hoda abdel hamid is there. hoda. >> about 2,000 migrants have died we are actually here in augusta, sometime later there is a we still don't know the circumstances under which they died. but often they do die either because water's coming into the boats or because sometimes they are sitting below deck next to the engine and they suffocate. for those who do make it here, it is such a relief but before crossing the sea they do spend some days trying to come to terms of all what they have been through. bus at salama, a young girl tells us the journey is still not over and many of the difficulties are still there. ness it's ait's a moment she's been longing for. her journey started four kilometers away in eritrea. it's a world away from where we first met in misrata's detention center in libya. salam is the girl in orange tense and silent. >> translator: the prison was all of, we knew nothing i was thinking all the time, what will i do, where will i go and how. this was the end. day came, we were happy and hoping y

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hoda abdel hamid. hashem ahelbarra. >> reaching europe does not mean the search for a better life. hoda abdel hamid reports of migrants telling her about their escape and the life they were coming from. >> reporter: her journey started across the sea 4,000 kilometers away in eritrea. it took her nearly three years to reach her location. a few weeks ago we met there were no smiles at the time. >> translator: the prison was awful. we knew knowing where we were for how long. i was thinking all the time, what will i do, what will i do? how? i thought it was the end. the day you came to visit we were happy we were hoping you could get us out. but the next day they took us to tripoli, they put us in a building and we weren't allowed out until we paid. he paid the guys in the prison and we left. first we walked out into the sea, the water was to my chest we got on a big boat and then reached the big boat. on third day in italy perhaps coincidence or fate, we meet again, alongside a sefntion reception center for newly arrived migrants. the travel companions gave each other courage then and

i think kathie lee and hoda were talking about.hoda. >> those are my people. >> larry: and they were talking about pem who are oversharing breast feet feeding photos on instagram. >> there are two types of people, hoda-- those who feel the need to share their most precious moments and those who like to keep them private, which i prefer. god bless us all. >> i say breast feeding is beautiful and natural, but sharing it on social media? t.m.i. >> larry: that was just bizarre. >> know. you're scared to say it so your emojis are saying it? >> larry: yeah, what was up with that? breast feeding isn't awkward enough. now we'll have cartoon characters talk about it. do you guy-- anybody have a problem with women breast feeding in public? how about that first? >> nope. >> i love it. >> i've never been mad at a titty, larry. >> larry:larry. i can't remember being angry at a titty. >> i have. >> larry: you don't care. >> you've been mad at a titty? >> you in particular. >> larry: one of the issues is people aren't just doing it in public, whi

bitty thing in your face ♪ ♪ >> no contest, hoda of course was crowned the winner. >> way to go hodahere was no contest with hoda. >> brilliant. >> she owned it. >> we admitted that. i never heard of the song when i first started here. hoda said i want you to hear this song. it will be big. she knew every word of it then. obviously it is huge. this was her time. she was so good. >> his first song you didn't know the words. where hoda knew every word to "baby got back." >> that's what the microphone is for. to hide. >> that's your girl. >> congratulations to her. >>> still to come on "today," you will never guess what is trending on social media. royal baby. we are back with the crowds in buckingham palace in anticipation of the birth announcement. the easel getting ready for the proclamation. >>> we are getting ready for the fight of the century in vegas. as floyd mayweather jr. and manny pacquiao. we put the emphasis on the wrong syllable. >>> one week after announcing he >>> it is 5:56 saturday morning. live look outside at the bay bridge toll plaza. you can see those clouds coveri

hoda. >> look at that. oh, my gosh.nk you. >> yes. >> but this is amazing. >> i think we should gipp give everyone a hug, mom. >> means so much everything you did. thank you for everything. >> mother's day gift as well. >> oh, that's cute. >> i could cry. >> it says happy mother's day. they're all in your kitchen. >> oh, my gosh. so fabulous hoda. >> how about this. how about one last surprise. my nieces came running in at the end. it was like one of those things that when you see everything happening and all of a sudden they showed up with -- i think -- i'm not sure my mom was more excited to see the kids or kitchen. it was fun. >> it's awesome. i love your mom. she's a beautiful human being. >> anyway. >> happy mother's day's sameha and joanie. we have something that would make a great gift. >> and we're giving it away. first this is "today" on nbc. ♪ ♪ got a good dude totino's blasted rolls. sweet. totino's blasted crust rolls... yeah. flavor at full blast you say avocado old el paso says... zesty chicken and avocado

whereas traveling and braving those dangers brings them a bit of hope. >> al jazerra hoda on a rainyf top in rome. hoda, thanks a lot. >>> an estimated 1700 refugees have died in the mediterranean alone, that hasn't stopped, as you heard, new groups of desperate people from setting out on long and dangerous journeys. the world has been slow to respond. we'll talk about why. stay with us, it's "inside story." >> guardianship imposed by the state >> they lose more rights than someone who goes to prison... >> what's being done to protect liberties in texas? >> i'm just a citizen trying to get some justice for an old man... >> an america tonight investigation only on al jazeera america >> "compass" will challenge the way you look at the world. talking about big subjects. telling human stories. >> there's a tidal wave. >> we all have a problem. >> could you have seen that coming? >>> welcome book to "inside story." tonight on the program refugees around the world making desperate journeys and the world's response to the growing crisis. today it's being reported the european union member s

hoda kotb and michael strahan.butts and i cannot lie ♪ ♪ you other brothers can't deny ♪ ♪ she sprung me out of my mind ♪ ♪ that's why it's hard for me to find ♪ >> with her killer moves, it was no contest. hoda of course was crowned the winner. >> yes. >> way to go. >> and she's at home today recovering. >> she does this normally. >> backstage at the "today" show she's just lip-synching. music is perfect for her. >> everybody is smiling as you're watching her. >>> now an article that's trending and resonating with a lot of people who are stressed. have you ever dreamt about ditching your job for a life in paradise? well meet a woman who didn't just dream about it. she did it. four years ago noelle hancock quick her job and moved to the caribbean. she left it all behind. she wrote an essay about it. why i gave up a $95,000 job to move to an island and scoop ice cream. noelle is with us now from st. john where she lives. noelle, good morning to you. >> hi. good morning to you. it's lovely to be here. >> it's good to

>> the winner of today's knife fight is -- drum roll, please. ♪ >> it's coming. >> hoda. >> it's hoda. >> bend over. >> bend over? >> it's good. >> it is. >>> we want to share our favorite things. mine the new candy by hershey's dark chocolate and caramel. can you stand it? >> sold in stores like cvs. mine is called "i'm going to the doctor?" for kids that are afraid by terri case. all right. and i don't know how to get it but look on-line. >> bye. >> chad michael murphy tomorrow. >> bye-bye. >>> nbc 10 news starts now. >>> on this memorial day, the nation is remembering fallen service men and women. here is a live picture from arlington national cemetery in virginia where, as you can see, president barack obama, or you will see in just a moment, he's going to be laying a wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier. in philadelphia this morning there was also a wreath-laying ceremony and memorial service at most holy redeemer cemetery. it was a prelude to the city's longest running parade in the bridesburg neighborhood. many will spend the holiday at the beach. from our live camera in c

>> the winner of today's knife fight is -- drum roll, please. ♪ >> it's coming. >> hoda. >> it's hoda >>> we want to share our favorite things. mine the new candy by hershey's dark chocolate and caramel. can you stand it? >> sold in stores like cvs. mine is called "i'm going to the doctor?" for kids that are afraid by terri case. all right. and i don't know how to get it but look on-line. >> bye. >> chad michael murphy tomorrow. >> bye-bye. >>> breaking news. back in trouble with the law. former 49er ray mcdonald arrested for domestic violence for the second time in less than a year. >>> good morning, everyone, thank you for joining us. i'm scott mcgrew. >> i'm kris sanchez. ray mcdonald was arrested at a home in san jose. mcdonald now plays for the chicago bears. according to his mother, he may have been here in the silicon valley visiting his baby boy who was born in march. >> nbc bay area has more live from san jose and what we know about the allegations of domestic violence and child endangerment. stephanie? >> reporter: that's right. this neighborhood in east san jose hills is wh

our hoda is back and comes as a conquerer.whether they liked it or not. >> that doesn't always go overp. did it go over that particular -- >> you know what. >> i've been with you when it didn't. >> this particular time it did. >> good. all right. we have another great show for you and if you have a lot of stuff around like hoda does, especially awards, no more room, this is for you. one woman's basement which went from this. >> oh. to what is this. >> to this. >> okay. everything is in boxes. >> yeah. but it's out of the way. >> you know what, you're right. >> cleaning out the clutter helped her lose nearly 50 pounds. >> who knew organization and weight were connected. >> he made a name for himself and impression on the hit show "glee" what darren criss is up to. >> fun. >> elvis was terrific yesterday. >> i love him. >> he's very thin and sa svelte. >> and jill rangled up festive finds for your memorial day fun. >> it is wines day wednesday which it is time for hoda's words of wisdom. >> okay. p. ready? >> you do this well, b

and the winner and battle champion is hoda kotb!it in. >> oh, my gosh. >> oh, my gosh. this is the actual belt. >> not as a bra. >> that is a fashion statement with that hat, though. >> by the way, i have to tell you, it was so much fun. your adrenaline gets pumping, totally freaking out. >> those are songs you love. >> exactly in my wheelhouse. >> you knew every lyric already. >> we couldn't be more proud. >> i can't wait to see -- >> you know what this dress is inappropriately short so i'm going to do the show standing up if you don't mind. >> kathie lee, you great legs. >> i used to have great legs then i had great knees and now i have great ankles. know what time it is? >> time for friday funny. >> bring it. >> a husband got his mother-in-law a cemetery plot for christmasp. it came with a coffin tomb stone the works. next christmas comes by and the husband gets her nothing, nada. mother-in-law asks why didn't you get me a gift? the husband says you haven't used the one i got you last year. >> yes. >> i kind of liked it. >> yes.

hoda says yes.r four months. let's go to deviled eggs. >> they are best fresh. >> and the thing is you have to eat it. eggs don't freeze well. the mayonnaise and egg whites get really rubbery. >> let's go to guacamole. kathie lee, you said -- >> eat it. >> you are both wrong on that. >> i'm sorry, but i don't like it if it's been frozen. avocados freeze well. if you have lime juice in it -- >> it turns that nasty color. sorry, madeleine. >> how about the leftover drinks? you have to drink it -- >> freeze it. >> alcohol lasts forever and that frozen slurry is great. >> i put my vodka in the freezer. >> you can have it as a slushy. >> completely disagree. >> hoda said eat it. >> i said freeze it. >> and you would be right. >> i still don't understand this game. >> i think you won. >> i don't care if i win. >> you won. >> i don't care. >> what's the prize? >> oh, i do care. >> thank you. >> all right. where's madeleine's. >> for more an what to freeze and what to eat go to klg and water, we take our sh

our hoda abdel hamid was there. >> some dna samples will be taken, in case some relatives come looking for them. none of them had i.d.s so it was difficult for authorities to contact families back home. eventually they will be buried in cemeteries around sicily. authorities will question the other migrants on that rubber dinghy. as sad as the story is it's the story of hundreds of survivors 400 alone on the ship that inspired so many migrants to take their chance across the mediterranean. we met one young lady, from air trea it took her three years before she set foot in southern italy. her namely is salam and this is her story. >> this is the moment she has been looking for a chance for a good life apart from the life she was born into. it took salam years to reach. salam is the girl in the back in white and orange, tense and silence. there were no smite at the time. >> translator: the prison was awful, we knew nothing where we were for how long. i was thinking all the time, what will i do? where will i go? how? i thought it was the end. the day you came to visit we were happy we were

zana hoda has more. >> reporter: the symbol of government authority in ramadi is now under the controlmic state of iraq and the levant. it has long been a city that has been fought over. it was also the iraqi government's main strong hold in anbar province. but isil fighters launched an all-out assault on friday taking over the compound. they managed to penetrate using suicide bombers. government forces and their local sunni allies were not able to stop isil's advance. many were killed. it is a strategic blow to the authorities who have been losing ground in other areas of the province. the assault was part of a large-scale attack on government forces on multiple fronts in the province. late thursday isil used 22 suicide bombers to target the barracks of security forces in the town of garma. al jazeera america considered anbar strategic. it has controlled most of anbar province before this latest assault. now it controls most of the capitol of the sunni heartland. people of ramadi were caught in the fighting and the fear is isil will punish those who cooperated with authorities. counci

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hoda abdel-hamid is live at the port. the scene behind you tells it all about the risks which people take trying to make the journey. >> absolutely. as you mentioned, 17 bodies have been found on a dingy at sea. according to the commander of the ship the italianship behind me that found them. they were dead when they arrived. there was no shipwreck, the boat had not capsized. they are investigating how the people lost their lives. it could be just because the conditions are so difficult. usually hen they travel on the rubber dinghies they are overpacked - 100 people on a 12-meter long dingy that should take at the most 10 people and they have little water or food. we saw some people uploaded to a ship earlier that had quite significant blisters some were completely exhausted, could not walk off the ship and had to be carried. you could see from that from the expression on their face that it has been an ordeal. we see the bodies the coffins coming shortly. those are the numbers we know of who have died. we have to remember

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hoda kotb served as the host.line. >> that's the perfect gig for hoda. let's check the weather. >> not too bad. you'll see wet weather making its way from the plains all the way down to east texas. risk of strong storms into nebraska. high surf advisories along the california coast and eastern florida coast. that will continue tomorrow as we have our low pressure system developing along the coast. slight risk of strong storms. again texas on into nebraska. look for lots and lots of sunshine up and down the eastern seaboard. pacific northwest looking pretty magnitude. >>> 8:32. we do have some high pollen levels out there for today. lovely temperatures. 69 degrees on the peninsula today. 69 degrees on the east shore. these two locations expecting the most wind. and as a result that's when the pollen will probably be most problematic as we get into the next couple of hours. that wind will start to pick up. the reason why, area of low pressure on the way to bring us showers for tomorrow. overall, though, looking good

hoda kotb served as the host. for hoda. let's check the weather. >> not too bad. you'll see wet weather making its way from the plains all the way down to east texas. risk of strong storms into nebraska. high surf advisories along the california coast and eastern florida coast. that will continue tomorrow as we have our low pressure system developing along the coast. slight risk of strong storms. again texas on into nebraska. look for lots and lots of sunshine up and down the eastern seaboard. pacific northwest looking pretty darn good >>> good morning. i'm meteorologist bill henley. got some sunshine to start with, but we are tracking more showers that will be with us off and on this morning into this afternoon. then we'll clear out later today. 70s today, but the heat returns tomorrow. back into the 80s. 60 in the morning. 80 tomorrow afternoon. nice and comfortable. humidity stays low thursday and friday but the temperature climbs. 85 on saturday with clouds and sunshine. turning muggier for mother's day sunday

hoda hamid has more from rome. >> reporter: they keep on arriving in the italy on a daily basis, migrantsam of a new life in europe. for themselves. and their families back home. to reach this points they have put their lives at risk. his journey took him from eritrea to sudan to libya where he was detained for several months. >> translator: it was dangerous. my parents sold everything for me to be freed and come here. they transferred the money and then i was taken to a beach and we left. it was a zodiac, it was raining. water was coming in from everywhere. we were about to drowned. we were saved by the germans, i was so happy to see them. >> reporter: his rescue was part of operation triton, a joined even u. surveillance mission initiated at the end of last year aimed at patrolling the mediterranean sea. but for most migrants italy is yet another transit point on their way to northern europe where they think there are more job opportunities. now, many here in this italy fear that under the current atmosphere, across europe, and with the tightening of the borders, holding centers like th

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i had 15 of what i thought, hoda of tv i could do.autiful. opened up in "people" magazine. says she went from a size 14 to a size 2. >> yeah. she says she changed the way she thought about food. she was exercising and just eating right. and then she revealed she had stretch marks behind her legs and on her back and calls them her tiger stripes that show it's empowering as opposed to something you should cringe and hide and all that sort of stuff. and says her inner thighs do touch. hello, america welcome to the rest of us. >> yeah. good for her. and last month crissy tegan -- >> posted this picture of her stretch marks. >> those look like bruises a little bit. >> and why is there a cup? is that a cup? >> that's going to be for a urine specimen. >> maybe she was at the doctor. >> i think it's a lemon. i don't know. >> it looks strange. isn't that funny? we didn't notice it the first time we saw it. you're right. what is that doing? >> why was that there? that was unusual. >> we were here early today to welcome matt back from his trip f

as hoda abdel abdel hamid found out. >> they thought they had made it if it was not for the libyan coast guard. they come from nigeria ghana mali senegal and beyond. men and women young and old. >> you want to go to europe? many of the migrants here are not happy they are returning to libya. to reach this point they have traveled for weeks sometimes months. they have to work to earn enough money to pay for the journey to be picked up on a day where there is good weather conditions is a huge disappointment. back on the ground in libya, it is how much ever a disappointment how hungry they are and how vulnerable they feel. >> please help me. oh please, i'm almost there please help me. legality me be there. please. >> they are desperately trying to escape the turmoil they western born into. amina's from ghana and three months pregnant. she was hoping to give birth in germany. >> i don't know where to go. right now i have nothing. i have nothing. >> and alima is from nigeria. her father was killed by boko haram. she hope to send money back to her mother when she sets off. >> some of these mig

hoda 'abdel hamid has the story. >> they thought they had made it if it weren't for the coast guard. we caught up with them off the shores of libya. the coast guard conducted an operation, dinghies with around 500 aboard. men and women young and old. >> you want to go to europe? many of the migrants here are not happy they are returning to libya to reach this point they have traveled for weeks sometimes months, they had to work to earn enough money to pay for the journey. and to be picked up on a day where there's good weather conditions is a huge disappointment. >> it's back on land in libya that it becomes clear how much of a disappointment it is. how hungry they are. and how vulnerable they feel. >> please help me. help me please. i'm on my way going please, i'm almost there please help me, let me get there. please. oh. >> reporter: their stories are ones of people trying desperately to escape the turmoil they western born into. she's from ghana and three months pregnant. she was hoping to give birth in europe. >> i'm frustrated because i don't even know where to stand for i don't

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. >> hoda abdelham i.d., thanks so much. >> many are where blaming government forces for burning their homes. catherine soy reports. >> these men have just arrived at a camp for displaced people in unity state. they have been on the road for 24 days.hiding in swamps during the day and only daring to walk at night. in fear of government soldiers. jack was too weak and sick, he died on arrival here. >> my dad had improved he was even walking and talking. i went to look for his food and when i returned he had died. >> one week old had just arrived. her mother just gave birth to her. have is after assault much soldiers. >> dong had to undergo surgery. doctors without borders had received be dozens of people with bullet holes. >> we started running, i don't know how many people were killed. >> reporter: thousands of people continue to leave villages, to the south and east of bentu. many have come to seek refuge here at therese 21,000 in the last few weeks hefly burdening the already crowded camps. traumatized and afraid. they come here to get humanitarian help then they receive basic suppli

hoda abdel hamid, al jazeera. >>> three guards killed as well as all three attackers. >>> voters in poland are choosing a new president. opinion polls put the current president in the lead and he is allied with the ruling civic platform party. the main challenger is anndres dudev. if no one wins more than 50% there will be a runoff in late may. >>> in macedonia five have been killed and 30 injured happened in a northern city near kosovo. much erica wood has more. >>> began in the early morning in the suburb of kumanovo, 30 kilometers north of the capital. it is an area that saw ethnic fighting in 2001. gun fire could be heard throughout morning and at least one explosion. the mainly albanian neighborhood was sealed off and residents evacuated. >> you can see it's be terrible, terrible. >> the government said attackers entered from an unnamed neighboring country. unclear how many casualties there were on the side of the armed group they were fighting. >> translator: this morning macedonian forces began the action of finding and eliminating the armed group which according to our intelligence

this is going to be 34 only hoda guessed on this one. $19.99.aming and struggling. what happened in this suv, and why officers need your help. good morning, everyone. thank you for joining us. i'm scott mcgrew. >>> i'm kris sanchez. chp officers are hoping to talk with a little girl. they want to make sure that she is okay after a toll taker on the bay bridge says she saw the little girl screaming and struggling with a woman in an suv. >> nbc bay area's stephanie chuang is live in san francisco. you're hearing possible new developments in this case as well. >> reporter: yes. we're hearing that there is a positive development. but i have to tell you that's all i have been able to learn. we've been waiting outside the san

hoda abdel hamid al jazeera misrata. >> opponents of erdogan and his ruling party says his visit violateskish law. >>> french president francois hollande has arrived in haiti for a visit. and he previously visit evidence guadalupe. >> raul castro made a rare visit to the vatican on tuesday. lucia newman explains. >> reporter: it was supposed to be a meeting to thank pope francis for his help on getting the united states and cuba. but there was a stunning announcements. >> i'm not kidding i'm a communist, the cuban communist party did not allow it but it is allowed now, it is a step forward. >> reporter: it would actually be a return to castro's past. he and his brother fidel went to a jess wit school, before declaring themselves atheist and shutting down schools. it just so happens that pope francis is the first jess wit leader of the church. we asked the leader of cuba's catholic church, jaime ortega. >> it is natural cuba to open up to the world and the world to open up to cuba. >> pope francis will be the third pontiff to visit cuba in 17 years a lot since in cuba, the church is not pa

from baghdad, zana hoda reports. >> reporter: there is a new front line in anbar province.the east of ramadi there is a fierce fight. isil has taken some towns in this district. forces loyal to the government are trying to present the armed group from getting closer to the main base a few kilometers away. the islamic state of iraq and the levant hasn't lost its momentum just days after seizing ramadi. there are those who believe that the armed group wants to drain the resources of its opponents. >> does isil want to settle or to be a [ inaudible ] group. this is the idea to be a moving combat, or let's say a moving group, is that you are always threatening so many fronts especially when the defensive military forces are not equipped and not ready. >> shia militia commanders are moving some of their troops across the front lines across iraq to anbar. this is part of ongoing preparations for the counter offensive. these men are known as the popular mobilization force, and they will lead the fight in the sunni province. they were called in after the regular forces and anbar's

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zana hoda baghdad. >>> the u.s.d coalition against isil says it is probably responsible for killing civilians in syria, a strike on a village six months ago likely lead to the deaths of two children. >>> at least four hezbollah fighters have been killed in a region on the syrian lebanon border. they have been fighting rebels in the mountainous region since the beginning of may and have lost more than 30 troops. >>> tranz nia is struggling to cope with the growing humanitarian crisis. tens of thousands of people who fled violence in burundi are crammed in transit centers and refugee camps. aid agencies say there isn't enough space and conditions are appalling. at least 33 people have died of cholera. kim vinnell reports. >> reporter: they have fled their homes, but their journey has just begun. the refugees are moved south of the border to a stadium turned transit center which is their next stop. >> translator: it was two days traveling, and we had to walk long distances. when we crossed the border to tanzania, it wa

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>> hoda already asked that! >> $65. >> $55, hoda. >> $65. >> like i said. subdued. okay. so this elderly gentleman had a serious hearing problem for a number of years. he went to the doctor to see if anything could be done. the doctor fitted him for a set of hearing aids that allow him to hear again. he goes back for a checkup. the doctor said your hearing is now almost perfect. your family must be very pleased that you can hear again. the man replied, i haven't told them yet. man says -- doctor says well why not? you are worried that hearing aids will stop working and you're going to be hard of hearing again? no said the man, i just prefer to sit around and listen to their conversations. i've changed my will five times already. oh my gosh. >> all right. we're giving away the five lucky people. >> i want to know. what it? >> wait for the big reveal. >> and there is donna dorable. >> there is no waiting around for these guys matthew broderick and newly nominated star michael stocks. >> they're getting ready to play right after this. x who thrives on the unex