. . this morning, a major push to vaccinate children ages five to 11 as pfizer asks for official fda authorization saying smaller doses are safe and effective. a $4 million scheme involving 18 former nba athletes, who now face federal charges regarding healthcare fraud. a submarine was damaged in a collision in international waters him details on the crew's condition ahead a shocking scene

faced by the portland fire department as many of oregon's battle a blaze in the southeast part of town a father/son reunion that might put a tear in your eye we kick off early friday on "early today." >> children ages 5-to-11 may be the next approved for vaccinations >> hey there frances, there are a lot of parents out there that have been anxiously awaiting this authorization for the vaccine for the children between the ages of five and 11, pfizer announced they are one step closer that's when nearly 30 million children between the ages of five and learn could become eligible for the pfizer vaccine. the company officially s asking

the fda for emergency use. >> i think that the amazing. i have been waiting for that for a long, long, long time. >> repne-third the size given to adumbs is both safe and effective in young children >> we do see a reduce in sick days, missing school, potential for hospitalizations and other complications. >> this vaccine not only protects from the disease, it protects from disruptions in life, doesn't it >> absolutely. >> reporter: the fda's advisory is expected to meet and only 30% say they would getter that children vaccinated immediately. >> reporter: the pfizer announcement comes on a day when they have an impact on the nation's children. a report found substantial and

persistent decline for other illnesses, including pleases the biggest drop took place when covid first hit, numbers are rebounding slowly because of house closures another study reveals more than 120,000 children have lost a primary care giver from covid. a disproportionate number are racial or ethnic minorities. >> we do not yet have a coordinated response to address the needs of those children and the time is now to do that >> among the risc they face, dropping out of cool early, violent behavior or depression. >> a care giver is not something young people recover from. >>r. >> reporter: a remind ensures protection is a priority rebounding from the pandemic could be a lot harder. when the pfizer vaccine was approved for adults, it took

three days until people got shots in the arms. the company says they are ready to ship the children's dose as soon as they get the word from the federal government frances. >> okay. stephanie, thank you in southern california, a suring school filed the first class action lawsuit. new vide coast guarirst images of a splintered pipeline captured 80 feet under water reveal the more than foot-long gash in the pacific. authorities say they are inspecting the pipe from the oil rig to shore for science of corrosion and pressure problems. but for now many believe it was hit by a 30-ton anchor like this one. >> the fact the pipeline was dragged leads me to conclude it was cocked on the ship's anchor.

>> reviewing slight image ply before and after spill, the coast guard will likesly be able to have a maze of platforms. >> operating if close proximity, this is the kind of accident and spill that you can expect to have happen. >> reporter: with so much focus, the true disaster is happening out here at sea. these booms can only hold back so much oil, which is quickly moving through this fragile eco-system. >> reporter: with more wild life and the massive spill, the probe to hold someone responsible. >> every day the amount of crude that has spilled into the ocean has changed. today about 44,000 gallons of crude were imported no the ocean. it may be as high as 144,000

back to you. >> thank you. >> reporter: the nation the a mar josh step closer to avoiding an economic calamity at least for now. they voted to extend the debt limit 11 days before the deadline 11 republicans helped bypass a filibuster chuck schumer still took aim at the gop. >> republicans played a dangerous and ricky partisan game i am glad their brinksmanship did not work >> many senators thought his speech was too partisan. you see joe manchin putting his head in his hands. he will later speak to report, about his frustration. >> you can't be playing politics from both sides and both sides have been guilty of this the frustration has built up

i'm sure chuck's frustration has. that's not a way we disagree. >> reporter: senator mitt romney says this is a time to look for common ground. senator john thune said he approached schumer and let him have it. the bill is expected to pass in the house. the battle over how much our nation can borrow will pick back up in december will the delta variant derail america's economic recovery or prove to be just a speed bump the critical jobs report nbc's chris pollone scombjoins us fro capitol hill what are we expected to see today? >> reporter: the crucial jobs report is released this morning. economists are expecting to see 500,000 jobs added, nearly the numbers in august. if wednesday's adp report was an indication that's a private jobs report

today's report will show if they are shaking off fierce, it could derail the federal reserve's plans for the economy. last month, the central bank predicted they might raise interest rates to prevent the economy from overheating and stem the rise of inflation the fed has been taking extraordinary moves ever since the depths of the pandemic to help pop up the u.s. economy crisis >> thank you now to arlington, texas, a school community was left searching for answers. the 18-year-old student accused of shooting three people in his high school is now out on bond his family says he was robbed several times and bullied at school authorities are now investigating how this happened. nbc news' sam brock has more. >> reporter: timothy simpkins is out on bond a day after police say he perpetrated a school shooting that left a 15-year-old in critical condition. >> reporter: do you have anything to say?

>> reporter: among the many tragedies unfolding is the fears students are carrying to class >> there is no reason, they feel threatened in a way they need to have a weapon. >> reporter: arlington pd, the student in the white shirt beaten is the alleged shooter and the aggressor, the victim in the icu. simpkin's family says they reported bullying to the school. >> the decision he made taking the gun, we're not justifying that that was not right but he was trying to protect himself. >> do you believe that bullying played a role or could have? >> i do understand the family's concerns to the family, i assure them, we are going to do everything we can to look into why that happened. >> reporter: police made another irest for a young student threatening violence against a

different arlington area school on social media. parents and police calling for sweeping change in safety and culture. sam brock, nbc news. 19 states and washington, d.c. are aiming to block the postal service they filed a complaint they will cut retail hours the states, including new york, california and michigan want the postal regulatory commission to review the full plan they have not commented on the review caught on camera, a smoke explosion in portland, oregon. it happened earlier this week. firefighters were responding to a fire this is body cam footage from the local fire department showing the moment a massive plume of smoke rushed from the building fire officials said that nobody was in those visits, but two firefighters were taken to

hospital with minor injuries the cause of the fire is under investigation. janessa, good morning. >> reporter: hi, good morning. you know, if you are across the big northwest, we are preparing you for a big time change in the weather. next week, we're talking our first official snow for the plains that's unreal. we're in tropical season and severe weather season. that's what we are seeing for deep south flooding rain over 10 inches in parts of mississippi and alabama. it's been raining there for the last five days and going into the week that will continue for northern georgia. but the billioning hits the chains and then it impacts most of the east coast going into your sunday. so you can see things are starting to die down but still flash flood watches in place for 9 million people and the higher elevations from boone to oosh vel, north carolina, by sunday,

d.c., philg to build. that area if you are across the great lakes, quite cool, 75 with rain for detroit we'll talk about that big-time snowstorm coming up, guys. >> a snowstorm, all right. thank you so much. the kangaroo who made its round at a neighborhood in oklahoma, this kangaroo big red, he and two female kangaroos escaped from their pen after their gate was fought properly closed a few people had to form a human chain to make the jump back to his pen. >> "earlied y today" iba ia

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the u.s. navy revealed one of its nuclear power submarine struck an object the collision happened in the south china sea. two unnamed navy officials tell the associated press it's not clear what the sub hit but that it was not another submarine few sailors had injuries, nine others had scrapes and bruises the incident is being investigated. some 18 former fba stars charged with frauding the health and wellness benefit plan. the leak says it's cooperating with investigators as the former players face counts of conspiracy to exit healthcare and wire fraud nbc news' gabe gutierrez has that story good morning. >> reporter: phil, good morning,

this case is similar to another one involving former nfl players several years ago, now 18 former nba players are facing felony charges. the 18 nba veterans are accused of ripping off the league's health benefit plan by filing fake claims for medical procedures that never happened >> the defendant's playbook involved fraud and deception >> they allege terrence williams orchestrated the scheme, recruiting other players offering fake invoices for chiropractic treatment and dental care. they submitted nearly 4 million of claims. the healthcare paid out 2.5 million. williams allegedly got $230,000 in kickbacks from the other players. >> there industry loses tens of billions a year to fraud these costs are then passed on to businesses and customers. >> reporter: prosecutors say the scheme unfolded from 2017 through 2020, gregory smith is accused of seeking reimbursement

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here it is, touchdown. >> dq metcalf got the seahawks on the board first in their showdown with the rams an injury to russell william's finger out of shape. it would open the door for los angeles. the rams went up 23 in the second half, the comeback attempt this warted. los angeles comes out of seattle 26-17. it is a very special surprise more than a decade in the making we talk about the heart warming

reunion one family won't soon forget >> reporter: this is the region javan jasmine dreamt about for years. for most of his life, the 13-year-old had only been able see his father for moments at a time. >> those visits restricted. >> reporter: he visited as often as he could, always under strict super56. >> every time we're together we light up the room. >> reporter: johnny in jail forced to watch his son grow up. >> it's tough. the last 11 years, i can say was taking the one day at a time. >> reporter: for more than a decade, those short visits were the only chance to connect ja'von learning to celebrate many life's special modems without his dad there. >> he hasn't seen me home since he was two-years-old. >> reporter: but that wouldn't be the case on this

unforgettable day. ja'von thinking he was spending a weekend with his uncle, not knowing a special guest was on his way johnny now out free signature down right beside his son. the moment so unexpected it takes ja'von a beat to process what was really happening. >> his dad right there with him, both of them overcome with tears and then a hug between father and son finally with all the time in the world free to be together >> it felt amazing like, it felt like i was hugging angels, god >>. >> thanks for sharing that amazing moment with us nothing says that, better than tapping him on the shoulder, right, the fact that he

nonchalantly sat down? >> that's the best reaction. >> that's great. good to bring you that story on this friday. >> a way to end our story and our week with us, too. thanks for being with us i'm frances rivera >> coming up on the oday" "t

right now at 4:30 a. busy weekend ahead in san francisco. big crowds the city is getting ready to welcome back. lifting your mask will depend on where you live. let's take a live look outside. kari hall tracking that forecast and everything you need to know before you head out that door. sit tight, this is just the start, on