good morning. breaking overnight, hearing the roar. after an outcry from environmentalists overnight, president trump puts a hold on the importation of elephant and lion trophies into the u.s. from africa. the president now saying he wants to take a second look. this morning, what it all means for hunters and those who say it's barbaric. thanksgiving travel woes. big storm rolling across the country today causing what could be big problems for millions trying to get an early jump on their holiday get away. snow, rain and heavy winds up to 50 miles an hour, all expected. dylan has everything you need to know. jailbreak. an intense manhunt underway this morni

escape. schools shut down, residents on edge after the prisoners found a way to get out through the ceiling. how could this happen? all that plus team turmoil. olympic gymnastics teammates battle each other online after gabby douglas criticizes ally rai -- aly raisman for a social media post about her clothes choices. serena williams ties the knot and we have the behind the scene s details today, saturday november 18th, 2017. >> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with sheinelle jones, craig melvin and dylan dreyer, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. good morning and welcome to "today." thank you for joining us. i'm sheinelle jones. >> craig melvin here.

>> the gang back together. you're growing a little chin strap here. >> no shave november, taking it seriously. >> yeah. >> big congrats to serena and her new husband, alexis o hhani. he co-founded reddit. they just had a baby girl. >> the picture was beautiful. >> more in a bit. a busy morning ahead. let's start with the breaking news overnight. president trump announcing he'll take a second look at his administration's decision to lift a controversial hunting ban, which would have allowed hunters to bring elephant and lion trophies from africa back to the united states. overnight, the president said he is going to halt lifting the ban until he can review all the facts. tom costello has more. >> reporter: the tweet came overnight after hearing the roar from animal rights activists. president trump weighed in on the department of interior's controversial decision to allow elephants and lions to be brought out of africa as hi

game trophy decision on hold until such time as i review all conservation facts. a temporary win for activists. >> having elephants and lions is a huge driver to the economy. there are millions and millions of people from all over the world who go to africa to see these animals alive. >> reporter: now, if the administration ends up easing restrictions, conservationists say it is a huge step backwards. >> we're essentially rolling out the red carpet for the next walter palmer. >> reporter: in 2015, minnesota dentist walter palmer killed cecil the lion in sim bazimbabw beloved lion being studied. walter said, if i had known this lion had a name and was important for its study, i wouldn't have taken it. he was forced to close his dental practice two months, his

vacation home vandalized. in 2016, the obama administration listed the lion as threatened and barred americans from bringing them back as trophies after africa lost 43% of its lions in the previous two decades. but the u.s. fish and wildlife service disagreed earlier on friday, saying the killing of trophy animals in zimbabwe will enhance the survival of the african elephant. arguing the country uses the money to step up conservation efforts. this morning, the big debate. will the dollars spentjestic an species, or is it an excuse to put a trohphy on the wall. questions swirling around roy moore amid growing allegations he had inappropriate contact with young women decades ago. on friday, moore's wife came to his defense along with dozens of other women who say they stand behind him. maya rodgu

with more on this. good morning. >> reporter: good morning, craig. both sides are bracing for the final 25 days of this campaign, but it's questions about the past behavior of the republican nominee, roy moore, that continues to divide this state. in a little more than a week, at least nine women have made allegations against roy moore about inappropriate behavior stretching back decades. ranging from unwanted pursuing of teenagers to sexual assault. moore denies all claims of sexual misconduct. his campaign calls them, quote, politically motivated. >> we're in a battle. >> reporter: while he avoided the spotlight on friday, his wife, kayla, did not. speaking before her husband's supporters. >> even after all the attacks against me, against my family, against the foundation and now against my husband, he will not step down. >> reporter: on friday, alabama's republican governor said while she has

not believe his accusers, she still plans to vote for moore, to help republicans keep their majority in the u.s. senate. >> i will cast my ballot on december the 12th, and i do believe that the nominee of the party is the one i'll vote for. >> reporter: not all women are convinced. in moore's hometown, some scrutiny welcomed. >> i think it is an appropriate issue. i think the truth needs to be dug out. there's things that have been known here for years and years that have just gone unchecked. >> reporter: meanwhile, the white house is pushing back on claims that president trump stayed silent about the allegations against moore. >> he said that the allegations are true, he should step aside. he also weighed in when he supported the rnc's decision to withdraw resources from the state of alabama. >> reporter: moore's opponent in the alabama senate race, democrat doug jones, not mentioning his opponent by name but acknowledging the attention on this race. >> for all women, we are at a tipping point in this coun

up and speak out. i think that is a wonderful thing. >> reporter: for his part, democrat doug jones has benefitted from moore's troubles. he's raised $250,000 a day since news of the scandal broke. >> maya rodriguez, thank you. while president trump is keeping quiet about roy moore and the past sexual misconduct allegations against him personally, he is not he hsitaig to take on minnesota senator al franken, who apologized for his misdeeds in 2006. on friday, franken cancelled two upcoming appearances as he deals with the fallout. white house correspondent kelly o'donnell is following it all for us. good morning. >> good morning, sheinelle. it's easy to see how president trump has a lot riding on the outcome of the alabama senate race, which is why it is notable that he's relied on his spokesperson, not his twitter feed or his own words on camera, to comment about roy moore. that has stood out. however, the president has

to criticize democrat al franken, who has been a frequent trump critic. out of sight. senator al franken cancelled book tour appearances for sunday and monday. fallout after his apology for making an unwanted sexual advance towards leeann tweeden, who appeared on stage with him at a 2006 show for troops. out of bounds. the white house says past complaints of sexual misconduct made by several women against president trump are not at issue now. >> senator franken has admitted wrongdoing and the president hasn't. there is a clear distinction. >> reporter: defending franken. women staffers who together released a letter saying, he treated us with the utmost respect. lawmakers find their own reactions are under fire. senator kiersten gillgillibrando said president clinton's sexual misconduct should have led to his resignation pushed

against clinton allies who called her a hypocrite for accepting the clinton's help. >> bill clinton did important things for this country, but my point is about this conversation we are having today and that we need to have the highest standards for elected leaders. >> reporter: the harassment controversies prompted a surprising strategy in ohio. in a facebook statement quoted by the "washington post," a democrat hoping to run for governor referred to the latest news as a national feeding frenzy about sexual indiscretions. bill o'neil, a state supreme court justice, overshared. in the last 50 years, i was sexually intimate with approximately 50 very attractive females, including a gorgeous blonde and drop dead gorgeous redhead. his comments brought bipartisan condemnation. for senator franken, he's not been seen publicly since all of this blew up. he sent a personal handwritten

accuser, and accepted his apology. franken has time to lay low because the senate is ongiving due back for over a week. jared kushner is coming under fire for failing to disclose what lawmakers call a russian backdoor overture and dinner invite involving a russian banker, accused of having links to organized crime, as well as vladimir putin. this as the man who set up the meeting between donald trump jr. and russian officials last year says he is now ready to talk to special prosecutor mueller. our national security reporter for nbc news, thanks for coming in this morning. >> morning. >> the senate judiciary committee says kushner's legal team has not turned over all of the documents it requested. among the documents, documents concerning a russian back door overture and the dinner it

overturesome. >> this is an example after another russian with high-level connections around the trump campaign. accused by spanish prosecutors of having russian organized crime connections, something he denies, was trying to get a meeting with a senior trump-level official around a national rifle association conference. an e-mail chain made its way to kushner and kushner instructed people to pass on the meeting. his lawyer says, that is exculpato exculpatory. they didn't turn the documents over to investigators. secondly, this man did get a high-level trump meeting with donald trump jr. according to him, this he had dinner with him on the sidelines of the nra conference. trump remembers it a little differently. congressional investigators want to me more about the encounter. >> let's talk for a moment about the man who set up the infamous meeting between donald trump jr. and the russians. rob goldstone, british publicist, agreed to talk to mueller's team.

not a lot is known about the meeting in 2016. a couple things, one, why might goldstone be so important to the administration -- this investigation? two, should the administration be worried? >> goldstone is important because he is the guy that set up the meeting. he was the intermediary between the russian family of oligarchs and donald trump jr. he wrote the e-mails we've read that said the russian government is trying to help your dad. this russian lawyer has incriminating information on hillary clinton. we've seen those e-mails. robert mueller wants to know what else goldstone knows about how this meeting was set up, what was promised, what was delivered. he is an important witness in this investigation. >> ken in washington for us, thank you. other headlines this morning include an intense manhunt underway in northern florida this morning, a day after three inmates broke out of jail. they escaped through the ceiling in the jail's library. nbc's stephanie gosk is here with the latest. good morning. >> reporter: good morning. you know, this morning, residents f

and they're on the lookout. more than 24 hours after the three inmates escaped from the county jail, the sheriff said they were likely unarmed but should still be considered dangerous. search teams are out in the florida panhandle, combing through heavily wooded areas. this video shot by local paper "the tallahassee democrat." multiple agencies are part of the effort. on foot and in the air. >> we're not going to rest until the guys are back behind bars. >> reporter: officials say there is indication they may be left the area but they are continuing to search locally. cooper, cot erman and martina are each charged with robbery, while kotterman is a registered sex offender who escaped prison before in 1989. all have long rap sheets and were awaiting court proceedings in the county jail. on friday, the sheriff's office says they escaped through a hole in the kreceiling of the law library.

covering and they were able to break through the covering and get up into the ceiling. once they got between the ceiling and the roof, they made their way to the nearest door they could find and dropped down, then made their way out the door. >> reporter: last seen wearing sweats and long johns. police closed school on friday and told the public to keep eyes open but do not approach them. >> girlfriend was shared to death. four kids. she wants to get a gun and stuff like that. >> i know our sheriff's department does a wonderful job and they'll get them. >> reporter: often the most challenging thing for escapees is figuring out what to do once they get out. no money or clothes. they need support. that's often when law enforcement can catch up to them. no doubt, people in the panhandle of florida are making sure they're doors are double bolted. back to you. >> absolutely. stephanie, thank you. some 24 hours after a five-alarm fire tore through a nursing home in pennsylvania, authorities say they are still trying to account for everyone

fire broke out. investigators are also trying to figure out what caused the massive blaze that forced 140 people to flee for their lives. nbc's kristen dahlgren reports from west chester, pennsylvania. >> reporter: as intense flames ripped through the senior living center, some residents trapped inside, in beds and wheelchairs, unable to escape the raging infer inferno. >> heavy black smoke. you couldn't see. >> reporter: nurse assistant e toni was on duty. >> i didn't think of me, running out abut getting them out first >> reporter: high winds spread the blaze. >> they need as many ems units to the scene as they can get. >> reporter: hundreds of firefighters were joined by neighbors. >> a lot of us don't have anywhere to go tomorrow. their families are scared. it's sad. >> reporter: andrew and luke took an uber from their college 20 minutes aw.

my grandmother. >> it was a moment of panic. >> reporter: even after his own grandmother was safe, they stayed, pushing others from danger. >> once we knew she was safe, we were going to help at that point. what other option do you have? >> reporter: 27 were injured. the mayor telling nbc news, some people are still missing. police won't confirm how many people are unaccounted for. but with more than 150 residents rescued, many are calling it a miracle. that so many were saved. >> everybody appears to be out. >> reporter: for "today," kristen dahlgren, westchest che pennsylvan pennsylvania. also this morning, argentina is intensifying the search for a missing submarine with 44 crew members on board. there's been no communication with the sub for two days. officials believe an electrical outage may be to blame, which will force the vessel to come to surface. there's been no sign of it in stormy weather. it was last in the south argentine sea. thit

in western pennsylvania for a suspect involved in the deadly shooting of a police officer. officer brian shaw tried to make a traffic stop when he was shot and killed during a foot pursuit. he had been with the new kensington police department less than a year. police uncovered a car involved but are looking for the suspect. a hunt for two suspects in gainesville, florida, after a gun battle erupted when police responded to a domestic call there. poet of the offi-- both of the e expected to be okay. ryan seacrest released a formal statement disputing a decade old misconduct allegation made by a former wardrobe stylist at e news. he says, quote, i dispute these reckless allegations and i plan to cooperate with any corporate inquiries that may result. i treat all my colleagues with kindness, dignity and understandi,

am. seacrest apologized if he ever made the women feel disrespected. he said throughout his career, the majority of his colleagues have been women, whom he respects, advocates for and he says he'll continue to support. seacrest says his track record will speak for itself. dylan dreyer, we have nasty weather while folks are trying to get a jump on holiday travel. >> it is the middle of the country that is going to see the trouble spots today. take a look at what we saw in colorado, where we did have some snow falling in parts of southeastern colorado with this storm system moving through. you can see kind of a car vision there, driving into the snow. there were some spinouts and accidents because it is that time of year. you have to get used to driving in the nasty weather again. not a lot of accumulation. still, it's a sign of what's to come. this storm system is moving through the midwest. you can see heavy rain is really the biggest factor with this storm system right

the heaviest of the rain is moving through iowa. just south of chicago. we're seeing heavier rain moving into northern ohio and parts of western pennsylvania. the wind is going to be a big factor the next day or so. 40 or 50-mile-per-hour gusts. wind advisories in effect. the area of low pressure will move east where it'll bring rain in the northeast sunday. behind it, winds are so strong, we'll see lake-effect snow kick in. upstate new york, syracuse, could see a foot of snow. if you're traveling that way, something to keep in mind. that's a look at the weather across the country. you here's a peek out your window. >> thank goodness we're not experiencing that around here. we are experiencing chilly temperatures. starting this morning in the upper 30s and low 40s at this point. to plan out the rest of the day, we are expecting rain showers. spotty rain showers, mainly north of the district. temperatures will be in the mid to upper 50s for daytime highs today. winds are going to increase throughout the afternoon and into the evening. nothing happening on the radar right now. again, a lot of this is going to stay north of i

if you're in maryland, bring the umbrella with you today. >> that's your latest forecast. >> thank you. ahead this morning, the fight between the final five. why the ladies of the u.s. gymnastics team are going head to head on social media now. plus, the unbelievably quick actions by a semi truck driver. a group of kids almost ran in front of the truck. first, this is "today" on nbc. ""

time now for the download, our look back at the week that was. >> president trump helped free a group of ucla basketball players held in china. former vice president joe biden made news when he stopped by "today." former vice president joe biden did an exclusive interview on "today," touching on tragedy. >> what would my son

he was still here? i devoted myself to dealing with that. >> trump. >> there is a number of things that he is doing well. it's more the tone of the administration that bothers me. >> and running in 2020. >> i think people have a right to ask about your age, your health. if we run, i think it's a legitimate issue. >> does it sound like he is running? raise your hand. a shooting rampage in california left five people dead and ten others hurt. >> the gunman opened fire at at least seven locations. >> he first killed his wife, then targeted homes, vehicles, even an elementary school. >> we would have had a horrific blood bath in the school if the school hadn't taken the actions when they did. >> the shooter later gunned down in a standoff with police. fbi. >> an apparent serial killer strikes again. >> same gait. same walk. >> four people killed over the course of a mon in tampa, florida. officials s

coincidence t coincidence. the suspect still on the loose. >> latest victim, ronnie felton, gunned down on his way to church to feed the homeless. >> family is shocked. >> what is done in the dark will come to the light. we have to pray. >> reporter: president trump helped secure the release of three ucla basketball players who got caught shoplifting in china. >> it was not something that should have happened. >> the freshmen could have faced up to ten years in prison. >> sorry for stealing from the stores in china. to president trump and the united states government, thank you for taking the time to intervene on our behalf. some of the week's most memorable moments caught on camera. close call. just moments after getting off a school bus, these children narrowing escape getting run over by a semi. the driver slams on his brakes just in time. a floor suddenly collapses at a college

miraculously, everyone walks away unharmed. and fellow drivers couldn't believe their eyes when they saw this semi push a car for about a minute along a highway. seemingly unaware it was stuck there when the two merged into each other. amazingly, no one was hurt. jimmy fallon returns to the "tonight show" with a touching tribute to his late mother who he calls his biggest fan. >> when we were little, she'd squeeze my hand three times and say, i love you. i'd squeeze back, i love you, too. mom, i won't stop trying to make you laugh. >> then taylor swift did a special performance. ♪ squeeze my hand three times in the back of the taxi ♪ ♪ and i will hold on to you one new york city commuter is not amused when lebron james from the cleveland cavaliers starts shooting video of him in the subway before their game with the kn

>> i had no idea who lebron james was because i don't watch football. >> basketball. >> oh, basketball? >> i was wondering why he'd do that. >> announcer: this is a news 4 "today" news break. >> 7:26 on this saturday, november 18th. good morning. i'm david culver. we'll start in fair fox county where all roads are open after an officer-involved shooting. this happened last night along fort hunt road in the mount vernon section of the county. one of their own shot at a suspect wanted in connection with a prior crash. at last check, the suspect in critical condition. no officers got hurt. looking for something to do this weekend? how about something cold but indoors. ice at national harbor is opening today. the indoor winter wonderland features 2 million pounds of ice sculptures. this year's

red nosed reindeer. check of your forecast with lauryn ricketts after this.

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if you step outside this morning, you know the cold start. lauryn ricketts is tracking it. what you think? >> it is chilly and on the breezy side. winds south 13 miles an hour right now. we have clear skies. that's about to end because more clouds are going to be rolling in as we continue through the day. temperatures are still going to go up. we'll be in the mid to upper 50s for daytime highs today. now, as the temperatures coming up, we're starting to see rain, not freezing rain, but rain entering the area. we'll continue to see mainly through maryland. rain showers through the morning. then some more rain for everybody overnight as a frontal system comes through. big story tomorrow will be the winds. winds tomorrow will be gusting up to 40 miles an hour. that means windchills will be in the 30s.

now, we're dry through thanksgiving. >> a blustery one. thanks, lauryn. more news and weather in 25 minutes. for now, let's send you back to new york and the "today" show. we are back we are back on this saturday morning, november 18th, 2017. >> lots to get to this half hour. let's begin with a check of the headlines, including president trump hitting the pause button overnight. the roar of the crowd. after howls from environmentalists, president trump put the controversial decision on hold overnight that would have allowed big game hunters to bring back elephant and lion trophies into the u.s. we're in a battle. >> standing by her man. the wife of roy moore speaks out in his defense. >> even after all the attacks against me, against my family and now against my husband, he will not

>> meanwhile, moore himself remaining silent on the allegations he had inappropriate relationships with teenagers when he was in his 30s. still missing. this morning, officials in pennsylvania trying to account for all the residents of a senior center a day after a five-alarm blaze ripped through the complex, injuring dozens. no gold this time. former olympic figure skater gracie gold withdraws from this year's u.s. championships. that means she won't be competing at the olympics in south korea. gold battling depression, anxiety and an eating disorder. this will be my last season as a full-time driver. >> and last lap. danica patrick, the first woman to race full time at nascar's highest level, announcing she will retire after this weekend, sending shock waves through the racing community. today, saturday, november 18th, 2017. i

we also will talk to dale earnhardt jr., who is set to retire. three members of team usa's final five are in the middle of a public battle playing out on social media. simone biles jumping to the defense of aly raisman after gabby douglas criticized raisman for her post about a clothing choice. nbc's steve patterson has more on the controversy. steve, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, sir. this all started with a post from raisman taking on critics she says were victim shaming her. now, a new set of critics are congresswom coming after her teammate for doing the same thing. together, they reached new heights in the gym. olympic gold medalist aly raisman and gabby douglas, part of the 2012 and 2016 women's olympic gymnastics teams that dominated the competition. now a social media slam between the athletes is tearing the team apart. raisman responding to

she said slammed the way she dressed in a photo joshoot. because a woman does a sexy photoshoot or wears a sexy out yn fit does not give a man the right to not believe her when coming forward with sexual abuse. douglas appearing to bash her teammate. it is our responsibility as women to dress modestly and classy. dressing in a provocative way entices the wrong crowd. the post drew criticism, including from teammate simone biles. shocks me ooims si'm seeing thi doesn't surprise me. this brings me to tears. as your teammate, i expected more from you and to support her. after the backlash, douglas backtracked. i didn't correctly word my reply and i'm sorry for coming off like i don't stand alongside my teammate. raisman recently joined dozens of gymnasts accusing team doctor larry

she spoke out earlier this week on "today." >> he is a monster. it is disturbing to me what he did to me. >> reporter: a controversy dividing one of the country's most beloved teams, playing out for all the world to see. all this while larry nasser remains in a michigan jail facing sexual assault charges, after pleading guilty to child porn charges. he could spend the rest of his life in prison. >> steve patterson, thank you. dylan, how you about another check of the weather? >> we have a storm in the midwest. as we get closer to thanksgiving, we're actually going to see some improvements as for travel weather, especially through the middle of the country. let's start on tuesday in the northwest, where we do have the potential of another strong storm making it way on shore. if you're flying out of seattle or portland, you could run into delays. even boise and san francisco could see the delays, as well. traveling along the roads, mountain passes will be tricky because of the snow.

on the roads. traveling wednesday, unsettled in the northwest but ideal through most of the country. there will be rain down through florida and also an icy mix across northern new england. it'll make the roads slippery. thanksgiving itself, beautiful across the majority of the country. wintry weather in the northwest and the mountains. we'll see storms across florida, as well. that's a look at the weather across the country. now here's a peek out your window. >> beautiful but breezy morning out there right now. temperatures in the low 40s. we have the wind south about 13 mile an hour. that'll continue to stay with us through the day. really amping up later on tonight. we could have a few spotty showers out there as we continue through the morning. even into the afternoon. everybody is going to see some rain overnight. majority of the showers today will be north of i-66 in virginia and north of route 50 in maryland. again, bring the small umbrella. you'll need it overnight. winds pick up through the day tomorrow. >> that's your latest forecast. >> thank you. still ahead this

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thanksgiving the five days away. if you're like most of us, you're probably hitting the grocery store this weekend to pick up your turkey and trimmings. >> you can't keep a straight face. for those who are, listen up. amazon slashing prices at whole foods. that's putting a lot of pressure on other grocers to compete for your money. dropping prices dramatically. lauren is a savings expert with flip app. >> thank you for having me. happy to be here. >> let's talk turkey. apparently, turkey prices are pretty low ri

of turkeys this year, which is good for us as consumers. you want to know exactly how much you need to buy, right? it's one pound for one person. stores like target, walmart, a l aldi, look for under $1 per pound. the flip app helps you save a lot of time and money. there's also a lot of stores around 39 cents per pound. >> wow. >> some stores offering a free turkey but you have to spend like $100. to me, if you're not going to spend the $100, don't do it to save on the turkey but a lot of discounts are being offered. >> one pound hper person. >> i like the sides. >> i know. >> talk about budget-friendly sides. >> the american farm bureau reported a lot of these side dishes are cheaper than in other years. bread, rolls, milk, sweet po

are actually cheaper this year than we've seen in previous years. if you want to be good on the wallet, stick to these items this year. >> if you're on a budget, are there side dishes you might want to skip this year? >> unfortunately a lot on the staples. >> what's with that? >> cranberry, stuffing, whipped cream and pumpkin pie mix is more expensive than previous years. plan the budget around the things you need versus want. you'll save more money. >> homama can still make her pecan. >> bring me some. you have some more tips to keep in mind. >> for my family l, i have a lae family, four kids, large extended family. one person provides the turkey and we all provide side dishes. keep it simple. don't buy these exotic ingredients for one dish. if you're planning on serving wine, consider

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>> we've all been there. it is thanks ggiving. you eat until you're stuffed and you realize you went too far. a lot of people unbutton the pants but it is not acceptable in all circles. stovetop has come up with a solution. >> stovetop thanksgiving dinner pants. the perfect way to enjoy thanksgiving dinner in comfort and style. they can expand to two times their original size. the upscale styling seems to be from milan or italy but they're designed in the usa and are great for men and women of all ages. >> why do i agree to do these things? these are the pants. no surprise, the #thanksgiving dinner pants has taken off online. if one of my friends don't get me a pair of these by thanksgiving, i'm unfriending everybody. another writes, looks like christmas is coming early to the vance family. elaine says if you want to

at my house, there is now a dress code. pants cost $19.98. sheinelle and craig, sorry to say, they're currently sold out. >> no way. >> you can have mine if you want them. >> those aren't going to fit me but maybe sheinelle. >> these are huge. >> i have a pair of yoga pants, maternity pants. >> kind of like maternity pants. you can fit a lot here. wait, did you see the pockets? >> oh. >> wait for it. >> thank you, dylan dreyer, for that. up next, how craig got behind an important issue for men's health. this is worth the wait. look at those knees. thirst, this is "today" on nbc.

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>> takes a lot of work for you. >> this is the most facial hair i've had in my entire life. >> really? >> yeah. >> are those red or grays? >> grays, dylan. thank you so much. with makeup on it. in addition to no shave november, we grow out facial hair to raise awareness about cancer. so many patients lose their hair. we also want to talk about an issue men don't often want to talk about, and that is getting a prostate exam. getting checked could save your life. >> what did matt, al, craig and carson do to raise awareness? check it out. >> i kid you not, i said, i don't know either but who gets to the bottom of it? >> i did. >> gentlemen, thanks for coming. >> i got it. >> guys. >> give me the check. >> guys? no, no. >> please, guys. look, savannah is here. >> come on. >> that's blake shelton. >> no, no.

>> how can you afford all that? >> andy cohen! >> you know what, fellas, why don't you all get the check? >> so it looks like we're all getting the check. >> okay. the doctors will see you now. >> get the check. get the check. >> absolutely fantastic. >> our apologies to the tour groups in 30 rockefeller pla th hopped out of the elevator and -- >> that was in the building? >> yes. >> time well spent. >> thank you. still to come, keith urban surprising new backup singer. dale earnhardt jr.

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>> announcer: this is a "news 4 today" news break. >> good morning. your time now is 7:56 on this saturday, november 18th. i'm megan fitzgerald. we start in fairfax county where all roads are back open after an officer-involved shooting.

along ford hunt road in the mount vernon area. police say an officer shot at a suspect who was wanted in connection with a prior crash. the suspect is in critical condition. officers weren't injured. the museum of the bible opens to the public today. it's in southwest washington near the national mall. the museum was built by the owner of hobby lobby. we'll get a check on your forecast coming up next. stay with us.

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good morning. welcome back. a chilly start this morning. we'll get a look at what is ahead for the rest of the day and the weekend. lauryn ricketts? >> hello, megan. yes, not only is it chilly but this wind is amping up. 14 miles an hour. the temperature now, 44 degrees. we're going to take it up another 10 to 14 degrees. we're going to be in the mid to upper 50s today. by noon, the temperature makes it over the 50 degree threshold. a few showers out there, especially north of i-66 in virginia, north of route 50 in maryland. that is mainly where they are going to stay. an area of low pressure moves through the region. that'll be through midday. more rain expected as a frontal system passes through the area. everyone will have a chance of rain overnight. not everybody will see the showers today. north of the district, you'll need the umbrella today. 57 will be the day time hi

watch for the breezy conditions. windy tomorrow. gusts up to 40. megan? >> thank you, lauryn. we have more weather, breaking news coming up at 8:30. for now, back to the "today" show. good morning. breaking overnight. hearing the roar. president trump puts a controversial decision on hold, halting the lift of a ban on bringing big game trophies like elephants and lions into the u.s. what it means for hunters and those who oppose the big game hunt. thanksgiving travel moes. millions of people hoping to get a head start on their holiday travel could see those plans snarl thanks to a major storm rolling across the country. snow, rain and heavy winds could lead to big delays at airports. dylan dreyer is standing by with the details on that. and ready to retire. nascar great dale earnhardt jr. reflects back on a storied career fi

his dad and major wins. what he's now saying about his future off the track. today, saturday, november 18th, 2017. ♪ >> so much to celebrate today. >> it's our anniversary. >> and my birthday. yay! >> who are we saying hi to? >> st. louis. >> big birthday this morning. >> i'm 13. >> whew! >> i love this. what was your celebrating? >> 35 years. >> who are we cheering for this morning? >> sean and king. >> it's my 20th sign. i'm so happy! >> good saturday morning to you. welcome back to "today." let me tell you something, anyone can show up on the plaza when it is nice and 80 degrees. it takes real "today" show fans

30 degrees out here? >> a little above 30, craig. >> i don't know. it's cold. it's cold. >> this is why you're not the meteorologist. >> one of the many reasons. >> one of the largest crowds we've had in a while. good morning. >> it's the christmas tree. >> that's what it is. it's the tree. they're like, yes, the tree. we have a lot to get to this morning in the final half hour. let begin with today's news. >> good morning. i'm kelly o'donnell at the white house, where president trump made a surprising announcement on twitter that appears to hear the outcry over big game hunting trophies. the president is putting on hold the controversial policy that would have allowed the importation of african elephants and lions killed for sport. the president said the decision will be delayed until, quote, i review all the conservation facts. animal rights advocates, environmentalists and prominent figures in both parties pushed back hard, while the u.s. fish and wildlife had said the hunting of big game by affluent americans actualen

president trump adding the issue has been under study by the government for years, and he will work with interior secretary ryan zinke on this. humane society of america says it is grateful the president responded and hopes he will keep the ban permanent on trophy imports of these endangered species. saying that barring the importation of dead animals actually reduces the interest in killing them. sheinelle? craig? >> kelly o'donnell, thank you. also this morning, the wife of embattled alabama senate candidate roy moore is coming to his defense in growing allegations that moore had inappropriate contact with young women decades ago. moore's wife stood with dozens of those women -- of other women, i should say, to say they will stand behind him ahead of the special election. maya rodriguez is in girling ham with mo -- birmingham with more on that. >> reporter: good morning. we're heading into the final

but the republican nominee, roy moore, continues to face questions about his past behavior and it's dividing voters. in a little more than a week, at least nine women have made allegations against roy moore about inappropriate behavior stretching back decades. ranging from unwanted pursuing of teenagers to sexual assault. moore denies all claims of sexual misconduct. his campaign calls them, quote, politically motivated. >> we're in a battle. >> while he avoided the spotlight on friday, his wife, kayla, did not. speaking before her husband's supporters. >> even after all the attacks against me, against my family, against the foundation and now against my husband, he will not step down. >> on friday, alabama's republican governor, kay ivey, said while she has no reason no plans to vote fo

republicans keep their majority in the u.s. senate. >> i will cast my ballot december 12th and i believe the nominee of the party is the one i'll vote more. >> reporter: in moore's home down, some scrutiny welcomed. >> i think it is an important issue. i think the truth needs to be dug out. >> reporter: meanwhile, the bhi white house is pushing back on claims that president trump stayed silent about the allegations against moore. >> if the allegations are true, he should step aside. >> reporter: moore's opponent in the race, democrat doug jones, not mentioning his opponent by name but acknowledging all the attention paid to this race. >> we're at a tipping point in this country that we are seeing. we're empowering women to stand up and speak out. i think that's a wonderful thing. >> reporter: the democrat, doug jones who you just heard there, has actually benefitted from moore's troubles. he's raised about $250,000 a day since news of the scandal broke. craig? >> maya rodriguez for us, thank

headlines making news this morning. minnesota senator al franken has cancelled his upcoming book tour appearances with fallout growing after his apology for making an unwanted sexual advance toward a radio host and model leeann tweeden back in 2006. meanwhile, friday, the white house drew distinctions between franken and president trump saying past complaints of sexual misconduct made against trump are not an issue because the president has not admitting any wrongdoing while franken has. the nfl is investigating an allegation that tampa bay quarterback jameis winston groped a female uber driver. he said she was confused over how many passengers were in the car and who was next to her at the time. winston was barred after the incident was brought to uber's attention. winston was previously accused of sexual assault when he was a student at florida ste

the accuser in 2016. on a positive note this saturday morning, a florida woman became known as the chainsaw nun and was honored overnight for her acts of service during hurt maricane ir. sister margaret ann was surprised by the miami heat at the high school where she serves as principal. the nba team awarding her a 5,000 check for the charity of her choice and tickets to an upcoming heat game, of course. the chainsaw nun became a social media sensation when this video of her using a chain januasaw tr the storm's debris went viral. >> we remember covering that. might see some big delays this weekend if you're getting a jump on holiday travel. >> we could. especially through the midwest. want to first get to this awesome sign. ten years of marriage. two kids. i can't read. >> it's so small. >> it's cold out here. >> two minutes on the today

i can't give you two minutes. >> it's okay. >> you have seconds of me mumbling through this. can we do a go pats? >> yes. >> one, two, three. >> go pats. >> recruiting everybody to the patriots this morning. let's take a look at the weather going on back through the midwest where we have the storm system that is producing a lot of rain through iowa, into northern illinois, into northern ohio. we have some of that heavy rain, as well. even a bit of a wintry mix across central pennsylvania. keep that in mind if you're traveling today. we're also looking at gusty winds. take a look at the wind gusts we're forecasting through the weekend. 30 to 40 miles per hour. it is this frontal system that'll make its way to the northeast, bringing rain to the northeast on sunday. winds could gust up to 30 to 40 miles per hour sunday morning. that could cause delays at the airport. we're looking at several inches of rain within the heavier storms that are developing. we could see localized flooding. look at the lake-effect snow we're expecting. because of northwest winds crossing over the unfrozen lakes, we could see up to 12 in

and around the syracuse area. so it is going to be a little messy leading up to thanksgiving, but thanksgiving itself actually looks gorgeous for most of the country. that's a look at the weather across the country. now here's a peek out your window. >> dylan was talking about the wind picking up. i believe that'll be the big story. it's a little breezy right now but windy tomorrow. don't with surprised first-degree you see a few flurries coming down from the lake-effect snow. rain out there today. we're tracking thanksgiving. thanksgiving right now looks a-okay. wednesday if you're traveling, looking good around the area. temperatures in 30s and 40s right now. again, rain showers possible. especially if you're north of i-66. north of route 50. some rain showers possible midday. more rain overnight. >> that's your latest forecast. guys? >> dylan, thank you. up next, we are going to ask the age old question, how soon is too soon to start playing the holiday music? plus, why katy perry is being kept out of china, forcing her to miss performing in next w

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>> bing kcosby's "beginning to look a lot like christmas" means the season is approaching. still five weeks away. is it too soon to break out the holiday music? a lot of folks on twitter saying it is never too early. get this, mariah carey's 1994 holiday album "all i want for christmas," you remember the song. >> of course. >> who doesn't? that's the song of christmas, i feel like. >> it re-entered the billboard 200 this year. stores ace nou s announced when going to play holiday music. others promised not to play it until thanksgiving or black friday. many stores won't play it at all. >> why? >> how soon is too soon? up to 5,000 people who weighed in, 49% say it is too early. 51% say, keep the christmas tunes coming. >> i guess maybe after than thanksgiving. if i hear it, i'm not bothered by it.

i do think it is a little early. >> it is. >> after thanksgiving, i think, is a free for all. >> it stresses some people out. >> yeah. >> you hear the music and you think, oh, it's time. i have to do the shopping. >> you go to the stores and already, they have -- >> but thanksgiving is a little earlier this year, right? >> it is. good point. >> i think that's why it is throwing me off. really? thanksgiving is this week? >> i love the holiday music. >> do you? >> favorite, "silent night" by the temptations. every time i hear it. >> we'll play it next saturday for you. >> i'd like that. dylan? >> pop start now. victoria's secret fashion show will have to do with one less angel and pop princess. gigi hadid and katy perry are out. gigi made the announcement on twitter. i'm bummed i won't be able to make it to china this year. love my vs family and will be with all my girls in spirit. while she didn't give a reason, there's speculation she wasn't granted access to china because of a past social media post where she squinted her eyes in an

and katy perry has also been denied a visa. the decision was made after perry wore a dress of sunflowers, a symbol of anti-china protesters, during a 2015 performance in taipei. the victoria's secret fashion show will air november 28th. next up, call it a perfect match for tennis superstar serena williams and alexis ohanian. they tied the knot in new orleans. we have pictures thanks to a beautiful spread in "vogue" magazine. by the looks of it, the bride wore not one but three dresses. news of the nuptials comes 11 weeks after the couple welcomed a baby girl. on the guest list, kim kardashian, beyonce and, of course, her sister, venus. nicole kidman is adding another accolade to jerher resu. she's known as an award-winning actress but't

that's after you hear her husband's new song. she revealed she sings backup vocals on the track. take a listen. ♪ fortune teller, virgin mary, scarlet letter ♪ >> nicole says she can't get enough of the empowering lyrics. confessing the track brings her to tears. >> she sang in "moulin rouge." >> he sang at the cmas last week. >> he's so good. >> i love them both. dale earnhardt jr. on his nascar career as he prepares to say good-bye to the track on the eve of his retirement. first, this is "today" on nbc.

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getting ready to drive in his last race as a tomorrow. >> dale earnhardt jr. has been a nascar driver for decades, but he's finally ready to retire. >> he saturday down recently with willie geist to talk about his legendary dad, what it means to retire from a career he loves and what he plans to do next. >> reporter: it's the end of an era. dale earnhardt jr. hanging up his fire suit for good this weekend after a storied career as one of nascar's most beloved drivers. >> thanks, man. >> reporter: fans of the man who drives the number 88 chevrolet heartbroken. >> it is almost indescribable, what he means. >> it'll be sad we won't see him on saturday and sunday. >> reporter: it's the last lap on a career that started when earnhardt was a teenager. he's won 26 races, two at the fabled daytona 500. but a concussion in 2016 forced junior to rethink his place in the sport.

>> oh, the wall! >> having that experience, the knowing what we went through to get well, i know i can't do this for five to ten more years with that in the back of my mind. i know i can't, and i don't want to. i wanted to, selfishly, retire on my terms. so this year, i've been able to make sure that, you know, i'm getting it all out of my system. >> reporter: earnhardt was born into racing. dale earnhardt sr. was racing royalty, driving the black number 3 chevy with swagger. they called him the intimidator. >> he was everybody's hero, you know. people loved hil ed him. when he walked in a room, it changed. >> reporter: in 2001, as father and son whipped around the final lap at the daytona 500, tragedy struck. >> big trouble. right behind him. >> i came around actually and saw the people working on him. trying to get him out of the car. that was like, oh, this is unusual. i immediately went right out of the center and jumped in a car

to go to the hospital. that's where they we >> that's where you found out, a hospital? >> yeah. yeah. i hated it. i lost him, and i hate he can't be around to know my wife. she wants to know him so badly. because he was this really special, special person. >> a lot of people who know you say junior is a different guy since he met amy. you think it's true? >> absolutely. i didn't just change immediately. it took a while. she's made me smarter, kinder, more thoughtful person, not just for her, like for everyone. >> earnhardt recently announced wife amy is pregnant with the couple's first child, a little girl. so what's next for junior? he'll still be at the racetrack on sundays. just up in the tv booth as an analyst for nbc sports. >> you're going to be honest. you'll tell the truth about these guys you know? >> yeah.

i got the opportunity last year to do a couple races. it as much as i did. >> is there anything chance this is a michael jordan retirement, where you go away for a little while and come back? >> i don't think so. i don't think so. the travel and being away from my family and my wife, and i want to experience raising a child. you know, just be normal. >> willie geist, nbc news, at the atalladega superspeedway. >> so fast. >> dale earnhardt's final race tomorrow airs at 3:00 p.m. eastern here on nbc. >> it is hard to believe that he's done. i remember when he started racing. what a career. that is going to do it for us on a saturday morning. tomorrow on "sunday today," willie is sitting down with wonder woman herself to talk about the role of a lifetime. and female empowerment.

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>>let -- let's do it. >> back on air in 60 seconds. >> announcer: "news 4 today" starts now. >> we have to check this out and see what's going on. it is literally right in our backyard. >> we are going to have the latest on a chase, crash and a shooting that went from a parkway all the way into a northern virginia neighborhood. we'll take you through the entire ordeal this saturday morning. first, let's pause and welcome you in on this 18th of november, 2017. i'm david culver. >> good morning. i'm megan fitzgerald in for angie goff. bit of a chilly start this morning. >> you'll want to layer out if you have to head outside this morning. >> for sure. >> feeling blustery. lauryn ricketts, you and i chatting before the show here, cold, windy, rainy, depending on where you live, right? >> absolutely, depending on where you live. we're getting a little sunshine for areas down to the south. spreading even to southern maryland.

those areas likely to stay if you live north of i-66 in maryland and north of route 50 in virginia. the northern tip of our viewing area probably going to have rain showers. clouds already rolling in. beautiful view in d.c. temperatures in the 30s and 40s. you factor in the wind, we get a little wind chill. we'll be blustery through much of the day today and down right windy and blustery today. a few rain showers north. mid to upper 50s today. rain showers north of d.c. through midday. more rain expected overnight with a frontal system. we'll talk about the timing and what you can expect tonight coming up. >> thank you. all roads are back open after an officer-involved shooting. this map shows where the shooting happened last night. it was right along fort hunt road in mount vernon area of fair fox county. the suspect is in critical condition. police say one of their own officers shot at the suspect who