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Ben Affleck's movie "Argo," which celebrates the CIA's rescue of six U.S. embassy employees from post-revolutionary Iran, is reviving efforts for long-delayed justice for Americans who were left behind and held hostage for 444 days beginning in 1979. NBC's Michael Isikoff reports. (TODAY)

NBC's Pete Williams reports on the Justice Department's plans to notify the court about the Lance Armstrong suit on Friday. (msnbc)

In a police evidence warehouse, prosecutors are combing through more than 10,000 rape kits that were never tested, sitting on a shelf and gathering dust while some of the perpetrators who could have been identified attacked new victims. NBC's Kate Snow reports. (Nightly News)

The Duchess' first royal portrait has sparked discussion as to whether or not the painting is a flattering – or even accurate -- depiction. NBC's Kate Snow reports. (Nightly News)

Armed not with a badge and gun, but with a chalk and easel, Lois Gibson has been helping authorities put criminals behind bars for three decades. NBC's Janet Shamlian reports. (TODAY)

While making their weekly patrol of Michigan streets, two people dressed as Batman and Batgirl are stopped near a crime scene, resulting in the Caped Crusader being charged with obstruction of justice after run-in with police. WPBN's Nathan Edwards reports. (NBC News)