good morning. the government versus the tech giant. apple's ceo vows to fight a judge's order forcing it to hack into the iphone of one of the san bernardino killers. is the company taking a stand for its customers or making it harder for law enforcement to keep us safe? southern discomfort. the republican presidential candidates brawl in south carolina ahead of saturday's primary. even the president gets in on the action. >> i continue to believe mr. trump will not be president. it's not hosting a talk show or

>> donald trump, quick to respond. >> you're lucky i didn't run last time when romney ran, because you would have been a one-term president. >> fresh polls from south carolina and nevada with the voting three days away. we'll hear from mr. trump when he joins us live. no mas! in a rare expression of anger, pope francis vividly frustrated, scolding on eager to followers tugging on his arm, causing him to topple over a man in a wheelchair. it's a dog beat dog world tonight. german shorthead is the best in show at the westminster dog show, beating out 2 rksz ,700 other dogs, to have his day today, wednesday, february 17th, 2016. >> announcer: from nbc news,

and savannah guthrie, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. good morning. welcome to "today" on a tuesday morning. i'm savannah and we have willie in for matt this morning. >> we'll talk to donald trump in a couple minutes. he's taking fire from a sitting president and two former presidents in this campaign. >> not to mention all his rivals. a lot to talk about in politics, fresh polls, as well. our top story, the major showdown between the federal government and apple. this after apple declined to give access to encrypted content on san bernardino shooter's syed farook's iphone. apple is asked to help the fbi get the data. steve patterson has more. >> officials say this may be the key as to who suspects were doing at the time of the shooting.

the phone in order to make progress. >> reporter: a federal judge tuesday ordered tech giant apple to help the fbi unlock the iphone of san bernardino mass shooter syed farook. apple said they needed reasonable technical assistance. authorities are trying to fill in the 18 missing minutes of the killers' actions after the shooting. >> the 18 minutes is critical. >> reporter: the fbi wants to know if anything on the phone can fill in the gap and if there are any other clues to the plot that left 14 people dead and 22 wounded. just last week, fbi director james comey told the senate panel, getting into farook's phone is key. >> we have one of the killer's phones that we haven't been able to open. it's been over two months and we're working on it. >> reporter: overnight, tim cook released a statement saying its cooperated with the fbi on the case but will fight the order.

government demanded apple take an unprecedented step which threatens the security of our customers. it's far beyond the legal case at hand. cook has been an opponent of opening phones to the government. telling "60 minutes," it would make us all vulnerable. >> on your smartphone today, your iphone, there's likely health information, there's financial information, and you protect it. and the only way we know how to do that is to encrypt it. why is that? because if there is a way to get in, then somebody will find a >> i want to be clear. what the government is actually worried about is this built-in security software that could auto delete all the data onn they try to crack it. like when you get locked out and put in the incorrect password in too manyompare your iphone to the house, the feds aren't

just turn off the security f complicated questions. let's turn to msnbc's chief legal correspondent. good morning. there are technical and legal this isn't the typical case where the federal government gets a warrant and says, turn over this data or this phone. the judge is basically telling with a way to unlock this information. to get this data. >> this is a huge story this morning. as you say, what the judge is asking for is not only the material, which apple says it doesn't have because it's well encrypted, but rather to help the feds get in and decrypt or thing so they can get it. >> the expertise. >> they're school for help asking for help, not just >> tim cook says if we do it once, we put at risk all our customers. is that true?

this becomes the so-called what apple always said is, look, we're not holding back anything we have. we built really good security products, which people love for a wide variety ofone of them is they know their private. we don't want to get in the business of creating a key that anyone can use. a a terrorist. i talked to law enforcement sources about this. for years, it's been a priority, to the top of the fbi. this morning, we're seeing theation of it. you have a court order in the case that no one deny ies is important. apple is saying, even in this ot backing down. >> it'll be interesting to see where they go from here. >> apple is going to fight it all the way. this could go to the high court. >> ari, thank o the race for the white house. as the republican presidential candidates fight for votes in south carolina ahead ofmary, we'll hear from the front runner donald

we begin with nbc national correspondent peter alexander. good morning. >> good morning to you. has proven himself largely immune to attacks. but the latest criticism comes from president obama. president obama singling out the party front runner.can people are sensible, and saying that he's confident that being president is a serious job. >> he has done such a lousy job as president. >> reporter: donald trump pouncing on president obama in the front runner's now famous fashion. >> you're lucky i didn't run last time when romneyuse you would have been a one-term president. >> reporter: defending himself after the president waded into the republican race, dismissing the former "apprentice" host's chnue to believe mr. trump will not be president. it's not hosting a talk show or a reality show.

>> reporter: here in south carolina, the campaigns s s evolved into a bible belt brawl. >> ted holds up the bible and lies about so many things. >> reporter: trump fighting back after ted cruz released a vide voters that trump is playing games with the issue of abortion. >> a candidate that can't protect the right to life. can't be trusted to protect any of our other god-given either. >> reporter: jeb bush is relying on a third-place finish to propel him forward. >> is south carolina theand for jeb bush? >> no, it's not. we're in it for the long haul. >> reporter: bush, who just replaced his glasses withhe first time, believes americans need to take a closer look at trump's record. record. more bankruptcies. he talks about how in business when, in fact, he

>> reporter: later, comparing trump to a parking ingbarking dog. >> he says it louder andyou have to keep talking through it. it's not a skill set i ever envisioned being necessary to aspire to the presidency of the united states. but i've gotten better at rah rah, rah. >> reporter: adding new ammunition to the trail. a handgun captioned, america.round parodies online. >> in south carolina, there's a strong history of getting it right. correctly picking the future republican nomine, all since 1980. this morning, donald trump in the latest poll, up 38 points. trailing behind him, ted cruz with 22. marco rubio in trump lost almost ten points of support from before last weekend's debate to after it. savannah? >> peter alexander, thank you.

now, who is on the phone. good morning. good to talk to you. >> good morning. >> i don't know if it's a distinction, but you have the sitting president, a democrat, and the former president,an, republican bush, both kind of going after you this week. let me reiterate what president obama said. he or reality, it's not promotion, marketing, not a matter of pandering and getting yourself on the new you think this is a hurdle for you, a liability? the fact you were a reality show host, do you think you're having to prove you truly are serious? >> unlike jeb bush,really -- you look at what this guy -- it's a sad thing, how he's done. unlike what he said, i built an incredible business worth billions of won virtually every battle i've ever been in in business. it's what people want. they see it. the reality show, that was one thing i did, which became one of

most successful shows on television. >> does it cut your credibility? >> brks nbc was begging me to continue to do it. frankly, my record in business has been phenomenal. i've built a great company ands success in what i'm doing now. we have bigger crowds than bernie sanders, by the way. he has second. we have a message. the message is basically thatst president in the history of the united states, and he's done a terrible job. we have a mess in our country, $19 trillion in debt and all of the other problems. we can't beat isis. we have a border that's like swiss cheese, as i said before. you know, we're a terricountry, and we have a president that doesn't know what he's doing. he can make the statement and, of course, i'm obviously h pair if mare if i go in, but people are tired, angry and fed up.

> during the debate, people felt they were watching a democratic debate because of the positions you took criticizing george w. bush on the iraq 9/11, even planned parenthood. there are conservatives who are suspicious that you're a progressive in ways, having held those positions in the past. did you give them be suspicious with what you said on saturday? >> every poll said i won the debate. if you look at "time" magazine, their poll said i won the i'm pro-life. i have a great record of being a conservative. i'm also a common sense conservative, willie, as wefore. we have to do things with common sense. certainly, i'm the most conservative person there is on the border and on security, on the military, on taking care of our vets who are care of horribly. i'm the most conservative person there is.

which is a total and complete disaster. we'll replace it with something better and less expensive. common core is an example. we're going to go to local i think i said most of these things. frankly, most people said i won the debate. >> donald, fair enough. your positions on george w.ld agree, are minority positions inside the republican party? >> well, look, we should not have gone into president. he took us into iraq. when you look at the migration, look at all of the problems in the middle east, it all started by going into iraq. i'm republican or not republican, i say common sense, but i'm honest. he made a horrible decision when we went into iraq. >> can i about ted cruz? you've been saying for a while now that you have a question as to whether he's eligible under the constitution to runident because of his birth in canada. you talk about a lawsuit.

old expression, why not put your money where your mouth is? if you think there is an issue o ahead and sue if you think this is an important issue that needs to be clarified? >> well, i may do that. he was born in canada. he lived there for three to he was there for a long time. until 15 months ago, he was a citizen of canada, joint with us. >> you're saying you won't sue if he apologizes for thes. >> no, i say i may do it. i may be doing him a favor. the democrats are going to sue him on thatny lay wyers say you have to be born on the soil. >> have you had your lawyers draw up the we'll look at it. ted cruz holds up the bible and then he lies. he's lied about me having to do with the second he strongest person on the stage on the second amendment. he said, donald trump doesn't like the second amendment. i'm the strongest person on the

life. he did the same with ben carson. he said, ben carson is out of the race in iowa. he said, ben carson has left the had he not done that, i probably would have won, number one, but more importantly, ben carson was treated horribly by what this guy did. n ended, he called up ben carson to apologize. what good does that do? i don't think ben carson accepted the apology, andn't. fed ted cruz is a dishonest guy. a highly respected man said ted cruz is one of the most e's ever seen or dealt with. yet, he talks about evangelical. that's why i'm leading in the evangelical e is a dishonest person. >> you have a lot to say and we appreciate your time. unfortunately, we're out of time, but thank you for being here.

town hall tonight in charleston. starts at 8:00 eastern. democratic side, hil bernie sanders both targeting minority voters who will be critical in nevada and south carolina. nbc news white housendent kristen welker is in chicago for us. >> secretary clinton will hold a today. she and senator sanders are locked in a fierce fight for african-american support. >> reporter: with an eye on south carolina, secretary to harlem tuesday, making her strongest pitch yet to african-american voters. >> these are not only problems of economic these are problems of racial inequality. >> reporter: despite a nagging >> too much to say.

the crowd, talking about education and taking a swipe at sanders, suggesting he's latesation. >> you can't show up at election time and say the right thing and think that's enough. >> reporter: again, casting him as a single issue candidate. single issue country. we face a complex set of economic, social and political >> reporter: at a rally in atlanta, close to 5,000, sanders didn't engage clinton. instead, sticking to his script, proposing criminal justice system, speaking out about the death of unarmed black men. >> we are going to end the horrors that we have seen of frican-americans being shot and killed by police officers. >> reporter: a new poll shows clinton with a convincing lead in south o 38%, fuelled in large part by minority support. sanders is working to broaden

erica garner, whose father died after a new york city police officer put him in a chokehold.ush aside bill clinton's comments, saying his supporters are similar to tea partiers. >> i think some of the thingsnton has been saying are unfortunate. we shouldn't be making silly remarks. >> now, a new poll just out this morning shows there is at in nevada. secretary clinton gets 48%. senator sanders gets 47%. it's difficult to get accuratenevada, but political analysts are in broad agreement, it is a close race there with just three days before the caucuses. willie and savannah? >> tightening up.ks so much. now to the debate over replacing justice antonin scalia. president obama waging into the gainst him, naming scalia's successor. andrea mitchell has the latest

>> good morning, savannah. president obama is forcefullyepublican calls to let the next president nominate justice scalia's replacement. even as a handful of republican senators are breaking with their leaders and saying the obama should at least get a fair hearing. >> the constitution is pretty clear about what is supposed to happen r: in california tuesday, president obama arguing he will nominate someone for the high court. despite calls by republican leaders that thehis suck cess successor. >> historically, this has not been viewed as a question. there's no unwritten law thatys that it can only be done on off years. that's not in the constitutional text. >> reporter: even some republicans criticize what a rush to the political barricade so soon after justice scalia's death.

first off, that is not the firstithin hours of the passing of someone like justice scalia. >> reporter: the president vowed to pick someone indisputably but with battle lines drawn, will the nominee even get a hearing? the republican senator in charge of any confirmation hearing, chuck grassley tolddio -- >> i would wait until the nominee is made before i would make any decisions. >> reporter: later, senator grassley seemed to backtrack, nbc news he's not open to a confirmation. remembrances for justice scalia this week. a cloth honor. he'll return one last time, lying in repose at the court's great hall, with a service set at the basilica at the shrine in washington. law enforcement officials and the owner of the texas ranch

ruling out foul play.illow found in his bed was above his head, not over his face, as some reports initially stated. >> the scalia vacancy is already a big issue candidates. with each side seeing an opportunity to determine the outcome of major issues like abortion and immigration, who gains the majority in the close 5-4 decisions. >> thank you so much. a rare moment for pope francis on five-day trip to mexico. the pope became visibly irritated when overly eager people tugged on his sleeve from behind a barrier, causing him to fall wheelchair. pope francis said in spanish, don't be selfish. the pontiff stepped back and waved to people a few more minutes before leaving.d a large outdoor mass. he also plans to speak to

the u.s./mexicoast night was the kennel club dog show. wrangler snubbed again. but we have our c.j.! >> that's right. a german short hairedalifornia was best in show. the 3-year-old beat out more than 2,700 other dogs to win the nation's most prestigious dog n. lucy finished second. congratulations to c.j. >> the "new york times" said the tension was thick in the air, and so was the smell ofit was a rainy day. >> enjoy your cheerios. >> what's going on, al? look what happened in tornadoes touching down. could have been an f-3 tornado there. then you go to the north. rochester, new york, a massive snowstorm bringing really kinds of traffic to a standstill.

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7:30 now.sday morning, 17th of february, 2016. hello, crowd. everybody out there bundled up, looking happy. we'll step outside to say hello in a couple ack inside stud owe studio 1a. apple saying the unprecedented step threatens security of its customers. ahead of saturday's primary,

donald trump is maintaining a solid lead in the newest polls. the feuds among the candidates prompted weigh in, saying he thinking trump will never become president. eagles of death metal madeonal return to the stage in paris, who were playing at the bataclan theater during the terrorist attacks.e was heavy security before people entered last night. the government's allegedly stunning way of seeking oyment. one borrower had to learn the hard way when his old $1500 student loan turned into time behind r: the federal government isn't kidding around. they want you to pay back your student loans. >> they will shrink themselves down to 2 inches high and pocket and take the money back, one dime at a time.

borrower >> skak hackles on my feet and waist, and placed in a cell. >> reporter: like many americans, paul owes from 29 years gan was president. he didn't expect u.s. marshals to come to his home in houston with an arrest h the interest on the $1500, it's now $5700. >> reporter: he thinks this could have been handled better. >> send a summons, a certified not the marshals. >> reporter: the marshals say they tried that for three years, including notices taped to his door. received one postcard which he thought was bogus and didn't respond. >> we spoke to him on the phone in 2013 at which time he said appear in court and they'd have to get him. >> reporter: when they went to

>> he yelled from gun. >> reporter: that's when they retreated, called for backup and returned with their gear. >> the stories are a little different. he seems to have forgotten a >> reporter: after a brief time in custody, he was booked for disobeying a court order and released. >> were you afraid? >> totally. i couldn't believe the court ordered him to pay the $5700 he owes uncle sam. >> i need to pay that onrting in april. >> you can do that? >> not really, but not to go to jail -- >> reporter: he'll also have to pay nearly marshall service, the bill to do their job. >> people shouldn't be afraid the u.s. marshals are going to kick the door down. this was an extreme >> reporter: and a tough lesson. >> authorities saying they aren't making a practice of this. it was an extreme case. he didn't answer the ust made a payment on my

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>> yeah. ur -- >> i didn't have room to put it all on my plate. >> sir, did i have anything? >> no. >> i saw her -- >> i swear to t holding it. i'm a gluten. i'm greedy. >> i have to meet this guy. >> you were nice to her. >> i was. >> you took the pieces of cake. >> i had to help a damsel in distress. >> we're all in this together. >> we are.guy. oh! we wonder how you'd react. we've been doing these facebook chats all week. i'm doing another oneff the set here. i can answer your comments and questions live. go to facebook.com/rossen reports. what do you think? >> that guy, i like that i think he was also hitting on her. >> when they feed each other. >> when he starts feeding her.

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>> could a video game help us stay sharp? an inside look at new has doctors excited about reversing the effects of aging on the brain. handle? ryan reynolds goes one on one with hugh jackman, asking what everybody wants to ever age? >> today, wednesday, february 17th, 2016. >> good morning, buffalo! >> we just got engaged. >> aloha from hawaii. years. everybody wants to ride >> happy 42nd in

>> 8:00 on "today," wednesday, february 17th. it is down right pleasant on our plaza this morning. nice family here. a lot of folks out on the plaza. what did you see? >> that's a guy in a dog suit, i think. >> i think it's a real dog. >> good looking t him. >> it is? >> awesome. coming up, can you have your burger and eat healthy, too? siri better half of this man here, has a delicious burger. let's get a check of the top >> good morning. apple says it will fight a judge's order over the phone of san bernardino shooter syed farook. investigators have been unable to access data from phone more than two months after the shooting that left 14 people dead. on tuesday, a federal judge ordered apple to help the fbi

apple's ceo tim cook opposes what he calls an unprecedented step, which he says has implacations beyond the case at hand. president obama is vowing to pick an indisputably qualified nominee for the replace the late antonin scalia. the president's comments follow calls from some republicans who want the replacement left up to the next president. the president rejects those calls, saying republicans are something into the constitution that isn't there. a follow-up on a story we told you about last year, about a florida woman who night of partying and her drive home drunk. people who watched whitney on her. now, in anot getting jail time but she gets 12 months probation, 150 hours community service, six-monthver's license, and she cannot visit any bars.

drugs keeps going up in the u.s., even for generic drugs. a new company wants to shake drug industry and bring costs down. details from olivia sterns. >> reporter: a nurseago struggle to pay for her $400 prescription drug bill. taking cymbalta and high medications and blood pressure. she was searching for coupons. >> when i got to the pharmacy with the coupon, they'd run the code and it wasn't reporter: then she stumbled upon blink health. drugs are marked down by as much as 95%. >> almost everyone takes their life. most people are eporter: blink was founded by brothers matthew and jeffrey, to bypass insurance companies. >> whether you have good insurance, bad insurance or no insurance at all, check the blink price before going to the pharmacy. works.

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something we can all use, for sure. >> natalie, thank you. now to some royal newsnes this morning. >> the duchess of cambridge turning kensington palace into her home office for a cause near and dear to her heart. kelly cobiellere. >> good morning. we all know how private prince william and the duchess of cambridge kate are. today, they've thrown open their palace. there is a newsroom in there behind me. they've invited in a team from the huffington post. they're talking about child'sealth issues. anxiety, depression, bullying and the importance of early prevention. kate has put on herp, writing and acting as an editor. >> reporter: the duchess of cambridge turned guestg the huffington post's uk for the day. with reporters and bloggers in

highlight a cause close to her heart. >> how long does it take update? >> reporter: launching the campaign, young minds matter, kate gets personal, writing that she and prince william hope to e and charlotte to speak about their feelings and to give them the tools and sensitivity to be supportive peers to their friends as they get older.lings is not necessarily a royal tradition. it began to change with princess diana. now, another bold step from >> she is a person who is known globally, and we're a firm known globally. when the two come together, it can be very orter: the duchess says the mental health of our children should be just as important as their physical health. >> i knew that i was lucky. my parents and teachersh a wonderful and secure childhood. i always knew i was loved, valued and listened to. but, of course, many aren't so lucky. >> reporter: even kids younger

silence, she says. >> imagine if everyone was able to help just one child who needstened to, needs to be respected and needs to be loved. we could make such a huge difference for an entire >> reporter: huffington post research shows 1/3 of parents worry they'll look like bad mothers and fathers if their a mental health problem. by writing and talking about it, the duchess is hoping to change that. >> and another big name involved in the campaign today. first lady michelle obama, who blog about mental health issues, and veterans. the idea is to go global with this. already, the #young minds trending in the uk and in the u.s. this morning. guys, the work in this very fancy newsroom will continue afternoon. >> kelly cobiella, thanks so much.

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13%, historical figure. the survey also asked about this idea of name stealing. have you heard about this? you call dibs on a name andriends or family can use the name. >> oh, yeah. >> you agree, like you say -- let's say you don't have kids but say, i like the name, your cousin can't name their kids that? >> definitely. >> you're on the record. >> you have to claim your turf. >> interesting. >> we wanted to name nick after her dad, but her sister had claimed benjamin. >> i think families claim it. i know friends who live ints of the country who are upset that their friend across the country named their kid the same thing. >> if you're across theit's fine. >> there's a 200 mile limit.

>> i had violet and then garner and ben affleck stole it. >> 57% say it's not cool if you steal a name. stealing isn't a thing. >> it's not. >> by the way, most people say they like traditional names over trendy ones. >> we love the name -- i always loved madison. to college with madison and said, oh, no. marley, and i was like, bob >> knocking off names left and right. >> we like strong names. >> it was a challenge. >> strike. >> i got a great for you guys. meet riley. he lost his wallet early at a contained $100 in cash, credit cards and his driver's license. the story has a happy ending, sort of. his wallet arrived in thee the letter along with it from the man who found it. quote, i found your wallet and

here's your credit cards and stuff. but, the man adds this, i kept the cash because i needed weed. the metro card for the subway, the fare is $2.75 now. and the wallet, because it's cool. enjoy the rest of your day. >> oh, my gosh. >> this is a new york story. only in new york. >> he returned -- >> i appreciate was honest about why he was using the money. >> the driver's license is the hardest thing to replace. >> i know. >> i love how he signed it, . >> was a grammy legend turned away from an afterparty? most iconic musicians of all time, winner of grammy awards, but it's not enough to get sirinto a grammys afterparty.

from a hollywood nightclub not once but twice. sir paul was heard asking, how vip do we got to he was telling ing ing the musician, beck, who he was with, we need another atch, that party, hosted by rapper tyga. on twitter, tyga denied he was behind the he didn't know mccartney was out there and the nightclub is saying paul mccartney was in the wrong line at the wrong >> who cares, it's paul mccartney! >> any party. >> oh, sir tyga. next to ryan reynolds and his new job, apparently,nment reporter. he interviews hugh jackman about "eddie the eagle." >> do you do all your own acting? >> the sex scenes, >> that's where the craft is. my next question is from a blake lively from new york city, new

he writes, hugh, i triedu on the phone and you didn't answer. are we still meeting at the hotel this afternoon. i don't have much time because ryan is having a 3:to 3:00 to 4:00. i'm getting a mani/pedi. that's weird. >> ryan's wife is blake lively. not a he but a she. next, jimmy fallen's on fallon's take on "fuller house." he had role of michelle tanner, donald trump. >> i had to stay in the race. otherwise, the clinton would beouse again. i mean, who wants to see something from the '90s come back in 2016? >> in the end, the wholeogether to sing the show's theme song. that's your pop start for today, guys.

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now to our special series, living longer, living better. >> cynthia is back. this time, explaining why it's anything but game over when it aging mind. good morning. >> could be good news. this week, we've taken you to ecuador and iceland in our search for the secrets of living longer and living more healthy day, our journey takes us to an imaginary world that may help our aging brains act young >> where are we? >> this is in another world. >> here are your targets. >> i have to respond to the red creatures, to catch them. >> reporter: it may look and sound like something we nag to stop playing. >> keep it up. >> reporter: but a top neuro neuroscientist says this is not just a s one day, it could be more powerful than any drug in helping aging brains act young again. >> w doctor might write you out a prescription to play a video game.

next couple years. >> the next couple years? >> i orter: brain training games are already a big industry. last month, lumosity paid a $2 million settlement to thetrade commission for suggesting their games could stave off memory loss, dementia and alzheimer's. claims the fdc said thecould not back up with science. but the company says itthe rigger of their research, though they've discontinued that marketing university of california san francisco, this doctor says he wants to leave no doubt that his games really work. he took five years one game called neuro racer. he and his team tested it on dozens of people between 60 and 85 years old. >> looking for your ability to resist 67-year-old, ann stewart.

them behind, come back in the for the same thing. it's not a good sign of aging well. >> reporter: after they played neuro racer three times a week for a month, the doctor saw something e found that they improved their ability to multi-task beyond the level of even 20-year-olds who played it a >> i don't sit around worrying about losing my mind. >> reporter: the scientific community heralded the work as a game changer. >> it's not snake r: in his book "smarter," dan investigated the science of building brainpower. >> not junk science. work going on. it finds that doing these kinds of brain games can sometimes, in some people, be really there's hope for the aging brain? >> definitely hope. >> reporter: don't rush to the app store yet because the game is not on the market. he's putting them through more tests.

really bring confidence, to members of the field and the hen it arrives in their hands, they know it's going to do what we say it's going to do. >> reporter: he's developing new games, including one called body brain trainer.ining with a gym workout. he says after three months, tests showed his 47-year-old brain performed more like a >> medicine has worked so hard and has done a great job at making us live longer, but living longer without living better is just missing the main point.t do we do? >> reporter: as for my aging brain -- >> you're doing well. i don't know if you play a lot of games. >> i've never played a game before. i'm a natural.r: someday, it may be what the doctor ordered. >> i feel smarter already. >> perfect. >> i love the noises. >> it was fun. what can i say? the doctor hopes to market the games toths s

the fda is evaluating one of his games as a treatment for adhd. he hopes the games will be alzheimer's and dementia, as well, one day. >> angry birds doesn't count? >> i don't think so. >> it looks like mario cart.l our kids, don't do that. anyway, it was fun and we tried to get it so you all could play. too top secret to let the "today" show >> remind me not to get with you in a car when you're behind the wheel. play technology is exciting. >> thank you. coming up tomorrow, the five things you need to know about living longer. good series. let's head upstairs to carson and siri. >> on the topic of living longer, healthier lives, here's my lovely wife, cooking up a we have a take on an american classic of burger and fries, but

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morning, everybody. it's 8:30. wednesday, february 17th, 2016. great to have you along with us. nice day out here on our he gang all here, except for matt, who is enjoying some time off this week. the weather has warmed up

of the week, you'll be -- >> how high is it going to get? be 55. >> amazing. coming up, from reading headlines to making them, a local tv news anchor opens up for the first time about the mistake that ended her career. and how provided the foundation to rebuilding her life. plus, mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the evillest of them all?sman" won't be in theaters for month but we have a sneak peek of the star-studded cast and their twisted characters. >> all right. we're serving up healthy way. siri daly has ingredients that could add years to your life. that's a good>> it's wrangler wednesday. to celebrate, wrangler is live right now on "today's" facebookge.

>> you can get a behind the scenes tour of our studio. go to facebook.com/today and hit like. tag along with wrangler once he >> it's your day, wake up! >> come on, wrangler. ain't nothing but a hound dog, crying all the timeuld see him on christmas. >> let's get a check of the weather. >> let's show you what we've got. starting with today, we areet weather from the pacific northwest all the way into central and eventually southern california. windy conditions. we're looking at snow as the clipper comes across the great look for sunshine along the gulf coast. chillier in the mid-atlantic states. tomorrow, that continues. the snow expands into thehe cascades. wet weather into southern california. windy through the central plains and snow around the great lakes. sunshine is hanging around here. plenty of sunshine and warming up from the midsection of the country and spreading east.

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2" for a chance to dream wedding. share your love story and include your family. maybe we'll choose you for our big fat today wedding.today.com/weddings for all the rules and regulations. apply before february 26th. good luck. savannah? >> carson, thank you. now to a story thatquestion, should one mistake define your life? it's a story of a local tv news anchor in tuscan, arizona. it's a woman i worked with for four years ago, the former anchor made a terrible split-second decision. after feeling the pressures of aging in a career that put the on youth and beauty. she has never spoken out about this experience in a tv interview until now. >> reporter: for 35 years, queen of tuscan, arizona. >> being from here gives me a special connection to the arizona.

i experienced this firsthand, working with her at local station kvoa, early in my career. >> did you love being a news >> i actually love the responsibility of informing people. for me, it was kind of a job that i felt like i was born to >> when you're in the public eye, people expect you to always be a certain way. how did you manage that? >> one of the things thator when i was on the air is for my big smile and my hardy laugh. i did that every day. i put that on every day, even laughing or smiling inside. i knew that that was my job. >> reporter: the wear and tear of a career in the public eye toll, and martha was loved. >> there's a shelf life for anchor women in our ember saying to myself, i'm never going to stick around that long so i can start to be

i'm going to leave before they me out. i didn't. i didn't do it, and i wish i had. >> so that brings us to february >> mm-hmm. >> tell me about that day, what happened? >> i about what was going on at work, so i went to the mall, i bought a pair of shoes, shopped around, got stuff, and then i took a i took a top. i walked out. the store guard came after me and said, did you know that you have that in yourpoint, i guess i could have said, oh, my god, do i? i meant to pay for it. . there. for it? i said, no. i don't think i was. and my nightmare.

immediately, news reports of martha's shoplifting incident was everywhere. the following monday, she was asked to resign. >> why do you acted out in that way? it doesn't seem your character. >> no. >> at all. >> i think that i just wanted to stop the madness. i wantedunhappiness. i didn't know how to do it myself. i think i knew deep down in my heart that if i shoplifted something, you know, juster crime, you would lose your job. so instead of saying good-bye toa lovely farewell and doing it the right way, that's the way i did it. i will regret that till the day i die. >> reporter: martha fell into aon, not leaving her home for months. not even getting off her couch. >> depression is this heaviness, this feeling like like, there's no solution to

you might as well just end it all. >> did you feel thought about it. i thought about it because i thought that my daughter would be better off without me. my husband would certainly behout me because he could find somebody that wasn't a shoplifter. i mean, this is all going on in my head. >> reporter: finally, at her husband'sy moved from tuscan to washington state, caught help from a psychiatrist hypnotherapist. >> it allowed me to forgive myself, which was the piece of the puzzle i hadn't been able to put together. >> you're the martha i've known, full of life and laugh. do you feel this process is what helped you get that back? >> i do. it was the spark that had gone dark in my life.w, four years later, martha is back in her

looking forward to opening a ranchise of her own. >> i was either going to go home with my tail between my legs or show people that what happened to me can happen to anyone. that it was a mistake. that we all make that one bad chapter does not end the story. that was chapter 7. i'm now on chapter 8 and 9 and moving toward chapter>> what a great story. i think she will give so many people courage, perhaps, to do something that they have wanted to do. >> it's unusual but i think a lot of people can relate to not dealing with things that might be happening inside, acting out in a way that would be unexpected, even to i think, most importantly, she shows a graceful way back. >> what was it like for you? somebody you grew up watching, to sit across and talk to her like that? >> you know, martha and ily did i watch her growing up in tuscan, then we were colleagues and stayed friends. i know when this happened and it

tried to reach out to her. she -- it was hard. i think the message she received is you're in the defined by one thing. your friends will always love you. i'm very, very proud of her. >> it's great that she's doing >> yes. >> that story, she seemed so nice. she deserves a second chance and a new opportunity. now, that's chapter 8 and 9,well. >> can't judge someone on their worst day. >> may we all not be judged that way. >> except willie. >>y that. it was a bad day though. >> it was. a new take on snow white.

we're back at 8:42. we have a sneak peek at a highly anticipated film with a lot of star power. >> "the huntsman"y that comes before the tale of snow white.

the cast, the fairest of them all. >> it's a fairy tale you'reping for, prepare yourself for so much more. >> reporter: yes, "the huntsman,war" has everything, three strong female characters and chris hemsworth. >> you will become my orter: the time before snow white. two evil sisters threaten the land with darkness. >> we have much to do. we will bring >> reporter: only huntsman eric and his secret lover, warrior sarah, can stop k stunning. >> a lot of competition with hemsworth in the room. >> prettiest of us all. >> mirror, mirror on the waets the mirror will be unstoppable. >> lovely.

with three girls. >> so happy.d it's a little less dark than "snow white and the huntsman." >> claws and stuff. it's dark, actually. >> i mean, it is -- there's more humor. i think it's not as dark, yeah. >> what are you going to do, take on two evil sisters and army? >> pretty much. >> it's a prequel.the sequel. back story that my character in the first one, when he's talking to snow white about hisilling in the blanks. from. she was gone. >> you play the wife that we

>> a fellow huntswoman in the army of freya. >> world of the old queen. there's a new one now. >> are you just as evil? >> i don't know if i'm just as evil. there's a sad back storyshe becomes who she is and as cruel has she is. it's a great villain to play. >> men have forgotten what it means to be afraid. a little bit maybe intimidated because you were so believably evil in the last one, which iine means you're like that in real life? i'm just kidding. >> i was nervous. charlize is so hello, i've missed you. >> you seem to be having a good time already, the four of you hanging out. >> i love fantasy. >> i do, too.

>> if you do go to the pub tonight, you should show up in these outfits. >> then we'll get to the r: you've been warned. for "today," katie, nbc news, london. >> incredible cast. >> yeah. >> the first was great. >> "the huntsman" from universal hits theaters in april.forget are you smarter than a fifth grader? how about fashion design?

we're back at 8:48. we have a story of a young fashion designer making quite a splash on the scene, attracting attention for her style and her tamron has her story. >> good morning. breaking into the hyper come pet competitive world of fashion design is no small feet.ot your average

after constantly bullied for her size, iffy came up with a creative way to respond. by creating her own line of clothing size outfits. to top that off, this kid has found her way now to the catwalk.r: at new york's fashion week, the runways showcase the world's top designers. now, one fresh face ishe spotlight. >> telling me how good i am at fashion. >> reporter: at just 10 years old, egypt, who goes by is making her debut as the only child designer dressing curvy models. she's loving every second of it. >> sometimes i get my ideas and we agree on it and i make it. >> reporter: iffy began designing clothes after she was repeatedly bullied at school, of her size.

they called me all kinds of names. one time i was stabbed with a pencil. >> reporter: iffy decided to fight back with herd grandmother's sewing machine. >> she started making dogs with a sewing rted designing clothes and sketching. >> reporter: it wasn't long before iffy was trading bullying for business, by launching chubby line, which she as bringing africa to america, one design at a time. >> when i see her line, i see a future in the fashion industry. week, to see her at 10 years old, i felt so great. >> reporter: her threads are for all shapes and sizes. iffy loves to share herg fashions with everyone. >> i like how you can interact with fabrics. get new ideas.r: it's her edge mpowering message that makes iffy stand out.

into positive attention. >> okay, we're all in love with her. you have to admit, the entire time i was learning about her story, i kept thinking about beyonce's song classy and let your success be your revenge. her business model is the revenge on the bullies. now, she's a role model for as and adults, honestly. >> really talented. >> love her. >> it's a one name thing, too. iffy. cher. you know you're big when you have one name. she's so cute. >> great story. up next, can burgers save your life? just kidding. but can they help you live we'll find out when we join ms. siri in the kitchen.

we're back at 8:53 with today food as part of our living longer, living better series. we have recipes that aren't just delicious but full ofhat may help you live longer. siri daly is here with two types of healthy burgers. good to see you. >> good to see you. >> we have our tasting crew,r husband, downstairs. >> is he in the cage? >> no, not in the cage. >> have you been in the doghouse >> he's used to the doghouse.

>> we're going to add cumin, salt and pepper, cilantro and garlic. we want to pulse it until it reaches a paste-likensistency. >> i never know how long to whisk these up. oh, put it on the other way, you're saying. i'm helpful, aren't i?ake long. see how it resembles that consistency? then we're going to remove it from there and put it in a bowl. addand carrots. we do these separately so we can get different textures. it's pastey. you want to try >> take two. >> can you swap you the swap vegetables. remove those. now we're going to add the to the veggies. do you want to grab the egg? we'll add the egg and the flour

this will make four burgers. >> okay. >> over here, we have them already formed. i'm going to add them tot skillet. get the skillet hot so it adds the crispy texture to your in a veggie burger, especially. >> carson assured me off the air these are great burgers. he's a tough cre them the other night. it's fantastic. >> it gets krit by s s crispy on the outside because it's mushy on the >> back here, we have mushroom and lentil burgers. we have mushrooms, lentils, still don't know how to say the word. >> you nailed it. i don't know how to say it. >> i pulsed these in the food them fine. this is a cooled mixture. added the worcester. >> twice, back to back, wow.

>> we'll add the cooked egg and bread crumbs again. >> similar process to the other one. >> exactly. >> all right. >> then we'll mix that up. mix it a little bit. >> two burgers cooking here. seven minutes per side in a hot skillet. then -- utabaga fries. >> tell me about that. >> i didn't know you could cook with >> it's delicious. like a sweet potato fry. >> all right. >> double thumbs up downstairs.

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>> good nesday morning, february 17th, 2016. i'm willie with al, natalie and tamron. we have a great crowd on the this is my morning jam. great song. " weekend featuring labrinth. get the clean version if you're playing it with kids, is what i'll there is a showdown between apple and the fbi. a federal judge has ordered apple to help the fbi unlock the phone of shooter syed farook. authorities trying to fill in 18 missing minutes of farook and his wife tashfeen's on the day. the company said it's cooperating with the fbi but will fight the order. cook said thegovernment has demanded apple take an unprecedented step,

our customers. we oppose this order which has implications far beyond the legal case at told cbs's "60 minutes" in december that opening phones to the government makes us all vulnerable. here's what he said. >> on your your iphone, there's likely health information, there's financial information, and you should have the ability to the only way we know how to do that is to encrypt it. why is that? it's because if there's a way to then somebody will find a way in. >> basically, tim cook and apple are saying, we don't want to begin to explore the idea of hacking into then that's out there. the technology exists. >> it's creating a master key of >> right. a lot say, can't you get into the one phone without putting the rest of us at risk? happening now.

after 9/11,ersation over the patriot act. how far are you willing to go? how much of your security? as a result, we learned a lot more about the nsa than we asted them to do. whatever you think of snowden, he was part of to that. interesting. >> the government is basically worried about built-in security software that could auto delete all the data on thethey try to crack it. then they're out for good and can't get the information they need. in the months later but in the middle of an investigation, if you're trying to track down. >> if they could take the phone physically, fbi agents, go to apple, watch over them while they do it and give the phone it's not that simple. they're worried that not just the fbi, what the government can do. right now, you may trust the government. ten years from now, you may not trust the otherish shoo ish

created, who is going to protect that secret? can the chinese hack and get the information? it's potentialinternationally, is their point. >> apple, i think, the argument is clearly understandable. but i think in the case where you had terrorists in the country, a lot of people l way and say, yeah, it should be -- >> that was the question after 9/11. >> i can tell you law enforts t in new york and other big cities feel they don't get enough cooperate from the silicon valley companies. the companies are p you are customers first. >> there's a lot of conversation going on about this, including mark zuckerberg. >> we've been watching pope francis, who is visiting six-day trip to mexico. earlier this week, you saw the touching video of him walking down the from the altar and blessing this wheat child in the wheelchair. it was a touching moment. yesterday, we saw what became a

the pontiff is one who likesly get in with the crowds and surround himself with people, as we saw here in the united states ets down in there with people. unfortunately, the situation seemed like it got a little out of hand for him. he was at a western city, greeting the fans at this open-air mass. you see there a person over the barricade and pulling at his robe. he crashes into a man in the wheelchair. the pope got a little peeved, which i think we can all . he's 79 years old, too, being pulled and yanked on to a person in a wheelchair. he basically said, don't be what's wrong with you? stop being so selfish. clearly understandable in that moment. scary for the person in the whee i don't think it was about him. i think he was like, watch out for this person in the wheelchair. >> i think it's the first time we saw

>> to protect someone. >> it's a reaction i think any of us would show. >> we love this guy.e love on the program who called in here before, prince. now, prince is just not anybody, of nce takes a passport photo, he takes a passport photo. he tweeted this out. prince rogers at blue steel? >> it's gone viral. he has the afro, he has the cheeks. he has it all going on. >> i mean, the pursed lips, thething. >> the what lips? >> pursed lips. >> it looks like it's for a photo >> it probably was. >> i'm sure it was. >> only prince could have a passport photo like that. >> who is cooler than that guy? i'm racking my next time, i'll do the blue steel for my passport photo.

>> you have to have a neutral that's so hard. >> i look like i'm grimacing or like i'm so angry. >> i look like i shouldn't be let in is like, don't let her in. the problem is, it's probably lighting, as well. when we mere passport, we're on the wall. no light, no nothing. >> he has nice shading, the whole thing. >> contouring. i don't know what's going on there. move on. so thisur attention. amaze ing video of a high flying dunk routine. this is liberty university's soar ix acrobatics, trampoline -- >> oh! >> is that crazy? >> central bantist church i want to go to. >> it's in virginia. >> look at that, breaks the backboard. >> the mic, right?

everybody say, hallelujah! bam! >> ood move. >> the church we need to go to and visit, virginia. >> what do you have going on, mr. roker? >> we're going to our facebook wall in the orange room. it's day 16 of our 25 aways. this is a great prize. we've got a nordic track bike from sears, worth ant you to go to facebook.com/today's take. you'll see a picture of it. you can like us and register to let's see how many people have liked us. 275,000. that's, what, 21,000 up from yesterday. that's pretty cool. we're closing in on 300,000. let's let johnny back up here safely, please go to facebook.com/today's take. like us. if we get to 300,000 tomorrow, tamron says you can go through

>> no, image through it. >> i didn't say that. no, no, no. lori says it is national actness day. did you know that? >> i did not. i said as an act of kindness -- >> you'll let people go through your wardrobe? >> if we hit a t's so nice of you. >> not 300,000. oh, my gosh. look at this, jet stream, way up to the north. unseasonally mild weather.ible parts of the southwest seeing records. phoenix, 91 degrees. amarillo, 78. dallas, 74. tomorrow, look at the record highs from the rockies to the 25 to 35 degrees above average. friday, boom! look at this, cleveland, you're at 51. little rock,degrees. on saturday, the heat continues to move east. new york city, 54. jacksonville, 75. same in jackson.

chance to go through tamron's wardrobe. getting close! fantastic. that's wha >> that's your latest weather. >> are we>> your closet is nice, as well. how about this? 300,000, natalie -- >> oh, oh!t back to me. >> touche.

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here's how you play. each of you has a blender anddisplay of healthy food and unhealthy food. >> wow. >> to answer my questions, you have to take a handful, put it int up and i'll call on you if you blend it first. the loser has to drink theirs at the end. >> oh, boy. >> ready. >> which do you eat the least. a, red plates, b, blue plates or, c, white plates. >> white plates. >> >> red plates. >> actually, it's red plates. that's because when our brain red, we automatically stop. your new habit is you can actually get rid of the white plates and eat off of red or have a snack on a red napkin,

question two, if you're trying to avoid chocolate, is it better about chocolate. b, think about something else. c, tell yourself not to think about >> i'll go with natalie. >> what was b? >> think about something else. >> that's it. >> our first instinct is to say,ut chocolate. but when we think about chocolate, we want it more. >> right. >> find some other hat was right? >> okay. >> this one is tricky. >> what are you making, willie? >> you don't want to need eat more, a, sitting on the couch, or walking while >> sitting on the couch. no? >> actually, while you are d to eat more.

chocolate when they were tting. >> there's no liquid in here. >> it'll be hard to drink. >> willie keeps putting everything cheetos, >> next question, how long does food provide you with the feel good feeling after you eat it? is it three minutes, ten minutes or two hours. >> ten minutes. >> actually, it's only three minutes. really, a fleeting experience. your new habit is the next time something, remind yourself, it's going to be really quick. find something else that gives you a better boost. >> time for one willie is the loser so far. i have one. let's change it. >> willie, you'll have to >> what should you reward yourself with a food treat, a non-food reward, c, nothing at all?

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it is pop fix time. james corden got behind the wheel for another edition of car pool this time, his passenger was sia. they had fun with her trademark wig. >> sia, it's james! how are you doing? >> you are a a beautyious thing. >> i feel great. >> it's comforting. like a head hug.ou can't even see the level of dance i'm doing now. >> oh, my gosh, you're powerful. stranger things >> in the clip, sia also explains why she's also -- or always hiding behind the wall of hair. she says she's trying to maintain a little the one thing missing in pop music, in her opinion. for those of you who are

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your latest weather. spring might be coming early but it's not here yet. still feels like winter around these parts. the freezing temperatures going to wreak havoc on our cars and homes. we have george here, host of rescue. this is the case from shrinkage is a good thing. >> exactly. most cold air goes out your window. i have this thermal gun right if you want to shoot it at the window window, you'll see it's like 62 degrees, something like that. shoot it inside the studio. >> 90% of all heat goes out your windows and doors.

>> way to combat that is with this plastic shrink wrap. double side tape, hit it with a -dryer. it gets super tight and it'll help. >> a lot of air comes through the outlets. >> people don't realize when it's against an exterior wall or light switch, you're 20% of the heat. if you want to combat that, put a foam thing on. turn off the electriyes, good. >> literally, it's as easy as taking off your light speculate and put it on. it's going to combat the cold air coming in. >> going a shovel. >> it wouldn't be a "today" show segment if i wasn't here with a wd-40 silicone is the best. also pam cooking oil. spray it on the edge. >> boom. >> good way to go. >> can you sidewalk with this? >> put it on before the snow

use a plant and pet friendly one. >> george, thanks so much. we're talking cold car here. car coach, lauren, always good to see you. >> thank you. >> i want to warm up the car. we've been doing this for years and generations. go in the driveway, and let it run. good or bad idea? >> two minute it is all you need. start it up, clean off the snow and ice, make sure i can see your taillights and headand head off. >> why can't i get the car warm? >> first off, you need to know there is an actual crime ring going around, looking for people who leave their cars their driveway or on the street. it's a gift. they jump in the car and take it. it would be a scary situation. >> people drive around and look for running cars in take off with them? >> it's up 30%. >> is it bad for the car, to let it idle that long in the driveway? >> it's not and you're getting zero miles to

>> you say to keep half a tank of gas.>> below, you're creating moisture in the gas tank from the heating and cooling of starting the car and shutting it off. around a half tank, it won't have fuel line freeze will keep you from getting the car started. >> do you bundle up the kids? >> put them in the car seat, buckle them up, put over them. use the heated heats if you have them. it's the smartest way to go. you want to kids. >> thank you very much. natalie? so you're home and your car is toasty. what about you? here with ways to stay warm without sacrificing style is director for "good housekeeping" magazine. good morning. >> good morning. >> all about the coat. i actually have one of these. >> you're in a great rom northface.

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they can shrink you down on the that's what they did. the thing with those scenes are, i had to look up while they looked down. >> a lot of hard work, to while they look down. >> hard job i have. very, very hard job. stunts. >> it is very much eyes. >> speaking of hurting your eyes, watching you in "portlandia," i can't take my eyes off you. you are a camellia, playing characters. is there something about that that you enjoy doing? playing so many people? >> i have no real personality. you know, the so much fun for me. the same thing when i was doing "snl." it's like i get to put on wigs and be different ing better. >> where do you come up with the characters? are they inspired by people you meet, conversations you overhear?

i'll see something online, on tv, if i'm traveling, i'll hear another country that sometimes forms that. sometimes, i have no idea. no idea where something comes from. it's like a matter of luck. >>lways fun about "portlandia" is hipsters love that show. rightly so. i'm like, you know he's making fun of you, it's more of a tribute. the characters are very much like ourselves. it's not that different. a lot of characters are prettyhat i am and we are. >> you do great accents. for example, you can differentiate between the bronx, brooklyn and long isexpert. >> what's the difference? >> brooklyn is in here. bronx is down here.ore -- it's a little louder. more confident.

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angel lynn. >> yes, ma'am. we appreciate it so much. you don't know what it means. >> i'm going to graduate high i'm going to graduate college. i'm going to grow up. i've got a new guardian angel. now that i have her heart and her lungs, i have a newginning. >> beautiful story. courtney saved or enrich td lives of six people upon her death. the number climbs to more than e who were helped by her soft fish tissue donation. we'll be right back.

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