good morning. the president and the pope, the two leaders meeting this morning for the very first time. >> thank you so much. thank you. >> what was discussed behind closed doors? >> new discovery, new delay. a satellite detects more possible debris from malaysia air flight 370, this time as many as 300 objects, but weather once again cuts the search short. the rescue and the reunion. the construction worker who narrowly escaped that burning building. >> oh, my god. >> thanks the firefighters who saved him live in studio 1a. and rumors of a reunion? carson brings the members of

fleetwood mac back for an exclusive interview. the big news they have for fans today, thursday, march 27, 2014. >> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today." with matt lauer and savannah guthrie live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> good morning. welcome to "today" on a thursday morning. i'm repressing the urge to lip-sync the rest of this song. >> the rumors of a fleetwood mac reunion have us all thinking about our favorite songs -- >> reliving the '70s. >> we went down the list before we came on the air. >> riannon. >> the pomp and pageantry, the president sitting down with the pope earlier.

the president sitting down with pope francis earlier inside the apostolic palace. chuck todd, nbc's chief white house correspondent, is in vatican city. chuck, good morning to you. >> reporter: good morning, matt. it's a meeting the president has been talking up for months, been more excited about it than he usually is for other world leader meetings. he finally got his private meeting with appropriate fan sis, a meeting that lasted nearly an hour. president obama arriving at the vatican this morning. >> thank you so much. so nice to see you. >> reporter: a slow procession of dignitaries escorted mr. obama while the iconic swiss guard stood at attention. the president and the pontiff exchanged warm greetings. they sat down in the pope's study as photographers snapped away, then were joined by translators for their private meeting. in an interview out this morning with an italian newspaper, the president said he wanted the

main topic of his conversation to be about income inequality across the globe, saying it's not just an economic issue, it's a moral issue. after the meeting the two exchanged gifts. the president presenting the pope with a custom-made seed chest, featuring vegetables and seen grown in the white house garden. it's not the first time president obama has met with the head of the roman catholic church. he sat down with pope benedict in 2009. at least when it comes to economic philosophy and social justice. it's worth noting that yesterday the vatican put out an official press release, not highlighting the way president obama and the pope agree but the disagreements, calling this a complex time, noting that the fact that the pope disagrees with the president's contraception on health care and

not happy about the growing movement of gay marriage being legalized in the united states. >> let's follow up that. do we know anything about the tone of discussion when those subjects, the ones you just mentioned, and some others where they disagree with brought up? >> we know that the president really wanted to talk about income inequality and he keeps bringing that up, had that interview with the italian newspaper. it's our understanding the pope himself was not going to be digging into the details and getting into the pointed ways, somebody who is a very close watcher of the catholic church said he would be acting more like a pastor, that the more pointed disagreements were going to come up in a meeting afterwards that takes place between the vatican secretary of state, the president, even john kerry would be in that one and that's where these political disagreements, the issue of religious freedom, which, of course, we have that big supreme court case tackling on that issue of contraceptive coverage, that's where these topics, uncomfortable tomeks, frankly, for the president politically

were likely to come up. >> stand by. anne thompson who has covered the pope joins us as well. timothy dolan cardinal said he thinks the president can benefit greatly by listening to the pope because he says the holy see is one of the best listening pul t pulpits. do you agree with that? >> absolutely. you look at the impact the pope has had over his first year, the issue of poverty and also the issue of immigration. his first trip outside of rome was this little italian island where immigrants from north africa come over. the big issue with him, i can bet it was a big issue in their discussion. >> chuck, just to finish it up, the pope enormously popular, some 80% of catholics say they favor -- they're in favor of him. 60% say that he has renewed their faith and support for the church. is there something just rubbing

elbows with the pope for president obama? >> reporter: let's remember one in four americans are catholics. and so yes, i think that the president, particularly right now, where his own approval ratings are not so hot, just being seen with the pope, particularly in some places where there are a lot of catholic voters in the united states, it's not going to hurt. so yes, i think the white house sees this as a potential political upside. >> chuck todd at the vatican, anne thompson here in new york, thank you very much. savannah? there are new developments this morning in the search for malaysia air flight 370. for a second time this week the operation had to be suspended due to bad weather. but a thai satellite has detected 300 objects floating in the indian ocean near that search area. let's get to nbc's keir simmons following all of this from kuala lumpur this morning. good morning. >> reporter: savannah, good morning. it is so frustrating. nine aircraft, six ships set off to try to get eyes on those 120

objects seen in the ocean by that french satellite, but the weather had cancelled the operation just as you say, a thai satellite reportedly spotted 300 objects that need to be checked out in that same area of ocean. cancelled, the search for debris grounded again due to more bad weather, even as thai satellite images were said to show hundreds of objects in the crucial search air off australia. and while malaysia airlines met with families today in china, two news conferences in kuala lumpur were called off without any explanation. while a u.s. lawyer representing many families arrived in beijing and claimed they have key questions they want answered. >> we believe that we're going to be able to prove that the fleet of the boeing 777 has a design defect with the fuselage, with cracks in the fuselage. so we don't really need to wait

for the official investigators or for the wreckage of the plane. >> nbc news reached out to boeing. it had no comment. the 777 does have a strong safety record and authorities said the plane was fully serviced and maintained. malaysia airlines said it was aware of the lawsuit but the families remained its top priority. meanwhile, the son of captain zahari, pilot of flight 370, defended his dad in a newspaper interview. i've ignored all of the allegations, he says. i know my father better. his daughter was on flight 370 for her honeymoon. >> this is her? >> yes. >> for him, another day without a search is heartbreaking. you can't hold a service or a funeral or anything like that. >> no. give us something. show us something. to make us believe. then we can proceed with our lives.

>> reporter: and that father says he, too, has been approached by lawyers. he says he can't think about that right now, guys. but that he may well sign up and himself be involved in some kind of lawsuit. >> that's that's right heartbreaking. thank you very much. authorities in washington state say 90 people remain missing or unaccounted for following that devastating mudslide over the weekend. nbc's miguel almaguer is in arlington. he's got the latest. miguel, good morning to you. >> reporter: matt, good morning. while search teams enter day six of their rescue, the number of dead is now at 16. and while authorities do fear they have discovered eight more bodies, the number of missing is going down. with no sign of life in what is left of oso, stories of survival here seem even more incredible. >> we're under the mud and water and i'm sliding and i'm tumbling and it stopped. >> reporter: robin youngblood rode a wave of mud a quarter mile.

the 64-year-old can't believe this is what she survived. >> it must have been going 150 miles an hour. i mean, i just had time enough to say "oh, my god," and then we were hit. >> loanna says she's lucky, too. >> it looks like a bulldozer that was dozing down 100 trees at a time. >> reporter: she was home with seven children, a slumber party coming to an end when she called 911. >> houses are gone! >> reporter: everyone made it out safely, but what happened here is still fresh. >> i was thinking, well, this is the end, i'm going to die. >> reporter: there hasn't been a rescue in o since saturday was hoisted to safety by randy fay, but fay couldn't find jacob's father and three brothers and sisters. >> and you hurt for that kid and the mom. but the silver lining is mom and kid are back together. so that's what you hang on to.

>> reporter: this morning 90 are missing, down from 176. natasha lost her mother saturday but is still waiting for word on her 4-month-old baby. all she has left is pictures and memories. >> i have lost my baby and my mom. she was the most beautiful woman. >> reporter: the debris field that took so many lives is 30 to 40 feet deep in spots, as tall as a four-story building. there were two reports, one in 1999, another in 2010, that warned the county the mountain was dangerous in the exact area where the earth gave way. >> the community did feel safe. they understood that risk. i think we did what we could do. sometimes large slides happen. >> reporter: what happened here was unthinkable to most and now

so is the grief. for now rescue teams call this mission a search mission, not a recovery. but they do admit if anyone is alive on that mountainside, it would be a miracle. matt? savannah? >> miguel almaguer, thanks. meantime, tamron is here for natalie. what a sad story out of boston. >> absolutely. good morning, everyone. two firefighters were killed, more than a dozen others injured after a fire engulfed a neighborhood. ron allen is live for us in boston this morning. ron, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, tamron. firefighters are still here at the scene dealing with hotspots. very noble and proud profession here in boston. a lot of heavy hearts for the two men who were lost, being remembered as heroes who raced into a massive inferno trying to save lives. 2:43 p.m., the heart of boston's fashionable back bay erupts in fire, eventually growing to a nine-alarm blaze.

strong, gusting winds ripped the flames throughout the residential building. >> we just saw smoke coming out and some people jumping from the windows above. and then all of the firefighters coming. >> reporter: lieutenant eddie walsh, 43, a dad with three kids under 10, and michael kennedy, 33, a marine combat vet, were among the first to respond. they rushed into the basement. within minutes, a mayday call. numerous firefighters trapped. >> mayday, engine 33! engine 33 is a mayday. >> engine 33 has a mayday. engine 33 is a mayday in the basement. >> i've never seen a fire move that fast and create such havoc in such a short period of time. >> kennedy was raced to the hospital. he did not survive. it took some five hours for his brothers to recover walsh's body. >> we moved lieutenant walsh, he was taken out the back through a line of firefighters

with their helmets on along with the state police, shut down stowe drive. everyone saluted them, and eddie was taken for his last ride. >> reporter: investigators say the inferno seemed to have started in a basement apartment as they try to figure out what caused such devastation. the scene of this blaze is just a short distance, a couple of blocks from the finish line of the boston marathon where those bombs exploded last year. many of these firefighters were among the first responders on that tragic day, a tragic, very emotional anniversary is just coming up a few weeks away from now. tamron? >> ron, thank you very much. a potentially game changing ruling wednesday in the world of college sports. a branch of the national labor relations board ruled that northwestern university football players should have the right to unionize. according to the board players scholarship and the amount of time they devote to their sport put them within the definition of employees. so they are worthy of union

rights. northwestern university plans to appeal. and an eye-popping moment in a basketball game in san antonio wednesday night. take a look. the spurs were taking on the denver nuggets. the ball gets loose and bounces into the crowd, hitting the coyote mascot square in the face, knocking him to the down. when he gets up, his eyes are crooked, one on top of the other. falls again. >> whoa! >> his eye then falls completely out. eventually an arena employee puts his eye back on or in and gets him seeing clearly. and there the coyote rises. 7:15. matt, savannah and al. when i first read that, thinking about the coyote's eye. >> that happens in looney tunes every day. >> where was the roadrunner when all of this was going down? >> that was before the eyes fell off. >> the eyes were out of alignment. >> thanks very much. >> you're talking about a big spring storm. >> that's right. once we finally start to see the warm air coming in and going

into that colder air, we finally start to see severe weather. and as we look, you can see to the north of this system, we've got snow up through the arrowhead of minnesota into the u.p. of michigan, but to the south we've got heavier rain developing. that's going to continue. so we've got a risk of strong storms today, kansas city, st. louis, springfield on into little rock and tulsa, isolated tornadoes, damaging winds and hail going to be a big problem. you can look to the south. anywhere from one to two inches of rain from eastern texas all the way into the panhandle of florida. to the north of that system, we're looking at snow starting to develop. as it does, we are going to see anywhere from 2 to 4 inches of snow from marquette, michigan into minneapolis. we'll get to your forecast coming up in the next 30 seconds. to show you just how muh people are loving taco bell's all new breakfast, we asked some very special people. my name is ronald mcdonald. [ man ] you're who? i am ronald mcdonald. i'm ronald mcdonald jr. and this is ronald mcdonald iii. my name is ronald mcdonald.

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proudest sport cities. the 76ers of philadelphia last won the nba championship in 1983. this year they're having a bit of a streak, one that has them on the verge of a not so illustrious milestone. >> you have a big philly fan in your house? >> i do indeed. >> this is not good. when they take the court against the houston rockets in houston, the team has lost 25 games in a row. one more loss and they will tie for the worst losing streak in nba history. the philadelphia 76ers orrare o breakaway in the wrong direction. the cleveland cavaliers hold the title, 26/lo losses in a row, t year after lebron took his game

away. >> the team doesn't have any weapons. >> they are in good company as the bad runs continue. the philadelphia phillies hold the record in baseball, 23 straight losses and the pittsburgh penguins dropped 18 in a row in 2004. with another record make fans in the keystone state hit rock bottom? philly fans don't take bad news well, they've booed injured player and thrown snow at santa claus. >> we have a chip on our shoulder but we always root for our team. ly root for the sixers. >> peter o'toole was nominated for best actor eight times but never won. and so star susan luce was nominated for a daytime emmy 18 times before she won in 1999. the last time the sixers won a championship, president reagan was in office. but there might be a strategy here. the host of cnbc's "mad money"

says losing on purpose is the smart move. >> i don't call them the sixers, i call them the tankers. they are there every day to be sure they lose to get the highest draft pick. >> if they lose, they could do something revolutionary, they could win. the sixers are not even the worst team in the nba. right now the title belongs to your milwaukee bucks who have won just 13 games. the sixers have won 16. they could tie the record in houston. saturday the sixers play at home against detroit. detroit not so good this year. they snap the streak there. >> i do not agree with mr. cramer's idea that they're tanking on purpose for draft picks. >> a lot of people saying the guys on the court is not intentionally losing but the organization has put such a bad team on the court. >> i just wish cramer would put

some energy into, you know? >> meanwhile, it throwback thursday. carson, you have a mystery guest in the orange room. >> i do. you want to meet him? we have a mystery guest. how are you, mystery guest? thank you so much for being here. don't say too much. this is a big, big deal. we're going to give you clues here in the orange room throughout the morning. first let give you your first clue if you wouldn't mutual fin. >> i've spoken to all of you before. >> is that lindsey buckingham? >> no, it is not lindsey buckingham. keep the hash tags coming. >> no early shots from anybody? >> i think we know so i don't think we should guess. you done know? >> no. >> it a good one.

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[ chuckles ] isn't easter fun, red? [ grunts ] not from my perspective! ♪ >> good thursday morning to you. i'm laura garcia-cannon. state senator leland yee out on bail this morning following his arrest in one of the biggest political scandals in recent bay area history. yee returned home looking tired following an appearance in federal court. the fbi named yee and 25 others in a 137-page affidavit. the document details the federal investigation of raymond chow in china town that led agents to yee. the feds say ye earthquake was arranging illegal weapons deals and taking money in exchange for legislative promises. >> the man accused of drunk driving and crashing into a marine will make his first court

appearance today. investigators say he was drunk driving trying to get away when he smashed into the motorcycle at fremont boulevard and decoto road tuesday morning. he kept going, crashing into a pole where he was taken into custody. the marine who was killed had just returned from afghanistan. let's check the forecast with meteorologist christina loren. >> a little break for now, we have more heavy rain on the way and it's good news because yeah action we need it. as you can see right now a little bit of shower activity impacting san francisco and the south end of the peninsula. we're not expecting anything heavy, nothing steady, just stray showers and temperatures are going to ramp up in the 60s so a touch warmer. a little more sunshine out there. 63 degrees, rain at times, intervals of clouds and sun in the north bay. 62 occasional showers in the east bay, here's what i'm talking about by 11:00 p.m. tomorrow night that heavy rain returns all the way through saturday. let's check your drive.

>> looking to the san mateo bridge we have a build for the westbound volume. the roadways look like they are drying out. you'll have slick off ramps so be careful. the entire east bay approach to the bay bridge. we show this, off ramp as well west 24 at pleasant hill. the off ramp affected by a car that went into a light pole. no major injuries reported. the rest of the bay looks smooth both directions of 880 and 101, standard north of the dumbarton bridge. back to you. >> thank you very much. ♪ ♪ ♪

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"rhiannon." >> she said you have it wrong. what if that gets stuck in my mind? >> love that song. christine mcvie, she was there when carson sat done with fleetwood mac recently. they're going to open up about the glory days, the difficulty along the way and the drama and they're going to share a big announcement. >> very cool. >> and we have more on that dramatic rescue we showed you wednesday, a construction worker's narrow escape from a burning building. >> he's here with the firefighters who saved him. boy, do they have a story to tell. >> president obama and pope francis met for the first time at the vatican this morning. the president calling it a great honor. >> and officials locate what

could be a 25th body. 90 people remain missing or unaccounted for this morning. >> and another costly delay in the search for malaysia air flight 370. bad weather forced search planes to return home today. images taken by a thai satellite now reveal some 300 pieces of debris. >> the defense is making its final preparations to begin the case in the murder trial of oscar pistorius. jeff rossen is in petoria. good morning. >> reporter: good morning. we have heard from experts and seen those infamous text messages. now get ready to hearing from oscar pistorius himself, admitting to reporters "it is a tough time and we have a lot ahead of us." with just hours until they get the case, the oscar pistorius defense team now confirming he

will testify, telling nbc news they doesnn't feel they have a choice. i caught up with his lead torn. how is he holding up? >> i don't know. you have to ask him. i may not talk about the case. >> reporter: is this personal for you? >> i don't want to talk about the case. >> reporter: so humble outside but inside -- >> are you uncertain with your memory there? >> reporter: he has everyone talking. >> can you remember how long before the shot you heard the scream? that's the question. >> reporter: the locals line up just to meet him. people surround you on the streets now to get photos of you. what do you make of that? >> i'm embarrassed. >> reporter: now that the prosecution has rested, rue is on and getting pistorius off, legal experts say, won't be easy.

>> reporter: how strong is the prosecution case? >> oscar has a lot to answer to. >> reporter: blood spatter, angle of the bullets, angle of the cricket bats and those text messages between pistorius and steenkamp, "i'm scared of you sometimes." he argues most of them are loving. >> i think they're behind the game at the moment. >> reporter: many agree it's all up to pistorius now. he says it was an accident, mistook reeva as an intruder. can he convince the judge? >> he has to open in a frank manner. >> reporter: he can't get mad at that prosecutor? >> absolutely not. that will not serve his case. >> reporter: pistorius has been very emotional in court, at times crying, getting sick, just

listening about the details. lots of speculation about how he'll hold up on the stand when he himself has to describe every little detail of that night. pistorius will likely be the first witness up so by the time you wake up tomorrow morning, it will be afternoon here in south africa. we'll have a lot to show you then. >> 7:35. now let's get a check of the weather and al. >> announcer: today's weather is brought to you by the 2014 mazda cx-5. >> yesterday we had severe weather starring not on across the mid section of the country but also in california, roseville, outside the san francisco, two things -- a rainbow and then a tornado. it's one of two tornadoes being sighted. i've never seen anything quite like that. it's kind of amazing. let's show you, we've got to storm system, big system getting ready to come on shore in the

pacific northwest. not great news for our friends taking part in the rescue where the mudslide/landslide happened. look at the rainfall, from oso to seattle up to 2 inches of rainfall. as you go to the south, northern california, some areas picking up isn't that great news when al roker tells you that all of the rain is going to help out our drought. it really s. we have a lot more on the way. for today on and off shower activity. that's san francisco. you can see a little bit of storm cloud cover lingering throughout the day today we'll see the on and off showers, light and nothing organized, nothing heavy. and in the mid-60s. we have heavier rainfall on the way as of tomorrow night. saturday looks like a washout. more rain on monday.

>> that's your latest weather. need to get updated, go to the weather channel or weather.com online. >> coming up on "trending," john boehner's gift to nancy pelosi. >> and the story of this man saved in the nick of time from that burning building. we'll talk to him and ♪

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we're back at 7:41 with that dramatic rescue in houston we first showed you on wednesday. curtis became trapped on tuesday as a raging five-alarm fire spread through an apartment complex with nowhere to go. he was forced to make a daring drop from a fifth floor ledge to

a balcony below. moments later, he made a daring leap to a waiting fire truck ladder and seconds later the building begins to collapse. he's here this morning with firefighters brad hawthorne and dwayne wyble. how incredible is that to see how close you came? >> i saw the flames coming from the front side of the building but i didn't realize it had reached to that magnitude around the back side and the corner. basically i was on the last corner of the building that didn't burn. >> you're a supervisor. little did you know how fast it was moving. at what point did you realize i'm trapped, there's no way out? >> actually, i got up there with a fire extinguisher and tried to slow it down for them to get there and it was pretty well

contained. it want spreading at that point and i went down actually below and looked and it want spreading and i -- my boss actually called me, david harrison called me and said where are you at? i said i'm up here. he said you need to get down now. that's when i saw the smoke that had it started to spread and from there i knew i was in trouble, want going to be easy to get out. >> you found the balcony and then there's that moment you swing to the fourth floor. what's going through your mind or is it all instinct at that point? >> it was pretty much a survival instinct, yes. the heat was so intense. these guys can tell but the heat. that was the on option. >> brad, let me bring you in here. you're at the end of the ladder there, you bring it close thanks

to dwayne's most excellent driving to get it in that spot. did you tell curtis jump or did he just lean towards you in that moment? >> i told him to hold up for a second, get the ladder at the right angle and all. he held up. he was very calm, cool and i waved him on and he made a leap for it and i told him to hang on, it was going to be a little jerky on the way down. >> and we see just seconds later, the building starts to come down. dwayne, you're the driver, you have this great reputation as a great driver in houston. >> thank you. >> you swung that ladder just in time. >> look curtis said, we had no idea there was that much fire and how fast it moved. but i new ones he was on the end of it, i knew captain hawthorne was in a position to protect both of them and i could move it away as quickly as possible. but it surprised every one of us how quickly it came down after they were on there. >> these firefighters say, curtis, you were very calm and

collected. did you feel that wayin si insi? >> i think i was super focused to make sure it turned out right. >> what would you want to say? >> i was running away from the inferno trying to save myself, these guys run to and into infernos trying to save other people. i shouldn't even be here. these guys, they deserve all the praise and accolades. we're happy with you all here this morning. >> curtis, did you really stay at work for the rest of the day and evening? >> sure, yeah. >> other people might have gone home and taken the rest of the day off. it's good to have you here. appreciate it. >> coming up, the impact of a major new ruling that could revolutionize college athletics. we'll tell you more about that. carson? >> it is throwback thursday. mystery guest, clue number two if you wouldn't mind. >> i've been on the silver screen and also in your home. >> i've been on the silver sif you have moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis, like me,

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we're back now, 7:50. carson, it's unfair. the it is time tow to reveal who your plow back guest is. >> the clues were he's spoken to all of you before. he's been on the silver screen and in your home. please meet elwood edwards. take a look. >> elwood edwards is a familiar face around nbc's cleveland affiliate. over the course of 13 years e t editing the cameras. he's lived his life behind the scenes but he was a part of your life for years. you've definitely heard him. >> you've got mail. >> all right. let's just get it out of the way. would you mind saying the

phrase? >> sure. welcome, you've got mail. >> i still have that guy. when i open the computer up, people laugh at me >> will you do it again? >> how did you get involved with aol 20 years ago. >> in '89 is when i originally recorded this, welcome, you've got done, files done, good-bye. >> how did you record that? >> on a cassette deck in my living room. >> is it true you got into a fistfight with the movie guy? >> does anybody recognize your voice when you're out at about, shopping or when you talk? >> at my bank they do but when i'm out and about, people don't have a clue who i am. >> speaking of your bank, did you make a a lot of cash for that? >> let's say i have a good relationship with aol. >> what does that mean? are you making money on that?

>> let's just say i have a good relationship. >> he's got aol. >> none of your business. >> wky c our affiliate in cleveland, a big shout out to them. you've. there 13 years now. while you have a bit of an announcement you made to them recently. >> yesterday morning i retired after 47 years. >> congratulation to you. well done. well deserved >> in large part because of your good relationship with aol. >> exactly. >> what i would love to do next is voiceovers right here and graphics right here. >> how about an audition on the air, how about welcome to the orange room. >> welcome to the orange room. >> thank you so much. it was fun to have you here. coming up on trending, i'll take this. my fleetwood mack is coming up too. how many people returned this

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good morning. 7:56. i'm scott mcgrew. workers at lockheed martin asked to show up to work late this morning. a construction crew hit a water line near campus leading to no running water. lockheed martin asking employees not to come until 10:00. the red cross helping 11 people find new places today after a fire burned through the roof of their apartment complex in livermore. one person had to be air lifted to the hospital for serious burns. crews still looking into how the fire started. they say two units were destroyed. several others damaged. let's get a check of the weather. >> good morning to you. san jose showing you a partly cloudy sky, more clouds over the immediate bay, and i can tell you right now we're going to see on and off showers but nothing heavy. nothing like what we're anticipating through your friday night into saturday. everything is unorganized at this point. you'll have to use your wipers

for a couple minutes at a time. throughout the day today your temperatures out of the 50s into the 60s, it's going to be cool out there. sun plus showers in the south bay. here it is saturday, 12:00 a.m., midnight we have heavy rainfall on the way for the bay area and another round on monday. we need it, mike. it's good news. >> but where you could use that break. the bay bridge toll plaza you have this backup, east shore freeway a stall, there it is at the shoulder. sounding dramatic but that's good news. it moves. look at the map, a slower drive from richmond to the area, not as bad as we sometimes see on a thursday. it's smooth drive for 24. we have the issue, the light pole hit at the bottom of the ramp at pleasant hill, the rest of the commute, slow across the san mateo bridge. same for 84 heading to the facebook side of the dumbarton bridge. slowing northbound 280, a crash has cleared though. >> mike, thanks much.

it's 8:00 on "today "coming up spurt market showdown. consumer reports are out with its survey of the best grocery stores in america. which chain offer the best bang for your buck. then comic relief, a two for one day for laughs as mindy and will arnett stop by the show. the band is all here in a "today" exclusive. a fleetwood mac reunion and the legendary band has a big announcement today, march 27th, 2014. ♪ >> tall girls like savannah.

>> look, grand mommy, i'm on the "today" show. >> just married but i love the men on "today" show. ♪ >> i'm 43. >> happy birthday to my son kevin. thank you for serving our country. >> it's my friend's birthday. welcome back to "today." 8:00 on a thursday morning. we think this is the last gasp of a really cold winter. is that it? >> after today, boom. absolutely. >> i'm just hanging with some of my people over here, the tall girls club over here. >> i like it. >> very nice. >> we've got a big morning. fun to hear all of the fleetwood mac music we're playing. also ahead we're getting ready to stream live.

you can go to today.com. get ready to cook along with us. we're going to do an entire meal in under 30 minutes. >> you have managed to attract particularly good looking chefs to your kitchen this week. >> it's television. i got lucky. >> was there a screening process? how did this go. >> by lucky, you mean luck of the draw? >> they're very good receives. >> carson cook in the kitchen. tam ron is filling in while natalie is taking some time off. rough weather grounded planes searching for the missing malaysian jetliner. bill nealey is in perth, australia with the latest. >> reporter: good morning. very frustrating for the families and the crease here. only a few of the 11 planes due

up today barely got to the search. the reason, severe icing were turbulence. all the more frustrating because of new clues, now satellite images from thiailand showing 30 objects in the ocean pop so the circumstantial evidence is growing of one or two debris fields. the problem is these planes can't get to them and so far not a single piece of debris has been positively identified photographed close up, never mind recovered. it's a race against time but one in which we seem to be getting nowhere. an astonishing 19 days after this plane vanished. search teams have located another body in the debris from last week's mudslide in washington state. that raises the confirmed number of people killed to 25. however, the list of missing

people has been reduced to 90, down sharply from earliest mates. history at the vatican this morning as president obama met with pope francis for the first time. they talked privately for nearly an hour. topic were expected to include their shared topics of fighting poverty. police say they've broken up an organized theft ring at los angeles airport. they arrested numerous airport workers on thursday and conducted raids at l.a.x. and other locations around the area. officer rs went undercover after a string of luggage thefts. an update of a story we brought you earlier this month as part of our live documentary. this little baby suspected of having polio, she's tested negative for the debilitating

disease. she's back at home in the refugee camp slow willing regaining function in her limbs. she'll have a follow-up mri next week. the head of the united nations is in greenland for an upclose look of global warming. he said you can't argue with nature after touring a town in the arctic circumstancing where the water freezes just four months a year instead of six. he's also touring a glacier. he's preparing for an upcoming client summit. its owner was no cry baby. viral video fans cannot get enough of this 8-year-old's boy and his dad novel way to save the dentist bill. they tied one end of the string to the tooth and another to a

helicopter. look at that. that kid is awesome. it is 8:05. back to everyone out on the plaza. please don't try that at home. thank you very much. let us get a check of the weather, mr. rocker. >> can you imagine if that would have been a tough tooth? that kid would have gone up dangling on the drone. sit your 40th birthday. >> it is. >> where are you from in. >> houston, texas. >> happy birthday. our pick city of the day just happens tore flint, michigan. they're going to have showers and snow this morning. by saturday sunshine, only 38 degrees. temperature, we're look at things warming up, 70 in mobile and 70 in atlanta by friday, 71 in los angeles. look at this in the weekend. temperatures warming nicely. chicago will get up to 58 by sunday, 71 in mobile, atlanta, 69, 70 in denver.

8:06. good thursday morning to you so close to the weekend. we still have light showers on the radar this morning. nothing heavy, it is still slick in spots across the bay area. we don't have a lot of activity right now but there is more heavy rainfall on the way as of tomorrow night. in dublin a pretty shot there. 64, on and off showers in the north bay, and 66 degrees in the east bay today. have a great one. that's your latest weather. a concert just broke out. yeah. >> you know, it's funny, we were standing with them a second ago and they were silent. now they're singing. >> if you want to advance your career, the one thing that could matter most when it comes to getting ahead at work. >> that's right. then what drove them apart, are they finally getting back

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a branch of the national labor relations board has ruled that players are technically employees. >> northwestern said they're going to appeal this. this is a big deal because the idea was players get scholarships in exchange for competing. this decision could change all that, opening the door to athlete compensation. we asked you on facebook, should college athletes be allowed to form unions? 91% said no, they are students, not employees. but the guy who made the decision based it on the time they devoted to toobl, up to 50 hours a week. >> if northwestern loses the appeal, it will be interesting. >> you'll be seeing contracts for college players. >> we should do the post "today"

show conversation. we're like wait a minute! >> before you head out to work this morning, ponder this question -- am i well liked at the office? if you answered no, don't worry. in the wall street journal, social coaches say likability can actually be taught. it important because likability often factors into raises and promotions. experts say you should find common ground with colleagues. write this down, everybody. talk about non-work topics everybody enjoys. vary your fact expressions and your tone of voice in a conversation to show that you're listening. >> oh! >> and mimic the body language of the person you're talking to. that's supposed to help create a sense of familiarity. >> okay. >> i don't know about the teaching likability, though. i think that's going to come

across as calculated. it's something that should come from within. >> how totally unlikable for you to say that. >> you just mimic my body language. >> maybe john boehner was trying to be likable at work. he knows nancy pelosi just loves chocolate. so for her 74th birth on wednesday, he gave her points of chocolate gelato. he sent a note saying "here's hoping you didn't give up chocolate for lent." well, she did and she sent a note saying his kind gesture was tempting her. >> now to a different test. if you dropped your wallet in public, how shoe are you you would get it back?

one guy in poland does this 50 times. he's in the gray sweatshirt. 49 times people didn't hesitate to do the right thing, either let him know he dropped the wallet or they hand it right back to him. then there's the group of people who see him drop it and just walk away. but still, 49 out of 50, amazing. >> so one person just walked away? >> yeah. >> stole the wallet. >> took the wallet. >> that's what we're watching, the group of people who took the wallet. >> i actually lost my wallet earlier this summer and somebody mailed it back to me. >> everything in it? >> everything in it. >> that as it's

miss tamron hall had to run upstairs for a second. we'll check in with her in just a little while. we have an exclusive announcement this morning involving one of the most successful bands of all time. carson has the exciting news. >> i certainly do. fleetwood mac has been making music together sin 1975, but one important piece has been missing in recent years. stevie nicks invited us to her house for a special reunion, 15 years in the making. ♪ oh, she loves to love her >> fleetwood mac made rock 'n' roll history with passionate

songs about love, betrayal and make-ups. today a gathering of the original five members feels more like a family reunion. christine mcvie left the band in 1998 and for the first time she reveals the surprising reason she stopped touring. >> i had a fear of flying. i haven't flown for 15 years. >> she had us all seriously convinced she would never come back. >> reporter: the rest of the band played on, recording and touring for 15 years without christine, until last fall when she joined them on stage in london to sing "don't stop." >> welcome christine mcvie! >> what was that like for you after 15 years to be back with this group on stage? >> well, walking out in london was sensational. >> what did it feel like for all of you? >> time to get the clean exout. >> all of us were very moved. very moved. >> emotions were already running high when just a month later

when the band announced john mcvie had been diagnosed with cancer. >> how are you feeling? >> getting better. >> you look great. >> you do. >> thank you, love. >> they convinced christine she was ready to make music again. can we make it official? are you rejoining fleetwood mac? >> i think that can be said with a definite capital yes, yeah. ♪ thunder only happens when it's raining ♪ >> it the latest chapter in a story of love, crushing heart ache and a bond that can't be broken. in 1975 for fleetwood mac for that album, did it immediately gel? >> we wasn't into a little studio, and we started with a three-part harmony and it was immediate. goose bumps. ♪ say that you love me

>> at the beginning of 1975, the first week, i was a waitress and a cleaning lady. when we came home from the tour, lindsey and i were almost a millionaire together. >> despite the new-found money and fame, the band's personal relationships were falling apart, adding more fuel to the fire to the music. >> when it was really bad, what we did not do was we did not take the horribleness into the studio. >> was the success of the first two records a big part of that? was the success of it what was tearing the relationships apart? >> in a lot of ways, yeah. >> people could buy into our stories, they could identify with us, care about us as people and it also fueled the music in a really subjective, powerful way. >> that second record "rumors," turned out hit after hit and became one of the best selling albums of all time. ♪ you can go your own way, go

your own way ♪ ♪ you can call it another lonely day ♪ >> nearly 40 years later the band is still performing their big hits like "go your own way." constant reminders of a time in their lives that was filled with both pleasure and pain. ♪ took this love and i took it down ♪ >> every night when lindsey and i do landslide by ourselves, i believe we go back to the moment that landslide was written. >> it was one of the first things that kind of heralded the beginning of the end of our relationship. that's the way i see that song. >> you rethat when you sing i-- when you sing it? >> i try not to. >> when christine left the band, she said they could get rid of her piano. >> i can tell you the real story. the real story is that we're having fun.

thank you, darling. we have an unbelievable hammond oregon that this lady is very happy to see. >> i am very happy to have it back. >> turns out stevie has been stashing christine's pianos in every nook and cranny of her house. >> it looks like i'm having an estate sale. >> at the end of the day, hugs and kisses. and a sense that balance has been restored to the rock 'n' roll universe. >> it really goes back to du destiny has been a really big theme. it is a fairy tale. >> it is a fairy with a happy . welcome back. >> welcome back. >> well, that was a lot of fun, boy. that was unbelievable. all five members of fleetwood mac will be back on four later this year. one of those stops right here, rockefeller plaza. mark it on your calendars, a special live concert october

9th, right here on "today" and we're thrilled. >> are they taking requests? >> i'm sure they are. >> i have to practice "landslide" and make sure my number is ready. >> fleetwood mac along with savannah guthrie. >> i'll do it in my home like i normally do. >> tamron's holding it down upstairs for our next segment. it's the fresh cooks live. >> we are celebrating interactive cooking all this week. we want to you log on and cook along with us. this morning's chef, former model lorraine pascal who traded in the runway for the kitchen. here's a bit about her. >> my name is lorraine pascale. i'm passionate about baking. i want to show you your favorite sweet and savory baked good can be kind on your waistline.

>> cutting down the fat and the sugar. they're goodies with goodness. a yummy, tasty, healthy alternative. it tough to beat that. >> nice. carson is making his way up but i'll chat with you a bit, lorraine. why did you decide to leave the modelling world for the kitchen? >> i love food. i love modelling but i wanted to find certainly i was even more passionate about. >> you get an irony with models because you think of people who have skinny lattes all day. >> i love food but it's all about balance, right? >> you mentioned this meal that you're preparing is your go-to meal for guest when is they visit your home. >> that's right. it certainly that's really easy to prepare, quick, the ingredients are easy to get. so let's dig in. >> i don't know what's taking carson so long. he usually would make it up rather quickly. >> i'll start off with the

pancetta. pancetta is a wonderful thing. can you use bacon as well in its place. we're going to crisp up this bacon. >> so you need a really nice hot pan with the olive oil, right? >> olive oil to get started. it will release a little oil when we're cooking. just put it in there and get it nice and crisp. >> and you love baking. often times you hear people who say if you're a good cook, you're not a good baker, but you're both. >> yeah. i trained in everything and i thought you know what, i love cakes and bakes and rotisseries so i thought i'd specialize in that. >> we have a beautiful herb display as well that you're using? >> yes, we are. we are actually in spring, even though it might not seem that way. >> again, we're streaming this live. if your pancetta is getting crispy fast like mine and smoking up, don't worry.

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a very good morning to you. 26, i'm laura garcia-cannon. leland yee is due back in court on monday. he returned to his san francisco home last night after posting a half million dollars bail. he was arraigning illegal weapons deals. if he is convicted on all charges, he could face a prison sentence of more than 100 years. >> we just noticed you see traffic slowing down on the right side of your screen. also flashing lights, a tow truck has arrived. i also saw an ambulance.

we see the slowing there heading into downtown, keep that in mind for 808 and 580 westbound shows a slow down that is typical. across the san mateo bridge and anywhere in there is looking pretty standard. and the south bay also continuing with a steady flow from san jose. >> thanks, 8:55 is the time of our next cut in, have a good one.

it's thursday morning, the 27th day of march, 2014. we have a nice big crowd out on the plaza, putting up with some temperatures that they shouldn't have to put up with this time of year but they're doing it anyway and we thank them for that. >> our crowd is pretty lucky today. they are rubbing elbows with will arnett. he's just one of the many stars we have in our studio. look who's also hanging out where it's warm and toasty.

mindy kaling is here in the orange room, swiping things. >> oh, nice. >> she's got her coffee, too. carson streaming live on today.com, cooking with a live chef on the menu, an entire meal in 30 minutes. we actually got a tweet on wednesday, she followed along live and prepared that ramen chicken wings we all love. be sure to send us your photos as well. >> and a quick reminder, pit bull will be here for a special live concert monday on "today." he's bigger than ever, gracing the latest issue of the "hollywood reporter," which has

dubbed him the new don. >> he has more nicknames. >> mr. worldwide. >> don roker, how about a check of the weather? >> i've got an offer you can't refuse, how about some warming temperatures. for today, we do have a risk of a strong storm in the mid mississippi river valley. plenty of rain continuing in the pacific northwest. tomorrow that risk of storong storms in the lower mississippi river valley, that rain makes its way into the northeast as well, 8:32. we have a really good looking day shaping up. this is a transition day between showers. it is light on and off activity. we have plenty of moisture overhead. the showers are light and

isolated in nature. that's all we're expecting for the day. as we head throughout this afternoon highs climb into the mid 60s. then we have that rain returning throughout tomorrow night. and that's your latest weather. where you guys from? >> indiana. >> hey, papa's got a brand new bag. willard's got a brand new look. let's check it out. >> we are here in beautiful sunny southwest florida where the sun always shines. and happy birthday from our friends at smuckers. downing jett kay loves scrabble. when she wins, she takes no prisoners. riley ford, bless your heart. he is from memphis, tennessee. his secret to success is always practicing patience. you know, don't get upset!

here we go with katherine seiber in the great state of florida, again where the sun is always shining. again, always has a big smile on her face. pretty lady, too. joseph rosen 100 years old today from highland park, illinois. and he loves to play chess. keeps him busy, keeps him happy. >> we have mike ray. mike is 101 and he is from yates center, kansas. and he always likes to walk and he's a member of the lions club, they do great work for the blind folks. flora boemi, 100 years old today, she exercises every day and eats kale and fruit. that's all from beautiful florida. now back to the great state of new york. >> oh, does that look nice done there. emmy nominee will arnett has taken on a new action-packed

challenge that's a reboot of the teen-age ninja turtles. >> heros are not born, they're created. that's what your father and i were trying to do. create heros. >> whoo! >> no, no, whoa, chill. it just a mask. see? don't freak out. all right? >> that's better. >> all right, will arnett is somewhere here in our studio, i think. oh, hello. >> look what i got. >> pizza. >> i brought some pizza. my buddies the turtles, it's their favorite thing to eat. i don't know if people knew that.

>> we're fans of pizza as well. >> take a slice. >> i will. >> i pretouched it for you. thank you, will. >> i'm going to start and ask my first question. >> oh, i don't eat the stuff. i never touch it. >> so tell me about your role here. >> i'm a pizza delivery guy here in new york. oh, in the movie. >> exactly. >> by the way, it's a great gig. i play vernon fenwick, i play a guy who gets, you know, wrapped into this whole crazy world with these vigilante turtles. >> you're not supposed to speak with your mouthful. >> you're not supposed to. but we're in a time crunch here. >> are you fan of the franchise? >> matt's loving this. >> it like goes against every rule. that's all right. >> don't talk, doesn't eat on television? that's a rule. >> don't take pretouched pizza from your co-host. >> make sure the person washed

their hands. >> tell me about vernon fenwick. you took another bite. >> he wants an easy life and he comes back to be a cameraman in new york and all of a sudden everything explodes and he finds himself back in the hot spot again. and he's faced with having to help save new york. do i have a little bit? >> that's fine. >> let me get ready for my next question. >> always preload with pizza. >> this is such a popular franchise, even the trailer gets reviews. is that a lot of pressure? >> well, great question. you know, we live in a world where you have to -- the trailer has to have an impact. but we're really happy with, you know, especially with something like turtles. it has to -- it has a fan base already built in. >> what was it like working with

michael bay? >> well, it was fantastic. he's a -- you know, he's an action film legislate end. and so you have -- he set the bar pretty high when it comes to these kinds of movies. so you want to make sure that you do it justice. >> well, will arnett, thank you so much. >> oh. >> it's actually really good pizza. >> it was my pleasure. >> next time bring spaghetti. that would be fun. will, thank you. teenage mutant ninja turtles. coming up, mindy kaling is here. >> and coming up, where are the best supermarkets to spend your dough? first, this is "today" on nbc. >> i like your

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our plaza on a chilly thursday morning here at the end of march. not spring-like but that's okay. on monday morning pit bull will take over our plaza. check that out. where should be spending your time and your money. consumer reports is out with its survey. nice to see you. welcome back. people are passionate about their supermarkets in a good way or bad kay? >> absolutely. love it or hate it, it's something we do over 88 sometimes a year spending thousands of dollars. >> people want to know about the service, are prices low and cleanliness. >> those arehe key parameters to overall satisfaction that determines a top notch versus a low-nd supermarket. while most stores manage to please most people, there was a

tremendous difference between best and worst. >> here's an abbreviated ratings list. tell us about the stores at the top of the list. >> in the past decade there's been a tremendous steadiness to the ratings. the good guys are the good guys over and over again. wegman's, trader joe's is great because it's a national grocer and costco falls short on service but they do well on price. >> the lowest on the list, the walmart super center. what were people saying was wrong here? >> 28% of the people on our survey went to walmart br where it fell short was its service, it was subpar and perishables were not too good. >> we reached out to walmart.

they said over the last several years we've taken significant efforts to help improve the quality of our meat and produce and we've seen our customer respond positively to these changes. we offer customers $100% guarantee on meat and produce. if they're not satisfied, they have to just bring back their receipts. >> let's go to the irritants. >> number one, too few open checkouts. >> 19% was the average. walmart, 50% of the customers said that. >> congested aisles, out of stock advertised specials. this gets under people's skin. >> it's the lost leaders that

come out in the flyers. >> and scanner overcharges. people should be outraged over that. >> and they say consider where you want to shop. >> the warehouse clubs are great because for a $50 yearly fee, you can trouble recoup that investment in one trip. >> these days just about all the stores on your list have their own store brands. you like people to try them. >> 22% cheaper on average than the national brand and we found at consumer reports that the quality is often as good. >> shop early in the sale cycle and be loyal to one store. up next, a hollywood triple threat. actor, writer, producer mindy kaling. actor, writer, producer mindy kaling. [ grunting ]

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it's 8:46. i'm here with the multi-talented mindy kaling, starter wri, writ producer of "the mindy show." in her last episode, she was flying back to new york to see her boyfriend. will mindy pick danny or cliff? >> i want you to show me on this what you did to cliff last night. >> what? >> show me. >> all right, this is dumb. fine, danny. his arm was, i don't know, like here. and his hand was i guess a bit cupped. >> on your breast? >> yes. >> and what else? what else? >> my hand was here in that region. >> mindy kaling, good morning to you. >> good morning. >> we should rerack the kiss because that is a steamy situation. >> was it hotter than me and the skeleton? i thought me and the skeleton

was pretty hot. >> it was a toss-up but i'm going to go with the kiss. you kind of left on a cliff hanger last season? >> yeah, that was the hottest thing in the world. we had a little break after the kiss and we're literally en route and this episode on tuesday is the best because we pick up right where we left off. >> are you going to resolve this or are you going to just keep stringing us along like a bad boyfriend? >> we don't keep stringing anyone along, i'm too impatient. we have an hour to just like hit you. there's so much like sex and lies and secrets. it's so fun. >> you've had a lot of guest stars and they all seem to be love interests. tom, jamie are dennis, josh, casey, adam. that's not all of them. i just don't have time to say

them all. do you have a list of men you want to kiss? >> if i do have a list, is that so terrible? you have a list, too being i'm sure. >> sadly kissing is not part of the job. >> not yet. it's fun. >> do you think they blur the lines too much? are you like mindy? >> i wish i was more like the character. she parties so hard. she's kissed more men in the season than men i've met in my entire life. independent like, whoa, that's amazi amazing. but she's lives a fun, dramatic life i don't have. >> early, early in your career you did a play about matt damon and ben affleck. >> my friend and i did this absurd play where she played ben

-- i played ben affleck and she played matt damon. >> yes, we did this play and i had to play ben affleck of course. i actually met him. >> did you ask him to be on your show? >> i didn't. i was star struck. >> coming up next, we're going to check in on carson and today's

we are back now at 8:52, as matt serves our dishes, our interactive series "fresh cooks live," spring cook along, get them under way. thank you. i wanted a drum stick. i'm just kidding. carson is upstairs with cookbook author lorraine pascale. take it away. >> going to town on the meal, guys. lorraine's book, "a lighter way to bake." baking people think just desserts and stuff. you look at baking and define it in a different way. >> for me baking is anything

that can be cooked in the oven. >> people are trying to do things on a budget, they don't have a lot of time. you're a single mom, you're busy, appetizer, dessert, main course. >> we have a pancetta with salad. >> we cooked it with a little arugula in the pan? >> yes, we have a crunch, texture, flavor, and we have philo pastry. >> the philo pastry a little less fat than normal pastry. >> exactly. i'm starting the chicken because we've got to get going. it has less fat than regular pastry so i love to use it. >> i have no gopro camera on. this is not my new man bra. this is from my view. we wanted to bring you this interactive camera angle.

if you're online at home, we invite you to do the same for tomorrow. the chicken, walk me through it. >> we've got the chicken here, drum sticks and breast. if you could put some garlic -- >> just whole cloves of garlic? >> just about three or four. our five, six, seven. or ten. ten is good. and we have pepper. >> this is skinless chicken. >> skinless chicken. i'm going to put a tiny, tiny, tiny bit of oil. >> the tinniest honey? >> a tiny drop. >> over all of it? >> just a tiny bit because it's going to cook white a while in the oven and we don't want it to burn. >> just looking for the chile, candidate found the chile. it's there to your left.

just spri just sprinkle some. this is about coming home from work and not feeling like you want to cook. >> if you don't like hot, can you omit the chile? >> yes. we have done this in the fastest, fastest time. >> make it rain. look at that. make it rain. >> it's going to be hot! >> who am i? >> now we want some fresh herbs. this is all about spring, all about flavor. just sort of run your fingers down and sprinkle it over. when we're cooking lighter, sometimes we don't have the flavor. it's important to find a way to get that flavor without the fat. >> a lot of people watching have never been to culinary school and never will. you learned a lot from exchanges with friends? >> i'm amom, i've worked really hard and i want to cook something that's fast.

so i take some of the tips puerto rico there and i add it to these meals. how long has just -- >> tam rron is doing some real damage to the chicken. >> that's your third piece. >> this is my third piece. >> you're going to have to bring good morning everyone, i'm scott mcgrew. a big day for the stanford cardinals. the men's basketball team will try to make it into the elite eight this afternoon. they will take on the 11 seed dayton fliers. looking at san jose live.

i jumped in heels, scott. mostly cloudy out there. we're going to get a little break from the showers today, more on the way as we head into friday night and saturday and we're going to get a lot of it. stick with us, a big show coming up today at 11:00.

from nbc news, this is "today's take" with al roker, natalie morales, willie geist and tamron hall, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> welcome to "today" on a thursday morning, march 27, 2014. apparently tamron need as breath mint. >> i had blue cheese in that salad. i have blue cheese breath. >> is it me or was there something going on between you and mindy kaling there? >> we said hello after the show. i have great admiration for her work. >> what did she say about you, though? >> she said it was great to meet you. >> that's not what you said.

they took a picture, she told willie they were at hottest interracial couple, move over k kim-aye. >> that was her statement, not mine. >> i took breath mints from you. >> we showed you yesterday that incredible fire rescue video out of houston. the construction superintendent was trapped when the fire spread throughout that complex. he had to drop down a floor because of the flames -- >> that could have turned out very badly. >> he was rescued thank goodness. >> and then the top floor collapsed. >> it collapsed right behind

him. he was on the show this morning along with the firefighters who rescued him, captain brad hawthorne and dwayne wyble. we asked him if it was instinct to get away from that fire? >> it was survival instinct. the heat was so intense, these guys can tell you about the heat, that that's the only option. that was the only option. >> these firefighters say, curtis, you were very calm and collected. did you feel that way inside? >> i think i was super focused, trying to make sure that everything turned out right. >> what would you want to say to these guys? >> i'm saying these, you know, i was running away from the inferno trying to save myself. these guys run into infernos trying to save other people. these guys deserve all the praise and accolades. >> that's amazing.

>> just that he's so calm about it. >> it's a good day to remember. yesterday we lost two firefighters in boston in a terrible fire. it's a good day to remember when the bell rings in pheiffer houses across the country, those guys run into fire and you don't know what's going to happen. >> in new york, they're called the bravest. >> that's right. brave men and women. >> a unique political ad from a republican candidate, joanie ernst, seeking iowa's open senate seat. sheep h she think she has an edge. it's entitled "squeal." >> i'm joanie ernst. i group you castrating hogs on a farm. when i get to washington, i'll know how to cut pork. my parents taught us to live within our means. it's time to force washington to do the same. to cut wasteful spending, repeal

obamacare and balance the budget. i'm joanie ernst and i approve this message because washington's full of big spenders. let's make them squeal. >> let's clip 'em. >> with a twinkle in the eye. >> she knows who her constituency is and is obviously playing to that. >> i was just going to say, someone who grew up on a farm, good for her. and akin to cutting off the pork in washington. >> and the pigs in the film didn't look happy with the whole thing. they were like really? >> we don't know that any pigs were harmed. >> no, but they looked like they were very afraid. >> they were all backed in the corn corner going woo! >> come on, it looks like an snl skit, let's be honest. >> i'm sure snl will --

>> there's a little tongue in cheek in her delivery. there's a little twinkle in her eye. she doesn't expect us to be here saying that was a very thought provoking ad. >> she's an authentic farmer and she's going to washington to change things and it's all under one big pair of scissors. >> she's certainly going to change the ol' boy club. oh boy! >> i love that. something that i think -- well, i know will warm your heart this morning, army reservist mason miller returned home early from his nine-month tour in afghanistan. he decided to surprise his family in arizona. so his friends got kelly -- decided to document, show mason's first moments with his dad, his mom, his sister. take a look. >> oh, my god.

>> mason! mason! >> oh! >> now it's time to go see mom. >> mom, yes. >> oh, mason! >> oh, mason. >> his dad works at a hospital. he went to his sister's job and then his mom works a at school. so you see it played there that "oh, mason." it's fantastic. i said it once, i'll say it again. if there is a channel that only showed military reunions, i would watch it, i would pay a subscription fee, i would subscribe to a news letter, buy

a bumper sticker, do whatever it took. we said this over and over. they do have on the web site for the armed services, they upload a lot of these stories. can you go and get your hanky, your ice cream, whatever comforts you. these are tears of joy off kw s obviously. you know the struggles these families went through not knowing what would happen to your son, your brother. >> alyssa is an 18-year-old high school student in can as and she's been diagnosed with a stage four brain tumor. she decided to write a bucket list. number one is to kiss channing tatum. >> hello, my love. i wanted to be here to give you a big old kiss and we wanted to say we love you.

and we want to say ♪ clap along, alisa, clap along if that's what you want to do ♪ >> he took time to stop on the red carpet and sing to her, with a little help from his wife. and other things on her list is pay for something in pennies and try every cheese cake at the cheese cake factory. she still has to drink from a coconut, go for a taxi ride and say follow that car! >> that's fantastic. she's off to a fantastic start with mr. tatum. >> all right, all right, all right! >> you should do the imagine being mike routine while doing

the weather. >> that's not what alisa wants to see. >> that's what i want. >> and you don't either. and neither do you. we do have spring storms. north of the system, we've got snow to the south. in fact, we've got a risk of severe weather today and tomorrow down through the mississippi river valley from kansas city, st. louis, springfield, tulsa into little rock. severe thunderstorms with large hail, damaging winds and we can't rule out an isolated tornado or two. to the south you can see we've got some heavy rain anywhere from 1 to 2 inches and then as you move to the north, we've got snow to talk about. check this out. from minneapolis to marquette on into travers city, anywhere from 1 to 6 9:09 good thursday morning i'm christina loren. the pops are green are pop up showers. keep an umbrella by your side

just in case. temperatures comfortable and heavy rainfall for the weekend. 61 in fran today. on and off showers in the north bay. and that's your latest weather. >> all right, al, thanks a lot. if you need a quick pick me up, should you pound an energy drink or grab a soda? we'll have the answer to that question when we play the nation's favorite game, which is worse? nation's favorite game, which is worse[ male announcer ] this is jim. a man who doesn't stand still. but jim has afib, atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat not caused by a heart valve problem. that puts jim at a greater risk of stroke. for years, jim's medicine tied him to a monthly trip to the clinic to get his blood tested. but now, with once-a-day xarelto jim's on the move.

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all right, you get home from you get home from a long day at work, you're chused and the last thing you want do is go to gym. should you try to get in a lame workout or blow it off. >> we're going to answer that question and more in a game called "which is worse?" >> good to see you, good morning. >> good morning everybody. >> this is all a real test. >> let's brick bring the magazine to life. which is worse, guzzling a soda or an energy drink. >> energy drink. >> calorie wise it's the same. it's about the caffeine. the fda regulates soda. it can't have more than 71 milligrams. wild wild west with energy drinks that they can be 300

milligrams. i say green tea, no sugar, no calories, a nice gentle boost. >> nice. >> which is worse, skipping a meal after eating junk or dining as usual. >> dining as usual. >> skipping a meal. >> skipping is meal. your blood sugar goes like this and then it crashes. you need to regulate your sugar. the best way to do that is reset with a high protein meal. i gives you the mental reset that says hey, do over, we're starting clean. let's get back on track. next question. which is worse, blowing your nose over and over or sniff sniffling it up? >> blowing it over and over. >> don't sniff it up. get it out. >> exactly. shifling it up is worse. you do want to clear out your sinuses. you don't want to blow too hard.

post showers is a really good time to clear out and you want a decongestant that has an extech tore rant. stay away from dairy when you're congested. >> about how about the netty pot. >> there is some controversy surrounding it. there was some trafrs surrounding it but not a terrible option. which is worse, squatting or sitting on a public toilet? >> squatting. >> we're talking port authority toilet. >> squatting. >> i'm going to say squatting. >> squatting is worse. when you squat and hover your pelvic muscles contract and you can't empty your bladder. >> this is girl talk. >> you guys go ahead.

>> you're not able to fully empty your bladder and it could set up up for a urinary track infection. the public seats are not the problem, it's the handle and the water inside it. the toilet seat covers are your friend. use them. okay. which is worse, dirty bed sheets or dirty batting towel. >> bath towels. >> bed sheets. >> bath towels are the worst option. they get wet. so yeast and fun gas and bacteria love a bath towel. this is something gross i learned, that when you dry off you're basically rubbing off dead skin cells. microbes like to eat dead skin cells. you want to wash them in a hot water cycle once a week.

why not throw your sheets in too. >> okay. all right. you got another one? >> last question. which is worse, working out hungry or exercising after a meal? >> working out hungry. >> working out hungry. >> i'll go the other way. >> exercising after a meal. we're talking big meal high intensity workout. a little snack before a workout is not a bad idea. there is some new research that says that working out on an etchty stomach may help you burn more fat. >> okay. up for debate. >> is there a winner? we like to have the winner. >> i'm going to go with my girlfriend over here because we both have cute dresses. >> thank you. >> whole ep is the of "curb your enthusiasm". >> which is worse, a lame workout or blowing it off?

>> did we skip that question? oh my gosh. how did i do that. the lame workout. we don't want to do the lame workout. if you're tired and have sore muscles take the time off. that's your body's saying you need to take the day off. this is not an excuse or permission to say i'm never going to work out again. >> thank you. good stuff. up next i'll catch you up on all the news you need to know before you leave the house. do you know who goldie locks pricing is? just right. some stores are doing it to get you to spend more money. >> we're going to show you how to save after these messages. ...to tell you scott 1000ct. has 1000 sheets. instead... ...we give you deals and rewards when you join scott shared values. sign up at scottbrand.com see...1000. at scott, we don't spend money creating gimmicky words like "hyper-softacular!"

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>> nissan is recalling almost a million vehicles in the united states because of a problem with air bags. the company says computers in the vehicles might not detect an adult in the front passenger seat and if that happens, the air bag won't inflate in an accident. >> as of today breakfast is served at taco bell. the chain is getting into the breakfast battle with a menu that includes the waffle taco? yes! taco bell will offer breakfast from 7:00 to 11:00 each morning. >> and when the philadelphia 76ers take the court tonight against the houston markets, they may mark a milestone. a loss tonight would tie the record for the worst losing streak in history. they've not won a game since january going 0 for february and 0 for march so far.

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a marine will be arraigned today. he was trying to get away from officers when he smashed into a motorcycle. he kept going and crashed into a pole down the road. the marine, who was killed, just returned from afghanistan. we'll take a quick break and look at weather and traffic after this.

welcome back, the time is 9:28. looking at your radar. hit or miss showers for today. you probably want your umbrella handy for the next few days. saturday looks like a wash out. outdoor plans are feasible for today. south bay looking good at about 66 degrees. bringing in the heavy rain about 9:00 p.m. tomorrow night. >> the bay bridge toll plaza still has a back up.

we're looking to the maps and we have a slow drive and a number of crashes in the last half hour. nothing really blocking lanes right now. it's a what causes a late slow down through the area. the south bay not so bad. we focus on the peninsula where we had a stall and it is now clear and there is lanes slowing after mountain view. >> thanks, mic. we'll be back with another local news update for you in half an hour. enjoy your thursday morning.

welcome back to "today "and hello to, you ma'am. >> oh, look at her. >> as the camera swings around into studio 1a on a sunny day in new york city. >> i want to go out and give her a hug. >> natalie has the morning off. we're about to introduce you to three songs. >> let's be more specific. our producer alan miller thinks they're burning the web up. >> you're immediately removing yourself from the process, just in case it blows up. >> the theory is these songs could go viral or what? >> they're big on spotify and -- >> this could be the next gangam

style. >> this is currently the most played song on spotify globally. ♪ if you gave me a chance i could take it ♪ it's a shot in the dark but i'll make it ♪ ♪ >> okay. >> i like the sound. >> keep that in mind. new york city based duo chain smokers, going up hot dance electronic charts with the song hash tag selfie. it's in the top ten in itunes. the video not quite suitable for

our program so we're going to have you listen. ♪ ♪ >> this sounds like the other side song, "gentleman." is it different? >> there's no singing. >> by the way, this is the instrumental version. so there's some language in there. >> so there are words? >> yeah, but words we can't play on tv. >> that's chain smokers. and our last one is "have a nice day," it's a synchronized robotic dance video by the japanese group world order. check it out. ♪ have a nice day ♪ ♪ ♪ have a nice day >> i'm voting for them. i'm in.

look at them go. it's like magic mike. >> you got magic mike on the brain today. >> do you like the first one, clean bandit, "rather be," second was chain smokers and that last one was "have a nice d day." >> hold on a second. i'm not going to the weather map. let's hug it out. >> oh, a nice moment. >> nicely done. >> it's a nice moment because there's a lot of tension there normally. >> no, there isn't! >> i thought you were going to break out into a dance move from the last video. >> adam, come here a second. can you play that last one a little bit? >> the human prop known as adam. >> can you do it with me? >> can we see it? >> ready? >> that's a lot of hip, adam.

a lot of hip. >> less head, roker. >> come on, willie. >> this way? >> okay, guys. come on, come on. >> we just ruined the song officially. we just ruined their careers. >> let's show you the weather, see what we got going on right now. risk of strong storms today in the mid mississippi river valley, rain in the pacific northwest, wet weather in the gulf coast. tomorrow starts to warm up in the east, however rain as well. and more rain in the pacific northwest where they do not you know what, al? we do need it here. we have a lot more on the way. light spotty showers at this point, it a transition day. we're expecting those heavy, steady downpours to return. hit or miss activity today.

66 today in the south bay, the peninsula about 64 degrees. 65 in the east bay and 65 degrees and the rain returning on friday. >> and that's your latest weather. >> are you the type of shopper who won't buy something if it's not on sale? everyone loves a bargain, a good bargain. retailers know that so they come up with strategies to spend more money while thinking you're getting a good deal. >> we're going to help you become a savvier shopper with the help of mark elwood. good morning. >> good morning. >> these retail verers have a b of strategy. i've found this, you're shopping online. you see something, you go to look for a comparison price and when you go back to the original place, the price has gone up. >> so that is because you're telling them your intention. so the idea here is when you

shop online, you want to be anonymous. it's the equivalent of putting on a fake mustache and big glasses. browse incognito. for example, don't tell them your habits and they can't use any history to change the price. >> how do you do that? >> you use the incognito window on chrome or make your settings so the cookies aren't read. >> disable cookies? >> totally. >> the next one has to do with if you turn right. >> left-handed or right-handed? >> right-handed. >> we're vulnerable to this. 19 out of 20 people are right-handed and the stores know that. so we turn right when we go into the store. they put the stuff they want to sell right there. >> i'm trying to visualize the last store i was in. short circuit it and turn left -- >> but what if they force you to go right? >> you can always go round. >> seriously, i have a store i go to you have to go right. >> you go right, then you go around the table that stops you and then you turn left.

>> that's interesting. >> you tell me about goldilocks pricing. >> goldilocks pricing is the idea of something that's just right. you see this in electronics. last time you were in a big electronics stores, you see a layout of tvs, cheap, medium price, most expensive. >> which one do they want you to buy? >> the one in the middle. exactly. >> exactly. the margins on the one are the highest. >> if you go to a shoe department, ask for the most expensive pair of shoes there. you'll find a crazy, ridiculous price. you shouldn't buy that because that exists just to make everything else look cheaper because you've got a reference point. >> i've wondered that. you do go in and you think who buys this? >> everything else seems reasonable. >> one pair is $100.

everything else is 20, 20 seems like a real bargain. >> it used to be last resort would be getting floor models but you're say they're actually a pretty good deal. >> it's really simple. the product life cycle has shortened so much. they don't sit out for months and months, they sit out for a few weeks. if you don't want a floor model, ask for a display model. it's been in the window, doesn't have a box anymore. >> and pricing at outlet stores. what's the trick there? >> do you like outlets? >> i do. >> here's the thing, a lot of the tags at outlets will have two prices. it will say compare at and our price. compare at might as well be elephant cupcakes. it the higher price to make the low look better. >> is it true at these places they make stuff specifically for the outlets? >> between 60 and 70% at most

outlets is made for the outlets so it's cheap but not necessarily a bargain. >> i'm deceived. >> you didn't know about that much? i knew about that. >> look for the original price on the tag. >> mark elwood, a lot of great advice. that was fantastic. coming up next, a good way to spend your money, book a spring vacation. affordable destinations where you and your family can enjoy the great outdoors. i'm sinora and this is my son, chris. i'm a messy person. i don't like cleaning. i love my son, but he never cleans up. always leaves a trail of crumbs behind. you're going to have a problem with getting a wife. uh, yeah, i guess. [ laughs ] this is ridiculous. christopher glenn! [ doorbell rings ] what is that? swiffer sweep & trap. i think i can use this. it picks up everything. i like this. that's a lot of dirt. it's that easy! good job chris! i think a woman will probably come your way. [ both laugh ]

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it's time to shake off what has been a long, cold winter. get ready to enjoy some outdoor fun in the spring. get away with family and friends. >> michael roberts is executive editor off "travel" magazine. you travel pretty heavy. >> i i have a lot of gear. >> let's start with your first

one, bend, oregon. >> there's great climbing, great hiking and now it's a hot spot for stand-up paddle boarding, probably the fastest growing sport in the country right now, something everyone's getting into. outside on the town at the cascade lakes. >> how good do you have to be to do this? >> it's not very hard. you could do this. >> what about accommodations? beautiful lodging, opening in mid april, surrounded by 15 craft breweries. they do beer very well. >> suddenly you can't stand up. >> this is for after. >> santa fe, new mexico. just a beautiful part of the country. >> absolutely. outside we have our headquarters in santa fe, new mexico. we love our town. great reputation for food, art, culture. what's not as well known is what an extraordinary physical environment it is. there are 12,000 foot peaks

right above santa fe. you come all the way down to 7,000 feet in santa fe. that means tremendous diversity of trails for hiking and biking. >> what's a good place to stay? >> historic spot right in the heart of santa fe, not far from the pink adobe, a great spot for margaritas. >> what about camping? >> you can do that. can you have a quiet camping experience and come down to town for green chile enchilada dinner. >> how about squam lake, new hampshire? >> this is your classic lake getaway you might imagine. peaceful, quiet, cabins on the lake. they have been running their operations there for over 100 years. there's sailing, tennis, canoeing. there's weekly square dances. everyone eats in a vintage dining hall, buffet style. >> it's like going to camp. >> camp for the family. >> can you still get

accommodations with spring break coming up? >> with the winter we've had, you might want to let it warm up for a while. >> how about southern louisiana? >> we found out about something called the seafood sensation trail. the idea is you're hooking up all these cajun restaurants and seafood shacks and you're eating all day long. >> you can play like a local, catch a red fish off the back and cook it up for dinner on the grill. >> and southwest montana. >> it's hard to say it all. what a spot for families. i love the wildlife, big creatures, meaning they're easy to see. hiking, fishing and the lodges do a great job of packaging together to make it easy on families. >> and yellowstone national park?

>> if you haven't gotten to yellowstone, you got to get to yellowstone. this is an other worldly spot. i spent a night out there at hot springs. it's like nothing you've ever done. for families, they have a junior ranger program. learn about geysers and a great experience. >> thank you so much. coming up next, it's time to throw out those ratty old sneakers you've been running in for years. >> we'll show you the top

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>> let's see the hot picks for kicks. the editor from "shape" magazine joins us. >> not all sneakers are created equally? >> that's right. there are so many different types of exercises. you want to find the right shoe nor your knees. >> when is the best time to do that? >> that's the middle of the afternoon. that's when your feet kind of swell up so you know you get the right size. >> running shoes are really important. this is a brooks connect 3. our readers and editors loved this show. it's $100. the most important thing about this show is you can wear it indoors and outdoors, on the treadmill or once the weather gets warmer, hit the pavement. >> can running shoes work for anything, strength training, cardio? >> no, they should just be used for running. >> and this is cohesion 7 that russ is wearing. only $60. such a great shoe and it's

really lightweight. plus there's a female version as well. >> i like that. >> best every day sneaker. >> this is super fun. helen is wearing a great shoe. you can run errands in there but also do like a brisk walking workout if you want to. that's really great. of course it's a slip-on but it feels nice and snug. >> i absolutely love the puma suede there. >> i'm into these as well. it's a little bit of fashion and function mixed together. and you can wear them with denim jeans. >> are you getting good support with those? >> he shouldn't be doing too many exercises. it's your every day shoe, walking around listening to music. what's a good shoe for every day exercise, find a great cross trainer. this is from new balance,s 711. this is a shape shoe award

winner this year. this is $75. this will take you from any workout to the next. it is your go-to, multi-functional shoe. and sean is our weightlifter. for guys it's very, very popular the most important thing with a weightlifting shoe is you want stability in the shoe. this will keep your foot in a natural formation. >> and i like the color selection. you want to look good even when you work out. >> that's a big trend this year. and finally outdoors. kelsey is wearing a great tennis shoe. you want something with a nice low profile, that's going to give your ankle great mobility. and it's nice and flexibility so you can rotate as you're doing those serves. and finally for hiking, as the weather gets warmer, hopefully you're hitting the outdoors a little bit. you can use this in any terrain. if it's raining or snowing, it will keep you protected.

>> tamron wanted me to ask her about her light-up shoes. >> all of that is still in fashion, as long as you're confident in that. >> thank you, models. back in a moment. this is "today "on nbc. good morning nelly! woah. hey! have you ever tried honey nut cheerios? love 'em. neat! now you on the other hand... you need some help. why? look atchya. what is that? you mean my honey wand?

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three songs for you a little bit earlier in the show. i want to ask you which was going to be the big one. the song selfie is great to run to. here's the vote. "selfie" it is. >> wow! >> and there it is right now. >> by the way, tamron wanted to know will you see her feet? she says will my

good morning, everyone. i'm scott mcfwru. the red close helping 11 people find new places today after a fire burned through the roof of their complex in livermore.

crews are still looking into how the fire started. they said two units were destroyed and several others damaged. the family of the oakland teen declared brain dead after tonsil surgery will be honored. they made national headlines in september by fighting to keep her on life support after surgy at oakland's children hospital. good morning to you. just clouds mooing over the area right now. we are fair game for a tray shower or two. san jose showing a overcast sky. this is where you will find the best chance for rain today. the whole bay area has rain moving in throughout tomorrow night. peninsula is at 64 and here is mike with your drive.

>> hoping that holds off until after the giants game. the peninsula southbound is moving. look at the maps of the peninsula, broth directions from mountain view and menlo park. we'll look at oakland, a smooth drive up to the bay bridge toll plaza. a live look slows down at height street. an earlier stall and crash and traffic is now going smoother through downtown. thank you, mike. we'll talk a lot about the leland yee case and developments at 11:00. more local news in half an hour.

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from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> hello, everybody. so glad you could join us for thirsty thursday. it is march 27th, though it feels like january 2nd. >> it certainly does. >> we have two funny people today, maybe they can help us with our moods. we're so over it and we want some warmth. will arnett is here. >> and five-time emmy winner doris roberts is with us, so funny from "everybody loves raymond." do you know what today is? today is a very, very special day. today is the day one year ago

exactly on this day i found the cutest dog. >> was it a year ago? >> today. i depos i didn't know but -- >> oh! >> one year ago. do we have the video? let's see it. because i want to see the selection process. >> i'm so excited. >> i really was. hi. i hear you. i hear you, kevin. oh, my god! it was such a great day. >> and they lived happily ever after. >> so adorable. >> there he is. so we have news about prince harry. first of all, if you were watching nbc last night, it was a really great special about how harry trekked across antarctica

for the thing called south pole heroes and he went with a bunch of people. >> went with veterans. >> war veterans. if you ever wondered if he had any ounce of entitlement in him, you would learn there is not one bit after watching this thing. they attempted to race 130 miles over ten days, minus 40 degrees, pulling 145 pounds of supplies. look at the blisters on his feet and he wasn't complaining. but take a look. >> day one, i got a hot spot, day two, i just let it manifest into a blister. makes it worse. whatever it was is now popped and something else there as well. and what is really weird is i can't begin to describe to you how sore that is. but you can't even see it. but, yeah, count myself lucky that i've got feet. >> he said i count myself lucky

i have feet. >> he said he had a hot spot. he is a hot spot. i'm old, but i'm not stupid and i'm not blind, but almost. >> did you read the news? >> it is all over -- we can't see because there is a new reality series. >> this says he's apparently -- >> planning a wedding and a baby. >> big, big surprise to all the ladies who are on a reality show called "i want to marry harry". >> 12 ladies think that they are going to marry prince harry. >> it is not the real -- it is an impersonator look-alike. and, i'm sorry, hoda, but -- >> what? >> i don't want to say what i'm thinking. how would they not know it is not harry? >> they were told by ryan seacrest, who everyone believes, i would believe it if ryan seacrest says, do you want to meet harry. this guy dyed his hair red and looked princely, all the girls were vying for his attention and

they realize they get some guy who is not prince harry. >> do they know how many centuries they set women back each time they do a reality series like this? >> i know, but it is good. it is airing on fox in may. >> there is some -- trace adkins, he's a friend of the show. we like trace a lot, his wife wanda filed for divorce. there was speculation there has been some problems. they're not calling it a conscious uncoupling. they're just splitting. married 16 years, three beautiful daughters. remember the fire and the whole -- the whole thing was destroyed and they -- well, they built again and they i think had some problems but worked at it. >> he had some substance abuse issues he was dealing with and i think you might remember they were on a cruise and some trace adkin impersonator and he got into a fight with them. anyway it was -- >> we're sorry about that. >> we hope those women don't get in any kind of an altercation on

their reality show. >> you never know. >> don't go on a cruise ship. >> here is -- >> i never thought i would say those words. unless it's carnival. >> here you go. here is an experiment, one of those great social experiments, did this in germany. a guy was walking through a city square and dropped his wallet. >> over 50 times. >> 50 times. >> he wanted to see what people would do, pick it up, give it back to him. we're going to watch. guess how many people returned it? this is -- so 43, it goes all the way up to 49 of the 50 returned it. >> but i wish we could see the people who tried to walk off with it. >> still unbelievable. >> doesn't that tell you the truth? people generally -- like i lose everything. >> hoda. >> let me tell you, everything. i was at a broadway show on saturday, my phone was gone.

it was vanished into thin air as usual. some guy said did you lose a phone? i said, probably. and i did. he said, his daughter gave it to one of the ushers. looked around and some guy on the side, another guy who worked at the theater said, you lost a phone, is it pink and held it up and had it in his hand. >> you're so blessed. >> but i think for the most part -- i believe that 49 out of 50 people would find you, give it back, not take your cash, not take your credit cards. >> you think people are basically wonderful and decent and honest? >> yes. do you? >> not necessarily. i've lived longer. okay. i hope they are. but people can disappoint you. this is something i don't agree with. female shoppers. are you normal? >> they did a poll to find out how much shopping they do. they find women shop for clothes five times a month. on average, we try on seven pieces of clothing per trip and walk away with one. now -- which means you try on 40,000 pieces of clothing during

your lifetime, depending on how long you -- >> we were kids, my parents would take us to the mall every weekend, that was our weekend outing and it was every single -- we get in the call, we're going to tyson's corner and spent the whole day there. >> whole day there. >> trying on things, not buying things, putting it back, having lunch, trying on more clothes, putting it back. i get that a lot of people try things on but i don't enjoy shopping. >> i'm not one of those. we would love to know if you are. men shop two times a month. >> they don't have many -- they don't hate their bodies. they're fine. >> even if they should, they don't. >> how great it would be to be a guy and not care. >> so true. >> not care. >> you see every pound we put on -- >> gain, but nothing -- >> you can be looking over your gut and you'll see our butts, that's right. >> so this is my favorite time of every thursday. and this one is especially perfect. because we have such a fun week. i thought let's end it on a high note. >> we have a show tomorrow.

>> this song -- this song is by j. lo. you would think the title would be i love you papi, but it is not i love you papi. it is slang. it is i luhya papi. ♪ i didn't see it but i see it now ♪ ♪ i think i love you and i need you now ♪ ♪ haven't had anyone like you in a while ♪ ♪ you're not my papi i luhya papi ♪ >> i just like the chorus. >> do you know how long it took to write those lyrics? >> and the best -- oh, god. not now.

>> i luhya papi. she knocks water out of her ear like -- >> i luhya papi. she's a talented girl. i hate that song with all my heart. >> why? okay or not okay. is it okay or not okay to pull a bait and switch at a wedding? >> here is what we had to say about it. >> i think it is terrific because it takes too much pressure off everyone, hoda. it is party time, baby. >> i agree. it is okay as a frequent wedding guest, i'd be thrilled. who doesn't love a surprise? >> that sort of depends, doesn't it? >> i guess, yeah. >> what was that? >> that was not good. >> i don't know. the funny and five time emmy winning doris roberts is with us. >> love her. and tv funny man will arnett. but first, we have a few messages. look how nonchalant he is. messages. look how nonchalant he is. >> very casu

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emmy nominated actor will arnett appeared in voice characters in dozens of films and tv series, but he's best known for his funny role on popular shows like "arrested development," up all night" and "the millers". >> his latest project "teenage mutant ninja turtles" hits theater this summer. why he's here so soon, i don't know, but we have an exclusive first look. >> heroes are not born, they're created. that's what your father and i were trying to do. create heroes. >> whoa. chill. just a mask. see? don't freak out.

all right? >> oh. >> she fainted. >> what a movie. >> she was thinking, i luhya papi. >> my son just turned 24 the other day. i remembered when he was into this 20 years ago. >> yeah. >> such a cult following for this. >> huge cult following. i think it is time to get the next generation of kids into it and so that's what we're kind of doing with the reboot. there is an animated series that is out now, on nickelodeon, that is hugely successful. >> still. >> so far from the foam looking creatures that were in the beginning. >> no. this is not like that. this is michael bayh produced this. it is a whole other level. >> what is he like? we hear he's weird. >> who told you that? she told you that, right? you said we heard, she told you and you tell her? >> i kn i know what's going on here. he's amazing. he's the most kick -- action film guy.

>> i said -- what is wrong with you guys? >> we tend to get fined. >> tell me about your kids. are they interested in this summer flick? >> my kids are going nuts for it. they happen to be huge fans of the animated series. >> the right age. >> right age. 3 and 5, my sons abel and archie. we were shooting the movie last summer, they would come to the set and they have their own teenage mutant ninja turtle nuncha nunchakus. they do demonstrations. >> i was trying to look at the trailer online and so many people have done their own versions of the trailer, just the cult following, i was unaware of. >> really? >> all the different people are voicing things and doing their own deal. >> it is huge. it is really, really huge. think about it, it spans so many generations and now again. and people are just -- they're just fans. we kind of want to do it justice. there is a lot of pressure. >> you're paying homage, aren't you? >> yes, we are.

>> tell us what your character does. >> vernon. >> again, i love to talk about my work. and my character. but, no, my -- very method. please call me verne. my character is a guy that is a photojournalist and video journalist who served in a lot of hot spots in the world and came back and kind of wants an easy ride and all of a sudden he's sucked back into this huge battle of good versus evil. >> and what other projects do you have in the hopper? >> how much time you guys got? >> not much, but we luhya papi. >> we wrapped up the first season of the millers. >> thanks a lot. you know what -- >> technically, you forget, okay? >> come on, we're all friends. >> not really. >> killer out there. >> we're pretty tight. >> don't wag your finger at me. >> she's very uppity and

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more pam? >> no, it is a different fruit every month. >> every month? >> yes, yes. that's why they call it fruit of the month club. >> it is a club? what do i do with all the fruit? >> most people like it, ma. you share it. share it with all your friends. >> which friends? >> i don't know. lee and sam. >> lee and sam buy their own fruit. >> get rid of -- >> why did you do this to me? >> oh, my god. >> there is too much fruit in the house! >> that is why we fell in love with her as the no nonsense matriarch marie barone on the hugely popular and still is tv show "everybody loves raymond," a role that earned her four of her five emmies. >> you can find doris robert opens ts on the big screenplaying an endearing mother who needs to raise money to save her bakery from closing and she gets help from seven mischievous kids in

"the little rascals save the day." >> unlike some movies, i'm thrilled it is coming back. how are you? >> i'm good. >> you're playing such a sweet person. i kind of like the change. >> she had to audition. >> i got the part. >> is that fun playing this type of role? >> great. those kids are incredible. >> whole new generation, talented kids. >> really talented and professional. it was a joy to work with them. >> really? >> yeah. >> isn't that sweet? when you get a script, because you don't have to audition, obviously anymore. do you think to yourself, i see why they sent this to me, i see what they're seeing, or have you ever been wrong about a script and you turned it down and somebody went off to make a big hit out of it? >> yeah. yes. >> you know what i'm talking about? meryl streep took a few of your roles -- >> no, but jean stapleton did. >> she did. >> never liked her.

>> oh! >> just kidding. >> she was so terrific. >> awesome. >> you look at those "everybody loves raymond" clips, that was for nine seasons. that must have been such a great time in your life. >> fabulous time, still is. it is 171 countries in the world. >> you're kidding me. >> every language. >> why do you think it translated all over the globe. >> it is real. everything happened to one of the writers. there is a time the house gets painted, i get painted with it. that happened. >> you were like a family. >> yeah. >> you don't have to work. >> no, i love working. yeah, i love working. >> tell us why? >> for instance, with the rascals, "little rascals" began with the gang in the '20s. in the '50s it became "the little rascals." we took one of the old stories and did it anew.

and it is the greatest kids they found. they look just like the original ones. they're very professional. they love working. and i loved working with them. >> is there a dog? >> of course pety's there. of course. >> all the kids and animals. >> i play a sweet, sweet grandma. >> here's the thing. she's working with kids and animals, guess what those kids are working with? doris roberts. >> hello. >> yes. >> one day they will realize what an unbelievable blessing that was. >> i hope so. >> probably not yet. >> thank you. >> all righty, so little rascals is coming up soon? available on dvd and blue ray april 1st. >> absolutely. >> what's next? >> who knows? in this business, who knows? >> send this woman a script. she's anxious to work. we love you. thank you so much for coming to see us. advice for single parents starting to date again. and two ladies show off their hot new looks. "ambush makeovers" after your

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welcome back now. we have a really good looking day shaping up. you can get outdoors from time to time. we are fair game for a stray shower or two. 65 degrees along the peninsula today. 66 in the south bay. 61 with on and off showers. occasional showers for the east bayed today, low 60s for you. tomorrow we have our next significant round of rain. at 11:00 p.m. it starts coming in. let's check your drive right now with mike inouye. we're getting a break from the rain today but we're getting a break in traffic as well. slower drive out of the maze, easy drive around the rest of the bay. a break from the rain, a break in traffic. >> thank you, mike. we'll leave you with a shot of the oakland media economy.

some of the juniors that came in for a visit. we're back with more of "today" on this thirsty thursday. time to do what we always do right about now. >> "ambush makeovers." >> two lucky ladies got whisked off the plaza. >> doing the plucking as always, our talented makeover team, "today" contributor and stylist to the stars, louis licari -- >> hey. >> going to be a hit. >> and "today" contributor and editor for "people style watch". >> jill. >> and author. >> that did not go well. >> they're here. they look smashing. >> you too. >> coats and hats and gloves today. >> we just -- this has to be the end of winter. next time we'll be here in spring. >> just not come anymore.

>> mother nature did not get the memo. >> we did two makeovers today and they were both friends. >> misty arnold is 45 from birmingham, alabama. while misty was thrilled to receive a makeover, today is a little bittersweet. we'll have her explain. let's take a listen. >> so i know that is an emotional day for you and emotional gift. >> yes. absolutely. >> so tell me about why you think this is a special gift? >> a year ago today, around this time of the day, my mom passed away. and this is something that she would really enjoy and had so much fun doing fun things like this, and pampering herself and i think this is a gift from her. >> totally. >> i believe in that. i'm so happy that we can do this for you. and i know you're so excited. >> yes, yes. >> it is going to be great. going to be fun. >> we're going to take good care of you. >> thank you. >> that's sweet. >> sweet. so her friend julie is being

made over. she's with her daughter catherine and julie's family brian, mary elizabeth and emily. please keep your blindfolds on for a second. here is misty before. all right, misty, let's see the new you! >> you ready? take off your blindfolds! >> wow! >> all right. >> oh, my gosh. are you ready? spin around. take a look. >> oh, my gosh, really? >> yes, really. >> you look awesome. that is your dress. >> you should take that dress right out of my dressing room. i love that -- >> spin right around to camera 12. louis, tell us about the fabulous hair. >> i warmed ite i lightened it up, a pinch of gold. much more young, natural, not that she isn't, she's a great yoga teacher.

sexy swept away bangs and shaped around the face. remember, hair should always be shaped to the structure of your face. >> catherine, raise your hand. what do you think of your mom's new look? >> i think she looks great. >> that dress is perfect. >> i wore it last week and probably got the most response i ever had to any dress ever. >> we love adriana papel. i added the belt because she has a tiny waist like you and we're ready to go into spring. we love winter white. >> big round of applause for mist write. >> now julie, 38 from birmingham, alabama. she called her own look boring. we grabbed her off the plaza, gave her an exciting new style. let's hear her story. >> and i know you're super excited because now julie gets this too. >> yes, i'm very excited. super excited. >> going to be fun. >> what do you think? >> i'm just excited. going to be fun.

>> you're going to look totally different. how do you feel about that? >> i'm okay with that. >> all right. she's here with her family brian, mary elizabeth and -- you met the whole crowd. don't turn around. let's bring out julie. here she is before and bring out the new julie. >> wow. all right, everybody. turn around and get a gander. >> look at your hair! >> you look awesome. >> ready to turn around? you look every bit as beautiful. turn around, sweetie. >> wow. >> you look great. >> i like it. >> spin right here for the camera as well. >> number one, one of the newest colors for this fall -- spring -- >> oh, louis. >> chocolate, chocolate. this is chocolate brown.

>> very pretty. >> look at it. it looks in her eyes, they pop. also with her complexion. she's one of those girls that would put gel in her hair and make it go curly. she can see that, but give her this great shape. >> looks great. >> the right makeup too. >> yes, beautiful. >> i love that outfit. >> all staples for spring, trench coat by andrew mark, blouse is adriana papel. $50 and under almost. >> let's bring misty over here. >> good job, everybody. thanks so much. >> you are awesome. >> we have advice from women who have been there coming up right after this. save them.

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gwyneth paltrow's split from chris martin has everyone talking. but what happens when -- or any single parent starts to date again? >> when kids are in the picture, it gets complicated. look at this scene from nbc's comedy "about a boy" when marcus finds his mother's date at the front door. >> what's your name? mine's lou. >> your name is of no interest to me.

it would be a waste of my time to commit it to memory, for you are merely a blip, a momentary pit stop on the road to willsville. >> marcus! hello. i'm sorry about that. >> by the way, that show is hysterical. >> great show. >> great, great writing. >> here with advice are psychologist dale atkins and denise alberts, author of "huffington post's divorce diary". >> that must keep her busy. >> they both have experience on this topic. >> hello, ladies, welcome. it can get sticky, especially when the kids are very young, right? >> absolutely. because they get attached. and one of the things you want to be aware of is that you are introducing whom ever this person is a little bit later on, so that they can -- they are going to get attached, or you have to be familiar with what it is going to feel like when they get attached to someone you may not be attached to. >> you should wait until you're sure this person is going to be in your life, denise? >> absolutely. i would never have somebody pick me up at my home.

my kids often ask me who are you dating and they're curious. >> how old are yours? >> 9 and 5. >> you just signed the divorce papers this week. right? >> yeah. we have been separated for two years. i've been dating for two years and never had more fun in my life. i'm doing it in my late 30s what most people did in their 20s. >> sure. >> how do you handle it? >> if there is someone who you're dating -- they don't come to your home? >> no, never. i made one big mistake and did introduce one person to my kids. i think it is a very tricky thing. >> yeah. >> you got to think of them first. >> yeah, right, right. >> it is very difficult for little ones. >> absolutely. >> it is very difficult for little ones. not so easy for big ones either, by the way. even adults have difficulty with their parents dating. but i think the point is not only the attachment, but also the fantasy that they want their parents to be happy, but they're in conflict because many kids think and hope that their parents are going to get together so they have an investment in their parents being happy, but they also don't want to lose their parents. some of the kids, particularly boys, think their role is to

take care of mom. >> right. right. >> my kids do think that. my son asks me every day, mom, who are you dating? are you going to marry an athlete? i'm trying to teach my son that i'm really happy. and whether i'm with someone or not, it doesn't matter. you need to have two happy parents and i love dating and i'm having a blast doing it, but it is really none of my kids' business. >> i know what you mean by that. >> in the early stages, did you say to your kids, look, here is what's going to be happening, did you explain it or do you just kind of wait to see when it presents itself? >> good question. i never did that. no. >> i think sometimes it is very helpful to explain it, just to let them know, mommy and daddy are not going to be together now and that's hard, and each of us is going to try to meet new people. i don't think you go into the romance immediately. you just say, you know, there are people out there for friends and we are going to do things. i think one of the other issues is, it is different if the person is divorced or widowed. because there are issues having to do with going back into the

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time for "today's kitchen," grab your ingredients and cook with us. >> we have appetizers you can throw together in no time. >> and one of them you voted for. let's get started. >> so our people voted for this. >> they did. so we're making bread salad, who

doesn't love salad? >> bread salad? >> all grilled. perfect as we head into spring and summer. i'll put you to work, kathie lee. >> okay. >> she likes that. >> do you mind brushing this bread with olive oil. this is a baguette we sliced an inch or so. we'll put it on to the grill. if you don't have access to an outdoor grill, this is something that every city dweller should own. you get the nice char, deep flavor. and -- >> you put it on both sides or just one? >> we'll grill both sides. so you'll put it on and grill it. >> grill some more. >> throw these on there, just like this. >> a little chintzy. >> there we go. >> pick up my -- >> we'll pick it up. >> while kathie lee finishes that, i'll have you help me with these veggies. we have nice light vegetables, a little olive oil. >> what do you want me to do? >> maybe two tablespoons or so, whatever feels right to you. forget about the spoon, just -- there you go. doesn't that feel liberating?

little salt, little pepper, throw the tomatoes in there, add some of this beautiful yellow squash. >> just dump it in. >> just dump it in and add that -- >> look what i did. >> what did you do? >> look at it. >> then we just take these veggies and throw them on the grill as well. this is such a simple process. >> yeah, easy. >> my book is all about -- we grill these babies off, and then it is all about what we dress it with. and nice punchy vinaigrette. want to grab that? goes right over the top and we'll -- >> stir that. >> this -- >> here we go. and this grilled bread. >> i love that. >> it goes in as well. what happens is the bread soaks up that really nice vibrant vinaigret vinaigrette. it is really fantastic. we have fresh mozzarella. >> basil? >> fresh torn base. >> throw the chunks in like that? >> it is just so easy. >> big crouton. >> yes, exactly. >> let's go back here.

>> perfect. this is what the viewers voted for. artichoke dip which i love. >> i love that. >> the base is cream cheese. we have some parmesan cheese. hoda, do you want to add a little -- >> add the whole thing? >> i think that's the key to getting a great artichoke dip, the mayo and the sour cream. >> not on a diet. >> no, this is for a party, to have a good time and throw all of that in. >> you got some -- is that tomato? >> this is roasted red pepper. we have got some artichoke hearts. this is kale to make you feel better about it or you can just use spinach. >> and some garlic? >> garlic. >> mush that all up? >> mush it all up, right into the baking dish, top it with white cheddar cheese, more parm and -- >> 20 minutes, 350, just until it gets nice and golden brown on top. >> all right. >> dried pickles? >> dried pickles. >> are they great? >> homemade buttermilk ranch dressing, really, really nice.

>> mm. that dressing is awesome. >> thank you so much. >> thank you, guys. thanks for having me. >> little but lethal. >> right. >> on our website, klgandhoda.com. >> they're going to inspire you to kick up your heels at any age. >> that includes us.

and at 62, vicki riordan followed her passion and created vicki's tap club, the world's largest adult tap group. >> and the majority of her dancers are baby boomers. nearly 500 of them kicking up their heels in harrisburg, pennsylvania. >> vicki brought along some of her pups to show off their stuff right here. how are you? there is a male pup. what a great concept, by the

way. >> it is. actually baby boomers, we dance our whole lives. we're the dancing generation. and we get married and we have children. and we lose dance. >> we only do it at weddings. >> that's ritght. >> and the kids go away to college and now we find ourselves wanting to do something. we're not gym people what do we do? we love to dance. >> i bet people rose their hands to sign up. >> they did. >> show us a little move. >> my favorite step -- >> you have some history. >> i took one little course in hollywood years ago. >> i'm going to show you something basic. brush, pull. you did a shuffle hop step. >> i like that better, all right? >> we're going to do a shuffle ball change. and then a heel touch. try it again. shuffle ball change. timing here, kathie lee.

slow it down a little bit. >> all right. >> all together, ready? >> oh, are we ready for the -- >> yes. >> okay. all right. five, six, five, six, seven, eight. >> they're good. >> good. >> oh, yeah! >> you go! >> whoo!

>> bring it home. >> ready? let's join. >> five, six, seven, eight. >> yes! >> how fun? >> you guys were -- that was terrific. >> thank you. >> and way to hold up the rear back there. thank you so much. >> tomorrow, the dynamic relationship duo matthew hussey and e. jeanne carol. >> and beauty products that do double duty and. >> and w

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good thursday morning to you. thank you for joining us at 11:00 a.m. i'm peggy bunker. >> i'm scott mcgrew, the story in the bay area that is getting national headlines. state senator leland yee is out on bail after being charged with corruption. within the past hour he had a visitor. >> yes, he did and it was very, very brief. i'll get to that in a minute, but boy it has been quiet here one day after he was arrested.