Thursday, 8 April 2021

President Biden to unveil executive action on guns

In the wake of a recent string of high-profile mass shootings, President Biden is set to unveil his plan to tackle gun violence on Thursday. On Capitol Hill, Republicans are already pushing back. NBC chief White House correspondent Peter Alexander reports for TODAY.

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Burn survivor Shalom Blac encourages others to embrace their beauty

After a pot of hot oil burned Shalom Blac on more than 20% of her body, she had to learn to embrace her scars. Now, the beauty influencer is helping others embrace all the things that make them unique.

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Meet the 7-year-old who asked Old Navy to put pockets in girls' jeans

Learning to write persuasive letters in first grade, 7-year-old Kamryn Gardner wrote to Old Navy, asking them to put real pockets in girls' jeans – and the retailer responded by sending her jeans with pockets! Joining TODAY live with her parents, Kamryn says "I was very excited … I thought it was a birthday present."

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Read With Jenna spotlights Maplewood, New Jersey, bookstore

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Shaq pays for man's engagement ring

While shopping at an Atlanta jewelry store, basketball great Shaquille O'Neal overheard a man discussing a layaway plan for an engagement ring. That's when he decided to slip the clerk his credit card. "I'm into making people happy," he explained.

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