out and enjoy yourselves on cinco de mayo. be safe. good morning. breaking news. secretary of state hillary clinton talks about the chinese dissident at the center of the international fire storm for the first time this morning. now he is being offered a fellowship at an american university but will the chinese government let him leave? live in beijing. next, a new poll shows mitt romney and president obama in a virtual tie in the key battleground states of florida and ohio as the presumptive gop nominee gets set to meet with his one-time rival rick santorum today. this morning comedians and a man who has his own super pack steven colbert gives us his unique take on the race in an interview. and the mom accused of taking her child to a tanning

booth lashes out at her critics but concedes she may have an issue herself. we'll hear from her may 4th, 2012. welcome today at 7:00 this morning on the west coast. i'm ann curry. >>ism' david gregory. what a treat to be in for matt this morning. steven colbert is here, the only guy i know who has his own tanning bed as well as a super pack in his own television show and now a children's book as well. we'll talk to him in a few minutes. we have this breaking news this morning, the potential breakthrough in the case of the blind activist in china, chen guangcheng. >> he escaped house arrest last week and took refuge in the u.s. embassy in beijing. in a speech this morning secretary of state hillary clinton says the u.s. is working

to give cheng the future he wants and a short time later the state department says it expects him to be allowed to study in the united states and bring his family. we'll have a live report from beijing straight ahead. one woman's real life nightmare. she was asleep in her bed with her husband when he was murdered. nothing was taken, no one was harmed. police labeled her the prime suspect. it would take years for investigators to unravel what really happened. she will share her story this morning in a live interview. if you suspect there is dangerous mold in your home and you want it removed, will your mold contractor charge you for the work that you don't really need? coming up we'll tell you what happened when we put some companies to the test using hidden cameras. we begin this morning with the breaking news we just talked about, the case of the chinese dissident chen guangcheng. ian williams is in beijing with more. ian, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, ann. the u.s. and china appear to have the outlines of a deal.

beijing saying chen guangcheng can apply to go abroad and washington offering an american fellowship. >> over the course of the day, progress has been made to help him have the future that he wants and we will be staying in touch with him as this process moves forward. we have been very clear and very committed to honoring both his choices and our values. >> reporter: ann, these were the first remarks that secretary clinton has made since she arrived in china for top level talks even though those talks have been over shadowed by the plight of chen. one reporter today said, was it rather like having an elephant in the room? she said, yes.

we were dogged by that elephant all week. she says that u.s. officials and the u.s. doctor had been to the embassy today and ascertained clearly that chen wants to leave. she said a deal has been struck or was in the course of being struck which accorded with u.s. values and his choices. now, the foreign ministry earlier had said that chen, like any normal citizen, would be allowed to apply to go abroad to study. interestingly, that spokesman said that there were no outstanding legal issues against him, which was an implicit criticism in the view of some of the house arrest he was under. at the end it is not precisely clear how and when this will happen, ann. >> it sounds like a matter of a lot of negotiations still. as i understand it the secretary of state also said there is a lot more work to do and we have to be engaged as this moves forward. so, really, what has to happen now is a lot of discussion. we don't know how this is going to end.

is that right? >> reporter: that's right. we have to remember that he's now under chinese jurisdiction on chinese soil in a chinese hospital so the amount of real leeway the u.s. has is quite limited. they say they will be keeping in touch with him, but i think although in practical terms the amount of leeway is limited, there is enormous moral pressure internationally and even within china where he is well known and also a good pragmatic reason. a lot of people were surprised at the meetings this week going ahead so smoothly. to them it was an indication that the u.s. and china so want this to get in the way of the relationship and they will make this happen soon, ann. >> all right. ian williams this morning, thank you so much for your reporting on this. david, i know you'll also be talking about this story this coming sunday on "meet the press" because i'll be interviewing joe biden. >> yes, the vice president will talk about this and the test all administrations face. how do you stand up for freedom

when you're also trying to build a relationship with china. a lot of news this morning. we'll go over to the news desk with natalie morales with more of what's happening this morning. natalie? good morning, everyone. we begin with the latest jobs numbers out this morning as the unemployment rate falls to its lowest level since january of 2009, but it is not all good news. cnbc's mandy drury has more. good morning. >> good morning again, natalie. you're absolutely right. fewer jobs than expected were created in april with employers only adding 115,000 workers, well below forecasts of 170,000 jobs and even though the unemployment rate ticked down to 8.is% th 8.1% that was an unhealthy drop as you had fewer people looking for work. stocks are moving to the down side today. there is one potentially supportive factor down the line and that is that investors interpret the data as increasing the likelihood of more stimulus measures from the federal bank, the federal reserve. back to you.

>> we'll be watching. mandy drury of cnbc, thanks so much. violence overseas this morning as two coalition soldiers are killed in southern afghanistan today. meantime, in neighboring pakistan a bomb has killed at least 20 people. these attacks come just a day after documents seized in last year's raid on osama bin laden's hideout revealed he was still set on killing americans, putting president obama and general petraeus at the top of his list. defense secretary leon panetta speaks to the troops today to caution them that bad behavior can hamper the war effort. the move is in response to the recent leaks of tasteless photos and videos including those depicting troops posing with corpses in afghanistan. meantime, a much anticipated moment for the families of 9/11 victims as khalid mohammed is arraigned saturday in guantanamo bay, cuba. he'll face a military tribunal with four codefendants. some amazing images today as a massive sinkhole threatens to swallow a florida home.

take a look. the hole is about 100 feet wide, 50 feet deep. it has forced the family of six to evacuate their home. sometimes you just got to make your own kind of music. shonti the elephant is doing just that singing her own special song. the keepers at the washington, d.c. national zoo have attached a harmonica to her cage. check it out. ♪ in case you're not convinced that shonti knows she is washington's newest pop star zookeepers insist all of her songs have a beginning, middle, and an end, with a big finish. she really knows how to hold a note, ann and david. >> very good. >> call my agent. >> exactly. bring her to the plaza. >> natalie, thank you so much. all morning your producer chris donovan has been like shadowing us. we've never had somebody who he has got like people following him around. >> we can now say that david

gregory officially has an entourage. >> yeah, well chris knows i can't put my sentences together unless he helps me. >> he is the brains behind david gregory. >> right next to him is your stylist. >> my mother is watching this. this is on the west coast. >> she has an assistant, too. >> let's show you, speaking of the west coast, weather, we show you that we have plenty of sunshine in los angeles 71 and sunny. showers in medford and seattle. 54 there. 70 in billings. denver 80 degrees. sunshine in salt lake and 69 degrees. that's oh, we've got a gorgeous weekend shaping up. gooed moing, i'm meteorologist christina loren. a little on the cool side, 60 in san francisco today. by tomorrow, though, upper 70s, low 80s in the warmest cities across the bay and then mid-80s expected for sunday.

beach weather monday, 86 degrees inland, 82 degrees by the bay, and we hold on to that sweet stride just about all week next week. >> and that's your latest weather. ann? >> all right, al, thank you. mitt romney holds a private meeting with rick santorum today. their first since santorum dropped out of the republican presidential race. this as a new poll shows romney in a virtual tie with president obama in some crucial swing states. nbc's peter alexander is in washington with us this morning. hey, peter, good morning. >> ann, good morning to you. among the topics sure to be discussed at that private meeting between mitt romney and rick santorum, a possible endorsement. but just as they prepare to meet the democrats are out with a new video today showing some of santorum's toughest attacks on romney, nonetheless, one by one, romney is trying to turn his past opponents into advocates and this morning he's touting the support of another former challenger, michele bachmann. >> good morning. this is what victory looks like! . >> reporter: it took four months, but tea party favorite michele bachmann, who just last

december insisted voters wouldn't support mitt romney, a man she called an inconsistent conservative -- >> you want to know what's the truth, they're not interested -- >> reporter: -- is now changing her tune. >> this is a very simple proposition this november. president barack obama, president mitt romney. you decide. >> reporter: perhaps tougher to decide, who romney will pick to join him on the ticket. governor bob mcdonnell could help him win virginia. >> this may well be the state who decides who the next president is. >> reporter: in fact, romney's recent campaign stops seemingly turned into a round-robin audition of would-be vice presidents. congressman paul ryan of wisconsin. >> help is on the way. >> reporter: new hampshire senator kelly ayott. >> the next president of the university. >> reporter: and florida's marco rubio. six months out, the general election fight is already heating up. one new poll showing romney now essentially tied with the president in the critical swing states of florida, and ohio.

while mr. obama still holds a strong lead in pennsylvania. since 1960, no one has won the white house without winning at least two of those three states. beginning this week, the pro-romney super pac is spending more than $4 million on ads in battleground states. >> the man who helped save my daughter was mitt romney. >> reporter: but republicans have yet to spend a dime on ads targeting the hispanic community. a pivotal demographic that at the moment overwhelmingly favors the president, who hosted a cinco de mayo celebration thursday night. >> even though it's only tres de mayo. we just like to get the fiesta started early around here. >> reporter: still romney is mocking the president for his campaign's latest video. >> i believe that this country succeeds when everyone gets a fair shot. >> reporter: simply titled, forward. >> if the last three and a half years are his definition of forward i'd hate to see what backward looks like. >> reporter: the obama campaign is looking forward. officially revving up its

re-election effort tomorrow with back-to-back rallies on college campuses in ohio, and virginia. david, of course, those are two of the critical battlegrounds mr. obama will likely need to win to hold onto his job this november. >> peter alexander, thanks so much. this morning, stephen colbert is a man who has had a loud and influential voice in this political season. he is the host, of course, of "the colbert report" on comedy central. you're also the author of "i am a poll and so can you." which we'll get to in just a moment. great to have you here. >> so happy to be here. you have a super pac and you have a character on television. >> yes. >> and you have a real impact on this race. >> i deny one of those three statements. >> which one, exactly? >> we'll figure it out in a second. >> you have an impact. >> how do i have an impact on the race? >> i'm sorry. can i ask the questions here? the question -- >> leaving it >> i'm flummoxed already. what are you exposing about the race and the political system in

2012 that you think the rest of us miss? >> i don't know what i'm exposing. but i just knew as soon as i found out there were such things as super pacs i knew that i would be a chump if i didn't have one. there's a way to get unlimited money into the system, and if you do it the right way, unlimited money where no one knows where it came from. >> right. you made a joke about that recently at a time 100 dinner where you were honored as one of the most influential -- >> 100 most influential on the planet. >> you said one of the big republican financiers david coke gave you 5 million to your pac, you said because of our campaign finance laws you'll never know who got the joke. >> you don't. he could have given me that money or maybe not. because i would run it through my 501c4, colbert shh which stands for shhh. >> which has more than ron paul's super pac. >> oh, yeah we're outraising ron paul. i got more donations than mitt romney did. >> you have particular resonance among younger people.

>> young -- >> which is part of it -- >> i'm hip. i'm hep, actually. >> without trying to be. >> -- authenticity. >> this vote is up for grabs. do you think that young people approach this election differently with a different attitude, less inspiration than they did four years ago? >> oh, i don't -- i don't know. they're pretty excited about barack obama four years ago. he was a fresh-faced kid who could relate to the youth. but now, he's all grandpa gray hair who didn't close gitmo so i don't know -- i don't know if they're as excited as they once were. mitt romney when it comes to kids mitt romney's got the electricity. you know. it's a static electricity. but it's still like an electricity technically. >> mitt romney has this nomination wrapped up and he's got michele bachmann's endorsement now. >> that was a lock. >> so, does he have the party effectively behind him? peter referenced the fact that in the swing states this is now a tighter race? >> were, i can't imagine he wouldn't have the republican party behind him.

it's not like republicans are going to say mitt romney -- i will go to barack obama, i think it's a fait accompli the republicans will join behind him. but, i don't know what i'll do for swing states. here's crazy things that i talk about politics a lot. i don't actually understand politics. i make jokes about politics. but i don't really understand it. that's why i started super pac so i could find out what it's really like. because all i know is what i watch you guys do. and so you probably know better than i do. >> well i don't know about that. you seem to be able to get to the core of these issues of what looks ridiculous about the race, or ultimately -- >> by trying to look through it. for instance in campaign finance i heard that there were laws to prevent you from doing things with campaign finance money, until i went to go do it. and then i found out there kind of aren't. >> before i get to the book, one last question, what decides this election? not on all the issues but as you look at these two candidates, their personalities, their qualities, what does this come down to? >> it comes down who has been

crueler to a dog. apparently it comes down to whether or not it's crueler for an adult man to strap a dog to his car and then drive for 12 hours, or over a 10-year-old boy to eat dog given to him by his stepfather. as far as i can tell that'sed biggest differentiation. >> this is the animal planet election? >> absolutely. >> this is the book "i'm a pole and so can you." what inspired this? >> a lot of celebrities have children's books and i didn't. and i didn't think that was right. and -- you understand there's a fair amount of cash to be made there. i interviewed maurice sendak, where the wild things are, and when i interviewed him i pitched him my idea for a book and the idea of the book was about a pole that doesn't know what kind of pole it's meant to be. doesn't know what it's place is in the world. maybe it's a barber pole for awhile.

thinks it's a ski pole but there's only one of him. >> i was going to read this to my children tonight, i'm excited then i got to the page where he said he thought he was a stripper pole. >> no. he interned as a stripper pole. the line goes, there's always firemen and fishing but those jobs are hard to find so he interned as a striple pole but he couldn't stand the grind. hey! strippers have children, too. >> how do i explain this to my children when they say what does uncle stephen mean by that? >> well, first of all, why do they call me uncle stephen? but second of all, just say she's a pretty dancer. >> right. >> don't be so jmtal. she's a pretty dancer. entertainment comes in all forms. >> exactly. >> or take a razor and cut that page out. >> you won't be offended if i do that? >> not at all. not at all. as long as you bought the book. that's all i care about. anyway maurice said the sad thing is i like it and that's why i thought i have to actually do this book.

if maurice sendak liked the book i have to make it. >> if there is a payoff it's about finding your identity if you don't have a super pac. >> right. find your role in the world. it's a perfect gift for anyone to give a college or a high school graduate or father's day or any other day. because there are other days in the year. >> right. >> yeah. >> mother's day. is your boss a stripper? give her this. i'm telling you, it's a beautiful book and you made it seem ugly. >> stephen colbert -- >> there are other pages that don't have strippers on them but that's the one you -- >> but i was reading it. i took it out of context? >> exactly. >> i think it's time for me to get in the tanning bed. stephen colbert, the book is "i'm a pole and so can you." it is now 7:19. once again, mercifully here's ann. >> thank you so much. we're going to turn now to a more serious story. a longtime lawyer and a decorator of the heiress who gave john edwards money allegedly used to cover up his affair are expected to take the stand at the former presidential candidate's trial today. nbc's lisa myers is covering

this case in greensboro, north carolina. she joins us now. lisa, good morning. >> hey, ann, good morning. in nine days of testimony, the prosecution and the defense have agreed that john edwards lied a lot to hide his affair. the legal wrangling is over whether in the course of the cover-up he crossed the line and did something criminal. to a parade of former campaign staffers, prosecutors showed just how far john edwards went to cover up his affair. his former body man john davis testified thursday that he became suspicious when he encountered rielle hunter in a hotel elevator, a few weeks after she was terminated as campaign videographer. >> it's a great speech. >> can you read it? >> yes, i can read it. >> you can? >> yeah. >> reporter: later that day, davis said hunter knocks on his door. she told me that she and senator edwards were very much in love. then the next day, davis said, edwards denied he was having an affair with hunter.

he told me she was crazy, and that she should make sure she didn't talk to him. davis testified. but edwards' press aide caught the government by surprise. revealing that for all of edwards' lies, he had refused to lie under oath. he testified that a tabloid had suggested it would drop a story if edwards signed a sworn affidavit denying the affair and paternity of hunter's child. edwards refused. >> as a lawyer he knew that signing this affidavit would be a crime. he was unwilling to do that. >> reporter: but, there was potentially damaging testimony, too. davis recalled a conversation with edwards and donor fred barron in late 2007, when the media was looking for hunter. davis testified that barron said, the press wasn't going to find ms. hunter because of the way he was moving her around. davis said, i asked him to stop talking. i didn't want to be aware of this. edwards, he testified, said

nothing. >> it's damaging to john edwards because it shows that he knew what was going on. >> reporter: back on the stand today, the decorator for heiress bunny mellon. brian huffman, who also served as middleman for $725,000 of the cover-up money provided by mellon. huffman regaled the court with stories of mellon's estate, and private jets, and how she falsely labeled the checks as payment for outrageously expensive furniture. >> he said that bunny mellon called it the furniture business. in his testimony seemed to indicate that they were having some fun with it. >> reporter: huffman said he knew the money was to help edwards with a personal problem, but had no idea it was being used to conceal an affair. the government alleges the funds amounted to illegal campaign contributions which edwards denies. ann? >> all right. lisa myers this morning. lisa, thank you for your reporting on that. and coming up, a woman wakes up to find her husband lying next

to her in bed murdered. and becomes the prime suspect in the case until this man confessed to the crime. she'll open up about her ordeal in a live interview coming up. but first, this is "today" on nbc. -dad, why are you getting that? -that's my cereal.

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it is 7:26. i'm good morning, everybody, i'm jon kelley. terminal 3 at sfo back open this morning after a security breach. it all happened between 3:30 and 4:00 this morning. we have a photo posted on twitter by a passenger who shows crowds of people standing around at an airport. the airport spokesman says somebody got in the terminal without security clearance. everybody then had to be removed from the terminal and then rescreened. and there were some flight delays as a result, but sfo now says everything should be back on track for that morning rush. they say passengers were never at risk. well, brace yourselves for cinco de mayo crackdowns, extra police patrols and dui check points out in full force this weekend. planning to keep an eye on partiers all weekend long.

dui check points will be set up throughout the bay area tonight and tomorrow. and extra patrols are also set to start tonight in san francisco and down in the south bay in anticipation of all these salsa dancing and large crowds that bring some traffic. it'll also bring some sunshine this weekend to go along with the partying. christina loren says, going to be nice. >> yeah, nice for any fiestas tomorrow. we're talking about the 70s, the next 72 hours, this is the coolest day. tomorrow, we warm back up into the 80s in the warmest cities across the bay. even warmer sunday, taking control of our pattern, shifting our winds offshore, that's our warming pattern as we head throughout the next couple of days. got a gorgeous weekend shaping up for outdoor plans. it will be on the warm side and so sunny, a high uv index. 69 degrees in livermore. throughout the next couple of days, your bank of the west seven day tells the story, up to 83 degrees on sunday, staying nice and warm. let's check your drive with mike.

>> peninsula friends, look at this, the onramp to northbound 101, there's an accident that is just clearing now from the roadway. we do see some slowing for 101, but it's southbound, not related to the accident, typical build right there through menlo park. just a little bit. northbound out of the mountain view, slowing also into palo alto. the south bay overall looking really good. smooth drive for 101. and 880 slows off san leandro. back to you. >> traffic smooth just like mike. be sure to check out nbc bay area on facebook. back with more updates in half an hour. i'm a native californian.

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there's somebody out there in my whole life that doesn't like me because they're jealous, they're fat and they're ugly. >> some strong words from the new jersey mom charged with child endangerment for allegedly taking her daughter into a tanning booth. her case, and her overly tanned appearance, are getting a lot of attention. we'll get the latest on this story coming up this morning. meantime it is 7:30 now on a friday. the 4th of may, 2012. i'm ann curry alongside david gregory. who's in for matt this morning. been a joy to have you here. >> thank you. having fun already. also coming up this morning, you hire them to keep your family safe from mold but could some mold contractors be charging you for repairs that you actually don't need? we're going to have the results of our hidden camera investigation on that. coming up a little bit later you may pick up a flyer at the grocery store, glance through

the coupons on sundays but do you know how to be an extreme couponer. we're going to meet two women mo have taken their love of a deal to a whole new level. it is actually saving them some big-time money. they will explain coming up. >> but we begin this half hour with one woman's real-life nightmare. she woke up to find her husband murdered in bed. and she quickly became the focus of the police investigation. we're going to talk to her in just a moment. but first, nbc's keith morrison has her story. >> reporter: it was, to say the least, an unusual wedding. three people in this one. when melissa married father of one enoxley. >> will you promise to share in the love of this family. if so, will you please say i will? >> reporter: a happy little family. so what happened on a cold night a year and a half later was especially shocking. ben oxley, asleep in his own bed, was shot in the head, murdered, while melissa, lying right beside him was untouched, unharmed. >> red flags start popping up. you start thinking okay this doesn't seem right.

>> reporter: says the detective. as the mystery deepened melissa was a suspect, prance the suspect. as little alyssa was drawn back to her birth mother and away from step mom melissa, ben's sister told her. >> my mom killed my dad that night. >> reporter: and then a break. ben's ex-wife dawn told police her young boyfriend killed ben, supposedly to please her. >> he wake me up and he said, it's done. >> reporter: in exchange for her story, dawn got limited immunity. james was charged with murder. and then -- the bombshell. dawn was with him the whole time, said james, in fact, orchestrated the murder. >> i take full responsibility for what i did. dawn needs to take full responsibility for what she did. >> reporter: has she? no. and james' attorney claims -- >> the prosecutor made a deal with the devil.

>> reporter: in court the shooter confessed all, and begged forgiveness. after which young alyssa asked to talk to him. >> i told him that i decided to forgive him. and that i wanted him to have hope. >> reporter: james is doing life now. dawn has not been charged. and two members of that three-person wedding, melissa and alyssa, are together again. >> melissa oxley is now joining us. and good morning, melissa. >> good morning. >> good to see you here. after you found your husband murdered in the bed next to you, and police arrived, they actually wrapped your hands in plastic to preserve evidence. what were your emotions going through all that on that day? >> very numb at first. and overwhelmed. and you don't even know what's going on, really. sad.

sick that you're being thought about it and have to go through it. >> after you learned that your husband's first wife's boyfriend had taken responsibility for what happened to ben, you thought about the fact that he had for months afterwards, after the death of your husband, had actually had in your -- you had discussions with alyssa, he actually took her to school. >> he did. he lived with her for over 19 months afterwards. saw him numerous times, picked her up from my voice, visitations together. >> this made you furious? >> yes. it's something i always fought with. for the longest time we didn't know who it was, what it had to do with, or who around will but just knowing that always makes it that much harder. >> you know, james says that your husband's first wife dawn bears responsibility. >> i would agree. >> you would agree?

>> yes. >> what is -- what kind of responsibility would you -- what kind of punishment or response or would you like her to bear? >> i'm hoping that the truth just comes out, and at the end of it all, when it's all said and done and i believe that she should have a punishment for her part in it, and own up to that. >> have you spoken to her? what would be your message to her, given all that's happened to you? >> that's a tough one. i would hope that she would do it not only for us, but her own daughter and daughters. >> you're raising alyssa, your stepdaughter? >> yes. >> and we just saw her on tape and she seems really remarkable, and forgiveness. >> strong little girl. i always told her pretty much from day one that whenever we find out who did this, we would have to be able to forgive them at some point to be able to go

on. >> i find it remarkable. you've had your husband killed next to you in bed. you have been accused of being the one to kill him, you've gone through that entire process, and yet you're sitting right here talking about forgiveness. >> i know, it's such a big part to be able to move on and not be so angry and held back by it. we have to still live our life. so i thought it was super important for her to be able to be able to go on with hers, too. >> so you're saying that you choose forgiveness, and you choose for alyssa to embrace forgiveness, because it is your will to having life, joy in your life again rather than being bitter. >> yeah. >> so in other words -- >> it's about god and this is the power that he's able to heal you, and for us to go through such a horrible thing but come out okay. >> wow. melissa oxley, pleasure to meet you. >> thanks for having me on. >> our best to you. we want to mention that you can see more of melissa's story

tonight on a special "dateline," while they were sleeping at 10:00, 9:00 central time here on nbc. and now let's get a check of the weather from al. >> "today's weather" is brought to you by kay jewelers. every kiss begins with kay. >> we've got a lot of heat to talk about down south. big area of high pressure. ridge of high pressure keeping the jet stream up and so we've got that pump of warm air coming in to the gulf. look at this, wichita falls high today 97. coming close to the record. probably break records in little rock, also in oklahoma city. memphis, and amarillo today with temperatures in the mid to upper 90s. rest of the country, those 90s situated there. 90s along the mid-atlantic coast. 50s in the pac well, you made it through the showers and now we've got a picture perfect weekend shaping up. good morning, i'm christina loren. 70s on the temperature map today in places like los gatos. 71 in fairfield. meanwhile, holding on to the 60s at the coast. not for long, though, back in

the 70s by tomorrow and we keep climbing. as we head through your sunday, beautiful conditions for beach weather. as we head throughout the next couple of days, things are going to climb. make sure you're ready for that. keep that uv index. >> that's your latest weather. ann? >> all right, al, thank you so much. coming up next, what happens when you call a mold contractor to come look at a problem in your home? well, jeff rossen put some of s me arall troerft hidtn cameras roll after this. with the bankamericard cash rewards credit card, we earn more cash back for the things we buy most. 1% cash back everywhere, every time. 2% on groceries. 3% on gas. automatically. no hoops to jump through. no annual fee. that's 1% back on... wow! 2% on my homemade lasagna. 3% back on [ friends ] road trip!!!!!!!!!!!! [ male announcer ] get 1-2-3 percent cash back. apply online or at a bank of america near you. ♪ and i'm really happy that you're in my life too.

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jeff rossen is "today's" nationville investigative correspondent. jeff, good morning, that's the big question. >> it is. we're both homeowners. this can be incredibly scary, finding mold in your home. when you see the black spots on the walls? what do you do? you call a mold contractor. experts say some of those companies are profiting off our worst fears, charging you big bucks for repairs you just don't need. this morning, we're undercover with hidden cameras putting them to the test. a basement play room, a concerned mother. >> have my son down here a lot. there's some dark spots i'm a little worried about. >> reporter: as a parade of mold contractors she called for help. >> that's black mold. >> that's black mold? >> absolutely. >> reporter: but that mom is really an undercover "today" show producer. and those spots, aren't mold, they're really woman's eye shadow. we know, because we put them there. so would these mold contractors know the difference? or charge us big money to fix a problem our experts say doesn't exist? you're saying this is mold?

you want to hear what it really is? >> sure. >> women's eye shadow that we put there this morning. >> wow. >> reporter: some wanted to charge us hundreds. even thousands of dollars. >> so how big of a problem do you think i have? >> i think you have a $10,000 problem. >> reporter: are you just trying to scare customers to spend a lot of money to fix a nonproblem? >> absolutely not. can we turn this off? >> reporter: our cameras are rolling to expose what some experts say is a growing problem in a growing industry. >> i think it's happening more and more and a lot more than people think. >> reporter: howard white is a mold remediation supervisor with a top company, working with us for our investigation. >> typically, they're preying on people's fears. i mean, people just want to know that their homes are clean and safe. >> reporter: so we set up an experiment, renting this house in suburban new jersey. we hired two reputable environmental testing companies to inspect the house from top to bottom, testing for mold and moisture on surfaces and in the air.

the results show this house is safe. then we had our expert dab black eye shadow in three spots. >> so the contractor comes in and says you got a mold problem here. you have to spend money. >> they're lying. >> reporter: our undercover producer called several mold contractors to inspect the basement, posing as a worried mom. then we installed eight hidden cameras. and watched from our control room upstairs, as the contractors showed up. >> my son's down here all the time. yeah, i see spots like this, and wanted to get them checked out. >> reporter: this contractor does an inspection. his verdict. >> i'm in the job to sell basement and water proofing and mold remediation. >> reporter: he says if these spots are mold they're so minor she can clean them herself. >> i would just bleach, bleach, bleach. kill with bleach what's here, and then wipe it up. >> reporter: in fact, two more contractors came in. >> it's not mold. it doesn't appear to be mold. >> reporter: and didn't charge us, either. >> could just be a scuff from something. >> reporter: but our results

were about to take a sharp turn. >> how are you? >> reporter: two minutes after stepping into our basement, this guy has some bad news. >> it's there, you know. definitely mold. there's no question about it. >> reporter: he says two of our spots are mold. and we also have signs of water damage. to fix it, he'll need to cut out sheetrock and spray chemicals. >> technically it's hard to say yes without testing it. but you don't need to pay for a test because this is definitely mold. >> reporter: but remember it's really eye shadow. >> it's definitely mold. how does he know? >> reporter: his price, $1,050. hi, jeff rossen from nbc news. >> how you doing. >> reporter: that's when i stepped in. are you a trained and certified mold technician? >> yes. >> reporter: so you're telling me that you thought that was mold and you're a certified mold technician. i hate that you were trying to charge her $1,000 for a problem that doesn't exist. >> there's a lot of companies out there who are very dishonest. >> reporter: he said his company is honest.

and he has many happy customers. >> where are you -- >> reporter: nbc news. >> thank you. feel good about yourself. >> reporter: we kept going. >> how are you? >> reporter: this next contractor sounds the alarm at our window. >> yes, that's definitely black mold. i don't think you need to test, it's a waste of money. >> reporter: his cleanup cost? $1200. >> to do the whole basement? >> that's really cheap. >> reporter: cheap? you're a mold expert, right? i had some questions for him. you know what this really is? >> no, i don't. >> reporter: women's eye had zoe that we put there this morning. >> well it looks like mold to me. >> reporter: why would you say to the homeowner i couldn't even give you an estimate and tell if there is a problem >> we usually do a test after we clean it. >> reporter: so they have to pay you the money before you'll test to see if there's a problem. does that make sense? >> yeah, it does. we do it all the time. >> reporter: okay. but we hadn't seen anything yet. this next contractor. >> hi there. nice to meet you. >> reporter: doesn't waste any time. >> that's black mold.

>> that's black mold? >> absolutely. absolutely. you've gotten water in here. i can smell the dampness from it. you know, it's not healthy. it's not healthy. >> reporter: he says we have serious water leaks causing the mold. but remember, two reputable companies checked this house for mold and moisture, and didn't find any serious problems. >> i'm going to break out the floor, so when i'm going to come in here, i'm going to take a saw, i'm going to pull all this molding off. >> how big of a problem do you think i have here? >> i think you have a $10,000 problem. >> reporter: that's right. his estimate, $10,871. to install a new drain system. >> i'm going to fix this now as if this was my basement. >> reporter: hi, jeff rossen with nbc news. >> hi, jeff rossen with nbc news. i've seen you on television. wow, this is really interesting. i thought you were on television. >> reporter: we're on tv right now. where is the mold, show me? >> this black mold, you have some type of vegetation growing here. >> reporter: is this just a

tactic to get customers to pay you -- >> i don't want to scare this lady in any respect. >> reporter: telling her there's a mold issue when there really isn't. >> i didn't say that. >> reporter: yes, he did. >> it's mold. absolutely mold. that's black mold. >> that's black mold? >> absolutely. this is mold, too. can we turn this off? >> reporter: no. then he told me he's not a mold expert. and thought he was called here for a water problem. did you test this house for water? >> no, i'll go get a meter. >> reporter: and you test this house officially for mold? >> i am not required to test the house for mold. >> reporter: in the end, five out of eight mold contractors, more than half, wanted to charge us for work that experts say we did not need. >> i question the integ rid i of my entire industry when i see people like this. >> reporter: experts say mold contractors should always do a complete visual inspection, they say some of the guys at our house just didn't do that. here's a tip, if your home has visible mold that is growing in size, a serious water problem or

your family is getting sick, those are warning signs that you may have mold and a contractor may not need to do testing. but david, either way, no matter what, doesn't hurt to get a second opinion when somebody comes in and says give me money. >> that's amazing stuff. well done. well done, jeff. thanks very much. coming up here, the mom charged with taking her young daughter to a tanning salon, now taking on her critics. but first these messages. rheumatoid arthritis... ...could mean living with joint damage. help stop the damage before it stops you... ...with humira. for many adults with moderate to severe ra,... ...humira's proven to help relieve pain and stop joint damage. humira can lower your ability to fight infections, including tuberculosis. serious, sometimes fatal events can occur, such as infections, lymphoma, or other types of cancer, blood, liver, and nervous system problems,... ...serious allergic reactions, and new or worsening heart failure. before starting humira, your doctor should test you for tb.

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55 degrees at game time. winds out of the west/northwest. i think we will see some carry out there tonight. remember to catch that game on our sister station comcast sports net bay area. as you try to make the evening plans really comfortable conditions for outdoor activities. 79 degrees inland on saturday, 83 on sunday which translates to perfect conditions at our local beaches. just watch out for traffic on subpoe 17, right, mike? >> right. japanese heritage night tonight. we're looking over here to the dumbarton bridge, last time i saw this, maintenance work going on, i'll check for that because no incidents reported there. the accident you see on your screen is at whipple. it should be cleared in a few minutes. slow drive out of san leandro and the east shore freeway drive about half an hour. and for the latest updates and news check out nbc bay area

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speaking of tanning, we're going to be talking about this case involving a new jersey mom who has been accused of taking her young daughter to a tanning salon. she has admitted that she's an excessive tanner. she had some harsh words for her critics. we'll hear what she had to say. and also we're going to take a look at some of the protections that people have to have when they use a tanning bed and talk about whether or not it's ever a good idea. >> yeah, exactly. we're going to go from extreme tanning to extreme couponing. this is an actual trend going on right now where it's not just clipping coupons, taking them to the store but thinking about how to do it and get the best savings. stockpiling is a key part of it. we've got a couple of experts. they'll walk us through it. >> they have their own filing system. and then as we want to let you know, next week, the king of all media, howard stern, will be joining us. he's the newest judge on nbc's "america's got talent." he is going to be here in our studios. and i don't know if i'm going to be able to pull him out. because, you know, he's so shy.

>> stephen colbert was very tricky. i can only imagine what howard stern might do. >> let's go inside and get a check of the top stories. >> good morning, everyone. secretary of state hillary clinton is expressing optimism this morning over the state of a blind chinese activist. chen guangcheng is seeking u.s. help to leave china after escaping from house arrest. >> and has confirmed that he and his family now want to go to the united states so he can pursue his studies. in that regard, we are also encouraged by the official statement issued today by the chinese government confirming that he can apply to travel abroad for this purpose. over the course of the day, progress has been made to help him have the future that he

wants, and we will be staying in touch with him as this process moves forward. >> the standoff has overshadowed secretary clinton's visit to china for high-level talks on economic and security issues. two cuban brothers from miami were arrested thursday, in what prosecutors call the biggest pharmaceutical heist in u.s. history. the brothers and ten other suspects are charged with stealing $80 million worth of prescription drugs from an eli lilly warehouse in connecticut two years ago. yahoo! confirmed thursday that its new ceo does not have a bachelor's degree in computer scene as stated in a recent regulatory filing. scott thompson does have an accounting degree. yahoo! calls the distortion an inadvertent error. it was uncovered by a hedge fund manager who's trying to topple the board of directors favored by thompson. now for a look at what is trending today. our quick roundup of what has you talking online.

supermodel linda evangelista is a top google search after the start of her bitter child support battle thursday. evangelista reportedly wants $46,000 a month to raise her 5-year-old son. her ex-husband is now married to actress salma hayek. demi moore ended her search for a new twitter handle. she tweets so hard finding a name that was so fun, somewhat playful and available. so for now, it will be just demi. it could grow on me. and tanning expert if you can call her that and mother to be snooki is weighing in on a story sizzling online. snooki tells "extra" the mom charged with taking her little girl to a tanning parlour is crazy. snooki has said that her own baby will be naturally tan. we'll have more on this story coming up in a live report. it is now 8:04. let's go outside to al with a

check of the weather. even snooki saying the tanning mom is crazy. >> wow, yeah, i'll tell you jimmy kimmel said she looks like wile e. coyote after he got blown up by dynamite. going on the bike tour. going to be on there with you riding on sunday. very nice. let's check your weather, shall we? see what's going on. montgomery, alabama, pick city of the day, wxfa news 12, sun and then afternoon thunderstorms, 84 degree and you see those storms firing up right now down through texas, also the mid-atlantic states, we're looking at rain through the mid-mississippi river valley. a slight risk of strong storms from there all the way back down and back up in to the dakotas. showers in the pacific northwest. windy and a little on the cool side southern california. slight risk of storms mid-atlantic into the northeast. rain into new england today. plenty of fog down in the panhandle of florida. sunny and warm through the southeast. well, we have a breezy start out there. temperatures are mild.

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me because they're jealous, they're fat and they're ugly. >> reporter: while the new jersey mom pled not guilty to second degree child endangerment, staunchly denying allegations she brought her then 5-year-old daughter anna into a tanning booth -- >> it is proven. >> reporter: many say she is guilty of one thing. overtanning. >> patricia are you excessively tanning? >> yes. >> reporter: krentcil's dramatically bronzed appearance has been making headlines and punch lines. >> is she tanning or did she fall down a chimney? she looks like wile e. coyote after the dynamite stick blows up. >> reporter: krentcil reportedly goes to the local tanning salon several times a week. >> it sounds like for this woman, it's almost taken on a life of its own. it's become her identity. and who knows what she's not addressing as a result of this repetitive behavior. >> reporter: an estimated 30 million people tan indoors in the u.s. every year, a growing

trend that brings in $2.6 billion, with a "b," dollars a year. from the jersey shore to the hollywood hills, celebrities, too, have long embraced that sun-kissed look. george hamilton. snooki. and lindsay lohan, just a few of those known for taking tanning a bit too far. 86% of tanners believe they look more attractive with that bronze glow. but in the quest to look our best, can all those uvs actually speed up the aging process? >> the skin begins to look prematurely aged. they look dark, they look leathery, their skin is thin and cracked, they have lots of wrinkles. they look much older than their age. >> reporter: and it may be bad for your health, too. one recent study found that using tanning beds increases the risk for melanoma by 74%. >> the long-term skin cancer risk from uv radiation is not reversible. >> reporter: in a statement, the indoor tanning association says

there is no consensus among researchers regarding the relationship between melanoma skin cancer and uv exposure, either from the sun or a sunbed. now krentcil says she plans to keep on tanning, despite the controversy, calling it her, quote relaxation. ann? >> mara schiavocampo, thank you so much. we've got joseph levy, the executive director of smart tan, an education institute for the standing industry and also joining him is dr. nancy snyderman. nbc's chief medical editor. first of all we also have dante joining us, he's our model. he's been kind enough to show us how this works. dante is getting into this tanning bed. tell us about the protections and also why you say there are positives to using tanning beds. >> absolutely. this is a sun bed. this is developed in europe as a surrogate for natural sun exposure in sun deprived northern european countries. it is exactly what you find used in dermatology offices for sun bed procedures for photo therapy

procedures. it is less intense than that. there are millions of customers a year who come to us because this is just like what they get in a dermatologists office but less expensive. >> you're talking about vitamin-d. >> absolutely. it was developed for vitamin-d production in northern europe. we would have checked him at the counter for his skin type. he's a skin type three which means he can tan, he will sun burn so we gradually acclimate him based on the fda exposure schedule. we would have set his exposure time at the counter. we have control over that and knowledgeable operators to deliver three quarters or less of what would induce a sunburn. this is not a random procedure. this is a surrogate for natural sunshine. the sun bed is about twice as intense, this model, is about twice as intense as summer sun but the exposure schedule is only going to be 12 or 15 minutes. >> let me interrupt you to ask you nancy, because you know you are, as a doctor you looked at the impact of -- of overexposure to the sun. is there in your view as a doctor a safe way to use a tanning bed? >> you're not going to find any

consensus this morning. we know that uv light is a known carcinogen. the world health organization has already said that. uva, and uvb rays, whether in a sun bed or whether from the sun, cause skin damage over time, loss of collagen in your skin, loss of elasticity and wrinkles, and yes, even cancer. >> but we know that vitamin d is something our bodies need. >> absolutely. and we all know that one, the sun is a great source of vitamin d and we don't get enough of it. we also know we can supplement with pills. but the idea that a known carcinogen, just because you limit the amount, is therefore okay, is not okay. we talk about limiting sun, this -- this is not -- >> let's -- let's -- let's move on from that debate because we're not going to resolve this here. but let me ask you this question, do tanning salons have an obligation, if someone is overtanning, is using this in a way that they should not, is there an obligation by the tanning salon to stop them, to intervene? >> the professional salons will

set exposure and the amount of exposure to deliver a tan in a nonburning fashion. to reduce the incidence of sun burn. a tan is your body's natural protection -- >> yes or no. >> but that's not true, because you know why, it's not just sunburn. yes, sun burning increases your risk of cancer later on. 3wu9 there's no such thing as a safe sun tan. >> to say that is to -- >> because that is damaged skin. >> to say that any uv exposure is damage and therefore should be avoided, what would you say water causes drowning and therefore you should avoid water. it is an essential element of life, water, air and sun. we need sunlight. everything on this planet needs sunlight in order to live. >> we need sunlight. you don't need necessarily artificial light. >> this is a surrogate for living outdoors and most much us work and live indoors today. -- by being a tanner is less than what he gets as an outdoor worker. did you know that outdoor workers have fewer melanomas than indoor workers. >> that's exactly not true. he's not going to look as good -- >> let me interrupt and say as i

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if you're a smart shopper you're always on the lookout for some great deals. an article in this sunday's "new york times" magazine sheds light on the newest form of cost cutting, it's called extreme couponing. here's nbc's janet shamlian. >> guess what time it is? >> what time? >> reporter: you don't have to look far these days to see extreme couponing in action. it has its own reality show. >> courteney's new hobby is couponing. >> reporter: and if the kardashians are doing it you know it must be trendy. >> it's like winning in las vegas. this is so thrilling. >> reporter: coupons date all the way back to 1887 when coca-cola first offered a free glass of soda at your local fountain. >> we've got big news for you. here's the cigarette coupon that pays off three ways. >> reporter: since then companies have used coupons for everything from cigarettes to sandwiches. >> any coupon works! >> reporter: today's savvy shoppers are taking coupon clipping to new extremes.

according to a new article in "the new york times" magazine. >> it's like printing your own money. >> reporter: kathy and monica run a popular coupon blog called fabulously frugal. updating the latest coupon trends on an almost hourly basis. >> suddenly we have this business that saves my family. >> reporter: kathy uses the savings to feed her seven children on a tight budget. >> it's pretty much always a coupon involved. >> reporter: for monica, coupon cutting provides an economic cushion for her husband and two kids. >> do you have a coupon for that? >> reporter: by combining coupons with sales, kathy and monica can sometimes walk out of a store without spending a dime. however, big name companies are catching on to some of the tricks of the extreme couponing trade. making it harder to gain the system. >> when you have an extreme couponer that is purely looking to try to take some advantage of the system, that's not in accordance with the goals of

those advertisers. >> reporter: extreme coupons is more than a hobby for kathy and monica now. with five-figure salaries and 13 part-time staffers, all with the same passion for finding a deal. >> i don't have to worry about putting food on the table now. >> $16.95. >> reporter: two extreme couponers turning a 125-year-old tradition into serious 21st century savings. for "today," janet shamlian, nbc news, houston. >> as you just saw kathy and monica are the co-founders of fabulouslyfrugal.com and they're featured in "the new york times" magazine story on news stands this sunday. good morning to both of you. >> hi. >> i want to zero in. people understand the concept of having a coupon, getting some sort of deal. but what we're talking in the extreme sense is stockpiling. and we saw a little bit of it in the piece. explain that and where the savings come from. >> stockpiling for us is like instead of picking a grocery list and meal planning, and then

going to the store, you get two bags of groceries and you spend $100 and where did all my money go. we plan our shopping by what's on sale. >> and you'll buy in bulk items that are on sale that you've got enough coupons for. isn't that the idea? >> right. but the difference between the way we do it and the way the retail industry portrays it, we go slow and steady. we're going to take a little bit of time and build that up slowly. >> talk about this binder which is huge and is really important for the organization of it. >> well, instead of cutting every single coupon we make a list of all the coupons inside the insert so you don't have to spend any time -- waste any time cutting. you only cut them as you use them. >> oh, i see. so it cuts down on that and helps you actually stockpile more of the coupons themself. >> i've got six of these inserts in each one of these. >> so what does -- what separates you from folks who will, you know, occasionally cut coupons and try to pile them up a little bit.

where does the extreme savings come from? >> it's strategic shopping. you know, we're planning -- that's the cool thing about this day and age to have the internet. so to have the websites to tell you exactly what coupons to use, where to use it and when. and when it's a good time to stock up. >> this is very personal. you've got a family of nine. >> mm-hmm. >> so this is real savings when you needed it. what's the best example of the savings you've had? >> oh, my biggest shopping trip ever was i got 162 boxes of cereal for just right under $14. >> how did you do that? >> it was a huge sale with entailed double coupons, a catalina, a sale and a lot of different stores. but i didn't clear the shelves on that day. >> just a few seconds, you worry about quality at all? is that an issue. >> no, not at all. >> if you use the coupons well? >> we're buying brand-name products now. >> excellent. ladies thank you very much. ceadt gr .ju stad

it is 8:26. i'm laura garcia-cannon. that is breaking news we are following in emeryville. the chopper is flowing over the ac transit station near san pablo and 45th. there's a hydrogen fuel tank leak on one of the transit buses. firefighters are on the scene. this is next door to pixar studio. a lot of people are coming out of the building. hasz mat was called to the scene. it is all at a bus yard at san pablo and 45th. san pablo can be a big thoroughfare. let's check with mike inouye. >> san pablo, major north south roadway. there are the folks at pixar. we will get back to the maps.

this is connecting folks from mcarthur, south from powell as you head through the area. sounds like the lanes on that divided roadway are open. we will track that. this is circled with the orange. the roads toward the maze looking good. 58 and and 880 because of the volume of traffic, now debris across richmond bridge to the san rafael side. back to you. >> we are watching this hazmat in emeryville. san pablo and 45th where there's a hydrogen fuel leak on a bus. we'll have the very latest. stay with us. [ female announcer ] safeway presents

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♪ get your hats ready for the 13th running of the kentucky kerrby tomorrow here on nbc. and we're going to get a preview from churchill downs coming up. meantime, 8:30 on a friday, may 4th, 2012. we're outside on the plaza with a lot of fun people. i'm ann curry alongside david

gregory in for matt, and al roker and we've got natalie morales. coming up we're going to be talk ing about -- >> my kid would never do that on "dateline." we challenged kids from everything from handling issues of drunk driving, to stranger danger. this time it's all about peer pressure and discrimination, specifically. how would they react if they saw a clear case unfolding before their eyes, would they stand up for the person? we're going to show you what happens this time around, and it's such a great educational experience. >> really intriguing story. >> absolutely. great for parents to watch along with their kids. >> also we're going to talk about the big feature now in advertising, back to the future. pepsi is now using michael jackson's images to sell their product. as they did years ago. so we'll talk more about that. >> mm-hmm. >> and then we've got the one, the only, the spanish tornado, jose alvarez. >> jose! >> he looks terrific.

he's lost like 30 pounds. >> really? >>ize cooking up some great food and he's going to bring us some great spanish classics. he's, in fact, a spanish classic. >> that he is. >> he's making shrimp with garlic and also making that spanish -- >> i love when you say that. >> i can't say it. he's really committed to nutrition. >> looks amazing. >> you look amazing. you're going to give us the weather. >> thank you very much. i am going to do that. let's start off with the run for the roses, the kentucky derby. that's right. they're going to have a problem, not only do they have to worry about thunderstorms but by 6:00 it's going to be about 84 degrees. average temperature is in the mid 70s. so that's going to be an issue there. now let's look into your saturday, rain in the pacific northwest. we've got some slight risk of strong storms in the mid-mississippi river valley. wet weather in the mid-atlantic states. then for sunday, sunday, we're expecting more sunny skies, mild conditions up and down the east coast, showers in the northeast. mild out west. it's going to be hot through the southwest on into texas.

oh, we've got a gorgeous weekend shaping up. you made it to friday. good morning. i'm meteorologist christina loren. start with the weather headlines. clearing today. windy at the coast. whatever cloud cover is left will clear out of here before we hit noon. 70s inland, lots of sunshine as we head through your afternoon. and the seven day reveals a warmup as we head through sunday. temperatures today in the 70s, 71 for fairfield, about 63 in oakland today. tomorrow, the upper 70s. sunday, the 80s return. 't forget check your weather any time you need it weather channel on cable, weather.com online. and now let's say hello to uncle willie scott. hello, willie. >> you put the lime in the coconut and then you call your friends at snuckers and have some jam. happy birthday for our birthday buddies from florida. we have ruth ladd from hudson, wisconsin. 108 years old. enjoys playing bridge.

that takes brains to do that. anna condoleon from queens, new york. 100 years old today. loves to cook and people love to eat her cooking. big fan of her cooking. lawrence campbell, san marcos, california. favorite hobbies are fixing old clocks and scuba diving. but not at the same time. berrien crawly and she is from tucker, georgia. huge fan of the atlanta braves. loves to watch them on tv, and if she can, go to a game. can't beat that. martha brinkman of new jersey, 103 years old. on the boardwalk of atlantic city. and she is just a wonderful person who has great stories to tell. people love to hear her. adeline wallace from evansville, indiana, is 105 and has friends of all ages. and she really believes in helping other people.

and we have an extra one this morning, irene baumgartner of kenosha, wisconsin, is 100 years old. she loves to dance. and she also enjoys wonderful things like tasting some wine each evening before din-din. that's it. and now back to new york. >> all right, willard, thank you so much. pepsi has reached a deal with michael jackson's estate to feature the pop star's image in a new campaign now nearly three years after his tragic death. nbc's kristen dahlgren is in los angeles with details on this story. kristen, good morning. >> good morning, ann. remember, michael jackson and pepsi, the first time around, it was an ad campaign that had its ups and downs but was a huge financial success. now pepsi is banking that even in death michael jackson is still the king of pop. in the '80s it was a match that made madison avenue history. the word's biggest star, michael jackson, and one of the world's biggest companies, pepsi.

>> that was their heyday in the '80s when they were using celebrities better than anybody. >> reporter: now, almost three years after his death, pepsi is bringing back the king of pop. as part of the massive advertising blitz, jackson's image will appear on a billion pepsi cans. and the agreement with jackson's estate includes new remixes from jackson's album "bad." ♪ i'm bad >> reporter: so will the campaign be good for pepsi, which in 2010 slipped to number three in the cola wars, behind both coke and diet coke. >> a lot of times what marketers do when things are not going well, they look backwards. okay, what worked for us? those were the days, let's do it. unfortunately, today is not those days and a lot of times it doesn't work. >> reporter: guest celebrities have been used in advertising before. >> or my name isn't orville redenbacher. >> reporter: a computer generated orville redenbacher pitched popcorn more tn a decade after his death. and following tiger woods' fall from grace, his father earl seemed to give him advice from

beyond the grave in this ad for nike. >> and did you learn anything? >> reporter: as for jackson, his estate's choice of pepsi is ironic, considering some fans, and even some in jackson's own family suggest michael jackson's drug abuse that ultimately led to his death started with this accident, and a burn suffered when jackson's hair caught fire while filming a pepsi commercial back in 1984. >> i had heard things about the prescription drugs when he had the pepsi burn. >> reporter: but in a statement, jackson's estate thanks fans for all their positive feedback about the campaign pepsi is calling live for now. a partnership that will answer the question, does the late michael jackson still have that marketing magic? now pepsi says it's all about honoring michael jackson's impact on the world of entertainment. neither the company nor jackson's estate will say how much this deal is worth. they'll be rolling out those special edition cans. we'll see them here in the u.s.

later on this month and ad experts say, ann, don't be surprised if you see more m.j. marketing deals in the future. >> all right, kristen dahlgren, thank you so much. coming up next, will you kids speak up in the face of a case of discrimination? natalie's hidden camera report is coming up. but first, this is "today" on nbc. -dad, why are you getting that? -that's my cereal.

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it benefits every kid in every school, with local control of the money. that's why the p-t-a supports it. my mom likes it, too. as parents we've all tried to teach our children and prejudice and intolerance are wrong. but would your kids know what to do when faced with a situation involving discrimination? natalie met some brave parents who wanted to find out for her series "my kid would never do that." what did you find? >> this is such an important issue and with the helping some willing parents we see how kids handle discrimination and what they learn is truly a lesson for all of us. it's a subject that's hard to

talk about, let alone confront. does your teen know what to do when they see discrimination? >> hi, i'm allison. >> allison's mother has agreed to take part in a "dateline" hidden camera demonstration about discrimination, because she says their family feels strongly about tolerance and equality. >> she's grown up with a mix of all people, and it's just expected that she would never distreat anybody. ♪ was blind but now i see >> reporter: allison and the girl next to her, nia, think they're here to judge a singing contest. they don't know that the other judges are actors we've planted to discriminate against nick rodriguez, who is also working with us. ♪ just the way you are >> nick gives a standout performance. while the next singer fakes stage fright. we leave them alone, hidden cameras rolling, to decide who to eliminate.

the actors go after nick. using insults experts say are common for latino boys. >> this game in with like the backwards hat. >> kind of ghettoish. >> not very professional. >> like he insulted. >> they laugh at the joke. but look down at the table. >> like he could be -- >> may be involved in drugs. >> allison's mom is surprised her daughter is not leaping to defend nick. though both girls are looking anxious. >> i can tell she's being torn. >> have we all come to an agreement? >> yeah. >> yeah. >> so we decided him. >> he's going to go? >> they don't like it but they go along and vote nick out. and moments later, allison and nia sound like they already regret the decision. >> i'm not comfortable with this. >> i'm not. i'm not that kind of person. >> i go in to tell them what our shoot is really about, along

with rosalyn wiseman, an expert in teen ethics. >> how do you feel? >> i feel like i gave under peer pressure. i didn't want to say that because he wasn't american -- i hated how they said that, and i just feel really, really bad right now. >> and so i think this is really important to show, is that people who, even people who feel so strongly about this stuff can still get caught in ways that they don't mean to do it. >> reporter: the interview is over, but just then, allison shows us a moment of true empathy. she wants to tell nick she's sorry. >> can i apologize to him? >> that would be great. >> there's a teen who's role modeling for all of us how to take responsibility. even in that moment feeling very focused on herself, all of a sudden she realized, if that was difficult for me it's worse for him. >> i'm really, really, really sorry. >> this is really at the end about peer pressure, right? >> absolutely. you know, really important for

parents to be specific when talking about their kids about the issue of discrimination. tell them what discrimination can look like, use examples that we're seeing even in the news today with so many stories, and also for parents to be the best example for their kids, as well. how often do we hear jokes where stereotypes are used and we laugh it off. if you stand up to that person and say, that's kind of not right it makes me feel uncomfortable that is a great message to send to your kids. >> they're not thinking of it that way. >> absolutely. >> the full report this sunday on "dateline" at 7:00, 6:00 central time right here on nbc. coming up next, the taste of spring from a legendary chef. first this is "today" on nbc.

back now at 8:46. and this morning on "today's kitchen" we're spicing it up with a taste of spain. jose andreas is an award winning chef and the new dean of spanish

studies at the international culinary center. jose, good morning. do i have to call you now dean andreas. i don't want to be disrespectful. >> good morning. that's why i wear a chef outfit today. >> oh, okay okay. >> my mission us was to teach people in america what is spain and what a better way than to partner with one of the greatest cooks anywhere to teach spanish food. >> and you're also now named, by "time" hag zone as one of the 100 most influential people in the word, right? >> i think that -- >> for humanitarian work -- >> i think of a time when they want reservation at my restaurant and they couldn't get it. >> you're showing us how to make some spanish classics, including shrimp with garlic. >> this is my favorite. because, anyone can do it. >> yeah? anyway? >> anyone. >> olive oil, garlic. >> garlic. beautiful shrimp.

you know what, it's a beautiful. >> it's clear, you got it. >> we put the shrimp we start making sure, that the garlic with the shrimp, the shrimp with the olive oil. >> i like you say that. one to each other. >> chili pepper. >> oh, big chili pepper. >> parsley. >> salt? >> a little bit of salt. >> little bit salt. >> and the garlic is ready. >> look at that. >> i'm ready. >> it's very short cooking. you don't have to spend too much time. >> anyway can do that. >> hmm, now. >> you actually have a special name for this gazpacho. >> gazpacho for patrice yeah my wife. i learned the recipe from her. >> ah-ha >> here we have tomatoes, green peppers, garlic, little bit of water. cucumber. put the sherry vinegar. >> sherry vinegar, ooh. >> a little bit of sherry wine. >> sherry wine, sherry vinegar,

hey now. >> and then we turn that on. look at. you can do this, anyone can do this. here you have the beautiful gazpacho. you strain, you serve it in a beautiful glass with this cucumber, fried bread. wow, you are queen or the king in the kitchen. >> and i know, doing nothing. taking only a few minutes. now one of the most famous things out of spain that people really live is bread and tomatoes. >> you are going to do it. bread toasted. you cut the beautiful tomato, and now you're going to rub it. >> just rub it like that? >> the tomato against the beautiful bread. and look -- >> so the juice is going in there. >> the juice. you need to make sure that the tomato is very, very, very ripe. >> oh. do i squish it? >> you squish it and you keep doing it. this is the catalan way. >> catalan way i know i know. now you put a little there you go olive oil. >> olive oil. >> you have to put salt on this

in >> salt. >> i'm not that big of a salt -- >> this dish, goes very well with your dress. look it. don't get messy. >> coordinating your food with my -- by the way, you want to say a quick hello to somebody. >> we have a very special person watching. it's a good friend, a good person, and i want to thank him from here. we love you david. >> david, we're all with you. and that's hello from me as well. first time hello. also i want to say congratulations because you also have a restaurant. >> opening. >> another one. >> in miami. we open at the end of may. so wow, i love america. >> amazing. jose andreas, dean jose andreas thank you so much. coming up next we're going to head to churchill downs for a preview of tomorrow's kentucky derby.

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back now at 8:52 with the most famous horse race in the world. the longest sporting event in america's history. tomorrow is the 13 th running of the kentucky derby. "today" national correspondent jenna wolfe is trackside at churchill downs. jenna, good morning. >> good morning to you. david. this is the calm before the much-anticipated storm for all the horses here at churchill

downs for tomorrow's big kentucky derby. big race for these horses. last-minute preparation and pampering for all of them. this is the biggest race of their young lives, a career three years in the making. and if you're wondering where these horses come from, it turns out it's not that far from right here. the heart of thoroughbred racing can be found in the bluegrass pastures that surround lexington, kentucky. and the pursuit of america's next great race horse begins right here at places like three chimneys farm. the kentucky derby is open to horses from all around the world. how many of them have actually come from right here in kentucky, for the -- the backyard of the derby. >> i would say most all of the winners have been from kentucky. and i think if you look at the 20 that are in the field, i would say probably a good more than half are bred in kentucky. >> reporter: why is that? >> well, this is where all the horses are, isn't it? >> reporter: a stallion barns here are filled with retired race horses of the finest

pedigrees. and passing those winning traits to future generations is big business. with stud fees for the most desirable stallions reaching well north of $100,000. a stallion will breed how many times a month, a week, a year, how does it work? >> we breed three times a day. >> reporter: each stallion will breed three times a day? >> not every day. but sometimes they'll breed up to three times a day. and they breed between 100 and 130 moares. and during that six-month period of time. so they're busy boys. >> reporter: let's go in and visit big brown. is big brown up for having visitors? >> absolutely. >> reporter: okay. is there anything i should know about big brown before i get too close? >> well, this end bites and this end kicks. >> reporter: bites, kicks, bite, kicks. >> stay in the middle. he won the derby in 2008. he's real professional. he likes his new job very well. >> reporter: does he? he likes being a stallion? >> he does. and he's very good at it.

you know, most of the day is eating, sleeping, having sex. you know. like most men want to. >> reporter: i think i'm just gonna give them a moment of privacy. oh, yeah. yeah, definitely give them a moment of privacy. i would imagine that if these stallions are going for this much money, they're treated pretty well here. >> if i was an animal i'd want to be a good race horse and end up at one of these beautiful farms. >> reporter: every spring the fields fill with newborn foals, just days old and showing signs of future champions. for the most part, are horse owners coming to you with the hope that one of these foals is going to eventually be a derby contender? >> absolutely. we're selling a dream. anybody that breeds a horse, you're looking for that dream of success, at winning the derby, the preakness, a breeder's cup race. >> reporter: so clearly horse

breeding is not for the faint of heart which i quickly learned the hard way. if you're looking for a pick for tomorrow i'm going bode meister, bob baffert's horse. named for bode miller. that's my analysis. we'll be here today, tomorrow and tomorrow for the race. >> jenna, thanks very much. early coverage starts at 11:00 a.m. eastern on the nbc sports net work. coverage of the race beginning at 4:00 p.m. we have breaking news for you coming out of emeryville this morning at 8:56. emory high school evacuated this morning after a hydrogen fuel leak at the transit station at san pablo and 45th. students already at the school are being sent home. our chopper flying over the scene where employees at nearby pixar studios have also been evacuated. employees standing outside the building near a gate nearby.

firefighters surrounded that transit yard where the leaking bus is located. see the picture, you can see the fumes rising from the leak. hazmat crews are on the scene. the next cut in at 9:25. [ birds chirping ]

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can i try yours? back with more on this friday morning, the 4th day of may, 2012. on behalf of all these fun people, despite rain in the forecast today, the sun is expected to peek out a little bit later on. the morning is pleasant because of all these fine people that joined us. and i'm outside alongside david gregory in for matt this morning. we've got al roker and by the way, not only is matt off but also savannah guthrie so tamron hall is here. great to have you, tamron. coming up in this half hour we're talking about home remedies. >> that's right. the old expression a spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down. you know that one? >> we watched mary poppins, too. >> apparently some of these

things do work and are being accepted into the pantheon of actual remedies. >> the pantheon. >> that wasn't written here. >> the hall of fame. all right. also ahead, busted! that's right jeff rossen is back with his roundup of internet capers caught on tape. teens out for a joy ride to a dramatic police chase to a heartless purse snatcher, jeff rossen has it all. >> okay. and fashionistas like ann are always looking forward, but these days it's about you know what? the past. when old is new again, is that what they say? >> check the pantheon. >> okay, oh, those pants she has on are inspired by the '60s and '70s. >> we're going to take a look at it. looks amazing. >> not everybody can wear those pants. >> david can wear them. >> i think david could wear them. >> just putting that out there. >> let's go inside now and get a

check of the top stories from natalie at the news desk. >> good morning to you guys. in the news this morning, we begin with the latest jobs report out this morning, as the unemployment rate falls to its lowest level since january of 2009. dropping down to 8.1%. but hiring did slow in april. the economy added 115,000 jobs. that's down from 154,000 jobs added back in march. secretary of state hillary clinton is expressing optimism this morning over the fate of a blind chinese activist, clearing the way for chen guangcheng to travel to the u.s. as a student after escaping from house arrest in china. >> our embassy staff and our doctor had a chance to meet with him and he confirms that he and his family now want to go to the united states so he can pursue his studies. in that regard, we are also encouraged by the official statement issued today by the

chinese government confirming that he can apply to travel abroad for this purpose. >> the u.s. state department said chen had been offered a fellowship at an american university where he can be accompanied by his wife and two children. the standoff has overshadowed clinton's visit to china for high-level talks on economic and security issues. violence overseas this morning as two coalition soldiers are killed in southern afghanistan today. meantime, in neighboring pakistan, a bomb has killed at least 20 people. these attacks come just a day after documents seized in last year's raid on osama bin laden's hideout revealed he was still set on killing americans, putting president obama and general david petraeus at the top of his list. defense secretary leon panetta's reminding u.s. troops today to maintain high standards of conduct. leaders of the armed services are putting a renewed focus on discipline following the leaks of photos showing american soldiers in afghanistan posing with dead enemy fighters.

the accused mastermind of the september 11th attacks and four co-defendants will be arraigned before a military tribunal like guantanamo bay tomorrow. the case had been on hold for more than three years while the obama administration tried unsuccessfully to move it to a civil court and close the guantanamo prison. and a 400 pound ostrich gave drivers a run for their money in saudi arabia. he apparently escaped from a farm before hitting the road along a busy highway. and while some cars swerved to avoid hitting the bird other drivers hit the gas so they could catch up and take cell phone videos. but check it out, in the end, the ostrich wins. you can place your bets on the ostrich at the kentucky derby. it's now four minutes past the hour. let's go back out to al with a check of your weather. >> "today's weather" is brought to you by eucerin, over 100 years of skin care expertise. >> man, i thought the road runner was fast. that's amazing. wait a minute. aren't you supposed to be at a seminar or something? >> we finished yesterday.

we're leaving today. >> leaving today. okay. gotcha. let's see what we've got as far as your weather is concerned. three areas of severe weather down in texas along this dry line, looking at storms firing up so we have a risk of strong storms from del rio up into wichita falls and central oklahoma. then as you make your way into e the mirees bt,aking front coming into some warm, moist air from wichita, indianapolis, we've got storms. north platte, sioux falls, indianapolis, louisville and th b as we move make our way to the east that same front will be dropping down into this warm, moist air bringing more showers and thunderstorms along there from richmond all the way up to new york city, and eastern pennsylvania. that's what's well, we still have a little bit of lingering cloud cover, but mostly clear by the water. good morning. i'm meteorologist christina loren. we're going to hold onto the sunshine all day long. temperatures climbing into the 70s as a result in places like

livermore, 69, and as we head through the next couple days, temperatures get warmer and warmer. up to 83 degrees sunday. perfect for outdoor conditions. monday, tuesday, wednesday, we just keep climbing with temperatures in the 80s inland. feeling like spring around here. >> al, thank you. this morning on "today's health," home remedies. how many times have you had a strong headache or maybe muscle pain and you have nothing in your medicine cabinet to help? well the remedy may actually be in your kitchen. internist and women's health contributor dr. care ye peterson is here to reveal some home remedies. >> good morning. >> good to have you in. >> thank you. >> let's get started with the first common ailment and that is a headache. sometimes people don't really want to take a pill or medicine or maybe they don't have something on hand. what can help in this situation that may be not in your medicine cab hit? >> try ginger. the sfies ginger actually has been found to be effective in reducing the number of headaches that people have and the intensity of headaches that

people have to the point where it's even endorsed by some neurologists, actually. and the way that it works is it has anti-inflammatory properties. and it's inflammation that's thought to mediate headache pain. when a vessel in the brain gets inflamed it presses on the nerves around it and that causes pain. so if you can reduce that, you stop the headaches. but one note, not everyone can take ginger. if you have gallstones or you're on blood thinners you should avoid it. >> some people do not like the taste of ginger or may not be able to eat a whole thing of ginger, can they take some other candies or teas? >> i would not recommend biting ginger whole. grind it up and put it in your food or comes in a tea or crystallized, candied or even as a supplement. >> some thing a lot of people are embarrassed by and that is foot odor. so what is the remedy that you're suggesting? >> foot odor, very embarrassing. great remedy is apple cider vinegar. >> really? >> most people have it in their refrigerator but apple cider

vinegar works very, very well. foot odor is caused by bacteria that live on the skin. it's not the sweat. when you release sweat it has no odor but when it mixes with the bacteria. the bacteria create these substances that are very foul smelling. when you put the vinegar on the skin the acidic nature of it lowers the ph of the skin and the bacteria cannot thrive in that environment. it's what kills them. so what we recommend at women's health is just add a cup into a little basin and soak your feet once a day for about ten minutes and it can help kill that bacteria. when you get out, dry them very well because moisture will also allow the bacteria to thrive. >> you also said you could use this for body odors? >> especially for women in the arm pits. if you take cotton balls, dip it in the apple cider. let it dry on the arm pit and then use your deodorant it works much better. >> won't you end up smelling like vinegar? >> you don't. >> good to know. >> all right. next muscle aches. and what home remedy can alleviate that? >> this is an old school home

remedy. good old epsom salts. really cheap in the drugfor. works very well. the fancy term for epsom salts is magnesium sulfate. when you soak in it, it absorbs through the skin and that magnesium has wonderful properties. it eases muscle pain, improves circulation, even helps nerve function and the sulfates can help to improve your joint proteins. if you put two cups in a tub and soak a few times a week it can be helpful. >> next embarrassing issue, bad breath. so there's something as well in your refrigerator that can help you. >> there is, very simple. parsley. we see it on ganaches, particularly in italian restaurants, we have these garlicy meals. it can really have a nice little side effect of freshening your breath. parsley contains color fill and that is a natural deodorizer, if you chew on a sprig after food, it takes away that bad odor. >> eat your side of parsley. and finally hiccups.

some people think if you hold your breath or if you're scared or hop on one leg. you hear all the old wive's tales. what's actually something that can help? >> what i like is a teaspoon of sugar. dry, granulated sugar. a hiccup is caused by a spasm of the diagraphragdiaphragm. the diaphragm controls breathing. the mechanism of action for aborting hiccups is to stimulate the very back of the throat way up high. when you eat a teaspoon of dry, granulated sugar it does that naturally. stimulates that back of the palate and stops the hiccups. >> there is something to that spoonful of sugar after all. always great information. thank you so much. >> thank you. >> still to come this morning, don't forget mom. we've got some great mother's day gifts at affordable prices. but up next, if you're the star of one of these videos, well then you have just been busted. jeff rossen brings us some so so savory behavior caught on camera.

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here is jeff rossen. >> i love that shot of you right in the lens. you are right in there. says a lot, doesn't it? >> yes, it does. >> this is all about caught on camera moments, cameras rolling. obviously all the people we're about to show you, innocent until proven guilty. but we want to start in florida at a public supermarket, two elderly sisters, actually, 84 and 96 years old, coming out of the supermarket, waiting for the bus, so what do they do? the bus opens up, the handicap little ramp comes down, looks like this guy is going to help them, right? of course he is. but no, he grabs and snatches the purse from the 84-year-old. look, you can see him. here's the interesting part of this story. his father -- >> the lady falls. that's horrible. >> luckily the women are okay. this was aired on the local news and this boy's father turned him in. >> all right! >> recognized his son and turned him in. he's now sitting in jail on charges awaiting his next hearing. but you know, real scary situation. >> okay we got some teens now going for an illegal joy ride in

albuquerque, new mexico. >> what happens is police set up these bait cars. a bait car is they put a car with the keys, the car unlocked, the keys sitting in the front seat in random parking lots seeing if anyone will steal it. they got lucky when these kids jumped in, four teenagers. >> oh, boy. >> who break into this car and go for a joy ride. and they are excited. they're loving this. talking the entire time. listen to some of the things they're saying as they're joy riding in a stolen car. >> -- a stolen car. >> i know. >> oh, my god, isn't it the craziest thing we've ever done. >> oh, this is -- >> yeah, it's not a video game. >> no this is not the video game grand theft auto. police have the tape for evidence. they're busted. they were arrested and charged. they were handled in you've very, so their cases are sealed but can you see their hands are up and they were arrested. >> let's head back to the sunshine state. a young woman deciding to -- to instigate some offices which is not a good thing? >> you probably shouldn't do that.

instigate al roker, don't instigate police officers. we have video to prove it that al just mentioned. this woman rams her car right in to a police car. >> oh, man! >> and the police dash cam video is rolling. she backs up and does it again as you can see. >> what? >> there she goes. the cop was in the car at the time. he injured his knee. they start chasing her down the street, so what does she do next? she runs into another police car. >> geez. >> why not. so they eventually, she goes on to a horse farm and throws her hands in the air. turns herself in. she's in jail for facing multiple charges including dui and evading police. >> there she is. >> that's a good one. all right. let's go to santa fe, new mexico. some folks -- another person taking their frustration out on the police. >> no one likes getting a speeding ticket. you have a glove compartment full of them. >> how'd you know? >> well, no one really likes getting that. this guy took it to an all-new extreme. he shows up in a night gown, again police dash cam video

rolling and starts shooting. that's a real gun. shooting at a policeman. no one was inside the van at the time. this is a police speeding car that was just parked on the side of the road. no one was in it luckily but he opens fire on this van, he was arrested two weeks later. the s.w.a.t. team actually had to come in and get him. we have his mug shot here for you as well. he pled not guilty but he is in jail. his lawyer is trying to get him a psych and medical evaluation. >> yeah. >> but the evidence is right there. >> and finally we got some police dash cam video that's remarkable but you might not expect it in this way. >> wanted to end on a nice note. this isn't exactly a busted. it's kind of the opposite of that. police never really know what they're going to find on the side of the road. they get a car in distress. you can see he's off to the side. they walk up, this guy was having a heart attack. >> oh, no. >> so the police officers pull this man out of the car, you can see they start doing chest compressions. they even pull out a defib machine, a defibrillator and they save his life. >> oh, my gosh. >> we're happy to report this man is out of the hospital and doing well.

but once again another example of police never know what they're going to find when they walk up to a scene, where they're going to bust somebody or find a situation like this where they help somebody. >> jeff rossen, great stuff. thanks so much. and still ahead, a blast from the past. '60s and '70s fashions get an update for the spring. but first these messages.. what do you think? we'd have to get all new appliances. we'll go to the warehouse stores and pick out everything you want. the sinks ringing. hello? you think those guys have "everything you want? " consider this your wake-up call! only sears has kenmore, and all ten of the top ten brands. the other guys don't even carry all top three. i hope you brought an umbrella 'cause it's raining cold hard facts up in here. thinking about buying appliances somewhere else?

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good morning to you. 9:26 now. i'm laura garcia-cannon. we continue to follow breaking news out of emeryville this morning where a hazmat situation prompted an evacuation. let's get to nbc bay area christie smith live at the scene for us. christie? >> reporter: good morning to you. the problem is a hydrogen leak at a hydrogen fueling station that's used to power ac transit buses. the unit in question is behind the trailer you see there, it led to the neighborhood being shut down, evacuations and shelter in place going on. within the last 10 to 15 minutes, we're on san pablo at 45th, you can see it is completely shut down, the highway patrol is here, alameda county sheriff, hazmat teams. i heard from a transit

spokesperson a little while ago said here is what happened. 7:30, they heard popping sounds and flames coming from a hydrogen stack. there was concern about a possible explosion. that spokesperson says because it is burning, the threat is low, and that it should be going up and dissipating into the air and not irritating people, though i spoke with a few who smelled something like propane this morning. what's happening right now also is that emory secondary school, san pablo students there just arrived and were sent back home. pixar, cvs pharmacy, restaurants are empty this morning. i just heard from the school district. they say anna yates elementary school has shelter in place for students. if the perimeter gets larger, those students may be sent home. the spokesperson doesn't know why the malfunction took place, but i can tell you that police are telling me that shelter in place notices are going out around the area for people between 53rd, 43rd, we are being

asked to leave as well. we are going to set up on the other side. the spokesperson for ac transit says he doesn't know why the unit malfunctioned. live in emeryville, christie smith, back to you. >> you can see that activity going on there. it could effect the morning commute. after this, we'll check in with mike.

welcome back. we continue to follow that hazmat situation in emeryville. avoid service through emeryville. we rejoin the "today" show in a minute.

>> i take judging very seriously. first of all, when these very young children come on, i'm going to want to talk to these mothers who march them out there. i said, you know, they got to be prepared to lose. they've got to be prepared to hear the truth. >> well, that is the one and only howard stern, who certainly pulls no punches. now he's setting his sights on the contestants for the new season of "america's got talent" here on nbc. and we're actually letting the king of all media descend into studio 1a next week on "today." going to have a seven-second delay button on the ready. right? going to be fun and interesting to see what he has to say. meanwhile coming up in this half hour, everything -- >> -- the world of fashion as we know. natalie, amy, you have your disco jump suit from back in the day. >> no.

no. >> bright colors? >> no. >> very fashionable in the '60s and sevensies. we're going to put a modern twist on some of the old favorites. >> okay. all right. plus another reminder, because we've been doing it daily now, mother's day is when, al? >> may the 12th. >> 13th. >> make that sunday. >> make sure you got that one down. this morning we've got some of the shopping for you, whether she likes to travel or jewelry or even a little bit of something for your home. you don't have to spend a lot of money to make your mom happy. >> before we get to mother's day, cinco de mayo. >> woo-hoo! >> we want to get -- >> yeah! >> we're ready. >> some mexican style corn and wash it down with coconut margaritas. >> yum yum. >> oh, yeah. >> it doesn't get better. >> yes it does. because we want to say hello to amy robach and lester holt. >> who will be on the air for cinco de mayo. >> for the fourth hour of "today."

>> coming up this week end, linda evangelista says her son shouldn't have to live on less than $45,000 a month. now she's taking the boy's billionaire father to court over what could shatter the record for child support. we're going to have a lot more on that story coming up this weekend. >> plus one iowa school is getting worldwide attention after setting a guinness world record for the most twins in one grade at one school, all 16 sets will join us live. pretty incredible. and al's favorite day of the year, the faster two minutes in sports, the kentucky derby will be live at churchill downs as we go behind the scenes for the 138th run for the roses. we'll have all of that and more when we see you this weekend. cinco de mayo and kentucky derby all in one day. >> yeah. >> all right. get a check of the weather because it's going to be a big weekend. >> that's right. let's check your kentucky derby forecast. we're going to be looking at temperatures in the 80s.

wow. man. we're talking hot. and then as we take a look, show you warm weather, mid-atlantic states looking at some showers and thunderstorms. wet weather in the pacific northwest. and sunday sunday you can expect to see lots of sunshine. we've got rain in the southeast, rain in the great lakes. sunny and mild along the west coast, and we also have a 90% chance of similar shoes on natalie and amy. >> oh, boy. >> wow. >> you have good taste. >> that's great. >> a foot fetish. >> tha you can comfortably wear open toe shoes today. good morning, i'm meteorologist christina loren. temperatures are climbing quickly now that the sun is out. almost 60 in sunnyvale, 57 in san jose, and the winds are picking up. we're looking towards a blustery day at the coast in particular. keep that in mind. choppy on the bay for you mariners. 69 in livermore, 70 in los gatos

and we climb into the weekend, which means perfect conditions for outdoor activities saturday and sunday. >> let's say hello to television comedian chris hartley. >> may the force be with you. >> this is for the course for the -- >> course of the fourth. it's a five-day olympic torch style light saber relay starts in santa monica. runs for five days to san diego comic con. >> you're doing this with lucas film but it's for a good charity. >> for make-a-wish. we're going to have like almost 500 run segments and people coming in costume. and just celebrating comiccon. >> you come in costume? >> i'm thinking bobo fett. it's going to be hot. it's going to be a beach. so i don't know. >> jimmy fallon is also getting

involved? >> jimmy and i had a light saber duel. i beat jimmy fallon. there you can see the picture right there. >> actually he's into it. lester and i have the carrie fisher metallic bikini. >> the force is stronger. >> okay. >> how do they light up? >> it's basically a sword made of light. it's a licer. you felt the star wars from return of the jedi -- >> this is great, good that you're putting your talent to good use. >> thank you so much. >> still to come this morning -- >> we've got plenty of fashion. >> check it out. but first, these messages. i'm gonna make you breakfast. what?

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this morning on "today's style," what's old is new again. wedges and bright colors from decades past have made a big comeback, and constance white is the editor in chief of "essence" magazine and she's here to show us how to work those looks right into our wardrobe. good morning. >> good morning, tamron. we were looking through some old magazines and we saw these great outfits, including a white dress on iman and fabulous bright colors. wait a minute, these things are hot again. >> our first look is lauren. you're taking a look at some of the '80s. a lot of people don't like the

'80s. but this i like. >> yes. the brights. were a signature of the '80s. this is a really great casual look for going out with the girls or for doing a date. and here are these great yellow, really bright yellow trunks, jeans, and a hot pink. the key is with brights, is to find brights for your complexion. >> okay. and that yellow looks perfect. why is that perfect for her complexion? >> it's the pink, the hot pink that really lifts. it gives you a lift of color. >> it's beautiful. >> and then i love the pop, even in shoes. you can rock it in shoes. these are from simply vera by vera wang. >> i'm obsessed with these yellow pants. it is not something everyone can wear. what's the key skh >> don't be afraid. everyone can wear the bright yellows on the bottom. including you. >> we'll have to see about that. you look lovely, lauren. i love this look. now let's move on to something that is classic, but what's old is new again since that's the theme and it's the white dress. we have kyra.

>> kyra in the white dress. here she comes. >> that is adorable. >> isn't it adorable? >> very '60s. and here modernized. >> now does white ever go out of style? how is that possible? >> never. you think of the little black dress. the little white dress is much more modern. and this is a very good example of how you can wear white for daytime, for work, for a summer soiree or dress it up for evening. >> and the style is actually so adorable because sometimes when you wear white and it's fitted it's not so flattering. but this double skirt -- >> this double shape with the dropped hemline is very flattering, can be worn by any body type. >> you look adorable, kyra. coming up our next look is rockin' the wedge? did wedges ever go out of style? >> wedges did go out of style. >> really? >> remember stilettos, manolo blahniks. now they're back. i love this because they're a way to look sexy but be on something sturdy. this makes me think fly and the

family stone. it's great. >> psychedelic. >> those shoes are amazing. how do you wear those up with your wardrobe? >> i love these shoes because they go with anything. here we have them on rose with this beautiful dress. i love this dress. this dress is small sizes as well as plus sizes in a bright. but the wedges can also go with jeans. you could wear them with a long dress. to a barbecue. and they really hit a lot of different trends of summer. >> and they're easier to walk in than stilettos. >> absolutely. >> rose, you are rockin'. thank you so much. and next up is the last look and wear talking jump suit, and it makes me think diana ross, central park. >> remember. >> studio 54. >> the avengers, all the bond girls. here is ali in this -- now this is a splurge item. >> okay. >> but well worth the investment. it's really beautiful and i like today's jumpsuit. it's the ones you mentioned before. you think about all very form

fatting. >> like sat cutes. >> cat suits. this is something that is just so updated in a way that makes it easy, with a draped neckline. >> i like that you have it in blue as opposed to black which would be the safer choice here. blue is a lot more personality, and it's, again, it's a color that anyone can wear a jumpsuit. and this drapes. >> which makes it very forgiving and comfortable. modern dressing is all about comfort. >> what's old is new again. ladies come back out. you all look amazing. ali i love it. >> thank you. >> raid our mother's closet for mother's day. >> absolutely. whether she loves to cook or loves to travel we've got affordable gift ideas for all types of moms right after this. i love to eat. i love hanging out with my friends. i have a great fit with my dentures. i love kiwis. i've always had that issue with the seeds getting under my denture. super poligrip free -- it creates a seal of the dentures in my mouth. even well-fitting dentures let in food particles. super poligrip is zinc free.

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this morning on "mom's rule today" showering your mom with something special. here with some fun, unique and affordable ideas is "real simple" magazine's executive editor sarah humphries. >> hi, natalie. >> you have an app now for this? >> this is a free gift guide app and you can buy everything on the table on the app. >> and all under $50. >> all under $50. >> let's get to some good values. first gift or the home. i love this. this is a measuresing cup, right? >> this is for a mom who loves to bake but she's got really good taste, too. one cup, half a cup, et cetera but they're colored. they've got colorful insides. if you can decorate your kitchen table. $24. >> very good. good deal. okay over here these beautiful bottle stoppers. >> these are really pretty. if she likes to entertain, why not put this in with a cork,

which is so beautiful. you can use it if you've got a collection of vintage bottles or empty bottles. they're only $10 each. >> very nice. for the party mom. >> i recommend serving these with an actual cocktail. these are mar dini mad libs so you can kind of decide how you want your martini. they're $5 for 20 of them. >> they make different drinks as well if you don't like martini? >> there's a margarita one. >> cool. now good. now i love this idea, the bamboo cutting board, but you can have actually one of your mom's favorite recipes inscribed or engraved. >> absolutely. they're laser engraving so really quick turn around time. they're only $18. they're really inexpensive. i would order now because the shipping will take about three days. so do it fast, act fast. it's from etsy, $18. >> okay, now for the jewelry loving mom over here. we've got some gorgeous style things here, as well. these are the beautiful cups. >> this is another personalized

idea. these are cuffs they're hand painted enamel. obviously you can choose your mom's initial, they're $48. >> we like those and you can stack them up a couple different initials in there. this is a fantastic gift. a subscription to birch box of beauty surprises. tell me what you get. >> you know how dads have bacon of the month club, this is beauty of the month club for mom. >> not just dads. >> that's true. every month birch box will send you or your mom four to five mini sizes of the best products that they've tested out. it's $10 a month. you can choose one month, you can choice six. you can order full sizes. >> the gift that keeps on giving. it's good to just try out new products. >> yep. >> here's an adorable thing. if you want to send your mom little special notes every day. here are forget me notes. >> you can make sheer, looks a little more appealing. $7 for 200. you can peel them off and say love you mom. >> right. >> or hem dress.

either way, you can go -- >> okay. >> it's just a really fun, useful gift. >> for the traveling mom. i love this idea. the ipad cover but this is actually in a terry cloth. >> this is featured in your gone digital. this is an ereader case for the ipad or for your ereader. >> pull out this nice read that you have there. >> oh, look at that one. >> that's a good one. a great book. >> per effect. it's lined with polyester. so it will repel sand and some water. you don't want to dunk it in the water but it will protect your ereader. those are $25. >> i like that. over here for the crafty mom but also the techie mom. >> right. >> so if you need an ipad case. >> an iphone case so you want to do some crossstitch. you know, you used to knit your mom a scarf now you're going to cross stitch here an iphone case. >> i like that. okay. and then finally, if your mom likes sweets and wine well now you can get it all in one little box. >> two in one. caramels with cabernet sauvignon

in the caramel. >> really? >> very interesting combination. i had a couple and they're delicious. >> is it like having a glass of fwhien a candy? >> sort of. it's a subtle mix. >> before i put this in my mouth and can't talk, thank you. does taste good. next south of the border for a cinco de mayo celebration. first this is "today" on nbc.

this morning in "today's kitchen," celebrating cinco de mayo. it actually happens tomorrow but we want to get the party started early here at studio 1a. chrissy, nice to see you. >> nice to see you, thank you. >> tostadas, is this something you would traditionally have on cinco de mayo? >> definitely. it's a nice thing to have for a party. do you want to go ahead and

start? >> let's get started. >> first we'll take our corn tortilla. >> which is great because they're gluten free. >> exactly. >> and we're going to fry it up. it's super easy. just takes about maybe several minutes to get nice and colden and brown. and then you'll drain it on, you know, paper towels. >> so you start off with this. >> then we'll move over here and a good trick that we use is we have refried beans and we add ground churries and that adds amazing flavor to the bean mixture. >> you can go crazy and add some bacon, too. >> all right so another trick is to add about a tablespoon of beans on the plate first. >> so it doesn't move? >> exactly. >> like glue. >> yes, because the flying tost aud today. >> and then we'll put the tostada directly down on it and you can create your own tostada.

i'm going to add more of these bean mixture. and we'll just spread it in the middle. spread it all around. good. >> maybe that's a little too much. >> it looks good. >> okay. and then from here we can add our different toppings. so we have -- i'm going to add a little shredded lettuce which another trick is to toss it in a very robust vinaigrette which is really, really nice with the beans. nice combination. >> cooked beans? >> why not? and we have some beets that i'll throw on. you could do roasted chicken. a little tomato. and i'm going to finish off with a little grated parmesan cheese. >> oh. see and it's really fun. at parties it could be a tostada bar. >> let's head back here. >> back here, we have corn alotes. >> i've seen this. >> great. >> what is this? how does this work? >> it's a mexican term for corn on the cob.

you can have the whole corn but we've cut it into threes to make it a little more fun like a lollipop. first we'll start by mixing up the crema. we have sour cream and we'll throw in some heavy cream. a little bit of salt. and pepper. to give it some flavor. mix it up real quick. and then, you do a good job of that. so for these we're going to cover the elote with a crema, just really, easy, nice, quick. this is great for kids to do. >> mm-hmm. >> and then you're going to roll it. >> oh, jackson. how are you, bud? this is your son. >> my jackson. >> so we rolled it, and to finish it off you could do a little bit of chili powder, or i like to put hot sauce. it's a little messy but it's so delicious. >> nice. >> and then you can serve this as appetizer, side dish or even dessert. >> and then to finish off? >> we brought our koeg nut

margaritas. >> one for the kid, nonalcoholic. >> exactly. >> you want to put it in a different glass from the adults to pick anybody from picking up the wrong one. >> thank you. >> here we go. >> excellent. >> chrissy thank you so much. happy cinco de mayo. >> thank you. >> happy cinco de mayo. >> coming up with hoda and kathie lee, drinks on a diet. >> first your local news and weather.

it is 9:56. good morning, everybody. i'm jon kelley. we are following breaking news in emeryville. a hazmat situation prompted several evacuations there. let's go to nbc bay area christie smith live at the scene. what can you tell us? >> reporter: good morning, jon.

we moved from one side of the leak. the investigators moved us over for safety reasons. i heard from an emeryville police department spokesperson talking about the evacuation area where people should be leaving from. employees at ac transit hydrogen fueling station say they heard a pop this morning at about 7:30 from one of the hydrogen fueling tanks. this provides fuel for about a dozen ac chance it buses. there was a pop, and now police describe it as a fireball. it then began to vent hydrogen. a transit spokesperson says because it is dissipating, there should be no health problems. there was talk of an explosion, but they say the risk is minimal. 53rd to san pablo.

students as they showed up were put back into parents' cars, told to go back home. no eta for when this may end. that's the latest in emeryville. christie smith, back to you. >> that will effect the roads and the streets. mike inouye is here to tell us how it is impacting what's happening in the area. >> this is on san pablo, that roadway closed from 40th up to almost powell. that's the major north south connecter through the city. avoid driving through emeryville if you don't absolutely have to. easier drive through the rest of the bay, nice drive approaching the maze. couple accidents for 880 to slow it down. jon, back to you. >> back in a half hour with more updates.

-- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com >> announcer: this is today with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. >> hello, everybody. this is friday, may 4th and we are one day away from hoda's favorite day in the world. cinco de mayo. here's the thing with you. you bring on the guacamole and chips and you are happy. >> and a nice drink from rosa mexicano. >> this is how they make great guacamole at the table. i forget the actual holiday. i know it's -- >> what? >> may 5th.

>> if you know, let us know. our research team has not told us, but we know it's important to you. it's a rosalita. here's the question we have. do you ever talk to yourself? it may be good for you to speak out loud. >> i don't know that i do it consciously, but looking for something, i will say where is that wallet? where is that wallet. >> i will get frustrated and say kathy lee, come on. frank is coming around saying hello, frank in the mirror. hey, i'm over here. i said why are you talking to yourself? nobody else talking to me anymore. i said hello, frank. >> here's the deal. if you say something out loud that you are looking for, chances are that you will find

that something when you verbalize it. we will put that to the test. >> like a self-fulfilling prophesy. >> exactly. we have a basketful of stuff inside the big thing. there is one small cork that i think adam put in there to be funny, but there is a cork in each one. how much seconds? 30? 10. we have ten successes to find it without saying it out loud. is the clock ready? go! >> i found it! i found the cork, i found the cork! la la la la la. the point now is, say it out loud and see if you find it. go ahead. this is you. ten seconds on the clock for klg. >> i hate it when hoda beats me. where is the cork?

come to mama. where is the cork? come to mama. >> three, two -- >> cork, got it. >> there you have it. >> what did that even mean. >> i don't know where that came from. that could mean anything. all right. >> cleaning up. what did we possibly learn if you say it out loud and you are you, you will find it. >> how about putting your contact lenses and you have a better chance of finding it. i can't see it. >> your hand in front of your face. there is a survey that talks about falling in love and the question was asked, how many times does the average person fall in love in their lifetime? the answer they give it four times. >> all these things drive me crazy. what does falling in love mean to different people? how many times have you do you say? >> one, two, three.

>> you have one more left to go? >> yes, i had three so far. how about you? >> um, trying to count how many people can be watching. times that i truly felt i was in love? probably five. i'm a big lover. >> you are a lover. remember i told you before i was in israel and we found the beautiful family? i don't think i told you this story. the man was introducing us to his family. he said this is mohammed and this is my children and my wife and my wife and somebody said how many lives are you allowed to have in your religion. he said four. i said are you going to get two more? he said if i have strength, i think about it. oh, my god.

>> they say most women, 33% settle down with their first love, but a lot of people don't marry the love of their life. >> i fell in love at 15 years old so madly and deeply and ridiculously it screwed me up for ten years. i am so glad that didn't happen for cass. little crushes. deeply madly that young is -- you go to other parts of the world and that's when people get married. >> 40% said they are settling. you know what somebody said? they said ask yourself this question. are you 70% happy? if the answer is yes, then just stay there. >> be happy with that. >> 70 is a lot. >> different things make different people happy. settling. i don't think i could settle. >> settling is not the right word. sometimes you make compromises in life.

>> sometimes you don't and you regret it later. that would have been a good relationship. you know what i'm saying? >> yes. >> why are you looking at me? this thing called miss travel.com, the only online dating website for travelers. that sounds interesting, but how does it work? >> basically it matches generous travelers who hate to travel alone with attractive travelers who would like a free trip. it also has an incentive system where generous members can give frequent flyers points to attractive members and attractive members can travel the world for free. >> here's the statement they gave us. please be assured that escorts and services are not welcomed at miss travel.com. it's a dating website that will help like-minded travel lovers find love. >> we told you we don't know what the heck that means.

>> what does it mean. >> you are a beautiful woman who wants to go to italy with a stranger? that's why you have to think things through. read the fine print on that one. you may get a free trip that you will really pay for. >> no such thing as anything free. it's so sweet of him, but it's never like that. except for jay. he don't want nothing. how much make up should you wear at the office? some people come in full glam and some almost something. they had a team pair up with marie clair and harvard. there will be four models and pick which is right for work. this is model number one and model number two, three -- >> i'm going with four. >> that's enough?

>> or two. >> she looks prettiest in the second, but that's probably too much. >> i would say two or four. is it four? >> four is right. >> our workplace is on television so you wear much more here than in normal life. >> i think you overdo it or underdo it. you don't really know. i used to walk dark red lips because i thought that's what you did. >> i like lighter. i would tell you otherwise. red is inappropriate for early in the morning, but on you it doesn't. >> tipping. this is one of the things. this is shocking. tipping is one of the sticky wickeds. nearly one third of people have not left a tip. they walk out without leaving a tip for service. like restaurants. >> that's their m.o. they don't leave tips. isn't that sick in. >> i like it when they work it out for you.

gratuity included. if you like them you leave another five or something. >> i have gone with a friend who doesn't tip well and they say i'm treating. when we leave together, i double back. i feel awful. they killed hemz and get a crummy tip. >> that's why i fell in love with frank. he tips so much more, always has. he said you don't understand how poor i was growing up and you understand what that means to the person on the other end. we just forget where we came from. >> you are supposed to leave tips. >> hi, frank. hey. hello, frank. you will come up to him all the time and say hello. >> hello. mother's day is a week away. a family gave up this great let or and a photo. this is how they celebrate mother's day. this is lindsay who will be

celebrating her first. lynndie. her grandmother. they are gathered around. that's lynndie's great grandmother who will be celebrating her 84th mother's day. she is 107 years old. that's a beautiful photo of all of them gathered around together. >> that was sweet. they electric like they get along. they look like a happy family. i love this part and i haven't even seen it. on the way back from a cub scout meeting -- i'll wait. on the way back from a cub scout meeting a young boy said i know babies come from mommy's tummies and how do they get there in the first place. his sun spoke up in disgust. he said you don't have to make up something, dad.

it's okay if you don't know the answer. >> cute one. it's time for bobbie's buzz. >> she is not ready for the big wedding? >> next week. >> next week you set the date? >> you don't have the ring on? >> it didn't match. i left it at home. >> it didn't match? one more time. >> it didn't match? >> i am now going to be hated. i'm sorry. i forgot it and i didn't run back because i had gold on. happy mother's day. sentimental jewelry. uncommon goods has fantastic ideas for your mom under $80. these are your birth month flower and then great zodiac sign hand stamped on necklaces.

another thing i got for my mom, mother-daughter mementos. i know you don't like the technology. my mom even though she is starting to e-mail, this is a kit and they will have fun things that help you ask questions like in your wildest dreams, what were your wildest dreams. get to know your mom better. whether she has a green thumb or not, this is a potting plant that keeps the plant watered and blooming for 120 days. you don't have to water it for four months. it's fantastic. this is only like $40. >> and happy mother's day, mom. >> this is from zahra. this is only about $100 and it zips to become crop. it's like a two in one. >> if i were you i would go home and put on the ring. >> sorry your relationship with your mom a healthy one?

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>> you can't pick this. la la is everywhere. how are you in. >> doing great and happy to be here today. >> what are a great movie to be part of. >> we knew it was going to be great, but how it is two weeks at number one, we would have never predicted. >> knocked off a thing called the hunger games. >> sonia is the friend we all have not buying into what everything is doing. >> a friend you need who is questioning things. >> i am not fouling this book to function in my relationship. we have that friend who is not going along with the crazy ideas. >> i love you anyway. >> exactly. >> what are about acting? a lot of? a little of? >> i auditioned for the part and had been acting for a while and acting has always been a passion. i have been in class and school and i auditioned for the movie and a lot of people won the role and to get the part was exciting. i hope this is the beginning of

a lot more. >> now singing. the off broadway show. >> we love that show. >> what i wore. >> how was that? >> really good. treater is a big adjustment, but if you can prove yourself on that stage, people take you more seriously. >> absolutely. >> the phone started ringing a little bit. >> and it wasn't for your husband. it's for you. >> he is super supportive and we recently moved to new york and the fans embraced us as a family. it's been great. >> sheer really carrying this knicks basketball team. do you feel the pressure? new york fans can be boisterous. >> it's a little bit of pressure, but it comes with the territory and we knew before bee moved here. we are dealing with people camping outside our apartment. >> hello! a little freaky. you are a mom too and i am sure you take it seriously. >> last night someone said can we get a picture? where did you come from?

>> you are a superstar in your own right, but what is it like to share your husband with a city? >> freaks. >> you get used to it. i'm the kind of person who believes in space and balance. i like that he is doing his thing and i'm doing mine and we coming to and have a great time. >> what are about the reality show? >> it's doing amazing. one of the highest rated shows on vh1 and talking about adjusting to new york city and here. in the beginning it was an adjustment and a change. we are getting settled in and enjoying it and tracking what happened with the move and everything. >> what's wrong with your life, la la? i don't think you are the la la lady on name that tune. if you can change one thing about your life? >> i would need more sleep. i'm a mom before anything of a 5-year-old and don't get any sleep. i'm sleep-deprived. >> such a lovely person. you are such a lovely person.

>> thank you. >> there is a good spirit about you. >> thank you very much. >> good luck with everything. >> i would love to visit again. >> any time. >> you are welcome. >> she is so hot. >> the movie think like a man is in theaters. >> hoda is rounding up questions from our fans. we'll be right back. nice to meet you. we're here at the famous golden ox steakhouse in kansas city where we switched their steaks with walmart's choice premium steak. ♪ this is really good. like what i grew up with. only one out of five steaks is good enough to be called walmart choice premium beef. can i let you in on a secret? you're eating a walmart steak. no kidding. noooo! i promise. it's very tender. you could almost cut it with a fork. it is delicious! we need to start buying those at walmart. walmart usda choice premium steaks. try it. tell us what you think about it on facebook. it's 100% guaranteed.

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t-shirts? >> that's just wrong. why don't we have those? you are right. they are making tons of monoeverything else. >> we need it. >> wines day wednesday. we are on it. >> let's have girlfriend fun. >> thank you. >> another texan is maureen and has a question about the voice. >> my question is about the wine. >> just kidding. >> when you are doing laundry or daily functional activities and i was thinking about laundry, what wine goes west with laundry? >> whites or colors? i tend to have a nice pinot grigio with the whites and a rose with the colors. >> i think one more. wrapping it up, baby. >> the mothers and daughters, how close is too close? >> oh, no. >> how much do you really know

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christie, any updates? >> reporter: i heard from the emeryville police a minute ago. they tell me it looks like the situation may be improving because mutual aid has been lifted, meaning some of the outside law enforcement agencies here helping have been allowed to go. as far as the evacuation area that's here in emeryville, near 45th and hollis, that's in place. so businesses and people that live here are being kept out. what happened at 7:30 at the hydrogen fueling station, there was a pop. then some sort of flames released, and there's a hydrogen leak going on. that prompted firefighters to have a shelter in place for some areas outside the evacuation area, and for people close to it to evacuate. again, at this point they're saying it looks like the situation is improving. we hope to have an update in the next 30 minutes. live in emeryville, i'm smith,hrti smit back to you.

>> thank you so much. a look at the forecast after the break. stuffed with a gooey center toasted up all golden brown then given a delicious design? a toaster strudel. pillsbury toaster strudel. so delicious...so fun. mom, we're dying. no you're not, you're just hungry. make some totino's pizza rolls. we don't have any! front... left, totino's. [ male announcer ] well done mom! less drama, more fun! totino's pizza rolls.

welcome back. the time 10:29. we have a building breeze. winds will be gusty at the coastline later this afternoon into the evening hours. highs today, comfortable, full sunshine. 68 in san jose, 71 for los gatos, and 59 in san francisco. we keep climbing as we head to the weekend. the full forecast today at 11:00. back to you, marla. jon kelly and i will see you in 30 minutes.

meantime, check us out on facebook. search nbc bay area. see you at 11:00! >> we are back on this friday with yesterday's moms. the level of communication between mothers and daughters increases during and after college. can you become too attached? >> here to answer that question is dale atkins with us today and "us weekly" contributor. look at her mom, george et. today's etiquette expert harriet and her mom, doris. gorgeous all the way around. how blessed we are to still have our moms with us. >> the topic is can we reveal too much? let's start with jill. why don't we begin in the middle. you reveal a lot of stuff. >> i do. we speak numerous times a day.

in the morning, afternoon, and night and e-mail. we catch up. i reveal more to her than she does to me. that's the distinction. i will tell her anything going on in my life. >> anything? i know stuff about your life. stuff you would tell your mom? >> yes, but not on tv. >> wow. >> how do you react when she tells you a sensitive topic? >> i feel a mother should be a place, a soft place that you can tell anything. even if it's difficult, there is got to be someone who will listen to you and will accept what you say. you shouldn't be guarded and embarrassed. >> unconditional love. >> you don't say anything because you worry that your mom worries. >> i'm sure she would be happy if i told her everything. maybe not. over the years we developed a

very healthy boundary. we definitely share lots of things. she shares what's going on in her life too. >> what do you mean? >> she has a suitor and we talk about him. but what i learned, this was true when we were little kids. you get mad at a mom and you are mad for a week and they are mad for a day. especially with marriage. i will wait. not tell it immediately because she could worry and it could be over. >> what about the healthy relationship. it works for them. >> it works for them and the issue of health is how thing are reveal and whether or not -- you speak many times a day and many, many healthy relationships are people speaking many times a day. if you can't make a move until you speak to your mom, if you don't trust your own inner voice

and if you are afraid to do something your mom might disapprove of and you are an adult, i think there things that are painful and could injury you, but you really have to pay attention to what you are talking about and how you feel about yourself. if you are sharing information and they want to be informed and you said something that is so important and you talked about a safe, soft place. so that so many people feel judged. they feel criticized. there is not a respect that is going on. with adult women and their parents, it's very important, particularly with their mom. to have boundaries and also have a sense that this person cares about me and wants the best for me. i for her. i will share what i feel is appropriate for me and for her. it may not always match. >> you don't get embarrassed like what is she going to think or is she not going to like this person? >> sometimes. i am single and she will ask me

questions if i go out on a date. i am so grateful to have my mom and to have her so close and in my life, i feel like she is my best friend and my safe place. anything like that. we were sitting down stairs and anyone saying would you tell your mom this or that? when i go on dates, i tell her what happens. >> ooh! >> i wish. >> you don't tell your mom any of that stuff. >> i'm on a date right now, i wouldn't tell anybody. no. when she starts to bring things up, she misses my daddy who has been gone a long, long time. i love knowing they had a beautiful relationship that way, but i don't want to hear about it. i don't. it makes me uncomfortable. i'm a different generation. >> it's a different time. i was married at 20. what did i have to say? >> sure. >> you haven't heard anything from harriet's beautiful mother.

you do reveal stuff to your daughter, yeah? >> yes, i tell her things and she tells me things too. absolutely. >> has she ever told you something that upset you very much and you felt like you needed to take your adult daughter and give her a spanking? >> well, maybe it's been such a long time i cannot remember. do i get the diplomacy? >> yes. >> the other thing is my father has been gone for about 12 years. >> 13. >> see? we talk about the family dynamic. my mother gives us information when it's appropriate. that has always been true. >> that's true. i have to agree. >> you talk about giving information and it has to do with giving advice. sometimes moms and daughters when roles start reversing. they want to give advice and they get upset if they don't take their advice.

you have to be aware of when someone wants to talk just to have you listen to them and hear them and hear them out as opposed to telling you what to do. living your through someone else. that's also not a good thing. you have to know boundaries and limits. >> the balance thing. happy mother's day! up next, is that party drink crashing your diet? we have a quiz for you. hi, i'm phil mickelson.

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with the month of may comes lots of celebrations, specifically cinco de mayo and kentucky derby and mother's day. >> we like to fill our glass with a kick and others prefer something sweet. >> madeline is about to test our knowledge with specialty drinks that add to the holiday fun and also add to the waistline.

>> how are you? we will start with the kentucky derby. a mint julep is a traditional drink. one is not a traditional ingredient. mint, sugar, lemon, bourbon and water. >> no water in that. what are the choices again? >> mint, bourbon. >> no lemon. >> you are correct. hoda gets that one. yes. another mint julep question. you took a sip. you drink this with a straw. why is it traditional to have the straw cut short, an inch above the drink. to prevent slurping, keep it as cold as possible or to smell the mint? >> to smell the mint in every

sip. >> if you are looking for nonalcoholic, what is the favorite substitute for bourbon. white grape juice, apple cider or ginger? >> it is ginger ale. we will move on to cinco de mayo. one drink is a margarita and one is a mojito. which has the less calories? >> mojito. >> a lot more alcohol in a margarita. this is trickier. a heads up. a frozen margarita has more calories, the same, or less calories. >> fewer. >> no. more. >> kathie lee is right. do you know why? >> no. >> when you make a frozen drink, you have to add more sugar to

make it taste the same sweetness so it's more calories. here's a couple of cocktails for a mother's day brunch. two drinks made with orange driver are a screwdriver and mimosa. which has less calories. >> the screwdriver. >> no. >> mimosa. it has half. you can cut the calories in half. >> it's 4-2 so this is the tie breaker. now we are down. double or nothing right here. >> a popular champagne cocktail is called the be leaney. champagne with what? >> peach juice. >> you get it, kathy. >> 5-2, baby. >> this is -- now is a good time. you know hoda how much i love you. >> what? are you serious? >> i know you would give me one too. >> it's a dirty job, but

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>> now on to the kitchen. what's cooking. we are celebrating cinco de mayo with any phi oasto. daisy martinez is executive chef. that is from mami verse. why do we celebrate cinco de mayo.

>> i said why not. we are making portinga. i put onion and garlic powder and i sprinkled it on the meat and we will marinate it with lemon and grapefruit juice. i brown the boneless pork shoulder. we will go ahead and add onions and garlic and what could be bad? >> what is all that? i have cinnamon, cumin and all these beautiful warm spice. this is mexican chorizo. this is saw sausage. >> just the way i like it. >> raw. >> this is a dream come true for me. i can't believe this. mush it all up and add some canned chopped tomatoes and we are making a sauce. this is what we braise. >> look at you with the bay leaves.

>> now we put the meat back and let it simmer. >> is that meat cooked all the way thru? >> we cook it for 90 minutes to two hours. >> that are will take a while. >> we will cover that. look at that. lock at what we have here. >> where is the fork? >> we shredded it. we will go ahead and add it back in. it's gorgeous. >> it's cinnamon. all the warm spices. not what you typically think of. i made this and i have a friend who is mexican and i had her taste it. her eyes water and she said it tastes like my mother's. >> that's the biggest compliment in the world. >> taste like my uncle louie's. that's the same. >> come on back. we have the beautiful braised beef and gorgeous warm tortillas. i know you are going to taste. >> of course. >> we go ahead and we have

company. >> come on, sarah. >> i love it. we have toppings. beautiful avocado and pico degallo. who is going to try? >> cerviche. i call this latin sushi. sexy fut. >> what drink do you have the the end? >> mexican limeade. a splash of white tequila. one for sarah too. you feeling like it yet? >> happy sinko de mayo. rita wilson and eva mendez is here. >> father-son actors and that's not all. we have so much. have an awesome cinco de mayo. >> we're don't know why we are celebrating it, but we are. have an awesome weekend, everybody. [ female announcer ] what would you call an ordinary breakfast pastry

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