. bank said last week was at least $2 billion. ...
• Poll shows Greece electing pro-bailout government May 18, 2012
  ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek voters are returning to the establishment parties that negotiated its bailout, a poll showed on Thursday, offering potential salvation for European leaders who say a snap Greek election next month will decide whether it must quit the euro. The poll, the first conducted since talks to form a government collapsed and a new election was called for June 17, showed the conservative New Democracy party in first place, several points ahead of the radical leftist SYRIZA which has pledged to tear up the bailout. ...
• Syria forces kill two in Damascus as thousands rally May 18, 2012
  BEIRUT (Reuters) - Forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad shot two protesters in the capital Damascus on Friday and fired in the air to break up thousands of anti-government demonstrators in the commercial hub of Aleppo, activists said. It was the second consecutive day of street protests in Aleppo, Syria's largest city, where a visit by U.N. ceasefire monitors a day earlier saw demonstrators mass outside the gates of the Aleppo University before security forces drove them off. ...

• The latest child-rearing fad? Detachment parenting May 18, 2012
  In response to last week's controversy of a Time magazine cover with a breast-feeding toddler, a single mom makes up a new 'detachment parenting' philosophy that includes blocking out cries and turning off baby monitors.
• Study: Stay-at-home moms more sad, depressed May 18, 2012
  A Gallup survey of 60,000 women released today found that stay-at-home moms are more likely to have felt depression, sadness, anger and worry than working mothers
• Charges dropped against Calif. parents who threw teen party May 16, 2012
  A California couple arrested because they hosted a party where underage drinking occurred without their consent have been cleared of all wrongdoing, according to media reports.
• Is trademarking a baby name going too far? May 17, 2012
  Baby names. When did it all get so cutthroat and complicated?  In the good old days, you just sat down with a piece of paper, and possibly a baby book, and made a list of choices.
• Enter the Hot Dads contest! May 17, 2012
  Do you know a hot dad? There are just a few days left to enter him in iVillage's Hot Dads Contest and to vote on your favorites.
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• Charges dropped against Calif. parents who threw teen party May 16, 2012
  A California couple arrested because they hosted a party where underage drinking occurred without their consent have been cleared of all wrongdoing, according to media reports.
• Rossen Reports: Crib products may be deadly, experts say May 16, 2012
  A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more babies are suffocating while sleeping, and warns parents to keep cribs empty — yet bumpers and other accessories continue to be sold. Jeff Rossen goes undercover to investigate.
• The top baby names are... May 14, 2012
  It's official -- we're all keeping up with Kardashians now. Even when it comes to baby names. The Social Security Administration released its official list of most popular baby names this morning.
• Day care cost hikes derail women's careers May 16, 2012
  Clarissa Doutherd, 30, was able to lift herself out of poverty and climb the ladder of success at a nonprofit. But last year the high cost of child care stalled her ambitions.
• Dad's view: It's not a competition, but I'm totally the better parent May 15, 2012
  One dad makes his case on why he's the better parent (even though his kid probably likes mom more.)
• Video: Hilarious! Teachers prank students in dance video May 15, 2012
  TODAY’s Natalie Morales takes a look at a funny video that shows high school teachers performing dance moves behind their students, who were conned into doing fake interviews. (TODAY)
• Mom Hero: Through life and death, she gives her family hope and love May 13, 2012
  In honor of Mother's Day, TODAY Moms is celebrating Mom Heroes. Today's winner: A woman who nursed her dying parent and child, became a pedriatic nurse, and has cared for the rest of her family with love and patience.
• Commentary: What the breast-feeding backlash says about us May 11, 2012
  When it comes to Time magazine’s cover of a mother breast-feeding her nearly 4-year old son, there’s one thing most of us can agree on: It’s shocking. We’re simply not used to seeing a child of that age suckling his mother’s breast.
• Tornado mom gets a Mother's Day surprise to remember May 11, 2012
  Stephanie Decker, who lost her legs shielding her kids from a tornado, has been working hard at her recovery. When TODAY brought her to New York this week, she suspected there might be a surprise in store, but she had no idea what to expect.
• Print a Mom Hero certificate for the heroic mother in your life May 12, 2012
  When we set out to celebrate a few mom heroes for Mother's Day, we had no idea it would be so hard. There are too many! So recognize your own Mom Hero with an official TODAY Moms certificate, suitable for printing, personalizing and presenting along with breakfast in bed.
• Christy Turlington defends Mother's Day boycott May 10, 2012
  No phone calls, no flowers, no gifts this Mother's Day? Former supermodel Christy Turlington Burns is urging women to "disappear" on Sunday to raise awareness about global maternal health... but some moms aren't so keen on the idea.
• TIME's breast-feeding toddler cover spurs shock, talk May 10, 2012
  It's a bold move to breast-feed a toddler in today's judgmental society, and it's the ultimate bold move to do it on the cover of TIME magazine. So what do moms really think about it?
• Mom Hero: Widowed mom hid her tears, sang through the pain May 10, 2012
  In honor of Mother's Day, TODAY Moms is celebrating Mom Heroes. This winning mother was nominated by her daughter: "She would sing to me, 'You and Me Against the World.' Every day, she would wipe her tears before I saw her, get out of bed, put on her brave face, make me breakfast and send me off to school."
• New ad gives Olympic (and regular) moms their due May 8, 2012
  When you think of Olympic heroes, you think of those gold-medal winning performances. That record-setting swim race. The lightning-fast relay. The nerve-wracking penalty kicks that resulted in goooooaalll, and victory.
• Mom Hero: 'Super mom' responds with love to autism's challenges May 9, 2012
  Hey mom, did you ever know that you're our hero? In honor of Mother's Day, TODAY Moms held a contest to celebrate unsung mom heroes. Our first winner: The mom of a severely autistic son, whose husband describes her as the hardest working mother he knows.
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• Video: More girls suffering sports-related concussions May 9, 2012
  In sports played by both sexes, girls are reporting nearly twice as many concussions. Researchers blame girls’ weaker necks as many young athletes are having to give up the sports they love. NBC’s Kate Snow reports. (TODAY)
• Video: Raising children in a digital world May 9, 2012
  On average, kids now spend more time using some form of technology than they do with their parents or teachers on any given day. Jim Steyer, author of “Talking Back to Facebook,” shares his advice on parenting in the digital age, including when to let your kids use social media sites and how to send the right message by putting down your own gadgets. (TODAY)
• Moms rule! I'm a great mom because... May 7, 2012
  What makes you an awesome mother? In the daily slog of motherhood, it's often easy to see where we fall short. But Mother's Day is no time for modesty. We asked TODAY Moms on Facebook to blow their own horns. Here's what they said.
• TODAY Moms get creative with discipline May 4, 2012
  Like the laptop-shooting dad and the Facebook-shaming mom, TODAY Moms readers have their own take on creative discipline. Here, they share their own clever punishment tactics.
• 7 tips for achieving that elusive work-life balance May 7, 2012
  No such thing as work-life balance? Perhaps, but we'll keep trying. Here are seven tips for getting help, enjoying the little moments and staying sane.
• Prom-flation: Survey finds average prom spending tops $1,000 May 3, 2012
  Gowns and tuxes and limos, oh my! A national survey finds that the average family spends $1,078 on prom, and families in some areas of the country spend almost double that. When did a teenage dance become a financial free-for-all?
• Tornado mom: New foot, big day May 3, 2012
  Stephanie Decker gets a prosthetic foot and is happy to be standing upright, just two months after losing parts of both legs during a hurricane.
• Girl with deformed face wants to be like other kids May 3, 2012
  What if you knew, even before your child was born, that she wouldn't look like everyone else?

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