good morning. her side of the story. one of the men who accused gop presidential front runner herman cain of sexual harassment could make her first statement today. what does the only female candidate in the race think about the ongoing controversy? michele bachmann speaks out in a live interview. verdict watch. the fate of michael jackson's doctor now in the hands of the jury. we could know in just a matter of hours if conrad murray will be held responsible for the singer's death. and it's justin time. justin bieber is one of the biggest headliners in music with a brand new album. he's also making some other headlines lately. justin will be here live to talk about it all today, friday, november 4th, 2011.

captions paid for by nbc-universal television and good morning. welcome to today on a friday morning. i'm matt lauer. >> and i'm ann curry. as we both know herman cain has been working pretty hard trying to steer the focus away from these sexual harassment allegations that have been dogging his campaign but it could get worse before it gets better, especially if one of his accusers releases a much-anticipated statement today. >> meanwhile cain himself is speaking out once again and it's the person he chose as his interviewer who's getting a lot of attention. the wife of supreme court justice clarence thomas. we'll have the latest and talk about this all with republican presidential hopeful michele bachmann. also a controversial case, a teenage driver convicted in a deadly accident that killed a pregnant mother and her son. prosecutors say she caused the crash on purpose, but that driver claims it was not her fault. this morning she's speaking out for the first time.

and we're going to have a warning about some of the new hidden fees your bank might be using to get your money. that's a story that's been in the headlines a lot as well. >> it appears that's not over. also, matt last night packed his bags for next week's where in the world adventure. that's five bags. you promise to reveal the first tip. not that i expect that that's going to teach us anything or tell us anything. >> no, no. today i reveal my first clue. today you whine for the first time of the week. >> i've already started. let us begin with the latest on gop presidential candidate herman cain and those allegations of sexual harassment. nbc senior investigative correspondent lisa myers joins us now from washington. lisa, good morning. >> reporter: good morning to you, matt. cain is now comparing his ordeal to what happened to another black conservative, supreme court justice clarence thomas, who famously complained of a high-tech lynching. but the allegations against cain continue to mount. today we may finally get a statement from one of cain's

accusers about what she says was inappropriate sexual conduct. the message was not subtle. herman cain showed up on a conservative website being interviewed by jenny thomas, the wife of justice clarence thomas. >> that is the d.c. culture, guilty until proven innocent. >> this is a circus. >> reporter: thomas was accused of sexual harassment by anita hill during his confirmation hearings. >> this is a circus. >> reporter: cain supporters use that as a rallying cry in a new web video that features thomas himself. >> it is a message that unless you cow tow to an old order you will be lynched, destroyed, caricatured rather than hung from a tree. >> reporter: in the eyes of many conservatives, cain, like thomas, is the victim of the media. >> now we're getting the high-tech lynching of a beautiful man, herman cain. >> reporter: clearly some of

cain's supporters are rallying around. his contributions have soared. on thursday cain took a brief break from the controversy to meet with former secretary of state henry kissinger. later he was back to telling sean hannity that all of the allegations swirling around him are false. >> sean, this is absolutely fabrication, man. i don't know what else to say. how many more ways can i say this stuff is totally fabricated? >> reporter: but politico, which first broke the story, is now reporting that the incident with one of cain's accusers was overtly sexual and serious enough that she complained that same night to top officials of the national restaurant association, where cain was then ceo. cain emphatically denies he ever did anything inappropriate. >> did you tell a woman she looked good? that that dress looks hot? >> nope. >> anything -- >> nope. >> any flirtation that you can think of? >> nope.

>> reporter: today the other woman who formally accused cain of inappropriate behavior and received a settlement hopes to release a statement of her account, while maintaining her anonymity. >> she had nothing to do with this becoming public and is anxious for it to go away. >> reporter: the national restaurant association has promised an answer today on whether the statement would violate her confidentiality agreement. meanwhile cain says his wife, gloria, is still 200% supportive of him as a candidate and 200% supportive of him as her husband. matt. >> lisa myers in washington. lisa, thank you very much. republican presidential candidate michele bachmann joins us now. congresswoman bachmann, nice to see you, thanks for joining us. >> good morning. good to see you too. >> so we have to figure out what we know here. we know herman cain is vehemently denying these accusations. it's also been reported that at least three women accused him of sexual harassment back in the 1990s when he was the head of

the national restaurant association. you're a candidate first, but you are also a woman. as the only woman in this race, i just would like your perspective on all this. >> well, i don't have any comment on this particular issue. i don't have any inside information, there's nothing i know. the one thing i can tell you is that you won't find any surprises with me on my record. i have a very consistent, conservative background and record on policy, and there won't be any surprises. >> yeah, but you've been listening, i know, to what's been going on and you've heard the comments mr. cain has made over the last several days. do you think you are hearing the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth from herman cain? >> well, this is garnering a lot of attention and people are going to continue to take a look at it, but again i don't have any comment because i don't have any inside information. >> is a subject like sexual harassment, and if there -- especially if there is more than one instance of it, even back in

the '90s, is it a game-ender if it's proven to be true? >> that's something that you all will have to focus on. that's not for me. i'm focusing on iowa, and i'm focusing on turning the economy around and creating millions of high-paying jobs. >> i won't ask you on the specifics anymore, though, but i will ask you about the comments that herman cain has made that he's being singled out because he is a conservative african-american. do you think there is a race element to these accusations? >> you know, again, i don't have any comment on this. i think that, again, what people ask me about all the time is, michele, when in the world are we going to see the economy turn around. it's really desperate out here in iowa, i want you to know that, it's really desperate, and people want to focus on what is very important, which is the economy. >> let's talk about your plan for taxes then. i can get a hint and i'll take it. unlike a lot of your opponents, you want all americans to pay taxes, even the poor. we know about herman cain's

9-9-9 proposal, we know about rick perry and his flat tax and newt gingrich and his flat tax. what do you want the rate to be set at, congresswoman? >> taxes are only one piece of the puzzle. i want them flatter, fairer, simpler. there are so many other aspects of the tax code rather than just rates. i'm a former federal tax lawyer. i have a doctorate and post-doctorate degree. taxes are extremely complicated. they can't be reduced just to a sound bite. the principles are what's important. people today, only 47% of the american -- 53% of the american people pay any federal income tax. 47% of the american people pay 0 federal income tax. that's not fair. everyone benefits from this magnificent country. everyone needs to pay something, even if it's only $10. everyone needs to be invested. that's what the problem is.

that's unique about my plan. i believe we have to broaden the base to include every american. it's about time, and it's only fair. >> some of the other things you want to do, in addition to reforming the tax code, you want to get rid of a lot of regulations, you want to repeal health care reform and wall street reform. can you give me a number of how many jobs you think under your policies you could create in the first couple of years of a bachmann presidency? >> i have no doubt that we would create millions of jobs. remember speaker nancy pelosi said if we passed obama care we would be creating four million jobs. 400,000 almost immediately. that's despite the fact that even the government said that obama care had resulted in 800,000 jobs lost. i can tell you that's the truth here in iowa. i talk to the job creators all the time in iowa. they aren't hiring because of obama care because of all of the tax increases that are involved. it's at minimum $2,000 per employee and then there's other

hidden taxes beyond. plus i just talked to a doctor who said to me michele, i sat on the phone waiting 2 hours 15 minutes to get ahold of someone at the irs to get a number to fill out a medicare certificate for one of my patients. that's because of obama care, because obama care is now enforced by the irs with 15,500 new agents. >> you keep talking about iowa. let me ask you about iowa and the polls there which have you very low in the pac and nationally the same thing. in new hampshire many members of your staff resigned en masse. your campaign is surviving on $1.5 million. this at the same time when other candidates are hauling in huge donors. how long can you stay in this race and carve out a path to the nomination? >> well, you know, we are working very hard and we're very strong. we're hiring people on our campaign every single day. in fact we're announcing more new people that we're hiring. not one person has ever asked me

about who we're hiring or who our staff is. what they say to me is, michele, i really like your plan. it's real jobs right now at michele bachmann.com because i intend to create millions of jobs just by legalizing american energy production, you create 1.4 million jobs. if you have everyone pay something on the tax code, you get fairness. if you repeal obama care, you also create millions of jobs as well. so mine is a pro-growth, pro-job plan. that's what people want. that's what they're excited about here in iowa. >> congresswoman michele bachmann, thanks for joining us this morning. it was nice to see you. >> hey, good to see you. where are you going to go next week? >> i'm not telling even you. not even you i'm telling. >> give us a tip. everybody wants to know. oh, come on. >> we'll see you very soon. thanks for your time. by the way, she'll be back in a little while to talk about a new book called "core of conviction." coming up this sunday on "meet the press" david gregory

will talk to former utah governor jon huntsman. it's now 7:11. here's ann. now to the financial crisis in europe that could have huge ripple effects here at home. the prime minister of greece is facing demands to resign as president obama meets with world leaders in france to discuss ways to fix the world's struggling economy. we have two reports, starting with michelle kosinski in athens. the greek prime minister is facing calls to resign and a crucial confidence vote in parliament today, so what is the latest on his government's future? >> reporter: well, some are calling this a greek drama. the prime minister now says he would be willing to form a coalition government, but at the same time seems unwilling to resign in this strange and stunning situation. talk of the greek government being on the verge of collapse over this referendum issue. now, the prime minister amidst calls for him to resign said okay, that massive bailout under

which we live under harsh austerity measures, i'm going to put that to a public vote, causing other european powers to say are you kidding? if people voted no, which they might, that would mean economic meltdown here, a default on huge debt, running out of money and greece abandoning the euro. have world markets been reacting to all of this? absolutely. could continued economic instability on this level here resonate across europe and even into the u.s.? absolutely. so now the prime minister says, okay, okay, no referendum if all the opposition parties work together, everybody accepts the bailout and austerity, however tonight at midnight he faces a confidence vote in parliament. everyone is hoping things will settle out by then because they're finding it hard to believe that anybody would want to shake up this government in this way during such a crucial time. ann. >> such a serious story. michelle, thank you so much. we have nbc's chief white house correspondent chuck todd. he traveled with the president to the g-20 summit in cannes,

france. what does all this mean to the u.s. economy and how much influence can president obama have over these problems that europe is now facing? >> reporter: well, look, this is going to have a huge impact on the united states if europe doesn't solve this problem. it's something that obama administration officials have been emphasizing to the europeans because they think it would hurt the entire economy around the world. now, the president has been sort of playing mediator here, adviser, because one of the things the europeans are trying to set up is a t.a.r.p.-like program, just in the way we spent all of that money to try to bail out our banks a couple of years ago, they're going to try to do the same thing to bail out the banks and the government here, starting with greece. yesterday was a wild day. you had all the leaders together and they're watching all of this news come in from greece. now, what we expect to hear today is that a lot of countries are going to promise more money into the international monetary fund, the imf, and will help make these loans. one country is not going to

promise more money into the imf, the united states, ann. >> all right, chuck todd this morning. chuck, thanks for your reporting on all of this. let us get a check of the rest of the morning's tom stories. we have tamron hall over at the news desk. >> good morning, everyone. we begin this morning with a check of our markets. after thursday's rebound, cnbc's mandy drury is at the new york stock exchange. good morning. all eyes are on the new jobs report today. >> reporter: absolutely. with all the focus that greece has obviously had and the influence it's had on hur market, it's really good that we have the october jobs report to help us refocus on what is happening in our own economy and own neck of the woods. as for the long return jobs creation picture, not so good. they have forecasted unemployment will stay high at least through 2014, saying that we could see a jobless rate of no lower than 8.5 to 8.7% at the end of next year. the upside of all of that is it possibly means low borrowing costs for longer for us

consumers and also for businesses. back over to you. >> thank you. as the holiday travel rush approaches, prices for some air travelers are taking off. u.s. airways and delta are raising fares on many u.s. flights by up to $10 per round trip. united and continental are also raising their minimum price for certain fares. while 2% fewer travelers are expected to fly over this thanksgiving holiday, don't expect that seat next to you to be empty. airlines are cutting down schedules to keep flights full. the texas family judge seen beating his teenage daughter with a belt seven years ago is speaking out. police say it's too late to press criminal charges but he does remain under investigation by other agencies. he released a statement saying his daughter, hillary, posted the tape after he told her he was reducing her financial support because she dropped out of college. judge adams is now taking a paid leave from his post. after 520 days locked in a

windowle windowless, steel isolation chamber, a team of scientists emerged this morning. the mars 500 project was intended to simulate a mission to the red planet in realtime to see how the human body and mind would handle such a long journey through space. this is the first time they have stepped outside that capsule since june 3rd, 2010. incredible. and speaking of incredible, you never know what's lurking in the deep. check out this surfer girl just hanging out on a board, chatting it up with some kayakers when, look very closely, two massive humpback whales come bursting out of the water, mouth wide open. it happened in santa cruz, california. luckily, no one was hurt but now they all have a whale of a tale to tell. isn't that unbelievable? it is 7:17. back to matt, ann and al. reason number 99, i don't know how to swim. >> i thought it was pretty cool.

i'd like to get in that mars thing. >> this would be the last time i'd ever wear that bathing suit, i'll tell you that right now. >> unbelievable. let's go outside and get a check of the weather from mr. roker. >> if uhliyou listen, you hear e seagulls. we've got a huge crowd today. i can't imagine why they're all here. why are you guys here? >> for you! >> justin bieber! >> oh, justin bieber. i mean we've got -- if there are a lot of teenage girls missing today, this is why. it's bieber fever. let's check your weather and we'll show you new york city marathon, it's going to be perfect. 9:00 to be perfect. 9:00 a.m. start on sunday. and 56, light winds. you can't ask for a better day for the nyc marathon. we have a big storm come into

the pacific northwest. and unusual rain, snow back through the rockies, and a second system will come in later this weekend causing even more problems. that's what's going on around the country, and here's what's going on in your neck of the woods. >> good morning. cloudy in washington. we had rain passing through the south in the last hour, and it's now entering southern maryland. that will pass southeast of washington over the next couple hours. right now we're in the 40s to near 50 throughout the entire region and we'll stay this way for another couple hours, and then the sun breaking out later this afternoon with a northernly gusty wind and a chilly weekend to follow, and it and that's your latest weather. >> all right, al, thank you very much. as first lady michelle obama has made it her goal to get kids fit, it seems like it's also rubbing off on her staff. kristen welker is at the white house with more on this. good morning to you. >> reporter: good morning to you, matt. michelle obama started her let's

move campaign soon after she moved into the white house. she said the aim is to raise a healthier generation of america's children, but it seems like it's also having a big impact on those around her. susie morrison is in high gear. in may she traded her morning commute in traffic for a brisk 13-mile bike ride to work, part of her journey toward a healthier lifestyle. >> i'm so full of energy and so excited. >> reporter: susie has lost 30 pounds this year. not easy when you're a pastry chef at the white house, always surrounded by the nation's most sumptuous sweets. >> i used to comment that i was the cookie monster because i love sweets. >> reporter: her new determination to resist is thanks in part to the head of the household, michelle obama. >> go! >> reporter: the first lady has made her let's move initiative a call to action for americans to get healthy, telling al --

>> i work out as much as i can. the thing that i tell families is you don't have to make wholesale changes. >> reporter: words that resonated with susie and two other head chefs at the white house. adam has also lost 30 pounds. >> we try to live by her example. if she can eat healthy and work out every day with her schedule, we should be able to do the came thing. >> reporter: chris has shed 15. >> i wanted to be healthier. i want to be there when my daughter gets married. >> reporter: their method, healthier food choices and more exercise. >> what's the hardest thing for you to resist in this kitchen? >> for me it's probably bacon. >> reporter: one of the biggest challenges for these chefs, they have to taste the food before they serve it, including every batch of cookies that comes out of the white house oven. mmm! the chefs are already preparing for the holiday season, making cookies in the shape of the first dog, bo. >> we have an event going on,

i'm tasting all of those calories. what i have tried to do now is taste a little smaller more sell. >> even the first lady has taken note. >> when she sees us, she'll comment you look great. >> the inspiration that i would give to anybody out there is just get started, because every morning is a new day. >> reporter: and of course the holiday season is the toughest time for anyone to resist goodies. and speaking of goodies, matt, i was able to sneak these cookies out of the white house kitchen so we could send some to all of you in new york. we have oatmeal raisin, sugar cookies, they smell absolutely delicious. i can't promise you that they're low in calories, but i can promise you they're definitely worth it. >> any time you see the word sneak something out of the white house, you're probably in trouble, but thanks. >> reporter: you're probably right. >> thank you, kristen, that's very sweet of you. we appreciate it. coming up, in the hands of the jury. a verdict in the trial of

michael jackson's doctor could come today. live at the courthouse. first, this is "today" on nbc.

coming up, top superstar justin bieber will be here live. >> and his fans are on the plaza. look at them. they can't wait, after your local news.

good morning. it's 7:26 on this friday, the 4th of november. get ready for a chilly weekend. meteorologist, tom kierein joins us for a look at the weekend forecast. >> starting friday morning it's cloudy. we have had light rain passing south of washington, right now getting a few sprinkles from southern prince williams into southern maryland. those will continue to pass off to the north and east and right now we're in the 40s to near 50 throughout most of the region and later today in the upper 50s. sun is back this afternoon. and then a sunny but chilly weekend to follow.

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all right, ladies and gentlemen, beginning his tenth season traveling around the world, where in the world is matt lauer, here we go. number two, matt lauer travel tips. honeymooning with kim kardashian, get refundable tickets. >> there you go. and the number one matt lauer travel tip, ladies and gentlemen. >> never look at your hotel room under a black light. >> no, you never want to do that. >> 7:30 now on this friday morning. the 4th day of november, 2011. that was matt offering a little travel advice last night to david letterman. of course is uniquely qualified after logging almost a quarter million miles in "where in the world." monday morning you're off to a brand new adventure. packed las. what did you pack for? >> five different adventures, a little of everything.

you'll get your first clue in our next hour actually. meanwhile also ahead, justin beeieber will be here live. he's getting ready to rock the plaza in a few weeks. he's also been in the headlines for other reasons. we'll be talking to justin coming up. also a montana teenager behind bars for a deadly car crash that she doesn't remember. prosecutors argue that she caused it on purpose. now that girl is speaking out for the first time and we're going to hear from her. but we begin this half hour with the fate of michael jackson's doctor, now in the hands of the jury. a verdict could come as early as today. jeff rossen is covering this case in los angeles. jeff, good morning. >> reporter: hey, ann, good morning to you. those jury deliberations begin here at the courthouse in los angeles in just a few hours. of course already the speculation is starting. will they come back with a quick verdict today in time to save their weekend or will they take their time and look at all of the evidence, every single piece of it, and bring this case into next week, week number seven of this trial. either way, keep in mind dr.

conrad murray is not charged with murder, he's charged with involuntary manslaughter, so the jury is not deciding whether or not he killed michael jackson. they have to decide whether murray was criminally negligent, leading to michael's death. conrad murray enjoying what could be his final days of freedom. >> are you looking forward to putting this all behind you? >> i can't wait, buddy. >> reporter: here taking a romantic walk on the beach with his girlfriend, nicole alvarez. you know her as witness number 23, who said this on the stand. >> as a professional actress, my daily duties consist of maintaining my instrument. as an actor, your instrument is yourself. >> reporter: she and murray playing with their son on the beach this week and at the playground, walking down the street chatting on his cell phone, all as prosecutors prepare closing arguments. and within two minutes of starting thursday, brought the case back to michael jackson's kids. >> conrad murray left prince,

paris and blanket without a father. they do not have a father because of the actions of conrad murray. >> reporter: the crux of the prosecution's case, how could any doctor set up a propofol drip inside someone's house. >> this was a pharmaceutical experiment in a bedroom. this has never been seen before. >> reporter: the defense blames michael jackson for his own death, and claims conrad murray is the victim of a sloppy investigation and an aggressive d.a.'s office. in court the prosecutor hit back. >> with a lot more time to argue, i'm certain they would find a way to blame it on michael's son, prince. >> reporter: murray's lawyers want the jury to focus on the pop star himself. who was he really? not the hard-working crowd pleaser, they say, but instead a desperate conniving addict using dr. murray to get drugs. >> they want you to convict dr. murray for the actions of

michael jackson. they just don't want to tell you that. >> reporter: murray chose not to testify. his lawyers did the talking thursday. >> somebody has got to just say it. if it were anybody else but michael jackson, anybody else, would this doctor be here today? >> reporter: the stakes are high. a six-week trial, 49 witnesses, more than 330 pieces of evidence. now all of it in the hands of seven men and five women. >> this is not a reality show. it's reality. and the decisions you make isn't making good tv, it's how it affects real human beings and people that love him. so i hope that you do the right thing and find dr. murray not guilty. >> reporter: and so we are now officially on jury watch in this case and waiting for a verdict, could come at any time, starting a little later this morning. by the way, la toya jackson has

been tweeting and she wrote i am on pins and needles. a lot of people here are. ann. >> all right, jeff rossen this morning. it is now 7:35. now here's matt. now to a controversial case in montana. we first covered this back in 2009. a teenager convicted of intentionally causing a head-on crash that killed a pregnant mother and that woman's son. now the teen driver is speaking out for the first time. dateline's keith morrison has the exclusive story. keith, good morning to you. >> reporter: good morning, matt. this is a story of a young woman named justine winter. what justine did or is said to have done on a dark montana highway is so disturbing, the headlines went around the world and she was villified in part at least because seemingly she refused to own up or take responsibility for what she did. and now for the very first time, justine winter is speaking out. when you read accounts of your

case, and when you see the comments people write, what's that like? >> they are really hard to read. i heard one that said i need to hang from a noose on a tree. >> reporter: justine does not remember a single thing, she says, about the horrific car crash that have so many against her and turned the honor student into the youngest inmate in montana's prison. it began in the spring of 2009. she had just driven her boy friend home. she was late returning to her own house and so her father, a volunteer firefighter, went looking for her. what he came across on the highway will never leave him. >> what did you find? >> something i don't want to see again. >> justine was horribly injured, but barely still alive. the people in the other car were not so lucky. 35-year-old erin thompson was driving her 13-year-old son home from a school concert. erin was four months pregnant. her husband, jason.

>> i'm focused on embracing life but i didn't fear death anymore. there's times i would have welcomed it. >> reporter: jason and many others would be stunned to learn that in the remains of justine's car investigators found what they believe was an explanation in the crash in text messages from justine to her boyfriend. >> this is the last thing i wanted was to have to take a double fatality and have to not treat it as a homicide. >> reporter: homicide. justine had been fighting with her boyfriend. it was over, he told her, and she texted that she'd crash her car that, she'd kill herself. and minutes later, according to her car's black box, she accelerated to 85 miles an hour, then turned straight into erin's car. but when justine recovered, she didn't apologize. >> all right, district court is now in session. >> reporter: and when the trial was held, they claimed the crash was erin's fault and that

although justine threatened suicide in those texts, she didn't really mean it. the jury didn't buy it. >> we the jury enter the following unanimous verdict, guilty. >> reporter: the judge gave justine 15 years. and now her lawyers are off the case and she says she's sorry. and not only for herself. >> i know my family was put in a lot of pain because of the accident. but they have got to see me grow up. >> reporter: and the other family can't see that. >> yep. and i don't want to put them in any more pain than they have already had to be put through. >> reporter: can she? no. but apologizingapologizing, tha. that and taking responsibility, even though she doesn't remember a thing about one awful night on the highway in montana.

>> are you able to say, yeah, you know, if i did it, and i probably did cause it, i just feel horrible about that? >> mm-hmm. >> and i take responsibility for that? >> yeah. >> is it possible for you to say that? >> if i knew that i would take responsibility for it. if it was me, i'd take complete utter responsibility for it. and i do. >> reporter: getting there. justine winter has a new lawyer now. she's planning to appeal her conviction. she in the meantime -- the honor student from high school is studying medicine in prison. she is working in the prison library. she has her first chance at parole when she's 25 years old. that will be in the year 2018. matt. >> keith morrison. keith, thank you very much. you can see more of keith's story tonight on a special "dateline." crossing the line at 10:00, 9:00 central time.

let's get a check of the weather t here on nbc. let's get a check of the weather from al. >> as we look ahead towards the weekend, we can show you that we will be seeing sunshine on the eastern seaboard and it will be sunny and cool, and showers move into the pacific north wegs with mountain snows. and on sunday, we look for more sunshine up and down the eastern see boards, and windy conditions and another storm system rolling into the pacific northwest and northern california with wet weather. a cloudy start on this friday morning. we have a little bit of light rain falling in southern maryland, and it's just passing to the south and east of washington in the next hour or so and then later today we will get sunshine back. right now it's chilly, and later today we will climb into the upper 50s by later this afternoon. by then we ought to get sunshine out. a wind will bring in colder weather tonight under a clear c

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$10 to $15 a month. >> overdraft protection. >> is already about $30. it could go up a couple of dollars every year. >> also the interest on deposits could lower. >> this is the big one. this is where banks actually stand to make a lot of money. if you look at the math, if they reduce the interest that they are paying you by 0.01 of a percent, banks will make an extra billion dollars every single year. you just multiply that out and there's a lot of money that could be made there and people are earning such low interest that they're not going to notice. >> you also say there could be charges for paper statements. do banks have to notify you about this? >> people don't read their statements. they get their statements electronically, they don't open them and don't know. >> who's going to feel the most pain? >> the people with the least amount of money and smallest balances. if you can't maintain that minimum balance, the likelihood is you are going to get charged. >> is there another side of the

story? is there a reason to explain why the banks are so desperate to hike fees right now? >> banks lost a serious source of revenue in those swipe fees on debit cards, in overdraft fees with the recent changes in the laws and so they're looking to make that money back up. >> meantime there's a lot of anger on social media, it's getting a lot of steam too, this november 5th bank transfer day. >> this was started by a young 27-year-old woman who had just had it. she put up a facebook page that now has 40,000 followers. basically it says november 5th is the day to think about changing from a bank to a credit union. that's a really good thing to think about, but i would say don't necessarily pull the trigger on one day. we just did a segment people can look at the website about, about switching banks. you need to make sure especially if you're an online customer, you do it correctly. >> credit unions have had a big jump in october of people that wanted to join them. >> they picked up 650,000

customers, which to put them in perspective is more than they gained the entire prior year. >> well, the bottom line in all this is be aware, be very focused on what's happening with your bank, jean, thank you so much. always good trying to help us with our money to hear from you. coming up next, the elephant getting a new lease on life thanks to an artificial leg. and justin bieber will be here live on the plaza to talk about his new album. [ sponge ] the prognosis is bleak. you may need to soak overnight. nurse...!

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adoptive mother. but the 5-year-old has an artificial leg. >> it made such a difference to his life as soon as he had the procedure. the structural damage his body would have taken without it is untold. >> reporter: he was found in 2007 alone in the cambodian jungle, barely alive, after an animal trap mangled part of his foot. nick marks, a rescue specialist with the wildlife alliance, was one of the first to the scene, where he remained for a week. >> i didn't think he'd make it so i stayed with him, slept beside him, hand fed him everything he ate. >> reporter: chuke was brought to the cambodian government wildlife rescue center and nursed back to health. marks then turned to local prosthetics experts who learned their skills during the vicious wars that once shook this region, but they had never attempted anything on this scale. what's it made out of? >> it's kind of a plastic resin. the inside is quite soft and the

outside is very hard. >> reporter: chuke is very familiar with his daily foot-cleaning routine. with heavy wear and chuke growing up fast, he's on his fourth false foot but is able to move around the jungle with relative ease. while chuke will never be able to return to the wild, at least now he can live a more comfortable and happy life here on the grounds of the rescue center. he's now the most famous of the thousand plus residents, maintained by the wildlife alliance and supported by the seaworld and busch gardens conservation fund. >> we've rescued so many animals from the illegal wildlife trade, all of them would be dead without us. >> reporter: there are perhaps just 300 to 600 elephants left in the wild in cambodia, threatened by poaching and a shrinking habitat. chuke has become a symbol of resilience, also raising awareness of the terrible threat to the region's wildlife. ian williams, nbc news,

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good morning. i am joe krebs. it's the 4th day of november. let's check with tom kierein to see what the forecast is going to be and the weekend. >> cloudy and chilly around the metro area and points south and east of washington getting a few sprinkles this morning, those areas in green, and maybe a few sprinkles to the north as well, and that should dissipate in the next hour or so. and in the 40s to near 50s, and later today sun breaking out and a gusty northerly wind. clear and cold tonight and a sunny weekend to follow.

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this friday morning is the 4th day of november, 2011. ladies and gentlemen, you're looking at a superstar. you're listening to the sound of bieber fever. created a little bit of bedlam out here on the plaza. justin bieber has a new album coming out and he's also been in the headlines for a lot of other reasons. we'll be talking to justin as just a couple of minutes. and as a measure of his fans, we're using hand mics out here on the plaza. we've got a lot to get to, including justin bieber and also talking about something else. we're talking about the perfect wedding gown. there is one person who really knows star of tlc "say yes to

the dress" and we'll get his advice to some of your wedding day questions. plus we have a very touching story. a man who was saved by a rare triple organ transplant and he's going to make the family, the donor's family live on our air. they have never met before. he's going to meet them for the very first time and we're going to witness it. and you may have heard, i'm heading off on monday on the tenth anniversary edition of "where in the world." coming up we'll look back at some of the highlights and i'll give you that clue for our first destination. but before we get to all that, let's raise our voices even higher and head into tamron hall who's at the news desk filling in while natalie is on assignment. good morning, everyone. one of the three women who accused herman cain of sexual harassment in the '90s could tell her story as early as today. she's asked to be released from a confidentiality agreement that was part of the financial settlement she received when she and cain both worked for the national restaurant association. meantime cain has gone on the

counteroffensive calling the allegations fabrications and comparing himself to supreme court justice clarence thomas, whose confirmation was held up by a sexual assault allegation. world markets soared after the prime minister of greece scrapped his bid to put a bailout for his debt-ridden country to a popular vote. opponents said the move would have been dangerous and could have triggered financial turmoil globally. despite his change of heart, the prime minister faces a critical confidence vote in parliament today. former u.s. senator and new jersey governor jon corzine has resigned as head of mf global. regulators are still trying to locate $630 million in missing customer funds. occupy wall street protesters in oakland, california, are disavowing the violence that rocked the city on thursday as police in riot gear arrested dozens of people and used tear gas and stun grenades to clear the streets. meantime an anonymous citizen

sent this image to the oakland police of a mass gang trolling the streets. this group vandalized several local businesses in broad daylight. a programming note on next week's "rock center with brian williams." dr. nancy snyderman reports on a woman who was sterilized by government order when she was just 13 years old here in the u.s. you can watch "rock center with brian williams" monday night right here on nbc. now for a look at what's trending today, our quick roundup of what has you talking online, be careful what you tweet, the cia is following up to five million tweets a day to keep tabs on rebels, militants and even diplomats. those assigned to pore over twitter and social media are known as librarians. and google has users giving it a try. go to browser and type in do a barrel roll, hit enter and watch your world spin. google says it's just for fun and just for a little while.

and the jersey shore is colliding with the ivy league. vinny from "jersey shore" gave a guest lecture on deviance this week at columbia university. he talked about being bullied as a child. no fist pumps but plenty of raised eyebrows. now back to matt, ann and all the excited fans out there, men, women, everybody! >> thank you so much. and in this very loud crowd, we've got al roker. he's not holding his ears, he's going to give us the weather. >> and these young ladies, very excited. justin bieber signed your cd. >> oh, my god, it's the best day ever. >> the best day ever? >> best day ever. >> congratulations. let's check your weather. we're glad we could make your day. let's see if the weather makes yours. running in the new york city ing marathon, yo running in the new york city ing marathon, fantastic weather on

sunday. 47 to start, and then at the close, 56 degrees with light rain. and you can see the low pressure developing along the carolina coast that is bringing rain and wind there. and another system come into central california that will be rain and wind as well. in between, nice weather. plenty of sunshine -- oh, no, i think justin bieber might be coming back out again. oh, my. bieber is back out! he is making a move. i like the guy in the flannel shirt, myself. >> good morning. we have had clouds and a few sprinkles overnight and now getting a few scattered sprinkles in the metro area and south and east of washington, and later today warming up but right now chilly in the 40s to around 50 degrees.

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we are back with one of the world's biggest stars. we're talking about teen sensation justin bieber. >> we're happy to tell you that he's going to be putting on a concert for us here on the plaza the day before thanksgiving, that's november 23rd. you'll want to check that out. he's also got a brand new album out just in time for the holidays. this one is called "under the mistletoe." justin, welcome back. good to have you here.

>> thank you for having me back. >> meantime, about your christmas album, what were your emotions tackling a christmas album given that your own family has had to rely on donations at christmas for christmas dinner? >> it's great for me because i'm able to give back. yoknow, being able to go back to my hometown and give to the food bank that i actually got food from it feels amazing. it was also hard to record a christmas album in september, but it was a lot of fun. >> and you recorded it, interestingly enough, after your voice had changed. >> yeah, yeah. >> so people who have not listened to a justin bieber album in a long time. >> it will be a little different. my voice is evolving and changing for the better. so it's been amazing. >> you have a new charity. >> yes. we're doing the belize charity drive. we're giving proceeds to different charities, including make-a-wish foundation and my

home food bank. >> there is a lot of good that comes with celebrity, you know that. there is also a pretty white-hot spotlight. >> of course. >> and you found yourself under it recently in the headlines. someone is filing a paternity suit. >> exactly. >> saying your the father of her 3-month-old son. what would you like to say about that? >> i'd just like to say that none of those allegations are true. i know that i'm going to be a target, but i'm never going to be a victim. i think it's crazy because every night after the show, i'm gone right from the stage right to my car, so it's crazy that some people want to make up such false allegations, but to set the record straight, none of it is true. >> do you know this woman, her name is mariah yeater. >> i've never met the woman. >> obviously this is what comes along -- >> exactly. >> -- with life in the fast lane. >> what also comes along is this great opportunity that you seem to have seized to do good. i wonder, what is it that affects you, why is it -- what

changes in you when you actually are able to do this because i know tell -- >> like i said before there's going to be good and bad about this business, and i wanted to focus on what's real, like my fans are real, the charity work that i'm doing for this album is real and this is real. like i do it for these guys and so i'm just really happy to be here. >> on november 23rd we may have a few people here for you. the day before thanksgiving, which is generally one of the busiest days on our plaza all year long. i have a feeling you're going to bring more people. are you looking forward to that? >> i'm very much looking forward to it. >> justin, when you appeared here a couple of years ago, it was a much different situation. now here you are. can you still appreciate where you came from to where you are today? >> of course, of course. just being able to travel the world, i just got back from south america. i never thought i'd be able to travel so many different places,

and i'm just very blessed. >> it's kind of cold weather. you've got your pants down a little bit low. don't you think you want to hike those up a little bit? >> sorry. >> we need to start doing that. >> no, we don't! >> there are lots of girls all around here who would love to warm you up. thanks so much for coming. >> it's a pleasure every time. >> and don't forget justin bieber live in concert november 23rd right here on the plaza. we are back right after this. male announcer ] at the jcpenney biggest sale of them all, save on our biggest brands, finest styles, hottest looks, this friday and saturday. we're going big. shop early with 6-hour steals, like 60% off coats, 60% off all blankets and throws, and an extra 20% off gold jewelry, already 70% off! plus with jcp cash, get $10 off when you spend just $25. no exclusions. unlike other stores,

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randy, good morning and welcome. >> hello, beautiful. >> you're as beautiful i tell you with that tie. i'm really grooving on that. listen, you have been for years helping women figure out how they want to feel as they walk down that aisle. have you figured out why it is all about the dress? >> well, you know, the title" it's all about the dress" is kind of a tongue in cheek title because the dress really symbolizes who you are, but it's more than just the dress. the thing i'm most excited about this book is that no models were used for this book. i only used real brides with their dresses in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s from size 2 to size 20, because every sippingl woman is beautiful. and i think that on their wedding day they're absolutely their most beautiful. >> so the bottom line is about who you are and how you feel about yourself more than it is about the fabric or the lace or the sparkle. >> exactly. you know, clothing makes us feel. what's really interesting is

oprah did christmas in africa with the children, and she gave them gifts. the gift they liked the most was the uniform for school because they said when they put it on, they no longer felt poor. that says a lot about clothing. and on your wedding day, you want to feel your most beautiful. so that's why a wedding dress is so important. >> so your rules of the road, and you have a number of them in the book, rule number seven, your body is not defined by a list of shapes. >> let me tell you, i'm adamant about this, that everyone tries to put you as an apple or a pear or a fruit. first of all, don't let anyone compare you to a fruit, take it from me. and they can't tell me that i woman with an hourglass figure that's five foot tall and 100 pounds is going to look the same in a dress as a woman that's 5'11" and 300 pounds. it just doesn't work. what if she's got an hourglass shape and a high waist or low waist. every single dress fits differently. every body is different and every dress fits differently so

you have to try it on. so women, get rid of those shapes. don't let anyone call you a fruit or define you by those shapes. >> oh, i love you already, randy. number 16 on your list, your bouquet should not be bigger than your head. that's a good rule. >> yes. >> that's really about proportion. >> princess diana, that was the '80s, we love her, but her bouquet weighed like six pounds and it was bigger than she was. everything needs to be in proportion to really accentuate and bring out the bride's beauty. it's not about the bouquet, it's about the beauty that's within the bride. >> taking advantage of the fact that you're here, we've got some real soon-to-be brides. amanda says my cousin jut got married and the zipper of her gown broke one hour prior to the ceremony. what would you recommend and what kind of kit to have? >> i have a whole list of items in the book that you should have. number one, i never leave the house without a needle and thread. we've got a needle and thread here. i don't leave the house without one. so stretch her in that dress. the most important thing to

remember about when there's an emergency is how you handle it. something is going to go wrong at your wedding, you have to remember that. but it's how you handle that that really matters. i say that planning a wedding is like riding a roller coaster. you're either going to throw your hands up in the air and enjoy the ride or throw your head over the side and throw up. so you might as well throw your hands up in the air and enjoy the ride. always have a steamer, always have an extension cord. that outlet is never going to be where you need it, i promise you. >> we want to get to michelle from maryland. she's joining us via skype. michelle, what's your question? >> hi. my husband and i are having our vows renewed for our 20th anniversary, and i -- i didn't wear a wedding dress when we got married. i'm having a difficult time finding one now. i want something sleek and tasteful, age appropriate, but i don't want to look like somebody's grandmother. >> all right, michelle, good

question. randy, what can you do? >> michelle, ideal with women like this every single day. i have women in my book of all ages and this is great because you shouldn't look like a grandmother. you want to look hot and sexy. congratulations on 20 years. so i've chosen two dresses. the first is by flush designed by hailey page and it's a one-shoulder, it's dramatic, it's got flowers, it's got straps that go down the back so she's going to feel secure. it's lightweight so that's going to be easy to pack on a cruise ship. she's getting her vow renewal on a cruise ship. and the second dress is tara keeley by lizaro and it's a lace dress. lace is great for destination weddings because it doesn't wrinkle. you can always add a beaded sash to spice it up for new year's eve, which i think is when she's getting married -- or renewal. >> where were you on my wedding day? thanks so much. the book is called "it's all

about the dress." let's go down to washington and say hi to willard scott. hey, willard. >> no question about it, love makes the world go round. hallelujah. birthday time and anniversaries too, we've got them both, helen britain, hendersonville, north carolina, good country, loves to eat fried food. me too. i love fried. an atlanta braves fan supreme. how about that. now we have virginia roland of marion, virginia. named after the state. 106 years old. the secret to longevity, clean living, like us here at the nbc work house. hard worker. it is a work house anymore. and we have meta knaust and esther barber. they are identical twins.

centreville and lee summit, missouri, respectively. they love each other, love to work hard and obviously are twins. emma, my grandmother's name, emma otis of poulsbo, washington. 110 years old. is a proud 85-year-old member of the girl scouts. how about that. attributes her longevity to being a good ole swedish girl. how about that. and david stroman of washington, d.c., that's our hometown here, 100 years old today and an avid golfer and loves to root to -- hail to the -- tony and anna durner, linden, new jersey, 75 years married. they both are huge yankees fans. the secret to their longevity, loving and honoring one another. that's all from washington at this time.

now back to the big apple. >> thank you very much. coming up, my first "wherem. coming up, my first where in the world clue after your local news. 8:26 is your time now on this friday, november 4, 2011. let's get the traffic with donnell kraus. good morning. >> a little good news in northwest d.c. new hampshire avenue was blocked and the accident is now out of the roadway. and now in maryland, still seeing red prior to i-95 as you make your way towards university boulevard. a live look, and cars at new hampshire avenue are at a st

good morning. cloudy. we have had a few sprinkles around the metro area and points south and east but they are tending to dissipate and break up. we will warm up as the day progresses. but right now in the 40s to upper 50s, and later this afternoon in the upper 50s, we will also get gusty northerly winds as we clear out.

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everybody is excited because jay has miss piggy and mickey rourke. plus "the tonight show" goes behind the scenes at the rodeo. 8:30 now on this friday morning. it's the 4th day of november, 2011, and we are absolutely delighted to have so many people deciding to jumpstart their weekend with us at our home at rockefeller plaza. it's a bit of a blustery day and yet they're all here. it's bieber fever. it's so cold and windy my mouth is not working and it's cold even though it's about 50 degrees out here. >> it's pretty brisk. it feels a little chilly.

we've all gone to coats now. >> we've got a very poignant story coming up that involves one family's tragedy that became another family's miracle. kurt watson is alive today because of a rare triple organ transplant all because of a donor family and he's going to get to meet that family for the first time live in our studio coming up in this half hour. also ahead, for 14 years darryl hammond made us laugh a lot on "saturday night live" but behind the scenes he was living in a pretty dark place with drug abuse, alcohol abuse and even cutting. now he has written a very revealing memoir. he's in our studio as you can see. we'll talk to darrell in just a couple of minutes. >> we love him. he's so good. >> glad he's doing better. >> absolutely. speaking of good things, we're going to get our first clue in matt's "where in the world" coming up. we send you off on your tenth trek around the world. i love seeing those images. we'll see what we can figure out

from matt's clue. we want you to check this out. our friends at "ok" magazine are having a little fun. they have where on the cover is matt lauer. i don't know if you can see him but you'll have to check it out a little more closely. where on the cover is matt lauer. >> all right, whatever. let's get a check of the weather. >> let's find out, he's somewhere near the of the weather. >> he's somewhere near the matterhorn. 40s and 50s in the mid-atlantic states. 30s back in the plains. 30s also in the inner mountain region where we will see warm weather down in parts of the southwest where moisture will make its way into california into the southwest. and look for sunshine, but cooler temperatures here in the northeast. and it will be windy back through the plains.

that's what's going on around the country, and here's what's going on in your neck of the woods. >> an area of low pressure passing to the south, and just a few sprinkles. most sprinkles have ended. and later today, upper 50s by early afternoon, and sun breaking out by mid to late afternoon and dusty winds out of the north as well, clearing out tonight a cold start to saturday. sunny tomorrow and again on and that's before you go off on your trip, you might want to check on weather.com or the weather channel to get the forecast. >> okay, good. by the way, speaking of the trip, i'm going to give a clue in just a second. here's a clue for you. i'm heading that way. >> oh! >> this is "today" on nbc.

back now at 8:35 with a man who was given the gift of life n

a moment, kirk watson, who received a rare triple organ transplant will meet his donor's family for the first time. but first his story. in the summer of 2002, colorado sheriff kirk watson knew something was wrong. >> i gained 30 pounds in one month. and i felt exhausted, like i had just finished a marathon. >> it was a grim diagnosis, familial amyloidosis, a disease where the liver creates too much of a certain protein that then affects the heart and kidneys. >> the first cardiologist i talked to said a virus attacked your heart. you need a transplant, but don't expect one. >> kirk was eventually put on the organ donor list for a heart, liver and kidney. a long wait for a new life began. miles away, lance lingus was on a family outing with his wife and three children.

doctors believe it was a stroke that caused the 39-year-old to fall off his four-wheeler. >> i could see something was going on up front, and all of a sudden there was an accident. >> hours later, lance was pronounced brain dead and his wife knew exactly what she needed to do. >> he always told me he wanted to be a donor. it was on his driver's license. he was very strong, so his organs were good. i really wanted to follow through with his wishes. >> and quickly one family's tragedy was another family's miracle. >> i remember when i woke up from surgery, i could feel the difference in the heart. i mean it was like pounding strong. i could feel it through my legs, the pulse. we got this letter from the donor's family. my wife and i just sat there and cried. >> my name is jessica and i am lance's spouse of 16 years. lance was always a very giving

person who never took rest. he enjoyed helping others, working hard and making memories with his family. >> this person gave the last gift to me that he could, and it saved my life. >> when i look now at all he did and has done and is continuing to do, well, this is lance. he doesn't take rest. he has now given more life. >> kirk watson is here now with his wife, rita. good morning to you both. >> good morning. >> watching that had you in tears, rita. >> yeah. >> how grateful are you to this man, lance. >> i'm very grateful. he changed my life. i'm very saddened that his life gave me life, but i am thankful to his family and him just for considering other people in their times of grief. it just amazes me. i mean there's no way that i can

say thank you enough to them. >> you too, rita? >> absolutely. yes. >> you've spoken to the family over the phone but you've never met them in person. >> no. >> would you like to meet them now? >> yes. >> all right. so let's bring out the family of lance lingus. we're talking about jessica, levi, lucas and morgan. oh, hello, welcome. >> come here. hugs are free. >> nice to meet you. >> you too. >> more hugs? hugs are always free. >> have a seat, jessica. hi, you guys. welcome. >> you guys are very, very handsome. >> they're giving you these hugs, jessica, and welcome, all of you. >> thank you. >> in hugging him back, what's your emotion now? >> it's exciting. we've been -- we've been anxious

to meet you. this whole process has been bittersweet, but this is exciting. >> you know, i didn't know how i would feel. i knew i'd be excited. but i'm feeling emotions that i'm not used to. at least exposing. >> how would you describe them right off the bat? >> giddy. you know, it's like an energy, a static electricity going through my body saying, oh, tingles. it's all very exciting like that. i didn't expect that. >> your children are dealing with the fact that you've lost your dad. it's a tough loss. knowing he made this effort, that he decided to donate so that this man could live, do any

of you have any thoughts about that? >> i think it's pretty cool. >> are you proud of him? >> that he's still alive. >> thank you. >> he's saying that his father is still alive in you. >> and i believe that. i'm a better man for where i am now than i was a year ago. and i can't say it's all me. it's definitely the influence of rita, my caregiver, and these wonderful family giving me the last gift that their father could give. >> are you intimating that there's a part of lance that lives on in you. >> i don't know that i can say i feel him living in me but it's a nice idea that he's there watching over, and i'm hoping that all of us can become a lot

closer and better friends and be a great influence on each other throughout life. >> yeah. i lay my ear on his heart and listen to it and it's so much different than his oar heart and i just say thanks, lance. >> i think these kids can use more of that so you keep hugging them. >> always. >> this is a new beginning for all of you, kirk and rita watson, jessica, levi, lucas. thank you so much. thank you for standing up on the importance of organ donation. thank you so much for all of you. we'll be back in just a moment. this is "today" on nbc.

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night live" from the likes of president bill clinton to former vice president al gore and former california governor arnold schwarzenegger. now in a very revealing new book, darryl is opening up about his years of alcohol and drug use. it's called "god if you're not up there, i'm blanked." good morning, nice to see you. >> good morning, matt. >> you know, it's somewhat a big cliche that the people who make us laugh the most are often experiencing the most pain themselves. boy, as i went through this book, i learned a lot about you that i didn't know and it started very early in your life. >> yes. >> i look at you and i wonder why you're still here and how you're still here. >> i lived a lot longer than i thought i was going to and i had a lot of good doctors and a lot of help, i think, all along the way. >> you had a relationship with your mother and you detail it in this book that was horrific in a lot of ways. physical abuse and mental abuse.

what was it about her, you think, that made her take her demons out on you? >> i think it was what happened to her when she was a kid. i think it's a generational thing. sort of weird to think that the things that are happening to you maybe began hundreds of years ago. >> you had some issues, i would imagine, trusting. >> yes. >> because here's the person who's supposed to be your protector. >> yes. >> and you need protecting from her. but there was one or two -- there were a couple of threads between you. one, she loved to impersonate people in the neighborhood and i imagine although that wasn't a bonding experience, it was something that you felt you had in common. >> yeah. i always said she was better than i was. but, yeah, it was -- it was a way to neutralize what was happening in the house, you know. it was something that if she got that faraway look in her eye, i would go into my impression and start doing a christmas carol or popeye or something. >> you were trying to distract

her and make sure she doesn't get to that place where she's going to do something horrible to you again. >> yes. >> fast forward, you're 39 years old and get an audition across the street at "saturday night live." what was your physical and mental state when you were about to take on that job. >> oh, i was, sure. >> what was it about that job that got you into that cycle? >> i don't think it was the job. i think it was me reacting to things that have happened to me earlier and not really fully understanding that i'm -- you know, the consequences of my actions. >> you write in the book, there's one comment where you say that you -- i'm at my desk, i kept a pint of remy. i never drank right before or during a show, but sometimes when disjointed childhood memories popped into my head, i sought refuge in the bottle. when the drinking didn't work, i cut myself. >> yes. >> i don't think people can truly understand the idea of cutting. can you shed some light there? >> i think earlier in life, i'm not a doctor, but i think

earlier in life it was -- sort of put up a sign for people to look at me, like in church and say something like why does that kid have a cut on his arm, that doesn't look right. but later on i experienced what i think doctors have sort of called flashbacks where you remember something and it feels exactly like it felt at that time. and so the cutting wasn't a suicidal gesture, it was sort of a way to create a smaller crisis that was more manageable than the one that had me on the floor, as it were. >> there's one story in the book that i think probably passed around the halls of nbc at some point. you were taken out of this building one day in a straight jacket. >> yeah. >> and you can smile about it now, but i also see the sadness in your eyes when you think about that time. >> well, it was a rough patch of road but i kind of -- i don't want to behave as if life is a terrible thing, you know. i needed a lot of help and i got it. >> have you now been able to put some distance between you and -- yourself and your demons? >> i feel -- i'm not doing any

joy jumps, but i feel pretty good. >> can you stop to enjoy life as much these days or is there always that kind of fear in the back of your mind that you will get that image and you will be taken back to that place? >> there's always that fear, yeah. but it hasn't happened for a while now. i'm only on one med. i was on seven when i was across the street. >> what do you want people to take away from this? your fans and people who may be suffering with their own demons? >> i just don't think you should be ashamed to it. i was reacting to something that happened. but one day i had to say -- you know what, it was like i was on a bus that was hijacked, we went on a terrible ride, i looked up one day and i was driving the bus. i had to realize that i was responsible for what was happening now and take responsibility. that helped a lot. >> as i mentioned, the book is extraordinarily revealing. it's called "god, if you're not up there, i'm blanked." >> prayer from a caribbean jail, it's my first prayer, man. >> first of all, thank you, darrell. great to have you here. up next, first clue in

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hit the road once again for the tenth anniversary of "where in the world is matt lauer." >> those guys are not coming with me. i'm leaving for a week-long adventure, broadcasting live from five secret locations. as always, you guys are in the dark, i think, about where i'm headed. before i leave, let's take a look back at some of the "where in the world" fun we've had so far. ♪ >> where in the world is matt lauer? >> the first-ever live broadcast from an american aircraft carrier at sea. >> going that way. >> and welcome to red square in the heart of moscow. >> that way. >> this is the first-ever live american broadcast from the great pyramids. >> i'm going that way. >> oh, that's long. hold on! fore! >> whoa, look at this. there's that golf ball.

>> i'm down here on the floor of the coliseum and no tourists are allowed down here so it's a privilege to be standing here. >> i can't feel anything from the waist down. it's about 3 degrees here. >> i'm standing right now inside one of the engines of a triple 7. >> today the temperature is 118 degrees. >> take a look at the matterhorn. you've got to see it up close and personal. now, to be honest, this may be a little bit too close and personal. >> oh, my goodness, how's it feel up there? >> to be honest, my knees are shaking a little bit. >> that was pretty awesome, pal. >> welcome to africa. it's an experience you won't soon forget. >> this is a worm. >> what are these, roasted? >> roasted. >> oh, those are great. >> we are sitting off the shore of one of the most exclusive and luxurious islands in the caribbean. >> i got that right there on

safari in africa. go ahead. ♪ >> easter island. this is a place that i have wanted to come to since i was a little boy. >> oh, it's spectacular. >> i feel like al roker outside the studio here. we are almost 9,000 feet up in the andes mountains of peru. >> pringles, national snack food of peru. >> how did you find me so fast? >> hi, matt. >> yeah! >> yes! >> oh, come on. >> i'm going to fly virgin atlantic from now on. >> look, we've got americans back here. i'll see you on day three. >> safe travels, matt.

>> you'll see a subway station. this happens every time. >> unbelievable. >> every time i try to cross the street here. i've heard all the jokes, i've heard all the questions, okay, we're not going there. i'll see you tomorrow. >> so, and now we begin a new adventure, and you've waited long enough. so i didn't need these glasses when we started this. here is the clue for day one of "where in the world." ready? >> ready. >> it conjures up thoughts of a child's worst fright, but there are no people to scare in this skier's delight. >> hmm. >> that's going to be hard. >> ponder that for the weekend. >> okay. >> we know you're going to miss

us. >> like crazy. >> i know you're going to miss me, particularly, like crazy. so actually, i want to make sure you're comfortable on that plane ride, that long plane ride. here you go, matt. there you go. >> that is so nice. those aren't pillows. >> that's not my hand! >> we'll see you guys in a week. >> we wish you a safe journey. we love you and wish you a great, fun in a week. >> we love you and wish you a great, fun time. >> see ya. >> 8:56 is your time on this friday, november 4th, 2011. let's go to our meteorologist, tom kierein with the forecast. >> we will get the sun back by later this afternoon. we had a few sprinkles this morning but that should be ending. we will have a gusty northerly wind developing, and then by dawn on saturday, near freezing

and sunny tomorrow with highs around 50, and then chilly on sunday. monday, a bit milder. sunny, and still sunny tuesday, but up into the mid-60s. >> tom, thanks so much. state farm. this is jessica. hey, jessica, jerry neumann with a policy question. jerry, how are you doing? fine, i just got a little fender bender. oh, jerry, i'm so sorry. i would love to help but remember, you dropped us last month. yeah, you know it's funny. it only took 15 minutes to sign up for that new auto insurance company but it's taken a lot longer to hear back. is your car up a pole again? [ crying ] i miss you, jessica! jerry, are you crying? no, i just, i bit my tongue. [ male announcer ] get to a better state. text save to 7-8836.

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back now with more of "today" on this friday morning. it's the 4th day of november, 2011. we've got a great group of people outside. it's 50 degrees but there's a wind and so we're all a little bit chilly but we're staying warm by jumping up and down and waving to people. i'm ann curry along with al roker this morning. matt has already started winging his way -- >> wow. >> for the rest of us it's tgif but for him it's the beginning of a whole new week as he gets ready for "where in the world." in the meantime if you can believe it, you guys, it's already time to start thinking about holidays and christmas shopping. coming up we'll be telling you the easy way out. the best place to go online for all kinds of things so that you

can sort of do your shopping from your home. >> the comfort of your home. >> yes. >> or office, in case your boss isn't looking. and in "today's real estate" our good buddy barbara corcoran will be here to give us some of the great values out there, everywhere from wallia, wallia washington to wanesville, ohio and everywhere in between. and some really great fall fashions. we'll show you how to keep up with the latest trends by having the right accessories. i can see you in that hat. >> which one, the purple one i like. the red one? oh. you wear hats very well. let's get to the news. natalie morales is out but we have tamron filling in for her. >> good morning, everyone. for the first time since july, the nation's unemployment rate is down a notch. the labor department says the jobless rate slipped from 9.1% to an even 9.0% in october. employers added a modest 80,000 jobs and hourly earnings were up. gop presidential hopeful

herman cain is fighting back, comparing the sexual harassment accusations against him to the allegations leveled against supreme court justice clarence thomas back in the '90s. in an interview with justice thomas's wife, cain said he's fighting the culture of washington, d.c., where he's being treated as a guilty person instead of proving that he's innocent. now a new internet video surfaced from cain supporters calling the accusations against the candidate a, quote, high-tech lynching. after six weeks of riveting testimony, the manslaughter trial of michael jackson's doctor goes to the jury today. nbc's jeff rossen is in los angeles with the latest. good morning, jeff. >> reporter: hey, tamron, good morning to you. yeah, we are officially on verdict watch here in los angeles on this trial that has stretched six weeks already, and the speculation is already starting. will they come back with a quick verdict today, in time to save their weekend? remember, they have been away from their jobs for quite a long time. or will they spend a lot of time on this case and bring it into next week, week number seven.

conrad murray, enjoying what could be his final days of freedom. >> are you looking forward to putting this all behind you? >> i can't wait, buddy. >> reporter: here, taking a romantic walk on the beach with his girlfriend, nicole alvarez. you know her as witness number 23, who said this on the stand. >> as a professional actress, my daily duties consist of maintaining my instrument. as an actor, your instrument is yourself. >> reporter: she and murray playing with their son on the beach this week, and at the playground. walking down the street chatting on his cell phone. all as prosecutors prepare closing arguments. and within two minutes of starting thursday, brought the case back to michael jackson's kids. >> conrad murray left prince, paris and blanket without a father. they do not have a father because of the actions of conrad murray. >> reporter: the crux of the prosecution's case, how could any doctor set up a propofol drip inside someone's house. >> this was a pharmaceutical

experiment in a bedroom. this has never been seen before. >> reporter: the defense blames michael jackson for his own death, and claims conrad murray is the victim of a sloppy investigation and an aggressive d.a.'s office. in court the prosecutor hit back. >> if allowed more time to argue, i'm certain they would figure out a way to blame it on michael's son, prince. >> reporter: murray's lawyers want the jury to focus on the pop star himself. who was he really, not the hard-working crowd pleaser, they say, but instead a desperate, o conniving addict, using dr. murray to get drugs. >> they want you to convict dr. murray for the actions of michael jackson. they just don't want to tell you that. >> reporter: murray chose not to testify. his lawyer did the talking thursday. >> somebody has got to just say it. if it were anybody else but michael jackson, anybody else,

would this doctor be here today? >> reporter: the stakes are high. a six-week trial, 49 witnesses, more than 330 pieces of evidence. now all of it in the hands of seven men and five women. >> this is not a reality show. it's reality. and the decisions you make isn't making good tv, it's how it affects real human beings and people that love him. so i hope that you do the right thing and find dr. murray not guilty. >> reporter: keep in mind conrad murray is charged with involuntary manslaughter, not murder, so the jury is not deciding whether or not conrad murray killed michael jackson, but rather was he criminally negligent leading to michael's death. so, tamron, the jury is back here in a couple of hours and we could get a verdict as early as today. >> all right, jeff rossen, thank you very much. this morning teen superstar justin bieber respoed to the paternity suit that's being

filed against him. he talked about it earlier on "today." >> it just isn't true and i know that i'm going to be a target, but i'm never going to be a victim. you know, i think it's crazy because every night after the show, i'm gone right from the stage right to my car, so it's crazy that some people want to make up such false allegations. but to set the record straight, none of it is true. >> you can catch justin on our show again for a full concert the wednesday before thanksgiving, on november 23rd, live right on the plaza. a reluctant elephant finally decided it was time to greet the world. he was born at a british zoo after his mother's two-year pregnancy. that's about two months longer than normal. even with that extra little time, he's still tips the scales at just 230 pounds, and that is small for a baby elephant boy. it is six past the hour. now back to al with a check of the weather. >> okay, thanks so much, tam run. as we look to see what's happening out there, what

is happening out there, we have the new york city marathon here. the ing marathon, and 56, sunny the whole time. a perfect day for a run. best wishes to all of the runners out there. over 47,000 of them. we have another system in to the west causing a mess from san francisco to san diego. we are talking about heavy snow into the mountain reens and into the rockies. that's what's going on around the country, and here's what's going on in your neck of the woods. >> good morning. cloudy in washington. over the last 12 hours we have had sprinkles coming through. and now we should seize the sunshine breaking out here later this morning and into the afternoon. temperatures right now are into the upper 40s to around 50 degrees, and later today, climbing into the upper 50s with the increasing sunshine, and winds out of the north, gusting

to 25 miles per hour, and then time now for "today's real estate." what you can get for under $350,000. barbara corcoran is here with some stunning homes that are on the market that you could gobble up right now. barbara, good to see you. >> good morning, al. >> let's get started. we're going to head to omaha, nebraska. we've got a fantastic two bedroom, two and a half bath town home with some great views. >> omaha means those going against the wind, the name of the native american tribe that originally lived here. get a look at this townhouse. a little wacky, i think. kind of looks like a 2001 space odyssey type thing going on on the front side, but inside, the entryway has glossy wood floors, contemporary staircase. nothing wrong with that house. very modern, if that's your kind of thing. the kitchen is thoroughly modern as well with granite kourpts and a snazzy breakfast bar. the living room is turquoise.

this is a courageous homeowner with a full wall of windows and glass doors to the balcony. gorgeous room but i think the color may get in the way. take a look at the crazy light fixture. oh, we missed it there. of the master bedroom has a marble fireplace that i thought it was a tv when i looked at it. and what's not to like about the balcony with views of the missouri river and a stunning pedestrian walkway. bridges don't usually look that pretty. that's not a bad backyard. >> let's stay in the midwest. we'll head to st. louis. a four-bedroom home with five fireplaces at $329,000. >> you get a lot for this $329,000. this is a victorian home that looks small on the inside but don't be fooled by that. it's in an historic district downtown and surrounded by 375 other homes that have been fully renovated. the people love their neighborhood. the townhouse space is at lafayette square park where they have outdoor concerts. what's wrong with that kitchen? it's got the original brick

fireplace. i'm so happy they didn't rip that thing out. and that is the first, as you mentioned earlier, the first of five fireplaces in the house. the blue living room has 12-food ceilings, beautiful touch. i think they did a great job on that. another fireplace, and oversized windows. there's even a heart room. i love a hearth room. glass doors lead to the wood deck out back. the dining room to my eye, which you'll see in just a moment here, is a little too formal. i mean it just doesn't feel like people really live there to be comfortable, but that big wall of bookcases there, i don't get it, they need a book. look at all those bookcases. there's a dramatic staircase in the main entry hall that has double windows on the top of the stairs. you can't see that from the shot so it's nice and lit, which is unusual with the stairway. that house, remember, is only $329,000. >> all right, we've got an unusual one. we're going to dillsburg, pennsylvania. it's a home with a huge yard. four bedrooms and it comes with its own tractor. >> and you know what's even

better than the tractor, it's the name of the street. it's called spend a bus drive. who named it that? and on top of that the up to is named after the pickle, really, i swear. on new year's eve, the town drops a giant pickle in the middle of the town to celebrate the new year. okay, each to their own. this four-bedroom brick house you can tell needs a tractor there because the lawn is so big. the kitchen has blond wood cabinets. you'll see how pretty that is. beautiful kitchen. a wide, long kitchen with granite counters and a roomy breakfast bar. the finished basement has a bar that's a little too gray when you see it downstairs, but at least it has a full bath. there it is there. there's a good shot of it. look at all those windows. don't get turned off by the gray. that's a spare room, remember. put the kids down there. upstairs is a light-filled bonus room that could be used as an office. i could make a lot of uses of that. the oversized family room has wood floors, a beautiful fireplace and big ole doors back to the wood deck. and that wood deck looks out on

a very green yard chock full of mature trees. now let's go out west to walla walla, washington. a four-bedroom home with great curb appeal for $349,000. >> the locals say a town so nice they named it twice. it's in the blue mountains, it has 300 days of sunshine a year. this house on the outside looks so dressed up like you're going to have a power. it just has that nice polished look and it's as impressive on the instead. look at the gleaming wood floors and leaded glass doors. you have a peek of the sunny office off on the right side with double windows right there. the great open room has entertainment all over the place. and plus a fireplace. the open kitchen has wood cabinets, granite counters and a back tile splash. out back it's nice. the backyard, nothing to write home about with a green lawn but at least it has some plantings and a covered patio. and a three-bedroom home in

waynesville, ohio, where you get acres of land. >> waynesville was founded way back in 1897. this is a contemporary all-brick house and it has six steep peak roofs. great for getting rid of the snow in the winter months. this is a two-story great room that's the heart of the whole house with double height windows and a working fireplace. pretty room. i love those windows on the left wall. the white cabinets in the kitchen are trimmed in a black edge. kind of weird, i don't think it works and also has crazy-looking tile back splash. i don't quite get that but each to their own. the screening room downstairs is nice enough to keep a roaming husband home on the ranch. why go outside if he's got that. and the multi-level partially covered wood deck out back i think is so peaceful and beautifully done. not too big, not too small, perfectly done backyard. >> always great to see you. have a great weekend. still ahead from cheap travel to quirky finds, the best

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fit our criteria for trustworthiness. for example, they have clean records with the better business bureau. >> that's very important because it can be difficult if you want to return something. you've broken it down into categories and the first is one-of-a-kind kinds. what does that mean? >> a lot of websites carry things that are unique or things you're not going to find everywhere. quirky.com is one great example. the users create all kinds of crazy products. for example, a cell phone charger that you stick to your windshield and works on solar power or a bendable power strip. really interesting products there. another one rolls out a different designer every week and have limited edition clothing, accessories, all kinds of stuff. you might not like it one week but the next week might be really great stuff. >> that's cool. >> and one step ahead is for parents. they have got all kinds of great children's products that are screened by a panel of parents. when there's a product that people want and doesn't exist in the marketplace, they'll actually create products.

so there's unique products there as well. >> the second category is secondhand shopping. first on your list is attaway.com. >> everyone knows about ebay and secondhand shopping is a great way to save. a lot of these new sites work in social networks. they link up the whole secondhand shopping to facebook and twitter. attaway works with your facebook k. so if you're a facebook junky and want to find a seller that you know other people have dealt with or that someone who's in your network, this is a great way to find somebody who's trustworthy. also self simply.com works through twitter in a similar fashion. and you know the whole expression shop in your closet? well, this site lets you shop in literally hundreds of people's closets. people who are willing to sell things to you, swap things with you or let you borrow things right out of their closet. >> the next category is bargain shopping and who isn't a bargain shopper these day. >> yes. a lot of websites have cropped

up that help you find the deals and cheapism.com is one of them. instead of looking through reams and reams of user reviews it helps you identify the cheapest best products in a category, whether it's electronics, appliances or even makeup. >> so put in whatever you're looking for and it helps you find -- >> that's right. >> and another oning agates all of those daily deals. you get groupon and living socially. deal rater will group them to help you sort through them every day. yipit is another site. decide.com is a neat site. if you're looking for a television or other electronics. it will help you decide whether it's time to buy or whether you should wait. maybe you're thinking the price is going to drop or there's a new product coming out, decide.com will tell you whether to buy or wait. >> style by subscription, and this is very trendy now. >> absolutely. this is one of the hot trends in online shopping. it's really kind of a cheap -- you get a cheap thrill every

month. what you basically do is fill out a survey and it will -- each of these sites will determine sort of your style profile. then every month they'll send you a product. for example, jewel mint.com will sent you a piece of jewelry that fits your style profile, $29.99 a month, free shipping. then send the trend. all kinds of accessoriesaccesso scarfs, sunglasses, and sole society is shoes. and you can send things back if you don't want them or not participate one month so kind of fun. >> that is very fun. i'm ready for cyber monday. can we make it cyber friday? lisa, thank you very much. a great list you've accomplished there. coming up, you'll definitely want to go shopping when we show you some of the hottest head-to-toe accessories for the fall, but first these messages. they can outsmart their humans. and their canines.

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it's a question that leaves sage men and women scratching their heads, wondering where in the world is matt lauer? well, monday morning here on "today" we're celebrating the tenth anniversary of the greatest boondoggle in the world. around the world adventure. five secret locations, five days. monday the first. matt gave us his first clue before he left. it conjures up thoughts of a child's worst fright, but there are no people to scare in this skier's delight. so we'll reveal all on monday. >> you've got the whole weekend to think about it. meanwhile coming up as the seasons change, certain trends

can be expensive. we'll show you some affordable fall fashions from bags to shoes to dress up what you already have in your closet. i can tell that lester holt and al are just riveted by this. >> i was digging those shoes. >> i'll get you a pair. and then lisa ling is here to tell us about her special new project that's taken her across the country meeting those who have served our nation. and one of our favorite skaters is back to take a star turn on the famed rock center rink, olympic gold medalist sarah hughes. tamron will be down on the rink wearing these heels. >> i didn't realize i was going to do the interview on the rink so i'm not prepared, i have on these, but you're going to let me borrow some of yours. >> now we've got our good buddy lester holt here. >> let me tell you what's coming up this h week. of course the case against conrad murray we're watching closely. we're on verdict watch all weekend as the jury decides murray's fate. plus countdown to decision day with one year until the

presidential election. we'll look back at some of the colorful characters that got our attention in '08. then live from new york we're going behind the scenes at "saturday night live" for a look at the cast and how those sketches come to life. >> thanks, lester. al is here with a check of the weather. >> absolutely. let's find out what's thep coun election. let's find out what is happening for your weekend. saturday, we have sunshine in the east. the west is where the mess is going to be. mountain snows in the pacific north west. and then sunday, look for chilly but cool conditions here in the northeast. great day for running the new york city marathon. showers through the plains. and showers along the texas louisiana border. that's what's going on around the country, and here's what's going on in your neck of the woods. >> we had a few sprinkles from

time to time around the metro area, getting some towards the northern blue ridge. those are drifting to the south. and temperatures are near 50 degrees throughout much of the area, and today climbing into the 50s by the afternoon, and by then winds will increase and gu matt's getting ready to go away on "where in the world" but before he leaves, you know where he's going to be on sunday night, football night in america. that's right. the baltimore ravens fly into heinz stadium. will they be covered or will they catch up to the pittsburgh steelers? clear, cool, temperatures upper 40s to low 50s. it's a big one. that's coming up on sunday night, football night in america. that's the best one yet. >> you work so well together. >> i didn't expect that cameo. i always have that look.

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2011. >> let's look at the new bags. there's always a new bag some designer wants us to buy. >> this year it's all about the saddlebag. you may remember these from the '70s. all of these are under 100. this is from nasty gal. that's vegan leather, $88. >> interesting name for a company. >> very cute. this one is from melee bianco. saddlebags are kid of preppy. this is available at maudecloth.com. >> very nice, very nice. moving on to jewelry, and neon is huge. >> hello '80s, right? >> yeah, madonna. >> exactly. so these two necklaces here are from bobble bar between $36 and $38. you can see even though they're neon, they do have other textures woven into them and that's what makes them really wearable. this one in the front is from forever 21. it's under $10. >> this pink is so pretty. >> so it's mixed metal, a little

tribal. i'm really excited to tell you about these three here because these are going to be at our big event tonight, kicks off tonight called lucky shop. you can get more info at luckyshops.com. it's our biggest event of the year through the weekend and every designer, we have over 40 of them, 70% off. so these that are $98, you can get for $68. >> how do we wear this neon. >> you can see what i'm wearing today, it brings to life any darker colors. you just wear it with anybody. >> that's very pretty on you. the next category, shoes. it is all about the loafers. >> yes. we can get a pair for lester, i know he was interested. so these are these high-heeled platform loafers and these are -- they add an instant polish to anything that you're wearing. they're $54 to $89. we have some from j.c. penney and these from tommy hilfiger for $89. you can wear them with colorful tights or a pencil skirt or even

with jeans. i swear you put these on, instantly elevates your look. >> last night i was reading my notes and saw this category of the collar. >> yes. the peter pan collar is from the early to mid-20th century but here's what the cool thing is. so we have this shirt here, it's sexy, it's black, it's lacy, it's sheer. if you own a shirt like this, let me show you how you can reinvent it for 20 bucks. here we go. now, you pull it down just over the collar. now all of a sudden the shirt is reinterpreted. it's mod and very cute. >> i like that. >> and then we have one that's under 20. >> let's move to the hats and it's all about the cloch. >> that means bell in french which is the design of the hat. so we have an array of options here that's very lady-like from the '20s but you wear it very low on the forehead. >> which one can i try on? >> any one you want.

it's available at lord & taylor. you want to see the little fl h flourish. it looks so good on you! these are from kohl's. you can wear it with a cape coat because the whole effect is very lady. i just want to say these hats were designed with women for your haircut. women with my haircut can even wear them. >> put one on. you look marvelous. >> thanks. >> i love this. >> any shape or style, all under $100. and you can wear this fall and winter. they're wool. they will keep you warm. >> beautiful. i feel instantly sophisticated with this, i don't know why. >> you look instantly sophisticated. thank you, lori. thank you very much. up next, we're talking to lisa ling about her newest project taking her across the country. later, a live performance from olympic figure skating champion sarah hughes. but first these messages. r. my coat? solid gold. my insides? pure platinum.

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this sunday on a special veterans episode of "our america" with lisa ling on the oprah winfrey network, she journeys from a veteran suicide hotline in new york to a veterans retreat in new mexico. along the way she meets the people whose lives have been shattered in the course of serving our country and those battling posttraumatic stress syndrome. it is so good to see you. >> nice to see you, al. >> your show is so well done and really people have responded. what was it that made you decide

to move into this area. you know, looking at these brave men and women who sacrificed so much for hur country? >> this is a show that i wanted to do for a very long time because we're talking about an entire generation of young men and women who have been deployed on multiple tours of duty. so many of them are coming back with devastating levels of posttraumatic stress disorder. we've all heard about it and seen reports about it but i personally had never seen what ptsd looked like or felt like until i was invited into the lives of these incredible veterans who really exposed to me their darkest demons. what i saw there was so incredible and devastating, but i also saw when i accompanied them to this incredible wellness retreat them call their spirits back in the most profound way and it really gave me hope that there are alternatives. and there is hope for these veterans who are dealing with this kind of trauma. >> and this is not short term. you follow peter, who returned from the gulf war eight years ago and his wife, andrea. how is ptsd affecting their

lives? what's it doing to them? >> well, peter is constantly on alert. he's paranoid. he can't even go to his son's baseball practice without standing by the gate because he's just so on edge. it has been wreaking havoc on his entire family for a very long time. >> what about him? >> that's peter. and when you watch him, this is literally what he's like every single day. our cameras were far away. he can't -- when he's in a restaurant, he has to sit by the door. and so he and his wife are on their last resort, and they went to this wellness retreat. and what was wild, al, is that they do things like yoga and meditation. you think how can something like that help these guys who have this deeply engrained trauma. but what happened there was incredible. i had never seen anything like it. >> men and women both have trouble sometimes opening up, but veterans have a lot of trouble with this, with opening up and talking about what is bothering them.

did this retreat, did that help them? >> well, it helped enormously, to be in the company of other soldiers who are going through the same thing. there was a world war ii veteran, vietnam and korea veterans. this retreat invited the spouses as well, because the collateral damage from ptsd on families is enormous. and it was just -- al, it was an incredible experience. and we are facing a crisis epidemic proportion, 18 veterans commit suicide a day and there have been more suicides of u.s. soldiers on american soil that have been killed in iraq and afghanistan combined. as soldiers continue to return home, we're talking about something that is only going to get a lot bigger and more severe. >> and for those soldiers who can't get to, say, a retreat like angel fire, what are the other resources for these folks? >> unfortunately, there are very few. soldiers these days are so heavily medicated. my hope is that people will watch this and see what they're doing at this retreat and think about implementing them in their own communities, because it's something that's very simple, but it does a tremendous

service. >> lisa ling, thank you so much for doing this, we really appreciate it. you can catch the special veterans episode of "our america with lisa ling" this sunday night at 10:00 eastern and pacific on own, the oprah winfrey network. great to see you. >> thanks, al. up next, olympic gold medalist sarah hughes taking a spin on the rock center rink. but first, this is "today" on nbc.

this morning on "today at the rink" it's been nearly a decade since we saw her bring home olympic gold in salt lake city, but now sarah hughes is one of the headliners at the skating series which kicks off this sunday. good to see you. >> thanks for having me. >> we were just being girls and talking about you met justin bieber. >> and i got a picture with him too. >> outstanding. >> well, i'm half canadian so

there's a lot of canadian pride there. >> absolutely. how does it feel to be back on the rink? i know that you have a history, if you will, with the rink here at rock center. >> yeah, i've been skating here since i was probably about 6 years old opening the rink. >> there's even a picture of you. >> do you guys have it? >> yeah, i think we have a picture of you as a little tyke at the opening of the rink itself. i know you went away to college and have been studying and a lot of things going on in your life right now. >> well, i've been skating which has been keeping me very busy. the first show i'm in airs this sunday, it's the pandora nbc skating series, beatles tribute on ice. >> that is beautiful. a lot of headliners, a lot of big names. you're in great company. how does it feel? >> oh, i know. brian boitano is awesome in the show. i'm always picking his brain. it's like a high standard of kpleb excellence for so long. >> i know everyone wants to see you skate and after this performance i promised you this hat. >> yes, i know.

it's really windy so it will help keep my hair -- >> i'll let you do what you do. sarah hughes, performing to "yesterday." ♪ yesterday all my troubles seemed so far away ♪ ♪ now it looks as though they are here to stay ♪ ♪ oh, i i believe in yesterday ♪ suddenly i'm not half the man i used to be ♪ ♪ there's a shadow hanging over me ♪ ♪ oh yesterday came suddenly ♪ why she had to go i don't know

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easy game to play ♪ ♪ now i need a place to hide away ♪ ♪ oh i believe in yesterday >> a beautiful performance by sarah hughes. again, you can see her this sunday, the first pandora nbc skating series. coming up, hoda and kathie lee. they reveal an instant makeover for some lucky ladies on the plaza. but first your local news.

a cloudy start here in washington. we will see what tom has to say about that. good morning. 9:57, friday november 4th, 2011. let's go to tom kierein and get the latest on the forecast today. >> right now we have a few sprinkles. those are drifting towards the metro area, and some sprinkles further south. quite a chill still in the air.

temperatures around 50 degrees throughout most of the region. as the day progresses, we have to get sun back with a gusty northerly wind. and we will have a sunny, chilly weekend coming up. and you are slow was are heading towards university boulevard. and it's slow, travel speed is 44 miles per hour as you make 44 miles per hour as you make your way from

captions paid for by nbc-universal television hello, everybody. you actually made it and so did we. this has been a lon week here at the "today" show. it's try day friday, november 4th. i no sooner got off a plane from seattle with the closing of my show we were right into halloween. >> yes. now it's practically thanksgiving. >> i know. what a week we had here with the kardashians, everything going on with them and justin bieber. >> finally today, this is big news. justin bieber spoke out about the allegations a young woman said she had sex with justin bieber and had a baby by him.

he actually spoke to matt and ann and everybody outside and he responded directly. there was no hedging on his answer. let's listen to what he had to say. >> none of those allegations are true. i know that i'm going to be a target, but i'm never going to be a victim. i think it's crazy. every night after the show, i'm gone right from the stage right to my car. it's crazy some people want to make up such false allegations. set the record straight, none of it is true. >> he went on to say, he didn't mention the woman's name. he said, i don't know who she is. never met the woman. she is 20 years old now. >> i personally hope it's a true. he's a big hero to an awful lot of young people. it worries me because there are repercussions of this making an accusation. there is potential statuary rape. why would she make the accusation and demand a

paternity test? that worries me about it. >> there is also a strange thing when one is 16 and one is 18 because in high school a lot of kids are dating, a sophomore dates a senior. that was the way it worked. if they had relations, it would be all that. so matt is on his way, matt lauer is on the way to "where in the world?" >> has he already left? are we going to be matt-free for a week? we like him a lot. a lot. >> a lot. you know what we are saying? >> he's fun. >> he was on "dave letterman" last night. they had fun with him having to do with his "where in the world. in. ". >> beginning his tenth season as traveling around the world, "where in the world is matt lauer." number two, travel tips. >> honeymooning with kim kardashian, get refundable tickets. >> there you go. the number one matt lauer travel tip, ladies and gentlemen -- >> never look at your hotel room

under a black light. >> you never want to do that. >> good advice. >> crowned mr. travel usa. >> wow. that's exciting. he's going to go to places he hasn't been over the last ten years. i'm scurious where he is going. >> it's a good sign for the economy if we can pay for that again. it's a lot of money for matt to go around the world like that. >> here is good news for somebody. there was a guy. he lives in portland, oregon. he was paying his veterinarian bill. he looks up on his fridge and goes, there are a couple of lottery tickets. why don't he check those numbers. he checked them. you know what happened? he won. >> he won. >> he won $21.8 million. he bought them three months ago. they've been sitting on his fridge. he decided to do the big lump payout and got half. >> i like the idea of the big lump. if you've got a choice, give me the big lump.

the dollar ain't going to be worth much in five years. think that through. >> if you paid a buck for your ticket, it's on your fridge, you forgot about it. >> he is not one of those guys that is crazed and buys it every day and checks it every day. this guy is this. watch this. >> these are called tongue tattoos. >> who doesn't want one of those? >> take it off. >> it's upside down and backwards, but it looks good. >> i knew i didn't want to do that. that's the kind of thing that shows up on the soup. >> here's mine. >> what does it say? >> tgif. >> it tastes like candy. >> and you're not eating cappedy. >> i'll do another one of these. this isn't candy, they are stickers. >> they come in boxes of 300.

>> why? why? >> so you could be a lot of fun at parties. >> how long does it last? >> they wouldn't last long in charlie sheen's life. >> it's still there. >> it's still toe. >> yesterday we did the shout out to the cleanest and dirtiest cities around the country. the mayor of one of those cities called us. there was a city in alabama that we pronounced opelicka. of course it's opelicka because we likey. they were glad to be mentioned one of the cleanest cities in the country. the mayor wrote to tell us about the pronunciation but is delighted. >> one of the dirtiest ones, the one in idaho is where a museum is. it's a cleaning museum. there is an actual museum where if you want to know the history of cleaning, you go there. >> cheers. >> now what? >> i don't know, just because it's friday. >> i know.

it's cosmo's don't fake it day. >> it's the international day, they don't want women to fake it. today's the day, if you've been faking it or you do a lot, which 86% of the women admit they have, bobbie thomas, obviously among them -- b.t.! >> yes. 86% of partners have no idea. what do you think? >> i think they don't know. they don't know. >> not everybody is that good an actress. not as good as you are. you know what i mean? >> why fake it anyway? what are you going to get out of faking it? >> sometimes you want it over with right? >> then you're obviously with somebody that's not worth it. >> not me. >> lesley's going like this. >> sometimes you just want to go to sleep. you're tired. >> we would like to hear from you. >> yes, we would. >> there is another study that

comes out that women don't like cuddling as much as guys do. >> they did another survey. >> they want to cuddle because they think we're really satisfied. it wasn't that great, honey. not only did you just fake it, you also don't want to cuddle with them. let's think this through. is anybody having sex with someone they really like? >> you can really like them and do that occasionally. i'm sure people -- i'll be curious to see what our facebook people think of that. yesterday it was a big surprise in the kotb house because my mom is semi retiring. i flew to d.c. after the show. my brother, his wife and hanna, we all were going to tip toe in. it's always great to show up. here is the worst videographer in the world, that's me. see what happens? >> your mom sees you. >> she sees us. wait, wait, i'm still trying.

where is mom? there you are. mom, she is here. then my mom was teary and happy. anyway. >> the celebrations are just going on and on. that's one of the first things i fell in love with you about. i wasn't faking it. honestly, how much you love your family. i related to you on that level so much. >> i think it's awesome. >> you and your, both your kids, but especially cass who had a big night. >> one of three. she's got one of the leads in a show at her school called "black comedy." >> which one is she? >> the blonde in the shirt. remember, "i'm okay, you're okay," is it okay to wear shirts without leggings? she's got bicycle pants under there. she plays one of the best tramps you have ever -- it's called acting, i hope. she is very funny. the whole cast is terrific. so mama goes back tonight.

>> you know what it's time for? >> bobbie's buzz. oh, my thing? it's time for -- bobbie was ready for her buzz. back off, barbie. a mother whose son was getting into mischief asked him how do you expect to get into heaven? he said i'll run in and out and keep slamming the door until st. pete says, forheaven's sake, johnny, come in or stay out. there are very few clean jokes that are funny. >> you know what it's time for? >> bobbie's buzz. what have you got? >> hello, ladies. i have fun beauty finds for us today. first up, nails. i'm always into nail art. similar to nail coat, lcn as croco fever.

your nails look like crocodile handbags. >> they look like a bad nail job. that is a good way for people who smudge. >> it's very sophisticated. i like it. this is called can you keep a secret. this is a dual-ended lip treatment. one is an exfoliator when you push the button it vibrates. >> kathie is all over that. >> i don't know. don't fake it day. let's see. i like it. >> i actually think this works really well. last but not least, facebook.com, oscar de lorenta, they have launched a ring that has perfume in there. >> that is kind of cool. >> and it's pretty. everything's online. >> thank you, my darling.

>> we are checking in with sara today. ed watts was here yesterday singing "everyone has a story." our facebook went crazy, but not just for ed but the song, the man. >> he was unbelievable. >> you know what, i hope i can share this. it's not a done deal. downstairs where everything happens down there he was with billy bob thornton who is about to do a new movie. he said, can i have your card? i think you're right for my next movie. say a little prayer for our john from yesterday, john lawson. he is an amazing man. how about ed watts? >> he was great. i agree with all the facebook fans. okay. about faking it in the bedroom. heather writes in, yes, all the time, no, he does not have a clue. >> what is heather's last name? the guy needs to know. >> kimberly, i think we all have

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>> i've got the bow! get out of here now! which one of you are coming with me? >> not going to end well. >> you know what surprises me about this? >> what happened? >> stephen is here today. i thought dorff was that little tim conway character. >> nice to see you here today. >> thank you for having me, ladies. i brought you some wine. >> thank you. >> where did this come from? >> it's sophia coppola's brand. they named this after sophia. >> a nice perk, you get a lot of wine. >> thank you. >> in this movie you started an unsavory meany and evolve into a different character. >> yeah. become a hero by the end.

at first i'm more attracted to frieda pinto's character and who wouldn't be, she is beautiful. she is so normal. it's crazy. so sweet and willing to try to be better every time. >> that's great. were you helping her? she is relatively new. >> has she done much before "slum dog?" >> she hasn't done anything. she's been such a good friend to me since this movie. i gave her an award last week. >> high luminaries in the audience. what was that like? >> i was nervous. barbra streisand, michelle pfeiffer. i gave her a speech. >> what did you say? >> i said she is so glamorous and beautiful, but she always seems to have this incredible work ethic and wanting to be better. she is so humble about it all. i really fell for her in that

way. >> you have a little bit of a thing for her? >> well, she is in love. >> do you ever get tired of playing -- you wind up in villain roles, at least initially. >> not any more though. >> if stephen spielberg asked you to play a villain? >> maybe. i think the villain is boring now. i like playing the good guy again. ever since sofia gave me that part in "somewhere" i was able to show more sweetness. >> you like doing the independent films? >> i like character movies, but i like to mix it up with "immortals." >> now you have that opportunity. >> yes. >> a lot of people, not stuck because at least they are working actors, but in the independent genre. >> what did you think about sofia casting you as something other than a villain? >> yeah. i thought it was so nice. for a while there i scared my mom and grandma so much.

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i just wanted to know if you were a regular joe, what would you be doing with your life now? >> i think teaching third grade. little kids that are young enough that you say blow around like a tree they do it. >> not give you any lift. >> i would be an interior designer/architect or writing for theater. >> which you already do. >> which i do. >> next up we've got lisa from atlanta, georgia. she's got a question about birthdays. >> kay, kathie lee and hoda woman. we are here celebrating my 40th birthday. we want to know if advice do you have for those of us who recently turned 40? >> wear a hat like that, really. nothing says, "i am happy," like a hat like that. you've done it. you're there. >> i knew you would love my hat. >> we love it. >> a bunch of party animals. >> you know how to do it. you need nothing from us.

>> next up we've got dana from new orleans. she's got a question for hoda. >> hi, hoda. you spoke at my commencement from tulane. what do you miss about new orleans? >> you know what i miss? every single thing. i miss the food, i miss walking down the street, i miss the music, i miss the feel, i miss everything. it's my favorite city on earth. >> basically, if you were offered a job back there tomorrow, you would go back there because you miss absolutely everything. >> my best friend has the job i would take so i couldn't take it from her. >> next up, rachel from st. louis. let her rip. >> hi. my question is for kathie lee. i know on that other show you did years ago, you used to talk about your kids all the time. >> what kids? they were from central casting. i don't have children. >> i would love an update on your kids, what they are up to. thank you. >> my daughter cody -- my

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opportunity to change her look. let's take a listen to her story. >> it's a very big deal because lilly is turning double digits today. you want this for your mom, why? >> she brought me to new york and we are going shopping for my birthday. >> at american girl, which is very crowded. why do you want this for your best friend? >> she had a rough couple of years going through breast cancer, losing her dad, so she really deserves this and is the best friend anyone could ask for. >> are you ready to go? we are ready to pamper you. >> i can't wait. >> dawn is ready. look at lilly with her hat off and blind fold on. keep your blind fold on till i give you the green light. here is dawn before. let's see the new you. >> this is going to be good. >> oh!

>> oh, oh, oh! >> lilly, are you ready to take off your blind fold? >> wow. >> are you ready to see yourself, dawn? >> i am. >> are you sure? >> i am. >> turn around. it's right here. >> wow! >> awesome, awesome. >> that's a good sign when they put their fingers through their hair. >> tell us about the hair. >> dawn is a school principal. she wanted to be appropriate for her position, but she wanted to be glamorous. i think we achieved this. we cut off inches. her hair was overcolored on the ends. i lightened all her air overall. >> kept her bangs but made them sexy, flirty bangs. >> they were a little bit long. i lightened them a little with a little shimmer. >> that dress is perfect. >> it's a little black dress from anne taylor. great shoes also from anne taylor.

fabulous for fall. >> dawn, you're going to stand over there and we'll bring out your friend. >> face the wall. >> our next lady is deb swenson, 50 from portland, maine. it was her big 5-0 three days ago. she recently lost a lot of weight. she is excited to get a new chapter in her new life. >> victim number two, dawn, why does deb deserve this? >> deb over the last few months has been working hard to lose weight and get back in shape. she lost over 45 pounds. she exercises regularly. she changed her whole lifestyle so the timing is perfect. >> you look unbelievable. take a look at this body right now. we are going to show it off even more. are you ready for a hot new makeover? >> i am so ready, thank you! >> i love stories like this. she is here with dawn and lilly. don't turn around until we tell you. >> let's listen to her story. >> we just did. it's contagious. >> one sip of red wine, bye-bye

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we're here in today's kitchen getting saucy. how often do you slice and dies and toss. >> she says put those scraps to use. >> really dana?

>> absolutely. let's say you've got a fruit bin and there is banged-up fruit there. sangria. you had a hard week so sangria is the way to go. you want to help me? >> no. we're just here to drink. just the drink, please. >> apple, pineapples, grapes. and let it sit a day. >> that's a long time to wait. we'll sip and walk. >> when you have a real hunk of fresh broccoli, i chop the end off and toss it. >> you shouldn't do that any more. >> you do a lot of things wrong, hoda, apparently. >> you can julienne. >> i never bought broccoli and never cut it. >> she's been faking it like everything else. >> i don't julienne because i

think it takes too much work. >> you could use a cuisinart. >> you can use a microplane box grater. we put the dressing on the bottom so things are ready to go. >> that's smart. >> or it will get soggy. >> i want one of those. that's delicious. >> take is down the line. >> this is really a trash food right here. you take the peel, put it in the garbage. don't do it. save the peel. you can deep fry it and bake it in the oven with a little parmesan and you have these gorgeous -- >> you cannot believe how delicious these are? what did you do? you baked them. oil on them or what? >> fried them. that's the oil part. >> no wonder. >> then parm son and dip them in sour cream and chives. >> we've got leaks.

these leek tops. people toss them because they are tough and fibrous. put them with butter and toss them with mac and cheese. >> poor hoda can't have the cheese. i'll take one for the team, hoda. >> tell me how that is. >> this is delicious. >> orange rinds. make candied orange peel. you can eat them plain or you can put them on chocolate with some pistachio, let it sit. you've got an amazing dessert. >> thank you so much, dana. >> you're a doll. that's hoda's. >> we have a big week. stephen king. >> and aidan king.

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