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it? >> i think they've got some employees, no checkout counters. >> so many questions. i want to start with breaking news in los angeles. an unanimous tip about an imminent terror attack that has federal and local officials ramping up security this morning. pete williams is nbc's justice correspondent, pete, what can you tell us? >> reporter: matt, cities don't normally respond to threats like this to telephone threats. it was call from a pay phone in a western country, but because it came with little time to check it out, they decided to go public with it. this morning riders on the los angeles commuter rail system are urged to be vigilant. fbi and local authorities say they received an imminent, but unconfirmed threat against the subway station in universal city. officials say the threat came from an anonymous phone call to a public safely line. something would happen today at the station across the street from universal studios which is

owned by nbc's parent company. authorities called the threat very specific. >> because of the specificity and the imminence of the threat, we felt it was important that we provide this information to the public. >> reporter: the fbi declined to specify, but says it was delivered in english. >> we are right now looking at the credibility of the threat. we're continuing to work this investigation. and we're accord nieting that along with our local partners here in los angeles. with our international partners who provided the initial information. >> reporter: companies in los angeles are urging residents to use caution, but urge the public to go about their normal day today. >> i mean, there'll always just be a lingering feeling of fear, but i got to go to work. >> this could be real, it could be a hoax, but we must remain calm and vigilant. take the same precautions they would take on any other day. >> reporter: riders will see more uniformed police, sheriffs, and dog teams.

undercover officers will also be on the job. the fbi is work to learn more about the source of the information. >> justice correspondent pete williams, thank you very much. also this morning, new developments in the investigation of that deadly warehouse near oakland, california. last night an emotional vigil was held for the victims. the man who ran that warehouse in a moment. but first miguel al ma gear is at the scene, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, with most of the building clear, the death toll now stands at 36 and we are told by the sheriff's department they're optimistic no more bodies will be covered. this is now a criminal investigation. many are looking for answers, but are also grieving. overnight, hundreds paying their respects. unlit candles and flashlights, a flameless symbol of solidarity for so many lives lost. many victims in the 20s and 30s. their bodies recovered from this warehouse where a devastating

fire quickly spread during a late night party. dering almena released the warehouse. >> everyone knew that we lived there. >> reporter: he and his family as well as dozens of others have lived there for the past three years. >> this is basically renting it to be a school. dance culture. i build to suit. as is to city standard. >> reporter: but the city says this warehouse was, which fire officials say was jammed with flammable materials was never up to standard. or zoned for residential living. documents obtained by nbc news show a history of complaints for garbage piling up and illegal interior building structure. the owner has not responded to requests for comment, but her daughter tells the "l.a. times,"

it was leased a z a studio space, not a dwelling. >> i raise midchildren there, yeah. >> reporter: over the years, he was forced to make improvements. installing and electrical panel and a hot water heater. he's spoken to investigators, but not been charged with any crime. so you say the building wasn't up to code, did you make modifications that maybe shouldn't have been done? >> we can't talk about that. you can't say that kind of stuff right now. >> reporter: his partner wanted to stop our interview. but almena wanted to go on. >> did we modify? did we make changes? i would like to say we made improvements. >> reporter: allison says the family did the best they could. >> we doesn't have enough money to do the things that needed to be done there. and there was nobody helping us in the ways that we needed.

>> reporter: are you worried that you may be blamed? >> of course. i'm worried my kids are going to be taken away from me. >> and as a mother, i am having a terrible time -- i'm having a terrible time. and i'm so sorry. i'm so sorry. for what has happened. >> reporter: this morning, there is still no cause for this fire. again, no criminal charges have been filed here, but if they are, they could range all the way up to possible murder charges. tamron. >> miguel, thank you so much. >> as you saw in that piece, derick, he is at the scene of the fire this morning and joining us now. good morning to you.

>> good morning. not a good morning. it's not a good morning. what am i doing here? can i just say i'm sorry? can i just say -- the only reason why i'm here is to put my face and my body here in front. >> mr. almena, let me ask you a couple of questions, 36 lives were lost in that building over the weekend. the family members of those who were lost want answers. they want to know who should be held accountable for their loss of their loved ones. are you the man who should be held accountable? >> am i the man who should be held accountable? did i build something that -- i mean, what am i going say for that? should i be held accountable? i can barely stand here right now.

>> but it's a fair question, mr. almena. obviously there were some conditions in that building that may have led to a dangerous situation and led to what happened there. >> i laid my body down there every night. we laid our bodies down there. we put our children to bed there every night. we made music. we've created art. we opened our home. what became our home. it didn't start off as our home. it started off as an initial dream, an idea that we would have a facility and a venue that would host. everything from at-risk youth to the gay community. to artists that couldn't perform anywhere. to performance art and alternative arts. and eventually, when you can't pay your rent because your dream is bigger than your pocketbook, when the need for housing and the need for people to be able to sit down and be warm and make food and take a shower and take a bath and go to bed.

so we created something together. you know. this stopped being me, this wasn't about me. i signed a lease. and i got a building that was to city standard, supposedly. i was lured into something that i had to constantly -- >> mr. almena, it may have been a dream and all of that may be true, you provided a space for some people to live, but according to to the city, was not under code. and we have someone who lived there, an artist who lived there for two years, shelley mack, she rented a space if you. you knew it was dangerous. you profited from this and never spent a dime on anything, but partying. what did you do -- >> i don't want to talk about it. i don't want to talk about me. i don't want to talk about profiting. this is profit? >> what can you tell me you did to ensure the safety of those people -- >> i'm a father, i laid my three children down there every night. >> we understand that. >> this is not profit. this is loss.

this is a mass grave. >> so for the families, can you -- >> i'm only here to say one thing, that i am incredibly sorry and that everything that i did was to make this a stronger, more beautiful community. and to bring people together. people didn't want walk through those doors because of the horrible place. people didn't seek us out to perform and express themselves because it was a horrible place. >> nobody is -- >> i'm 47 years old, i'm the father of this place. >> mr. almena, no one is saying it is a horrible place -- >> on the night of the fire -- on the night of the fire -- did i know there was going to be a fire? did i remove my children from the space and get a hotel because i wanted to avoid this? because i wanted to cast blame on other people, no. because i wanted to get a good night's sleep with my children. i wanted to let the young people do what they needed to do. i'm not going to answer these questions the way you're presenting them. >> mr. almena --

>> i didn't do anything ever in my life to lead me up to this moment. >> can i ask you if you are -- >> i'm a proud man. no, i'm not going to answer the questions on this level. >> i would rather get on the floor and be trampled by the parents. i'd rather let mayhem tear at my flesh than answer these ridiculous questions. >> mr. almena -- >> i'm incredibly sorry. i'm not going answer these questions. >> then we will call this -- >> i want to say that i am sorry. >> then we'll end the interview there, mr. almena. >> you have to hold my soul accountable for believing in something. >> well, we appreciate your time this -- >> other artist and other beautiful people -- >> and we will continue to follow the stories and the developments. derick, thanks for your time. >> thank you. well now to politics. moving on to other stories today. president-elect trump is set to meet with more candidates for his cabinet. and make his pick for defense

secretary official. and the question out there this morning as well, is vice president joe biden already thinking about 2020? nbc's kristen welker is there with more on all of it, kristen, good morning. >> reporter: tamron, good morning to you. president-elect donald trump is set to meet with former secretary of state henry kissinger today, just back from a trip from china. and it comes on the heels of mr. trump's controversial phone call with taiwan. meanwhile, later today, mr. trump will travel to north carolina, another leg on his thank you tour. a chance to tout his pick for secretary of defense. president-elect donald trump tout dinner with his family last night. poised to make more habited announcements this week. today, he's making one of his most critical nominees official. james mattis, secondary of defense. nicknamed mad dog during the iraq war. term of high praise for his courageous actions. >> mad dog mattis.

>> reporter: and while mattis largely has bipartisan support, mr. trump's pick for housing and urban development is drawing fire from democrats who are slamming his lack of experience. senator chuck schumer writing, i have serious concerns about dr. carson's lack of expertise. senator sherrod brown, his appointment raises questions about how serious he is about actually getting anything done. the trump team insisting the neurosurgeon is the right fit. >> we're excited to have dr. carson as our intended nominee. >> reporter: meanwhile, more fallout this morning after president-elect trump took a congratulatory call from the leader of taiwan breaking with decades of u.s./china policy. a source familiar with the issue telling nbc the call was in the works for a while. and transition officials say, arraigned by former republican senator and presidential nominee bob dole. the apparent goal, sending a signal, trump is going to get tough with china. >> we can't continue to allow

china to rape our country. >> reporter: during a foreign policy forum last night, former secretary of state and clinton supporter madeline albright said there could be diplomatic fallout. >> it is not negotiating for a hotel. >> reporter: albright sat with henry kissinger who is meeting with trump today and crafted nixon's china policy. >> i really hope that my good friend henry kissinger has a very strong influence on president-elect trump. >> reporter: and trump tower got one of it's most surprising visitors monday, former vice president al gore. there to discuss climate change. >> it was very interesting. i do think it was productive. >> reporter: the current vice president, joe biden, raising eyebrows last night during an event on capitol hill. saying he was considering another presidential run in 2020. and when asked if he was joking -- >> i'm not committing not to run. i'm not committing to anything. i learned a long time ago, fate has a strange of way of intervening. >> reporter: a lot of buzz about

that. the focus here at trump tower today will again be on secretary of state. mr. trump will meet with rex tillerson, the ceo of exxom mobile and a possible candidate for press secretary. conservative radio host, laura ingram, matt, tamron. >> over at trump tower, thank you, kristen. prosecutor now vowing to retry the former police officer charged in the fatal shooting of an unarmed black man. on monday, a judge granted a mistrial for michael slager after a jury could not reach a verdict. walter scott's death was captured on video by a bystander, the mayor of charles tornz, community leaders and south carolina's governor are urging a calm response to that ruling. i wonder if we could go back to the derick almena interview. i think you can agree or disagree, what we're asking mr. almena was a series of questions

that investigators are going to be asking over the coming days. either of mr. almena or of other people about the conditions inside that building that may have led to a dangerous circumstance. >> and some of those allegations come directly from people who lived in that building. and we spoke with women yesterday who said they slept with an extinguisher. there were concerns about the safety. mr. almena leases, someone else owns it. however when asked about modifications he made and safety precautions, he's been unable to answer them at this point. >> and we understand that with a lack of resources and money, sometimes it's not possible to do things the way you want, but there are building codes and there are inspections and there are permits for a reason. and that is what the investigation is going to focus on in the coming days. >> we hope he'll provide those answers because there are families, 36 of them and many more. meanwhile the transition to the forecast. you've been standing here patiently. >> obviously questions that need to be answered. and of course other questions, what happens when you have a

snowy road in montreal -- >> i saw this. >> and you don't salt. well, hello, catch that bus. okay. ow. keep moving along. oh, and then there's that. oh my golly. let's get the police throughout after this bus. see what happens then. the police can maybe get some order involved here. oh no, maybe not so much. all right. well let's get the snowplows out. >> oh no. that didn't work out so well either. my golly -- >> and it's only december. >> exactly. >> if they can't handle it in montreal, what chance do we have? well, you can see also we look at a lot of wet weather making it's way out of the southeast. in fact, we have a risk of strong storms today. two million people under severe risk for storms, storms with damaging winds. gatlinburg, we're worried about that area, there could be flash flooding with a half inch to maybe an inch of rain in there in that burn area. this moisture all makes it's way to the north, look for rain continuing into the northeast later on tomorrow. and then snow.

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on the scene over to the shoulder though. 28 minutes for your trip. the frankford apartment fire around frankford and seller street. back to you. nearly a dozen people including four children are hurt after fire ripped through their philadelphia apartment building. flames broke out at the scene around 4:00 this morning. fire crews rescued up to 20 people. victims are in stable condition. investigators looking into the cause of the fire. and breaking overnight, new jersey state trooper frankie williams died after a head-on crash. the driver of the other car was killed. police are investigating that crash. i'm katy zachry. we'll have another live update for you in about 25 minutes.

♪ ♪ 7:30 now on this tuesday morning, december 6, 2016. a little camera time, facetime, for the people out in the cold this morning. and don't forget, we're gearing up for a big concert on the plaza. pharrell will be here on friday. so if if you're in the area, make your plans now join us. we're expecting a really big crowd for that. meanwhile, inside the studio 1a. some of the stories making headlines today. hundreds gathered in oakland, california, last night to honor the victims of that devastating warehouse fire. more vigils are planned later this week. investigators still trying to determine how that fire started. and prosecutors say criminal charges are possible. police in los angeles are

stepping up security after subway stations across the city this morning. after an anonymous phone call to a public safety line. the caller claimed a terror attack was planned for today. officials say they aren't taking any chances as they work to determine the credibility of that call. and president-elect donald trump heads to the next stop of his post-election thank you tour. tonight he'll hold a rally at a coliseum in fayetteville, north carolina, where mr. trump will officially announced that james mad dog mattis is his choice for secretary of defense. similar events planned for thursday night in iowa and friday in grand rapids, michigan. meantime, here's a question as you get ready to head out the door, how much sleep did you get last night? new research suggests if you missed just one hour of sleep were your conservation and reaction time on the road can suffer. sometimes with terrible consequenc consequences. tom costello is in maryland with

that story, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, we've all done it, zoned out as we drive down the road, miss the exit. the new research suggests that if we are operating on four to five hours of sleep, thanks have the same effect as if driving under the influence. watch the team drifts off, some catching themselves the moment before impact. others not. but it's not just teenage drivers. a sleep-deprived nation too often asleep at the wheel. this morning aaa warns too many aren't getting enough z's. seven hours isn't enough. significantly elevating the risk of a crash. the cdc says more than a third don't get that much rest. sleep just five to six hours a night and aaa says you're twice as likely to crash. >> getting only four to five hours a sleep at night is the same as driving legally drunk. if you sleep less than 24 hours, you are as impaired as you would be if you were twice the legal

limit of alcohol. >> reporter: this happened to carrie warn. >> i did that a lot. and thought it was just because i'm a little a.d.d. >> reporter: but it was her son, 18-year-old tyler who veered off this interstate, flipping his car four time us. he never hit the brakes. so tired at 2:50 in the afternoon. he didn't realize he was in the wrong state, illinois, not missouri. a graduating senior, tyler was hoping to walk on to his college football team. >> it's hard because his friends are all starting to buy houses and get married. and he's 18. like he's just always going to be 18. >> reporter: tyler's parents now on a crew said, warning others of the sleeping danger. aaa says one hour less than normal rest can raise the risk of a crash. sleep fewer than four, and risk increased ten times. >> we've all said it, you know, i don't need sleep. i'll sleep when i'm dead. >> i'll sleep when i'm dead. >> unfortunately, it results the

other way. you die because you don't sleep. >> reporter: so much riding on it, a wake-up call. experts say most of us need seven to nine hours of sleep a night. teens and young adults need sometimes even more than that. but again, four to five hours and you can be considered impaired. guys, back to you. >> tom, thank you very much. how much sleep did you get last night. >> five and a half, six hours. >> that's about how much. >> it's happened to me. it's a frightening thing. it's a real wake-up call. how about a check of the weather? >> it'll wake you up, especially in the pacific northwest. in the north plains, open the window, it's cold friends. that is going to spread east. chilly air, we're not going to call it brutally cold, but it's going to really feel a lot colder than usual. montana, 20 degrees below average. tomorrow morning, look at these low, rapidity too, minneapolis 15, wichita 31. and wednesday, we're looking at temperatures anywhere from 10 to 20 degrees below average.

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history, already meeting with high profile guests in trump tower. the latest, al gore. >> it's not secret that ivanka trump is very committed to having a climate policy that makes sense for our country and for our world. i appreciate the fact that she is very concerned about this. >> reporter: so concerned that ivanka, whose father formerly dismissed climate change as a hoax recently doesed the issue with leonardo dicaprio, the actor giving a copy of the new climate change documentary before the flood. >> this is the most important issue of our time. >> reporter: just last month, both ivanka and her husband raised eyebrows attending president-elect trump's private visit with the japanese prime minister. with the u.s. press was not present. another example critics say of potential conflicts of interest for america's next first family. according to to the "new york times," ivanka trump is reportedly nearing a licensing

deal with a japanese apparel company whose parent company is owned by the japanese government. >> i have loved and respected him my entire life. >> reporter: her father's strongest surrogate, ivanka says she's not going to take a formal role in the white house. >> you know, i'm going to be a daughter. >> reporter: but kushner appears poised to be a political power player. already gracing the cover of forbes magazine. that boldly announces this guy got trump elected. and he's not done advising his father-in-law, whatever form that may take. making it that much more likely even if donald trump's wife melania and barron stay put in manhattan far while, the president-elect still isn't the only member of his family headed to washington. >> they're rewriting the playbooks. i think any of us should be surprised that as close a family as they are, that they're going to be here together in washington, d.c. whether they're living in the white house or not. >> reporter: during his first news conference as president-elect, which is going to be next week, trump will likely face questions about his

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all right. on monday we revealed the short list for "times" person of the year. and the list wasn't that short. dylan has the picks? we narrow this down? >> the long list. >> it is a very long list, it's a good point. speculation ran wild after we reveal time's short list here on monday. one of these people will be the person of the year. reminder, time chooses the person who for better or worse has had the biggest impact on the world and the news this year. on today.com, we asked the question who do you think it should go to? and so far, our viewers vote goes thoino hillary clinton. 58% of the vote, second, 17ing with the, and third, simone biles. around here, we made our

predictions too. and we are split downtown middle. matt and i both think it'll be donald trump, and others think vladimir putin. people on the plaza are getting in on the fun with the snapchat facilitier. >> anyone can make their predictions and see themselves on the cover. so, of course we had to try. and don't we look fabulous? tomorrow we'll reveal time's person of the year exclusively right here on "today." guys, any reason behind the choice? >> why do i have to share with tamron? shouldn't it be person or persons of the year. >> all right, all right. >> matt and charlie. >> because you didn't to want take an individual picture. >> that's true. >> you know, we're not those people. >> you go with putin, huh? >> me too. >> the shirtless on the horse, no, i wasn't thinking that. people debate what influence he had in our election and -- >> and global. >> and globally. i don't know. what did you think? but why? because it was obvious. >> i think if you go back and

look at news coverage over the last 18 months, no one's name was mentioned more than donald trump. >> bingo. >> dylan, thank you. coming up, couple of legends in studio 1a. we're going to talk to oscar nominee annette benning about her new movies. and special performance from mr. what are mommy and daddy like before their dunkin'? they are ridiculous when they first wake up. daddy walks into the walls like he's a bumper car. i think dad gave all his beauty sleep to mom. she has one eyeball instead of two. even dad's beard has bedhead. they have a lot of energy for being in their 80s. your dunkin' doesn't make you, you... but it helps. delicious dunkin' donuts coffee. pick some up where you buy groceries. people say,icious dunkin' donuts coffee. let's just get a sandwich or something. "or something"? you don't just graduate from medical school, "or something." and we don't just pull smoked chicken, bake fresh foccacia and hand-slice avocado. there's nothing "or something" about it.

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god mornin >> good morning. it is a chilly start. >> yes. temperatures just started to climb. look at the lehigh valley. clouds moving in. temperatures move up. it's rain this afternoon. 48 degrees during the afternoon hours. everybody is getting rain into today and tonight. >> thank you very much. jessica boyington is standing by with an issue around the blue route. >> that's right. t on the northbound side it is causing delays. 14 minutes from 95 to route 1. speeds are slow there as well. route 309 around butler pike you can see slow traffic right there.

traffic is getting by on the off ramp. >> thanks for that. we are getting more information about a raise in heroin kdeaths there. officials tell us they have had ten overdoses in the last ten days, four of them deadly. they appear to come from trenton and philadelphia. nine people died from heroin overdoses since friday. they were found blocks from each other. they are still waiting for the medical examiner to rule on the official causes of death. >> incoming attorney general will be in north philadelphia. he will join top law enforcement officials for discussions scheduled for later this morning. i'm katy zachry. we'll have another update in about 20 5 minutes. you can get the latest news and weather with the nbc 10 app. we'll see you shortly.

♪ ♪ it's 8:00 on "today" and coming up, no cash, no registers, no problem. amazon announces a revolutionary new way to grocery shop. just grab and go. so when will that technology come to a store near you? plus closet clean out. >> nude shoes are the curse of my life. i have so many nude shoes. >> jill martin helps the women of "today" donate the clothes they no longer wear to raise money for a great cause. we'll showcase their favorite outfits which could soon be yours. and look who's coming to town. ♪ ♪ music legend neil diamond gets you in the holiday spirit with a

live performance in studio 1a. tuesday tuesday, december 6, 2016. ♪ ♪ >> love to florida. >> and our family in rhode island. >> it's going to be a great day. >> good morning, portland, oregon. ♪ >> celebrating our 13th anniversary on "today." >> all the way from florida, three sisters -- >> and a brother at the "today" show. we're back now, 8:00 on a tuesday morning. the sixth day of december 2016. look at some of the outfits we've got here. look at this. very festive out here. >> oh my god. >> oh, you're the three sisters.

>> they told me they were going to be out here from west palm and the three sisters are here. >> and the brother. >> and a brother. >> and you guys are dressed in capes. it's all the rage this season. >> tree skirt. that's what i was thinking. >> turned tree skirts into capes. >> watering thing down there too? no. >> that's suspicious. okay. speaking of great styles and great clothes, we have something awesome in store for you. >> we do. earlier this year the men of "today" cleaned out their closets for a special sale as we said this morning, it is going to be our turn. the lady's turn. what we are putting up for grabs. all different outfits from our closet. the real deal. >> always a great cause. a lot to get into this hour. first though, headlines, here's the news at 8:00. >> we begin with that deadly warehouse fire in oakland. i am miguel almaguir. official death toll remains a the 36. the sheriff's department tells

us they are cautiously optimistic that number will not rise. the investigation going on inside the warehouse behind me is now a criminal investigation. no charges have been filed. no one faces any criminal charges a this the hour. the district attorney's office saying they are simply watching this case very closely. the man who leased this property, derick almena sat down with us late last night and talked with matt and tamron earlier today. here's some of what he had to say. >> i'm only here to say one thing, i am incredibly sorry. and that everything that i did was to make this a stronger, more beautiful community. and to bring people together. people didn't want walk through those doors because it was a horrible place. did i know there was going to be a fire? did i remove my children from the space and get a hotel? because i wanted to avoid this? because i wanted to cast blame on other people? no, because i wanted to get a good night's sleep with my children. >> almena's emotions ran the

gamut, he also cast other blame. he also was angry. and he also was very remorseful for the lives lost. almena said he had lived here at this property for roughly three years. he started this warehouse as an artist collective and over time he tells us, other artists began to live here and pay rent. the lease here costs $5,000 a month according to almena. he says that money was raised by the 20 to 25 artists that lived here every month. they paid different rent. he also says while his name was the leaseholder here, that everyone shared the responsibility for collective living. that investigation still continuing here. again, matt, it's unclear if anyone will face criminal charges, matt. >> miguel, thank you so much. security has been ramped up across los angeles transit system after authorities got a tip about an imminent bombing a the a subway station there. the fbi and local law enforcement agencies say they are not taking any chances. the threat came from overseas through an anonymous phone call to a public safety line.

the caller warned of a terrorist attack at the subway station in universal city. authorities say they don't know if that threat is credible. los angeles mayor eric garcetti urged riders to use caution that he himself would be riding the subway today. frightening moments during a christmas parade in north carolina last night. two teens were injured in a shooting along the parade route in sanford. police say an 18-year-old is in the hospital in critical condition and a 16-year-old was treated and released. police have a suspect in custody. he's facing several charges including attempted murder. just ahead, twitter's year end review. see if you can figure out the most tweeted story of 2016. >> huh, i don't know, think about that. and then the new store from amazon revolutionizing the way you shop for groceries. could it mark the beginning of the end for those annoying checkout lines? and annette benning on her new movies directed by husband

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well this here's a load-bearing wall. we'll go ahead and rip that out. that'll cause a lot of problems. hmm. totally unnecessary and it triples the budget. we'll be totally behind schedule, right? (laughschedules. schedules. great, okay. wouldn't it be great if everyone said what they meant? the citi® double cash card does. it lets you earn double cash back: 1% when you buy, and 1% as you pay. the citi double cash card. double means double. 8:08, hoda's here, good time to trend. >> uh-oh. >> all right. >> here we go, hoda. and uber has a whole lot of people i think aly it morning

thanks to a new app update that'll allow them to track you, even after you've been dropped off. so the app will transmit your location data back to uber for up to five minutes after the ride. the company says it's all to help improve the rider experience. users see this notification when they open their new app update asking for per notion track you. you either have to say yes or lose services altogether. meaning you have to manually put in your address. i'll be the first to say, absolutely not. i will not let them track. >> why does improve the rider experience? >> i don't know, because i'm out of the car on that ride. >> rider experience, they mean, them. >> this is a thing for them. >> what you can do, google location services and then under -- you scroll down to uber and it says allow location access, you can do never or just while using the app and then quit the app as soon as you get out of the car. >> always do never anyway. it's never the right spot. >> right. >> it never finds me and it's

like three blocks that way. >> what we're doing five minutes after i've gotten out of your driver's car. >> it's complicated because i just downloaded that and got an uber. you hit don't allow, it takes extra work. i hit allow, fine, and got in the car. >> while using the app and quit as soon as you get out of the car. >> just like that. >> swipe it up, get out, see you later. >> thanks for asking for us. here is a strange story that has residents of a small english village absolutely baffled. or should i say, absolutely baffled. >> oh god. >> england has become a popular destination for chinese tourists and no one has any idea why. the tourists stream off giant buses, they start taking photo of mundane things like one resident mowing his lawn. a newspaper claims that tourists have been told it is harry potter's hometown. while another explanation is that the tourists are being dropped off in the town because it is a cheaper destination than another town down the road. >> wow. >> has anyone asked them?

>> they said given different answers. the large issue, you need an entrepreneur to set up like a t-shirt stand or something to make money. >> people think it's annoying because of traffic. >> they ought to put uber in there. >> that's right. >> five minutes later from their location. >> that's what happens. it's easy to look at teens with heads buried into their phones and think oh you misguided young people. maybe it's time we turn those selfie cams back on ourselves. a new study claims parents spend just as much time on their phones as their teenagers. apparently it's difficult to monitor both your kids screen time and your own. i want to know, how much time have you accumulated this morning? here's how you do it, okay. get your phone, go to your settings, then look for battery. and then you scroll down to usage. you can do it at home as well. so we'll start around the table, mr. roker, how long have you used it this morning? >> nibble abi believe in abc, an

charging. >> it doesn't say. >> from this morning, two hours and 35 minutes. >> dil. >> two phones. >> personal phone hour and four minutes, work phone 34 minutes. >> 56 minutes. i think i've checked my phone twice all morning. >> still working. >> what about you? >> mine, two hours and 14 minutes. >> i can see that. >> that makes sense. that makes sense. >> that's true. >> it's amazing thae ining that even do the show. >> listening to music. >> i listen to music on mine. >> buying things. >> not yet. >> during the show. >> christmas gifts, come on. >> dill. hop start? and there is a new boss in town, and the latest is leaning into his action hero past. check it out, arnold schwarzenegger walking out of the flames with the tag line, it's a whole new board room. office chairs, briefcases flying through the air and of course there's a chopper at the top for

good measure. >> get to the chopper. >> get to the chopper. >> celebrity apprentice returns -- i can't do imitations with a cast that includes leila ali, boy george, john let's, and snooki. >> wow. next up, pink shared a photo that i can relate with. the singer posting this hilarious pi hilarious pic on instagram. when microwaving your coffee becomes an excuse to sit on the floor and rest for a while. #reststop. they announced the pregnancy last month. >> relating to that? >> i sit often, yes. 2016 has been a year to remember on twitter and this morning, we have some of the biggest moments from the social network. the top retweet in news and politics came from hillary clinton. it was this tweet she sent out after conceding the election reading to all the little girls watching, never doubt that you are valuable and powerful and deserving of every chance and opportunity in the world. the most retweets from the tv and movie world goes to leonardo

dicaprio after he won his oscar, thank you to the academy and incredible cast and crew of the revenant. and rio 2016 of course had a huge online presence. and one of the most retweeted tweets from the politiolympics c of ron's surprise. >> and spreaded all over twitter. >> yep. >> that was pretty excellent. >> so good. >> dill, thank you so much. if you hate waiting in the checkout line, you're in luck. and samsung, latest big idea. we have more on that, good morning. >> good morning, are you intrigued these days? we have drones delivering us packages, self-driving cars and now a new way to shop for groceries in person. it's called amazon go. and it could make standing in line for milk or butter a thing of the past. what would shopping look like if you could just walk into a store, pick up a few items and just go? no lines, no checkouts, no registers. the online retail giant amazon

unveiled their just walk out concept on monday. >> this is artificial intelligence at it's very best. amazon taking the best of every type of technology right now and stitching it together. >> how does it work? you'll need a smart phone and a free app. as you shop, the amazon go technology detects when products are taken from or returned to the shelves, and keeps track of them in a virtual cart. when you're done shopping, just leave the store. shortly after, amazon will send you a receipt. . it's amazon's attempt to enter the brick and mortar arena, aiming to take a bite out of estimated $674 billion market for groceries. this new way of shopping sparked inisn't a reaction online. some poking fun at the idea. took a soda from the gas station, cashier said sir, you have to pay for that. it's okay, i have amazon go. am i doing wrong? and, i know amazon go will

charge my card, but i'm still going to dress up as a cat burglar every time i shop. >> it's sort of like you know when uber came along, and the fist time you used it you got in the car, you had your ride, got out, you didn't pay and you felt weird about it. then two, three rides in, you forgot that you ever paided in the fist place. amazon's trying to make shopping kind of like that. >> right now, they're open for business in seattle, only to amazon employee's. the goal, reportedly 2,000 similar amazon go stores in 2017. along those lines. or in this case, no lines. >> there are a lot of questions about how this new shopping experience will work. and also this could mean a loss in jobs. according to to the bureau of labor statistics, they are the second largest occupation in the u.s. there should be interest in thousand processes, but it's getting attention, no question about it. what do you think? >> we don't interact anymore. we go to the bank, atm, uber,

you're not seeing anybody. >> at this store, i was looking it up this morning, they have chefs, so they'll make things for you. you know how it's all the rage, premade dinners and stuff like that. you can still do that, artisan cheeses and chocolates. there'll still be people there, but you're right, it's oneah. >> just interaction. you see your favorite cashier, you tell her about life. >> that's true. >> i miss tellers. >> i do too. >> what's a teller? >> we'll see how it goes. >> thank you very much. mr. roker. >> oh, do we still need a weather person? i don't know. >> come on. >> well, it's only a matter of time. but you can see we've got snow making it's way wrapping around storm system that's going to bring another three to six inches with blizzard conditions in the upper midwest and the plains. and winter weather advisories, including the denver area if it skirts to the south.

snowfall amounts generally, fairly light, but just to the west of denver, upwards of eight to 12 inches of snow before it's all over. good news for all those good morning, i'm meteorologist bill henley. good idea to grab your umbrella. we've got rain on the way this afternoon. suburbs will warm to 45 with a steady rain this afternoon. 47 in philadelphia. that rain this afternoon into this evening. and in new jersey, 47 with one exception at the shore, 50 this afternoon. rainy conditions this afternoon after some sunshine in the lehigh valley this morning. a steady rain in delaware up to 45. have a great day. and don't forget, forget, l us every day on sirius xm channel 108, matt. >> al, thank you very much. oscar nominee annette benning is going back to the '70s, 20th century women. single mom faced with the every day challenges of raising a

teenager. take a look. >> do you think you're happy? like, as happy as you thought you'd be when you were my age. >> seriously. you don't ask people questions like that. >> you're my mom. >> especially your mom. look, wondering if you're happy, it's a great shortcut to just being depressed. give me that. >> annette benning, welcome back, good to see you. >> thank you. >> i want to talk about this in a second. you know this guy warren beatty. >> yeah, i do know him. >> he digs you. may be smitten, he was here not long ago and he said incredible things about you. as a matter of fact we were talking about rules don't apply, that he directed and starred, and in the middle of the interview he said, but she's the most amazing actress, you have to see her in 20th century women. >> aw, that's very sweet. >> you like that movie, don't you? >> very much. >> tell me about the character. >> in rules don't apply --

>> in 20th century women. >> okay. i'm playing dorothy, the film is written, directed by mike mills who did a movie called beginners, with chris plumber. >> i did see that. >> that was more about his dad. this is more about his mom. the departure for the character was his mom who was an amazing woman. >> takes place in the '70s. >> right. >> does that help you? did you like that decade? where were you in life at that point? >> i was a good decade for me. 1979, i was 21, living in san francisco, but i grew up in san diego. so the whole world, the people in the story, there was something about it that was very personal to me. >> i was watching the scene with you and the young bhoon plays your son in the kitchen there, and any time you do a movie about moms and sons, moms and daughters, families in general, that chemistry has to be believable. >> yeah. >> how do you go about creating what is going to feel and look like a mother/son relationship with an actor you don't know

that well? >> it's a great question. i was a little nervous. i didn't know this kid. i didn't know what it was going to be like. he is a phenomenal human being. he's bright, grounded, comes from the chicago area. so he hasn't done a lot of work, but he -- and mike also creates this. we did a lot of exercises. we danced together. we improvod. >> why the dancing? >> in the movie there's dancing. it's also a way of loosening everyone up and sort of getting us -- it's, it's like an ice breaker. >> isn't what they tell us back in acting school. if you're willing to appear -- >> foolish. >> foolish, then it breaks down barriers. >> that's exactly right. >> does it work? >> it does work. and it somehow -- i don't know, it was just right for the movie. also mike has, mike mills, the director, he has specific ideas about music. there's a lot of music in the story. music is a part of it as well as dancing. we all dance quite a bit in the movie. >> you are an -- and i'm sure

aware there is talk about your performance here and people are saying this is an ogs car-worthy performance and that you will probably get a nomination. you've been honored that way in the past. does the honor, would the honor mean a different thing to you or something else to you at this stage in your career? >> well, i certainly -- it's -- if it happens, it's incredible thrill. that's all i can tell you. it really is. to be in that world. it feels pretty great. >> rules don't apply, that's the other movie we were talking about a second ago. warren's in the movie. it's his baby. i mean, for what was it 10, 12 years. >> yes. >> he talked about directing you. he said normally you direct him at home. >> which is not true by the way. >> no? do you want to take exception to that? >> i do take exception to that. he bosses -- >> didn't mean that in a bad way. >> i'll let it go. >> what was it like to be directed by him? >> for me it was thrilling -- we were all waiting for him to make the movie.

we were dying for him -- his colleagues, his kids. so when he's on the set and i'm seeing him in his element, you know doing his thing. my kids had never seen him make a movie. >> because it had been 15 years. >> it was a long time, they were little. that part of it and also he's just a great director. and so, i was just -- i was thrilled. he let me improimprovise, it wa exciting. >> we got to talk about a bunch of different things. at some point i said to him about the longevity and the success of your marriage and relationship. do you mind if i play what he said? >> no, i don't mind. >> take a look. >> thank you. >> it didn't really surprise me. i always felt like -- i wasn't trying to avoid marriage, i was trying to avoid divorce. i had no doubt when i met annette that it was a time to -- get married. >> what makes it work? what's made it work for 25

years? >> respect. >> aw. nice. >> yeah. >> if i asked you the same question, what makes it work? >> i like respect. i'll go with that, but also i think in some ways we're very different. some ways we're alike. but the differences i think help us. there's some fire there. do you know what i mean? >> example of the differences. >> like, i'm more impatient. he's always late. that can sometimes be a problem, never mind, i shouldn't have again there. >> i don't see that pulling you together. >> i'm going something else. we want the same things, we have four children. and they're incredible human beings. they're young adults now. so i think having that shared purpose also is part of it, but i don't know. there is a fire. and that's hard to describe like what that is about being with

someone, but does that make sense to you? >> passion and fire. >> passion. >> wow. to be able to say that after 25 years i think is an enormous gift. it really is. >> we're very grateful. >> it's great to see you. >> thank you. >> it's been ten years. >> i can't believe that. is it true? >> yes. it has. i checked. i counted. i went back and looked. annette, 20th century women hits theaters in new york and los angeles on christmas day and then nationwide on january 20th. dylan. >> thank you, matt. just ahead, an american icon neil diamond is here for a live performance ahead of his 50th anniversar

good morning, it is 8:26 on your tuesday. let's get right to your forecast with meteorologist bill henley. >> the sun is up but we are seeing more and more clouds. no rain just yet. that's going to change this afternoon. fortunately, by then the temperatures will be warmer. 42 right now in rightenhouse. dry right now, but look to the south. see the rain that is due in this afternoon. >> we'll watch for that, thanks. we are going to turn to jessica boynton keeping her eye on a crash in philly. >> it's on the boulevard. on the northbound side taking out part of the inner drive.

checking in with mass transit. doylestown line dealing with 60 minute delays due to overhead wire problems. that's the northbound side. 15 minutes from 95 to route 1. back to you. we are following a developing story. nearly a dozen people including four children are hurt after an apartment fire in philadelphia. flames broke out at this building on frankfurt avenue around 4:00 a.m. fire crews rescued up to 20 people inside. the victims are listed in stable condition. investigators will look into the cause of the fire. breaking overnight, new jersey state trooper frankie williams died of his injuries after a head-on crash in cumberland county last night. on route 55. the driver of the other vehicle was killed. police are investigating the crash. we'll be back in 25.

♪ ♪ it's 8:30 now on a tuesday morning, december 6, 2016. look who our celebrity elf is this morning in our 23rd annual toy drive? that is former miss universe, olivia. we're going to talk to her in a second. remember, you don't have to be here to donate, just ahead to today.com for more information. and again, we'll talk o olivia in just a couple of minutes. also ahead, the great neil diamond is here.

he has a new christmas album. he's about to launch his 50th anniversary world tour. we're going to talk to neil. he is going to perform for us live. >> i said to him i'm looking forward to you performing, he said i am too. then a unique gift for a woman on your list? why not something from us? the women of "today," we cleaned out our closets for a great charity effort. and jill mart listen tell you how you can get involved. but we actually went in there, we pulled out good stuff. this is not stuff that we kind of wanted -- no, these are things we loved, but we wanted to give. >> is that what we were supposed to do? >> you did it. a great cause. >> i'm worried mine has a stain or two. >> no. >> dry cleaned it. >> they dry cleaned it and i looked over all your stuff because i made sure it was good stuff. we're safe. >> all right, good. and we have time saving hacks for the always hectic holiday party season. first, mr. roker, how about a check of the weather?

>> let's see today, arctic blast coming in from the plains. we have severe storms in the southeast, wet weather in the mid-atlantic states. more snow in the pacific northwest and the rockies with sunshine through the southern plains. also plenty of sunshine through the gulf coast. tomorrow, that arctic chill gets even a little chillier across the plains. look for snow in northern new england and plenty of good morning, i'm meteorologist bill henley. good idea to grab your umbrella. we've got rain on the way this afternoon. this morning clouds increasing. suburbs will warm to 45 with a steady rain this afternoon. 47 in philadelphia. that rain this afternoon into this evening. and in new jersey, 47 with one exception at the shore, 50 this afternoon. rainy conditions this afternoon after some sunshine in the lehigh valley this morning. a steady rain in delaware up to 45. have a great day. and that's your latest

weather. >> thank you very much. look, our elf made her way over here. olivia is a style expert and former miss universe. hey olivia, how are you? >> i'm good, how are you? >> did that get you in the holiday spirit. it definitely did, how did you guys feel? you can feel the holiday spirit around here. and it's not that cold. >> where are you going to be for the holidays? >> rhode island with my family, yeah. >> it's such a great state. i lived there for a long time. it's a wonderful state. >> i agree, it's nice to be home. >> what have you enjoyed about the holiday season far this year? >> well, that was really fun. obviously it's the spirit of giving around the holidays. and getting gifts for friends and families and secret santa and that's a hard one every year. >> it has been four years, sometimes time place to around here. four years since you were miss usa and miss universe. >> yes. >> and you've really made the most of opportunities since then. what have you enjoyed the most? >> i have enjoyed everything so much. i would have to say, traveling, which is ironic because miss

universe, i was traveling a lot too, but paris fashion week was cool. it was my first time going this year and bill going again in a few months. and i guess just kind of taking it all in. it's been a crazy year. >> it's been fun watching you expand and broaden your horizons. it has. >> thanks. it's been really fun. good to see you too. merry christmas. >> yes. >> tamron. >> thank you guys. earlier this year, the men of "today" dove deep into their closets to sell their clothes for a great cause. maybe you're watching matt's signature plaid blazer, or what about al's stylish tie kps. they raise theed $20,000 to to combat hung per. now it's lady's night, or morning. jill martin is helping the women of "today" cash in on our closets, all for charity. >> who is it? >> me. >> i would describe my style as classic with a pop of color. i have a couple of like power

blazers. this is mo'nique, so you know, it's a fancy thing. and it's a jump suit. that's kind of got this lace back. >> i love this. >> oh, this is a good one. i wore this to the golden globes. it's long. it's a bright blue. and there's like that little hint of edge. >> i wore all of these at one point or another, and probably many, many, many times. i like easy. i like one zip, boop, like that and it fits. >> your mother is particular what about you wear. >> she picks most of my dresses and sends them to me in a box. if you are getting one, you are getting a perfect dress, my mom picks perfect dresses. when you're in a dress you like, you feel confident. and i think that's kind of what's on these hangers. >> so, okay, some of our viewers are going to look like you. >> i'm sorry. >> how would you describe your lots of different looks? >> eclectic. i'm an actress. i like to act up. usually at home, it's a scrunchy nineteen make-up and no spanx. all of these are dresses i've

worn on the air. all of these. this is from my colorado days. isn't it cool? it's like velvet on the inside and suede on the outside. see how chic that is? >> i would say my style is fairly classic. pops of color when i can. solids when i can, but i like a pattern every now and then too. you'll notice a the love dresses tend to be fairly similar. you know, kind of very fitted from the waist up, and they tend to go out label the. this red dress, it was just a staple of mine. and it's basically i'm giving it away because it's time to retire it. >> come on in. you can see my closet. i have a lot of brights, purple, one of my favorite colors. white, i wear it all year round. nude shoes are the curse of my life. i have so many nude shoes. all right, ladies, let's make some money. >> ready to make some money? >> yes. >> let's do it. >> let's sell it. >> time to sell.

>> i'm excited. >> so who's excited to raise some money once again? we teamed up with the online marketplace for clothing consignment. >> yes. >> what happens to all the money is going to be donated to every mother counts. it's an organization that makes pregnancy and childbirth safer women around the world. >> but before we launch our sale, how about lightning rounds for our favorite outfit? okay. we'll see. >> so you're going to tell? >> you can tell. >> we have pictures of it. this is an alexander mcqueen gown that i wore at the golden globes. i believe only two exist in the world. this is one of them. >> whoa. >> it is one of the most expensive things i've ever purchased in my life. and i wanted to go to charity to raise a lot of dough. it's a mcqueen. it's alexander mcqueen. >> i like it. >> standard of what we were supposed to get. >> well, you know what, we've got to go big and go home. the other part, you can let the waist out because i had it taken in --

>> of course you did. >> there are places to have it taken out. so it can be adjusted. >> good to know. and it's size -- i don't know. something like that. >> 2-4. >> can you tell them what mine is. this is my dress. >> great. does this look familiar? i've warn this dress -- >> i loved it every time i saw it. >> tell jill, how many times. >> >> we have a picture of all the times that you've warn it. maybe half of them. and it's your twitter picture. >> it's my twitter picture. you guys, it's a great dress. what size, ten. >> yeah. >> but this gives you curves too. that's the panel on the side. it gives a natural curve. >> it's by dvs. they cleaned up all the stains. i want you to know, all of me's gone. but bid on it, it'll be fun. take a selfie together. >> me and you. come get it. >> i love it. >> oh, this is so chic. >> this is a donna karen. it's so old, vintage now.

i've kept it forever because you never know -- and it's perfect for the holidays. and there's this gorgeous, gorgeous wrap that goes with it. >> beautiful. >> i just think it's elegant and it's -- >> it's lg. >> and i think it's a size duo. >> what are you people with your twos? >> so sad, so sad. >> i love this story. >> well, mine is not the most expensive thing i've ever bought, but this was kind of my first dress that i got in boston when i made the transition from the business suit look for on air to i can wear a dress with a waist and arms can show -- >> well not now you can't. >> there's no waist to be had right now. >> temporarily. >> this is an oldie, but a goody. and i don't know who makes it. >> i love it because you can wear it to work and casual. you can throw on heels or if you want to pair on a flat or blazer. >> i've done that several times. >> i love it. >> next up -- >> hi savannah if you're watching, you may remember this. >> oh yes. >> her golden globes dress. do we have photos of her on the

red carpet. you saw this in the piece, but this is an unbelievable dress. also a one of a kind. and this is mine. and this i wore when i turned 40. >> that's so cute. >> i wanted to like a crystal ball. >> and i achieved it. >> the cut out here and here. so to add a little sexy. so now -- >> the designer, julie. >> this is griffin, i think. >> that's beautiful. >> that's perfect for the holidays. perfect. >> yeah. with a pair of jeans or black pants. okay, so now i need everyone to count down. >> why? >> because we're going to launch our sale right now. and it's first come first serve. >> you just get it. >> click and go. >> click and go. okay, ready. >> three, two, one. go! >> officially opened, head to today.com. check it out. >> can we meet the people who buy our stuff? >> they send in pictures. >> no. >> thank you to the audience. holiday hacks for all that

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month's lease payment on select models. sales event ends january 3rd. today's stress-free holiday is sponsored by pier 1. find what speaks to you at pier 1 imports. 8:43, we are back with today's stress-free holiday. this morning we're all about party prep and holiday hacks. lifestyle expert elizabeth may hue has some great time-saving ideas. and these are perfect for the holidays. >> super easy. great for kids, great for families. you have to look to good ingredients and have fun with products that you find in dimestores, basically. >> and it's a great segment for me because i can snack while you're talking. talk about these hacks and what you're doing. >> this is a great thing for kids, take a party hat. and you use it to hold treats so they can walk around with it, great for mozzarella sticks or

chicken fingers. >> where'd you get this holder here? >> that's just a "today" show prop. >> very nice. >> and the other thing is using wrapping paper just instead of doing a fancy table cloth. you can run it down your table. think of it as a runner. sop easy, you throw it away, no clean up, no ironing, no cleaning. >> even though you've used one sheet here. you can use spare wrapping paper. >> and tape them together. >> a lot is about going to the grocery store and being inspired by what you see. obviously there's tons of seasonal-looking things. all we did was do that. you can take a little stick if you want and it's so easy. evyberody knows how to do this. it reminds me of mermaids where everything's better on a stick. but you just thread things on, and again it's about using ingredients that look good together. a lot is about the presentation. so here, i just need a wreath out of that. put the basil around and you can driz wl olive oil, salt and pepper and it's going to look

good. >> i smell brownies. >> right. this is a very easy hack. you make your brownies lie in the pan. i usually take them out and use a biscuit cutter. go ahead and press that in. it comes out. and then i made a -- you can't use regular whipped cream because it'll follow apart. this is just an italian cream cheese, and then just do a dollop. do you want to do one? >> you're doing great. i cut the brownies out. >> pipe a little thing on. if you have a plastic bag, that'll work too if you take the tip and add a whole strawberry to the top, rest it on there and cap it off with a little santa hat. >> that's nice. >> super easy and great -- >> strawberry and chocolate. >> so this is just a fun way to zip up a solo cup. basically red solo cups or plastic cubs, rub bonn and the buckles that you can find at stationary stores. and they're usually used for

wedding invitations and use like a little bit of tape and just like double stick tape and tape it on there and make a santa belt. now i'm going advice you, do not use a hot glue gun, it will melt the plast pick. >> good idea. got some wine glasses that you've made fancy for the holidays. >> well, it's more you know how you forget what drink is yours. you pick -- these are window clings, and they just cling to glasses. take one and cling it on and take it off, and it's great for kids too if you want to put those on and pick whichever, i think you're probably a burgundy drinker or red wine. >> red wine at this time of year. >> you stick that on and remember what your glass is. cool, very nice. >> finally we're going to make this very beautiful -- i mean this is a super festive thing to do. you basically take a bucket, like -- >> nice bucket. >> you can use two liter plastic, you know, like a soda bot physical you cut the top off. you fill it up with -- can you pour a little water in there, like about an inch or so of

water. you're going to get your base. a little more than that. okay. and then you're going to put just some cranberries, you can use mint leaves if you want. again, you're looking for red and green. go to the grocery store. put that in there and you're going let this freeze for about -- you're going let that freeze as the base, another bucket, stick it in there, freeze it again and voila. >> that's so great. >> cheers. >> cheers. >> happy holidays. >> and to you. always nice to see you. appreciate it. and up next, live performance from the one and only, neil diamond. but first on a tuesday morning, this is "today" on nbc. ♪ ♪

♪ the citi concert series is proudly presented to you by citi. the man standing next to us is a legend who sold more than 130 million albums over the course of his five decade career, not slowing down a bit. >> not at all. he's out with a new holiday

album called "acoustic christmas" and just announced a brand new world tour. >> we are so happy to have in studio 1a, mr. neil diamond, hi neil. >> you're hitting the road, huh? >> i'm hitting the road. it's 50 cities, and i'm looking forward to it. >> this is your 67th album. your fifth christmas album -- do off favorite all-time christmas song? >> well, you know, this medially coming up is one of my favorites. it's bouncy, it's new. it was put together. i wrote a section of it because i thought, well, it needs something here. so i wrote a part. and maybe this one is one of my favorites. >> since it's one of your favorites, we've got to hear it. >> come on. >> where do i start? >> ladies and gentlemen, neil diamond. >> okay. ♪ ♪ >> thank you so much.

i may ask you so sing with me, so be ready. ♪ santa claus is coming it's almost day ♪ ♪ santa claus is coming it's almost day ♪ ♪ chickens crow from midnight it's almost day ♪ ♪ chickens crow from midnight, it's almost day ♪ ♪ candy canes and sugar plums, it's almost day ♪ ♪ candy sugar plums it's almost day ♪ ♪ because santa claus is coming, it's almost day ♪ ♪ santa claus is coming, it's almost day ♪ ♪ put your peeping around the corner it's christmas day ♪ ♪ put your peeping around the corner it's christmas day ♪ ♪ because santa claus is coming, it's almost day ♪ ♪ santa claus coming, it's almost day ♪ ♪ hang a stockings on the chimney, it's christmas day ♪

♪ hang your stockings on the chimney it's christmas day ♪ ♪ santa claus is coming, it's almost day ♪ ♪ santa claus is coming, it's almost day ♪ ♪ and children all get happy on christmas day ♪ ♪ children all get happy, on christmas day ♪ ♪ because santa claus is coming, it's almost day ♪ ♪ santa claus is coming, it's almost day ♪ and this is a little something i contributed noifs this meddlmed. ♪ make a joyful noise, sing a happy song ♪ ♪ lift up your every voice, let everybody sing along ♪ ♪ sing a song of love ♪ love is what we need

♪ thanks to stars above ♪ for every gift that we receive ♪ ♪ we wish you a merry christmas, we wish you a merry christmas ♪ ♪ we wish you a merry christmas and a happy new year ♪ ♪ we wish you a merry christmas, we wish you a merry christmas, we wish you a merry christmas ♪ ♪ and a happy a peaceful new year ♪ merry christmas, everybody. be kind to each other. it's all we really need. [ applause ] hmerry christmas. >> neil diamond, and neil's going to be back with more muse ache little later on on a tuesday morning. but first this is "today" on nbc. ♪ ♪

my favorite holiday song -- >> what? >> sweet caroline. >> let's do it. >> here we go. ♪ sweet caroline, bum, bum, bum ♪ ♪ good times never seem so good, so good, so good ♪ >> yeah.

good morning. a few minutes before 9:00 a.m. on your tuesday. let's check in with meteorologist bill henley with a look at your morning forecast. >> it is a cloudy morning and chilly one, too. the temperatures are slowly climbing and we will see them rising into the 40s this afternoon just as rain moves into the area heading out the door, bundle up in the lehigh valley.

still cold at 31. 42 in philadelphia and up into the 40s for delaware and south jersey. there have been colder neighborhoods. some chilly spots. mt. laurel at 32. warming into the 40s as rain moves in for this afternoon. >> thanks, bill. let's get an update on the roads from jessica boynton. >> looking for construction that's into place starting 9:00 a.m. river wall construction will be an active scene until the 20th of january, 9:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. this afternoon. on the inbound side will be closed. >> pennsylvania's incoming attorney general josh shapiro will be in north philadelphia today to attend a public forum on gun violence. he'll join the city's top law enforcement officials for that discussion.

today state leaders in new jersey will be hearing about ways to make the rails safer following a deadly crash in hoboken. two committees are meeting in trenton to hear about positive train control which is designed to stop a train before a possible crash. we'll have another update in about 25 minutes. you can get the latest news and weather with the nbc10 app.

♪ ♪ this morning on "today's" take, get ready for hoopla with shaquille o'neal. then if you love tamron's style, own one of her hottest items. and we'll deck the halls with decor and gifts for the holidays all coming up right now. from nbc news, this is "today's" take, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> hello. >> al roker. >> it's tuesday morning, december 6th, 2016, and -- >> 26. it'd be past christmas. >> 2016, december 6. so we've got the thing going on right now. the women's sale. >> oh yes, well dylan is hanging with us today.

we're super excited because we're kicking off it's already officially under way. our clothing for a cause. and so we went inside of our closets and we found things that we love, many of them that you recognize from events that we've done and we put them on the auction block. and -- >> work closet. this isn't your real closet. >> i do both. >> that's not work closet. >> i don't want people to think that's all you have. it's goes off of rooms. >> no, it's not. but every single dollar will be donated to every mother count. it makes pregnancy and childbirth safe for women around the world. head to today.com for the items on sale and so we posted a few minutes ago, and we've been going on the website. so i dragged that alexander mcqueen dress which i wore to the golden globes. it's one of two. and it's already sold i'm told. >> it's gone. >> the dress is already gone. which i'm happy -- >> put another dress on there. i put tons of dresses, shoes,

gucci handbag. it's all up there. >> nice. >> and if you want something for a bargain, you can go to my stuff. >> no, no -- >> everything's probably $50 or less. >> this is not about bargain shop lg. this is about a good cause. >> a good cause. >> yes. >> there are different price points. >> there are different price points. dollar for dollar whether it's 1,100 or 50 goes to a great cause. and they are less than what we spent for them. >> exactly. and that was a dress that i had actually gotten in boston. and it was sort of when i first realized i can make the transition from business suits for women to oh i can show an arm or wear something with a waist. so that was kind of my transition dress. >> cute. >> i forget who makes it, bcbg, i think. >> the thing about that dress, you can wear it with heels, you can wear it with flats. jacket on it. >> all those ways. >> what i really like -- >> party dress. >> i like that we actually went

and got things that we wear and that we love. you know listen, we've all done that. given my cousin erica, oh, you can have this sweater, meanwhile i never want that again. >> sorry, erica. >> that are things that we love, most of these things are current, season or new because we wanted you to have something special if they are donation. these are not throwaways. these are things that matter to us. >> and unlike the stuff that erica gets. >> this is the good stuff from the closet. >> wow. you were also on dr. oz. today. >> yeah, we're on dr. oz today. he was invite megafor the fun and families and survivors of domestic violence. the loss of my sister, but, it's on a powerful note and we're telling people who've asked me so many times how can they help? what can they do to help those families out there who will spend in many cases the holidays in a shelter, and they're looking for help. clothes for a cause, fund for a cause and it's all a part of i

think, who we are behind this desk. >> great. >> not that you want to. but we're going to help you. >> you can't see us. just call me, i'll come to your house. >> wow. >> okay. >> what did you just say? >> christmas cook kiss. >> i want to do a christmas cookie contest and whoever wins the contest, i want to go to their house. i'm in suchl a christmas cookie mood. >> do you have one you like to make? >> guys, let's make that happen. >> make your christmas cookie, i want to cook your christmas cookie in your kitchen with you and i want to the have a little cup of tea in there. >> can i submit myself? i have a christmas cookie that's been in my family forever. >> can we start that as a contest? >> we have to do it before friday? >> i've got to go to the grocery store. >> dylan's going to submit hers. and it's not because she lives a few blocks from me. >> we actually will exclude dylan from the actual contest. >> oh. >> you're lock it come over any time. >> whenever you read the fine

print, employees of nbc, comcast. >> what else do you got for us? nominations hot off the press. just announced. beyonce leading the pack with nine nominations. okay. so -- >> absolutely. >> formation. >> record of the year. >> okay. >> hello. >> these are the nominees. >> formation, beyonce, seven years. which is a good one. let everybody, the audio guys catch up, beyonce. >> okay. >> and then it was adele. which we just heard. >> okay. and then seven years, lucas grant. >> i love that song. >> terrific song. >> yeah. >> he's from iceland. >> is he? >> really? >> yes. ice sland a terrific -- i've been there several times. it is spectacular. >> direct flight out of new york. >> what's great, on iceland air, they have a lot of great connections and you stay in iceland far day or two and go on to europe. it's a great four-day weekend.

>> they are not there. >> rihanna featuring drake. >> not the elmo version of work? >> when i is that true work was nomina nominated, i thought go online, the video of the jeer elmo singing -- >> not there. scratched out by 21 pilots. >> song of the year. different record of the year and the song of the year. >> the record is the whole record. >> and the song is the written, okay. so formation, beyonce. >> yes. >> come on ladies, let's get in formation. >> i took a pill. >> i like it song, but what does that mean? it's like a wild night. >> it's crazy. >> it's a wildlife. love yourself by justin bieber. >> i do love that song. >> that song gives me the chills. >> this album. >> and the fact that they spent all their money on the video. >> seven years. >> it's great. >> album of the year.

>> this is the big ticket. >> that's where i get confused. >> this is the big one. >> this is the big money. >> 25, adele. >> hello. >> that's right. >> it's me. >> lemonade, beyonce. purpose johbieber. sailor's guide to earth. i don't know that one at all. >> i don't either. >> grammy's hosted by james cordon n and by our pal, we've never met him, but we like him. >> ok sebsessed with him. >> and he's not even on the network. that shows you how much we love him. my opinion, this album category might be the hardest that i can remember. as far as music that i love. >> who would you go with? >> well, eternally afraid of the beehive, and i feel for me, formation, lemonade was -- i sat in my house and just cried because it was so powerful and hit me on so many levels. justin bieber dr. >> how do you feel at him? >> look at the video from our show. justin bieber's album is the

best work he's done, but his personal issues distracted people from top to bottom, you put that album in, and it is phenomenal. sold four million copies, it may not be your genera, i promise if you put it in, you will hear the voice of why that kid made it to where he is. it's powerful. i'm also a big fan of justin bieber. >> you never answered the question. >> it's like picking my babies that i don't have. that's a little -- >> apparently i'm just hearing from adam my producer that song of the year recognizes the write per. >> oh yeah. >> there you go. of course, you've got jimmy kimmel now going to be hosting the oscars. >> is he? >> when was that announced? >> yesterday. >> james cordon not hosting, but he'll be hosting the grammy's. >> golden globes is jimmyfall. >> it's all about late night. >> and jimmy and james.

>> i love it. >> jimmy james, jimmy. >> jimmy red oak per. >> that's right. >> kind of cool. >> that's right. each network is putting their late night guy on. >> i think al roker should have a variety show, a prime time variety show, where he comes out, he talks like music. he has his little dance routine. that is your thing. >> it is just not on tv. i just do the show. >> just do it every day. >> i do it every day. nobody's watching. >> and i demand you recognize this. coming up, are you ready? it's a bird, it's a plane, no, it's shaq-a-claus. >> shaq in the house. >> nobody's better than shaq. >> and he's spreading cheer and we're going to have fun with the fans on the plaza. it is all for a good cause. that's the theme of our show today. we asked woman to smell two body washes and pick their favorite.

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shaq, can you hear me? >> can you get in there. get in the instagram to see -- >> actually, that's the regular desk. >> can you -- i don't believe you can get in there. >> do you want to see me do it? >> we'd love to. >> all right. here he goes. >> he's come for it. >> he's so tall. >> really? i didn't know that. >> career in basketball. >> oh. >> well, good thing he's shaq, he can pay for the whole set. the chair. >> impressive. >> well, the reason -- shaq is here. >> how'd you do that? >> oh, a little shoulder shimmy. >> can you get out? >> wow. >> i was a little worried about that chair. >> bravo, shaq. >> nicely done. he's here for a great cause. he's going to pick two people from the plaza to compete in a hoops challenge to raise money for toys for tots and you're going to help him. >> i heart shaq. i'll just hug him. i'm going to go down. i'm going to go --

>> i'll move over here. >> thank you. i was going, but it would have been a whole process. >> you take it easy. >> help shaq out. this was crazy, now you're not old enough to remember the pet rock craze in the '70s. >> i've heard of it. >> it was around the same people that people had hermit crabs. >> i did have a hermit crab. >> and the pet rocks. people bought a rock and it just sat there. >> as they do. >> rock is one to do. well nordstrom selling the perfect holiday gift. it's a rock in a leather case. >> hmm. >> just a plain -- >> retailing it -- the medium stone goes for $85. there's a smaller tone, if that's too expensive for $65. >> that's a bargain. >> the website, a conversation piece, work of art, something that says you're an idiot -- it didn't they. >> it's interesting to me because it doesn't sound like a north strom's thing to do. >> no. >> you know like maybe amazon might do it or, you know, other

online shopping things, but to come from nordstroms. although, that being said. >> it'll sell out. >> it's hard to find a rock in the city. >> you go to a park. >> well, yeah. >> i don't know. >> but like a good -- >> a good, solid rock. >> a good rock. >> maybe there's a market for it. >> okay. did tamron make it down yet? >> she had high heels on today. >> she's there -- >> not yet. she's not there yet. >> this ought to be interesting. because i love the side difference between shaq and everybody else. i remember one year he came -- he stopped his car. he was in traffic and he literally walked over the barricade. they give you at one of the rap cd he had done. we're told that tamron and shaq are ready. >> he can't walk as fast as i do with my high heels on. he has this huge diamond ring. >> my hall of fame ring. >> oh yes. >> i was so glad.

it's shaq-a-claus. the plan is we're going to pick two people from the plaza. >> hello, hello. >> okay, shaq. let's see, let's see, let's see. >> oh, oh, oh. >> yeah, come on. >> come on. we're going to bring you around. let's pick one more guy. >> pick a lady? >> ties to louisiana. >> you and you. >> and the competition after this. i guess. that's how it goes, right al roker? >> stand by for that. in the meantime, we are going to do weather while you guys get ready for that. starting off with "today," we are looking at some wet weather through the southeast.

could be some severe weather down around florida into central georgia. and we're worried about the folks in gatlinburg, there could be heavier rain which causes flooding. we're watching that carefully. cold air making it's way to the plains. teens and 20s through northern new england. 70s and 80s, arctic blast in the plains. wet weather moves to the northeast later today. plenty of good morning, i'm meteorologist bill henley. good idea to grab your umbrella. we've got rain on the way this afternoon. this morning clouds increasing. suburbs will warm to 45 with a steady rain this afternoon. 47 in philadelphia. that rain this afternoon into this evening. and in new jersey, 47 with one exception at the shore, 50 this afternoon. rainy conditions this afternoon after some sunshine in the lehigh valley this morning. a steady rain in delaware up to 45. have a great day.

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freshest tree you can. i recommend if you can, go cut it down, if you don't live where trees grow well. order them online now and have a farmer, they'll cut it down, slip it in a box and ship it. that's the first thing. second thing and you'll appreciate this, if it's 20 degrees outside and 70 in your house. that temperature can be a temperature shock. get a fresh cut -- >> right into the water. if it's been more than an hour since it's cut, new cut, and that helps the water keep the tree alive. >> what about keeping water in that base. >> the key thing people don't necessarily know is that tree's still alive. during the day when it's warm and sunny, water gets sucked up. it comes back down at night. you want to keep it fresh. fill it in the morning or else it'll flood. >> poskts of things, does that do anything? >> i don't think so. i don't. >> all right. so size. whether it's faux or real. you know, how much room should you leave between that and the ceil kpg. >> typically at least six

inches, maybe a foot. the average house is eight foot ceiling. >> and people -- i think tend to forget about the lights. and the safety issue. we still have to be concerned about that, don't we? >> you have to be careful. you don't have a real tree for more than four weeks just from fire safety standards. if you want to put your tree up at thanksgiving, artificial is the safest way to go. >> i think this is kind of interesting. pat from louisiana, her daughter, amanda, worked here. last year pat wrapped her entire tree, lights, ornaments, and all, and artificial tree and stored it that way. what do you think. >> there's three things you want to do storing an artificial tree. store is in something that keeps from getting dusty. second, you spent all this time fluffing it making it look good, but you want to compress it. that helps preserve it. don't have pinched light strands

and don't put it too hot. >> i always remember, my dad, we had a tree from i think it was montgomery ward, it was in a box and put it together. >> aluminum one? >> it looked like -- it was supposed to look like a real tree. the technology, and they really look a lot different. >> it's changed a lot. this is a new type of plastic. and we actually use real clippings from trees from tree farms to make the molds for the artificial tree. they're much better now. >> how long should a good artificial tree last? >> really long time. there's trees from the '50s and '60s still in use. it's how you care for them. >> thomas, well thanks so much. merry christmas. >> merry christmas. >> coming up, shaq is back ready to have a ball with the plaza fans. help kids in need and you could win a big giveaway after your local news and weather. you wanna see something intense?

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good morning. it is 9:26 on your tuesday. let's get your tuesday forecast from first alert meteorologist bill henley. >> we had clear skies overnight. that has changed. the clouds moved in. wet weather is on the way. you can see it is moving up from the south. a lot of moisture. it's going to be here through this afternoon and into tonight. the first rain drops in extreme southern delaware take some time but they'll be here this afternoon in philadelphia. the rest of the area will see rain into tonight. >> thanks for that. first alert traffic reporter jessica boynton is standing by with a check of the roads in montgomery county. >> around trooper road looks like we are zooming in a little

bit here. might be something to report up ahead. i'm trying to watch for some delays. eastbound from 29 to the schuylkill expressway. that slow traffic headed toward the schuylkill. accident on montgomery on north wales and welsh road. today montgomery county pen-dot will open up the newly built off ramp. the entrance is half a mile west to where drivers exit the driveway. >> changes for drivers and pedestrians. the eastbound lane of mlk drive will be closed to akins oval for construction project. the work will continue for the next 1 1/2 months. we'll have another update for you in about 25 minutes. you can always get the latest news and weather with the nbc10 app.

♪ ♪ hey there, we're getting into the holiday spirit with one of our favorite seven foot friends because i only have one. shaquille o'neal, the nba legend has joined forces with toys r us to raise money and collect toys for 15 million children living in poverty across our country through the marine toys for tots foundation. >> and since 2004, toys r us has donated over four million toys to disadvantaged kids. and shaq-a-claus is here to celebrate. >> my mother created it, we partnered up with toys r us and been doing it for eight to ten years now. it'll be about 15 million kids that'll wake up without one single toy. we urge people to donate

clothes, toys. >> how does that feel for you and your mom to know that that christmas morning all children will be impacted by marine toys for tots. >> the marines toys for tots are spretding cheer. and it feels good. we're going to do our part. >> we've got with us stephanie sulfur -- >> from louisiana. >> hello. >> he knows louisiana well. >> i know sulfur. >> the best wines come from there. we have you there. okay. so the deal is you guy us get five chances to shoot the hoop. the ball in the hoop. will you help me please? >> hoop is in the thing -- >> the shot you make, toys r us, they're going to donate $10,000. >> $10,000 -- >> no pressure. >> lady's first. >> we're going to step out of the way. dill nl's a basketball. >> i swallowed the basketball. >> okay. so you get five tries each one

is worth $10,000. the big man, go. >> all right. >> okay. >> wait, watd. >> uh-oh. >> oh, she made the first one. >> i made it. >> in, in. >> you so hot right now. >> you're hot, go ahead. >> oh. hey, we did it again, stephanie. that's 20 gs. >> you feeling hot? >> i'm feeling hot. >> my bad, my bad. bad pass. >> you've got to hang out with an all-star occasionally. coming in hot, you're hot. >> come on. >> oh, the louisiana connection. >> all right. >> now she's up to 30,000. >> yep. >> come on, girl, you can do it. >> oh, nasty. that was nasty. >> i was worried about that one. i didn't think it was going to happen. >> i was being told you have to try this one on your own. >> got it. >> you got, you're money, baby. you're money. >> follow through and that's good. >> oh.

>> yes. you did it. all right. come on big man. loets go. >> dylan, how do you feel about brooi brian's chances? >> i feel like no matter what this is going to go in. >> come on, b. nice form. that's okay. your form is there, relax, breathe it in. >> the ref is in. >> okay. >> breathe it in, brian. >> oh, bend the knees, that's good. >> oh. come on, buddy, you can do it. >> okay, take a deep breath. oh. all right. come on, you're in the zone now. you're in the zone, buddy. >> okay. that's okay. >> he has how many left? >> this is the last one. >> you got it. think of oregon wines. the coolness of it. >> don't think about shaq standing right there. >> yes. >> nice form. >> thank you. >> $70,000. >> that's 80. >> they told me 70. >> okay, my bad, 70, 80.

>> shaq says 80. >> whatever you say you go with. >> $80,000. some of the toys kids will receive. this is incredible. oh my god. see. >> this is wonderful. >> you're such a class act, shaq. >> thank you. >> you're so awesome, thank you to the marine toys for tots. we have not forgotten about the viewers at home, $300 worth of toys r us gift cards. to find out thousand enter our facebook page, go to facebook.com/toda facebook.com/todaystake and like us. >> is that mistletoe? >> kissing. >> let's not start rumors, you know. >> sorry. >> okay. coming up next -- >> you know what was happening at home. >> up next, check this out. we bet you've never seen a christmas tree on a car roof quite like this. what about a custom pancake printer? looking far cool gift this year. we have super tech things, but i

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plus more vitamin c than 10 oranges. why not feel this good everyday? emerge and see. ♪ still have a few people left on your holiday list? well you're in luck because we've got some of the coolest gifts of the year. >> tech expert kate is here with something for erin here, katie, always love when you're here. >> oh my gosh, so cute with your sugar thing on your head. >> it's a family affair. my mom custom made my outfit. >> wonderful job. >> let's start with a christmas tree. >> oh my gosh, this is like holiday joy right here. this goes right on top of your car. >> is that legal? >> it is legal. i talked to a police officer. i won't put his name on here in case it isn't, check out al, he's driving it around. this is a christmas tree on a car. $129.99. 70 leds, and as soon as you put it into the cigarette lighter, it lights up. >> how fast can you go? >> well, you can go as fast as you want.

we've been driving this around for a week. this has been getting the most attention. and it collapses too. you have to get it in through the garage, not a problem. super easy. >> that set us want whole nose. >> al is talking to us. >> yes, buddy. >> menorah? >> there is a menorah version. they were thinking ahead. >> i love this. okay. but you have to call the people you're arriving to their home and say everybody come out. what's this? >> the only thing that upstage a christmas tree on a car is the pancake bot. it makes pancakes. this is so fun. actually cooking layers. so this is going to be -- we have a tamron hallm pancake. just a few minutes and they're delicious. they have a special batter. >> how do you get the picture? >> there's a pancake painter program, you can draw the pancake or you can have choose from the gallery that's online.

so sponge bob, star wars, smiley faces, you name it, you can create anything to your heart's desire. >> someone else' batter. >> they have the custom recipe. it's delicious. >> okay. that's good. >> pancake bot. >> i guess i will. >> these look like regular mugs, but they are unique gifting item. these are only $16.99. you can do, you'll see in just a matter of seconds, you can upload up to five images, one to five and instantly they appear. what a custom creation you can make for mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, you can have all the kids shine through. >> and you wash them? >> mike wavable safe. >> that's good. >> it is like a portrait. >> under 20 bucks, not bad. >> here you go, hands on. perve excited for rogue one. and of course our favorite gadget. this is an inflatable, remote controlled r 2 d 2. up and down and left and right.

it has sound effects as well. this is going to be like hours of fun for the kids. my niece and nephew tested it, they love it. >> so much fun. >> he's crashing everywhere. >> same thing i saw. >> for the snow and for the sand. you can use this year round and it's collapsable, easy storage. this is under $50, but also i mean, we used to go out with a pail and a shovel. castle tower, windows, walls, you have all the details, everything comes with. >> so for the kid that's challenged as well as putting things together -- >> yeah, right here. >> no ingenuity skills. yeah. >> perfect, i love that. that's what i should have got. >> when playing out in the snow, stay warm. >> alex is hooked up head to toe with some of my favorite heated gear. literally, let's start with this jacket. this is from home depot. as it lithium ion battery here. three different temperature settin settings.

incredibly versatile. it'll keep you protected from the elements. >> how warm does it get? >> i am toasty. >> are you serious? i'm sweating. >> oh wow, you are sweating. >> and why his hands are sweating too. not only a haetd jacket here, they have bluetooth heated insoles that can control from my smart phone. three different temperature settings, 500 tines that's going to recharge with the rechargeable battery and 500 uses. and also they have heated hand packs. great for anybody with an outdoor job. keep recharging it. up to 116 degrees. >> how long does the charge last? >> hours. eight and a half to ten hours. >> i'm obsessed with this, that's as i maimazing. >> he's outside. >> yay. >> hey, buddy. oh, you're got a tree growing out of your hair. >> oh really? anyway, let's show you what we have going on for today. we are looking at plenty of sunshine here in the northeast.

some snow in northern england. weather making it's way through the southeast where we could look at severe weather as well. for tomorrow, we expect to see more mountain snows, also northern new england, upstate new york may be looking at snow as well. and we are expecting plenty of sunshine, gulf coast on into the thuthwest, sou good morning, i'm meteorologist bill henley. good idea to grab your umbrella. we've got rain on the way this afternoon. this morning clouds increasing. suburbs will warm to 45 with a steady rain this afternoon. 47 in philadelphia. that rain this afternoon into this evening. and in new jersey, 47 with one exception at the shore, 50 this afternoon. rainy conditions this afternoon after some sunshine in the lehigh valley this morning. a steady rain in delaware up to 45. have a great day. and the best part of doing tv out on the streets in new york, we got a ticket.

>> al, you've been out there for about three minutes. >> oh you've got to love -- got a ticket. >> i'm impressed you got one that fast, al, thank you so much. it's well worth it. coming up, you tech the halls, now it's time to deck the halls with festive decor to get your home ready for all those holiday guests. yep, got the exact doll she wanted. no, no, no, be right home. ♪ (squirrel screeching, birds chirping) (squirrel chittering) hey! hey! (tires screeching) hey! is this yours? yes. thank you! happy holidays. (vo) the real magic of the holidays is when we all give a little more. (man) thank you!

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door hanger? now this is from an etsy shop called need more heart, and it starts at $17. this is a fun idea that is super affordable. okay. >> jumps out at you a little bit more. >> guys, this is the cutest thing i've ever seen. i love him. so this is a little faux deer bust. he is festive due to sequins on his antlers. he's so cute, i want him on my wall all year long. $35. >> little odd about that. i'm going to say. >> i love him now. >> this is more traditional. >> this is a slightly more traditional. i mean, this is fashion for your door. sequins all over the runways. one, make sure you have an on-trend door. these are from pier 1. $23 and just, festive, festive, festive, three times. >> and you can play ring tone zplps that's right. >> festive ring toss. >> center pieces. i'm obsessed with feathers.

>> i don't know. >> but look, they're so easy, they are super affordable. these are fe isn't a feathers, we got them on amazon. they don't die like flowers. and these smaller ones, if this is too much. these are from a shop called stuffing feathers. i love the gold and silver tips. >> already colored. >> okay. >> starting at $10. ready made, these are from birch lane, $32 for the pair. so that's a beautiful center piece. >> make your own? >> yes, you can go mod, these are do it yourself cones. you can get these cones ready made for three bucks at the craft store, wrap them with wrapping paper. >> yeah. >> okay. you guys are not going to believe this. this table skate. guess what's not just for wearing? faux fur is also for place mats this season. so this is such a cozy table setting. >> wash them? >> you can wash them. they say don't dry clean. you just throw them in the

washing machine. they're from pottery barn. $20 apiece, or if you want to do it yourself, get some faux fur, you can use some scissors to make your own. >> i love these trays. >> al, do you have a lot of people coming from the holidays? >> nobody likes us. >> if you don't have a table big enough, why not try a little trays? and these are from world market $24, but, dylan, if you have a bunch of different trays, if you put ribbon on them, they look the same and people can eat on their laps. >> not a lot of room for a tree -- >> exactly. we've got tabletop trees with just as much impact. i saw this in country living. the easiest -- >> watch out. >> dylan was going to pull -- >> i know. >> i didn't touch the bottom one. >> this is such a cute idea and really the easiest tray i've ever made. ornaments in a mason jar that we stacked. >> she didn't. >> it's not jenga. my brain kicked in eventually. >> butterfly tree, this is like

my tree and from the tassel tree which is such a tree trend. >> i didn't know there was a tassel depot. >> there is a tassel depot, al. >> all right. thank you so much. we're back in a moment. but first, this is "today" on nbc. oh look, they're actually glued togeer. >>th just fifteen minutes and a little imagination are all you need to make holiday magic.

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that was so sweet. >> by the way i wanted to mention, we showed this ticket, supposedly we got on the car. our camera guy, jim, he's the one who took it from a truck and put it on the car. >> oh. >> jimmy. >> jimmy. >> i don't know what you're talking about. >> you have to pay it. but you wanted it up al and threw it in the garbage. >> mayor de blasio is

good morning. it is 9:56 on your tuesday. let's get right to first alert meteorologist bill henley with a look at your weather today. >> we are dry right now and still chilly. 42 with cloudy skies? philadelphia. in the 30s in the suburbs. low 40s in new jersey. 35 in lehigh valley. temperatures will be climbing, but clouds take over and rain this afternoon and tonight. we want to check in with first alert traffic reporter

jessica boynton keeping her eye on a construction project around the schuylkill. >> around the schuylkill expressway until january 20th. it starts at 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and will start 7:00 p.m. and go until 5:00 in the morning. that's till january 20th. okay drive eastbound closed from swe sweetbriar drive. 30 minute delays due to overhead wire problems. this morning nearly a dozen people including four children have been hurt after an apartment fire broke out in philadelphia. we have video of the scene. flames broke out around 4:00 this morning. fire crews rescued up to 20 people inside. the victims are in stable condition. investigators will be looking into the cause of that fire. pennsylvania's incoming attorney general josh shapiro will be in north philadelphia

today to attend a public forum on gun violence. he'll join the top law enforcement officials for the discussion. we'll be back in 25.

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