NBC's political director, Chuck Todd, weighs in on the current Congress and the decision to pass the fiscal cliff bill, calling it a "debacle" for the GOP. Unless they unify on their aims, Todd says, "they are not going to be an effective force." (TODAY)
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House Republicans have abandoned plans to vote on an aid package for victims of Superstorm Sandy in the current term of Congress after the Senate approved more $60 billion to help affected residents recover. TODAY's Willie Geist reports. (TODAY)
If your goal for 2013 is to eat healthy, what better time to start than New Year's Day? Chef Donatella Arpaia Stewart demonstrates how to whip up a tomato, mint, asparagus, and gruyere frittata and oven-baked French toast. (TODAY)
Wondering what to add to your closet for 2013? Fashion blogger Audrey McClelland forecasts the top trends for the year, including bold stripes, shades of green, and metallic shoes. (TODAY)
TODAY's Willard Scott sends birthday wishes to special TODAY viewers. (TODAY)
E!'s Jason Kennedy looks forward to some of the highly anticipated movies to be released in 2013, from period drama "Gangster Squad" starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone to new superhero movies featuring Iron Man and Superman. (TODAY)
TODAY nutritionist Joy Bauer and TODAY contributor Gail Saltz help you start 2013 off on the right foot by offering tips for eating well and staying fit, as well as making and accomplishing resolutions. (TODAY)
If you've had trouble sticking to your New Year's resolutions over the years, "The Old Farmer's Almanac" is ready to help. The TODAY anchors reveal the book's list of the best dates to begin popular resolutions based on the passage of the moon. (TODAY)
Savannah Guthrie, Matt Lauer, and Natalie Morales reveal their plans for the holiday, including spending time relaxing with family, eating traditional black-eyed peas, and getting started on those New Year's resolutions. (TODAY)
The CNBC host makes economic predictions for 2013 on the housing market, job creation, interest rates, and more and reveals the top economic people to watch in the new year, including Apple CEO Tim Cook and Senator-elect Elizabeth Warren. (TODAY)
