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Fashion inspired by 'Mad Men,' 'Downton Abbey'

Jan. 14: Zanna Roberts Rassi takes fashion inspiration from some of the TV shows and movies nominated for Golden Globes this year, showing off bold, glamorous looks you can get at a fraction of celebrity prices. Zanna Roberts Rassi takes fashion inspiration from some of the TV shows and movies nominated for Golden Globes this year, showing off bold, glamorous looks you can get at a fraction of celebrity prices. (TODAY)

Harbaugh 'inspired from above' on Lewis decision

Jan. 6: The Ravens pull out a 24-9 win over the Colts and head to Denver for the AFC divisional game. Jim Harbaugh talks about the talent of Ray Lewis and the decision to put him on offense for the final play. (NBC Sports)The Ravens pull out a 24-9 win over the Colts and head to Denver for the AFC divisional game. Jim Harbaugh talks about the talent of Ray Lewis and the decision to put him on offense for the final play. (NBC Sports)

Good deeds inspired by Curry's #26Acts tweet

Dec. 18: It started with a simple idea: Twitter hashtags #26Acts and #20Acts to encourage acts of kindness after the horrific shootings in Newtown, Conn., and multiplied into a movement of kindness. NBC's Ann Curry reports.  (Nightly News)It started with a simple idea: Twitter hashtags #26Acts and #20Acts to encourage acts of kindness after the horrific shootings in Newtown, Conn., and multiplied into a movement of kindness. NBC's Ann Curry reports. (Nightly News)

Author tells how 'real-life story' inspired new book

Nov. 12: Lee Woodruff is out with her first novel, Lee Woodruff is out with her first novel, "Those We Love Most," which concerns how people can overcome tough times in life with support from others who've experienced similar situations. She tells TODAY's Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb that her husband, Bob, continues to do well after suffering a brain injury. (TODAY)

New academy in Middle East breaks tradition, inspired by U.S. school

Oct. 22: Inspired by his experience at Deerfield Academy in Massachusetts, King Abdullah of Jordan has opened a new academy that is breaking Middle Eastern tradition, allowing boys and girls to study together, as well as students of all financial backgrounds. NBC's Ayman Mohyeldin reports. Inspired by his experience at Deerfield Academy in Massachusetts, King Abdullah of Jordan has opened a new academy that is breaking Middle Eastern tradition, allowing boys and girls to study together, as well as students of all financial backgrounds. NBC's Ayman Mohyeldin reports. (TODAY)

Make a vodka-based cocktail inspired by Queen Elizabeth

Sept. 26: John McCarthy, beverage director of Highlands Restaurant Group, shows how to make his signature drink, inspired by Queen Elizabeth. John McCarthy, beverage director of Highlands Restaurant Group, shows how to make his signature drink, inspired by Queen Elizabeth. (TODAY)

Inspired by son, 64-year-old heads to Afghanistan

Sept. 20: When orthopedic surgeon Dr. Lawrence Bone heard the Army had a great need for surgeons, he made the decision to put himself in harm's way to help men like his son, who was injured in Iraq. NBC's Rehema Ellis reports. (Nightly News)When orthopedic surgeon Dr. Lawrence Bone heard the Army had a great need for surgeons, he made the decision to put himself in harm's way to help men like his son, who was injured in Iraq. NBC's Rehema Ellis reports. (Nightly News)

Jeff Probst: Marriage, kids inspired new talk show

Sept. 6: The host of The host of "The Jeff Probst Show," new on daytime TV, tells TODAY's Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb that his ideas about hosting a talk show shifted when he got married and had kids. He says his show will help people tackle issues they may be fearful to face.   (TODAY)

What inspired Maroon 5's song 'Payphone?'

June 29: The pop rock band Maroon 5 reveals their favorite city to perform in and also explains where they got the inspiration for their song The pop rock band Maroon 5 reveals their favorite city to perform in and also explains where they got the inspiration for their song "Payphone." (TODAY)

5 looks inspired by Duchess Kate's royal style

April 30: In her first year of marriage, the Duchess of Cambridge has been stepping out in one stylish look after another, from casual jeans to formal gowns. TODAY contributor Jill Martin shows off five outfits modeled after Kate Middleton's best looks, so you can get royal style for less. In her first year of marriage, the Duchess of Cambridge has been stepping out in one stylish look after another, from casual jeans to formal gowns. TODAY contributor Jill Martin shows off five outfits modeled after Kate Middleton's best looks, so you can get royal style for less. (TODAY)

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