we will bring you more details on the developing story as they come into nbc news. breaking news this morning, police under attack in pakistan. government officials telling nbc news gunmen launched a deadly attack inside a training academy in qatar. some of the assailants were wearing eyewitnesses described a chaotic scene. about 700 pakistani police recruits were inside the building at the time. so far the tal been has claimed responsibility for the attack. this morning, we are learning new details about the fatal bus crash that killed 13 and wounded 41. >> all passengers with the exception of one has been positively identified. the tour bus was confirmed not to have seatbelts. there was no appearance of

bus at the time of the collision. >> the ten victims were women and three male. they were returning from a casino near palm springs when it crashed into the back of a semi truck. it received a safety inspection earlier this year with no technical problems reported. investigators say it's too soon to provide a definitive answer as to what caused the crash. just ahead, early voting across the nation is having a huge impact in the final two weeks. we'll explain. >> bill karins is here. there is possible snow in the forecast. is that possible? >> it's getting close to the holidays. we can have in areas of new york state, maybe northern new england. we are setting the stage. we have cold air if place. it's a cold morning in new england. it's warm in the middle of the country a. storm will move over no the middle of the country. syracuse to albany, and ron dax and berkshires, you may have

thursday morning. that's a good look at the weather story. here's a closer look at the day ahead. it's a cold start right now. there will be snow showers in areas of northern new england today. as far as the northern plains, chilly from minneapolis to green bay to chicago. look at the remember whating trend, that's a nice day in the 70s. you don't have to worry about the snow yet, in a couple days from now. the leave, the snows, a >> it's what i too early for me. >> they're all winners. >> that's the four letters. just ahead, important new guidelines for all parents of newborne babies, plus outrage over pentagon order that is forcing some national guard pebs to repay if cash bo fuss earlier than the first play, "early today" is back in two. early today" is back in two. s nose was quivering in fear. because it knew an ordinary tissue was near. the fiery tissue left her nose sore and red.

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polling placements take a look at this line. it's been like the all day. more than 1 much people an hour. record numbers of people are here in washaw county. the democrats turning out in bigger numbers than republicans at a time when hillary clinton is leading donald trump in the polls 5-to-7 points. which means there is a focus on the down battle races, because control of the senate for democrats runs through nevada. >> some of those people might a quick bottle. >> after they vote, maybe they elect that. s that chris jansing reporting, in nevada, where early voting is agree cross the country. it could have people projected over 60% of the votes will be cast and tallied by then. we have early voting this morning. over 6.5 billion votes cast in

interesting from that perspective, how this race will be decided by early voting. >> absolutely. something the clinton campaign hopes will help them rake in early votes, star power. the campaign has steepd itself in the new york scene hosting fund raisers with some of the biggest and brightest stars. now they're putting those stars on the road and to work with some of the biggest stars staging concerts for hillary clinton across the country. soon voters can catch stars like jay zee in cleveland. jennifer lopez in miami, jovi in pittsburgh and tampa as well as katy perry in philadelphia. >> whole lots on the campaign trail. leading the news, new guidelines for parents with babies. a year or youngner age. the american academy of pediatrics says infants should sleep in the parents' bedroom for at least the first six months of their lives t. guidelines tres parns should not increase their bed, it increases

they say it could minimize the risk of sids. it kills about 3,500 in the united states each year. we have new details regarding the growing national guard bonus scandal after the pentagon ordered thousands to pay back bonuses a decade after enticing new recruits. now the issue has made its way into the 2016 race with hillary clinton sayin s by the scandal putting out this statement. al putting out this statement. . in a rare moment of bipartisanship, her rival, donald trump agreed and promised to never let it happen if he takes the white house. >> the corrupt system can also force grave national guardsmen from california to return the

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at&t and time warner. now, reed lastings comments are noted by washington. -- reed lasting hastings comments are noted, as long as netflix are treated the same on the platform. he says obamacare plans may cause some heartburn this year as they have gone up. now, window shopping on the care.org started on monday and already they are much higher than last year. on the high end about 116% is the size of the increase. at the moment 2% on the average according to surveys is about 25%, federal officials say most customers will qualify for aid so that should cut the overall premiums. let me toss it back to you in the studios. >> thank you so much, karen tso. appreciate it.

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