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The secretary of state, who left New York-Presbyterian hospital Wednesday after being treated for a blood clot is reportedly ready to get back into the swing of things and planning to come to the office next week. NBC's Andrea Mitchell reports. (Nightly News)

Bob Costas sits down with San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis who talks about what it's like playing with new starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick and how Alex Smith has been such a leader in the wake of his demotion. (NBC Sports)

According to the latest jobs report, 146,000 jobs were added during November, and the unemployment rate dropped to 7.7 percent -- but despite a strong technology and retail sector there is still broader unemployment. NBC's Tom Costello reports. (Nightly News)

Mars has long held a fascination for those of us on Earth, but recent NASA pictures of Martian landscapes are giving us a much better understanding of the red planet, while scientists across the globe are working on robots and space suits with the hope that humans may soon explore Mars in person. NBC's Ben Fogle reports. (TODAY)

In an interview with NBC's Brian Williams, Apple CEO Tim Cook said one of the company's existing Mac lines will be produced in the United States starting in 2013 and the company has been making an effort in recent years to bring the skills associated with manufacturing back to the United States. (Nightly News)

The increasing noise in restaurants, sometimes as loud as a jackhammer or lawnmower, has critics and patrons frustrated – prompting restaurant owners to take action to make conversation while dining more comfortable. NBC's Mike Taibbi reports. (TODAY)

ProFootballTalk: Mike Florio talks about Ed Reed's recent overturned suspension for an illegal hit and wonders if the NFL's fining process is doing its job because it seems like the total amount of fines are increasing each week. (NBC Sports)

Collin McLoughlin and Bryan Keith, both contestants on Team Adam Levine, chat about their vocal face-off on "The Voice" tonight and working with their legendary mentor, Mary J. Blige. (TODAY)

The two-month-old panda at the San Diego Zoo has captured hearts and hope for an endangered species that has driven Chinese scientists to extremes. NBC's Anne Thompson reports. (Nightly News)

NBA star Rajon Rondo is one of the Boston Celtics' top players, having helped his team win the championship a few years ago. But he decided to get some experience doing something else he's passionate about, fashion, by interning at GQ magazine during the off season. NBC's Craig Melvin reports. (TODAY)