>> a live look again at the bay bridge and the city of san francisco. make it a great wednesday, and we'll all see you back here tomorrow morning, starting dark and early at 4:30. the "today" show is next. good morning good morning vaccine push president biden announces new goals in the nation's immunization effort. at least one shot for 70% of adults by the fourth of july >> two months, let's celebrate our independence as a nati and our independence against this virus. we can do this >> is the goal realistic and with the white house saying it is ready to vaccinate children 12 to 15 right now, when will the fda clear it our one-on-one with dr. anthony

fauci live in the dark. hundreds of thousands without power after yet another round of severe weather in the south. the damage mounting there. floodwaters rising fast. we'll have the very latest and when the storm threat will be over. power struggle congresswoman liz cheney trying to hold on to leadership as republicans look to purge her for calling out the trump election fraud big lie this morning, the influential conservative paper defending cheney, and warning republicans they're looking foolish. and facebook with a big decision today whether to allow the former president back or to ban him for life emotional reunion. a migrant family separated at the border for years allowed to be together again. just ahead, the major change from washington, opening the door for other families to do the same. those stories, plus, altitude sickness. a covid outbreak on mt. everest. this morning, why the situation could be far worse than

officials are letting on and meet the jet suits we will take you inside the futuristic way one highly trained military unit is getting around these days. 2021. >> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with today, wednesday, may 5th, 2021. >> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with savannah guthrie and hoda kotb from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza hi, everybody. good morning welcome to "today. welcome to wednesday it's good to have you along with us. >> we do have a very busy wednesday morning, including that string of storms down south. >> yeah. they're really suffering there more than 300,000 people without power overnight again, after more than 48 hours of heavy rain, high winds, and even tornadoes across parts of that region we're going to be live there with the damage. dylan will tell us where the storms are headed next. we are going to start with the coronavirus and the race to vaccinate america. faced with slowing demand, the

white house is adjusting the way sholt shots are doled out to states >> the president is also laying out new targets for vaccinating adults and adolescents we're going to talk about all that with dr. anthony fauci live just ahead this morning. first, we'll get to stephanie gosk with our report steph, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, savannah so the fda's emergency authorization for pfizer's vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15 comes through as early as next week, that means everyone at this high school and those like it around the country will be eligible, and that hope of a possible normal return to school in the fall could become a reality. it is, as you say, part of the biden administration's larger plan to get one shot in the arms of 70% of the population by july 4th. this morning, the white house has a new goal get 160 million americans fully vaccinated by the fourth of july so far, there are only 105 million. the plan, shifting distribution of doses to focus on places with

higher demand, and winding down large vaccination sites in favor of small neighborhood locations, like pharmacies. >> we're going to make it easier than ever to get vaccinated. >> reporter: and possibly as soon as next week, all high schoolers and most middle schoolers may be eligible for the pfizer vaccine, according to a senior administration official. >> the fda and the fda alone will make that decision. today, i want american parents to know that if that announcement comes, we are ready to move immediately. >> reporter: while covid poses a low risk to children, they can transmit the disease vaccinating them, health experts say, is also about keeping the wider community safe. >> we do know that the more that are vaccinated, the less opportunity this virus will have to make an impact in our communities. >> reporter: that is going to mean vaccinating kids. >> we think that there is going to need to be a sizable number of our teenagers that are vaccinated in order to get to

that point of herd protection or herd immunity. >> reporter: pfizer's trial in adolescents showed the vaccine was 100% effective in stopping symptomatic infection, and side effects were similar to those experienced by young adults. pain, fever, chills, and fatigue most common after the second dose 14-year-old ty dropik volunteered for the study. >> once i could be in the trial, maybe other people my age could start getting the vaccine. >> reporter: his father working to calm the fears of the estimated 25% of parents who aren't ready to vaccinate their children. >> i certainly believe that this was a chance for my family to step up and do something right for humanity overall all of us agreed all of us were on board for it >> reporter: you heard the expert say in our story there that some percentage of teenagers will have to get vaccinated to reach herd immunity it'll also help them to stay in the classroom. on that note, i have some bad

news for the students who go to school here in new york city it was so much success with remote schooling, there is a new rule next year no more snow days. savannah, back to you. >> good news for parents who are tired of hearing "i'm bored. stephanie, thank you very much appreciate it. joining us now is dr. anthony fauci. good morning it's good to see you. >> good morning, savannah. good to be with you. >> let's talk about the president's new goal he's laid out. having 70% of the country with at least one dose of a vaccine by july 4th. how ambitious of a goal is this? let's be honest, sometimes politicians do set a lower bar, hoping they can achieve it and surpass it is this going to be difficult to do >> well, it is an ambitious goal, savannah, but i do believe we're going to reach that goal when you get a smaller cohort of people to be vaccinated, because, remember, we already have a substantial portion of the population vaccinated, when the cohort is smaller, it is

more difficult to get people on a daily basis. the strategy as you mentioned a moment ago has changed a bit, as opposed to the mass vaccination centers, it's going to be more walk-in type where you can walk into any of a number of the tens of thousands of pharmacies that are going to have the vaccine readily available to somebody who walks in, no appointment, make it as easy as possible to get vaccinated in that context, i think we're going to get there >> you know, i take it this concept of herd immunity has somewhat fallen out of favor with experts like you. i know you've said it is an elusive number, and we have to focus on getting as many people vaccinated as possible would the president's goal of 70% of adults with at least one shot, would that get us to that place where we aren't -- we don't have -- it's not an easily transmissible? it's not herd immunity but it's a place where we don't have the community spread that we see now?

>> exactly, savannah you said it perfectly correctly. when you get to 70%, you are going to have a substantial impact on the number of cases per day, which will translate to a diminution into the number of hospitalizations and deaths, and you will see that what we can do in society, the kind of guidelines that are restrictive at a certain level are going to be much more liberalized and people will be able to really approach getting back to some form of normality. it might actually be the herd immunity number or not since we don't know, as you correctly said, what that number is, rather than getting fixed on a particular number, let's just get as many people vaccinated as we possibly can, as quickly as we can setting a 70% goal of adults with one shot by the fourth of july is an ambitious, but nonetheless, attainable goal. >> it is expected that adolescents 12 to 15 are going to be cleared for the vaccine. how soon do you think that will

happen, and what impact will that have on this outbreak >> first of all, i think it is going to be very soon. i mean, i don't want to get ahead of the fda, but i believe it is going to be within several days i cannot imagine it is going to be much longer than that the impact will be, remember, when we had previous discussions, savannah, we were talking about the spread of infection. adolescents, kids 12 to 15 years old, because of the way they congregate together in their social interactions, have a greater chance of spreading infection. now that we can vaccinate those kids, it is going to make it much, much easier to get those kids back to school without the anxiety associated with whether or not there are going to be outbreaks at that level. >> let me stay on the subject of kids summer camps are coming up, and a lot of parents are looking forward to sending the kids out and hoping they have a great summer since they weren't able to last summer the cdc guidelines for kids in summer camps say masks must be worn at all times, even

outdoors, by everyone, including vaccinated adults, and children as young as 2 years old, and campers should be 3 feet apart, even outdoors. my question to you is, given what research shows about transmission outside, about the low risk of serious illness in children, are these cdc guidelines excessive? >> you know, i wouldn't call them excessive, savannah, but they certainly are conservative. i think what you're going to start to see is really, in real time, continual re-evaluating that for its practicality. you're right, people look at that and they say, well, is that being a little bit too far right now? >> yeah, aren't we supposed to -- people have been preaching for a year, follow the science. the science doesn't suggest those cdc guidelines are too sensible. for little kids outside in 90 degree heat, running around with masks? >> yeah, savannah. you've asked me that question a couple of times before.

>> i'm asking for two kids named vale and charlie, aged 6 and 4. >> yeah. you're right. the cdc makes decisions based on science. they will continually reevaluate that. you're right. it looks a bit strict, a bit stringent, but that's the reason why they keep looking at that and trying to, you know, re-evaluate, literally in real time, whether or not that's the practical way to go. >> in the few moments we have left, we've seen real reopening of states. the northeast looking to reopen everything may 19th. disneyland is open again. some vegas casinos are open again. are you comfortable with the pace of reopenings that you see right now? >> well, you know, it depends. you've mentioned a lot of different ones, and there's a lot of differences between the different places that you mention. the only general message that i will say is that just do not declare victory prematurely. if you have a considerable amount of infection dynamics in

your community, be careful. pull back, but pull back carefully and slowly. the real message, savannah, is that every single day, when we vaccinate more people, we get closer and closer to being able to pull back more and more under restrictions. so the answer to everybody's problem is to just get as many people vaccinated as you possibly can. >> final question. when the pandemic is over, is dr. fauci going to disneyland or to vegas? >> neither. how about a ball game? >> yeah, okay. doctor, thank you so much. we appreciate it. >> a nationals game. good to be with you, thanks. now to a key decision tied to former president trump's fate on social media. the former president's accounts were silenced in the wake of the capitol riot. this morning, facebook's oversight board is weighing in on whether his account will be reinstated. now, this comes at a time of growing republican infighting over the direction and future of the party. nbc's senior washington

correspondent hallie jackson has that story. hallie, good morning. >> reporter: hi, hoda. good morning. the decision is now just in, bottom line. the former president is still banned from facebook, at least for now, but that might change for donald trump in six months. with the board asking facebook to revisit this issue. the oversight board decision accuses facebook of being too vague with its suspension and seeking to avoid its responsibilities. it's a decision a lot of people are watching in this high profile test. decision day this morning in a facebook faceoff with the company's independent oversight board upholding the decision to keep former president donald trump off the platform, at least for now. but the board, a kind of supreme court for facebook, says it's not appropriate for the company to just make the ban indefinite giving facebook six months to review the issue, by putting a time limit on the suspension, by permanently disabling the blt or perhaps by allowing mr. trump

back on while removing content that violates facebook policies. in a response this morning, facebook says it will consider the board's decision and determine an action that is clear and proportionate. mr. trump is still banned from twitter, which he used often during his presidency, and now he's launching a new site, not a social media platform but what one person involved describes as one-way communication. basically a blog to let people sign up for the press releases the former president has been putting out, including one this week where he insisted his legitimate 2021 election loss should be called a big lie, despite the fact he was defeated. that message blasted by congresswoman liz cheney who's refusing to go along with pretending the election was stolen putting her in a perilous position at risk of losing her leadership role. top house republican kevin mccarthy apparently went further, obtaining this audio of mccarthy from just before he

went on air. >> i've had it with him. i've lost confidence. >> reporter: mccarthy's office did not respond to nbc news's request for comment. cheney has already survived one vote to remove her and is not giving an inch now with her spokesperson saying this is about whether the republican party is going to perpetuate lies about the 2020 election and attempts to whitewash what happened on january 6th. liz will not do that. and nowed conservative editorial board of the wall street journal is weighing in on this gop civil war saying the better part of political prudence would be for ms. cheney to ignore mr. trump, but mr. trump won't ignore her. she may be ousted because she is daring to tell the truth to gop voters and at personal political risk. they add that purging liz cheney for honesty would diminish the party. hoda. >> hallie jackson for us there at the capitol. thanks. craig joins us with the latest on that severe weather we've been tracking all week long.

>> hey, savannah, hoda, good morning. millions of people once again waking up this morning to widespread damage from severe storms that have wreaked havoc across the south for three straight days now. sam brock joins us from atlanta where many families are still recovering and rebuilding. sam, good morning. >> reporter: craig, good morning. that's right. for 48 hours and counting storms have ripped through parts of the southeast. there are still hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses without power this morning, and craig, reports that the president of this warehouse here arrived after monday's tornado to find this sight, the front wall punched out and about ten employees inside somehow able to get out unharmed this morning a deadly trail of damage as severe weather batters the southeast for the third day in a row from virginia to mississippi, millions in the path of a spade of tornados and thunderstorms, some neighborhoods so flooded families had to be rescued by boat this scene following flash floods in homewood, alabama, a suburb of birmingham

the onslaught starting sunday evening so far killing one person in tennessee and two in georgia, including restaurant owner scott hudson who had served his community for decades. >> he was just good to everybody. they don't know how to feel right now. >> reporter: tornados also tearing through mississippi and kentucky where a massive cleanup is underway. >> all those trees. >> fences, everything down >> oh, my god. >> reporter: near paducah a pickup truck fell into a sinkhole carved out by heavy rain, and in texas, the national weather service confirmed five tornados touched down monday night including two powerful ef-2s. >> the tornado came and took our house apart or my parents' house. but they're safe now we have a mighty god because i don't know how they survived that. >> reporter: and as if we needed a reminder what 110 miles an hour in a tornado can do, right

where i'm standing there are stop signs snapped perpendicular. as for the man who died in nearby douglasville, he was beloved by his community he helped to feed those in need. back to you.o much devastation and loss thank you. >> it's been such a hard week for folks down south of course the question is what will happen now. dylan is here because al's on assignment >> today actually looks a lot better storm wise. we have a big threat of heavy rain because it is still pouring and we have flood wachts in effect along the gulf coast. as far as the threat of tornados today, it's very minimal we have heavy rain falling from the coast of louisiana into mississippi, and alabama along the panhandle of florida this will continue to be a concern again for the flooding potential this morning and into early this afternoon as for the severe storms today, it's more likely east coast down into the southeast. again, the tornado threat is low, although we could still see some damaging winds and some hail about an inch in diameter

it's all along this frontal boundary that hangs out along the gulf coast for most of the day today. we could see an additional one to three inches of rain with some areas stuck in those heavier downpours picking up as much as three to six inches of rain the flood threat will be the biggest concern today. that's a look at the weather across the country we'll get to your local forecast in the next 30 seconds ( ♪♪ ) this is how mom shines. with 30% off everything. at zales. the diamond store. good morning. i'm meterologist kari hall. a live look in san jose as you get ready to head out the door, feeling cool but a hazy start,

heading back into the mid 80s today, and we'll see our temperatures in livermore reaching 89 degrees, 91 today in antioch and fairfield. san francisco will get cooler air, the fog returns and expect highs in the low 60s. our north bay temperatures just a little bit cooler, reaching 82 in napa and more sunshine throughout the forecast. >> that's your >> >> that's your latest forecast savannah >> dylan, thank you. still ahead this morning, trouble on mt. everest the covid outbreak throwing the climbing season into question. why some say the situation is actually being downplayed to keep the tourist dollars pouring in. and then a new beginning for some migrant families separated at the border. jacob soboroff brings us this emotional reunion between a mother and son they haven't seen each other in years. plus, the change that is paving

california's choice beauty? pretty boy. or a beast? john cox grew up with nothing; made himself a remarkable success. california's falling off a cliff. high taxes, unaffordable costs! even elon musk left! gavin's mismanagement of california is inexcusable. we need big beastly changes in sacramento. i'll make 'em. recall the beauty. meet the nicest, smartest beast in california. john cox. today's ways of working may work differently tomorrow. but you can work out anything with comcast business. get fast internet on the network that can deliver gig speeds to the most businesses. flexible tools — like wi-fi you control. voice solutions that connect you from anywhere. and expert advice here, here, or even here. be fast. be flexible. bounce forward with comcast business. get started with a powerful internet and voice solution for just $64.90 a month.

plus, for a limited time, ask how to get a $500 prepaid card when you upgrade. switch today. majestic mountains... scenic coastal highways... fertile farmlands... there's lots to love about california. so put off those chores and use less energy from 4 to 9 pm when less clean energy is available. because that's power down time. first, this is "today" on nbc. coming up, an exclusive

interview with roz brewer. only the second black woman to lead a fortune 500 company she is on a mission after your local news ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ let out the vegas in you.

from prom dresses to workouts and new adventures you hope the more you give the less they'll miss. but even if your teen was vaccinated against meningitis in the past they may be missing vaccination for meningitis b. although uncommon, up to 1 in 5 survivors of meningitis will have long term consequences. now as you're thinking about all the vaccines your teen might need make sure you ask your doctor if your teen is missing meningitis b vaccination. ah, she thought that squirrel on your brand-new flat screen tv was an actual squirrel... leave it. purchase protection for what you didn't see coming. one of the many things you can expect when you're with amex. ♪ your whole team can see your upper thigh ♪ ♪ pour that smooth roast and aim that camera up high ♪ ♪ the best part of wakin' up is folgers in your cup ♪

♪ surprise all the moms in your life this mother's day... with a gift that says thank you from the heart. kohl's. ♪ i've got nothing to eat. nothing. [crying] hold on, i can do something. ♪turning nothing into something♪ ♪i turned nothing into something♪ it's amazing what you can do with nothing, and a little best foods. when we really, really want something, it's amazing what (whispers) come on greg. it's hard to wait. ♪ ♪ that's why carmax gives you an instant online offer for your car. the way it should be. carmax.

if you wanna be a winner then get a turkey footlong from subway®. that's oven roasted turkey. piled high with crisp veggies. on freshly baked bread! so, let's get out there and get those footlongs. now at subway®, buy one footlong in the app, and get one 50% off. subway®. eat fresh. good morning to you. it is :26. a violent attack on san francisco's busy market street. >> reporter: i'm cierra johnson in san francisco. two senior asian women are recovering after both being stabbed at the intersection of fourth and market a little before 5:00 yesterday in broad daylight. now, those women were stabbed while waiting for a bus. security cameras were able to help police locate the suspect a 54-year-old man, found about two hours later, right now we're waiting to see what type of

charges he could face, also waiting for additional updates on the women's conditions. i'm sharon katsuda in contra costa county, where residents are being urged to cut back water by 10%. marin water restrictions not washing cars at home, no power washing houses or businesses. last night it increased restrictions after a late night vote the board says residents have to use sprinklers two days a week, drip irrigation three days per week and pools and spas covered to minimize water loss. in the meantime, these warmer temperatures continue as well. how are we looking today, kari? >> it's going to be another warm day, as our temperatures in the inland valleys in morgan hill and toward livermore reach into the upper 80s. tomorrow cooler and windy and we'll see the cool air continuing to friday before another warmup heads our way for

mother's day weekend. we'll see highs in the mid 80s while san francisco will mainly see temperature its in the 60s over the next seven days. laura? >> all right, thank you very much. we'll be back with another local news update in about half an hour.

real-life iron man back now, 7:30, with a real-life iron man you're looking at members of the british royal marine that's a new jet suit they're using to zoom from one ship to another. boarding in an instant i mean, this suit can really change the way they do all kinds of operations. we like that we used the "jetsons" music. how crazy is that? >> i'm not sure this is the jetson's music, though >> no, now it is james bond. >> you didn't dvr that part, did you?

>> i did not. >> forget the military operations i want one for the house. >> cool. that'd be fun. let's get a check of your 7:30 headlines the former minneapolis police officer convicted in the murder of george floyd, derek chauvin, has requested a new trial. his attorney is alleging pre-trial publicity affected his right to a fair trial. he alleges the court abused the discretion by denying a request for a change in venue. last month a jury found chauvin guilty of second and third degree murder as well as manslaughter in george floyd's death. two asian women are recovering from stab wounds this morning. a man walked up behind the women while they were waiting for a bus and stabbed them with a knife. the victims, ages 85 and 65 were rushed to the hospital police arrested a 54-year-old man. officials have not yet calle

have not ruled it out. now to a frightening close call at a popular hawaii beach a 6-year-old girl narrowly escaping an encounter with a shark. take a look, you can see the girl in shallow waters looking behind her moments later you see a shark just a few inches away the girl starts running toward the beach. her mom had been recording her just playing in the water when all this happened, and it was caught on tape thankfully the little girl was not hurt she said she was happy to have an angel to keep her safe. wow. now to a coronavirus outbreak in a place few ever get the chance to visit, mount everest. >> cases are on the rise at base camp on the world's tallest mountain, and some climbers are now actually being evacuated, and this morning, some of them are sharing their har rowing stories. nbc's molly hunter has more on this good morning. >> reporter: hey, craig, hi, guys, good morning ten climbers have actually been evacuated, airlifted out of base camp with more helicopters

actually standing by the climbers we're speaking with who are on the ground say they have no idea how widespread this possible outbreak may be at 17,000 feet, it's pretty scary. this morning fears of a potential outbreak at the world's most famous peak. >> collin o'brady here, 17,500 feet at everest base camp there's been a lot of reports of coronavirus affecting the everest climbing season. >> reporter: after missing out on the 2020 season, despite the ongoing pandemic, they issued a record 418 permits this year the local clinic reports a few covid cases, but climbers suggest that number is actually higher climbers say they're worried the government is down playing a dangerous situation. the likely patient zero, norwegian erland >> i felt weak and very low energy. >> reporter: evacuated last month to kathmandu the season still open for now,

nothing like it was in 2019 when this crash of climbers sparked controversy, and not the same when american adventurer collin o'brady is here. >> it's a very social place. it's a big area. you can walk 45 minutes from one side to the other side that's not the case this year. we're keeping it self-contained. i'm only sharing with a few other friends. >> reporter: collin's team is taking precautions but still planning to push ahead. >> the mood still is optimistic that we're going to be able to climb this mountain, so hopefully the climbing season remains open. >> reporter: traveling with collin, the musician mike posener, he's been at base camp for 18 months making music at 17,500 feet. ♪ shine a little bit every day ♪ >> reporter: but the rest of the country in a state of emergency, cases hitting their highest since the start of the pandemic, kathmandu on lockdown. in neighboring india, a new a'se record death toll, more than 3,700 today.

india's second wave relentless, but on everest climbers still holding out hope now, collin says their team's plan is to keep with their original plan, so they are staying socially distant they are masking up, and they're excited hopefully to make a push for the summit hoda. >> and molly, considering the rise in cases, i mean, i imagine they're taking a lot of precautions there at base camp what are they doing? >> reporter: hoda, there's no actual uniform policy or process in place, so to get into nepal you have to show proof of a negative pcr test or proof of vaccination. once you get up to 17,000 feet, there is no strict mask policy there's no universal testing and climbers are calling for everyone at base camp -- and that is hundreds and hundreds of people -- to be pcr tested in order to ensure the rest of the season guys. >> yeah, because base camp tight quarters there, all right, molly, thank you. coming up next, new developments in the border battle migrant families separated for years getting a chance to reunite. >> nbc's jacob soboroff has been

covering this story for years now. he is going to be joining us with it right after this so they can hire vilma... and wendy... and me. so, more people can go to work. so, more days can start with kisses. when you buy this plant at walmart. ♪♪ what's the #1 retinol brand when you buy this plant used most by dermatologists? it's neutrogena® rapid wrinkle repair® smooths the look of fine lines in 1-week, deep wrinkles in 4. so you can kiss wrinkles goodbye! neutrogena®

an f-150 isn't an f-150 because of the name on the tailgate. it's an f-150 because it's built ford tough. built to haul more. built to tow more. for the people who count on it. because they know that brawn can get the job done, but it takes brains and brawn to get it done right. tough this smart can only be called f-150.

what happens to your body language tough this smart when your underarms are cared for? ♪ ♪ it shows! our new dove advanced care formula is effective... and kind to skin, leaving underarms cared for and you... more confident and carefree. i brought in ensure max protein, with thirty grams of protein. those who tried me felt more energy in just two weeks! ( sighs wearily ) here, i'll take that! ( excited yell ) woo-hoo! ensure max protein. with thirty grams of protein, one-gram of sugar, and nutrients to support immune health! ( abbot sonic ) you clean dishes as you cook, to save time and stay ahead of the mess. and nutrients to support immune health! but scrubbing still takes time. now there's dawn powerwash dish spray. the faster, easier way to clean as you go. it cleans grease five times faster. on easy messes, just spray, wipe, and rinse. on tough messes, the spray-activated suds cut through grease on contact, without water. just wipe, and rinse. get dishes done faster. dawn powerwash dish spray. now available in free & clear.

your mission: stand up to moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. and take. it. on... with rinvoq. rinvoq a once-daily pill can dramatically improve symptoms... rinvoq helps tame pain, stiffness, swelling. and for some, rinvoq can even significantly reduce ra fatigue. that's rinvoq relief. with ra, your overactive immune system attacks your joints. rinvoq regulates it to help stop the attack. rinvoq can lower your ability to fight infections, uding tuberculosis. serious infections and blood clots, sometimes fatal, have occurred as have certain cancers, including lymphoma, and tears in the stomach or intestines, and changes in lab results. your doctor should monitor your bloodwork. tell your doctor about any infections... and if you are or may become pregnant while taking rinvoq. take on ra. talk to your rheumatologist about rinvoq relief. rinvoq. make it your mission. if you can't afford your medicine, abbvie may be able to help.

♪ if you can't afford your medicine, ♪ everyday it's a-getting closer ♪ ♪ going faster than a rollercoaster ♪ ♪ love like yours will surely come my way ♪ ♪ a-hey, a-hey-hey ♪ ♪ ♪ love like yours will surely come my way ♪ we're back 7:40 in-depth today an update on the border battle. >> late tuesday in a shift by the biden administration, more than 1,000 families who had been separated for years finally started the process of reuniting. >> jacob soboroff talked to one of the families and joins us now. jacob, what a moment you saw >> it was an extraordinary moment good morning to you.

it's been over three years, but a handful of families waiting to be reunited after being split up by that controversial trump administration policy will this week have a new beginning, and we went to see for ourselves >> reporter: a moment years in the making for brian and his mom, sandra. a stark contrast to these images from june 2018 the first and only from inside a facility used to house some of the over 5,500 migrant children, some as young as infants, separated from their parents president biden telling craig last week, his administration is working to reunite the more than 1,000 families who remain separated. >> we're still continuing to try like hell to find out where they are. it's a full-blown effort we're making. >> reporter: this is the san ysidro port of enter where brian and his mom arrived to declare asylum in 2017 they were together they were separated.

brian was sent to a shelter, saying his mom was in a jail he never spoke to his mom until she was deported without him brian was released to family members in the u.s when did you find out you'd be reunited this week >> i would say three days ago. >> reporter: how did you react >> i was shocked it was really exciting to get to see my mom again just amazing >> reporter: according to his lawyers, 15-year-old brian and his mom fled mexico after cartels kidnapped and murdered his dad and uncle, and demanded brian join their gang. what do you want people to know? >> it is just really cruel experience, and i just hope no one has to go through. >> reporter: there are 1,000 people still in the same position as you. >> it is unbelievable. >> reporter: inspired by his mom, once in the u.s., brian graduated high school a year early to pursue a career what has it been like? you went through this, i mean, unspeakable thing, in order to find youre in high

was really, at the same time, hard to grow up without a mom. let's say when i graduate she wasn't there, and like my birthday, she wasn't there >> reporter: when you see your mom this week for the first time, have you thought about what you're going to do, what you're going to say? >> oh, i don't know. just, i love you, mom. i just hope we are never separated again. >> reporter: last night, they finally saw each other again >> there's literally no words to describe the happiness that i am feeling right now. >> brian thanked his lawyers this week, believe it or not, he started work at immigrant defenders law center that is the pro bono law firm that fought his own case so he could help other migrant kids. the other thing he told me is his reunification is just the beginning. he knows he and his family have a tough road ahead, which is why his lawyers are pushing for mental health services, and accountability for the trump administration, you guys >> in the three years here, he

learned english. graduated from high school early. >> so motivated. i asked him why, what was the secret, how did you do it? seems impossible he said, i wanted to do it for my mom, and to help all the other children who are in the same position that i am. >> you've been on this beat for years. for folks not following the story as closely, what are the barriers how has this come to be? >> it is a good question people say, why four families and not the 1,000 remaining? i talked to the lawyer for the aclu in the lawsuit against the u.s. government for the reunifications, and he said basically it is a complicated process. the recordkeeping was poor by the trump administration, trying to get the families, the lawyers searching for the families in central america is a difficult proposition, and ultimately they've got to bring everybody back to the united states. it is going to take time, but they're confident it will get done >> jacob, thank you. >> good work appreciate it. 7:44 let's head over to dylan for a check of the forecast. >> good morning again, everyone. we're going to get a bit of a spring break, and not the good kind we've got temperatures on the cool side with this huge dip in

the jet stream we're running five to ten degrees believe average in minneapolis, e chicago and detroit. tomorrow we're going to continue with those cooler temperatures, detroit only 60. chicago, only 59 st. louis, 66. burlington, vermont, 55 degrees. a little chilly for a lot of folks out there. as we go into the weekend, it is still going to stay on the cool side, especially near cleveland. only 57 degrees all weekend long st. louis hangs in the upper 60s and lower 70s. richmond, virginia, gets up to 78 by sunday in new york we should be hanging >> good morning. i'm meteorologist kari hall. look the our inland forecast for spots like brentwood and santa rosa, temperatures reaching into the upper 80s today, and tomorrow it's going to be cooler and windy, as our sunshine continues, a couple of cool days here and we'll see it heating back up for mother's day

weekend, back into the mid 80s. for san francisco, we have some low 60s. we see more fog and the winds picking up but it will heat up slightly by the end of the weekend. >> dylan, thank you. coming up, after a year of stalled plans for couples tieing the knot online, who's ready for a fun, in-person wedding? >> yes, yours? >> vicky nguyen has everything you need to know. >> when is your wedding? >> are you breaking news this morning? >> no. >> i'm ready to do the chicken dance. who know you. so, when you're ready, they'll be ready to give it to you safely, for free. this is our shot at bringing our communities back together. providing healing, not just for some, but for all. this is our shot. this is our shot. this is our shot.

the dove beauty bar makes my skin feel fresh. i've encouraged serena my best friend to switch. this is our shot. feels moisturized and clean. my friend stefanie, her skin was dry. i'm like girl you better get you some dove. she hooked me up. with a quarter moisturising cream, dove cleans effectively and cares beautifully. new meow mix tasty layers crunchy and meaty textures with a mouth-watering gravy coating. meow mix tasty layers. the new one cats ask for by name. ♪♪ you don't become a runner, who breaks eight world records... after age 65, without a serious support system. kathy martin has one in medicare from blue cross blue shield. she won't go a day without the right card. because she can't go a day without running. the medicare coverage trusted by more doctors. learn more at benefitofblue.com.

this is our block. the medicare coverage trustedour place.octors. our people. watch the curb. not having a ride to get the vaccine. can't be the reason you don't get it. you wanna help? donate a ride today. this is a gamechanger, who dares to be fearless even when her bladder leaks. our softest, smoothest fabric keeping her comfortable, protected, and undeniably sleek. depend. the only thing stronger than us, is you.

get ready to look... ...and feel fabulous. depend. suave rose gold. with quenchlock technology. lock in unbelievable moisture. strengthen and smooth. for a happy hair, head, and soul. suave rose gold. beauty with benefits. i think the sketchy website i bought this turtle from stole all of my info. ooh, have you looked on the bright side? discover never holds you responsible for unauthorized purchases on your card. (giggling) that's my turtle. fraud protection. discover. something brighter. (giggling) that's my turtle. some days, you just don't have it. not my uncle, though. he's taking trulicity for his type 2 diabetes and now, he's really on his game. once-weekly trulicity lowers your a1c by helping your body release the insulin it's already making.

most people reached an a1c under 7%. plus, trulicity can lower your risk of cardiovascular events. it can also help you lose up to 10 pounds. trulicity is for type 2 diabetes. it isn't for people with type 1 diabetes. it's not approved for use in children. don't take trulicity if you're allergic to it, you or your family have medullary thyroid cancer, or have multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2. stop trulicity and call your doctor right away if you have an allergic reaction, a lump or swelling in your neck, severe stomach pain, changes in vision, or diabetic retinopathy. serious side effects may include pancreatitis. taking trulicity with sulfonylurea or insulin raises low blood sugar risk. side effects include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration, and may worsen kidney problems. show your world what's truly inside. ask your doctor about once-weekly trulicity.

we are back with carson. for days, we've been looking forward to this exclusive conversation you'll have for us in the next half hour. >> she is a black ceo, the head of walgreens, and super cool 59 years old, has two children she was a scientist turned ceo she's only the second woman to lead up a fortune 500 company. she is a force i can't wait for y'all to meet her. she's got an inspiring story also coming up, i'm not sure what "pop start" is, but we're busy proof that george clooney is brad pitt's biggest fan. we'll explain after a check of ♪♪ ooh, that's a low price. huh. that is a low price. what's a low price?

ahh, that's a low price. can you let me shop? hmm, that's a low price. i can get you a new one tomorrow. at amazon, anytime is a good time to save. ♪ (intense music) ♪ i can get you a new on♪ ♪omorrow. guys...i have another box ah that's great get it at mcdonald's when you buy one of your faves like a 10-piece chicken mcnuggets and get another item for just a dollar. frank is a fan of fast. he's a fast talker. a fast walker. thanks, gary. and for unexpected heartburn... frank is a fan of pepcid. it works in minutes. nexium 24 hour and prilosec otc can take one to four days to fully work. pepcid. strong relief for fans of fast.

can take one to four days to fully work. when sending a text at 3am... ...is something you won't regret. craving pizza. personal assistance, 24/7. one of the many things you could expect when you're with amex. counting your veggies can be hard. so we did it for you. v8. the original plant-powered drink. veg up. antibacterial or moisturizing body wash? definitely moisturizer! antibacterial can i have both? new dove care & protect body wash eliminates 99% of bacteria and moisturizes for hours two for one! can i keep it? new dove care & protect, zero compromise! (host) you want healthy ingredients. can i keep it? your cat is all about the the flavor. tastefuls has it all. (molly) i really want him to eat well but he's just really picky. okay, he seems interested. i think he likes it. i have a new cat food...blue tastefuls. one taste is all it takes.

experience clean in a whole new way. now roomba vacuums exactly where you need it. hey google, tell roomba to vacuum the kitchen counter. and offers personalized cleaning suggestions for a clean unique to you and your home. roomba and the irobot home app. only from irobot. i'm erin. -and i'm margo. roomba and the irobot home app. we've always done things our own way. charted our own paths. i wasn't going to just back down from moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. psoriatic arthritis wasn't going to change who i am. when i learned that my joint pain could mean permanent joint damage, i asked about enbrel. enbrel helps relieve joint pain, and helps stop permanent joint damage. plus enbrel helps skin get clearer in psoriatic arthritis. ask your doctor about enbrel, so you can get back to your true self. -play ball! enbrel may lower your ability to fight infections. serious, sometimes fatal events including infections, tuberculosis, lymphoma, other cancers, ser and allergic reactionsvents in have occurred.ons, tell your doctor if you've been someplace where fungal infections are common. or if you're prone to infections, have cuts or sores, have had hepatitis b, have been treated for heart failure,

or if you have persistent fever, bruising, bleeding or paleness. don't start enbrel if you have an infection like the flu. visit enbrel.com to see how your joint damage could progress. enbrel. eligible patients may pay as little as $5 per month. ♪ surprise all the moms in your life this mother's day... with a gift that says thank you from the heart. kohl's.

good morning. it's 7:56. i'm laura garcia. here's a look at what's happening now. >> good morning, i'm scott mcgrew. facebook announcing it was proper and right suspending donald trump from facebook, though it did say the company should look at what criteria it's going to set up to keep trump off facebook. it's given facebook six months to figure that out. i'm kris sanchez, with the president's goal of vaccinating 70% of americans by the fourth of july, with at least one dose of the covid vaccine. meeting that goal will mean a move away from mass vaccination sites and towards smaller sites where people can get a shot in their community without making an appointment. it will also mean providing more walk-up vaccinations at

pharmacies, and hitting that target will also mean vaccinating children 12 to 15 as soon as the fda authorizes the pfizer vaccine, which could happen within the next few days. if going outdoors is among your plans of things to do, let's get a look at the forecast with kari. >> it's going to be another beautiful day and warming up in some of our inland spots like danville and morgan hill. expect upper 80s today and then by tomorrow, some cooler air moves in, a stronger ocean breeze and winds will pick up as at times. we'll keep the cool air friday and this weekend temperatures back up again. making plans outdoors for mother's day weekend, highs in the low 60s for today and tomorrow as the fog returns and as we get less of that fog we'll reach into the upper 60s with sunshine continuing all throughout the forecast.

laura? >> all right, thanks so much. thank you for joining us as well. we'll be back with another local news update for new half an hour. hope to see you then. enjoy your morning.

majestic mountains... scenic coastal highways... fertile farmlands... there's lots to love about california. so put off those chores and use less energy from 4 to 9 pm when less clean energy is available. because that's power down time.

your local news and weather. it's 8:00 on "today. coming up, independence day. the biden administration unveils a new vaccination goal for the fourth of july, as dr. fauci weighs in on the new push to vaccinate kids as young as 12. >> i think it is going to be very soon. i believe it is going to be within several days. >> we're live with the latest. leading by example >> sometimes we use our voices by saying we belong here get used to us >> hoda goes one-on-one with the ceo of the largest company ever

run by a black woman just ahead, roz brewer's inspiring story, and what she has to say to the next generation of leaders. and bride and zoom >> you may now kiss your bride >> how the pandemic has changed weddings, and why couples who said "i do" online may actually be walking down the aisle this summer all that, plus, a couple of jokers. >> why is your face bigger than it was before? are you allergic to seafood? >> billy crystal and tiffany haddish join us to talk about their new movie, and what it was like for the stars to team up. >> my agent called me and was like, billy crystal would like to talk to you and meet with you. billy crystal wants to talk to me are you serious? >> today, wednesday, may 5th, 2021 ♪ doesn't mean it is really over ♪ >> today i'm celebrating 25 years of service

we're sending virtual hugs to all the new jewels of our sorority incorporated. >> from mckinney, texas, celebrating my birthday. >> "today" show, we're getting ready to celebrate our second mother's day. >> with our daughter zoey from naperville, illinois >> i love that welcome back to "today" on a wednesday morning. glad you started your day with us >> yeah. we got a big day tomorrow, guys. coming up on "today," we're going to celebrate national nurse's day. we know they've been our heros throughout the pandemic, and tomorrow, we're going to pay tribute to their dedication and service. we have a live event on the plaza. not just any live event. >> it's a concert, folks you're going to hear the nurses' inspiring stories. you'll hear about the lives they've saved, the hearts they've touched, and then we're going to treat them and all of you to the kickoff of our 2021 citi music series with one

republic >> it's all coming back. it is going to be our first live concert on the plaza in more than a year. of course, we'll be following all the proper health precautions. if is going to be a morning you do not want to miss. that's tomorrow only on "today." >> we can't wait let's get to your news at 8:00 the president is launching a new effort to boost falling vaccination rates. yesterday, he set july 4th as the target for having 160 million americans fully vaccinated, and 70% of adults with at least one dose by july 4th. supplies will be shifted to areas with greater demand. this morning, i asked dr. fauci why that 70% figure is so significant. >> when you get to 70%, you are going to have a substantial impact on the number of cases per day, which will translate into a diminution in the number of hospitalizations and deaths, and you will see that what we can do in society, the kind of guidelines that are restrictive at a certain level, are going to

be much more liberalized, and people will be able to really approach getting back to some form of normality. >> dr. fauci also said he believes the fda will approve vaccinations for children as young as 12 within a matter of days the subway accident that killed at least two dozen people in mexico city yesterday is raising questions about safety on a system that millions of riders rely on each and every day. nbc's morgan chesky is in mexico city with the latest on the investigation and the efforts to reunite families with their loved ones hey, morgan. good morning. >> reporter: hey, hoda good morning those two train cars that were at the scene have now been taken away what remains is a serious crisis of confidence here, not just in the rail line, but in the agencies that manage them. the attorney general of mexico calling for an independent investigation to try to find the source of this tragic collapse and with new safety questions being raised, families of the victims are left heartbroken

anguish and anger in mexico city, as desperate families search for missing loved ones in this sub neglng collapse, captured on video monday night, was caused by support beam failure train cars packed with passengers plunged off the tracks, killing at least 25 people, including a 12-year-old boy. at least 79 others were injured. emergency crews frantically combing through the wreckage, using cranes and ladders to reach those still trapped inside some passengers busting out windows to escape. one woman on board describing the moment the train went down, saying, everyone fell into everyone this man's father was on the train and didn't survive it's a loss he says he'll never overcome many others are still unaccounted for. including lana melina's son,

brandon, who takes the train home from work every night she's praying they find her son alive. as authorities remove the wrecked train, there are new questions about the subway's safety built in 2012, it is one of mexico city's newest lines the mayor says it underwent daily maintenance checks in 2017, damage from a powerful earthquake raised concerns about the structural integrity of the overpass this 2018 government report found major maintenance backlogs a mexico city subway station and rails. when you ride the metro, do you feel safe? >> no. >> reporter: morano is a student here, and says after this, he is afraid to ride the subway. officials haven't shared any prior issues found with this overpass now, the investigation unfolds families are demanding the truth about what caused this horrific tragedy. when this line is up and running, it is one of the most

popular here in the entire system, carrying upwards of 6 million people every day now, when it is shut down, the city brought in 450 buses to try to make up for that lack of service. hoda >> morgan chesky for us there in mexico thank you, morgan. now to the continuing migrant surge at the southern border we're getting a firsthand look at a new push by local law enforcement to ramp up patrols there. nbc's gabe gutierrez has made his way to hidalgo, texas, for that story gabe, good morning. >> reporter: craig, good morning. the biden administration says border processing facilities are no longer as overcrowded, but that doesn't mean the overall number of migrants is slowing. law enforcement agencies across this region say they are overwhelmed. overnight, the frantic flow of migrants was relentless. we were there not with federal border patrol agents but with rangers from the texas department of public safety. this is what texas agents say

they're seeing more of each and every night, rafts full of women and children, making the dangerous trek across the rio grande they're having to patrol more of this area because federal resources are stretched so thin. do you consider what you see here a crisis? >> it is a crisis. it is. you see how easy it is for these smugglers to raft these migrants across they have no fear of law enforcement. because they'll go back to mexico, bring another group. >> reporter: nearby in roma, texas, simple traffic stop by state troopers led them to this stash house. right now, authorities are starting to process these migrants it's not clear how long they have been at the stash house, but there are dozens of them, mostly young men a few women and children since march, state officials say they referred more than 28,000 migrants to the federal border patrol they've also seized more than 5,700 pounds of marijuana, almost 100 pounds of cocaine, and more than $1 million in currency >> we have a job to do, and our job is to protect the community.

>> reporter: the biden administration says much of this surge is seasonal, due in part to poor conditions in central america, not a change in border policy recently, there has been a sharp drop in the backlog of migrant children being processed at border patrol facilities. >> migration is a dynamic and evolving challenge the president has a plan, and we're working on implementing it. >> reporter: along the rio grande, the rafts keep coming. torres from honduras paid a smuggler $8,000 to make the treacherous journey to the u.s do you see this slowing down >> at this moment right now, i don't see it slowing down. >> reporter: critics argue this isn't their job, that state and local cops should not have to help enforce federal immigration laws but, craig, we were with this group for hours overnight, and we saw virtually no federal agents they were swamped, craig. >> fascinating look there. gabe gutierrez for us along the border in hidalgo, thank you. 8:09 we have the news we need the boost. >> i have a cute one for you

feeding time is guaranteed fun time with two babies you are about to meet. the first one learned to speak in what his mother called an almost demonic voice while chewing on berries take a look. >> say mama. >> mama. mama mama mama >> no. >> i don't think that's real >> no, that cannot be real. >> it continued. the dad gets a kick out of it. a.j. is learning how to say papa it is a wonder the next baby finishes any food at all once the giggle fits start up take a look. >> [ laughter ] >> real funny kid.

one, a little scary. little satan voice was that real, like that really was? >> sources say >> we have not verified the authenticity of the video. >> okay. >> i wonder what the baby was cracking up about. >> good. >> that was great. up next, she shook things up at starbucks now, she's ceo of the largest company ever run by a black woman. >> can't wait to share my exclusive and really inspiring conversation with walgreens' roz brewer how she's changing the business world from the inside, and why she wants to make sure that when she's the first to do something, she's the first to do something, she won't be the last, coming um offers everyone surprisingly great rates. you're the man, man. when you want the real deal...like a good neighbor, state farm is there.

feel the clarity of non-drowsy children's claritin allergy relief. when you want the real deal...like a good neighbor, and relief from symptoms caused by over two hundred outdoor and indoor allergens. because to a kid, a grassy hill is irresistabale. children's claritin. feel the clarity and live claritin clear. whoa, susan! ohhh... i'm looking for coupon codes. well, capital one shopping instantly searches for available coupon codes and automatically applies them. save me some cheddar! capital one shopping. it's kinda genius. what's in your wallet? facing leaks takes strength. so here's to the strong, who trust in our performance and comfortable long-lasting protection. because your strength is supported by ours. depend. the only thing stronger than us, is you.

♪ ♪ ♪ life's more fun with a dog. and doglife is more fun with milk-bone. ♪ ♪ ♪ the dove beauty bar makes my skin feel fresh. i've encouraged serena my best friend to switch. feels moisturized and clean. my friend stefanie, her skin was dry. i'm like girl you better get you some dove. she hooked me up. with a quarter moisturising cream, dove cleans effectively and cares beautifully. when we really, really want something, (whispers) come on greg. it's hard to wait. ♪ ♪ that's why carmax gives you an instant online offer for your car. the way it should be. carmax.

gold by andreya triana we believe in good we can all afford ♪ sing it, yeah, yeah ♪ right after this we're back with a "today" exclusive. roz brewer, may not be a household name, well, not yet, but she's a powerful force in the business world >> yeah, she is. as a corporate executive, a lot of folks say she has a midas touch. she is one of two black women leading fortune 500 companies. you went one-on-one with her. >> yeah, she was really a delight. from the moment roz brewer first set foot into a boardroom, she wasn't satisfied with just being there. she was determined to change the way the game is played and who gets a chance at bat she has an innovative approach

to leadership. the bottom line reveals that brewer is also very good for business. >> sometimes we use our voices by saying we belong here, get used to us >> reporter: as the leader in her first company, sales grew to more than $1 billion >> it was forward thinking. >> reporter: when roz brewer took the reins at her next, sam's club, she modernized the business and boosted profit. then she stepped in as coo of starbucks and overhauled the way they treat their customers all that -- >> brewer will be heading to walgreens and will be the ceo. >> reporter: -- was a warm-up. you're joining walgreen's in the middle of a pandemic that's a lot of pressure this wasn't like an easy entry >> not at all. but this came to me, and i said this is a time for me to step into something that i've always wanted too, and that's to have impact, make change happen, lead something that would leave an

impression on people's lives as i've seen people, you know, get their first shot, and they look back at our pharmacists and they're crying and in tears, i know i've made the right decision. >> reporter: at 59, roz brewer is a wife, mother of two, and now the ceo of the largest company ever run by a black woman. have you ever been told that you actually have advanced because of your race >> i have had several similar comments to that, as if i'm a token. i've had that. i've had the comments that, you know, you're not as smart as you think you are. i've had a lot of those, hoda. i refer often to a situation where i was at a meeting just for ceos i had one gentleman ask me constantly, what did i do for a living almost like, why are you here? he must have asked me 20 questions, like, marketing, sales? it was like, no.

it was so funny. i happened to be the keynote speaker for the private luncheon i assumed my position on the stage, and i just saw his face totally drain. i feel as if i'm going to teach a couple lessons through this, and i am going to be my best >> reporter: that drive was instilled at an early age. brewer grew up in detroit, the youngest of five kids. her parents worked the assembly line at general motors your parents didn't go to college, but they wanted to make sure their kids did. how did they make that clear to you, that that was the plan? >> absolutely. it was from day one. it was not -- there was no other option my dad worked three jobs, but for every event that i had in my life, he was always there. and i remember one event where i thought i was going to get, you know, the gold ribbon, and i ended up getting an honorable mention. i remember feeling guilty because i was, like, he left work early, one of the three jobs, and all i got was an honorable mention. it broke my heart, but he was so

proud. >> reporter: brewer studied chemistry here at the prestigious spelman college, forging a lifelong connection to the institution, and a mission to pay it forward. so it's your mom, dad, and spelman? >> absolutely. my mom, my dad, and spelman college. >> reporter: brewer's father, who beamed even at the honorable mention, wouldn't live to see his daughter earn that diploma he died six weeks before graduation how often do you think about what he would be thinking of you, like, in this moment maybe? >> oh, my god. i clearly know he would be quite excited. he would be. i think about that a lot in the face of daunting odds, spelman women persevere. >> reporter: the first black woman is a phrase that most often precedes her name, but for brewer, that just means she has

more work to do. in 2018, a starbucks manager called the police after two black males sat without ordering brewer, the company's coo, sprang into action you dove into that one head first because, to you, it was personal. >> it was very personal. i saw these two young men, and what really struck me was they were the same exact age as my son, john. this could have happened to him. >> reporter: wow what'd your son say? >> well, he text me right away because, you know, this hit black social media before it hit anywhere else. he text me and said, "mom, you have to get after this right away." >> we had a very constructive meeting. >> reporter: starbucks did something you don't hear very often. they said they were sorry. within a month, closed 8,000 stores for racial bias training. what might have been a public relations disaster became brewer's triumph

does seem like you were put in these positions and situations, and do you believe that there is some divinity here >> you know, i do think it is. because i'm not on that mission, you know i'm somebody's mom, somebody's wife, and i'm somebody's leader, but i'm not that activist. i feel like this is divine order. the world is before you, and you need not take it or leave it as it is. make it different from when you came in. that is my guiding compass. >> reporter: to that end, when will she feel her work is done >> likely never. likely never you know, i see so many ills that still, you know, need energy and need a voice, and i hope that i can still be that person to make change happen i really hope so >> wow. >> i mean, weirdly, if i wasn't working here, i kind of wanted to work at walgreens. >> for roz brewer. >> i loved her whole vibe. she started as a scientist i said, how does science and

business work? she said, in science, you analyze data, and you make quick decisions. so she learned that decision-making. the other cool thing she said is, when she hires people, she asks a question. you're at your kid's soccer game and i call you, what do you say. they say, i put the phone down and run to you she said, no, no a happy employee is the productive one she said, you say, "i'll call you in 30 minutes," and i'm good with that. she told me my daughter won regionals in her track meet on friday on monday i came into work and i had a skip in my step. i want happy people working here i was like, that is awesome. >> roz brewer. >> i hope our bosses are listening. >> roz brewer, that was great. >> we have more on that, if you want to see more our full interview is at today.com/allday it'll be at 11:00 and 8:00 eastern. >> do you think she used her science background at walgreen's during the pandemic in a way that she couldn't at walmart and

starbucks? >> i think she had an awareness that another ceo wouldn't have had. she thought she was done with business they called, she loved them, and she went in. >> just getting started. how about we take another check of the weather. >> let's look at what's going on across the country we are going to see a chance of strong storms, especially down through georgia, into north and south carolina no real threat of tornadoes, but damaging winds and hail. heavy rain along the gulf coast. middle of the country is nice and sunny. temperatures running below average for this time of year, although on the west coast, good morning. i'm meteorologist kari hall. let's take a look at our high temperatures today. it will be in the upper 50s near the immediate coast and low 50s in san francisco, and 70 in oakland and mid to upper 80s and low 90s today. so we will have very warm inland temperatures, but it does cool off tomorrow reaching into the mid-70s. it warms up again for mother's

sounds amazing, right? in the video, clooney posted to announce the sweepstakes that he shared spending a lot of time in the pandemic with somebody who might not think that's a great trip take a look. >> by total dumb luck, i actually ended up spending most of last year stuck, rooming with this random guy, and we were basically best friends now >> basically, george clooney was at my house, picking up something he was buying on craig's list the stay at home order hit, he never left >> do you believe amal wanted me to throw this away i'm not throwing this out. no way, man. you know, thank you for giving me a place >> so this is the july's rent. this is august

this is september. you know, michael jordan had already signed this one. can you believe that [ bleep ] >> the autograph so the contest is open online. >> great. >> july 15th fans who donate to enter the drawing support the clooney foundation for justice, which advocates for human rights around the world finally, conan o'brien, usually exciting for anybody to have their name just mentioned on "jeopardy." it is a nice surprise to be a part of the show the late-night host wasn't thrilled to hear his name guessed as the answer to this clue last week >> a head writer of "saturday night live," he titled his memoir "a very punchable face. >> who is conan o'brien? >> that's incorrect. looking for colin jost >> nobody wants to be the guy with a punchable face. here is what conan had to say about that, by the way

>> what the hell is that the guy had two clues. wrote for "saturday night live." has a face you want to punch not even hesitation, bang, conan o'brien. then nobody else can come up with anyone! >> right >> that's a good point >> by the way, conan is actually his final two months of hosting the show on tbs. next, he's going to be moving on to a new show. it'll be a weekly on hbo max >> funny >> good podcast, too, conan's podcast. it is called, like, "conan needs a friend" or something it's good. ahead, vicky nguyen will be along to show you what to expect from a busy wedding season this year, with couples and guests. we are ready to make up for lost time on the dance floor. first, your local news, your weather, these messages, straight ahead

a very good morning to you. it is 8:26. i'm laura garcia. baby salmon are swimming outside golden gate bridge this morning. they were released in the san francisco bay last night. the association has been pushing for last night's release because these salmon were never going to make it to the bay by themselves. it is part of the larger effort that will bring 17 million salmon from the fish hatchery to the bay. they'd be happy if a half a million of the fish return to spawn. well, we'll take a live look outside with kari. started like.

morgan hill heading over toward liver more will reach into the upper 80s and a few spots reaching 90 and it comes along with some gusty winds. it will still be nice and comfortable on friday, but then warming up again for mother's day weekend in the valleys and san francisco will be in the low 60s as we've seen the fog return. that continues over the next couple of days. laura? >> all right. thank you, kari and thank you for joining us, as well. another local news update in half an hour. i hope to see you then.

[ sfx: ding ding ding ] [ phone buzzing ] [ sfx: bing bing bing ] [ sfx: bing bloop ding ding bloop bing ] the day can wait... enter the golden state, with real california dairy.

we're back it is 8:30 wednesday, may the 5th, 2021 you're looking at our newest neighbor at 30 rock. a 25-foot bronze sculpture called oracle. it is by the artist sanford biggers. >> in fact, he's taken over rockefeller center with other installations and experiences that are years in the making, and you can have your own close encounter with the oracle from now through june i love it when they bring art to rockefeller plaza. >> me, too >> he does good work visual stuff, as well. he's from l.a. but out of harlem hall of fame

huge artist here >> carson knows a little bit about everything. >> i know. >> no, he's the dude he is an incredible artist. >> to your point, carson is like forrest gump. >> a little of everything. >> it just sticks in my brain, when i see words, i can't get them out of my head. >> he's like cliff claven from "cheers" right >> it's coming all the way around. >> crazy. coming up, big wedding, small wedding, zoom wedding, everything in between. vicky nguyen takes a look at how celebrations have changed because of the pandemic. the trends that are here to stay, and what to expect if you've been invited to someone's special day this summer. also ahead, a comedy legend and one in the making. laughs shared with billy crystal and tiffany haddish. we talked about their new movie, and tiffany told me the one thing billy got her to do that she has been avoiding for decades. >> oh. plus, it's cinco de mayo >> yeah! >> also bingo's mother's

birthday happy birthday that calls for steak tacos these youtube stars have a festive -- i was going to say fiesta -- dinner menu. >> yes, we do. >> we're going to get to that in a little bit coming up in a few minutes on the third hour, we have actor scott eastwood scott is going to tell us about his action-packed, new movie we'll do that in a few minutes first, you know, we want to say happy birthday to someone who, without him working here, we would be in total silence his name is jared karulo he is our writer on "today," and we love him so much. there he is. [ laughter ] >> the funny thing about that is we didn't even have a pandemic then just kidding there he is back there writing. >> barely see him. >> jared, wave your hand we're going to hang on this shot until you accept it. there he is. >> the pride and joy of south carolina >> love you dearly. >> happy birthday. >> how about a check of the

weather, one more? we've been talking about severe weather hitting areas down south so far, since this spring has began, we've actually been behind average, especially in april, with only 63 reported tornadoes. but it was also the least active january and february since 2004. as we look towards what we're seeing so far in may, we're only five days into may here, we've already had 61 reported tornadoes, almost as many reports as all of april. we are certainly on that above average trend for this month more severe storms are expected today. the good news is, we're not really looking for tornadoes today. it is more damaging winds possible across the carolinas, down through georgia, too, and really heavy, flooding rain potential along the gulf coast record heat is likely out west temperatures are going to take a slide, especially through the middle of the country and into good morning. i'm meteorologist kari hall. as we see our temperatures inland today reach into the

upper 80s. it's going to still be very warm and sunny, but tomorrow the winds pick up and temperatures drop. we'll have a couple of days of a strong ocean breeze and then we're back to the heat going into the weekend as we'll see our temperatures reaching into the mid-80s and upper 80s by next tuesday. san francisco we'll see them returning with highs in the 60s by mother's day. t recast. here's a peek out your window. >> that's your latest forecast. >> dylan, thank you. coming up next, the pandemic has changed weddings, but is it forever? vicky nguyen is talking to experts and couples who have had their big day impacted by covid. you can know what to expect this wedding seas california phoneons offs free specialized phones... like cordless phones, - (phone ringing) - big button, and volume-enhanced phones. get details on this state program. call or visit

california's choice beauty? pretty boy. or a beast? john cox grew up with nothing; made himself a remarkable success. california's falling off a cliff. high taxes, unaffordable costs! even elon musk left! gavin's mismanagement of california is inexcusable. we need big beastly changes in sacramento.

i'll make 'em. recall the beauty. meet the nicest, smartest beast in california. john cox. now california phones offers free devices and accessories for your mobile phone. like this device to increase volume on your cell phone. - ( phone ringing ) - get details on this state program call or visit first, this is "today" on nbc. we're back with today's consumer because of the pandemic, a lot of couples had to cancel or put their weddings on hold but now, things are finally

looking up for those hoping to tie the knot >> a lot of holding pattern on weddings out there vicky nguyen is here with a look at the positive signs for the upcoming wedding seasons and beyond vic, good morning. >> good way of putting it, holding pattern. good morning couples had to pivot and get creative last year it came with a lot of covid-friendly ways to exchange "i dos," and now it is going beyond the virtual wedding to new ways of thinking about meals, receptions, even the dance floor. now, as more people are getting vaccinated, expect the see wedding invites in your mailbox or inbox with in-person weddings making a big comeback. virtual wedding. >> we ended >> you may now kiss your bride. >> we had a complete virtual wedding. >> we ended up doing a micro wedding. >> reporter: couples sharing with nbc news how heading to the altar during the pandemic -- >> i do! >> reporter: -- meant altering their wedding plans. >> we eloped in our apartment. >> postponed our wedding two times. >> reporter: covid-19 forced some couples to postpone or cancel their big days. those forging ahead had to get creative, from this backyard

minimony to this tailgating micro wedding and everything in between. >> i promise to love and honor you. >> reporter: including virtual weddings. >> congratulations. >> reporter: because we've all gotten so used to this, experts say the wedding industry is starting to changing for good. >> a lot of invitations are starting to say, yes, no, attending virtually. >> reporter: caroline is the ceo of wedfully. >> you're in front of the camera here. >> reporter: her company will handle everything from emceeing the wedding to setting up multiple cameras and making sure your big day goes off without a glitch she says the pandemic has normalized weddings with a virtual component. >> a wedding we did this summer, they had five people on site and 700 attending virtually. she always wanted intimate, and he always wanted a huge blowout party. this was the perfect marriage, no pun intended, of their needs and wants. >> reporter: does this mean guests will also save money? they can be at weddings without having to be at the wedding? >> 100%.

this is way more affordable. >> reporter: with virtual and scaled-down celebrations in 2020, couples spent more on engagement rings and opted for more casual attire, like jumpsuits and shorter hemlines, suits instead of tuxedos. >> i think it'll be a shift we see going forward. it's just permission to be able to wear what they want, wherever their wedding is taking place, and whenever their wedding is taking place >> reporter: experts say get ready for larger in-person celebrations the centerpiece for 2021 weddings, vaccinations >> the vaccine rollout is giving couples optimism to have bigger guest lists again. >> reporter: the senior creative director at wedding wire. >> we're really going to see the weddings come back full swing starting around august >> reporter: in a recent poll, 16% of couples said they'll require vaccinations for guests. are we expecting a double wedding season, the weddings that were postponed or canceled, and the normal course of weddings this year

>> yes, we are definitely going to see a double wedding season >> reporter: she said guests can expect to see entertainment like performers in place of a dance floor. boxed appetizers instead of hors d'oeuvres. and plated meals versus buffets. for couples looking to have a wedding this year, experts say be flexible. consider a weekday wedding communicate with vendors on safety protocols and cancellation fees. book now some venues and wedding planners say dates are already filling up for 2022. >> what we're hearing from couples and guests is that they're actually so excited to get back into those big environments with friends and family and be able to celebrate. >> reporter: celebrate love. what better way to get out of a pandemic, right? >> exactly >> reporter: for couples who already said "i do," a silver lining from their pandemic weddings >> i have little memories from each guest if we had a larger guest count, it might feel like a different experience. >> having this intimate crowd in this casual setting, it turned

out to be perfect. >> for me it would definitely be that we're not in debt >> some couples told us the mup. updated guidance, no need for masks when fully vaccinated people attend small, outdoor gatherings same for indoors, too, if everyone is vaccinated that's good news, people can feel comfortable >> silver lining, you save money, and now it's the downpayment on a home. >> absolutely. good way to use it. >> good trip, something like that >> right. >> there are virtual weddings still. my jaw dropped when you said one of the virtual weddings had 700 guests. >> wow. >> what is the etiquette for something like that? >> there are some rules. our expert says one thing, mute yourself, first of all that's a definite. don't attend the wedding from your car apparently, that happens you should still dress up and treat it as if you were attending in person. make sure your device is somewhere steady so people aren't having this "blair witch project" effect. >> put on the tux even if you're on zoom? >> you're more casual now.

>> swim suit underneath. >> there we go ready for weddings. >> party on the bottom. >> hint, hint. >> thank you we're all ready. >> ready for weddings to return. >> i need to do the macarena with carson. and that's happening >> we're going to pick our day, too. >> oh! >> do it virtual, 700 people >> no. >> in person. >> i don't know that many people you guys and a few people. >> next month maybe? >> not yet coming up next, hoda is going one-on-one with two comedy superstars billy crystal and tiffany haddish. >> these guys are co-starring in a new movie, and it is going to

oh, you think this is just a community center? no. it's way more than that. cause when you hook our community up with the internet...

boom! look at ariana, crushing virtual class. jamol, chasing that college dream. michael, doing something crazy. this is the place where we can show the world what we can do. comcast is partnering with 1000 community centers to create wifi-enabled lift zones, so students from low-income families can get the tools they need to be ready for anything. oh we're ready. ♪ ♪ welcome back. two of our favorite comedians, billy crystal and tiffany haddis welcome back two of our favorite comedians, billy crystal and tiffany haddish are out with a new movie, "here today." hoda, you spent time with them. >> two very funny people billy and tiffany teamed up for

a powerful film. it's about the beauty of friendship, marking the first time those two have ever worked together >> so glad i didn't tip my hair that color this morning. >> hilarious. >> reporter: it's no surprise, just after a few seconds, we were already laughing. billy crystal has been making his mark on the comedy world for years. >> i love you. >> reporter: just a few years ago, tiffany haddish exploded onto the scene then came her "saturday night live" hosting gig in 2017. >> this is an amazing night. i am so happy to be here >> reporter: their paths would soon cross billy, do i have the story right, you're watching "snl," like you do on saturday nights, and on pops this amazing human being who, like, captivates you. >> i was blown away. when she came on, i went, who is this she was so great and funny and

charming the sketches, she was sensational. >> reporter: at the time, billy crystal has been working on his film "here today" and needed a co-star. tiffany, how did you learn that billy crystal had his eye on you and said, "that's the girl i want for this role?" >> my agent called me and was like, billy crystal would like to talk with you, meet with you. i was like, billy crystal wants to talk to me? are you serious? >> reporter: in the film, crystal stars as charlie, a veteran comedy writer with a secret illness he also co-wrote the screenplay and returned to the director's chair for the first time in 20 years. haddish stars as emma, a young singer who forms an unlikely friendship with charlie after an unforgettable lunch. >> why is your face suddenly bigger than it was before? oh, my god, are you allergic to seafood? >> oh, [ bleep ], maybe i am. >> hospital! >> reporter: when i learned about the beginning of this, i

was like, that sounds like tiffany to a tee but this movie, tiffany, takes you down other beautiful roads how did you feel about the rest? this is a beautiful story, a heavy story. >> i felt really good about everything the only thing i had an issue with is when billy was asking me to cry i was like, uh, 39 years of my life suppressing tears, not crying in front of people. do you know how hard it was to train myself to turn off tears into jokes he was like, i want you to cry he got it out of me. >> reporter: what did you have to think about for that to happen >> i actually just stayed in the moment, just listening >> yeah. >> it was hard because i do it with my friends in real life, but to do it with the whole crew around, you know, i've been trained -- i trained myself to be, like, when i'm feeling, like, busting out with the viola

davis not tears, just make a joke do something, laugh, swallow the tears, do something to make it go away. billy was like, don't do it. just be. >> reporter: haddish knows a thing or two about real pain she's been open about growing up in foster care and struggling during the early days of her career but this past year, her comedy dreams came full circle when she got some exciting news while surrounded by a group of young girls. >> i've been nominated a couple of times for some things, and i love -- i just -- what >> you just won a grammy >> i just -- i just won a grammy >> living in that moment with you, tiffany, are you still thinking about it right now? >> i'm going to cry! swallow, swallow no, let. i don't know what to do. >> reporter: not only did you have that moment, tiffany, those little girls watching you had it all i could think of was, you just made everything possible in a nanosecond >> i felt like, first of all,

wow, i won this. second, it was, wow, these young ladies are our future. they just realized that they can do anything. in any moment, they can be blessed with whatever they desire all i desired was to bring joy and happiness. that's it. that's all i've ever desired, bring joy and happiness wherever i go >> she's a sweetie by the way, billy crystal and his wife have been married 50 years, janice. tiffany is dating common i asked her, so, y'all think you'll be together a long time she says, i see myself sitting in a rocking chair with him on a back porch >> wow. >> they were super sweet they fit together. the movie has humor and heart. i just thought it was cool, they got to team up. >> looks really good i'm looking forward to it. we love tiffany. she's one of our favs. >> i was going to say, wonderful watching her career over the last few years just take off. >> she's a real person,

wonderful person. >> it seems that billy has quite a career ahead of him, too it might happen in another chapter or two, but he's shown some chops. >> you have an eye for talent. >> thank you if you wanted to seed full conversation with billy and tiffany, you can go to today.com, and their film "here today" hits theaters this friday >> we love you, too, billy. >> look out for mr. crystal there. no need to worry if you forgot it was cinco de mayo. tacos that are easy. odds are, you have the ingredients at home. we'll bu into our super fiestast

♪♪ ♪ bring it >> let's go. >> makes me happy, mariachi. 8:52, back with today food, celebrating cinco de mayo. helping us do it with two sisters behind the popular youtube channel viewing on the road >> with over 750,000

subscribers, stephanie and cloud ramos are online hits whether they're kicking up recipes in the kitchen or on the road reviewing the best food in texas. fans cannot wait to see what the ramos sisters are up to. >> we can't wait to get a look at what they're cooking up this morning. good morning to you. happy cinco de mayo. what are you cooking up for us today? >> good morning. >> good morning. >> today, we're going to be cooking some tacos for you we're going to get started with a big, big bowl. you'll need one, so we can get some good marinate going you'll need some lemon juice oil, keep it nice and moist in there. soy sauce. we have plenty of spices that are going to satisfy just about everybody. we have some ground cumin. paprika. >> left some paprika behind. >> get it all in the bowl. chili powder this is our marinade, yes. we're going to add some black pepper for those of you that like

sugar, you're going to love this and some ground ginger we're also going to be using some chicken bouillon, but you can use whatever you're comfortable for a soup base, something like that will always work mix that around. ooh, that cumin did make the difference in this >> you can smell >> you're grilling outside >> that's where the flavor's going to pull through, whether you're grilling outside or in your home, this is just going to be magic. >> so how long do you marinate that >> you're going to be excited about this. >> okay. you can do one hour or overnight for best flavor. so either way the flavor pulls through with these seasonings. >> 30 minutes and it works just fine. >> speaking our language. >> it's true >> i love that you're using let skirt steak, it's one of my favorites. do you cut off the fat off the skirt steak or do you leave it on >> i'm very lucky, where i purchase my skirt steak they tend to cut most of the fat off, and just leave a little bit to give that flavor to keep it nice

and juicy. >> we need the extra pounds. >> we do >> so go ahead and coat your skirt steak, and cloud, do you want to take over that lovely grill you have there >> i got it. >> all right, sis, i'm going to heat up some -- if you want to -- >> all right, let's -- go ahead. ooh, you hear that sizzle? >> wow >> engage in your food, smell that aroma, if it's a little too spicy, go ahead and give it a little -- this is very mild. >> how long are you going to cook that steak? >> it's going to depend on what you like, but today what we're going to do, we're going to cook it for about three to four minutes on each side, but only flip it one time to keep the nice, juicy tenderness, okay while this continues to cook over here, we have something really special we plated this for you guys so you can see our tacos right here we have it grilled for you.

>> are you doing flour or corn tort tortillas? >> what an excellent question. >> we generally do flour, but today we are so lucky -- >> can't see. >> carson, we have some for you right here. >> go ahead, though, cloud you're going to go normally flour but corn on this >> we're going to do corn on this because we got some freshly made tortillas this morning. they were delivered yesterday. homemade tortillas for you. >> that is a thing of beauty a very good morning to you. i'm laura garcia. well, let's see. what news are we doing here? there we go. faceback's oversight committee this morning ruling the

suspension of donald trump is appropriate. if the suspension was not upheld it was expected he would return to facebook as early as today. at the same time, the board ruled it was not appropriate for facebook to impose an indefinite suspension. it is giving facebook six months to come up with a set of criteria to keep the former president away from the social network. some trump critics now fear he may then be allowed to return. happening now our business and tech reporter scott mcgrew is following the developments looking into the possible scenario for us and also linked to more right now at the top of our homepage. also on our homepage right now, a random daytime stabbing attack on san francisco's market street leaving some wondering if it was a hate crime. two asian american women were stabbed while waiting for a bus. we'll have a live report in our midday news.

live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza, this is the "3rd hour of toda." >> good morning. as you heard, this is the "3rd hour of today." it is wednesday, may 5th, cinco de mayo. i'm dylan with sheinelle and craig. al is on assignment. lauren, it's her 40th birthday. i'm at this point in our life where our whole group is turning 40. every birthday is a special one. cinco de mayo, go celebrate. i had a conversation with stephanie ruhle earlier this