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PFT Live: Tyrann Mathieu, also known as the Honey Badger, offered a mixed bag to scouts at the NFL combine. He performed poorly in the bench press but posted a 4.43 40-yard dash. Will NFL teams reach for the talented cornerback in the upcoming draft? (NBC Sports)

From the biggest breakout reality star to the book everyone was talking about, it's been quite the year. E! News' Alicia Quarles and Buzzfeed's Brian Balthazar broke down the viral videos and celebrity break-ups and make-ups that had us talking in 2012. TODAY's Erica Hill and Carl Quintanilla interviews. (TODAY)

Seven-year-old Alana Thompson, known as Honey Boo Boo, stars in one of the most-watched shows on cable TV, and her unique personality is now garnering even more attention, thanks to a series of interviews on "Access Hollywood," "Jimmy Kimmel Live," and more. NBC's Gabe Gutierrez reports. (TODAY)

TODAY's Natalie Morales looks at stories that are trending online, including a dramatic reading of scenes from "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" by actors Christopher Walken, Colin Farrell and Sam Rockwell; Big Bird becoming a hot Halloween costume since being invoked in last week's Presidential debate, and Rick Springfield rocking out with fans in the New York City subway. (TODAY)

Huffington Post's Rob Shuter discusses Drew Barrymore giving birth to a girl, Seth Macfarlane hosting the 2013 Oscars and Honey Boo Boo reportedly earning $15,000-$20,000 per episode of her reality show. (TODAY)

Using an online name generator, TODAY's Natalie Morales bestows her fellow anchors with hilarious nicknames in spirit of TLC's hit show "Here comes Honey Boo Boo." (TODAY)

The TODAY anchors, along with "America's Got Talent" finalist Tom Cotter, discuss whether the TLC show "Honey Boo Boo" is exploiting the family too much and if adding Nikki Minaj and Keith Urban as judges was a good choice for "American Idol." (TODAY)

Extermination crews working to remove bees from a house in Miami show how one couple's home was transformed into a hive by a swarm of nearly 60,000. WTVJ's Steve Litz reports. (NBC News)

In this segment of Faster Food, TODAY's Bianca Henry shows Al Roker how to use ripe melon, succulent prosciutto and raw honey to make a delightful and easy breakfast side. (TODAY)

TODAY food stylist Bianca Henry speaks with a local apiary owner about the health benefits of unrefined honey, straight from the hive.