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This morning's TODAY show on NBC gave viewers a live look as a crane lifted the last of a 408-foot tall spire on top of One World Trade Center, a capstone to an emotional 12-year effort to replace the twin towers destroyed by terrorists. Below, check out the footage of the historic event as well as spectacular views from the spire.

Fasten your seat belts and prepare for takeoff - NBC's TODAY show is leaving New York City for a weeklong American adventure. Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker, Natalie Morales and Willie Geist will pack their bags and head to five different U.S. destinations in five days. TODAY's Great American Adventure begins Monday, May 20.

Tickets are currently on sale for UP Comedy Club's roster of new shows including special one-time engagements including Jim Gaffigan book signing (May 10), The TOMKAT Project (June 20); stand-ups Dave Foley (September 5-7) and Tony Rock (September 19-22), and UP's special summer sketch show Summer In The Second City (June 21 - August 31). Tickets can be purchased for these and previously announced events and one-night only shows by calling 312-662-4562 or visiting UPComedyClub.com. UP Comedy Club is located at 230 W. North Ave, 3rd Floor of Piper's Alley in Chicago.

On this morning's TODAY on NBC, PSY returned to the plaza to perform his new single 'Gentleman' as well as his blockbuster hit 'Gangnam Style.' Check out both performances below!

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the nominees for the 40th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards.

According to the New York Daily News, NBC's Kathie Lee Gifford has composed a letter in which she sticks up for her collegue Matt Lauer.

The Garden of Dreams Talent Show was held at Radio City Music Hall on April 16, 2013. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the show below!

NBC News and MSNBC will continue to provide comprehensive, late breaking coverage of the tragic explosions that went off during the Boston Marathon earlier today. Their full coverage is below:

Whether you want to explore world-class museums or visit famous landmarks, New York City offers plenty of attractions and sites for all kinds of travelers. As you are planning a getaway for two or for the whole family, Smart Destinations can help you find great deals for your next spring vacation. The New York Explorer Pass lets you skip the line at most attractions and save 55 percent off gate prices. While you can choose from 55 popular attractions with the New York Explorer Pass, here are a few that other travelers identify as the best.

EW.com reports that CNN newsman Anderson Cooper may be next in line to take over the anchor desk on NBC's struggling morning show, TODAY.

Brian Williams appears on tonight's episode of THE LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN, and during the interview, the renowned host pushed Williams to comment - or shed some light on - the recent issues at the network with Jay Leno, Matt Lauer, and Jimmy Fallon. Check out the preview clip, via Mediaite, below!

Filmmaker John Ziegler is currently working on a documentary called 'Framing Paterno,' a defense of the late Penn State coach. As part of his research he conducted telephone interviews with former assistant coach and covicted child sexual abuser Jerry Sandusky. Ziegler appeared on NBC's TODAY this morning and shared portions of those interviews. Watch the segment below!

Amid recent reports that Jimmy Fallon is poised to take over the desk of NBC's long-running late night talk show THE TONIGHT SHOW, shock jock Howard Stern appears to have plans of his own.

According to a report in today's New York Post, the 'Today' show host is currently the top pick to replace Trebek when he steps down in 2016.

TVGuide reports that TODAY show's Matt Lauer has regrets about the way the NBC network handled the dismissal of his former co-host Ann Curry.

This morning on "TODAY," Martha Stewart sat down with Matt Lauer to discuss the recent contract dispute with Macy's and the impact on her brand. Stewart was grilled in court on Tuesday, caught between Macy's and JC Penney, both of which have laid claim on her products. A transcript of the interview is below.

NBC News, America's leading news organization, will provide in-depth extensive coverage of Pope Benedict XVI's final day as pope across all broadcast and digital platforms.

NBC News, America's leading news organization, will provide in-depth extensive coverage of Pope Benedict XVI's final day as pope across all broadcast and digital platforms. To capture this historic moment, Savannah Guthrie will be live from Rome and will report at 5:01am ET, 6:01am ET and then she will join Matt Lauer who will be live from New York, for a special 45 minute special beginning at 10:45am ET. Pope Benedict XVI's final farewell will be streamed live on NBCNews.com.

SMASH star Megan Hilty stopped by this morning's 'Today' show on NBC to chat about her character, Ivy, on the Broadway-themed musical drama series. Watch the appearance below!

After five days of misery since the Carnival cruise ship Triumph suffered an engine fire, all passengers and crew have disembarked the ill-fated ship in Mobile, Ala. NBC's Today show reporter Janet Shamlian reports, and two of the ship's passengers talk about their ordeal. Hear what they had to say below!