escaping deadly violence in sudan. after a week of heavy fighting,

special forces evacuating american diplomats >> it is one of the biggest breaches in the u.s. now authorities are discovering more details about the leak. a gold heist at one of canada's biggest airports. so how did the thieves make off with $15 million >> and rice rage one flight attendant going against the grain, having an in-flight meltdown it's monday, april 24th. "early today" starts right now good to be with you. i'm frances rivera. >> and i'm phillip mena. we begin in sudan, where nor than 400 people have been killed in eight days of fighting between the sudanese army and their rivals the paramilitary rapid support forces known as rsf. american forces have evacuated all u.s. embassy personnel from the country in a stunning airlift happening amid fierce clashes in khartoum. secretary of state antony blinken said the ungoing flight posed an unacceptable risk to our embassy personnel. let's go live to london and ali

arouzi ali, germany what more can you tell us about these evacuations? >> good morning, phillip that's right, the situation on the ground has become so unstable and so violent that the white house announced that it conducted an operation on sunday to remove embassy staff. u.s. officials say around 100 special forces evacuated a little less than 100 u.s. personnel on three chinook helicopters, and they called the operation fast and clean now the u.s. embassy has now closed in khartoum they have suspended operations and they've also posted a statement saying that the u.s. government is not able at the present moment to evacuate private citizens from sudan because of the situation on the ground now mark warner the democratic chair of the senate intelligence committee said the united states is working with partners and allies to get u.s. citizens out of sudan as soon as it's safe.

but at the moment, they need to shelter in place until circumstances on the ground change the u.s. also announced on sunday that it was sending disaster response team to the area to coordinate a humanitarian response, both for people inside of sudan and people trying to get out u.s. aheaded by samantha power announced they said up operations in nearby kenya and they were focusing on life-saving humanitarian assistance after eight days of incredible violence there. and it's not just the u.s., phillip, that have evacuated a long string of countries have also evacuated their personnel, including the uk, germany, france, sweden, saudi arabia, just to name a few because the situation on the ground has become so perilous as you mentioned already, over 400 people have been killed in eight days of fighting and thousands more injured >> extremely dangerous situation

there. ali arouzi, starting us off this morning from london. ali, thank you floods have ravaged much of the country on recent months ron desantis said he will ask the biden administration to declare broward county a disaster area after a record rainfall caused flooding earlier this month it would alu residents with damaged property and homes to become eligible for loans and other assistance meanwhile, a raging wildfire in north carolina is causing serious air quality issues in at least 21 counties across the eastern part of the state. the blaze known as the great lakes fire has burned at least 36,000 acres according to the north carolina forest service, it's 30% contained as crews continue to fight the flames now to reports of another mass shooting targeting teenagers, this time in jasper county, texas. the violence erupted after midnight on sunday at a house where about 250 people had gathered for an after prom

party. according to police, nine people were shot. the victims range in age from 15 to 19 years old, and they're all expected to survive. officials said people of interest were being questioned, but they did not announce the arrest of any suspects the massachusetts air national guardsman accused of posting classified documents online may have started his alleged leaking a lot earlier than autrities originally thought. the "new york times" reporting that jack teixeira first uploaded military secrets in late february, not december as he is charged. here is ken dilanian >> reporter: new reporting that the accused leaker of classified information began posting secrets more than a year ago, shortly after russia's invasion of ukraine "the new york times" says it discovered that airman jack teixeira allegedly began sharing military secrets as far back as february 2022 to a chat group containing 600 members that's ten months before the december 2022 links that teixeira is charged with

two sources familiar with the matter tell nbc news investigators gave no indication when briefing congress that they were aware of this new set of disclosures. the fbi and the pentagon have been scrambling to assess the damage from a leak they first discovered april 5th >> and the longer something is out there floating in the ether, in the cyber world, without the government knowing, without them being able to shut it down, the more potential damage can be done. >> reporter: teixeira's lawyer, the fbi and the pentagon all declined to comment. "the times" matched the new post to teixeira through a series of digital clues. boasting of his special access to secrets "i have a little more than open source info, perks of being in a usaf intel unit," he said, seemingly referring to his job as an i.t. specialist in an air force intelligence wing, and hinting he used his i.t. access to get information "the job i get lets me give

intel above most guys. teixeira hinted he was hunting for intelligence on the ukraine war, including material from the national security agency and gchq, the uk's digital spying department this goes way beyond a kid trying to impress his buddies. >> when chat room member urged him not to abuse his access, he is said to have replied "too late." >> thanks to ken dilanian for that report. over the weekend the first state admitted to the union became the 22nd state to legalize marijuana john carney allowed the passage of two bills that would legalize recreational cannabis and it became legal this past saturday. governor carney said he still has reservations about legalization, but he dropped his opposition to the bills in order to focus on other pressing issues facing the state. the biden administration is said to announce limits on greenhouse gas emissions from

power plants according to a report from the new york advertisements that cites three people familiar with the matter. if implemented, the regulation would be the first time the federal government has restricted carbon dioxide emissions from existing plants, which generate around 25% of global warming pollution that is produced by the u.s. it would also apply to plants built in the future. all right. the roller coaster continues at the beginning of this spring here temperatures taking a dip today. nbc meteorologist michelle grossman is tracking the cold front. we've been up and down all spring, michelle good morning >> we have good morning to you both we are cold today. we're in it the 80s for so many. we're going to feel more like march as opposed to late april 58 million americans waking up to a freeze alert whether it's a frost advisory or freeze watch a freeze warning in the hot pink temperatures 10 to 15 degrees below average for this time of year and we could set a few low records. currently looking at temperatures in the 30s and 40s

in so many spots below freezing in indianapolis. st. louis just 41. 47 in springfield. 40 degrees in charleston and just three degrees above freezing it's all due to this big dome of high pressure bringing down that cold, canadian air that's why we're going see below average temperatures highs 10 to 25 degrees below what is typical this time of year what does that put us? the 50s in cincinnati. just 50 degrees in minneapolis today. 11 degrees below nort oklahoma . also looking at showers and storms in florida. all right, guys. that cold air in place, we're watching a few chances for storms as early as tomorrow. we'll look at this in just a bit. >> okay. thanks, michelle we'll see you in a bit

two sea turtles received a special sendoff in florida named larry and mo, they were rescued last year by the turtle hospital and diagnosed with a debilitating tumor-causing disease. after months of treatment, they made their big return back into the ocean. local families gathered to celebrate, marking a special moment for earth day all right. stick with us here we have got a few reasons to smile heading into your monday that good news coming in just 60 seconds. you're watching "early todayay"n this mondaday, apr 2h.h.il4t ♪ yoyour prescriription for.r. staying g right wherere you a. ♪ ♪ your prescscription fofor... ththe blue or r white pilll. ♪ hohow did kellllogg's combmbe crunchy y oat clusteters

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cartwheel. the video has since gone viral >> it's a perfect depiction of her personality in one little clip she's not afraid to be herself ♪ there goes my heartbeat, as you are the reason ♪ >> proud parents in port st. lucie florida too. ♪ >> that's aiden armstrong with a voice as big as his heart. ♪ the 12-year-old singing as his parents renew their vows the moment not only overwhelming him, but his parents as well, both wiping away tears ♪ you are the reason ♪ >> good. >> powerful bonds of family in washington, d.c. too watch as their staff sergeant

anthony sneaks into a photo of his daughter savannah. >> oh, my gosh he had been overseas for months. [ applause ] >> lieutenant max has been gone for a year his wife rushing to him at the airport. the hug went on and on but that was just the warm-up. >> daddy when he'd see his kids >> are you ready >> but this was the moment that gave us new faith in the future. look there is 7-year-old lenny born with cerebral palsy. he was determined to take some of his first steps in front of his kindergarten class at high point elementary near columbus, ohio his triumph celebrated by every single student

>> and our thanks to jose diaz-balart for sharing that and what amazing for the family to be able to share that with the entire class they could have had that very special moment in private at home or with relatives but what a lesson for those kids too. >> yeah we all got to see it so many examples of great story and faith in humanity. all right. now let's check out the scary moment in the skies over ohio. a bird strike caused a plane engine to catch fire the american airlines flight was headed from columbus to phoenix. the faa says the bird strike happened shortly after takeoff a passenger on the plane recorded this moment that flames began coming from the number 2 engine in a statement, american airlines said the flight returned to the airport in columbus and landed safely no injuries were reported. now the a dangerous encounter for drugs with man's best friend. a shelter in pennsylvania says a poodle named toodles had to be revived with narcan. they suffered the dog suffered a drug overdose. both toodles and his owner were

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she turns 90 carol burnett's birthday is wednesday, and her life and legacy will be on display in a special that airs here on nbc. mark barger has a preview. >> look at you at 90, looking like a snack >> repororter: carolol burnett's milestone birthday is almost here >> i can't wrap my head around it i keep feeling like i'm 11. >> reporter: wednesday is the big day, and array of stars will help celebrate burnetts a life and legacy in a two-hour special. >> the love that we're all showing you here tonight is small payback for all the love you have shown us through the years. >> i was pretty gobsmacked by the whole thing, you know. it was just almost surreal at times. >> what is surreal is 30 million people watched the carol burnett show each week from the late 60s into the 70s >> it's 11 years of my life that was just sheer joy. >> reporter: her sketch comedy variety seseries had moments th

endured decades later. >> i d dare anybodody toto watcm and haharvey do the dentist skeh and not lose it, and that's 50 years old. we were very seldom topical. we just wanted to be funny. >> reporter: burnett's continued bringing the laughs in the years since, and the stars pay tribute. >> she is the kind of woman, kind of star that if you meet her, you're never going to be disappointed >> what a lucky person, yeah lucky. fortunate. and i know it. i think it's important to know it >> reporter: fans of carol burnett count themselves lucky too. mark barger, nbc news. >> wow there is a timelessness when it comes to that kind of comedy, when it comes to the caliber of carol burnett. i just remember my grandmother always laughing because i think they would break character so much on the show and just crack up it makes you laugh as well that

signature tugging at a ear is so her. >> yep i had the same experience with my grandpa same thing he introduced me to carol burnett. all these years later, still looking great. today the president and first lady will be hosting teachers of the year at the white house. teachers from all over the u.s. will be recognized for their excellence in teaching and dedication to student learning in and outside telephone classroom. the u.s. secretary of education will help honor the 23 teachers and exceptional educators like dr. and melissa collins who will be in attendance so we all have -- we're all deeply indebted to the teachers who meant so much to us. >> can't thank them enough >> that's right. thanks for waking up with us i'm philli

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