Are Americans obsessed with breasts? July 18, 2011 TODAY’s Amy Robach takes a look at why a body part so crucial for human survival has become such a titillating and taboo topic in American culture. (TODAY)

How will Afghanistan look in 2015? July 18, 2011 New York Magazine’s John Heilemann, Mike Barnicle, the Washington Post's David Ignatius, MSNBC's Military Analyst Col. Jack Jacobs, and U.S. Army Veteran Wes Moore discuss the ...

When science enters the kitchen July 18, 2011 The modernist kitchens of Grant Achatz are known for using experimental equipment to produce unusual cuisine, thanks to an unusual partnership with Polyscience, a lab equipment. (msnbc.com)

Chuck Todd: Lot of 'public ... July 18, 2011 NBC’s Chuck Todd joins Morning Joe to discuss the expected Tuesday vote in the House on a Republican 'cut, cap and balance' plan. The plan is not expected to pass in the ...

Comeback America Initiative to release debt plan July 18, 2011 The Comeback America’s Initiative David Walker and NBC's Andrea Mitchell join Morning Joe to discuss the debt ceiling debate, including the Cut, Cap and Balance Act, which is a House ...

Trading Block: Currencies & Markets July 18, 2011 The trade on currencies, commodities and stocks this week, with Peter Beutel, Cameron Hanover and Boris Schlossberg, GFT Forex. (CNBC)

Debt Ceiling Deadline July 18, 2011 Discussing where the government should raise taxes, with former Gov. Howard Dean and Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA). (CNBC)

Balancing the Budget July 18, 2011 Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA) weighs in on what Republicans need to do to get on board with the President to balance the budget. (CNBC)

News Corp. In Chaos July 18, 2011 Insight on how business will be affected by the investigations going on, with Eric Boehlert, Media Matters for America and an update on the investigation, with CNBC’s Kayla Tausche. (CNBC)

Wall Street’s Hedge Hunter July 18, 2011 Sales and trading revenue is down, says Ilana Weinstein, IDW Group founder/CEO, who says hiring is down. (CNBC)

Dangerous heat grips nation’s midsection July 18, 2011 An oppressive heat wave is gripping the nation’s midsection, with heat warnings and advisories in 16 states. NBC’s Al Roker reports. (TODAY)

Where is Casey Anthony? July 18, 2011 Cheney Mason, one of the attorneys on Casey Anthony’s defense team, says “elaborate plans” had to be carried out in order to keep his client “safe” from people consumed by a lynch-mob ...

Dalai Lama to US: ‘Keep your spirit’ July 18, 2011 Tibet’s spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, talks to TODAY’s Ann Curry about his conversation with President Obama and his thoughts about the spirit of American resilience. (TODAY)

Missing grandma found neck-deep in mud July 18, 2011 After blacking out, Florida grandmother Kathy Shino awoke to find herself trapped in mangrove roots with swamp water up to her chin, where she remained for four days before being rescued.  NBC’s ...

Petraeus to turn over command in Afghanistan July 18, 2011 Gen. David Petraeus is scheduled to turn over command of NATO forces in Afghanistan to his successor Lt. Gen. John Allen. New York Magazine’s John Heilemann, Mike Barnicle, the Washington ...

Rebekah Brooks to testify on Tuesday July 18, 2011 The fallout over the News of the World phone hacking scandal continues. Following her Sunday arrest, former head of News International, Rebekah Brooks, is scheduled to testify Tuesday before a ...

Tea Party-backed budget heads to House July 18, 2011 The House will vote this week on a Tea Party-backed plan to keep the government from a default. NBC’s Chuck Todd reports. (TODAY)

London police chief quits in hacking scandal July 18, 2011 News Corp. executive Rebekah Brooks has been arrested and London’s police chief has resigned in connection with the British phone-hacking scandal that has rocked the United Kingdom and shaken ...

Hacking Scandal Unfolds July 18, 2011 CNBC’s Kayla Tausche has an update on the chaos unfolding around News Corp. (CNBC)

Hacking Scandal Unfolds July 18, 2011 CNBC’s Kayla Tausche has an update on the chaos unfolding around News Corp. (CNBC)