Green Videos

Gator learns to move with prosthetic tail Video: An alligator in Phoenix is learning to walk and swim with its new prosthetic tail.	Girl Scouts hit paydirt at local dump Video: A Girl Scout troop from Luttrell, Tenn., has discovered the local hotspot, where just about every town resident comes on weekends; the local dump.	Clinton visits Haitian coffee plant, brewery Video: Former President Bill Clinton visited Haiti, and pledged $700,000 to the country's agricultural sector.
Greenest car runs on air Inventor Peter Dearman has created a homemade car that produces no emissions.	Nelson Mandela discharged from hospital Video: A spokesman says the anti-apartheid icon and former president of S. Africa has returned to his home in Johannesburg.	Reports: Harvard snooped through email of 16 deans Video: There are new reports that Harvard University secretly combed through the emails of 16 deans as officials investigated who leaked a campus cheating scandal to the media.
Study: Women wake up grumpier than men Video: 'Today' show anchors chat about a new Duke University sleep study that finds women are grumpier than men in the mornings, especially when they don’t get enough sleep.	Valerie Harper on cancer: 'I'm not dying until I do' Video: In a new interview with the 'Today' show, the sitcom star talks about her diagnoses with an incurable cancer.	Las Vegas family lives comfortably on $14K a year Video: According to 2012 guidelines, a family of four making less than $23,000 per year is living in poverty. But the Wagasky family is not only surviving on nearly $10,000 less than that; they are thriving and have no debt.

Research murky on danger of Asian carp invasion Video: Scientists on some of the heartland's great rivers are turning up ominous signs that Asian carp may be harming other fish, but the dire predictions that the carp would kill off other fish haven't been realized yet.	Flash floods hit western Japan Video: Floodwaters have turned part of western Japan into a disaster zone after nearly 2 feet of rain fell in just 8 hours. At least 3 people have been killed and an evacuation order has been given to 50,000 people.	Tsunami debris adds to Great Pacific Garbage Patch Video: The trash accumulating in the Pacific Ocean — scientists estimate there are 1.5 million tons of tsunami debris alone — is arriving on the West Coast.
Horse racing controversy raises questions Video: A Senate hearing will examine whether drugs are being given to injured horses to mask the pain so that they can run for bigger and bigger purses, sometimes with catastrophic consequences.	Kayaker gets bumped by massive shark Video: A kayaker was fishing off Capitola Beach, Calif., when his boat was overturned by what some witnesses say was a great white shark.	Amelia Earhart: 75 years later Video: Scientists begin a new search for the pilot on the 75th anniversary of her disappearance.
Thousands without power in D.C. area Video: A massive storm cuts electricity to thousands in the Washington, D.C., area, and even cellphone service remains spotty as temperatures and tempers soar.	What does the health care ruling mean? Video: Tom Goldstein of the SCOTUS blog breaks down the Supreme Court’s ruling on health care. When asked why Chief Justice John Roberts voted to uphold the law, Goldstein said, 'I think he believed it.'	Massive dust storm descends on Phoenix Video: Watch as a 15-mile wide dust storm zips through this Arizona town.

Congressman bares chest to promote fitness Video: Rep. Aaron Schock, R-Ill., chats about being featured baring his chest and abs on the cover of Men’s Health magazine after turning his life around with diet and exercise.	American woman wakes from surgery with British accent Video: Karen Butler maintains that after being heavily sedated she awoke speaking with a thick British accent. Can it be true? NBC’s chief medical expert comments.	Rare condition leaves mom unable to recognize kids Video: After undergoing brain surgery, mother Tara Fall is unable to recognize friends and loved ones. Everyone appears to be a stranger – even her own children.
Flash workout with first lady Michelle Obama Video: First lady Michelle Obama makes a surprise visit to Alice Deal Middle School to join students in a flash workout. Over 600 schools across the country participated in similar workouts at the same time.	Fans shocked after Zeta-Jones seeks help for bipolar disorder Video: Following her husband's public battle with cancer, a rep for Catherine Zeta-Jones confirms that the actress has sought treatment for bipolar II disorder. Dr. Nancy Snyderman and psychiatrist Gail Saltz discuss.	Michael J. Fox on Parkinson's disease Video: Polo Ralph Lauren and The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research have launched Michael J. Fox Dog Tags to raise awareness for their cause.
The boy who could die if he falls asleep Video: A young British boy has an incredibly unusual genetic disorder called Ondine’s Curse, which means that if he falls asleep, he’ll stop breathing.	Young family faces double cancer diagnosis Video: Nate and Elisa Bond, the parents of an 18-month-old, were both diagnosed with deadly cancers within one week of each other.	Woman can't close her eyes after plastic surgery, jury gives her $115K Video: A New Jersey jury ruled in favor of Marilyn Leisz in a medical malpractice case that left her unable to fully close her eyes after surgeon Dr. Paul Parker performed an eye procedure called blepharoplasty.

Summer solstice: Yoga takes over Times Square Video: Times Square Alliance officials expected thousands of yoga practitioners to participate in free classes for all skill levels during the 'Solstice in Times Square-Athleta Mind Over Madness' event.	Michelle Obama surprises jump rope team Video: First Lady Michelle Obama surprises a Jr. High jump roping team.	Stephen Hawking: Quality of life is pretty good Video: As part of the 2012 Seattle Science Festival, renowned physicist Stephen Hawking took the stage Saturday night to discuss time travel, the search for a scientific 'theory of everything,' and his hopes to some day win a Nobel prize.
Paralyzed student walks for diploma Video: A high school senior in San Diego who was paralyzed as a toddler fulfills his promise to walk across the stage at graduation — and earns a standing ovation for his efforts.	Using cameras to cope with cancer Video:The Pablove Foundation's Shutterbugs program lifts spirits by teaching kids about the art and science of photography — a wonderful distraction from a serious illness.	Hiker finds stolen Picasso in the woods Video: The Pablo Picasso lithograph had been missing since teens broke into a California mansion.
World burping champ crowned Video: The World Burping Federation held the Burping World Championships in New York City to crown the world's longest belch.	Wallenda to attempt Niagara high-wire walk Video: A descendant of the famed Flying Wallendas follows the family tradition of death-defying high-wire walks.	Instant Mozart: After concussion, man becomes musical genius Video: Less than 6 years ago, Derek Amato had only mediocre guitar skills. But after suffering a concussion – and never having had a lesson – he became a piano-playing sensation.

Prius still a hit in Hollywood Video: Despite the recall, green cars will continue to shuttle the environmentally conscious to Oscar gold. KNBC's Ted Chen reports from Hollywood.	NASA scientists plan to approach girl by 2018 Video: A hilarious new parody courtesy of our friends at 'The Onion'. And wait until the end: Best. Scarlett Johansson. Joke. Ever.	Watch Audi's eco-friendly Super Bowl ad Video: Audi's Super Bowl ad featured the band Cheap Trick, the Audi A3 TDI clean diesel, and the debut of the Green Police.
Toyota recalls 270,000 Priuses Video: Toyota is extending its safety recall to the Prius, citing possible brake problems in 270,000 of the popular hybrid cars. NBC's Tom Costello reports.	Demi Moore on social networking, change Video: Demi Moore talks to <i>Morning Joe</i> about her participation in the Pepsi Refresh Project, a campaign to fund innovative ideas to advance American communities.	Obama creates new jobs by investing in high-speed rail Video: President announces $8 billion in funding for high-speed rail projects that will provide faster, more energy-efficient travel and create new jobs.
Inventor keeps eye on home -- even when he's away Video: An engineer controls all of his appliances by remote and tracks their energy use.	Tata's tiny car generates buzz in Detroit Video: CNBC reports on a new car that is generating a lot of buzz at the Detroit Auto Show, and only costs $2,500.	New legs for pachyderm pair Video: Two elephants walk on their new prosthetic legs after recovering from landmine blasts in Thailand. Msnbc.com's Dara Brown has the story.

Cat back home after mysterious 2,000-mile trip Video: A Florida cat is reunited with its family after a mysterious 2,000-mile journey to Colorado.	Couple finds lost $4,500 wedding ring in dog's stomach Video: Albuquerque resident Rachelle Atkinson says she and her husband Scott had searched everywhere for the ring before beginning to suspect their basset hound.	Hiker and his dog rescued on L.A. cliffside Video: Firefighters aid man who slid off a mountain trail with his dog.
Breast-feeding mothers stage nurse-ins at Target Video: Moms gather in response to a Texas mother, who complained that Target workers had humiliated her for breast-feeding her baby in the store.	Fireplace embers caused deadly blaze Video: A Christmas morning fire in Connecticut that killed an advertising executive's parents and her 3 children was accidentally started by old fireplace embers that had been discarded near an entryway, officials say.	The best doggie 'makeovers' of 2011 Video: Animal advocate Jill Rappaport of 'The Today Show' looks back at some of the lucky pooches who found great homes thanks to viewers.
Helping dog owners keep their pets in tough times Video: NBC's Anne Thompson checks in with Fairy DogParents, a nonprofit group that aims to help dog owners experiencing financial hardship.	Did Scamp the dog return from dead? Video: Accompanied by their dog 'Scamp,' Paul and Reta McKinlay describe the joy and amazement they experienced when they realized the puppy they were preparing to bury the day after a mishap with a car was actually very much alive.	Some dogs of war heading home injured Video: About 500 specially trained canines are on assignment for the U.S. military, and a lot of them are coming home home with post-traumatic stress disorder.