on the debate over a coronavirus for a full year. there. vaccine. when he believes one will be that's nice. available. and a new school setback. free internet access aah, it's friday, everyone. >> all these false starts are internet access. what do you think? very frustrating. >> why the nation's largest school district is once again delaying the start of in-person this is all provided by our parent company comcast if you are able to get out asoa learning. behind bars. the star of the hit netflix documentary "cheer" arrested. good time. this morning the disturbing allegations against him and what he ones you're with. the "today" show is next. without power. wait, wait. so here's the thing. that's the latest here back to you. wait, wait there's more there's more >> hard to believe people are still stranded at this day he is saying to police. thank you. the airlines are struggling so you obviously were in on it far below normal now we're hearing how it could from the beginning affect your wallet and schedule. blayne alexander joins us from so all the students, all the teachers are going to get a free all that plus reunited. hartsfield-jackson international.blayne alexander >> hi, brad. you know how cute i always laptop here. good morning battle lines free year of internet. there's a middle school next thought you were. >> the man is incompetent. >> this president should step door as well i hear those students and down >> the moment shared between famous exes jennifer aniston and teachers could use a little help >> early voting getting underway brad pitt during a star studded every middle schooler next door good morning >> reporter: good morning to also going to get a free laptop. >> early voting getting underway today in key swing states. you. here at the world's busiest the president and joe biden airport, when you look at these also going to get a free year of sharpening their attacks. ticket counters behind me, there charity event. >> i can't believe you're asking internet access. me to do this, but okay. >> that shows they're still friends. what's it going to mean for the students and teachers in this "today," friday, september 18th, is slightly more traffic nowhat both candidates heading to minnesota today. just ahead, the new polls out 2020. town this morning. rescues and recovery. >> announcer: from nbc news, crews racing to save people pandemic but it's still relatively slow across the gulf coast trapped by floodwaters in the wake of this is "today" with savannah it's a similar picture elsewhere. and that's why airlines say they hurricane sally. still need >> oh, boy guthrie and hoda kotb live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. the emotion. and good morning, everybody. i don't even know what to say. welcome to "today." it's friday morning. your holiday travel. the nation's airlines desperate i really feel like, finally, the for a lifeline kids get a break and get what they deserve doesn't that sound good? the airline industry already >> one more time for me. dealt a devastating blow by the >> friday morning, my friend. pandemic is now bracing for they deserve it. >> we lost everything. >> while out west, a new threat they appreciate it >> reporter: they do deserve it.

set to fan the flames today thank you. a lot of emotion here in making an already dangerous situation even worse. >> we do have a really big show reality check. for you today. >> we all have to realize that we don't know when and if something special planned this there's going to be an approvedn morning. check this out. mckeesport another hit. the c.a.r.e.s. act set to expire craig hit the road. at the end of the month if congress does not act. he's at a high school in the thursday the ceos of american, pittsburgh area and he's going to celebrate the students and staff that have gone above and beyond to handle the challenges we also need to mention here southwest, and united airlines took their concerns to the white of this new school year. house. quickly provided by our parent competing airlines with a shared this is an incredible school. we can't wait to shine a company comcast and its internet essentials program they've been doing this about spotlight on them and maybe even request. give them a little reward for ten years now, helping folks get >> we're just here to plead with internet access. their hard work. everyone involved to get to a covid relief package before >> he's backed up the truck, so and our friends at dell. i think he has something good it's not easy to get a few thousand laptops anywhere these days, but our friends at dell for them. let's get to the top story. october 1st. >> a number of the airlines have already announced thousands, politics. tens of thousands of furloughs figured it out a big day in the election race. what do you guys think thank you. voting is starting already in real people, real jobs some states today. and both campaigns are hitting >> reporter: at its lowest point, airline traffic during the pandemic was down more than can the band play us -- can you 96% from a year ago. even with travel slowly taking guys play us out the campaign trail hard in off again, it is still 65% below normal battleground states. as congress works to hash out a deal, the economic toll is we've got complete coverage. let's get it started. nbc's peter alexander at the white house for us. good morning. yeah ♪ >> oh, craig trickling down to airline that was so wonderful. >> beautiful >> reporter: good morning to beautiful. you. >> i just can't even imagine a more deserving place, deserving students, deserving administrators president trump and the former workers on the front lines what kind of pressure, what kind of stress are flight attendants craig, awesome job well done. worth your travels under right now? >> our biggest concern right now is that half of our population vice president joe biden holding dueling prime time events last night both in swing states.

biden leaning into his working class roots while the president beautiful. is looking to rally his coming up next, we have a strongest supporters. little carson and siri >> they're probably crying we're all crying this morning two candidates, two can be without a job on october battleground states, two very 1st and lose health care as well in the middle of a pandemic. >> coming up after this. oh, my gosh. >> reporter: she warns without that was a ten. relief, that could take a major >> but first this is "today" on different approaches. toll on your holiday travel. nbc. >> i view this -- i really do >> we're going to see it cut back to cities view this campaign as a campaign between scranton and park we're also going to see more airplanes on the ground. you'll see airlines trying to conserve cash as much as possible you'll have a lot less capacity avenue. and very much more likely fuller and i really mean it. >> i saved the suburbs. what i've done is saved the aircraft >> reporter: experts say while there may be a slight increase >> reporter: overnight, joe during the holiday season, do biden in the swing state of not expect the typical travel pennsylvania facing voters in a cnn town hall. the former vice president making headlines this morning for these boom airlines are lowering their comments. prices hoping that leads to higher volume. >> all the way back in march i was calling for the need for us to have masks, have the president stand and tell us what's going on. he knew it. but travelers like guy discala are looking to opt out he's likely to cancel his he knew it and did nothing. family's trip to toronto >> prices are cheap, so i could that's close to criminal. get them you got to level with the american people. shoot from the shoulder. there's never been a time they've not been able to stand up. but i'm not going to buy them this president should step down. unless there's a miracle drug. >> reporter: president trump in >> reporter: guys, lawmakers have been at odds over what this wisconsin with few visible relief package would look like masks. and how big it would be.

complaining the questions to this week mark meadows says he is more optimistic about biden were softballs. >> they don't ask me questions reaching some sort of a deal like that. meanwhile, industry leaders say it could take some three years >> reporter: and taking his own before the demand returns to the shots. >> biden wins, very simple, china wins. levels we saw pre-pandemic >> all right blayne alexander for us, thank you. that's the morning bummer. how about the morning boost? >> i'm ready here we go this is the kind of boost that if biden wins, the mob wins. never, ever gets old watch what happens when a little if biden wins, the rioters, boy at soccer practice looks anarchists, and flag burners win. over at the sidelines and gets a >> reporter: it comes as olivia troy is now criticizing the president. >> when we were in a task force meeting, president said maybe this covid thing is a good thing. i don't like shaking hands with people. i don't have to shake hands with i would come home at night, look myself in the mirror, ana huge surprise. difference? >> reporter: she's now endorsing ♪ biden saying the president put his re-election before the >> that's his dad just got home pandemic. the white house calling her another disgruntled former employee. >> i don't know her. i never met her. from the army. that flying leap shows that that little boy can jump probably 6'4" or however tall that dad is. >> sweet >> neither of them let go for a long time. >> burying his head in his

>> reporter: troy said the president's response to the pandemic showed a, quote, daddy's arms you're killing me this morning, flatout disregard for human life. hoda coming up next, we are going the white house pushing back fiercely even posting her to get ready for this weekend's emmys. you got your dress departure letter from july you all ready? joe fryer's got your guide to saying she never expressed any concerns while on the job. tv's big night from home >> i think kimmel was lysoling >> let's get back to the campaign. there's some movement in key all the awards swing state polls. what can you tell us? >> reporter: so a series of new polls out this morning. let's go to arizona first, your and brad pitt and jennifer home state. sienna "new york times" poll finds joe biden there with a aniston, that reunion last night pretty steamy. nine-point lead over president got everybody talking. trump. but first these messages e're ck. "tay"ood les footll 's a gdmatcp cing . now to maine. biden holding a commanding it'sheatris taking o the 17-point lead over the president when i was in high school, seahksf setle. there. now to another swing state. this was the theater i came to quite often. this is north carolina. to get y rdyitheces the two men are statistically the support we've had over the last few months matc we've g ouravore tied. you see biden up just a single percentage point. has been amazing. du i t kitchen. 45% to 44% over president trump. it's not just a work environment. each of those states, by the carsnd siri. everyone here is family. >> dyla d y s wt way, where a democrat is trying if you are ready to open your heart ruel wilnid to atlanta and your home, check us out. last ek? 34 yas, 4tohdowns. we thought for sure that we were done. youratotsre goioet and this town said: not today. smed to oust an incumbent senator. >>wee ba. they hold the lead. ♪ "tod" od lesootbl. it's gd mahucomi u it's t patriottaking othe seawks of attl to t u rey th rip toat, wee t oufarite duin the kchen. rson andiri. >> thank you, peter. both candidates are hitting dyl, d yosewhat the campaign trail hard. sselwilson d tatlaa lastee they're heading to minnesota 34yas, 4 toudowns. ur patris are gog toet today where early voting gets underway. smed >>h,ow cel. take a look at our vote watch >> d't le ur cfince

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those were music awards. now an award show for actors who are scattered all across the >> reporter: mississippi and alabama also hit hard by the hurricane. >> our state is reeling just as our people are hurting. globe but appearing virtually. so if you're a fan of a little hollywood glam with the potential for a few hiccups, >> reporter: some residents say this one's for you the prime time emmys, one of the this is the last storm they'll most glamorous award shows of the year now has no red carpet ride out. >> my daughter and i will leave from now on. definitely. and no audience. producers say no problem >> reporter: back in florida -- >> we built a boat out of steel for this very reason. it's bulletproof. >> reporter: guy and pamela hall that's because they sent state spent a terrifying night riding of the art camera kits to the out the storm on their steel hulled boat with nominees which means actors can >> the docks come apart so we couldn't get off. dress up in their finest couture we waited too long 37. >> reporter: the couple said it or in their jammies accepting was like "the wizard of oz." the award from their couch ifs they choose. >> i'm not a prostm a comic. even a house floating by. >> is there a different? >> prostitutes get paid more >> reporter: millions will beam >> i was scared. it kept going on and on. in from ten countries. juggling this virtual highway of celebrity streams, a team of engineers at the staples center in los angeles where jimmy kimmel will host for the third 140,000 customers. the governor assuring crews are time >> just think about having a plates, working 24/7 now to fix the situation. burgers, zoom with your family and how chips...

back to you. masks, >> all right. outdoor air, sam brock, thank you. 6 feet of distance, now to the natural disaster complicated that is. as few people as possible, even just getting grandma to look at the camera, get her that continues to unfold on the whole face on the camera multiply that by a million and and plenty of hand soap. west coast. crews have been fighting massive wildfires there for more than a make sure lowering the risk month. and storms on the way this of spreading covid-19 morning could make that that's what we're dealing with here >> reporter: kimmel will be live is on your list for your next small gathering. and more or less alone in a stadium equipped to hold 20,000 situation even worse. nbc national correspondent visitors do your part to lower the risk. miguel almaguer is live with the latest. he may be joined be a handful of hey, miguel. good morning. >> reporter: good morning. it's been a tough and long fight for firefighters on the front presenters ♪ this won't be the first virtual lines. award show they need all the help they can get. mtv received high marks for its here in california, more than 3 award show including categories . in conditions that are prime for destruction. like best music video from home. and wednesday's academy of country music awards took place through three venues and overnight flames from the bobcat fire exploding in multiple directions. performances welcome back take a look at these beautiful the blaze now burning over emmy producers are betting on faces from florida to texas to 55,000 acres outside los angeles and inching closer to mt. wilson the excitement that comes with wisconsin. live tv. families all across the country with us live on our beloved >> they asked me to host the emmys well before the pandemic occurred, and it seemed like it "today" plaza. good morning, sunshines. >> what a gorgeous group of folks. we're happy to see you >> good morning. >> okay. there's a young person turning

observatory. would be fun at the time now it seems like it's going to threatening the billion-dollar communication towers providing be less fun. broadcasting and cell service to >> reporter: as for the awards, 11 years old l.a. all as whipping winds from hbo's limited series "watchmen" and his name is rishi. where are you? monstrous tornadoes of smoke pushes more families from their leads with 26 nominations this year >> love that homes. across the state in the last >> it wasn't a dream, right? >> are you kidding >> rishi, tell me what you're month, at least 25 lives have i'm excited. going to do on your birthday >> reporter: "succession" and >> i'm going to have a mini golfing party with some of my been lost in fires with over 5,000 structures reduced to rubble. "ozark" are battling jennifer aniston looking for her second emmy win joked she needs to find that perfect mask for friends. >> oh, well, that is so sweet. mom and dad, that's got to be a the show special day. mom, what do you think of your young man th and james corden is threatening no pants >> a section of your life is if some of the self-recorded over. all of the memories you had are reactions to merely being >> oh, he's going to be special. >> well, i like our hat. nominated are any indication -- >> i got emmy nominated!s. ash. >> reporter: further north, smoke from the creek fire is blocking and smothering yosemite's iconic views. flames feeding on the perfect fuel. dry hills and hot temperatures with crews stretched dangerously thin. >> within hours these fires are >> reporter: -- what happens on growing so large that we're the show could bhat an who wins. have been taking place over this past week, for that all the nominees were asked to send pre-taped acptance speeches. then they played, of course, the having to change our tactics and winner's speech. on sunday it's all going to be we're unable to keep up. live i think it's going to be great to dress or will they do sweats? is that your signature >> yeah. >> you wear a hat every day? >> almost. >> reporter: the threat felt up >> i don't know. do the actors want to be cool >> well, we want to wish you, honey, the best 11th birthday and down the west coast. in washington state where five ever enjoy your friends and enjoy massive infernos are burning, this moment. we're happy you're spending it the firefight on the ground with us this morning, honey. thanks again

hindered by smoke in the air. >> it's so smokey right now, like no big deal or it would be fun to dress up we're not able to fly our and take off the sweats for aircraft because of the low once >> i have a great idea for an >> happy birthday, rishi trend setter i love it. can we show everybody? we have so much to celebrate i want to mention the snelling emmy hair style. family kalen is turning 1 >> oh, a hokie >> the morgan davis family in turn around. >> that was a long way to go >> just turn around. maryland dean family, kimberly visibility. >> that was our garage. >> reporter: in oregon where five towns are decimated -- >> there's nowhere here that doesn't have fire. >> hodkelitos - there you >> reporter: this was the hellish scene where the state's see it >> we need to zoomwith that hair okay >> okay. largest blaze cornered 80 civilians and firefighters for hours. flames turning the skies blood red. >> that is some awesome hair >> we got to say thank you to kelly. we got the hair stylist back celebrating the big 5-0. and last but not least, can we it shows pu ahe george in vail, crews cutting down trees. we were doing our own hair, it colorado today they are on the plaza but >> it's our last ditch effort was a different. >> did you make a video and send tomorrow they are getting married. here. >> reporter: the only way out that to everyone how to do the congratulations. >> congrats, you guys. that's awesome through the flames. savannah >> no idea >> thank you for spending a few thank you. moments with us this morning you made our day so good to see you cute, hoda if you want to be part of the >> all right miraculously, everyone survived. what do you say we get a "today" plaza, go to today.com/mytodayplaza while firefighters are making some progress, this morning check of the weather from dylan? >> thanks, guys. you can sign up and get all the across the west strong winds and lightning are in the forecast. deets. just ahead on the third hour, you have joy bauer putting meaning new fires could spark and those already burning could a spin on hamburgers explode. and i love the hair color too. and on jenny and hoda. >> it's not natural. jenna and hoda, we have ziggy >> neither is mine let's look at what's going on. if you're ready for it to feel like fall, it feels like fall. marley this morning toxic smoke is still choking tens of thousands in fact, we've got of people in this area and record-breaking low temperature >> and it's just you 28 degrees in duluth, minnesota. millions across the west coast. and we have just learned an hour 10 million people under freeze away from here in a separate alerts >> talk about girl stuff wildfire, a firefighter has been killed in the line of duty. it doesn't affect humans as much

as it affects plants hoda, back to you. >> so sad. something to keep in mind if you have the outdoor plants. they may not last through the the boys are invited colder temperatures. we are looking for highs to run have a great weekend, everybody. about 10 to 15 degrees below such sad news. miguel, thank you. average. in buffalo, high of only 60 >> bye, guys we move now to the race to find a coronavirus vaccine. the president hinting it could today. happen before election day and elkins, west virginia, 66. widespread vaccination could be new york city not even getting into the 70s then on saturday, it's cooler. 66 for a high in washington, quickly ramped up after that.bu disease experts are saying that likely wouldn't happen. d.c. and vaccine makers themselves boston only 60 degrees now are offering a different milwaukee, 62. so it certainly will have that temperatures will begin to warm good morning. 8:56. up by the middle of next week i'm marcus wand, all downloads getting back into the 70s. so it's just a taste, but we are or upgrades to tiktok and wechat going to feel it this weekend. timeline. they're also opening up their that's a look at the will be on halt. books so everyone can see them. that's because the commerce tom costello has been talking to department this morning the experts. tom, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, announcing plans to start the savannah. to be clear, the nation's top first phase of a new ban. experts at the nih, at the >> good morning. centers for disease control say i'm meteorologist kari hall. apple, google will also pull an election of vaccine, one we're seeing clouds this morning those apps from its stores and a thanks to the remnants of a full tiktok ban will take effect tropical system moving by. in mid-november. before election day is not going it also may feel more humid but to happen. and best case scenario, they're this comes as president trump talking late november, more likely december or january. we'll actually have a cooler and then, of course, it's going was due to announce whether the afternoon as we'll see a mix of sun and clouds, especially early government would approve a deal to take all the way through next in the day. a little more sunshine as we go for oracle to purchase tiktok. summer and into the fall before everybody else is vaccinated. into the afternoon. the same company owns wechat. temperatures reaching only up to about 80 degrees for some of our if that deal goes through, the warmest spots with some mid-60s new download ban would likely

within days, america's covid near the coastline. as we go through the forecast, not move forward. happening now for you, we'll watch for the potential of business and tech reporter scott smoke returning this weekend. mcgrew is following these death toll is expected to hit 200,000 adding urgency in the race for a vaccine. details. also link to more right now on >> we will deliver a safe and effective vaccine before the end our home page. of the year and it could be a new amazon fulfillment >>nnouer"popta" is onsod sta fm. ke goonehbor, ste farm center is coming to contra costa is tre >>reou rdyor se op start" county. it will bring 2,000 new jobs and cars, knowouot aoo very, very soon. be a part of a larger northern >> reporter: of the three companies leading the charge in the u.s., moderna, pfizer, and california expansion. head over to our home page for astrazeneca. none appear to be ready for fda approval before election day. the full story including details the first hurdle analyzing the data from tens of thousands of about ribbon cutting planned for volunteers to see whether a e day,arn. next month. wgot go oneguys. totachs inhealy and how bad is it for hoehold. burning man? yestday an 1whl ch vaccine is safe and effective. >> we all have to realize that organizers have just launched a we don't know when and if new fundraising effort to save next year's event after this trk, ianto tnky ighbors e eera f bei year's event was canceled. kin our facebook page has the full details. dawe'vgodoub dy. prop 19 helps california's most vulnerable. 'vgot coing segmt just ound theorner. aphi dartmt cama two r that. thkidsrep. there's going to be an approved ster's he. we'rgetting ady for hool vaccine. i'm cautiously optimistic there theou. wt abt ad a jen, will be. >> reporter: on thursday, rs? ce on moderna and pfizer set to receive billions in taxpayer money, publish their covid-19 vaccine protocols for the world >> bd d jewe hot and t's get it. "ft tis ridmo hig" it'sur firstto in op stt"oday 've eneasi i to see. yowerealng authis is >> we thought that sharing the rnin protocol publicly will allow anybody to look at it to ensure it's t '80s clsic gettg thattar udd tae ad f

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good morning to you. it is 7:26. i'm laura garcia. here is a look at our top stories including the clock ticking down for tiktok. good morning, everyone. i'm scott mcgrew. the commerce department today said it would ban the [upb♪ i fell asleep ♪ tobut when i woke up. ♪i put everything in perspective. ♪ downloading of tiktok and a (boy) hi, do you want to share my sandwich? separate app calledthe white hog (vo) good feeds our connections. good feeds us all. hormel natural choice lunch meats. byte dance to sell to an american company but that has not yet happened. again, no more downloads of tiktok as of sunday. you can still use it but what the commerce department says it may not be usable by november. >> reporter: i'm kris sanchez in campbell, one of the downtown areas that could draw crowds as people try to enjoy this fresh air. the trails, fishing spots, bay area restaurants and other outdoor businesses are hoping

for a boost after losing several days to toxic air and ash. because more people may be out and about keep your social distance. if you can't, wear a mask so we don't see a spike in covid cases as we have after our long holiday weekend. it is the weekend but don't be surprised if we see smoke returning to the bay area. t see ♪ blue skies and our good air all right. that's what we like to see on a friday morning quality continues today for many a bunch of happy faces filling of our microclimates. we may see the smoke drifting in to the inland east bay as well my "today" plaza babies and birthdays and graduations. >> cutis. >> getting married as santa clara valley. we got a lot of good stuff people surviving cancer. we'll see some drifts of smoke. some of our areas reaching up to 90 degrees. we're into it. >> you know what it's friday and there is a lot laura? we'll be back with another to smile about don't forget that. craig is on the road in local news update in half an hour. pennsylvania surrounded by his own group of happy faces they're about to get a good surprise >> reporter: yeah. you guys ready are we ready so we've been showing you this truck all morning, savannah and

hoda in just a few minutes, we're going to lift it we're going to show you what's inside going to have a lot of happy students here. this is a really special place we're going to tell you precisely what makes it so special in just a few minutes. >> we can't wait, craig. we can't wait for that and the happy faces don't stop thereri r a little football feast. guess what siri is going to join carson for a little football feast. they're going to share some of their go-to games -- >> and london makes an appearance >> getting ready for school. wave to savannah >> and then there's a cocktail that's how it goes in the daly house. and on the third hour, if you need inspiration for the school year, you've got to see this so many people have already. we are going to meet the kindergarten teacher who has gone viral for a rather enthusiastic lesson. it's exhausting. >> i haven't seen that one and we've got exciting things for you next week on "today." julianne moore will join us on

monday then fresh off the tie for entertainer of the year, we had thomas rhett now we got carrie underwood. un. >> first a quick check >> first a quick check of the weather. >> it does look fairly nice for most of the country. temperatures will only be in the 50s and 60s across the northeast. and out west we are going to see some much-needed rain especially in the pacific northwest it's dry again out west. we also have to keep an eye on the tropical system down in the gulf of mexico we could see an increasing >> good morning. i'm meteorologist kari hall. we're starting off with a few clouds across the bay area. live look outside in dublin. our air quality is still pretty good but may see some drifts of smoke coming back in later today. we look at our high temperatures, expect it to be cooler with our highs into the

mid-70s for many of our microclimates. and as we go through the forecast, a gradual warm-up headed our way for the weekend. we are back at 7:30 on a in fact, temperatures spike on friday morning with last night's sunday with a high of 90 degrees. reunion between brad pitt and jennifer aniston. it's being called everything all right. my heart's rac from -- >> interesting is a way to put all right. my heart's racing because i haven't done a football forecast it. >> they were doing this table for a while but it's my patriots read for charity for "fast times taking on seattle. they're playing out in seattle at ridgemont cloudy and 65 degrees. we are back at 7:30 on a yes, i am still watching the friday morning with last night's reunion between brad pitt and jennifer aniston it's being called everything from -- >> interesting is a way to put it >> they were doing this table read for charity for "fast times at ridgemont high. their dialogue was steamy. >> yes th it's okay. and it was -- well, i was a tad uncomfortable. they're doing awesome. we'll see how the game goes. it's like a bedroom scene or something. sunday night football night in >> you've got to listen to the whole thing. yeah it's pretty good >> that's coming up on "pop start. america on nbc >> well done >> nice job, girl. now we know you'll be watching let's get to the 7:30 headlines though >> dylan, thank you. a federal judge has blocked just ahead, it is time for controversial postal service changes that have slowed mail craig to share the story of the deserving and inspiring students in mckeesport, pennsylvania. nationwide we'll see if they can make their day even brighter. the judge called the changes, day even brighter. but first this is "today" on quote, a politically motivated rush to work, grab a drink, hurry home. attack on the efficiency on the - [cell phone beeps] - stop! don't be on your phone. let someone else take the wheel. postal service before the make a little eye contact. november election. according to the ruling, the postal service must immediately make a plan. stop its so-called leave behind it's a busy world out there. policy that required postal we're all in it together.

trucks to leave at certain times go safely, california. regardless of whether mail was loaded also, all election mail regardless of postage must be treated as first class mail. actress lori loughlin got approval from a judge to serve her prison sentence at a facility of her choice according to newly obtained court papers, she will serve in victorville, california. the actress pleaded guilty in may for her role in the college admissions scandal her husband clothing designer ♪ i got it all from you mossimo giannulli will serve in santa barbara county ♪ i'm always pushing through the tampa bay lightning punched their ticket to the stanley cup final with an ♪ i know we'll make it to the finish line ♪ ♪ i know you're waiting on the other side ♪ overtime win >> he scores ♪ i'm like you or does he on-demand glucose monitoring. yes! because they're always on. >> anthony serelli made the another life-changing technology from abbott. shot so you don't wait for life. you live it. they will face the stars in game

one tomorrow night and you can catch it right here on nbc meantime, we have a lot more to get to including the arrest of netflix star jerry harris he rose to fame on the documentary series "cheer. now he's behind bars and facing disturbing charges kathy park has the latest on this hey, kathy good morning >> reporter: hey, hoda good morning to you. jerry harris quickly became a fan favorite shortly after the release of a netflix show which followed the journey of a texas a drink with friends can turn into two, competitive cheer squad. this morning fans are stunned and a prescription can be stronger than you thought. with the new allegations jerry harris won the hearts of stop! there are a lot of ways to get a dui. and a lot of ways to go-- text a friend, call a cab, fans with his famous mat talks share a ride. whatever you choose to do, go safely, california. >> come on, y'all! >> reporter: enthusiastically supporting his cheerleading teammates as they pursued another championship title on all right. welcome back the netflix series "cheer. but now harris is under arrest we have been looking forward to appearing in court thursday this one all week long >> we really have. craig hit the road this morning for a good reason.

accused of repeatedly asking a he's celebrating some remarkable students and teachers. 13-year-old to produce sexually craig, good morning. >> reporter: hey, savannah, explicit videos and photographs hoda the moment has finally come. mckeesport high school just south of pittsburgh here in pennsylvania of himself according to a criminal complaint, harris is accused of home of the fighting tigers! contacting twin brothers who were 13 when he was 19 yes! this is one of those places, one of the boys telling investigators he sent harris explicit photos and videos in one instance, harris allegedly responded to a photo guys, i talked to a numb of teachers this morning. of him doing a cheerleading move they went to school here they come back here to teach lt. on snapchat asking the teen to, it's a special place but in a lot of ways like so many places around the country quote, do it naked and take a video and show me. the other boy says he refused the advances right now, it's struggling but this community has really gone out of its way to make sure the students at mckeesport do not fall behind. during an interview with law enforcement, the complaint said harris confirmed explicit with the brothers one was soliciting and receiving child pornography on snapchat from at least 10 to 15 other it's the first day back to school since march for the students of mckeesport high school in mckeesport, pennsylvania recently called the fourth most dangerous city in america, these individuals he knew were minors. the twin brothers were not named in court documents, but they spoke about the alleged abuse to

usa today. students and teachers want to >> what everyone is seeing of jerry harris from the outside change your mind about their hometown >> people think about us the view from social media is a wrong way. we're a very supportive city you just have to come see it and completely different person from when you actually know him >> the family's feeling a lot of relief today see it for yourself. >> i think what makes mckeesport >> reporter: a civil lawsuit was so special and unique is just the fact that our kids are so accepting of one another filed against harris earlier >> i think people think of us like a rougher city, like less this week on behalf of the twin brothers before his arrest, a spokesperson for harris said we categorically dispute the claims made against jerry harris which are alleged to have occurred when he was a teenager we are confident that when the investigation is completed, the true facts will be revealed. known for his big personality on superintendent mark holtzman. income city. "cheer," harris became an but honestly, we're a together city >> reporter: and together is even their school motto, says superintendent mark holtzman overnight sensation appearing on mark graduated from mckeesport a star football player in both "today," interviewing celebrities as a red carpet high school and college. he could have gone on to seek correspondent "ellen." fame and fortune in the nfl, but >> how's it feel to be the coolest man in the world instead he chose to come back home the pride he feels in his students now is undeniable >> you may not see the success on a test score, but if you come and watch our students take classes and how they interact with each other with respect and they're able to sit and make >> reporter: even sharing the stage with oprah

good decisions that's sometimes really the most and harris' team has not important pieces that move requested -- or actually have toward citizenship, career thatm not responded to our requests for comment regarding the latest charge we did hear back from netflix oriented, college opportunities. and they told nbc news, like everyone we are shocked by this things that will allow them to be successful. news >> reporter: and a success this community wants for their kids any abuse of minors is a terrible crime and we respect was brought to a breaking point when the covid-19 pandemic hit the legal process. harris remains in custody. he's due back in court on in march >> it was like a nightmare we basically had to close our schools, lose contact with our monday he is convicted, he could face up to 30 years in prison >> meantime, kathy, one of harris' costars is speaking out about the case >> reporter: hoda, that's right. students the resources that we were providing them we were strugtology provide them monica aldama who is also >> reporter: 65% of the students prominently featured on the in mckeesport live below the poverty line for many of them, virtual learning wasn't possible there just weren't enough netflix show and is the coach that worked closely with harris devices, not enough internet connections. also released a statement saying my heart is shattered into a and almost half of the students were working as essential million pieces i'm devastated by the shocking, unexpected news. our children must be protected from abuse and exploitation and i'm praying hard for the victims workers on the front lines and everyone affected. please respect our privacy as >> there were a lot of struggles that education became -- really our family mourns during this took a back seat because we were worried about meeting the children's needs and what was their home life like and what were the challenges they were facing were they getting enough to eat? >> reporter: now safely back in

time hoda >> all right class, students can return to kathy, thank you coming up next, an eleventh dreaming about their future. hour delay for in-person learning here in new york. students like mack who had a how parents are reacting to that stroke in middle stool and had decision just four days before class was set to begin in the to relearn walking and talking nation's largest school district >> i always wanted to be a the story right after this graphic designer ♪ love like yours will surely come my way ♪ >> reporter: and bryson who spent the pandemic distributing meals to children in need. ♪ a-hey, a-hey-hey >> i want to be a dentist. yeah >> reporter: and andre, a star [music playing] on the football team but is also learning how to cut hair to help those who still aren't able to ♪ love like yours will surely come my way ♪ go to a salon. >> i'm planning on being a great football player but i also want to be able to help kids. >> reporter: superintendent holtzman says he wishes they take an extra 15% off... could have given the students get 25% off nine west... the education they deserved during the pandemic, but they men's flannel shirts are just $16.99... will continue to let them know and save on koolaburra home must-haves. plus, take an extra $10 of plus, free store pickup. they care. >> they count on us. find a little more this fall...

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and officials say they just need more time. new york city classrooms were supposed to open in just a few days but now more than a million students will have to wait at least a week the head of the city's principal's union saying it just wouldn't be safe the mayor insists he's committed to opening schools during the pandemic >> it's incredibly complex, but it can be done and it will be done >> reporter: some parents reassured by the cautious approach >> if the teachers who take care of my children are not safe, i am more than happy to delay the start of school until the teachers, the staff, and the kids can all be in a safe place >> reporter: others worry that city officials are struggling to come up with a plan. >> i just think nobody knows what they're doing and i don't have any ill will feelings towards the schools because, you know, they're flying by the seat of their pants. >> reporter: it comes after concerns of ventilation in old school buildings and testing protocols. there's also a staffing shortage

how difficult is it to hire thousands of new staff members and incorporate them into a ber and incorporate them into a school system last second? >> it's school system last second? >> it's impossible i'm not going to sugar coat it it is not possible >> reporter: megan is a music teacher in brooklyn but this year she's teaching fifth grade. >> could probably make it happen, but i'm a music teacher. should i be making that happen i don't think it's fair for anybody. >> reporter: students in many cities are learning remotely even if some go back to classrooms, it won't be every day. putting a burden on both teachers and parents >> families are supervising and instructing their children whether they like it or not. and schools really have to work in partnership with them like they never did before. >> obviously there are concerns about the number of schools with confirmed cases. how widespread has it been >> reporter: well, savannah, the city released a list of 56

schools. that's out of 1700 where there were positive cases earlier this month detected they say they did contact tracing. they didn't have to close those schools. mandatory testing begins at every school in the city for students and teachers in october. back to you. >> it's a huge list. appreciate it. another check of the weather. back to dylan. >> good morning, everyone. we still have pretty bad conditions out west especially in the red hear in nevada. relative humidity is down to 5%. so the air is very dry but winds are going to get gusty with an approaching cold front we could see 20 to 30 mile-per-hour wind gusts and also lightning strikes without the rain that could trigger more fires. we also have the unhealthy air quality stretching into the rockies and denver and across california this cold front will besides triggering some of those gusty winds and also those lightning strikes, we're also going to see

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welcome back we want to check in with craig who's cooking up a special morning for a group of deserving students in pennsylvania hi, craig. >> reporter: what's up savannah and hoda good to see you guys here's the thing we're in mckeesport, pennsylvania 12 miles south of pittsburgh you guys got quiet for the "today" show this is the quietest they've been all morning you met the band earlier these are the cheerleaders here. we've got the seniors. are the seniors ready? excited about this being their senior year. so we've spent a lot of time, obviously, over the last few months talking about the challenges of remote learning and how difficult this has been for a lot of folks it's been especially difficult here 65% of those in this town are at

or below the poverty line when the pandemic started a lot of these kids were considered essential workers they work at grocery stores and restaurants. they were on the front lines as well part of what we're cooking up this morning is connected to that we'll do that in our next hour >> all right we're looking forward to it. i mean, they are -- i know there are a lot of challenges. you mentioned some of them we'll learn more about the community. are they worried about a second wave jeopardizing this in-person learning >> reporter: they are very much concerned about that in fact, this school is doing what a lot of schools around the country are doing. they have sort of a hybrid model right now. they are at school for five hours and have breakfast instruction time the expectation is they'll do the remote learning when they get home that's the expectation for a lot of folks it's a little easier so i promise the tumbling tiger he would get some love here on national television. no pressure here this is the mascot at mckeesport

high school. tumbling tiger here's your 15 seconds >> let's do it >> reporter: all you, brother. all you. >> yes >> ooh >> yes >> nailed it >> he did it >> reporter: the tiger tumbles the tiger tumbles! wow. wow. >> can do it under pressure like that, craig. >> reporter: i can do it, too, you ready? i've been practicing you ready? no no that's not happening >> oh, craig we look forward to the rest of your visit with this school. i know you got some surprises for them we can't wait for that so we'll get to that in just a little bit >> reporter: well done coming up, we'll have the emmy nominees and the favorites and how they plan to do it all live but first your local news. thanks to dupixent, the add-on treatment for specific types of moderate-to-severe asthma.

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>> reporter: good morning. i'm thom jensen where hundreds of new employees for amazon will work in one of these buildings in the city of oakley. amazon announcing it's going to hire 100,000 new employees nationwide. it already has nearly 800,000 workers in the u.s. 4,000 of them will be in northern california including the bay area. >> reporter: i'm kris sanchez in campbell, one of the downtown areas that could draw crowds as people try to enjoy the fresh air this weekend. we've already seen people enjoying local parks and beaches, fishing spots, bay area rauns and other outdoor businesses are hoping for a boost after losing several days to toxic air and ash. because more people might be out and about make sure you keep yol distance. if you can't, wear a mask so we don't see a spike in covid cases as we have after our long holiday weekend. a lot of people excited to

go out, but kari is warning that smoke could return. yeah, we could see that smoke return as early as tomorrow in parts of the bay area. and today we have one more day of some good air quality for many of our microclimates. it will be cooler as we look at highs that will reach into the mid to upper 70s. once again the smoke returning and we'll see some air quality that will be unhealthy for people with breathing problems, sensitive groups should limit time outside from saturday even into early next week. our temperatures will be warmin 90 degrees on sunday. the good news is that the warm weather does not last long. we'll start to cool off again early next week. laura? all right. thank you very much. thank you for joining us as well. we'll return to the "today" show.

it's 8:00 on "today. coming up, taking aim. the race is on as president trump and joe biden trade jabs on the campaign trail. >> this president should step down >> biden wins, very simple, china wins >> with just 46 days to go to the election, where do things stand? we'll have the latest. plus, no red carpet? no problem the prime time emmys set for this weekend an awards show like no other how tv's big night is bringing the stars together live while staying six feet apart and back to school craig is live in mckeesport, pennsylvania, with a special surprise for a deserving group of students you will not want to miss "today," friday, september 18th, 2020 ♪ >> hello from maryland we're celebrating daniel's 10th

birthday >> from river hills, wisconsin, celebrating my 11th birthday on "today." yea! ♪ >> from florida -- >> i'm graduating from nursing school -- >> today >> oh. some of the good people joining us on a lovely friday morning. if you're just waking up, we get it you know what? snooze sleep in set the snooze on the alarm one more time but also do this dvr. we start at 7:00 a.m you can always start with us no matter what time you wake up >> exactly if you're wondering where craig is, he's striking up the band with his new friends at mckeesport high school their motto is together and that's exactly how they're facing the new school year we're going to check in with craig in just a little bit >> he fits right in. you need a band uniform, craig break it out for the next time we see you speaking of schools, next week on "today" jenna is headed to maryland where she is cooking

up a school surprise of her own. >> she wanted to highlight the story of student who is are making a difference there by sharing support and positivity for their peers who are having mental health struggles. we'll have that for you next week >> that's going to be a good one. let's get to your news at 8:00 minnesota is the political battlefield today. both president trump and joe biden in battleground states yesterday the rivals sharpened their attacks while campaigning in swing states. the president in wisconsin, biden in pennsylvania where he called the president's early efforts to downplay the coronavirus close to criminal. >> you got to level with the american people. shoot from the shoulder. there's never been a time to not been a time to stop step up. this president should step down. >> if biden wins, very simple, china wins if biden wins, the mob wins. if biden wins, the rioters, arsonists and flag burners win >> minnesota voters can cast early voting ballots starting

today. folks are cleaning up from hurricane sally while others are still waiting to be rescued. sam brock has the latest from the panhandle. good morning >> reporter: hoda, good morning. it is shortly after sunrise here in pensacola a huge cleanup in store. a picture of devastation as you can tell by the cinder blocks in front of this autoparts store that is now just rubble. above you see the roof has been ripped off the building. not all the businesses impacted look quite this traumatic, but i interviewed a couple from washington, d.c., who saw their catering company close because of covid-19. they moved to pensacola hoping to start anew only to return after sally water logging their appliances, their food spoiled