July 5: While the U.S. economy continues to slump, Brazil is enjoying an economic boom. CNBC's Trish Regan reports from the capital city of Sao Paulo on what's driving the country's growth.

July 5: From his gas station in central Oregon, Kent Couch set out for Idaho in a lawn chair powered by 150 large helium balloons, hoping to beat his distance record of 193 miles. NBC's Lester Holt reports.

July 5: The FDA officals admit that the salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 900 people in 40 states since mid-April may not trace back to tomatoes as earlier reported. NBC's Martin Savidge reports.

July 5: Team USA's volleyball squads are heading to Beijing with high expectations. Chris Marlowe and Karch Kiraly preview their chances.

WILDFIRES, Peter Alexander; RELIGION, Lee Cowan; DAYTRIPPERS, Tom Costello; SALMONELLA, Martin Savidge; BRAZIL BOOM, Trish Regan; LAWN CHAIR PILOT, Lester Holt; BABY PENGUIN, Clare Duffy

July 5: Volleyball stars continue their hot streak on the AVP Tour, winning easily in Boulder.

July 5: At the New England Aquarium, a baby Little Blue penguin who was not recognized by his mother gets special care from biologist Caitlin Hume. NBC's Clare Duffy reports.

July 5: As Americans look for more value from their vacations, many were content to become tourists in or near their hometowns over the Fourth of July holiday. NBC's Tom Costello reports.

July 5: A fire just north of Santa Barbara, Calif., forced nearly 2,000 residents from their homes as a shift in winds forced a shift in firefighters' priorities. NBC's Peter Alexander reports.

July 5: Millions of backyard chefs are lighting up their grills this weekend. To separate fact from fiction when it comes to grilling, NBC's Lester Holt speaks with Jack Bishop of Cook's Illustrated.