Supersized Security: High Alert for the Super Bowl

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Supersized Security  It’s game time. Sunday’s Super Bowl ends a year of NFL scandals and Commissioner Roger Goodell said it's been a time of humility, learning and soul searching. Aside from making sure the footballs are properly inflated on Sunday, a massive effort is in place to keep 70,000 fans safe. NBC’s Ron Mott reports from Glendale, Arizona and gets a look at the Blackhawk helicopters that will patrol the sky.     Learn More

A Boy’s Measles Fight  When 3-year-old Uriah Krueger woke up with a rash his mother was shocked to learn it was measles, asking “What is this, 1950?” The toddler was halfway through his immunizations when he was exposed to the outbreak. His parents share their story, including meeting hospital doctors who had never seen the virus before.     Learn More

Decision Day  The carousel of Republican presidential candidates for 2016 just got a little smaller with Mitt Romney’s decision not to run. About a dozen Republican presidential hopefuls remain, and the jockeying for donors is kicking into high gear. Tonight, Romney dines with another rumored candidate.     Learn More

Aw, No More Sledding?  It’s a gleeful right of passage for some kids and a snow day tradition. But with lawsuits mounting from slopeside injuries, some cities are banning sledding. The idea had one city official saying “this sucks.”     Learn More

Spontaneous Applause  Brian Williams met Command Sgt. Major Terpak 12 years ago while covering the Iraq war. “We quickly realized we were from neighboring towns in New Jersey,” Williams said, and the deal was sealed. They kept in touch and last night the war veteran enjoyed a surprise tribute during their public reunion.     Learn More

Some Very Happy Fans  Last year, young football fan Shanon Cox watched his favorite Seattle Seahawks win the Super Bowl from his bed in Kentucky. He was battling leukemia and is now in remission, and has quite an improved vantage point this time. With a ticket to the game, this 8-year-old is among the kids experiencing what the Make-A-Wish Foundation does best.     Learn More