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In a sign that North Korea's threats are wearing thin, their closest ally – China -- voted with the U.S. for tough economic sanctions on luxury goods. North Korea responded by announcing they "will be exercising our right to preemptive nuclear attack." NBC's Andrea Mitchell reports. (Nightly News)

Medical marijuana dispensary expects new wave of customers after legalization of recreational marijuana use. KING's John Langeler reports. (NBC News)

The newest inductee to the Joy Fit Club is Emilee Pollock from Valencia, Calif., who has battled obesity for years and now has some healthy alternatives to her favorite foods, like cheesecake and chicken fettuccine alfredo. (TODAY)

One of the most prolific writers of our time chats with TODAY's Matt Lauer about his new book – his thirtieth – an action-packed thriller called "The Racketeer," which centers on the real  Rule 35, which he describes as essentially a get-out-of-jail-free card. (TODAY)

A 15-month-old orphan walrus calf named Mitik was flown from Alaska to the New York Aquarium in Brooklyn, and zookeepers are hoping that love will soon be in the air for the young male and their 17-year-old female walrus, Kulu. (TODAY)

PFT Live: Mike Florio talks about the New England Patriots signing of tight end Visanthe Shiancoe and what his signing means to the Patriots offense. (NBC Sports)

Marisa Martin of Alexandria, Va., found that family celebrations and work as a nanny led to unhealthy eating habits. When she reached 347 pounds, she decided to do something about it by exercising and eating less. Martin shows off her slimmed-down figure, and TODAY nutritionist Joy Bauer describes her new healthy habits. (TODAY)

Sextuplets were born last week to a young couple in Texas, and NBC's Janet Shamlian talks to the proud parents. (TODAY)

Mike Florio talks with the newest member of the Arizona Cardinals, Michael Floyd, drafted 13th overall. (NBC Sports)

HGH, the synthetic and injectable form of human growth hormone, is hot in celebrity circles for its purported anti-aging properties. NBC's Amy Robach reports. (TODAY)