on "mad money." the best but now you've got people saying, well, we strongly disapprove. we really disagree. we find those comments disgusting. we have to investigate hillary clinton and we have to investigate the investigation. this was a disgrace. >> the president on the attack and the donald in a civil war with republicans. late developments on the campaign front straight ahead. desperate rescue continues as rivers in the carolinas continue to rise. creepy clown incidents have been reported in 48 states and

covergirl unveils her first over coverboy and a very happy reunion. "early today" starts right now. >> good morning, everyone, i'm ayman mohyeldin. >> i'm frances river ra. donald trump signals the worst is still yet to come. not before unleashing a fresh barrage of attacks against his democratic rival. >> the election destruction of our country. she's crooked as a $3 bill. this election will determine whether we remain free country in the truest sense of the word. she was a disaster and she's a bad person. we have to investigate hillary clinton and we have to investigate the investigation. this was a disgrace. >> and this morning rpg he's out with a new ad that shows just

attacking:featuring footage of her having a coughing fit and stumbling into a vehicle last month. he lashes out against zb op leaders with bill o'reilly. >> i think we should get support. we don't get the port from guys like paul ryan. he had a conference call with congressmen with hundreds of them and they practically rioted against him on the phone. one person stuck up for him. i'm tired of non-support. >> now that interview came after the speaker bashed him online calling him a weak and ineffective leader and attacking other republicans in a tweet storm, laying the possibility of a general election loss at their feet and our latest nbc poll shows trump scorched earth strategy may be gaining steam, with 74% of the republicans now saying they who want down-ballot gop candidates to continue to

sunday's face-off. while mike pence says trump is his party's only hope. >> paul ryan is my friend, but, yeah, i respectfully disagree with his focus in this company. well, certainly, we're disappointed, donald trump starts to support republican candidates all year long and we will continue to. i think it's important we let trump be trump. i mean, donald trump. he's made a connection with the americpl i've never seen in my lifetime. >> that came shortly before pence had this exchange with a voter who called for an all out revolution if she were elected president. >> for me personally, if hillary clinton gets in, i, myself, i'm ready for a revolution. because we can't have her in. >> don't do it. >> meanwhile, hillary clinton did her best to reach out to

with former vice president al gore campaigning in miami. >> your vote really, really counts, a lot. you can consider me as an exhibit a of that group. >> and for the first time, president obama tore into trump for the ""access hollywood"" comments a clinton. >> the fact that now you got people saying, well, we strongly disapprove, we really disagree, we find those comments disgusting, but we're still endorsing him. >> that doesn't make sense to me. when in the middle of the debate you threaten to put your political opponent in jail.

no lawyers. >> but clinton continues to be on the ropes with another controversy rearing its ugly head after a new batch of hacked e-mails released by wikileaks apparently shows the strategizing behind her xavenl her chairman exchanges with outside observers as they urge clinton to adopt specific campaign policies. e-mails, not authenticated by nbc news, show the political can yo like her flip-flop on the keystone pipeline. included in those e-mails, another revelation. brian fallon communicated with the justice department where he once worked, regarding lawsuits in the clinton e-mails. the clinton campaign says the information provided by the eoj would have been available publicly t. white house denies any impropriety. meanwhile, he says the fbi is investigating the hacking while he puts the blame on russian

injured in a home explosion. >> that blast happening in romeoville, illinois. ploy i don't see were referring to a gas leak prior to the explosion. two workers were hurt in the blaze, one in serious condition. the other with minor injuries. the explosion destroyed two townhouse units and nearby homes have been evacuated by precaution. it is still being investigate. relief eff parts of the carolinas after hurricane matthew swung by last week. they are going door-to-door in the homes of seeing if anyone is left, including here a pack of dogs and puppies that were left behind. many worry the worst is yet to come as nbc's miguel almaguer reports. >> you can see the water flowing through the buildings and

roof. can you tell how much damage is down there. >> search teams reached residents from this high rise the disabled, carriedco safety, in a town drowning in a riff that burst its banks, a tax man watching this drone video spotted his twin brother's house to help his stranded sib link. >> i keep of flew over there. >> reporter: the drone operator alerted rescuers. >> hey, there's a guy in a house right there. by the window. >> reporter: a team came swooping in, carrying bill williams ap his dog to safety. >> it's crazy that it actually works. >> the new yorker has everyone on high alert. the lumber riff at a record high, pouring into surrounding communities. are your healthy supplements healthy for your heart. that's a question answered today by john hopkin's school of med

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has not been injured if that incident. just ahead the crepy clown craze that is spreading across the nation has police and other officials on edge. we have new incredible details coming up right now, meteorologist bill karins has the latest on hurricane nicole, which is shaping up. >> a well defined eye, bermuda to the north. only 24 hours to go before the possibility of a core of the hurricane going over it is on its way to be a category 2 over the top of bermuda as we go through thursday morning. we wish them the best as they prepare for the storm. that's a big look at your closer weather today. now a close look at your weather today. >> that cold air is on the move, sweeping down through nebraska and iowa and wisconsin, look at

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matthew. the death toll is over a thousand. the latest story dominating headlines, neighbors across the country on edge by real and fake sightings of so-called creepy clowns. according to a recent tally, there have been clown-related incidents in at least 48 states with arrests in at least 18 of them. kristen dolgren reports the creepy crown craze has claimed a new victim. >> reporter: he is arguably one of the most icons. >> i hope your day is fantabulous. >> reporter: according to mcdonald's, tear red-nosed mascot is laying low. the company quote being mindful of the current clown sightings that have now gone global. scotland yard has gotten multiple report of killer clowns. >> i thought i was actually

social media explodes with clown photos and threats. in detroit, a clown was found cling to the back of a bus. an 11-year-old in minnesota said he was chased by a clown carrying a butcher knife. three teens were scared. >> don't get caught up in this. >> reporter: most are copycat hoaxs, schools say they are now treating anxiety in children of all ages as a result. if dartmouth, police put out this tsa. >> remember, if you want to act like a clown, we have no problem treating you like one. >> reporter: a reminder that police are taking every incident seriously, in a creepy clown craze getting out of control. kristen dolgren, nbc, new york. >> a lot of adults find the crowns scary. >> it is a bit of a scary thing for children. americans voting right now,

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>> welcome back to "early today," showers and thunderstorms playing the country. this could be where we see thunderstorm delays. chicago, st. louis included. beautiful weather continues in the southeast. we are still recovering from hurricane a few spots, receding this week him tomorrow night, the cool air remains in half of the country. >> a court date has been set for bombing suspect ahmed rahimi. a spokesperson says he will do so from his new jersey hospital bed via skype on thursday. he continues to recuperate from wounds during that dramatic shootout. he faces multiple federal and state charges.

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got you covered. this is today in iowa." now on today in iowa: a vice presidential nominee in iowa defending his running mate. their opponent is facing more questions about e- mails. plus, forced to keep ronald mcdonald under wraps. a fast food giant reacting to and people just want to get home... but first they have to wait until the cows come home. a strange sight on the road. i'm jerry gallagher. let's check on your weather now with storm track 7 meteorologist eileen loan. good morning. a cold front is draped over the kwwl viewing area this morning with temps in the 40s to the