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across the south. stunning loss and new seve t cross the south. stunning loss. ne tribute to the foo fighters, w fighters' be loved taylor hawkins found dead in a hotel room. drummer taylor hawkins found dead over the weekend as his grieving bandmates return home and new details emerge from the in investigation.vestigation. all reopening all that plus reopening day, the first public tours in two day. the first public tours in two years resuming years resuming at the u.s. capitol this morning. at the u.. capitol this morning >> there has to be pride i >> there is got to be some prid showing this place off in showing this place up, right? >> yes, a lot of pride >> what a quickly becoming washington's hottest >> we are live of what's ticken town an becoming washington's hottest ticket in town.d last teams and last team standing. kansas and north carolina joins. kansas and north carolina joins duke and villanova in the men' final four.s final four >> and as st. peters matchable ride ih >> as st. comes to an end.peter's magicale finall we'll celebrate them and the team moving onto compete for th.

national title. today is monday, 28th, 2022. announcer: from nbc news this is "today" with savannah guthrie and hoda kotb live in studio 1-a and rockefeller. >> good morning, welcome to "today,". this was not your typical oscars. >> always talking about on the morning after the oscars. no one predicted that stunning moment that will smith slapped chris rock after the comedian made a joke about his wife, jada pinkett smith. it caught everybody in the room off guard. it went viral instantly and 40 minutes later will smith was back before the camera this time to accept the oscar for best actor. that incident took the spotlight

away from some ground breaking wins including "coda" took home best picture, an historic oscars' first. anchor joe fryer. >> people at home wondering if it is real or if it was a joke. will smith slapping chris rock and a short time later smith r smith took the stage took the stage again when he wo he won the first oscar of his the first oscar of his career. career it all started with a joke b >> it started as a joke chris y presenter ch rocket directing at smith's rist jada pinkett wife. smith >> g.i. jane 2, can't wait to see. >> and will smith rushed the stage slapping rock. uncensored clips >> keep my wife's name out of t smith said after >> keep my wife's name out you your mouth.r [ bleep ] mouth. >> >> reporter: in 2018, she had

hair loss. pink smith had reveah after 40 minutes will smith won ha his first oscar in the film alopecia and will hit won "king richard." his first oscar for king richard >> richard william >> richard williams was a fierce defender o defender of his family.f his fay i'm being called on in m >> i am being called on in my if life to love people and to e to love people protect people and to be a rivet people and to be a river to my to my people.people i want t i wa i want to apologize the academy, i want to apologize all my fellow nominees. love will make you do crazy things >> sunday night's incident sending shock waves. >> all casting a shadow over hollywood's biggest night. the first time a streaming

service won the top prize, "coda. >> i want to thank the academy for recognizing a movie of love and family >> after three years without a post, this year's show had three emcees >> this year the academy hires three women to host because it is cheaper than hiring one man >> jessica chastain scored her first oscar and ariana debose. >> you see an openly queer-open woman found her life in acting >> dad, i learned so much from you. i will always love you you are my hero. thank you. >> and the musical performances featuring some of the biggest hits in the year, billie eilish to beyonce >> as for the rock/smith

incident, lapd were aware of th. ♪ >> reporter: and in the musical performances, it featured some of t incident, chris rock declined to file a police report the academy did weigh in tweeting we don't condone violence in any form many critics replied by the end of the broadcast >> it was worth pointing out that will smith apologized to the academy. >> not chris rock. >> that was not on the list for apologies yet. >> we'll have much more on the

oscars and the drama and winners and fashion. the white house is walking back an off script remark from president biden's speech in poland that controversy overshadowing efforts rallying more support behind ukraine we have peter alexander, good morning to you >> reporter: good morning, it was a powerful punctuation president biden's visit renewing the new alliance a stinging rebuke of russia's aggression for president biden who campaigned on the idea that the words of a president mattered. it was words not in the script that worries could escalate

things in moscow >> reporter: president biden back in washington trying to walk back his remark a day earlier in poland where he called for regime change in russia >> were you calling for regime change >> no. >> reporter: the provacative comment was off scripted and message. the last word out of the president's mouth, a fiery speech focused on vladimir putin's invasion of ukraine. >> for god's sake this man can't remain in power. >> reporter: the white house quickly sought to clarify as do the secretary of state >> we do not have a strategy of regime change in russia or anywhere else for that matter. it is up to the russian people >> reporter: it ricochets around the world, putin's spokesperson firing back. that's not for biden to decide the president of russia is elected by russians. the push back in the u.s. was equally swift. top republican slamming it horrendous act in an otherwise good speech. >> my gosh, i wish him had keep him on script. there is not a whole lot more

you can do to escalate than to call for regime change >> reporter: it was the latest in a string of unscripted comments by president biden. speaking to american troops suggesting they could be headed to ukraine the white house reiterated the u.s. is not sending any troops, and offering this assessment of putin. >> he's a butcher. >> reporter: that led french president macron to distance himself from biden's words saying if we do this, we must not escalate with words or actions. >> president biden is facing criticisms on the international stage. how is he fairing when it comes to poland here in the united states >> reporter: even as he headed overseas, americans had a negative view of the president handling of the ukraine crisis

from our polling, 7 and 10 americans expressing low confidence of president biden's ability to deal with the russiah invasion of ukraine. his job approval falling to 40%. that's the lowest of his presidency when asked what is top priority should be now. americans said the economy and not the war overseas >> peter alexander, thank you. as for the fighting inside ukraine, russia appeared to be shifting its strategy and both sides are set to resume peace talks this week. our richard engel joins us now for the latest hi richard >> reporter: good morning. we are now on the out skirts of the city of kharkiv. there is incoming russian fire overnight and into this morning. we heard out going ukrainian fire and small arm fire. this is once again an active combat zone as the russian military claims to be shifting their focus here to the east of the country.

>> they're protecting what they can in kharkiv fearing russia may again try to capture the city volunteers in casing and sandbags a monument to ukraine's most beloved poet a symbol of this nation that russian president vladimir putin says does not and should not exist. it is too late to save downtown kharkiv which russia bombed relentlessly for weeks the main focus so-called operation is focused on the east a shift after russian troops failed to encircle the capital kyiv pushed back by ukrainian resistance and plagued by supply lines. officials say russia's new strategy maybe to try to take over eastern ukraine, splitting the country in two, like north and south. mariupol in the southeast is surrounded by russian forces it has been largely destroyed. in kharkiv they are watching

mariupol closely many of the residents had been living in the subway for more than a month now today they had a surprise, a group of children's entertainers who normally do birthday parties rotating around the stations >> reporter: the kids getting some exercise or entertainment but it is profoundly tragic, they have been down here for so long and sunlight and schools. there is no way to spend time. >> the kids went crazy for it and burned off some energy, transported to a happier place at least for an hour victoria told me it is like a belated birthday for her daughter >> reporter: so many people have left this country, why are you staying here

>> this is our land and we love it >> reporter: that man says everyone in ukraine is doing his or her part. >> our children is our future. >> reporter: these are now the childhood memories for generations of ukrainians. memories of life hiding from russian bombs. >> reporter: a welcome break for some of the children of the city but they may have to be down in those shelters for some time to come there are peace talks scheduled for tomorrow between russians and ukrainian officials in istanbul but advisers tell me they are not encouraged of the two sides remaining far apart. >> thank you for showing us that moment of joy, it was worth it here at home the food and drug administration is expected to authorize a second covid-19 vaccine booster this week for americans 50 and older that's according to two people with knowledge of the plan the move itself comes amid early sign that the united states could experience another covid

wave as ba.2 spreads throughout part of the world. china started its most extensive lockdown in two years to conduct mass testing and controlling outbreak of shanghai residents must stay home, all non essential businesses being closed most of those people were not experiencing any symptoms. dete0 covid cases on sunday, t it is 7:15 time to welcome in tom, you got a good story to cover. >> yeah, big headlines for the sports world the final four ncaa tournament is officially set. st. peter's magical run is coming to an end sam brock is joining us more so many amazing story lines over the weekend. >> reporter: holding their heads high as they should, tom good morning the upsets are the best part of

the ncaa tournaments we love the upsets the four teams that's left standing the performance and the pride of the peacocks will be etched in the history books forever. >> step in and steal >> reporter: it was the exclamation point on a march madness cinderella's story struck midnight. >> north carolina is heading back to the final four >> reporter: north carolina, a show down of all show down >> what's bringing you to tears right now? >> i am just so happy for them i really wanted this for them. >> reporter: the squad from jersey city rise and touching fans, too.

>> nobody knew st. peter's >> reporter: a block buster final four now set duke and north carolina on one side of the bracket and kansas and villanova on the other the winning coach in college basketball history his final season moving past ucla john wooden >> there is no greater day in college basketball than those four regional champions. four champions get in one arena and play >> reporter: the kansas jay hawks after miami made its first appearance >> villanova wildcats are headed to the final four. >> reporter: they'll take on villanova, the national champions in 2016 and 2018 who lost a key player in their rotation, justin moore wright tweeting what a great play >> reporter: in a match madness brought epic upsets and epic mustaches. there is no telling what lies ahead in new orleans next

weekend. >> reporter: the idea that duke and north carolina are going to be playing each other for the first time in the ncaa tournament, the final season is the stuff of storybooks, guys. these two teams have played more than 250 times since 1920. they have been the same ncaa tournament 36 times. this is the first time they'll be playing on the women's side, yukon, an incredible achievement, south carolina and stanford are both in the final of basketball power houses >> all right, sam, uconn, good for them coach kay. >> ncaa could not be any better than this.

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it is 7:30 right now it is monday morning, march 28th, 2022 oh my god, it is bitterly cold this is not our kind of spring >> we came back from spring break and it is snowing. >> what happened >> al will get our forecast. let's get right through our 7:30 headlines. >> recovery crew found the block box yesterday in the plane crash in southern china last week. >> recovery crewhe data recorder will find more clues on what caused the plane to go down.

all 132 people on board were killed it was the deadliest air disaster in mainland china in nearly 30 years. good news for people living near the wildfire burning in boulder, colorado, residents were allowed to return to their homes on sunday after fire crew made good progress knocking down those flames nearly 20,000 people forced to evacuate the fire is now about 35% contained. investigators trying to figure out how it started the biden administration is set to propose a new minimum tax targeting the wealthiest americans. this so-called billionaire income tax plan will impose a 20% minimum tax rate on u.s. households worth more than a hundred million dollars. the white house estimates if it is enacted, tax would reduce

deficits by $350 billion over the next decade. the most shocking moment in oscars' history. will smith storming on stage and slapping presenter chris rock after the comedian made a joke about his wife more on what happened and what happens next miguel, good morning >> it was an extraordinary moment last night, most people could not figure out it was scripted or real oscars hosts do mock celebrities in the crowd rock in the past taken shots at will and jada pinkett smith. >> smith decided to take a shot at his own >> reporter: the smack witness around the world maybe the most shocking moment in oscars' history. chris rock presenting. >> including will smith's wife, jada pinkett smith >> jada, i love you. i can't wait to see you.

jada rolled her eye as will appeared to laugh. a moment later smith walked on stage and confronting chris rock taking a swing at him leaving the audience stunned the american broadcast was heavily censored for the next few moments. on broadcast around the world it was not. >> will smith just smacked the [ bleep ] out of me. >> keep my wife's name out your mouth! >> reporter: as it slowly became clear it was real and not an act. the stunned audience felt silent as social media exploded

pinkett smith has been public with her journey with alopecia, of hair loss it was unclear if rock was aware of this. during the commercial break will smith appeared to wipe away tears as he talks to denzel washington and cooper. >> as the show went on, others trying to lighten the mood >> did i miss anything >> will smith! >> reporter: but to add to the awkwardness, smith was awarded his best award for "king richard. >> i look like the crazy father just like they said. love will make you do crazy things thank you the academy for inviting me back thank you.

>> smith's acceptance speech was received warmly by the audience who cheered after they were stunned. the two would hash it out after the show no word if that did happen >> miguel, that feud seems to run really deep. that seems like the moment that brought us back right there. >> it was really disappointing you spend so much time talking to our kids about keeping your hands yourself and this long health perception that man of color can't control their rage and their anger and to see someone who's been that beloved for decades - it was troubling on so many levels.'s been that for decades - >> there is so much more to this story. will smith and his wife had been

the butt of so many jokes for the last year and i wonder how much of that was there just bubbling >> as you said it was never about the thing. >> i read will smith's autobiography was amazing and at the beginning he described himself as a coward. he could not defend himself when his dad went through this horrible stuff >> it was the biggest time of his career >> the other winners too overshadowed >> the capitol is reopened for the first time in two years. coming up. we are back with "in-depth" today. the capitol doors are opening to visitors today beginning with limited tours today. >> our garret haake is taking us along the tour route, this is an exciting day how to help her in the bath... how to keep track of her medication...

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tunnel to two years in the making. >> that's also an exciting thing you may be able to see a congressperson walking by. >> reporter: this fellow in the office of congressman garcia will be a tour guide >> there is got to be some pride in showing this place off, right? >> yes, a lot of pride >> reporter: march of 2020, the pandemic led to a closure of the capitol. the pandemic took the capitol from 3 million visitors a year down to zero now the biggest challenge to get folks back inside this building, not enough police.

amy klobachar helps with the reopening plan >> there is nothing better to have kids here to cheer people up >> reporter: the word is out our tour is filling up fast. this family from minnesota who have been planning their d.c. trip for about six months with their two-year-old, t.j. >> got to start them young history is important to start learning young >> reporter: until full-scale tours resume with those iconic red jacketed guides, staffers and interns will be the ones showing people around. >> reporter: give me your best capitol hill trivia. >> there are columns in the capitol hill, it is a fun fact, those holes are bullet holes from the war of 1812 >> reporter: i have worked here for a long time and i did not know that. a good bit of trivia nonetheless. the biggest challenge to get the tours fully ramped backup is

staffing capitol police are trying to hire more people to get more people on the job. >> hot ticket i bet out there. i like the trivia. >> i like garret's fact checking the tour guides. >> thank you, garret >> mr. roker, all eyes on you. we want to start out west. we have winter weather advisories and flood watches, rain starting to spread down from the north to south and including down to southern california where they're going to be looking at rainfall half an inch to three quarters of an inch and snow getting up to the sierra they really need that. with the head of that front we'll be looking at windy conditions, we could see wildfire outbreaks in some of these areas in pink before extreme fire threats on tuesday. then we got all the heat out there. sheridan and wyoming

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years later it was brawl, the group nirvana asked hawkins to be on the fan. >> reporter: together the group won 12 emmys and sell-out arenas around the world >> thank you for letting me be in your band >> reporter: hawkins' performances inspired even the young drummers days after his death, the young drummer got to -- his long time friend sharing a touching tribute on social media, writing he had a huge heart and a great smile. don't forget us. >> the foo fighters were scheduled to perform at the grammys this coming weekend where they were nominated for three awards the young girl who went viral for challenging to a virtual drum battle later performed with the band. she also paid tribute to hawkins, thank you for being so kind and most awesome drummer and thank you for bringing so

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morning in the 4:00 hour, driving southbound 680, southbound 880 through fremont and milpitas. we're showing this to you to keep in mind as you're heading out on the roads, the roads are slick, you want to watch your speed and the distance between you and the driver in front of you. >> it's time to get a look at that forecast. we are monitoring that microclimate weather alert. meteorologist kari hall is tracking that. >> storm ranger tracking the rain moving through the east bay. lighter showers in the north bay, as well as san francisco. as we zoom in, it's really pouring around the fremont area. 680 is going to be a very slow go, as much of the rest of the bay area. don't forget to turn those sprinklers off before you head to work. we have more rain that could be coming in by this afternoon and a possibility of thunderstorms as the system moves through. after that, we're back to our dry conditions and at least our temperatures stay in check. we're only looking at highs in the upper 60s and low 70s going into the weekend, so we're trying to squeeze as much as we can out of this storm system.

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coming up, oscars shocker. >> oh! oh wow, wow, will smith just smacked the [ bleep ] out of me. >> hollywood's biggest night takes a violent turn after nominee will smith slaps presenter chris rock moments before accepting the best actor. the historic wins and heart-warming speeches and glamorous looks. shifting focus, russian forces up their assault as the

we'll introduce you the survivors fleeing the conflict all of that and jimmy fallon is live to talk to us about his latest children's book and his latest project with j-lo today is monday, march 28th, 2022 >> mother/daughter trip. >> we are from california! >> from denver, colorado >> from rochester, minnesota >> hello chicago >> good morning uncle al today i am five years old. >> hi to my mom watching in ohio >> to my brother in ohio happy 21st birthday carter we love you jeannie. >> three generations from paris, tennessee.

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jokes at jada pinkett smith. moments later smith rushed to the stage. moments later. >> keep my wife's name out of your mouth >> reporter: will smith won his first oscar in the film "king richard. and >> i am being called in my life to love people and to protect people and to be a river to my people i want to apologize to the academy and i want to apologize to all my fellow nominees. love will make you crazy things. >> reporter: all of it casting a

shadow over hollywood's biggest night including a historic win for best picture "coda," the first time a streaming service won the top prize, "coda," jessica chastain scored her first actor and ariana debose won her oscar >> you see an openly queer woman who found her strengths in life in arts. >> dad, i learned so much from you. i will always love you you are my hero. thank you. >> reporter: as for the smith/rock altercation the lapd in a statement aware of the incident, chris rock

declined to file a police report he could do so in a later date if he wants to we have not heard both back yet. the academy weighed in tweeting we don't condone any violence, many critics replied to that by the end of the broadcast that seems like the violence was condoned the white house is trying to walk back president biden's ad lib remark this weekend that vladimir putin could not remain the power. the u.s. had no plans for regime change in russia russia may be shifting its strategy after failing to capture any major cities they say moscow may instead focus on its gains in the east, putting ukraine in two also this morning the mayor of mariupol calling for a complete evacuation of that besieged

city about 120,000 people there survived for weeks without water and basic necessities. >> sticking from ukraine now the holocaust survivors forced to flee russia's attacks jacob soboroff met with some of those survivors. he joins us now from lviv. good morning >> reporter: good morning, this was a site of the 400 years old jewish temple that was destroyed by the nazis, they killed tens of thousands of jews here in ukraine and others survived and now to face another foreign invasion >> reporter: the deeper rescue mission began soon after curfew lifted, eight workers were sent to extract holocaust survivor with her daughter, veronica. next is boris and his daughter-in-law. both spent their childhood

they set off of the 350 miles drive to lviv. >> reporter: you came during the war. welcome. inside the lo when they arrived, a warm welcome. inside the lobby, i met survivor natalyia. >> it was a long journey she tells me thank god it was good. we asked about her past. >> did you have to hide from the nazis. her daughter, veronica, said she did. and her mother carried her to a shelter.

>> reporter: hearing your daughter tell the story of your life as a child here made you cry? it is not just remembering the story. it is about what's happening now. it is really stressing me out natalyia said. >> reporter: what do you want the world to know? >> live and enjoy and live in peace she says what do we do if that's all gone >> reporter: what was the hardest thing behind your home you have to abandon your whole life she said and on our way to lviv, she said we were driving past these people, this was the battlefield during world war ii.

what does russia want from us? i don't understand this. we left them to pack up and downstairs we saw boris beginning his journey to meet family in israel >> reporter: for so many people the holocaust is something you read about in the history books. you live through it. i was just a child he said what type of memory does this bring up for you, boris? it is disgusting having to flee again. living through the holocaust and now through putin's war fleeing to survivor. >> reporter: the international community condemned several attacks on holocaust memorial just like this during the war. boris is in warsaw right now and he's on his way to israel. they are both so grateful to those aid workers for rescuing them from kharkiv. >> incredible some of them got out and who are still there, what they lived through and now this a hiker who tell 200 feet. the 70-year-old man was able to call for help with his cell phone. a search team found him sitting in the snow and unable to get out so they called in a coast guard helicopter, air crew rushed him away for emergency. >> wow 70-year-old guy. let's have a boost a texas teen whose his truck gotten beaten up by the tornado. many saw riley's truck have a b.

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>> he looks like a walking oscar. >> hollywood's new guard pushing the fashion limits, red carpet red is always a winner modern silhouettes and classic black turning heads. >> i want something that represents beauty and a young woman like me. >> and jewelled tone gown turned heads. >> before that controversial moment on the show jada pinkett smith turning heads with her stunning gown glamour never goes out of style while some women sport second-degree suits.

>> rita moreno proving confidence is the best accessory. >> i just love the way i look! >> hollywood bringing the dramas with beautiful trains and nicolm kidman in a color custom made for the actress. >> even the evening's leading men with color and fun and some opted for the modern take of traditional suits. >> shows a lot of colors that come from my country >> the biggest night in hollywood celebrating the biggest night with the fashion to match >> let's bring in our girl, zanna roberts rassi got on the plane.

i don't know how you are here, you flew at 7:30 here you sit. tell us, we have high expectations for the grammy. >> it was a lot of fun very traditional >> let's talk jessica chastain congratulations of her award >> she wore the most amazing gucci gown she kind of channel her tummy. she got this beautiful bronze and the embellishment at the bottom these gorgeous light i like the fact that she did this casual pony tail. >> she's stunning. let's talk about nicole kidman i didn't realize that color was custom-made for her. >> she comes with a couture. no one does a column dress quite like nicole. the peplum and the train >> it was my favorite of all penelope cruz. >> this gown took 18 hours of work it had 8,000 embroidery details on it. >> something about her >> i want to squeeze in a little more

can we talk about kristin stewart. she went with a different look >> it was hot shot on the oscars we have never seen this before she did it in her chanel way you see kristin stewart so different. she switched out the heels for pumps. i love the way she wore instead of a tie, she had this beautiful diamond necklace >> beautiful ariana debose >> it was stunning the cape and pantsuit, it was an unconventional look for a conventional woman

>> let's talk about venus and serena, big night for them >> i love it this gucci was fantastic incredible black and embellishment, deep plunging >> i was going to say, saw a lot of that. >> i love the way sheena did this modern bob. it felt fresh. obviously a big trend. >> thank you for flying back in the middle of the night for being here >> these are like cinderella >> we'll discuss that. >> we'll catch zanna's highlights on "daily fop." >> now to the fashionable, al roker for weather. >> coming up, we'll do the timothy looks. it will be awfully hot >> winter chills we got sunshine through the

gulf a few record highs, rain, much needed rain and mountain and snow along california in the 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. still raining for east bay as well as san francisco getting in on some light showers. but we are starting to see that activity tamer off for the south bay, but we can see the downpours in hayward, heading over toward livermore, as this weather system starts to lift off to the north. but we're getting ready for the chance of thunderstorms this afternoon as this part of the storm moves into the bay area and is going to be off and on throughout the afternoon. but drying out for the rest of the forecast. by the end of the week, it's sun

fi and up to 70 degrees. time to start the week off right with the best. more from hollywood's biggest night. we are talking about the oscars after a three-year stretch without a host, brought out three emcees schumer kicking off the night with a light-heart roast aaron sorkin, a genius, right? the innovation to make a movie about lucille ball without a moment of funny. >> she was really blunt. >> man >> regina hall, she needed to see the actor backstage for emergency covid test it was a big night for reunion cast and crew for "the god father, reuniting to present the awards throughout the night. uma thurman breaking out those iconic dance moves as you see there. samuel jackson those moves will never go out of style. big congratulations to all the winners from last night. finally speaking of oscars' od

father, reuniting to present the host, amy schumer, she's the latest guest she talks about motherhood and preparing for last night's big show >> this year the academy hired three women to host because it is cheaper to hire one man >> i feel like every time i interview you, you are in a moment i feel like this moment you are in right now seems to be eclipsing the others >> i feel like i had this magical moment when "train

wreck" came out. oh my god, this is so magical and the internet came for me and i was like you know why don't i just chill out and have some private magic and now i feel like i am kind of stepping out and ready for a magic moment i am going for it. being a woman in this business, you got to start over everyday and trying to earn the respects that you thought you had earned some goodwill but no >> what we learn from her -- she did awesome last night >> so funny.

you can hear the entire conversation with amy schumer, search on hoda kotb's podcast or point your camera to the qr code will take you where you neededed as hoda would say. kerry bringing up her mom on stage for a duet of the song, yeah, mama underwood had no trouble keeping up with her daughter ♪ >> did you know her mom? >> no, i did not know. >> she won american idol and 15 times and never knew her mom sang >> coming up next, guys, we'll catch up with jimmy fallon this time on our turf plus, he has the sweetest new book to tell us about and a new project with jennifer lopez to talk about but first your local news. ♪

good morning. it's 8:26. i'm marcus washington. a haywood mother charged in the central valley is set to appear in court. samantha johnson is expected to be arraigned today. earlier this month, her daughter, sophia, was found dead in the home of her mother's boyfriend. johnson is now being held without bail. police are offering a $3,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of johnson's boyfriend, dante jackson. police aren't saying what kind of role he played in the death but at one point they did warn he might be somewhere here in the bay area.

time to get a look at the forecast here. meteorologist kari hall has been monitoring the rainfall. >> yeah. we're still under that weather alert this morning with a soggy commute across especially the east bay, where the rain is falling right now. we'll have a little bit of a break before our thunderstorm chance comes in later this morning into the afternoon. in fact, we do see some more breaks in the activity going through your lunch hour, but then we start to see some reds and oranges on the map, especially for the south bay down to the south county. that's where we'll have the highest chance of getting some thunderstorms later today. then back to the sunshine for the rest of the week with some . marcus? >> thanks, kari. another local news update in

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concert. >> you can head to today.com/thomasrhett. >> in the meantime, you know who's here jimmy fallon he's here with his new project a new story of generation today's series patty duke's grandmother opening up spring arrival perhaps if you want to freshen up those linens and plus how to take care of them. we got an oscar winner joining us on his new spice. it is terrific >> tomorrow on today why some social media influencers going through great lengths and expense to clone their pets. >> oh! that's a thing >> i didn't see that coming. mr. roker, how about a quick

forecast >> first, i want to say we got united state of america commemoration of vietnam vets here >> what's your name, sir >> don >> what's happening today? >> on behalf of the grateful nation, we are awarding don of our vietnam pin and thank you for his service of the nation in vietnam for two tours. >> god bless, we really appreciate it. thank you, thank you >> we got a record chill in the air in the northeast and a fire wreck in trains. severe storm in ohio river valley where those folks got hammered last week and towards the end of the week, wet weather makes its way out of the east coast. towards texas' warmth moves back in,

look for mountain snow continuing around the rockies. 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. we're seeing the rain tamer off in many spot bus we'll be getting ready for thunderstorms this afternoon. expect more hit-or-miss activity, the highest chance for the thunderstorms across the south bay and south county towards the santa cruz mountains for the 5:00 to 6:00 hours before it starts to wind down later today. then going into the rest of the forecast, we're looking at some dry conditions, temperatures reaching into the mid to upper 60s, and a very nice weekend ahead. >> and that's your latest weather. coming up next, we'll share some laughs with jimmy fallon. we'll talk about his new children book guaranteed to tug at your heart strings. but first this is "today" on nbc.

♪ by night he is the host of "the tonight show. his sketches and star studded games and, by the way, he happens to be a really nice guy. he is also a "new york times" best seller. of course, we're talking about our friend jimmy fallon. he's out with a brand new book paying tribute to adoring grandmothers in our life it is called "na in. nana loves you more." >> you were singing country road take me home >> we never had that much fun on a show it was unbelievable. you were so great. everyone still talking about it on our show how great you guys were >> your show was a place of joy. when you walk in and you feel that vibe and we saw quest

backstage at the time. he was given this award and he won an oscar last night. what proceeded of the whole debacle of will smith. >> what happened >> i wanted quest to have his moment though. >> i was weeping in a tsunami emotions i was like what's going on and then quest won the oscar i was so proud of him. he worked so hard on that thing. he would finish our show and go straight to watching foot and editing for hours. this was his baby, his mom was there and his mom was crying it was so emotional talking about his dad. i love the guy so much i can't even tell you. >> did you think the other thing was like a joke at the beginning and what was happening there >> i didn't know, it is going to be some "red table" talk i know that. >> let's talk about this book. i loved your other books, by the way. >> thank you they are long enough to count as

books but they are thin enough to get it out of the way you know what i am saying? you got in and out >> there is nothing worse when your kids pick up the thickest books. >> and there is paragraphs >> nanas are super important whatever you call nana, nonna or grammy or mima or abuela >> i call my grandma, grandma. nana was the biggest as my mom's dad used to always say, i love you, bye, i love you more so you made that something for grandmas i just want little books this one is a little weeper. i love you more candy. >> your grandparents influenced you in your life how did they embrace you >> they lived in the backyard -- we didn't live during a cage. in the basement. no, they sort of have a cottage. >> look at you, where were you going there? >> that got to be church that got to be my church suit or selling insurance.

the light blue bell-bottoms. >> did your grandma think you were funny >> my grandma thought i am going to be an inventor. that's my albert einstein and i did rodney impression when i was 12 oh my god, good crowd, good crowd. >> you are kidding all right, i am up here i am. >> i had the whole routine down, i had no idea what i talked about. they gave me 50 cents to perform. i love my grandmas so much i have two little girls, they love their grandmas. it is a good book to read to

grandmas it is a good book to give to cet someone who does not know they're about to be a grandma. >> that's brilliant. >> you wrap it up and hand it. it rhymes and a good book to give to someone who doesn't know they're ab why would i get this book? >> you see what i am saying?befo you tell them about her? >> my mom was the funniest person things would happen to my mom that you would not believe

i tell so many stories my mom could barely walk, she had terrible knees so my mom would walk like ozzie osborne at a good pace and i remember at a wedding once i have to go to bathroom don't go now because they're about to introduce the bride and groom, just wait for that. i go now she hobbles up and i go okay, i'm see you in 25 minutes. and they go, and the dj, you guys ready to meet the bride and groom? oh, no, no, mom, the smoke machine is coming out. here they are the first time mr. and mrs. daniels and my mom -- jim, where are you? everyone is turning the video cameras off and ruining the whole -- my mom and carson, ruining the whole wedding.

oh my god, the best. >> between our moms. >> they would just call and tell me how great we were you know oprah >> all right, jimmy, that's a brilliant idea to make it as a gift to grandparents they know it is their turn the book is called "nana loves you more" is out tomorrow. you can find out more on our website on today.com >> i love you too. >> coming up next, patty duke's daught carrying out on theer

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series celebrating women's history month and exploring stories of remarkable woman through the eye of her granddaughter. >> patty duke won emmys and golden globes and oscars nearly 60 years as a hollywood star her legacy is more than just her achievement. everyday and everything her family does especially her granddaughter, who knew her as nana >> reporter: the accomplishments surround her granddaughter, ali, everyday >> use them everything but being display. >> what is it like being the granddaughter of patty duke? >> i have big tiny shoes to fill she's about 5 feet tall and she

talks in the room and everybody thought she was a giant. >> patty duke rose in prominence in the 1960s her first role came at the age as 12, dazzling as helen keller in "the miracle worker" and three years later winning an oscar for the same role on the big screen >> she was this crazy, brilliant bright ball of light so i got to be around that and grew up like that and tried to carry on theho be around that and grew up like that and tried to torch. >> from her nana to her grandfather, john ashton, gomez in "the adam family. ali ashton was born to act she began with a bang. >> the first star i got myself,

i marched up to peter jackson and i said i am four years old now, i want to be in front of the camera and he said okay. >> all of her theatrical lineage, her connection with her nana was unique. >> tell me about your special bond with your nana. >> i want to do her justice, the friendship that we had nana was wild. >> tell me >> she was so much larger than life she would walk around in giant pastel easter hats in public with me insisting that i wore them no matter who stared because she wanted us to know that the best character we could ever play was with ourselves nana was always authentically herself. she survived abusive childhood and she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, becoming the

first celebrity to go public with the diagnoses >> i was powerfully abusive often. it would start off with irritably and working with instant rage >> she was a pioneer when it came to talking about her mental health struggles he wanted to help other people >> she was an advocate and as so my father. they impressed me from the time i was five this was apart of my family's legacy to carry on what she did. >> it is a legacy she's all too proud to continue. >> i love when people say your hollywood royalty, not because i feel like hollywood royalty by any means but because they deserved to be honored for everything they did.wed ali as approach the sixth anniversary of patty duke's death. she had dozens of stories about her and all the other actors she grew up with

they said you have to go to to school first she went to harvard and got two degrees. >> we'll focus on the jacksons family that's tomorrow. this morning, we'll freshen up your linen closet with some help from our friend first, this is "toda on nbc. y"

spring's finally here. perfect time to upgrade your sheets, folks. be sure to scan that qr code to shop along with us while we talk lexie, good morning to you >> good morning. >> al and i were all chatting off camera here about the best

time to wash and how often we should wash sheets and bath towels >> in for about every week with your sheets and towels you can swap out every three or four uses, make sure it is dry properly in between the two. >> this is the correct way over a towel rack is better than a hook >> i should stop hanging my bath towel on a hook. >> try not to. >> and when it comes to fabric softener >> you don't want to use it too much because it could affect breathability. make sure you measure it and stick to three or four washes. >> all right >> towels, so many options when it come to bath towels if you are looking for something that's soft, something absorbant.

what are you looking for look for the per square meters, gsm. anything over 600. super plush and the texture. >> the texture is gsm. >> what about folks who like the lighter weight but quick drying towels >> for those you can look for a lower pile on top that's not 100% cotton. those y it has cotton on the outside and feels soft and absorbant this towel set is the one that absorbs it >> i just learned it from you obsession of thread counts >> manufacture costs have changed and you can achieve a high thread count achieving coe

quality. >> these are softer. look for a satin weave if you want the smoothness. this has a smooth looking feel this is the company's store satin set. this is durable. it is a great investment and it feels silky smooth >> it is almost 250. >> how long should you keep a set of sheets? >> two years don't follow a timeline, there is no expiration date. when they start falling apart and they're rough and not soft anymore. >> i know a lot of folks like these, these are crisp and relaxed. this is the set. >> it sounds expensive >> this is certified organic, relaxed and for people who want

that relax >> lexie, i have learned a lot thanks so much >> thank you >> for more on these products, scan the qr code that's right there or you can do the old fashion way as well, today.com/shop our third hour, actor and comedian, omar, telling genna and hoda about his journey all that and more after this

i'm laura garcia. san jose police investigating two weekend shootings, one

deadly. one was on 4th street. the other was by an officer at a crowded restaurant. it happened on east san carlos. both crime scenes are close to san jose state. in the case of the restaurant shooting, police got a call about two men fighting and one was armed with a gun. the officer's gunfire sent patrons running from the restaurant. there is still a lot of unanswered questions including what led up to the homicide. we're hoping to get more answers later this morning. we'll have an update midday. coronavirustown asking for more help from police after a surge in crime including about a dozen weekend store robberies. link to more details on our home page. everyone is talking about it, will smith slapping chris rock during last night's oscar ceremony. it overshadows a first for silicon valley with "coda's" best picture win.

will smith storming the oscars stage after chris rock joked about his wife. >> oh wow. wow, will smith just smacked the [ bleep ] out of me. >> then later smith won his first oscar. >> i want to apologize to the academy and all my fellow nominees and gary olman is joining us live and dylan