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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)

It's already a tough economy, and now workers are concerned about taking sick time (especially if it's unpaid). Businesses who can't afford to lose people to the flu are sanitizing common areas and, in some cases, offering flu shots on the premises. NBC's Kevin Tibbles reports. (Nightly News)

Stocks fell Wednesday after Europe's central bank reported that its overnight deposits hit another record, the latest indication of worry among European lenders. NBC's Lester Holt reports.  (Nightly News)

Elizabeth Mayhew of Woman's Day magazine shows how to make some easy, adorable do-it-yourself costume ideas that include many items you likely already have around the house. (TODAY)

NBC's chief medical correspondent, Dr. Nancy Snyderman, and pregnancy expert Dr. Catherine Birndorf talk about the health risks of not gaining enough weight while expecting. NBC's Maria Schiavocampo reports. (TODAY)

NBC's Anne Thompson reports from Venice, La.,  where concerns are growing over a weather system developing in the Caribbean, which could spell disaster for the Gulf's oil-soaked shoreline.