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Now that Christmas morning has arrived, TODAY's Matt Lauer is fortunate to welcome a very special guest, Santa Claus. The famous St. Nick chats with Matt and four kids about his busy night delivering gifts and how children can stay off the naughty list. (TODAY)

TODAY's Jenna Wolfe takes a look at the moving rendition of "Silent Night" that opened "Saturday Night Live," performed by the New York Children's Choir. (TODAY)

An anonymous donor pays off dozens of layaway bills for 53 families at a Wal-Mart in Oklahoma. KJRH's Liz Bryant reports. (NBC News)

Virginia McCaskey, daughter of George Halas and the Secretary of the Board of Directors for the Chicago Bears, pays tribute to her father, family and other veterans for their contribution to the service. (NBC Sports)

A Massachusetts man makes his last mortgage payment in pennies. WHDH's Ryan Schulteis reports. (NBC News)

A Massachusetts penny-pincher makes his last mortgage payment with pennies. Ryan Schulteis reports. (NBC News)

Nearly 15 years after her death, the Olympic torch relay made a run through the grounds surrounding Princess Diana's childhood home and grave in a symbolic nod to her continuing presence in many Britons' hearts. NBC's Michelle Kosinski reports. (TODAY)

Prince William's wife keeps her style up to date with a little help from father-in-law Prince Charles, whose public budget funds the duchess' stylish $56,000 wardrobe. NBC's Michelle Kosinski reports. (TODAY)

NBC's Ron Allen reports on the controversy surrounding a self-insured Buffalo, NY, school district which pays for its teachers' tummy tucks, liposuction and other elective surgeries. (TODAY)

Presidential candidate Mitt Romney released his tax returns, revealing that nearly all of his income is from investments. NBC's Andrea Mitchell reports.  (Nightly News)