breaking news overnight. kelly preston, wife of actor john travolta, has died after a two-year battle with breast cancer and developing overnight, new details surrounding the military ship fire in san diego that left 21 injured florida tting a staggering new single day record for covid cases, topping 15,000. hospitals overwhelmed and the white house continues its feud with anthony fauci a massive show of support to honor vanessa guillen, found murdered after her family said she compared of sexual

harassment and the daddy/daughter class that's helping these parents build stronger bonds it's monday, july 13 "early today" starts right now good morning >> we begin with some breaking news out of hollywood. kelly preston, actrectress and of john travolta, has died of breast cancer, according to her husband who announced the news he wrote, in part, it is with a very heavy heart that i inform you that my beautiful wife kelly has lost her battle with breast cancer she fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many kelly's love and life will always be remembered he also said he will be taking time off to be with the couple's two children, daughter ela, who is 20, and 9-year-old son, benjamin according to a family representative, kelly chose to keep her fight private, and had been undergoing medical treatment for some time,

supported by her closest family and friends. kelly starred in "jerry maguire," "battlefield earth" and most recently in with her husband. we turn to san diego where crews are investigating a fire aboard a military ship that left at least 21 people injured officials say firefighters were called out to the scene about 9:00 sunday morning after an apparent explosion on the "u."u.s s. bonhamme richard. >> there was a report of an internal explosion, what we cannot alsoer tan is what that explosion was caused from. initial reports is a back craft o -- back draft of overpressurization as the

compartment was heating up >> 160 sailors were on board of that ship at the time of the fire the entire crew was able to disembark. 17 sailors and four civilians are being treated at local hospitals for nonlife threatening injuries the official cause still under investigation. as the coronavirus pandemic spikes around the world, here in the states, florida shatters a new record the sunshine state has the highest number of cases in a single day, with more than 15,000 infections. our sam brock is in orlando with the latest >> reporter: frances, good morning. florida didn't just smash its with those 15,300 cases, it smashed the record of any state in the country with a single day of new covid cases. not a word so far of the possibility of a lockdown or even a mandatory mask mandate throughout florida for a state smashing cov 15,300

cases. >> that's a lot of new cases wow.ot >> of that number, it's a little bit ridiculous >> reporter: physicians sounding the alarm. >> people are dying. they're not just getting sick, they are dying and you should care about those people you're interacting with >> reporter: florida's fatalities this week, over 500 in miami-dade, hospitals are at 94% icu capacity, with the mayor confirming six are now full. >> it's our icu capacity that's causing us concern but like i said, we can crank up another 500. >> reporter: if the sunshine state wereits own country, it would rank fourth highest the world for new covid cases. despite the explosion of infections, many rules remain unchanged. masks are not required statewide, and florida's beaches and businesses remain open >> you can see that they are doing temperature screenings

>> reporter: even disney world, back this weekend. the evans family from california, says conditions are not what you might expect. >> the capacity is very reduced. you can walkr: signs of social distancing and cautious behavior, key to keep thing already spiraling crisis from deepening. >> what you're seeing across the state right now, on a scale of 1 to 10, how worried are you >> i have to admit that i'm on that 8 to 9 scale of worry there isn't an incidefinite sup of physicians to take care of patients >> reporter: florida receiving 140,000 tests. four days ago the rate of those coming back positive is 20%. now, 13.5% frances, back to you >> sam, thank you. now to another battle in this country over facemasks.

as retail employees are forced to deal with growing verbal and physical abuse from customers who refuse to follow the rules here's anne thompson >> reporter: here in lakeland, florida, employees know how to make the perfect late. and now how to cool down the percolating issue of a local mask mandate >> but what does it mean to be kind we're approaching a situation like this, what do we mean >> paempathy. >> reporter: the owner teaching his 15 employees conflict resolution >> now get to work >> reporter: to avoid scenes like this. >> anyone harassing me to wear a mask you are violating federal law. >> reporter: as it pushes patience past the boiling point -- >> back off! >> reporter: with retail and other workers taking fire. >> please leave. >> they're the ones that have to

enforce this thing they're going to have those tough conversations. >> reporter: conversations macarthur's employees say is easier with a strategy >> one person said my mask is in the car, can i just order a coffee >> reporter: already working long hours and constantly exposed to the public, some argue frontline workers shouldn't have to be the mask police, as well. >> enforcement belongs with local law enforcement. it is just simply unreasonable for that to fall to a retailer >> reporter: there are signs at the black and brew, and reminders. >> there's always going to be difficult customers. that's just how the service industry is. >> reporter: when those customers step out of line, just like the no shoes, no shirt, no service requirement, legal expert says the law sides with the business >> a customer becomes violent, the customer can be prosecuted for assault.

>> reporter: before it gets that far, this business hoping a smile and a kind word will make covering up easier to swallow. anne thompson, nbc news, new york after being front and center with the white house coronavirus task force, dr. anthony fauci is being sidelined. >> reporter: the white house writing its own new prescription for managing the pandemic crisis a strategy to sideline the nation's top infectious disease expert, dr. anthony fauci, reducing his public visibility >> we are still knee deep in the first wave of this >> reporter: officials are quietly providing a list of fauci's public comments and advice dating back several months to undermine his credibility. the white house pointed to his january predictions that coronavirus was not a major threat and likely had no asymptomatic spread. officials offered this february tv appearance. >> there was no need to change anything if you're doing on a

day by day basis >> reporter: officials to note that fauci's viewse considered accurate at the time. but the science evolves. the effort to diminish him starts at the top. >> i disagree with him dr. fauci said don't wear masks, now wear them. >> reporter: the president's head of the coronavirus testing also undercut his colleague. >> dr. fauch si ni is not 100% . >> reporter: dr. fauci has served six presidents. his approval rating was 67% last month. the president in that same poll lagged behind at 26% approval. their assessment about the crisis now off diverge >> we have the greatest testing program in the world >> i don't think you can say we're doing great. >> reporter: dr. fauci declined comment. this weekend, the president ultimately followed that mask advice, donning one for the first time in public saturday. of course, this white house strategy did not point out the

many instance where is the president has said false or misleading things about coronavirus over these many months the document about dr. fauci had the appearance of opposition research that would be used in a political campaign against an opponent dr. fauci remains a part of the coronavirus task force, and he's still on the job frances? >> kelly, thank you. some pretty big sports news. washington's nfl franchise plans to announce later this morning that they will make changes to the team name. they anticipate an announcement comes after pressure from sponsors and fans. the organization released a statement saying it would be undertaking a thorough review of the nickname due to its racial stereotype according to the sports business journal, the team is not expected to reveal a new name until a later date the atlanta braves will not follow the same path the organization said they will not change their nickname but will look at the future of the

tomahawk chop cheer done at games. the letter read, changing the name of the braves is nor raisen the black power salute and also while standing in the podium he also wore a black lives matter t-shirt all right. let's get a first check of your forecast with michelle grossman. good morning, michelle >> good morning, guys. i'm so, so happy to be with you this morning we're talking about the heat once again this morning. a huge high dome of high pressure in place, and that is pumping in that hot air today. so we're looking at another dangerous day of heat and extreme heat, even record-breaking heat as we go throughout this monday the temperatures are warm. over 100 degrees in many spots you factor in that humidity,

though, that's where it gets real dangerous looking at 109, that's somewhat it will feel like in houston, and 102 in charleston. that's a look at the big weather story of the day here's a closer look at your day ahead. all right, you guys, i know it's july. it's go to be hot. we'll talk about more storms later this week. >> all right, michelle, thank you. walking for justice. an alabama man completed a 1,000 mile, 40-day trek om his home state of minnesota, and it was all in the name of racial equality 35-year-old business owner terry willis finished the trip on sunday he says he embarked on the journey to march for racial equality following the police killings of george floyd, broiana taylor and other

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but unclear if it's on his head or neck. the individual began to yell, scream and spit on the officers. all parties fell to the ground where he continued to be noncompliant, which required officers to restrain the individual the video has sparked an investigation from the district attorney and the allentown police department. the horrific killing of army specialist vanessa guillen has swept the country. in an interview with telemunldo, president trump called it horrible he will be briefed on her case today. nbc's morgan borrell was at the memorial >> reporter: as hundreds of cars and trucks piled into a massive football stadium parking lot -- >> we want her to get justice. >> reporter: the event organizer couldn't help but reflect on vanessa guillen's story. the 20-year-old ft.hood soldier murdered by a fellow soldier, her remains discovered not far

away >> to see her mom stand thing begging to bring her daughter home on american soil was something that i couldn't imagine. troip it's story that touched the lives of many here, including manuel and frank >> we thought it was a tragedy, and we felt compelled to be here to support >> reporter: as the parking spaces filled up, everyone raised their flags and held up signs demanding justice for guillen, who allegedly confided to her family shortly before she disappeared she had been sexually harassed on base. >> we're here in masks to support the military changing their policies to protect women a lot more >> reporter: as this convoy made its 13-mile journey from the city's west side to this memorial for guillen on the south side, many thought about what they might say if vanessa's family was here. >> we family, we support them 100%. and the community is with them >> and thanks to morgan for that

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we're back with a unique way some dads are bonding with their daughters. >> here's nbc's kate snow. >> reporter: it's the beauty of ballet reimagined. in an unconventional class, combining dance and yoga, creating a special connection with dads and daughters. erin lee founded this dance studio seven years ago in philadelphia, but started this class just last year back then, it was a chas in a studio, a special place for fathers and their little girls to bond and build character.

>> it's to really change the narrative of a fatherhood, of black fatherhood and the role that they have in their daughter's lives >> ready >> reporter: julian myers goes with his 6-year-old daughter, nola tell me what is different about this class >> just showing them we're here to support you, we love you. >> reporter: james jackson is an essential worker delivering meals to those in need when the pandemic hit and the classes went online, he and daughter jae adjusted. >> now we have to try to stay together and now we do the zoom and things like this, we can still stay connected >> we're going to bring it over our heads. >> reporter: during these uncertain times, the instructor is helping these families make new memories >> by having my dad there, he is right next to me and he helps me

and he is doing the dances with me >> what's fun about it >> because my dad spins me around >> how is your dad as a ballet dancer >> he is a little bit good >> reporter: still dancing despite the distance, hoping for the day when they can be in class together again >> this is something that we'll never lose those daddy/daughter moments, she'll grow up and be like, my dad did yoga with me as i get older, i'll be like, hey, remember this >> our thanks to kate for that i can't wait for the recital >> the wedding, the first father daughter dance >> wonderful sports in hollywood celebs

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breaking overnight kelly preston, wife of john travolta, has died after a two-year battle with breast cancer details just ahead the sunshine state overtakes new york by the thousands as florida records the largest new cases for a single day, topping 15,000 and with thoserise an explosion and massive fire on board a navy ship in california sailors injured. smoke visible for miles. new details on dangers at one of our most important bases and the end of an er