Some schools cut cursive writing July 15, 2011 In an effort to switch towards digital technology, 44 states no longer require students to learn cursive. Radio host Michael Smerconish discusses. (NewsNation)

California adds gay history lessons to curriculum July 15, 2011 State Sen. Mark Leno, D-Calif., who wrote the bill talks about the landmark victory. (NewsNation)

The Week Ahead: Debt-ceiling deadline July 15, 2011 Can Congress get a deal done, The presidential camp out in Iowa, Rick Perry talks to donors – will he get in? (NBC News)

What’s next for News Corp? July 15, 2011 MSNBC’s Martin Bashir talks about the resignation of Rebekah Brooks, the CEO of the British arm of News Corp. (Mitchell Reports)

Obama calls shuttle astronauts July 15, 2011 Joking that he meant to call for pizza, President Obama talks with Atlantis' crew during the final mission for the shuttle program. NBC’s Jay Barbree reports. (msnbc tv)

No perjury charges for Cindy Anthony July 15, 2011 Mark Lippman, attorney for Cindy and George Anthony, talks with msnbc’s Contessa Brewer about why Cindy Anthony won't face perjury charges related to her daughter, Casey ...

Obama denies reports of blowups in budget talks July 15, 2011 Meet the Press moderator David Gregory shares his reaction to President Barack Obama’s latest news conference on the debt. (Mitchell Reports)

Will the US economy face lasting damage? July 15, 2011 The New York Times’ David Leonhardt explains what the failure to raise the debt ceiling would mean for average Americans. (Mitchell Reports)

Avoiding an economic meltdown July 15, 2011 Many Republicans are unhappy with the last chance debt deal taking shape in quiet negotiations between Senate leaders Mitch McConnell and Harry Reid. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, ...

Bachmann speaks about clinics July 15, 2011 Politico’s Glenn Thrush talks about Marcus Bachmann’s defense of his clinics against the growing criticism and controversy. (Mitchell Reports)

Alleged 'Bentley Bandit' ... July 15, 2011 Authorities in Louisiana have finally caught up with a man alleged to be the "Bentley Bandit," who is thought to be connected to a long string of luxury car thefts in multiple states. Msnbc.com’s ...

Man dies while cleaning meat grinder July 15, 2011 A 26-year-old Oklahoma man dies while cleaning meat grinding equipment. KFOR-TV’s Joleen Chaney reports. (NBC News)

Man arrested for pointing laser at aircraft July 15, 2011 An Arizona man was arrested for shining a laser into the cockpit of a police aircraft. NBC’s Lupita Murillo reports. (NBC News)

Harry Potter casts spell on super fan July 15, 2011 For one Harry Potter super-fan in Connecticut, the end of the film saga comes with mixed emotions. WVIT’s Shirley Chan reports. (NBC News)

Fla. jail to stop providing underwear July 15, 2011 Inmates at the Polk County Jail will soon have to start paying for their underwear. NBC’s John Thomas reports. (NBC News)

Los Angeles residents brace for ... July 15, 2011 Los Angeles residents are bracing for the shutdown of a 10-mile stretch of Interstate 405, one of the busiest highways in the U.S., for 53 hours beginning Friday night. NBC’s Aditi Roy ...

Montreal’s hottest shopping spots and hippest ... July 15, 2011 TODAY contributor Bobbie Thomas sizes up fashion and cosmetics in Montreal with Bobbie’s Buzz. (TODAY)

KLG, Hoda get Canadian gifts for TODAY anchors July 15, 2011 Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb talk about souvenirs they’ll bring back to New York from Montreal for their fellow TODAY anchors. (TODAY)

Flying fox and two-toed sloth hang around with ... July 15, 2011 Head of veterinary services of Granby Zoo, Marie-Josee Limoges, shows off animals from Canada and around the world. (TODAY)

Canadian comfort food: Poutine! July 15, 2011 Chef Chuck Hughes shows how to make poutine, the ultimate Canadian comfort food, and creates a special lobster version for Kathie Lee and Hoda. (TODAY)