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Pentagon to boost missile defense after threats from North Korea

March 16: To counter the growing threat from North Korea, the U.S. military will bolster the defense system, adding interceptor missiles designed to intercept and destroy ballistic missiles aimed at the continental U.S. NBC's Jim Miklaszewski reports. To counter the growing threat from North Korea, the U.S. military will bolster the defense system, adding interceptor missiles designed to intercept and destroy ballistic missiles aimed at the continental U.S. NBC's Jim Miklaszewski reports. (TODAY)

Strong jobs report could give Obama boost in budget talks

March 8: The Washington Post's Nia-Malika Henderson and The Washington Examiner's Susan Ferrechio discuss the better than expected jobs report and its potential impact on the upcoming budget talks. The Washington Post's Nia-Malika Henderson and The Washington Examiner's Susan Ferrechio discuss the better than expected jobs report and its potential impact on the upcoming budget talks. (Jansing and Co)

Red-light cams boost revenue, but frustrate drivers

Feb. 19: Currently 21 states and Washington, D.C., use automated cameras at traffic intersections to catch violations such as running through red lights and stopping over white lines. While the cameras bring in thousands of extra dollars, drivers and some government officials argue they are inaccurate and rip people off. NBC's Tom Costello reports.  Currently 21 states and Washington, D.C., use automated cameras at traffic intersections to catch violations such as running through red lights and stopping over white lines. While the cameras bring in thousands of extra dollars, drivers and some government officials argue they are inaccurate and rip people off. NBC's Tom Costello reports. (TODAY)

'Mileage addicts' fly to boost frequent-flyer miles

Nov. 30: For some air travelers, the journey, not the destination, is the only objective. For some air travelers, the journey, not the destination, is the only objective. "Mileage addicts" fly to far-flung places on the opposite side of world for the sole purpose of earning the maximum number of frequent flier miles or frequent traveler upgrades. NBC's Janet Shamlian reports. (TODAY)

At home or abroad, Americans get needed boost

Nov. 22: On Thanksgiving Day, a parade lifts holiday spirits, charities fill empty stomachs, and soldiers find a little bit of home in a faraway land. NBC's Katy Tur reports.  (Nightly News)On Thanksgiving Day, a parade lifts holiday spirits, charities fill empty stomachs, and soldiers find a little bit of home in a faraway land. NBC's Katy Tur reports. (Nightly News)

Species facing facial cancer threat gets boost

Sept. 26: The birth of 40 Tasmanian devils at an Australian breeding facility this year has boosted the population of the endangered species. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports. The birth of 40 Tasmanian devils at an Australian breeding facility this year has boosted the population of the endangered species. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports. (TODAY)

Augmented reality gives new toys a boost

April 27: Toy expert Laurie Schacht talks about augmented reality, a new kind of simulation technology in games for kids, and how it is shaping a generation of playthings. Toy expert Laurie Schacht talks about augmented reality, a new kind of simulation technology in games for kids, and how it is shaping a generation of playthings. (TODAY)

8 ways to boost your home's appraisal

March 12: MSNBC's Vera Gibbons explains how buyers can boost the appraisal value of their home by highlighting unique features, showing off your home's curb appeal and giving the appraiser a list of your the improvements you've made.  MSNBC's Vera Gibbons explains how buyers can boost the appraisal value of their home by highlighting unique features, showing off your home's curb appeal and giving the appraiser a list of your the improvements you've made. (TODAY)

5 tips to boost your resume

Jan. 26: Katherine Cohen, CEO and founder of IvyWise, talks about five common mistakes on a resume you should avoid that could cause it to be thrown into a trash bin.  Katherine Cohen, CEO and founder of IvyWise, talks about five common mistakes on a resume you should avoid that could cause it to be thrown into a trash bin. (TODAY)

Want to boost brainpower? Take care of your heart

Jan. 7: NBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman joins Brian Williams with advice on how to help prevent mental decline before it starts.  (Nightly News)NBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman joins Brian Williams with advice on how to help prevent mental decline before it starts.  (Nightly News)

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