thanksgiving. see you back here. >> yes, we will. collect those flights because we know some delays are in the offing. see you at 11:00. ♪ good morning. foul weather. nasty nor'easter set to cause major delays for tens of millions of thanksgiving travellers. snow from the deep south to new england, hundreds of flights canceled already. rage, for a second straight night angry protests over the grand jury decion in the michael brown case. in cities coast to coast. but police say things were much better in ferguson overnight. while the officer who fatally shot the 18-year-old breaks his silence. >> the reason i had a clean conscience is i know i did my job zblixt reaction from michael brown's parents. >> six survivors of ebola come together for the first time live in our studio. they will open up about the bond

they now share and the unique reason they have to give thanks, winging it. a plane stuck on a runway for hours, passengers determined to get home brave extreme cold to push it onto the taxiway, making for one unusual takeoff, wednesday, november 26, 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 wednesday morning. good to see you all as we get ready for thanksgiving. we like to talk about what we have to be thankful for. look at this shot. some people in our green room. these are people who have a unique reason to give thanks. >> they also have a unique bond. all of them are ebola survivor es. to see them and the bond they share is really touching.

they have a unique reflection on this thanksgiving season. >> many of them had not met each other before this morning. we'll talk to them all. >> look forward to that. first something not to be thankful for, this bad weather. it's already caused major disruptions for millions of travelers in the east heavy rain and snow, storms in the midwest and the pacific northwest as well. we have got it all covered this morning from the roads to the airports, we'll begin with the man of the hour, mr. roker and the all important travel forecast. >> we've got a lot going on to talk b. let's get you started, show you what's happening. we've got winter storm watches and warnings, stretching from the mountains of the carolinas all the way on up into new england, and in between. you can see it now. and here's the snow just starting to fire up in parts of west virginia and western virginia, heavier showers and thunderstorms along the coast, it's warmer. so this is where we're going to see the heavier snow accumulations. basically, back through the mountains of west virginia, pennsylvania, 3 to 6 inches of snow by late tonight.

but as you move up to the north, we are looking for heavier amounts. in new york city the big metropolitan centers 1 to 3 inches. inland up to a foot and a half or more into new england. so airports we start things off. we'll show you the airport delays, boston, rain and wind, d.c., minneapolis, light snow. there is a clipper moving through the midwest that's going to bring rain and snow. seattle, occasional rain. flight aware already saying there are over 460 flight cancellation, almost 2,000 delays and the northeast roads as you get along i-90 look for snow, i-80, icy mix, i-95 mostly a wet ride. and as you head down south it's rain along the coast, i-81 look for a mix of rain and snow. then we've got this clipper to talk about. light snow along i-70, look for a mess along 55, i-90 will be snowy as well, guys. but the good news is, this is

going to be two fast moving systems, by tomorrow morning everything is pretty much high and dry. >> al, thanks very much. 41 million americans expected to drive to their thanksgiving destinations. how are the roads looking? dylan dreyer is driving on a stretch of highway in virginia now. good morning to you. >> good morning. me and 41 million of my closest friends traveling this thanksgiving weekend, aaa predicts this will be the highest volume of travelers on the roads since 2007. a big help, the gas prices, the lowest they have been on thanksgiving for the past five years. not helping, though, the weather. whether it's the rain or the snow, they are both going to cause problems on the roads today. we are on i-81 outside of winchester, virginia, and we have seen now the rain change over to snow. and the snow is starting to get very slushy on the streets. it's accumulating around us and on the roads we're going to see conditions deteriorate. there is traffic starting to build. if you don't want to deal with the snow, you need to hug the coast.

traveling along i-95 where we'll see mostly rain. you go inland or up in new england, and most of the major roads will be dealing with snow today. that's the massachusetts turnpike, that's 90, 84, that's 87. those roads will be covered in snow. especially later on this afternoon. an aspect i like if you are traveling, where the traffic is starting to build on the roads. it shows you all of the roads around you and where some of the easier passing lanes are and maybe you can change your route based on. that also shows you live cameras so you can get a view of this long road ahead. matt. >> all right, dylan keeping her hands at 10 and 2. >> we are impressed. the storms have led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights nationwide and we could see more as the snow begins to intensify. tom costello is at reagan national airport for us this morning. hi, tom. good morning. >> reporter: good morning to you. a rain event here at the moment

but that's going to be turning into snow as we move north as you know. one of my favorite websites flight aware. what airports are doing and how their delaysen mounting. boston logan is problematic, you look at what's happening at washington's airports, new york's airports, also chicago-o'hare, atlanta, these are the critical airports to watch today. hundreds of cancellations likely and even as we know delays mounting flew the day. also of importance, the pentagon is releasing restricted air space along the coast in the gulf of mexico, giving that up to commercial aircraft. that's going to speed things along as well. one other important note here. the washington, d.c. area has now gone to satellite approach, it's called next gen. washington, d.c. is joining houston and dallas and seattle and a few others to speed up the flights coming into the airports based on satellite navigation, not radar, that's going to be

allowing for a much smoother and orderly decent. you'll feel like you're sliding doung to the airport rather than stepping down. everybody we talked to said that's going to make a huge difference as it rolls out. one of my favorite travel trips, websites i checked out is fly.faa.gov. you can look at what's happening at every individual airport, then see, for example, a wind delay at o'hare, or a snow delay at boston, it will tell you the exact number of minutes that we're seeing delays or cancellations, and when they expect to see things get back up to normal. so i would try that website as well. back to you. >> thank you. >> in other news for a second straight night protesters have taken to the streets across the country lashing out against a grand jury decision in the michael brown case. and this morning for the first time publicly we're hearing from officer who shot and killed that 18-year-old. today craig melvin has the latest on this.

good morning. >> reporter: matt, good morning to you. it started as a largely peaceful protest here in front of the ferguson police department last night. after a few hours, it turned. a crowd of protesters a half mile down the street in front of city hall here they tried to flip a police car and set it on fire. they were not successful. but there were 45 people arrested in and around ferguson last night, down considerably from what we saw the night before. it's not just here. the protests, sometimes violent, continue all over this country. protesters returned to the streets of ferguson for the second night 18 row, some sending a message. others trying to find common ground with police. >> we're here for peace. >> reporter: a few resorting to violence. >> we made 44 arrests. the majority were misdemeanors. we did may four felony arrests, unfortunately use of a weapon

and the others assaults against police officers. >> you have a generation of people who have been hurt and nobody has attempted to reach them. that's what you have. broken people break things. >> reporter: from miami to portland thousands protested, mostly peacefully. across the country, shutting down major highways in new york city, and looting businesses in oakland. tensions flaring in minneapolis as a car ran over a female protester. as business owners cleaned up from monday night's chaos. >> i'm so sorry. >> reporter: some wondered why it had to happen. >> where were the police, where were people that said they had this under control? >> reporter: missouri's governor responded increasing the number of national guard troops from 700 to 2200. >> this community deserves to have peace. >> reporter: in an interview darren wilson talked publicly for the first time about his struggle with michael brown.

>> like a 5-year-old holding on to hulk hogan. >> hitting wilson in the face then after a short chase wilson said brown turned and started moving toward him. >> at that time i gave myself another mental check, can i shoot the guy, you know, legally can i. and the question i answered myself was i have to, if i don't he will kill me if he gets to me. >> i'm ready for to the end. >> reporter: in ferguson, brianna says her family sympathizes with protesters. >> seek justice peacefully the right way. but don't turn on our community. >> reporter: that is the sentiment i heard a lot of here in ferguson the past days. we should note, two fbi special agents shot overnight about five miles from where i'm standing right now. we are told that at this point officials do not believe that is in any way connected to the unrest here, but they are checking it out. >> craig melvin, thank you.

michael brown's parents are with us now along with their attorney. good morning to all of you. what is the last 36 hours been like for you? >> sleepless. very hard. heartbreaking and -- unbelievable. >> i remember you said once leslie, you feel there would only be justice if there had been an arrest and conviction. michael, you said you believe that justice would prevail. you feel now that justice has been lost to you? >> no. just going to keep fighting and pray for a better outcome. >> what do you hope happens? >> a conviction. >> you're hoping he is pursued in federal court? >> yes. >> you really made a point as

this was about to be released, this grand jury news, to call for peaceful protests. unfortunately that hasn't always happened. and there was a video that circulated about monday night leslie, i want to show it to you. in the video we see your husband -- what appears to be stirring up the crowd. take a look and i want to ask you about it on the other side. >> i know you were there in the crowd and this is just after the news came out. what do you have to say about that? >> that he was just emotional. i don't feel that he stirred the crowd t. crowd was already stirred. it's been stirring since august 9th. i wouldn't hold him accountable for that. that comes from a higher power elected official and it's called the governor.

>> can you explain what you mean by that? >> they stirred is the pot. they had everyone on edge, in an uproar and had the city on edge, basically, since august 9th. >> you don't feel that made a bad situation even more volatile? >> just emotion and nobody's condoning violence. you lose your child in this manner and somebody put video camera on you in the raw emotion, who knows what you would do if this is your child laying on the ground for four hours and you find out that the killer isn't going to be brought to trial. >> mr. brown, did you watch the interview with officer wilson? >> no. >> would you want to watch it? >> yeah. i'll get a chance to watch it. >> he's claiming that your son was the instigator, that he

punched him, reached for his gun, came back charging toward him. does that seem possible to you? >> no. >> why not? >> for one my son, he respected law enforcement. two, who in their right mind will rush or charge at a police officer that has his gun? sounds crazy. >> he used some descriptive words saying your son's facial expression was angry, that he looked like a, quote, demon, the officer felt like a 5-year-old holding on to hulk hogan. he had never seen anybody look as crazy as your son. what do you think when you hear those words? >> unbelievable. everybody should read his statements, read the description. you have young people of color be killed they try to demonize

and play on the stereotypes and try to put the police officer who killed our children on a pedestal. it's just not right and we have to fix this system. that's why you see everything going on in ferguson and around the country. >> insult to injury, really. >> what do you do now? are you considering a civil lawsuit? what's the next step? >> we plan on exhausting every legal avenue possible to get them some sense of justice. obviously the prosecutor didn't do what we really felt should have been done by indicting the police officer, and so we plan on having whether it's civil, federal charges to get justice, and remember, what we're asking supporters to do is to not just make noise, let's make a difference, let's pass the proposal for the mike brown law

with video body cameras for all police officers and every american city so we won't have to see this play out over and over again all across this country. >> it's good to have you here. thank you for spending your time wisconsin. appreciate it. and now here's matt. >> thanks very much. natalie with developments abroad in the fight against isis. >> seven suspected militants were killed in pakistan, officials say the missiles were fired from a u.s. drone. meantime, two minnesota men face terror charges after allegedly trying to travel to syria to join isis. one man is in custody following his arrest at the airport in may. the other man slipped out of the country and hasn't been seen since. >> a high-speed chase comes to a halt when a driver hits a dead end. this happened tuesday in oklahoma city. after 20 minutes of eluding police the suspect ran out of pavement, the chain link fence

separated so the driver backed up, got a running start and tried to plow through it and you see that didn't work so. the driver then took off on foot and after a short chase he was tackled by a national guardsman and police. the suspect faces a last of charges. >> when a car gets stuck in the snow or ice the right thing to do, get out, give it a push. when it happens to a huge airplane apparently i guess if you're in siberia the same rule applies. passengers on a flight there did just that on tuesday with temperatures dipping to 52 below zero, dozens of passengers pushed on the plane's wings and hey, it worked. eventually the plane took off for what was an otherwise uneventful flight. >> that's called the boarding process. >> try that here at home. that's not going to work through this weather. >> they run and get back up. >> that was hard part, getting back on the plane.

>> boy, it's going to be a busy travel season. >> absolutely is. and we've even got rough weather in the pacific northwest. we're looking at windy conditions, rain along the coast and mountain snows, just to the east of there. beautiful weather in southern california, sunny and 85 degrees in los angeles, look for the snow coming across with the clipper in the upper midwest. your local forecast coming up in the next 30 seconds. 7:18. happy wednesday. thanksgiving eve to you. temperatures in the 40s and 50s. on our way to the 70s later on.

it's going to be unseasonably warm for today and tomorrow. staying nice and dry. and the good news is, if you have family, friends coming into town, looking good across the state of california for travel. now we are watching your airports and right now delays not happening out of sfo or san jose but trying to get back home could be problematic. we'll let you know what's oming. ather. one of our own already affected by the weather. >> yeah. >> you had a flight canceled? >> yeah, it canceled. they booted me back to an evening flight which, according to your forecast, put me in a dicey situation. it's a party at laguardia. holla. >> tomorrow thanksgiving is going to be great. >> rush toward laguardia, now we know why. >> tamron's party. we're all invited. >> talking about an unusual news conference. >> yes. there was a rush to the internet overnight. two players are trending. richard sherman and doug

baldwin. marshawn lynch was fined $100,000 for, get this, being too brief at a post game interview sunday. marshawn is known for not wanting to talk to the media. he has made it clear. nfl policy says players need to be available to the media after a game. in the press conference tuesday, sherman and baldwin call that rule hypocritical. even providing his own cutout. >> if he had spoken, do you think they would have paid $100,000? >> no, they sure wouldn't. >> do you know who pays me a lot of money? beats by dre, the wonderful headphones i wear. the league doesn't let me say anything about them. >> so no response from the nfl yet but sherman and baldwin were the talk online. mike hill tweets loved what sherman and baldwin did. smart and clever. players should realize they have

to speak but they control the message. if you're wondering where mr. baldwin got his cutout, because everyone should have, it's a promotional campaign at subway sandwich shop. these are pictures of people taken before the press conference. imagine how many people will show up at the subway in seattle now that this has happened. >> interesting conversation. >> 100 grand for being too brief. >> richard sherman has a way of getting attention. >> he sure does. a school in crisis, emergency meeting held at the university of virginia to address what some say is, quote, a culture of sexual assault on campus. plus an emotional gathering right here in studio 1a, six americans who survived ebola meet as a group for the first time. but first this is "today" on nbc.

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people not to shot over the holiday weekend or only do so at black-owned businesses. one of the busiest day ofs year for air travel. feeling the pinch from the east coast, triggering delays at airports across the nation and flight cancellations. christina has a look at forecast. >> real-time flight delays, upward of three hours trying to get into new york. keep that in mind, washington, d.c., 30-minute delays and minneapolis. we are expecting delays to continue to come in, sheer volume alone plus the storm could be tough for travelers today. good news that is storm is headed out and so tomorrow looking much better. you may be delayed but likely not canceled. 43 degrees in the south bay. it's a a chilly start. thank you for joining us every morning. we will be with you tomorrow morning on "today in the bay." temperatures in the 70s. and, yeah, we'll hold on to that one more day before the rain comes in. >> looking here, holding on to a

little bit of commute, south bound 880 a crash between mallory and thornton involving a motorcycle. it is clearing out in the area but slow. jammed from decoto down to the scene. that's it for the bay. light south bay commute, north bound direction. no problems her for north 101 up through past the airport. bay bridge toll plaza metering lights are on, but not really a reason for that. back to you. >> wow, look at that. no one behind you there. another local news update in a half hour.

>> 7:30 on this wednesday morning t. 26th of november, 2014. you are looking at conditions in virginia on a busy travel day across the country, there's a car's eye view of the situation. and as we know now, a strong nor'easter is already causing havoc on the roads, in the air, it's bearing down on us as we speak. >> actually, that is the story making headlines today. rain falling from the deep south to new england, heavy snow in some areas. airline cancellations are expected to mount. >> demonstrations again overnight in ferguson, missouri and cities across the country against a grand jury decision not to indict the officer who shot and killed michael brown.

windows were broken and one police car set on fire. >> encouraging news from a family of a window washer in san francisco who fell 11 stories onto a moving car. they say the 58-year-old is opening his eyes when they speak to him, he is still fighting for his life. >> just ahead a group that has a unique reason to give thanks. we're bringing together six of the doctors, nurses and aid workers who beat ebola for an exclusive live interview. they all look great. big smiles on their faces. >> the journalist as well. >> something to be thankful for. and forget what you know about preparing turkey. we are putting a new spin on your feast. it is going to blow your mind. three of the hottest chefs in the country. >> look forward to that. we're going to begin this half hour on a serious note t. turmoil on campus of the university of virginia. nbc's peter alexander is on the

story again in charlottesville. good morning. >> reporter: savannah, good morning. this campus is largely cleared out for the holiday. students and faculty are dealing with deep-seated issues, the president of the council himself conceded during yesterday's board meeting, sexual violence is a serious problem in fraternities, it's upsetting to admit. >> your story is not unique. >> it's not. i heard from a lot of women like me. >> emily knows first-hand about rape at uva, as a freshman she says she was sexually assaulted at a fraternity house on campus. her attacker she says never punished because he transferred schools. now, employed by the university, she counsels other survivors including jackie whose aaccount of a vicious gang rape published in rolling stone a crisis within this 200-year-old institution. >> every student needs to look in the mirror. >> look in the mirror and decide

what can i do that reinforce as value system that supports survivors and stops this. >> the board addressed the fire storm sparked by the article at an emergency meeting tuesday. >> i'd like to say to jackie and her parents that i am sorry. >> weeks after police investigated the disappearance and murder of freshman hannah graham, the university president has now asked chief tim longo to investigate jackie's case. >> there were bystanders. there were people in that room. who saw and heard what is called shocking and horrifying and i hope that those bystanders have the moral courage, the moral courage to come forward and help us with that investigation. >> reporter: even as protesters silently condemned the school's policies, one sign of the founder reading sexual misconduct a jeffersonian tradition, the board vowed to

come up with new solutions. >> if we can't deliver on this fundamental duty, then we, all of us, we will have failed. >> reporter: urgent call for change as this community undergoes a painful reexamination. >> we're facing a deeply kind of terrible thing that's happened in our community and that undermines your understanding of trust. here. >> reporter: at the end of that meeting the board of visitors here at uva committed itself to zero tolerance on sexual assault but at this time it's unclear exactly what that means and how it will be enforced. >> peter alexander, thank you very much. >> a lot of people keeping their eye on the weather for the holiday weekend. let's get al's forecast. >> today's weather is brought to you by verizon. connection day, enjoy digital giveaways to stay connected.

go to verizon.com/connection day. a lot of folks connected to the macy's thanksgiving day parade. it's the 88th annual. so let's find out what the forecast is, it's going to be mostly cloudy, temperatures going to be about 35, it's going to feel like about 30 but the good news is the winds are going to be out of the northwest at 10 miles per hour, so well within the range to keep those balloons flying. we do have the nor'easter tomorrow, that's out, clipper coming across the great lakes and snow there, a wintry mix to the north and west, rain in the pacific northwest, southern tier of states looking good, and on friday, as you head out maybe doing travel, shopping, snow along the northern tier, the pacific northwest looking at rain. east coast g on the chilly side, beautiful start to the thanksgiving eve. good morning to you. i'm meteorologist christina loren. temperatures mostly in the 40s. a couple of 30s out there. it's a spare the air day.

we have warm temperatures coming your way as we get into the afternoon. and al was talking about the thanksgiving day parade. after that catch the 49ers right here on nbc bay area. that game taking place in santa clara tomorrow. as we get into friday things change. rain arrives friday night and spreads south as we get into your weekend. >> and that's your latest weather. >> al, thank you very much. coming up next, six people who faced down ebola here in america giving them a unique reason to be thankful this holiday season. we'll talk to them exclusively. and a bit later on, in trending, this is science. why it's apparently okay to have arguments in front of your kids. >>

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what's it like? >> amazing, surreal to have one another in the same room. >> do you compare notes? >> i told ashoka, this is a horrible experience for everybody that goes through it. >> nancy? >> it's been great to get to meet everyone that has experienced the same thing and who have been through what you've been through. >> some of you knew each other before. others are meeting for the first time. you all have a couple of things in common. you've all survived this deadly virus. four of you, rick, ashoka, amber and nina have something else in common. you know what that is? >> what's that? >> what's that? >> you all got plasma donations. >> yes. >> from this guy here. when he was declared virus free, he then donated his plasma to help you guys survive. anybody want to say what that means? >> just want to say thank you.

good opportunity to express my appreciation for what you did. it's so mazing that you gave so much to all of us. >> selfless man. he's like our angel and gave us a second chance at life. that's how i feel. >> want to mention, nancy, you also donated plasma to dr. spencer, who is not here today. >> yes. >> because you were a match in blood type. >> uh-huh. >> kent, i have spent some time with you. i know you are a deeply religious man, as many of you are. do you feel that it was god's plan for you to get ebola and be cured so that you could help others? >> i think god saved my life and i have a responsibility to use my life in a way that's glorifying to him and a way that's helpful to other people. and so it was an honor and a privilege but also just kind of a natural thing to do, to help others with what i've been given myself. >> nancy and kent were the first two in this country. the rest of you followed. how important emotionally was it

for you to know that they had survived? >> i felt like it gave me hope. i knew that it was a struggle, but being treated at emery along with them, they gave me stories and told me that it would be rough days but, you know, there are others that have made it through. >> president obama called you guys heroes. are you being treated like heroes, or is there a stigma attached to being a former ebola patient? >> there's been a mix, right? >> uh-huh. >> there's been a lot of scrutiny. i think that's the thing that comes to my mind as to what we have in common, as we've all been under a magnifying glass or microscope for the last couple of months and some of it is positive. but there's a lot of -- you know, lot of criticism on social media and stuff that you see. >> if these six people were to

jump on the same airplane leaving here, what do you think the reaction would be on the part of the -- what's that? >> we would get really good seats. >> you think the other passengers would still have an issue? >> some of them, yeah. >> probably, yeah. there's always going to be those haters out there, but -- for lack of better word. >> a lot of people have been very kind and have been nothing but just -- wish us well. >> right. >> so we found a lot of that also. >> i think it's also important to recognize how lucky we are for getting the kind of treatment that we got when so many survivors who also have these dramatic stories to tell are in west africa, who didn't have the benefit of what we had. >> i want to also mention that, obviously, you were covering the story as a journalist in west africa. the rest of you were either in west africa, treating ebola patients or in united states treating ebola patients. any second thoughts about the

choices you made in being involved? >> none. >> none? it would be okay to say yes. nobody? >> i weshish i had used a littl bit more chlorine. >> amber, you said something that jumped out at me. you said all of me is a nurse. >> yeah. >> if you were given a chance to treat another ebola patient at a hospital in this country, you would still do it? >> i would still do it. >> nursing is a calling. and i think such a rewarding career. and it's just in our personalities and in our nature to help whoever needs help. >> so on thanksgiving, we like to stop and say what we're thankful for. what are you thankful for? >> i'm thankful to be here. thankful to be with my family. and thankful for the opportunity to speak out for people who are still suffering in west africa. >> thankful for my health. second chance at life. for support of friends and family. >> amber, you said it's the

little things you're thankful for. >> yeah. >> like what? >> the little things. like when i'm cooking, smelling the food as i cook and doing laundry, just feeling the warmth and the smell of laundry right out of the dryer. little things. >> i've never heard anybody be thankful for the smell of laundry before. ashoka? >> i'm thankful for my family and all the brave men and women in liberia, guinea and sierra leone who put their lives at risk. they're the real heroes. >> i'm grateful for god's grace and a second chance and the opportunity to continue to serve and possibly back in liberia. >> you would go back? >> possibly, yes. >> rick, would you go back? >> i would. and i'm thankful for the opportunity to go back and also really thankful to get to hang out with my kids, my sons and just see what happens next. really thankful for a second chance at life.

>> i would be remiss if i didn't end the segment by saying, how is bentley? how's the dog? >> he's great. he gets more questions from the people than people ask about me. he's doing good. he just celebrated his 2nd birthday. >> happy thanksgiving. >> thank you. >> it's great to have you all here. remember those who cared for you so well while you were ill. it's great again. thank you for joining us. >> thank you. coming up, jennifer aniston makes a reporter squirm. wait till you see the prank she pulled. first on a wednesday morning, these messages.

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>> announcer: your watching "today in the bay." very good wednesday morning to you. 7:56. i'm laura garcia-cannon. developing story in san francisco, six people injured after an early morning shooting outside a music hall. it happened near mission and 13th streets. authorities say two of the victims' lives are in danger. investigators have not determine if they attended an event at the hall or what may have led to the shooting. the occupation is in the hold at uc berkeley's cheeler hall. students unhappy with fee hikes plan to vacate the building during the holiday weekend. they've been camping out there since last week. happening now outside bay area stores leans growing ahead of an epic hopping event. die-hards pitching tents to get the best black friday dealses. maybe i should whisper, they're sleeping. black friday is getting an earlier start as turkey dinners

are digesting. it's gray thursday. are you going to shop? >> i'll be doing my shopping online. a lot of people headed out of town for thanksgiving and we do have the system moving over to the northeast that will cause flight delays upward of three hours out of new york. d.c. had delays. they've got right back on time. minneapolis, watch out for an hour flight delay as we head throughout the next few hours. i think we're going to see really start to come in. of course the sheer volume alone likely to drive delays. that system's on its way out. for us, beautiful conditions persist all the way through thanksgiving. mike and your drive. >> still looking at a slow drive south 880 through fremont out of union city. the crash cleared involving a motorcycle. look at the jam, the only real jam for the bay area. look at rest of your commute, northbound routes through san jose easing up. no problems for the peninsula. bay bridge toll plaza live look, no problem and no metering lights. they were turned off at 7:24.

enjoy your drive today.

it's 8:00 on "today." coming up, two stars for one fight. michael j. fox and ryan reynolds team up for a cause that has united the stars and their families. >> for us, it's -- in a strange way it's really brought us all together. put down your devices and step away from the screens. we'll show you how to live in the moment with a digital diet and never miss a thing. talking turkey, three chefs each with ways to give your bird a whole new flavor. "today," wednesday, november 26th, 2014. >> new york! >> see you at the parade.

>> happy thanksgiving from alabama. go eagles! >> happy thanksgiving, grandma and grandpa, back in indiana. >> we wobbled all the way from chicago. we're back now 8:00 on a wednesday morning. it is the 26th day of november, 2014, and it is, as predicted by mr. roker, not the nicest day in the world here in new york city. got that nor'easter with rain and winds. as you can see the scaffolding coming down on the christmas tree. >> look at it this way. the christmas tree is getting a great watering right now. that's wonderful. the tree will be lit december 3rd, right? >> yes. >> wednesday, december 3rd. right now, john o'hurley, host

of the thanksgiving day national dog show, some of his furry friends. who do we have here? >> my little boy, who is not in the show right here. i have one in my hand right here, a beautiful -- wonderful little dog from madagascar. if you look over here on the far end we have the wirehaired vizsla. therapy work for tornado victims all across the country. three wonderful dogs and we have a great day on tv tomorrow at the national dog show presented by purina. >> we've had the pleasure of having you here, year after year. you've been hosting this. you have this other career as a great actor. we all know you from seinfeld. when people see you on street now, do they know you more from the dog show or those shows? >> it's funny. it's always the punctuation point. say that, "we loved your work on "fel "seinfeld," and by the way,

"love your dog show." >> this is the wirehaired vizsla. >> that's an electric car, isn't it? tesla? >> if you notice a wet dog smell, it's me. >> john, always good to see you. >> you can catch the national dog show following our coverage of the macy's thanksgiving day parade right here on nbc. let's get a check of the headlines with natalie. >> good morning, everybody. today one of the busiest travel days of the year. millions of people driving or flying this thanksgiving will have to battle the elements on the east coast. nor'easter now storming up the i-95 corridor, threatening to deliver heavy rain and slick snow. new england could be heaviest hit, up to a foot of snow in some areas. hundreds of flights nationwide have already been canceled. for a second straight night protesters, police and national guard troops were out in force in ferguson, missouri, following monday's grand jury decision in

the michael brown case. dozens of people were arrested. craig melvin is in ferguson. good morning. >> reporter: good morning to you, natalie. we are in front of the ferguson police department where, as you mentioned, there were a number of arrests last night. although nothing like what we saw the night before last night. 45 people were arrested, versus roughly 85 in and around ferguson the night before. half a mile up the road, a group of demonstrators tried to flip a police car and set it on fire. they were unsuccessful. not just here in ferguson, though, as we've been talking about it. the protests, sometimes violent, continued across the country last night, in minneapolis, in seattle, in oakland as well. here in ferguson today, they are expecting more protests. again, nothing like what we saw here last night. >> all right. craig melvin in ferguson for us again. thank you, craig.

earlier on "today," michael brown's parents accusethe justice system of failing their son. but they say they are not giving up. >> we're just going to keep fighting. and pray for a better outcome. >> michael brown sr. and leslie mcfadden said they are hoping officer darren wilson faces federal civil rights charges. ac/dc drummer phil rudd showed up late for a court appearance in new zealand this morning. the 60-year-old is charged with threatening to kill as well as drug charges. during his court appearance, rudd made the lips my sealed gesture. he did not enter a plea. and as he left the courthouse, he even hopped on the back of a security guard for a quick ride to his car. he is scheduled to appear in court again next week. english novelist goes to great heights to promote his new book. the two took a tandoori chooked

lambchop from -- cooked lambchop from a restaurant, attached it to a weather balloon and sent it off into space t traveled 82,000 feet into the air. the men didn't even know that, because they then lost contact with the balloon at some point. then more than a month later, a farmer discovered the wreckage and returned it back to the owners. the camera captured more than 100 minutes of footage, of the lamb chop's journey to space. sounds like a good movie. it's 8:06 right now. let's get another check of the weather with al. >> literally pigs in space. that's fantastic. we asked you folks to send us your travel pictures at #turkey travel. let's take a look at a couple of these. first of all, i love this one. german shepherd can't wait to see snow for the first time. and then we've got a family trip making their way. this is from brianna felix on

hour 34 from our trip from california to dallas, texas. you can see a lot of wet weather in the east. big storm system making its way up. snow starting to filter in now. afternoon temperatures. we are going to be watching 30s and 40s. teens in the plains. temperatures in the 80s through the southwest. it will be a mess along the eastern seaboard. airport delays a big problem. windy and wet in the pacific good morning to you, wednesday morning, you're looking outside our sky camera network here in san francisco and you can see blue skies this morning. no fog to report of, but it is cold in the north bay at 39 degrees right now. still chilly in the south bay, as well. 46 degrees and later this afternoon, everyone expecting to someday sunny. 76 for the day, mid 60s for san francisco and rain is on the way, so keep that in mind through this holiday weekend. thanksgiving will be dry, but rain arrives for saturday, sunday, and even for monday.

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we are back now at 8:12 on a wednesday morning. here is what's trending today. we will start with some good news and some bad news about your thanksgiving dinner, all right? the bad news? an argument or two probably will break out at the dinner table. but here is the good news. that could actually be good for your kids to see. >> what? >> get this. a new study says children who witness heated debates are better off later in life. apparently, according to this research, it makes them better communicators and teaches them how to handle conflict. i don't know what to say about this. it's sort of like, oh, you get used to a lot of strife and tension, you'll really know how to deal with it later in life. >> are we talking about parents fighting or discussions of top he cans that get a little heated at the dinner table? >> that's a key question, what the difference is. i thought the impression was more about debate and talking. >> if it's a fair fight, i

think, then that's fine. >> those are always -- >> if there's a lot of words that should not be repeated -- >> but when you're wrong, al -- >> exactly. >> is that why people hate the holidays, for that very reason, because you anticipate a fight? >> good news is you're with your family. the bad news is -- >> you're with your family. >> exactly. arianna grande is responding to bette midler's putdown. in an interview recently she called her sexy image ridiculous. she said some other things we're not going to go into. she tweeted this vintage photo of bette in her famous mermaid costume, and says she misses the old bette who stood for female empowerment and always a fan, my love, which would fall into the category of kill them with kindness. >> or passive aggressive. >> i was going to say. >> a little dig there. >> it was a little bit. love ya. >> it makes me sad, though, you know. i'm sure she's a fan of bette midler.

and i'm would hope she would explain it more. they both have fans and great voices. >> can't we make friends, it's thanksgiving. can't we argue in healthy ways? >> fighting fair. >> the awkward files, we've all had and interview that had awkward moments, right? look what happened to one reporter for bb c-1, interviewing jennifer aniston from "horrible bosses 2" and apparently she was not happy with some of his questions but lucky for him, this was all a prank. >> trying to match julia and go out raving and -- >> i don't rave. >> it's not really a saturday night thing? >> not really. >> fair enough. >> yeah. well, i mean, it's something -- first of all, i don't think that's an extremely appropriate question. >> oh. >> we told jennifer to make the interview awkward. >> i'm so sorry.

>> this is my actual nightmare right now. >> it is? >> poor guy. apparently his co-worker asked her to go along, as you saw there, and was willing to oblige, and quite convincing in the role. >> the guy reminds me of a young hugh grant. it is cringe worthy. we've all been there. >> exactly. and that is what's trending today. with family and friends getting together for thanksgiving, argument also break out. you can bet a lot of videos and selfies will be taken. has our love of using our phones to document every single thing gone a little bit too far? "today's" jenna wolfe is here with that. good morning. >> good morning. let me say whatever jennifer aniston, i have done a thousand things worse than that, and you guys know me. that was nothing. we are all guilty of hitting record on the iphone or ipad, right?

we're all guilty of doing this instead of living in the moment. i have 50,000 videos of my daughter so, believe me, i know. viewing through a smart phone seems to be the norm these days. remember the good old days when phones were only used for talking? a plate of food was for eating not filtering and these were our only windows to the world. yeah, me neither. like it or not, this is how a lot of us process life these days, squished into a little box to be photo shopped, uploaded, tweeted, posted, liked and commented on. as if that, in and of itself, was its main purpose. did your kids do something today? anything at all? did you get it on video? hi! neil diamond on the plaza? got to have that. brand new pope announced? #francis. and here below the big screens of times square lives an endless swarm of little screens.

>> i have so many pictures on my phone. one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine. >> reporter: have any of you taken pictures or video today? >> yes. >> reporter: of what? >> 19, 20, 21. >> reporter: if that's not a sign of the times, elsewhere here in new york city, some restaurants have fought back by outright banning food pictures. in ohio, wedding photographer corey ann took to her blog, begging couples to have unplugged camera-free ceremonies after getting too many photos like these. how did it all come to this? >> i really think it's a fundamental need for people to say, hey, i exist. i matter. it's sort of like a need to have meaning. but then you throw in technology and it's like on steroids. >> is this more commentary about us than it is technology that's coming out now? >> yeah. people just really feel like they have to video caption and document anything. it's almost as if it could never happen and that bothers me, i

must say. >> reporter: which begs the question, is there anything we won't record? let's find out with "today's" hottest new quiz game "live it or record it." a beautiful sunset. the most unbelievable lasagna you have ever seen. >> i have so many lasagna pictures. >> reporter: you're in new york city and somebody from the "today" show is asking your mom a bunch of questions. >> videotape it. >> reporter: victoria secret photo shoot. and such is the reality of our phone-filled world where living in the moment means missing out on the glory. or in other words, if you don't record it, it may as well have never happened. you are not going to believe this. i ran into beyonce and jay-z on the street and they asked me to hold blue ivy. >> i where is the video? >> no video. i was in the moment.

i was in the moment! >> cleared the room. >> it happens here. we do it here. we record everything. we're already on tv but yet somehow we have to record ourselves being recorded of the recording of us. >> but we don't download anything. >> no. it's safe until the memory is full. >> we all do it. >> thank you, jenna. let us send it over to savannah. >> announcer: shop small "today" is brought to you by american express, founding partner of small business saturday. shop small november 29th. all right. now to a holiday edition of steals and deals. here with gifts for everyone on your list, "today" contributor jill martin. this is a special steals and deals. >> today is the perfect day to shop with your feet up, coffee mug in hand. we are supporting small businesses in honor of small business saturday. >> we'll have more on that in a minute. we have a pj set. >> how cute is this? >> adorable. >> start with your kids.

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>> i love being corrected always. you're right. >> steals and deals not wild kingdom, but, yeah. >> i mean, come on. i have a four-pound dog. what do you want from me? jennifer miller bracelets, retail $195. always great to get jewelry for the holidays. sterling silver with choice of 24 karat yellow or wide gold plating. i want to show it on me. it's great to layer. >> beautiful. take the shot there. >> also great by itself. it's an awesome, awesome gift. jennifer lopez, mariah carey, heidi klum. the deal $48.75. that's 75% off. >> that is a great deal. screaming deal we might say. finally something the men of the "today" show need so badly. it's no-shave november. >> i didn't even plan that. luxury shaving kit exclusive to "today," this set. it's six months worth of product called, i love this, all a man needs for the best shave ever.

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you're watching today in the bay. >> a very good morning to you. it is 8:26. i'm laura garcia-cannon. a new round of protests in oakland leads to more cleanup this morning. angry protesters last night vandalized and looted businesses in the telegraph corridor. protesters are angry about the decision not to charge ferguson police officer darren wilson in the shooting of michael brown. police are looking for the man who groped a female student in a uc berkley dorm. it happened monday night in a stairwell in the griffith residence hall. the woman's attacker followed her into the dorm, reached under her skirt, grabbed her, then took off. let's check the morning commute with mike. a light one out there. >> not much of a commute, but you have a slower drive south towards fremont.

880 southbound, we had a crash that slowed things down there. the rest of the bay looking pretty good. a light volume of traffic north 87. although by the airport there was an earlier crash 87 at 101. let's move up towards the east bay, no real problems, but slowingly oakland. the bay bridge metering lights are off. just slow here as you approach high street, laura. back to you. >> thank you very much. thank you for joining us, as well. another local news update in half an hour. we hope to see you then. have a good wednesday morning. wow, gorgeous out there.

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morning, the day before thanksgiving. we've been listening to great tunes, pentatonix, the acapella group that a lot of us know. we'll be hearing more from them in a few minutes. >> isn't that cool? by the way, favorite dish on thanksgiving day, stuffing or turkey? >> stuffing. >> turkey. >> turkey. i love turkey. if you're sick of the same old bird, not this year. three chefs are standing by to jazz up your thanksgiving turkey. >> all right. plus michael j. fox and ryan reynoldss sit down for a very personal situation with willie about parkinson's disease that they're all fighting for. we're following you. you can find us on sirius xm channel. sadly people may be stuck in the car for a while but we will warm your hearts. >> we will try our very best.

>> al, let's get to that forecast, by the way. >> after you've gotten all your turkey, gotten to where you're going. if you're traveling on saturday, travel problems in the pacific northwest. east coast looks pretty good. northern plains looking a little snowy. and then sunday, sunday, a lot of people start heading home, we've got another arctic express out there, coming into the plains. wet weather through the great lakes and the mississippi river valley. the rain and snow in the pacific northwest. plenty of sunshine around the good morning. 8:32 the time. right now waking up to plenty of sunshine across the bay area. still chilly, but later this afternoon nice and warm. 76 for the south bay. 71 for the peninsula. east bay will be right near 70, even san francisco, upper 60s for today. we are tracking a series of thunderstorms and systems that are going to be making their way this way as we head into the weekend. today will be a dry day, same for tomorrow and friday, then the rain friday night, saturday, into sunday with several inches of rain on the way as we head towards monday, as well.

>> and that's your latest weather. wow, february 2007 i talked to you -- >> you talked to to me about my son's impending liver transplant. he received his liver transplant this summer. >> in july. >> from his dad. >> that's wonderful. how are you doing? >> i'm doing good. it happened july 2nd. i'm a couple of months post-op and i'm thankful for all the doctors. >> that's something for your family to be thankful for. >> absolutely. >> happy thanksgiving, guys. >> very nice. thank you. >> let's head back inside. >> all right. al, thank you so much. now to the voice on "today," two contestants were eliminated. carson is taking a break from his duties to show us the real competition between the coaches backstage. ♪ i don't want to hurt ♪ come together >> reporter: as the voice contestants battle each other on stage, vying for america's

votes. ♪ i'm so fancy >> reporter: the competition behind the scenes between the coach sincere just as fierce. >> i'm trying, man. [ bleep ] ♪ because you're mine >> your team is not as good as his team? >> you're exactly right. that's a statement, not a question, right? that's a statement? >> i mean, i have a team. that's the difference. >> reporter: blake shelton is trying to get his team through to the next round has some encouraging words. >> wear panties. >> reporter: showing him how it's done. ♪ when you feel so tired that you can't sleep ♪ ♪ >> reporter: first time coaches pharrell williams and gwen stefani have proven to be tough

competitors, doing whatever it takes to win. coach pharrell called on motown legend diana ross to mentor his team. gwen stefani called on past coach to help. superstar adviser during the knockout rounds this season, taylor swift returned to "the voice" stage to perform her second hit this year "blank stage." ♪ and you love the game >> reporter: but all the superstar advice wasn't enough to save anita antoinette or reagan james. america sent them both home tuesday night. >> i feel really good, to be honest. >> working with taylor swift, who is one of the most successful of her time, is amazing. ♪ i've got a blank space baby and i'll write your name ♪ >> reporter: for "today," carson daly, nbc news, los angeles. >> heating up.

>> getting good. >> don't forget, you can catch "the voice" monday and tuesday nights here on nbc. we miss you, carson. >> we do. get back here. happy thanksgiving. change is good. we'll show you three creative ways to fix a thanksgiving turkey. next, willie sits down with michael j. fox and ryan reynolds for a very personal conversation. first this is "today" on nbc. ♪ [instrumental music] ♪

back at 8:38 with a very personal goal shared by actors michael j. fox and ryan reynolds, finding a cure for parkinson's. willie has more on that. good morning. >> good to see you, matt. ryan's dad has had parkinson's and my dad has had pd for 22 years. we all spent a little time together before the foundation's annual gala right here in new york city. when you heard you had parkinson's, could you even process that at that point? did you know what that meant?

>> no, no. i -- i thought it was a mistake. i really thought it was a mistake and i went -- i got a couple second and third opinions. >> reporter: michael j. fox has come a long way in the 23 years since that diagnosis. his name has become nearly as synonymous with parkinson's as it is with "back to the future." >> hey, doc, we've got to back up. we don't have enough road to get up to 88. >> roads? where we're going, we don't need roads. >> do you ever get exhausted by being the face of parkinson's? >> i really don't. i -- it's been, from the onset -- once i made my diagnosis known, it's been a tremendous opportunity, tremendous privilege. >> reporter: at the age of 30 and at the height of his career, with a growing family, fox chose at first to fight his battle privately. >> it's a degenerative, progressive disease so you can't say, you can expect this from

being associated with and henceforth, there's just shame in illness. >> after keeping his diagnosis hidden from outside his family, fox went public in 1998, forming the michael j. fox foundation, finding a cure for the disease. a year later actor ryan reynolds joined the fight and the foundation in the name of his father, jim, who has been battling parkinson's since 1995. do you remember when your dad told and you your brothers, i have parkinson's disease? is that a day, a moment? >> my father hasn't really ever said he has parkinson's disease. >> i'm laughing because it sounds familiar. my dad is the same. >> he's in his 70s, comes from a pretty prideful generation. he doesn't really talk about it too much. but, yeah. he maybe said it once or twice

out loud. >> reporter: even if dad didn't want to talk about parkinson's, jim's diagnosis rallied the reynolds family. >> it galvannized everybody else to sort of seek resources and for us, it's in a strange way it's kind of brought us together. >> if there's any upside to it it has rallied an awful lot of people? >> on a family level, it's really -- i mean, my house, i s it's -- >> do you fall? >> it's a gag. >> michael j. fox foundation bracelet. i wear it everywhere and that one person goes what's that? >> amazing people that have done amazing work and really brought this foundation to a place where

we're key players in the quest for a cure. >> reporter: apparently ryan is fighting for that cure all the way down to his skivvies. >> i'm wearing the rubberized galvanized michael j. fox underwear. >> i didn't know they were available. >> how committed are you, willie? >> it's just for the reynolds guy, right? they made one pair. if turns out, because i looked, there is no vulcanized underwear. >> what's heartbreak something when you heard michael j. fox say there's shame in illness. >> some people shrink from it. i have a picture to show you how he's doing. he hopped on stage at his event after that interview with none other than paul simon and shredded on the guitar like he was playing "johnny be good" from "back to the future." >> good for him. and thank you, willie, for

bringing awareness. we're cooking up turkey three different ways. first this is "today" on nbc.

♪ we're back at 8:45 with our countdown to thanksgiving. turkey three different ways. we have tasty options for turkey and stuffing from three very talented chefs. let's start with billy deck from chicago. >> good to be back. >> this is an asian hawaiian type of turkey. >> yeah, we are going to make a great marinade here. you might recognize some of this. we have lemon grass. six stocks of lemon grass. >> can you experiment? mix and match if you don't have

some of the ingredients? >> yeah, if you don't have the lemon grass, try lemon rines. marinade it. leave it on side and outside, and then i just already rubbed it down with oil. you can season it with salt and pepper lightly. i will explain the stuffing which is fantastic. it's a hawaiian bread stuffing with papaya. and you can switch it out with a something else. always cover the breast and it keeps it nice and cooked evenly. take it off in two hours, otherwise three hours at 350 degrees. >> look what it looks like. >> yeah, and this is popular.

>> i have been nibbling away, truth be told. happy thanksgiving. >> let's go to al. >> thanks, matt. we are going to go deep south. susan is the executive chef at better milk kitchen in atlanta. happy thanksgiving. >> happy thanksgiving. >> we will deep fry this thing, but you are going to brine this thing first. >> yeah, in sweet tea. >> this is sugar, salt, unsweetened tea. we are going to have you help me, lemon, parsley, garlic, black pepper. lift the turkey breast and put it into the raoeupbrine. you want to make sure it's submerged in liquid, six to 12 hours is ideal.

in the refrigerator. absolutely. when you pull it out, two things you want to remember, pat it dry with paper towels, and come to room temperature for 30 minutes. >> we put this in? >> we put it into the oil. we have 300-degree oil. right in there. and it's going to go for about 30 minutes. >> that's it? >> you will raise it to 350, and cooking it will give it a nice crust. >> what is the cheese? >> this is butter. >> suzanne, thank you so much. check you out this weekend. >> absolutely. thank you. savannah, what do you have? >> something great. forget everything you know about the traditional roasted turkey. happy thanksgiving to you. what are we doing? >> we have butter.

we are going to baste that butter. the bread come will keep the moisture in the butter. >> you would be doing a better job. >> we will cook this turkey for about 2 1/2 hours, 350. most people will take the turkey and cover it, we won't. we are going to use vegetables, onion, celery and carrots and add moisture to this, and it could be chicken stock or water, and -- >> you don't cover it. >> you do not cover it. >> about 2 1/2 hours or three hours, you will look at it. that's what it's going to look like. >> that's beautiful. >> we talked about this 1,000 times, right? >> yeah. >> the best thing about thanksgiving is my mom's stuffing.

>> at your house, definitely the stuffing. >> sausage, cheese, rice. unbelievable. >> absolutely delicious. thank you so much. happy thanksgiving to your whole family. >> happy thanksgiving. thank you. coming up, holiday music. but first, this is "today" on nbc.

>> announcer: the toyota concert series on "today" brought to you by toyota. from the top of the billboard holiday charts to right here in studio 1a, pentatonix is here with us before their big performance in tomorrow's macy's thanksgiving day parade. their new album is called "that's christmas to me." nice to see all of you. >> good to see you. >> you've got the number one christmas album right now. was it hard to make these songs acapella? was that a challenge? >> it's always a challenge. we wanted to make this album a unique christmas album. that's the biggest challenge. >> what are you going to sing for us this morning? >> santa claus is coming to town. >> i certainly hope so. pentatonix, take it away.

♪ ♪ santa is coming to town santa is coming to town santa is coming ♪ ♪ you better watch out you better not cry better not pout i'm telling you why ♪ ♪ santa claus is coming to town ♪ ♪ santa is coming to town ♪ he's making a list and checking it twice gonna find out who's naughty and nice ♪ ♪ santa claus is coming to town ♪ ♪ santa is coming to town ♪ he sees you when you're sleeping he knows when you're awake ♪ ♪ he knows if you've been bad or good so be good for goodness sake ♪ ♪ oh, you better watch out you better not cry better not pout i'm telling you why ♪ ♪ santa claus is coming to town ♪ ♪ santa is coming to town santa is coming to town santa is coming to town santa claus is coming to town ♪ ♪ oh, you better watch out you better not cry

better not pout i'm telling you why ♪ ♪ oh, santa claus is coming santa claus is coming santa claus is coming to town ♪ ♪ santa is coming to town santa is coming to town ♪ ♪ ♪ santa is coming to town santa is coming to town santa is coming to town santa is coming ♪ ♪ you better watch out you better not cry you better not pout i'm telling you why ♪

♪ santa claus is coming to town santa is coming to town ♪ ♪ he's make a list he's checking it twice he's gonna find out who's naughty and nice ♪ ♪ santa claus is coming santa claus is coming oh, oh, oh, santa claus is coming to town ♪ ♪ santa is coming to town santa claus is coming to town ♪ >> yeah. >> pentatonix, great job. >> good job. >> are you guys excited about doing the parade tomorrow? >> yeah. >> look forward to seeing you guy. >> thank you so much. >> can you sing that good when it's a little bit cold outside? >> we hope so. >> awesome. i know you guys will be back with kathie lee and hoda a little bit later on, as i mentioned, with the thanksgiving day parade, we'll see you tomorrow. and one week from today, we'll really get to know you. we have the tree lighting at rockefeller center. >> give us a little more of that -- >> you try it, matt. beat box.

♪ >> just like you, matt. >> happy you're watching today in the bay. >> a very good morning to you. it is 8:56. i'm laura garcia-cannon. this developing story in san francisco, six people injured after an early morning shooting outside the brick and mortar music hall. it happened near mission and 13th streets. authorities say two of the victims suffered life threatening injuries. investigators don't know what led up to that shooting. they are also still unsure if the victims attended last night's show at the music hall.

san francisco's lefty o'doul's 14th annual toy drive. the restaurant collects thousands of toys. you can drop off your donations starting in about two hours at 11:00 a.m. another update in half an hour. hope you have a great day and a fantastic thanksgiving.

>> right now, from washington to the north, we are talking about

rain. and as you move inland, it's colder now. we're watching the radar. as you look at reagan national airport, airports now starting to report more and more delays. there are at least 500 cancel agencies, over 2,000 delays. and it's just going to build as the day wears on. you touch on any given airport and it shows the delays coming in and just how miserable you are going to be. >> they actually call it the misery. >> here is your misery. >> just so you can actually -- and the problem is, it's just going to get worse as it goes on. and there's a clipper that right now is moving to the midwest. that's adding to it. st. louis is probably going to be affected. and not just the airports. people driving right now -- >> yeah. >> -- are going to be experiencing rain along i-95. inland, north/south, east/west

interstates will start to see wind and rain. take a look at the radar. you'll see we are starting to see snow developing now back through roanoke, just west of washington, in between pittsburgh and scranton and north and west of new york city, we're starting to see that snow develop. >> it's coming. >> it's coming our way. >> it's going to be coming. right along the coast, major metropolitan hubs will see one to three inches. inland it's going to be a mess. >> they really could not have picked the worst day, wednesday before thanksgiving. >> we call this the busiest travel day and somebody from the tsa is actually saying sunday is the busiest travel day. >> why would that be? wouldn't it be equal? the same number of people leaving come back? >> people stagger outbound but everybody is coming back inbound just about the same day, sunday. >> it's worse, you could be stuck on a runway in siberia.

>> this young lady has had to change her flight. >> this is my flight. no, i wish we could do this. >> this is on a commercial flight, passengers get out and push this off after the plane gets stuck. >> hearty group. >> it worked. they took off. >> american airlines are going to -- america -- not american airlines but airlines based in america will say, hey, that's the way to save some money. >> exactly. get out and push. that's our motto. >> who needs ground crews when we've got -- get out and push, you know? maybe may even help us take off. flintstones kind of thing. everybody in okay, come on, let's go. go, go, go, go! >> i like that idea. >> your traveling. >> i do all things that al roker tells me and recommends. >> is that a good idea?

>> i don't know. it wasn't something he suggested. no, jill martin changed her flight. but i was thinking, too, this misery map, what did we do before apps and the ability to go online and call and get updated real time? we waited in the airport in mass numbers. >> just sat there and waited it out. >> and we would call people on pay phones. >> yeah, exactly. remember those things? it's dangerous because like laguardia, they have a five guys hamburger place there. i'm just -- i'm in that food court like burger, fries. >> cheeseburger. >> yes, ma'am. >> the new delta terminal at jfk, they have a shake shack. and a blue smoke. >> is there an app that tells you the best places to eat? >> boston logan. >> lobster place. >> they've upped their game. >> #favorite place to eat in an airport if you're stuck. >> that's right. >> speaking of eating -- >> burrito.

>> not the kind that i was craving yesterday. >> but it has plenty of fiber. >> garment burrito, they're calling it. revolutionary way of packing. you bundle everything into this burrito style. this is a video showing how you do it. you've got the jacket. then he's layering his shirt. i'm going to have to say, i believe this is for men. >> i was going to say, there's no heels in here, dresses. >> no multiple shirts, no maxi dress and mini dress. >> shirts, pants. >> it's a layering of sorts. i worked at sears before in retailing. i'm pretty decent at folding but i don't know about this i do think it's geared toward men. so our wonderful behind-the-scenes team got us a standard size suitcase, which i think this is -- i never pack this had light in my life. >> one of al's blazers from liz claiborne. >> he's giving it up. >> here we go. >> shirt on top.

>> shirt on top. >> you layer -- there you go. >> sleeves matching. >> sleeves have to match? >> no, like that. >> this isn't going that well. >> here we go. we need to see the video while we're doing it. can we put like a picture in picture? >> you alternate. >> the pants come out side ways. >> along the sleeves. >> we get the idea here. >> okay. there it is. jacket first. see, there's your shirt. >> sleeves match sleeves. sleeve to sleeve. >> okay. >> they're doing it much faster. >> he's marking the spot. there's your x. >> over by our other production area we've got some paint drying. >> you alternate, guys. >> give me the pants over here. jeans you can just fold up. >> i feel like you could, too. they're pretty wrinkle free anyway. >> while you're doing that. >> okay. >> this is not going to work out so well here. >> be confident. >> okay. here we go. you're looking good, guys. all right, looking good.

>> and burrito. >> this shirt should have been folded. >> you're really doing good. >> stuff had an bag. >> packing burrito. you got room on the side for that, including your obligatory "today" t-shirt. >> no wrinkles. >> i'm going to say, that's not what he did. >> very close. >> it's clever. >> it's all packed. >> but first this. >> announcer: "today's" weather is brought to you by progresso light soups, so indulgent, you'll never believe they're light. 100 calories per serving, progresso light soups. >> here we go. at this point about 40 million people under winter storm warnings or advisories from new england all the way to the carolinas. look, here is what we were talking about. you can see this right now forming, the snow is starting to get itself together. upper elevations, mountains

here. you can see how it's filling in to upstate new york into parts of pennsylvania, west virginia and virginia as well. snowfall totals generally one to three to maybe three to six inches. you move a little further inland, you'll see up to a foot to a foot and a half of snow. airport delays, here you go. there's going to be problems. boston, new york, d.c., minneapolis, st. louis and seattle. so we've got activity in the northwest. if you are driving in the northeast, i-90, i-80, 87, 90, 95 up into new england, going to be problematic. you get into the midatlantic states, icy commute along i-81, rain on i-95 as you head south. into the midwest, i-80 clear through illinois. you get into iowa on up into minnesota, st. louis as well, i-70 is going to be very, very messy. of course, make sure you check the weather channel and weather.com for your latest

good wednesday morning, waking up to flight delays this morning, new york city, two hours, minneapolis flight delays, but the rest of the country looking good. staying here in town, beautiful conditions today. 68 in san francisco, the east shore near 70s, peninsula low 70s, and in the south bay, warm day today, near 75 degrees. now sunshine will stick around for today, same for tomorrow with a little bit of a cooler day, then friday night the first showers arrive throughout the bay, wet weekend ahead. >> that's your latest weather. >> thanks, al. >> where did thee cookies come from? >> we're going to do a cookie contest. this is unfair. they're so beautiful and almost professional. >> ridiculous. >> "today's" holiday cookie contest. share it with us and you may be featured on this very show. the official rules, head to

today.com. the winner gets hands-on cooking classes at sur la table. >> you mean sur la table. >> you want to go? >> wow, happy thanksgiving. >> what do you mean, do i want to go? over a pronunciation? >> that's how this is. >> that's where we are? okay. coming up next -- >> real meaning of thanksgiving. >> absolutely. absolutely. coming up next on thanks and giving, an inspiring story of one little boy's fight to get back on his feet, showing just one little boy's fight to get back on his feet, showing just how tough he really ring ring!... progresso! it's ok that your soup tastes like my homemade. it's our slow simmered vegetables and tender white meat chicken. apology accepted. i'm watching you soup people. make it progresso or make it yourself think the tree we carved our names in is still here? probably dead... how much fun is this? what? what a beautiful sunset... if you like sunsets. whether you're sweet or salty...

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the possibilities are delicious. thanks and giving, highlighting the work of st. jude's research hospital. >> i visited a young patient only years old, diagnosed with a brain tumor, and his parents feared he might never walk again. after years of treatment and rehabilitation at st. jude, he is now back on his own two feet.

colin hayward toland was practically born on skis. >> part of our culture. we put him on them in the backyard to get him used to the idea that he didn't have a choice about this. >> reporter: around his 2nd birthday, emergency room visit, doctors found a brain tumor called pandemoma. >> we knew nothing about brain tumors or what was going to happen. very scary. >> just a freefall of despair. >> after two brain surgeries, colin's nervous system was devastated and he lost his motor skills. he couldn't walk and doctors had to feed him through a tube. colin's parents were even deprived of their baby boy's voice. how hard was that for to you see your son regress? >> it was devastating. there were times i just wanted him to be able to do the most basic functions, breathe the air, fresh air. you know, get out of the hospital.

that seemed like something so impossible. the cancer had just kind of taken all of this away. you hit a point where i just felt -- i just felt like there's no way he's ever going to come back from this. >> the family turned to st. jude. >> we found, at st. jude, them thinking outside the box, create ing a new standard of care for colin, meant the difference between life and death. >> one, two, three. >> at st. jude, colin underwent one final surgery to remove the brain tumor once and for all. >> very difficult in colin's case, because the tumor was wrapping around important blood vessels and nerves. we've got to be extremely careful that we don't damage the brain stem. >> colin and his doctors fought hard with radiation and chemotherapy and he is now cancer free. >> left, right, left, right. >> reporter: physical therapists helped him to rewalk. after half a year of silence, colin spoke his first word. >> tell me what was happening here. >> mama.

>> mama. >> in this video, it was actually the first time that colin spoke after that second surgery. >> can you roar like a tiger, colin? [ roaring noise ] >> i didn't think he would ever talk again. >> you have children and you experience milestones and they're really awesome. having the same milestone repeated is at some other cosmic level of experience. >> they got their little boy back. colin, now in second grade, only uses a wheelchair for long distances. the cancer battle took away his hearing in one ear, but he gets to be a kid again. >> he loves to tell joke. >> loves joke. >> colin is the best anti-depressant not on the market. >> knock knock. >> who's there? >> europe. >> europe who? >> no, you're a poo! >> as for that sport he had to leave behind, colin met me at

hunt hunter mountain in new york, happy and healthy, standing tall on his own two feet. as you see, colin is here with us, along with his brother, aiden, his parents and, of course, marlo thomas, st. jude's outreach director. colin's story is just another example of the incredible work, the miracles that are performed at st. jude. >> it's not a miracle, though. it's science. this is what we do at st. jude that is so fantastic. colin really was -- anybody else would have called it a lost cause. we brought him back layer by layer by layer. we created a clinical trial, the largest in the world for this brain tumor. it's being used all over the world. we opened it everywhere. all the data is coming back to st. jude so we can study it. it's the epicenter for infant brain tumors. this is what we do at st. jude. this is such an exciting story because this is a little boy who

got his life back. he couldn't move. he couldn't walk. he couldn't talk. he's now talking, going to school, up to his grade level. is he skiing. he is exactly what st. jude does. >> i'm watching you watch the piece, and it's so difficult, i can imagine, for you to see those pictures of your young son lie nth hospital bed, not knowing what his future looked like, as you said, not knowing if i'm ever going to hear him speak again. did you ever think you would see the day when your son would be here, looking so great and skiing and doing all the things you wanted him to be able to do? >> honestly, no. when we got to st. jude i started to get the feeling that's what everybody was thinking. they were never giving up on him, pt, ot, speech, audiology worked aggressively to get him restored to the boy he was. and that's not to mention all the other practitioners that were doing all the other clinical work to get colin restored to health. >> it's now been five years.

is he considered cancer free? what's left in his recovery? >> he is considered in remission. there's always a chance with the pande movemen pandemoma it could come back. we live every day. what's left is his childhood which, fortunately, st. jude has given back to him and our whole family. >> he's cancer free now at this moment. >> at this moment. >> he's cancer free. and we expect him to stay cancer free. >> you killed with the knock knock joke in the piece. i understand there's more where that came from. you have another joke for us? >> are you ready? >> this is your moment. >> knock knock. >> who's there? >> cow's bell. >> cow's bell who? >> no, silly. cow's go moo. >> you got me. >> you rocked it. great to see you again. thank you so much. have a happy thanksgiving.

>> thank you. >> it's always a great thanksgiving when you have healthy children. >> thank you. >> marlo, as always, great work. marlo will be sticking around for a live chat on her facebook page in our orange room. coming up next, i'll get you caught up on all the news you need before you leave your house this morning. plus we'll preview the macy's thanksgiving day parade, balloons, broadway shows and a so here's the new living room... tv, couch, pillows. nice! see, we've completely remodeled the kitchen. cozy. ♪ let's go check out the pantry! ♪ it's our dunkin' dream room! amazing! wish i had a room like this. let's make some dunkin'. one taste and you'll understand. great remodel. delicious dunkin' donuts coffee. pick some up where you buy groceries. try new french roast and colombian today. america runs on dunkin'.

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protests. bay area organizers are encouraging those not to shop over the holiday weekend or to do so only at black-owned businesses. departures and arrivals at many bay area airports may feel a pinch from a storm on the east coast triggering major delays at airports around the country and even flight cancellations. we'll keep our fingers crossed for you and your flights. back momentarily with a look at weather and traffic.

welcome back now, 9:28 the time. going to see a very warm day, especially in the south bay, close to 76 later this afternoon. plenty of sunshine all across the board today, even in san francisco going to be close to 70 degrees. enjoy today and tomorrow, it's going to be dry, but we have a series of storms on the way. the first will arrive late friday, into saturday. the second sunday, into monday, then the third monday into tuesday. next few days will be dry, but friday night the first series of rain will arrive. keep those umbrellas handy,

especially into the weekend. let's check the drive now with mike. >> light volume around the bay but we have a problem south 101 to west 380, there's a crash, so the connector is closed there. folks want to make the cut over, you can't do that right now, you loop around and take it from the northbound side. that's your solution by sfo. folks coming to the airport still able to make that connection through the area. easy, light drive. let's show you the toll plaza where the metering lights have been off since 7:24. only on for 90 minutes this morning. >> this is very much #unusual, unless you're celebrating the thanksgiving holiday. see you again in 25 minutes with another update, news, weather, and traffic.

welcome back to "today," wednesday, november 26th, 2014. a little bit of precipitation on this day before thanksgiving. i'm willie along with natalie, al and tamron, sitting behind a drum of food. turkey in a bucket. >> what is it exactly? >> this is our would you wednesday? would you eat an entire holiday meal in one dish? buzz feed's solution to thanksgiving dinner taking up the space on your plate is thanksgiving in a bucket. take all the things you like, put it in one place and put their feed bag on. >> that's their solution? why? >> it takes up too much room. apparently it takes up too much room on the table. >> eating and dining is part visual as well.

>> eedi ineating with a ladle. ♪ ladle ladle ladle >> i've got hop and john, ham, stuffing and brussel sprouts. here is the problem. they want us to dive in. it's ice cold. >> it is. >> what's in yours, natalie? >> mashed potatoes, gravy, some stuffing, sweet potato, brussel sprouts, turkey, cranberry. >> get in there. get in there, nat. >> natalie. >> oh, oh. >> willie, what's in yours? >> well, natalie just -- >> it's cold. >> oh! >> what's wrong with you? >> it's good. it's a little cold. >> that's an entire meal on your spoon right there. mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, stuffing and -- >> turkey? >> -- some unidentified object and turkey.

>> what do you have? >> okay. mine is fried turkey, hush puppies from virgil's, pecan pie, key lime pie and homemade cheesecake. >> there's key lime pie? >> double chocolate cake. i didn't read the e-mail. i just heard them say what would you love to have for thanksgiving? >> oh, you didn't realize it was all going to be in one bucket? >> i didn't realize it would be all in one bucket. >> it might be tastier if we warmed it up, but that's just me. anyway, hey, we've got a lot going on. east coast. we've asked you to hash tag us, spend us your pictures, #turkey travel. all right. here we go. made it to the blue ridge mountains from florida. traveling with their dogs. and then this, from beth kravitz. heading to i-80, wet snow from new york city to central p.a. #turkey travel. send us your pictures, show us what's going on. here is what's going on as you

can look and see we are looking at a lot of wet weather making its way along the eastern seaboard. for tomorrow, the snow is over here in the east. but you've got leftover snow, great lakes, also an icy still looking at some flight delays this morning in new york city and even philadelphia. minneapolis, as well, most for about an hour or two, otherwise here at the bay area, looking at very comfortable conditions later on this afternoon, temperatures in the 60s and 70s, close to 80 in the south bay today. so a very warm day for today. cooler for tomorrow with a few more clouds on the increase, then by friday night showers along the north bay and coastline. for saturday, wet day for everybody. rain continues sunday and monday. that bucket made an impression on you, didn't it? >> it left a scar. what won't leave a scar, we're less than 24 hours away from the kickoff of the holiday season and the 88th annual macy's

thanksgiving day parade. >> we have a behind-the-scenes glimpse of how this world-famous parade comes together. whether watching from the tv in your home or somewhere along the parade route, this is a magical march worth believing in come thanksgiving morning. the annual macy's thanksgiving day parade promises a cornucopia of dancers, cheerleaders and so much more. none of this happens without a lot of work and preparation. in fact, several parade participants took to that familiar star centered herald square for rehearsals starting monday night. >> today we've got 600 cheerleaders, 600 dancers, all the broadway shows that are coming to perform on thanksgiving. it's a really big night for us. >> stand by. >> these high school students from across the country couldn't agree more. >> it's amazing. like you get to perform it on national television.

it's always like been a dream, i think, of all of ours, to be able to do that. >> let's go macy's! >> happy thanksgiving! >> even veteran actor tony danza, here with the cast of broadw broadway's honeymoon in vegas, is humbled by the overall meaning of the day. >> healthy children. i live in the greatest city in the world and i'm in the greatest broadway show. >> here we are, on the macy's thanksgiving day parade. for a new york guy, this is about all there is. this is the best. >> also known as maria on sesame street, enjoys entertaining her young fans so much, she's lost track of how many appearances she's made alongside her cast. >> the parade is so special at the holiday season. >> singer nick jonas whose song

"jealous" is climbing the billboard charts, also stopped by. we can't forget the show's other stars. this afternoon, 16 giant balloons come to life and crowds get a sneak peek of the inflation process. it's a major event this time of year. routinely drawing about 1 million people. plenty of familiar faces return. snoopy is flown in the macy's parade more than any other character. but six of them will make their debut, paddington bear, pillsbury doughboy and the beloved engine, thomas, seen here on a test flight, set to fly high. you can also expect to be amused by the 27 animated floats with five brand new ones inspired by any and every thing from american past time, adventure cartoon characters and the folks who say argh! we all know the biggest joy

arrives on his sleigh at the end, none other than the big man, santa claus himself. >> this is the moment everybody has been waiting for. >> and you can catch the 88th annual macy's thanksgiving day parade with matt, savannah and yours truly tomorrow live at 9:00 am here on nbc. >> up next, the holiday shopping season is upon us. we'll

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♪ last year after the turkey was eaten and the dishes were done, 140 million people shopped over thanksgiving weekend. >> if you're planning to be one of them this year, we've got some strategies to stay safe as you're searching for black friday specials. a security expert, former secret service agent here with great advice. i read this overnight. i think every person should here this information, evie, men and women. >> absolutely. this is for everybody. >> let's launch into it. first off, while we are shopping, you're going to break

it down into three sections here. >> yes. >> our first section? >> okay. our first section is, for those of you who are going out to shop and going early, waiting on those long lines, take care of yourself, have hand warmers, bring a bottle of water. you'll be there for a while. take a flashlight. it's usually dark at night. if you're carrying a purse, have the essentials, water, keys, a pen. you can use these a little bit for a weapon if you need them. people are always worried about leaving the store. going into the store, you need to think about yourself as well. because the bad guys, too, or those looking to take money, they know you've got your credit cards and cash on you. >> speaking of cash? >> i was going to say, you say keep the money out of your purse? >> if you can help it, don't take anything with you other than two credit cards and your cash. even your atm card if you don't need it. that way there's nothing for them to take off of you. if you're going to carry your wallet, if you're a man, the best place is inside your jacket or on your front pocket. never on your exterior. if you're a woman, you can use

one of these. belly sacks that you attach here. these are great. the less you have with you, the better it is. >> you also remind us, try not to look distracted as well. if you're searching through your bags for your keys or money, people are watching who want to prey on you. >> the way they identify who they're going to take from is based off your body posture, how you're carrying yourself. do you have situational awareness? you're looking to pick the perfect victim. if you look like you've got it together they're not going to pick you. one more thing, ladies, if you're going to have a purse, put your things at the bottom of your purse and on top put a shawl or scarf. make them work for it. make them dig. >> now we're checking out. >> okay. >> when you see a line of people what are the things that make you go crazy and say don't do that? >> don't let anybody come near you or touch you. everyone waits on this beautiful perfect linear line. if people are close to you, people don't want to be rude, that's fine. step to the side. have your foot in that line. there's no need for people to be

on you. when you're checking out -- this drives me crazy. everybody displays their credit cards, i.d., address. hold that stuff. flip it over. hide it. when you're punching in your code, the way you go to an atm, that's what you should be doing. hide it. the cashier doesn't need to see it. the people online don't need to see it. protect your identity. >> and don't plop your bag down on the counter like some of us do? >> no, don't. be ready to go. >> we're walking to our car. >> throw the stuff in the cart, go. look if something happens to you as you're walking to your car, at least you can let go and have both your hands. have your wallet here. have keys. you can always use keys for a weapon if somebody comes at you. if you're in a dark place, like those parking lots, you don't feel comfortable -- you don't like them, tamron. i don't either. take your phone out say i am at this plaza, this mall. walking to my car. there is nobody with me.

just stay on the phone with me. >> that's a good idea. what if you have kids with you? i see a lot of parents pull up to the car, put the babies in -- >> do i do the bags or kids first? honestly, just be quick. throw the bags in. you have your hands free. put the kids in the car, strap them in. speed, efficiency. if you're going to get -- something is going to happen to you, it's going to be in a parking lot. that's where you're the most vulnerable. be quick, fast, efficient. get out of there. >> thank you so much, evie. we appreciate it. >> thank you. happy thanksgiving. >> happy thanksgiving as well. movie role for taylor swift? we'll have your pop fix coming up i'm j-a-n-e and i have copd. i'm d-a-v-e and i have copd. i'm k-a-t-e and i have copd, but i don't want my breathing problems to get in the way my volunteering. that's why i asked my doctor about b-r-e-o. once-daily breo ellipta helps increase airflow from the lungs

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it's pop fix. >> get your mugs ready. >> let's start with legendary rock star joni mitchell's apparently dis for taylor swift. uk sunday times she does not want the pop star to play her in a potential bio pic. she said i squech squelched tha. all you have is a girl with high cheek bones. it's just gossip. she also had a problem with source material for the film, which may have caused the holdup for the film. 20-year-old taylor swift said in 2012 she wished she could confirm the role but could not talk about it at the time.

nbc reached out to joni mitchell and taylor swift. this comes on the heels of bette midler going after arianna grande. >> i think she didn't like the movie and was saying all you have with a girl of high cheek bones. >> and then you've got nothing else. >> i think it's more she's probably talking about the content. >> i'm hoping so. on my list of women i love and adore, joni mitchell is at the top. let's see if this was subject to interpretation. did jordan sparks just slam her ex in a song? it sounds like it. may be throwing shade, as we say, in her new remix of how about now? the lyrics seem to be very telling that this split has not been good. "remember when you broke your neck and i had to wash your back for ya, huh? well i'm up for you and you suck right now."

who else could she be talking about? >> it could be somebody else maybe. >> 2012? oscar winner nicole kidman and reese witherspoon, limited series based on the book "big little lies." david kelly is set to produce. the murder mystery revolves around three moms to preschoolers in an upper middle class suburban town. both kidman and witherspoon got the rights to the book in august. no word on when the series will begin. natalie? >> i just picked up the books. i think that's exciting. >> i love ending on a positive. >> eggnog season started with thanksgiving in the roker household. >> raise your mug after natalie

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editions, come with a worry-free two-year guarantee. kids break things. one of the hottest toys on the list this year is the "frozen" elsa doll. >> of course. >> this is $15, $14.99 on the site right now. and it's definitely in demand on the "today" show toy list. >> you would be tackled with that in your hand right now. >> plenty of portable stuff that people can get. >> elsa doll is only $14. we've got construction toys and puzzles and games that are very affordable. >> thank you very much. >> happy thanksgiving. >> thank you for your partnership to all the folks at amazon.com. thanks for being our online partner through the years. go online and send a gift to a needy child at amazon.com/today show. for more

you're watching today in the bay. >> good morning, everyone, 9:56. i'm scott mcgrew. developing story in san francisco. six people were hurt after an early morning shooting outside of a music hall in san francisco, mission and 13th streets. authorities say two of the victims' lives are indeed in danger.

they are in the hospital. investigators have not determined if they attended the event itself or what may have led to the shooting at all. the occupation is on hold at uc berkley's wheeler hall. students unhappy with recent fee hikes now plan to vacate the building during the long holiday weekend. they've been camping there since last week. happening now outside some bay area stores, lines growing ahead of that epic shopping event. die hards pitching tents to get the best black friday deals. black fritd is getting an even earlier start as turkey dinners are still digesting, although a couple stores will be open at 8:00 a.m., anthony, on thanksgiving. >> no, thank you. the couple days i have off, i want to sleep in. cook early, sleep in late. forecast, beautiful conditions if you have to get out, do shopping, maybe last minute stuff. temperatures into the 70s from the south bay, all the way to the north bay. san francisco today will be in the upper 60s. we have a series of storms headed our way.

enjoy today and tomorrow. will be dry, but friday night showers move into the bay area and last through tuesday, so about five days of rain coming our way starting friday, last until the weekend. let's check the drive with mike. >> looks clear here northbound up toward university, but outside of our shot here, look at the map approaching oregon expressway, north 101 is slow, vehicle in your second lane causing the late backup out of mountain view. other than that, the rest of your commute is very easy right now. no problems along either side of the bay. we'll show you the golden gate bridge because the bay bridge hasn't been a problem all morning. about an hour and a half from now, more folks come into the city, folks from out of town tend to do that. back to you. >> mike, thanks. more local news in half an hour.

>> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. hello, absolutely everybody. it's wines day wednesday. we're thrilled you're with us today because it's the start of the busiest travel weekend of the year. hopefully, you're not going to be stuck in traffic along this i-95 corridor all the way -- >> well, you're right, because a lot of people have been. lucky for me, my family who's here came in late last night -- not late. last night. my mom, my brother, colleen, my sister-in-l sister-in-law. elle and hannah! >> they're my elves, too.

>> what are they going to do. >> they're going to go over to the nbc experience with me and be my helpers. >> we're very excited. >> yes. >> we have a friend of ours on the show. >> an old pal, justin long, is in the house. he's co-hosted with us. he stars as star-crossed lovers in "comet." it's hard to explain, so we'll wait until he comes out and tells us about it. >> all right, so, if you are sitting down to dinner, we have some great advice on who should sit where and how and how to make your table calm for the holidays. >> which is fascinating, because he doesn't even know your family. >> exactly. >> and john o'hurley's here today, talking to us in a few moments about the dog show. >> and our favorite a capella group, pent tonics. you can't believe there are no instruments when they go, but anyway. >> their voice is the instruments. so, they're great. it's time -- >> yes? >> for "hoda's words of wisdom." >> all right, these are awesome. really? here we go. the first to apologize is the

bravest. the first to forgive is the strongest. and the first to forget is the happiest. from kathie lee's favorite author, anon. >> my mom's favorite. i agree with every single one of those. say it again, because i can't remember. >> please, don't make me repeat it. so, i was at that tennis tournament -- >> yeah, but you didn't have pictures at the time. >> i didn't have any pictures. but remember, it was me and martina navratilova versus -- >> poor martina. >> well, i felt bad for everybody because i was the worst in the bunch. here's picture proof of how bad it was. at one point, i sat down and martina and chrissy were volleying at the net. >> look how great she looks! >> who cares? >> that usually expression of what am i doing. at the very end -- i don't know if they have a couple more, but -- yeah, it was bad. i was like the charity case, but we did have a blast. martina laughed through most of it -- >> when she wasn't yelling at you, she was laughing. >> congratulations to chris

everett and congrats. >> i have a friend producing -- linda is producing one of the new shows for tlc called "ballroom blitz." >> okay. >> she discovered dancing late gler life. she's not an older woman by any means, but started tangoing and it's really been a life force for her. so, it starts today. each episode pairs amateur dancers with professional ballroom dancers. >> sounds fun. >> and they compete. six episodes starts as a mar than today. >> so, ellen has a way of making us laugh. so, there is a trailer out for "fifty shades of grey." so, ellen has a thing where she inserts herself into movie trailers. in this trailer, she's playing the lead in the film. all right, so, take a look. >> mr. grey will see you now. >> i have a natural instinct for what makes a person tick. i like to see your face. [ laughter ] >> i'd like you to see my face.

♪ [ clearing throat ] ♪ whoa, here she comes, watch out, boy, she'll chew you up ♪ ♪ oh, here she comes, she's a man-eater ♪ >> oh, my god! ♪ >> oh, hell no! >> we would see that one! >> yes, that i would go see. absolutely. now, this is something that -- who in the world would ever have thought of this? this apparently is the beginning of a brand-new trend, not if we have anything to say about it. >> the "l.a. times" is reporting about this. it's a trend called dyed armpit hair. roxy hunt is a stylist in seattle, and she wrote about it in her blog. so, they want to celebrate armpit hair, so she recently dyed a woman's pits -- >> why would one want to

celebrate it? >> i don't know. why waste time dyeing it? >> i have the same birthday as you, right, your own armpit hair? >> i think you should just shave it. can you imagine the maintenance, dyeing, coloring? >> what do you think about that? she says she marvelled at the beauty of her blue armpit hair. >> that's really kind of freaky. okay. people are posting pictures of their own armpit hair. >> i guess the question is where's it going to end? >> okay. >> okay. >> all right, so, you guys, you know it's turkey day coming up tomorrow. and so, for more than 30 years, the folks at butterball have been answering all kinds of questions. >> right. >> they talked to 3 million people on their hotline. so, we decided to give you a little advice early on. >> yes. we have marty van neff back with us again. >> hi, marty! >> she's the butterball turkey top line supervisor. happy thanksgiving to you! >> happy thanksgiving to you, kathie and hoda. >> all right, we have a couple of questions. one is, some people's turkey is

not all the way thawed out. >> thawed out. >> at this point. is it too late or what should you do? >> it's never too late. if it's not thawed out, you need to get it in the oven, use a meat thermometer and make sure it's not stuffed and cook it until it reaches 180 in the thigh and 170 in the breast. it will be perfect. >> so, you'd put it in even if it's not thawed out all the way, just stick it in the oven? >> if you need to cook it today or tomorrow, the day of thanksgiving, make sure that it's got, you know, a meat thermometer and cook it until it's done. you're going to cook it a littte longer and you have to be selectful when you're serving the turkey. we get a lot of calls. that's the number one call. and right now, we're telling people if they need additional information, butterball it. our butterball.com has more information. >> okay. >> gee, i hope our audience heard you better than we did because we had -- but okay. >> i think we heard enough. what about basting? is it a thumbs up or a thumbs down, marty? >> we recommend no basting. >> no basting.

>> it's a little bit better to just leave it in the oven, don't keep opening the oven door. and basting really doesn't do anything but make -- a little bit better. the turkey needs to cook as much time as possible. >> it would spoil thanksgiving for me if i couldn't baste and taste. >> right, from the cook. >> taste that fluffiness in there. you know, it's a little thing. >> thank you so, so much. we really appreciate it. >> thank you. >> well, thanks. you have a great thanksgiving. >> you, too. >> phones are open, 1-800-butterball. >> there he is. bring it over here, big guy. >> we have a great guest with us. john o'hurley's here. >> very few people accessorize like i do, but i have my -- >> thank you, sal. my leading man. >> white, fluffy dog, a glass of sparkling muscatell. it's just another day with john o'hurley. >> we'll talk about that later. chardonnay. tell us who this guy is! >> this is a thanksgiving day tradition -- >> 13 years now. this is our 13th show. the thanksgiving day -- right

after the thanksgiving day parade, the national dog show presented by purina. number 13, yes, indeed. this is a new breed we'll be introducing. the cota du tulia. >> what is that? >> it is the dog from madagascar. but i have fallen in love with this breed. let me tell you why. >> why? >> these are the perfect dogs. it doesn't shed. >> doesn't shed. hypoallergenic? >> hypoallen jenik, don't shed and sweetest position. we have the wild-haired new breed coming up. and we also brought another two dogs. >> who are these? >> these are two wonderful therapy dogs. this is an american staffordshire terrier. there he is. >> that's a therapy dog? >> that's a therapy dog, wonderful. and this is wayland, who is a belgian sheepdog. and they do wonderful work. they visit the children's hospitals and set up there and

the kids that are so sick and don't have any smiles or reason to smile, and it's so wonderful to have a dog hop up on the bed, and all of a sudden, it creates a different environment. >> well, the national dog show is so much fun. it's at noon right here on nbc. we love the way you host it. >> so much fun. such a fun time. >> how's will's career coming along? >> well, he clings to my pocket any time we do a show. i'm surprised we were able to keep him off the set today. >> he's after your wallet. >> oh! >> all children are. >> thanks. you have the experience, the wisdom. >> have fun. >> all right, if you're thinking of opening that business you've always dreamed about, we have good advice. >> and you could say he's from another universe. justin long explains right after this. ♪

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all right, you may have first fallen in love with him and his hoodie in those mac and pc commercials. who could forget those? >> but since then, justin long has starred in films like "galaxy quest," "the breakup" and "live free or die hard." >> his latest role is in "comet," where justin plays a guy involved in a six-year relationship. take a look. >> kimberly, i was wondering if i could have your number. >> what? >> your phone number. >> dude, she's with me. >> no. >> uh, yeah, she is. >> no, she's not. not yet, anyway. at best, this is a first date, and i'm shocked that that even happened. i have nothing against you. you might not be a bad guy. most likely you are, but probably not. while you're incredibly handsome and probably were as a kid, too, and i think that explains your lack of substance and personality. >> so, you liked the script right off the bat. >> that was very scripted.

so, while i can't take any credit for that stuff. >> what is it, a parallel universe? what's going on with you? >> it's -- god, it's two people. it's about their six-year relationship told over the course of six different scenes throughout the course of the relationship -- >> but it's a parallel universe thing. >> well, he had a dream about it and he's reflecting on the relationship after six years. >> okay. >> and when you think about certain moments in a relationship, the good and the bad, and it's sort of -- it's sold in a very surrealistic -- >> i almost didn't recognize emily rossum, right? >> with the red hat, that's emmy with the short hair and the red hat. no, that's me, sorry. >> what? >> well, she -- well, we both had different -- you know, because it's over six years, so we had different looks. you know, at one point, she had a long kind of mustache, like a pablo escobar mustache, and yeah. >> and there was a reason for that? >> well, just to mix it up a little bit. >> of course. >> parallel universes. >> so, who wrote this?

>> her -- actually, her boyfriend, emma's boyfriend, sam ishmael, who is an incredible writer, directed his first movie and it's done beautifully. >> you're happy with this? >> oh, yeah. >> what's the biggest sinker you've ever had? let's talk about that. >> that's a really good question. i guess it depends who you ask. sometimes the ones that are the worst critically i really enjoyed. i did "strange wilderness" that got a zero on rotten tomatoes. it with a astoner movie and i don't think it even got a good review in "high times." just demolished, but i loved doing it and watching the movie. and everyone that comes up to me and says, hey, man, "strange wilderness," i immediately like them a little bit. but it's a long list, kath. >> at this point, yes, kath. >> we can shorten your name to kath. i have to be on many more times to shorten your name -- >> to ho. >> everybody, nice to meet you, all right >> so, how's it going with you and your cute girlfriend.

>> great segue! speaking of hos. >> she's anything but. >> you have had a long relationship. how many years has it been. >> it's been almost a year and a half. and in actor terms, that's -- >> that's, wow. >> yeah. we're in it. we're in it the long haul. that was at a knicks game. we went to a knicks game the other night and the seats -- we were right on the floor. it was incredible. i've never seen a game like that. and i thought -- >> the sweat comes flying at you. >> oh, my god, they inbounded the ball, and his ass was like this, right, i wanted to take a picture. and she made a joke about, you know, it felt like if we were in the first tier now, it would feel like the nose bleed seats. you get spoiled going to a game like that. so, she made a joke, like, oh, i feel like i never have to come back, meaning like -- >> you've been to the mountaintop. >> yes, exactly. and they took it out of context. now i'm afraid that -- >> she never wants to come back. >> the quote is i don't need to come back to a knicks game. >> oh, no! >> we'll play one round. one round of spin the bottle.

i'm just going to pull this one because it's closest to me. >> i think my mike fell into my -- fell into me. i think it's inside of me. >> all right, help in the kitchen or watch football? >> what is this? oh, i have to pick one? >> yeah. >> oh -- >> if you cook, signature dish. >> i'm going to say help in the kitchen and wink, and people who know me know i'm lying because i can't wait for the game tomorrow. >> where will you be for thanksgiving? >> i'll be home in connecticut, if i can get out of here. look at them all! my family's already here. >> his dad is a professor at fairfield university. >> fairfield university. >> he speaks five languages? >> he does. >> how many do you speak? >> i speak nearly one. >> nearly would you know. >> i'm working on one. >> and he's proud of his actor kids. >> he is, yeah. there's a real divide intellectually, but i love him and i love that he tries with me. >> want to say hello to your grandmother, 97. >> grandma jody who's working in lakeworth. she had a problem with her firealarm it was beeping, but she couldn't do anything. she said i wanted to take a sledgehammer and demolish it. >> oh, good.

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down? is the food ready yet or? seems like it's been baking for a long time. >> annoying aunt, everybody! all right. >> then we have jared, who is the criticizer. >> criticizer! >> i just hope she doesn't burn the turkey again this year. >> oh! >> and kristen is the grumpy teen. >> like, omg: i just go hang out with my friends already? >> all right, how about john with the big ego? >> this is going to be so boring. let's just get this over with, really. come on, let's move on. >> you're so much better than this. >> yeah, you are. >> all right. and sal is our big drinker. >> big drinker. >> can you tell them to pour me another drink, please? >> all right. sandy is our chatty cathy. >> you know, my mom always said i'm chatty, but my uncle said i'm really not, but i guess i am, but you know, really, i don't think i'm that bad, am i? am i really chatty? do you think i'm chatty? you've been drinking a lot. oh, sorry. >> and amanda is our next door neighbor. >> i can't wait to meet everyone. >> we've met. >> okay. >> so, here are your cast of

characters. so, what is the specific seating chart you should have for this crazy group? >> sure. and this is really important. so, you've worked all day in the kitchen. you don't want to leave this to chance. so, we're going to have place cards out for everyone. >> okay. >> then we're going to give some thought, just like at a wedding, to where the personalities mix the best. >> can i say one thing? look behind you. can someone zoom in? justin long -- >> justin long. >> i couldn't even focus. [ laughter ] >> i'm sorry. okay. >> he wants to have dinner with us, i think. >> yeah. >> okay. >> so, what we're going to do with the really difficult personalities, we're going to group them together because misery loves company and we're not going to poison the rest of the table. we'll take the criticizer and put him on the end here where he can't bother anybody. >> although that's probably not good enough for you. >> okay. >> we're going to match him up with the big ego, because -- >> they deserve each other! enjoy your meal. >> nothing's going to deflate his ego, so he can be criticized without a problem.

then the annoying aunt. >> britney. >> this is the bermuda triangle over here, all right? next, our grumpy teen is going to be right here. >> really? >> okay, absolutely. next we're going to have our chatty cathy here next to the grumpy teen to keep the conversation going. >> what are you into? >> okay, here, the neighbor is the ace in the hole. >> yes. >> the neighbor is one who's going to keep everyone relatively on their best behavior. she's happy to be here and everybody's going to be nicer because she's here. so, neighbor, if you would not mind, sit here. the big drinker we'll sit over here farthest from the bar, okay? and where the host can keep an eye on him or her. >> okay. >> that makes -- >> that was genius! >> you guys, i have to say, our staff were a bunch of great actors and some of them will even be in your musical -- >> they will be in our musical a week from friday. >> tell me about the musical. i didn't hear about the musical. >> chatty cathy. >> kathie lee is getting ready to head across the street to

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the decision not to charge the officer. protesters vandalizing and looting businesses along telegraph, in some cases they set fires in the streets. no buildings, though, were burned. and police are looking for the man who groped a female student in the uc berkley dorm monday night in a stairwell in the griffith residence hall. the woman's attacker followed her into the dorm, reached under her skirt, grabbed her, then took off. a look at weather and traffic coming up after the break. ç3ç3ççç

welcome back now. temperatures are warming nicely out of the 30s in the north bay. back to 51 degrees. 56 in the south bay, and later on this afternoon, warm day in the south bay, 76 expected there. mid 70s along the peninsula in the east shore. 68 for san francisco and 72 for the north bay. we are talking about dry days today and tomorrow. friday night our systems start to line up, showers expected then. rainy weekend on tap. today at 11:00 we'll start off the christmas music. in fact, christina loren will be live to talk about that. let's talk about the drive now with mike. >> kicking off the tunes for you in the car. 101 looks smooth behind me in palo alto, but earlier crash at the oregon expressway has moved to the shoulder, recovery up, only slow down in the bay area, rest of the bay a light commute. 580 westbound as you commute in the morning, but eastbound getting out of town may slow down early afternoon as folks are making their way into the central valley and maybe the

sierra. back to you. >> thanks. join us at 11:00 for the big show. we'll see you then. we're back with more of "today" on this wines day wednesday playing our weekly trivia game "who knew?" and we're gearing up for turkey day with some thanksgiving day trivia. kathie lee's across the street at the experience getting ready to hand out things to those who get things right. and those who don't get her wonderful cd with elves to help her out. amy brightfield is health and features editor for "better homes and gardens." great to have you! >> great to be here. >> are you doing all right? >> i'm doing great! >> all right, let's play, kath. >> well, identify got a real turkey from cleveland. which famous comedian sang the lyrics "gobble, gobble goo and gobble gobble giggle, i wish

turkey only cost a nickel." >> steve martin? >> no! give him -- >> i get the cd! whoo! [ cheers and applause ] >> look how happy everyone is. okay, so, the correct answer adam sandler. >> he's known for his wacky holiday songs. this one debuted on "weekend update" on "saturday night live" in 1992. >> wow. all right! back across to kath. >> all right, lovely lady from pennsylvania. according to foodsafety.gov, you should allow at least 24 hours of thawing for every how many pounds of turkey? 1 to 2, 4 to 5, 6 to 8? >> 6 to 8. >> ooh, good day for me. good day for me and a good day for hannah. okay, so, the correct answer, 4 to 5. >> yes, and this is really important when you're planning your day because you don't want to spend too much time in the kitchen. if you haven't taken the turkey out, take it out now! >> now is the time. >> and you can cook a partially frozen turkey, but it will add lots of time on. you have to cook it for much,

much longer. much longer. >> okay, all right. go ahead. >> this turkey's from phoenix. all righty. which macy's thanksgiving day parade balloon character holds the record for the most parade appearances? is it popeye, snoopy or bullwinkle? >> bullwinkle. >> oh! >> thank you! >> hannah's trying -- >> she wants to give away the money so badly. >> come on, make it ella's turn. >> somebody get it right! >> snoopy? >> snoopy! there have been seven versions of the snoopy. >> wow. >> and originally, they used live animals from the zoo on the float. >> oh, they did? >> they borrowed them from the central park zoo. >> wow, didn't know. >> yeah. >> all right, back to you, kath. >> from portland. the recommended temperature of the turkey stuffing is at least 165 degrees fahrenheit, 190 or 210? >> a, 165. yay! >> yes! >> the money. [ laughter ] >> yes. she got it right!

>> excellent. >> you want to get that one right because you always want to use a meat thermometer to test the temperature to be safe and make sure that it's all fully cooked. >> good advice. last one, i think. >> where are you from? >> chicagoland area. >> okay. according to the national turkey federation, the average weight of a turkey purchased for thanksgiving is 12, 16 or 20 pounds? oh, the answer's right on there! did you see it? >> um -- >> you saw it. >> "b." >> i've got to ask another one. this 1987 film allows two strangers whose flight has been diverted by a snowstorm and their journey to get home in time for thanksgiving. "home for the holidays," "throw mama from the train" or "planes, trains and automobiles"? >> "planes, trains and automobiles." >> yes! >> all right, good one. by the way, the turkey weight was -- >> the turkey weight was 16 pounds. and 88% of americans eat turkey. i thought it would be 100%! but it's only 88%. >> all right, there's some vegetarians out there in the world. >> yes, definitely. >> all right, amy, thank you

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♪ >> announcer: "the toyota concerts series" on "today" brought you by toyota. ♪ it's the most wonderful time pentatonics has more than 650 million views on its youtube channel and currently hold the number one spot on billboard's holiday charts. great! with its new album called "that's christmas to me." >> it's perfect timing, because we just looked outside the window and you know what? >> it's beginning to look a lot -- >> it's snowing! it's the first snow here in new york city of the season. anyway, now that pentatonics is

here, i'm definitely ready for the holidays. the group is ave, kirstie, scott, mitch and kevin! >> great to see you all. >> i turned on the tv. there was a commercial about you guys talking about having the number one album. hi! >> yay! >> hello! >> so, basically, you owe all your success to us. >> we'd like to say, you're welcome. no, this has got -- >> we're happy for you guys. what are you going to sing for us today? >> an original from our christmas album. it's called "that's christmas to me." >> "that's christmas to me." >> all right, take it away. ♪ the fireplace is burning bright, shining all on me ♪ ♪ i see the presents underneath the good old christmas tree ♪ ♪ and i wait all night until santa comes to wake me from my dreams ♪ ♪ oh, that's christmas to me

♪ i see the children play outside like angels in the snow ♪ ♪ well, mom and daddy share a kiss under the mistletoe ♪ ♪ and we'll cherish all these simple things wherever we may be, oh, that's christmas to me ♪ ♪ i've got this christmas song in my heart, song in my heart ♪ ♪ i've got this candle glowing in the dark, oh, oh, ah ♪ ♪ i'm hanging all the stockings by the christmas tree, oh, why, because that's christmas to me ♪ ♪ oh, i, 'cause that's christmas to me ♪ ♪ listen for the sound of

reindeer over the roof as i fall asleep to lullabies and know he's coming soon ♪ ♪ and the only gifts i'll ever need is the joy of family, oh, why, 'cause that's christmas to me ♪ ♪ ooh, ah, ah, christmas song in my heart, song in my heart ♪ ♪ i've got the candles glowing in the dark, oh, oh, i ♪ ♪ i'm hanging all the stockings by the christmas tree, oh, why, 'cause that's christmas to me ♪ ♪ oh, why, 'cause that's christmas to me ♪ ♪ ooh, dum, dum, ooh ♪ ooh, ooh, ooh, dum, dum, oh, the joy that fills our hearts

and makes us sing ♪ ♪ oh, why, 'cause that's christmas to me ♪ ♪ i've got this christmas song in my heart, i've got the candles glowing in the dark ♪ ♪ and wait for you to come, that's the love that christmas can bring ♪ oh, why, 'cause that's christmas to me ♪ >> beautiful! >> whoo! [ applause ] >> pentatonic! >> we get why you're the number one album. >> congratulations, guys, that was awesome! >> have a wonderful holiday. we're back with a special guest who's spreading cheer to those less fortunate. first, this is "today" on nbc. >> wow! ♪

we are very excited about our 21st annual holiday toy drive! >> one of our generous donors is joseph mariano, president of the direct selling association. we are delighted to welcome you. >> oh, so generous, joe. >> it's great to be here. we've been doing this as the direct selling association for more than ten years now, part of the "today" toy drive. >> thank you for the continuing gift to us. >> some beautiful books i know you're giving away that my nieces are reading. tell us about this. >> absolutely. we have some great gifts from mary kay cosmetics, the southwestern company, candles from party lights, some skin care items, stamps from stamping up. it's amazing, our companies are so enthused about giving gifts to the toy drive, i was getting calls last night on behalf of the 17 million people that the companies represent who sell for them, saying we need to give, we want to give. >> oh, that's awesome! oh, gosh. >> do you feel like there's more need? i feel like every year we talk about how there seems to be more and more need. >> things are not getting better

for people out there. >> they're not, but direct selling offers people the opportunity to better their family, improve the communities. >> we appreciate everything you do. thank you so much. >> bring a toy to the plaza starting on money to donate. >> or donate from home. go to klgandhoda.com for the details. >> we hope you all

nbc bay area news starts now. >> and good morning to you, everyone. thank you for joining us, i'm scott mcgrew. >> i'm kris sanchez. back in ferguson for a third straight day, where protesters have taken to the streets and tied up a major interstate just before 7:00 this morning. this is back here in oakland, protesters blocked the northbound lanes of interstate 5 near san diego, as well. traffic was stopped for miles as the group stood in line there. after several minutes, chp officers convinced the protesters to move to one side of the road. >> stores in oakland worked quickly overnight to clean up after protesters and vandals took to th