Green Videos

Final pieces of 1 World Trade Center to be placed Video: New York’s 104-story building reaches its highest point today as the final pieces of the spire are put in place. The building will reach 1,776 feet, making it the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.	Marathon bombing victim vows to dance again Video: A dance instructor who lost her left foot in the Boston bombings vows to dance again. And even though she's never been a runner, Adrianne Haslet-Davis plans to run next year's marathon.	Understanding the way scientists speak Video: Actor Alan Alda talks about the improv workshops he’s holding at Stony Brook University as a visiting professor. These workshops are designed to help scientist communicate better.
Truckers rescue pets in need of new home Video: The nonprofit Operation Roger is matching truck drivers with abandoned animals, transporting them to families that are willing to adopt.	Cursing news anchor: Watching viral clip 'was gut-wrenching' Video: A.J. Clemente, who lost his job at North Dakota's KFYR after cursing on live TV, discusses his rookie mistake with Matt Lauer and Savannah Guthrie.	Bill Gates inadvertently offends Koreans Video: In South Korea, it’s disrespectful to shake another person’s hand while your other hand is in your pocket, which is exactly what Bill Gates did during a meeting with South Korean President Park Geun-hye on Monday.
Girl and 14 dogs know how to have fun Video: This is what it must feel like to not have a single care in the world.	Aniston, Paltrow caught up in 'cupping' craze Video: Technique used for thousands of years is thought to relieve tension and improve circulation.	Mantis robot inspired by 4-legged walkers from 'Star Wars' Video: Mantis is a hexapod robot designed by Micromagic Systems that can be piloted and controlled remotely.

Record number of manatees washing up along Fla. coast Video: In a backwater creek on Florida's southwest coast, endangered manatees are being threatened by more than speedboats and cold snaps. Wildlife officials are racing the clock to save the lives of the gentle giants.	53-year-old wins Iditarod, joins the record books Video: Mitch Seavey is the oldest person to win the Iditarod trail sled dog race, a 1,000-mile event. His son, Dallas, became the youngest winner in history after winning last year at age 25.	Gator learns to move with prosthetic tail Video: An alligator in Phoenix is learning to walk and swim with its new prosthetic tail.
Pig helps train firefighters Video: Dominic the pig is being used by in England to help firefighters train in the art of how to handle escaped animals.	Technology can help locate sinkholes Video: Scientists are using advanced technology to lessen the danger from sinkholes like the one in Florida that swallowed part of a house. Ground-penetrating radar can scan sites for cavities 50 feet or more below the surface.	Mount Etna lights up the sky over Sicily Video: Italy's Mount Etna erupts overnight spewing hot ash and lava into the evening sky.
Lion kills volunteer at Calif. animal park Video: A male lion at a Central California animal park killed a 24-year-old female volunteer on Wednesday.	Teenage skiier found alive after 2 nights in bitter cold Video: The high school senior survived two freezing nights alone by building a snow shelter.	Tornado warnings in your pocket Video: A new Red Cross smartphone app puts potentially lifesaving info in your hand by not only warning of approaching tornadoes, but also by helping after a storm hits.

Breast cancer study suggests 'worldwide' possibilities for tamoxifen Video: Tamoxifen, a powerful drug with uncomfortable side effects, has already been found to cut future cancer risk among women diagnosed with estrogen-positive tumors. But a new study demonstrates cancer risk is even lower for women who take the dru	Frankie Muniz discusses mini-stroke Video: The 'Malcolm in the Middle' star is recovering from a small stroke on his 27th birthday.	Flu season starts early -- and could be bad Video: After a mild round last year, flu season is off to an early start this year with cases jumping in 5 Southern states, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Should you multitask while running? Video: Many runners swear by audiobooks as motivation to exercise as well as a great way to multitask using both body and mind. Others say both reading enjoyment and pace suffer.	Warning: Grapefruit-prescription combo could be dire Video: NBC’s Dr. Nancy Snyderman discusses a newly released study that expands the list of drugs adversely affected by grapefruit.	Miss America contestant getting risky double mastectomy Video: 'I unfortunately lost my mother to breast cancer when I was sixteen,' said pageant contestant Allyn Rose. The beauty queen is set to undergo preventative surgery after learning she carries the same cancer gene that killed her mother.
Meditation may improve heart health Video: New research says Transcendental Meditation, when practiced regularly, could help heart patients live longer.	4 yoga moves you can do at your desk Video: Yoga coach Gwen Lawrence shows off a variety of moves you can do at your desk for those long days at work, including the cat cow and the seated spinal twist.	Anorexic baker raises money for treatment Video: Washington woman with an eating disorder sells cookies online to raise funds for medical attention.

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.	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.	Joy Behar to leave 'The View' Video: After 16 years, she says, 'It seemed like the right time to move on.'
Map of U.S. made out of cereal revealed Video: A 6'x 8' map of the U.S. made entirely of cereal is on display in the Time Warner building in New York to celebrate National Cereal Day on March 7.	Russell Crowe claims he spotted a UFO Video: CNN's Erin Burnett reports on a video that actor Russell Crowe posted online, saying it was a UFO sighting.	Iditarod kicks off with festive ceremonial start Video: Mushers and their dogs took a leisurely jaunt through Anchorage on Saturday in the ceremonial start of Alaska's Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. The competitive start of the thousand-mile race is Sunday.
Queen hospitalized for stomach problems Video: Queen Elizabeth II, 86, was admitted to the hospital over the weekend for gastroenteritis, an infection and inflammation of the stomach and intestine. The palace is calling it a precautionary measure, saying she’s in overall good health.	Rosa Parks sculptor aimed to portray her 'modesty' Video: Sculptor Eugene Daub, who created the likeness of civil rights activist Rosa Parks, described why he decided not to show the famous bus seat that Parks refused to give up.	Man helps injured girlfriend through half marathon Video: When Monique Koll, who recently suffered a spinal cord injury, wanted to participate in the half marathon she ran last year, her boyfriend, Nick Zaunbrecher offered to push her wheelchair the entire distance and even helped her cross the finish line on foot.

Imagine sitting in traffic 1 month a year Video: Sao Paulo residents battle traffic jams of epic proportions. CNN's Shasta Darlington travels by car, train and chopper.	Sailor hopes to cruise globe in 10-foot boat Video: A veteran boat-builder and sailor from Sweden is building a 10-feet boat that he will use to sail around the world without docking on land a single time.	Scientists study prosopagnosia Video: Neurologists used electrical pulses to tickle the brain areas important for face recognition.
At 85 mph, fastest highway in the U.S. opens Video: State Road 130, a 40-mile stretch of road in Texas between Austin and San Antonio, allows drivers to push their cars, vans and trucks to 85 miles an hour.	Chicago may get public Wi-Fi Video: Mayor Rahm Emanuel plans to roll out Wi-Fi in parks and high-speed corridors for business users. But will his plan work?	Cardboard bicycle gets rolling thanks to origami Video: An Israeli inventor set out to build a bicycle using cardboard.
Will Google Fiber impact Kansas City property values? Katie Yeager answers questions from an NBC affiliate about whether or not Google Fiber will increase property values in Kansas City, Kan., and Kansas City, Mo.	Science 'safari' in the streets of Berlin Video: A psychology professor conducts a "cognitive science safari" in the streets of Berlin to teach basic principles about how the mind works. It's part of an effort to make science fun and applicable to peoples' daily lives.	In Israel, tourists get Wifi via donkeys Video: An Israeli tourist attraction designed to immerse tourists in a biblical experience has found a way to keep visitors connected by outfitting its donkeys with wireless routers.

Postal Service announces 'radical' realignment Video: The U.S. Postal Service’s plan to cut costs could mean fewer jobs, fewer facilities and slower mail.	Postal service going broke, could shut down by winter Video: As the postal service considers closing branches to save money, rural communities are struggling with the impact of losing their post offices, which often serve as gathering spots for friends and neighbors.	Sticker shock: Food prices soaring Video: Food prices are rising, and are expected to keep rising over the coming months as farmers struggle with bad weather, bad harvests, and strong demand.
Save money on gas this summer Video: Budget Travel's Laura Michonski talks with msnbc's Alex Witt about tips for avoiding gas-guzzling mistakes this summer.	Panera tries 'pay as you can' option Video: In this 'Making a Difference' segment, a Panera executive explains how the company is experimenting with some nonprofit stories.	Lottery winner still collecting food stamps Video: A defiant lottery winner says he will continue to exploit the legal loophole and remain on food stamps.
Unexpected revelations about food and money Video: After losing her life savings in the Bernie Madoff scandal, author Geneen Roth is urging people to examine the relationship between food and money.	Unclaimed money: 'Good Morning America' shares ways to claim your cash Video: Billions of dollars. That's the amount of unclaimed money in the U.S. waiting to be given back to the rightful owners.	Anger at oil giants as gas prices skyrocket Video: Gas prices have jumped about 20 cents in just one week and customers across the country are increasingly suspicious of oil companies.

Flamin' Hot Cheetos banned in some schools Video: A snack popular with kids is now banned in many schools across the country.	Are private inspectors keeping food safe? Video: The U.S. is believed to have the safest food supply in the world, yet last year 48 million people were sickened by tainted food. Here's why your supermarket may be more dangerous than you think.	Human guinea pigs paid to eat fast food Video: A new experiment shows impact of fast food on the brain.
Fifty shades of ... chicken? Poultry gets sexy Video: A new cookbook of chicken recipes parodies the best-selling novel 'Fifty Shades of Grey.' The book encourages readers to 'sink your teeth into this naughty tale of a young, free-range and very fresh chicken.'	Woman claims she lost 85 lbs. on Starbucks diet Video: Virginia woman claims she lost weight by eating nothing but Starbucks food.	The water-food-energy nexus Video: Water, food and energy are interconnected: Agriculture accounts for about 70 percent of global freshwater use and can pollute freshwater supplies if mismanaged.
Hidden health hazards in food delivery trucks Video: Consumers expect that food in their local grocery stores and restaurants is fresh, but authorities are saying the too-warm trucks delivering the food may be putting your family at risk.	Top restaurant serves up ants as delicacy Video: The world's best restaurant is serving up insects.	Egg yolk nearly as bad as smoking Video: HLN's Evening Express examines a new study tying egg yolks to an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes.

First lady Michelle Obama hosts White House garden spring planting Video: For the third time, Michelle Obama replanted the White House garden with elementary students from local D.C. schools. The garden includes spinach, peas, lettuce, broccoli, blueberries, raspberries and other vegetables and herbs.	Orange crush: Citrus greening threatens Florida industry Video: Citrus groves abandoned during Florida's housing crisis have contributed to the spread of a tree-killing disease that is threatening the state's $9 billion citrus industry.	Japan's ultra-tiny home Video: How would you like to be a 39-year-old man sharing a house with your mother? What if that house were the size of one parking space?
Environmental entrepreneurs: Recycling buildings Video: Dave Bennink wants to put landfills on a diet by deconstructing old buildings and saving building materials that still have some life in them.	Eco housing: Why bigger is not better Video: Jason Carroll meets two homeowners who are greening their homes. They show off affordable eco-friendly housing tips.	Backyard swimming pool becomes greenhouse Video: This unique "pool" garden provides a family of four with unlimited organic aquaponic food.
Most-expensive home has three helipads Video: TODAY takes a look at pictures of the world’s most expensive house, which is in Mumbai built by Meksh Ambani. It includes 37,000 square feet of space and three helipads and cost nearly $1 billion.	Massive pumpkin may be world's biggest Video: A pumpkin at a festival in Minnesota that weighs more than 1,800 pounds may be the world's biggest pumpkin.	Recycled house has skeletons in the closet Video: Texas man builds houses from recycled materials, including hundreds of bones.

Bad (dog) hair day at Westminster Video: How do you win Best in Show when you're having a bad dog hair day?	Puppy gets prosthetic paw Video: An up-and-coming therapy dog is turning heads and stealing hearts.	Longest married couple together for 80 years Video: John and Ann Betar of Connecticut eloped in 1932, much to the chagrin of her parents. They've been recognized as the longest married couple in the U.S.
Sling helps disabled goldfish stay in the swim Video: A disabled orange-and-white goldfish now sports a special sling that helps it to get around its tank. Its owner fashioned the device, which he says may look silly, but 'It’s better than lying at the bottom of the tank all day.'	Holly the fat cat likes to swim Video: Lara Spencer of 'Good Morning America' explains why this kitty spends time swimming laps.	Bomb-sniffing dogs may not be getting the job done Video: A new government investigation suggests that the TSA may be wasting millions of taxpayer dollars on bomb dogs that can't detect bombs.
Starving dog goes back for puppies Video: A stray border collie went looking for help and, when she found it, she went back for her puppies.	Brian Williams previews Puppy Bowl IX Video: Brian Williams went behind the scenes at Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl IX where he met one of the contenders, Pearl.	New breeds to compete in Westminster Dog Show Video: The dog show will be sporting some changes for its 137th competition next month, including the addition of 2 new breeds: the Treeing Walker Coonhound and Russell Terriers.