Made for the sea: Golf balls out of lobster shells
Golfers on the high seas can breathe a little easier — and so can the marine life around them — thanks to a biodegradable golf ball made from lobster shells. The ball is intended for use on cruise ships and so should lead to fewer regular golf balls ending up in the ocean. Full story
After delay, ferry with Americans reaches Malta
Trapped in Libya, then stranded on a boat for sixty hours because of high seas, more than 300 exhausted passengers – including at least 167 Americans – arrived safely in Malta. Martin Fletcher reports.
Stormy seas hinder rescue near Iceland
Two coast guard helicopters rescue an injured sailor from the deck of a freighter tossing in high seas off Iceland. TODAYshow.com's Dara Brown reports.
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Vote for 2010’s photo of the year!
From sumo wrestlers in Japan to a cargo ship toppling on the high seas, TODAY highlights some of the most compelling images from the past year. Which is your favorite?
Dec. 14: Nightly News Tuesday broadcast
White-outs strand motorists; Florida's deep-freeze disappoints tourists; Tornado slams Oregon town; Lawmakers make last-minute rush on earmarks; Assange granted bail, sent back to prison; Remembering a relentless diplomat; High drama on the high seas; Just say Noel: TV stars take on holiday classics
Could oil be stopped earlier than expected?
According to Bob Dudley, BP’s new point man for the oil response, the ruptured well could be sealed by the end of this month, ahead of an original mid-August estimate. NBC’s Thanh Truong reports.
Murder rampage left girl orphaned at sea
It started out as a family vacation on the high seas, and ended with the tragic loss of an entire family — except for one little girl. Tere Duperault Fassbender recounts her incredible tale of survival.
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Workers clean up tarred oil, seen amidst other shoreline debris, which washed ashore during high seas produced by Hurricane Alex
Workers clean up tarred oil, seen amidst other shoreline debris, which washed ashore during high seas produced by Hurricane Alex, in Pass Christian, Miss., Thursday, July 1, 2010.
