attributing to new rain at the bridge. back to you. >> maybe some folks get to stay cozy. >> the "today" show is next. good morning crowded scene. >> definitely not se good morning crowded scene. >> definitely not seeing a lot of masks around. >> packed beaches, parks, and bars from coast-to-coast this weekend setting off alarm bells. >> we're so cluttered together i'm like, oh, god, no. >> with summer's unofficial kickoff days away, the growing concern about more outbreaks. >> he was an incompetent president, grossly incompetent. >> president trump swings hard after president obama makes this comment during this. >> this pandemic has fully finally torn back the curtain on the idea that so many of the folks in charge know what they

are doing. >> their back and forth just ahead. arthur on approach the first tropical storm of the season inching closer to north carolina packing heavy rain and high winds millions along the east coast feeling its impact al has the very latest on where it could be headed. start your engines detroit's auto industry begins reopening plants this morning. 60,000 workers returning to the line in a new world. >> this camera gives you a realtime reading of your temperature. >> just ahead our exclusive look at new safety precautions in place and our interview with the ceo of ford. >> what i know is we're ready. >> why he says today marks a vital step for the entire country. and back in the swing. major sports return over the weekend with golf and nascar and the crowds go wild.

>> won the race, and it's dead silent out here. we miss the fans. >> from home "today," monday, may 18th, 2020 >> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with savannah guthrie and hoda kotb from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza good morning, everybody. welcome to "today. nice to have you with us bright and early on monday morning. it was good to see those cars racing around the nascar track, golfers out on the greens, even if it was kind of a golf clap at home for everybody. >> no kidding. there were happy campers at our house. i think i might have seen joel jump up and down we had it on all day it made us happy, too. >> absolutely. let's start the news this morning and get right to it. the toll in the coronavirus in the u.s. has hit new milestones. more than 1.5 million cases,

90,000 deaths in this country. >> meantime the process of reopening the economy is now under way in 48 states today the governor of massachusetts will detail plans for that state's reopening. savannah. also we know one thing that will not be opening soon, new york city beaches. the mayor announcing those beaches will remain closed for next weekend's memorial day holiday. >> meantime the world health organization is kicking off its annual two-day summit being held online for the first time ever it is expected to focus almost entirely on the coronavirus pandemic we do have complete coverage of all of this. we're going to start off with nbc's sam brock and the nation's reopening. hey, sam, good morning >> hoda, phased in including right here in florida. hard hit miami beach just

getting businesses and restaurants open in the next week and a half or so. on ocean drive you're going to see them spill out into the street with dining, which is why we have orange barricades. health officials warning against opening too much too quickly almost all 50 states are partially reopened from restaurants and retail, churches to casinos, the only holdout, massachusetts's stay-at-home order expires today while connecticut on wednesday the health secretary signaling early signs are promising. >> in areas that are opening, we're not seeing a spike in cases. we're seeing spikes in cases that are, in fact, closed, very localized situations. >> while colorado and georgia have not seen dramatic jumps, texas recorded its single highest spike of coronavirus cases on saturday, more than 2700 this as gyms and offices in the lone start state come back today. new york's governor andrew cuomo getting tested for covid-19 on

live tv while continuing to plead with people to be safe the warm weekend weather luring new yorkers outdoors crowds outside restaurants and bars parks and beaches packed. >> our plan is to be outside as much as possible. >> coast-to-coast, visitors flocking to beaches. in new jersey a test before memorial day. >> not seeing a lot of masks around. >> south carolinians on this stretch of beach in l.a. county not stopping waves of people from crowding the water. further north in the bay area, a bewildering scene in san francisco friday residents of the always social marina neighborhood practicing virtually no social distancing outside this wine bar. >> the fact people weren't wearing masks and they were so cluttered together, i'm like oh, god, no.

it was very upsetting. >> upsetting, a warning from butte county after a test-of-churchgoer tested positive for coronavirus and exposed 180 people renewing warnings on large social gatherings. in florida, as miami beach restaurants reopen the governor is considering easing the ban on vacation rentals but not for everyone. >> if you tell me you're going to rent them out to people from new york city, i'm probably not fog to approve that, okay? >> of course the biggest attraction in miami beach and south florida in general, the beaches. no indication, guys, as to when those might be coming back online in nearby palm beach county, those beaches open today savannah, back to you. >> all right, sam, thank you very much. also this morning the nation is getting a new vote of confidence when it comes to the economy's ability to bounce back from the pandemic over the long-term, this as a very public feud is playing out over the federal response nbc's white house correspondent kristen welker joins us with that story this morning.

hey, kristen, good morning. >> hey, savannah, good monday morning to you president trump is starting this week again defending his administration's response to the coronavirus crisis with his predecessor, as you say, openly criticizing the handling of the pandemic with the economy still in free fall, the chairman of the federal reserve warning the nation's unemployment rate could soar to the worst numbers in a century. bi jerome powell sayin ultimately he thinks the country will recover federal reserve chairman jerome powell showing some optimism on "60 minutes" sunday. when asked about the grim number, the unemployment rate possibly hitting 25%. >> 25% is the estimated height of unemployment during the great depression do you think history will look back on this time and call this the second great depression? >> no, i don't i don't think that's a likely outcome at all we had a very healthy economy two months ago, our financial

system is strong. >> powell saying that strength should pave the way for a significant rebound but not right away. >> i would say, though, we're not going to get back to where we were quickly. we won't get back to where we were by the end of the year. that's unlikely to high pressure. -- to happen >> those comments come amid a bitter back and forth between president trump and his predecessor with the president taking direct aim at former president barack obama as mr. trump returned from camp david sunday. >> look, he was an incompetent president. that's all i can say, grossly incompetent. thank you. >> the president was responding after mr. obama used a virtual commencement address to criticize the trump administration's response to the coronavirus crisis. although not mentioning mr. trump by name. >> more than anything this has torn back the curtain on the idea that so many of the folks in charge know what they are doing. a lot of them aren't even pretending to be in charge. >> obama's comments marked his most direct rebuke of president trump's handling of the

pandemic. charge and knew what they were obama privately criticized his successor's handling of the pandemic deeming it, quote, an absolute chaotic disaster during a phone call with former staffers from his administration some important context to all of this, savannah former president obama's criticism came after he endorsed joe biden, a sign of things to come as the presidential race begins to ramp up against the backdrop of all of this, savannah. >> kristen, before i let you go, another item in the news this morning, the president firing the state department's inspector general. tell us more about this. >> that's right. this morning democrats saying they are planning to investigate that firing after secretary of state mike pompeo recommended he

dismiss him. according to an aide he was looking into allegations that pompeo improperly used a political appointee to perform personal tasks for him and his wife, including claims he was asked to walk their dog, pick up dry cleaning, even make dinner reservations house speaker nancy pelosi weighing in over the weekend saying while the president does have the right to fire any employee, if done in retaliation, could be unlawful this is the fourth inspector general the president has fired in under two months. >> kristen welker at the white house. thank you, kristen ten minutes after the hourg thi hoda, to you. breaking this morning, the governing body of the world health organization meeting for the first time since the pandemic began china is facing a lot of questions about just how it started. today senior international correspondent keir simmons joins us with details here hey, keir, good morning. >> hey, hoda, good morning this is a stunning moment of

symbolism, china's president speaking to world health organization, the chinese making the surprise announcement he would speak in the early hours this morning president xi in his speech insisting china has been open and transparent over the coronavirus. president trump not scheduled to speak at the event and has threatened to withdraw funding from the world health on a world health organization official telling nbc news world leaders have been invited to join by video and many are taking part but not all were available and accepted meanwhile 116 countries backing a resolution for an independent international investigation into the coronavirus. australia insisting that inquiry should focus on china. many world leaders calling for unity this morning but this event set to demonstrate the deep global divisions that still are there. savannah. >> all right keir simmons, thank you. now to the other big story we're following this morning has to do

with the weather arthur, the first tropical storm of the season, is brushing the north carolina coast with heavy rain, high winds al is here, he's got the latest. you've had your eye on this one for a while. al, good morning. >> good morning, savannah. that's right we were talking about this late last week. now let's take a look. this is the latest on arthur, a tropical storm, 135 miles south southwest of cape hatteras, north carolina, 45-mile-per-hour winds, moving north, northeast at 14 miles per hour. we'll most likely skirt the coast and outer banks. tropical storm warnings are up for this system. by late this afternoon, it moves just past. you can see cape hatteras win that cone of uncertainty and by wednesday out there as a storm. it is going to have impacts up and down the coast from jenson beach, rough surf, rip currents right on into midweek. guys, this is also going to have

an impact on the weather for the eastern half of the country as it's going to slow up another system that's going to cause big rains. we'll tell you about that coming up in the next half hour. guys. >> all right, guys, thank you. we do have a lot more to get to, including something sports fans have waited for for months. we're talking about the return of live events. yesterday we saw the first televised golf and nascar's first race since the coronavirus put those seasons on hold. nbc's morgan chesky joins us from darling raceway in south carolina with a little bit of good news. hey, morgan, good morning. >> reporter: hoda, so much good news here. drivers thrilled to be back on the track in darlington but did come with significant changes. there were 45,000 fans in the stands but sunday, none of that. nothing overshadowing the big picture sports, not just nascar, are making a comeback. this morning the race is on to bring back sports. nascar setting the pace, pulling

off its first covid return sunday in south carolina. >> i didn't think it was going to be that much different, then we won the race and it's dead silent out here. we miss the fans. >> no fans in the stands but on tv millions watch drivers mask up, their pit crews slightly smaller. the first race back different but welcome. >> is it tough to be so close and not be able to go in. >> not really. i think they are doing the right thing but not allowing us to go in. >> raul nunes one of the few fans to drive down anyway. the tradition, he sets up the camper while dad mans the grill. >> if we can't see it inside we'll watch it on tv and we'll hear it and smell it. that's why we're here. >> pro golf back as well. in florida a that's right match for health care workers brought out the sport's biggest names. with america's teams on hold now goes to germany. the soccer league back on the pitch. players told no handshakes or group celebrations.

those same rules could soon show up here. nbc news. confirming a draft proposal from major league baseball. the league suggesting testing all players, coaches, and umpires. social distancing even in the dugout. sunflower seeds or tobacco gone with spitting strictly prohibited. the nfl not far behind, reopening practice facilities tomorrow as long as state and local governments allow it. back in south carolina, the drivers going full throttle. a welcome sign for the rest of the sports world and the country. >> we'll get through this. we'll get through it. come on. we'll get back there. >> fans have a nonstop racing week ahead. drivers back in darlington tomorrow and wednesday before heading to charlotte motor speedway for four more races next week. their full season officially back on track. savannah, hoda. >> all right, morgan, baby steps. we're getting there. all right. thank you. hi, savannah. 7:15. >> that's going to be music to

the ears of a lot of people. sports fans will be happy. you know what else is good news? dr. fair, a member of the nbc news family, he's out of the hospital now and recovering from covid-19 at home. he's still on oxygen but says he's resting up. there he is with his two sweeties, dogs on both sides of him. he still believes he contracted the virus through his eyes on that crowded flight from new york back home to new orleans but he just wanted to thank everybody for their prayers and their support. >> he said he dropped 18 pounds but he's feeling good. we're happy he's going to be back in business pretty soon. mr. roker, how about a check of the forecast. >> hey, guys. we hinted a couple minutes ago, we got a big storm complex that's going to be making its way to the east and that's going to cause problems. the rest of the country out west from the plains to texas and back into the southwest, plenty of sunshine and then another

series of storms come into the west coast, northern california, into the pacific northwest. we're going to get to your local forecast coming up in the next 30 seconds. it's easy to love a subaru. get 0% apr financing for 63 months on select subaru models now through june 1st. good morning. i'm meteorologist kari hall. we had some heavy rain move through the bay area early this morning. now we're left with some scattered showers. and we'll still have a chance of rain as we go into the rest of today. hit-or-miss rain as we head to the late morning into afternoon. and then we should see also some

dle clearing at times. another round of rain possible early tomorrow morning especially for the peninsula as well as the south bay and then warming up end of the week. >> and that's >> and that's your latest weather. ladies. >> all right, al, thank you. coming up as michigan's carmakers reopen this morning, we have an exclusive look inside one of ford's massive plants the technology and safety protocols being used to keep thousands of workers safe and why ford's ceo says it's crucial for the economy to get back up and running. >> new cases of that mysterious illness in children that's been linked to the coronavirus. doctors now put out an alert worldwide. this morning a family who has dealt with it firsthand has shared their harrowing experience with us, but first this is "today" on nbc and... let's get started.

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delivery, limited manufacturing, and businesses like child care, car washes, pet grooming would be allowed to reopen. >> reporter: i'm kris sanchez in san mateo county. we will ease some restrictions for some businesses starting today. under phase two you'll be able to pick up purchases curbside like clothing and bookstores. you won't be allowed inside, though. owners can bring back a few more employees to work in shops and warehouses. small factories and office workers who can't work from home, too. no gathering with anyone outside your household. bring a mask and don't forget about your hand washing. >> reporter: i'm sharon katsuda in marin county. while some students are still sleeping in, others are heading back to school this morning here in marin county. the superintendent says these are special education students, and it is difficult for them to learn through distance learning at home, so they will be allowed to return to class with social

distancing guidelines in place. as of today some marin parks are reopening access to vehicles. restrictions will not be loosened across the board. cars in some parts of the most popular spots are still off limits including mt. tam, point reyes and even in the reopened parks many areas people congregate will still be off limits. that includes playgrounds and those cookout areas. the cookout areas may be damp after all the rain we had overnight. kari has a look at our forecast. yeah, we're still seeing off and on showers with some of the heaviest rain now pushed off to the east. we're still left with lingering light showers, and we can expect that throughout the day with a chance of hit-or-miss rain that will stay with us not only today but early tomorrow as this strong storm system for this time of year rolls on through bringing beneficial rain. we'll see more of that at least over the next 36 hours.

that's something i'll be watching with more updates, laura and marcus. thanks so much. we'll be back in half an hour.

three, three, two, one, liftoff of the united launch alliance atlas 5 rocket. >> we're back at 7:30 with an impressive launch for space force, latest launch from the u.s. military as craig joins us. good morning. >> good morning. the rocket carrying nasa experiments, air force satellite, and a space plane that apparently is on a secret mission. we don't know much more than that but the flight dedicated to frontline workers. >> all right

let's get to your headlines here at 7:30. the process of reopening the economy is now under way 48 states this morning, the governor of massachusetts set to reopen later today. >> 14 sailors aboard "uss theodore roosevelt" tested positive for the coronavirus a second time after previously recovering from covid-19 the sailors taken off the ship and now in isolation. new york city, its goal of 20,000 tests per day, a goal of adding 6,000 more tests per day over the next week. now to our ongoing series, the new normal, this is a big day for the u.s. economy for the first time in ten weeks detroit's carmakers are calling workers back to the assembly line ford alone, which has lost billions during the shutdown, has 59,000 workers nbc's senior investigative correspondent cynthia mcfadden joins us with an exclusive look inside one of ford's nine plants

reopening today. cynthia, that's going to be a good sight. >> good morning, savannah. happy monday the return is not a voluntary one. ford expects its workers to show up today the ceo told me if any worker had reasons to feel insecure or uncomfortable about returning they would deal with those cases on a case by case. internal polling showed 90% of his workers are ready to go. at the massive plant in michigan, a new normal will greet workers. >> i have to wait for the other employees to move into the plant so that we're socially separated. >> the size of 30 football fields, now with just one way in everyone who enters must wear a face mask and be cleared by this device. >> this camera gives you a realtime reading of your temperature, and i'm good to go. >> yes, sir. >> thank you.

>> one of ford's top engineers he's also one of the leaders of the restart. >> this is e >> he showed us some of the protocols, part of the automaker's 64-page playbook for getting back to work, a return that's full of potential risks are you confident you can keep all 59,000 people you're bringing back to work in the u.s. safe? >> i sure am in fact, cynthia, what i know is we're ready. >> jim hackett is ford's ceo over the weekend the company announced they would provide testing for any employee who showed symptoms of the virus we know there's a terrible problem with people who don't have any symptoms but who are carriers. >> i had one of my peers that runs a very large company say, dr. fauci, should i just test every employee every day dr. fauci says that's not practical. the only reason that all of us aren't being tested every day is there's not the system to do that yet i would be all in. in fact, i tried to see if we

could get equipment right away. >> jason stein, the publisher of auto news. he says the automakers need to start producing. >> it's absolutely essential two months the industry really had a hand brake hold on what was full acceleration and went to a standing stop. >> tell me what happens to the auto industry if they can't get back to work >> what you'll continue to see will be dramatic losses. there's absolutely no way these companies can sustain themselves if they are not producing vehicles on a daily basis. >> back on the factory floor adrian price shows us another one of the technologies they will be using. >> tell me any interactions. >> a watch that vibrates when employees get too close to each other. >> jim hackett says the last couple of months convinced him ford can reopen safely over 1,000 ford employees volunteered weeks ago to come back and make ventilators in this very factory. >> in the nine, almost ten weeks, no one came down with the

virus working close to each other. plus, we've had experience in europe now, thailand, and, of course, already in china we've not had one instance with the factory had a virus. if we take these steps, we can keep the place safe. >> you were quoted by yahoo! finance saying if we keep the economy turned off, we're going to have a fate worse than some of the things that the virus is causing. when nearly 90,000 americans are dead, what precisely did you mean >> each one of those things stand without argument 90,000 deaths is a pure tragedy and 36 million people out of employment is tragic so you can't solve the paradox by saying one is more important than the other you have to figure out a way as a path forward. >> what will it take to get there? >> optimism that we can get through this, and we will win on

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yeah as the number of coronavirus go up, so are the number of cases in this rare syndrome. doctors around the world have now been meeting twice a week via zoom, trying to share data to better understand what's happening and why some kids are getting sick doctors worldwide now on alert for symptoms in children who may have been exposed to covid-19. they include abdominal pain or diarrhea, fever that lasts three days or longer, rash or inflammation, and toxic shock. the world health organization warning doctors to be on t lookout for multisystem inflammatory syndrome. 9-year-old bobby hospitalized two weeks ago after complaining of stomach pain. >> it was scary at first. >> he had a fever, extreme abdominal pain, red swollen pai chapped lips. he had a rash around his lips, a rash on his ankle, red eyes,

nausea, vomiting, chapped lips he had a rash around his lips, a rash on his ankle, red eyes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. >> when bobby was admitted to the hospital, his heart was racing. >> elevated heart rate and lower blood pressure added signals this wasn't adding up. in realtime we started learning about the disease. >> bobby had been exposed to coronavirus through his mother and his aunt both had only mild symptoms. some doctors theorizing it's caused by overreaction in young patient's immune system causing complications. >> the reports are concerning. there appears to be some kind of post viral symptom associated with this virus. >> while the cases are rare, the syndrome can be deadly at least three children died in the u.s. and 130 cases have been reported so far in 19 states so far most cases, including bobby's, have been in the new york region where the coronavirus spiked in late march. now that bobby has recovered, his mother is keeping a close watch on her other two children. >> just a waiting game and

hoping they don't get this syndrome as well, because they are younger. i'm not sure if they would be able to fight that. >> a new wave of symptoms for young patients and for doctors around the world battling coronavirus on yet another front. >> doctors in the u.s. watching closely to see what happens in europe because they are ahead of us on the coronavirus curve. one thing they are trying to understand is why children in asia don't appear to be having the same response. they say that could give them a big clue into what's happening here, guys. >> kristen dahlgren, thanks. meantime 7:42, let's check in with mr. roker at his at-home weather department hey, al, good morning. >> we've moved into the garage or just outside of the garage. it forced me to actually clean the garage over the weekend. so win-wins ow you what we

have happening for today we are watching for flash flood watches throughout the ohio valley for 20 million people this is going to be all part of a system that's going to be pushing to the east. what's interesting, this thing is being slowed up by arthur off the carolina coast there so this complex makes its way to the east, downpours, flash flooding possible, because this thing is slowing up because of arthur off the coast storms from ohio into florida. tomorrow high pressure coming down from canada, going to block rain into the northeast. so that's good news for folks in the northeast. heavy rain continues in the appalachians rainfall amounts locally between what arthur drops and the second system drops, parts of the carolinas could see 7" of rain or more but heavy rain also stretching all the way up into indiana and ohio that's what going on around the country, here is what's happening in your neck of the

good morning. i'm meteorologist kari hall. we've been watching scattered showers. heavy rain. that has moved ors the rest of today as the storm system moves through we are looking at some rain that may at times be heavy and will continue tonight as the storm system moves across the region. we're going to see our temperatures staying well below normal and even a chance of rain into tomorrow morning. test weat guys i've got to start separating the garbage now. >> roker, what prompted the outdoor move why did you move outside >> well, i think everybody was just tired of me taking over the family room. >> got kicked out. >> and the weather is nice the weather is warmer now, so it's nice to be outside. those recyclables aren't going to sort themselves i have to go >> all right, guys, coming up

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his daughter wrote the fantastic age of 86. tributes to his life and legacy quickly poured in. here is nbc's joe fryer. >> looks like the rare panda at the san diego zoo is pregnant. >> this is a big one. >> fred willard was a giant in the world of comedy. >> you put him in a race, who would come in first, a little jockey on him. >> willard's steady career panned more than 50 years. >> if after i'm dead and gone, remember my name remember me. >> that's actually well put. >> who wrote it? >> i don't know. an old poem. probably some old guy dead and gone. >> it was in his '60s when the master of sketch comedy came a fixture that would pave the way for decades more laughs on the screen his quick improv on display in cult classics like "best in show." >> put on sherlock holmes hat and put a little pipe in his mouth. are they allowed to dress up a

dog in a funny way. >> that's not the purpose of the show. >> that would really get the crowd going. >> this is "spinal tap." >> although i shouldn't talk, my hair is a little shaggy, too better not get too close, they will think i'm part of the band. i'm joking. >> a comedic actor other comedic actors idolized. steve carell worked alongside him in both anchorman movies he said fred willard was the funniest man i ever worked with. he was a sweet, funny man. coming full circle he came back to television earning emmy nominations for his turns on everybody loves raymond and "modern family." >> 80% of comedy is surprise, the other 20% is word play. >> many co-stars paid respects on social media.

spirit. for "today," joe you were funny in your bones billy crystal, elegant timing, great timing and a gentle spirit for "today," joe fryer, nbc news, los angeles. >> what a loss but by the way, when all these incredible comedians are talking about how funny he was, it just tells you, you know, how he'll live on. >> that's right. his turn in "best in show" based on our own, joe garagiola, is to me one of the high points of movie comedy. >> i didn't know that. >> i didn't know that either, al. >> just ahead here on this monday morning, we're going to take you live to venice as italy and one of its most iconic destinations reopen this morning. but with one noticeable absence, tourists. plus the legendary reba mcentire she's joining us live on how she's using one of her older hits to bring hope these days. but first your local news.

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good morning. it's 7:56. i'm marcus washington. >> and i'm laura garcia. here is what's happening now. >> reporter: i'm kris sanchez in san mateo county which will ease some restrictions for some businesses starting today. under phase two you'll be able to pick up purchases curbside like clothing and bookstores. you won't be allowed inside the stores, though. owners can bring back a few more employees to work in the shops and warehouses. workers who can't work from home may start going back to work, too. shelter in place orders remain. no gathering with anyone outside your household. bring a mask and don't forget about your hand washing. >> reporter: i'm sharon katsuda in marin county where the superintendent is opening schools for special education students. they are heading back to their

classrooms this morning. the superintendent says the special education students, it's sometimes difficult for them to learn through social distance learning, so they will open up the classrooms for them. only 12 people allowed in the classroom at a time including students, teachers and teacher assistants. right now we wan to get a look at the forecast today. of course starting out the morning with rain. kari? we did see that rain. it was quite heavy at times but now we are seeing some of that moving to the east and lingering showers for the bay area with breaks in the clouds. as we go into today we're still going to see a chance of some showers moving through, popping up very hit or miss rain for today as well as early tomorrow. and then as rain chances go down our temperatures will head up slightly as we enjoy some mild weather and also some sunshine by the end of the week. marcus and laura? >> thanks so much, kari.

we'll be back with another local news update in half an hour. >> see you then.

♪ it's 8:00 on "today. coming up, the open states of america, from coast-to-coast much of the country reopening for business crowds gathering on the beaches and in the streets. >> definitely not seeing a lot of masks around. >> this morning health officials worried about moving too fast. we're live with what you need to know plus, are you ready for summer the new safety guidelines for camp what it could mean for kids as the big summer break approaches. all about reba we'll catch up with the grammy winner when she releases the song "what if" the special meaning behind her new video could a reboot of her hit show

be on the way today, may 18th, , may, 18, 2020. >> 2020. >> university of south alabama college of medicine. >> georgetown law. >> university of minnesota. >> university of georgia. >> west virginia university. >> university of texas. univers >> university of arizona. >> high school. >> mountain view high school. >> sharon high school. >> lee davis high school. >> lincoln high school. >> georgia college and state university >> good morning, everybody welcome back to "today." look at all those graduates. don't you look good in your degrees. so happy to celebrate you, happy we're waking up and starting another work week, working from home or maybe doing agents a

little home schooling from the kids good morning to you wherever they are. >> perhaps both, working from home and home schooling. by the way, savannah, check out this gang we've assembled. there they are more caps, more gowns in today's virtual plaza. members of the class of 2020 and their very, very proud family. we're going to celebrate them in just a bit. >> we're going to have some fun. we're also going to have some fun, you guys, tomorrow. we have a really special surprise for these couples out there who had to postpone their wedding. it will lift your spirits. couples, by the way, from all over the world from hong kong and australia and india. we brought everybody together for one magical moment it's going to be fun we'll show you that tomorrow. >> did you marry them as well? >> did you get out your minister's license again. >> no. but it's a beautiful moment thanks to one of our favorite new situations musicians. i think you all will like it. >> cool. all right.her

depression a let's get right to the news at 8:00 as beaches and businesses reopen coast-to-coast, the head of the federal reserve saying americans face more struggles ahead but not another depression he says ultimately you can bet on the american economy coming back nbc's kristen welker joins us with three things she's watching today. hey, kristen, good morning. >> hey, savannah, good morning to you the first big thing we're watching, almost all 50 states are starting a slow and steady reopening from restaurants to retail stores, churches and casinos. the only holdout, massachusetts stay-at-home order expires today, connecticut's monday. fed chairman jerome powell saying the unemployment rate could soar to 25%, a high during the depression but powell showed optimism on cbs's "60 minutes." >> do you think history will look back on this time and call this the second great depression. >> no, i don't i don't think that's a likely outcome at all we had a healthy economy two months ago our financial system is strong.

>> a bitter back and forth between president trump and his predecessor, former president barack obama mr. obama used a virtual commencement address to criticize the response to the coronavirus although not mentioning mr. trump by name take a listen. >> more than anything, this pandemic fully finally torn back the curtain on the idea that so many of the folks in charge know what they are doing. a lot of them aren't even pretending to be in charge. >> look, he was an incompetent president, that's all i can say, grossly incompetent. >> a little sampling of the war of words mr. obama recently endorsed joe biden and all a sign of things to come as the election ramps up hoda, back to you. >> all right, kristen, thank you. morning on the search for a coronavirus vaccine. the results of one small study on humans are now in, and they appear to be encouraging nbc news medical correspondent dr. john torres jones us with

more on that i love when i see the word encouraging in a script. tell us what we can expect. >> this is very encouraging, a company called moderna in the sprint for the lead, they have found out in a trial for some participants, they don't have, eight but they ended up converting found out because of the vaccine they had antibodies. the good part is those antibodies are neutralizing and they will take care of coronavirus, prevent it from taking hold, safe and well tolerated. they found out they are getting levels equivalent to people who recover from coronavirus and now we think have immunity to it on a side note compared it to an earlier study of mice where they used a vaccine and found out mice were actually not able to get the coronavirus when they infected them with it. >> this is encouraging when people here there's a vaccine there's a eureka moment,

wow, we have a vaccine, let's go ahead and put it out there, but that's not how this works, is it >> exactly this is good news because we're getting steps forward in the vaccine process here but they have two phases to go, phase two, about 600 people and big phase three. they think they will start that in july. that's the one that gives us a lot of answers if we get through this, then we'll get the vaccine. keeping our fingers crossed. hopefully soon. >> if all those phases go properly, when does that mean a vaccine may come >> so they are going to start phase three in july, that's what they are hoping too. depends how phase three pans out. that usually takes months or years. again, i think 12 to 18 months is probably something expected, sometime after the new year is when we'll get it, maybe before if things fall in place really well. >> a lot of things have to work out for that to happen dr. torres, thanks. also this morning italy emerging sooner than expected from one of the darkest chapters in that country's language

history. nbc's matt bradley remains in venice residents there are rediscovering their city's charm without usual throngs of tourists good morning, matt. >> good morning. italy coming back to life, bars, restaurants, cafes, they are opening for the first time today. here in venice, they really need tourists you can see that's going to take a while. what venice has lost in tourist dollars, it's gained in authenticity this morning a simple espresso never tasted to good italian waking up and smelling the coffee in cafes, restaurants, bars, now open after the longest nationwide lockdown in the world, nearly three months none of this was supposed to happen until june 1st but because of lower case numbers and fewer deaths, italy is accelerating its reopening in some regions it will be a long time before tourists return. a rare treat for locals enjoying

their city without the crowds for the first time in ages. >> how long have you lived here you said >> i've been in venice for 31 years. >> have you ever seen the city like this before >> absolutely not. nobody wanted this to happen we have to think venice had to rethink itself, think about an economy not based on tourism. >> churches reopening, a relief for italy's faithful but strict rules for mass the famous art museum leading a few weeks before opening. >> we have to change inside the museum to be sure on safety and security that's why we need some time to prepare it. >> venice measures time differently. this city is timeless. >> last time they closed harry's bar for this long was during world war ii. >> it was the first time in many years i was able to see venice

sort of make it. you understand a soul in venice. >> a venetian soul that helps this city. >> it's a relief feels good and makes me even more sure that the future is right there. it will be beautiful. >> so savannah, if you can believe it, my team and i, we've been here 10 weeks and we're psyched. tonight is the first night we're actually able to have a dinner in an actual restaurant here in italy. but for me, i'm just looking forward to finally getting my haircut. savannah. >> yes well, there's lots to look forward to nice to see shots from venice. thank you, matt, we appreciate it. we move to the latest on the ahmaud arbery shooting investigation. nbc news confirmed that one of the suspects is the person who leaked that original video of the deadly confrontation in hopes that could aid his defense.

a georgia attorney said he helped contact a local radio station to hand over that video. he said mcmichael wanted people to see he and his son travis were only trying to make a citizens arrest on a man they say is a burglary suspect. both men have been charged with murdering the unarmed 25-year-old. also this morning broadcasting legend phyllis george is being remembered for a life that took her from the miss america pageant to a trailblazing career in network sports she died from a rare blood disorder at the age of 70. nbc international correspondent kate snow has a look back at her inspiring accomplishments. >> phyllis george didn't just enter a room, she commanded it a television pioneer whose versatility, work ethic and warmth were undeniable george first soared to stardom during the 1971 miss america competition taking home the

iconic crown. >> now receiving her role phyllis george, miss texas. >> soon after she set her sights on sports broadcasting as co-host of cbs popular pregame show, nfl today, george proved she belonged. >> roger staubach starting after 12 games the best in football. >> one of the first woman to cover sports for a national audience, she was a trail blazer who helped pave the way for others. >> i can't imagine the amount of pressure and scrutiny she had to go through in that role but she handled it she handled it with grace, smarts, grit she had it all. >> in the late '70s george entered a new arena, politics. she became kentucky's first lady after her then husband was elected governor while on the campaign trail she told "today."

>> every time i go out it's like an appearance i used to do when i was miss america, meeting people, getting to know people, expressing my opinion. >> in a career that included stops at the popular interview george became a successful entrepreneur and actress. >> look, somebody had a little visit from the hair fairy. >> tennis legend chris evert honoring a woman who held her own with class and knowledge. >> when you hear you can't do something or somebody doesn't support you wholeheartedly or they aren't positive something you're involved in, don't let that deter you use that as motivation to move forward. >> for "today," kate snow, nbc news. >> what a life so many people thanking phyllis george opening the door to female sports journalist her daughter, cnn's journalist shares her mom was her biggest advocate our condolences go out to the entire family. >> pamela has been a class act as a husband of a female sports broadcaster, i can tell you they

are a lot more common today than years ago. that would not have been the case without phyllis george. >> we've got our news covered, guys how about a little boost so people are doing lots of thoughtful things for members of the class of 2020 who can't have those regular graduation ceremonies there's a guy who drives around, and he looks for signs on a lawn that say 2020 grad then you know what he does he surprises them with a musical tribute. a look. ♪ take a look. ♪ ♪ >> that's awesome. >> come on the graduation march delivered at your home, of course at a safe distance. all that pomp under unusual circumstances. hats off to that man, savannah. >> i love that here is another one, guys. the olympics, of course, we know had to be postponed. one dad brought the games to life to entertain his quarantine

kids dad created a bicycle roadkids racing experience that had the kids pedaling for gold and then went onto the winter games why not, a curling competition on a slippery floor. what would the olympics be without the speed and excitement of the bobsled. >> that's great. >> yes, it's happening dad, you are amazing, coming up with a new sport every day they never have to leave the house. yes, we see you dad, know what you're up to, totally wear the kids out, right? >> dad gets the goal dad gets the goal. genius. >> definitely. definitely speaking of, if you're a parent and wondering about summer camp, stay around. the leaders of the american camp association and the ymca, they are both with us for an exclusive live interview there are new national guidelines coming out being announced right here but first

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welcome back in a moment we're sharing news for parents wondering what is happening from their kids' summer camps from two of the country's largest organization. >> first mr. roker has his eye on the system off the coast of florida. what are we looking at, al >> guys, here is what we're looking at tropical storm arthur now, this is the latest in from the national hurricane center.

it's 50 miles south southwest of cape hatteras, north carolina, 45-mile-an-hour winds, north northeast at 15 miles per hour as it moves away later this afternoon and moves into the atlantic, no big problems. that's the good news however, it is going to slow up everything that's moving to the east, so the eastern third of the country will be looking at strong storms, a lot of wet weather from florida all the way into the great lakes that's what going on around the country, here is what's happening in you >> good morning. i'm meteorologist kari hall. we've seen the light showers moving through the bay area. very hit or miss, but earlier this morning, we had some heavier rain. now we're going to see a chance of some off and on rain as we go into late this morning into the afternoon as our rain chances will, at times, be heavy. some of the spotty showers will continue even into early tomorrow morning. after that, we clear out and our temperatures stay mild through

the end of the week with highs in the mid-70s. >> that's your latest weather. savannah. >> all right, al, thank you. well, with memorial day just one week away, millions of families are wondering if they are going to be able to send their kids to summer camp this summer. if they can, will it be safe this morning brand-new guidelines by american camp association and ymca of usa. in a moment we'll talk to leaders of both organizations exclusive but first more on the summer camp situation. for 20 million kids across the country, this year summer camp is a ritual at risk. happy campers now wondering whether they will be bunked up or hunkered down julia and mike, parents of 4-year-old lilly and five-year-old blaine sent their kids to day camp last summer

everyone came in new jersey. >> this year they are struggling with the decision. >> we're not confident if we had to make the decision today that they would be able to keep the kids safe and the kids could comply with the guidelines. >> the nation's 14,000 camps are now facing tough choices as the summer approaches. >> the primary strategy we'll be using is keeping kids in smaller groups so in addition to all of the screening that will be utilized and hand washing and use of masks where appropriate and disinfection and all the things we need to do. >> he runs the camp. >> every camp will find a way to take care of their campers that's why we do what we do. we're about community and growth and love and support. >> joining us now exclusively tom rosenberg, ceo of american camp association and paul mcentire coo of the y. good morning to both of you. >> good morning.

>> good morning, savannah. >> so let me start with you, paul the y operates thousands of day camps, overnight camps do you expect to be able to open camps this summer? >> our camps operate around the country and decisions are made locally, which is proving especially important in this pandemic guided by state and local health authorities we know a number of our overnight camps that have decided not to but a lot are still in that decision making. we do think most of our day camps will operate. >> what about you, tom what are you hearing from your members about whether they intend to try to open assuming that it's legal in their state >> i think it's going to be a continuum of camps this summer across the country some camps will open with shortened sessions and have in-person camps. some camps will have virtual opportunities for kids who can't attend in person some camps pivoting to other

programs like family camps there are lots of different choices but not looking typical this summer. >> yeah. i was going to say, you, tom, and paul from the y, you've released a very detailed set of guidelines that are intended for the camps if they open, how they should run, what the best practices are. but the bottom line for parents, and i'll give this to you, tom, first, is it safe? how do you make something like camp, which is by definition kids like on top of each other having a great time, how do you make it safe in the middle of a pandemic >> well, thanks, savannah, for asking this question i think this guidance is helpful news for parents hoping for that kind of experience for their kids parents can definitely expect to see safety as the first and foremost focus at camp this summer for camp directors, you know, safety and the health and safety of their campers is paramount really we know as directors that when a child feels safe, they learn and

grow even more effectively. this year we basically pivoted as grow even more effectively this year we basically pivoted as quick as we could to engage in a consulting firm for a panel of experts who helped us create an educational resource called the field guide that is chock-full of educational resources that help him come into line with the guidance from dozens of organizations, that guidance in the country around the science and health of this pandemic. >> paul, do you imagine a vision that everyone, campers should be wearing masks, should be tested, screened for their temperature how might this look? >> savannah, those details are covered in these set of guidelines each camp, based on facilities, and based on their operational procedures, will design a space safe and responsible way to open should they decide to open it will look different if testing is available in certain camp settings, that would be a

big benefit. as you outlined, a lot of procedural changes made. a lot of parents whether to send their kids to camp or not, others don't they utilize overnight camp and day camp as child care because they have to go to work. we feel the responsibility to design that so they can be as safe as possible, children when they are with us, be safe, outdoors, and allow their parents to go to work. >> hopefully it will be a good resource for camps as they are trying to make these difficult decisions. kids love camp as you mentioned, so many parents counting on it, too. thank you for your time this it is 24 minutes after 8:00. we'll say good morning to carson up early in l.a. >> up early, savannah. good morning to you. straight ahead, "today" celebrates the class of 2020

we're going to take you inside a very special star studded tribute plus we're going to share the "today's" family special messages to grads during virtual weekend ceremonies but first your local news and weather.

good morning. it's 8:26. i'm marcus washington. governor newsom makes a stop in napa where he'll give his daily coronavirus update. he visits -- the visit there comes just days after dozens of people rallied for an end to stay-at-home orders. organizers say more businesses and those owners are ready to reopen safely. but they have their hands tied. this morning, some marin county students are heading back to the classroom. they are taking part in a pilot program for special education students. classes will only have 12 students inside at one time. that includes students, teachers and teachers' assistants. right now let's get a look

at the forecast for you. kari, how is it looking? >> well, we've seen some rain moving through parts of the bay area. especially early this morning. but now some of the heavier rain moving toward the east. we're going to still be left with some spotty showers today as the storm system moves across the region. also a chance of rain tomorrow but then once all of this clears out, we're looking at sunshine and mild weather for the rest of the week with highs reaching into the mid-70s from now extending into the weekend. marcus? >> thanks, kari. i'll have another local news update coming up in the next 30 minutes.

to the 2020 class, you're graduating it's not the graduation you deserve, not the graduation you wanted but you are graduating. >> you learn things nobody else had to learn before no other graduating class

>> even if you're home right now, don't you look good all dressed up in your law degree. enjoy this day, soak it in, make everybody around you call you esquire and know you're appreciated. >> al, savannah and hoda had a chance to do that over the week, delivered those virtual addresses. you know what, we've got a virtual plaza that's -- >> that's ready, man you saw the commencement speeches to graduates, graduation is the theme of our of the class of virtual plaza. look at those beautiful members of the class of 2020 they are high schools and colleges and grad schools and families all around the country. first of all, y'all look so good this morning we cannot tell you i am looking forward, the keaton family in texas, where are you all right. first of all, we don't have one graduate, don't have two graduates, we have three

where is the youngest daughter raise your hand. heading to howard. >> where is jaden, oldest daughter graduating from college with a degree in social work. mom in the middle, jasmine, you waited 20 years. you went back and you got your masters in engineering management how do you feel today, mom, being sandwiched in between your two daughters with your own ex. it's just a testament to all of our hard work and determination. >> the sign says it all, mama w accomplishments. >> this is a moment we will cherish for the rest of our lives. we are so excited. it's just a testament to all of our hard work and determination. >> the sign says it all, mama we made it. y'all all made it. congratulations, graduates. >> thank you. >> i'm looking for justin. justin of sharon, pennsylvania justin, where are you, brother there you are. so justin wasn't just valedictorian, no, no, he was class president as well. he was supposed to be lead in the school musical that didn't happen

instead. how about a little performance this morning on the "today" show. >> okay. >> what have you got >> god bless the broken road by rascal flatts. ♪ on okay know ♪ on my way into your loving arms this much i know is true that god bless the broken road that led me straight to you ♪ >> justin, justin! >> thank you. >> congratulations thank you. you're going to penn state in the fall you're going to be nittany you're going to be nittany lion. >> we are. >> congrats, brother congrats to your family behind >> i've got a good one, guys can we put up sidney, she's in jericho, new york, this morning. she is graduating from georgetown law school.

sidney, congratulations. i know you went to cornell undergrad, georgetown law. you must be so proud, so excited, so relieved what are your plans? >> hi, savannah, i'm so happy to see you. i'm going to work at a labor and employment law firm in the city when i graduate. >> well, i am so proud of you, so happy for you i still feel relieved from graduating from georgetown law and that was 18 years ago. my best to you, just enjoy it. enjoy it i'm so proud of you. >> thank you. >> you know what, guys, it wouldn't be a graduation celebration if we all didn't turn our tassels, all right? y'all are all on camera on the count of three we're going to move tassels, we go from right to the left. here we go

one, two, three! >> class of 2020, man, y'all look so good congratulations. enjoy this moment. we marked it we all did it together. >> congrats, congrats, congrats. >> carson daly, you're keeping up graduation theme in "pop start." >> that is awesome congratulations to the class of 2020 don't forget to call your moms and don't ask for money. you have to throw that in there. how hollywood is stepping up in a huge way for graduates all across the country plus hoda is chatting with a music legend reba mcentire, why everything happening in the world right now had inspired her to re-releaseo >> all right, carson, we have a lot to get to in this half hour, lots of good stuff but let's get a check of the weather with al good morning. >> good morning and congratulations to the class of 2020 let's look at your week ahead and show you what we're

expecting for today. all eyes on the southeastern atlantic coast, arthur to deal with, strong storms through the gulf all the way into the ohio river valley sunny skies from the plains into texas, wet weather in the pacific northwest. midweek period, a flood threat continues in the southeast, sunshine to the northeast from the great lakes all the way down to the golf course, plenty of sunshine looking nice through the southwest, strong storms in the western plains and then by the end of the week as we head into the memorial day weekend, scattered showers in the mid-atlantic coast, down to the gulf coast, sunny and hot in the southwest. some snow heading around the western plains and wet weather in the pacific northwest that's what going on around the countr >> good morning. i'm meteorologist kari hall. we have some heavy rain move through earlier this morning but now much of that has moved off to the east where, for the most part, we're taking a break with spotty light showers left behind. as we go through this forecast, we're going to see more hit or

miss showers, slight chance some of those downpours could be quite heavy. a chance of rain through early tomorrow morning. once this clears out, we're looking at highs that will reach into the upper 60s and low 70s and sunshine through the end of the week. cousin carson. >> uncle al, you're looking good outside. big "the voice" finale fun filled "pop start," john krasinski's some good news finale, how he saved the best for last but first, this is "today" on nbc

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the finale airing last night with jordan bringing the series to a close. >> when i look back, it's very gratifying, coming from north carolina and never been in chicago, glad it became my home and became part of my history. my passion on the basketball court should have been infectious because that's how i tried to play. started with hope. started with hope. >> besides "the last dance" to mention jordan as the g.o.a.t., pushes up prices of memorabilia. jordan sneakers from his first season with nba went on the auction block. they were expecting to get around $150,000. they sold for a little bit more than that, the game used autographed nike sold for a whopping $560,000. craig, how did your wife lindsay feel about you spending that kind of money.

>> i wish, brother i would have if i could have did you catch it i'm not a huge fan of hyperbole, best sports documentary ever, all ten parts. >> hands down. they pushed the release of it. we needed it we needed it we had live golf on. that's really been, for sports fans, a saving grace let's keep going "pop start," rocking and rolling. graduating students getting commencement speeches and ceremonies a little bit differently this year. this weekend facebook put together its own graduation 2020 and featured stars like oprah, jennifer garner, selena gomez and many others offering wisdom to outgoing students it also included a special performance by miley cyrus she sang the track "the climb. ♪ ain't about what's waiting onn the other side

it's the climb ♪ >> perfect song for the event. that song and special ceremony hopefully giving graduating students much needed inspiration as they head into the world. a big congrats to them next up, our buddy john krasinski, doing such a great job keeping busy during the quarantine, with an excellent podcast. highlighting stories around the world. last night is the final episode saying the show is going on a break. krasinski getting emotional as he signed off from sgn. >> on a very personal note, i will tell you i will never be able to properly articulate just how much this show has meant to me and what a tremendous honor it has been to share in all of it with you.

for this episode of sgn, i'm john krasinski no longer needing to remind you that no matter how hard this tre is always thank you all for making this show so very special we will see you again. good night. >> well, as you can see here as he stands up, wow, look at that, the joke there is he decided to wear pants for his final episode. it's been an ongoing joke. people really love some good news i know i did and our family did, somebody shining a light on positive stories at this time. kudos to john krasinski for getting that done. i hope we see it again one more item in "pop start," beverly hills cop. there's a lot of talk about this, the fourth installment of the franchise. murphy saying his plan was to start work on the film after finishing up the "coming to america" sequel. then the last things we heard is that netflix will be releasing the movie. what's the latest now that hollywood has been shut down for

a month. behind the last "bad boys"moviee script is written but still very early in the movie, a writer on board and the script is being written but still very early in the process. while we may not see eddie murphy back as axle foley for a while you can tide yourself over with the first three movies and hopefully we'll get a fourth soon. >> carson, you've got part one of "the voice" finale. that's tonight >> we do a couple more nights of "the voice. first time ever having a final five they are going to sing a couple of times if you're looking for the best of the best this season on "the voice" you'll get it tonight 8:00, 7:00 central. >> here on nbc just ahead, a remarkable woman who knows a thing or two about singing. we're talking the one, the only reba mcentire. she's ready for the "today" show, we're ready for her, too releasing one of her big hits releasing one of her big hits again but first, ts is "today"hi

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>> announcer: the citi concert series on "today" is proudly presented to you >> announcer: the citi concert series on "today" is proudly presented to you by citi >> we are back with a true legend i'm talking about reba mcentire. for four decades, she's entertained audiences with music and acting talents now the three-time grammy winner is re-releasing one of her timeless hits as a way to kind of encourage us all with hope and positivity reba is with us from nashville hi, reba, good morning. >> good morning. how are you doing? >> first of all, thank you for the "today" show logo. how did you do that? you're very fancy. >> i would love to say i did that i did not. josh set up the beautiful lights and iphone camera. >> so good to see you. i was just wondering what kind of quarantine life has been like for reba who gets to hang out with you

during this time >> well, my sister susie and my brother-in-law mark. so susie and mark were sweet enough to let me stay with them for the last two months. i was in oklahoma, mama just passed around the 14th of march two days ago -- two months ago. i had gone back after being there with them. i came home to do rehearsals for the tour we didn't get to do went back, and we were going to plan the funeral, have it ready to go and this quarantine started. so we got to -- it was a true blessing, hoda, it really was. i got to stay there at mama's house and help susie and clean everything out we had so many great times going through drawers and boxes and found pictures we had never seen before we cried, we laughed, we toasted mama it was just an absolute huge blessing to get to do that. >> reba, it's so funny i was reading your instagram page when you paid tribute to your mom, jacqueline, and you

wrote this i thought it was beautiful cancer might think it won the battle but we're giving god credit for giving her the time to go home she was ready to see our daddy have you pictured that moment, them seeing each other >> thousands of times. yeah then friends who have parents and loved ones who have gone on. i pictured them together having a blast. that helps. >> your mom taught you so many life lessons i can't imagine how many but one thing she taught you was your love of singing didn't y'all have a group, your siblings what was it called mama had four kids we were the singing mcentires. with when we were on the road with daddy rodeoing, us kids would be in the back wrestling and fighting and mom would turn around and get us singing so we'd stay out of trouble we didn't have a radio in the car so it was us entertaining

ourselves. that's where we became the singing mcintyres. >> so glad she taught you that, because she gave us you. have you a classic song called "what if" that was out 20 years ago. i thought it was so genius what you guys did you took a song that meant to much to so many people and turned it with a music video we'll show a little bit and then talk about it. me wonder reach for just one hand sing with just one voice ♪ ♪ ♪ makes me wonder reach for jus one hand sing with just one voice ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪

♪ ♪ >> my gosh that is so beautiful >> it's timeless, isn't it >> the images just change everything, too, d >> again, it was justin's idea he thought iwack because it is timely. the things we're dealing with now, we deal with it all the time we've just got to stay together and find a better way of doing things. >> what's your advice to folks feeling a little helpless in this moment, reba? >> well, they can always turn to god and have their faith really step up and take control and believe there's going to be a better day when you can, take this time to stop, smell the roses, and just reconfirm why you're here. just take time for your family, your friends just sit and breathe we've been going so fast and furious for so long, i'm so thankful for this quarantine

time my heart goes out to the folks who are ill and who have lost loved ones but it has been wonderful for me to get to be with my little sister the way we were for the last two months is priceless i've loved it, every minute of it. >> reba, just before i let you go a lot of people are wondering about your show. is it coming back? are you going to reboot? what are we thinking >> we'd love to, as a matter of fact, we've been texting each other. melissa peterman started it out. we're all talking, wanting to get back together. we miss each other it was a fun group to get to play with, work with, so we'd love to do it. >> we would love that, too. >> a two-hour movie. i don't know whatever we'd love to get back together. >> we hope you do it, reba, we love you thank you so, so much. we should mention the song is "what if." it's available for the first time on digital platforms. reba, you're going to join us a little later at 10:00 to talk to me and jenna. >> can't wait.

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all right. you never know who will wander outside our window patrick headed to roosevelt medical center to surprise my health hero. he's got triplets, his luggage on the plaza and we're wishing him the best. >> way to go kaley cuoco on the third jenna and hoda, you have some surprises including reba. >> all coming up

good morning. 8:56. i'm marcus washington. three bay area counties today enter the second phase of reopening. san mateo, marin and san francisco will join sonoma, napa and solano counties which are already in phase two. in san francisco, business owners were making last-minute adjustments for reopening.

contra costa and alameda are expected to move into phase two later this week. so far, santa clara county has no plans to exit phase one. it's supposed to be all systems go for tesla's fremont plant today. bloomberg reporting that the carmaker has alameda county's full approval to resume operations, even with shelter at home orders in place. it follows a heated couple of weeks that included a lawsuit and threats to move out of state. happening now, reporters in fremont and san mateo county. in our midday newscast, we'll have live team coverage on bay area businesses reopening. if you are looking for comprehensive list of what's reopening county by county, head to our home page there. we break down all the reopenings happening today and in the coming days. also today, governor newsom is giving his daily update in napa where protesters recently called for all businesses to reopen. you can check out our twitter feed for those. we're all doing our part by staying at home.

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>> live from studio 1a at rockefeller plaza, this is the "3rd hour today." >> good morning to you welcome to "3rd hour today," may 18th, craig mel vip at studio 1a, al, sheinelle, dylan continue to work from home mr. roker, a few days ago we were talking about the possibility of this first named storm of the season, and we have it. >> that's right. tropical storm arthur forming over the weekend here it is now threatening the coast of the carolinas 50 miles south southwest