willing to travel to their location, stay in a hotel that's actually close to the stadium where caitlin clarkmean, that's all concerning behavior as far as law enforcement is concerned. >> the indiana fever are currently in their off season. clark is not the first or only celebrity to allege this kind of stalking. >> well, new york city police arrested a man for stalking taylor swift for the third time. >> global superstar taylor swift has faced a slew of alleged stalkers over her career. >> a grants pass man is being accused of stalking uconn basketball player paige bueckers. >> and just last month, a man in connecticut pleaded guilty to stalking college basketball superstar paige bueckers. >> the internet is a terrible place for many, many people, including the way young women are treated. famous young women and young women who are accessible. they're playing a game or they're going to an event. and this is an incredibly troubling scenario. >> there was an airtag put on my car, and i didn't know until i got home. >> stalking in sports also highlighted on the netflix show america's sweethear

here's abc's erielle reshef. >> the man accused of terrorizing wnba rookie of the year caitlin clark for weeks with threatening and sexually explicit online messages. appearing in court. good morning mr. lewis. >> guilty as no. >> charged 55 year old michael lewis. charged with stalking for allegedly sending the 22 year old indiana fever star. multiple messages and posts via the platform x starting in mid-december. in one message, lewis allegedly telling clark that he drove around her house three times a day, and in another, he allegedly stated his plan to go to a game and sit behind her team's bench. police say lewis even traveled from his home in texas to indianapolis to be closer to clark. investigators tracking him to a hotel near the team's home arena and questioning him about the messages. lewis allegedly claiming it's an imagination fantasy type thing. it's a joke. police warning lewis to cease contact with clark, later arresting him on sunday after they say the messages continued. the court entered a not guilty plea on lewis's behalf. the judge questioning his mental state. h

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thomas with us live from washington. >> david: when we come back, the arrest involving wnba star caitlin clarksted traveling from texas to indiana and clark said she feared for her life and tonight we remember >> david: tonight, a suspect is now facing charges for allegedly stalking wnba star caitlin clark. michael lewis was arrested after traveling from texas to indianapolis accused of sending threats and sexually violent messages to her over social media. he allegedly told police it was quote, an imaginary relationship. >>> tonight the cdc is warning about four respiratory illnesses on the rise in 35 states, the flu, covid, rsv and norovirus. ers across the country seeing a surge of cases. many of those cases are flu-related. >>> when we come back, the news involving bob dylan tonight and did you see the image of the dog and the firefighter? (woman) i've got this dream... and you're all in it! (banker 1) let's hear it! (vo) with wells fargo premier a team can help you plan for your dream. (woman) i have this vacation home... (banker 2) so, like a getaway? (woman) yeah, but... it's also an ec

and threats to caitlin clark.se are some of the headlines we are following on the morning news stand. the indy star says a texas man was arrested in indianapolis on accusations of stalking indiana fever star caitlin clark. michael lewis was charged with felony stalking after allegedly posting numerous threatening and sexually explicit messages on clark's x account. prosecutors say she felt terrorized and altered public appearances because of the messages. according to court documents lewis told police he didn't mean any farm and it was a, quote, fantasy thing. >>> the associated press says traffic into manhattan's central business district dropped 7.5% in the first week of congestion pricing. new york's transit agency says that's about 43,000 fewer cars a day since the nation's first congestion pricing plan went into effect earlier this month. most drivers are charged a $9 toll to enter the business zone. the program is aimed at reducing traffic and raising billions of dollars for mass transit projects. >>> and "t

nothing like caitlin clark. >> i think i could take her in one on one, but i don't think i could beat her in a three point contest. oh, see, that's that's really bad. did you see that? >> all eyes, of course, were on caitlin clark in 24. >> and the sports media is calling it the clark effect. i mean, not only are all the home games in iowa sold out, but when the kid goes on the road, they're selling out other arenas. >> fox sports began devoting one camera fixated solely on caitlin clark, called the caitlin cam. this all before taking the iowa hawkeyes through their second final four to their second consecutive championship game. >> for the first time in the history of the ncaa, the women's tournament has higher ratings than the men. >> sorry, uconn. so with her college career behind her, it was no surprise that caitlin clark would become the consensus number one pick in the wnba draft. >> it was off to indiana so clark could play in the big leagues with the fever. >> we completely overlook the fact that the indiana fever sounds like a real problem. oh, god, the indiana fever. what bu

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espn says a texas man accused of stalking indiana fever star caitlin clark was ordered held on a $50,000> guilty as charged -- >> no -- >> show me -- >> stop talking. >> michael lewis had multiple outbursts when he appeared in court in indianapolis yesterday. he was ordered to stay away from two basketball arenas where the indiana fever play their home games and not to have any contact with clark. lewis is accused of sending multiple threatening and sexually violent messages on social media. >>> nola.com says federal prosecutors will not charge louisiana state troopers in the death of black driver ronald greene. white troopers were captured on body cam video in 2019 stunning and beating greene after a high-speed chase. the video was withheld by officials for two years. the decision follows an fbi investigation into greene's deaths and allegations of an attempted cover-up by state police. >>> and "the hill" says house republicans passed a bill banning transgender student athletes from competing in girls sports. the proposed law would withhold federal funds from schools that don't comply.

a scary start to the new year for basketball star caitlin clark. ce arrested a texas man in indianapolis yesterday. he's accused of threatening and stalking the wnba rookie of the year. police say it all started last month when clark began receiving sexually explicit messages on her social media account. earlier this week, officers traced the messages to a hilton hotel in downtown indianapolis. that's just minutes from where clark plays as a member of the indiana fever. when confronted by police, the man claimed to be in the city on vacation, and he said his messages were just part of a fantasy and were not threats. the accused stalker is expected to be formally charged in a courtroom tomorrow. all hands on deck to support the fire victims in southern california. a lot of companies and a lot of celebrities are helping those communities down there today. beyonce pledged $2.5 million in donations to the relief fund will help families who lost their homes in the altadena and pasadena areas. the money will also go toward churches and communityenters, pr

caitlin clark told police she was concerned for her safety, especially when she learned that michaelioned him at a downtown hotel, he said he was on vacation. now lewis is in jail. >> going up for three, will dip inside. >> reporter: this morning wnba star caitlin clalark breatng a bit easier. 55-year-old michael lewis from texas is behind bars, charged with stalking after prosecutors say he sent clark a series of sexually violent messages. >> you not only have someone who is in a place of prominence but also just the nature and the aggressiveness of what was being tweeted. >> reporter: according to court documents charging lewis, there were at least 14 messages between december 16th and january 2nd. many too explicit to quote. in one, authorities say lewis wrote, in part, been driving around your house three times a day. but don't call the law just yet. in another, i'm getting tickets. i'm sitting behind the bench. the affidavit says the fbi discovered recent messages were sent from a hotel about a half mile away from the arena where clark's team, the indiana fever, play, as well as

. >> well, texas man is set to appear in court this morning for allegedly stalking wnba star caitlin clark. michael lewis was arrested saturday at a hotel less than a mile away from where clark plays with the indiana fever. prosecutors say he had been sending her sexual and threatening messages since mid-december. court documents revealed clark changed her public schedule and her appearance at a fear for her safety. >> starbucks is reversing its open door policy, so anyone who wants to hang out, work on their laptop or use the store's restrooms will have to buy something. starbucks says the move is aimed at prioritizing paying customers, and it's part of a new code of conduct that also includes bans on harassment outside alcohol, smoking, vaping, drugs and panhandling. >> coming up, the dramatic rescue at sea. >> but first, rescuing four-legged friends from the fire zone. you're watching (man) mm, hey, honey. looks like my to-do list grew. "paint the bathroom, give baxter a bath, get life insurance," hm. i have a few minutes. i can do that now. oh, that fast? remember that colonial penn ad

. >>> a texas man is accused of stalking caitlin clark. michael thomas lewis is accused of sending vulgar and sexual online mentions to 22-year-old clark. lewis was arrested in indianapolis, while prosecutors say he'd traveled to be close to clark who played for the indianapolis fever. it's not clear if he has hired or been assigned an attorney yet. representatives for clark and her team could not be reached for comment. >>> texas is suing insurance company allstate for allegedly collecting data on drivers without their consent. the state attorney general accuses allstate of paying software developers to build location trackers in obile apps. it would create a database of drivers' behavior that would be used to justify increasing premiums. according to the suit, around 45 million drivers could have been tracked nationwide. allstate has not yet responded to nbc news' request for comment. >>> still to come, the closest you can get to having a backstage drink with lneor michaels. the snl celebration continues with a way for fans to live out th

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coach staley told us, sometimes you need a unifier, and that unifier is caitlin clark. >> that's coolwership this year. it's translating to money. there was a $2 billion tv rights deal announced earlier this year. sources tell us that women's sports are just getting started. caitlin clark takes our number 100 spot as someone who has driven the narrative of the year. >> dawn, 50 over 50 lister, to my next point, huma, a lot of overlap with the 50 over 50 list, where these women that we're honoring with our effort and our 30/50 summit, 50 over 50 list, are showing women sometimes reaching their highest power, greatest impact, and even finding the happiness that's eluded them much later in life. >> number eight is melinda french gates. on your list. i think she's also on the 50 over 50 list. she's one of the most powerful women in philanthropy. since we spoke to elizabeth alexander, just the fact she made a commitment to $1 billion to support women and girls' causes over the next three years. that's real investment. >> yes. >> we will see real impact. that's exciting. number 44 on the li

a man arrested for stalking basketball star caitlin clark made his first appearance in court today. michael lewis was charged with stalking and threatening the wnba rookie of the year. police say it started last month when clark began receiving sexually explicit messages on social media. earlier this week, officers traced the messages to a hilton hotel in downtown indianapolis. that's just minutes from where clark plays as a member of the indiana fever. lewis could face up to six years in prison and a $10,000 fine if convicted on all charges. she's officially in remission. that was the headline today, as the princess of wales visited the hospital to thank the team who worked to treat her for cancer. the royal marsden hospital in london is one of the country's leading cancer centers. princess kate middleton thanked the medical teams who helped her. she then offered support to the current patients there undergoing treatment. after the visit, she posted on social media that doctors say she is in remission. the princess says she's relieved and adjusting to a new normal. a lot more local

caitlin clark takes taylor swift. >> i turned my mom into a full swiftie. watching in houston, texas. >> from des moines, iowa. >> the last trip before i graduate. >> traveling from alabama. >> pittsburgh, pennsylvania! >> kentucky. >> mississippi. >> and virginia. ♪ >> mother and daughter trip from virginia. >> celebrating ally's birthday. >> i'm turning 10! >> oh, happy day. wow! that's a crowd. those two fat heads are husbands of those women, we're told. bundle up. it is a cold friday morning, but everything is out enjoying the last week of january, the last first week of january. is that what it is? >> yes. >> we'll just go with it. >> who knows? peter and laura here. >> it is blowing up. there is a reason we have been playing kool and the gang "celebration" for you, because next week will be huge here on "today". >> so big, in fact, we have an animation for you. a week long hodabration, filled with funs, laughs, surprises as we honor the one and only hoda kotb, leading up to the last morning with us one week from today. >> that's weird. i can't even th

a texas man accused of stocking wnba caitlin clark in minneapolis.he suspect did not exercise his right to remain silent. listen to this. >> guilty as charge. >> stop talking. >> carley: that's the judge saying stop talking. 55-year-old michael thomas solution accused of repeatedly harassing the end fever guard. the judge ended up entering a not guilty plea on his behalf despite him blurting out that he is in fact guilty as charged. prosecutors say he sent several threats and violent messages to clark's x account. and switching gears here to some wonderful news. tim and demi lynn tebow announcing they're expecting first child. they both shared this video on instagram showing off series of ultrasound pictures. the couple says they are over the moan about starting their mr family in 2020. they look as perfect as ever. that child has hit the gene lottery, guys. >> ainsley: that is amazing. we are so happy for them. i was hoping -- remember when she announced her book and she said i have a big announcement coming up. she didn't tell us she was having a b

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athlete of the year is caitlin clark.s good. [ cheers and applause ] icon of the year is elton john. [ cheers and applause ] and awkward question of the year is your grandma asking, "what is hawk tuah?" [ laughter and applause ] and you go, yeah. did you guys see this? trump celebrated his "time" cover this morning by ringing the opening bell at the new york stock exchange. yep, trump rang the bell and out of habit, a staffer brought him a diet coke. [ laughter ] "right here, mr. -- i heard the bell, mr. trump." well, listen to this, i read that trump invited the president of china to attend his inauguration, but he didn't invite vladimir putin. [ audience oohs ] today the u.n. issued a a statement that said, "now, if you invite one dictator, you have to invite the whole class." [ laughter ] putin said he didn't care, that he was actually going to a a better party with his girlfriend who lives in canada. [ laughter ] "you probably don't know her, so no big deal." well, some business news, chili's and applebee's are now fi

athletes like caitlin clark, angel reese, simone biles, lindsey von are now household names. inspiring young girls everywhere. yet we have been faced with a narrow but loud group of activists and media who think it's acceptable for a 6'4" biological male to compete against an average size yet athletic women in sports. let's be clear it's not acceptable. and it's not acceptable to force women to share a locker room with biological men forcing them to shower and change together. this is not an overstatement, mr. speaker. it's happening. it's traumatizing to women and girls to have a man walking around neighboringed in their locker room or vik spike ago volleyball full force into their face. this failed social experiment is disrupting the very fabric of what title ix was designed to protect. one example without mentioning names is a male swimmer who was ranked 554th among male athletes, but became the top ranked woman -- woman category swimmer in the nation. katein jenner -- caitlin general, we go back to caitlin jenner. as bruce general, competed in the olympics, won the decath

authorities say texas man was arrested in indianapolis on charges of stalking wnba star caitlin clarkprosecutors say michael thomas lewis said the basketball star was at vogue messengers and she told police she had been in fear of lewis and they changed her appearance in public for her safety. the oscar nomination have been postponed due to the wildfires storage across los angeles and the academy of motion picture arts and sciences said nominations will be announced on january 23rd. i think we can agree that is recall. we will talk more about the fires and the cost to rebuild it, coming up on power lunch. >>> coming up, apple shares appalling the pressure from china. down about 10% this year. and other facing criticism from a source closer to home. which is meta. ceo mark zuckerberg slamming notiak f lk roracof invaon and deceiving people among other things. we are back with more after this. e key to ng rich is knowing what counts. (in atrocious french) au revoir mon amour. a bientot let's work on that french, shall we? (♪♪) au revoir mon amour. a bientot (in perfect french) au revoir

. >> also in basketball, caitlin clark, the phenom who brought record audiences to college games, is now lighting up the wnba. >> i love watching an athlete who has revolutionized interest in a sport, and i just think about how many little girls she has brought to basketball. >> look at the worst spectacle the aging iron mike tyson squaring off with internet influencer jake paul. >> i don't know what i expected. >> something about that fight was really hard to watch. >> you don't know who i am. my name is tara dower, otherwise known as candy mama. >> and while you were sleeping, the best athletic achievement of the year. tara dower ran all 2189 miles of the appalachian trail in a record 40 days, 18 hours and five minutes. >> it stretches the notion of what people think the human body is capable of, and it's always astounding to hear these feats from my couch as i'm sitting down eating cheetos, watching from home don't you run off, grab some more snacks, and sit tight, because when we come back, we'll have the best of pop culture, science, the arts, and look up in the sky. >> it's so

she is caitlin clark. for men and women earlier this year, and she has driven unprecedented attention to women's basketball, women's sports as a whole. we spoke with coach dawn staley earlier this year, and i said, women have been playing at a high level for so many decades, why has it taken until now for women's sports to have a breakthrough moment, and coach staley told us, sometimes you need a unifier, and that unifier is caitlin clark. people want to watch her. the wnba recorded record viewership in attendance. that's translating to real money. there was a $200 billion tv rights deal announced earlier this year, and sources tell us that women's sports are just getting started. caitlin clark takes our number 100 spot as someone who has driven the nascar rrative. >> to my next point, a lot of overlap in the 50 over 50 list for women that we're honoring with our effort and our 30/50 summit are showing that women sometimes reaching their highest power, greatest impact, and even finding the happiness that h

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. >> michael: wnba star caitlin clark alleged stalker appeared in court yesterday on felony charges.as reprimanded for repeatedly disrupting the proceedings including saying guilty as charged. his lawyer entered a not guilty plea on lewis' behalf. he could face six years in prison. take a look at this dramatic double rescue on the ice. a man fell through the ice on a lake in massachusetts trying to save his dog tommy. the fire department geared up in cold weather survival suits to rescue him. the man was in freezing waters 12 to 15 minutes. they slowly got him over the ice, as you see there, and back to shore. but tommy little further out in the lake where the ice is thinner. finally a firefighter was able to get to tommy and slowly bring him back to shore as well. both tommy and his owner are now fine thanks to those daring heroes. that is fantastic to see. we got a lot more ahead, including the apps many are checking out in case a tik tok ban goes into effect. that is coming up. now we're gonna turn to the search for suspects after a home invasion in georgia. two men dressed as ama

a texas man accused of stalking indiana fever star caitlin clark was in court facing felony stalking charges when this happened this morning. >> mr. lewis guilty as no, sir. >> yep. yep. that is what he said. guilty as charged. authorities say the man was sending a number of threats and sexually explicit messages to clark on social media. he has been ordered to stay away from clark. >> three two, one ignition and liftoff. >> we've got a firefly. go! ispace. go! >> and that was the launch of spacex's falcon nine rocket early this morning from cape canaveral's kennedy space center in florida. on board are two lunar landers for two different missions. the liftoff is kicking off what's expected to be a really busy year of moon launches, as a new space race is underway to try to put humans back on the lunar surface. a new hour of cnn news central starts right now. >> all right. we are following the breaking news, which is all of the action is on capitol hill this morning, especially this hour. six of donald trump's cabinet nominees will face lawmakers in confirmation hearings today. his p