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we'll get the latest on the investigation when new york city mayor eric adams joins us. battered. a new round of severe storms and likely tornados wreak havoc from texas all the way to iowa, while an april blizzard dumps up to three feet of snow. and the threat isn't over. 56 million people on alert for dangerous weather today as it moves east. al is tracking all of of it. genocide. on the war in ukraine. and new satellite images showing the full force of russia's military muscle in the war torn east. we're live in ukraine with the very latest. "today" exclusive. al goes one on one with president obama on life after the presidency and his new called action to protect our

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>> we'll take you inside that home run for a trail blazing coach. today, wednesday april 13, 2022. ♪♪ from nbc news, this is "today" 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 us on a wednesday morning. we want to start with that terrifying mass shooting on a new york city subway train. this morning police are still searching for that person of interest. 62 year old frank james. authorities are offering a $50,000 reward for information that could lead to his whereabouts. during the busy rush hour yesterday morning, frightened commuters were sent scrambling in terror after an attacker in a gas mask deployed a smoke canister on a train and then opened fire. at least 29 were injured including ten who were shot. overnight police hauled away a van they believe connected to the suspect.

going through youtube videos allegedly posted by james the person of interest. jesse kirsch is at the scene in brooklyn with the latest overnight. hi jesse, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, savannah. police believe they have the gun used in this violent rampage, as well as a hatchet, fireworks and more smoke canisters. they do not have the person responsible for this violent rampage. this morning an urgent man hunt in new york city as police intensify the search for the gunman who opened fire on a subway train tuesday morning. police calling this man, 62 year old frank james a person of interest in the frightening shooting rampage. the morning rush hour quick turning to chaos when a gunman put on a gas mask and opened fire. >> we still do not know the suspect's motivation.

clearly this individual boarded the train and was intent on violence. >> reporter: one subway rider cell phone camera rolling as the manhattan downed train came to a stop. authorities say the gunman fired 33 times. several fleeing. some bolting on to another train. >> i was scared. i didn't know what to do. >> reporter: graphic images showing other victims blooding on the floor. one of the injured describing the horror from his hospital bed. >> all you see like black smoke bomb going off and then people bum rushing to the back. this pregnant woman was in front of me. >> reporter: 29 were injured in the attack, at least 10 shot, while others suffered from smoke inhalation and were injured in the ensuing panic. the youngest victim just 12 years old. for now james is not being called a suspect.

authorities say they found u haul keys at the scene which unlock a van james rented in philadelphia. they also recovered a handgun. and the smoke canisters. >> we are endeavoring to locate him to determine his connection to the subway shooting, if any. >> reporter: officials say they also recovered a handgun, extra ammo, a hatchet and a bag of smoke canisters and fireworks. >> i'm not going use any graphics. i just want to talk to you directly. >> reporter: police are also looking into the social media posts law enforcement officials say are from james that mentioned homelessness, race, ukraine, and mayor eric adams. please don't believe this was an act of terrorism. but cities nationwide are on awe alert until the gunman is caught. >> reporter: behind me here on 36th street. that subway station has reopened less than 24 hours of the attack. there is a substantial nypd presence in new york city this afternoon. savannah, back to you. >> mr. eric adams, mayor of new york city. former captain of the nypd. good morning. >> good morning. >> i'm sure you have been updated through the night by the

nypd on the investigation. are there any developments? any further information you can share with our viewers this morning. >> not at this time. i received a briefing earlier this morning, around 6:00 a.m. but there is nothing new. we zeroed in on the person of interest and we are sure we're going apprehend him. >> new yorkers waking up. many need to take a subway. lot of people say if the subway doesn't work t city doesn't work. is it safe for them. >> and you are right, the subway's the life blood of our city. and we're saying to new yorkers, we want you to be vigilant. we are going to have patrols out there to make sure uniform presence is there. and, you know, new yorkers are extremely vigilant. as we saw yesterday after the incident, new yorkers were helping fellow new yorkers. and i cannot thank first responders and every day new yorkers enough for their bravery

and courage to deal with this crisis we were facing. >> let's talk ab the person of interest in this case. police say they are looking into social media posts, someone by the same name talks about homelessness, talks about new york city, talks about you. have you had a chance to look at any of these or been given a briefing on any of these? what do you make of this information surfacing through social media posts? >> well i was briefed by the police department on some of his social media posts. i think that when you look at people who have engaged in social media all day, make these posts, he appears to be all over the place according to the briefing. and i just think that we need to

focus on his apprehension at this time. and the police department is going to use those posts and all of evidence that we're gathering, not only to apprehend him. we also must make sure that he's prosecuted. and that is why we're extremely delicate at about the information and evidence we're releasing at this time. >> officials have beefed up your security in light of what this person of interest said on social media. do you have any concerns about your personal safety? >> well, i think that the police commissioner out of an overabundance of caution, you know, from time to time we receive a level of threats. but you have a person that carried out a very sick action to harm innocent people in our system. so i think police commissioner out of overabundance of caution is taking the necessary steps until this person is apprehended, this person of interest is in brought in. >> the camera at this particular trainings was not working at the time. there were no uniformed officers

at the time. and witnesses saying even a police officer who responded to the scene, his radio wasn't working so he had to ask others to call 9-1-1 for help. how frustrating is this for you? and how do you explain those failures? >> well the mta controls the camera system. we have been cooperating with the mta to find out what went wrong. if it was a feed problem or what was the problem. and they have been extremely cooperative. we want to zero in on what the problems are. because it is -- cameras to operate. the transit system a very complicated system when it comes down to use of technology. we just upgraded to having wifi few years ago some of the stations. but because of the thick walls, because of the ground, you know, from time to time there is a

malfunction. but it doesn't happen often. i was a former transit cop. during the days i was a transit cop it was well known your radio doesn't operate. we will look into that. we always want to improve the technology so question respond to these emergencies. >> and finally the crime rate in march was up over 37% from a year ago. shootings are up 16%. we've seen brutal driems. i think of the young lady who was pushed into the on coming train in the subway station. you have made this a priority improving public safety. but level with new yorkers. how long before they actually

start seeing the policies work and the crime rate come down? >> this is a crucial for me. it is so important. as i -- public safety and justice out of prerequisite for prosperity. i say over and over again. i'm a hard rate on myself. -- in progress. there are some serious things we are doing number one to stop the feeders of crime. these are generational problems starting to materialize across the country. watching increase in gun veins all across the country. i think big city mayors have been seeking the help they need. we're going to do our job. we removed 1800 guns off the streets of city of new york since i've been the mayor. we have to really think about ful that. why do we have this continues flow of guns and ghost guns. and we're going to go our job on

the ground and stop -- foster care system. dyslexia screening. areas we have failed. and then the action that wore witnessing. >> i know you are recovering from covid. hope you are feeling better. thank you for your time this morning. >> thank you. take care. >> let's move now to the latest on the war in ukraine. we're getting a look at russia's shifting strategy, focussing the weight of its military might on the a already devastated part of eastern ukraine. as president biden comes out with his strongest condemnation yet of vladimir putin in the war. molly hunter is outside of kyiv this morning. hey molly. good morning. >> hoda, good morning. in the southeast, russian troops are surrounded the city of mariupol. the mayor says there are still 100,000 people trapped inside. no way out for those people today. there are no humanitarian corridors in effect.

this morning more russian troops moving towards eastern ukraine. in these satellite photos the u.s. intelligence contractor says russian military vehicles can be seen just an hour from ukraine's eastern border. this as russian troops close in on the city of mariupol. the death toll there the mayor says likely more than 20,000. in the kyiv region alone. officials say the bodies of more than 700 people have been identified and that's not including hundreds still missing. for the first time, president biden calling the atrocities in ukraine genocide. >> whether a dictator declares war and commits genocide a half a world away. >> reporter: overnight zelenskyy responding in a tweet true words of a true leader. on tuesday putin's closest ally detained. and volunteer paramedics are racing to reach those still living who have been without medical care the last six weeks. andy was a combat medic in afghanistan woke up three weeks ago and decided she had to be here. >> i said to myself, this is really bothering me. this is wrong. so i thought at least i can try to do something. >> reporter: they are going village to village asking local troops here if there is anyone left. >> it is amazing to see people

smile still, you know. really amazing. like when you go to grandma and grandpa's house. they greet you. they love you. i've been kissed so much. they don't understand what i'm saying and i don't understand them but they are so happy someone has come to see them sfwl even as the war moves east, no one here is letting down their guards. we're just east of the capital of kyiv but as the fighting intensifies more help may be on the way. we're thoeld there is a new military aid package likely going to come as early as this week. and two u.s. officials tell nbc news it could be as much as $750 million.

hoda back to you. >> much needed. molly hunter outside of kyiv. thanks. >> back home in the rising cost of every day life in this country. new numbers confirming what we already know. inflation is skyrocketing. reaching a 41-year high. we're getting a sense of exactly how much it is costing the average american family. nbc's tom costello on the story again for us. tom, good morning. >> yeah. we're seeing higher prices for everything. for food, for housing, for used cars. but the biggest driver of this last month, energy. fuel, gas prices. now the biden administration is adding more ethanol into the summer blend hoping that that will help drive down gas prices. the bottom line experts say, the impact may be minimal. many americans have known for a long time but now it is official. inflation is skyrocketing. hitting 8.5% last month. the highest since 1981.

a big driver? gas prices. which a new government forecast predicts will reach an 8 year high this summer. while right now prices are down 24 cents from highs in march t national average still $4.08 a gallon, up $1.22 from a year ago. the biden administration is allowing for the sale of e-15, a blend of gas with 15% ethanol. >> even if it is an extra buck or two in the pockets when they fill up it will make a difference in the people's lives. >> reporter: only one and a half percent of gas stations nationwide actually carry e-15. it is not just energy prices fuelling inflation. food supervisor 8.8% year over year. the biggest annual increase in 41 years.

unone expert noting it is costing the average household $327 more per month to purchase the same goods and services as last year. cents. education up 42 cents and a pound of ground beef, 49 cents higher. >> everything else is going up too. but meat, that is the biggest price hikes i'm seeing. >> reporter: as airlines gear up if for summer season. domestic tickets are now averaging $342, round trip. up 35% from last year. fewer seats than before the pandemic and higher jet fuel prices are sending ticket prices soaring. >> you are probably going to pay a little more than you would have in the past. so, you know, you need to look to be flexible, potentially consider alternate destinations. >> reporter: here is the good news. some economists do believe inflation may have peaked in march. we may be on the down slope. president biden has labor day this putin's price hike. >> but most americans according to an nbc news poll are not buying that. only 6% blame putin. most believe president biden's policies are very much to blame. guys back to you. >> tom costello. thank you. ahead in our next half hour. help to ease the burden. vicky nguyen on how to spend less on food, gas, even vacations. >> weather has been a big story the last few weeks. craig joins us with an update there. >> good morning.lilion people at today for dangerous weather.

in fact this was the scene overnight, a new outbreak the severe storms sparking tornadoes across the midsection of the country, from iowa to texas, and that's where we find nbc's sam brock for us this morning, live in texas sam, good morning you to >> reporter: craig, good morning you to i am standing in the middle of a seven-mile track between florence and texas for miles beyond this you have homes with no roofs on them, many of them just piles of rubble walk with me for a second so i can show you what's left of this baptist church here. mainly it's just bricks. the back of this building, look at this, disassembled by mother nature just days before easter this is one of two churches on this road destroyed. we're aware at this point there's nearly a couple of dozen people in central texas injured by this tornado. you're talking 12 people who are hospitalized, another one this critical condition craig, the national weather service says so far, 3 1/2 weeks

into this severe weather pattern, we're looking at 1,400-plus reports of tornadoes, high wind, and hail. this went all the way into tornado, as you mentioned, several tornadoes there wreaking havoc and destroying homes in minnesota nine trucks overturned on a single highway surveyors will be sent out to this county and neighboring counties to assess the strength of this tornado. >> always wild to seat randomness of mother nature. thank you, craig >> al is tracking the threat again today. >> guys, unfortunately a triple threat this is a massive storm. right now out in the plains, blowing snow, blizzard conditions another 10 to 20 inches of snow. parents of montana, 47 inches already. critical fire danger strong winds will spread fires rapidly. this red flag warning from texas all the way on up into nebraska. and then we've got all the severe thunderstorms strong tornadoes, widespread wind damage. very large hail.

this area right here from indianapolis to little rock, jackson, poplar bluff, nashville, could be looking at ef-3 tornadoes we've got strong damaging winds on this squall line and hail pop from poplar bluff to jackson texas yesterday already saw 5-inch diameter hail strong storms today from minneapolis down to new orleans, pushing to the east. snow will continue to swirl through the upper midwest and showers and storms in the east from chicago down to new orleans. flood watches in the tennessee river valley and again, up into the plains, the pacific northwest. 10 to 20 inches of snow through the plains 6 to 12 inches as youmake your way into the sierra nevada we'll get to your local forecast coming up in the next 30 seconds. to power your entire home. (mom) i'm ordering pizza! (vo) yeah, i could eat. (mom) what's our new address?

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♪ ♪ with so many fresh flavors delivered to your door. you won't be able to choose a favorite. well maybe you will. ♪ ♪ a very good morning to you. it is 7:26 right now. i'm laura garcia. here's today's top stories, including a covid outbreak for middle school students just back from a trip to washington. >> reporter: good morning. i'm cierra johnson in marin county. the eighth grade trip to washington, d.c. typically a tradition, but here in marin county, as many as 50 students in the last two days have notified their schools they have had positive at-home covid tests following those trips. right now we're not aware of the

school names or districts, but the schools did contact the county health department. today at 3:00 there will be a zoom with folks from the county health department, as well as the county board of education, to offer some advice and some tips for those parents, as well as families of those infected students. i'm bob redell in morgan hill. harry eugene goularte, facing felony charges of molesting a child expected to enter a plea at santa clara county superior court. goularte is accused of molesting a young family member of cain velasquez, accused of trying to kill goularte. let's get a look at the forecast with meteorologist kari hall. >> we're going to have a cool start, clouds moving in with peeks of sunshine and highs headed for the low 60s today in the south bay. most spots in the inner bay and east bay will see upper 50s with fremont reaching 58 degrees.

61 in antioch and 56 in san mateo. also cool in san francisco, with mid-50s and some upper 50s for much of the north bay. the north bay will also be a target for some showers later tonight. the rest of the bay area will see that rain tomorrow. we'll be tracking it with the latest updates. >> all right. i'll be back with another local news update in about half an hour. see you then.

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back now. 7:30, wednesday morning, april 13, 2022. we're dreaming of surf and sand. check out rehoboth beach delaware. my mom's place. maybe she's there walking the beach. who knows. >> working the camera. >> never know. we're going to check out our 7:30 headlines. a hotel under construction near los angeles caught fire last night sending columns of thick,

black smoke onto the busy 101 freeway. drivers captured video showing huge flames that appeared to engulf the entire structure. part of development, includes convention center, hotels and restaurants. >> this video from an aquarium in miami. a dolphin named sun dance was caught on camera attacking a trainer during a performance last weekend. in a statement, miami sea aquarium said in part a dolphin and trainer accidentally collided in the water and the dolphin reacted by striking the trainer. you see the trainer swim to the dock visibly shaken, not seriously hurt. follow-up evaluations will be made to ensure the best care or full. groundbreaking moment in major league baseball. alyssa nakken coaching first base for the san francisco giants last night. that makes her the first woman ever to make an on field

appearance at the regular season game. after antwon richardson was ejected from the game, nakken the first woman ever to have a full time coaching job on a major league team. >> she was ready. now to a story that's fascinated the nation since 2016. sherri papini. has now admitted the whole thing was a hoax and worked a plea deal. >> investigators who have watched papini for years lie again and again, but today her lawyer says sherri papini is finally coming clean. >> from her initial disappearance. >> -- >> reporter: to mysterious return to her sprint away from cameras after being charged with fraud.

sherri papini's case has left more questions than answer, until now. papini finally admitted the kidnapping was all a hoax. the mother of two agreeing to a plea deal, guilty of lying to a fedefflra oicer and mail fraud. the 39 year old released a statement reading in part, i am deeply ashamed of myself more my behavior. addingly work the rest of my life to make amends for what i have done. when the news broke, nbc news cameras were there with detectives who were relieved. >> reporter: ever since papini vanished from her home in california in 2016. those detectives had spend hours working on her case. when she was found branded and in chains on the side of a highway on thanksgiving, she told them she had been tortured

by two hispanic women. her husband describing the injuries to abc news. >> the bruises were just intense. the bumps from being hit and kicked and whatever else. >> but eventually dna evidence found on papini's clothing was matched to an exboyfriend. when investigators confronted him. he told me papini orchestrated everything. leaving her husband and staying with him even buying a wood burning kit to brand her so her story would be believable. >> a community stood up for her. and offered her not only monetary funds but emotional, moral support. and it is just a complete farce for law enforcement and for the nation. and so somebody has to be held accountable. >> and papini is scheduled to be arraigned later today. she faces a possible sentence of >> and papini is scheduled to be

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>> always looking for ways to save that money. right now every penny counts more than ever. as we keep seeing prices spike on so many things. i have tipts for how to plan, spend and save your money wisely so it goes further, even when you are on vacation. united states of sticker shock. 8.5% remains a 41 year high. go back to 1981. >> reporter: inflation climbing to its highest rate in nearly 40 years. >> rise in prices at an annual rate of 15%. >> just like then, these days, americans taking a big hit where it counts. the pocketbooks. >> every week is something new. beef, produce, avocados, take holm containers. now fuel. >> every time grow and shop, the price of something has gone up by so much. it is insane. >> reporter: the average household will now spend an estimated $327 more a month to cover the soaring cost of every day necessities from gas to

groceries. but there are some things you can do to help keep your family's finances in check. start with making a budget. know how much money your household earns and spends each month. then look for ways to save. >> we can't control how much higher inflation will be. but we can control how much we spend. >> when it comes to debt know who you oh and how much. along with the interest rate. experts say if you have multiple loans consider paying down the ones with the highest interest rate first. with mortgage rates topping 4% for the first time since 2014. homeowners who want to refinance should do it now, not later. >> you might be in a better situation to lock yourself into a mortgage that you can afford long-term. >> reporter: despite a recent cost of living boost to social security benefit, experts suggest planning more for the future so you don't outlive your

money. >> try -- tax deferred basis into roth ira traditional ira 401(k). >> if you do smart planning with points and miles, there is a lot th yo thout really breaking your budget. >> reporter: experts also told us when it comes to making big investments like a car or a new computer, even though prices are higher, think about your personal situation and how essential that purchase is for your day to day life. if it is something you really need, even though it is a good time to cut back on spending you do want to make the best choices for you needs. >> thank you. >> let's get another check of the weather. hi al. >> let's talk temperatures. out west where the jet stream takes a bit of a dip. below average temperatures. 50 in minneapolis. 7 degrees cooler than average. denver only 43. 18 degrees cooler. grand rapids michigan, 71. syracuse will be 21 degrees. new york city probably see

temperatures in the upper-60s. lynchburg, 82. but the jet stream moves east and you can see we've got green bay a little cooler. same in rapid city. new york city thunderstorm mid- to upper-70s. richmond looking in -- [ applause ] >> yeah. >> let's go. >> then back to 57 degrees --. 55 in boston. look for pittsburgh at temperature 50 by sunday. same temperature in detroit. for today. blizzard conditions in the plains and severe storms in the mid mississippi and ohio river valleys. that's what's going on around the country. i'm meteorologist kari hall. showers will start to move into the north bay later this evening, but we'll see a mix of sun and clouds and cold temperatures today. our inland areas reaching into the low 60s. low 60s tomorrow as well but a little more rain in the mix. kind of a soggy day for some. we'll see it drying out for friday with some peeks of sunshine, highs in the upper

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and unmistakably new york. he gave life to alladin and a different kind of bird in those memorable aflac commercials. >> i want to return this duck. >> why >> it's very annoying. >> from movies to standup accommodate. a laugh. and as he famously quipped, a paycheck. >> why this calling? why the celebrity apprentice >> because, you know, most people answer the phone hello. i answer the phone i'll take it. >> reporter: he dropped out of high school and started playing new york comedy clubs at just 15

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>> reporter: he responded by launching into a raunchy joke about aristocrats that brought down the house. >> it showed that like in situations like, that people need to laugh. >> reporter: despite his unfiltered act, friends remembering gottfried as a sweet, sensitive and shy person. his family tweeting their heartbreak along with this reminder "although today is a sad day for all of us, please keep laughing as loud as possible in gilbert's honor. for "today," kristen dahlgren nbc news. >> there was this photo i think struck so many people. al you were telling us about this gilbert gottfried actually posted this photo earlier this year he wrote he's remembering his fellow comedians, bob saget and louis anderson both good friends that will be missed >> a sweet guy quiet guy. he loved his kids. he loved his wife. and he was just -- he was a very -- he loved tv trivia >> you just did his pod cast last year? >> last year check it out his pod cast is so much fun. and he was just have very special man. completely different than -- >> you said the first thing he was quiet? i said gilbert >> shy he really was. >> and that picture, three

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it's still cool today, more clouds moving in. later on tonight the north bay will have a chance of showers. take a look at our high temperatures for today, headed for the upper 50s in dublin, 62 in san jose and los gatos and san francisco reaching 59 degrees. tomorrow we'll see more of the same temperatures, upper 50s in the north bay. but some off and on showe our forecast, especially for the morning into early in the afternoon. friday we're drying out just a little bit before more rain comes back in on saturday. the rain looks off and on throughout the day and sunday, easter, it looks beautiful with a high of 70 with sunshine and we keep the nice, comfortable weather at least into the start of next week. >> sounds nice. thank you so much. and thank you for joining us as well. another local news update is coming up in about half an hour. also join us for midday news at 11:00.

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his favorite memories. from his first trip to yellowstone, to growing up in hawaii. >> the whole state almost a is a national park. the oceans, coral reef, mountains. the forests. that was part of my every day life. >> reporter: now his new netflix series "our great national parks" showcases some of thel ss the former president serving as. >> there is nowhere else you will see a hippo in the atlantic ocean. >> the series not just a feast for eyes but a lesson on the importance of protecting the parks and their wild residents >> i'm hoping that we're going to learn something not just about how to maintain national

parks but why it is so important to deal with issues that, like climate change, that threaten the entire planet. >> reporter: we have younger kids, sasha and malia, generation, that demands us being better caretakers. will people seeing this heed that call? >> i think that the generation of our kids are more mindful of how we haven't always taken care of the planet. and with climate change affecting everything, they are demanding action nature is more resilient than we think if we are intentional about it. >> in addition to spending his time out in nature, former president obama has been navigating the political terrain, returning to the white house for the very first time just last week >> how did that feel >> well, you know, it was wonderful to see some of the old

team the fact that i could leave though was nice. vice president biden, vice president -- [ laughter ] >> reporter: when you made the vice president biden jockey, -- joke were you a little surprised by the reaction. >> reporter: last month, mr. obama became one of the more than 80 million american who is tested positive for covid-19 >> how are you feeling >> i feel fine i was fortunate i did not get it until i had been vaccinated. i had been boosted and i barely had symptoms. >> postpresidency. how has life changed for you, michelle, sasha and malia? >> there's nothing to compares to the privilege and honor of serving the american people than the highest office of the land you know, there are times when i miss the work. i don't miss the hoopla though and, you know, we're finding that we can be really productive, contributing citizens in all kinds of other

ways. >> on a personal note, our son nick is getting ready to go to college you have been through it do you have any tips for us as far as empty nesting >> michelle always said. and she's absolutely right about this our job as parents is to teach our kids not to need us. and it hurts, but when you see them as accomplished, confident, kind, thoughtful, responsible people, then you know you have done your job. >> reporter: and the former president is also hoping to inspire the next generation to get involved with national parks and share his love of nature so we let some local kids on a scavenger hunt we've got some great kids here from the boys and girls club of greater washington. >> is this team roker over here? >> team roker. >> let's see team obama though. >> uh-oh he's got the play. >> how we gonna do this. >> well you have to set the expectation that this team is going to win so team obama gonna

win. >> hey. >> yeah! >> you're gonna win! >> yeah. >> one, two, three >> let's do it oh they are moving already that's it. >> getting ahead of us >> the turtles. >> over there on that log. >> anybody know what that is moss, yes. >> oh wow. look at all those tadpoles you guys know what tadpoles turn into >> frogs. >> they turn into frogs. >> seeing any birds? >> this is now spring migration for birds. >> anybody know what ranger means when he says "migrate". >> move to a different place. >> i was in hawaii and i sue a bunch of whales that swim all the way down -- i was born in hawaii yeah yeah, very good. you know more than some people

about where i was born >> so this is skunk cabbage guys >> oh my that is not good. >> that is stinky. >> everybody point at the cabbage. >> cheese! >> everybody good job. you guys were outstanding on our scavenger hunt >> funny. >> couldn't resist. >> it was great. and the great thing, and a big shout out to the rangers at great falls national including ranger aaron who was on team obama and ranger -- >> we know the president is excite competitive so who won the scavenger hunt. >> when you are out in nature everybody wins >> oh gosh maybe you should run for office. >> and here is my junior ranger pin. very exciting. our great national parks premiers on netflix today. and our former president isn't stopping with the show

he's launching the wild for all initiative encouraging folks to get outside and learn more about conservation we'd like to thank mr. obama, the greater boys and girls clubs of greater washington and the national parks service fantastic. i got to get me one of those hats i love it. you can watch more of my conversation with the former president coming up in the third hour and the full interview streaming later on "today all day. >> really fun. >> the advice he gave you on becoming an empty nester it really moved you. >> it did. we're going share some more of that coming up at 9:00 but i started to tear up because, you know, courtney is gone leila has left the nest. but my boy gonna be a tough one >> look forward to more of that interview. ju ear just doing the entire show today could to you the weather today. >> i'm just exhausted.

i think jack daly needs to -- you ready jack come on in buddy >> you have been tempted, jack >> put it up read what you see on there just boom. >> what do you see >> look that the -- >> well. lots of green. >> yes >> yes and some yellow. >> and some yellow yes. >> 56 million people here wind, tornados, damaging hail and for the rest of today, severe storm out west record lows not pacific northwest with blizzard conditions in the plains good morning, i'm meteorologist kari hall. we're already starting to see those clouds roll in. there will be some peeks of sunshine today as rain approaches the north bay, mainly later this afternoon into the evening. and elsewhere, we're looking at temperatures reaching into the upper 50s, low 60s. scattered showers for much of the bay area tomorrow starting

in the morning, and gradually clearing up for the afternoon and evening hours. we're dry on friday. we're also getting rain from more rain in saturday's forecast, and easter is looking perfect. that's your latest weather best time of the morning this is a "pop start" plus >> first up. nightly news kids edition. this week marks second anniversary of the news program created just for kids a few weeks after the pandemic started. and to celebrate the is show's milestone we're joined by two special guests "nightly news" anchor, lester holt and former graphics department turned kids correspondent, jackson daly morning guys was it too much for you to make your bed this morning? do mom and i ask too much of you? or is it just early. >> too early.

>> no comment. >> such a great show the kid. where did this idea come from? >> we were months into the pandemic we were all freaked out. and scared and bunch of us started talking a imagine how kids are trying to process this. so we just created this program on the fly mainly to answer kids' questions about the virus. and, you know, we started with the idea that the more you know the less scary it becomes and we tieu took it from will. >> jack you get to interview big celebrities. this is not for sissies. you interviewed hugh jackman and sutton foster. >> yeah. >> tell us what that felt like >> well, they were extremely nice i mean, they were just really down to earth people >> what did you think hugh jackman was mean >> well no >> don't interrupt the guy. >> stay out of out >> stop being a dad. >> sorry >> they were extremely nice and they told me about the show and because there are so many kids on the show. there was like 20 plus kids. they are telling me how like,

those kids deal with nerves and about how they are almost like the mom and dad of the whole group. >> how did you know what to ask? how did you even begin. >> well the beginning is all-star the scariest. but like, i honestly don't really know. i kind of just go with the flow and see what -- >> oh -- >> just like dad. >> so fun having someone jackson's age on the program and doing all these interviews and sometimes i watch and they oh really connect. that was my booking by the way >> you tackle some serious topics too thes the news. >> we do start with covid but then george floyd, the black lives matter, january 6th. we knew we had to deal with those sort of things we did our best to be as sensitive. we always have the reminder that hey this is a segment you might want to watch with an adult or parent and be able to talk about it but yeah we knew we had to move on, as the news moves on and we also had a lot of fun, jump roping and dr. john torres is a regular, often bringing his props and things and those are your penguin buddies. >> kate the chemist is great

i love when she's on >> it's become important viewing in our house it really is the perfect way to make the news approachable for, you know, young people how much did you learn from dad, jackson? how much of your interview style did you pick up from pop >> yeah. >> i learned a lot i learned that you have to always be beprepared and just act like you are just having a conversation. like. >> yes. >> i know they use the term big celebrities. like they are just regular people that you just want to have more of a conversation with and don't -- don't ever think it. >> carson i know you are so proud of jack. and really you are your own guy. he gets notes from producer. you are not in here managing this this is jack's deal. >> he works with the team. they have their own correspondents he wrote and president biden wrote him back and i was florida. and we realized jack what he wrote -- which we had no idea what he wrote.

asking about wig topics for his generation climate change, gun reform all these things and president wrote him back and when the opportunity to work with the "nightly news" kids edition. and he just has a great time doing it and natural talks. it is pretty crazy they do such a great job. >> we have lot of fun -- >> -- >> as i said, the show grew. we have a lot of regulars, including people jackson's age on it. and i get to be the less scary nightly news guy raise my voice jeans and sweatshirt and then tonight at 6:30, "good evening". >> jack, do you think this might be a career for you? >> oh boy. >> no pressure >> the -- part >> i don't know. i guess we'll see where it takes me.

>> there you go. will honored by the >> if you work really hard like mr. holt, one day you will honored by the nab, national association of broadcasters. because mr. holt is going to be inducted into the hall of fame richly deserved. how does it feel. >> feels good. i've always loved broadcasting when i was your age i would sit in my room and practice the news and to be now honored at that level all these years later. pretty amazing. >> well-deserved. >> thank you. >> was that all of "pop start" >> that's it >> we're done. >> no room for any kardashian or whatever else you had in mind. >> kids's doing great. >> thanks for having us. >> you can catch new episodes of "nightly news" kids edition. >> shout out your sisters. >> -- probably not watching. >> i love you. >> get out of my room --

>> -- for easter after your local news. ♪ good morning, it is 8:26, i'm marcus washington. mountain view police, they are searching for a 5-month-old girl they say was taken without permission by one of her parents. this is the little girl on the left of the screen. according to police, her mother, 21-year-old veronica latta ramirez seen on the right took the baby yesterday afternoon. this is from mountain view apartment without the father's permission. she was last seen in the newer

white suv with dark tinted rear windows, and may be headed to san bernardino county or perhaps out of the sate. an amber alert is not being issued at this time but if you notice anything you're asked to call mountain view police. meteorologist kari hall is tracking what we can expect. the clouds are starting to move in, and we are going to see some peeks of sunshine today, and temperatures headed for the upper 50s, low 60s. cool out there, and the showers will begin in the north bay later on this evening. with some off and on rain across the bay area tomorrow morning. it should be clearing out by tomorrow evening. we're dry on friday, with some peeks of sunshine. temperatures in the upper 60s. and we will see the rain returning to the bay area on sunday. marcus. >> thank you so much, kari. and we're going to have another local news update in 30 minutes. i'll meet you back here then.

we are back. it is 8:30 on this wednesday morning. the 13th of april. we got a great crowd on the

plaza, don't we. man. this is a preeaster crowd. thank you. thank you. beautiful morning too. >> lovely. >> weather is fantastic here speaking of beauty >> yeah? >> what? >> martha stewart. you're here. >> beautiful >> if you are looking to refresh your skin. >> oh, i didn't see that we're going to do martha stewart first and then the whole skin thing. you can get really good stuff at the drugstore. sometimes you wonder is it good enough it actually is all the tips you need from a dermatologist to get rid of those pesky dark spots without breaking the bank. >> then martha stewart as the wednesday wednesday? yeah it is wednesday easter egg decorating with martha and then what? >> adriana brock will be here savannah guthrie she'll be back with the hottest

fashion home essentials that are trending online. going to help update the wardrobe for spring with a dress, shoes, a bag. and here is thing. everything is under 45 bucks. >> yeah. >> jackson daly's broadcasting skills are looking real good right now. >> coming up on the third and the fourth hour. the amazing jon batiste, joining us live in studio. so much to celebrate we're going catch up with him about winning album of the year at the grammys and his recent wedding. >> a new orleansian, so beloved by the city. and savannah is back in the kitchen. y'all know that savannah has a cooking show >> does martha know? >> don't tell martha. >> "starting from scratch. who do you have today? >> bobby flay. we're frying up things in the kitchen. we fried fish. and we made crab cakes and he taught me really good techniques and you will like this recipe

because it is very light fried and doesn't -- >> fish tacos too. >> yeah. and we made a mango relish it was fun. >> you are a real student. she's taking this really seriously guys >> i'm learning skpvmt you can learn too. "starting from scratch." today at 11:00, and 1k 30 and 5:00 eastern today.com or the streaming channel. all the episodes are there. >> you should make us dinner one night. and we'll come over and we'll shoot it and let's really regret an idea how much better of a chef you are becoming. >> we should do that some day. some day >> no, two weeks from now we're going to get that on the calendar let's look at the weekend and show you what we've got oing friday, sunny and mild much of the country going to be gorgeous colt continue thus planes. sunshine through the west. saturday nice day. mid atlantic, rain in northeastern new england cold around the great lakes. and sudden sudden, easter

sudden, sunny and warm through texas. sunshine along the west coast. snow and wind through the northern plains. uppe good morning, i'm meteorologist kari hall. taking a look at our seven-day forecast for our inland valleys, we're only looking at highs in the low 60s. we will see more clouds moving in today, and a chance of scattered showers, especially this evening for parts of the north bay. off and on rain for much of the rest of the bay area tomorrow, and it's mostly dry on friday. saturday we'll see the return of more widespread showers but it all clears out in time for easter with highs in the low 70s. while san francisco will see 50s, we'll also see increasing rain chances as we go towards the first part of the weekend, but the second half on easter is looking nice. >> around the horn, al. >> ready here we go look out here we go yeah baby!

oh yeah. there we are all the way. we saved the best for last and there you have it. >> there you go al roker >> al you're the best. >> al there is nobody like you you have done the entire show today all by yourself. we love you. >> he really has al thank you coming up next, drugstore buys to devices you can use at home and help your skin get rid of

we're back it is 8:37 with wellness wednesday. hitting refresh on skin health and tackling those pesky brown spots. >> the good news there are products and procedures to blast those spots away and here to run down the a oppositions.

new york city based dermatologist, doctor, good morning, good to see you >> so great to be here. >> we always like do the three ds with you. the drugstore, and device and then the derm, going toe see you. what are the ingredients you like too look out for. >> three key ingredients when shopping at the drugstore. first is vitamin c second is glycolic acid and the third, glucosamine this will gradually brighten the skin >> usually we do the vitamin c serums before bed. >> before bed. >> now the l'oreal reviet lift is excellent for glycolic acid i recommend acids be put on at night and not be overused. so follow directions. >> drugstore things, sometimes you look and think it might have the stuff but is there enough in there. >> -- regulate the amount for over the counter so that it is safe but yes you will see results

with consistent use. >> gradual you can'ty it is going to be tomorrow. >> not a week. >> sure. . >> and the third is glucosamine. it will gradually improve brown spots. and ole regen ris is the best for this >> say you want to spend a little more money. we see these devices everywhere now. the red lightish, all these things of you found some you feel will give you some effects. what do you have >> the great thing about devices is they cost a few hundred dollars but you have a procedure you can do at home that last for a very long time

and there are three key wavelengths. infrared, led and microderm abrasion. >> infrared how would you use this. >> my choice is this laser you turn it on and apply it to the skin -- >> broken toe i like pain. i don't care >> -- >> i will -- 30 seconds per -- >> -- >> okay. and then every night or what >> every night >> and then put on all that stuff? >> yes you do this on clean skin. >> and results after 2-4 weeks. >> second is all-time favorite led. you don't have to do anything. put it on your face, press the button and -- >> what does it do for real? >> this one has infrared and red

light and it has -- >> good you scare your kids too so it is double bonus. how long do you have to wear this. >> -- >> can you breathe the -- >> -- hoda's pod cast and do this to your face and be good to go. >> when do we see results? i missed it. >> you will see results in 2-4 weeks. and third and all time favorite is exfoliation microderm abrasion and claire sonic. and put your cleanser on the tip and basically exfoliate. 20 seconds this one is very -- >> if you want to spend the big bucks a at derms office. what do you remember. >> although the prices it is the most powerful and most permanent for getting clear skin tone and getting rid of brown spots and

best is fractional laser resurfacing. showing the results from the in orderless. what i do is apply the cream and then i treat you are pink for 2-3 days but after that the skin really does rejuvenate. >> so not a lot of downtime. and results. >> super pricey. >> they start around 600 and above. >> but it lasts. thank you so much. you can find all these products fur interested today.com/shop. >> the little black dress can be our powell

we are back today. best sellers --. adriana brock here to share hottest fashion in home essentials training right now. guess what all under $45. >> grab your phones, scan that qr code and see what you can

get. adriana, we talked about a little black dress that we all have one of in our closet. you have a spring essential we must have. >> exactly get rid of the black dress bust out the prints and this one we found for around $40 an amazon what's great is that it is just simple straightforward. dress it up for wedding season or dress it down with flats for the weekend and its got a really nice flattering wrapped dress silhouette. >> right up my alley you can throw a jean jacket over it leather jacket what about flats >> amazon essentials they come in faux leather and a knit fabric. even though they are under $30 they are actually really comfortable. memory foam sole. >> i can feel it. >> yes. >> put them in your backpack, how to them on when you are walking. >> yes you might like these stretchy rims and you get comfort all day.

>> comfort is key. what about these little bags i love the colors. >> one of the easiest ways to spruce up the wardrobe for spring affordable accessories. a simple cross-body that comes in over 25 different colors. and we love the bold ones. because you just pop it on with, you know, your cool new wrap dress. and you can fit a ton of stuff and it is a cross-body so it is going to keep you hands free great for travel, running errands and a throw and go. >> perfect across body. >> we need shades. you said these are flying off the shelves. >> yes >> what is it about them >> they have been popping all over instagram >> look good on you. >> they are cute. >> people say they look good on everyone men and women. and they are super affordable. if you are like me and lose your glasses.

you are not going to feel as bad. but i like having a pair in the car and one in the purse. >> i actually like those you should get those >> they are cute >> and lightweight. >> not too loose i hate when glasses fall off your face. >> totally. >> organization in the cabinets. >> you have heard about the lazy susan. >> love it >> this is the crazy susan but we should really call her the overachiever susan it is a double tier turntable for organizing everything. you could use it in the pantry and on the vanity for your beauty products. some people even use it in the fridge so kind of goes above and beyond. >> the tall -- the room for it but that is a good idea. >> yeah. >> super smart. >> and for like the kids art supply, coloring supplies. >> brilliant all under 45 bucks what do we have to wrap it up? >> this awesome. savannah i think you are like me. world's worst cook >> yes well, i was adriana until "starting from scratch," starting today at 11:00 a.m. >> trying to bond with you.

>> she's right she speaks the truth i am terrible. so what this >> this is toews make a breakfast sandwich or a panini for the kids put the bread down here. crack an egg in here. >> you don't know. >> i actually did it this week weekend. >> -- close it. >> -- other piece of bread >> at the top. it cooks like that and you can throw in protein, avocado, whatever you want in there. >> not on the hot. >> well you put it on after. top it out slide it out the best part. pop this out and put it in the distinguisher. easy to cook, easy to clean. >> -- than anything. >> you can buy these products. scan the qr code or head to today.com/shop this segment features products available on amazon and that has ab affiliate relationship with today. >> up next, martha stewart here >> up next, martha stewart here to take our easter decorating to

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>> we are back now with "today" home easter days away and we're happening to it. fun decorating ideas see what i did there very nice. yeah egg prices soaring and shortages, we're going show you this morning ways to get creative this year. >> here to help us t one, the only, we need her. martha stewart hi martha. good morning. yr own chickens. >> this is a way. >> i have like 300 laying hens right now and they are laying

like crazy. >> go to martha's. >> all these came from my hen house. and what i wanted to show is just nice ways to use eggs, to preserve eggs and to double use eggs this is a double use because we have the eggs out and then color them. >> this is all filled with blown out eggs which you can save year to year. and the secret well this is turned upside down. i'll show you an easy way. if you don't have eggs, you can also use -- this is a dome and that is going to be inverted right here you fill this, just the bottom with some jelly beans. and then you layer green around. and use all the green and some

orange and then i'll show you how to to invert it. all around the edge there. >> trying to hurry we got a few down. >> don't mess it up. and use the spoon. >> she's got a cooking show now, savannah's got a cooking show. >> martha, long time listener,t. do you do this little trick with >> no. >> okay. >> -- taking so long -- >> you are doing well. so now to blow out an egg, the secret is to make the hole with a drill bit. this size drill bit and stick it in the end of thing we and drill a little hole. >> use your hands right, don't use a drill. >> i would have thought you drilled that. >> -- with a little skewer in the hole -- little bit. and then use this fabulous tool, which you get online >> dangerous. >> cool. >> you keep everything clean you use the eggs to bake your cake

>> we have about three minutes and use this egg you keep everything clean and use the egg to bake your cakes >> we've got about three minutes. >> -- all will come out and -- >> what tool is that >> egg extractor >> okay. >> suction hook. >> and this one is two holes -- >> how do you get candy out here >> and watch this. >> you blow the egg out. >> wait. >> eww >> all the way out >> ooh, sorry. >> hold your little beautiful cake stand by the way. like a martha cake stand. >> it's pretty >> when you are done i have an issue we need to discuss. >> how do the kids eat out of there. >> they don't. >> decoration. >> oh you broke it okay too bad. drill another little hole in this end of the egg. okay. >> could have seen that coming. >> seems like a lot. >> martha can we move down to the -- >> there is an egg shortage everybody. just saying.

>> look at these surprised. >> sitting here ruining perfectly good eggs. i'm going to eat all these everybody at home. not going to go to waste. >> and start rolling little objects. you have to collect all this stuff ahead of time. start rolling up a little rabbit look at this keep rolling it up and start making a carrot. and you get bigger and bigger objects. because you know a carrot is fatter at the top than it is at the bottom >> look martha >> so you did it >> watch me. >> you did it. >> i did it. >> and again i really stress, be careful and clean and use that egg for baking don't waste the egg. >> your eggs will be ready for next easter. >> and use the green in the top of the carrots >> this is cool. >> and fix this with a little tape and you have the cutest little carrots.

>> great for the kids. >> and then they unwrap these little gifts >> and look at the little table. i found these down in florida. look at this these are little velour bunnies. >> so soft. >> we have to go that was amazing table is beautiful. >> and little eggs on the basket. >> so cute this is a beautiful table. >> and it is all about a beautiful, beautiful easter. >> you always class us up. thank you. learn more about the easter decorations, today.com, and check out martha's instagram ideas. >> she does. coming up, a delicious passover meal lasagne. >> ooh. >> up next third hour of michelle williams, ms. tina good morning, 8:56. i'm marcus washington. the man police say former mma fighter velazquez targeted in a

south bay shooting is due in court. harry galar is expected to enter a plea tied to child molestation charges, he is out on bail. in late february police arrested velazquez after he fired at a truck striking and injuring his 53-year-old stepfather. he's facing attempted murder charges. and following the hearing and developments this week in the shooting investigation, he's going to have a live report during the midday newscast. head to our home page, including a statement from velazquez issued just yesterday.

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