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As states have sought waivers from the 100 percent proficiency requirement of No Child Left Behind, new performance targets were put in place that led to differing expectations for children depending on their race. NBC's Rehema Ellis reports. (Nightly News)

A drug called Kadcyla is offering hope to women diagnosed with HER2-positive breast cancer, one of the most aggressive forms of the disease. The drug is not a cure but does extend life by an average of 9.6 months. NBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports. (Nightly News)

Juice bar owner bases prices on customers' political leanings. KSL's Geoff Liesik reports. (NBC News)

NBC's Martin Fletcher and Richard Engle report from Tel Aviv and Gaza, where violence is ramping up with Palestinians firing rockets into Israel and Israel's military attacking Hamas symbols of power such as the prime minister's office and police headquarters. (TODAY)

Fantasy Fix: Erik Kuselias and Kay Adams break down whom you should target as the fantasy trade deadline approaches. Will Andrew Luck repeat his record-breaking performance? Is it time to give up on Carson Palmer? (NBC Sports)

An incoming storm could bring more cold temperatures, rain and coastal flooding to the already battered region. TODAY's Dylan Dreyer reports. (TODAY)

Gunmen hunted down young Malala Yousafzai at her school, shooting her in the head after she dared to criticize the extremists who are ravaging her country. NBC's Amna Nawaz reports. (Nightly News)

PFT Live: After losing Beanie Wells and Ryan Williams to injury, a battered Cardinals backfield is threatening to derail their hot start. Mike Florio looks at how Arizona could potentially upgrade at running back via trade. (NBC Sports)

As the presidential candidates prepare for Wednesday's debate, Vice President Joe Biden spoke about the "buried" middle class, prompting the Romney campaign to suggest the President's policies are to blame. NBC's Peter Alexander reports. (Nightly News)

As the presidential election heats up, Republicans are hoping to put Democrats on the defensive over the Supreme Court's ruling in favor of President Obama's health care insurance law. NBC's Chuck Todd reports. (TODAY)