Thursday 12 August 2021

What to know about a potential booster shot for COVID-19

The FDA is expected to approve a third vaccine booster shot against COVID-19 for some individuals as soon as Thursday. NBC News medical contributor Dr. Kavita Patel joins TODAY to answer pressing questions regarding the impact of this new instruction, if pregnant women should get vaccinated and her advice amid confusing mask guidance.

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She's a novelist, y'all! Dolly Parton teams up with James Patterson for new project

The beloved entertainer is branching out with the novel and with new music based on its characters.

Incoming New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says allegations against Cuomo are 'sickening'

The soon-to-be 57th governor of New York also said in an exclusive interview on TODAY that she plans to run for a full term next year.

'Jeopardy!' fans react after show's surprising decision to name 2 hosts

Mike Richards and Mayim Bialik will split the duties, with the actor hosting prime-time and spinoff versions of the classic game show.

Jay Leno hangs off plane in midair because ... well, we're not sure why

You may not believe it, even after you see it.

How to get your home organized for the start of school

With families preparing for the new school year and many parents still working from home, it's a good time to get organized. Designer Adair Curtis showed TODAY's Dylan Dreyer some smart ways to shape up small spaces. (Sponsored by Wayfair)

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Dangerous heat wave bakes much of the US

Nearly the entire country is now dealing with scorching heat that's refusing to let up. In the East, it's helping fuel a threat of severe storms, while in the Caribbean, Fred is expected to strengthen again as it heads toward the U.S. NBC's Kristen Dahlgren reports from Coney Island, New York and TODAY's Al Roker has the forecast.

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