Video: ‘Grim Sleeper’ suspect appears in court
Accused serial killer Lonnie Franklin Jr., also known as the suspect in the "Grim Sleeper," makes court appearance. KNBC reports. (NBC News Channel)

Video: Queen of Soul, Condi Rice do a duet
TODAY’s Al Roker takes a look at the beautiful music made by singer and staunch Democrat Aretha Franklin and pianist Condoleezza Rice, former secretary of state under George Bush. (Today Show)

Video: National Archives unveils FDR letters
The National Archives unveiled new documents Wednesday that included a letter from Benito Mussolini of Italy to Franklin Roosevelt, calling him "My Dear Mr. President," and congratulating him on taking office. NBC's Brian Williams reports. (Nightly News)

MSS: Todd Schmitz
Aug. 30, 2010: Todd Schmitz has a lot to celebrate this summer, from landing his first senior national team coaching gig to watching his best swimmer, Missy Franklin, make the Pan Pacific and world championships teams. Schmitz talks about his experiences and observations from being around the best swimmers and

Video: Rangel upset over possibility of leaving Congress
NBC News' Congressional correspondent Luke Russert tells Morning Joe about the angry reaction of Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., to the possibility of losing his job over his ethics violations. (Other)

Video: Five years later, Gulf Coast revisits Katrina
The powerful storm forever changed the lives of those living in the proud region. With so many losing so much, TODAY’s Lester Holt reflects on the tragedy and asks: is life getting back to normal for the survivors? (Today Show)

Video: Dems facing uphill battle to keep House?
A host of President Barack Obama’s initiatives may hang in the balance, all because of what a year ago few would have thought possible: Democrats losing control of the House of Representatives. NBC’s Mike Viqueira reports. (Nightly News)

Video: Amputee vets from 3 wars reach new heights
Despite losing their legs in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan, Kirk Bauer, Dan Nevins and Neil Duncan scaled Africa's Mt. Kilimanjaro. In their own words, the trio shares an improbable story of a climb against the odds. (Nightly News)

Video: Yankees visit special fan
Members of the New York Yankees pay a visit to 13-year-old Jorge Grajales, who leads an active life despite losing his arms and legs to infection as a young child in Panama. The visit was part of the team’s second annual “Hope Week.” (Today Show)

Video: Specially trained dogs hunt bedbugs
With humans seemingly fighting a losing battle against the little pests, who better to turn to then man’s best friend? Steve Rozek of Action Termite and Pest Control, along with one of his specially trained bedbug-sniffing dogs, Rex, joins TODAY’s Lester Holt and Jenna Wolfe. (Today Show)