coming up on "early today," new bizarre details into the investigation of millionaire robert durst and if he was planning to flee the country. then to a brazen terror attack on tourists. a beating sustained by a third year student after a confrontation with police. and then to much lighter fair as the ncaa basketball tournament kicks off this afternoon thursday march 19th. "early today" starts right now. good morning, i'm dara brown. the twists just keep coming. stunning new evidence eccentric robert durst may have been planning to leave the country. the list includes a latex mask

and wads of cash. stephanie gosk is on the story. >> reporter: police believe robert durst was getting ready to run, even though he said he didn't kill susan berman. in houston investigators searched his home for new evidence. nbc news obtained a new warrant. the documents show the heir is worth $100 million. since last year detectives say durst had been with drawing large sums of money from his bank account, most often with daily withdrawals of $90 million42,000. they found $100 bills in envelopes. also found in the room, a loaded gun with four rounds a rubber mask which would cover an individual's head and neck and ups tracking numbers that durst told police were for a shipment of a large sum of cash. the warrant reveals details of at least some of the evidence los angeles police have collected in the murder of susan

berman. as early as 2002 investigators suspected it was probable durst wrote an anonymous letter to police telling them where to find susan berman's daughter. the letter was addressed to police -- there was a letter and the word cadaver was revealed in the hbo series "the jinx." >> i wrote this one, i did not write the cadaver one. >> reporter: last november, according to detectives, two document analysts ids him as the author of the cadaver letter and envelope. among seized from his home two books, "a deadly secret" and "without a trace." >> one of durst's lawyers called handwriting analysis junk. they once identified a different suspect in berman's murder using

a different technique. this morning, durst is in a mental health facility, law enforcement say he's a suicide risk. tonight, the long strange journey to uncover the truth. don't miss it here at 8:00, 7:00 central on nbc. a shooting in north africa killed tourists. they opened fire outside tunisia. the attack killed 17 tourists several from japan and italy, two from colombia spain, one each from australia, poland and france. almost 50 others injured in the attack. most of them were tourists as well. tunisian forces killed two gunmen. it's unclear if others maybe at large. president obama and caroline kennedy, u.s. ambassador to japan, took a moment to remember them this morning. >> our hearts go out to the loved ones of those who were lost here in japan and around the world. they are very much in our thoughts and prayers today.

>> an estimated 3,000 tunisians have joined isis in syria and iraq. that's more than any other country. this was the deadliest attack on civilians in the north african country in years. police searching for a motive, 41-year-old man accused of killing one man and wounding five others. human rights activists have described him as a neo-nazi with a long prison record. authorities believe the rampage began with hotel shooting carjacking and home invasion. it ended with his arrest at an apartment complex. police spotted him on a balcony and took him into custody. the scoot he's wearing is usually used on suspects whose clothing have been taken so authorities can collect forensic evidence. a big hit in the war on terror. the pinks confirms al shabab adan garrar was killed by a u.s. drone. he was taken out in somalia by

missiles that hit his vehicle a week ago. garar is behind this. the 2013 attack at the westgate mall in nairobi, kenya. 67 people were killed and almost 200 were injured. it seems another canal has erupted at the university of virginia. a student at uva sustained injuries held down by virginia alcohol beverage and control officers early yesterday morning. >> i go to uva. how did this happen? >> johnson was arrested in front of an off campus bar in charlottesville, virginia after he was denied entry. the honor student charged with public swearing intoxication in public and obstruction of justice without force. he has no prior criminal history. a facebook post by uva's black student alliance said in part after martese was denied entry to the bar, he found himself

flung to the ground. the statement went on to say, his treatment was not provoked as he did not resist questioning or arrest. president and uva president called for investigation into the office's use of force. >> this is not something that should ever happen. i don't know why it happened. >> last night johnson spoke at a rally on campus. >> we're all community. we deserve to respect each other especially at times like this. >> they have placed special agents involved while the incident is investigated. in california a training tragedy, a navy s.e.a.l. died when his parachute didn't open during a jump. it happened 70 miles southeast of l.a. in a touching moment s.e.a.l. team members draped his body in an american flag as he was carried away. no word on why the chute malfunctioned. a san francisco church is in hot water after being accused of

using sprinklers to deter the homeless from seeking shelter there. san francisco archdiocese said they installed sprinklers at st. mary's cathedral two years ago to detour the homeless and keep clean. now that it's publicized bishop has backtracked saying the aim was never to douse people. >> we're sorry that our intendings have been misunderstood and recognize the method was ill conceived. it actually has had an opposite effect from what it was intended to do. for that we are very sorry and apologize. >> turns out the church never got a permit to install the sprinklers but it did get a permit to dismantle them. it is almost spring. but in parts of the country you still wouldn't know it. meteorologist bill karins here with an update on our weather. bill. >> friday is spring officially. it doesn't mean it will feel like it everywhere.

there's snow and a little mini snowstorm heading to the northeast, the area hit the hardest, of course during this winter season. today we're dealing with travel trouble out there. atlanta has rain overnight. they should be doing a little better this afternoon as it moves to the north. this will eventually turn to snow as it goes north. it's not going to be a huge snowstorm during march, sun angle, pavement gets warmer. areas that will be getting snow possibly the nation's capital, baltimore, philly to new york. maybe philly to new york the roads themselves will get slushy airport delays likely in the i-95 corridor of course ripple effect across the country. today's forecast rainy in the southeast, chilly in the northeast. we're not as warm as we have been in the midwest and west. 76 with storm system moving through phoenix, l.a. 76. as far as we look towards tomorrow really not so many problems on the map. we are warming up in the southwest. that looks to be the friend in the upcoming weekend. looks like a warm weekend maybe

even close to record el paso at 72. seattle itself with clouds at 64. so more of the same. looks like winter just doesn't want to end. >> i was listening. i was thinking groundhog's day, week before snow week before snow what are we going to do. >> i don't know. travel. >> hope it turns when springs comes. thank you so much, bill. still ahead veteran shoots two defending himself, but did stand your ground apply in this case. get ready for royal baby mania part two, when you can expect the new member of the british royal family. that's up next. you know, i think about money kind of a lot. money is freedom. money's always on my mind. car insurance.

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>> that's a beautiful sunrise over our nation's capital this morning. beautiful skies. let's hope spring is in the air. now to stories making news this morning. no mention of death threats against ambassador of caroline kennedy as she made an appearance with first lady yesterday. the threats against her life were first reported by local media. no official word from american or japanese authorities although the state department did say they take threats to american diplomats seriously. to florida where a sheriff thinks a disabled vet who shot two homeless people did the right thing. joshua anderson won't face charges for what he described in his 911 call. >> they were bigger than me. i tried to stop them and they turned and tried to come on me. >> that's when he shot them. police say this falls understand your ground law. do you know how nike's favorite just do it was inspired

by a murderer's last words. they told a magazine before a portland prisoner put to death by a firing squad he said, "let's do it." with a slight change "just do it" has gone on to make retail history. the company has not issued a response. get ready for royal baby mania. kate let slip a little clue when it was expected. she told a volunteer at a center mid april to end of april. prepare yourself now, it's just around a month to go. let's get down to business with cnbc's landon dowdy. good morning, land on. >> good morning, dar a. target will pay $10 million to settle a class action lawsuit over its massive data breach in 2013. at least 40 million cards were exposed resulting with 110 million people's information. target will pay individual victims up to $10,000. the markets look to add to gains today now closing up 228

points after the fed signals it's ready to start raising interest rates for the first time in a decade but it's not in a rush to act. the first rate hike could come in september or october. it was 80 years ago today that the world was introduced to mr. money bags. monopoly born when parker brothers bought the rights to the game based on the streets of atlantic city, new jersey. monopoly played by 1 billion people in 114 countries. back to you. >> thanks so much landon. just ahead, health scare. suddenly in effected with tuberculosis. where? and could there be more? plus -- >> this is going to be the year guys. i'm winning the pool. >> the president's final four. who does he have winning it all? sports is next. flo: hey, big guy. i heard you lost a close one today. look, jamie, maybe we weren't the lowest rate this time. but when you show people their progressive direct rate and our competitors' rates

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turnovers. rallied from 14 point second half deficit to win 81-77. and robert morris advances to face top seeded duke friday. the final game came down to the wire. >> across for a bucket. the lead. got it >> dayton jordan to grab the lead and hold on to win 46-55. they will go on to face number six providence friday. the big dance kicks off today. notre dame faces northeastern at 12:15 eastern. don't forget to fill out your brackets. president obama did and revealed his picks. he chose number one kentucky villanova, duke and number two arizona in his final four undefeated wildcats to win over nova. syracuse head coach boeheim announced he will retire in three years. the decision came in the wake of a scathing ncaa report sanctions against his program.

he has nine ncaa games next season. skier lindsey vonn won the downhill skiing title seventh time at the world cup finals of france. extends her world cup record to 66 wins. congratulations to her. smarter and harder. robert nelson is doing just that. he showed off his training regimen. it includes murk and pulling a smart car, probably a lot harder than he makes it look. meanwhile former florida state star and nfl prospect t.j. williams taking his training to new heights. oh my goodness. he post add slow motion box jump on instagram. it is impressive. it doesn't always go as planned. texan star j.j. watt his failed attempt with #struggle. rangers taking crazy ballpark food to a whole other level. they are opening all fried booth with wild creations like deep

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now for some entertainment news. liza minnelli is in rehab for substance abuse of the academy award winning star has been battling alcohol and drug addiction since the death of her mother judy garland in 1969. according to minnelli's spokesperson, "she is currently making excellent progress at an undisclosed facility." this year's tribeca film festival will end with a bang the cast of "goodfellas" will reunite for the universe jon stewart will host a q&a. get excited sci-fi fans "sharknado" will air. david hasselhoff will join. hell no might have them screaming hell yes. will ferrell paid homage to a snack. >> can i ask your audience

something. >> yes. >> hey, do you like snacks? [ cheers and applause ] do you like cakes? [ cheers and applause ] do you like snack cakes? [ cheers and applause ] i thought so. this is very exciting. tonight, everyone in the audience has the opportunity to go out and buy some little debbie snack cakes. okay? you can buy one and you can buy one and you, sir, can buy one. and all of you can buy one. >> i didn't realize little debbie had a new spokesperson. >> i did not either but i think will ferrell pulls it off pretty darn well. i'm dar a brown, this is "early today." we hope it is just your first stop of the day on nbc.

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leading the news in the "new york post," woman killed by flying plywood from new york city construction site. authorities say a wind gust tore from a security fence and sent it crashing into her. the 37-year-old hit her head on a pipe and was pronounced dead at the host. the construction company is being investigated. detroit free press, france aims to criminalize ads with anorexic models new legislation being considered would effectively set minimum weight to women and girls to work as models. some other stories we're following. at least two are dead after a shooting at a swedish public yesterday. witnesses say two men with automatic weapons entered the restaurant and began firing. several others in the hospital. they say the incident may be

gang related. in the boston bombing trial wednesday witnesses saw two pipe bombs thrown at police during the shoot-out following the attack. they also presented the court with a container filled with explosives found in the car reportedly stolen by tsarnaev brothers. dna experts confirmed blood on glove found in the car could be traced to the police officers killed a day after the attacks. 27 people tested positive for tuberculosis at o olatha. they show no symptoms and are not contagious. last year 40 cases were diagnosed in kansas. if you thought there was not exciting about doing laundry, think again. it's called extreme ironing. the british inventor of the sport lugs ironing boards to exotic -- lugs to exotic locations and gets to work whether underwater rock

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a young mother and her baby in the hospital this morning after hit in a crosswalk. what they had to say about a driver. and the late not response from the zoo. and getting ready to announce even stricter water restrictions. getting a look at your bay bridge. it's thursday imagine 19th. you're watching "today in the bay." good thursday. thanks for joining us. >> i'm laura