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As states have sought waivers from the 100 percent proficiency requirement of No Child Left Behind, new performance targets were put in place that led to differing expectations for children depending on their race. NBC's Rehema Ellis reports. (Nightly News)

After a new study found that the presidential candidate with the best eyebrows has won the last seven out of eight elections, TODAY put it to a vote and the viewers have spoken, choosing the anchor with the best brows among Matt Lauer, Al Roker, Lester Holt, and David Gregory. (TODAY)

Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood made a surprise appearance at the Republican National Convention, but his rambling speech, which included a make-believe conversation with President Obama, got a mixed reception. NBC's Tamron Hall reports. (TODAY)

One of the school's leading scorers, was suspended from the nationally ranked basketball team for reportedly having sex, a violation of the university's honor code. NBC's Lee Cowan reports. (Nightly News)

When asked him about a recent photo with his fellow presidents during an interview with NBC's Brian Williams, former President Jimmy Carter said something that received some unwanted attention. (Nightly News)