al roker takes a look back at the big moments from 2023. >> reporter: 2023, the hottest year ever on earth >> oh, my god. >> reporter: a year of climate and weather extremes in the u.s., the number of billion-dollar disasters tallied 25 more than any other year new year's rang in with thousands of records shattering across europe. at least eight countries had their warmest january day ever back home things were no better, a siege of atmospheric rivers lashed the west coast through march. destructive flash floods swept through parts of california, burying the sierra under of 0 f60 feet when spring arrived, so did tornados the most dangerous was an ef-4 tearing through mississippi, carving a 59-mile path across the state and packing winds as high as 195 miles per hour a two-day outbreak was the longest in history a shift to the i.east is making density. in june, wildfire smoke was choking the big apple making it seem like a mars landscape, shrouding iconic landmarks like the statue of liberty and empire state building both chicago and new york had the distinction of worst air quality.

nbc's al roker looks back at our year in climate. >> 2023, the hottest year ever on earth. >> oh, my god. >> a year of climate and weather extremes. in the u.s., the number of billion-dollar disasters tallied 25, more than any other year. new year's rang in with thousands of records shattering across europe. eight countries had their warmest january day ever. back home, a siege of atmospheric rivers lashed the west coast through march. destructive flash floods swept through parts of california, burying the sierra under 60 feet of snow and brought a historically dry lake back from the dead. when spring arrived, so did the tornadoes. the strongest and most dech tating twister was an ef-4 rolling through mississippi, carving a 59-mile path across the state and packing winds as high as 195 miles per hour. just days later, a two-day tornado outbreak spawned the third largest outbreak in u.s. history. a shift to the east in what's known as the traditional tornado alley is making higher density and more vulnerable populations a target for these types of disasters. in june, wildfire smoke wa

al roker is tracking it >>> jury deliberations under way in rudy giuliani's defamation trial for false claims about georgia election workers. how much could he have to pay >>> vladimir putin defiant. what the russian president vowed to do to the ukraine in a marathon four-hour news conference. >>> nbc news investigates medicare advantage routinely denying coverage to patients the dire impact on hospitals in rural america. >>> the tail of a jetblue plane striking the runway as the pilot avoided a head-on collision. what investigators say happened >>> the bull loose on the tracks and major delays for commuters traveling into new york city. >>> and donning his l.a. dodgers jersey for the first time, baseball's new $700 million man. >> announcer: this is "nbc nightly news" with lester holt >> good evening, everyone, and welcome. tonight, israel's defense chief is predicting the war with hamas will last several months, but declaring israel will win and destroy hamas. his remarks coming as president biden once more spoke out about rising civilian deaths in gaza. today, urging israel to be mo

the major flood threat al roker is here >>> the deadly shark attack involving an american tourist in the bahamas. >>> and when their only supermarket was in danger of closing, the small town that came together to save it >> announcer: this is nbc "nightly news" with lester holt >>> good evening, everyone, and welcome. the rush to find a safe quarter inside embattled gaza is becoming more perilous by the hour as the israeli military dramatically expands its combat footprint an israeli military spokesman saying the army is pursuing hamas with maximum force in the north and south. as israeli warplanes bombarded areas of the south once deemed safe, gazans are saying there is no longer a reliably safe place to go to the u.s. watching it with increasing concern, calling on israel to protect civilians. nearly 2 million people have been displaced in gaza. the hamas-run health ministry reporting over 15,000 dead since the start of the war chief foreign correspondent richard engel starts us off tonight in israel with the latest >> reporter: israel today dramatically expanded its ground offensi

al roker, nbc news. >> thank you to nbc's al roker for that.ahead, the year that was and the year that will be for donald trump. which of his four indictments carry the biggest impact? >>> plus, we're living in a "barbie" world with, buthe hit film wasn't the only trend to take hold. we'll take a look back. trend t take hold. we'll take a look back the company goes to the first born audrey. the model train set is entrusted to todd. mr. marbles will receive recurring deliveries for all of his needs in perpetuity, thanks to autoship from chewy. i always loved that old man. what's it say about the summer house? yeah, the beach house. the summer residents goes to mr. marbles. plot twist. i'm sorry, what? doesn't make logistical sense? unbelievable. pets aren't just pets. they're more. you got a train set todd. save 35% off your first autoship order. at chewy. >>> welcome back. this year was unlike anything we've seen before, as political legal worlds collide. president trump was charged with 91 felony counts in 2023, as we brace for lots of new act

al roker is here. now what can we expect? >> lester, we're watching this thing get together in the gulf coast and what it's going to do tomorrow, some showers around florida. but by saturday, heavy rain impacts the sunshine state. a high rain rate, saturated ground going to cause more of a flood risk sunday. this storm intensifies as it moves up the east coast. heavy rain, strong winds in the midatlantic states. by monday, it zips up into the northeast. back behind it, light snow will be falling 1 to 3 inches. but the biggest impact is going to be the rain. locally 6 inches through the florida peninsula. heavy rain from charleston to cape hatteras, and eventually ending up in new york with anywhere from 1 to 3 inches of rain causing some localized flooding. lester? >> on a big travel week. al, thanks. >>> today a jury began considering how much former new york city mayor rudy giuliani will have to pay to georgia women he falsely accused of trying to steal the 2020 election. while he worked for former president trump. here is

al roker is tracking it. al, the worst isn't over yet. >> reporter: that's right, lester, this pineapple express, this plume of moisture coming all the way up through the pacific, into the pacific northwest, the rain is going to be coming and it's just going to keep coming because this is an atmospheric river that's just going to continue to bring flash flood watches and flash flood warnings from bellingham to brookings and back to spokane. rainfall amounts three to six inches along the coast, but some of that could be more. eight to eleven in the olympics. six to nine inches of rain in the cascades. and then you get to the upper elevations. we're talking over 9,000 feet anywhere from 6 to 18 inches of snow, lester. >> all right, al, thanks very much. >>> now to washington, where the supreme court heard arguments over a deal that would give money to victims of the opioid epidemic but shield the family who created oxycontin from future lawsuits. kate snow has the story. >> this abuse of bankruptcy! >> reporter

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do i look like al roker?porter: and there may be a picture-perfect christmas day, for more, not a little white. >> hope, wait, maybe a few flurries will come down. >> all right. angie lassman, thank you for that. michelle grossman, nbc meteorologist did not look like al roker. probably didn't have the same sense of humor. the great sense of humor she does. ten states we're looking at right now. right? potentially could get snow this day or in the coming days? >> yeah. we do have a white christmas for some out there. a really white christmas. blizzard conditions and icy spots, merry christmas, richard, icy spots seeing plain rain midwest to southeast. a lot of precipitation out there. pacific northwest looking at storm moving onshore. snow to higher elevations, icy rain and look at the outlook for today. a large storm in the middle of the country. where you see blue, where the snow is falling. show you radar in a minute, because looking at that snow already falling. heavy rain from midwest to southeast. dry in

al roker, nbc news. >> mr. roker, thank you very much.ointing to a promising outlook for the u.s. economy in 2024, nbc's christine romans shows us what items are getting cheaper and what that means for the year ahead. >> reporter: instead of the lump of coal many americans expected, some christmas cheer. prices actually fell in november from october, that hasn't happened in three years. and the persistent gloom about the economy that gripped many americans this year may have broken, at least a bit, consumer confidence now the highest in months. >> when we ask consumers what do you think about interest rates for next year, they believe that they will be lower. the mortgage rate is falling, and certainly for anyone looking to buy a home, that's really great news. and then finally, we believe that consumers are much happier about the fact that inflation is not as intense as it used to be. >> reporter: that survey found consumer's expectation for a recession in the next 12 months the lowest it's been all year. what's your letter grade for the

al roker is tracking it >>> jury deliberations under way in rudy giuliani's defamation trial for false claims about georgia election workers. how much could he have to pay

>> i don't know, what, do i look like al roker?reporter: some northern and mountain locations like parts of the rockies, cascades and sierra may enjoy a picture perfect christmas day. for many, it will be more warm and wet than white. >> the hope that maybe it will snow in a little bit. you kind of sit there and hope and wait, maybe you'll see a few flurries coming down. >> reporter: angie lassman, nbc news. >> not even al roker helping us with snow this year. >>> coming up next, thanks for the memories, how some families are being reunited with old photos they did not even know existed. we'll explain. ever notice how stiff clothes can feel rough on your skin? for softer clothes that are gentle on your skin, try downy free & gentle downy will soften your clothes without dyes or perfumes. the towel washed with downy is softer, and gentler on your skin. try downy free & gentle. i told myself i was ok with my moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. with my psoriatic arthritis symptoms. but just ok isn't ok. and i was done se

the "today" show's al roker got a look inside the facility. >> where are we?re taking data from the national weather service and having the data we're collecting from the points that are every 19 miles throughout the state and we are dead on the ground and we always want the forecast from you, but what's happening after that forecast becomes a reality the conditions are contained quickly and people need to know what's happening in their neighborhood. >> and you can find more stories like this online on nbc bay area.com and just click on our climate in crisis tab. >> thanks, kari. >>> happening now, employees at a petaluma starbucks are joining the united union. they voted unanimously and they will become the first to unionize. more than 360 starbucks locations have unionized in the u.s. star, but have told us that they respect the workers' rights to unionize, but they do prefer direct relationships with their employees. >> if they're looking for interior decorating information look no further. the 2023 color of the year is out. we'll tell you what it is next t

al roker are looking back at the year and sharing solutions to combat climate change. watch the special, our planet's future. the heat is on. it is streams on nbc news tomorrow night at 7:30. >>> millions of families might lose money on new year's eve. but you can protect your cash if you take action now. i'm consumer investigator chris chmura and i will show you how next. >>> i'm chief meteorologist jeff ranieri. as we head through tonight, winter officially begins at 7:27 this evening. chilly 40s and 50s . tomorrow a little bit of fog. coming up, i'll take a look at the travel weather if you are going anywhere. also a storm for christmas week. week. i'm ba with that ck look mom, i found one. oh, yeah, you did. but we need an atm from our bank unless you want to spend a small fortune in fees. uh, no, thank you. banking with us means more fee-free atms than the two largest us banks combined. well, that would be convenient but there is no b-m-o here. ah, you can just call us bee-mo, and there is now. you know what else is convenient? mobile banking that makes it easy to

the today show's al roker got a look inside this facility. >> governor, what is this room where are we we are taking data from the national weather service adding the date it every 19 miles throughout the state and we want the forecast from you. but what is happening after that forecast become a rethe a, the conditions can change and people need to know what is happening in their neighborhood. >> we got rain today. let's go to new york where it's beginning to look like christmas at rockefeller plaza. a light dusting of snow covered the tree. it's not expected to stick, it does provide a nice backdrop for people to do their holiday shopping. >> that is so iconic. snow on the tree. >> i like to look at the snow and have the sunshine and rain here. >> we have snow in the sierras. the higher elevations managed 6-12 inches. much welcomed if you are headed up to the sierra this weekend they have been desperate to get something out there. we are tracking not only what is happening with the rainfall and colder temperatures. more on that in our forecast tonight. and here's the deal. the rain is

>> that piece reminded me of al roker's piece in the last hour. it is a tick-tock of catastrophes.pieces to remind ourselves of this extraordinary moment we're in, and see if any action follows. and, yes, there is more. we're also following another reported example of donald trump trying to overturn his 2020 election loss while he was president. this time, it involved the certification process in michigan's most populous county. "the detroit news" reports on a mid-november 2020 phone call, trump pressured two republican members of the wayne county board of canvassers, telling them not to certify the certification of that county's 2020 results, which biden won by nearly 40 points. the conversations were captured in recordings reviewed by "the detroit news." nbc news has not heard or verified those recordings. during the phone call which included rnc chairwoman ronna mcdaniel, trump reportedly told monica palmer and william hartmann they would look, quote, terrible if they signed the certification, because in an earlier canvassers' meeting, palmer artmann voted against certifying bef

i caught myself youtubing sunday, sunday al roker. do something with this. >> and he's only two years old. >> congratulations you are expecting again. >> thank you. >> another sunday, sunday fan. >> yeah. we can't help it i was thinking, are we watching too much news at home? >> that's amazing. >> sunday, sunday is what he's asking for. >> paw patrol. >> justin, we love you we're so happy you are here. >> i was in a airplane i fly in an airplane. >> that's really cool. >> can you say hello to everybody? >> bye >> can you say thank you. >> thank you, al. >> can you give us one more sunday, sunday >> sunday, sunday. >> low key >> that's kind of hard to top. thank you, justin. thank you so much for being here >> i love that heading back sunday, sunday? >> sunday, sunday! (vo) feeding a high-quality dog food doesn't have to cost a whole lot. for about a dollar a day, you can give your dog the blue buffalo food they deserve. real meat first. healthy ingredients. natural nutrition. try blue life protection formula today. at target, try fast

al roker got a exclusive look inside the facility. >> where are we?ional weather service and adding the data we are collecting from the points every 19 points throughout the state, and we always want the forecast for you, but what is happening before that forecast can become a reality, conditions can change quickly and people need to know what is happening in their thaeubd. >> can you watch that exclusive report ahead on the "today" show. you can find more stories like this online on our website at nbcbayarea.com. click on the climate in crisis tab. >>> the jewish people have united and became more stronger as a people and community. >> right now at 6:00. a united front, the jewish community set to celebrate the first night of hanukkah with everything in place at san francisco's union school. the heightened security in the wake of the war in the middle ea

we've got more on this from donald trump. >> yeah, this piece, reminded me of al roker's piece in thee of the year there are so many of them we glaze over. so good i think to have these pieces to remind ourselves of this extraordinary moment that we are in. and see if any kind of action follows and yes, there is more, we're also following another reporting example of donald trump trying to overturn his 2020 election loss while he was president. this time it involve the certification process in michigan's most populous county. the detroit news reports that on a bad november 2020 phone call, trump pressured to republican members of the wayne county board of campuses telling them not to certify the certification of that county's 2020 results, which biden won by nearly 40 points. the conversations were captured in recordings reviewed by the detroit news, nbc news has not heard or verified the reportings. during a phone call which included rnc chair woman run daniel, trump reportedly told palmer, and william hartman, that they would look quote, terrible if they signed the certification bec

. >> our thanks to al roker for that report.he supreme court sidesteps dealing with trump's immunity question for now, that means a federal court of appeals will hear the case in just a few weeks. plus, the 20th and 21st century is led to a historic expansion of american rights, the 2023 was a year where we saw the opposite. we will talk about some of, this here is a landmark law and court ruling later. 2023 was not all bad news, we will take you through some of the good news from this past year. the good news from this past year year - [speaker] at first, just leaving the house was hard. - [speaker] but wounded warrior project helps you realize it's possible to get out there - [speaker] to feel sense of camaraderie again. - [speaker] to find the tools to live life better. - [narrator] through generous community support, we've connected warriors and their families with no cost physical and mental health services, legislative advocacy, career assistance, and life skill training for 20 years, and we are just getting started. >>> a

. >> i have been waiting my whole life to meet al roker. ♪ >> i think we can make that happen. >> yese got outside here. >> holiday crowds are the best. >> the best, the best. >> let's get right to our news at 8:00. there's a lot going on a half million customers don't have power after that massive storm pummelled the east coast now holiday travelers are dealing with thousands of flight delays and cancellations as a result of that nbc's emilie ikeda is at newark airport with the very latest hey, em, good morning. >> reporter: hey, hoda, good morning to you the deadly winter wallop comes as the holiday rush comes underway this check point behind me as been bustling all morning long while the storm has moved off the coast , its effects linger the risk of flooding across the northeast in swollen rivers. we have seen water rescues play out continuing into today. the region was battered by torrential rain that transformed roadways into waterways and stranded drivers wind gusts also topped 60 miles an hour in at least 7 states, knocking down trees and knocking out power to hundreds of thous

>> al roker -- >> now we go out >> all right >> al roker -- >> now we go out over the -- >> we're nothose brave iron workers were having lunch, so were we >> would you want to eat lunch up here? >> we were going back up >> so what do you guys think about this experience? would you like to meet at this place for lunch again? >> i think we should do the show from here. >> i think it's a great lunch spot carson, how are you? >> the view is tremendous. kind of makes you think about hard-working americans back almost 100 years ago >> what they went through. >> and this building is still standing >> i got news for the people at home watching out. the beam underneath us, not that wide >> no. >> but this is special to go back in time >> cheers, guys. >> do it again in 80 years >> wow >> that was fun. >> little nervous, yeah. i don't like heights or rides of any kind and i did that. i'm glad i did if you come to the new york area, you should do it it puts you the spirit of the time. >> just the view alone >> because you get that extra few feet gives you a whole different perspective. if you ar

i look like al roker?me northern and mountain locations like part of the rockies, cascades and sierra, may enjoy a picture effort christmas day. for many, it will be more warm and wet than white. >> the hope that maybe it will snow in a little bit. you sit there and hope and wait and maybe it will be a few flurries coming down. >> my kid put on his sweat pants and sweatshirt this morning and said where's the snow. we're still hoping for a christmas miracle. >>> still ahead this hour, it may not cold outside, but the political world sure is frosty. what impeachment inquiry could look like in the coming months. plus, how serious is the idea of a third party candidate in the race for the white house and of course, president biden is part of that road ahead. what's on his agenda as he heads into a very busy 2024. we'll be right back. into a very busy 2024. we'll be right back. that absorbs dirt and grime deep inside. and it helps prevent streaks and haze. wetjet is so worth it. love it, or your money back. lib

al roker. >> reporter: some northern and mountain locations like the rockies, cascades and sierra may picture perfect christmas day. for it will be more warm and wet than white. >> you sit there and hope and white, and maybe there will be a few flurries coming down. >> angie lassman, thank you for that report. >>> coming up, team trump's late night christmas eve legal filing. what it could mean for the future of jack smith's federal election interference case against the former president. you're watching msnbc. vapori. every day, more dog people are deciding it's time for a fresh approach to pet food. developed with vets. made from real meat and veggies. portioned for your dog. and delivered right to your door. it's smarter, healthier pet food. narrator: time is running out to give a year-end gift like no other, a gift that can help st. jude children's research hospital save lives. ava: it is my first time having cancer, and it's the very worst. woman: you just have to give. you have to give someone that hope. because of st. jude, she has a chance at life. narrator: every gift counts,

howard: -- the weather channel and al roker e. >> at least it wasn't someone in a bathtub with cerealremember that? >> here's the issue. if you're not willing to take the slings and arrows, get out there and state your case, it does make people worry and wonder i, and i think that's a real issue for them moving forward. howard: yeah. it's such a great bully pulpit, and i think this president hasn't within using it, and maybe there's a reason behind it. look, there's been a lot of coverage of the border fiasco this week and the 11,000, 12,000 people a day coming forward. you look at these pictures, and it just seem is like a complete and total mess. now, this has mostly been covered, kevin, tied to the debate on the hill with the impasse about ukraine aid as well as israeli aid. even many democrats are not happy with the president on the border issue. >> end of the day, you have to remember, again, as we talked about, perception being reality. the perception is we don't have a border which, obviously, right now given what's happening, you could certainly make that argument. and the pic

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> best time of the morning, seriously, right now. >> a thrill is walking through an airport with al rokerce's wife, taylor swift in the audience i'm sorry, girlfriend. >> not yet. >> so a surprise marriage announcement was not in the cards for this week. can you imagine the swifties at home but here is one thing that had the swifties screaming with joy, to celebrate the 12-time grammy winner being named apple music's artist of the year a special experience here in new york city. the free event brought thousands of fans through 10 interactive spaces each room playing an homage to taylor's eras. if there is one thing we know about swifties, they love to look for clues. >>> next up "white lotus." as fans eagerly await season 3, natasha rockwell is teasing what to expect. she hit the red carpet for the premier of "wonka" over the weekend. she said she gasped five times out loud just reading the script and dropping this hint with "entertainment tonight". >> i can't say anything. but i will say i read all the scripts and people are in for a treat. it's bigger than ever. >> buckle up. >> you hea

. >>> al roker goes on the job as a national park ranger you don't want to miss it. a first glance at th surprise you. >>> here's another check of the forecast. a lot of people making plans to start their heading home. >> i top trends in beauty for 2024. what's new and what will surprise you. >>> here's another check of the forecast a lot of people making plans to start their heading home. >> i know. if you don't have to travel on wednesday, i think otherwise you are good wednesday up and down the east coast will be our trouble spot that storm system will bring steady rains to the appalachian today, that will move east tomorrow it is bringing blizzard-like conditions across the plains today. light snow tomorrow moves through the midwest. that heavy rain in the mid-atlantic and the northeast, especially the interior northeast where we could see a couple inches of rain possible lots of sunshine across texas temperatures in the 60s. >>> good tuesday morning. i'm meteorologist kari hall. we are starting out with hazy sky and clouds. we are going to have a spare the air a

roker? >> we know you slept together four times at least. >> that's right. >> al. >> the winter's running late tier. what's that doing? it's keeping the arctic air trapped up in canada plus, we've got this bermuda high that's pumping up warm air from the gulf of mexico. so even though winter is coming officially tonight at 10:57 eastern time, we're not seeing that omaha, 53 degrees, dallas, 62 degrees. cincinnati, 52 albuquerque, 55 degrees. tomorrow, charleston, you're going to be at 55. 12 degrees warmer than average and chicago, albuquerque, 54 and as we head into the weekend, look at how mild it is new york city, 50. 43 on monday in burlington 55 in cleveland. same in chicago. ththat's >>> good thursday morning. on this first day of been tur we are hanging on to a few clouds that remain from the storm system we saw earlier on in the week. it's now moving down towards the southern california, and it's going to bring us nice and calm days here in san francisco and the bay area at least through christmas eve and christmas day. beyond that we are looking at that cloud cover return and temperat