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PFT Live: The Houston Texans made it to the postseason for the second consecutive season. However, expectations are growing rapidly in Houston, and simply making the playoffs is no longer enough. How can the Texans look to improve? Mike Florio says to start looking for a franchise QB, something Matt Schaub is not. (NBC Sports)

Mike Florio breaks down Tom Brady's new deal which includes a $30M signing bonus. (NBC Sports)

Each holiday season hundreds of thousands of letters are sent to Santa Claus, and fulfilling those wishes has been a tradition of the U.S. Post Office. This year, the devastation of Sandy has some kids wishing to find just basic needs under their tree. TODAY's Jenna Wolfe reports. (TODAY)

An organization called One Simple Wish has granted the wishes of more than 3000 foster children, providing a small piece of joy to kids still in need of a permanent family. NBC's Anne Thompson reports. (Nightly News)

While Hillary Husband, 19, has battled cancer for the last five years, her passion for dance has kept her moving forward. TODAY's Jenna Bush Hager reports on her "dream" coming true when she gets to dance with the Rockettes. (TODAY)

Whether it's a romantic horse and carriage ride or a memorable morning in Paris, more people are planning elaborate ways to propose. See how professional proposal planners help one man to plan the ultimate fairy tale to pop the question. (TODAY)

PFT Live: When the Vikings started out 5-2, Mike Florio called the team's success a mirage. Looks like he was right. Minnesota has a tough road ahead. (NBC Sports)

Adam Greenberg, who suffered a severe head injury during his major league debut in 2005, got a second chance at home plate Tuesday, stepping up to bat for the Miami Marlins after years of recovery. NBC's Kerry Sanders reports, and Greenberg speaks about his big moment. (TODAY)

President Obama addresses the United Nations General Assembly, spotlighting the Arab Spring's impact while calling on world leaders to resist the temptations of cracking down on dissidence and harboring extremists. (NBC News)

President Obama spent about an hour discussing the threat posed by Iran's nuclear program with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to a White House statement. Contrary to media reports, Netanyahu's request to hold the meeting was never turned down, the statement said. NBC's Chuck Todd reports. (TODAY)