>> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. live from studio 1-a at rockefeller plaza. >> geniuses at work. c>> beautiful, huh, beautiful. >> it's the third day of december. the day after the 83rd annual rockefeller tree lighting. you are l tening to the sou s of the young people's chorus. so beautiful. new york city. love that song. the group opened the tree

i don't know if that was originally planned to be the opening but in light the carnage yesterday it seemed so right, didn't it? >> for a lot of peel ople, that rrible shooting happened during the day and some people weren't aware of it because they were at work. there were performances by mary j. blige, jay z. >>cy hope i hope it brought comfort to people. ems to be happening weekly. mass shooting is four r more people. we've had so many? >> well, they go through so many of these things. i think the horrible thing about it is a lot of people have almost become numb to it. after sandy hook, i remember everyone said, this is going to change everything. i remember feeling it so deep down that that particular shooting at the elementary school was going to change

happening again and again. yesterday's shooting, this sounds -- >> this is unbelievable. >> it's the sixth mass seroting in the u.s. this week. this week. >> the deadliest mass shooting in the u.s. since sandy hook and that was three years ago. >> one of the most powerful things that happened on the "today" show, today, they ran an open and in it they just used some of the various openings of the "today" shows over the past several months and it shows how many of these stories we've been covering. take a look. >> massacre, nine people killed when a man walked into an prayer meeting in a charlton, south carolina church. >> terror in tennessee. authorities searching for a motive in the rampage that ended with four marines dead. >> a 58-year-old man opens fire in a crowded movie theater in louisiana, killing two people, wounding nine others. >> in memory and in grief. the shocking murders of two colleagues during a live broadcast.

who killed nine people in an oregon college. >> carnage in colorado. a man behind bars after a deadly shootout at a planned parenthood clinic. >> you get chills watching that. >> it just seems since it seems to be so prevalent now, we somehow have to come to some kind of compromise in our world today. i'm a total constitutionalist. i think our constitution is one of the greatest documents in history. it's just a brilliant piece of legislation for governing the affairs of men and women. i'm a big believer in the second amendment. but i want guns only in the hands -- right to bear arms only for those people who are people of peace. and we've got to find a way to keep those kinds, like ak-47s, that are only designed for mass murder, mass carnage. you don't go out to s ot a deer with that. to shoot the ducks >> right. >> you don't really defend

>> can't imagine that y can be on a watch list and not allowed to board a plane but you can go in and buy a gun. i think there has to be something. you always hope this is the thing that makes people -- >> that lines people on both sides of this controversy. will come together and do something at least. you said these two people that were killed in the shootout would have been able to buy one anyway even with background checks and even with -- what was the other thing? >> i didn't say that, someone else must have told you that. as>> yeah, and no prior crime, no mental record. >> you alsomhave to think about for those too, when you think about -- the facts are still coming together -- but take their young baby, their 6-mont old, leave it with a mother-in-law mother-i 5law, and leave that baby, knowing either they're going to be in prison or dead when it's over at the end of the day. it was one of those things, you

you say not again. >> hoda's right, we don't know all the facts and we want to be very careful but i did just hear something that was upsetting as well, that one of the neighbors came on and said she'd been watching activity there in the time. >> there's going to be some -- >> and the woman was afraid to say anything because she didn't want to be accused of profiling. problem. remember the whole saying around something. i don't want to put any burden on that person, but what if that person had called and they'd gotten a warrant and gone in and seen -- >> well, you just think if you have bombs and guns and flak jackets and, you know -- >> all that, yeah. >> this wasn't something where it happened in a split second. >> i don't think any peace-loving person keeps that stuff at home. all righty. can we move on. >> we have to. somebody that is putting good things into the world. this is 20-year-old gabby caper from maine.

an awesome organization. monday. bucks. she took the coats and said what am i going to do with these? she taped them around five light posts in maine. with a note that said, i'm not lost, please take me if you need me. she noticed a man taking one of the coats off. they're for people who are outside and cold. >> it's getting colder all the time now. think if everyonelof us took the $5 we would spend on a latte or something and went into good will or salvation army or whatever it is in your area and did that. >> there's a homeless guy who sits near my apartment now. you know how there's complaining in new york because they see more and more hopeless. i saw him sitting there and a little boy was around -- a couple of days after thanksgiving. he had a pieness in his hand. he said, don't see him. there he is, he's right over there. the little boy walked up. because he didn't know where to give -- so even though there's a

seeing was this is teaching young kids to be compassionate. sounds weird, but when i watched that kid walk up with that pie to that man i thought -- he was looking all over for him. did he move, mom, i want to make sure i give him this. >> the greatest self-esteem you give your children is by helping otherings. you stand tall. you feel better. your heart sings. good for them. >> we have a woman who loves our show and we love her, brittany breen. >> we do, brittany breen. >> brittany's pregnant. she didn't know how she was going to announce her pregnancy. help. we knew nothing about this. we saw it on twitter. look what she did. it says wine wednesday postponed, brittany breen announces her pregnancy. she somehow cut up letters and turned it into that. it's her first child. wednesday. >> well, her husband, h works

he doesn't get to see us much. he now gets to see us. we want to say thank you to their 17-week-old baby. >> the "today" show's youngest correspondent. so sweet. >> it's time for i678 -hoda, favorite time of the day. >> you've been sneaking it in. >> luke bryan has a good one. with karen fairchild singing with. let' do it. let's crank it. it's about when you break up with somebody and you're in a bar with somebody else. if you're buying d youllike it on the rocks a double shot of heaven spilling off the top shot til we forgot what we came here to forget ain't a clock a tick a tock a night we won't regret >> this is the best part, ready? flip it around and snap a

send it to my ex i'll send 'em to my ex and send 'em both a text that says we ain't going home alone tonight >> isn't that good? >> okay. just a reminder that you can listen to us on sirius xm. >> i think we have another -- >> you can find hoda there. >> we have another song. >> oh, larry. larry, come here, larry. larry's here. you guys can come too. larry's our general manager down at our affiliate in miami. >> his wife and daughter are here too. >> we heard a rumor it was your birthday. ready? okay, we're ready. hap birthday to you

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>> great, as always. we had many signs. so many women were so excited to be picked. as you can see, some more than most. well, it is the season i believe. >> renee bailey is our lucky lady. celebrating her 70th birthday and her 50th wedding anniversary. a loyal ambush watcher. her everyday look is leggings and a shirt. >> this a different look. >> let's listen to her story. >> we're here with the three sisters! or candy cane elves. and you have been screaming since we picked your sister. so why do you want this so badly for her? >> we are so excited. she turned 70 yesterday. this is our very first trip together. she's lived away for a long time. so we're so excited she's able to do this. >> i know you're ready to bust. >> i am ready to bust! i'm so excited! >> ready for a whole new

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>> okay, stay with your sister. stay with your sister. stand there, you're good, you're good. tell us about the hair. >> okay, first thing i did was i washed away the gray. and i'm telling you, the quickest fix to make yourself look more glamorous, more vital and younger is hair color. it takes less than half an hour. he was able to fluff it and shape it and make it so modern. >> jill, that dress is spot ur. >> fit like a glove. we had a no yelling rule because that was going on all morning. that lite lly, they're like, can we yell now? the dress is adrianna paple. >> so is hoda's. >> big round of applause. let's have our next lucky lady. >> is debby bloom, 48, from atlantic city. debby has two children, two

she wanted to come for the tree lighting last night but stayed home to make a sign and increase her odds of being picked and it worked. let's hear her story. >> well, i know this is actually an emotional day for you. so why is this important to you? >> i've been wan,ng this forever. i survived cancer and it's like a christmas gift and it's a life gift to myself, so excited. >> we're so happy we can give this to you. i saw tears on the plaza. we were going to make this a happy day. >> yes. >> how great is that? she's here with her best friend, ken. welcome, ken. let's take one last look at deh bby and bring out the new debby bloom. i bet she's blossomed. oh, my. look at the way she's walking. she's a model. you can take that off. >> whoa! wow!

wow! you were amazing before. >> wait until you see, debby. turn around, doll. >> oh, my goodness! >> can you believe what's happening? >> i love the back of that. >> oh, that cut is great. >> it's beveled. >> look right at camera 12 if you wouldn't mind. >> that is of course highlights and a single process. the tip here is remember, the highlights should always relate but they can still be bright. those are a carmely gold. and a great job with the haircut. simple but -- and look at that makeup. it's gorgeous. >> what about this outfit? >> she said, what about jeans? i haven't worn a dress or a skire t in ten years since kous be tony's wedding.

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10:27 on this thursday, december 3rd. i'm kerry barrett. a group of elementary school students in new jersey are at the center of an alleged bomb plot. five students suspended saying they would bomb a school during a field trip. it wasn't a prank and the students did intend to cause harm. cloudy, gusty winds. mowastly clear skies tonight. friday, 50. saturday, 52. sunday, even more sunshine. 55 degrees. monday, the clouds roll in. high of 54. up next on the "today" show with kathie lee and hoda, tips from growing a festive cocktail party.

it's thirsty thursday. a good day to be in the kitchen with one of the most p ular food network stars in the nation, ina garten. >> you say it's good to be in the kitchen with ina. >> her friends call her the barefoot contessa. our "today" food team called on ina to show us some easy drinks and appetizers. >> what time is it? >> is it day drinking? >> this is a serious segment, ina, no judgment. >> first, cranberry martinis. >> ooh. >> perfect for the holidays. bobby flay taught me how to do this. >> give somebody else credit, that is lovely. >> he's great.

cooked together sugar, cranberries, orange zest and some water. cook it for about five minutes. it infuses it with a cranberry flavor. it's fantastic. this is a bottle of vote ka. >> we know what a bottle of vodka looks like, trust me. >> pour that in there. >> the whole bottle? >> the whole bottle. >> i don't think that's vodka. >> i'm tasting it. >> it's vodka. >> the nice thing about this, you can make it in advance which is wonderful. >> should the vodka be col or does it matter? >> it's going to go in the fridge so it doesn't matter. this e ire thing is going to go right in this bottle. it's going to sit in the fridge for up to a week. >> really? >> up to a week. >> it's going to marinate, baby. >> this is what it ends up being like. >> hy that long, just to get the -- >> the fruit flavor. it can be a day, two days, but it can be a week too. then strain it. i'm going to actually use the cranberries for the drink. you'll see.

so now what we have is this drink, we're going to add two things. hoda, do you want to add cranberry juice and triple sec. the triple sec is an orange liquor so it gives good flavor to it. >> you're just enhancing the two flavors that are already -- >> exactly, exactly. then i'll take some cranberries and put it right into the drink like that. >> ah. e,>> to garnish it. because they're delicious. they've been infused. take a little orange zest and run it around the rim to really taste that. and this goes in here. >>d this is fun. >> you never have any fun, right? >> never. she's the most dour -- >> i know, it's really unbelievable. >> are you shaking? >> i have a -- it should be okay. >> the key to this, you shake it for 30 seconds. >> you shake it, ina. >> shake it, shake it, shake it. >> pour it in? >> pour it right in and we have cranberry martinis.

>> i'll take a sip. >> and the other drink i made here actually is jalapeno margaritas. fresh lime juice, fresh lemon juice. this is jalapeno margarita, marinated. we have a long day ahead, right. >> we do. >> whoa, jalapeno. >> it's got a little heat in it, right, but it's really good. >>, i know when i see it. >> adorable or what? >> cute. >> with it because you want to eat something with it, i've made marinated feta. just slice feta. thyme, red pepper flakes, combine them. >> easy. >> just like that. little drizzle. little thyme. drizzle it with olive oil. >> this looks really good. >> people either love feta or don't like it at all.

>> i do too, it's amazing. >> salt, pepper. you end up with -- >> how do you serve it? >> just like that. already done with pita chips. and i also made kale chips. you can either do it with or without parmesan cheese. this is kale chips. >> like potato chips. >> this is double fisted. >> isn't that good? >> what do i eat next? >> and you've got a cocktail party. >> it's like eating a potato chip. >> delicious. thank you. >> she's the best for a reason. we love you so much. the recipes are all from ina's cookbook. it's called "make it ahead." you can a o find them on hetoday.com/food. >> they've scoured the shelves to find all kinds of products and put them to the test. we'll bring you the best with jill right after this. i was out in the dining room, yod u know, meeting the resisents and i had a gentleman stop me and ask me if i made his dinner. he had lost his wife recently, but i didn't know that. he made a remark to me about not sure he wanted to be

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>> today, we are tackling the body. >> products that make you feel sexy, smooth and smell good, which is very important when you're breaking a sweat like we are. >> these are like two pounds. >> here is contributor jill martin. >> and "people" style and beauty director adrian lavinthal. >> from feta cheese to working out, the best beauty products. first, the best deodorant. drum roll, please. nothing over $13.99 today. everything from drugstores. ready? >> i'm going to love it. >> dove. >> i love ve. >> so good. >> so one for each of you. >> that would be a good thing for a commercial. i love dove. >> i love dove. >> it's great. it's great stuff. >> after a pin class or even working out, our tester said it dries instantly, it lasts more than 24 hours.

>> it smells. >> it's a dry spray. it goes on instantly dry, not like the old antiperspirant. >> they're each pr different, different flavors. >> different scents. >> that's what i meant. >> don't eat it. >> they know what i mean. >> what is it? >> so we're going to start with hand mpeam. here's the thing, it's hard to get really excited about hand cream. >> no it isn't, especially this time of year. >> this one is worth getting a little excited over because even when you wash your hands, they still feel hydrated. >> squirt some on her. >> let's dry that out. >> let's eee. >> you're going to be moisturized for days. >> really, tha much? >> everyone loved this. we didn't expect a hand cream to get so much feedback. skin fix. >> not too thick. >> we're in the beach theme for

>> we have the self-tanner. >> some people are a little scared of self-tanner. >> because of the orange streaks. >> or smelling like fritos. >> she got such beautiful natural results. i mean, it smells good. >> she did the left leg last night. you know what though, if ou do it, it will be blotchy. just remember to wash your hands after. she did one leg and one arm last night. that was the assignment. >> look how dark it is. >> how often do you have to do it? >> every y. >> you can o it a few times a week to build up to the col you want. >> isn't it pretty? >> isn't. >> okay. let's take that home too. >> okay. ready for our next? >> uh-huh. >> i love the drum roll. >> best exfoliator, best razor. >> what's the best razor? >> we'll start with the exfoliator. >> exactly. >> that's because of the order of the graphics. hoda moves right to the razor.

>> but melts. >> melts right in. our tester said this was the best. and speaking of, before you do exfoliate first. >> did you do that? good girl. >> so she looks guilty. tanic. >> now the razor. the other side is an electronic trimmer that everybody said -- >> for what? >> think about it. >> so anyway, that's -- >> for intimate areas. so that was voted the best. >> or use it on your guy. >> sure. >> that's exactly the way out of that. and then this was my personal favorite. this is the jergens wet skin moisturizer. think of it like conditioner for your body. you're in the shower. you rinse off.

you do not rinse this off. you towel dry. >> just towel dry?e>> and you're hydrated. >> jackie. >> yeah. >> jackie's everywhere. >> do you like the razor, jackie? >> i love it. >> wt's that? >> this is our award-winning shave cream. >> who makes it, sweetheart? >> completely bare. >> thanks, guys. >> we'll be back again for the last one tomorrow. for all t full list of award winners including the no bump shave gel, visit today.com/style. >> tomorrow, all the winners in skin car >> we're i am never getting married. never. psssssh. guaranteed. you picked a beautiful ring. thank you. we're never having kids. mmm-mmm. breathe. i love it here. we are never movin to thrie suburbs. we are never getting one of those (minivan). we are never having another kid. i'm pregnant.

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all of us re on the street and new york city is the place to be going uptown to be a part of it going downtown to the heart of it holiday you say good-bye to the year we left behind cheers o the ones who are here today cheers to the ones who have gone away

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it's that time of the show when we spread some cheer and meet one of the generous suppor rs of our 22nd annual toy drive. >> one of the biggest challenges is getting gifts for boys. every year, is here to help us with that. >> he brought along some friends from a local boys nd girls club. >> who you going away? >> toys from the good dinosaur. the movie just opened last week and everybody's excit a ut these great dinosaurs. you guys like them? >> it is important you guys are always so great about giving each year, right? >> it's very important for our company. our mission is to make the world smile. you spend time with these wonderful kids. make sure everybody has the opportunity.

>> you guys did great. >> thank you for everything you do. and if you'd like to donate, you can come to our plaza, come to our pop-up store, donate online through amazon. you have until december 22nd. we want to give a shoutout t one of the facebook friends wdo spotted regis. >> regis was the elf on the sh elf. >> keep looking for the elf on the shelf popping up. >> now, listen, earlier we mentioned a story we heard about a neighbor who reportedly saw suspicious activity at the home of the suspect in yesterday's mass shooting. in the days before the tragedy. >> we want to point out, nbc news has not v ified that account. >> exactly. >> tomorrow, adam pally stops by. >> plus, ideas for the people who help you out all year long. >> and holiday fashions we promise kids will want to wear.