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The masterpieces stolen in 1990 from Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are now worth half a million out of their frames – it's considered the world's biggest art heist and largest U.S. property theft ever. NBC's Pete Williams reports (Nightly News)

Is it a real-life "Ocean's Eleven"? Just like the movies, one casino has been hit by what appears to be a classic sting. A high-roller allegedly used the casino's own security system to play the system and win some serious cash. NBC's Annabel Roberts reports. (TODAY)

In just days, fans of cancelled TV show "Veronica Mars" raised over $3 million on fundraising website Kickstarter to finance a movie based on the cult hit. The show's creator, Rob Thomas, promised to begin shooting this summer. NBC's Tamron Hall reports. (TODAY)

PFT Live: J. Michael joins Mike Florio on PFT Live to discuss the Ravens' take on the Media Day circus. While John Harbaugh will tell the public his team is happy to take part in Media Day, behind the scenes some players are starting to get fed up with the shenanigans. Michael also discusses if Joe Flacco will see more pressure in the pocket, and if he's a $100 million man. (NBC Sports)

Andre Barbosa has been living rent-free in a Boca Raton, Florida, home worth an estimated $2.5 million for the last six months. Neighbors in the ritzy community want him evicted, but they've discovered there may be little they can do to get him out. NBC's Kerry Sanders reports. (TODAY)

Las Vegas Palms employees are being accused of providing drugs and prostitutes to undercover agents. KSNV's Sergio Avila reports. (NBC News)

The field that appeared in the beloved 1989 Kevin Costner film "Field of Dreams," has been sold to an investor group that plans to preserve the field and farmhouse made famous by the movie. NBC's Lester Holt reports. (Nightly News)

The 19th annual TODAY toy drive has set a new record, distributing nearly $42 million worth of gifts to nearly 5 million children. The final donation of 2500 pieces of jewelry worth $135,000 comes from Tory and Elena Kiam of lia sophia jewelry. (TODAY)

AAA predicts 93 million Americans will be traveling 50 miles or more this holiday weekend, and as a massive winter storm rolls across the mid-section of the country, travelers are concerned about delays that may affect the weekend. NBC's Tom Costello reports. (TODAY)

The TODAY toy drive has raised record numbers, but there is still more to be done. Meverly Malixi from Goody Products is donating $200,000 in products, including some hot new brushes. (TODAY)