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It was the final lap, and drivers were jockeying for position when a bump between cars turned terrifying. Spectator Kevin Meister had a birds-eye view of the terrible wreck that followed from his seat right about the crash site. He is interviewed by TODAY's Lester Holt. (TODAY)

Two passengers still aboard the Carnival Triumph, Janie Baker and Jayme Lamm describe their frustrations, hitting their breaking points, as well as having their faith in humanity renewed. (The Ed Show)

According to recent research, men hunt when they shop, while women gather. In other words, men know what they want while women tend to pick up extras to "save time later." TODAY financial editor Jean Chatzky and male shopper Gary Chester explain how women can save money by taking cues from the way men shop. (TODAY)

Flood watches are in effect from Northern California to the Canadian border as a massive windstorm is expected to dump 5-12 inches of rain and up to eight inches of snow in the region. TODAY's Al Roker reports. (TODAY)

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., tells NBC's Andrea Mitchell that "a decision was made somewhere not to brief" the Senate Intelligence Committee about on the Petraeus affair and compares the scandal to "peeling an onion," saying "every day another peel comes off" and "we need to get to the bottom of it." (Mitchell Reports)

Adventurer, volcanologist and news cameraman Geoff Mackley chases natural disasters and weather stories for a living and tells msnbc's Willie Geist that standing 30 yards away from an active volcano was "indescribable." (TODAY)

Adventurer, volcanologist and news cameraman Geoff Mackley chases natural disasters and weather stories for a living and tells msnbc's Willie Geist that standing 30 yards away from an active volcano was "indescribable." (TODAY)

TODAY special correspondent Ryan Seacrest reveals his special role in the Olympics Opening Ceremony, and gives a preview of his interview with Michael Phelps and his family. (TODAY)

Russ Thaler and Mike Florio rundown their four low points from Wildcard playoff weekend in the NFL, including Matt Ryan's failure to win in the playoffs again, the Steelers disappointing defense, the Bengals' playoff drought, and the Lions complete inability to slow the Saints's offense.  (NBC Sports)

Actor Kenneth Branagh, who recently received a Golden Globe nomination for his role as Laurence Olivier in "My Week with Marilyn," says it was wonderful working with Michelle Williams, who stars as Marilyn Monroe. (TODAY)