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Love to stargaze? Welcome to Sky Village, the darkest town in America

The community, which sits under some of the darkest skies in the U.S., is home for about 20 mostly retired couples who love to stargaze.

This photo of two Little Leaguers glued to their phones is not what you think

These Little League players from South Dakota and the Dominican Republic bridged the language barrier to have a conversation thanks to Google Translate. ...

What’s next: Solar eclipse sweeps across US, Samsung to unveil Galaxy Note 8

Willie Geist and Dylan Dreyer wrap up Sunday TODAY with a look at the week ahead. A long-awaited and very rare solar eclipse will finally occur, casting a shadow...

Nationwide protests allow people to stand up for humanity, inclusion, Wes Moore says

President Donald Trump took to Twitter Saturday to speak out against the protesters around the country, but then said he wanted to "applaud" them. Wes Moore,...

President Trump likely feeling ‘pretty lonely’ after turbulent week, Chuck Todd says

From the deadly Charlottesville protests to White House chief strategist Steve Bannon departing from his role and President Trump dissolving his business advisory...

40 years after NASA launched Voyager 1 and 2, its golden record is getting a box set

When NASA launched Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 deep into space 40 years ago, each spacecraft brought along a golden record with sights and sounds from Earth, just...

How the internet is fueling the alt-right movement

The deadly protests in Charlottesville, Virginia, have reignited a smoldering debate about race in the United States. NBC's Gadi Schwartz is shining this week's...

Highs and Lows: Heather Heyer memorial, son sneaking around security cam

Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist and Dylan Dreyer run through the Highs and Lows of the week, including the grace shown by the family of Heather Heyer after she...

Watch this college athlete win a full ride on spontaneous field goal challenge

Some people crumble under pressure. It's safe to say that Bowling Green State University football student Jake Suder is not one of those people.

Rossen Reports update: Safest glasses for viewing the solar eclipse, hotel price spikes

TODAY investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen shares what glasses are safe to wear to view the solar eclipse and the recent price spikes from hotels situated...

10-year-old boy delivers his baby brother — and saves his life

Jayden Fontenot not only helped his mom deliver his baby brother, his swift actions saved the boy's life when the infant wasn't breathing.

Hero pit bulls save kids from snake attack: ‘They are 100 percent family’

Melissa Butt is confident that nothing bad will happen to her grandchildren when Slayer the dog is around, and he recently proved her right.

How to keep your pets safe during the solar eclipse

Should your pet be wearing protective eyewear during Monday's Great American Eclipse? Here's what the experts say.

French first lady on 24-year age gap with husband: 'It's insignificant'

Brigitte Macron has opened up about her marriage with the French president and the wide age gap that has drawn just as much international attention as her husband's...

See how leaving a bottle of water in your car could start a fire

As some parts of the country saw record high temperatures this summer, firefighters warn that leaving bottled water in your car could actually start a fire....

Our relatives survived the Holocaust. How do we tell kids about Charlottesville?

After discussing the Charlottesville news coverage with her son, Stacey Steinberg called her 98-year-old grandfather, a Holocaust survivor.

Man with eye damage from 1962 eclipse: Don't make the same mistake I did

Fifty-five years ago, Lou Tomososki looked at an eclipse for a few seconds and damaged his eye forever.

Wild first pitch hits Red Sox photographer where it hurts

A ceremonial first pitch tossed at Fenway Park went painfully awry for a local photographer standing behind home plate.

Could this blood test eventually screen people for cancer?

Researchers say they have taken a big step towards developing a test that can tell people if they have cancer long before the first symptoms show up.

Eclipse fever sends prices skyrocketing along its path

Homeowners and businesses alike are cashing in on next Monday's highly anticipated eclipse, hiking up prices on everything from flights to hotels to rental...

Natalee Holloway’s father discovers human remains in Aruba: ‘I was shocked’

The father of Natalee Holloway ? the teen who disappeared on a vacation in Aruba in 2005 — revealed that human remains there are being tested as a possible...

From kindergarten to college — this freshman is marking a milestone in the sweetest way

The teen posted a tweet showing photos of him and his dad on the first day of kindergarten — and then moving into his college dorm.

Watch Tim Tebow make this grandmother's day with a sweet shout-out

Tim Tebow stepped up to the plate when a fan asked him for a favor — a personal message to the teenager's grandmother, who recently suffered a stroke.

Why raising 'colorblind' kids is actually a terrible idea

"By doing the whole, 'We're all the same,' thing, you're dismissing what a black kid, or any person of color, deals with."

Is it OK to photograph the total solar eclipse with a smartphone?

An eclipse photographer and eye doctor say there are risks of damage to the phone and your eyes. Here's what you need to know.

'Please, renounce the hate': Father's heartbroken plea to white supremacist son

"I taught all of my children that all men and women are created equal... Evidently Peter has chosen to unlearn these lessons."

Scott Peterson breaks silence on wife's murder in death row phone call

In a new A&E series, Scott Peterson breaks his silence in a death row phone call about being convicted of killing his pregnant wife.

Meet the family doctor who is bringing back house calls

Dr. Ernest Brown has built a medical practice around a decidedly old-fashioned concept: house calls.

Princess Diana describes wedding as 'worst day of my life' in new documentary

A new National Geographic documentary features recordings of Princess Diana talking about her marriage.

Find out which glasses are safe to use to watch the upcoming solar eclipse

TODAY investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen lets you know what glasses are safe to wear to view the solar eclipse and warns against dangerous counterfeits....

Malcolm Gladwell talks ‘Revisionist History’ podcast, the mood in America … and fries

Malcolm Gladwell, best-selling author and host of the "Revisionist History" podcast, sits down with Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist for a conversation about his...

Highs and Lows: Kicker’s surprise scholarship, bag returned to woman fighting cancer

Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist and Hallie Jackson run through the Highs and Lows of the week, including the surprise scholarship a University of Minnesota football...

What’s next: Suspected Charlottesville driver James Alex Fields, Jr. to appear in court

Willie Geist wraps up Sunday TODAY with a look at the week ahead. On Monday, James Alex Fields, Jr. is expected to appear in court and face charges for allegedly...

Charlottesville mayor: Armed, angry people created the conditions we feared

Charlottesville Mayor Michael Signer joins Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist in the wake of Saturday's protests, during which a car plowed into a crowd of people,...

Charlottesville car attack witness: The driver had ‘intent to do harm’

Brennan Gilmore, who was amid the protests in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Saturday and witnessed a driver plow a car through a crowd of protesters, tells...

Did President Trump go far enough by blaming Charlottesville violence on ‘many sides’?

After Saturday's deadly protests in Charlottesville, Virginia, President Donald Trump has not specifically condemned white supremacists. Meet the Press moderator...

Never put your feet on the dashboard, woman warns after crash

A woman who suffered life-altering injuries in a crash wants her story to be a warning to others who put their feet on the dashboard in the car.

Rossen Reports update: How to stay safe from lightning

Twelve people have died this year due to lightning strikes. National investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen shares tips on how to stay safe during a dangerous...

Britney Spears shaken after man rushes stage at Vegas concert

A frightening incident at a concert in Las Vegas caused Britney Spears to leave the stage mid-show Wednesday night.

College football player who helps kids in need surprised with scholarship

University of Minnesota kicker Justin Juenemann had an unforgettable moment when he was surprised with a full scholarship at the hospital where he volunteers....

Purse bursting into flames spurs new concerns about batteries

Dramatic video shows a woman's purse suddenly bursting into flames during a recent city council meeting in Nevada, and officials say a battery in the bag malfunctioned....