president trump surprises the troops with a thanksgiving day visit to afghanistan while here at home extreme weather causes major troubles for millions of americans. the dream vacation turning deadly two american tourists hurt during a horrific crash in a cruise stop. thieves are ripping off atms and not just by steal machines they're banking on buyers spending over $4 billion just today. all hail mighty thor, voted best in show

the bull dog that dropped the hammer on almost 2,000 other perfect pooches. and "e.t." is back for a new encounter with elliott it's friday, november 29th "early today" starts right now very thankful you're with us today. >> weir going to begin with breaking news with where a three giraffe. the barn was ful engulfed when crews arrived. the owner of the park says all of their other animals are accounted for. the park released a statement saying in part we're devastated by the loss of the animals we care for every day and the team is just devastated now the commander and chief

secretly flying to afghanistan to celebrate thanksgiving with u.s. troops and making an unexpected announcement. here's kelly o'donnell >> reporter: a holiday surprise from the commander and chief having a good time >> reporter: president trump making his first visit to afghanistan after a secret, 13-hour, more thanconfct zone s and trimmings to troopalong side joint chis. >> there'sr celebrate than right here with the toughest, strongest, best and bravest warriors on the face of the earth >> reporter: on short notice afghan president met with president trump who said the u.s. and taliban resumed talks the taliban wants to make a deal and we're saying it as the to be a ceasefire.

>> reporter: the president faces bliszerring criticism from richard spencer who condemned as shocking and unpres tentsdentset the president retired with his navy s.e.a.l. status "the president has very little understanding to be in the military, fight ethically or be governed by uniform sets of rules. from coast to coast severe ether has complicated thanks dpving celebrations and travely angeles has been shut down multiple times wind gusts have been wreaking havoc, causing serious damage and power outages. >> reporter: seven people including three children are dead after the small plane crash near upstate new york. the area was under a strong wind advisory and in colorado several

people injured when a bus rolled over on the ice. rescue teams in utah hoisted two people to safety from car that slid to the bottom oaffcan krn also wreaking havoc in the midwest. a light pole nearly slamming into a driver. gusts also blowing this trampoline into a car. out west wind and snow shut down roads in california. rain drenched the southern half of the state and in new york high drama as cloud of uncertainty dangled over the iconic thanksgiving day parade>> was so worried monday morning i was screaming no no >> reporter: the forecast threatened the gargantuan character balloons the anticipation mounting until the nypd tweeted, astronaut snoopy, we are clear for take off. and a little lower than usual but still pretty magnificent

each has about 90 handlers keeping them under control at times the wind took control, knocking this balloon into a parade worker but here at least the ethwithwe mostly cooperated. inate n a dream vacation in belize tu turning tragic thursday. their tour van collided head on, with on a wet highway. almost 48 hours later the fire at the tpc chemical plant in texas is still burning. they're still on the scene battling flames and thick smoke after multiple, explosions on wednesday. evacuation orders are still in place for residents with within a four-mile radius of the plant. >> reporter: it's the burning question hanging over texas.

how much longer until the flames go out >> situation is improving but we are not completely out of the woods yet. >> reporter: the fire following these explosion os at the chemical plant the shock awaves so powerful it was caught on camera a potentially toxic smoke forcing thousands to evacuate. is this how thanksgiving was supposed to go >> no. >> reporter: this family joining hundreds at a nearby hotel buffa. worried and unable to go home. their house nearly two miles from the blast has anyone told either of you when you can go home >> not yet >> reporter: environmental crews criss crossing the area, testing air quality to insure non-stop smoke didn't impose any sear krs threats.

now to a brazen heist caugh on camera in miami this shows two thieves yanking an atm off the wall and they made off with $3,000 in cash there are other sneakier ways they're stealing from atms using disguises and devices to discretely hack their way instood get the loot >> reporter: they look like an atm repair crew.ms by a inhe u.s have gotten so bad more banks asking them to figure out >> we know for a fact atm crime and fraud does cost the industry billions a year.

it's a matter of sending a bad man to use any card with a magnetic strip >> the criminal can sit at home and sunday thug to collect the money. >> reporter: masterminds are setting up training camps in other countries. >> we believe some are in south and central america. >> reporter: they're saying billions in losses could mean higher fees for customers. some of them are made to off fraud. so when you're paying a fee, in -- atms you didn't get a healthy helping of football between turkey and naps,ee got you covered.e 175-yard touchdown in the end, they would serve up an end 24-20. next to big "d" where the

cowboys struck first against the red-hot buffalo bills. dak prescott to 89-year-old jason whiten amazing he's still at it former cowboy, cole beasley, with a it touchdown. buffalo wins, 26-15. and the night cap on that thanksgiving night, big night for saints' utility man hill first he blocks it this punt and then hill runs it in for the game's first touchdown then they recovered two on side kicks. saints win again 26-15 >> did you spend the day watching all the games >> i spent a lot of the day watching games it's the american tradition. >> that's what you're supposed to do. today you want to shop and a lot of people are going to be throughout shopping. the northeast and actually all along the east coast looking

really well. it's back to the west. look at all the watches and warnings from the southwest to the northern plains and to the great lakes. and yewe're looking at lot of sw in places. and bringing higher elevation snow and we're looking at severe weather in the southern plains this will fly to the east as we go aught to tomorrow out to tomorrow dallas, also kansas city threat for severe weather, even the possibility of a few tornados. all right. it's all about where

and the skiers out west are loving it. >> they got some early snow, like early on. so this is just piling on. all right, we have a winner of the national dog show god of thunder thor is a bulldog, beating out 2,000 competitors. claiming the top prize and the handler says he's sweet, athletic and he gives everything, after a treat or two i'm sure congratulations, thor. and ahead a city moves to ban black friday and caitlyn jenner filled with soft surfaces that trap odors and release them back into the room. so, try febreze fabric refresher febreze finds odors trapped in fabrics (bubbles popping) and cleans them away as it dries. use febreze every time you tidy up to keep your whole house smelling fresh air clean. fabric refresher even works for clothes

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consumption. some say they would support it ifs. they argue it benefits mostly large online retailers not in ameri it's all about shopping, spending that money. one of the busiest shopping days of the holiday season. online sales will reach about o4 billion. biggest deals include electronics and tech like tv's, game consoles. best buy has a 70-inch tv for 5 -- and staples and target are offering the latest ipad for 250 bucks. here's more on the black friday deals. >> reporter: an estimated 56% of american shoppers have already started on their holiday

purchases. if you're not one of them, today may be the day to make your move are the deals the same online as in the store >> absolutely the same online as in the store occasionally online we'll sell out of them and people will come to the store to find the next batch. >> reporter:up to 50% off availn electronics, tvs, and smart phones will likely sl out fast target offering prices on the lg 65" smart tv now for less than 500. yok it up at local store between bites of left over turkey. at walmart a deal on 15" dell laptops. and along with a $200 savings, free two-day delivery. what's the best thing to buy on the holiday shopping weekend >> consumer electronics would be the way to go because you could knock off everybody on your list

if if you want but it's a great time to shop. >> reporter: amazon is rolling out black friday deals by the minute 45% off streaming devices. when is best buy's steepest door busters, 350 bucks off samsung 4k smart tv coming in at 550 plus free next day dw livery >> now it's thanksgiving and black friday and you see how much joy people have >> reporter: something to be thankful for now through cyber monday >> you hear what she said? you see how much joy you have? but those are pretty good deals. less than 100 bucks. >> and this is a marathon, not sprint just ahead why black friday is clogging up more than just stores moe raon cisasr yourhrtm

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since e.t. and elliott parted waiand henry thomas did not expect a reunion >> sort of the thing that's never going to happen. >> reporter: but in a two-minute commercial during the macy's pa return to see the now grown husband and father still played by thomas. >> elliott >> you came back sglits sedwool e.t. in any form is the short form >> reporter: director steven spielberg approved the story which incorporates comcast xfinity products >> this is live from mars. >> reporter: the chance to bring the lovable alien back to life >> home. >> the old e.t.-a lot of physical problems. he broke down a lot.

his eye lids constantly stuck. >> reporter: the commercial has nods to the original film and says it stays true to the themes of loyalty, friendship and family >> it's nothing other than a story of two friends reuniting >> reporter: to rekindle the mo >> i'll be right here. >> reporter: of a hollywood classic. and we should mention that comcast is a parent company of this network but what a neat reunion they-. >> i wonder how many people >> i wonder how many people threw on "e.t." afte

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laura, marcus, kari, mike, all at home asleep i have no doubt. vianey arana is here. she's going to do traffic, double duty this morning. we also want to talk about the weather because people have all this time off. >> now the big story this morning is going to be the cold temperatures. clear start, but let me show you just how cold it is. yes, those are 20s. we're starting out with below