trak flex to take advantage of those express lanes. >> there you have it. we've made it to friday. >> yes, we did. got to make it through the weekend. remember, nbc bay area is our one-stop shop for all things olympics, and of course the super bowl this weekend. have a great weekend. see you monday. good morning, on defense. facing growing crises here and overseas. president biden sitting down with nbc's lester holt, a candid one-on-one with the nation's struggling economy with inflation soaring to its highest level in 40 years. the decision by more -- >> when with americans expect some relief? >> the decision by more governors to lift mask mandates, and the deepening fears that vladimir putin will order a russian vegas of ukraine. >> if he does, the ent circumstance for ra chan worldwid changes overtime. >> the exclusive conversation

just ahead. blook being the blocking the boarder, that massive trucker protest now shutting down key routes into the u.s. this morning an inside look at new problem it is creating in the shipping crisis and the warning those protests could spread from coast to coast impacting everything from the super bowl to the state of the union. more questions than answers, a medical examiners releases new details about the sudden death of the beloved comedian and actor bob saget revealing he suffered multiple skull fractures and was covid positive at the time of his death. the mystery of what led to the fatal head injuries grows. all eyes on the skating scandal and urgent hear to determine the fate of russia's 15 year old star. and overnight mikaela shiffrin bouncing back, racing to her first finish in beijing. >> just to get back in the gate was huge for shiffrin. >> and snowboarding icon shaun white closes out his legendary career. >> the g.o.a.t. of half pipe

riding, of snowboarding, his final ride. >> the three-time olympic gold medal winner will join us live this morning. and game on. anticipation building for super bowl lvi from the match-up on the field, to the commercials, and the food. we've got everything you need to know to make your sunday super today, friday, february 11th, 2022. ♪♪ >> from nbc news, this is a special edition of "today," with winter olympics with savannah guthrie and hoda kotb, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. hi everybody. good morning, welcome to "today." it is good to have you with us on a friday morning. >> oh yeah.

you can feel it, can't you? the excitement is growing. the super bowl you guy, two days a away right here on nbc. we got final preps under way as we speak. tom llamas will be there for us. >> if there weren't enough. the olympics. end of an era overnight. shaun white showing so much emotion and so much heart after what was likely the final run of his career. certainly his last olympic run. shaun with us later. and craig has the other big olympic news from beijing. including mikaela shiffrin finishing her rays. we'll get to him. and tom llamas at sofi stadium. >> americans paying more and feeling the squeeze even tighter that inflation at a 40 year high. and this comes as amid concerns that massive trucker protests over vaccine mandates will deepen the nation's supply chain issues. >> and lester holt soot down with president biden exclusive exclusively. we have details right now. lester, there is a lot of ground to cover. >> there was a lot of ground. the interview with the standoff

with ukraine, to the economy, to the supreme court. but we began with the pandemic, a number of blue state governors are now moving to roll back indoor mask requirements getting ahead of cdc guidance. i asked the president whether he thinks they are bowing to political whims. >> omicron and the variant, all the variants have had a profound impact on the psyche of the american people. they have had profound impact. for example, think of all the kids who didn't get to go to a prom. all the graduations that didn't occur. all the things -- it's had a real psychological impact. >> why you afraid some states and cities are moving too quick to loosen indoor mask mandates? >> i committed i would follow the science. the science as put forward by the cdc. and the federal people. and i think it is probably premature. but it is a tough cool.

>> reporter: and i asked about the intense standoff with russia over ukraine. >> given the size of this build up, has the inertia reached a point where it is inevitable that they have no choice but to invade. >> look, i've spoken with putin. i've spoken with every nato leader. i aye brought them together like i think never been in mod erne history what to do if putin moves. the question is, he knows, he has to know the entire circumstance for russia changes worldwide. changes overnight. the cost to russia in terms of reputational cost and economic cost will be profound. >> we've got to turn to the economy this morning. you woke up to some more neve number wht comes to inflation.

7.5%. i think it was back in july you said inflation was going to be temporary. i think a lot of americans are wondering what your definition of temporary is. >> well, you are being a wise guy with me a little bit. i understand that's your job. reason is the supply chains were cutoff, neon meaning, for example, automobile, the lack of computer chips to be able to build automobiles so they could function. they need those computer chips. >> when can americans expect some relief from this soaring inflation. according to noble laureates and a number of corporate leaders ought to be able to taper off as we go through the year. >> you came to virginia, a swing district, prescription drug prices, build back better. what do you see in build back better that gives you confidence it can still happen? what's changed if anything. >> well i don't think anything's changed. it's people are now realizing what is in build back better. for example, the cancer drugs we have in the united states cost $14,000 a month. in france the same manufacturer, same drug costs $7,000. >> you said people didn't know

what was in the bill. is that a messaging problem on your behalf? >> yeah, i think it was. >> you haven't sold it well you. >> no i think i haven't sold it well. i like the way you phrase things. i haven't sold it will but the point is we've moved the economy more than its ever been moved. >> i also asked about his search for a supreme court nominee to replace the retiring justice steven briar. mr. biden has already pledged to nominate a black woman to the court. he's done a deep dive on about four candidates and thinks his nominee will get republican votes. >> that was a preview. more on "nightly news" tonight. and the conversation will be on sunday during nbc's super bowl pregame show. thank you lester. >> let's focus more on some of those issues addressed by the president. starting with the academy and squeeze many americans are feeling on their wallets amid-record high inflation. morgan chesky has a closer look

at the soaring prices. good morning. >> reporter: good morning. so many people are already feeling the pinch here and what sets it apart is the fact it is hitting everything. from gas to groceries, even cars and this morning a lot of people are wondering just how much longer this will last. this morning, inflation sticker shock with the u.s. hitting a 40 year high. consumer prices surging 7.5% the last year. the largest increase since 1982 and americans feeling the pinch yet again. >> everything. everything is -- i, i'm blown away. >> reporter: financial analysts estimate the afternoon american family is now spending an extra $275 every month and it is hitting hard. >> even though wages are growing. inflation is growing faster. while our paychecks are bigger, it doesn't go very far. almost everything we're buying in life costs a lot more. >> at the store, eye popping

prices. she had to cut her grocery run short after prices succeeded her budget. >> where are you see the prices most go up? >> meat. definitely meat. >> she's right. according to the nbc news grocery tracker the cost for chicken is up an average 31 cents the last year. ground beef 82 cents. bacon spiking by nearly a dollar and a quarter. assuming you can even find those items. pandemic supply chain struggles haven't let up and experts say that is what's fuelling this record inflation. in jacksonville, he fills up at the pump at least once a week. >> 70 bucks to fill it up. if i was in a pickup truck it would be 115 dollars, 120. >> and that's what a 40% increase in gas prices looks like. inflation also taking a toll on small businesses.

in virginia, she says her pub is comped between rising prices and staff shortages. >> i still have electric to pay for. i still have vendors having to be paid and employees. is youed to have savings. i don't have it anymore. >> for now experts say consumer demand is strong, and people are still willing to pay more. even if not everyone is happy about it. and financial planners say there are some ways you can save in the meantime. that starts with creating a budget. may not be the most fun thing to do. and also make a list before you head to the store to try to cut down on all those impulse buys. >> morgan thank you. also this morning, that massive trucker protest against covid vaccine mandates in canada is escalating and spilling over into the u.s. now. the auto industry now facing a parts shortage. it's hit home. nbc national correonde gabe gutierrez with the latest. >> reporter: good morning.

grandma gm ford and toyota all feeling the impacts and now law enforcement is preparing for the possibility it could extend to other cities in the coming weeks. this morning the border backup is starting to ripple across the u.s. as canadian truckers protests covid vaccine mandates are adding to the supply chain crisis. >> the economic impact is not sustainable and it must come to an end. >> the auto industry hit hard. part shortages already forcing gm to cancel shifts at a michigan assembly plant. >> there are hard working men and women in an industry that is just getting back to full strength who are now going to be out of a job it is going to v massive impacts on all of us in michigan. >> reporter: two ford plants in canada are also scaling back production. >> it is going eventually trickle down and back up, you know, an economy that's already stressed. >> reporter: the ambassador

bridge connecting detroit and windsor canada closed. the blue water bridge iney are n people which is thrrent threat violence, the department of homeland security is now monitoring the possibility that truckers could protest in los angeles on super bowl sunday and then head east, potentially disrupting other cities across the country before reaching washington, d.c. by president biden's state of the union address on march 1st. >> we're not going anywhere. >> reporter: truckers have swamped canada's capital for weeks be what's become the latest showdown over the covid policies. >> i want to see the mandates gone give people a choice. >> i guess both sides have to talk i think the idea of -- is a great granddaughter. because they are completely at a stalemate right. >> reporter: o authorities in winder canada is now asking for a court order to kick out those protesters savannah. >> thank you very much. in the meantime out of the winter games craig there with everything we need to know good morning

>> good to see both of you lots to get to including shaun white's emotional goodbye he really helped push to new heights and the bounceback run from skiing great mikaela shiffrin and also controversy surrounding russia figure skater, kamila valieva. a hearing taking place valiev who is a heavy favorite to win, became the first woman ever to land the quad jump in the olympics leading the russian olympic committee to gold in the team event. overnight the international testing agency confirming a sample taken from the teenager at the russian national championships in st. petersburg six weeks ago came back positive for banned substance the russian anti-doping agency suspends the skater but lifted

that after valieva challenged it allowing her to compete in beijing. now the ita says it will appeal on behalf of the international olympic committee. the russian olympic committee says valieva has received negative results before and after the posit test, including in beijing valieva still practicing meanwhile on the half pipe, a high-flying farewell for the ages three-time olympic gold medalist shaun white ending his storied career before his final event, white sending a message from the chair lift >> what's gonna happen is gonna happen and i'm excited about it >> on his opening run, that excitement propelling white into the mix for another medal. on run number two, white raising the bar in the half pipe like only he can. the competitions elder statesman unleashing an electrifying

aerial display and with one final drop-in left it was almost time to say goodbye. >> this run will mark the end of an era in snowboarding >> coming up just short of a medal, the five-time olympic bidding farewell to the sport he redefined. >> they line up to congratulate the g.o.a.t. >> i'm so happy. i just want to thank everybody for watching everyone at home, thank you.ng,. snowboarding, thank you. >> soaking in the moment with his loved ones. >> i can't wait to see you all >> and on the slopes, a confidence boost for one of the greatest skiers of all time. mikaela shiffrin completing her run in the super-g >> and it is great to see the smile on her face again.

>> after two stunning early exits to start these games, the superstar turning her disappointment into fuel, taking a deep breath. and racing down the course >> now is where she can separate herself. >> with a medal out of reach, shiffrin crossing the finish line overcoming olympic heartbreak, the face of her sport battling back >> and for all the people who have been sending me support, i can only say thank you >> and looking to defend their gold. >> score 3-1 -- >> team usa women's hockey advancing to the semifinals beating the czech republic 4-1. >> by the way, speaking of women's hockey, since the sport was introduced in 1998, team usa has made it to the semifinals every single game. back to the figure skating controversy. the world anti-doping agency saying it is also challenging the russian's decision to reinstate valieva, saying the

russian team did not apply the doping code correctly. the russian side still has not explained the decision and oh by the way, it is still not clear if russia is going to be stripped of gold in that team event, giving it to the americans who won silver so that is a controversy that we're going continue to watch guys. >> we'll be waiting for that one. >> thank you, craig. >> let's get our first check of the weather. hello, how is that looking >> we got lot of going on but also start with good news if you like warm weather. coast to coast we got temperatures that are above normal especially eastern two-thirds of

the country. kansas city 53 same in st. louis. d.c. 18 degrees above average at 64 here comes the cold front. ahead of the front temperatures still above average. boston flirts with 60 tomorrow 62 in d.c. 68 in charlotte. but from chicago to little rock, anywhere from 10-to degrees below average. look at the one day change between today and tomorrow chicago you are going to be 19 degrees colder 27 colder in nashville oklahoma city a 19 degree one-day change here comes that front bringing snow ott great lakes rain to the south. as the front pushes east, it moves into the northwest, lake effect snow from wisconsin on into ohio. the cold front tomorrow moves off shore. but really cold air forms as low pressure forms and brings light snow from washington into the northeast. and look at these temperatures going through the weekend into the beginning of next week teens and twenties in cleveland, burlington only the teens there. new york city, 26 on monday. windchills much colder and into the mid-o 40s into the st. louis. your local forecast coming up in the next thirty seconds. pv . live translate speaks your language and hers.

it's the phone that understands we're all different. google pixel 6. for all you are. good friday morning. i'm meteorologist kari hall. let's take a look at our record high temperatures and what we're expecting today. here's the forecast, looking at upper 70s. but the record is 81 for santa rosa. concord will be close, but i don't think we'll set any records there. but we may set a new record today in oakland for the third straight day, with well above normal temperatures that continue into the weekend. on valentine's day into next week, we'll see temperatures dropping significantly. and that is your latest weather. guys >> all right al. thank you. >> we were talking about this. >> just planning the menu. okay it's the final countdown to super bowl sunday. the highly anticipated battle between the bengals and the

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♪♪ we're back. it is 7:30. as the friday morning. 11th day of february, 2022. that is why all eyes are going to be on that building on sunday. more than a hundred million pairs of them when super bowl lvi gets under way. >> it will be the ultimate football night in america. the big game coming to nbc. the cincinnati bengals going head to head with the los angeles rams, the home team. even before kickoff this game is

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>> reporter: everything from the massive halo video board to the way the stadium was designed is start of the art. fans who come here say there is not a bad seat in the house and at the super bowl all 70,000 of those seats will be filled. among the fans will be gregory missed a super bowl. >> when you went to that first super bowl did you know it was going to be so special that you would be here 56 years later? >> no. it was kind of more like a college game. although i do remember one of my comments to the rest of the guys. i said this might turn into the world series of football. we ought to go. >> reporter: serving as honorary captains, four players from the undefeated california school for the deaf riverside football

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according to the apps results a florida medical examiners suggest answer accidental fall was likely to blame for bob saget's death. new details a day after his wife posted an emotional triblt to the beloved actor and comedian this morning an apps conforms bob saget's tragic death last month was an accident. a florida medical examiner says the actor died from blunt head trauma adding the 65 year old likely fell backwards suffering injuries to the back of his head. >> looks like he hit h very hard at the bomb and bottom of the his skull a basilar skull fracture and that leads to bleeding inside the brain. >> reporter: the autopsy notes saget had injuries in different parts of the brain, multiple fractures on his head and around his eyes authorities describe him unresponsive in a hotel room last month the autopsy found no evidence of foul play or illicit drugs he was taking an anti-depressant and anti-anxiety medication. also reveals he tested positive

for covid-19, which is not linked to his death. it is unclear when he had the virus but he did talk about it on a pod cast just days before he passed away. >> it is is that good. it does not feel good. i had it. away. >> it is is that >> yeah that's not good. >> i don't know if i had delta or -- i might have had a combo. >> the new findings echo a statement issued by saget's family earlier this week his wife, kelly rizzo posted this video tribute on the one month anniversary of his death is she and her family thanked fans for their incredible outpourg of support urging them ughter bob brought to the world. >> one silver lining from this is the incredible outpou love and support not only from just everybody that loved bob, but also for me and just from his friends and family

its been, i don't know how else i'd be getting through this in light of saget's death, medical experts are urging everyone to take head injuries seriously while many cases are mild. pay attention to symptoms like a bad headache, nausea, vomiting or loss of consciousness and seek care as soon as possible. hoda and savannah? >> joe, thank you. >> thank you very much let's get the latest forecast. >> let's you what we got going on around the country. record highs again out west. those temperatures go into sunday and then cooling down windy conditions in the plains behind this cold front mild, stretching from the gulf coast to the northeast and showers coming in and a little clipper bringing snow to the upper-great lakes and into the upper new england area and interior parts of the northeast as well that's what's going on around the co good morning. i'm meteorologist kari hall. taking a look at our

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that's it, ladies and gentlemen. that run right there that is guaranteed gold. >> guaranteed gold how right he was we are back. we've got chloe kim's gold medal run on the half pipe it was pretty incredible >> it really was i mean you could just feel those screams all the way over here. chloe showing why she's the face of women's snowboarding t big tricks, the height t speed all lead to a massive score. unbeatable and historic repeat as olympic champion. she's just 21 years old. >> we're delighted we've got chloe with us now live did you just know after that run you had gold in that moment? >> i didn't. but i was so happy because i really struggled during practice and just landing my first run was just a huge relief >> you didn't show it. because at the top of the pipe there you were smiling >> yeah, grinning.

>> then you said later you were -- you had had a bad practice and you did not feel good going it into >> yeah. i always try to smile when it get really nervous that is my little sign i think it makes you feel better but maybe made me a little more nervous. i don't know but i'm just so happy i landed like i'm so happy i did that. >> i remember the last olympics we remember you had your who you got to see them again. but this one from afar what was it like celebrating with them after that gold? >> it was so nice to talk to them and see their faces on facetime i mean, my wifi was a little bad, so it was kind of hard to tell like what they were saying, but i knew they were excited and have i just love talking to them oh, i love that video. i haven't seen that yet. oh my gosh that's so cute. >> they are the cutest runs strong in your family there, chloe

we got talk a couple weeks ago right before the olympics and you kind of told me about this journey you were on with snowboarding and it was like with snowboarding and with fame and figuring that all out. and i feels like you have figured it out just in time. that you seem to, you know, found, you are at peace with where you are. and it really showed do you feel like that mental stuff being right and getting the right head space made the difference >> well i'm glad that you see that because i don't feel that way at all. i feel like i'm constantly all over the place but i think just learning to accept that and go with it has been so helpful. i think it is a little unrealistic for me to expect to know like what's going on and like what to expect and like how i'm going to feel when all of this is going down. so i've honestly just been taking everything with a positive attitude and doing my best to get through. and it paid off.

>> well it sure did. everyone's cheering you on your boyfriend was cheering you on i'm sorry i went to his instagram page i was like w.h.o. who is chloe's boyfriend. >> he's cute. >> we're into this relationship you guys have. what's it been like? >> oh my gosh, i was actually laughing so hard on the way here because my publicist sent me all the articles that were written about him. and i'm like wow, evan is having his moment right now i'm so happy for him no, but he has been the best thing that's ever happened to me just so supportive so loving. he actually took a quarter off of skill, his winter quarter off school to support me on this journey, just knew that i was going to be going through a lot and struggling a bit and dealing with a lot of pressure and so he just put himself on hold to support me and its -- it's been amazing so i'm so grateful for him and i can't wait to see him. >> that reunion is going to be

sweet. can we ask you about those -- you had the gold medal run and everything was great and then you had a couple of hard falls on the next two i just want to make sure, are you good you're okay? >> yeah, i'm okay. i actually ended up kind of hitting my head a bit on the third run. but i was like going -- i had so much adrenaline so i was like yeah this is great, awesome. like second gold medal and then i got home and i was like, huh. something feels a little off but i'm all good now i just needed a sleep for like 15 hours >> good. it is amazing because you really went for it, looking to advance the sport which is so cool what does that mean to you >> it means a lot. i'm honestly pretty disappointed that i wasn't able to put it down because that's a trick that i thought i had on lock. i i've landed it many, many times. and i just think maybe i got a little too excited to do it at

the olympics but i'm so happy i went out there and tried it and, you know, just attempted to continue to progress women's half pipe snowboarding that's always the goal so hopefully i can go back out there one day and land it in a run. >> absolutely. by the way chloe you made churros even more famous in 2018 then we saw you looking for snacks at a press conference. >> we love that. >> do we need to pack granola bars for you like a care package if you go back to the olympics >> hmm, i know no, this time i was responsible. i had breakfast. i learned my lesson from the last one but the thing is i woke up at 6:20-ish because i had to get on the bus at 7:00. and so the last time i ate was at like 6:30 and by the time everything was over, it was about noon so that is a pretty good amount of time to go not go with food.

jacket. >> these are cool. these are official, huh? >> i love it looks so good on you >> it is the closest we'll ever get. but it feels good, chloe thank you so much. we're so proud of you. >> congrats. >> thank you i can't wait to give you guys a hug in person. >> us too. seeya. >> we're going talk to shaun white another snowboarding legend right after this. ♪ rich, indulgent chocolate with a luscious caramel filling. with love from san francisco. ghirardelli caramel squares. makes life a bite better.

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it's not on the oldnew that was some users say the times failed to transfer their scores over to the new site. others say they're okay. the times say it is working on a fix for those affected. >> time a get a look at the forecast. meteorologist kari hall tracking numbers for us this morning. >> we still have that warm weather in the forecast today, and much-needed sunshine. and as we go into the next couple of days, that continues, but we also need the rain. and we, unfortunately, don't see that. it will cool off by valentine's day into the beginning of next week, and we are going to see more of that sun in the forecast. for san francisco, we're going to also see some sunshine, temperatures in the low to mid-70s. but it will be getting cooler, much cooler by early next week. highs in the low 60s, which is about normal for this time of year. another day or two possibly of setting new records. >> thanks, kari. we'll have another local news

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i am so greatful to be able to experience it with my son, and to feel so comfortable. this will be something that we'll talk about forever. it's 8:00 on "today. coming up, end of an era. it's 8:00 on "today. coming up, end of an era. >> with grace and class shaun white comes into the corral for the final time. >> finishing in fourth place to a standing ovation from the athletes he helped inspire he'll join us live to talk about his emotional final run. on the slope style, mikaela shiffrin is back in the game completing the super-g after failing to finish her first two races. and the friction on the ice is heating up as more questions surround the 15 year old russian figure skater, who previously

tested positive for banned substances live with all the olympic headlines. ♪ plus, back to school. >> oh, i can print and do cursive. >> we're teaching up with the the ad counsel for a special super bowl psa encouraging girls to enter s.t.e.m. careers. >> back in the 70s when we looked exactly like this, people didn't always think that women, girls could do math or science or engineering and all of that has changed and changed in a big way. >> a behind the scenes look at transformations from anchors to teenagers. and from the ska to the stadium, to plaza we're counting down to super bowl lvi in an unforgettable way, inside an f-16al viper jet with the pilot. and including how to whip up the ultimate super bowl spread "today," friday, february 11, 2022

>> celebrating our 20th anniversary. >> from california. >> three generations from chicago. >> celebrating summer's. >> 15th birthday >> recently engaged. >> enjoying valentines weekend in new york city >> go team usa >> from pa. >> shout out from florida. >> kicking off super bowl weekend. >> with today. >> and good morning. welcome back to "today." love the crowd and so much to celebrate on a friday morning there's the tree we've got the olympics we've got the super bowl and olympic viewers witness a real moment in history last night.

a legendary athlete said farewell to the sport he redefined. craig has the story and the latest from competition. hi craig. >> hoda, savannah, good morning to you it was really an emotional night here with shaun white's swan song, and tearful goodbye to snowboarding it was also an encouraging bounceback from team usa's mikaela shiffrin plus more developments this morning in the questions around the russian figure skating gold medal. >> shaun white's legacy on the sport, goes forever. >> reporter: an emotional night for team usa and the end of an era for star snowboarder shaun white, in his fifth and final olympics games white not medaling but finishing the career and setting the gold standard. >> the g.o.a.t. of half pipe riding, of snowboarding. his final ride. >> reporter: that's inspired a new generation of fearless high-flying athlete who is emulated him and are honoring him for raising the stakes after two solid runs >> oh, and clips the wall. unfortunately -- >> reporter: white falling on

his third try. >> reporter: behind the mind boggling midair snowboarding techniques of scotty james anden ayumu hirano marking the end of a career spanning 25 years, white getting emotional. >> i'm so happy. everyone at home thank you. snowboarding, thank you. love of my life. >> reporter: mikaela shiffrin back on the slopes after two disastrous events, returning to race in the women's super-g, finishing in ninth place, but proud. >> i proved to myself that i can trust. i can still trust my instincts a bit. and that's really, really huge. >> reporter: meanwhile, more questions around 15 year old

russian skater kamila valieva. an urgent hearing will be held to determine if valieva will be allowed to compete in the women's figure skating event next week. she led the russian olympic committee to gold in the team event. over night, the internationa testing agency confirming a sample taken from the teenager six weeks ago came back positive for a banned substance the russian anti-doping agency suspended her. but lifted that suspension after valieva challenged it, allowing her to compete in beijing. now, the ita says it will appeal that on behalf of international olympic committee, as well as the world anti-doping agency the russian olympic committee says valieva has received negative results before and after the positive tests including here in beijing. guys, the russian side still hasn't explained their decision

to lift valieva's the suspension but a russian government spokesman did send a message to her saying quote, you are a russian, walk proudly. by the way it is not clear if russia will be stripped of gold in the team event, giving it to the americans who won silver savannah >> craig, thank you very much. one of the most moving examples of olympic sport and sportsmanship will turn into a rival roadway this weekend started with a u.s. speed skater gave her teammate a second channels sam brock from beijing with the story. good morning >> reporter: erin jackson was theoretically in the position to be the top ranked competitor in her event, the 500 meter race in speed skating and not make the olympics because of an ill timed fall in trials that is when her skate sister, brittany bowe stepped in and showed that sportsmanship and friendship can extend competition. erin jackson slipped at the trials >> big slip for erin jackson,

that's going to cost at least a few tenths of a second. >> reporter: she thought her olympic dreams were over jackson narrowly missed the cut in third until brittany bowe gave up her own slot so they could both compete in beijing. >> the olympic trials was, you know, devastating for erin for a few minutes there. but i knew many my heart right away that i was going to give her that opportunity to compete. >> and the moment many of you had home have been waiting for. >> reporter: bowe who led team usa in the opening ceremony had already qualified for other events when she bowed out. bowe us was later added after the u.s. picked up an extra spot now all eyes on the two friends competing this sunday for the gold speaking with "today" last month. >> when she came to me and said don't worry, we're going to

figure out a way it was amazing feeling >> reporter: the duo have known each other for years both hailing from ocala, florida. >> nice for the word world to see what an amazing person she is >> reporter: jackson became the first black woman to win a world cup race in november the olympian saying she wants to set an example for other young women of color. >> i just hope i can be someone who they can see and be like oh, maybe i'll get out and try one of these sports. >> reporter: two athletes leading both on and off the ice and exemplifying the true olympic spirit >> bowe and jackson have been buddies since childhood in ocala. bowe older by four years and jackson saying she's looked up to her friend her entire life. and at the 2018 winners they both received a key to the city in ocala we'll see what's in store after this yore's games. >> we had the privilege of interviewing both of them and their friendships on full display. already.

are you ready for ab -- >> am i ever let's go >> snowboarders taken their sport to such incredible new heights it makes you wonder what comes next here is one possible and they are off how about a downhill worm race while others are getting big air, these athletes are staying low to the snow and pushing their way to the finish line we'll never ever see this at the olympic games but maybe it was just. >> i have so many questions. >> are they wearing something on their face are they rubbing their faces in the snow that is like a helmet. >> goggles or something. >> the orange one has very good form very good worming. >> a lot of grip with the third one. >> i have so in e many questions. that is amazing. >> he went big and wowed us one final time shaun white ending his legendary career at the winter olympics in style and we're going celebrate him when he joins us live. >> shaun.

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u.s. workforce but only 27% of the s.t.e.m. jobs t science and engineering jobs and for some reason around middle school research shows girls start losing interest. so we're hoping our message is make a difference. >> that psa in a moment. but first, this is how it all happened when the bengals take on the rams this weekend, we'll be focussed on the showdown been the plays. in the battle of the super bowl spots. because "today" is getting into the game ♪ >> roll camera please. >> can you help me get unstuck from my chair? >> are we getting graded on this >> roll. >> action. >> the super bowl sunday we'll star in our very own public service announcement >> ooh, i can print and do cursive. >> today we are shooting a psa to run in the pregame right

before the super bowl. >> to pull it off we teamed with the ad council, a non profit famous for their psa and ad agency deloitte digital. the focus? supporting girls in s.t.e.m. >> back when we looked like this, people didn't always think that women, that girls could do math or science or engineering and all of that has changed and changed in a big way so we're flashing back to a time it wasn't that easy to get into these careers. >> showing in the ad, wait a second look how far we've accommodate. >> i haven't changed since the 70ss except for the hair. >> hi boys and girls. >> yes, we are flashing back to the 70s but in this grade girls and aspire in math and science the entire "today" cast is together in this version of seventh grade. because well, it is all part of

savannah's daydream. >> so this flashback, we're all the same age >> my brain is a very terrifying place. >> it is i can attest to it it is crazy in there but it is a lot of fun. >> i'm glad was a savannah was anaerobics instructor one point in her life. and i'm glad we're not stuck in all. >> though we are newbies to this game, our co-stars are extraordinarily patient. >> i want to be a meteorologist. no that's -- >> actor >> oh bad, that's great, al. >> i really do. >> i'm a checkers man myself >> hmm ♪ >> seven grader, i was part of the av squad the king of nerd we were all wimps and whennies craig was playing violin >> it wasn't even acceptable to talk to me through junior high

school. >> i wore neck gear. my jaw, too many teeth i had overcrowding >> i just want to shake my head like that. okay i'm ready. >> i'm playing the prissy girl. >> some clearly playing against type >> we got our lines. i memorized mine. >> at the end of the day all of this bad hair and braces are worth it, as long as girls and their grown-ups get the message. >> if she can see it, she can be it exposing girls to the possibility of pursing s.t.e.m. careers. that is one of the ways we're really hoping to make a change. >> proud dad of three girls and i'm excited their future is not going to be limited by sort of idea there is a job or aft they can't do. there is nothing my girls can't do. >> proof in the ad right now they are way ahead of the game

>> great job everybody great job. >> okay. >> look at craig. >> are we ready for our psa. >> this is our very first "today show" super bowl psa let's role it. >> i wish they had those cool careers for women when we were growing up >> thank you so in this flashback we're all the same age >> yeah. >> so what does everyone want to be when they grow up yes? >> i want to make immersive video games. >> i love the arcade. >> if i say two jobs do i get extra credit >> no. >> i want to realize 3-d printing. >> i want to analyze data from the cloud. >> i just want to get my hands on stuff. >> i won't to be a meter. >> you mean meteorologist? >> no. >> that's great al, follow your dreams.

>> for the record, i was a baby in the '70s. nice. >> i think we've got a breakthrough star in carson daly. >> i'd like to thank my family for getting me the acting classes when i was young my colleague craig melvin for sitting behind me. giving me motivation that was fun. >> you did a nice job. >> really a magic touch on that. but it does have a great message. >> what do you think, craig? >> what about those kids by the way? that we got to hang out with a few hours? rock stars. >> incredible. >> it is funny that that took two weeks too shoot. >> it was a couple of hours. >> now the kids actually are our age. >> exactly.

>> -- counsel, deloitte, thank you. super bowl ad. >> it is going to pregame show. >> going run in the pregame show >> props for the braces. >> all the stuff. >> -- >> and how cute in your pigtails. >> right >> wear them every day. >> really hideous wig for you. so we decided let's just scrap the wig and went with the pigtails i looked like bobby seal from the black panthers they had to cut my wig down. what am i on the run here? it's crazy it all worked out. >> yes. >> check the weather, al. >> let's show what we've got for today. very mild for february through the southeast. gulf coast mid atlantic states. windy and colder through the plains record highs out west with plenty of su that's what's going on around the country. here's what's happening in your neck of the woods. >> good friday morning. i'm meteorologist kari hall. we are talking about near record highs once again. i think oakland will set a record, but that will be for the third straight day. we'll be close in other parts of the area with highs reaching into the mid to upper 70s for

this afternoon. the warm weather extend into the weekend as the sunshine continues. by next week, we start to see those changes with cooler weather moving in. let's turn our attention back to the olympic winter games. snowboarder shaun white was a kid, a teenager when he became the face of the half pipe, winning his first of three gold medals in 2006 >> last night 16 years later shaun took the final runs of his career. >> he laid down only amazing tricks and showed the world once again why he's snowboarding's biggest star so delighted to have him with us now. shaun good morning. >> good morning. >> thanks for having me. >> i just love how much your heart was on your sleeve this entire olympics. you really seem to be just soaking it in, enjoying it, reveling in it and it was so

emotional for you yesterday. >> yeah. yeah it was heavy. i mean, i remember thinking that this day would come at some point in my life and career. and i pushed it off as far as i could. and now to actually be living this moment was a really emotional. and to see all my competitors here at the bottom the kind words they had to share. and the cheer of the crowd and to realize this is last time i'm doing this it was pretty amazing. >> you know sometimes you don't know how much you mean to so many people until the end comes like this. the end of your career did you realize when you got this wave of support and love. people got into the support because of you they are imitating you what did it mean to you? >> yeah, i mean it was a trip, obviously to speak with some of the competitors, you know. one of the competitors shared with me, he's like you know i've never told you this, but i used to ride your board when i first started and i had your jacket

that you always wore i'm like, you know and it was just like, you know, come here man. so emotional and so great to here those words from everyone. and you know we kind of put the wall up because we're competing together but to hear that was just incredible and the messages i've been getting from people on my instagram and the notes, the texts. everything's just been so incredible and truly. 20 years doing this. and its finally come to an end so it's really really wild. >> we've seen the tiktok earlier this week. reported your girlfriend nina snuck in the photo of the friends and family into your luggage. great moment last night

emotional in the interview and they showed the watch party of your family in los angeles that was that like to see their faces? and have you talked to them since? >> yeah it was incredible. when they pulled them up i at the event, i lost it i couldn't control my emotions, you know it really flooded back all of those memories of my parents just getting up in the morning to drive to the mountains and every step of the way supporting me my friends and people coming to watch and cheer me on. and so it is very emotional to not have everyone here and, you know, like you mentioned nina ahead snuck some pictures and things into my bag. i kept finding all these different pictures and letters from everyone cheering me on and this was just an amazing moment i couldn't control my emotions but just the love from everyone. i can't wait to get home and see the fans and see the group and especially nina. >> well shaun what can you say about someone who is just a legend and a trail blazers in the sport. done it all and we add our congratulations, and thanks for what a great ride. >> congratulations shaun. >> looking forward to your next chapter too. >> come see us on the plaza. >> it's going to be great. >> no doubt. >> i would love to >> hold you do it. >> just ahead, we are all about

the super bowl we got it covered from sofi stadium where the teams mascots are partying with us it is 4:00 a.m. and they are ready go. >> the ram is just waiting for his moment. >> that is ram tastic. and we're going to chow down but first your local new good morning. i'm marcus washington. get ready to pay more for power and gas. state regulators have approved a rate hike. they approved a 9% increase. this will also be a second rate hike in the same year after a similar increase took effect january 1st. pg&e expects the average monthly bill to increase $14 per month, which adds up to nearly $300 a year. it will take effect next month. let's get a look at the

forecast. today a lot of people might turn on the air conditioning, kari. >> we can give the heater and the air conditioner a rest because we'll have comfortable level. this is well above normal for this time of year. next year we come back to our seasonable february weather with highs in the 60s. san francisco, a comfortable weekend with a lot of sunshine. the dry weather continues. those winds will pick up on monday as well as tuesday as we get that cold air coming in and those morning temperatures drop back to the 40s. marcus? >> thanks. another local news update in 30 minutes.

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flyover for the super bowl and the mascots with us. >> they are flossing >> go tom. >> i don't think i'll ever see you the same way again who better than a former nfl player to help us out with the ultimate super bowl menu darrell smith is making dishes and desserts celebrating the bengals and the rams. >> always good looking forward to that. and fun news "pop start" today basically half olympics, half super bowl. one tidbits includes blake shelton. >> and a olympic bobsledder and new mom. elana meyers taylor telling us how these games are different. >> that is incredible. and you can watch today any time on our streaming channel "today" all day. a lot of both the olympics, super bowl from game day recipes >> and a olympic bobsledder and to interviews with people like chloe kim and mikaela shiffrin check it out "today" all day >> a great crowd movement.

this is a huge crowd monster sized crowd. we encourage everybody to come out again. we've got one of our young, young fans here. all right. so i've got grace with me. grace, you are a fourth grader from where >> connecticut. >> you guys aren't going to believe this grace had to write a persuasive essay on any topic and what topic did you pick? >> the "today show." >> why people should watch the "today show. she actually brought it with her. would you read a little for us. >> the "today show" is very fun. fact, every show they make at least one joke about each other. i remember they would go off the script and make a joke or say something funny that would go with the news topic. and al, the weatherman always wears different color glasses and different color suits too. and they laugh at the morning boost and really anything funny and crazy.

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some morning hot chocolate there you go >> thank you so much. >> i am so impressed keep writing so proud of you. >> amazing. >> charge of our marketing for now on. >> and our kids are grounded. >> quick check of the weather uncle al. >> let's look ahead to the weekend. we start with tomorrow its got a bitter blast of cold air across the great lakes sunshine in the pacific northwest. that's what's going on around the country. here's what's happening in your neck of the woods. good morning. i'm meteorologist kari hall. yes, we're still talking about record high temperatures. we'll be very close today. we may set another record again in oakland this afternoon, reaching up to 76 degrees, but mostly mid to upper 70s for today. and the warm weather continues throughout the weekend. more sunshine. we'll see those temperatures coming down just gradually by super bowl sunday. early next week, more significant cooling with highs only reaching into the low to mid-60s. and we'll have some gusty winds throughout the day on valentine's day. >> and it is the last time we get to do this one but it is the big one. we saved the best for last here we go super bowl lvi rams, oh we're looking into the bengals, a goat against a tiger. who will win

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we are counting down the hours to super bowl lvi. i can't get over our crowd our crowd rocks. the best. >> on sunday you are going to know that kickoff is very close when you see that traditional fighter jet fly over honoring the u.s. military during the singing of our national anthem. >> we've all seen it on tv but what is it like to be up there in one of those jets our senior national correspondent tom llamas got to find out i love it. how was it >> it was great. i had a ticket to ride first off, it is so great that we have this flyover tradition you know, it is a nice moment to recognize the power of our military but also remember the sacrifices our military and their families make. and i got to spend some time with members of our air force who are tasked with making that flyover perfect. they time that flyover to the second the national anthem ends. the jets are going 300-700 miles per hour so they have to be perfect

and i saw how they do it right from the cockpit ♪ >> with speed, power and precision the f-16 viper is more than just muscle accelerating 27,000 pounds of thrust now the f-16 is taking center stage another the super bowl as part of military flyovers during the national anthem. but at this year's super bowl, a first. soaring over the sofi stadium sunday, a squad of five jets, representing 75 years of the air force. and they will take off from here joint forces training base in southern california. i got a front row seat to this thrill ride with f-16 pilot major garrett smits. call sign toro it is an honor. >> it is an honor. especially this year

this is the 75th anniversary of the air force. >> reporter: an air force combat veteran and commander of the viper demo team that performs air shows. but this will be his first flyover of the super bowl. before i went up the viper team trained me in safety, teaching me how to breathe through the jet's power at all altitudes, how to eject in an emergency, and even take the controls myself then it was showtime. >> you know i got your back, right? >> reporter: this tom joining this one in living out his "top gun" dreams. >> i feel the need. >> the need. >> for speed. >> reporter: any advice for me i'm going to be your wing man. >> just have fun. >> to be clear you are going let me fly this thing? >> yeah, you're going the fly it >> reporter: cleared for takeoff. this is a guy good way to beat l.a. traffic we quick hit mach one going more than 700 miles an hour. >> you can feel that power. >> reporter: then he went acrobatic flying us upside down. >> all right we're inverted right now >> reporter: oh. >> there's one, there's two. there's three. >> reporter: oh man. the force an incredible nine gs, equivalent to 1800 pounds pressing down on us. >> i felt like my eyes were

going to pop out of my head. >> all right your turn to fly. >> here we go. i'm going to fly this sucker right now. >> get a good feel for it. roll it. there we go. >> reporter: i'm actually flipping this thing right now. this was the super sonic thrill of a lifetime and one that ended way too fast toro, thanks for ride, man just wondering, any chance i can get a call sign? >> good question i'm going to go, with let's go

top story. >> reporter: on the story. >> sounds perfect. >> call sign top story, not sure how he thought of that one but it was incredible. when you hit the nine gs, and we did, that's nine times the force of gravity you feel just walking around imagine the entire offensive line of the bengals sitting on your chest that is what it feels like what is it like to fly i hate to say but it actually does feel like a video game. it is controlled with a side stick. just like a joy stick. you just tap that thing and it takes off. luckily we saw no foreign fighters no bogeys but i told toro i definitely had his back. >> you are so maverick in this. >> amazing. >> yeah. >> i almost passed out just watching. >> i'm impressed you pulled nine gs, very impressive a lot. vannahu didn't pass out or barf

there was a camera right on my face i was like i cannot let this happen, for my family, for my reputation it is amazing and those pilots they are amazing. >> wow, you for top story. >> superstud >> maybe christmas too fun being invited with other guests to fly with them next year these guys are going to fit in the cockpit. i don't know you know who they are. we got who day and we got rampage. these guys have been friends i thought they were going to go at it but they are not amazing. >> and look like they have to been in a rave all night in l.a. we'll have what they are having. >> oh they haven't stopped. >> how are they feeling? is rampage excited to host >> guys you doing good you excited? it is your host city, man. this is your stadium and what about you, who day? who came first day who day or who dat i don't know that's debatable

all right. >> survived an f-16 trip but who day took you down. >> who day is going to take me out. >> who day is doing the cabbage patch. >> tom who to you like in the game i know it is tough they are both there. >> if i had to pick one, carson, i'm going to go with the bengals. tiger king joe cool from lsus great. but ram, you're my boy. >> you are about to get head butts. >> i'm here for the game i know >> well it is going to be close either way. >> if ram could talk right now. tom, you are awesome again, flight suit super studly. >> we're into it. >> you can see the mascots the flyover and the big game here on nbc. coverage begins on sunday at noon eastern i just love that >> whole day. >> all day affair. >> snacks, everything. >> went to go anywhere speaking of food we got great food coming up and "pop start" just around the corner

including a special thing one of the halftime performers had brought to los angeles here a hint. here a hint. some fd from detroitoo care coalition, it's so good to see you all! alright! let's brainstorm. any ideas for new members? i'd like to nominate alaska airlines. this neck pillow i'm dating says great things! a caring airline?! wait, those exist?! it says here they were the first airline to switch from plastic bottles to boxed water. they also hire a lot of people from caring professions. i'm seeing former teachers and nurses. it's settled! alaska airlines is officially in the running! round of applause!

al, al, what time is it. >> best time of the morning. time for that "pop start." >> first up in "pop start. nathan chen on thursday the olympic skating star told hoda and savannah how he credits his success to his mom and giving her a special shout out on instagram. thanks mom, couldn't have done with thought my family >> sweet. >> look at nathan at a babe. sweet. >> shaun white expressed the same sentiment today so nice to see and so much love to go around for nathan chen that legendary designer vera wang hopped online to congratulate nathan chen and the opportunity to dress him for the olympic winter games and honor and privilege. >> and sir elton john with his music.

>> ever wonder how to olympic athletes practice flying through the air when there is no snow in sight? apparently it looks a little like dirty dancing check this out ♪ because i have ♪ have ♪ ♪ the time of my ♪ the time of my life ♪ ♪ and i never felt this way before ♪ >> that's how they do it off the snow, olympic ski jumpers, may as well just y d p swayze practicing their t >> hey >> that was the mannequin. everything's fine. >> is that really the mannequin? >> yes >> next up, eminem the halftime performer's italian restaurant headed today super bowl. the pop up pasta shop is going to sell its spaghetti with meat

balls and sandwich on garlic bread in honor of the big game the detroit based restaurant doing a pop up on spring street downtown l.a. or order delivery. but also giving away signed jars of the precious pasta sauce. not a bad gameday snack. and getting you ready for the performance of the super bowl halftime show. with eminem, snoop dog, mary j. blige, dr. dre and kendrick lamar. can't wait for that. and blake shelton and gwen stefani. >> i'm going to get ready for my super bowl fest performance. gonna jump around, gonna do som blake jarwin, dr. dre and kendrick lamar. can't wait for jumpin' jacks. spin around a little bit and then i'm going to come back and do some jumpin' jacks and spin

around a little more and then get on the floor and do some push-ups. two push-ups. >> very odd. >> mocking >> what's going on here. >> the way i describe, blake odd. that's your "pop start" guys enjoy the super bowl. >> wow we got to enjoy some food with the super bowl we're going to do that and coming up next darrelle smith is here. >> yeah. gameday food there he is. d. smith on the plaza, he's going show us how to take our tailgates to the next level. coming up. but firs

♪ the land is such a great way of connecting us. and i just remembering thinking this is such a special moment and i am extremely thankful to be here with these people.

okay we are back with really special guest for a special super bowl edition of "today food" loves football. >> grab my beer over here. darrelle smith provided the food for our halloween show and so fun during his nfl career. played for the bucs and others

and now host of mad good food. >> here with a great spread for sunday's match-up between the bengals and rams dare i ask who you have in the game. >> i'm going with the rams >> i like your pick. you know what you are talking about. >> and i will say burrow is the next g.o.a.t >> let's talk food we're going to go bengals -- >> we actually have a chili inspired by cincinnati and a cincinnati style chili to put in enchiladas. the to start tomato paste. >> this is ground beef. >> oh yeah and put this right in here help me put only some of these seasonings. >> what kind of seasonings. >> salt, sugar, pepper, bit of cinnamon here some onion as well. >> tomato juice? >> tomato juice. and i'll take the water from the tomato paste can and swish swish swish and pour that in >> i messed that up. >> no worries.

>> and obviously a bunch of chili powder. >> can i stir it up? >> please. garlic, bay leaf and what you want to do so make it nice and mushy is a add this water. the key to any good -- well no that no. not on that beautiful coat >> i know. well. >> here we go. maybe you better stir. i got you. i'm gonna stand back though. to make this nice and smushed up, you want to really bend the knees. >> get into it. >> yeah. >> okay. >> and once we get it nice and fine we're going too move down to this section. this chili we have here is leftover because we want to put cold chili into our filling so it doesn't just ooze out. so i'm going to put a little bit in this one. and then i would like you to just put a little cheese on the side. >> seems like a safe job for me. >> oh yeah. >> and then roll it up >> roll it up.

just like a burrito. >> cheese on top and then all the goodness. >> why the hot dog for l.a. >> this inspired by earl's on crenshaw which is one of the best and also pinkies in l.a. and we got hot dogs we -- you don't want boiled because you want that snap so we put it on the griddle or any grill pan. >> love. >> it and all i want you to do is open those buns up and we're just going to put it right in there. >> open those buns up. got it done >> what about tops >> put a little tortilla cheese but first some of the chili. >> is that the cincinnati chili. >> that is that cincinnati chili. we use this on everything. >> and cincinnati meets l.a. >> oh yeah and carson put a little toppings some cheese. some of sides.

>> love it. >> pics, man you go l.a. and drive by pinks always a line. >> around the corner and then these little of that, that that. and over here we got the finished product and finally we got some biscuits we turned into doughnut holes. butter on top. >> d. smith will be here this next couple hours. so enjoy the game. thank you very much. appreciate it. >> well done game. thank you very much. appreciate it. good morning. have not yet o had shot and killed a man last night on the platform of the civic center b.a.r.t. station. police are not saying if they

determined a motive. new hov express lanesorning highway 101. this is in both directions between the santa clara line and whipple avenue in redwood city. the lanes expand about 6 1/2 miles. tolls are based on congestion, which you can pay for with your fast track transponder. and cars carrying three or more people are exempt. we are talking to traffic authorities about how the debut is going. head to our home page for more details. also, sonoma county is rolling back its ban on large gatherings. health leaders last month set a 50-person cap for indoor gatherings, 100 person max on outdoor events. the county believes its past its omicron surge. on sunday, we are airing the super bowl. you can be ready for everything by going to our home page. we have special sections for each.

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this morning on the third hour of "today," riding into the sunset. snowboarding legend shaun white closing out his olympic career with one last run, but he's going to be live with us today to tell us how it feels to say goodbye to a sport he loves. then, it's super bowl weekend. the khaki quarterback, steve kornacki touching down in l.a. to break down the big game. plus, we're going to help you kick off our super bowl parrot in style. diy decorations can