News & Sports

ProFootballTalk: Carson Palmer is on the verge of being traded to the Cardinals, but is there a better way for Arizona to go about acquiring the QB? Matt Flynn is the new guy in Oakland, but he may not be on the fast track to the starting gig. (NBC Sports)

With the aid of computer technology, the late actress Audrey Hepburn stars in a new chocolate commercial. Some of her fans are criticizing the move, but her sons are supporting it. (TODAY)

With so few pandas left in the wild, scientist have been breeding them in captivity with the hope of setting them free. However, the high-tech, expensive operation has some suggesting that the money could be better spent on several species instead of just one. NBC's Kate Snow reports. (TODAY)

When football star Manti Te'o's imaginary girlfriend hoax exploded publicly two weeks ago, he said he was a victim. University officials say they believe him, and that they don't view the fiasco as a criminal matter. NBC's Mike Taibbi reports. (TODAY)

As she belted out "The Star-Spangled Banner" during Monday's inauguration ceremony, there was no doubt Beyonce was nailing the song, but it has since been revealed that she may have been lip-syncing to a pre-recording. NBC's Stephanie Gosk reports. (TODAY)

Even before Obama made it official, the nomination of former GOP Senator Chuck Hagel for secretary of defense generated an outcry from both sides of the aisle. NBC's Chuck Todd reports. (Nightly News)

Quentin Tarantino's new movie "Django Unchained" has been successful at the box office, but it has attracted some criticism due to its subject matter. (msnbc)

International rap sensation Psy took to the stage to perform at the White House Christmas charity concert despite online videos showing some anti-US performances he did less than a decade ago. NBC's Peter Alexander reports. (TODAY)

TODAY's Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb chat about the freelance photographer who captured a shocking photo of a man about to be killed by an upcoming subway train. (TODAY)

Israel approves plans to build more than 3,000 homes in East Jerusalem. ITN's John Ray reports from Tel Aviv. (msnbc)