. >> reporter: faster security lanes rolled out in new jersey, chicago, and l.a.x., just in time for the holiday. >> we've seen very happy faces. we're seeing people coming through much more efficiently. >> reporter: but that take the mid of the country by storm. look at this. winter weather advisories for parts of wisconsin and minnesota which could bring inches of snow. that same system packing a line of heavy rain and storms through arkansas and tennessee. that could mean delays or cancellations at airports from chicago to new orleans and slippery roads as millions prepare to travel. this picture from l.a. showing jam-packed traffic as the holiday weekend gets under way. thanksgiving dinner, the most important thing is taking home leftovers, right? if you fly, you can stuff stuffing, turkey, even your favorite my your carryon. unfortunately, mashed potatoes, anything you can spill has to go in the checked. >> what about with the clips on it? >> good luck, if tsa doesn't take it. >> she's going to start the challenge r beans, tomatoes, potatoes. clams, yams. >> no mashed potatoes.

. >> reporter: faster security lanes rolled out at airports in new jersey, atlanta, chicago and l.a.x. just in time for the holiday. >> we're seeing very happy faces and people coming through much more offset by the weather set to take the middle of the country by storm. winter weather advisories for parts of minnesota and wisconsin through this morning that could bring inches of snow. that same system packing a line of heavy rain and storms through arkansas and tennessee. that could mean delays or cancellations at airports from chicago to new orleans and slippery roads as millions prepare to travel. this picture from l.a. showing jam-packed traffic as the >> abc's janai norman there. >>> some parts of the country have snow such as here in washington state. others seeing rain. >>> let's get the forecast from accuweather's cam tran. cam, good morning. >> good morning, diane and kendis. for those heading out on this busy wednesday, if you're heading into the pacific northwest you could see delays thanks to rain and looking at major delays in the midwest as well thanks to a storm system

officers to help with long lines and faster security lanes rolled out in atlanta, new jersey, chicago and l.a.x. but some will likely be crowded, especially in the middle of the country where snow and storms could cause delays from chicago to new orleans. so the standard rule from tsa applies, get to the airport about two hours early. and airports today, doing the same thing on sunday when most people are heading back home. >> they don't even have the turkey and stuffing and all the other good stuff. >> but then after, you know, dysfunctional family get together, you just want to get out of there. >> yeah, which is why it's more aggravating. >> it is a little more frustrating. i just checked wais, if i wanted to head down to d.c., three and a >> don't hit the road yet. finish watching the show and then you can hit the road. >> thank you. >> and the weather's likely to be a big factor if you're traveling today. >> let's get a look at the forecast from accuweather. >> if you're heading into the pacific northwest you could see delays due to rain. rainfall from chicago to cleveland, down to louisvi

with long lines and faster security lanes rolled out in airports at new jersey, atlanta, chicago, and l.a.x. but some will likely be crowded, especially in the middle of the country where snow and storms will be causing delays from chicago to new orleans. so, of course, the standard rule from tsa applies, get to the airport about two hours early. the only thing that may be worse than navigating jam-packed roads and busy airports today is doing most people are heading back home. >> yeah. and then you don't have the turkey and stuffing and all the other good stuff to look forward to. >> you have a workweek. >> but after a dysfunctional family get together, you just want to get out of there. >> it is more aggravating. >> i checked ways if i wanted to go 95 from new york city at this hour to d.c., three and a half hours, not bad. >> not bad at all. >> don't hit the road yet. watch the show first and then hit the road. thank you. >> and as janai mentioned, weather is likely to be a big facility factor if you're traveling today. >> let's look at the forecast from cam tran, good morning. >> good m

angeles the holiday getaway stretch well into the evening hours with traffic backed up both to and from l.a.x. it's expected to be the third busiest airport this holiday weekend and would be a miracle if those people make their flights on time. here's how it will affect the holiday festivities. good morning and happy thanksgiving to cam. >> good morning, diane and kendis. we're seeing lots of green in looking good here, however, some problem spots in the pacific northwest. thanks to rain, thanks to a cold front moving through and the northeast. we have a storm system that will bring us snow across new england. further south in the mid-atlantic it will be rain. as for that big black friday shopping forecast, the nation's midsection looking very nice once again. the northeast and northwest where we could see wet spots. diane and kendis, back to you. >> cam tran, that accuweather, thank you. >>> donald trump is spending the holi as his cabinet is gradually taking shape. >> nikki haley has accepted his offer. offer. betsy devos was tapped for education secretary and trump is expected to appoint w

janai: faster security lanes rolled out at airports in new jersey, atlanta, chicago, and l.a.x., just in time for the holiday. thomas: we're seeing very happy faces, people coming through much more efficiently. janai: but that could be offset by the weather set to take the middle of the country by storm. look at these winter weather minnesota and wisconsin through this morning, that could bring inches of snow. that same system packing a line of heavy rain and storms through arkansas and tennessee. that could mean delays or cancellations at airports from chicago to new orleans, and slippery roads as millions prepare to travel. this picture from l.a. showing jam-packed traffic as the holiday weekend gets underway. so -- you make it to your destination. after thanksgiving dinner, the most important thing is taking well if you fly, you can pack , stuffing, green beans, turkey, and even your favorite pie in your carry on. unfortunately, not the mashed potatoes or gravy. anything you can spill like that has to go in your checked bag. janai norman, abc news, new york. sean: all right. did no

and airport delays, we have a little bit of a delay in newark and l.a.x. just due to volume.he northeast is good. chicago is fine. atlanta, the other big airport looking good. here is what happens with this storm. most of the energy moves toward the north. unfortunately, not getting the precipitation to the south. but this will cause a little bit of delays at least on the roids around parts of the western great lakes and ohio valley today. and tomorrow, that system moves a little bit towards the east. so we might see a delay around chicago later on, some delays in the pacific northwest. tomorrow mostly driving, problems out across the west coast with those storms moving on in. and the east, the storm will pull off across the east coast, so scattered showers, a little bit of drizzle. nothing that should cause any big problems. but will just get you in the mood for what is coming the day after thanksgiving which is christmas. >> and we'll talk about that one another time. rick reichmuth, thank you so in promise to prosecute hillary clinton sparking uproar among many conservativ

airport officials estimate that 2.3 million people passed through this week and that's not even the busiest hub in the country. l.a.xmes in third behind atlanta and chicago. is. >> it's showtime for southwest. today marks the first time the airline has operated more than 4,000 flights in a day. representatives from aspects of the airline, meteorologists to maintenance, are in one room to troubleshoot. >> it's our super bowl. we could get off to a great start on wednesday. it transfers into thursday, friday, saturday. so if the network stays ahead on the stays on schedule, each day is set up for success. >> to ensure success airlines and tsa recommend all domestic travelers arrive two hours before departure. >> a lot of people will be heading to the mountains for thanksgiving. here's a live look at "sierra at tahoe" where that's fresh snow and the flurries continue. wendy aguilar reports on what to expect if you are making the drive. >> reporter: fresh powder coming down as drivers make their way up the mountains. gail and her family had to stop to install chains on the way to idaho. >> we're pretty sure we can make

traveling northbound you run into wet weather, traveling south, sunshine and 75 the way it looks on sunday. wet weather at l.a.x., denver and hitting minneapolis and chicago, so call ahead. sue? >> we have a couple of problems for those who are traveling westbound on 580, but, here is san jose, 87, just beyond the s.a.p. center and light traffic conditions a couple of headlights through the korean. and, we will get back to the petaluma santa rosa area, this is at the surface streets of petaluma hill road, we had hit-and-run accident accident and santa rosa police are on scene. on way to the livermore accidents there is an accident cleared. >> next at 5:00 a.m., black friday is out of hand for some shore on the east coast. >> thanksgiving miracle, the mother missing for weeks has been found and now police are trying to find the people who took her. the strange turn in this case. >> a police department is >> a police department is stepping up to >> a police department is steppisays it won't let up for a while. the cadillac xt5... what should we do? ...tailored to you. wait it out. equipped with apple carplay comp

we're sliding into speaking of which maybe some people might be traveling but flights in and out of l.a.x. canceled after what's being called a minor collision. >> kim: coming up, wait until you hear what caused that plane to crash into what's considered a tug vehicle. we have it headed your way. >>> also a man rescued from a cruise ship. the whole thing caught on camera. why did he have to be taken off by a helicopter? we have answers ahead. >> krystal: and today one of and it's forever home friday. look at these adorable pups. the an maul foundation here with a cute little doggy that you can . >> kim: from the pretty scene locally to this one from this morning. firefighters in newport beach responding to a large structure fire. the four-alarm fire starting at an industrial complex and it's damaged several cars and a carport in the process. emergency crews did find one victim with third-degree ns smoke inhalation. so far no official cause on the fire but firefighters do say the area is known to have a homeless population that lives in the area. >> krystal: a china southern airlines fligh

and charles: welcome back to "tmz live". on the haols of our scottie pippen story another domestic incidents r incident in the middle of a flight from charlotte to l.a.x. juliet simms the runner-up on the voice the seconds season and is married to musician andy biersack. they were on an american airlines flight when they were arcing about something and clearly she got out and an air marshal had to come over and put handcuffs on her after flight attendants separated them. they would not stop. they were going back and forth and she was getting louder and louder. the video starts she has the handcuffs on and sounds like they are talking to her about what is going to happen and she charles: from witnesses she hit him in the face is at least what people saw starting it. harvey: she is saying he broke her ridiculous. charles: you could hear the slurring and we have since spoken to andy and to juliet. >> i spoke with them yesterday. they are doing good now. they are still together and they basically. harvey: a lot of champagne. >> apparently she doesn' drink it much. according to them she hasn't in a drink in several months but on that flight she had a littl

and a lot of that is thanks to those lower gas prices. millions are pabbing airports across the country including at l.a.x. and experts say airlines are predicting the biggest thanksgiving travel season in extra trains for all the holiday travelers. >>> most americans had give thanks for family and friends and others will be with coworkers. career builders annual thanksgiving survey finds one in four workers will spend the family with their work family. 28% say that they will be working today. that's an increase of 20% who were working last year. survey found those in the health care industry are most likely to be on >>> for the final time president obama spared a turkey's life with the help of twitter users he pardoned a turkey named tot. each year in the spirit of thanksgiving the president is presented with two turkeys the one he pardons is the national turkey and while first daughtersmalia and sasha were not on hand he the president did say they -- the president did said they won't have to worry about missing the this tradition when the family leaves the white house. this is my final presidential pardon

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it's still working with the rams to make sure the new stadium does not create any safety issues at l.a.x. and the 49ers say they thought the problem of bright lights at levi stadium had been resolved. to see the full investigation, tune in tonight at 11:00 on nbc bay area news. if you have a tip for the investigative unit, call us at 1-888-996-tips or send us an e-mail to theunit@nbcbayarea.com. >>> kris, big question in politics. >> who is going to fill the key roles in donald trump's administration? everybody is talking about it, even people who are not politically minded. the president-elect is talking to governor nikki haley of louisiana today. the question, will she be the next secretary of state? or will it be rudy giuliani? what about the retired lieutenant general mike flynn as national security adviser? a lot of names floating about including hallie jackson, who is talking about who may make that cabinet cut. >> reporter: this morning, assembling an administration, and now word of a new national security advisor. a top transition source tells nbc news donald trump's expected to name

and at airports across the country. the west coast is off to a pretty good start but there is some concern about weather in the pacific northwest. we know that l.a.x. will be among the busiest airports in the country, atlanta, and chicago also very busy. the airlines are watching the weather closely, and expect big crowds at airports across the country. new automated security lines opened at newark's liberty airport on tuesday. additional conveyor belts larger bins make them up to 30% more efficient. it comes as the tsa braced for the nearly 3.7 million expected to fly for thanksgiving. are you ready for the challenge? >> it's going to be a big weekend. it's predicted to be one of the largest thanksgiving travel weekends in history. >> the tsa administrator. >> if you're leaving in midmorning or afternoon, those are likely the largest peak periods of the day. and you're likely to encounter a lot of people in the airports. our goal is to keep you moving bianca hopes to beat the crowds entirely by beating yesterday. >> i'm here two hours before for a domestic flight, and i usually get here an hour before. >> for southwest, it will be the first time

and worries the problems we uncovered at levi's stadium will be repeated at the rams stadium two to three miles off of l.a.xn wis. >> from an operational point of view this is a bad idea. >> reporter: he wrote two white papers to the faa and rams officials warning of similar concerns and potential terrorism issues. the second white paper cited our reporting several times. >> those expressions of concern, some of which have been reported would be included in the calculation today as to whether the site is appropriate. >> reporter: nbc bay area staff aviation consultant said secretary ridge's concerns are valid but there are ways to build a new stadium and mitigating safety issues. >> if it is done properly you can have things at the runway and from a land use perspective, things that are light industrial, commercial you would have that rather than housing, residential, school, hospital. >> in an e-mailed statement the faa said we are working with the developer to address our concerns with the project. the faa said that federal d hrngs s and department officials have had an opportunity to comment and raised n

l.a.x. right here. you go to wait times, and you see zero minutes, zero wins, tom bradley, et cetera. i also want to show you the hero of this holiday season, at least when it comes to the airports. that is chance the comfort dog. l.a.x. has 56 different comfort dogs around here and look, chance is like the most huggable dog there is. hey, chance. so chance's only job here is to lay around and offer comfort to people. he is hilike the most huggable y ever. does he reduce your stress when it comes to traveling? >> yes. well, i already miss my dogs. >> reporter: where are you headed? >> austin. sorry, houston. >> reporter: chance, we've seen people come over to chance and drop down and give him the biggest hug. they say, now i can deal with the lines but here the lines are not too bad. the worst that we've seen so far is 30 minutes. for the most part, they are about ten minutes long. >> i love chance the dog. it's the best. gadi, thanks so much. >>> for an update on the weather now, let's go to msnbc's bonnie schneider. it could be worse, right? >> absolutely. it could be a lot worse. i

l.a.x. in 2014 killing a federal agent and injuring three others, including a tsa agent. >>> a celebration iner city helped bring an end to a year-long observance by the catholic church. ♪ archbishop charles chaput pro-sided over a solemn mass at the cathedral followed by the closing of the principle holy door of mercy. pope francis call for the jubilee year of mercy as a time to meditate upon and respond to the mercy of god. holy doors were opened in every cathedral around the world over the last year. >>> let's get you to work on this monday morning. we remain focused on the septa regional rails. >> jessica boyington is looking at that. >> right now we're okay. we're not seeing major delays or overflow of passengers on to the regional rails. we are keeping our eye on that for you. it's typically, at least all week, last week since tuesday, would start around the 5:30 mark, seeing 10 to 15-minute delays. boom, by 6:30 we're seeing up to half hour delays for your morning ride. we'll keep an eye on that for you. watching the boulevard, routeç southbound near 9th street. an accident scene they

l.a.x., chicago, o'hare, j.f.k. in new york city and atlanta. if you are going to any of these airports be prepared to wait. be lots of extra time at the airport. as for any airport, you definitely want the extra time. but these are going to be your biggies where you really really need that extra time. so, this is your best time to travel, your worst times to travel and the places where you can expect the biggest headaches. >> tia: well, an ohio pet food company just made good on its promise to donate 100 pounds of pet food for each run that the cleveland indians scored during the world series. delivered 2700 pounds of food to the cuyahoga county animal shelter. they did a similar deliver to an illinois shelter for each run the cubs scored, as well. now that's a whole lot of happy little pets. coming up, a health alert about yo-yo dieting. it could put some women at risk for heart problems. >> tia: then if you don't have your shopping list done yet, we have some new black friday deals that you certainly want to hear. >> brian: also coming up, yo