update, and don't forget to join us at 11:00 for our midday newscast. it's earth day. the "today" show coming up with much more for you. # is ooe good morning. face-off, the battle over masks intensifying once again. some major cities ending mandates, while others extend them. and the president? >> mr. president, should people continue to wear masks on planes? >> that is up to them. >> just where do things stand? we've got complete coverage straight ahead. mass graves, the disturbing new images from ukraine's most besieged city. the standoff dragging on that

that steel plant in mariupol. hundreds of civilians trapped, growing more desperate by the day. and the u.s. rushes more aid to the region. can it get there in time? on tape. house republican leader kevin mccarthy denies a new report saying he wanted trump to resign after january 6th. and then hours later this audio surfaces showing he did. >> discussion i had with him is that i think this will pass. and it would my recommendation you should resign. >> just ahead, what will he say now and what it could mean for his campaign to become speaker of the house. breaking overnight. a major development in the madeleine mccann case. a formal suspect finally named 15 years after her mysterious disappearance. we'll have very latest. magic kinked controversy. disney set to lose its status in florida today as the governor ratchets up his feud with the company. we'll have a live report from orlando. and the stunning arrests of a bride and her caterer accused of lacing the wedding meal with

marijuana, leaving guest sick, feeling weird and now searching for answers. "today," friday april 2222 ♪♪ >> from nbc news, this is "today" with savannah guthrie and hoda kotb. live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. and good morning everybody. welcome to "today" it is good to have you with us on a friday morning that. sounds so good. hoda is off getting a jump on the weekend. >> not just any friday, savannah guthrie. it is also earth day. people all-around the world already getting together to celebrate and volunteer. >> we're going bring you storylines out the morning.

including from puerto rico where al is this morning, a look at new technologies that is really helping preserve the environment there. >> also, we're doing our part for earth day right here on the plaza. attempting to set a guiness world record while helping the planet at the same time. more on that in a minute. >> first our top story. another morning of confusion over masks with some cities now issuing their own mask mandates on public transit after that federal mandate was struck down. morgan chesky at dallas airport. >> here inside this dallas terminal there are plenty of people that are happy to ditch those masks before they board their plans here. but today those in washington and medical experts say they are concerned about the potential legal precedence being set.

this morning some health experts fear the federal mask mandate that's been struck down could have a far reaching impact on the cdc. the white house having a -- by the justice department. >> really important we preserve the ability of the cdc. >> reporter: the ruling essentially giving travelers the green light to unmask. some agencies are saying not so fast in l.a. county a new order effective today requires masking up on all public transit pluses, trains, taxis and wide sharing services as well as inside bus stations and airport term analogous as l.a. tells riders to mask up. philadelphia, where there's been a patch work of rules is now set to end its indoor mask requirement, siting decreasing hospitalizations and lowering of cases. the rules forcing some travellers to make their own daul. >> i just wear 'em

it is no confusion. >> reporter: the biggest names in domestic air travel standing firm on no mandated masks in the sky. >> i think it is very unlikely that a mask requirement is going to go come back any time in the foreseeable future. >> we've got to do something that makes sense and right now we can't have our team members be enforcers. we need to get them back to services. >> president biden also weighing in on the debate >> mr. president, should people continue to wear masks on planes >> that is up to them. >> reporter: now with a justice department appeal in play, legal experts see a potentially dangerous precedent on the horizon. >> if they lose the appeal it could forever handcuff the cdc and that would be a real

problem. because when the next big crisis hits we want a cdc that's strong, nimble and decisive. >> reporter: and legal experts say this appeal isn't necessarily to resurrect a mask mandate. but again, it would be to give the cdc authority that should another health emergency arise, they would have the authority to make proper health measures. savannah >> morgan chesky in dallas thank you. also this morning, there is new uncertainty over what will happen to the ukrainians who remain holed up inside that steel plant in mariupol. this is the white house poors more military aid into ukraine, saying the next phase of the war is a pivotal one for its outcome. northbound's erin mcglaughlin on the ground with the latest erin good morning >> reporter: good morning, draghi here outside kyiv they have been digging up makeshift graves all morning in order to give the victims of putin's war a proper burial given the alleged atrocities that unfolded here in irpin and elsewhere, they are absolutely terrified of what could be happening in the besiege port city of mariupol despite russian president vladimir putin's claims of victory, this morning at the steel plant in the desiege city of mariupol, the standoff continues. >> every day the situation is dangerous.

we possibly can be shot and killed. >> reporter: this is one of the soldiers trapped inside the pla. he sent us this video saying even though putin claims the russians sealed off the plant to starve everyone inside, the ukrainians are still fighting. taking out this russian tank still he says, hundreds of civilians remained trapped, calling the situation desperate. >> the most heartbreaking thing at least that we have limited supplies here and we are trying to share everything with civilians. >> reporter: across the city, death seems to be everywhere ukrainian officials say these satellite images show freshly dug graves outside of a mariupol cemetery an ominous signed of the horrors that could be unfolding inside the rest of the city the chillen images are familiar to this ukrainian prosecutor now investigating war crimes in the ravaged city of boar borodyanka this time outside the city hospital, including the body of a 15 year old he alleges was shot by the russians we show him the satellite images of the mass grave in mariupol.

and this is genocide,he says they are trying to exterminate our people thursday president zelenskyy expressing gratitude for the latest round of u.s. military aid after president biden announced another 800 million dollars of support a ukrainian official tells us more is needed. >> is this enough? >> it sounds like a very good amount of equipment. but again, probably it is not enough to change, to break the pace of the war. >> reporter: and in this war, he says there is no such thing as victory. only heartbreak. can we win this war? yes we can win this war. but what is the cost of the

victory? probably, unbearable >> reporter: this morning a russian commander announced that russia is expanding its goals for this phase of the war to include the whole of southern ukraine in order to create a land bridge to a break-away region of moldova. craig? >> erin mcglaughlin. stay safe. thank you. new audio the talk after washington, d.c. this morning. featuring the top republican in the house, kevin mccarthy, telling fellow lawmakers he would urge then president trump to resign. that tape surfaced hours of mccarthy denied ever saying that good morning garrett haake. >> reporter: kevin mccarthy has his eye on becoming the next speaker of the house after the mid terms with donald trump's support. but mccarthy saying he planned to tell trump to resign after january 6th. the tape contradicting his own denials, raising questions about mccarthy's political future. for kevin mccarthy, growing political fallout this morning as new audio obtained by msnbc from the authors of a new book reveals how he privately reacted

to former president donald trump's apparent role in insighting the january 6 resurrection the audio reported four days after the attack on the capitol during a call mccarthy had with his leadership team, which then includes liz cheney. >> any chance you are hearing that he might resign is there any reason to think that might happen. >> reporter: with a second impeachment looming, mccarthy said he was planning to call mr. trump and recommend he design with days left in his term.

>> only discussion i would have with him is that i think this will pass and it will be my recommendation he should resign. that would be my take, but i don't think he would take it but i don't know >> reporter: mccarthy's own words now contradict his denials earlier thursday calling a "new york times" report that he had planned to ask mr. trump to resign totally false and wrong. mccarthy's spokesman also denied it when asked directly by nbc news following january 6, mccarthy rebuked mr. trump for his role in inciting the election. >> the president bears responsibility for wednesday's attack on congress by mob reuters. he should have immediately denounces it >> reporter: mr. trump was impeached by the house but then the senate acquitted him after he left office even as seven republicans

crossed the aisle. top republicans quick reconciled with the former president trump with mccarthy even playing a highly publicized visit to mar-a-lago democrats arguing mccarthy has loss credibility. >> he's a liar and he wants to be speaker of the house. he's proven untrustworthy, but even worse unable to stand up to donald trump. >> reporter: overnight the former president continued to amplify his lies about the election he lost. >> we are not the ones trying to undermine american democracy we are the ones trying to save american democracy. >> on the topic of january 6th former president trump's son donald j.r. set so meet with the complete. >> reporter: a source tells me trump j.r. is exchange rated to testify soon his testimony would follow ivanka trump and jared kushner's, and fiancé, kimberly guilfoyle who testified for over nine hours this week investigators believe trump jr. was a key player in encouraging his father's challenges to the results. but on january 6 text messages

show he tried to get president trump to intervene to stop the attack >> thank you much. a new chapter between the battle between disney and lawmakers in florida the state legislature is sending a bill to governor ron desantis eliminating the entertainment giant's ability to self govern a bill critics say the governor pushed to retaliate against disney for speaking out against the so called "don't say gay" law. senior international correspondent kerry sanders is in orlando good morning >> reporter: legislation usually takes time to formulate and then followed by deliberate discussion but in this case, the effort to strip disney of its self governance is happening in a matter of days and without debate >> reporter: chaos erupting thursday in the house chamber. it was so disorderly, no one even debated if disney should lose its special self governing authority.

lawmakers just voted >> 70 yays, 38 nays. the bill passes. >> reporter: what was established back in 1967 t governor's signature republican governor ron desantis push to end disney's self rule but only after the entertainment company called for the repeal of florida's parental rights in education law. what protesters have dubbed the "don't say gay" law. it bans classroom discussion on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade. but dismantling disney's self government known as the ready creek improvement district comes at a cost. firefighters, ems, power and other government functions of 40 square miles that include disney world are mostly paid by disney. >> it could be a financial

fiasco for orange county residents. >> tax collector scott randolph a democrat says ready careen now funds 100 million dollars in recurring cost, as well as a billion dollar debt obligation without ready creek, the disney money stops. >> where does the money come from taxpayers. >> it would have to come from taxpayers. the minute ready creek doesn't exist, that money doesn't exist. >> we pulled a tax bill for a three bedroom, two bathhouse in orange county. without ready creek, randolph calculates that portion of the tax bill climbs 25% to $1300 every year >> nobody wants to pay more taxes. but i mean there is nothing we can do

>> reporter: there are still some constitutional questions of whether it is going take more than just the governor's signature to dissolve self government here. craig call in the lawyers. >> kerry sanders there at disney world in a orlando kerry, thank you. >> lots more to cover this morning. tom is here. what you got hey guys happy friday the white house and the world are keeping a close eye on france this morning, where the presidential election in this country is heating up. voters set to cast their ballots sunday in a close contest between emmanuel macron and marine le pen. >> reporter: families facing inflation struggling to make ends meet and the rise of a leader >> this morning marine le pen with surging support from a flag

waving far right not seen in france since world war ii. why do you support marine le pen. for immigration? she's glorious le pen who was quick to congratulate president trump in 2016 writing a family anti-establishment wave against the current president emmanuel macron camille told us she'll vote for her but listen how reluctant she is to even admit it. >> i think i'm going to vote for the candidate. >> the other candidate not macron but you don't want to say her name. >> because it is not my political party.

>> reporter: to win over wavering voters like them, le pen focused on the soaring cost of living and posts pictures on social media with her cats the candidates clashing for the first time on television this week we're watching a debate with a group of students. none of them love macron and they definitely don't like le pen yet their vote could effect the future of europe many undecided young voters uninspired. >> and none of them actually talked about how it is difficult to be young people in the country. >> reporter: macron fighting for every vote "i think he's solid," this woman says, "and loves his country." this weekend the voters will decide the world will be watching. >> if you vote le pen you vote --. a huge blow to western world

a huge blow to biden. >> reporter: despite expectations macron will win sunday, a poll this morning suggests the race is tightening. this weekend anxious eyes watching not just ukraine but the battle box here in france. >> thank you for that. >> let us turn to the weather. weekend is here. dylan in for al. we'll see al later finish earth day. >> pretty nasty through the middle of the country. eastern iowa we already have cloud to ground lightning. heavier downpours, and would could see severe storms this afternoon as well. especially shifting farther to the shout out. through kansas and into the panhandle of texas where we could see winds up to 60 miles per hour or higher and damaging hill 2 inches in diameter or larker and tomorrow it shifts to the east slight risk of tornados. bigger cities through the midwest where we could see damaging wind gusts and hail once again that is a look at your weather we'll get to your local forecast in the next 30 seconds

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forecast. >> dylan, thank you. co breaking overnight a potential breakthrough in the mysterious 15 year old disappearance of madeleine mccann an special suspect finally named. we're going to have that latest. also the refugees in the war in ukraine now making their way here to the united states. an inside look at one family's an inside look at one family's arduous and stressful journey.

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clara county sheriff's office, they were saying deputies were in pursuit of the driver of one of those vehicles. not clear if they had backed off the pursuit or were still in pursuit when the collision took place. but the driver of one of those vehicles did die at the hospital. again, the collision involving a suspect who was being chased by the santa clara county sheriff's office, first and montague, now reopened for part of the morning commute. reporting live, bob redell, nbc bay area news. >> thank you. vianey is is tracking what we can expect. >> we've got a pretty good cell pushing in through parts of the east bay. if i zoom in, you can see in fremont we've got what appears to be lightning being detected right over that area. so if you're traveling anywhere near the east bay, south bay starting to get some rain, you're going to get a line of

showers, moderate to heavy at times. this is going to continue until about 11:00 a.m. and then will clear out. >> thank you. we'll have another local news update coming up in 30 minutes. see you back here then.

we are back at 7:30, what a beautiful site that is puerto rico on this earth day, friday morning. and al is going to make that picture even more beautiful when he steps into the shot he's going to be live our next half hour. shining a light on unique work to help the environment and protect our planet. >> really looking forward to that on this earth day. >> yeah. let's get started. 7:30 now on a friday morning 13 alleged victims of sexual abuse by former usa gymnastics doctor larry nasser are seeking $10 million each from the fbi,

claiming their botched investigation t fbi's, led to more abuse it comes after a justice department watchdog report found fbi agents failed to properly investigate nasser until nearly a year after it first learned of allegations. grace french says the doctor repeatedly abused her, even after the fbi was first informed of the accusations against him french says the bureau should have done its job. >> i would have been spared some of this trauma there is no excuse are for me to have continued to see him past that date. and i think there is no excuse for the hundreds of survivors who are in the same situation as >> the fbi has not responded to nbc news requests for comments attorneys say the claims could be followed by a civil suit if they are not resolved. >> the cdc is asking physicians across the country to be on the lookout for unusual cases of severe hepatitis in children nine cases have been reported so far in alabama two others in north carolina dozens of cases have also been identified in europe several of the children bake so sick, they needed a liver transplant so far all of the usual hepatitis viruses have been

ruled out. >> former heavyweight champ mike tyson is back in the spotlight this morning after he was caught on camera punching a fellow airplane passenger here is the video. first published by tmz sports. shows tyson on wednesday aboard the flight while it was still on the ground in asphyxiation passengers saying tyson was provoked both were questioned by police, but no arrests were made. >> reporter:. also a case that's captured worldwide attention for a decade and a half now that casey has been thrust back into the spotlight if mysterious disappearance after madeleine mccann. >> now an official suspect by prosecutors in portugal where she disappeared. stephanie gosk with the details. good morning. >> good morning. we all remember this case. and may 3rd, it will be 15 years since madeleine mccann disappeared. the search for answers has at times felt hopeless.

now authorities however have a suspect in mind. overnight a new twist in the mccann case almost 15 years after her disappearance at just 3 years old and the search that captured attention across the world. portuguese authorities now have a formal suspect but they did not give a name, adding they are working with german authorities in 2020, german police said they were investigating a man in connection with the case who's been widely identified in the british and german press as christian brookner he is lisle team declined answers to nbc news but told others he was not involved he's been convicted of drug offenses and the rape of a 72 year old woman announcement by portugal is first time prosecutors have officially named a suspect in madeleine's case since her parents kate and jerry mccann were named earlier in the case

they were later cleared and denied every involvement it was every parent's nightmare. the child vanished while on vacation in a coastal portuguese town in may 2, 2007. her mother kate found she was missing from the family's apartment. her parents spoke out on the 10 year anniversary of her disappearance about the hole it left in their lives. >> we should have been a family of five for all that time. and yeah, it does feel stolen. >> reporter: since then the search for answers has still th. drawn fascination over the years. including a netflix documentary in 2019. for over a decade, madeleine's parents continued to search for answers. marking they are 18th birthday last year wrote we hang on to the hope however small wi we will see madeline again. >> the suspect actually has been investigated going back to 2020.

so why now the formal declaration. >> it is interesting because the statue of limitations says 15 years and that is may 3rd. portugal authorities say they have strong indications of a crime and it is not because of that deadline. meanwhile attorneys for the suspect say this is a procedural trick is what they call it. >> stephan, thank you very much. >> up next a first round look at what it is like for ukrainians fleeing their war torn country and heading to the u.s. >> jacob soboroff followed one family he's going to share their stress filled journey with a joyful ending for them. we'll do that right after this i'm cologuard. i'm noninvasive and i detect altered dna in your stool to find 92% of colon cancers, even in early stages. early stages? yep, it's for people 45 plus

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plan yesterday that would allow up to 100,000 ukrainians fleeing the war to come directly from europe. >> many did not wait for that announcement since the war started more than 15,000 refugees from entered the united states from mexico. nbc's jacob soboroff was in ukraine for weeks and followed one family's journey here. good morning to you. >> reporter: when we were in ukraine we met so many familieen europe but more families as well came here to the united states. at least they wanted to. with help from churches just like this in sacramento, california, where they have one of the largest ukrainian populations in the united states but for one family that we met earlier this week in mexico, the journey here was not easy.

outside a makeshift shelter in tijuana, it didn't take us long to find some of the thousands of ukrainians who flew here they said they fled the war from kyiv the day it started. so you were in kyiv and then you went to. >> poland. >> reporter: poland. >> from poland to germany. from yrm to mexico. >> reporter: a long trip. >> yeah. >> reporter: a ship she told me they hoped would end soon on the as they unloaded we met up with erica pineroa an immigration border for years. >> i've been to mexico several times. several times with you this is the first time i've ever seen a sign welcomic people in

ukrainian. >> a well organized operation. >> reporter: special treatment no other group of migrants gets she said inside we ran into her again when the war started, what did you hear, what did you see >> early in the morning, nearly 5:30 a.m., my sister 6 from odesa called me and say, >> reporter: you were scared >> yeah, sure. >> reporter: she said outside her window she saw an apartment building that had been attacked by the russians. and she quick fled the capital now she hopes she's finally done running. not long after it was her family's turn to leave and we went with them. >> reporter: we're on our way to the border and if all goes well at the pedestrian crossing she and her family might be in the u.s. within hours. ready to go? >> we're a little nervous.

>> nervous. >> yeah. but we hope that everything will be okay. >> reporter: we watched as they walked out of mexico and two hours later they emerged on the u.s. side where they were picked up by the same family friends that met them at the tijuana airport. >> welcome to america. >> reporter: you guys made it. >> yes, we made it. >> reporter: how are you feeling? >> happy >> reporter: you are going to go to sacramento. >> yes. >> reporter: last night we found them settling into their new, if temporary home, over 500 miles away >> i'm back. it's me again. how are you guys >> reporter: what does it feel like here? >> something different something new for us but we have so great people here and it is easier to us, because we have our friends. >> reporter: what a great family and guys, she tells me they are

going to get one year of humanitarian parole here in the u.s. they are going try to figure out how to get back to ukraine after that but meanwhile, other families that might try to cross the border from mexico going forward is not going to have the same opportunity. this new biden administration plan and policy aims to discourage what they did instead applying online from europe but she and her family say they are grateful they did this wouldn't change a thing. its made them strong. >> so happy they are okay as well jacob, thank you so much for >> let's get a check of the weather now. dylan? >> on the earth day we're actually, there is really no other way to say it. in northeast and southeast, just a really nice day. we're going to see temperatures much warmer. the sunshine returns but we do have a chance of severe storms back through the midwest. iowa seeing some of those stronger storms this morning and then more re

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we are back. as mr. daly joins was just a strange and stunning story out of sunny florida. >> a long strange trip as they say. >> great state of florida. >> investigators blaming a bride and her caterer by making wedding guests sick by allegedly secretly speaking the food at a wedding with marijuana emilie ikeda with more. >> reporter: happily ever after doesn't apply here some got sick and others reported unsteady and paranoid after unknowingly eating weed-laced food at the reception, atlantic city to a bizarre scheme cooked up by the bride and her caterer. the evening starts with tears and cheers of joy. soon after dinner, authorities say guests at the florida wedding began feeling ill and high the february gathering quick taking a nightmarish tourney turn.

>> i foal like there is some kind of drugs in me or something. and i don't know what's happening. >> reporter: investigators saying the food, including the lasagna was laced with marijuana and the guests didn't know it. >> we all had been affected somehow. >> reporter: the seminole county sheriffs office confronted the newly married couple that night about their guests many of who came very ill and required medical attention. >> you are bride and groom. >> yes, sir. >> couple questions for you. apparently supposedly your food has cannabis inside of it when your guests ate it did you guys authorize that. >> i have noah idea. >> reporter: investigators tested the food and found thc, blaming the bride and caterer for the weed laced wedding they were charged with culpable negligence, miranda katy among the frustrated attendees. >> you have to respect other people's free will and boundaries and option to have a choice in something like that. >> reporter: the fiasco in florida comes as many states are

legalizing weed. excitement in new jersey thursday seen in long lines wrapping around its first recreational marijuana businesses but some health experts caution the wedding chaos that landed several guests in the hospital should serve as a reminder of the very real risks. if convicts the sheriffs office says the bride and caterer could each face up to five years in prison, plus a $5,000 fine we reached out to the newlywed couple for comment but have not heard back >> reporter: thought your wedding was wild. >> okay. >> wedding high. yeah >> thank you emilie. >> "pop start" coming up celebration. one and only barbara streisand,

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. good morning to you. it is 7:56. i'm marcus washington. here is a look at what's happening now. >> reporter: good morning. i'm cierra johnson in san francisco and it is officially earth day, and to celebrate this global event we were joined by an organization, one tree planted. they not only want to work to improve the environment, but they also are record setters. they joined folks at the "today" show and more than 750 other folks to simultaneously water a plant globally. so they are officially in the record books and they're having events later today and this weekend in honor of earth day. you can visit their website for more information. >> how cool is that. and time to get a look at the forecast with you. meteorologist vianey arana has a look at what we can expect. >> we've still got a storm

making a nice little round of showers across the bay area. you can see some rain still pushing through parts of fremont and through the east bay as well, and this is going to continue light to moderate at times. we've got a little bit of light rain as well moving through sunnyvale, cupertino right now. we have light rain coming down in parts of san jose. santa cruz right now is doing okay. you're looking good on highway 17. as we head toward the afternoon, a lot of this rain will continue to move east and that will clear out and make way for a little break in sunshine. temperatures will climb up into the 60s. 64 in san jose, 62 in oakland, 60 degrees in san francisco. marcus, it's going to be a nice weekend. thank you. we'll be right back.

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it's 8:00. coming up. face-off. what to know about rules for mask mandates where you are and where you are headed. courtroom drama. johnny depp cross-examined in course. the actor fighting back amid questions about his drug use and this shocking video. a look at what's next in the trial. plus today goes green. a look at earth day and the revolution happening in puerto rico. >> right now even with the

clouds. then we get help from coast to coast to set a world record. the celebration beginning just ahead. and happy birthday barbara. >> she's barbara. there is only one. >> we're celebrating the legend's 80th birthday with a look back another her incredible career on the screen t stage and in the recording studio. because there is no way we are raining on her parade today, friday, april 22, 2022. >> here from. >> watertown, massachusetts. >> chesapeake, virginia. >> austin, texas. >> and mexico. >> mother/daughter trip from minneapolis. ♪♪

>> celebrating lisa's birthday. >> from topeka, kansas. >> girl's trip from chicago. >> for our birthday. >> celebrating earth day. >> with "today"! ♪♪ >> good morning everybody. welcome back to "today." we're turning the plaza green in a big big way. what a wonderful crowd out there. it feels warm and springy. big plans for that plaza. this morning, tom is here. hoda is off. craig is here. we're going celebrate earth day and try to do it big and set a record. >> not just your regular friyay. it is going to be a world record setting friyay. >> earth yay. >> yes. earth yay. so we're going to explain how we're going to break this record in a few minutes but we're really excited and going to do it from coast to coast. >> the crowd is so big today. i thought there was a musical act. and it is not. it is because of earth day? >> earth yay. yes. exactly. -- puerto rico, guys and he has a great story about some new technology and how it is being used to save the coastline. and al you look like you are in your natural environment. man. the sunglasses, relaxed and

happy. >> he can't tell. >> i feel good. i feel good. >> relaxed. >> we have missed that face. al we'll see you in a couple minutes. let's get to the news at 8:00. a busy travel weekend ahead. seems to be no end over the confusion over mask mandates. days after a federal mandate was struck down, some cities are adding their own rules to the mix. nbc's morgan chesky is going to sort it out for us this morning. hi morgan. good morning. >> good morning. i have to tell you just a few days after the mandate was struck down, it is striking to see how many people are here at dallas's love field that feel comfortable going mask free before they board their flights. with that mandate being struck down we're seeing a growing number of cities across the country take matters into their own hans when it comes to masking.

in fact starting today in l.a. county, anyone who takes part in public transit, whether it be a train, ride share, taxi, will have to mask up and includes a bus station or inside an airport terminal. that means even if you have to take your mask off on your flight at lax, when you are standing inside you will still have to mask up. also new york holding on to their mask mandate, even as connecticut lifts its mask mandate for commuter rail. and in philadelphia, this is interesting. the city had been one of the few cities to bring back its rules for masks. but as of yesterday, citing a decrease in hospitalizations and a dip in numbers. they have lifted that mandate. with all of this taking place, and this appeal being filed by the department of justice,

should this appeal be struck down legal experts saying it could handcuff the cdc should another emergency arise that would prevent them from enacting what they would call proper health measures. in ukraine, three things to watch. new satellite images show what could be potentially a mass grave outside of mariupol. claiming russians have buried remains of thousands of civilian there is to conceal evidence of war crimes. meanwhile fighting continued at the steel plant in mariupol overnight. and that plant has become a symbol of ukrainian resistance. vladimir putin said on thursday, the plant with both fighters and civilians inside would be sealed off but not stormed. and back here, president biden has approved another 800 million dollars in military aid to ukraine. including artillery pieces and ammunition for what he said one the next pivotal stage of the war. also a quick programming note. nbc chief foreign correspondent richard engel has been on the ground in ukraine since before the russian invasion. richard is now shining a light on the ukrainian people as they fight in the face of war and destruction. on assignment with richard engel. ukraine, freedom or death. tonight 10:00 eastern on msnbc

and streaming on peacock. back here in the states it was a shocking day in court yesterday during the cross-examination of actor johnny depp. he's suing his ex-wife for defamation the jury saw potentially damaging videos and violent out bursts >> for days johnny dep took the stand and discuss ad traumatic child and discusses modest drug use. said he's never hit amber heard or any woman from that matter. some of the material you are about to see is disturbing johnny depp's $50 million defamation lawsuit launched to restore his reputation but now the actor is facing new questions about his character in court. depp is suing ex-wife amber heard for writing in a 2018 "washington post" op ed that she's a public figure representing domestic abuse.

during cross-examination her attorney unveiling text after text of threatening language including messages to fellow actor paul -- >> -- her burnt corpse afterwards to make sure she is did. did i read that right? >> you certainly did, yes. >> reporter: the texts also admitting acknowledgment of considerable drug use. al paul bettany's attorney declined to comment on any possible drug use and source close to depp telling nbc news colorful texts which johnny's already apologized for do not equate to physical actions but in court this video also played a recording heard captured of depp first kicking doors

and minutes later slamming cabinets before pouring a full glass of wine and finding the camera >> oh you got this going. >> just started it. >> oh really. >> depp denied ever striking heard or any woman heard remained largely stoic though she did nearly break down at this. >> you are a lot bigger than amber, correct physically. >> i wouldn't say that >> reporter: amber heard is expected to testify at some point in this trial. she's countersuing depp for 100 million dollars writing his attorneys have falsely accused her of making up allegations the trial expected to last at least another several weeks. if in like like last couple of days you can expect more headlines. >> gotten pretty ugly. thank you for that >> thank you how about a boost.

>> yeah after that. >> this has do you live got to be one of the best ones we've had. a bride and groom in new york made a beautiful gesture at their wedding reception. they let another couple have the first dance. the groom's grandparents they didn't have a first dance because at the time they were mourning the loss of a family member >> there it is they finally got their first dance 65 years later isn't that beautiful. >> beautiful that's awesome >> yeah. good people. >> yeah good people. >> good friday boost thank you for that one when we come back here, we're kicking off our earth day celebrations with mr. roker, live in puerto rico where he's found some remarkable firsts

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and the planet oat project. oh, what a planet. we are back. approaching 8:15 on this friday morning. diving into our celebration of earth day. >> who better than our own mr. roker joining us live from san juan, puerto rico this morning. >> he's there exploring unique ways chemo are creating a more sustainable future >> the fact is, this island of puerto rico has taken a heck of a battering since hurricane maria five years ago earthquakes. fires. a shaky power grid it can only take but so much but now there are a lot of people who are getting together, banding together, and finding different ways for sustainable energy power grouds

solar energy and even saefl sustaining structures. here on puerto rico's island they are making it happen. known for its lush landscapes, puerto rico has an abundance of breathtaking natural resources in 2017 hurricane maria battered the island t worst natural disaster in puerto rico's history. leaving some in the dark for almost a year when lights did come back on, some puerto ricans in rural communities took matters into their own hands. >> it is actually showing that we're producing power right now even with the clouds >> reporter: arturo masol is leading the solar revolution in puerto rico through casa pueblo so hurricane maria hits. it is the worst natural disaster to hit puerto rico that said, it gave casa pueblo a chance to rethink the energy grid. >> because we have been promoting sustainable development. we were ready to confront that natural disaster we became an energy oasis for

the community. >> started on earth day, 42 years ago. his non profit installs solar panels on homes and local businesses partnering with the hanold foundation the goal ultimately creating a small independent power grid and it is a community effort with more than a dozen businesses plugging in >> we're no longer having to wait a year for energy to come back. >> reporter: about two hours away, another new development dubbed the "earth ship." a structure that looks like it is from a galaxy far, far away >> this is what the island of puerto rico needs, is more thought behind the construction. >> reporter: and like a ship at sea, the earth ship is a self sustaining structure designed to withstand natural disasters and thrive off the grid using natural and repurposed materials, renewable energy and rain water collection. wow, this is really an amazing

structure. >> we'll give tours and teach about sustainable and other aspects of the farm. >> reporter: just weeks ago when a fire at one of the island's largest power plants caused a major outage, the earth ship wasn't impacted at all. >> just a normal day on the farm. >> reporter: lights stayed on down here. >> stayed on. >> reporter: these efforts creating an empowering example of what's possible by combining innovation with determination. this earth day, what are you most proud of? >> that we can take care of our own destiny. as we're producing our own power. and that an alternative future is possible because we're building that reality right now. >> reporter: and guys, what's interesting here when you talk to focus on the island, it is a sea change of thinking because they say they have got to be more sustainable and they can't depend on the power grid here. so they are taking matters into

their own hands through a myriad number of ways wind, solar and renewable. and it is really amazing to see what's happening here. >> necessity continues to be mother of invention. >> thank you al. >> absolutely. >> you're already working on your vacation so we're not going to make to you the forecast. but dylan is holding it down here. >> i didn't know you could go on vacations and work at the same time. >> you know, al roker has more energy than any of us. you are the best al, thank you >> you bet. >> back here finally on the east coast it is going to be warm how long have we been waiting for the warmer temperatures? 60s and 70s today. just a really nice day frankly. and also a chance of severe storms, especially through the midwest this afternoon large hail, damaging winds small risk of tornados t fire

risk in the southwest is going to be a big issue. very dry, very windy, and any fire that does develop and ones that are already occurring could spread very rapidly. and on the other side of that we have a blizzard conditions in the dakotas. that's what's going on around the country. now here's a peek out your window. a live look in downtown san jose. we have the gloomy skies and that rain continues to make its trek through parts of the bay area at times light to moderate. we'll continue to see the chance of on-and-off again showers through the afternoon. we have a couple showers pushing through fremont right now, some light rain coming down in san jose, as well, our storm ranger scanning. by the afternoon, expect clearing with temperatures reaching the mid-60s. >> and that's your latest forecast >> dilly, dilly. thank you. >> -- >> i brought in joe friar.

and -- puerto rico "pop start" no one cares anymore. you can't forget to water "pop start. barbara streisand leads us off the entertainment icon turns 80 on sunday giving us a chance to celebrate her groundbreaking career nbc news now anger joe friar. >> her first album came out 60 years ago. she's been entertaining us most of her life. not just as singer but actor, director, writer, composure, designer, activist and idol so some of the best singers on the planet kristin chenowith and josh spoke to us about barbara. ♪ one of barbra streisand's best known songs, "love." seems especially fitting right now. ♪ >> to me it is asia. so i'm not going to acknowledge her age.

the music to movies. >> the girl is lovely. >> reporter: from acting, to directing. >> i feel that i want to get the best out of my actors. >> reporter: on the chart she's only artist to score number 1 albums in six different decades. on the big screen she's won two oscars ♪ including best actress for "funny girl. a role still so iconic, the broadway revival opens this sunday on barbra's birthday. >> hello, gorgeous >> and in her personal life, she is married to actor james brolen, her husband of nearly 24 years. >> she's a rule breaker a trail blazer. >> reporter: kristin chenowith has covered one of barbra's iconic songs "the way we were" and performed at a streisand

tribute concert. >> i've sung for the queen but that one i was nervous. >> reporter: after all to musicians, barbra is royalty someone withic people -- impeccable high standards. >> i'm striving for excellence striving for perfection. >> reporter: something josh groben learned when recording with her, including the song someday.ts with her. what is that like? >> well, it's terrifying stand there and hope you do your best and hope you don't do poorly the process in the studio with barbara is one where we're all chasing something really, really wonderful and really beautiful >> reporter: pursuit of perfection that like the artist is ageless and ever -- >> she is just the greatest. >> she's barbara

there is only one. ♪ >> how do you top that >> how will barbara spend her 80th birthday on sunday? we have a quote from the icon herself. she says it is still too dangerous to have a big birthday party. so i've decided to have a small afternoon tea with some of my family and close friends because my two gorgeous granddaughters love tea parties and they can wear their pretty dresses. sounds lovely. >> fun fact about barbara streisand. she went to high school with neil diamond in the new york city and they sang in the choir together just amazing >> probably the best choir that was awesome. >> and linda carter up next. a "wonder woman" actress still ready to jump into action. revealing she keeps that old uniform at her fingertips even

after all these years. tweeting on a photo alongside the costume and writing somehow never sent to the back of the closet the real question, where does park that invisible -- how does she find it and billboards next month. today we can exclusively reveal who will be hosting the show we'll let him tell all by himself. >> good morning, my neighbors! as the sun rises i a have an announcement i want you all to hear i am returning and what better way to do that than to executive produce and host this year's 2022 billboard awards that means i'm the ring master, p.t. barnum style. ain't no party like a diddy party. >> sean diddy combs will produce the big show no stranger to the billboard stage. two awards himself and i you can catch the show sunday may 15th is

8:00 p.m. eastern. stream on peacock as well. coming up. something special as we continue to mark earth day here. >> take a look outside our plaza is packed. we're ready to set a guinness good morning. it is 8:26. i'm kris sanchez. about a half-million people in the east bay will be asked to cut back their water usage. the contra costa water district is asking its customers to reduce their use by 15% this year. the district says the start of the year has been one of the driest on record. we know that. our meteorologists have told us that. we know the reservoir is only 58% of capacity. a public hearing on that proposal is scheduled for june 15th. if it's approved, it would go into effect july 1st. we are still seeing some showers across the bay area.

here's a look at storm ranger. a little bit of rain just finished passing through oakland. we have some rain coming down right now in parts of south san francisco. but it is sort of spotty and scattered. that's going to continue at least until about 11:00, 12:00. by the afternoon, between 3:00 and 4:00, we start to see some peeks of sunshine with a mix of sun and clouds, 64 degrees in san jose, 62 in oakland, 65 in napa, gilroy down through morgan hill 65. over the next seven days, the rain clears out, makes way for sunshine into saturday and sunday. another local news update in half an hour.

we're back it is 8:30 on earth day friday morning. april 22, 2022 we have an extra special crowd out here also in that special crowd, nightly news anchor, our friend lester holt. >> that's why the crowd is here. >> i know. lester they have been lining up for you. you are like 1 d. >> you guys are awesome. >> we're also in just a few minutes going to attempt to set a guinness world record. >> behind us we've got students from pace university

they are here -- [cheers and applause -- taking part all across the country. as we try and set the title for the most people watering plants at -- >> it's never been done before. >> so i think we can do it i feel good about it also ahead, shop today's adriana brock is here with a few best sellers good for both your purse strings and the planet >> we look forward to that then we'll dig into some ways we can change our kitchen and cooking habits to reduce food waste. that's so important. >> and coming up in the third hour, ozark" star alfonso herrera is with us live. as the show is making its highly anticipated return and final season >> and today is earth day. but don't forget mother's day around the corner. and we're hosting a special brunch here on the plaza. >> two weeks from today. we're inviting a group of mom's and daughters for our special celebration. if you would like to nominate an

outstanding mom to join us for our brunch, we invite to you go to today.com >> sounds fun. lester you are here not just because of the crowds but another reason the return of inspiring america which honors influential people in the industry. >> next month savannah and i will be hosting the 2022 inspirationalists. among the remarkable people. broadway legend rita moreno. and a pastor from california who's organize ad massive effort to shelter ukrainian refugees. >> and chance to hit down with u.s. olympians, opening up about reaching the greatest heights in the sports world and how they also dealt with some crushing defeats. >> and christy turlington burns shares the great story behind creation of a non profit >> just a few of the diverse extraordinary people we'll feature. you can watch our primetime special, 2022 inspiration list on saturday may 7 on nbc, msnbc and cnbc and the next day on telemundo. lots of letters. >> if that is not enough you can stream it on "today all day. nbc news news now and the msnbc hub on peacock. >> you can't miss it >> lester, thank you >> thank you nice to be here. >> see you -- >> i don't usually get dressed up this early in the day. >> all these hours before noon we have to be up before all of

them lester great to see you. let's get a quick check of the forecast picture it is a beautiful day here in new york city. but let's take a look at what's going on across the rest of the country. and out west we are still talk about winter weather we have blizzard warnings in effect through eastern montana, western, north and south dakota. northeastern wyoming lot of snow falling in the higher elevations, into the rockies too where we could see significant snowfall this storm system is also going to trigger some thunderstorms through the plains states this afternoon, again tomorrow afternoon. but on the back side of it temperatures are quite cold and that will produce the heavy snow and could see winds up go 60 miles per hour which explains the blizzard like conditions in the northern plains. as much as 3 inches of rain, especially through texas into oklahoma, and northwestern arkansas as for snow, rates could be up to 1-2 inches per hour and we could see about 12-18 inches of snow possible through sunday so very big storm moving through that part of the country that's a look at weather across. we have to be up before all the corecast.

picture it is a beautiful day here in new york city. but let's take a look at what's going on across the rest of the it is a beautiful day here in new york city but let's take a look at what's going on across the rest of the country. and out west we are still talk about winter weather we have blizzard warnings in effect through eastern montana, western, north and south dakota. northeastern wyoming lot of snow falling in the higher elevations, into the rockies too where we could see significant snowfall this storm system is also going to trigger some thunderstorms through the plains states this afternoon, again tomorrow afternoon. but on the back side of it temperatures are quite cold and we could also see winds gusting up to 60 miles per hour, which explains the blizzard-like conditions in the northern plains. we're looking at as much as 3 inches of rain, especially down through texas into oklahoma and northwestern arkansas. as for snow, rates could be up to 1 to 2 inches per hour and we could see about 12 to 18 inches of snow possible through sunday. so very big storm moving through

that part of the country. that's what's going on around the country. now here's a peek out your window. and, yes, we still have some rain on radar. we've got our mobile doppler radar storm ranger. you can see some rain continuing to push through parts of the east bay, and once we head toward the 12:00, 1:00 hour, we'll see the majority of this move out. but there will be a chance for spotty rain. things look dry over the santa cruz mountains, but look at san francisco. we have a little bit of rain activity off through the peninsula. afternoon highs will be in the 60s through the afternoon. >> and that's your latest forecast. >> coming up the moment we've all been waiting for. plaza is packed. folks ready. we've got folks joining us coast to coast and in mere moments, all of them are going help us attempt to set an earth day, earth friendly, guiness world record that is coming up. but first this is "today" on nbc.

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we're back we're back we're back it is time for our earth day extravaganza in just a moment just a moment s.g. we're going to try to set a guiness world record wrier going to do it with some lp from pace university and hundreds of others all over the country. >> we look forward to that but first want to introduce you to our new friend here terrell hagler he boxes garbage no he calls himself the -- flash is man and has become a social media star for his efforts. >> worked on the front lines picking up truckloads of trash in the pandemic. saw the desperate need needed for engagement in the community and he's made it his mission to inspire others to save the plan. good to have you here. >> for people watching, what are some things people can do at

home to help earth >> first, always recycle we want to reduce how much waste we send to the land fills, reusing those plastic bottles and making sure they are going somewhere else other than the landfill second think, properly putting our trash out. if you don't tie the bag and the wind blows t whole block is filled with trash. kids can't ride their bikes and third is creating green spaces green oasises and places people feel good and enjoy lifes creatg >> you are so inspiring. have you been surprised how your videos went viral. you just started trying to educate folks and now you are a huge star. >> yeah. i said i'm you know get 500 followers, tell a few jokes and educate people and its been a whirlwind i'm so blessed to be able to advocate for sanitation workers, educate the community and integrity everybody into the

advo environment. >> christmas for you >> i -- i'm so happy. >> -- too, we like your moves. >> i love dancing. >> you saw a problem during the pandemic you were on the front lines. saw a problem and decided to do something about it took action. >> we've been on the front lines as a sanitation worker, we were so undermanned and so disheartened by everything and i just wanted to pick up the morale i wanted us to come to work, be safe, go home to our families. >> thank you for being here. and joining us try and set this guiness world record [cheers and applause >> in multiple venues. >> let's go. >> this is going to be good. pace university students with us this morning on the plaza. [cheers and applause and we want to say hello to the folks joining us from coast to

coast. these are our nbc stations and affiliates getting in on the fun from around the country. >> let's shout 'em all out here. kxan with the city of austin kyc in cleveland western reserve land conservancy waking up super early for us in san francisco, they got up at 4:00 a.m. there in the bay area. our station there. one tree planted wsls is at hoda's alma mater, virginia tech. and of course we can't forget our favorites in the big d wdiv helping out greeting the city of detroit. >> and penn state students are here union catholic high school students in new jersey, american community gardens in atlanta earth x out in --. and rounding out in hampton community virginia gardens >> that's what it takes to set a record here with his usual scrutinizing

watchful high. watchful eye are you going tell us the requirements. >> absolutely. savannah so everyone needs to have one plant or one tree, their own watering can, and they need to water for a minimum of 10 seconds. the mark to beat is 250 people >> 250 people. how many do we have? does anyone know >> more than that. so somebody has set this record before. >> it is a new record but we always set a minimum >> breaking huge history everyone we're going to be overachievers. we cannot leave this to chance please water for 20 seconds. that is what they told me to say. >> 20 seconds. >> everyone ready to water >> all right i think we're going put our count down clock on the screen everyone's got their watering cans in hand pace university you ready? [cheers and applause >> around the country you ready?

here we go 20 seconds of watering let's go three, two, one. >> keep go >> keep going. lot of excitement. lot of excitement. >> you are halfway there, guy. >> ten more seconds. >> you are better than that. let's go come on. come on. >> keep watering >> five, four, three, two, one >> yes [ cheers and applause >> yes >> did we get it did they do it >> oh my gosh. so many hydrated plants right now. they feel so great >> okay. >> michael, talk to me what -- let us know what happened. >> the mark to beat was 250. >> yes. >> we had 62 people on the plaza here we had some huge group the arbor day foundation had 100 participant at their location. the final count was 799. it's a new record! [cheers and applause

♪ >> world record holders right here across the country. michael everett from guinness. thank you so much. how fun was that >> i think al might be upset host not here. >> he's probably watering a plant in puerto rico thank you so much for everybody joining us you are all guiness world record holders now. >> give yourself a round of applause >> we've got more earth day celebrations coming your way but first this is "today" on nbc. coming your way. but first this is "today" on nbc.

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earth day. shop today ed tort director adriana brock is here with some products that might help the planet and your wallet at the same time. you can find owl after her picks if you scan the qr code on yore screen and we can also put it on "shop today" at today.com. good morning less waste. >> less waste and affordable lot of people think sustainable can be expensive it doesn't have to be. and the easiest way is baby steps. this make up eraser so genius. literally takes off all of your makeup with just water you don't need a cleanser or anything i tried it and it really does work it is really gentle on your screen and machine washable. throw it in the laundry and use it every day >> love that what is this >> so we all know about bar soap but shampoo bars are making a big statement lately it is like the newest trend for sustainability and being plastic

free so this is foamy and these are really great because you just add water, lather them up and use as you would your regular shampoo lot of people also like these for travel you don't have to worry about the liquids. >> liquids, yes so little water it is like normal soap. >> yes suds up nicely too >> conditioner to. >> conditioner too >> that was my next question >> smell good? >> yes. >> got to smell good straws are kind of no nos. what are these >> lot of,like you said, lot of places aren't even giving people straws these days. and it is an easy way again baby steps to cut back on waste these are silicon, they come in a pack of 15, multi color and you can throw them in the dishwasher which is great. my favorite tip is you have people over. have a bunch of kids give everyone a color so that way you can figure who's cup is who. >> genius mom hack. >> such a good hack. >> and they go in the dishwasher >> better than plastic obviously.

>> what about these? >> my favorite one this is the reusable bag and this comes in a set of 10 bags and you can fit three grocery bags worth of stuff in one of these. and what's really great is -- >> you could roll this up and put it in your purse, you could put five in your purse. >> in your pocket if you don't carry a purse. and you are going use it over and over grocery store. i have one in the diaper bag >> $23.99 for ten? >> yes. >> and a bunch of different colors now, what is this? looks like tee shirts and jeans. >> amazon came out with a new line amazon aware. every day basics and they did it because all their customers for asking for sustainable products at affordable prices and that is what they did. a basic tee shirt. this one is super soft available for men and women and size inclusive so this is available up to size

7 xl same with the jeans. 21 different sizes which is like unheard of. >> amazing and basics you wear them year after year better than waste. >> all the time. >> and these shoes are really funny. they are going viral on social media. but not just because they are sustainable and made with recycled materials but they are also really comfortable. i was telling dave here, the sole is made with cork from recycled foam, so it is really comfortable. and the canvas is all made from recycled plastic bottles. >> cute too. lot of good colors. >>light. under five ounces. one of the lightest out there. >> thank you so much to shop these products you can scan the qr code or go to today.com/shop craig? >> s.g., thank you up next, earth day rolls on with tips from cook book author trish magwood, she's going help reduce food waste and save time and money in the process first this is today audio on nb c.

we're back now 8:52 with "today food. and keeping with our earth day theme, we're focusing on zero-waste cooking what are some basic steps to reduce your food waste at home cook book author, trish macwood, wh early summer field straable. season. early summer. field strawberry, radishes, carrots and shorter distance from farm >> how do you know what's in season >> we follow mother nature and read the science and we learn what's in season, but if in doubt, check the signs or ask the person at the store. >> let's move on to step 2 what he is your second tip >> pantry essentials

like a good wardrobe, have your staples and things versatile use over and over. seeds and nuts we can use in smoothie bowls salt and pepper that we use on everything less is more and natural sweeteners we can put on carrots, et cetera midweek meals, coconut milk that can go in our curry or our chicken lime soup. so less is more. things we can use over and over. check the fridge, check the pantry before we shop an before we prepare. >> what about canned vegetables? >> when tomatoes are not in season, then we go peak of the season are items have been canned, flavor is amazing. and also good on the pocketbook. >> two good tips tip number three. >> we're in spring so asparagus is coming and it is all about single ingredient many, many three, four. day one, a beautiful raw salad this is from my new table. this is all follow the seasons to make it easy. raw salad. day 2 turns into grilled

asparagus with prosciutto. and day 3 turns into rizzuto and lemon. and fresh, from a supplier skpch and fresh and from a good supplier and then a couple of days keep using it until it is all done. >> tip four. >> just as important what's around the kitchen sink and under the sink as it is food so we want to keep with natural, so i have my own line of natural. and you want to look for bio degradable read the label turn it around and see what's in it and things that replace it paper towel, single use. these are natural sponge cloths bio degradable and compostable and things we can use over and over and of course to store our food. forget the plastic wrap. >> sponges >> these are made of pulp and cotton and they are pretty. don't you think? >> they are pretty quite pretty actually.

>> and multiple purpose and many use. and same with our food that. we want the food to be stored in something that we can reuse over and over again. >> no plastic bags. >> no plastic bags. >> bad >> bad. >> thank you so much great tips and thank you we're going to have even more earthly celebrations ahead on the third hour and on our streaming channel "today all day. a two day marathon starting later this morning including al's extended interview with former president obama and more. happy earth day. third hour just ahead. but first local news, weather and some messages. good morning to you. it's 8:56. i'm kris sanchez. investigators are looking into a crash involving sheriff's deputies. it happened around 1:00 this morning near north 1st street and montague expressway.

they were pursuing a car that failed to put over and hit another vehicle. the driver of the suspected vehicle died as a result. three others were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. montague expressway is open again and today bob redell is working for more details. lye in our midday news, groups in san francisco earning a "guinness book of world records" this morning. we'll see you what they achieved.

this morning on the third hour of "today," masking questions. the battling questions. happy earth day. al's live in puerto rico where a new sustainable style of living is taking root we'll meet a mom who came up with a cleaver way to cut down on plastic waste in our daily routine. it's also super food friday. joy is making tacos and fruit snacks with an earth friendly snack.