with just 12 days to go, new polls are giving a glimpsz of where the election is headed. growing concern over the violence. >> isis is being squeezed. breaking overnight, a drag race goes wrong as four die in a violent crash. a magic outpouring for the 49 victims of the nightclub shooting. >> early today starts right now. good thursday morning. >> i'm francis. we are getting closer to election day. numbers are moving well for hillary clinton. she is surging with her largest

lead yet against donald trump. clinton has a 14-point lead. that's in the latest associated press poll. clinton says she isn't taking anything for granted. >> built this campaign over now more than a year and a half. the campaign to last. now we are seeing the results of all that hard work. we are not taking anything for granted. there's not an ounce of complacency. we want everybody to keep helping us, making phone calls, knocking on doors and reaching out to everyone. early voting when you can. >> she made the comments after sharing her birthday cake with reporters. controversy after former lawmaker joe walsh lit up social media tweeting this. november 8, i'm voting for trump. on november 9, if trump loses, i'm grabbing my musket.

you in? he clarified saying his musket, that reference meant protest and civil disobedience. with 12 days left to election day, team trump took time for personal business. a ribbon cutting with surrogates and campaign staff on hand. clinton went after trump for that business stump. >> i was struck today that donald trump is paying more attention to his business than the campaign. th that's his choice. we are going keep working really hard to reach as many voters as possible. >> trump defended the hotel opening and attacked clinton in front of a packed north carolina crowd. >> i built this building. you have to understand, i never practically go home. i work all the time. hillary makes a little speech, reads her teleprompter, gets in a plane, goes home and sleeps for three days. i thought i'd take an hour or

two and cut the ribbon with them. to show you how low she is, she comes out and says donald trump took time off from the campaign to open a hotel. ok okay. >> trump applauded newt gingrich for his testy change with megan kelly that went vir. >> congratulations newt, on last night. that was an amazing interview. amazing. we don't play games, newt, right. we don't play games. >> karl rove hit trump on multiple fronts. >> i don't think it was useful to spend today dedicating his hotel in washington, d.c., and compliment newt gingrich on the food fight. it's not good use of his days.

he has 13 days, every one is precious. >> that exchange in which gingrich goes after kelly, which is bias media coverage may be worsening his lead with women. trump is trailing clinton by female voters 20 points. trump's opportunities to overtake clinton are quickly evaporating. 10 million voters cast their ballots according to our latest tallies. with democrats outpacing republicans in eight out of 12 battleground states, the gop holds their own. >> tim russert said, it could come down to florida. florida, florida, florida. signaling the razor tight race in the sunshine state. the clinton campaign with first lady michelle obama and john bon jovi with supporters in

pennsylvania and tim kaine in ohio. trump holds rallies in ohio and mike pence visits nebraska and iowa. we have developing news. the pentagon says u.s. air strikes in afghanistan targeted two leaders. it took place sunday against two core leaders involved with plotting strikes in the united states and europe. while they are assessing the results of the attack, if successful, it would represent a significant blow to al qaeda in afghanistan. in iraq, isis forces wrapped up their defense of mosul. matt, there are reports iraqi special forces are encountering it east of mosul. >> reporter: the battle stalled just to the east of that city. it's kind of disconcerning. the fact of the matter is they are shaping operations. the iraqi security forces are

waiting for the siege opportunities. again, this is the second biggest city in iraq. consolidating in a way that prevents anybody from going in and out of mosul. more disturbing news coming from here. the associated press and reuters reported this morning that isis is actually forcibly removing civilians from areas outside mosul and bringing them into the city. they think they are using them as human shields. we know isis used them in the past. this suggests a new level of determination and doggedness. it looks as though isis is using them and hunkering down in mosul. that suggests they are not abandoning the city and moving to syria. >> matt bradley in iraq. thank you for that, matt. this morning, travelers are learning about an airline pilot that showed up to work under the

influence. he is out on bail. tom costello has details. >> the delta connection flight, rapid city to salt lake city delayed at the gate after they smelled alcohol on the first office. >> probably can you not a medical issue and indeed the first officer was drunk. >> within a few minutes, the 38-year-old was taken into custody. his blood alcohol level was above the legal limit. >> this is one of the areas where pilots and all flight crew member haves a virtual tolerance for impairment for any reason. >> reporter: sky west airlines operated for delta and brought in a replacement pilot. in a statement, sky west holds employees to the highest standards of professionalism and safety and security are top priority. tom costello, abc news,

washington. in italy, an earthquake struck crumbling churches and towns, knocking out power and shutting down a major highway. it was felt in rome. it comes after a deadly quake in august killed hundreds in italy. no reports of widespread death or serious injuries. the chicago cubs game one shutout in stormy cleveland. a no-hitter in the sixth. a huge game dragging in two runs and scoring another as the cub byes even the series with a 5-1 win. they head to chicago for game three on a friday night. a couple intense -- >> the excitement builds. this is what everybody wants, a close world series. just ahead, the bizarre scene as diners flee after a deer breaks into a restaurant.

in the east, a rude awakening in the form of snow and sleet. bill karins has the story. >> this area of blue and white shows where the snow is falling in central new york. it's in the scranton area, poconos and catskills. here is the forecast. mostly an elevation event. the northern half of maine 4-8 inches of snow. the adirondacks, berkshire and catskills. binghampt binghampton, a slushy inch. already that time of year. it's not even halloween. now, a closer look at your day ahead. for those not getting the snow, the cities are getting rain including albany, new york and hartford this evening to boston. to the south, the warmth continues. almost near record highs. mid-80s. a little bit of snow, rain and travel delays likely in the

northeast. >> hopefully we get it out of the way in time for the weekend with the costumes coming out ahead of halloween. video from the new york bomber. early today, back in two. pulse nightclub massacre. "early today" back in two.

on june 12, 2016, our world changed forever. 49 of our family, friends and neighbors were taken from us too soon with more than 50 others injured in the horrific tragedy at pulse. tonight, we honor their lives, the heroes who emerged that early morning and a healing community that showed the world love always conquers. in memory of those we lost, we introduce a special orlando united banner, rising above our city beautiful that will remind us that we are one community, one family and one orlando.

>> paying tribute there. touching moments for the victims of that attack as well as the orlando community. the orlando magic dedicating their opening game to the victims and survivors. the number 49 included the names of the victims who died in the june 12th shooting. they attended a ceremony and a game. just released, new body cam video that reveals critical moments before a shootout began between a new york bombing suspect and police. what is your name? what is your name? what is your last name? huh? you have id on you or no? >> no. >> you have id? >> no, i don't. >> where you live? >> i'm homeless. >> what do you mean you are homeless? >> the officer called for back

up before gunfire erupts. he's charged with attempting to kill police officers. he's in the hospital wing of the new jersey state prison and faces several charges with bombings in new york and new jersey that left 31 hurt. details about police in california that resulted in gunfire and a car chase. the california police chief confirmed two suspects arrested and facing attempts of homicide charges. the shooting happened sunday during a ride on a high-speed chase. a suspect told investigators they were use zing drugs. luckily, no serious injuries. this is a scenario, you are out to eat in a restaurant. a surprise visitor comes in. when it comes to being in a restaurant in northwest ip inn, then you start running for the exit because of that visitor that's what happened when meals

were interrupted. look at that. the deer manages to get through the window of the cafe to run over tables and nearly collide with a woman in the entry way. more stunned guests and smashing out another window on the way out. a run by. >> i love the look on his face. he sees the deer. >> did i just see what i thought i isn't that true. >> just ahead, a big announcement for apple. we have a pree view. an tesla's detractors sending investors into a frenzy. details next. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪

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no immediate reports of an arrest. they intend to prosecute to the fulle fullest extent of the law. as a contentious cycle comes to a close, americans are becoming interested in the violence. they are closing schools on election day out of concern for students safety. a poll finds 51% of likely voters are worried about election day violence. 3 in 4 have confidence the united states will have a peaceful transfer of power. 4 in 10 trump supporters say they will not recognize the legitimacy of a clinton presidency. that shows the mind set of a lot of you out there today. you are watching early today. you are watching "early today." you are watching "early today." . the fiery tissue left her nose sore and red.

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like me, she has pennsylvania working class roots, biden: this is what i know about katie mcginty - and she's never abandoned them. hard work. family. playing it straight. that's katie. and the ads attacking her? they're a bunch of malarkey. katie's career is about looking out for families like yours. creating jobs, keeping our environment safe. she's a wife, a mom, a basketball fan, a homework supervisor. she's like you and she'll fight for you in the united states senate. i'm katie mcginty and i approve this message.

robert kearney: i fought for my country in kosovo and iraq, and i've been a republican all my life. but i'm the father of three girls. i can't stand hearing donald trump call women pigs, dogs, and bimbos...and i sure don't want my daughters hearing it. i want my girls to grow up proud and strong, in a nation where they're valued and respected. donald trump's america is not the country i

fought for. so, i'm voting for hillary clinton. hillary clinton: i'm hillary clinton and i approve this message. right now on nbc 10 news today, a possible wintry mix in the poconos. the rest of the region will see rain. national anthem controversy. what was supposed to be a celebration of the sixers new season turns into a court side drama involving this popular singer. a student is arrested and charged with secretly taping women across delaware county. he has thousands of recordings. announcer: nbc 10 news starts now. thursday morning, good morning, this is nbc 10 news today, i'm tracy davidson. >> i'm vai. let's get to meteorologist bill henley with the forecast. the reason our breath was taken

away. there it is! >> there it is! the first snow of the season in the mountains. indeed, snow has fallen overnight. still snow coming down in the mountains north of allentown, north of the lehigh valley. the poconos seeing quite a bit of snow. there is rain in the future to the west. the rest of the area is looking at rainshowers, scattered this morning. you can see a few of them moving through bucks county and into new jersey. salem county getting light rainshowers, just rain. the temperatures are too warm for anything else. a good deal warmer than yesterday when we were seeing 20s and 30s. 40s for new jersey, the lehigh valley and delaware. 46 degrees in philadelphia. a few spotty showers this mo morning in the suburbs. the steadier rain is due in this afternoon. first, a good warm up. 60 degrees for philadelphia this afternoon. look at the variation, depending on the neighborhood you are in. the lehigh valley, the rain that is moving in this morning and

stick around into the afternoon. we'll keep temperatures cooler into the low 50s. i'll walk you through forecast hour-by-hour to know when to expect the rain and the warmer temperatures in some parts. first let's see how the traffic is looking on a thursday morning. >> thanks, bill. on the expressway, more good news. only closed one time this week for ongoing construction. we are open in both directions, westbound and eastbound. all lanes in between broad skreet and the schuylkill are good right now. a reported road obstruction. watch for that. checking in with the schuylkill expressway, the roads are still in the green there and eastbound into center city, just a 13 minute trip with speeds also into the 60s. vai and tracy. >> the philadelphia city council is