commute across the richmond-san rafael bridge. standard. >> there you go. we will be back in a half hand hour and again for our midday news. >> don't miss it. thanks so much for starting your morning right here with us. good morning. tornado alley. >> tornado! tornado! >> the region living up to its name. more than 60 twisters over the weekend. with a brand new risk today the massive storm system that spawned them now moving east. al's got what we can expect. now holding back. trump taking aim at a potential 2020 rival and fox news. why he is accusing the network of wasting air time as mayor pete buttigieg stuns moderator chris wallace by getting a standing ovation.

>> wow, a standing ovation. also, how the president is responding to the first republican to call for his impeachment. breaking overnight, a massive manhunt in alabama for a suspect who ambushed police wearing body armor and opening fire. >> shots fired! >> one officer killed, two others hurt. the shooter armed, dangerous, and on the loose. just ahead a live report from the scene. all that, plus miracle rescue. a texas girl found alive after being ripped from her own mother's arms, kidnapped in broad daylight. this morning the heroes who helped track her down. a debt of gratitude. the billionaire commencement speaker who stunned an entire graduating class by saying he would pay off their student loans. and end game. tens of millions around the world stayed up late for the series finale of "game of thrones." the farewell to the pop culture phenomenon that could explain why your office is a little emptier today, monday, may 20th,

2019. >> announcer: from nbc news this is "today" with savannah guthrie and hoda kotb live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. welcome to "today." thanks for joining us on this monday morning. >> i'm craig melvin alongside sheinelle jones. savannah has the day off. hoda is at home with baby hope. and man -- >> we have a lot to talk about. one thing we can promise no spoilers this morning. you can watch all morning long. we won't give it away. but certainly a mixed reaction. >> yes. mixed reaction. we will recan in a moment. first, that outbreak of severe storms expected in the south and midwest today after a weekend that saw literally dozens of tornados cut destructive paths across the region. we start with nbc's kerry sanders. he is in oklahoma for us. kerry, good morning. >> reporter: good morning.

this is charles mckinney's house or was charles mckinney's house. he was asleep, so he had no warning when the tornado came through and destroyed the house. he woke up as the roof was collapsing on his bed. remarkably, he was able to craml out and survived wicked weather packing a powerful punch severe storms ripping through the southern plains. carving through cities and small towns. this morning residents from texas to nebraska are still on high alert after dozens of dangerous tornados tore through the region in comanche county, oklahoma, significant damage. >> i seen a funnel cloud. >> reporter: homes ripped to pieces after an ef-2 tornado took aim on geronimo. >> this is all that's left of the roof. >> reporter: in nebraska two supercell storms spawning

terrifying twisters. storm chasers capturing funnels through fields this twister a little too close for comfort. >> it could be one of the more significant severe weather outbreaks in the southern plains in many, many years. >> reporter: residents in kansas also battling mother nature's wrath. this jaw-dropping video showing a massive tornado leaving behind a path of destruction. while down in texas another tornado touching down in the city of abilene, smacking this elementary school on a day it was, thankfully, empty, and leaving thousands without power. relentless rain and hail also leaving their mark as a battered region braces for more the homeowner here says he does have insurance he tried to find his papers in this mess, not an easy task. one he'll do when the daylight

comes up later today meantime, those who live in this region and really across this part of the country are keeping a close eye today, especially on their phones, so that they have those alerts in the event more tornadoes touch down possibility remains very high. guys. >> thankful he was able to get out there. kerry, thank you. >> let's bring in al for more on the severe weather outbreak. al, good morning. >> this is an extremely dangerous situation. we have some showers making their way through the northeast. that's a quick mover but back to the west here's where the storms are starting to fire up. we hav severe thunderstorm warns for parts of texas into the panhandle of oklahoma. we are going to be watching this very carefully here is where we have the severe risk 12th states. we are talking about 18 million people this area in red and purple, that's where we expect large long-track storms, baseball size hail, damaging winds and in fact, as we go in closer, this i

the area where there is a significant tornado risk, ef-2 to ef-5 tornados possible from tulgs tulsa, abilene, all the way down to san angelo some an area ten states, talking about 15 million people moving to the east into illinois all the way back down into texas here is the setup. we have got strong instability, warm air being pumped up from the gulf from that high pressure plus a powerful jet stream on top of it that's extreme sheer, winds from different directions causing the spin this morning storms developing texas into oklahoma and wichita into kansas. the squall line will form. then tonight long strong, long track tornados, damaging winds the big danger, this is going to be overnight, rain wrapped it will be hard to see and there will be very little warning. so you have to stay very alert, and today we have got heavy rain look at this we have got a moderate to high risk of rain from texas all the way into kansas and parts of missouri why? because we are looking at rainfall amounts anywhere from 3

to 5 inches. some of the models say 7 to 10 inches of rain with 3 to 5 inches of rain falling per hour this is a volatile situation we will continue to track it and keep you updated craig? >> we will come back in a bit. president trump hitting back at both sides of the political aisle, taking shots at a democratic rival in the 2020 race as well as fox news and a key republican on capitol hill we have two reports this morning starting with nbc white house correspondent kristen welker good morning. >> good morning to you president trump takes aim at a number of targets. he is saving some of his fiercest criticism for the first republican to accuse him of impeachable offenses as the race is intensifying among the democrats fighting to defeat him. call it the brewing buttigieg battle the mayor of south ben appearing on a fox news town hall late sunday taking the opportunity to slam some of the

network's biggest stars. >> especially when you see what goes on with some of the opinion hosts on this network. there is a reason why anybody has to swallow hard and think twice before participating in this media ecosystem. >> reporter: coming after president trump blasted the network, tweeting, hard to believe that fox news is wasting air time on mayor pete fox is moving more and more to the losing wrong side in covering the dems. >> how would you handle the insults and attacks and tweets and all of that? >> the tweets are, i don't care. >> reporter: and while the president is setting his sights on buttigieg, former vice president joe biden has only one target. >> the single most important thing we have to accomplish is defeat donald trump. >> reporter: taking the fight to the battleground state of pennsylvania over the weekend, a state mr. trump won in 2016, but biden thinks he can take back in 2020 without taking on fellow democrats. >> some of the real smart folks say democrats don't want to hear

about unity. they say democrats are so angry, that the angrier a candidate ca be, they can win a nomination. i don't believe it i really don't. >> reporter: that message comes as the president is under fire from a member of his own party michigan's republican congressman justin amash, a member of the freedom caucus and frequent critic of the president, becoming the first member of the gop to raise the issue of impeachment tweeting, president trump has engaged in impeachable conduct. the president firing back calling aplane crash a loser and a lightweight, saying ultimately, if he read the report he would see it was strong on no collusion and ultimately no obstruction. but in a 13-tweet threat amash said he read the 484-page report which found no conspiracy, but did not reach a conclusion on whether the president obstructed

justice. over the weekend mitt romney disagreeing with amash. >> i respect him i think it's a courageous statement, but i believe that to make a case for obstruction of justice you just don't have the elements that are evidenced in this document. >> reporter: and it is important to note it's not unusual for congressman amash to break with his own party. this is no exceptions -- no exception, he is the first and so far only republican to raise the issue of impeachment. still the bigger question may be will amash add fuel to the democratic push for impeachment. >> the president also making news on the foreign policy front over the weekend as well what more can you tell us about that >> reporter: that's right, craig, he is over the weekend president trump sent out ominous tweet saying if iran wants to fight that will be the official end of iran never threaten the united states again. that warning comes after tensions were escalating between the u.s. and iran, each accusing

the other of provocations. the president wants iran to give up its nuclear ambitions at the end of last week mr. trump seemed to want to lower the tensions when he was asked by reporters if the u.s. was going to war with iran mr. trump responded, quote, i hope not it's possible his latest tweet is aimed at getting back to the negotiating table. still that sharp language could create some mixed messaging coming out of this white house. >> thank you >> now to the intensifying battle over the hot-button issue of abortion. with member states testing strict bans, protests are raging across the country. nbc's stephanie gosk is in louisiana where new restrictions could become law good morning >> reporter: good morning, sheinelle. here at state house in louisiana this morning and later on this week here at the state house in louisiana the house of representatives getting ready to debate and vote on a so-called heartbeat bill, banning abortion as soon as six weeks into a pregnancy.

the governor of this state, john bel edwards, a democrat, said he will break ranks with hi national party and sign it this morning another state is poised to take up a restrictive abortion bill. louisiana's house could be the latest to pass a so-called heartbeat bill, making abortion illegal once a fetal heartbeat is detected. the state senate has already h approved the measure. the measush. in a in all, 30 states have now 30 e introduced restrictive abortion measures.duced >> shame, shame, shame. >> reporter: in missouri on restrictive measures. friday, despite vocal protests chamber -- >> people outside and inside the chamber,! >> reporter: lawmakers passed a bill making lawmakers passed a bill making n abortion illegal at eight weeks of pregnancy.regnancy. the only excep the only exception, when a aer mo mother's health is at risk. at. >> by your vote of 110 yes and 44 no. ouri's governor unequivocally in favor. >> reporter: missouri's governor unequivocally in favor. elieve >> i believe in the pro life se side of the issue, and i'm going to sign the bill. going to sign the bill. >> reporter: it comes on the >t heels of alabama's governor al signing the most signing the most restrictive law in the country.he country. it essentially outlaws abortion,

it essentially outlaws abortion including in cases of rape or incest. the issue now taking center stage the issue taking center stage i race. the 2020 presidential race.esidp president trump tweeting he tw believes some of the states laws believes some of the states laws go too far writing, go too far. i'm strongly pro-li writing, i am strongly pro life exceptions, rape, incest, with the three exceptions, rape protecting the life of the incest, and protecting the life mother. democratic presidential ca of the mother. democratic presidential eighing. candidates also weighing in. bernie sanders the fir bernie sanders, the first to a campaign rally in alabama since the hold a campaign rally in alabams since the law was signed, ignedg supp telling supporters, it's part o coordinated a coordinated, right-win attackn on women's rights.s.women's rig >> these laws are dangerous. they a >> these laws are dangerous. ree they are regressive. blatantly unconstitutional. they are blatantly >> my unconstitutional.body, >> my body, my choice. my >> reporter: on sunday, choice! protesters throughout the statee voicing their frustration.s throughout the state >> i don't think this is an vo thei argument over life not being precious..>> at this point you e at this point, you're putting ag cells over a fully clump of cells over a fully developed person.. person. >> what is the >> steph, what's been the

reaction from abortion rights n supporters to the rise of these abortion rights supporters to the rise of these restrictions restrictions nationwide?>> repoe >> reporter: sheinelle, it's al been happening so rapidly in th. there has last couple of weeks, that it'sz been surprise but also organization. and also organization. you have major abortion rights groups calling for a day of groups calling for a day of actr action tomorrow across the s th country, including the country, including the aclu and pl planned parenthood.ned parentho. they're asking their supporters come out and to come out and protest with the hashtag stop the bans. back to you guys. >> thank you. breaking news now. a massive man hunt in alabama has ended for a heavily armed suspect accused of opening fire on police, killing one officer and wounding two others. nbc's garrett haake joins us with the very latest. garrett, good morning. >> reporter: craig, police were responding to a domestic disp r disturbance call overnight when they were met with gunfire. the shooter armed with a high powered rifle and wearing body armor, then fled the scene. a of an overnight man huhunt, hs

now in custody. tragedy in alabama. >> possible domestic disturbance at that residence. when they responded, they were met with gunfire. >> shots fired! >> reporter: one officer dead, two wounded. >> officer hit! officer hit! >> words cannot express the loss for this family and our family. >> reporter: this man, 29-year-old grady wayne wilks, is now in police custody. officers responding to an overnight domestic disturbance call in auburn were met with gunfire from the heavily armed suspect. >> he's got an ar on him. wearing a helmet. he's got body armor. >> reporter: the drama and danger playing out in police radio. >> i'm hit. i lost my weapon. >> unit on scene. i'm coming. i have a tourniquet. >> reporter: the two wounded officers are being treated in area hospitals. >> one of them will be released, and the other one is expected to recover. >> reporter: police say the suspect, described as 6'4", and

215 pounds, fled the scene wearing shorts, body armor, and a helmet, before being taken into custody. craig, police are expected to brief reporters later this morning. among the questions we still need to have answered, the status of those two police officers who were wounded. we're told one may have already been released from the hospital. craig. and what the shooter's >> garre motivation may have been. alaba. thank you. >> >> garrett, thank you.> there ig there's a lot more to get to, including last night's much to, including last night's ante much-anticipated series finale "game of thrones." of "game of thrones." worry. calm down if you haven't seen i >> don't worry.t calm down. yet. we promise no yet. we promise no spoilers here, but what we can tell you is that millions stayed up to watch, including yours truly, and nbc's gadi schwartz as well. good morning. >> reporter: you can bet a lot of "game of thrones" fans may be calling in sick from work this morning. i showed up to tell you i thought the ending was great that is a very controversial take, especially on line where there are a lo of mixed opinions about how the show finally came to an end. when your show is the first of

its name, the breaker of records and the creator of cgi dragons, writing a finale to appease the masses probably feels like when jon snow faced a whole lot of this and if you are not one of the estimated 18 million people who tuned in for the season finale last night, you might want to get ready to hear about it all day long who should have been king? who saw it coming? >> who did daenerys' hair? that online petition to rewrite the season has reached a million signatures and at least one person in westros may have noticed. >> maybe the decision should be left to, well, everyone. [ laughter ] >> reporter: online mixed reactions. some fans angry over how the epic hbo series comes to an end. >> i wanted more. >> i did not like that ending. >> reporter: others satisfied with the finale.

most in awestruck agreemen over the imagery that pushed the bounds of television which could explain why the final episodes cost $15 million each. explained in a documentary trailer taking viewers behind the scenes. >> here we are at the last table read it's like looking around and seeing your family. >> reporter: overnight the cast saying good-bye with pictures of their first days on set and their last the actress who played sansa stark, sophie turner, writing sansa, thank you for teaching me resilience, bravery, and what true strength really is. without you i wouldn't be the person i am today. i'll miss this more than anything a finale lowering the gate on a fantasy that's become television lore now, we know for sure there is at least one "game of thrones" prequel in the works probably not a strong enough word because that story goes way back thousands of years creato george r.r. martin saying on his blog there is a chance for three or four spinoffs also possible in the works

i saw you tweeting last night, craig, i know your favorite character didn't get the throne. what did you think >> like you, i loved it. love may be strong i'm okay with it even though it's hard to have this conversation without giving it away. but i thought they did a nice job buttoning up everything. how about you? >> yeah, if felt almost -- there is a very hot take it felt almost like "downton abbey" where everybody is exactly where they are supposed to be and all is okay in the world. >> you can't please everybody. >> no. gadi schwartz. thank you. we'll talk more off line more about it mr. roker, you never disappoint. >> that's not true there is a petition to get me off. that's what's going on around the country. we will get to your local forecast in the next 30 seco

good morning. i'm meteorologist kari hall. take a look at the cool view over san jose. low clouds and clouds higher up broken by the sunshine. kind of piercing through. as we start out today, we are going to take a break from the rain with our temperatures cooler than normal. reaching into the mid to upper 60s inland, lower 60s for the coast. we will start to see rain moving in as early as late this evening in the north bay. on and off rain tomorrow. a break into wednesday. more showers possible on thursday. >> and that's your latest weather. >> thank you coming up, an 8-year-old girl found safe after being

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we'll continue to ton tore that. what about the weather? a nice break we are seeing here. a live look at the golden gauge bridge. temperatures in the low 60s near the coast and upper 60s for the yes or no land areas. by earliest tonight, the next round of rain moving in. it starts in the north bay to the bay area and continues off and on with some waves of rain going tomorrow with a chance of a few thunderstorms. then we will get a chance to dry out wednesday. more rain in the forecast on thursday. we're looking pretty good. overall for this bay, westbound 84, dumbarton bridge picking up the most slowing across the peninsula side. and university, willow, it will slow down heading toward 101.

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the region homes were destroyed after an ef-2 tornado hitting geronimo, oklahoma this morning residents from texas to nebraska are still on high alert al will be back with the forecast in a few minutes. four american passengers and a canadian pilot all killed this weekend when their plane crashed off the coast of honduras. the piper cherokee plunged into the sea shortly after takeoff from a popular tourist destination. rescue boats with police divers recovered the bodies within minutes of that crash. the names of the victims have not been released. congratulations to brooks koepka for winning the pga championship he held off a late charge from dustin johnson to capture his fourth major overall he went wire to wire leading the field after four rounds on the extremely challenging bethpage black course he finished at eight under he is the yearly favorite to win the u.s. open at pebble beach next month. the dramatic end to a

kidnapping drama in texas. an 8-year-old girl has been reunited with her family after she was snatched from her mother's arms in broad daylight. police are crediting a group of good samaritans with that girl's safe return. nbc's gabe gutierrez is in texas with details on this gabe, good morning >> reporter: good morning. hard for any parent to fathom, a young girl snatched from her mother's arms in this quiet neighborhood in broad daylight this is where she was taken. that is the home where the doorbell camera captured it all. we are hearing from a local pastor being called a hero this morning a young girl kidnapped in texas has been reunited with her family a stranger ripping the child away from her mother while they were walking along a fort worth street saturday in broad daylight the brazen abduction caught on a neighbor's doorbell camera the footage showing this terrifying moment when a car sped away with 8-year-old salem sabatka inside her mother tossed to the ground by the kidnapper as she tried to

save her daughter. >> help me, please my daughter just got kidnapped. >> reporter: the neighbor who owns the camera responded to the woman's alarming cries for help. >> a blood-curdling type scream. >> reporter: the mother called 911 prompting police to issue a statewide amber alert. investigators releasing this photo of the suspect's vehicle and asking for the public' help finding the missing girl. >> we have a very disturbed mom, disturbed family right now. >> reporter: the nightmare coming to an end after more than eight hours thanks to couple of good samaritans. the pair calling police after spotting the suspect's vehicle at this hotel. officers moving in to make the arrest. >> we got her, we got her, we got her. >> reporter: the suspect is 51-year-old michael webb he is now behind bars charged with aggravated kidnapping police commending the community's efforts to bring salem home. >> they become the search party,

the rescuers, here in the fort worth, and we're damn proud of it. >> reporter: especially the two volunteers who spotted webb's car. >> it was crazy. it was like adrenaline, everything. >> reporter: one an outreach minister. >> father, i can't thank you enough that salem is home. >> reporter: neighbors rallying sunday night in support of salem's family. >> scary to think that something like that could happen to your kids. >> reporter: now thankful for the safe return of their little girl >> so good to see that community spring into action the way they did. what do we know about how the little girl is doing >> reporter: well, local authorities aren't saying a whole lot about that to me to maintain her privacy, saying she is stable. she was taken to a local hospital to get checked out. this community is overwhelmed with relief that she was found alive and overwhelmed with gratitude for those two good samaritans, including that local pastor who tracked her down. >> amen to that. gabe gutierrez for us in fort

worth, thank you time for another check of the weather. >> ready for some summertime >> yes. >> here we go. >> all right >> the eastern half of the country high pressure building unfortunately staying chilly out west this strong high builds over the southern half pumping up hot, warm, humid air. we will see all those storms the upside, boston today 80. 83 new york city d.c. 86. charlotte 87 tomorrow that slides to the south. wimbledon, 89. tampa, 91. 10 degrees above average cincinnati thursday 90 88 in richmond atlanta in the low 90s st. louis will be in the low 90s. and if it isn't summer enough for you, we are talking about a possible tropical disturbance. a 60% chance somewhere around bermuda, it could become a tropical cyclone by tomorrow. this is the development zone still very much like winter here in the pay area. we take a live look at dublin.

at least we do have some sunshine. this is a break in between the storm systems moving through. slightly cooler than normal temperatures, reaching into the mid to upper 60s in the inland areas. upper 50s and low 60s for the coast. going throughout the forecast, we'll start to see rain moving back in tonight. and it will be off and on wet throughout the day tomorrow. at least we will be warming up. still more rain chances throughout the weekend. weather. >> i hear you say spring's here? >> yeah, we are skipping spring, going right to summer. just ahead, she spent decades in prison before being released with the help of kim kardashian but what is alice marie johnson doing with her freedom and does she still talk to kim? we'll find out when she joins us live and a frightening moment for arnold schwarzenegger, attacked by a fan he was drop-kicked what he is saying about the incident. the keynote speaker who stunned an entire graduating class by paying off their student loans and what he is

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again. nbc's tom costello covers aviation this is about a flaw with the 737 ma simulators that pilots were supposed to train on >> reporter: that's right. the simulators apparently did not come loaded with the software to replicate the mcast anti-stall system at the heart of two fatal crashes boeing says it has a fix now for that mcast system and now it's going to have to upgrade and update the simulators as well. this is coming at a time whe a lot of pilots are demanding real simulator time before that plane flies again. this morning the world's 737 max fleet remains grounded days before the faa and world aviation regulators meet in dallas to discuss what it will take to approve the max for flight again boeing says it has completed and tested the fix to the mcast anti-stall system thought responsible for two fatal crashes. it admits it never told airlines

or pilots about mcast before last october's fatal lion air crash in indonesia ethiopian airlines flight 302 was the second jetliner to crash five months later. the two accidents killing 346 people on board. now word that even the simulators airlines bought to train pilots could not replicate a similar mcast-triggered emergency. ethiopian airlines was one of the first to buy a simulator the ceo told nbc news in an exclusive interview mcast was not programmed into the sim. >> it cannot simulate the mcast situation. it didn't have the information, the data it was not configured for this. >> reporter: what you just a said is critical you have a max simulator but it's not configured with mcast >> yes. it was not configured with mcast. >> reporter: so even if pilots had been in the max simulator, they would not have been able to experience an mcast triggering >> yes that's true.

>> reporter: the ethiopian pilots involved in the crash had not yet been in the max simulator. the ethiopian ceo says his airline may not fly the max again. in a statement, boeing tells nbc news it has made corrections to the 737 max simulator software and has provided additional information to device operators to ensure that the simulator experience is representative across different flight conditions pilot training is expected to be front and center at the faa meeting this week. the faa chief on capitol hill -- >> additional training should be an international standard. we are in the process of ensuring that that's implemented globally. >> reporter: various airlines are expected to get the max fleets back in august the faa are saying that simulator time would not be required they could probably do the new training on an ipad. some pilots and even canadian authorities say that's not good enough they want simulator time. >> and i understand there aren't that many airlines that have these max simulators to begin

with is that right? >> reporter: no, that's absolutely right air canada is the only airline in north america that has a simulator. american airlines and southwest are expecting theirs by the end of the year. >> all right thank you. up next on this monday morning, more than words the billionaire who made sure students would never ever forget his commencement address that amazing story is right after this (vo) speed. the faster it goes,

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receive an honorary doctorate and to give the commencement address. in the middle of his speech he suddenly announced he would spend $40 million to pay off every student loan for every member of the graduating class his only request, for them to pay it forward. >> you have the power within to be great, be you, be unstoppable, be undeniable and accomplish things people thought you never would. >> reporter: for the nearly 400 graduates sunday was the beginning of the next chapter. billionaire investor and philanthropist robert smith was offering words of wisdom. >> treat all people with dignity. even if you can't see how they're going to help you. >> reporter: then something incredible that none of them saw coming. >> this is my class 2019 and my family is making a grant to eliminate their student loans. [ cheers and applause >> reporter: as students at the historically black college for

men realized he'd pay off all loans, a gift worth an estimated $40 million. the cheers grew louder computer science and math major ernest holmes was about to leave school with $10,000 of debt. >> it was like a moment of disbelief and then it went right into tears and laughs and hugs and crying because, like, it really is going to change the lives of many students. >> reporter: robert smith who founded a private equity firm is worth an estimated $5 billion according to forbes, making him the nation's richest african-american he made the generous decision to help the graduates after speaking with some of them the day before his speech. >> robert smith essentially said to our students i'm going to make you free to follow your passions. >> reporter: smith urging the graduates to pay it forward. >> i want to inspire future men at morehouse i see this as a charge to make sure i truly give back. >> we're talking about morehouse

here, obviously. but this is a larger issue when you start talking about student debt crisis in the country give us a sense. >> it's at the worst right now more than 40 million americans right now have graduated with student loans. that's 1 in 5 adults we are talking about. student loan debt is now higher than credit cards, higher than auto loans more than a quarter of borrowers owe between $10,000 an $25,000 when they graduated. >> this affects black students more >> "the wall street journal" did an analysis and found 30% more is owed by people at historically black colleges and universities in federal debt as opposed to students leaving other public and nonprofit schools. >> you could tell it took a second for it to click did i hear that right? >> and it was like, wait a minutewhat >> did you say my debt is gone >> right. >> by the way, jacob soboroff

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saturday. now the commute with mike bay bridge toll plaza full but moving well as far as the fastrak lanes go. no problems for the maze. getting away from the area southbound toward the couple seal. a crash around 66. we will watch oakland. recovery on the peninsula, south 280. better flow after the earlier carr fire. more traffic on skyline now. that is an issue for highway 35. a nice smooth drive. south bay builds happening now, teachers walking off the job in union city, hayward. the union and district still a far apart. classes are being taught by substitutes and administrators. head to twitter for the latest. more police officers will be patrolling the area around hercules high school and middle school after someone made threats against the school. police tell nbc bay area they

are treating the threats as credible until they know otherwise. our team is tracking w storm taking aim at the bay area overnight. what to expect as you head out the door tomorrow morning. plus: a san jose family is saddled with a huge medical bill after insurance wasn )t paying as promised. our consumer unit finds a cure. join us tomorrow from 4:30 to 7.

coming up, tornado touchdown. tens of millions on high alert after more than 60 twisters tlooir the southern planes the region now bracing for more severe storms as the wicked weather moves east what does there mean for your monday al's got the latest forecast plus, getting candid prince william opens up about the loss of his mother, princess diana. >> i think when you are bereaved at a very young age, any time really, but particularly at a young age, i can resonate closely to that.

you feel pain like no other pain >> prince harry and meghan celebrate their first anniversary with never-before-seen pictures details ahead. and game over. millions staying up late for the series finale of "game of thrones. so was it a thriller "thrones" or was it dragon on and on a spoiler's free look at the reaction pouring in today. monday, may 20th, 2019 >> ready for - >> the best summer ever! >> going on a trip - >> with my best friend >> girls weekend in new york ♪ >> officially an o.u. alum >> go, sooners >> this is the howard family down in orlando. we're here at the "today" cafe >> from lake charles, louisiana --

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talker, this morning, alice marie johnson. her story made national headlines last year when after 21 years in prison, president trump commuted her life sentence alice's freedom thanks in part to efforts by kim kardashian west now, nearly a full year later, alice has written a book about her experience it's called "after life. we're going to talk to her in a moment first, alice's journey here to studio 1a. this was that moment alice marie johnson was released from prison in june, 2018. >> thanks to jesus >> 21 years after receiving a life sentence for a first-time nonviolent offense for her role in a drug trafficking operation

in the memphis area. her case drew the attention of kim kardashian west who eventually landed a meeting with donald trump in the oval office. one week later, the president commuted alice's sentence. kim was the one who delivered the news >> oh, my gosh alice, you're out. >> yes [ cheers ] >> i love this woman >> love this lady. >> reporter: hoda talked to kim and alice on the day they met face to face for the first time. one week after alice's release >> it became this mission that i just didn't want to give up. >> how do you even begin to say thank you? i was thinking that. like how - >> thank you is not big enough i think i have to walk it out. i have to walk my thank you out. i have to live it out with her for my family, for the supporters >> alice, please [ applause ] >> in february, alice was invited to president trump's state of the union address

a standing ovation for a woman beginning the next chapter of her life >> oh, alice marie johnson good morning to you. >> good morning. good morning >> you were tearing up watching that >> i can't help it it's this -- this never gets old for me >> you know, you look back on the last year, alice, and you see a standing ovation at the state of the union and the accolades, what has the last year been like for you personally >> well, i've met some amazing people being back with my family has been a dream come true what i've been doing for this last year, they saw me run across the road, but i been running for the people ever since. the people who have been left behind in prison >> alice marie johnsons in prison >> there are many alice marie johnsons, many women and men who deserve a second chance, the same chance that i've been given. >> one of the things that struck

me about your story then and citrix me -- strikes me, we hav a picture that personifies this. this was around christmas time of you in prison this is a picture that's in the book, as well. but you are so happy this is you in prison. all smiles, happy at the foot of that christmas tree. how have you been able to maintain that positivity, that happiness through all of this? >> i think that has to be inside of you prison can take away -- can't take away who i am, it couldn't take away the joy that i had for just life itself, craig. and that is really the way i was able to make it. my faith, and when you have faith, it gives you joy in your heart. >> the book, what prompted you to write this book >> since i've come home, so many people want to know the inside story. they want to know who i am as a person >> yeah. >> so this memoir is my life, and it also magnifies the issues

of prison reform i think that my release has put a face on the need the american public has embraced me they've embraced my story because it is a story of hope, but it also changes the trajectory of how they looked at people who were in prison. >> criminal justice reform >> yes >> kim kardashian west wrote the forward to your book >> oh, yes beautiful. >> of course she did she also says that you have helped her, quote, find an incredible new sense of purpose. now she's going to law school. what do you make of all of that? >> i think i was just the water, the water that -- watered the seed that seed was planted in kim i think her father being an attorney and her always having an interest in law when i came along, she blossomed. i saw a woman who was like a superwoman she wouldn't stop at anything for my freedom

so it makes me feel humbled. i'm honored that i was a catalyst, that i helped her with that but she's also helped me, too. we have both -- we've both impacted each other's lives. >> you guys keep in touch? you're still friends >> yes, i love kim >> i saw the clip of you on "keeping up with the kardashians," the most recent episode, and you credit kanye, as well, with being instrumental how so >> yes kanye, his relationship with his -- his relationship with president trump, plus kanye knew that i was trying to gain my freedom. and he stepped out -- kanye did a lot of things to help me, too. and i'll never forget what he did. >> one of the things that also struck me from the excerpts that i read, you petitioned president obama a number of times, and you were -- you were denied. how frustrating was that >> it was very frustrating, but i couldn't let that stop me.

i -- craig, i knew that there's no way that i was not going to be rejoined with my family and so i know i've said this before, that i don't feel that i was really denied, i was destined for such a time as this >> unsurprisingly, hollywood has come calling they're going to make a movie about your -- if you had your pick, who would get the nod? >> i'm almost afraid to say, i've got several people. >> uh-huh. just give me one >> i like the way angelina bassett dances >> all right angela bassett she may be watching. so good to see you >> good to see you, too. >> alice marie johnson, thank you. you can find more on her book "after life," at today.com/shop. mr. roker? >> what a terrific story as we look on the radar, you see heavy thunderstorms now firing up in the midsection of the country. and that is going to be the big story today. this tornado outbreak, mountain snows also in the rockies.

summer warmth into the mid-atlantic states. strong storms moving out through new england. we've got some showers throughout the -- alaska, our state of alaska, but we're also good morning, i'm meteorologist kari hall. nice to see a break with some sunshine as we take a live look outside at the golden gate bridge. we're going to start to see more clouds moving in later on this evening and rain by tonight moving into the north bay first and spreading across the bay area. we'll see some off and on rain not only tonight but throughout the day tomorrow and it stays very active as we could see a few thunderstorms. we'll see some more sun on wednesday and then showers return on thursday. >> and that's your latest weather. >> thank you. look who joined us. >> that's the latest weather >> jenna bush hager decided to pop in because she knew we were talking royal. >> i had to be here and there are several reasons, honest confessions.

>> we have more from london. kelly, good morning. >> reporter: hi, good morning. you know, we're so used to the royals protecting their privacy that the past 24 hours have kind of come as a shock they're sharing video pictures, tweets, and that candid conversation about mental health it's been a year since prince harry and meghan markle's fairytale wedding at windsor the couple celebrating their first anniversary with the whole world. releasing never-before-seen candid pictures on their instagram feed the groom pretending to hitch a ride, the bride with her son-to-be father-in-law prince charles. and that kiss. [ cheers ] wedding bells were ringing again at windsor this weekend. prince harry this time as a guest, with the queen for another family wedding no sign of meghan or son archie. the youngest royal's birth certificate now public confirms he was born at a london hospital and lists meghan's occupation as

princess of the united kingdom reports of that supposed brotherly rift between william and harry now fading away. the two princes along with their wives are working together on mental health. in a new documentary, prince william talks about his own struggles after losing his mother, diana, and why talking about his personal loss is so important. >> i think when you are bereaved at a very young age, any time really, but particularly at a young age, i can resonate closely to that, you feel pain like no other pain and you know that your life is going to be very difficult to come across something that's going to be even worse pain that that guys in general find it very difficult to open up we've got to relax a little and be able to talk about our emotions because we're not robots >> reporter: a different focus this morning for kate. talking about her love of the outdoors and showing off a special garden she helped create for the chelsea flower show. >> i really hope that it inspires families and kids and communities in general to get outside.

>> reporter: the family of five setting the example with prince george, princess charlotte, and little prince louie exploring the garden as a family and prince louie just turned 1 back in april. and kate had actually hinted about a little surprise with their youngest child that he was keeping them on their toes now we have video proof, yes, prince louie is walking, guys. >> didn't we just say that -- we did. cuties thank you. "pop start"? >> shall we? >> in for carson >> the first thing to talk about is "game of thrones. i'm only on season seven so i'm not going to give anything away. everyone is still talking about the finale of "game of thrones" but for a reason you might not have seen. the following kind of contains a spoiler for those of you who haven't watched yet but not really earlier eagle-eyed fans noticed a coffee cup in a scene, a cup that didn't fit the era of the show guess what, it happened again. >> what?

>> fans noticed a plastic water bottle tucked just behind sam walt harley's leg. that wasn't the only refreshment caught on camera fans noticed a second water bottle, as well. again, tucked just behind sir davos' chair an estimated 18 million people did tune in last night including a few stores actress sofia vergara threw a watch party which included an iron throned cake. >> wow >> comedian whitney cummings quickly came to the show's defense writinwriting, before y say it's bad writing, the writers have $1 billion and literally all of your tweets are misspell misspelled poor mindy kaling missed it. she shared this image of a dismayed fozzie bear and writing when you're traveling internationally on the day of the "game of thrones" finale overall, the final episode was an emotional one for fans especially for actress amelia clarke she took to instagram and wrote, ""game of thrones" has shaped me as a woman, as an actor, and as a human being, but to you, dear,

kind, magical fans, i owe you so much thanks. without you, there is no us. a bittersweet good-bye note from a beloved character. on a happier note, congratulations are in order for one couple "saturday night live's" colin jost and actress scarlett johansson are engaged. on sunday, johanson's publicist confirmed it to the ""associated press."" they've been dating for two years. this is jost's first marriage. well wishes to the happy couple. >> beautiful consume >> i that are -- beautiful couple >> they are. >> look like siblings. >> that's a little awkward >> they say that people marry somebody they look like. >> sometimes >> yes >> thank you now back to "pop start." >> that side bar brought to you by jenna. a second incident involving arnold schwarzenegger over the weekend. he was attending one of his arnold sports festivals in south africa he stood up and walked over to

the event floor to capture some videos when out of no didwhere a man attacked him from behind take a look. >> ooh - >> my gosh >> goodness. >> what guy was on him look at that >> he jumped up and kicked him there. >> oh. >> you can see the assailant run up and kick the actor in the back here's the moment from another angle, as well the action for's security quickly tackling him to the ground fortunately schwarzenegger was not harmed in the incident and walked away just moments later on twitter he shared an update on the incident writing, question lot of you have asked but i am not pressing charges. i'm moving on, and i'd rather focus on the thousands of great athletes i met at arnold sports. we are glad to hear that he's okay >> you see his bodyguard was right there. >> arnold was still standing, that guy was on the ground >> arnold is made of steel >> yes, he is. he is. >> took a major risk - >> get to the chopper. coming up, you ready for sun

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it's 8:30 now on a monday morning, may 20th, 2019. time to kick off our beach party. right here on the plaza. we got it all, sun, sand, starting to feel like spring >> it is going right into that -- we'll get you started with a special proud moment where is chelsea we're looking for chelsea from

grand rapids, michigan how are you, chelsea >> good. lou are you? >> all right we've got this special moment. you can win a big prize. >> i want that, too. >> we've got a seashell buried in the sand, you put that blindfold on, you'll put 15 seconds on the clock and on my whistle, you start digging. there's decoy items, so remember, you're looking for a seashell, like a conch shell >> got it. >> let's move you over here. all right. blindfold's on all right. you ready, crowd [ cheers ] three, two, one. [ whistle okay, keep digging keep digging, go forward there you go keep going, that's not it. all right. the clock is counting down keep going, keep going keep going go forward, go forward all right. oh, she's so close oh -- oh, okay time's up, chelsea

[ whistle sorry you didn't find it, but you know what, you did such a good job, we're going to make sure you get $1,000 in live nation concert cash. >> yes >> courtesy of their sponsor, pepsi. you like going to concerts >> yes, of course. >> who doesn't >> thank you >> everybody on the plaza is going to get a $100 live nation gift card. [ cheers ] all of you how about that happy summer, chelsea. >> thank you so much >> you're welcome. all right. >> that's good >> you're all getting gift cards. you get a gift card. you get a gift card. you -- you don't get gift cards. no, you don't. >> talking about that oprah moment, al >> the good news is the fun in the sun is just getting started. if you're heading to the beach, which i hope we all are, there's the right gadgets, gear, and fashions, we've got great options for every member of the family >> then martha stewart's covering food on our beach party.

serving up a delicious clam bake and some festive drinks. and then you know, we've got something coming up on the third hour that we're excited about. a hometown glory series. we're visiting the places where we grew up, a week filled with laughs, surprises, maybe even a few tears, as well dylan's going to kick things off. going to kick things off -- fun. >> i cried a lot >> i would imagine so. also, hall of fame quarterback joe namath will open up about the highs and lows of his fascinating life, as well. >> all right >> first, if you're a "harry potter" fan, listen up -- you could win a trip for four to join "today" at universal orlando resort for the newest addition to "the wizarding world of harry potter. hagrid's motorbike adventure check out the new "today" cafe that's right includes roundtrip air fare,

admission to theme parks, the resort ato universal orlando >> and you can have your avocado toast. >> yes mm >> you're giving away a lot of stuff. >> that's right. we're going to give something else away -- a forecast. first -- >> summer on the plaza is created by "today" with our sponsor, pepsi's summer brand. grab summer by the bottle. >> all right let's check your weather and look at the week ahead a busy one the tornado outbreak possible today in the southern plains very warm in the east. mountain snows in the rockies. we get to the midweek period, and we look for rain showers across the plains, mountain snows continuing in the northern rockies. heating up through the gulf. as we get toward the end of the week and memorial day weekend, record highs along the southeastern atlantic coast. good morning. i'm meteorologist kari hall. it is a cloudy start and we will see a little bit more sunshine going into the afternoon.

our break from the dry weather doesn't last that long. we'll start to see rain moving into the north bay later on this evening and continuing to spread as we go into tonight. off and on rain throughout the forecast and across the bay area for tomorrow and even a chance of a few thunderstorms. we will see this all moving out by wednesday and then thursday we will see some more rain in the forecast and our temperatures gradually warming up this week. that's your latest weather big thank you to our sponsor, pepsi, for helping turn the plaza into a beautiful oasis of summer complete with a summer booth where fans are sharing their plans to have the best summer ever you can share yours by using the hash tag #summergram on instagram. >> thank you, al next, we have picks for the hottest beach fashion and gear for your family. we've kicked off our shoes put on sneakers. first, this is "today" on nbc.

we are back we are back with summer fun on the plaza memorial day is just a week away if you want to make the most of your beach days, you have to get the right stuff. we have lori here, our style director at "good housekeeping." she scoured the stores to find stylish suits, accessories, gear good morning >> good morning. we have got you cover of and ready for the beach. >> let's hit the beach what do we have? >> the first couple. megan and isaac. >> we're going to show what they have gone on a nice, brightly colored suit for meghan what you are going to be seeing is anything with a tie waist or a belt >> okay. >> if you see a suit, there is from stories, around $60, from stories. not everybody feels comfortable strutting their stuff. i know that i don't. i love a sarong or a pareo >> it's bright, colorful >> this one you can wear five different ways it's $55, available at echo

designs. great color, love that pom-pom trim she's good to go izaak here is in a pair of robert graham swim trucks. now i'm going to show you what these swim trunks can do >> okay. stand by >> here we go. there you go >> with a little water - >> cute. >> can you guys see that - >> can you see that? that pattern >> that's cute >> these -- these are color-changing swim trunks from neiman marcus. they're $82, on sale right now and then he has flip-flops we're obsessed with these -- go for it, the reef bottle-opener flip-flops they're $55. they've been able to do that for a while. these are the newest fan model they're a little thinner and sleeker. we think they look great >> i think you have a career in modeling, both of you. thank you, guys. [ applause ] okay, so next we'll start about moms at the beach. when you have kids in tow. >> it's a lot. we'll talk about sun safety first. what mom liz is, she's amazing -- >> melissa and her four kids

>> that's right. she is wearing dr. boat for cabana life. >> so cute >> cover y'all and also hat this has uvf of 50-plus. it's designed by a dermatologist. you can feel good about it it is also beautiful her oldest daughter, mia, is in a crewcut rash guard and shorts, which is fun for an 11-year-old. >> i like it, so cute. >> and then on her other daughter here, she's in a primary reversible one piece $22.50 that's reversible. you get two sutszits for the pr of one and then in janie and jack, and upf 50 in the rash guard adorable things for $20 and up all of the fun goggles available for $22. >> really, really cute thank you, guys. >> thank you so much, family >> we have our swimming trunks now what do we need next. >> okay. this beach blanket, look how small it is here >> this is the blanket >> this is the blanket when you unfold it, this is wild torn outfitter, it can hold up

to 63 square feet of stuff >> this is a win often they're too short. you're hanging offer >> exactly it's $25 and has pockets where you can put things >> genius. >> we'll come back here. this is the p.b. teen emily and marit lounger. i see our couple lounging here fun. they're having their drinks with these cuisinart drink stakes when you go to the beach and it gets sandy, it's disgusting. >> yes >> these are $20 for a party pack at walmart. never will your drink touch the sand we love that and behind us, we'll show you the kites. these are from hactic lab, handmade, bamboo kites they start at $42. i'm going to learn how to fly a kite just so i can own one >> can you imagine one of these? this is next level >> beautiful you can hang it in a kid's room for decoration >> love. >> we want to class it up a bit. there is from uncommon goods it's a wine and cheese table it goes right into the sand. and it collapses flat. it's easy to store, under $60. >> class up the beach there. >> exactly

right? this is really fun this is an inflatable hammock from mockins, affordable and you don't need air you -- i mean you don't need inflatable air, you put it through the air. target, sun squat, $15 there is genius. it's a you tole that turns into a beach pool >> no way -- >> yeah, from bed, bath, and beyond you dig a shallow hole, pour water in, great for kids under 3. >> that's cute >> for kids older than 3 - >> yes - >> can jam >> there are three ways to win the hottest beach game you either have to ding the can, get it in over the top, or in through the slot let's see, enacan you do it? >> whoa. >> a little high, a little high. >> oh. >> what are you doing here >> i want to talk about the vineyard vines ring toss >> yes >> their newest collection, just came out the stuff is amazing $40. the greatest, prepiest prints available at target right now. >> i love it

wait, we have a little more. where are we going >> we have one more. >> one mother nature >> they're telling us to come to craig. >> this is the ring toss >> craig, you want to take it away >> yes >> here -- >> we'll take it away. thank you, ladies. just ahead, martha stewart joins the party. martha's here with the how-to for throwing the ultimate clam bake it's going to be fun first, this "today" on nbc. is

and we're we and we're back with "today food" and more fun in the sun. a clam bake. a clam bake is a beach season tradition for a lot of folks a great excuse to get together with friends who better to teach us how to throw a clam bake than martha stewart of "martha stewart living"? always nice to have you my friend thank you. >> very nice not everybody has a beach in which to dig a big pit and layer

it with all the shellfish and the lobsters and the potatoes. >> yeah. >> so you can do it in a pot on a grill. >> okay. >> it tastes just as good. >> what is a clam bake. >> what constitutes a clam bake besides the clams? >> all these beautiful ingredients from lobsters and shellfish and shrimp and chorizo and potatoes all of that goes into a clam bake it's called a bake because you used to bake it in the sand in a big hole happy birthday, by the way >> thank you, martha stewart >> he's 40 years old you're over the hill >> all downhill from here, right? >> started with aromatics which is union and garlic and beer don't forget the beef. >> don't forget -- >> pour that beer in >> does it matter what kind? >> your favorite beer. >> whatever you like >> if you're going to be drinking that beer, pour it in there. >> whole bottle. 12 ounces. we wasted a bottle of beer - >> and seaweed if you don't have seaweeds, you can use a rack you don't want everything in the bottom of the pot. that acts as your rack, but it

adds good seaweed flavor - >> you get it off the beach? >> wash it first, you know then chorizo, a spanish sausage, and little tiny potatoes little -- that goes right in here >> you don't even have to peel those. >> no, no. cover and -- cover and cook for about 12 minutes then, this is the second -- the second patch over here >> all right >> there you have it lobsters want to bring over the shellfish? >> yes, ma'am. i'll grab the shellfish. all right. the lobsters - >> they've steamed for 15 minutes. >> you just throw them in live, right? >> of course your shellfish should all be alive. and the clams should be tightly closed mussels. pour those in. and then cover that for about six minutes. >> six minutes >> yep >> okay. >> and that's it >> that's it how long does all of that take >> the corn is in there, too altogether about 25 minutes. >> 25 minutes. you make it look so easy >> this will go at the very end. >> what's the verdict from the -- >> so good >> lobster -

>> you're eating already oh, good >> you bet >> are you kidding >> the sauce is the -- delicious broth that is -- we strained the broth after you cook everything. >> okay. >> that's the broth. add a little butter to enrich it >> of course >> and then this goes right -- that's your sauce. and they can have that over there to just -- >> i'll take that to them. >> we have some. >> you have some what's the dessert >> this is the most easy-to-make biscuit strawberry shortcake >> so good >> these are your sugary biscuits i made it the other night. i was such -- it was a big hit put some strawberries right on top like this. >> uh-huh. >> and then put your whipped cream on top of that >> can i stick my finger in the whipped cream? >> have what you want. it's your birthday cake. >> whoa. wow -- >> this is your birthday cake. >> so fresh. >> so beautiful. >> this is a great dessert >> the strawberries are just coming into season here in long island we'll have strawberries in a couple of weeks out there.

>> i want to move over to the cocktail, as well. >> that's your cake. i think everybody has them but then put more strawberries on top >> the strawberries are so good. >> what do you think >> so good >> really good >> what's in the cocktail? >> you're eating cake and lobster, okay. >> and don't forget squeeze the lemon over your corn you have your sauce right here >> yes >> a martha stewart clam bake. it gets no better. >> i know. >> don't forget your drink that's a lemon tequila margarita. >> yes, it is. >> this is lemonade. >> delicious >> i know. >> martha, thank you as always >> here's to summer. >> here's to summer. >> you can find these at today.m/foodco

to simone, i leave the van gogh. to harrison, the wine collection.

to craig, this rock. the redwoods to the redheads. the rainbows to the proud. i leave these things to my heirs, all 39 million of you, on one condition. that you do everything in your power to preserve and protect them. with love, california. we're back we're back now on this monday, may 20th 2019. let's talk about this day in history. 40 years ago on this day a star was born - >> really?

a star >> in columbia, south carolina >> ah -- >> that's right. it's craig's 40th birthday >> that's right. a reason to look at all these pictures again the past four decades, my friend, you have been a loving son, a brother, and a friend an impressive career already you're a great dad, husband, are you so loved. >> aw -- >> there is so many things we love about craig, so we decided we would share some of our favorites with you >> what is this? ♪ >> my favorite thing about craig is his laugh it comes from his heart. comes from deep inside and it really makes you feel like the thing you said was actually funny >> the thing i love about craig melvin is the way that he greets me every day with a "hey, jbh," and that smile lights up the room >> what do we love about craig he's so -- >> fun >> what? >> he's so fun >> he's so fun he's so fun! i love you, craig. >> love you, craig

>> he is a loyal and dear and trusted friend he's like a great bourbon, he's smoo smooth >> few favorimy favorites thingt craig is his professional, al m alarmingly talented guy. love you, brother. >> my favorite thing is his heart. when i first got to know him, i thought he's a nice co-anchor. now i know him as a friend, and he is a really good guy. >> my favorite thing about craig is he's a truly compassionate friend and i can totally be myself around him >> my favorite thing about my dad is that he hugs me >> can you say what is your favorite thing about dad >> babies and kitty cats and

gives me a lot >> are you 40, are you 50? >> yes [ applause ] >> love it >> okay, to celebrate this melvin milestone, you like that? >> that's cute >> we came up with a list of 40 of your favorite things. >> 40? >> yes first we have barbecuing and cigars you are a cigar guy, aren't you? >> i love a cigar. >> wow they're all good ones. >> also your mom's mac and cheese >> mom maid mac and cheese for me -- mom made mac and cheese for me >> and hootie and the blowfish >> you know, it's my favorite band >> we know you love basketball, your own jersey here >> awesome >> and since you're fancy and you look your manicures, here's your own set - >> thank you thank you so much. very nice. >> this is sort of disgusting, but we hear you like - >> every morning in the make-up ring, he's digging for gold. >> i'm sorry if you're eating your breakfast, but also you love chez.

>> i do. i do wow, you guys did some research. >> come over here. we also have a cake with your favorite things -- whatchamacallit. and your very favorite - >> don't taste it -- >> i won't >> you're not going to taste it either >> this is so niece. to a dear friend, to a great colleague, to a wonderful dad and a beautiful husband, thank you so much -- >> thank you >> happy birthday. >> i can't top that. >> cheers. >> cheers. >> jenna asked where what are the other 40 things? you can find the entire list - >> i want to say the list -- >> of craig's 40 favorite things we put it on today.com >> this is so nice, guys >> cheers. >> this is so nice thank you. happy birthday >> happy birthday. >> next week we're going to do it again no, we're not. >> make sure you check out today.com/allday for more great stories. keeping with our summer theme, we have a list of the season's top mosquito repellants and bug sprays coming up coming up next, broadway joe. that's right, nfl hall of famer

joe namath >> can we light these one joe? >> you bet >> and then -- >> natalie morales >> thank you i'll drink to that >> cheers. happy birthday, craig! love you cheers [ cheers ] good morning, it )s 8. i )m - -... an eight-hour long standoff in good morning to you. 8:56. i'm marcus washington. an eight-hour standoff in barkley rattled neighbors this morning. a man is in custody. the victim suffered cuts to both handled. officers eventually arrested the suspect on the upstairs deck of that home and they say that the suspect is dealing with mental

health issues. we spoke with neighbors who tell us that police were called to the same home just last week. students in heyward and union city are dealing with the first day of teachers strikes. classes are being taught by administration. they're nowhere near an agreement on the strikes. we're getting reaction from parents and teachers and of course we'll have a live report at midday and we're also posting understand on our twitter feed. police officers will be patrolling around hercules high school. the police are telling the bay area they are treating the threat as credible until they hear otherwise. more local news and weather coming up in an hour. our team iw

storm taking aim at the bay area overnight. what to expect as you head out the door tomorrow morning. plus: a san jose family is saddled with a huge medical bill after insurance wasn )t paying as promised. our consumer unit finds a cure. join us tomorrow from 4:30 to 7.

rockefeller plaz arcs this is the third hour of "today." >> welcome to the third hour of "today." al along with sheinelle, dylan, and of course the birthday boy. 40th birthday. >> which explains the whiskey and coffee. >> and your mother's mac and cheese. >> thank you. >> we got some surprises. we will do a little -- >> more surprises? >> it's your birthday. >> you know i'm not a fan. >> it's your 40th. it's downhill after that. >> you keep reminding me. >> whiskey coffee and mac and cheese. >> i may not make it to 41. >> clambake. >>