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What's the difference between a Jonagold and a Fuji?

While there are thousands of different apples in the world, Epicurious rounded up 11 that represent the diversity found in today's marketplace.

Ho-ho-ho! White House Christmas tree arrives

The White House is now open for Christmas. First lady Michelle Obama, along with daughters Malia and Sasha, received the official White House Christmas tree on Friday: an 18 1/2-foot Douglas fir delivered by traditional horse-drawn carriage.

Ho-ho-ho! White House Christmas tree arrives

The White House is now open for Christmas. First lady Michelle Obama, along with daughters Malia and Sasha, received the official White House Christmas tree on Friday: an 18 1/2-foot Douglas fir delivered by traditional horse-drawn carriage.

Get your man on our Guys Tell All panel!

Do you know a man who's good at dishing relationship advice? Help him join our Guys Tell All panel! Whether he's your husband, boyfriend, dad or best friend, e-mail us and he may end up on a future segment of TODAY.

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.

Don't dump your old stuff - donate it!

Before you haul your random clutter to the dump, find out if there's a greener way to get rid of it. Find out which organizations will take all that junk - everything from old TVs to non-prescription sunglasses - and recycle it or give it to those in need.

Gobble it up: The Scottos' holiday leftovers

Don't put all that leftover food from Thanksgiving to waste. Instead create new delicious dishes.

Sad development: The last Kodachrome film lab

Fifty years ago, 2,000 film labs in the U.S. processed Kodachrome. Now, Dwayne's Photo in Parsons, Kansas, is the last one - in the entire world. "It's kind of pride mixed with sadness, because Kodak isn't making Kodachrome any more," said Dwayne Steinle's son, Grant.

3 Thanksgiving superfoods you shouldn't skip

It wouldn't be Turkey Day without these classic ingredients, but there are excellent reasons to eat them on other days, too: They're delicious, easy to cook, and each happens to be a nutritional superstar.

Style 911: Update your weary winter wardrobe

With a social calendar stuffed full of demands, the last thing you want to worry about is what to wear. From cropping a coat to adding a few accessories, TODAY Style editor Bobbie Thomas explains how to easily transform your closet.

Your shopping type: Black Fri. or Cyber Mon.?

Do you love to hunt for discounts in the pre-dawn darkness on Black Friday? Or is surfing the Internet for bargains on Cyber Monday more your speed? Regardless of your preference, 10 Tips columnist Laura T. Coffey has advice to help save your sanity and your wallet.

She wants to videotape our 'ear-rogenous' play

What goes on between couples behind closed doors is not always for the world to know. Here, Dr. Gail Saltz advises a man who is hesitant to allow his partner to post fetish videos of themselves on the Internet.

Mother's best: Apple crisps, cheesecake

Treat yourself and your guests this holiday to desserts that embody the feeling of home. Chef and restaurant owner Lisa Schroeder shares her delicious recipes for the classic apple crisp and cheesecake.

Mom of boy set afire: 'His courage is incredible'

Michael Brewer, the Florida 15-year-old who suffered burns over 65 percent of his body after allegedly being set on fire by a group of classmates, has recovered enough to speak to police about the attack. "My son's courage is incredible," said his mother, Valerie Brewer.

Mom of boy set afire: 'His courage is incredible'

Michael Brewer, the Florida 15-year-old who suffered burns over 65 percent of his body after allegedly being set on fire by a group of classmates, has recovered enough to speak to police about the attack. "My son's courage is incredible," said his mother, Valerie Brewer.

Once again, first lady's fashion sense dazzles

Michelle Obama has dazzled the world with her graceful sense of style yet again. The first lady chose to wear a gleaming silver-sequined, flesh-colored gown by an Indian-born designer Tuesday night to the first state dinner held by her husband's administration.

Lose weight by having fun in the bedroom

In "The Ultimate Sex Diet" author Kerry McCloskey shows couples how to shed pounds by engaging in their favorite activity. Read an excerpt.

Once again, first lady's fashion sense dazzles

Michelle Obama has dazzled the world with her graceful sense of style yet again. The first lady chose to wear a gleaming silver-sequined, flesh-colored gown by an Indian-born designer Tuesday night to the first state dinner held by her husband's administration.

Obamas welcome Singh, guests to state dinner

The first state dinner of the Obama White House had it all: Oscar-winning entertainers, Hollywood moguls, a knockout guest chef and even a wardrobe malfunction.

GOP opens probe into climate science e-mails

Congressional Republicans are investigating e-mails stolen from a British climate change research center that they say show scientists attempting to suppress data that does not support man-made global warming.

Obamas welcome Singh, guests to state dinner

Guests at President Barack Obama's first state dinner were being treated to an eye-catching scheme of green and purple, from the green curry surrounding the prawns to the purple floral arrangements paying homage to the peacock, India's national bird.

Tyler Florence's roasted turkey with sage, thyme

The Food Network star shares his savory and easy-to-make American classics. Learn how to make delicious Thanksgiving staples with rosemary, lavender, marjoram leaves and more great ingredients.

Darwin's 'Origin of Species' fetches $172,000

A rare first edition of "Origin of Species" that had languished for years on a toilet bookshelf sold Tuesday at auction for 103,250 pounds, or $172,000. On the same day, British authorities made an appeal for a stolen leather-bound notebook of Charles Darwin's.

Real 'Alice in Wonderland' book to fetch $150K

A copy of the book "Through the Looking Glass, and What Alice Found There" that belonged to the British girl who inspired author Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland" will be sold at an auction next month, the company behind the sale said on Monday.