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Francis in his pope mobile, like a politician, kissing quickly becoming his trademark and in a nod to pop culture he tossed skull cap after skull cap to the adoring crowd. another awe-inspiring moment, the pope addressing his fellow argentine argentineans. it was more like a soccer or football match. no matter where he goes the crowds grow, his voice, their faith growing stronger. now a little bad news for pilgrims here, faith field, an area they were supposed to walk to five or six miles outside of rio, that has been canceled, all events will now take place here because there was so much rain...

The countdown to the countdown is on in new york's times square. about a million people will bundle up and watch the ball drop. meanwhile, authorities are working to make sure we ring in the new year in safety. mara is in times square and nbc chief foreign correspondent richard engel is here with more on stepped up security here in new york and also around the nation. mara, let's begin with you. >> well, melissa, there are 13 hours until midnight, but already the crowds are gathering here at times square. people trying to secure their space to make sure they have a spot to see that ball drop a...