good morning. coming up on "early today" the u.s. calls out russia for violating a landmark arms control treaty, and that country faces a new round of tough sanctions. the cdc issues a health alert to u.s. doctors about the deadly ebola virus. the deadly infection only a plane ride away. more severe weather across the country, including a freak tornado in new england. plus, gas station thieves messed with the wrong clerk. peyton manning shows off his, well, kind of moves at training camp. rob lowe may be just a little too excited about shark week. it's tuesday, july 29th. "early today" starts right now.

good morning. i'm richard lui. once again, it is vladimir putin versus the world. the u.s. is calling out russia over a 1987 nuclear missile treaty. the u.s. claims it broke it as early as 2008, most recently in 201 1 after conducting a cruise missile test. president obama sent a letter to putin warning him. moscow denies any wrong doing. with no signs of russia backing off rebels in ukraine, a new penalty, tougher sanctions. the u.s. and the european union agree to increase restrictions on russia's financial and military sectors. this morning fresh israeli air strikes lighting up the sky over gaza. on the ground tanks taking out the only power plant in gaza. hopes for another cease-fire have disintegrated as of now. benjamin netanyahu warning the 22-day conflict could be much

longer. this came after rockets hit hamas's tv and radio station. after that attack tv could still be broadcasted, but radio went silent. at a refugee camp more bloodshed after a missile strike. palestinians claim israel, ten people, including eight children, were killed. wasting their time there. hamas fired rockets into israel. the message from the u.n. >> in the name of humanity, the violence must stop. >> the conflict has killed over 1,000 palestinians and more than 40 israelis. u.s. health care officials are monitoring the ebola outbreak in africa. officials saying the risk of the virus spreading to the united states, though, is remote, but the cdc are vigilant with travellers returning from affected areas. so far the deadly virus has killed 650 in west africa. two american aide workers are testing positive and being treated in liberia.

tracie potts has more from d.c. good morning to you. what are the concerns that americans might have? >> the concerns about bringing that virus back into the united states, and to be clear, yes, the two americans who have contracted liberia. they will stay there until they are decease-free, but the concern that the federal officials have here is that this virus may only be a plane ride away. >> reporter: the ebola outbreak that started in west africa has left two american health workers in liberia fighting for their lives. liberia quickly shut its borders, but the virus spread to neighboring countries. >> this outbreak highlights the need for us to enhance our efforts around global health security everywhere in the world. >> reporter: despite airport screenings in west africa, the cdc and state department are concerned the next outbreak could be just one flight away. >> we're taking every precaution.

of course, that would be expected. >> reporter: that includes providing equipment and supplies. ebola is an extremely deadly disease. typically only one in ten survive. in this outbreak so far it's four in ten. it may take up to three weeks for symptoms to appear. health workers are at risk. >> they work 10, 15, even 20 hour days, and in those conditions it is possible for someone to slip up and to become infected. >> 650 people in guinea, liberia, sierra leon have died since monday. u.s. officials are treeing to make sure the deadly virus doesn't cross the atlantic. >> right now there are no travel warnings from the state department, so you can still travel to west africa, but the cdc has put out a level two alert, which is they want people to be extremely careful if they're americans in these west african countries. don't have any contact with

anyone who even may have had contact with the virus. bottom line, it's bad, but it's bad in africa right now. they don't want people bringing it home. >> we have to say it that way. tracie potts in washington d.c. you got a little more than six weeks to win money. put on your scientific simulation modelling hat. consider peak hours, flight schedules, and staff hours. don't forget, special lines, class fires, or preapproved low risk travellers. submissions can be sent on-line. you have time to do this. august 15th is the dead lien. the los angeles clippers could be one step closer to finalizing a new order. a judge ruled in favor of co-owner shelly sterling saying she was within her rights to sell the team. the whopping $2 billion sale to former microsoft ceo steve balmer back in may was quickly contested by her estranged

husband, donald sterling. >> reporter: a victorious shelly sterling emerged from the courtroom after a judge tentatively ruled that she can now move ahead with her plans to sell the los angeles clippers. >> this is going to be a good thing for the city, for the league, for my family, for all of us. i just want to thank you all. >> reporter: the ruling came shortly after closing arguments wrapped up in the trial in which donald sterling and his estranged wife went head-to-head in a battle for control of the team, but in the end judge michael lavonis sided with shelly sterling saying that her testimony was more credible. he also found that shelly acted appropriately when she had her husband, donald, removed from the family's trust on the grounds that he was mentally i will xas taked. the ruling now clears the way for shelly to implement her agreement to sell the clippers to former microsoft ceo steve balmer for a record $2 billion

despite any ongoing attempts for an appeal. >> we didn't see this as the final battleground, so this is, you know, one stage of a long war. this is one battle. we had hoped for a different result, but this is not the end. >> reporter: although sterling has been banned for life from the nba, he has promised to continue the fight. curt gregory, nbc news. >> donald sterling has two other court cases pending right now. an anti-trust case filed last month, and a new lawsuit filed against the nba for damages. you know, weather is still causing havoc. a tornado touching down near denver international airport monday. that one sent debris flying. airport passengers were told to take shelter as a precaution. there's a second one to tell you about as well also touching down, which officials say produced no damage or injuries. at least three tornadoes were reported in that area. meanwhile, some 2,000 miles away near boston a tornado there. rare for the northeast, no doubt. damages some 100 moemz homes.

the tornado ripping off roofs of homes and businesses and uprooting trees. serious injury reported. nbc bill karins joins us right now. boston, massachusetts. >> i know. >> we're close to there, but we're not getting them. >> we've had three rare events. we had a tornado on the coast, and in the boston area, and then with the lightning strike in california. thoz are three things that don't typically happen. >> you can't predict tornadoes necessarily, but you know it can be dangerous. >> we knew they had thunderstorms. we didn't think there would be much of a tornado. it shows mother nature can pop right up. that was at 9:30 in the morning too. the big story in the west has been the additional rain we see in the intermountain west. we went from 36 wildfires down to 27 wildfires yesterday. we did have some new fires. there's a red flag warning, northern california, area in pink in southern doug aronson where it's been very hot as of late. here's a picture from overnight. this is one of the new fires. this is the el portal fire.

this is from stewart from the e.p.a. it's about 3,000 acres on the edge of yosemite national park. a lot of active fires burning right now. a lot of active flames, i should say, on that fire. as far as yesterday in medford, 106. medford, you typically have four 100 degree days in july. so far you've had nine, and we're probably going to add three more. an incredibly hot july in areas of oregon state. we have a little bit of rain to deal with this morning in new mexico. albuquerque has hey lot of rain as of yet. the forecast over the next two days remains warm but more seas season we'll have is the northern

coastal areas. we'll watch that fire today. it was a huge fire last year in yosemite, and they're hoping they get containment on this pretty quickly. >> bill, thank you so much. still ahead, president obama reveals his boyhood crush. plus, why a pair of robbery suspects probably regretted hitting up this texas gas station. if it doesn't work fast... you're on to the next thing. clinically proven neutrogena® rapid wrinkle repair. it targets fine lines and wrinkles with the fastest retinol formula available. you'll see younger looking skin in just one week. one week? this one's a keeper. rapid wrinkle repair. and for dark spots rapid tone repair. from neutrogena®.

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the u.s. marshall and two nypd detectives are in stable condition. i had a little crush on her back in the day. that's what the president revealed about singer linda ronstadt when placing a national medal of arts around her yesterday. she's part of the prestigious list that included jeffrey katszenburg. a co-worker was returning from an atm when he got jumped. watch the powerhouse show off his mma skills. boy did they pick the wrong person. let's if to jackie deangeles. good morning to you, jackie. >> good morning, richard. well, stocks ended mixed on monday as investors consider economic data. earnings reports and the federal reserve meeting which does start today. now, the fed may discuss the timing of the future interest rate hike. look for data today on home prices and consumer confidence. meantime, consumer reports is urging toyota to recall older model camry hybrids because the

power brakes could fail. the magazine says that toyota's decision to only repair cars brought in by owners doesn't go far enough. sense then it's been a defect in a crucial safety system. a new study shows that 35% of americans have debt and unpaid bills that have been reported to collection agencies. the urban institute says that these consumers aren't just falling behind on mortgages or car payments, but also cell phone bills and gym memberships too. that's it from here at cnbc, first in business worldwide. richard, back to you. >> jackie, thank you so much. just ahead, ryan lochte shows us his 10,000 calorie meal, and peyton manning breaks it down in practice. a scary tall from the top of the high dive. but you couldn't know the name until after you book? did i say never? i didn't mean it. ♪ would you consider a 4-star hotel that's up to 60% off,

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all time list passing hall of famer carl. it was not enough, though. the yankees lose to texas 4-2. toronto destroys boston, including this out of the park homer. its pothole, a boston glass right there. cab rare wra's fwreen monster bomb symbolic of the 14-1 armageddon win over boston. ♪ i'm so excited, i cannot hide it ♪ >> the song that he is dancing to there is rocky top, and that's broncos peyton manning trying to dance. i don't know. wron about that. now, by the way, rock where i top, that's the unofficial fight song for his all ma mauder, university of tennessee. you can see the number 83 also. wes welker also treeing to dance. i just can't tell what the dance is, though. what do you think? a little jig. a little line dance. i don't know. the national basketball association names d.c. attorney michelle roberts as the new executive director.

she received 32 of 34 votes to be the first woman to lead a major north american sports union. team usa or bust. that's what chicago's derek rose is saying coming off the 2011 mvp second severe swrr in three years. coaches saying he looks good at team usa basketball camp in vegas. >> still got to keep proving myself and doing everything that the coaching staff want me to do, and hopefully i'll be on that team. >> griffin with true from camp. he will miss the opportunity to play in the world cup. another olympic gold medal winner ryan lochte showing off his family size meal plan. take a look at the picture. he says streamlining in preparation for my 10,000 calories. what is that, like a full tray of mac & cheese? about 40 chicken breasts? i can't tell, man. that guy eats a lot. sfwlimplgts i'm going to jump. no, i'm not. grand the handrail.

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well, things can get toasty in the hawaiian islands every now and then. the ocean really keeps your temperatures pretty moderate, but today will be a very warm day. we're at 91 in honolulu will you, and only a slight chance of an afternoon shower with a trade wind there. in alaska we're not bad for overnight lows right now. in the mid 50s. as far as the day to maybe head out to the lake, yeah, it's a little pushing it, but 71 in fairbanks is a nice day today, and you think 62 in juneau. rain for you. 71, that's pushing it. >> that's like sunlight. that's like living on the sun there for alaska, isn't it? thank you, bill. now for entertainment news. after only a few months away jay leno is making a return to nbc this thursday to be a guest mentor on "last comic standing." he will help the five remaining comedians prepare for their next challenge. i kind of like that show. do you watch it ever? >> i used to all the time. i'll have to get back on the bandwagon. it looks like bat kid

strikes again. a there's officially a trailer now. miles scott's video is called bat kid begins. the filmmaker releasing the trailer in hopes of raising enough money to finish his film. bilboa baggins is back again. the epic conclusion of peter jackson's middle earth trilogy. gandolph and lagoa, standoff. discovering his release. it stars rob lowe, of course. >> chum in the water. >> he has a mermaid. he is riding two great white sharks. i'm richard lui. this is "early today." we hope it's just your first stop of the day today here on nbc. welcome to the corner of and "getting major kudos." just look at you.

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leading the news. in usa today a new warning over completely avoidable public health problems. the u.s. surgeon swren is referring to skin cancer, and he wants to remind people that too much exposure to indoor and outdoor ultraviolet light is a major cause. on the huffington post ok cupid proudly admits it experiments on people all the time. one of the dating site's founders says he and his engineer play around with people's accounts to figure out the best way to build the site. it includes people that might have made great matches that they were not actually good for each other in the end. how about that? some others stories. new this morning a three-hour tour turned into an all night affair here for whale watching boat outside boston. the boat getting stranded when its propeller got tangled up in

a lobster rope about 15 miles off shore. the roughly 163 passengers and crew members were due back monday evening after being out m water all night. boat has finally been freed and is airborne arriving back to boston harbor at this hour, we believe. severe storms in arizona knocking a gaping hole until a fence on the southern u.s. border. the section is about 60 feet wide. border patrol says it has deployed resources to the area until the wall is fixed. rob ford, toronto mayor, helped test out the park ewimt with his brother. the controversial politician got out of rehab for drug addiction earlier this month. an election in october will determine if he stays in office. he has plenty of video. we can put together like an encyclopedia. don't you think here, bill? let's talk about this. the karate girl. watch this. >> ah! >> talk about a hard head. 23-year-old there, a martial arts movie star breaking ten

blocks with her forehead. it looks like there is a little bit of a cushion. after that she threw a couple of pitches, including the ceremonial first pitch. she's appeared in movies before like high kicks girl. >> i don't get it. is this like wrestling? she doesn't even have a mark on her forehead. >> there's like this little cushion on the top when she was -- >> there was a little cushion? >> it looked leak there was. >> it wouldn't hurt. now a look ahead. >> let's do it after the show. >> considering the nomination of president obama's nominee for secretary of veterans affairs, robert mcdonald. mcdonald, a former ceo of proctor & gamble and a veteran says that taking care of veterans is personal for him. country music star martina mcbride, 48, and lizzie dole turns 78. an entire early today crew, thanks for watching "early today." >> you break the bricks first, and i'll do it second, okay? i'll hold it like this. then you --

from nbc bay area, this is "today in the bay." well good morning everyone, 4:30 in the morning, i'm scott mcgrew. >> and i'm kris sanchez in for laura garcia-cannon. breaking news to start this morning, heavy police presence in the downtown area of san jose. >> "today in the bay's" derek shore just got to the scene near plaza decesar chavez, tell us the latest here. >> reporter: over the last couple minutes, this has turned fatal. someone died. it was originally a stabbing. i'm going to steb out of the way. we can take a look at this very big scene. we're on park avenue where south mission intersects. you can see police have the entire intersection shut down in