how did the republican party re group? in a moment. >> two teenaged boys stand accused of raping a 16-year-old girl and it is the social media in the spotlight. we'll have a live report. >> we'll switch gears and talk about new troubles for carnival cruises. three of the ships reported problems in the last week. one remains stranded in the caribbean as passengering held home by plane and a lawmaker is blasting the safety record. what happened to the squeaky clean disney princesses. they're starring in a film about spring break. definitely not one for the kids. you will hear what they have to say about station their careers in a new directions. >> we want to begin with pope francis. the new pope outlined his vision for the catholic church.

kooir is at the vatican for us. >> it was extraordinary to be in the same room for him and to witness the informal style we have seen him use over the last few days, almost chatting with the journalist. he told one story how he decided to choose his new name. he was given a hug by his friend and the cardinal whispered in his ear remember the poor and at that moment in his heart he sought of sir fraps sis a sis i r sis and to choose that name. spent moments away from the thrown talking to people one-on-one and the people in the audience, the journalists, asking questions about his age, 76, and the vatican having to push back against suggestions he did not do enough to help two arg tin an priests in 1976.

the cvatican saying it is not a true story. he was making the journalists laugh saying you borkd very hard. we're hearing today he will go and visit the pope emeritus next saturday at gan bolfo. in three days he will be officially installed as leader of the catholic church. father robert barron is an n br c analyst. nice to see you. >> weather has improved since the last time. >> a little rainy when we were there. let me ask you about the style so for. he is demonstrating humility, sense of humor and those are style lis particular things. how will that translate into how he will lead the roman dat lick

church? >> i think we're seeing the style. they call the preferential option for the poor. the bishops in 1968 gathered and put that forward as a defining element of the church and it was picked up by john paul the ii and i think what we heard is that the church exists preferentially for the poor and he is putting a face on that idea. that's a powerful dynamic. >> it shows a managerial style to the extent he told 230eks don't come, use the money and give it to the poor. what does that say to those that work at the vatican about the kind of boss he will be? >> quite a bit. pope benedict says itty advantage lies, worships god and takes care of the poor. if that's one of the top priorities of the church's life, then in everything we do there has to be a preferential option.

i think someone with baroque splendor how beautiful it is but if did stand between the church and the people. >> we hear reform and clearly there are problems in the catholic church, the abuse scandal pop among them and some think of changing it in a doctrinal way. is that going to happen under this pope? >> no. the pope preserves the doctrine and will teach the same. it is not a question of changing doctrine. this is our president he will swear to preserve, protect the constitution. something similar here. he can change the focus, the emphasis, the style, certainly, and that pope is certainly doing that. >> father robert baron, good so see you. looks like a gorgeous day there in rome. what happened when i was there? here is erika. >> new concerns about north

korea's nuclear weapons. the pentagon says it will spend a billion dollars to beef up the missile defense system along the west coast. here is now from our correspondent. >> the north korean leader revealed his troops during military kper sizes but at the pentagon hagel warned it is missiles that sounded the alarm? north korea in particular recently made advances and engaged in a serious of irresponsible and reckless provocatio provocations. >> 20 counter of u.s. military will stolester the missile defense system in alaska by 14% adding at forth fwrooely designed top destroy missiles aimed at the u.s. and will also install a high power radar in japan to groove early warning

capability. why the concern now? it rarped up last april during this military pa reside. u.s. intelligence was shocked to see what appeared to be long range ballistic missiles that can be fired from mobile launchers with a capability of reaches the u.s. armed with a nuclear warhead. >> we watched this evolving threat very closely. >> they launched a satellite into space last september and conducted a test last month. >> they still have a couple technological hurdles but this is a near term threat. >> recently they threatened to lunch a strike against the u.s. but as the u.s. strengthens the missile defenses kim jong-un was warned don't even think about it. >> we believe this young lad ought to be deterred by that and if not he will be ready. >> it will be two to three years

before the entire missile defense system in alaska and up and running and the $1 billion it will take to pay for it won't show up in the budget until sometime next year. >> once again, here is lester. >> erika, thanks. now to the new troubles for carnival cruises. passengers on a stranded ship are flying back home after their ship malfunctions in the caribbean. just one of the latest in a serious of mishaps tore the cruise company. gabe is at orlando international airport where some of those passengers will arrive later today. >> good morning. passengers of the carnival greem started streaming in friday and we expect that to continue this as they deal with a series of negative headlines. >> this morning some passenger that is flew back to florida on chartered flights are finishing their trip home. they have been standed since

wednesday because of a broken back up generator. >> we were treated fabulously. >> others are not. >> it has not been a dream. >> i am diabetic and have to take medication, and they have no elevator service. >> the dream, one of three carnival cruises reporting problems in a week, the legend had trouble with the propulsion system, setting back to tampa after a stop was canceled and theylation reported a steering issue and all a month after the disaster above the triumph, an engine fire that stranded them in the gulf of mexico for four days. in the letter from senator jay rockefeller, head of the transportation committee, the carnival ceo blasting the cruise line safety record. he has promised a comprehensive review of 23 ships. the recent headlines haven't

seem to hurt carnival's bottom line. the company reported upbeat earnings on friday although analysts suspect it may roll out good deals to retain customers. >> these are seen as anomalies by cruisers and they're prepared in short-term to put out incentive sdps bargains and consumers expectedly will respond in kind. >> most of the dream passengers we spoke with with were satisfied. necessity have apologized to customers and in addition to paying for flights home offering a partial re if i understand and half off a future cruise. >> thank you. now back to erika. >> lester, thank. republicans are gathering for the third day of cpack, the political action conference. on friday mitt romney was addressing the crowd in his first major speech since the election. he apologized for loses and to the party should learn from his

mistake. mark cal prit, nice to have you here this morning. >> it is interesting. in reading a lot of the reviews, conflicting headlines put he did point out i thought it was time to learn from his mistakes and move on. what did you take away from that? >> i think mitt romney and his reporters felt like he didn't get a chance to speak from the heart. i think the most important thing he said was the party needs to be reaching out. it can't have one leader. bob mcdone altd, chris christie, two republican governors in moderate states not invited to speak and if you listen to plom, jeb bush, both of them had the message up the party has to reach out. conservatives come to the convention but conservatives that want to win are listening to a message like mitt romney's that says the party has to reach

out. >> what's interesting, we're almost seeing a further divide. you have some of the older members saying let's come together and be more inclusive and some of the younger folks saying, no, that's not what we're doing, we need to stick on the conservative route. >> it is an age-old fight. how do you stick to your principles and reach out in every day life. the smartest messages are not just rhetorical. they're about helping people in their real life. what's government for? what is politics for? it is to try to make things work so the private society has a chance to flourish and people have a chance to find good jobs and live in a country that's secure and i think the younger people, some of them are saying we don't need new ideas. we're good just the way we are. look at the math. look at the demographics. look at the voting groups. thesis are emerging, ascending voter groups, skming you will see the smarter people,

including sarah palin today saying how too we reach out and not speak to the people in the room. >> you think we will hear a call to be more exclusive and accepting. >> i said maybe. sarah palin is someone that i think often seen as polarizing which he is, often seen as hard right, but she is also a bit of a pop list and one thing mitt romney failed to do is reach people that aren't that interested in politics and watch shows that aren't about politics and recognize that governments does play a role in their lives. >> and capitalize on the popularity of people like sarah palin. i want to ask you about senator port man comie ing out and supporting gaye major. >> he is not well known outside circles and most probably wouldn't rose him. he is certain, as well thought

of, thoughtful as anybody i have ever met in politics and i think his influence inside washington and inside the senate, i may not first now but he capability out in part because his son is a college student and came back to him as being gay and the personal story and rob port man, because he is so well liked, i think it will have a big impact on something lr moving in that direction. >> nice to have you here this morning. thank you. >> thanks, erika. >> a check of the other top stories from jenna wolfe. >> good morning, erika. the investigation into what happened to a small plane in florida is now under way after a crash while trying to make an emergency landing on friday. all three people on board were killed. mark potter has more. >> officials say moments after take off from the ft. lauderdale executive airport the begin engine piper banked sharply and fell to the ground and burst into flames killing owl three men aboard. witnesses say they heard strange

engine noises and saw the plane was 234 trouble. >> when i looked back in the air i saw when the plane was trying to make a turn and the wings were facing straight up and dount and went stanted into the building. >> it was a massive explosion, billowing smoke. >> i know he was definitely trouble trying to make the turn. >> the plane landed behind a warehouse in a storage parking lot destroying seven cars and a boat. >> horrendous scene there. you can tell the fire expanded quickly and took everything out. >> airport sources say the men aboard the plane were doing an avionics check and suffered tubl engine failure and the pilot was trying to return to the airport. the ntsb will now try to tern the cause of the crash. >> high pinds in colorado are making it difficult for fire fighters to fight a raging

wildfire there. hundreds o acres are burning and dozens have been evacuated. so far there are no reports of any injuries. in what could be a real life oceans 11, how about this, an australian casino says it is out $32 million and looking at the possibility it was a scam using the casino's own surveillance cameras. they report a player at the crown casino had somebody looking at security cameras while he was betting on high-stakes card games. the casino is investigating. no arrests made. >> i can only imagine the planning process. after 144 days in space solid ground is looking good to three astronauts that just made it back to earth. it landed in kazakhstan on friday opening up to bring out the american and two russian astronauts inside. they have been at the international space station for

nearly five months. stomach dropping, hair curling, i have a ride to show you. it is outlaw run, a gooden coaster touted as the only wooden ride with a 16 story drop that goes upside down. to my executive prurser dee dee, please, please, please send me to this place immediately. it is also said to be the second fastest wooden coaster in the world. this was my official pitch to go cover the story. >> i don't think you'll have a hard time filling that one. >> 8:0 flight. >> she just said that, confirmed. >> good for me, i guess. >> we'll chip in and bring you back. >> dylan is here with a check of the weather. >> clearly we're saving our green for tomorrow. blue this morning. we're talking about winter across the country where snow is falling and also across the world we have this story coming

out of hungary where the notice is continuing to fall and the roads so bad people were forced to spend the night in their cars or buildings alongside the road. they say the truck gentleman jackknifed and traffic was jammed among friday and 18 trains were stuck between stations. there were reports of 100 injuries. around here we're focusing on snow coming down across the eastern great lakes. not a whole lot of accumulation by the time it gets into the new york city area. it will warm up too much and we'll be in the upper 30s and it will be i wet snow. we're going to see rain though fall across portions of the midwest. could be heavy at times, especially later on today. if you are traveling for st. paddy's day, look at these awesome cities.

shamrock, new york, only mid-30s and shamrock lake minnesota should be in >> here's a live view of san jose this morning. we have low clouds and fog across the bay area to start things off. we're seeing mostly cloudy and near 50 outside. keeping our morning temperatures up. once the clouds clear, it should be a nice day. hazy sunshine, close to 70 in san jose. we should still manage some low to mid-70s in our inland valleys today. tomorrow looks fine for st. patrick's day. the rain returns late friday into wednesday. big drop in temperatures too for the middle part of the week. that's your latest forecast. lester. >> to florida are manatees are fighting for their lives. a record number have died? the last two months. >> you should see some here? >> in a whack water cleek on

florida's southwest coast they're racing the clock to save lives. >> there were three traveling out this way. >> they're searching forren danger erd florida manatees, gentle giants that spend their days eating plants in coastal waters and rivers and already threatened by speed boats and cold snaps they're now threatened by red tide. so far this year it has killed 184 compared to the previous record of 151 in 1996. >> the locations of the red tide is particularly harmful occurring in the area offshore where they congregate during the winter thinking warm water. >> manatees ingest the toxin by breathing it at the surface or eatingal sdwri coated sea gress and they then become peril liedsed and drown. >> they're languishing at the

surface gasping for air. >> if found in time they can be saved. ten have been treated successfully. >> we put a life jacket on them and use a noodle to help keep their head bouyant. >> if fountain dead they are taken in for a neck crop sigh. >> we have had several animals, larnler breed are males and females. whenever you lose the adults it could have long-lasting effects. >> scientists worry with the red tide toxin now covering area sea grasses. the all right record die off could get a lot worse. >> still to come on today, an emotional rape trial in ohio where social media has taken center stage. first, this is today on nbc.

.. .. .. long lines and coffee like you have never tasted before. how a cup of joe is enjoyed in rome. and selena gomez and vanessa huj inz trade in the squeaky clean images for something less friendly.

good morning. looking live at a very interesting shot from palo alto. you can see lots of clouds there. the sun not up yet. thanks for joining us. a forecast that should be good for just about anything you have planned. >> we're going to get the sunshine to break through. thanks to the low clouds, the temperatures aren't too cold.

50, san jose. 49, san francisco. visibility is reduced. especially out towards livermore. you're going to drive up into the clouds this morning coming down. quarter mile visibility currently in livermore. you'll see low clouds start to break up as the sun comes up. that's going to start to break up all the low clouds. you may notice high clouds drifting on by. but probably not as wide spread. those high clouds like we've seen over the last couple of days. temperatures here, by 1:00, you see yellow. lots of 70s around our inland valley today. 60s closer to the bay. tomorrow, some low clouds. sunshine to finish. rain does come back tuesday on into wednesday into the new week. >> that's good. thank you very much, rob. today marks an extremely painful day for the family of missing morgan hill teenager sierra lamar. exactly one year ago today the 15-year-old vanished while on her way to school. since then, a core group of

about 40 volunteers have searched for her every single saturday. this person and her mother never met the girl but say her disappearance affected them. they say not a day goes by that they don't think about her. >> i know they're hurting and i, just anytime, i don't know, i could be sitting there and she'll just pop into my head and i just wonder where is she. >> lamar's father says it is the support from volunteers like them and the community that continues to give them hope that they will one day find sierra. her family has planned two special events for today to recognize this grim anniversary. the first event includes a balloon release at the sierra lamar search center in morgan hill. that gets started at 9:00 this morning. then there will be a search for sierra to follow. in freemont, an fund-raiser to keep the search going.

at niles hall on niles boulevard. coming up, our coverage of sierra lamar continues. we spoke exclusively with her mother. we'll tell yowl what she has to say about her daughter's suspected killer coming up. we have another police shooting overnight. the investigation into why officers pulled the trigger. those stories and rest of the day's news coming up for you. more local news in 30.

♪ it is a beautiful day for a parade here in new york city. we're back on this saturday morning, the 16th day of march. a great crowd out there. gearing up for a, wow look at that. that is st. patrick's day spirit right there. and as we all know, everybody is irish on st. patrick's day. in just a few hours the country's largest st. paddy's day parade takes place less than a block from here on new york city's fifth avenue. there's still time to get here, and it lasts a long time. inside studio 1a i'm erica hill alongside lester holt. just ahead this morning, more on a story that we told you about, a casino heist just like the one out of ocean's eleven. australia's biggest casino the victim of a high-tech hit by high-rolling customers. coming up how that gambler apparently got away with at least $32 million. >> plus, is she gearing up for a run for president? sarah palin is back in the

spotlight today, giving a high profile speech at a republican gathering. comes a day after mitt romney spoke there and said the party should learn from his mistakes. and disney princesses no more. selena gomez and vanessa hudgens shedding their squeaky clean images, trading them in for, we should say, more grown-up looks, i guess. we'll tell you about the movie they're starring in. definitely not one for the younger fans. >> maybe they're just going swimming or something. plus the food in italy is great but as i learned when i was covering the new pope, the coffee there is simply out of this world. coming up how to enjoy a little java the italian way. >> first we're going to switch gears for a moment begin this half hour with a very emotional trial out of steubenville, ohio. two local high school football players are accused of raping a 16-year-old girl. the case exploded on social media with a disturbing images from the alleged incident were posted online. ron allen has been in court watching the trial, and he's outside the courthouse this morning. ron, good morning. >> good morning to you, erica.

the judge decided this matter has said he will listen to testimony right through the weekend to try and resolve this dispute that has so divided and consumed this community. two promising young athletes are on trial. they have pleaded not guilty in a case that has cast them and many of their friends in a very harsh spotlight. in court, trent may and malik richmond stand accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl who prosecutors say was too intoxicated to know what was happening. >> this case won't hinge on not only the defendant's knowledge of -- >> it allegedly took place last august during a night when witnesses say dozens of underage teens were drinking heavily, and sharing pictures on social media, like this one, showing the accuser being held by the two defendants. and this video, showing a young man who authorities say did not actually witness the alleged attack, mocking the girl.

>> she's deader than a door nail. >> reporter: the defense claims social media and the protest that erupted as word spread online have only distorted the case. and prosecutors cannot prove mays and richmond committed a crime. >> we don't believe that they can even support there was, in fact, any sexual conduct, let alone that their conduct was in fact nonconsensual. >> reporter: however in court this week, witnesses, friends of the defendant, have testified they saw mays sexually attack the girl in the back seat of a car. and then later, along with richmond, in a basement, while she was lying naked on a floor. prosecutors have bolstered their case with thousands of text messages retrieved from phones used that night, describing what allegedly happened. many laced with profanity. and in one exchange, the accuser texts a friend, i wasn't being a slut, they were taking advantage of me. it's all been very difficult for this small town. especially because a local high

school, and its football team the big red, have long been such a source of local pride. >> there's a lot of hurt in this community. a lot of hurt and a lot of pain. and you know, remorse, regret, and we just -- i can't explain it. >> reporter: later today, the case could reach an emotional crescendo. we expect to hear from the 16-year-old girl at the center of this case. regardless of the outcome, her life, the lives of the two defendants, and many other young people in this town, will never be the same again. erica? >> so true. ron allen, thank you. want to head outside now for a check of the weather from dylan. good morning again. >> good morning. you know, we are talking about a much colder st. patrick's day parade this time around. here and in a lot of cities in the midwest. take a look at this difference. last year, in chicago, 82 degrees. it is 50 degrees colder this year than it was last year. same thing goes for st. louis last year it was 80 degrees. this year only about 42. and in new york city, last year

it was a really nice 62 degrees. this year, it will be about 40. i guess, you know, a little bit below average this time around, 18 degrees colder than it was last year. we are going to see some lighter snowflakes, too, especially by the end of the parade. but it's those wet snowflakes. temperatures today close to 40 degrees. so it's not going to accumulate or anything. just kind of making it look a little pretty. we will see rain back through the ohio river va >> here's a peek outside the window in foster city this morning. low clouds are waking up to an hour by hour. we'll watch low clouds as we pass lunchtime. as we approach sunset, a few more high clouds moving back across the bay area. we should see highs inland in the 70s. closer to the 60s near san francisco. should see temperatures similar to tomorrow with more morning clouds. rain returns late tuesday. more moderate rain as we head into wednesday. plan. a lovely group from texas.

who do we think for the scarves. >> my mom. my mom hand knitted everything. >> first time in new york city. >> yes. >> how is it going to far. >> great. enjoying everything. trying to see everything we can see. >> i bet you are. you look lovely doing it. nice job. i think i should get mine done. forecast any time, go to nbc.com and, again, a little chilly out here. >> thanks. up next, warm up with coffee italian style. lester takes us to a cafe in rome where a tiny cup is big business. how do we take an unpolished room and make it shine? we get doing... ...with a store full of ways to get it done. we can all throw on our work clothes... ...and throw out any doubt. because right now's the time to take those rooms from... ..."think i can do this?" to... ..."let me show you what i just did." more saving. more doing. that's the power of the home depot. outsmart your budget with this pergo presto flooring,

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test your cleaning logic at cottonelle.com. ♪ a postcard from italy this morning courtesy of lester, returned in the wee hours last night from rome where he was covering the papal conclave. you also managed to find a moment to drink in some of the roman culture. perfect for you to loves a good espresso. >> truly drink in the culture. like so many things italians prepare and consume their coffee with flair and it comes with its own lingo that goes far beyond i'll have some cream and sugar in it. for coffee purists -- >> real coffee, finally. >> reporter: there is no place like rome. where you take a coffee, not have one. >> it's not like american coffee. >> reporter: people come to rome for its ancient ruins, fashion, food, and wine. but part of the real roman experience is downing an espresso or macchiato at one of

the city's plentiful coffee bars. none more famous than taza doro popular among tourists. >> we heard it was the best stop. >> reporter: and locals. >> like this. >> reporter: at times the line here stretches out the door. >> 2,000 people a day. >> reporter: 2,000 people a day? >> yeah. >> reporter: the baristas are under as much pressure as the steam that foams the milk. you must have to work very quickly. >> yeah. and it's crazy. very busy work. >> reporter: it's not quite like american chains. >> latte? >> reporter: you can take it to go if you want but italian coffee is normally consumed right at the bar. in prewarmed ceramic cups, don't ask for a grande or venti. they don't exist here. think small? what's the difference? >> okay i show you.

>> reporter: ristretto is a short shot. macchiato includes a shot of milk. lungo a little bit more water. the secret to taza doro coffee says its owner, their machines, arabica coffee and roman water. >> in rome, one of the best waters in the world. >> reporter: taking for a roman coffee experience that simply can't be ruined. going to bring you some back but i couldn't get the little baggies to get on the airplane. the three ounces -- >> yeah, yeah. >> it was worth a shot, though. worth a shot. >> that's good. >> i didn't even mean that! >> oh, you didn't? >> we talked a little bit last week when you were there but the differences between 2005, when you covered pope benedict. >> yeah. >> when he became pope. and then this time around. >> both times, incredibly exciting to watch the energy of the crowd, and the white smoke. you know, eight years ago the smoke came out we were all like, we didn't know-it was kind of a

gray flannel thing. this is what it looked like this time. it was clearly white. and the crowd, even if you hadn't seen that and you heard the crowd erupt when they saw it knowing that there was a pope. folks had gathered much earlier this time. eight years ago, they didn't gather into the crowd until after they heard the bells ring. >> right. >> just a second to mention something real quick while we're here? this morning was a nice little review in the new york daily news about a dateline show that i have coming up. it's coming up this sunday. and somebody defaced my picture in the paper. >> it was all fake, how could you not? >> i don't know who would have done that. i'm just pointing it out. >> let me just say one thing. three girls on the show, we complain about bangs every day so i decided i would give the guy bangs so -- >> oh -- >> i gave him bangs and now he knows what it's like. >> it's nice to be missed. >> maybe you should think about it, a new spring look. >> -- what the article is about?

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police pipe band in the united states and go up fifth avenue almost over 100 strong. >> is this a full time job or do you do your police job. >> we have full time did you 'tis and off duty times. we practice between once a week and average stlee or four jobs a week. >> what are you going to play. >> the rakes malor. >> all right. thanks. >> thanks, guys. ♪ m ♪

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good morning. if you are in san jose, this is what you will likely see out your window. some low clouds and haze in the distance. is it going to mess with your weekend plans? let's find out. folks are up for st. paddy's day, they're gardening. >> the weather should be fine. lope clouds this morning.

37 in santa rosa. it's a little bit of green at least on the temperature map but nothing on the radar, there's no green there. visibility, mild, down to a quarter mile in liver moore. look out for patchy fog from 9:00 to 10:00 this morning. lunchtime, our skies start to clear. some high clouds dropping in late today. we should see highs in the 70s inland. 60s, near 70, around the inner bay. 60s along the coast. tuesday and wednesday, much needed rain and some sierra snow coming back. >> thank you very much. today will mark a very sad and painful anniversary for the family of missing morgan hill teenager sierra lamar who exactly one year ago today vanished while on her way to school. a core group of about 40 volunteers have searched for her every saturday. this girl and her mother never met sierra but they say her disappearance has deeply affected them. they say not a day goes by that

they don't think about her. >> i know marlene and danielle, they're hurting and just anytime that i just, i don't know, i could be sitting there and she'll just pop into my head and i just wonder where is she. >> her father says it is the support that gives them hope they will one day find sierra. her family has claimed two special events for today to recognize march 16. the first event includes a balloon release at the sierra lamar search center in morgan hill on tilton road. that gets under way at 9:00 this morning. a search for sierra will follow. in freemont, a fund-raiser to raise money to keep the search going. this is 1 to 5 at niles hall on niles boulevard in freemont. coming up this morning on today in the bay, our coverage of sierra's anniversary continues. we spoke exclusively with her mother about what she says about her daughter's suspected killer.

plus, a paperwork mix up lands a suspected bank robber back on the streets. and we have the news in 30 minutes right here on today in the bay.

good morning. it is saturday march 16th, 2013. here is a look at the top stories. pope francis outlines his mission and speaking to reporters this morning the pontiff says he wants the church to focus on serving the poor. nuclear threat, the pentagon announces plans to beef up the nation's missile defense program. a high tech heist, an aus tral yan koeb is $342 million poorer after a gambler pulls off a big scan that sounds like it skam straight out of the movies. that's an amazes story. >> it is. the fact they can pull it off in this day and age. >> all the pipe. >> yes. >> apparently they used the high tech security and their own system was used against them.

>> passengers from a standed carnival cruise ship flying home and another stipulation is slowly making its way back to part off experiencing propulsion problems. in a measures of dishappens, what's really going on? we'll get into all of that. >> sara pai lane is back in the spotlight and it has some political braener companying, did they sharp shedding their wholesome images in a new movie out this weekend. we'll tell you about their new roles and we begin this morning with pope francis outlining his vision. he held an audience with the media this morning. kooer simmons was there. just being himself, that said, he did read from notes perhaps reflecting the importance of an

audience of journalists that can beam his message around the world. >> pope france sis facing the president for his new home in this morn this were morning laying out his vision for the church. in his relaxed style he was even joking with jurjists. he worked raelg hard, he told hem. >> the media should read into the hope's actions, not just his words but there is one u.s. cardinal that helps electricity him. >> he see how he react, what he did and that he is very important. >> he is already using a new style. look at the simple white robe and his prech, often chooses not to at this time on the, and even catching a bus with fellow cardinals, a method of getting around he is famous for. >> we'll see a papal.

this is a man that refused to live and the bishops tell us he took the bus to work like millions of other people. >> there are questions. pope francis stumbling briefly. at 76 he is not the younger man some predicted and his past, the vatican hitting back that he did not do enough to protect two priest tortured in 1987. >> there is never an ak indication concrete or credible in his regards. they reveal left twinged elements that are used to alook the church. >> one hasn't been denied and a little unexpected, his sister criming there was once roman. he was in love with a girl, she said, and went to church and pray and at that moment felt the call. >> and now also 76, a

12-year-old pope trance sis declared undo youing love for her. she protected him and he vowed to become a priest and if shoe she is one woman that will change the course of history. >> he chose that after when he was elected a cardinal and said remember the poor. it is certainly i day rnl. i know what a privilege can can be to the job sometimes and ifs able to take rosery beads in and have them and i will take them back to members of my family. >> nice to have that report this morning. thank you. >> a check of the morningsary pop sdwroerz. >> good morning, everyone. the pentagon says it will spend a billion dollars to beef up the defense system along the west coast after recent threats from launch preemptive strikes against the u.s. chuck hagel says the military

will bolster the missile defense system in alaska by 50% and will install an additional high power radar in japan to improve early morning capabilities and north korea's long range missiles sounded the alarm and we're watching the threat close le. it will be two to three years before they're up and running. more troubles for the karn call cruise line ship. two more reporting troubles as people on buff them make their way home this morning. passengers on charter dream fru back from floor. meanwhile the legend is dealing with a problem with is propulsion system and sleely headed back to tampa. >> an investigation sbuf a deadly plane crash in florida is under way. officials say the small plain

started having problems on friday in ft. lauderdale. the lean tried to turn around and then crashed and killed all three on board. a terrible accident in mexico when a truck full of fireworks explodesed in the middle of the street. people were taking part in a religious proceed tegs, yozs injured. >> william and kate did something so we'll talk about it. the royal couple joining friends on friday for fun and all eyes as they always are are on the duchess who happens to be five months pregnant. she hid the bump under her court. would have been hard to do it over the cop. >> were you wondering about that court? media reporting the coat was altered to accommodate the growing belly. >> lester did call it. >> no, he did, that was awesome because you're such a fast east a. thank you. what i was going to say, not the

most important story but it was the last skoer. that's why. >> the kicker. >> the kicker. >> and we like it. she looks gorgeous. >> beautiful, and i think it was a good idea under the coat. >> over would have been more difficult. >> and lester called it. >> there you go. >> moving on on a stakes blam bler goz high tech making after with $30 million from a. >> the alleged heist was extraordinarily brazen and simple. back into the security cameras, take a peek at the tables and pass the information to a gambler. easy. it is a scene that could within ripped out of the movies whether it is ocean's 11 or lock, stock and two smoking barrels. just like those films,

australia's biggest cone is hit by what appears to be a classic sting. a high rolling customer won at least $32 million after an come police hacked in and then let the ear piece to let the gram bler know. >> the problem with casinos, they believe they are unbleeblal. >> the man is haned and one other lost his job. it is a favorite celebrity hang out and now it is facing a new holy wootd twist zfrs casinos doents leukemia to talk about this breach in security but frmg federal police are investigating and so far no one is arrested.

>> conservative republicans wrap up the three day mega conference. leaders past and present as speakers today. christian welker is of the white house to tell us more about it. gornl. >> good morning to you. it is a big day at cpac, the straw pal and speeches by sai lib and cruise. >> with the romney-ryan parepub trying to regain footing a rousing welcome for former florida governor and possible 2016 presidentialal con stender jeb bush. >> the face of the republican party needs to be the face of every american and a party of exclusion and acceptance. >> earlier in the day a look

back at mitt romney addressed the political action conference, the first since his election night speech. >> i am probably not in the best place to chart the course for the next one. >> a parthe gop of old is steal moss cored. i don't think we need to name names. >> sarah palin and ted cruz are set to take the stage. while some are wondering why donald trump is invited. >> i think if mitt made one mistake and i like him a lot but if he made one mistake it is that he talk enough about his success because honestly, people really want success. >> it is who was snubbed that has people talking.

gop recognizes stores chris christie and bob mcdonald and some critics warn the party has to change. >> unless republicans can do outreach to aspiring groups, working class, middle class, they'll have a harder and harder time winning at the mogsal level. >> on friday rob port manhattan once on the short list and once opposed to same sex marriage says he now supports it. a majority of republicans but decrats support it. >> kristin, thanks. >> dylan is outside with a check of the forecast. prest. paddy's day conference. >> everybody is decked out in st. paddy's day. this is the best outfit. there are clothes under thighs. >> yes. >> not directly aattached.

we will see some snowflakes this time around. not looking at a whole lot of accumulation. in the west a totally different story, 15 to 20 blof af rajt. total opposite in the northeast. new york city almost 10 degrees below average and then up state north korea about 15 degrees below average and under nothing warm is muming in in time soon. we'll see he havier rain later in the day home and in kentucky and tennessee as well. notice will move into north ta >> here's a look at the bay bridge toll plaza approach. once those clouds clear, you

should see hazy sunshine. close to 70s in oakland today. mid-70s out towards the trivalley. should see about the same first thing st. patrick's day. monday, extra clouds. tuesday, rain for the afternoon. wednesday, the stormy day of the week. and skies clear by thursday. we need willard scott here. we have a 100th birthday from mississippi. how much family did you bring with you? >> ten people. four generations. we're going to start singing right now. >> what a great celebration. happy birthday. dylan, i think. >> up next, selena dwoe mez and valerie huj inz here have rheuma, can you start the day the way you want?

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have never seen them in spring breakers. they play college students who commit a robbery to fund the spring break party many florida sgr sex, drug and violence. >> not the stuff disney flots are made of which is what worries wholesome parents. >> selena gomez and vanessa hug huggins are associated about the whoes wholesome in the world. >> he grew up watching her in high school musical and was not impressed with the latest performance. >> makes me question if any another would want to watch her in a preliminary again. >> they rose to fame awizards of waverly place, a series is he returned to when spring breakers appeared. when a wore droeb of nothing but by keen ease, it is a major departure. >> the actresses themselves say their days as tweenl princesses

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coming up next on today in the bay, one year later and still no closure. >> she didn't deserve this. she wasn't prepared for something like this. >> what sierra lamar's mother is saying exclusively to nbc bay area about her search for answers. plus another shooting involving a police officer leaves a suspect dead. the investigation into why officers pulled the trigger. and he killed two santa cruz officers. but before that, he was almost put away in a military prison. the key piece of evidence that allowed him to walk free.

good morning to you waking up in san jose. you can see the low cloud covers. if you see a thermostat or thermometer you notice it is a mild start to the day. thanks for joining us. i was half tempted to take a picture of the temperature gauge in my car because it was 51 driving in and we have -- >> a lot warmer than their highs in the northeast.

>> a little mean, isn't it? >> we've got temperatures near 50 in san jose. santa rosa down to 38. 48 in san francisco. now, livermore down towards gill roy, some patchy fog. those low clouds should break up hour by hour right around 12:00 to 1:00. you'll see halzy sunshine midday. during the afternoon, high clouds drifting by. our temperatures today looking pretty nice. this will make your relatives that live anywhere else in the country jealous of us. mid-70s inland. 60 to near 70 in oakland. let's see if this weather will hold up. the luck of the irish. we'll have a full weekend day forecast moments from now. she was a 15-year-old girl full of life, full of promise. then one year ago, she disappeared while on her way to school in morgan hill. sierra lamar has not been seen sense. while a suspect is in jail se