>> if you've ever wanted to go out there and learn how to make big money flipping houses or learn how to accumulate profits with rental houses, or if you've ever wanted to go out there and just change your family's legacy through real estate, or if, deep inside, you know you can be more, do more, and have more, then real estate is the business for you. >> announcer: armando

show "flip this house," and inc. 500's number-one educational company in the country, is bringing his "armando live" event series to your area this week. this is a rare opportunity to learn about armando's millionaire real-estate strategies that made him a household name. and you can do this by taking action now. seating is first come, first serve, and seats fill fast. >> listen, right now, the real-estate market is on an upward swing, and i believe that this is one of the greatest times to go out there and do real estate. check out these students of mine who went out there -- they called the 1-800 number just like the one at the bottom of your screen, they registered for the live event, and now they're flipping houses in neighborhoods just like yours. >> after attending armando's live event, i was able to do my first flip. i brought home, from my first flip, $34,000, and since then, i've been able to do multiple projects. >> i attended one of armando's live events. in six months, i flipped two

>> we sold our first property with over $30,000, a second one after that, over $45,000, and our third one, over $60,000. >> announcer: armando montelongo, star of a&e's hit tv show "flip this house," and inc. 500's number-one educational company in the country, is bringing his "armando live" event series to your area this week. this is a rare opportunity to learn about armando's millionaire real-estate strategies that made him a household name. armando's team will take you by the hand and show you that you can eliminate debt and create cash now so you and your family can benefit from today's foreclosure market. at armando's free live event, you will learn about how you can help others out of foreclosure while making huge sums of cash in the denver and surrounding areas. now is the time to buy, renovate, and sell real estate with or without your money or your credit. you can do this in your marketplace now. you can get pre-foreclosures and

armando believes this is a phenomenal time in history to invest in real estate, and you can do this by taking action now. when you register now, you will receive two tickets for you and a guest to attend armando's live event. at the event, you'll get access to armando's best-selling book "flip and grow rich," armando's "flip for success fast cash" video program, armando's "real estate 2015" audio series, armando's "how to assess properties" audio series, and armando's "negotiate it now" program. this $500 package is yours free when you register now and attend armando's free live event. that's not all! when you're one of the first 50 callers to register right now, you can win a check for $5,000, signed by armando himself, when you register and attend his free live event. learn about armando's techniques live and in person. admission is free, so seating is extremely limited.

gain the knowledge you need to be successful today. >> check out these students of mine who decided to stop being average. they called the 1-800 number right at the bottom of the screen, and they made money by following my system to a "t." you can make big money in the denver area. and it all starts by picking up the phone and calling now. >> we made $45,000 on this particular property. it was on the market for less than two weeks when we sold it, so... and that -- again, we owe all of that to armando and his techniques and his systems that he's taught us. >> we're out here with mike. mike, how are you? >> fantastic. >> and mike has gone out there and got into our system a little over two years ago. and it all started by going out there, picking up the phone, calling that 1-800 number just like the one you're seeing at the bottom of your screen right now, registering to the live event, and going to the actual live event. now, these are settlement statements that you have gone out there and provided us. is that correct? >> that is correct. >> and what a settlement statement is -- it's also known as a hud-1. it shows you how much you bought a house for, how much you sold a house for, and ultimately, how much profit you made on the

and mike has gone and shared it with us his settlement statements on houses that he's flipped. and we're standing in front of one of the houses you flipped right here. one of the houses, you've gone out there and you made $20,000 cash in your pocket. another one, you made $35,000 cash in your pocket. another one, you made another $35,000 cash in your pocket. this one, you made $45,000 cash in your pocket. all in all, to the tune of $230,000 cash in your pocket. is that correct? >> that is correct. >> listen, imagine what your life would be like by going out there, following the system, and putting $230,000 cash in your pocket. >> announcer: armando believes right now is a phenomenal time to make money in real estate. call the number at the bottom of your screen and register for the free live event coming to your area this week. armando montelongo, star of a&e's hit tv show "flip this house," and inc. 500's number-one educational company in the country, is bringing his "armando live" event series to

this is a rare opportunity to learn about armando's millionaire real-estate strategies that made him a household name. and you can do this by taking action now. seating is first come, first serve, and seats fill fast. >> if you've ever wanted to learn how to flip houses like the way the experts do or just simply make real money in real estate, then right now is an incredible time for you to do it. you see, right now all the signs are there. interest rates are low, buyers are in the market, and real-estate deals are flying off the marketplace. and it's your time to grab a piece of that american pie. if you know that the government's not going to bail you out, if you're sick and tired of your boss telling you what to do, or if you just want to simply change your family's legacy, then right now is the time to get into real estate. >> the techniques, the systems, the people you're going to meet, and the doors that are about to open are going to give you the

reach your economical dreams and to put your family first, and financial freedom is just a breath away. this is what armando will bring to you. >> and we know this because we've taken the systems that he provides you, and we've applied it in our own lives, and we now have acquired $600,000 worth of real estate that we did not own nine months ago. >> we're here with vino. vino, how are you? >> i'm fine, thank you. and how are you? >> i'm doing great, thank you. and vino went -- he called the 1-800 number. he registered and went to the live event, and now you're in the real-estate game. >> absolutely. >> now, before ever going to my live events, did you know anything about real estate? >> nothing. >> you weren't doing real estate? >> no. >> so, you needed a system? >> absolutely. >> that's one of the things we're gonna go teach you, is we're gonna go teach you how to do this step by step, in chronological order, the abcs of real estate so that you can go out there and make a bunch of money like vino's made. now, i have the documentation right here, and this documentation -- had it freaking all right. and the documentation -- 'cause it says, vino, here that you went out there and have put

>> correct. correct. >> and that you and your partners have gone out there and accumulated or actually purchased $1 million in real estate. is that correct? >> yes. >> now, i have one last question for you, and this is the big question. there are people sitting right there on their butts at home, wondering, "is this real? should i get up? should i call that number? should i go to the live event?" what would you tell them? >> i would tell them, "get out of your sofas. get out of your comfort zone. go to this event. learn how to make money." bang! >> he says, "get out of your sofas!" >> [ chuckles ] >> "call them. bang!" go pick up the phone right now. call the 1-800 number to register for the live event. call right now so that you can go out there and be one of our next success stories. >> announcer: armando montelongo, star of a&e's hit tv show "flip this house," and inc. 500's number-one educational company in the country, is bringing his "armando live" event series to your area this week. this is a rare opportunity to learn about armando's

strategies that made him a household name. armando's team will take you by the hand and show you that you can eliminate debt and create cash now so you and your family can benefit from today's foreclosure market. at armando's free live event, you will learn about how you can help others out of foreclosure while making huge sums of cash in the denver and surrounding areas. now is the time to buy, renovate, and sell real estate with or without your money or your credit. you can do this in your marketplace now. you can get pre-foreclosures and foreclosures the way armando does. armando believes this is a phenomenal time in history to invest in real estate, and you can do this by taking action now. when you register now, you will receive two tickets for you and a guest to attend armando's live event. at the event, you'll get access to armando's best-selling book "flip and grow rich," armando's "flip for success fast cash" video program, armando's

armando's "how to assess properties" audio series, and armando's "negotiate it now" program. this $500 package is yours free when you register now and attend armando's free live event. that's not all! when you're one of the first 50 callers to register right now, you can win a check for $5,000, signed by armando himself, when you register and attend his free live event. learn about armando's techniques live and in person. admission is free, so seating is extremely limited. so make your reservation and gain the knowledge you need to be successful today. >> i know what you may be thinking. you may be thinking, "but, armando, can i really make money in today's real-estate market by following your system?" well, you've seen my students -- people who had no money and no credit and people who have money and who have credit who grew their wealth exponentially. but did you know that multiples of my students have gone on to

real-estate reality shows? individuals like dom of "flip it to win it" on hgtv or "construction of america" or mark, liz, jackie, and raul, who've gone on to star in the television show "reinas de realty." if you've ever wanted to go out there and change your family's legacy once and for all by going and learning real estate, then my system is an absolute must for you. and the only way to learn about my system is to pick up the phone and call the 1-800 number at the bottom of your screen. seating is limited because the event is free. so you have to pick up the phone and call right now. >> we're the stars of "reinas de realty." >> when we first started, we lost it all, and we were living in my mom and dad's house, on the bedroom floor. >> now we have our own hit tv show. we've turned millions of dollars in real estate. we could have never done it without armando's real-estate system. >> thank you, armando. >> now, you've gone out there, and you've followed the system, and you've made some real money in this. >> that's true. >> what kind of money have you made? >> well, you know, within just a couple of months of attending

bought two properties, totaling $280,000. i fixed them up, sold them, and i pocketed $40,000. >> $40,000. what would your life be like, being $40,000 richer? what could you buy? what kind of vacation could you go on? imagine going out there and making $40,000 in a short period of time just like andrew did. but it all starts by going, picking up the phone right now, calling the 1-800 number right at the bottom of your screen, and attending the live event. i'm here with donna. donna, how are you? >> wonderful. >> good. and donna went out there, she called the 1-800 number, she registered for the live event, and learned our system, and now she's being successful in real estate. donna, before going out there and attending the live event, did you know anything about real estate? >> nothing. >> nothing. and had you invested in real estate? >> no. >> but i'm being told that you don't own one or two properties -- that you now own multiple properties. is that correct? >> absolutely. i have seven properties right now. >> you have seven properties in real estate? >> yes. >> and how much are these properties worth, approximately? >> about $660,000.

imagine, what would your life be like to own multiple investment properties worth hundreds upon dollars? now, donna, may i be a little bit personal with you? >> sure. >> now, you are a single woman, >> yes. >> and may i go just a little bit further with this? >> sure. fianc\? >> yes. yes. >> is that to -- your fianc\ >> yeah. he was my fianc\ and business partner, and he and i started this together. and since he's passed, it's taken me a little bit, but i am now moving forward, and i know that, in the future, we'll have our dreams that we had dreamed about will be coming true. >> what would it be like for your dreams to come true? this country was built upon people who wanted independence. isn't it time for your dreams to come true? can i ask you one more question? >> sure. >> for all the single ladies who are watching this right now, and really all the people, is this something that they can go out there and do and follow my

>> yes. yes. yes, you single ladies, go out there and anybody, as well as just the single ladies -- anybody can do this. >> the education from armando covers how to find homes, buy them correctly, where to find the money, how to train your contractors and realtors and investors. and one of the unexpected things i've gotten out of this education was the network of people that support me to win. thank you, armando. this has been a great ride. >> are you ready to go out there and make big money in the denver area? if so, then pick up the phone and call now. >> announcer: armando montelongo, star of a&e's hit tv inc. 500's number-one educational company in the country, is bringing his "armando live" event series to your area this week. this is a rare opportunity to learn about armando's millionaire real-estate strategies that made him a household name. armando's team will take you by the hand and show you that you can eliminate debt and create

can benefit from today's foreclosure market. at armando's free live event, you will learn about how you can help others out of foreclosure while making huge sums of cash in the denver and surrounding areas. now is the time to buy, renovate, and sell real estate with or without your money or your credit. you can do this in your marketplace now. you can get pre-foreclosures and foreclosures the way armando does. armando believes this is a phenomenal time in history to invest in real estate, and you can do this by taking action now. when you register now, you will receive two tickets for you and event. at the event, you'll get access to armando's best-selling book "flip and grow rich," armando's "flip for success fast cash" video program, armando's "real estate 2015" audio series, armando's "how to assess properties" audio series, and armando's "negotiate it now" program.

when you register now and attend armando's free live event. that's not all! when you're one of the first 50 callers to register right now, you can win a check for $5,000, signed by armando himself, when you register and attend his free live event. learn about armando's techniques live and in person. admission is free, so seating is extremely limited. make your reservation and gain the knowledge you need to be successful today. >> you've seen our students. they're telling you, if you're single or if you're married -- that no matter who you are, they believe you can go do it. some of them are telling them, "get out of your sofa! bang! go out there and take action." but, really, this is up to you. is it your time to go out there and change your life? are you ready to go out there and do what successful people do? and that's go out there and take control of their lives, to learn a system and to be educated. the way you're gonna learn about my system is to call that number right there at the bottom of the screen. call the 1-800 number, because if you've ever wanted to

if you've ever wanted to have real financial freedom, then real estate has done that for me, and i believe that it can do it for you, as well. now, mary, you went out there, and you followed the system. >> yes, i did. >> and you've made real money in today's real-estate marketplace? >> yes. >> can you tell us how much money you've made? >> $42,000 cash in my pocket, with no money out of my pocket. >> $42,000 cash money in her pocket without putting any money out of her pocket. >> this is the real deal. we had a great time. it's been a blast. we've learned so much from the techniques. it's been wonderful. team armando. >> we started doing armando's program, we did our first house, and we earned $43,000. we did our second house, and we got $33,000, and we did it all in less than 90 days. >> all of it was for our retirement. thank you, armando. it was great. we can't thank you enough for changing our lives. >> announcer: armando montelongo, star of a&e's hit tv inc. 500's number-one

country, is bringing his "armando live" event series to your area this week. this is a rare opportunity to learn about armando's millionaire real-estate strategies that made him a household name. and you can do this by taking action now. seating is first come, first serve, and seats fill fast. >> you've seen the success stories. you've seen people right in your own backyard going out there and doing real estate in today's real-estate marketplace. now it's time for you to go out there and take action. it's time for you to take your piece of the world. it's time for you to go out there and change your family's legacy. so, we're here with sandra. sandra, how are you? >> great. and sandra picked up the phone, called the 1-800 number, and registered for the live event. now, before going to the live event, you had some real-estate experience, correct? >> i did. yes. >> and what kind of real-estate experience did you have? >> i did traditional real estate. realtor? >> a realtor. i had done a couple flips. >> you had done a couple flips. and in your past real-estate experience of going out there and being a realtor or

learning my system? >> absolutely not. [ chuckles ] until i attended the live event -- is where i learned all the tools that i now implement in my business. >> tools like knowing how to go out there and find the deals, knowing how to fund the deals, knowing how to go out there and do real estate with your money or your credit and without your money or your credit. imagine going out there and making big money in real estate without using your money or your credit. now, we're standing in front of a house that you went out there is that correct? >> that's correct. deals? >> i have. >> can you just give us an example of one of the deals you've done? >> yeah. i made $24,000 under four months on one of my deals. >> $24,000 in under four months. if you're sitting on your couch going, "why am i not making $24,000 in under four months?" it's because you haven't gone and called the 1-800 number at the bottom of your screen. so, you got to go pick up the phone right now, call that 1-800 number, register for the live event so that you can go out there and make big money like sandra did by following my system now. >> after learning armando's techniques, me and a partner did

over $33,000 in less than 60 days. >> made over $45k, thanks to armando's system. it's been a life-changing experience. i value the education that armando has provided me more than my college education. we continue to make money with this education, acquiring properties in different cities. the experience has just been -- how else to say it? -- life-changing. >> announcer: armando montelongo, star of a&e's hit tv show "flip this house," and inc. 500's number-one educational company in the country, is bringing his "armando live" event series to your area this week. this is a rare opportunity to learn about armando's millionaire real-estate strategies that made him a household name. armando's team will take you by the hand and show you that you can eliminate debt and create cash now so you and your family can benefit from today's foreclosure market. at armando's free live event, you will learn about how you can help others out of foreclosure while making huge sums of cash in the denver and surrounding areas.

renovate, and sell real estate with or without your money or your credit. you can do this in your marketplace now. you can get pre-foreclosures and foreclosures the way armando does. armando believes this is a phenomenal time in history to invest in real estate, and you can do this by taking action now. when you register now, you will receive two tickets for you and a guest to attend armando's live event. at the event, you'll get access to armando's best-selling book "flip and grow rich," armando's "flip for success fast cash" video program, armando's "real estate 2015" audio series, armando's "how to assess properties" audio series, and armando's "negotiate it now" program. this $500 package is yours free when you register now and attend armando's free live event. that's not all! when you're one of the first 50 callers to register right now, you can win a check for $5,000,

you register and attend his free live event. learn about armando's techniques live and in person. admission is free, so seating is extremely limited. so make your reservation and gain the knowledge you need to be successful today. >> check out these students of mine who decided to stop being average. they called the 1-800 number right at the bottom of the screen, and they made money by following my system to a "t." you can make big money in the denver area. and it all starts by picking up the phone and calling now. >> armando's tv commercial came on. i picked up the phone. i called and reserved our seats. and after learning armando's system and techniques, on our first flip with partners, zero money out of our own pocket, we profited over $13,000. on our second deal, we profited over $21,000 with zero money out of our own pocket. so from my family to yours, thank you very much for changing our lives forever.

right now is a phenomenal time to make money in real estate. call the number at the bottom of your screen and register for the free live event coming to your area this week. >> so, here's another house that's been flipped in today's real-estate marketplace by people who went out there and followed my system. this can be done, and it can be done in your backyard. through my system, we can teach you that you can find the money and you can find the deals that are smoking-hot out there. if you have money or if you have no money, if you have this. but it all starts by learning that i have a system, and you can only go out there and do this if you call the phone number right now and register for my live event. >> what he can do for you and what he's done for myself and that i can pass on to my family is a legacy that i'll have forever. >> i have been a practicing real-estate attorney in florida for the past 25 years, and, being an attorney, i have a pretty analytical mind. so, my daughter first brought this program to my attention,

heck out of it and kind of had crossed my arms in front of my chest, "no, i don't think that i need to do that. i know everything there is to know about real estate, because i'm a real-estate attorney." so, i agreed to come to the seminar this weekend, and i have got to tell you guys that it changed my life. >> and if you are ready to tap into one of the greatest sources of wealth in american history, then real estate is the marketplace for you. but you have to act right now. the real-estate market is hot. you've seen people make big money. and isn't it your time? if you've ever had that itching where you just want to make money in real estate, where you know you can be more and do more and have more if you had the right system, mentor, and opportunity, then i believe right now is your time to get into the real-estate market. but seating is limited at my free live event, so you have to pick up the phone and call the 1-800 number right now at the bottom of your screen. >> after attending one of armando's seminars, started

property, made $35,000 net profit. key to key was 38 days. i bought the property. it was sold 38 days later, $35,000. >> and because of armando's systems and strategies, with my partners, i've been able to make a profit of $40,000. >> after learning from armando's techniques and teachings, we went ahead and bought our first property, and we made a little bit over $40,000. thank you, thank you very much from the bottom of our hearts. >> after learning armando's techniques, we were able to close on our first property, and we earned over $50,000 with a partner on our first deal. >> so, after using armando's system and techniques, we were able to go out there and purchase 10 flip properties. we were able to put $57,000 into our pocket. not only that, we were able to go out there and get 20 cash-flow properties, which gives us a steady monthly income. and we couldn't have done this without using armando's system and techniques. armando, thank you for everything you've done for us, man. you are awesome. >> and after implementing his

able to purchase and completely flip four properties for approximately over a net profit of $105,000. >> imagine what it would be like to be able to go out there and change your family's legacy right now. if you've ever wanted to learn how to go out there and flip houses for big profits or learn how to accumulate rental properties for massive, long-term generational wealth and cash flow, i believe this is one of the greatest times in american history to go do this. but you need a system. you need a step-by-step, chronological order, abcs of real estate system to do this. this isn't get rich quick, folks. this is learning how to make big money through a proven, methodical system. you have one of two choices. you can sit on your couch and do nothing, and somebody else will go out there and take your seat. or you can go and call that 1-800 number at the bottom of your screen. pick up the phone and dial it right now, and reserve your seat. the choice is yours. you can sit on the sidelines and

money by calling that phone number right now. >> announcer: armando montelongo, star of a&e's hit tv show "flip this house," and inc. 500's number-one educational company in the country, is bringing his "armando live" event series to your area this week. this is a rare opportunity to learn about armando's millionaire real-estate strategies that made him a household name. armando's team will take you by the hand and show you that you can eliminate debt and create cash now so you and your family can benefit from today's foreclosure market. at armando's free live event, you will learn about how you can help others out of foreclosure while making huge sums of cash in the denver and surrounding areas. now is the time to buy, renovate, and sell real estate with or without your money or your credit. you can do this in your marketplace now. you can get pre-foreclosures and foreclosures the way armando does. armando believes this is a phenomenal time in history to

can do this by taking action now. when you register now, you will receive two tickets for you and a guest to attend armando's live event. at the event, you'll get access to armando's best-selling book "flip and grow rich," armando's "flip for success fast cash" video program, armando's "real estate 2015" audio series, armando's "how to assess properties" audio series, and armando's "negotiate it now" program. this $500 package is yours free when you register now and attend armando's free live event. that's not all! when you're one of the first 50 callers to register right now, you can win a check for $5,000, signed by armando himself, when you register and attend his free live event. learn about armando's techniques live and in person. admission is free, so seating is extremely limited. so make your reservation and gain the knowledge you need to

good morning. inspired by isis? a gunman goes on a deadly shooting spree at a popular pub in tel aviv. the terrifying scene caught on camera as those who made it out alive relive the moments of terror. this morning, the manhunt is on for the suspect. and midwest disaster. more levees fail as deadly floods pushed raging rivers through threatening hundreds of communities. >> our biggest concern is looking out for those who haven't evacuated.

as some are urged to take higher ground. fired up. the president taking aim at gun violence. >> i get too many letters from parents and teachers and kids to sit around and do nothing. >> heading back to washington and ready to side step congress on the hot button issue of gun control. and bowl game blowouts. a wild day in college football as records fell. >> and will he score on the first play from scrimmage? yes! >> perhaps the biggest surprise is a message for donald trump in the skies above the rose bowl. we well tell you what it said, today, saturday, january 2nd, 2016. >> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> and welcome to "today" on this saturday morning, the

i'm erica hill. >> i'm craig melvin alongside sheinelle jones and dylan dreyer. i have not talked to you since last year. that. >> did it land the way you wanted? >> no, it never does. let's get to the top story. the massive manhunt for the gunman who opened fire on the bar in tel aviv. killing two people in what attack. all of it caught on video. nbc's keir simmons has the latest on the suspect. keir, good morning. >> reporter: erica, good morning. police hunting the killer believing he is in the tel aviv area. witnesses say they thought of the paris massacre. candles overnight for the victims of the killer still on the run. a manhunt still on the way this morning. on surveillance camera, young people relax at a bar and dive

a gunman appears firing more than 15 rounds. seconds later, one survivor looks up in horror. around him two are dead. seven people were injured. four in serious condition. >> i'm in shock. i was thinking what is happening? restaurant. i was in shock. >> reporter: more chilling surveillance footage showing the same gunman moments earlier in the grocery store pretending to shop. then he pulls an automatic weapon from the backpack and begins killing. leaving bullet holes and bar stools overturned in horror. >> it was like all were dead. >> israeli media believe this attack. one new yorker visiting israel

but this morning, detectives still hunt the man who both hands gripping his weapon were so determined to kill. and tel aviv's mayor called it a terrorist attack motivated by nationalism. other reports say police are not ruling out a criminal motive. 2015 was scarred by terrorism around the world. erica, it looks like 2016 may not see an end to the violence. witnesses say the shooter was smiling. >> so disturbing. keir, thank you. here at home, the situation is dire in the midwest this morning. deadly flooding and record setting river levels are threatening homes in southern missouri and illinois. on friday, two more levees failed and the national guard was activated in illinois with some residents urged to move to higher ground. national correspondent miguel almaguer is on the front lines

miguel, good morning. >> craig, good morning. three major are rivers responsible for triggering this devastation. some dropping up to eight feet a day. the problem, all of the water is headed right down river. >> some houses with flooding in and around the area. >> reporter: it is moving at a volume and rate few have seen before. after swallowing homes, the mississippi river is now pushing downstream at ten times the speed of niagara falls. late next week, it reaches memphis. before it does. >> there are a lot of dangers. >> reporter: this u.s. coast guard team is helping to patrol 500 nautical miles of river looking for anyone in trouble. >> our biggest concern is looking out for those who haven't evacuated and making sure that they don't need our assistance. >> reporter: the widespread flooding across the midwest

after claiming seven lives and two missing. the governor of illinois in hard hit alton has the national guard standing by ready to deploy. >> we have communication equipment and sand bags and other supplies to support local first responders. >> reporter: for many, help comes too late. small cities taking the biggest punch. arnold, missouri, an estimated 150 homes here under water. for those like dan crawford, this is anything but a happy new year. >> massive clean up. just a muddy mess. a muddy mess is what we got. intention n tention n tensions are high. >> reporter: the good news, the water is recede ing receding. eureka, missouri three days ago and this weekend. and this torrent is headed

with it, a new threat. in cities downstream like memphis, the surge of water will arrive next week. the flood threat will be moderate, but the question is hold. craig. >> we hope so. miguel, thank you. the rains that caused the flooding in the midwest are viewed as a godzilla el nio. dylan has more on it. this is serious. not a joke. >> this is one of the biggest el nios on record. when you have the warmer temperatures, the air holds more moisture. we see rain through the south that we would likely see in the springtime. i want to break down an el nio. warmer than average temperatures in part of the equator. the ex-pans of water is two more times the size.

patterns across the world. especially the united states. a wetter and stormier pattern across the south. a stormier pattern out west. warmer temperatures across the northeast. breaking it down. out west, the wettest december on record in portland. 25 to 50 inches of snow in the sierra. that is 115% above average. that will continue for at least the next month. down across the south, you have the jet stream that pumps in the warmer temperatures and moisture. we had 23 deaths from tornadoes in the month of december alone. the second most ever for december. it is also the wettest december in cities like st. louis. in the northeast, in boston, norfolk, virginia and through detroit. we will see temperatures stay above average for the next several weeks. that could lead to more ice storms than snow storms as temperatures don't get all that much below freezing. that could be the pattern we see through this january.

you can still get a major snowstorm in the northeast. the trend is for this type of set up. >> all right. thank you, dylan. to hawaii now. where president obama is enjoying the last day of his holiday vacation. on monday, he is expected to meet with attorney general loretta lynch to talk about stopping gun violence by taking executive action. nbc's ron allen is joining us from honolulu. ron, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, craig. the president is called the inability to stop mass shootings the biggest frustration of his time in office. now that congress is not willing to do anything on the gun issue, the president is looking at the powers of hiss office, to take matters in his own hands. >> we will remember the third anniversary of newtown. i will remember gabby giffords.

unfinished business. >> the amendment is not agreed. >> reporter: criticizing congress for failing to pass a bill three years ago to make background checks for gun purchases almost universal. >> since then, tens of thousands violence. >> reporter: now the president is expected to try to use executive authority to do what congress won't. closing the so called gun show and online loophole that allows sales without background checks. and perhaps stopping people on the terror watch list not allowed to fly on airplanes from buying guns. gun enthusiasts say that is an abuse of power. >> the president is clearly overreaching because the law is very clear as to who can and who sale. >> reporter: but in the final year and after consoling the nation anguished more than a dozen times after mass shootings, the president seems

>> this is tough politically. the president did not get elected to work on the simple issues. >> reporter: also on the agenda, especially since paris and san bernardino, keeping america safe and defeating isis. enforcing the nuclear deal and finally closing guantanamo bay. first up, guns. >> because i get too many letters from parents and teachers and kids to sit around and do nothing. >> reporter: we expect to learn more of what the president will propose on monday after meeting with the attorney general. members of his administration have been working on for months after the oregon community college shooting that left ten dead. craig. >> ron, it will likely be a fair amount of political opposition. what can republicans do to stop him? >> reporter: well, court. i think that is the main answer. obviously this is an emotional issue.

a lot of comparisons made to, for example, to change the immigration laws through executive action. the gun issue is likely to end up in court. these are legacy issues for the president. issues he feels strongly about. they may not be civil by the time he leaves office. >> ron allen in hawaii. thank you. turning to the developing story with a tense situation in the arab world after a shi'ite cleric was killed overnight. >> saudi arabia announced executions that could spark new protests. among the prisoners put to death is a shi'ite cleric. he was a protesters part of the arab spring. it is feared his death could ignite unrest. dubai investigators are looking into the cause of a fire that kept a major hotel smoldering into the new year.

flee, including a photographer who gave nbc news an inside look at the struggle to get out. as he joined firefighters walking down 48 floors to safety. police in utah released a taser incident of a man threatening his home. this video may be disturbing. a man with a machete and blowtorch. after the taser, flames were set by the suspect. the 36-year-old man was eventually pulled from the house which was destroyed by the fire. there was some surprising interest in the air at this year's rose parade in pasadena. thousands watching the floats suddenly turned to the sky. "america is great" and "trump is disgusting."

supporter of his rival marco rubio. the rose bowl. stanford running back mccaffrey scored on the first play. the cardinal beat the hawkeyes 45-16. the other bowl games to start the year, ohio state beat notre dame in the fiesta bowl. and we won't talk about what happened to northeastern. finally ringing out the old and now in the new got complicated. a family in san diego welcomed twins born in different years. one girl was born 11:59 and the boy was born at 12:01. every year, they will have separate birthday parties back-to-back. they also have a toddler.

we thought that would happen. days. fast forward to last year, separate cakes and took the candle off. you blow. >> a sign of the times. >> good luck with that. sheinelle, thank you. the forecast. >> although we have not seen rain in the midwest, we are looking at the flooding as an issue through missouri and arkansas. all the water continues to flow into the mississippi. other than that, we are really not seeing a lot going on. we have dry conditions out west, through the rockies and midwest and up and down the east coast except for lake-effect snow. that's a look at the weather across the country. now here's a peek out your window.

. and that's your latest forecast. >> dylan, thank you. hollywood's biggest names went to twitter to remember natalie cole who died at age 65. blake mccoy has a look back at her life and career. this will be an everlasting love >> her stardom instant. her single winning a grammy and drawing comparisons to aretha franklin. a string of hit for her, daughter of crooner nat king cole. >> i feel like i earned the spot next to my dad. not in front of him. not behind him. next to him.

success, but '80s brought struggle. addiction to heroin and crack cocaine. forcing her into rehab. it was during the period, she believed she contracted hepatitis c and health problems and kidney transplant late in life. >> i had to face myself. >> reporter: cole found sobriety and rebounded with this in the '80s with this iconic moment. unforgettable >> reporter: a duet with her late father. "unforgettable" shot to number one as cole sang her father's hit. she would continue recording new music into the very end. >> she was able to honor her father and pay homage to him, but forge her career as a solo artist which a lot of folks

records building, her name is etched in the hollywood walk of fame. >> it is a loss for the music industry. she had great talents. >> reporter: natalie cole, daughter of the legend with a voice that bridged generations. truly unforgettable. for "today," blake mccoy, nbc news, los angeles. >> that album he referenced is absolutely fantastic. >> instant classic. >> she will be missed. back in a moment. but first this is "today" on nbc.

back now on this first saturday of the new year with a look back at 2015. some would call it the year of 15 minutes of fame. a lot of moments. >> from the rights of civil rights activists to the dentist

they became household names in an instant to disappear from the spotlight. where are they now? >> are you african-american? >> i don't understand the question. >> in june, rachel dolezal was outed as a white woman. after being widely panned apparent vilified. she resigned from her job. she feared she is pregnant with a third baby boy on the way. we are not issuing marriage licenses today. >> in september, kentucky county clerk kim davis refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. she had a secret meeting with pope francis. she continues to fight lawsuits from gay and straight couples. davis told the ap, if i could be remembered for one thing.

compromise myself. >> to capture two inmates in a brazen break. >> and questions around joyce mitchell. >> the new york prison seamstress was sentenced to seven years for helping two convicted killers escape from the correctional facility. >> i knew i was in way over my head. >> she was ordered to pay $80,000 in restitution. >> i'm not the monster. >> the death of cecil the lion ignited controversy around the world. >> walter palmer, the 55-year-old american dentist faced death threats for killing a beloved lion in zimbabwe. he said quote, if i had known the lion had a name and was important to the country or study, obviously i would not have taken it.

school that wasn't a threat. >> in september, 14-year-old muhammad brought a clock to a school which some thought was a bomb. ahmed received a flood of support. since then, he moved to qatar where he was awarded a full scholarship to college. for others, a tough 15 minutes of fame. sheinelle, thanks. >> when we come back, wouldn't it be great if you could wave a wand and get rid of certain annoying words or phrases from the english language? not when come back. now. >> a group at lake superior state in lake michigan has more on that. dylan has more on that from the orange room. >> the professors at the college are saying enough is enough. the school released its 41st annual list of words or phrases to banish. they accept thousands of

let's look at some of the words. the first, craig, man spreading. >> i do like to man spread. i do. >> this word is tmi. this is especially familiar for those of us in bigger cities. men take up more space on public transportation. they spread their legs encroaching on the other seats. the term is stupid and men don't need another word to justify their disgusting habit. another casualty. vape and vaping. the university says it is a strange word and it should go up in smoke. i agree. guys, a lot of people in our business use this. join the conversation. conversation con conversation conversation. and break the internet. this is when a site gets massive amounts of traffic. we will not say that one anymore. and secret sauce.

it is used in a sentence for a secret in detail. the phrase is frequent in business discussions. there was another one on there. "so." that is my crutch word. so. i always say so. >> what is your crutch? flake. >> it used to be well. i got rid of. it i would say well -- >> we could add to that list. exponentially. there are a lot of those. >> we will make lists in the break. >> we shouldn't. still to come on "today," a look at the week's biggest stories from donald trump attacking bill clinton and nfl star peyton manning hiring a staffer and taking a spin with sign

i like the hand hanging over the wheel. >> yeah. if you are driving a 'vette, you have to do it that way. you can't do the 12 and 2 thing. i'm appreciatable cooler than i was two minutes ago. >> president obama showing his comedic chops with the corvette can jerry seinfeld in the series "comedians in cars getting coffee." we will have more with that interview in a moment. we're back on the first saturday

it is january 2nd. look at the brave bundled up on the plaza. we will get out in a bit to help them ring in the new year. that is the first time the president's been behind a wheel of a car in a long time. >> that and another jerry seinfeld had on sneakers. i cannot imagine going to the white house with sneakers. >> jerry can do it. we will get to those stories in a moment. here is what is making headlines. homes in missouri and illinois are being threatened by swollen rivers as water levels keep rising. two more levees failed friday. tributes pouring in for singer natalie cole who died thursday at age 65. the grammy winning daughter of

in 1991 rerecording his classic. and mccaffrey led the team to a win with a score of 45-16. we have the check of the weather with dylan dreyer on the plaza. >> january is here and it is cold outside. i want to say hello to someone who is or is not watching. it is recording. >> hi, daddy. >> where is he right now? >> in africa. >> on the "uss gravely?" >> yes. >> thank you for your service. let's look at the weather. it is colder. cold enough for lake-effect snow off lake erie and lake ontario. we will see higher accumulations near watertown. we could have isolated higher amounts. along lake erie, 2 to 4 inches. not a big event, but the snow is falling. it will be very chilly across the northeast down through the mid-atlantic where temperatures

35 for the high. in new york city, monday, a high of 31 degrees. we haven't been below freezing yet in new york city. that will feel different. we have rain today through southern texas and northern florida. the rest of the country, besides the lake-effect snow, it is chilly, but it will be sunny. and that's your latest forecast. guys. >> dylan, thank you. now for "the download." our time to wrap up the week's

>> while many of us may have been in a holiday stupor enjoying time off, the world kept up spinning. let's get a quick look at the week that was. >> extreme weather impacting much of the country. >> this morning, weather whiplash from tornadoes to floods to blizzards. devastating the southwest and midwest. >> at least nine confirmed tornadoes touching down in texas. destruction spanning nearly 40 miles near dallas. >> there's houses torn up everywhere. >> the mississippi, the missouri and meramec rivers are raging. homes here have washed away. neighborhoods are torn apart. at least 21 in the area are dead. >> in politics, donald trump continues to dominate the republican field. now looking past his gop contenders this week and targeting potential general election rival hillary clinton. >> she's playing the woman's card.

>> unloading on clinton's secret weapon. former president bill clinton. >> there were certainly a lot of abuse of women. you look at monica lewinsky or paula jones. >> in sports, peyton manning forced to defend himself against allegations in a documentary over performance enhancing drugs. >> monday, manning hired ari fleischer to help control the controversy. they are reviewing the al jazeera and weighing the decision to file charges after the claims of hgh from the guyer institute. and the man once known as america's father is charged with sexual assault over a 2004 even

>> he felt out of place in the small courthouse in pennsylvania. bill cosby, once known as america's favorite dad, arrived to counts of sexual assault. the first time he has ever been criminally charged. unprecedented security for the times square celebration. >> the ball is ready for the times square this new year's eve. joining them is 6,000 nypd officers and anti-terror force. >> the revelry around the times square and around the world went off without incident. and season seven of "medians in cars getting coffee" debuted with president obama. >> don't you think every american child says you grow up loving the president? >> i do really well with the 0 to 8 demographic. >> really? >> yeah. partly because they think my

like a cartoon character. >> that is hilarious. >> it is funny. >> 0 to 8. >> how did you spend your new year? >> with good friends who come over with their kids. we lay low. >> i went to bed at 6:42. >> 6:42 this year. >> i was trying to have a rested new year's day. my husband sent me a picture. they hit the town. they had rattlers and lights. picture pictures of them on the train. mommy was sleeping. >> are they home yet? >> we stayed in. my husband requested all foods that were round. pepperoni and meatballs. >> how about you? >> we had dinner at 8:45. we were home by 10:30. >> we are a rocking good time. >> i tell you what, the morning shift win. >> we are getting old. let's be real.

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>> none of us do resolutions. >> i try to keep something in mind. a couple years ago, it was clutter. all my e-mail passwords. it kind of works. >> that is a good way to do it. >> i did make a resolution last year to try to be more present this. >> did it work? >> no. >> there is always 2016. >> i will not set myself up for disappointment this year. >> i didn't make a resolution, but i did google how to change a doorknob. i opened the doorknob to get out of the apartment and it fell off. >> you did that here once. we kind of -- >> that happened here, too. this is knowledge i need. i looked it up. the explanation was so difficult. i called a locksmith. >> we googled how do penguins swim. we watched penguins swimming.

>> i googled it. >> come on. >> do you know? >> it is just like this. right through the water. all right. the popstart. how celebrities rang in 2016 and "star wars" takes in titanic numbers at the box office. first "popstart" of 2016. >> i don't know what this is. >> it is trending. >> first up, i'm out of time now. we have the full round of some of the celebrities. newly weds sofia and joe shared this moment before the ball dropped. david and victoria beckham celebrated with their four kids and kiss at midnight. and john legend and wife chrissy shared a night in morocco. and finally, the first look at lamar odom since his

thanks to a picture his son posted saying, thanks, here's to 2016. and a new year and a new record broken. "the force awakens" brought in an estimated $687 million. making it the second highest grossing film of all time domestically before it was number two "titanic" and on the highest grossing film of "avatar" which brought in $690 million. >> we are going for a third time. >> you will put them over the top. >> i'm slightly obsessed with it. >> i would say completely obsessed. >> it was really good. >> am i the only loser that hadn't seen it yet? >> i don't know i would use the "l" word. >> i can't remember the last movie i have seen. maybe we should. when we come back, we are switching things up here. we like to bring you in for the

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good morning. it's 8:00. here are the stories we are watching. a dire situation this morning in the midwest as swollen rivers top failing levees there. some department of homeland security some homeowners are urged to seek higher ground. and al qaeda released a new video featuring donald trump. the clip features the candidate's pledge to keep muslims out of the community.

testify in a civil suit after losing a legal battle. today, saturday, january 2nd, 2016. >> and good morning. welcome back to "today" on a saturday morning. we have a fantastic crowd. >> we do. >> fantastic crowd on the plaza. some birthdays. it is cold. >> it is chilly. >> a little chilly. >> i'm used to it. there is an adjustment period we did not get in december. >> we will get it in january. >> you said winter would show up. >> a lot to get to this the material uses part of the republican presidential candidate's comments that he wanted a shutdown of muslims entering the country until government officials could figure thing out. the midwest is still

with crests heading to many communities dunn ownstream. we have more from missouri. miguel, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, we're not far outside of st. louis. and you see many of the intersections are still flooded. that's affecting many of the major roadways. now the water is receding, but there has been some significance damage across this area. we want to show you what the damage looks like from above. more than 150 homes it's believed have been completely destroyed. many are still under water this morning. at least 24 people are dead. another two are still missing. certainly some bad news for smaller neighborhoods that have been hit hard by the flooding here. all of this water is on the move. it's moving at ten times the speed of niagara falls. mostly now through the mississippi river, headed downstream toward smaller cities all across the region. so teams like the coast guard are keeping a very close eye more than 500 nautical miles across this region, making sure levees are safe and that anyone who may be trapped or stranded

it's going to be a tense day, tense moments the next 24 to 48 hours. most of the damage has been done, and water is moving downstream. >> thank you. in allentown, pennsylvania, a search has been underway overnight for a missing 5-year-old boy with autism. jalil vega is believed to be alone in this neighborhood not far from the lehigh river. rescuers with helicopters and bloodhound raced to pick up his scent as the temperatures dipped below freezing overnight. jahlil's second night on his own. the 5-year-old suffers from autism. he apparently walked out of a family gathering on new year's eve without a coat, shoes, or socks. >> we was downstairs, and he left out of nowhere. >> reporter: police are asking citizens to check hidden spaces for the boy but not to approach him. >> generally afraid of people. so we're asking people that if you were to come across him, that you do not call out his

just call us so we can get there as quickly as possible and try secure him. >> reporter: while some children with autism are known to run, jahlil's family says it's not like him to warned away. they -- to wander away. they hope he's in a warm place. >> i don't know what he's going through. i'm scared that something happened. >> there was an encouraging sign friday afternoon when one of the search dogs seemed to pick up a scent, but nothing yet. searchers say they'll keep on until the boy is found. in mexico, affluenza teen ethan couch has hired a lawyer to fight extradition to the u.s. couch won a delay in his deportation on possible parole violations stemming from the u.s. case. in it, it was alleged his affluent life kept him from understanding right from wrong. it's also reported that while in mexico, couch was seen at a strip club, and that his mother paid his tab there. finally, it could be a very happy new year for anyone with the right numbers. here we go.

tonight has so far risen to $334 million. that's the 12th highest jackpot. if you're really lucky, you com combine that with the winning from the mega millions, you could win half a billion. good luck. >> i wanted to sell my apartment. you wanted -- >> last time i checked, they give you money for selling your apartment. >> you don't have to worry about selling it. >> for half a billion, either one of you, if you win, you should share. >> yes. absolutely. >> i would share. and i would not be here tomorrow -- actually, i would be here, but with a different attitude. >> wow. >> let's get another check of the forecast. >> i'll save you from the hole you're digging yourself into right now. we've got rain through southern texas. it's heavy in some areas. the yellows indicating the heavier rain. you see it extends over the gulf of mexico, and we have spotty showers in northern florida. here is the setup as we go through this weekend. we are going to see the rain continue through the south, and

through central and northern florida. more or less showers today through florida. then heavier rain with up to one to two inches of rain possible. a break today, but the area will low pressure will bring more rain instead of to the pacific northwest, more to california, and los angeles seeing rain. we're also looking for snow in the higher elevations and could see perhaps up to a foot of snow areas. we're also looking at rain through phoenix, up to a half inch possible. san francisco could see up to a half inch to an inch of rain. elsewhere, though, high pressure is in control. it's chilly in some areas and in

and that's your latest forecast. >> dylan, thank you. >> bill cosby's wife is set to be deposed as early as next week. nbc's christine dahlgren has more. >> reporter: after a year of standing by her man, camille cosby will be deposed by lawyers who claimed her husband drugged or assaulted them. >> she has information about his sexual proclivities and encounters and consensual or otherwise with women. his use of quaaludes. >> reporter: the women are suing in court saying cosby publicly

they are among more than 50 who allege some form of sexual misconduct. camille cosby was absent in court this week when her husband was charged with aggravated indecent assault. her statement more a year ago. the man who i met and fell in love with is the man you know through his work. she is the mother of his five children and also his business manager. >> they may be looking for business records or checks paid out through the business. knowledge of when and where he was and when he was supposed to be. >> reporter: cosby as repeatedly denied all allegations and counter suing the seven women for defamation. >> i believe when you separate what happens in the court of law from what is happening in the court of public opinion, you will get an outcome of justice.

silence days before his wife faces questions. for "today," kristen dahlgren, nbc news, new york. gun owners in texas are facing new rights because it is okay to carry a gun in holster in public. here is nbc's jacob rascon with more. [ no audio ] >> obviously, we're having problems with that story. we'll try to get that to you in a bit. ahead, did you know that tomorrow is considered the busiest day for online dating? the dos and don'ts of finding love on line. first, these message. unless you make it right. then it becomes a sandwich as mighty as it is humble. easier to make than a mistake.

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we apologize for the technical difficulties a few minutes ago. as i mentioned, gun owners in texas can now carry a oldster. the change for everyone is not welcome for everyone in the state. here is nbc's jacob rascon. >> reporter: it is about time many texans with handguns with hip holsters are allowed in places. >> i don't have to worry about hiding anything. allows quicker access. >> reporter: texas is one of the last states to legalize it. the 45th with some form of handgun open carry. at a gun range in lewisville, texas, gun owners are ready for the privilege, if most say they don't plan to use it.

mall with an open gun. the people will look at them differently. >> reporter: under the new law, no additional paper work, training or fee is required for them. a conceal carry permit now doubles as an open carry permit. >> tell us how to comply. >> reporter: law enforcement across the state, ready for a spike in 911 calls for those unfamiliar with the law, largely oppose it according to the survey by the texas police chiefs association. >> tell us how to comply with the law. >> we don't want people riding behind our cab drivers, packing weapons. >> reporter: businesses may ban open carry and larry phillips who authored the law says it is a matter of convenience. >> the real question is for those that are out hunting, working in the rural areas.

carry going to effect in august, allowing concealed handguns at universities with some exceptions. >> no reason for them to come with a gun. >> reporter: opposed by many students, faculty and others across the state. gun friendly lone star state now even friendlier. for "today," jacob rascon, nbc news, dallas. erica, over to you. along with eating better and losing weight, finding love is a top resolution. million singles. according to match.com, tomorrow dating. bella is the founder of the smart dating academy in chicago. nice to have you here. >> nice to be here. >> a lovely way to start your finding love. let's start with the 20 somethings. where should they be looking? >> definitely look at dating

those are free and you need a smartphone. you can be on it tomorrow. >> what's amazing, i've only heard of one of those. 40s? >> a lot of engagements and many happen in the age bracket with match.com. >> match.com. what about people in 50s or above? >> eharmony or ourtime.com. it specializes in singles that are 50-plus. >> does it help you weed out so you're getting more who you're going after, more tailored? >> yes, yes. >> when it comes to putting your profile together, your picture is 90% of the success. >> at least 90%. >> oh, look at that. the first thing you need to do is to get prepared is make sure photos are in shape. you need a great mixture of head shots and body shots. head shots looking directly at the camera and body shots, head to knee or head to toe. >> dress your success? >> absolutely. don't think you are trying too hard. here are before and after shots.

t-shirt. a woman casual. dress to impress, the full body shots. she literally broke the internet when we put her on. she already found love. >> and nobody else is in the pictures. >> you and only you. no pets. no kids. people know you have friends. you don't have to have tons of friends. it's you and only you. >> what about your actual profile? what should we say when we are trying to introduce ourselves? >> you want to stand out with fun facts about yourself. in addition to that, if you are adventurous, you might like to bungee jump or hike. those are one to two sentence stories. >> and you should always have a plan. this plan should include a spreadsheet? >> you can absolutely have a spreadsheet.

have to have a plan. for tomorrow, pick one to two sites or apps. put 30 to 60 minutes in. say you will connect with five people. you have to have a plan. >> you say answer emails within 24 hours? >> absolutely. this game moves fast. you cannot wait around five days because you are busy. if somebody e-mails you that is interesting. get on and e-mail back right away. >> i love this tip. for dating safely, you say don't ever give out your phone number. use google voice. >> it is free. you can set it up in five minutes. it is an internet-based phone number that leads to your cell phone. that way if you go out on a date and somebody unsavory wants to text you at 3:00 a.m. several times, you disable google voice. >> i kind of like this. and make sure you're always on the phone before the date? >> that is a good point. don't go from text to e-mail to the date. you can build a connection with people on the phone.

than ten minutes. a quick ten-minute conversation will absolutely weed it out. >> i like that thinking. something you should never do. you started to touch on this. don't get caught in an e-mail relationship. >> nothing text or e-mail. if somebody doesn't want to talk on the phone or go out on the date, put them to the back of the line. you are out there to find love. not have a penpal. >> you recommend not corresponding with anybody too negative or too sexual. >> people show us who they are. it's up to us to believe them. even if they look super cute or the profile reads negatively or talking about what they don't want or it is critical, just say no. >> this last one surprised me. butterflies are bad. i thought that was good? >> we teach this at the dating academy. we think butterflies are excitement and interest. what they are is your gut saying there's danger up ahead, will robinson, run. it is fear and anxiety. >> my butterflies turned out

dave, you're still doing great. i love these. these are such great tips. okay. we have 24 hours to get ready. tomorrow is the day to find love. >> 8:52 p.m. eastern is the busiest moment. >> right before you are starting to watch "downton abbey." >> right. >> nice to see you, thank you. we'll be right back, but first this is "today" on nbc. k, but first

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