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Arizona Governor Jan Brewer was forced to face a political nightmare Friday after finding herself at a loss for words during a televised debate Thursday night. NBC’s Kelly O’Donnell reports. (Nightly News)

From the time they entered the White House, President and Mrs. Obama have tried to keep their daughters’ lives as private as possible. But recently, the proud parents have been talking openly about how Malia and Sasha are growing up. NBC’s Norah O’Donnell reports. (Nightly News)

Maricopa County, Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio tells msnbc that the federal government “should be thanking me…for doing their job,” rather than filing lawsuits against him for stopping illegal immigration. (Other)

As Hurricane Earl heads north along the East Coast, the storm still packs winds of 80 mph, possibly weakening to a tropical storm by the time it reaches Cape Cod. (Other)

An offshore oil platform exploded and caught fire in the Gulf of Mexico Thursday, just west of where the Deepwater Horizon exploded in April. NBC’s Anne Thompson reports. (Nightly News)

According to a survey by Los Angeles health officials, one in seven home kitchens would flunk a restaurant inspection. NBC’s Brian Williams reports. (Nightly News)

New hypnosis techniques are making use of virtual reality to successfully manage pain. NBC’s Robert Bazell reports. (Nightly News)

NBC News’ Anne Thompson reports 13 people are safe after an explosion and fire at an oil platform in the Gulf Of Mexico, which has reportedly created an oily sheen on the water. (Other)

NBC’s Savannah Guthrie talks to Dr. Nancy Snyderman, chief medical editor for NBC News, about the new health study that indicates that people who completely abstain from alcohol have a higher mortality rate than heavy drinkers. (Other)

The trapped Chilean miners are now receiving regular meals and food items, but based on advice from NASA experts, they have been denied alcohol and cigarettes. Telemundo’s Angie Sandoval reports. (Other)

A high-tech surveillance weapon used to hunt terrorists is now helping scientists study and predict hurricanes. NBC News speaks with NASA officials at Edwards Air Force Base in California about Global Hawk’s new mission. (Nightly News)

A controversial bill that would have banned plastic bags in California was defeated in the state’s Legislature. NBC’s Brian Williams reports (Nightly News)

Sept. 1: People Magazine reports that actor Michael Douglas suffered from a sore throat and other symptoms for months before doctors discovered a throat tumor three weeks ago, but now he’s in treatment and hopeful for a recovery. NBC’s Robert Bazell reports. (Nightly News)

President Barack Obama launched a new round of Mideast peace talks Wednesday. NBC’s Andrea Mitchell reports. (Nightly News)

Three people were injured when the driver of a Cadillac lost control of the car and drove it into a Florida pool. TODAYshow.com’s Dara Brown reports. (Other)

The talented pup in Chile is currently taking her dancing on the road, touring around her native country. TODAYshow.com’s Dara Brown reports. (Other)