higher than anyone. we're trying to make a better chicken. [ jim ] my dad did, my grandfather did, and it's what we do today. good morning, guilty -- a former university of virginia lacrosse player convicted of second-degree murder in the death of his former girlfriend. the jury recommending a 26-year prison sentence. this morning, the emotional courtroom address delivered by the victim's mother during that hearing. high stakes -- mitt romney and rick srum take jabs at last night's gop debate. >> michael decharacter is balanced the budget for ten yearsance does that make him qualified to be president of the united states? >> while i was fighting to save the olympics, you were fighting to save the bridge to delaware. >> but did either candidate score big with the voters ahead of next tuesday's primaries in arizona and michigan. and busted -- every person

has one, the person who steals from the company's fridge. thanks to surveillance, this guy got caught. now he's suspended. you'll be surprised to hear who he was and where it happened, you'll be surprised to hear who he was and where it happened, today, february 23rd, 2012. captions paid for by nbc-universal television and welcome to "today" on this thursday morning, i'm ann curry. >> and i'm carl quint nia in for matt this morning, it was an emotional moment as george huguely was found guilty in the killing of yeardley love. >> the jury deliberated for nine hours before returning with a verdict. rejecting a first-degree murder charge. we'll get details straight ahead. and frantic moments at an elementary school in washington

state, an 8-year-old girl shot and badly injured whether a gun in a classmate's backpack discharged. a young boy is being held by police and we'll have the latest on the victim's condition in a moment. >> such a scary situation. a little bit later, why don't women speak up more in meetings? there's some interesting new research, stop smiling. interesting new research that's pointing to a possible cause, it's something to do with the way women are wired. >> we'll begin with the guilty vurd at the murder trial of the former university of virginia lacrosse player. we're in charlottesville with more. >> good morning, carl. this is the dramaic culmination of a tragic story that started with two talented young athletes, their whole lives ahead of them. but one of them ended up murdered and the other one potentially facing a long time behind bars. guilty -- after two weeks of trial and a full day of

deliberation, a jury convicted george huguely of second-degree murder for killing his former girlfriend, yeardley love and recommended a sentence of 26 years in prison. >> there are no winners in this case. there's nothing but loss everywhere. our hearts go out to the love family. >> love was a university of virginia senior when huguely broke into her apartment and killed her in a drunken, jealous rage. the prosecution had tried for a first-degree murder conviction against huguely. but legal experts say jurors didn't find enough evidence of premeditation. >> i think a lot of times the jury looks at the history of love and affection between the couple and decides that what the commonwealth has really proved in this case was a flash of anger, a passion, rather than a real intent to kill. >> when the judge read the jury's verdict, the somber huguely silently crossed himself and stood up. guilty on two of the six charges against him, murder and grand larceny, for taking love's computer after prosecutors say he kicked open her bedroom door

and savagely beat her to death. during the sentencing hearing, a sobbing sharon love, yeardley's mother, told the court she still celebrates her daughter's birthdays, that christmas is a nightmare. she spoke at the pain of losing her daughter five years after her husband died, saying sometimes it's unbearable. every year that goes by, i'm afraid i'm forgetting little pieces of her. and that worries me. love's older sister, lexi, also talked about missing her sister. i've never wanted something so bad, as to see her face again. lexi cried uncontrollably and she told jurors, the number one worst thing in my mind that could have happened, happened. huguely's family walked out of court visibly upset. despite love's death, huguely is a friend, a brother and a son. friends admitted that huguely's drinking was out of control. his defense was disappointed with the 26-year sentence recommended by the jury. >> we look forward to some

corrections in what happened here tonight. >> as the love family struggled to find solace, huguely walked out of court to face justice behind bars. the judge set april 16 as the date for a final sentencing hearing. in which he'll determine how many of those 26 years george huguely will actually serve. it could be less, but no more than what the jury recommended. carl? >> lilja luciano, thanks. we'll have more in the next half hour. but for now, it's 7:05 and here's ann. now to politics on the 20th and possibly the final debate of the republican presidential race. the candidates faced off in arizona last night, just six days before next tuesday's key primaries. nbc's peter alexander is in mesa, arizona with more. good morning. >> good morning to you. this was a crucial debate at a critical time. now just five days before the vote in michigan. a state where mitt romney and rick santorum are deadlocked in a virtual tie.

for santorum with all the momentum right now, last night was viewed as an opportunity. but he spent most of the night struggling to break through. >> gas prices and the economy and i'm here to talk about a positive solution to the problems that confront this country. >> finally in the spotlight, rick santorum quickly found himself on the defensive. admitting he made a mistake by backing president bush on no child left behind. >> you know, i supported no child left behind. i supported it, it was against the principles i believed in. but you know, when you're part of the team, sometimes you take one for the team for the leader and i made a mistake. politics is a team sport, folks. >> mitt romney chose not to pounce on santorum's admission. but ron paul did. >> he calls it a team sport. he has to go along to get along and that's the way the team plays. that's the problem with washington, that's what's been going on for so long. >> for his part, romney tried to play up his credentials as a fiscal conservative. >> i've lived balancing budgets. i also served in the olympics,

balanced the budget there. and served in the state and in all four years i was governor, we balanced the budget. >> but santorum dismissed that argument. comparing romney to another former massachusetts governor. >> yes, governor, you balanced the budget for four years, you have a constitutional requirement to balance the budget for four years, no great shakes. michael dukakis balanced the budget for ten years, does that make him qualified to be president of the united states? i don't think so. >> romney fought back, challenging santorum as a washington insider who favored earmarks. >> while i was fighting to save the olympics, you were fighting to save the bridge to nowhere. >> but newt gingrich accused romney of having a double standard. >> i think it was totally appropriate for you to ask for what you got. i think it's kind of silly for you to turn around and run an ad attacking somebody else for what you got and claiming what you got wasn't what they got, because what you got was right and what they got was wrong. >> when the debate turned to social issues that fuelled headlines for the last week, the republican crowd growned. >> since birth control is the

latest hot topic, which candidate believes in birth control and if not, why? >> side-stepping his personal views on birth control, santorum gave an answer that struck a chord with his audience. >> here's the difference between me and the left and they don't get this. just because i'm talking about it, doesn't mean i want a government program to fix it. that's what they do, that's not what we do. >> in a lighter moment, the candidates were asked to describe themselves in a single word. >> consistent. >> senator santorum? >> courage. >> senator? resolu resolute. >> mr. speaker? cheerful. >> now all eyes again turn back to michigan. the key vote is next tuesday. and it's a state where romney was born and raised. but in recent days, ann, romney campaign had been referring to their candidate as the underdog.

but early this morning, a senior adviser tells me they feel strongly they are in good shape, ahead of both michigan and arizona. >> peter alexander this morning, thank you. david gregory is the moderator of "meet the press." chuck todd is nbc's political director and chief white house correspondent. men, good morning. >> good morning. let's get to what you say was a missed opportunity for mitt romney last night, david, he was asked to identify the biggest misconception about him. what did he need to say? >> well i think it was an opportunity for him to deal with this credibility deficit that he has with conservatives and talk about why that's a misconception. talk about a business record. talk about a record that he believed shows fiscal conservatism. instead, i think he sounded a bit defensive. saying that he'll answer the questions the way he wants to. these debates are about moments, he had an opportunity to create a moment. he didn't do that. what he did effectively throughout the night, this is a heart and minds campaign for conservative voters. and in this way, he made santorum seem like more of an incumbe

incumbent. more of an insider in congress. he worked that jab throughout the night. making santorum defend votes that were unpopular, that he now says he regrets. in that way, i think he had the edge last night. >> santorum, if mitt romney didn't go far enough in answering that question, did, chuck, rick santorum go too far in admitting that he made a mistake in voting for no child left behind when he was actually against it? or does he get points for being honest? >> it's funny you say that. i thought factually every time he was challenged by mitt romney on one of these issues that he dealt with as a u.s. senator. i thought well, you know, rick santorum, he's right on the facts. he wanted -- if there were a debate coach. he would say yes, you know, santorum got the points. but the problem for santorum is those facts are unpopular. the facts behind supporting arlen spector. the facts about no child left behind. the facts about the four bailouts that he supported that romney pointed out. the facts that all of these things were things that the bush administration was pushing and supporting. and rick santorum was asked and

in some cases begged by the bush administration to help out. the problem is -- those facts are unpopular. and that's where santorum looking like a defensive, washington insider. which, as david pointed out, that's exactly what the romney campaign wanted to do. >> then who did this debate help most? and heading into tuesday, you want to take this first, david? >> i think the edge is to romney. i don't think he changed the arc of the race in his favor. but i think he was able to continue to bloody santorum a little bit. as we get into very tight contests, which michigan is shaping up to be, it's really a ground game. it's a tv advertising gam. it's money, it's organization and it's message. in that way, he's trying to raise negatives on santorum's side. look, romney last night was not going to fight for conservative souls the way that santorum is. he can't be a social conservative leader. he doesn't have his voice on those issues. he can't take him on on that. but he can try to paint santorum differently, raise doubts about him in the minds of conservatives.

i think that's what he's trying to do last night. i would give him the edge. >> i'm going to switch gears and ask you, chuck, jumping ahead, it may be a little too much ahead. i want to know what you think about how formidable a romney-santorum ticket would be. if the two of them in one shape or another would show up on the same ticket for the republicans? >> well you know it's unclear. there's something about last night's debate that i know the folks in chicago, meaning the obama re-election team, felt pretty happy about. they felt that the conversation the republicans were having, 20 minutes on earmarks, you know. another ten or 15 minutes on contraception. another long, where as much criticism was being leveled at the bush administration as it was on the obama administration. the tax to the right on immigration. if you look at it that way, i'm not sure right now the republican brand is helping itself with these debates. and especially last night, where it felt like the shift was a little bit too much to the right and away from the middle. whether that ticket is

formidable -- everything changes once there is a nominee. and once the party gets fired up. but you do have to wonder at some point if the front-runner here, mitt romney, can't fire up his base, how is that going to help him in a general? i think that's a question mark. >> i know it's early to ask that question. it's not too early to find out who you have on "meet the press." >> we'll have the arizona governor, jan brewer, as well as california governor, jerry brown as our guests and the latest on the numbers and how it looks in those two states. >> david gregory, chuck todd, thanks so much. it's 7:13 and here's carl. >> u.s. officials are condemning syria for the killings of two foreign journalists, including an american woman. but it hasn't stopped syrian forces from carrying out attacks on opposition strongholds, nbc's chief foreign correspondent richard engel is near the border with turkey. good morning. >> the syrian opposition says

government forces have killed nearly 100 people just since yesterday. the majority of them, in the city of homs. how do you hide? with bullets and rockets exploding constantly. syrian troops seem willing to destroy the city and everyone in it to drive out a few hundred members of the opposition. and other voices were silenced. the rubble was a rudimentary media center run by the opposition. the building took a direct hit from a rocket. inside, killed as they were working, french photographer, remi ochlik and veteran american war correspondent, marie coughlin. who reported for the british newspaper, "the sunday times." in homs, bbc recalled vivid accounts of brutality. >> there were shells, rockets coming in. hitting any building.

the building i'm in was hit last week. all the streets i've been on, i have not seen one military target and the wounded and dead i have seen, i would say about 80% civilian. it is shelling with impunity and merciless disregard for the civilians who simply cannot escape. >> colvin lost an eye to shrapnel in sri lanka. but in homs, there is nowhere safe. >> there's a small clinic, it's an apartment, that has been turned into a clinic. i mean there's plasma bags hanging from coat hangers and i watched a little baby die today, absolutely horrific, a 2-year-old, his little tummy kept heaving until he died. that's happening over and over. no one here can understand how the international community can let this happen. >> in oyster bay, new york, colvin's mother learned about her daughter's last dangerous assignment. >> it's terrible. you're never ready for it. all these years, all this time i

was never ready for it. >> a daughter, a reporter, whose work meant everything. >> you know, it still matters to me. and when it stops mattering to me, i will stop doing it. >> and the reporting mattered in homs. people here braved snipers and shelling to give colvin and remi ochlik a brief memorial before the fighting started again. turkey is proposing the establishment of a buffer zone here in the border district to allow humanitarian supplies to go inside of syria. the proposal is expected to be discussed at a meeting on syria in tunisia tomorrow attended by secretary clinton. carl? >> richard engel on the border between turkey and syria. thank you very much. now let's turn over to the news desk for the other top stories of the morning and natalie is standing by there. hey, natalie. >> good morning, ann and carl and good morning, everyone. we begin with an 8-year-old girl clinging to life today after she was shot in her elementary school classroom.

jim foreman from our affiliate king tv in seattle has the latest from bremerton, washington. good morning. >> good morning, natalie. amelia bowman remains in critical condition this morning. authorities say she was accidentally shot when a gun another student brought to school went off. causing panic for students, teachers, everyone involved with this school. a shooting inside an elementary school. >> i heard like a gunshot. and i was really scared. >> it's a parent's worst nightmare and frantic mothers and fathers raced to find their children when the news first broke. >> my heart was beating a little fast. when i first got the information, you know, kind of sped up the heart rate and everything. >> when police first got the call of a shooting, they put the school on lockdown. >> we quickly worked with staff to identify the location of the victim and to get aid on the scene. we worked with the staff to locate the person with the gun and the weapon. >> police later determined that a gun, concealed in a backpack of a third grade boy had

accidentally gone off. the bullet, police say, went through the backpack and hit 8-year-old amina bowman in the abdomen. >> she will pull through, we have all our family and prayers. please pray for her, that's all i need. >> amina's grandmother said when she first heard there had been a shooting at the school, she immediately called her daughter, who was already on the way to pick up amina. >> she was on her way to pick her up from school because they have a half day today. and then she called me five minutes later and told me that she was shot, that my granddaughter was shot, she was the one that was shot. >> amina was airlifted to a seattle hospital, about 20 miles away. where she underwent surgery. >> she arrived a little before 3:00 and within five minutes she was wheeled down to surgery to do some exploration and repair of her injury. >> police say the third grader who brought the gun to school is now at a juvenile detention center, held on charges of unlawful poe essential of a firearm and bringing a dangerous weapon on to school grounds.

amina's ninth birthday is just a short three weeks away. her family hopes she'll be home to celebrate it with them. well on the road to recovery. but it could be a long road, doctors say she could require several more operations to repair the damage the bullet did. natalie? >> tough story. we pray for a good recovery for her. jim, thanks so much. violence overseas this morning in baghdad, a series of bombings and shootings have killed at least 60 people today, most of the attacks appear to target police. and in afghanistan, officials tell nbc news that two american nato service members were killed in a third day of violence and deadly protests there. thousands have taken to the streets, outraged by the news that korans were burned at american air base near kabul. an advisory panel to the food and drug administration is overwhelmingly backing approval of a highly anticipated weight

loss drug. the prescription only pill called qnexa helped dieters lose an impressive 10% of their body weight, but has been plagued by reports of side effects. every office has one, the refrigerator raider. but you wouldn't expect that kind of trouble at a police station. in deer park, texas, police set up a sting operation when their snacks went missing from their fridge. investigators say they caught officer kevin yang on hidden camera, taking monster energy drinks, left as bait and he now faces a misdemeanor theft charge and a 30-day suspension. as for police, they can proudly say they've served and protected their sandwiches. yeah, we have got that problem around here as well, carl and ann. >> are you naming us? >> no, no, not pointing fingers. but i'm thinking we need a camera -- [ laughter ] >> now we now who it is!

>> wow. we have a lot of cameras around here, kathie lee gifford. you should watch yourself. >> everyone has a story. and kathie lee's is not pretty. >> enough, enough! >> how did she get left off the oscars? so subtle. >> anyway, let's get a check of the weather -- you. shtick is us this morning. >> that's br us this morning. >> that's brutal. anyway, let's see what's happening. we've got a snowstorm to talk about. actually action getting to -- gather from the plains and it will be cutting across the great lakes. on into new england. and over the next 24 hours. and you will be looking at snow for chicago this afternoon into tonight. detroit, you will get in on the action. cleveland as well. as it moves into new england by early friday morning, we are talking about anywhere from 3 to 6 inches, some areas could pick up to 8 to 12 inches of snow in

the next 24 hours. that's what's going on around the country. here's what's happening in your neck of the woods. >> good morning. tom kierein, storm center 4. off to a chilly start on this thursday morning. we have a mostly clear sky over the metro area now. we are in the 40s. 47 at reagan national. and later today, climbing into the 60s and yes, maybe even near 70 degrees by mid afternoon with clouds building and cloudy tonight near 50 by dawn tomorrow. strong, gusty winds tomorrow. climbing into the 60s. might have a morning shower. then colder air moves in friday and that's your latest weather. carl in. >> thanks. still ahead, was he murdered? new details on the mysterious death of an american reality tv producer while working in africa. but first, this is "today" on nbc.

coming up, are women hard-wired to clam up in group meetings? and young boys dying over their obsession with having the perfect body.

i'm done. i'm going to... drink this... on the porch! ♪ give me just a little more time ♪ [ female announcer ] mops can be a hassle, but swiffer wetjet's spray cleaner and absorbent pads can clean better in half the time so you don't miss a thing. swiffer. better clean in half the time. or your money back. and for dry messes big and small try swiffer sweeper vac. and for dry messes big and s♪ ll abracadabra. new hershey's milk chocolate with almonds in pieces. your favorites, in pieces. how about we make a big change for just a little money? let's start with a paint we know can do the job. new glidden duo paint plus primer available only at the home depot. one coat does double duty. and fits our budget perfectly. so there's a brand-new room...

...right where the old one used to be. more saving. more doing. that's the power of the home depot. new glidden duo paint plus primer. only at the home depot. and starting at only $24.97 a gallon. good morning. it is 7:26 on this thursday, 23rd of february. i'm joe krebs. it is shaping up to be a very nice day. right, tom? >> yeah. warmer weather on the way. it is chilly now. we are in the 40s later today, though, the 60s to near 70. few clouds in and out. then tomorrow, windy and mild again. but after a morning shower, it does look like colder air will be moving in. by friday evening into the weekend, joe. >> thanks, tom. kitchen filled with smoke. it wasn't a stove top fire. it was the dishwasher. a well-known company has hidden a dangerous product defect from the public. so is your dishwasher safe? so is your dishwasher safe? news4's special report ton

working in public relations is not for the faint of heart. i love what i do, i enjoy the work, but it's a very hectic pace. strayer university met my needs in terms of my family, my work-life balance. the fact that leading companies are hiring strayer graduates is impressive, but it's not surprising. these companies want us so badly. i'm felicia blow, and i earned my mba from strayer university.

good morning. chopper 4 is live over the dulles toll road. eastbound as you make your way

to the beltway. mile backup. montgomery county still very slow at new hampshire after and your travel speed is 27 miles per hour. joe, back to you. >> thanks, danella.

7:0 now on this thursday morning, it's the 23rd of february, 2012. it hardly feels like winter here in the northeast. it's already 48 degrees this morning. at 7:30 in the morning. as we say hello to the folks assembled joining us here on rockefeller plaza. i'm ann curry alongside carl quintanilla who is in for matt this morning. a beautiful day this morning. >> no kidding. it got pretty yesterday as well. meantime just ahead, we've got a warning for parents -- about a dangerous illness that's usually associated with young girls, carl. >> talking about eating disorders. it turns out that young boys are also dying to be thin.

doctors say it can be even harder to treat them. we'll have details on that. >> you know it's kind of shocking. also coming up, a problem that affects a lot of women. and that is, speaking up in a group setting at work. but why, when we know we have the smarts and the skills do we keep our mouths shut? coming up, why the answer could be in our biology. and so we'll get some advice and also what we can do to overcome it. >> we begin with the investigation into the mysterious death of a reality tv producer, who worked for shows like "the amazing race" and "whale wars." nbc's michelle kosinski is in london with the latest on that, michelle, good morning. >> this case is hard to figure out. jeff rice was found in his hotel room in uganda, with his assistant. apparently in a coma. all the reports surrounding this range from this possibly be a botched robbery attempt, to a poisoning, even a drug overdose, one that might have been forced.

jeff rice, 39 years old from oklahoma, had two production companies in south africa where he had lived for years with his wife and two daughters. he also worked on "whale wars" on animal planet and the south african version of "the biggest loser." a guy who his friends say adored travel, embraced culture, thrived on adventure. but what exactly happened to him in uganda, at his upscale hotel in the capital is pure mystery. his wife and others have said, thugs may have tried to rob rice and his production assistant, but instead, poisoned them? rice was found saturday in his hotel room. local reports say his assistant was there, unconscious, in critical condition. police now say white powder thought tobacco contain was also in the room. and uganda newspaper reports investigators that there was a large amount of cocaine in rice's stomach. also strange. >> i think it's very unlikely

that these individuals were abusing cocaine. secondly, there appears to be no trauma to the body. >> we have one victim who is still alive, so hopefully she has a full physical recovery. and she's able to tell investigators both in uganda and in america what happened. >> in online tributes, friends call rice the real deal, a true adventurer. his family is left to wonder what really happened here. and why. they have a possible robbery attempt, but were they poisoned? were they forced to swallow drugs? police say that jeff rice's autopsy suggested he may have choked and they seem to be downplaying the possibility that this was a crime. there are very few known facts at this point. carl? >> michelle kosinski in london, thanks. savannah guthrie is today's legal correspondent. janine pirro is host of "justice with janine" on fox news and the former district attorney for westchester county. tough case, what strikes you

first about it, savannah. >> that there is so much mystery surrounding it. it's odd that they say there was cocaine found in the stomach. that's not consistent with the way most people ingest cocaine. i think it's rather odd that authorities in uganda quickly suggest there's no foul play involved. there's a lot of oddities surrounding the case. >> the problem they said it was a cocaine overdose. they said that they both choked. and then they deny that there's any kind of a intentional crime here. i had a case where a woman died of a cocaine overdose, they ruled it as suicide. i reopened the case, got a conviction for murder, she was forced to ingest cocaine. that's why we see large amounts in the stomach. you should see trace amounts in the nasal passages. if there's an overdose, i mean this seems to be the kind of case where we need to do another autopsy. >> exactly. i feel sorry for the family, because of course this is all happening in a foreign country, there are language barriers, it's a different system. perhaps the best recourse for the family if they are able to do it is to try to get a private

autopsy to get some of these questions answered. >> let's switch topics to the conviction of george huguely in charlottesville, virginia. we heard a lot about a potential first-degree murder charge. and then or manslaughter. we didn't hear a lot about a second-degree murder conviction, judge. >> the prosecution wanted murder one. premeditation with malice, the defense wanted manslaughter. the jury came back with murder two. you may think number one is the compromise or it may have been the right verdict. what they're saying is he went to the crime scene, knocked down the door. didn't premeditate to kill her, but formed the intent at the time of the crime. and it clearly, there's sufficient evidence to back that up. she was beaten, bloodied and battered. >> victory for the defense or not? >> neither a victory for the defense or prosecution. the jurors rejected not one but two theories of first-degree murder. they didn't think he had the mental state to premeditate the killing. there was tons of evidence he was very, very drunk. but they had an alternate path, they could have convicted on first-degree murder, on a

serious felony murder. he went there to steal the laptop and in the course of that, she died as a result. that would have been a first-degree murder conviction, too. they rejected that and chose this middle ground. >> the defense team told jurors that huguely had some responsibility. but the killing was not in their words, calculated. does admitting that much help or hurt huguely more? >> well i think they looked ridiculous. what they were trying to do was blame the victim. they said look, she smothered in her own blood and he really didn't bash her head against the wall and she had prescription and alcohol in her system. therefore, it's all her fault and she didn't die from blunt-force trauma. bottom line, this thug beat her to death, left her for dead, tossed her on the bed and pulled the cover up and walked out. >> the defense didn't have great facts, because george huguely talked to police, he acknowledged being in the room. he acknowledged a physical altercation. so they had the best they could do was say look, we can't ask you for an acquittal. all we're asking is for you to find, he didn't calculate it. he didn't premeditate it. he was a young guy, immature,

whose impulses got out of control. >> the jury didn't buy it. >> we're left to talk about the sentencing. the jury recommends in virginia, 25 years for second-degree. one year for grand larceny. the judge can do whatever he wants, right? >> the judge will take that recommendation into consideration when he sentences huguely this summer. but at the end of the day, they normally follow the jury's request. and remember, this is 25 years. it seems to me that it didn't look like they were at the manslaughter end of things. that they, if enter was any argument was for murder one. they handed down a solid recommendation, 25. >> 26 years seem appropriate, knowing what we know about the case, about the defendant? >> it's right in the middle of the range that the jury could have sentenced, anywhere between five and 40 years. everything about this vurd suggested jurors looking for the looking for the middle ground, looking for the compromise. in virginia, the judge can't go up, he could reduce the sentence. but as janine says, she's the judge, the judge typically takes the jury's recommendation. >> what's the likelihood of an

appeal? >> i think very good, based on the fact that there was one piece of evidence, that huguely held yeardley love in a choke hon hold. that shows propensity to commit a crime and that's generally not admitted. i think that's the reason why huguely did not testify at the sentencing hearing and throw himself at the mercy of the court by saying i did it, i'm sorry, i was drunk. he was dead silent. that tells me they're holding out for an appeal. >> if there's any chance that the judge comes in for a lighter sentence than the jury recommended, could he potentially walk at all? >> sure, five years? he could walk out tomorrow. they serve generally half the time. >> i believe in virginia, they do have to serve 85% of their sentence and they have tough sentencing laws, parole was abolished in virginia. >> but if he gets out sooner. he's been in for about two and a half years. >> he'll get credit for time served. >> thank you very much. another check of the weather now from al. >> all right. thank you so much, carl. got a birthday girl. who is the birthday girl?

you are? what's your name? >> minara. >> happy birthday, you're seven today? >> yes. >> i like your hat. we've got a birthday present for you, we're going to show you snow in hawaii, take a look at this. that's right. on the mountains of hawaii, big island, they have actually got snow and closed off some of the roads because of all of that. just for your birthday. unbelievable. let's see what's happening. we have warm stuff to talk about. we have also got severe storms to talk about. ahead of this system it is bringing warm air and tuscaloosa, atlanta, sin sun, possibility of tornadoes with this system. anywhere from -- quarter of an inch to half an inch. rain is not the problem. wind and storms may be. we are looking at clouds in the pacific northwest. high surf advisories, southern california. snow in northern new england. we have rain and snow back through the upper midwest. and sunshine along the mid atlantic coast. warmer than normal conditions. 60 degrees today here in new york city. that's what's going on around the country. here's what's happening in your

neck of the woods good good morning. tom kierein in storm center 4. we are off to a chilly start on this thursday morning. we have lots of sunshine. but we are generally in the 40s to near 50 degrees new. reagan national is at 47. and later today into the 60s. perhaps maybe near 70 for parts of the region by mid afternoon p partly cloudy. cloudy tonight. near 50 by dawn on friday. blustery, windy day tomorrow into the 60s. might have a morning or midday shower. then colder air moves in friday whole passel of 16-year-olds. sweet 16. that's what's going on around the country. now let's find out about your weather, go to weather.com or the weather channel online. carl? >> al, thanks. up next, an unlikely group obsessed with having the perfect body. why eating disorders are on the rise among teenaged boys. right after this. [ male announcer ] take a dull morning... ♪

...and make it wild. ♪ introducing wild fruit fusion pop tarts all the fruit flavors you love... in a tasty new combination. [ laughing and cheering ] pop-tarts. joylicious. that's 50% off lenses, including bifocals, no-lines, even sunglasses made with your prescription. so hurry in. 50% off lenses won't last forever. lenscrafters. but not your wrinkles? neutrogena® rapid wrinkle repair. its retinol formula visibly reduces wrinkles in just one week. why wait if you don't have to. neutrogena®. ever since i can remember. my name is paul fabry, and i grow oranges in florida for tropicana. my grandpa taught me

that there's no orange like a florida orange. they're grown in just the right soil... with the perfect amount of sunshine. see, that's how you get that beautiful colour and ripeness. tropicana pure premium is made with 100% florida oranges. because the best oranges make the best juice. ♪ because the best oranges make the best juice. chase scene, netflix coming soon extra butter tickets, swoon penguin journey junior mints moviefone evil prince bollywood 3-d shark attack ned the head 5% cashback right now, get 5% cashback on movies. it pays to discover. he's also a masseuse. ♪ these are reinvented curtains.

they are made of pizza. the reinvented dmv. it's a little nicer. next! [ male announcer ] and this is the reinvented camry. with available streaming music, a newly refined interior and class leading mpg. from toyota. [ male announcer ] 20,000 btus produce a delicate sear. double-oven range makes dinner and dessert -- at the same time. turbo-charged advantium oven cooks more than twice as fast, in this culinary powerhouse. dan. yes? molé sauce. [ male announcer ] with ge's most advanced cooking technology, the café line takes food further. ♪

back now at 7:44 with a warning on the dangers of eating disorders. while they are typically associated with women, there is another group that is often left untreated. nbc's medical editor, dr. nancy snyderman is here with more. >> most of us by conventional wisdom know that more girls than

boys get anorexia anywhere santa rosa, but one million adolescent males every day battle eating disorders and far too often the symptoms go unnoticed. thomas, a straight-a student an exceptional athlete, and a boy secretly obsessed with diet and exercise in hopes of achieving the perfect body. >> he wanted a six-pack, he wanted rock-hard abs, he wanted muscles, that's how it started. >> it was anorexia, a life-threatening eating disorder. for eight years, tj starved himself and exercised compulsively. eventually he stopped eating for up to 23 hours a day while exercising close to five. >> he would ask us, beg us, please don't tell anybody. it's so embarrassing. everybody thinks this is a girl's disease. >> tj died in the middle of his nightly routine doing 1,000 sit-ups. at 22 years old, weighing 78 years old, his heart gave out. >> the look in his eyes, the last pictures he took of himself on his camera -- it wasn't tj.

it was not my son. >> tj is the new face of anorexia. now an equal-opportunity disease. at least one million males in this country suffer from eating disorders. dying ton thin. experts say it takes a certain kind of personality to go to this extreme. >> it's very unusual for someone to come into my office for an assessment of anorexia, if they do not have straight as, and this is true for boys and girls. and in sports, these are great athletes who drive themselves to the next level. >> doctors like psychiatrist james locke believe that kids stri strive for the same air-brushed perfection. and boys concentrate on muscle mass and fat index. >> they come later to treatment, so they're physically sicker. >> this boy was ten when his family first sntsed he was losing weight. >> i realized if i restrict a little bit, i get a little high

off this, i feel a little bit better. so that was kind of -- it was a gradual process. >> his family knew he was in trouble when in matter of weeks, he went from being a picky eater to having a psychosomatic illness, he couldn't swallow solid food. >> i felt i was up against death in watching my child potentially die on me. so -- i was fighting to save him. >> but far too often, parents mistakenly blame themselves. >> when you look at your tool box, parents in it? >> parents are the main tool in the tool box. they're your best resource to help a kid get better this he can help them eat at home, they can disrupt the maintaining exercises and they are really the people who understand their child and who love them. and that love leveraged properly, and supported by the right professional advice can change the entire outcome. >> even after two lengthy stays at a treatment center, avi, now

14, admits he still struggles with a distorted body image. >> i definitely sometime i look at myself and say, i'm so fat. >> but for now with the help of his family, food is not his enemy. >> after not eating for a few years, everything seems so good. i love burritos, ice cream. pizza. and -- all sorts of stuff. >> this is a real psychiatric disorder that can obviously do bodily harm. and treatment is imperative. parents can't do this by themselves. treatment with a pediatrician or an eating disorder specialist includes everything from hospitalization to therapy and sometimes medication. one of the biggest hurdles a lot of parents face is the insurance companies. and ann, that seems to be a common theme. because as kids gain a couple of pounds, some of the insurance companies say the child is getting better and then they want to stop reimbursement. this is a long-term treatment and the insurance companies are going to have to be part of the solution. >> bottom line, you're saying

that parents have got to fight for their kids in this regard. and so what should they be looking for in terms of warning signs? >> especially in boys, start to look for things like excessive exercise, picky eating, hoarding food. putting food in your room. avi took sushi and stuffed it up his sleeves to hide it from his parents and boys dress peculiarly. they start to layer clothing and those sweatshirt hoodies, very common. they want to disappear from the world. but layering clothing and sometimes being cold where everybody else is normal, that's an idea that your metabolic system is really changing. >> dr. nancy snyderman thanks so much for bringing attention to had story. still ahead, how actor sasha baron cohen could get his system banned from the red carpet at the academy awards.

when it comes to toilet paper, when there's no such thing as too soft. i know what i like. i like feeling both clean and pampered. why should i compromise? quilted northern ultra plush®, now with the innerlux layer. for a comfortable, confident clean, or your money back. ♪ ♪ ♪ flavored with real honey. powerful cold medicine that leaves out artificial flavors and dyes and instead uses something more natural, honey. new nature fusion cold & flu from vicks.

a deep, throbbing, persistent ache. my doctor diagnosed it as fibromyalgia, thought to be the result of overactive nerves that cause chronic widespread pain. lyrica is believed to calm these nerves. i learned lyrica can provide significant relief from fibromyalgia pain. and for some people, it can work in as early as the first week of treatment. so now i can do more of the things that i enjoy. lyrica is not for everyone.

lyrica may cause serious allergic reactions or suicidal thoughts or actions. tell your doctor right away if you have these, new or worsening depression, or unusual changes in mood or behavior, or any swelling or affected breathing or skin, or changes in eyesight, including blurry vision or muscle pain with fever or tired feeling. common side effects are dizziness, sleepiness, weight gain, and swelling of hands, legs and feet. don't drink alcohol while taking lyrica. don't drive or use machinery until you know how lyrica affects you. with less pain, i'm feeling better now that i've found lyrica. ask your doctor if lyrica is right for your fibromyalgia pain. just ahead, new research that could explain why some people don't speak up more during meetings. >> after your local news. ow! i've worked hard to build my family. and also to build my career.

so i'm not about to always let my frequent bladder urges, or the worry my pipes might leak get in the way of my busy lifestyle. that's why i take care, with vesicare. once-daily vesicare can help control your bladder muscle and is proven to treat overactive bladder with symptoms of frequent urges and leaks day and night. if you have certain stomach or glaucoma problems, or trouble emptying your bladder, do not take vesicare. vesicare may cause allergic reactions that may be serious. if you experience swelling of the face, lips, throat or tongue, stop taking vesicare and get emergency help. tell your doctor right away if you have severe abdominal pain, or become constipated for three or more days. vesicare may cause blurred vision, so use caution while driving or doing unsafe tasks. common side effects are dry mouth, constipation, and indigestion. i've worked hard to get to where i am... and i've got better places to go than always going to the bathroom. so take charge of your symptoms by talking to your doctor and go to vesicare.com for a free trial offer. ♪me and you, a little rendezvous.♪

♪that special something that will carry you through...♪ ♪that little reward for all the things you do.♪ luscious, creamy filling, perfectly combined with our intense, slow-melting chocolate, the one and only ghirardelli squares chocolate. for all the things you do. ghirardelli. moments of timeless pleasure. [ kareem ] i was fascinated by balsa wood airplanes since i was a kid. [ mike ] i always wondered how did an airplane get in the air. at ge aviation, we build jet engines. we lift people up off the ground to 35 thousand feet. these engines are built by hand with very precise assembly techniques. [ mike ] it's going to fly people around the world. safely and better than it's ever done before. it would be a real treat to hear this monster fire up. [ jaronda ] i think a lot of people, when they look at a jet engine, they see a big hunk of metal. but when i look at it, i see seth, mark, tom,

and people like that who work on engines every day. [ tom ] i would love to see this thing fly. [ kareem ] it's a dream, honestly. there it is. oh, wow. that's so cool! yeah, that was awesome! [ cheering ] [ tom ] i wanna see that again. ♪ 8% every 10 years.age 40, we can start losing muscle -- [ tom ] i wanna see that again. wow. wow. but you can help fight muscle loss with exercise and ensure muscle health. i've got revigor. what's revigor? it's the amino acid metabolite, hmb to help rebuild muscle and strength naturally lost over time. [ female announcer ] ensure muscle health has revigor and protein to help protect, preserve, and promote muscle health. keeps you from getting soft. [ major nutrition ] ensure. nutrition in charge!

good morning. i'm joe krebs. 7:56. we have 49 degrees already. let's take a look at our forecast. storm 4 meteorologist tom kierein. >> right now it is chilly. we are in the 40s and lots of sun. and later today with a southwesterly breeze warming to 70. gusty winds tomorrow into the 60s. might have a morning or midday shower and then turning much colder on friday night and chilly weekend to follow. sunshine, highs in the 40s. joe. >> thank you, tom. we will take a break and

good morning. traveling on 395, had an accident in the move lanes at glebe. it is out of the roadway. still slow on 395. from the beltway to the 14th street bridge, at 22 miles per hour. taking 30 minutes to make that trip. traveling on 50 heading westbound still very slow at 202 from landover road, you are slow at 26 miles per hour. making your way on to 50, those delays continue on to new york avenue. joe, back over to you. >> danella, thanks very much. tonight at 11:00, dishwasher dangers, well-known company

8:00 now on thursday morning, it's the 23rd of february, 2012. you want to get all of these nice people who have gathered here in rockefeller plaza, a chance to wave at their families and friends back home. and we're glad to have you join us today. and a nice group of people. 52 degrees for our high. a pretty day, ann curry, alongside carl quintanilla and al roker. coming up, we're going to talk about something that maybe women want to spend a lot of time thinking about. why is it that women don't speak

up as much and as loudly as men, especially in a business meeting. there are actually some new studies out that give us new information about why this may be. and it may actually be something to do with the way our brains are wired. coming up, we'll speak to a couple of experts, one of them is a businesswoman herself, ivanka trump to talk about that. >> never been in a meeting with you. >> i do not hold back. see, you know what? okay, fine. that's good, though. >> that's a good thing. >> i think it's changing over time, too, right? >> i think as we become more aware as to why. anyway -- moving on, what else is coming up? >> we'll get something we can use, helping make our lives easier when it comes to shopping, travel, getting organized. some of the hottest apps and websites that can do just that. >> making life easier. >> and then later on, we have scoured the world -- gone around the planet looking for the top items that will help you look and feel younger. believe it or not, they may already be in your kitchen.

>> the ginger, definitely, maybe not the borba. international things that make you younger. anyway, speaking of younger and pretty, we'll go inside and talk to natalie morales. >> good morning, ann, thank you. in the news this morning, a former university of virginia lacrosse player is facing up to 26 years in prison. wednesday night, george huguely was convicted of second-degree murder in the beating death of his former girlfriend, yeardley love. their relationship was described as stormy and abusive. the judge has yet to formally sentence the 24-year-old. primed for a fight, mitt romney and rick santorum clashed in arizona wednesday at the 20th debate of the republican presidential campaign. the two front-runners traded fiery accusations about federal bailouts, spending earmarks and especially health care. with his lead threatened, romney was eager to blunt santorum's surge less than a week before pivotal primaries in arizona and

michigan. it may be mild in the east, but wild winds have been causing problems for residents of colorado. gusts nearing 90 miles per hour knocked down giant trees and made it hard just to stand up there. and heavy rain and melting snow in washington state's cascade mountains caused several rivers to overflow, flooding hopes and sweeping parts of one home into a river. now let's head to wall street and cnbc's mandy drury is at the new york stock exchange. >> stocks stalled near continue-month highs and one of the increasing concerns is the rise of oil prices to nine-month highs and i know you all feel it at the pump at $3.61 a gallon for the national average, it is higher in some areas. nonetheless, at 3.61, 9 highest for this year. also tonight, on cnbc, make sure you tune in at 9:00 p.m., scott cohen is going to be presenting "filthy rich" the premiere.

>> we'll be watching, thank you. and now here's brian williams with a look at what's coming up tonight on "nbc nightly news." brian? >> good morning. coming up tonight on "nightly news," the oscars coming up. we've heard them all thank the academy. but what do they mean, really? the official list is secret, but some of the academy members may surprise you. we'll have that story, tonight and more, when we join you for "nightly news." for now, back to you. >> now for a look at what's trending today. our quick round-up of what has you talking online. whitney houston is a top search on google after the "national enquirer" published a photo of her lying in her coffin on their front page. the photo taken at houston's private viewing propertiedly shows her wearing her favorite purple dress, gold slippers on her feet. many twitter users are expressing outrage, calling it an invasion of privacy. jennifer aniston a hot topic

after getting her own star on the hollywood walk of fame. and twitter is heating up over the first public kiss she shared with actor-boyfriend, justin they aroux. and what sacha baron cohen may be planning for the academy awards show sunday night. he reportedly said he would be walking the red carpet as his character from his upcoming film, "the dictator." the academy frowns on promotional stunts, says it's trying to learn more about cohen's intentions but it hasn't barred him from the oscars yet. he has been invited to the award show as a cast member of "hugo" a best picture nominee. not for that movie. he did not get nominated for that. it's 8:05 right now. let's go back outside to ann. >> by the way, there are a lot of sweet 16ers out here and this girl has a sign saying no car, but a kiss from al is better. al, there you go. hello? >> i'll try that.

>> we'll try to help her out there. we've got some cuties back here. where you guys from? >> medford, massachusetts. >> nice to see you. i like this hat, that's very nice. let's check your weather, show you what we've got. our pick city of the day -- wh. pick city of the day, happens to be columbus, ohio, news4. afternoon showers. nice and mild. and look at these mild temperatures. st. louis, 21 degrees above normal. same in memphis. charlotte 20, degrees above normal. 17 warmer degrees in washington, d.c. it will be 65 there. 82, jackson. austin, 85. new york city getting up to 60 degrees. but the cold air is coming down from canada. as we get a system moving across. that's going to bring snow stretching from chicago later today all the way on into northern new england. well, happy -- happy birthday. there you go. all right. i still say hold out for the car. that's what's going on around the country. here's what's happening in your

neck of the woods. >> good morning. tom kierein, storm center 4. lot of sunshine but it is still rather chilly. we are in the 40s to near 50 degree. reagan national is at 49. but it may climb yet foot 20 degrees for highs today. up into the upper 60s to near 70. few clouds around. then tomorrow, might get a morning or midday shower, gusty winds, winds gusting to nearly 50 miles an hour later in the morning and during the afternoon. highs in the 60s. then turning much colder friday night. near 30 by dawn saturday. and saturday and sunday, sunshine but very. this just in -- carl quintanilla is buying a ining you a car! >> i got to call my wife. coming up, why some women shut down when they have to speak up in a group meeting. we'll talk about that with ivanka trump right after this. r. [ charlie ] we're the heartbeat of this place, the people on the line. we take pride in what we do. when that refrigerator ships out the door,

it's us that work out here. [ michael ] we're on the forefront of revitalizing manufacturing. we're proving that it can be done here, and it can be done well. [ ilona ] i came to ge after the plant i was working at closed after 33 years. ge's giving me the chance to start back over. [ cindy ] there's construction workers everywhere. so what does that mean? it means work. it means work for more people. [ brian ] there's a bright future here, and there's a chance to get on the ground floor of something big, something that will bring us back. not only this company, but this country. ♪ two. three. one. two. and, three. [ male announcer ] with the bankamericard cash rewards credit card, earn more cash back for the things you buy most.

1% cash back everywhere, every time. 2% cash back on groceries. 3% back on gas. automatically. no hoops to jump through. it's as easy as one. -two. -three. [ male announcer ] the bankamericard cash rewards card. apply online or at a bank of america near you. did you know that acids in everyday foods can soften and wear away tooth enamel? once enamel's gone, it's gone for good. try... it uses an innovative gel-to-foam technology to surround your teeth, protecting them from the effects of acid erosion. pronamel iso-active strengthens and re-hardens acid-softened enamel. in fact, it's the number one dentist recommended brand for protection against the effects of acid erosion. try (new) pronamel iso-active today. this has been medifacts for pronamel iso-active. [ coughs, sniffles ] especially when you're sick. now, with new simpler packaging, robitussin® makes it simple to get the right relief for your symptoms. new simpler packaging, same effective relief.

robitussin®. relief made simple. your doctor will say get smart about your weight. that's why there's new glucerna hunger smart shakes. they have carb steady, with carbs that digest slowly to help minimize blood sugar spikes. [ male announcer ] new glucerna hunger smart. a smart way to help manage hunger and diabetes. -[ beep ] -15 seconds and counting. [ male announcer ] at kfc we have one mission: and t-10... serve the world's best tasting chicken. 9...8... that's why our whole chicken is delivered fresh. 7... and prepared fresh by real cooks t-5. all systems go. 4... with kfc's world famous secret recipes. preparation complete... 3... 2...1... taste for yourself why fresh is better. mission accomplished. and now pick up an 8 piece meal with 2 sides and 4 biscuits, just $15.99 at kfc. splenda® essentials™ no calorie sweetener with b vitamins, the first and only one to help support a healthy metabolism. three smart ways to sweeten. same great taste.

splenda® essentials™. today's woman is brought to you by splenda essentials. back now at 8:11, this morning on today's woman, new research is shedding light on how men and women operate in the workplace. a lot of women say they often feel afraid or tongue-tied when it comes time to speak up in a meeting or a group setting. it turns out there may be a biological reason. savannah guthrie is joining us with details. >> a lot of us have had this experience. from the moment we first go to school, we're introduced as being part of a group. it's the way we solve problems in the classroom, board room. now researchers at virginia tech are saying for women, that group setting may not be that great. we are women. hear us roar.

unless we have to speak up in a meeting. and then, for some of us, it's -- [ crickets ] >> at the start of her career in investment banking, a field traditionally dominated by males, joan said she didn't speak up. >> it can be intimidating to sit in a room full of men and voice your opinions. especially when men can be vociferous and getting a breath in to speak can be challenging. >> in 2012 women have the smarts, the schooling, the experience, but often not the courage to voice their views. from classrooms to board rooms, when we have to speak up, sometimes we shut down. scientists at the virginia tech research institute decided to study the phenomenon and discovered it's all in our heads -- literally. >> we wanted to study the impact of social rank in a small group on your ability to solve problems.

>> the researchers gave a group of men and women with similar baseline iqs a set of questions to answer. in the middle of the test, they were told how well they did compared to the rest of the group. and then, their iqs were measured again. the findings were startling. >> in a social setting, some of the people's iq goes down and of the ones that go down, over 80% of them are women. >> bottom line, the study showed for some, particularly women, if we think others in a group are smarter, we become, well, dumber. and in the real world, where key business decisions are often made in small group settings, just like this, a lot of good ideas may not be getting heard. >> the way we organize our business is completely built around small groups. and in fact, may be in some settings, that damages the performance of your employees the way you doesn't want that. >> the virginia researchers think the loss in iq may have something to do with women be more sensitive to body cues,

reading the body language of others and reading others perceptions. however, this business woman says that same sensitivity can be beneficial. >> well let's use that to our advantage and let's actually be stronger and communicate better because we know that we're actually picking up on these cues better. and we may be able to be that much more impactful. >> a lesson for working women. making what makes us different work for us. >> and of course with women now holding 48% of all jobs in the u.s., ann, it kind of begs the question, do women need to adapt? or do the businesses? >> savannah, thank you so much. ivanka trump is the executive vice president of development and acquisitions for the trump organization and she cans seen on the new season of "celebrity apprentice" and jennifer heartstein is a psychologist. good morning to both of you. i was reading what one of the researchers said about this pattern which is happening across gender lines.

quote, women often are more attentive to what others may be feeling or thinking, a sensitivity that is likely has an evolutionary origin. jennifer, how exactly does this cause women to mute themselves in a meeting-typesetting. >> it's really sad that this is what's happening. but we're finding that women are reading the room, feeling afraid that someone else is smarter, has more to say, or in the interest of the relationship, they don't want to be perceived as being a braggert, bringing too much to the table. taking too much time. they want to keep the peace and they sit back and wait it out. men don't do that, they jump in and talk shop, women are more focused on the relationship element of it which impacts them in a group setting. >> do you notice this as well? >> at the highest level you hear people talking about this. for years there have been studies saying women are less inclined to speak up. now this is the first time i think anyone has correlated to a biological effect. and studied it on that level. but you know, women are less likely to ask for raises and

therefore, less likely to get them. women are more likely to advocate for the team as opposed to themselves. i think a lot of this sort of goes back to just how we conceptualize things and less likely to put ourselves out enter and more about the collective. which probably means in the group settings women are less inclined to speak up. particularly when they have their perceptions put on. >> we need to switch this up. we need to be paid equally and have as much power in the meetings as men and we need to not feel stupid, when we're not stupid. it's not that we're dumber, we feel less courageous, a little bit. because we're more sensitive. what do we need to do? >> we're comparing ourselves all the time 0 other people and worried about the judgment. one of the things we need to do, maybe you need to practice what it is you want to say to someone or go to your manager and say, i have a lot of things i want to bring to the table today, can you put me on the agenda. or managers need to think about this differently and say,

everything is going to have a chance to talk today, so be prepared to contribute. >> i think in a practical way you can't change the way they react to you. but i think you have to start speaking out. you have to make sure that the labels others are putting upon you as being shy or meek or quiet or less assertive don't define who you are. i have a little baby girl and all the parenting books, they talk very carefully about not labelling children. because it becomes ultimately sort of the pre-destins them to be more inclined to be more like that. i think it's the same thing. people are internalizing what's being projected on them and it's defining them. >> now that we know, there's a biological link, that there's a hard wiring, it also kind of gives you relief. now you know, it's not that you have to feel insecure or less courageous. it means that you have to understand this is part of being a woman. >> and hopefully don't use it as an excuse. we know we have a biological

link. don't just say, it's just my biology. i think ivanka's point is really important, you can change that, as long as you commit to doing that. >> and excuse for single-sex schools? >> for girls. >> that's a whole 'nother subject. >> ivanka trump and jennifer heartstein thank you so much this morning. and coming up next, from shopping to travel, the top websites and apps that can make your life a little bit easier. coming up right after this. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪

nyqui tylenol: me, too. and cougnasal congestion.ers? nyquil:what? tissue box (whispering): he said nasal congestion... nyquil: i heard him. anncr vo: tylenol cold multi-symptom nighttime relieves nasal congestion... nyquil cold & flu doesn't. not in this economy. we also have zero free time, and my dad moving in. so we went to fidelity. we looked at our family's goals and some ways to help us get there. they helped me fix my economy, the one in my house. now they're managing my investments for me. and with fidelity, getting back on track was easier than i thought. call or come in today to take control of your personal economy. get one-on-one help from america's retirement leader.

how about we make a big change for just a little money? let's start with a paint we know can do the job. new glidden duo paint plus primer available only at the home depot. one coat does double duty. and fits our budget perfectly. so there's a brand-new room... ...right where the old one used to be. more saving. more doing. that's the power of the home depot. new glidden duo paint plus primer. only at the home depot. and starting at only $24.97 a gallon. everyone wants to be the cadbury bunny. cause only he brings delicious cadbury crème eggs, while others may keep trying. nobunny knows easter better than cadbury!

8% every 10 years.age 40, we can start losing muscle -- wow. wow. but you can help fight muscle loss with exercise and ensure muscle health. i've got revigor. what's revigor? it's the amino acid metabolite, hmb to help rebuild muscle and strength naturally lost over time. [ female announcer ] ensure muscle health has revigor and protein to help protect, preserve, and promote muscle health. keeps you from getting soft. [ major nutrition ] ensure. nutrition in charge! so we made ocean spray cranberry juice cocktail with a splash of lime. it's so refreshing, your taste buds will thank you. mm... oh, you're welcome. what? my taste buds -- they're thanking me. uh-huh. back at 8:21, this morning on today's tech, cool apps and websites designed to make your

life easier. whether you want to save time and money, or you need a little inspiration, help is as close as your computer, tablet or smartphone. liz is publisher and editor in chief of coolmomtech.com. liz, always good to see you, good morning. we keep hearing about all different sorts of sites and app. i keep hearing the word "pinterest." what is it? >> it's like the website that's eaten the internet. five million unique monthly users, to ten million just since january. a visual social curation site for the way women particularly 0 over the years have ripped pages out of magazines they've loved and saved them. it allows you to do that online by pinning. you find an image that you like online. say planning a wedding or travel or baby gear or toys that you love and you pit them together on a board. sort of by topic. from there you can repin other people, you can get comments on yours, it gives you that fun

feedback of social media. >> the audience is largely women, who some call natural curators. >> cool mom picks is a series of boards that arranges everything from travel to food. so we started a board just featuring cool "star wars" stuff. >> let's talk about a app that helps you consolidate numbers for hotels, car rental. >> it's a life saver, especially if you're a frequent traveler. all you do is all those confirmations you're getting from airports or from car rentals, restaurant reservations, activities, you just forward it to plans and it goes into an itinerary for you. if you upgrade to the pro version, which i believe is $49 a year, you go et some extra benefits that pay for itself. like showing you if your airline price goes down and if you're entitled to rebook for lower. >> this was a life-saver for your recent trip to disney. >> we just got back from disney,

it was so easy to keep up with all the reservations. >> people might have heard from isnta-gram. how about websta-gram. >> insta-gram is a popular photo-sharing site. it's a simple way to make your photos look good, share it on twitter, email it to your family members. share it socially and comment on others. however, websta-gram, is a website that allows you to do a lot of this online and not just do your mobile app. >> we're looking at some pictures here, today has a site and with your of our stage managers is going to take our picture. he will take the picture, he'll post it and from there people can go on and comment, right? >> absolutely. they can share, they can like it or you can even now go on to websta-gram and see it through the computer if you have an insta-gram app account.

>> there's a link on the "today show" site. suddenly is changing the way shopping online works, right? >> not for bargain-hunters, but it's great if you're a procrastinator or impatient. this is an amazing service based out of new york, they service new york to richmond. what they'll do do over 100 stores, they'll go buy all kinds of stuff for you and for one overnight shipping rate, they'll ship it all to you. let's say you've got an emergency trip and you need to get things, they can get it all, ship it in one box for one price. >> the one called iyanna which helps you know when certain items go on sale. >> eyeonna. as in i have my eye on a pair of shoes. you take your cell phone, take a picture of the item after you bought it or your receipt. the site will let you know if

the price has dropped. it's a consumer protection plan. >> still ahead, beauty secrets to looking younger from around the world. after your local news. breaking news at 8:26. right now laurel high school is on lockdown. police say a female student reportedly threatened to hurt another student with a gun. we have a crew on the way to the scene. we will bring thank you latest as soon as it becomes available. let's check the forecast now and storm 4 meteorologist tom kierein telling us about a beautiful day ahead. tom, good morning. >> we have sunshine now but it is still chilly around 50 but later today into the 60s to near 70 with clouds coming in. cloudy tonight. then windy and mild tomorrow. maybe morning or midday shower and windy and much colder friday afternoon and evening.

♪ [ male announcer ] from our nation's networks... ♪ ...to our city streets... ♪ ...to skies around the world... ♪ ...northrop grumman's security solutions are invisibly at work, protecting people's lives... [ soldier ] move out! [ male announcer ] ...without their even knowing it. that's the value of performance. northrop grumman.

good morning. traveling 395 seeing another accident. this one northbound at seminary road. you can see it is on the right shoulder lane as well as the left lane and right now traffic is stopped and you are not able to proceed on 395. once you pass this accident you are still slow at 22 miles per hour crossing over the 14th

street bridge. tough commute. be aware of this on 395. >> danella, thank you. tonight at 11:00, dishwasher danger. is a wail-known company hiding a

8:30 now on this thursday morning, the 23rd of february, 2012. we've got a nice-sized crowd this morning, enjoying pretty comfortable temperatures for a winter morning. 52 degrees outside. >> going up to 60. >> people saying hi to family and friends. enjoying anniversaries,

birthdays. i'm ann curry, with carl quintanilla, in for matt this morning and al roker and natalie morales. coming up, what would you try to look younger? we've roamed the world and gone international and come up with all kinds of things. one thing that is called noni juice, we're going to take a look at a whole list of things that women all around the world use to look and feel younger. >> very nice. also if you're strapped for cash, what you need to know before you take out a second mortgage. that's key information. >> and today's professionals are here, they are going to weigh in on everything from their oscar picks to their opinions on the x factor, not the show, but getting back together with your ex-. so we'll have more on that. >> not related to that, but a little bit later, how to create a bedroom oasis at a bargain price. >> okay. on that note, let's hit it and talk about the weather. >> well, first of all we've got somebody to bring in over here.

>> hi. >> what you guys got going on this weekend? >> we've got the 19th annual law enforcement state of new jersey, extended invitation to you. and everybody that's watching -- >> seaside heights, new jersey, this coming saturday, 1:00 p.m. >> and you brought a polar bear with you. nice to see you guys, thanks so much. >> special olympics, new jersey, www.sonj, go to the bottom of the page, polar bear plunge, be there. >> thank you so thank you, sir. let's check it out. peace. let's show you what's happening. for tomorrow, got a risk of strong storms along the south eastern atlantic coast. wet weather in the pacific northwest. snow in northern new england and snow around the central great lakes. saturday, more rain and snow in the pacific northwest. sunny and warm through the south. it is going to be chilly in the

northeast with lake-effect snow. then sunday, sunday, more sunny cold conditions in new england. and snow through the plains. wet weather in the pacific northwest. nice and mailed from the gulf coast on into the southwest. few showers down through northern florida and southern georgia. that's what's going on around the country. here's what's happening in your neck of the woods. >> good morning, sunshine, light breezes now. and temperatures are near 50 degrees. and later today, it will continue to climb into the 60s during the afternoon, maybe even briefly near 70. clouding up late afternoon and overnight tonight. morning or midday shower on friday. gusty wind will be into the 60s midday, then getting colder friday evening into saturday and sunday. highs saturday and sunday just into the 40 and that's your latest weather. now let's head on down to florida, and say hello to uncle willie. >> the beautiful shores of the gulf of mexico. you see it in the background, you hear it lapping against the sand. sanibel island, known as the shell capital of the world.

as a matter of fact, you can find shells everywhere. i just found two shells. right here in front of me. where our producer put them a week ago. isn't that nice? they have shells all kinds of things. happy birthday, if you will, please, take a look. this is zula warnick, from houston, houston, mississippi. 106 years old. strong supporter of the u.s. military. god bless. i'm an old navy man. and she says hard work is the secret. she has always worked hard and she's an honest lady. hung ngo, from rosemead, california, 100 years old, enjoys spending time in his garden where he grows his own vegetables. and marie thompson from gering,

nebraska, 102 years old, the life of the party and believes that you should do everything you want to do. now wait a minute, check things out here. and adeline chorches of west hartford, in the great state of connecticut, along the fabulous south shore. she loves to do all sorts of things in her life that makes people happy. and she loves the connecticut river. goes down there with her family all the time. a beautiful river, unbelievable. raymond schomer of novi, michigan, 100 years old today. is a retired welder. an engineer in his own right. his secret to longevity, serving under people. muriel katz of great neck, new york, is 104. loves to watch the new york mets

on television and spends all of her time with her beautiful daughter. how about that. that's it. that's all from the shores of the gulf of mexico. back to you. >> willard, thanks. up next, the quest to look younger, we'll unlock beauty secrets from around the world. but first, this is "today" on nbc. [ female announcer ] off limits?

not anymore. fiber one is bringing brownies back. at 90 calories, you can have brownies again. ♪ fiber one 90 calorie brownies. in the granola bar aisle. carol. fiber makes me sad. oh common. and how can you talk to me about fiber while you are eating a candy bar? you enjoy that. i am. [ male announcer ] fiber beyond recognition. fiber one.

♪ back now at 8:38, this morning on today's beauty, secrets to looking younger from all around the world, from brazil to india. it turns out the fountain of youth is often found in the kitchen. here to explain is celebrity nutritionist cynthia pasquela. good morning. nice to have you here. this is an interesting list. and all of these things, are supposed to help us at least according to old wives' tales, defy age. >> exactly and who doesn't want to do that, ann, right? >> we all want some of that.

and we can start with something as simple as coconut oil. it helps improve elasticity in the skin and get rid of the dark, undereye circles that we sometimes have. >> boys have them, too. you can buy it in jars now. and it does moisturize, especially in the winter. >> it's great for moisturizing, you can eat this, you can have three to four teaspoons a day and it has an anti-bacterial agent in it to help with acne. >> and you can cook with it, that's great. now something called noni juice, where does it come from? >> noni juice, this is a favorite of brazil. this is polynesian women, they love their noni juice. an amazing anti-aging element to help turn back the hands of time. >> i don't know what a noni is. but there you have a picture of it. >> let's try some, shall we? hmm. >> not bad, right? this is great for -- >> it's like a prune juice with a little less sweetness. it doesn't taste great, it doesn't taste terrible.

haas it supposed to do? >> it's great because it's packed with essential fatty acids. i think that's really amazing. just to help plump up the skin and newurture from the inside. >> ginger is embraced by a lot of asian countries. >> and also in india. women there wake up, shred a little ginger and heat up water and drink this amazing tea. ginger helps to bring the blood flow to the skin to even out your skin tone. isn't that amazing? >> have there been studies to prove that? i know people say this, but do we know this for a fact? >> we know this for a fact. >> what about this? >> there is a fruit called guananaba, a delicious little fruit, amazing for anti-aging. it's difficult to find, so we can pick up some of these beauty supplements, these are from borba, they have the slimming

chocolate cubes and amazing product called smart and sexy omega 3. it tastes like a tootsie roll and it has fiber in it to curb your cravings. >> it's called guanabana? >> yes. from the caribbean. >> now black cumin seeds, for your hair? >> the thing about hair, lot of great anti-oxidants, you can cook with them. you can buy the oil, and you can find them in tablets. this is made by intelligent nutrients, a product called intellimune. eating four of these little tablets is equal to eating ten pounds of berries for anti-oxida anti-oxidants? >> yes. your hair is beautiful. >> i munch on these all the time. >> a great advertisement for that. >> now grape seed extract that women in france use? >> the french women love this

really powerful anti-oxidants to help turn back the hands of time. interesting fact, some people say can't i just eat some grapes? >> you can. but you know you would have to eat a pound to a pound and a half of these grapes to get just 50 milligrams or to get the same amount of grape seed extract. that's like this tiny tiny little bit. >> so bottom line, you're saying if we sort of take care of ourselves and think about maybe different options we can stay young without going the other route that so many oth women sort of feel pressured to go in terms of surgery and everything, we can stay young, defy age by being healthy. >> exactly. i mean the outside is always just a direct reflection of what's going on inside. so if wur nourishing our body on the inside, it's going to show. >> do you think drinking a lot of water helps as well? >> absolutely. flushing out the toxins, flushing the skin, pumping it up. there's nothing for our skin to show fine lines and wrinkles, we don't want that. >> no, we don't want that. cynthia, great advice from you.

coming up, we'll meet the oscar nominee with an entire country rooting for her. but first, this is "today" on nbc. [ clanking ]

think we should have bought pre-assembled furniture? [ telephone ringing ] wait. [ male announcer ] some business decisions are better than others. the best decision is switching to verizon. you are good to go. thanks. that was easy! [ male announcer ] speed, reliability, and now with our worry free guarantee there's no better time to switch. get your choice of terms. no activation fees. a 30-day money back guarantee. flexible scheduling. professional on-site installation. and 24/7 tech support. all for just $84.99 a month. plus you get a $200 value reward card. so switch to verizon high speed internet and phone, backed by our new worry free guarantee, all for just $84.99 a month.

contact the verizon center for customers with disabilities call 1.866.solutions. at 800-974-6006 tty/v. that's 1.866.solutions. only from verizon. back at 8:45, the oscars are just three days away and stars like brad pitt and george clooney aren't the only ones preparing for the big night. so is pakistan's first-ever oscar-nominated filmmaker. nbc has the story. it's a great story. >> it is, her name is sharmine chenoy, her film called "saving face" an hbo documentary could win pakistan its first-ever oscar. as she says, it's the stuff that dreams are made of. >> i fell in love the first time we put the cameras on. it was because i could see the colors, the textures, the language. the beauty and the heartache

could just transcend all barriers. >> for filmmaker sharmaine, it was a love discovered while studying and working in the u.s. one which led her home to pakistan. you were doing the same work in the states, why come back after being gone for more than a decade? >> because people like myself, we need to come back to pakistan and we need to give back to the country. because if all the educated people leave this country, then what's going to become of it? >> the 33-year-old has since devoted the last decade to documenting the lives of pakistan's most vulnerable. shaping and sharing their stories with the rest of the world on a mission for hope. >> i can see that we can solve these problems. that's the hardest part. knowing that we can overcome them and not being able to, because of the society we live in. >> in the last few years, there's been enormous growth in the pakistani news media. the same, however, cannot be said for documentary filmmaking

here. which means there are very few people taking an in-depth look at some of the tough issues that face this country. she broke barriers with her 2008 film. investigating the recruitment of child suicide bombers. the film earned her a prestigious emmy award. >> the win, however, was bittersweet. on the same day that she landed in new york to accept the reward, back home in karachi, her ailing father suddenly died. >> the most incredible part of that was that the day before he passed away, i spoke to him and he said, i saw you, you won the emmy. and i said, no, it's tomorrow. i haven't gone yet. and he said, no, i know you won it. >> now, four years later, she is

poised to make history with her latest work. an oscar-nominated documentary chronicling the journey of acid attack victims in pakistan and the doctor working to help them. speaking foreign language ] >> co-directed with a film maker, the film will debut on hbo on march 8 and a win at this year's academy award would bring pakistan its first-ever oscar. a milestone that hasn't gone unnoticed by the nation's press and population. >> the oscar is the award. not just another award. i think for me, it's become even bigger now. that i see the hope in the eyes of so many different pakistanis. >> and it's that hope, she says, that keeps her going. focus on the trend she wants to see for the next generation, including her daughter, amelia. >> i think about the issues that i need to bring forward. so that her life will be different. you know, ten, 15 years from now when she's growing up and i hope

that there's so many more stories to tell. >> she says that she hopes she can make pakistan proud by bringing home an oscar. but regardless of what the sunday brings, win or lose, it is her commitment to highlighting the tough issues in her country that's already caught the attention of the world. carl? >> great story, thank you. up next, the lighter side of sports as we go spanning the world, but first, this is "today" on nbc. [ male announcer ] the draw of the past is a powerful thing. but we couldn't simply repeat history. we had to create it. introducing the 2013 lexus gs, with leading-edge safety technology, like available blind spot monitor... [ tires screech ] ...night view... and heads-up display. [ engine revving ] the all-new 2013 lexus gs. there's no going back.

it is time for the wonderfully wacky world of sports with our friend, len berman, good morning. >> good morning, guys, great to see you all. february featured the giants beating the patriots in the super bowl, and pitchers and catchers. but, what were truly the top sports stories of the month? let's go spanning the world. ♪ >> unbelievable! >> ooh, there you go. >> on your mark, get set, the indiana pacers mascot, a high school gig, whoops! yeah, we jumped through the school's entire sports budget. congratulations. play ball for denver, the best tip of a half-court miss. hey, rudy fernandez! nicely done.

topped only by the ball boy at the australian open. nice. real nice. our whoops of the month, on the stretcher, oh, that's just wrong. and the winning basket, scored by the north carolina kid, the wrong basket by mistake. oh, terrible. the hockey move of the month in boston, how about this one, puck on the stick and -- zip, here's my favorite. in russia and -- huh? what? it's the old puck on a string trick. bring it back? there you go. also in russia, here's how you celebrate your goal. you proceed to just lie there on the ice. it's not exactly a salsa dance, but he ends up. the worst move at the australian road rally. talking about taking a wrong turn. terrible. then there's colton moore at the x games, he is flagged, but

would you believe -- nobody got hurt. our record of the month, in san antonio, a real record, the most dogs attending a hockey game. you know, just your typical barking at a hockey game. in detroit it was "star wars" night. you wonder why? well chewbacca is, he's the wookie of the year. he won wookie of the year. no booing. our pride of the month between bakersfield in ontario, it was an all-out brawl, even the goalies go at it. but one goaltender keeps his mask on and the other doesn't. sure, punch a guy in his helmet, you knucklehead. and you know, it was '80s night in new orleans. that meant that will ferrell had the player introduction. >> number five, he still lives with his mother, carlos boozer. >> number 13, he's a scorpio and a horrible dancer, 6'10", from

connecticut, where he majored in econ, but he minored in love! >> that's pretty cute. >> didn't we all minor in that in college? >> i think we all did. >> i still like the stretcher. >> i had a feeling. >> oh! >> that's just -- nothing like getting a little behind in your work. >> i could see that over and over again. >> don't help me, i'll crawl. >> suddenly i can't see! it got dark. >> good job. >> thanks, guys. >> can you top that, today's professionals? >> nobody is going to get hurt. >> we're going to do a demonstration here, okay? a reenactment. >> anyway, a lot more coming up, including -- today's professionals coming up, right

after your local news. >> not quite. >> what are you guys going to talk about next hour. >> a new obesity drug out. whether or not it's actually -- >> more important for donny, can you get back with your ex. >> no, natalie -- >> something i don't know? >> yeah, natalie, is there? >> and much more ahead, right after your local news.

breaking news at 8:56. right now maryland high school in lockdown. this is happening at laurel high school in laurel. we will continue to follow this story and bring thank you latest information as soon as it becomes available. let's check the forecast now. meteorologist tom kierein telling us about warmer weather in our future. hopefully in the near future, tom, good morning. >> good morning.

it is warming up already now as we approach 9:00. it is already now climbing into the low to mid 50s. and later today, hitting near 70. then clouding up late afternoon and overnight tonight. then tomorrow, gusty winds. mild temperatures, maybe a morning or midday shower. then strong, gusty winds during the afternoon and bringing in colder air important the weekend. >> all right, tom. thanks so much. we w [ male announcer ] are you paying more and more for cable and enjoying it less and less?

stop paying for second best. upgrade to verizon fios and get tv, internet and phone for an incredible price: just $89.99 a month for two years with a two-year agreement. it's an amazing deal, but it's for a limited time only. so don't wait. want to save even more? call right now and we'll add a special bonus: $300 back. unlike cable, fios delivers a 100% fiber-optic network to your home. get america's fastest, most consistent, most reliable internet, plus the best tv picture quality, and more hd. why keep paying so much for cable? switch to fios for just $89.99 a month for two years with a two-year agreement. save $600 in your first two years. and don't forget your special bonus: $300 back. hurry, offer ends march 3rd. call 1.877.827.fios. call the verizon center for customers with disabilities that's 1.877.827.3467. at 800-974-6006 tty/v. fios. a network ahead.

good morning. if you are taking the inner loop of the beltway in virginia, you are jammed as you make your way past the work zone here. little river turnpike. delays start at i-95 and yurnd speed the entire ride. 21 miles per hour. >> thanks, danella. an update on the breaking news this

back now with more of "today" on this thursday morning, it's the 23rd day of february, 2012. hard to believe that we're in the dead of winter right now. because, boy, we're expecting another unseasonably warm day here in the big apple. it's pretty tside and we've got a lot of nice people to visit with us on our plaza. meantime, i'm ann curry, along with carl kiquintanilla in for matt this morning, we've got al roker and savannah guthrie. coming up, we'll be talking about today's professionals, they've got a lot to talk about. >> a lot of hot topics, including religion and politics, that's two hot topics.

how it's been a part of the republican campaign for a president and whether it should be or not. and we'll talk about some health news, there's a weight loss drug that claims it can help you lose 10% of your body weight. provisional approval, the fda has to weigh in and our panel will weigh in. there are some health risks associated with it. >> weigh in? >> ah! >> second mortgages have always been a popular source of income for cash-strapped homeowners. but these days, a lot harder to get one. we'll have tips to help you navigate the new market realities and secure some probably much-needed extra cash. >> that's important, okay? >> this is the time of year where you're going to start seeing department stores give a winter white sale. if you want to step up the style in the bedroom, we're going to show you how to get the best deals on linens, sheets, comforters to create your own relaxing retreat. >> good. okay. good things, sales are always good. meantime, it is time for the news. that's right, we're going to go

inside -- >> it is! exactly. >> thank you, ann, good morning, everyone, we begin with serious news right now, seven u.s. marines were killed overnight when their two helicopters collided near yuma, arizona, there were no survivors, the marines were from the third marine air wing based at miramar, in southern california. the cause of the crash is under investigation, but they were conducting a training exercise at the time. president obama has apologized for an incident in which korans were burned at an american air base near kabul. thousands have taken to the streets, outraged by the improper disposal of islamic religious texts. officials tell nbc news that two american nato service members have been killed in retaliation as a third day of violence and protests rages on. meantime in baghdad, one of the deadliest days there since the end of the u.s. combat mission. as a series of bombings and shootings have killed at least

60 people today. most of the attacks this morning appear to target police. a virginia jury is recommending that college lacrosse player, george huguely, should serve 25 years in prison for the second-degree murder of his ex-girlfriend, yeardley love. huguely was found guilty last night in love's killing. prosecutors said he beat her to death in a drunken rage. huguely faces formal sentencing in april. and we'll have more on this story coming up in a live report. an 8-year-old girl is clinging to life today, in washington state after she was shot in her elementary school classroom. police say amina bowman was accidentally shot by a classmate who had brought a gun to school. officials say the gun was concealed in a child's backpack. and unintentionally went off. the third grader is now in critical condition. the murder trial of a georgia man accused of gunning down a harvard-educated father of two outside a day care center resumes today. nbc's thanh truong is in decatur, georgia, good morning. >> hey, natalie, good morning to

you. so far, both the prosecution and the defense have put the full-court press on the victim's wife. scrutinizing her relationship with the defendant. >> on day two of the murder trial, andrea snyderman testified that just over a month after her husband, rusty's murder, she suspected her boss at ge was the killer. prosecutors asked why she didn't tell police about her suspicions. >> you never told them on january 4th, i know who it is. why were you protecting the defendant? >> i was not. >> why didn't you mention his name? >> have you seen what's happened to my life? >> prosecutors and the defense both maintain that snyderman and neumann were having an affair. and that led to rusty's murder. she insists newman was obsessed with her, but denies anything sexual. >> there was no reciprocation of any feelings. >> but this bartender testify she'd saw the two groping and kissing each other just a few

months before the murder. >> he had his hands on her on her rear end and she was hugging him. and they looked like a couple. >> and next up, newman's real estate broker turned confidante, melody white. she revealed what newman told to her about a business trip he took with snyderman. >> he said they laid on the bed and cuddled and did just about everything but have intercourse. >> white said newman seemed normal. a stark contrast to the defense's portrayal of a delusional defendant who has pled not guilty by reason of insanity. and one controlled by a demon in the form of barry white and an angel looking like olivia newton-john. >> has he spoken to you about any dilution s delusions he had having? >> no. >> near the end of the day, another witness testified how newman bought the murder weapon

from him and gave him money to keep quiet about it. this cat will tell you when you're done petting him. this kitten just apparently can't get enough attention and if you dare to ignore him, he won't let you forget about it. this video has wrapped up 1.3 million hits since it was posted just a couple of days ago. hopefully that's enough attention for the feline and this attention we're giving it awell. very cute. it is now six minutes past the hour. some more, please? let's go out to al for a check of your weather. awww. >> natalie, i have to do the same thing with our camera man, i have to -- and then he pets me. >> it works! >> prrrrr. thanks so much. hi! >> hi. >> where you guys from? >> buffalo. >> buffalo, all right. shuffle off to buffalo. >> my mom's tummy. you're from your mom's tummy. very good.

how do you get to >> you are from your mom's tummy, very good. how do you get to carnegie hall? practice. we have a messy storm system making its way from the plains. midwest. it cut a swath from iowa, chicago, on into detroit. cleveland and then eventually new england and including boston. snowfall amounts generally light you about some areas could be picking up anywhere from 6 to 12 inches of snow through southern michigan. we have -- generally looking at three to six inches across from the great -- plains all the way up into morning new england. that's what's going on around the country. here's what's happening in your neck of the woods. >> good morning. we have sunshine and temperatures now just past 9:00, climb into the 50s. reagan national now at 54. it will continue to climb. all the way into 60s later today to near 70 degrees. then cloudy tonight. might get a morning shower, midday shower on friday. big story tomorrow. strong, gusty winds. wind gusts to nearly 50 miles per hour tomorrow.

later in the morning and during afternoon. mild midday and that's your weather. savannah? >> all right. now to today's professionals, our panel of power players and today's hot topics. star jones is an attorney and author, donny deutsch is chairman of deutsche incorpor e incorporated and dr. nancy snyderman is new brunswick's chief medical editor. >> before we get to today's topics, serious and family business, star was on "the view" yesterday. i don't want you to say anything, it was her return after six years and clearly star had made a mistake in the past. went on air without telling barbara she was leaving the show, where in reality she had been told her contract wasn't going to be renewed. they ambushed her yesterday. barbara, i've been a big fan of barbara as i see her around town. it was cruel what her and joy, i felt like i was watching the mean girls in a seventh grade cafeteria, pick on a vulnerable girl.

they went at her. she was just like, i want to talk about heart disease -- it's a new life -- it was mean. she took the high road. and i want her to stay on the high road. i don't know if they're doing this for ratings, i think it was cruel and they owe her an apology. i really do. >> thank you for having my back. but i want you to know i got a platform it talk about heart disease and i never get a chance to do that. and i went ahead and did it. >> this is family, i'm here to talk about this. >> the pain on your face watt extraordinarily apparent. that it hurt yesterday and i could see it on your face. >> that was my home. i enjoyed being there. >> sherry, we're not saying anything, joy jumps in and says, we didn't want to talk about your surgery, you don't have to. i don't know if their numbers are down, why they need do do that, it was really cruel and i think they owe you guys an apology. >> you no he what, donny? i'm a big girl and i know how to take care of myself. and what's most --

>> donny likes to jump in. >> but it's really important for me to have shown the world that i moved on. i'm here i'm doing a job. >> obviously they didn't. mean girls. >> you're with us now. >> yeah! >> i'm sorry. >> that's fine. with that behind us, let's move forward. actually we have a hot topic to talk about, religion and politics. you know the old saying, in this campaign season we're hearing a lot of both. i mean you have rick santorum comments as some people questioning the president's theology. which he has an explanation for that. but then we heard of billy graham's son, franklin gram, questioning mitt romney's faith and the president's faith. the question i put out to you, does religion belong in our political discourse? >> not if people are going to be talking about the relationship that they have with god or christ or buddha or whomever. i think it's inappropriate for people to bring in their own

personal religion in politics. because politics is culture. it's not about christianity. >> you think character has no place in politics? >> character has a place. because it shows judgment or lack thereof. >> but religion is different than relationship. religion is about your affilation with a certain doctrine. relationship religion is about your relationship with god. >> religion, it's the problem in the world. to me everybody has their own faith and god bless. that's part of who somebody is. so it's very hard to tell an electorate, you can keep religion out of it, but talk about relationships. i think it's terrible what they do and they use it divisively but it's part of who somebody is. it's hard to dissect it out. >> it's pushing people's buttons. it's the is obama still a muslim? you can't trust a mormon. it wasn't that long ago that jack kennedy was a catholic and

so, if we don't do it to advance conversations, we do it to throw up roadblocks. >> it's wrong but it's impossible to keep it out of the discussion. >> you may argue that politics, religion doesn't belong in politics. do you think talking about religion in the context of politics hurts religion? does it bother any of you -- >> only when you have somebody who is hypocritical stanting up there and trying to put themselves on the cross. don't use christ in order to something to advance when you know good and well you're not being a christian. >> the anti-obesity pill. a panel of fda advisers has tentatively approved it after rejecting the drug qnexa in the past because of health concerns. >> this is not an fda stamp of approval. it means the committee has said let's get this on the market. it's a combination of two drugs, phentermine and topamax. doctors have been combining them off-label and helping people, people who are morbidally obese,

dropping 10% of their body weight. for some people that's enough to get them out of heart disease problems and diabetes. but it doesn't come as a free ride. there are heart implications. there are sfeide effects. and there's been no medication for next ten years. it is the holy grail in the pharmaceutical industry because we're getting fatter and everybody wants the magic pill. >> there's -- did you think there's not enough urgency -- >> everybody is looking for the magic fix. because we've gotten so much out of control. you know, it can be a pill, it can be surgery. it can be a fad diet. but the long-term effects is really about changing your lifestyle. >> keep your mouth shut. we're a society that doesn't want to pay any consequences. and the down side of having a pill for everything it allows people for lack of a better word, misbehave. there are a lot of people obviously that have thyroid problems and can't do anything

about it. but you walk around disney and you see all of these overweight kids and the parents allowing that. this is something you can control. >> we do, we have become a pill-popping society. it's like i don't worry about it now because there will be something for me later. it's a dangerous philosophy. >> i tried the fen-phen, i tried everything during my obesity time. i was scared that i was doing something to damage my body. everybody was looking for the quick fix. >> and also people have a real medical illness that makes it difficult for them to lose weight. they may need pharmaceutical help. let's move on. would you lie to a friend? an interesting poll on the huffingtonpost.com. to tell a little white lie, 8.2 said never. honesty always is key. and some people think it's okay. >> it's like when you see somebody who has had plastic surgery, do you say oh my gosh, you look so good?

>> what's the difference between a lie and politeness? >> obviously it's a white lie to save somebody's feelings. i think every situation is different. sometimes you need to be brutally honest. because you care about somebody, it's going to be in their best interests. but we've all had white lies, that's being a human being. >> it's being kind. >> like you said to me, it was nice to see me today. >> i meant that. >> but there are some friendships that you know are so safe that if they say -- you know, they ask you a question, they really want you to be honest. not to fib. so we say little white lies all day long and that's part of social nuance. >> if it doesn't hurt anybody, it should be okay. >> not lying about significant things, but just to be polite and get along? i think i'm with the 82%. okay. >> the majority. >> oscars on sunday. want to get your predictions, leading actor, okay? we have damian ba shmpb ir, george clooney, jean dujardin.

>> i happened to see "the descendants" over the weekend, clooney was fantastic. >> i can't believe i'm agreeing with these guys, but clooney, because it was out of the box of what you would have expected. i'm afraid he won't get it. i do believe he should get it. >> he's like supposed to be the nicest guy. you talk to anyone on this show when he comes. >> everyone says he's nice. >> a great actor and not bad to look at. >> thanks, guys. coming up, if you're a homeowner who needs extra cash, what you should know before taking out a second mortgage. and then later on, turning your bedroom into a relaxing oasis without spending a lot of money. but first, these messages. metim. what's left behind? [ female announcer ] purifying facial cleanser from neutrogena® naturals. removes 99% of dirt and toxins without dyes, parabens or harsh sulfates. so skin feels pure and healthy. [ female announcer ] from neutrogena® naturals. so skin feels pure and healthy.

conquer your busy day. burn! let's do it! ♪ hi. [ female announcer ] outlast your day, any day, with secret's 48-hour odor protection technology. new secret outlast. it's good. honey, i love you... oh my gosh, oh my gosh.. look at these big pieces of potato. ♪ what's that? big piece of potato. [ male announcer ] progresso. you gotta taste this soup. ♪ my heart skips a beat ♪ my heart is playing tricks on me ♪ [ female announcer ] introducing new special k granola bars. ♪ i can't break through with 4 grams of protein. and 4 grams of fiber. finally, a granola bar that makes your heart skip a beat. a snack that loves you back. what will you gain when you lose? ♪ ...skips a beat what will you gain when you lose?

try olive garden's new three course italian dinner for $12.95. start with all the homemade soup or salad and breadsticks you want. next choose from five new entrees like smoked mozzarella chicken. finally a delicious dessert. the new three course italian dinner. from olive garden. [ male announcer ] for a better-looking tomorrow. vicks nyquil cold & flu. the nighttime sniffling, sneezing, coughing, aching, fever, best sleep you ever got with a cold...medicine. ♪

this morning on today's consumer, getting a second mortgage. whether you need extra cash or your home is needing repairs. they're popular source of income for cash-strapped home owners, but in today's market, they're not always easy to come by. cnbc's courtney reagan is here with advice on how to increase your chances of getting one. we're talking about the home equity loans or secondary mortgages. a lot of people don't realize that the lender is paying more for the secondary mortgage, right? >> it's a little riskier for the lender of the secondary mortgage. if you think about it, that first mortgage is the primary lien on your property in case of default or foreclosure. that means the lender gets paid first, if that happens to a secondary lender, like the name suggests, takes a back seat. they get paid second. it means it's a little riskier for them and they'll increase the interest rate as a result. >> advantages and disadvantages and reasons why people take out a home equity loan.

>> it means you are borrowing against the equity in your home. you have to be in a positive collateral position. 12 million home owners aren't right now. they owe more on their homes than what their homes are worth. that's the first thing, you have to have that going for you. if you do, it can be an excellent way to get a lump sum of cash at an interest rate that's lower than what you would pay say on a credit card. the interest can be tax-deductible. that's a good thing. the payment is fixed, you know what it's going to be for the life of the loan and as your home value increases, so, too, does the potential value of that second mortgage that you could take out. but -- it's a second mortgage. that means every month it's a second payment, you have to be accountable for. >> by the way, we should mention the average rate on a $30,000 home equity loan is about 5.94% according to bankrate.com. so how is the home equity line working now in the housing market the way it is right now? is it available? >> it is and you can get one. the banks want to give you a second mortgage because like i

said, they get paid more from that interest rate on the second mortgage than they do on a primary mortgage. but they're going to put you through a really, really tough, strict set of regulations, rules, they're going to go through every piece of financial information, past, present and potentially future. >> speaking of that, let's start with credit scores, very important for you to know your credit score rating in order to be able to qualify, right? >> i want you to get it as close to perfect as you possibly can. you don't want to give them any reason to say no to you. it will be tough to get the second mortgage, tougher than to get the first mortgage. not that it's impossible. >> you start by saying shop around, and look at your primary lender, whoever has your primary mortgage, go to them first and see the rate that they're going to offer you. why? >> certainly, you're a customer of theirs and they don't want do lose you, that secondary mortgage, that's something that they can sell you. they can make money off of it. they want to give you something competitive so you're compelled to stay with them. >> but still important to shop around. make sure you check the

competition, see what the others are offering as well. >> it's not personal, it's business, you may like your current banker, but you want to make sure you get the best structured loan for you. maybe you'll take a higher fee for lower rate. >> and you want to ask for a good faith estimate. >> they're required to give that to you within three days of the application. you get an estimate of the fees and costs associated with the loan, should they approve it for you. >> and most importantly, be sure to crunch the numbers and know you can afford to budget that in. that extra payment. >> a second mortgage can be a wonderful thing, but you have to be able to afford it. default is quite literally risking that roof over your head. >> courtney reagan, as always, great information, thank you. nice to have you here in person. >> thanks, nice to be here. still ahead, soul food favorites with healthy twist in today's kitchen. but first, these messages. this is $100,000. we asked total strangers to watch it for us. thank you so much, i appreciate it, i'll be right back.

they didn't take a dime. how much in fees does your bank take to watch your money ? if your bank takes more money than a stranger, you need an ally. ally bank. no nonsense. just people sense. challenge that. new olay smooth finish facial hair removal duo. first a gentle balm. then the removal cream. effective together with less irritation and as gentle as a feather. new olay hair removal duo. carol. fiber makes me sad. oh common. and how can you talk to me about fiber while you are eating a candy bar? you enjoy that. i am. [ male announcer ] fiber beyond recognition. fiber one.

but not your wrinkles? neutrogena® rapid wrinkle repair. its retinol formula visibly reduces wrinkles in just one week. why wait if you don't have to. neutrogena®. when i think about how lucky i am that i've had a pur water filter remove 99% of lead and microbial cysts... [ sniffs ] and then i think about the water that hasn't. [ whimpers ] i ju...i don't know. it doesn't seem fair. . still ahead, creating your dream bedroom for less, show you why now's the time take advantage of

all the white sales for the president's day weekend. a lot of people got good deals. >> we'll tell you about that and more right after your local news and weather. to help us with an experiment for the febreze set & refresh. they agreed. [ facilitator ] take a deep breath. what do you smell? there's a freshness. actually it takes me outdoors. apples and pears. sort of a crisp, fresh feeling. it's a friendly environment. [ facilitator ] go ahead and take your blindfold off. [ laughs ] no... [ male announcer ] the febreze set & refresh with scented oils that eliminate odors for 30 days so you can breathe happy, guaranteed. ♪ [ male announcer ] for a bag that grips the can... get glad forceflex. ♪ small change, big difference. it's real milk full of calcium and vitamin d. and tastes simply delicious.

for those of us with lactose intolerance... lactaid® milk. the original 100% lactose-free milk. 9:26 on this thursday, february 23. good morning. i'm aaron gilchrist. let's go to tom kierein. looking good out there. >> yeah, sure is. we are warming up now into the 50s. later today near 70 degrees by mid afternoon, clouds coming in tonight. and might get shower tomorrow morning through midday friday. fwu gusty winds. then turning colder with gusty winds on friday evening. and that will set the stage for a chilly weekend. saturday and sunday. sunny but morning lows below freezing, afternoon highs only in the 40s. then should warm back up again first part of next week. might get rain mid week next week. >>

traveling northbound on 395, the accident is in the right

shoulder lane. you are still seeing delays as you travel northbound. under speed at 23 miles per hour. and taking 28 minutes to get from the beltway to the 14th street bridge. aaron, back to you. >> thanks, danella. coming up on

the academy awards are this sunday, tomorrow on "today," we'll help you win the office pool with some of our pre-oscar predictions. the real fun will be on monday on "today." ann and al will be covering it all in hollywood, all the academy award glitz and glamour. giving you the hits and misses on the red carpet and the fabulous oscar parties and running down all the winners of the big screen. that's al and ann at the oscars next monday on "today." >> matt, you and i did the gold b en globes. >> we're getting jealous. >> you were partying too much.

coming up in this half hour, young girl, half a world away, she's suffering from one of the rarest conditions in history. it causes excess hair to grow on her face and her body. but her attitude toward life is really uplifting, we'll hear her story, coming up. and then, from yawn to dawn, how to get the bedroom you've always dreamed about, but thought you couldn't afford. we'll see how to take advantage of the winter white sales and get the luxury look for a lot less. >> when you think of southern food, a lot of times you think of flavor and then it means fat and salt and fried and all the stuff we love. we're going to do something different, we're going to spice things up in today's kitchen with soul food favorites with a health twist. >> catfish right there. >> first let's check the weather from mr. roker. >> let's find out what's going to happen for your weekend. let's chec check of the weather from mr. roker. >> thanks so much. hi to you, too. let's check it out. starting with tomorrow, we have a risk of strong storms along the southeastern atlantic coast.

rain up and down the eastern seaboard. snow in new england. rain in the pacific northwest with mountain snows there. sunny and middle through the gulf. we have showers on saturday along the texas gulf coast. more rain and snow in the pacific northwest. lake effect snow showers around the great lakes. windy in the northeast. sunny and cool through the north. southeast, sunday, sunday, look for more rain northern florida and into southern georgia. mississippi and alabama. we have snow through the western great lakes and the plains. showers along the pacific northwest coast. sunny and mild from texas. on into the southwest, cool interior sections of new england and make that california and nevada. big difference. that's what's going on around the country. here's what's happening in your neck of the woods. >> good morning. warming up. mostly sunny now, temperatures around the region are climbing into the 50s. and just past 9:30, now 54 at reagan national. later today continuing to climb tall way through the 60s, maybe even near 70. by early to mid afternoon, then clouding up tonight. might have a morning or midday shower friday. then some gusty winds, too,

tomorrow. maybe up to 50 miles an hour. highs reaching the 60s. winds will shift into the and that's your latest weather. natalie? >> all right, al. thank you. coming up next, a young girl determined to keep an upbeat attitude, despite a rare condition. but first, these messages. what's this? [ male announcer ] quaker oatmeal squares have 46 grams of whole grains... mmmm. ...and a touch of sweetness. you'll be delighted to discover how good they taste. get your free sample of quaker oatmeal squares

on facebook. you could spend as much as $200. olay says challenge that with an instrument that cleanses as effectively as what's sold by skin professionals for a whole lot less. new olay pro x advanced cleaning system. [ shark 1 ] uh, steve. [ shark 2 ] yeah, the guy. with steve i tasted peanut butter and uh snickers. yeah, that's it! steve had just eaten snickers peanut butter squared. ohhhhh! steve was delicious. [ male announcer ] if you like peanut butter and chocolate, you'll love peanut butter and snickers. try snickers peanut butter squared. nyqui tylenol: me, too. and cougnasal congestion.ers? you'll love peanut butter and snickers. nyquil:what? tissue box (whispering): he said nasal congestion... nyquil: i heard him. anncr vo: tylenol cold multi-symptom nighttime relieves nasal congestion... nyquil cold & flu doesn't. ♪ sunlight says get up and go ♪ mountain-grown aroma coming through ♪ ♪ a new challenge waits for you ♪

♪ ♪ jumpin' into something new ♪ you really see all you can do ♪ ♪ ♪ the best part of wakin' up ♪ is folgers in your cup i think we should see other people. in fact, i'm already seeing your best friend, justin. ♪ i would've appreciated a proactive update on the status of our relationship. who do you think i am, tim? quicken loans? at quicken loans, we provide you with proactive updates on the status of your home loan. and our innovative online tools ensure that you're always in the loop. one more way quicken loans is engineered to amaze. sounds like a mini-wheats day to me! and becka's science fair is on the 8th. she's presenting the solar system. hey i've got just the whole grain fiber to help keep her full so she can stay focused.

um...you rock. she'll be ready to rock. right here! [ female announcer ] make your kids big days, mini-wheats days. packed with fiber and nearly a day's worth of whole grains kellogg's frosted mini-wheats cereal helps keep your kids full and focused. now available in cinnamon roll flavor. keeps 'em full... keeps 'em focused. are they good? they are really good here. really good? i just have a question. your profile said you were milk...? mm-hmm, yeah, i am. you just...look... like granola. granola. yeah, i know. [ sighs ] i get that a lot. so, did you -- you know what? this was a mistake. no, wait. please don't go. i'm -- i'm -- i'm kind of into it. [ male announcer ] it's a snack like nothing else. kraft milkbite bars are made with real milk combined with tasty granola. find me in the dairy aisle. please. [ driver ] what do i want? ♪ i want horsepower. cleaner horsepower. i want power that dominates the road.

and fuel efficiency that respects the earth. gimme 43 miles per gallon. and the rush of 200 horsepower. what i want is the best of both worlds. [ male announcer ] introducing the reinvented 2012 camry hybrid. from toyota. ♪ and now the story of an upbeat young girl with one of the rarest of conditions. a syndrome characterized by excess hair on the face and other parts of the body. nbc's ian williams is here with more on the story. good morning to you. >> good morning, savannah. well, there's only been 50 cases of this since the middle ages. but i met one young girl who has the condition, but also has a remarkable determination to lead a normal life. at first sight, this could be any bangkok neighborhood. but this is where nat lives, a special child, whose spirit and determination has been an inspiration to her community.

11-year-old supatra sasuphan, nicknamed nat, has a syndrome that gives her excess hair covering her face and parts of her body. a genetic condition so rare that only 50 cases have been documented since the middle ages. she was born with the condition and as a baby, needed two operations just to be able to breathe normally. it's the way i am, she told me. i don't even think about it. the guinness book of records recently named her the world's hairiest girl. an award she says she's proud of. she is self-confident, she works and plays hard, her father told me. we want people to understand, she's a normal little girl. young nat seems to be able to cope with all the attention. but it hasn't always been that easy. one of her biggest challenges came when she first attended school.

initially, she was teased and bullied. many students were frightened of her appearance. but she gradually won them over. and teachers now describe her as one of the most popular and gifted children at school. in times past she proved that she was just like everybody else says her class teacher. she has a reputation for being first to the library in the morning. and for being one of the best players at the word games before class. she likes to sing, dance and to act. teachers describing her as very lively. during our visit, her class was preparing for exams. nat hoping to do well at math, her favorite subject. >> she is very, very good. very good student. and happy. >> you got an a in math, nat? that was borne out later by the

exam results. she always gets such good grades, i'm proud of her, said nat's mother. a sharp mind, she puts to good use among her friends. doctors have tried to remove the hair using laser treatments. but it's always grown back. thicker as she gets older. she says she hopes one day she can be cured. but she's not letting her condition prevent her from planning for the future. she wants to be a doctor. so i can help sick and injured people, she told me. and treat my mom and dad and relatives. and she certainly has the heart and the sheer determination to make that happen. >> what an amazing story, an amazing little girl. they've tried to address it, but laser hair removal hasn't really worked? >> they've tried a number of things and her and her family are constantly on the lookout for new opportunities, for new possible treatments. but the remarkable thing is, just how spirited and determined

she remains, in spite of that condition. >> yeah, how she's come to accept it and her culture has as well. >> it is. that has been something which has been important. thai culture is quite tolerant. and the school she's at is known as a special needs school. but the only special need that she had was to be accepted and of course, that not only has she been accepted. but she's excelled as a student. >> she's an amazing girl and brave as well. ian thanks for bringing us this story. coming up next, how you can save money on a luxurious bedroom oasis. coming up. all over my body. it just wouldn't go away. my doctor diagnosed it as fibromyalgia, thought to be the result of overactive nerves that cause chronic widespread pain. lyrica is believed to calm these nerves. i learned lyrica can provide significant relief from fibromyalgia pain. and for some people, it can work in as early as the first week of treatment. so now i can plan my days and accomplish more.

lyrica is not for everyone. lyrica may cause serious allergic reactions or suicidal thoughts or actions. tell your doctor right away if you have these, new or worsening depression, or unusual changes in mood or behavior, or any swelling or affected breathing or skin, or changes in eyesight, including blurry vision or muscle pain with fever or tired feeling. common side effects are dizziness, sleepiness, weight gain, and swelling of hands, legs and feet. don't drink alcohol while taking lyrica. don't drive or use machinery until you know how lyrica affects you. with less pain, i'm feeling better now that i've found lyrica. ask your doctor if lyrica is right for your fibromyalgia pain. ♪ vegetables picked at their peak ♪ ♪ so fresh my knees grow weak [ male announcer ] new hearty bertolli meal soup for two, with crisp vegetables and tender chicken.

[ chef ] ♪ fresh tasting restaurant style ♪ ♪ bertolli soup's in the freezer aisle ♪ those five food groups sound a whole lot better when you put them in a taco shell instead of a pyramid. old el paso. when you gotta have mexican. i want healthy skin for life. [ female announcer ] don't just moisturize. improve the health of your skin with aveeno daily moisturizing lotion. the natural oatmeal formula goes beyond 24-hour moisture. it's clinically proven to improve your skin's health in one day, with significant improvement in 2 weeks. for healthy, beautiful skin that lasts. i found a moisturizer for life. [ female announcer ] daily moisturizing lotion. and for healthy hair every day, try new pure renewal hair care, with balancing seaweed extract. only from aveeno. try new pure renewal hair care, with balancing seaweed extract. hi. we're spreading the word about new honey bunches of oats fruit blends and their unique taste combinations. like peach/raspberry.

with one flavor in the granola bunch and one on the flake. two flavors. in harmony. honey bunches of oats. make your day bunches better. chili's lunch break combos are full of delicious choices, starting at just 6 bucks. choose from savory favorites or our new philly cheesesteak sandwich. layers of shaved steak and grilled peppers served with fries and a tasty soup or salad. chili's lunch break combos. then lead a double life! with new blast flipstick from covergirl. creamy color on one end, shimmery color on the other. so you can flip your look from demure, to daring. new blast flipstick from covergirl. -[ beep ] -15 seconds and counting. [ male announcer ] at kfc we have one mission: and t-10... serve the world's best tasting chicken. 9...8... that's why our whole chicken is delivered fresh. 7... and prepared fresh by real cooks t-5. all systems go. 4... with kfc's world famous secret recipes. preparation complete... 3... 2...1... taste for yourself why fresh is better.

mission accomplished. and now pick up an 8 piece meal with 2 sides and 4 biscuits, just $15.99 at kfc. this morning on today's home, creating a bedroom oasis at a bargain price. now is the perfect time to update your bedroom, since retailers are in the midst of their traditional winter white sales and sabrina sutter is here to show us a selection of high-priced items with luxurious

lower-priced counterparts you can barely tell the difference between the two sometimes. good morning, good to have you here. let's start off with sheets, because sheets can be expensive as you know. but there are so many great alternatives out there. >> everybody wants that hotel bed and you go home, they think that sheets thread count is the only thing that matters, ant it doesn't. manufacturers treat sheets in the store, but once you wash them, it will be done. this sheet is 1200 thread count and it's also $299. it's soft. >> so the lowest thread count is 25.95, and it feels softer. >> you can still get the soft feel, and a good tip is always to iron your sheets. it gets nice and soft and crisp. >> that's a lot of work. >> but trust me, it's worth it. >> it does feel like a hotel sheet when it's freshly ironed. and also experts also recommend you turn the thermostat down to get a good night's sleep.

flannel sheets are a way to regulate the bed temperature, right? >> great for the winter, so nice and soft and cozy. the high end is $120. it's organic. the low end is only $50, a microflannel. it's a little bit rougher than the high end. so depending, everybody -- >> not bad. i'm sure you've washed it a couple of times. >> comforters now of course time to stock up on comforters, they're on sale everywhere. this comforter right here is the higher one, it's how much? $580. 650 fill rate. but this is actually 600 and it's only $100. >> meaning how much down is in there? >> now some people -- >> it is going to be warm. >> but both are medium. it's an all year-round comforter. down alternative is also a great lower-cost version if you have allergies. both are very soft. >> very soft, yeah. very hard to tell the difference. >> pillows. >> now people spend a lot on their pillows, thinking it will

help me get a good night's sleep. do you have to spend a lot? >> you don't have to, the high end is $260, filled with down. this pillow is $80. it's actually filled with polyfill. it feels a little lumpy. i actually slept with this pillow last night. >> you tested it for us? >> yes. and i'm telling you, it was very comfortable. even though it feels a little lumpy, it stayed nice and fluffy all throughout the night. >> very good and much less expensive. >> now you want the perfect lighting in your room as well to create the ambience and you've got almost two identical-looking lamps. >> the key with bedside lamps is you want the bottom of the shade to be about chin lingt when you're sitting up, so it will be on your book, not in your eyes. >> the top finial is decorative, where this one is smaller, but you get the same look for $175. almost identical. when you do have to finally wake up, you may want to soothe your way into your day, you found two

great alarm clocks for us. >> these are all the rage, it wakes you up with light instead of the warning. >> really? does the light really work if your eyes are closed? >> this gets brighter and brighter, it's $159. >> i would so sleep through the light. >> they both have alarms just in case. this has a lot of different radio, the alarm and also you can plug it in. this is battery-powered, just $50, it doesn't have as many settings. >> slippers over here, the nice, soft ugghs, but you found a comparable pair. >> the uggs are suede. >> this is faux suede and the lining is faux as well. >> as you can see the bottom, the soles are a lot thicker. >> these are rubber, too, but they won't last as long. so $100 versus $15. >> sabrina, we're out of time. the total price comparison of our high bedroom versus the low

comparison. it's $2,297.95 the high price, versus $432.83 for the low price, saving you nearly $1900, that's pretty significant. sabrina, good job as always. coming up next, food that's good for your soul and your waistline in today's kitchen. but first, this is "today" on nbc.

this morning in today's kitchen, we're going to spice it up with some southern comfort. >> andrea is putting a healthy twist on some favorite soul food in her new book, "the kitchen diva's diabetic cookbook." good morning. >> good morning. >> we're not going to fry this? >> we're not going to fry it, no. because this is a healthy way of preparing southern classics. it has a bad reputation, but to make it elegant and company-worthy and very diabetic friendly.

>> you're starting with the whole catfish. >> and if you can't find a whole one, you can buy the fillets. and put one fillet on top. we're going to stuff it with aromatics and lemon and onions and rosemary and garlic. and this just adds the flavor to the flesh of the fish. >> no frying involved? >> no frying involved. >> cutting some calories. >> we're cutting a lot of calories, the only dish is only 249 calories, that's two fillets and a half a cup of sauce. >> cayenne? >> paprika. >> the delveiva is here, i got . you do the news and i'll do the cooking. >> talking about putting savannah in her place. i know this, you know that. so we're going to put this on and this helps when you're baking it in the oven, it gives it a nice color. we use poultry seasoning. and the poultry seasoning is good for any kind of fish, pork,

chicken of course. and because it has nutmeg, sage, rosemary, thyme and just delicious. and then we're going to use salt and a little coarse salt helps the skin get a little crisper and we do the same thing on the inside for the purposes of what we going to do today, it's going to be quick. so you got the idea. >> how long does it go in the oven for? >> it ghoes in the oven, eight minutes per inch. so it will be in the oven about 20, 25 minutes. >> now you're going to make a great sauce? >> the onion butter sauce. we've got our oil heating up here. we're going to make your standard sort of sauce mixture, which is your flour. >> a few more unknown seasonings. >> we're using the same seasonings.

>> pacprika. and scallions. and we're going to mix that in there and then we're going to -- >> we only have a minute. >> we're going to put in our vegetable broth and then some lemon juice, it will thicken up. >> it looks like this. and then -- >> you're adding a little butt centre. >> this is whipped butter, half canola, half oil. it's healthier, it's delicious. it finishes it off, nice, smooth, fabulous. >> great taste. >> we'll bring some of this back here. >> look how that looks. >> and then this guarantee you won't have to wash any dishes. this guarantees that. >> you fillet that? >> you can also use fillets. sometimes you can't find the whole fish. the fillets work just fine. >> and on the side, stuffed tomatoes and also a berry cobbler that's very nutritious and using agave. >> angela, thank you so much! coming up, singer nick jonas hangs out with kathie lee and

groom -- good morning, everyone. it is thursday, february 23. it doesn't feel like it. let's go straight to storm 4 meteorologist tom kierein to see how long the springlike weather will last. >> already above the average high. it is now into the upper 50s to near 60 degrees. reagan national now 59. on its way to near 70 by later this afternoon.

then we will have clouds come in tonight. then tomorrow some strong, gusty winds. may get a morning shower or midday shower on friday. then those strong winds gusting to nearly 50 miles an hour. giving as you chilly weekend. danella, how is traffic? >> you still r still slow taking the inner loop of the beltway past the work zone at little river turnpike. delays on the inner loop start around i-9 5. 26 miles per hour as you make your way to the dulles toll road. 395 is still slow here at edsall. your travel speed is under speed 35 miles per hour across the 14th street bridge. barbara, back to you.

consumers today have a legitimate concern about the chicken they eat. they want to know more about how they were raised, what they were fed. we spend a lot of time on the feed because a chicken is what it eats. [ jim ] this seal verifies we feed my fresh all-natural chickens an all-vegetarian diet including corn, soybeans, and marigolds. we actually ask the usda to come check us. we have never fed steroids or hormones and never will. no blood meal, no meat and bone meal.

yuck. no animal by-products. it means when you put my chicken on the table, you know where it came from. captions paid for by nbc-universal television somehow we made it, everybody, to thirst day thursday, februar3rd. hoda and i are so happy this year. with us today, guess why? >> we're happy for a lot of reasons. really happy about tomorrow, aren't we? >> one day away, baby. >> going back to the '80s. think about the songs you loved. >> i couldn't remember but they're coming back to me now. ♪ dancing in the streets >> think about the music, the

movies, the fashion. >> the fashion. >> we're going to do everything '80s. we are decking out 80s. you're not going to believe. for real. anyway, the shoulder pads, the hair, the whole kit and caboodle. keep sending in the pictures. we love the crazy hair and big earrings. >> all during the show tomorrow. you know who has not changed? or if he's changed, he's fermenting, because he gets bet we are age, this man. our own matt lauer is in the march issue of "details" magazine with a bunch of other -- let's start say well respected and well loved -- well toned men over 50. >> look, look. >> yeah. >> i mean, they have president obama here, woody harrelson, tom cruise. look at matt. that's the one from "people" magazine. you know what, you don't forget that photo. >> no. president obama looks like he doesn't deal with hair issues, or else he gets waxed, but i doubt it. >> there's a lot of manscaping going on. >> a lot of manscaping. >> eddie murphy looks good. >> they didn't call frank

gifford, and doggone it, he looks amazing. >> speaking of magazines, shall we? >> first of all, kourtney kardashian is going to have a girl. >> is that true or just what they're saying? >> that is true. she already has a little boy. a little girl, that's nice. >> we went to the bahamas, and they came along. >> they did. >> some varied photos of us in our swimming spanks. and here's some pictures of us with bobbie thomas on the side with the coconuts. >> coconuts. >> that was a fun trip. >> bobbie didn't need coconuts. she had her own. nobody's got a set of coconuts like bobbie. am i right, guys? >> hey. hey, hey. >> oh. >> how do we do it? >> day after day. >> this morning, by the way, if you watched the early edition of the "today" show at 7:00 a.m., it's rare you see kathie lee gifford in the news segment, but every now and then that happens. if you looked closely, while

natalie was doing the news, there was a kathie lee cameo. >> a sting operation. >> officer kevin yang on hidden camera taking monster energy drinks, left as bait. he faces a misdemeanor theft charge and a 30-day suspension. as for police, they can proudly say they served and protected their sandwiches. we've got that problem around here, as well, carl and ann. >> i don't know. >> not pointing any fingers. >> but i'm thinking we need a camera. >> up in our camper. >> now we know who it is. >> oh, my gosh. wow. >> we have a lot of cameras around here, kathie lee gifford. you should just watch yourself. >> kathie lee. [ laughter ] >> didn't even close the -- i got to tell the back story on that. first of all, you're the one

that lies, cheats, and steals, everybody knows that. i was in the car coming out of my driveway this morning -- >> at what time? >> and someone who shall remain nameless, kathie, what time can you get? usually 45 minutes or an hour. why? we want you to do this undercover thing. i go okay. basically, we get here to the city in record time. it's a hard hit at 7:19. so i'm like four blocks away at saks fifth avenue or something, which is -- so i said oh my gosh. rare mornings where i really wanted to go to the ladies room. one of those. but instead -- so i got out a couple blocks away and just ran and hauled it. >> no makeup. >> wasn't my best work, but i was happy to help the first hour. >> yep. >> happy to help. >> we have to pitch in every now and then. >> the news department. >> so there's a lot of controversy surrounding the nation"national enquirer" and t often -- >> often dip into it. >> there was a photo that we are not showing you. it was an unauthorized photo

that shows whitney houston laying in her coffin wearing a purple dress. and the headline screams, "whitney, the last photo." now, they're telling everybody it was taken obviously by someone who was at the funeral in new jersey, they didn't say who took the picture. this thing went all over twitter. a lot of people who were on twitter were saying whoever sold that photo to the paper also sold their soul. it would have had to have been someone who was invited to attend the funeral. >> or who works at that facility. you hate to think it was either one, because, i mean, first of all, it's a personal choice, do you like open caskets? >> it's hard. they're really hard. >> i don't like them at all. and i'm glad she looked beautiful. but, i mean, that is such an invasion of a person's privacy. >> mm-hmm. >> and the family's already going through so much pain, to heave even more. first of all, if it's a family member or friend who did it -- >> terrible. because you know they got paid.

because that's what happens. >> got their own substance abuse problems and thought, that's cash for me. you know, you never know. >> who knows, yeah. >> or i doubt that somebody just took it and gave it to the "national enquirer." >> no. >> we don't know. of course it's alleged. but it is a shame on you situation. >> really is. well, someone seems to be turning the beat around and her name is lindsay lohan, at least according to the judge. >> good for her. >> we always tells you when she goes to court and the judge scolds and scolds. she was in court yesterday and she's apparently on the homestretch of her probation. and the judge who's been her judge for the last year, stephanie saunter, told lindsay it looks like she's getting her life back on track. >> good. >> and her probation officer is pleased with her progress. >> look at that. the lawyer. >> she's been there through it all. >> been through it all. >> and lindsay is going to be hosting "saturday night live" this coming saturday. that's going to be interesting. >> that's the only reason she's allowed to leave the state.

>> right. >> california, for work. >> for work. >> i hope it's the beginning of a real turnaround for her. one more thing i hope. >> what. >> i hope she goes back to a more natural, beautiful look. it's such a harsh look and she's such a beautiful young girl. >> right. >> she's 25 years old, and it's just harsh. >> yeah. >> and for her own sake, i'd love to -- >> yeah. >> i think people would perceive her differently, too, if she looked a little more like she's not at odds of the world, trying to something she's not. >> i agree. there is a woman, you guys, who loves -- >> is her name raich snell. >> she loves to throw her baby up into the air, you know, hold the baby up. >> she's playing. >> giggles and loved it. she's also a photographer. she decided, you know what, i'm going to snap a few photos of me hoisting the baby up. and then she rare brushed herself out of it in photo shop. >> that's unbelievable. >> it looks like the baby is airborne. >> has been tossed. >> she figured out a way to get

herself out and -- >> look at that. >> oh, my gosh. that is the flying baby. oh, my gosh. and a pretty tidy kitchen, too. rachel hulin dotcom if you want to look at more of the pictures. come on. like an angel. >> oh, my gosh. >> wow. i see a book coming. >> look at that. >> all day long you could look at these. >> by the way, speaking of pictures, one of our facebook fans sent in a photo of her 9-month-old granddaughter and her 3-year-old golden doodle she thought we'd like. i think that needs to be our next contest. we've had cutest baby and cutest pets. don't you think? >> yes. >> cutest baby with cutest pet. >> tammy's like, please, yes, yes. >> it's a double aww. all right. do you want to do something for me? wait, wait. >> no. let's dance first. we have to spend time on this. >> but your song puts me in a bad mood. >> not this one.

this will will make you want to dance. if you are sitting home on your couch right now and i know you are, you won't be for long. this is a song by cobra style. >> who? >> it's called teddy bears. everyone will know the worlds because there are only about five or six of them. >> must have taken them a long time to write it. >> here's the chorus. ♪ >> picture yourself on the stairmaster. picture it. here it comes again. in case you forgot. come on. ♪ >> come on. you're not even trying to feel it. >> no, i'm not. >> digi digi.

all day long. >> how can you put a song like that after you went to see "p "porgy and bess" yesterday? how is it possible for the love to live in the same place of those two things? >> it does live. it thrives. this is a great broadway show, you guys. >> everybody knows the name porgy and bess, written by the gershwins years ago, and it was originally a four-hour opera. one of the most brilliant pieces of american music think ever, ever written, and i'm not the first say. there's been controversy over the fact it's been shortened, a little libretto has been added to make it more palatable for today's audiences who want to go for 90 minutes and get out. well, this is 2 1/2 hours long with the intermission, but it is worth every second of it. >> beautiful. >> it is the finest show we've seen all year long. we try to go all the time. we missed it last week because audra, the brilliant audra mcdonald, four tony nominees --

not nominations, four tony wins, was out last week. we wanted to wait. i hear her understudy was brilliant, but it was so great to see her in another amazing role. but the big surprise for us, and it wasn't a surprise, it was such a joy, norm lewis plays porgy. now, norm -- remember, we do everyone has a story. he was our very first singer of everyone has a story here, and he was so amazing. but norm is one of the hunkiest, most gorgeous men you've ever seen in your life. >> he eaks sexy. >> for him to play the deformed, crippled porgy, i thought, how is he going to do that? here's how he does it -- brilliantly. give him the tony nomination right now. >> yeah. one of these things you see a scene and it's such a little scene and your eyes start welling up because you can't believe what what's happening. >> i think we have a picture. debbie allen. >> she was outside. >> and so many others. debbie is a terrific director. >> speaking of the '80s, she would have been perfect for the '80s. by the way, she's a light.

we were outside and she walks up and she -- >> girl! >> she screams. she's so much fun. she loved that show, too. >> she and i have a long, long history together. our dear friend sam haskell was my first -- i met him when he was in the mail room at the william morris agency. we became great friends. this is back in the late '70s. he goes one day when i'm an agent, you're going to be my first client. i was his first client. >> wow. >> debbie was his second. >> you're kidding. >> we've been friends all those years. sam went on to whoopi goldberg and george clooney and every -- >> yeah. >> left me and debbie in the dirt. we've all been great friends ever since. i'm so happy for norm. >> i am, too. >> because he's been in the musical theater, world, forever and always great but never had a -- right, jimmy? never had his role. >> this is his role. >> this is his role. beautiful. i'm so happy for him. >> is it okay or not okay? >> i don't even know the question. >> it okay to bring the new girlfriend to a favorite place of your old gifford?

kathie lee says i think it's best for couples to carve out special places and memoriesover your own. why drag your past into your future? >> am i right? >> yeah. >> and hoda said no. we're becoming such old farts. >> we are. this is called a red carpet glamour cocktail, the official drink of the oscars. it's going to be served at the governor's ball sunday night. >> you know what time they finally get that drink? >> what? >> late. >> it's over? >> that's why george clooney took a flask last year. not like the golden globes where they are being overserved the entire time. >> why do they do it like that? >> everything's different. i think everybody sort of has a little cocktail before they -- >> did you like my song a little bit? >> no. not eve an dirty bit. i hated it. >> dig i digi. >> don't start up again. >> nick jonas is here, and he is the hit of "smash," the great new show on nbc.

>> got a lot to talk about. only 19, already conquering the world. ♪ our machines help identify early stages of cancer and it's something that we're extremely proud of. you see someone who is saved because of this technology, you know that the things that you do in your life, matter. if i did have an opportunity to meet a cancer survivor, i'm sure i could take something positive away from that. [ jocelyn ] my name is jocelyn, and i'm a cancer survivor. [ mimi ] i had cancer. i have no evidence of disease now. [ erica ] i would love to meet the people that made the machines. i had such an amazing group of doctors and nurses, it would just make such a complete picture of why i'm sitting here today. ♪ [ herb ] from the moment we walked in the front door, just to see me -- not as a cancer patient, but as a person that had been helped by their work, i was just blown away. life's been good to me. i feel like one of the luckiest guys in the world.

♪ i feel like one of you don't disappear at midnight. and now, you've met your match. new revlon® colorstay™ 16 hour eyeshadow. 64 colors that will take you from night to day without smudging, creasing or fading away. you noticed! these clothes are too big, so i'm donating them. how'd you do it? eating right, whole grain. [ female announcer ] people who choose more whole grain tend to weigh less than those who don't.

multigrain cheerios... five whole grains, 110 calories. multigrain cheerios... [ cell phon conquer your busy day. ♪ burn! let's do it! hello, jenny! ♪ thank you. [ cellphone rings ] working on it. ♪ hi. hi. how are you? [ female announcer ] outlast your day, any day, with secret's 48-hour odor protection technology. new secret outlast.

at just 19 years old, nick jonas has a resume longer than most of the skirts around here. best known as one of the jonas brothers, nick is getting ready to make his debut on incomes's new "smash" musical dramatic, "smash." >> he plays a child actor who goes toe to toe with anjelica huston's character when she asks him to provide financial backing for her broad kaye musical. take a look. >> how much do you need? >> $200,000. >> $200,000. that's a lot. >> for those of us not in syndication, it's rather a lot. >> i tell you what, i'll give you $175,000 for drawing, keep it as collateral and you give me points. >> why would i give you the sketch if you want points? >> if it flops i still come out well and if it's a success, you

get back what you would if you just sold it to me. >> little lyle all grown up. >> you and anjelica huston sitting on a bed. >> be very careful of that, okay? >> what's it like to go toe to toe with an oscar winner like her? >> she's amazing and a pleasure to work with. our conversation is really offscreen it was really great. she was talking about her move the new york and the show and what it meant to her. >> you're a new character. >> i came in and filmed in october. i did it kind of beginning of the season. >> okay. >> the fourth episode. and we'll see if i come back. but it's a fun role. >> you've done some acting. did they help you? did anjelica huston and some of the other pros on the set help you out if you needed it? >> it was really great because i had a connection with the director, who's also a type i diabetic with me, so we were able to talk separately about the role and lyle and define what it was that he was about. and he's very precocious. some of the other things you'll

see, he's a bit -- >> oh, look at you. >> in real life you did four broadway shows before you were 11 or something like that, right? >> i did. with a group in new jersey. it was similar to my character. he knows all these people that are part of the marilyn workshop from his work when he was a kid. >> and i remember seeing you on disney with your brothers. >> yes. >> speaking of broadway, you're on all the way in "how to succeed in business." that is such a fun show. kath and i went and loved it. must be fun to be in that one. >> amazing show. i saw it with daniel ratcliffe back in august or september last year. >> put his whole heart and soul in it. >> amazing. the thing that spoke to me was the way he took ownership of all of it, not just on stage but becoming a part of the broadway community and getting into this amazing world in new york. i signed on the next day after i saw the show and started at the end of january and now for about 4 1/2 weeks. >> i'm sure it's limited engagement for you, probably. >> i'm actually here for six

months. >> really. >> i'm here far while. >> what's the most challenging part of that? that takes a lot. you know, the tap-dance and the singing, everything. >> yeah. it's interesting. i think the training i had where from when i was younger doing the broadway thing helped a lot because people that come from a different world and try to jump into the broadway world -- >> eight shows. >> really challenging. but knowing what it was and what it is, that was really helpful. and so it's just about stamina. >> pacing yourself. >> this is a show where finch is the lead in the show so he's got to be on top of his game. >> i think the hardest part is yesterday you did a matinee, a show last night, then the getting up in the morning and, you know, promoting it with idiots like me and hoe ta. that is the hardest part of it. right? the promotion. >> i was watching you. >> there you go. >> he is perfect. >> he's right on, baby. >> trained well. >> a lot of young girls and older women are talking act a jonas brothers reunion. is that in the works? is that going to happen? >> it is. very excited.

my brothers will actually be coming out here and we'll start writing next week. kind of all happening. we've been on a bit of a 2 1/2-, three-year hiatus from music. >> not from each other. >> we're very close. my brother kevin lives with his wife in new jersey so, i see him quite a bit. my brother joe will be bicoastal this year, but we'll take our time. we're all men and want to create a great record for our family. >> boyz ii men is already taken. stick with the jonas brothers. >> thank you. >> you were raised very well. >> yes, you were. >> you can catch nick in "smash" nond night at 10:00, 9:00 central. in the hood, find him on broadway in "how to succeed in business without really trying."

the difference between hiding my skin and showing it off? jergens ultra healing moisturizer. even my driest skin looks healthier, instantly. jergens is the difference between i'm here, and here i am. jergens®. the beautiful difference. love the taste., love the simple ingredients. love the price. new dannon pure yogurt. please your family. please your budget. can you enjoy vegetables with sauce and still reach your weight loss goals? you can with green giant frozen vegetables. over twenty delicious varieties have sixty calories or less per serving and are now weight watchers-endorsed.

try green giant frozen vegetables with sae. but one is so clever that your skin looks better even after you take it off. neutrogena® healthy skin liquid makeup. 98% saw improved skin. does your makeup do that? neutrogena® cosmetics. i make sure i've got the right guidance. turbotax has a unique gps feature that guides me to every deduction and credit i deserve, so i get my maximum refund, guaranteed. man: try turbotax now. get free, one-on-one, expert tax advice live, by phone or chat. over time, my lashes thinned. after 40, i didn't have enough lashes. my doctor said...latisse® is the only fda approved prescription treatment...for inadequate or not enough lashes. now with latisse®...my lashes are longer...darker, with more than double the fullness in 16 weeks. if you are using or have used, prescription products for eye pressure problems, use latisse® under close doctor care. latisse® use may cause increased brown pigmentation of

the colored part of the eye which is likely permanent. eyelid skin darkening may occur which may be reversible. if you experience eye problems or have eye surgery, consult your doctor. common side effects include itchy eyes and eye redness. my lashes changed as i got older. now i use latisse®. find a doctor at latisse.com today. still to come, how to get over your breakup, get closure and move on. >> and red dresses that will

steal your heart and raise your awareness. >> and how to have your cake and ice cream and eat it, too, and still lose wait. time out. sweet. [ female announcer ] with charmin ultra soft, you can get that cushiony feeling you love while still using less. charmin ultra soft is designed with extra cushions that are soft and more absorbent and you can use four times less versus the leading value brand. ♪ ah. [ female announcer ] we all go. why not enjoy the go with charmin ultra soft. it's good. honey, i love you... oh my gosh, oh my gosh.. look at these big pieces of potato. ♪ what's that? big piece of potato. [ male announcer ] progresso. you gotta taste this soup. it's real milk full of calcium and vitamin d.

and tastes simply delicious. for those of us with lactose intolerance... lactaid® milk. the original 100% lactose-free milk.

not anymore. fiber one is bringing brownies back. at 90 calories, you can have brownies again. ♪ fiber one 90 calorie brownies. in the granola bar aisle. carol. fiber makes me sad. oh common. and how can you talk to me about fiber while you are eating a candy bar? you enjoy that. i am. [ male announcer ] fiber beyond recognition. fiber one.

♪ breaking up is hard to do >> there's our uncle neil se dhaka. we're back with "today's relationships." if you're like most of us when heartbreak happens you dive right into the ben & jerry's. >> absolutely. grieving is good, but you have to find closure. cosmopolitan's editor in chief and the author of "be honest, you're not that into him either." a new one. >> a little bit of an older one. everything old is new again, so -- >> sex never changes, does it? >> well, we keep it growing. >> so the breakup is something we can all connect with. it's just what we do after that's the whole deal.

>> women often talk about needing closure. and the problem is sometimes they want the guy to give them closure, they want to meet up, have coffee, talk ak it. but he's really not going to be able -- he's not going to articulate what really went on. >> why not? is he afraid to hurt her feelings and just say you're not for me? >> i think more than likely in a breakup situation a guy is letting -- if he's doing the breaking up, he's also letting the woman off easy. he's probably nervous to begin, probably saying, oh, it's not you, it's me. a lot of that is just not true. so to kind of circle back to revisit that material and maybe breakdown that facade, most guys are going to avoid that kind of meeting around closure. >> i have a couple friends who were broken up with an abrupt way, without explanation and without any contact after that. i mean, i think -- >> by text or something,hoda? >> they met -- the breakup happened and they did not hear from him at all again. there was no -- there was no, like, what happened? what was it? >> clean break for him. >> yeah. >> but it's hard because you

feel like if i had the information it's going to help me know what i did wrong and not make the same mistake again. as ian said, guys aren't going to give that to you. >> what should a woman do? >> i think first of all a woman should put together like her breakup team, like friends, family, people you can trust, even a personal trainer that you can work out with and talk to and keeps you motivated. put together your own little team, your own little positive breakup team. but don't seek out the guy. >> it's okay to stay in a funk for a while. >> if you want to have a little pity party, the ben & jerry's, but put a limit on it, two weeks, then move on. you cannot follow him on facebook, twitter, and don't let friends give you updatings. >> if you want to be miserable, keep following him on facebook, right? >> why do we want to be miserable? >> you keep picking. like a scab. >> if your friend sees him out, you're supposed to tell your friends, don't tell me, i don't want to know. >> your friend is, like, saw bob, he looked terrible.

>> i like to hear that. >> it gives you false hope for the friendship or the relationship, you think he's miserable, he must be missing me. maybe it's not that. >> say i really appreciate it but i'm going to do better if i don't have information. if you see him or talk to him, i don't want to know. >> who has more trouble with the breakup, the girl or the guy? >> the cliche is a woman has a harder time, but i have to tell you guys hurt really bad. very often a guy did not see a breakup coming. women, they have lots of shoulders to cry on. they go to their friends, their family. guys, we're socialized to keep it all in. >> yeah. >> so we go home -- >> man up. >> we go home with a pint of bourbon and cry over the toilet bowl. >> one thing in the study said one big difference between how men and women deal with a breakup, women do far more shopping. >> credit card, too. >> avoid breakup hair -- >> what? >> don't get a new hair stril right away. >> big changes. >> what are the right things? what should you do after a breakup? >> well, that old cliche, stay busy, it really helps.

exercise is great. even making little changes like rearranging your living room and putting the couch on the other side just to feel that something -- there's a little change -- >> the exercise thing is fascinat oingn so many different levels. you're angry or upset, all natural, but you end up taking it oun to a treadmill that's made for it. people around you can be so harmful because you're in pain. >> you're producing endorphins, working on your body and self-esteem. when you're doing things like running and exercise, your mind is processing. >> that's what i'm saying -- >> you look like hoda. >> there's a song, "i look so good without you." >> yeah. it makes you feel like your hair looks great, you look skinny. you see him, i don't care how advanced you are, you feel really good when you see him again. so there. >> at some point. you want your revenge. >> yes. >> that's another network.

although we love it. >> nice to see you guys. >> up next, color me red. all in the name of a healthy heart. oh, my gosh. i wore red. >> imagine that. everywhere you go, america, i see your cup of joe goes with you. how nice of joe to, how you say, have your back. try something different. a delicious gevalia kaffe, or as i like to say, a cup of johan. will johan power walk the mall with you? i don't think so. but he will spend time rubbing your feet, discussing your feelings. ♪ joe may have your back, but johan has your feet. gevalia. meet me in the coffee aisle. so it can feel like you're using nothing at all. but new neosporin® eczema essentials™ is different. its multi-action formula restores visibly healthier skin in 3 days. new neosporin® eczema essentials™.

sounds like a mini-wheats day to me! and becka's science fair is on the 8th. she's presenting the solar system. hey i've got just the whole grain fiber to help keep her full so she can stay focused. um...you rock. she'll be ready to rock. right here! [ female announcer ] make your kids big days, mini-wheats days. packed with fiber and nearly a day's worth of whole grains kellogg's frosted mini-wheats cereal helps keep your kids full and focused. now available in cinnamon roll flavor. keeps 'em full... keeps 'em focused. ♪ [ female announcer ] there's no right way or wrong way. every baby plays by his own rules and they need a diaper that lets them do it. pampers cruisers with 3-way fit adapt at the waist, legs and bottom ♪

with up to 12 hours of protection, for all the freedom to play their way. ♪ pampers. it's time to play. ♪ try olive garden's new three course italian dinner for $12.95. start with all the homemade soup or salad and breadsticks you want. next choose from five new entrees like smoked mozzarella chicken. finally a delicious dessert. the new three course italian dinner. from olive garden. what ? customers didn't like it. so why do banks do it ? hello ? hello ?! if your bank doesn't let you talk to a real person 24/7, you need an ally.

hello ? ally bank. no nonsense. just people sense. "today's healthy heart" is brought to you by campbell's address your heart campaign. >> it is time for "today's healthy heart," painting the town red. as february comes to an end, so does national heart awareness

month. that doesn't mean the awareness of heart disease needs to come to an end as well. >> instead, celebrate that awareness with a variety of great dresses for a variety of occasions. lindsey is the fashion market editor for self-magazine. happy to have you back. >> nice to be here. >> it is the number-one killer of women. often we don't think of ha when it comes to women. >> that's very true. it's actually 8 million women are living with this disease. that's a huge number. there are three things you can do to lower your risk -- quit smoking, eat healthy and exercise regularly. >> the basics. let's get to the dresses. our first model coming up is amber. and this is -- she's got a cocktail party outfit on. >> i love this on amber. she's wearing a french connection dress. it's $150. a great sweetheart neckline showing off her beautiful shoulders. and the accordion pleats, a huge trend for fall. we've incorporated these peacock blue shoes. >> what is going on with those shoes?

>> don't you love that? mixing the hot color with the cool. very funky and chic. >> and the bag is mull colored. >> an orange ring. like a rainbow. >> loving it. >> thank you. >> thank you so much. next up, serena coming out. >> yes. serena is wearing a dress that i absolutely adore. it is a new york and company dress. it's a steal at $59. and this is something that you can wear for date night or girls night out. very sexy, totally age appropriate, and the nice ruffle in front if you have a tummy issue, totally conceals it. >> i like that. >> and comfortable. >> definitely comfortable. she's got fun bangles going on, a nice shoulder bag dance away hands free. and look at the strappy sandals. gorgeous. >> i like that jewelry. cool, huh? >> beautiful bracelets. lovely. they're express. >> cool. >> all right. thank you, serena. >> all right. next is our big flirt coming out. >> the flirt. >> yes, she is. see what she has going on. >> wearing a fun and floaty

dress. it's $122. what i love about this is it's very ethereal looking and easy. it's a nice silk chiffon overlay, very age appropriate, great knee length, and showing off her arms. we love this. >> that is cool. these glasses are so hip. everybody has those glasses. >> we can get you a pair easy. >> very nice. and simple jewelry. >> and great bright gold. >> i like it. it's amazing. thank you. all right. next up we have joy. >> yes. >> and tell us about what joy's got going on. >> joy is wear an $86 dress. what i love about this is i want full-figured women to embrace their curves. no need to be in something large. falling great on her legs. very flattering. notice theleter shoes. she's mixing the tough and the tender. and a beautiful necklace, statement piece, really bringing

the eye up. >> and you say the neckline should be like a "v." talking about full-figured gals. >> you want to be able to show some skin. don't be all covered up. elongate the figure. >> thank you, joy. >> all right. debbie is coming in next, and she's kind of got the classic wrap going. >> yes. debbie has on a classic look that i think would be great for the office. >> uh-huh. >> love the pop of red color. it's accentuating we are hour-glass figure with a bell. she's a full bust, so why not wear a bold neon necklace? >> look at you drawing attention. >> hello! >> she looks gorgeous. again, it's work appropriate so she's got a pastel bag and neutral shoes really keeping the look together, clean, classic. >> i like how these are all pretty affordable. >> love those shoes. >> let's have all our models come out. >> thank you, lair dies. thank you. >> up next, how to lose weight

and curb your sweet tooth at the same time. [ male announcer ] what's the beat that moves your heart? how about the beat of a healthy heart? campbell's healthy request soup is delicious, and earned this heart, for being heart healthy. ♪ feel the beat? it's amazing what soup can do. that's good morning, veggie style. hmmm. for half the calories plus veggie nutrition. could've had a v8. -[ beep ] -15 seconds and counting. [ male announcer ] at kfc we have one mission: and t-10... serve the world's best tasting chicken. 9...8... that's why our whole chicken is delivered fresh. 7... and prepared fresh by real cooks t-5. all systems go. 4... with kfc's world famous secret recipes. preparation complete... 3... 2...1... taste for yourself why fresh is better. mission accomplished.

and now pick up an 8 piece meal with 2 sides and 4 biscuits, just $15.99 at kfc. with 2 sides and 4 biscuits, love the taste., love the simple ingredients. love the price. new dannon pure yogurt. please your family. please your budget. nyquil (stuffy): just reading whatyour label.ing? wait! you relieve nasal congestion? tylenol: sure. don't you? tylenol (another bottle): hmmm...no... nyquil (stuffy): dude! anncr vo: tylenol cold multi-symptom nighttime relieves nasal congestion... nyquil cold & flu doesn't.

if you've got a sweet spot for sugar, making a few small changes can help you fight your cravings. >> registered dietitian keri glassman is a contributor to "women's health" magazine. hey. >> good morning, ladies. >> all on sugar highs in general, in life, the whole country. >> the average person consumes about 100 pounds of sugar a year. >> oh, my gosh. >> most sugaraholics don't eat breakfast is what you're saying. >> they don't. and even though the research is not conclusive about sugar being a true adick, it has addictive qualities, intense cravings and binges. 90% of those addicts skip breakfast, they're famished a couple hours later and dive for

that quick rush. >> what do we eat? >> plain yogurt with nuts, low-sugar cereal with nuts. a slice of whole wheat. >> that's good. >> fruits are a good place if you want to get a sugar taste without all the bad stuff. >> exactly. >> fructose. natural sugar. right? >> it is. people ask me all the time, what fruit should i eat? i'm not eat bag nanas anymore. even though blackberries and raspberries are a little lower and bananas are higher, it's not bananas that are making our husband obese. >> a person battling weight. >> when we get our sugar, we want it from natural sources like plain yogurt and fruit. >> potassium from the banana. but the lowest is the blackberry. >> yes. but use portion control. you only need about one to ter syringes of fruit a day.

>> how much is that? >> about a cup. >> you're not with me every minute. you don't know. >> eating out. apple. >> can i ask you, people worry about the carbs in apples. just saying that. >> again, apples aren't making us fat. >> okay. all right. >> skip the candy and have an apple. >> this is what's getting us here. >> what's getting us here is that many people when they try to reduce sugar they take out the obvious, the jelly beans, the cookies, cake. but the truth is we all need to go into our cabinets and clean house, because many of our even favorite savory items -- chips and breads and salad dressings -- have added sugar. these actually don't. >> the naked ones. >> cinnamon sugar. >> if you do have to go for this, portion, about 100 calories in a little small bowl. what i'm trying -- >> tortilla chips? >> they don't, but many of the

pretzels and breads and salad dressings have added sugar. and what happens is we're loading up our sugar and we don't even think we have a sweet tooth. we don't realize it. you will dramatically reduce the amount of sugar you eat getting rid of the hidden sugars. >> come down to the sweet stuff. what can we eat? anything? >> you have your memories. >> a little bit. if you are that type of person that dives into the whole pint of ice cream at midnight, have a portion, a half a cup of the real thing, or a half an ounce of dark chocolate with your dinner. the protein at dinner will help stabilize your blood sugar so you don't have that intense high and then that crash. also, we know later at night you're hungrier. you'll wolf it right down. >> yes. i know that. don't talk about me like that. >> i mean, you know, believe me, i have clients who i have to rip their head out of that container. >> lastly, what's going on down here? >> not much. >> i know you love that water almost as much as wine. >> i love lemon water. >> almost as much. >> i do.

i always like lemon in my water. >> when we're hydrated we won't mistake hunger for thirst. you can drink sweet teas, cinnamon tea, we have a chocolate tea that can satisfy that after-meal sweet craving but keep you hydrated so again you don't mistake hunger for thirst and don't have that intense craving. >> thank you, sweetie. >> always fun. >> up next -- >> come on. you loved it. >> sara finds a baby who has his mind on just one thing. [ male announcer ] are you paying more and more for cable and enjoying it less and less? stop paying for second best. upgrade to verizon fios and get tv, internet and phone for an incredible price: just $89.99 a month

for two years with a two-year agreement. it's an amazing deal, but it's for a limited time only. so don't wait. want to save even more? call right now and we'll add a special bonus: $300 back. unlike cable, fios delivers a 100% fiber-optic network to your home. get america's fastest, most consistent, most reliable internet, plus the best tv picture quality, and more hd. why keep paying so much for cable? switch to fios for just $89.99 a month for two years with a two-year agreement. save $600 in your first two years. and don't forget your special bonus: $300 back. hurry, offer ends march 3rd. call 1.877.827.fios. call the verizon center for customers with disabilities that's 1.877.827.3467. at 800-974-6006 tty/v. fios. a network ahead.

we are back with our special series we call "webtastic" where sara digs up the next video burning up the internet. >> this is a baby with unique first words. >> that is right. little elliott brings new meaning to phrase "bringing home the bacon." he old when she

started doing it. and more people laughed the more she did it. >> bacon, bacon, bacon. >> it actually wasn't her first word, but they're going to tell her it was. it has over 150,000 hilt hits. like the little doggie in the commercial. >> bacon, bacon! >> i've ged it but i don't have thumbs. >> when kids say it in a high chair. dogs -- do i talk too much? >> yes, you do. >> tomorrow's our '80s shows. lots of surprises. >> don't we have some photos? >> we do, because our facebook wall has some interesting stuff. >> oh, my gosh. >> this is michelle from old hickory, tennessee. >> uh-uh. >> jane fonda. we loved it. the headband, don't miss it. the next one from mindy and julie. >> bad hair. >> i've had those bangs, no joke, possibly last weekend. the last picture is from rob in cape coral, florida. >> with the mullet. >> full blown. >> full blown. >> we have the pictures to prove

it. everybody sort of understands that the '80s were funny and that they don't feel bad about it. we were all in this together, weren't we. >> thank you. >> tomorrow, tune in for our '80s show. >> a lot of fun. have an awesome thirst day thursday because tomorrow we'll try out the '80s. >> yes, we will. [ dog growls, barks ]

bring your dog to work day... not our best idea. [ barking ] george! stop it! stop. oh. it was a nice thought. [ male announcer ] some business decisions are better than others. the best decision is switching to verizon. you're good to go. that was fast! thank you. [ male announcer ] speed, reliability,

and now with our worry free guarantee, there's no better time to switch. get your choice of terms. no activation fees. a 30-day money back guarantee. flexible scheduling. professional on-site installation. and 24/7 tech support. all for just $84.99 a month. plus you get a $200 value reward card. so switch to verizon high-speed internet and phone, backed by our new worry free guarantee, all for just $84.99 a month. call 1-888-610-8090. contact the verizon center for customers with disabilities at 800-974-6006 tty/v. that's 1-888-610-8090. only from verizon. that's been wrapped in a flaky crust stuffed with a gooey center toasted up all golden brown then given a delicious design? a toaster strudel. pillsbury toaster strudel. so delicious...so fun. here's a better idea... pillsbury grands! flaky layers biscuits. in just 15 minutes, the light delicate layers

add a layer of warmth to your next dinner. pillsbury grands! dinner ideas made easy.