Chandra, Trae and Jordan Berns were just 17 months old when they suffered grievous burns in a fire. But today, at 22, they are undergoing a new laser treatment that is improving their scars and their mobility. "Our scars have gotten a lot smoother," Trae said Friday.

After the arrest of a man police suspect of being the Ether Man" responsible for an 18-year series of rapes of college students across four states , two of his alleged victims expressed relief. It's great to have him off the streets, Pamela Fowler said Thursday.

Rihanna has sold more than 12 million albums and has had four No. 1 songs, but currently, her fame revolves around one fight. She now hopes to move on with music.

Last year, Dave Dudley lost his job as a software V.P. so he sold his house and took his wife and three children on the road in an RV. And theyre not alone: In a tough economy, more Americans are trading home and hearth for the open road.

When Sarah Palins memoir, Going Rogue: An American Life, hits bookstores on Nov. 17, it will face competition from OR Books Going Rouge: An American Nightmare, being released the same day with a strikingly similar book cover.

Scott Bidstrup lived on the road for six years no permanent address, no phone, no job, no responsibilities. It was one of the best periods of his life. But is it for you? Bidstrup has advice for those considering his lifestyle, and important questions you need to ask first.

In Mike Lupica's new novel, 13-year-old Nate Brodie goes to buy a Tom Brady autographed football and wins the chance of a lifetime to throw a pass through a target at a Patriots game on national TV. The prize? One million dollars. An excerpt.

Hes sold more than 250 million books but even John Grisham is worried about the future of the printed word in the wake of best-sellers going for as little as $9 at major retailers, and the rise of e-book readers like the Kindle. Its a disaster in the long term, he said Tuesday.

In his new book 100 Heartbeats, conservationist and television host Jeff Corwin provides an urgent portrait of wildlife that is teetering on the brink of extinction and spells out what can be done about it. Here is an excerpt.

President Barack Obama's half brother has broken his media silence to discuss his new novel the semi-autobiographical story of an abusive parent patterned on their late father, the mostly absent figure Obama wrote about in his own memoir.

Big Bird that towering, yellow 6-year-old has been calling Sesame Street home ever since the show premiered on Nov. 10, 1969. And as it marks its 40th anniversary, he remains an essential member of the flock and the show itself is forever young.

The 36-year-old Extra host and former "Dancing with the Stars" contestant will again serve as master of ceremonies for the live Jan. 30 ceremony at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. He previously hosted the pageant in 2007 and 2009.

It sounds like a movie plot: a bizarre extortion scheme involving a beautiful wife, her wealthy husband and young lover, and a phony $50,000 ransom demand.

Sarah Palin's book tour is a gift for her base. No stops are planned in Seattle, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Los Angeles and other major cities and book-buying communities that are standard for authors on the road, but where the voters tend to be Democrats.

When it comes to wooing, gifts and baubles can certainly win hearts. But true companionship is not about the bauble, says Dr. Gail Saltz. Here, she offers advice to a 53-year-old man who is looking to change the way he approaches women.

The legal war between former Miss California USA Carrie Prejean and pageant organizers is over. A joint statement released Tuesday says Prejean and the organizers of the pageant reached a confidential settlement on dueling lawsuits.

Marine Maj. Brian Dennis told the heartwarming story of Nubs, a stray mutt he managed to get to the U.S. from Iraq after the dog trekked 75 miles across the war-torn nation to be with his new buddy. No one really knows how he did it, Dennis said. It was just amazing.

How much feline is too much feline in the town of Dudley, Mass.? If you have four of the furry four-legged friends without special dispensation, you've gone too far. The town just made it illegal to own more than three cats without getting a $50 residential kennel license.

Jodie Sweetin was Americas sweetheart when she played Stephanie Tanner on Full House. But she later became a meth addict, even using drugs while pretending to be recovered and warning young people against them. I made some really poor choices, she said.

The stress of a divorce played out in the tabloid press is starting to take a toll not only on Kate Gosselin, but also on her eight children, she said in a new interview. In addition, Gosselin said close, trusted people are cashing in on her story. You tend not to trust, she said.

Your infant is screaming and nothing you do seems to satisfy her. In her book, "Child Sense," child development expert Priscilla J. Dunstan shares how to decode your baby's crying. In this excerpt, she writes about how she learned the language.

In Impossible Motherhood: Testimony of an Abortion Addict, editor and literary agent Irene Vilar shares her controversial story of having had 15 abortions in 15 years. Here, she talks to TODAY Moms about why she had so many abortions and how motherhood eventually saved her.

The video that captured a baby in a stroller rolling in front of an oncoming train still amazes, especially because the child suffered only scratches. Speaking out for the first time, the babys mother, Shweta Verma, 29, said, I believe he is destined to do something great in his life.

Youve heard that every rule has an exception, and thats especially true when it comes to dieting. Theres lots of good, sound advice out there, but sometimes sticking to it too closely and not considering the nuances can get you into trouble.

Dale Haney has kept the White House grass green and the flowers blooming for 40 years, but he's cultivated something else just as important: relationships with the presidents' pooches. Haney has tended to all of them from Richard Nixon's King Timahoe to Barack Obamas Bo.

In America, Hotel for Dogs was just a family comedy film. But in Taipei, the fantasy has come true complete with VIP suites, pools, salons, classes and playrooms as two giant hotels aim to ease the problem of strays that has plagued the city for decades.

Kids will be kids and most of the time, kids will hate their parents at some point. In How to Raise Kids Who Wont Hate You, Growing Pains dad Alan Thicke offers humorous advice on the art of parenting. An excerpt.

Abby Rike was eliminated on season 8 of The Biggest Loser, but her story of carrying on after a terrible tragedy the sudden deaths of her husband, young daughter and infant son inspired the other contestants, as well as her own trainers. Here Abby shares why she auditioned and volunteered to go home, and gives advice for others dealing with personal challenges.

In his first collection of short stories, John Grisham returns to Ford County, Miss., the setting of his first novel, "A Time to Kill." In this story, Inez Graney and her two older sons take a bizarre trip through the Delta to visit the youngest Graney brother, who's been locked away on death row for 11 years. An excerpt.

Last year, Andre stepped into an illegal hunting trap, which snapped his left front and back legs. To free himself, the 3-year-old dog chewed through both paws. But with the help of prosthetics, he can now do one of his favorite things chase after a tennis ball.

Rockefeller Plaza became a galaxy far, far away as the TODAY hosts celebrated Halloween by dressing up as Star Wars characters, including Matt Lauer as Luke Skywalker, Meredith Vieira as Princess Leia, Al Roker as Han Solo and Ann Curry as Darth Vader.

"Dream House: The White House as an American Home, by Ulysses Grant Dietz and Sam Watters, describes the history of the presidential residence, and how changes made to it have reflected Americans' changing ideals about what a home should be.

More than 2,000 kids are getting the ultimate trick-or-treating treasure: Candy from President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama at the White House.

When Phillip Garrido came to his first court hearing on charges of keeping Jaycee Dugard captive for 18 years, he found a face from the past glaring at him: Katie Callaway Hall, whom he was convicted of raping in 1977. This Pandoras box is open for me, Hall said.

Each year, parents have concerns about trick-or-treating, and many believe that a danger far graver than chocolate overdose awaits their children: sex offenders. But a new study shows that the public has little to fear on Halloween.

For two hours, ex-hippie Chris Turner, 62, held off Taliban commandos with an AK-47, saving the lives of 24 people in a Kabul, Afghanistan, guest house. But he said, The real heroes were the three U.N. guards and the Afghan guards who lost their lives.

The political spotlight has added pressure to their marriage at times, the Obamas admit in a revealing new interview the controversy over their date nights being just a recent example. Everything becomes political, the president said, but the first lady added, The bumps happen to everyone.

Barack and Michelle Obama mix politics and romance in a way that no first couple quite have before. In a candid interview with The New York Times, they speak out about their date nights and the bumps theyve faced together over the past 17 years. Here is an excerpt.

US Weekly's Jill Martin and hairstylist Louis Licari make over a woman who hasn't cut her hair in more than 10 years and a retired teacher who battled cancer.

A collection of letters written by the flamboyant British poet Lord Byron to one of his closest friends was sold on Thursday far above the expected price. In the letters, Byron details an affair with a servant girl and refers to William Wordsworth as "Turdsworth."

Elena Desserich lost her battle with cancer at age 6 but not before hiding many messages of love to her parents and sister that are still being found, as chronicled in her parents book, Notes Left Behind. You hope that it never ends, Elenas mother said.

As more people master the art of bartering in this down economy, you can now swap your way to a new roof, Pilates sessions, legal services, baby-sitting shifts and more. 10 Tips columnist Laura T. Coffey explains how to swap with ease or make money off the stuff you own.

Sure, slipping on a cute new pair of boots feels good, but how long does that mood lift last? And how long will those boots last in your closet and on this planet? GreenDAYs Marisa Belger considered the hidden costs of her own belongings on a journey toward conscious consumption. Heres what she found.

In an emotional interview, the former wrestling superstar described how, driven to despair after his sons auto accident and a painful divorce from his wife, he had a loaded gun to his head when he got a call from Laila Ali: Her voice saved my life.

The parents of Virginia Tech student Morgan Harrington, 20, who vanished outside a Metallica concert Oct. 17, fear foul play even as they cling to hope for her return. We have to keep working on this and find our daughter, said Morgans mother, Gil Harrington.

Former GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin reported that she has received at least $1.25 million for her upcoming memoir "Going Rogue." A disclosure statement discusses Palin's finances from Jan. 1 to July 27, when she resigned as Alaska governor.

Close to 1 million roller blinds and Roman shades sold by IKEA, Bed Bath & Beyond and Hanover Direct are being recalled for posing a serious strangulation risk to small children.

Trent Wood and Kristin Palmer were asleep when they awoke to find themselves trapped beneath a car that had smashed into their Sparks, Nev., home, with hot fluids leaking onto them. Your first reaction is: OK, I hope it doesn't blow up," Trent Wood recalled.

Ed Ludwig honors his son Michael's memory by educating other families about congenital heart disorders.

In the December issue of Glamour magazine, Michelle Obama talks about her relationship with President Obama, her fashion choices and her identity as a role model. The first lady also graces the cover wearing her own drop-waist, red cocktail dress and necklace.

Mary Tomer wasn't a fashion follower until Michelle Obama burst onto the scene. Since then, Tomer has become an almost daily chronicler of the first lady's wardrobe on her blog, Mrs-O.org, as well as the author of new book on Michelle Obama's style.

While others argue over whether this really is the bottom, savvy buyers are taking advantage of the best market in years to purchase a home. Real estate expert Barbara Corcoran shares insider tips to help homebuyers snatch up bargains in this market.

Its not unusual for even married people to have thoughts and fantasies that concern other people, says Dr. Gail Saltz. But when emotional energy is channeled into one partners intense friendship, does the marriage suffer?

Its not uncommon for women to feel that their partners are not listening and the differences between male and female brains could be to blame, says psychotherapist Dr. Robi Ludwig. Here, advice to help you improve communication.