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As the president gears up for his State of the Union address tonight, White House aides say he will go over a plan to create jobs and grow the middle class. NBC's Chuck Todd reports and White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett gives a preview. (TODAY)

PFT Live: Green Bay Packers DB Casey Hayward joins PFT Live to discuss his breakout rookie campaign, and how he helped the Packers' defense rebound from a last place squad in 2011 to a much improved unit in 2012. Hayward also says if he wins the Defensive Rookie of the Year award it will legitimize his rookie campaign, and discusses the double-edged sword of the defensive back position. (NBC Sports)

Pima County, Arizona, has created mental health programs that put the focus on helping residents. KVOA's Ryan Haarer reports. (NBC News)

Rex Ryan tells the media that he has 'zero focus' on anything other than the Jets' next game. Ryan still supports Mark Sanchez at QB, but will only maintain his focus on New York's next two games. (NBC Sports)

Bob Costas and Tony Dungy discuss the tragic loss of the Cowboys' Jerry Brown and what measures coaches take to try convince their players to make good decisions. (NBC Sports)

The focus remains on Ohio, but both candidates raced through battleground states in the final sprint to Election Day. Mitt Romney visited seven states where he conducted eight events. NBC's Peter Alexander reports. (Nightly News)

Both Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt and QB Kevin Kolb were happy with their team's fight in Thursday's 17-3 loss to the Rams, but a lack of focus led to too many mistakes for the Cardinals (4-1). (NBC Sports)

Vice President Joe Biden and GOP vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan make campaign stops in swing states on Saturday as Mitt Romney and President Obama prep for Wednesday's debate. NBC's Brian Mooar reports. (NBC News)

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and his campaign have been staying optimistic about the shortened Republican National Convention. NBC's Chuck Todd reports. (Nightly News)

Officials in London have indicated that security is running smoothly despite the arrests of over one hundred people who allegedly broke through a security barrier. NBC terrorism expert Michael Leiter has more. (msnbc)