. >>> today is hoda kotb's final day on "today".come out your sorority sisters. >> reporter: monday's gathering of 70 of hoda kotb's friends from her virginia tech days. >> i can't believe it, y'all, this is so crazy! >> reporter: was just the start. >> what is that? >> i got a shoe! >> where's that shoe from? >> it's from new orleans. >> reporter: of what's been a week-long hodabration on today. >> people have come from across the country just to give you one more hug. >> reporter: an extended salute to kotb's seven years as "today"'s co-anchor with enough warmth and affection to overcome the cold. >> hoda, i'm so excited for you. >> reporter: it's been a week filled with celebrity well wishes. >> you have the biggest, most beautiful heart. >> reporter: as well as cherished memories. >> i'm holding my baby on mother's day weekend. including a tearful reunion with the ludwig family ame to know in 2016. >> live every moment in the moment. >> reporter: before they lost wife and mom erin to breast cancer. >> you have touched our lives

mark barger reports on kotb's impact on today through the eyes of her colleagues.hoda is officially the co-anchor of today. let's give her a round of applause. it's an affection for hoda kotb. people can't get enough of her. that's only grown. oh, yeah, this is a cool crowd. over her seven years on today. go, dawgs! hoda is loved by every single person on our crew in the control room. the producers, every person on the plaza, everyone. years with dateline prepared hoda to tackle each morning's top stories. is there an ongoing search for others? but away from today's anchor desk. let's go check it out. come on. she's been just as much at home. you got it, girl. what did it feel like today? it's the hoda effect. and there's just nothing in the world like it. and everybody feels it. because the source is genuine. do you feel strong? when i think about hoda, i really do think about her heart. that's who she is. that's what guides her and what makes it difficult. i'm so happy you came to pull her away from fans on the plaza, and sometimes we're like, we got to run insid

. >>> after the week-long farewell for hoda kotb, today introduces its new co-anchor this morning.a very familiar one. mark barger traces the career path that brought craig melvin to studio 1a. >> one thing has been constant. it's hoda kotb. >> reporter: among the myriad of signs last week for "today"'s departing host, there was one for the guy coming in. >> how sweet is that? >> you neeto save this one for monday. >> reporter: that's when craig melvin slides in as co-anchor. >> if you're going to lose your sister, it's great the replacement is your brother. >> reporter: his ascent began in columbia, south carolina. and from that nbc station. a move to the one in washington, d.c., changed his life. it's where melvin met and married colleague lindsey. and they've had two children. delano and cybill. >> there was a bit of a paradigm shift. >> reporter: melvin's work in d.c. was also pivotal professionally, earning him a spot with the network in 2011 and one with the "today" family in 2018. >> the iconic spire collapsing in a fiery tangle. >> reporter: he's covered major stories acros

-hoda kotb announced she'll be leaving her "today" show family.just turned 60, and i realized that it was time for me to turn the page at 60. -that announcement broke everybody's heart, but also inspired so many people. -i'm going to miss seeing her every morning. -i'm very sad to see her go. -she'll never leave nbc. no, we won't let her leave the building. -and in january, "today" show co-host craig melvin slides into hoda's anchor seat. katy perry stepped away from "american idol" after seven seasons. while season four winner carrie underwood joins the "idol" judging panel in 2025. -mahomes flings it. it's there! -and this was andy reid special. -at the super bowl it was a nail biting finish as the kansas city chiefs defeated the san francisco 49ers, but it was taylor swift who stole the show traveling 12 hours from japan to cheer on her boyfriend travis kelce. taylor even rushed the field to celebrate his triumph. -any stretch of the imagination for him personally, statistically -- statistical wise. but when the big... -usher crushed it with hi

and hoda kotb.nd hoda kotb. live from studio 1a in rockefelle from studio 1a in rockefeller r. >>> hi, everybody. good morning and welcome to "today." plaza. it is great to have you with us on this friday morning and i'm >>> hi, everybody. good morning and welcome to "today." it is great to have you with us on this friday morning and i'm tearing up. alre one last time.ady tearing up. i real am. our floor director said, one last time. here we go. >> one last time. let's do this. here we go. s. >> one last time. let's do this. let's do this. >> yeah. we're going to celebrate you today. >> and i do want to say thank you because people came out super early in the crowd this morning. we had a chance to give them a go morning >> yeah. we're going to celebrate you today. . so we will c come out d say hey. >> we can't wait to celebrate you. it is going to be a beautiful morning. but we want to start, as we always do with the news. >> and i do want to say thank you because people came out super early in the

nbc's today begins a week long farewell this morning for co-anchor hoda kotb. the hoda, as they're calling it, will run through friday's final show, which will wrap up hoda's seven year run alongside savannah guthrie. hoda's impact on both the show and off camera have been indelible, and savannah calls it the hoda effect. i mean, hoda is loved by every single person on our crew in the control room, the producers, every person on the plaza, everyone. and it's because she gives so much. she gives so much love. she is a one woman love bomb detonating everywhere she goes. the week long celebration begins later this morning on today, which is at 7:00, right after today in the bay. well, trending this morning following the mudang viral craze. a zoo in central virginia also getting in on the hippo hype. the richmond zoo just welcomed a new baby pig. baby pygmy baby hippo. but until this morning, she was out without a name. the zoo held a voting contest, narrowing down suggestions to four possible choices, then narrowed down to a final two. and here they are. poppy and

hoda kotb's impact on the show, both on and off camera, has been indelible, and guthrie calls it the hoda effect. i mean, hoda is loved by every single person on our crew in the control room, the producers, every person on the plaza, everyone. and it's because she gives so much. she gives so much love. she is a one woman love bomb detonating everywhere she goes. wow. the week long celebration begins later this morning on today at 7:00. right after today in the bay. that's nice. good for her. and it was a very glitzy start to this year's awards season. as the golden globes took over l.a. last night, several bay area stars won big, including ali wong, who took time to thank the bay area in her speech. you know, i come from san francisco and that's where i started doing stand up, and i wouldn't be here if it wasn't for all the stage time that i got there. it was nice to see she highlighted the punch line there. well, wong earned the award for best standup comedy performance for her netflix comedy special single lady. this is the second golden globe for the pacific heights native. anothe

it is hoda kotb's last week at "today", and they're talking about the lasting impact she's had on thed everyone who works on it. >> hoda is loved by every single person on our crew, in the control room, the producers, every person on plaza. everyone. it's the hoda effect. and there's just nothing in the world like it. and everybody feels it. >> when i think about hoda, i really do think about her heart. that's who she is. that's what guides her. that's her north star. you know. leading with her heart is everything that she's about. >> "today"'s week-long hoda-bration continues later this morning, something you don't want to miss. any time she sees you, this is hoda like i'm tom llamas in new. stay right there. more news on the way. re news on. >>> a winter storm stretching from

we are saying good-bye to hoda kotb and looking back at special moments from "today".in this building. thanks so much for starting your >>> a massive winter blast grips the nation. from the midwest to the east coast. 63 milon

we are saying good-bye to hoda kotb and looking back at special moments from "today".in this building. thanks so much for starting yo right now at five, a peaceful transfer of power. congress is just hours away from certifying the election results. the heightened security in place

. >>> from nbc news, this is "today" with savannah guthrie and hoda kotb. from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> good morning. happy you are with us on this friday morning. and i'm happy to have you with me, peter alexander. >> they said you have a week left. i'll try to squeeze in. >> last night was patriotic at the super dome. it was a great win for notre dame. they beat up on the bulldogs. >> it was nice for new orleans to have a moment to celebrate after the awful several days they had. >> yeah. that bowl game, of course, taking place at the dome against a backdrop and a city in mourning in the search for answers after the terror attacks in new orleans. federal officials say the isis-inspired attacker acted alone, driving a crowd through a packed crowd on bourbon street, killing 14. >> the fbi found what has been described as the remnants of bomb making inside the suspect's home. that's in houston. authorities also say there is no definitive link between the attack on bourbon street and the tesla cyber truck. >> in the meantime, the officials say the m

the today show starts next, along with the hoda as hoda kotb prepares to leave the today show. that's right. her last week on the today show. but we're always here for you. you can always turn to nbcbayarea.com as we update stories. join us for our midday news at 11 >>> good monday morning. tens of millions waking up to a winter blast. >> a massive storm on the move and creating a travel nightmare this morning. it's january 6th. this is "today." >>> wicked weather -- >> you can't even see down the street. >> dangerous snow and ice stretching from the midwest to the east coast this morning. states of emergency declared. accidents and flight cancellations by the thousands. schools and businesses closed possibly for days. al's got everything we need to know. >>> making it official. congress expected to certify donald trump's election win today. a peaceful transfer of power. in stark contrast to this scene four years ago today when rioters stormed the capitol over trump's 2020 election loss. just ahead, the heightened security in washington this morning and what the president elect

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today show's hoda kotb and al roker, as you can see, there will be hosting the parade again 8:00 in theyeah, we know at 8:00 in the morning it is going to be cold around here and it's going to be cold tonight for those people out in san francisco and san jose, all over the bay area ringing in the new year. jeff. yeah, super chilly out there. and as you can see in our live camera here in san francisco, no problems at all when it comes to that visibility. we are clear at the lower levels. there are some high clouds up above, but i think overall, as we ring in 2025, we're going to be right here at 49 in san francisco. and then right around 3 a.m. we're dipping down to 45. otherwise, as we head through new year's day tomorrow, we have high pressure that's keeping the storm track just to the north. we'll talk more about what we'll get in on some rain chances here. coming up in just a bit. let's take it into that microclimate forecast and we'll start it off with your morning. and we will have the chance here of some patchy fog. you'll want to watch out for right around seven and 8:00 in the m

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coming up on "today", it's the final day of hodabration, as hoda kotb spends her very last day in theed team member with the morning filled with special tributes and surprises. tune in for a very special morning as "today" celebrates hoda on her last day. and ks so much for being with me and ks so much for being with me (♪♪) years of hard work. decades of dedication. committed to giving back. you've been there, done that. and you're still here for more. so now that you're 50 or older, and at increased risk for pneumococcal pneumonia and ipd be proactive with capvaxive- a vaccine specifically designed for adults to help protect against pneumonia and invasive disease caused by certain types of pneumococcal bacteria. capvaxive is the only vaccine that helps protect against the strains that cause 84% of ipd in adults 50 or older compared with up to 52% by other pneumococcal conjugate vaccines. don't get capvaxive if you're allergic to the vaccine or its ingredients. tell your doctor if you have a weakened immune system. common side effects include injection-site reactions, feeling tired,

the stint will come two weeks after hoda kotb's upcoming departure from the iconic morning show.l co-host. we are sad to see hoda go. but it will be fun no see the rotating cast of folks getting to hang out and chitchat. >> it will be fun for scarlett johansson going to work with her husband. i'm sure they have totally upside down schedules. >>> landlords taking advantage of renters, and north texas braces for a winter blacht. 1 me 65 and older. that's nearly 1 million moms, dads, favorite uncles, and grammas. if someone you love is 65 or older, talk with them about vaccines, they're not just another number. feeling backed up and bloated? good thing metamucil fiber plus probiotics gummies work harder for your digestive system. with fiber to help promote gut health. and probiotics to help relieve occasional bloating. so you can feel your best. metamucil fiber plus probiotics gummies. hi. i use febreze fade defy plug. and i use this. febreze has a microchip to control scent release so it smells first-day fresh for 50 days. 50 days!? and its refill reminder light means i'll never mi

today's hoda kotb and al roker are hosting it, and it all starts tomorrow at 8:00 in the morning. okay, speaking of the rose parade, organizers have been working to cut their emissions over the last several years. but there's one big hurdle they have not overcome the roses. despite efforts to electrify more of the parade growing and shipping 18 million flowers to pasadena generates a big impact. and as national climate reporter chase kane shows us, it isn't actually exactly an ideal time to grow roses. even in southern california. this. pruning was once a predictable winter ritual at rose torri farm, but not anymore. we're starting early because, frankly, after the rain last week and the cold we've had, the roses just don't look good. danielle hahn and her family have been growing roses in southern california for more than 25 years, and doing so successfully enough to earn attention from martha stewart. now we have danielle and her fantastic catalog of roses, and we can have instant gratification. but lately it's gotten a lot tougher. klose way 29 year old. cambios mas diferentes

today's hoda kotb and al roker are hosting, and it starts tomorrow at 8 a.m. now, speaking of the rose parade, organizers have been working to cut their emissions over the last several years. but there's one big hurdle they haven't overcome. and with the rose parade, it's a big one. it's the roses. yeah. despite efforts to electrify more of the parade growing and shipping 18 million flowers to pasadena generates a huge climate impact. as national climate reporter chase kane shows us, this isn't exactly an ideal time to grow roses. even in southern california. this this pruning was once a predictable winter ritual at rose torri farm, but not anymore. we're starting early because, frankly, after the rain last week and the cold we've had, the roses just don't look good. danielle hahn and her familyave been growing roses in southern california for more than 25 yrs, and doing so successfully enough to earn attention from martha stewart. now we have danielle and her fantastic catalog of roses, and we can have instant gratification. but lately it's gotten a lot tough

craig's been with the today show for years, but now, as a co-anchor, taking over for hoda kotb. he is. he's really chill. met him in the olympics and he was just like cash. very sweet. maybe the thick of the winter now, but it's never too soon to think about the music this spring. never too soon to think about bottlerock napa valley festival organizers releasing the lineup today. lots of big names. legendary east bay band green day will headline the first day. justin timberlake and noah khan will headline the other days. other honorable mentions sublime, ice cube, cage the elephant. in fact, they'll be more than 80 acts over the three days. festival kicks off memorial day weekend. tickets go on sale tomorrow. well, tonight at seven, our crews are along the fire lines down in southern california. we're watching as those winds are starting to pick back up. and new video from inside the fire zone. brazen looters taking advantage of the situation. those stories and more coming up at 7:00 on our 7:00 news. next on nightly news, a remarkable reunion between a man, his dog and the fire

when we come back, my dear, dear friend hoda kotb signs off from the today show one last time. her heartfelt love letter to fans. that's next. >> hey, so i want a new credit card to grow my credit. >> now experian can help me find credit cards with no ding decline. >> these cards won't ding my credit if i'm not approved. >> no ding no ding no ding. >> get the free experian app today. >> looking for ways to keep active and mobile? try pemetrexed. >> pemetrexed is different than other products with no greasiness irritation or unpleasant odors. made with unique ingredients, it's 100% satisfaction guaranteed. >> pemetrexed the number one online rated joint and muscle cream. >> tired of sciatic nerve pain radiating down your leg and lower back? >> get relief finally with magnilife. >> leg and back pain relief a combination of four active ingredients that get to work fast. so get living. >> available at your local retailer. this is wild alaskan company. wild caught, high quality seafood. we know that alaska holds the global gold standard for sustainable seafood. it's the healthy choi

yeah. >> congratulations. >> jbh. >> a blow dryer hoda kotb and a thirst trap.so for instagram when you post your t >> 8:30 now, everybody. good morning! it is the 14th of january. hello. and the crowds came, despite the cold. and we're so happy to have them here. thank you, "today show" viewers. if you happen to be in town, stop by. yes, there it is. hold that shot. that's the future of nbc right there. those are our interns from all across nbc universal. they're here to celebrate "today's" birthday and celebrate craig, his second day as coanchor. >> i was hoping for tuesday. it is nice to not be related to half the plaza. so thank you. by the way, your first episode yesterday was fantastic. >> thank you. >> it was fantastic. >> we had fun. >>> coming up, there is a chill in the air. of course that means winter weather, tough on the skin. so dr. michelle henry is here, and she's got all the right products to keep your skin from getting dry and scaly, carson. >> literally dropped the mic. >> making sure you were okay with the mic drop. >> all right. also ahead,

folks from far and wide showing their love for hoda kotb.at from? it's from new orleans because you know how new orleans rolls. >> yes, we do. >> and, wait. i promised this lady. i just want to show her something real quick. wait. who made this. >> this is my niece. alex baldwin. and she made these for you, for hailey and for hope. >> i just want to say -- will you please tell them i said thank you. >> i will. >> i'll come grab those after. okay? thank you. sweet. >> you have dorothy's new orleans slipper. that is kuts. >> the hoda-bration will continue. that's for sure. we have martha beck here with a game changing way to take on life's challenges, including how to naturally turn off anxiety. >> ooek okay. but look who is here right now. the one the only, alan cumming. cannot wait to hear about season 3 of "the traders". >> people love that show, by the way. a few minutes from now, coming up, 3rd hour, a fascinating look at how some people are getting pretty creative with help from social media to find a job in this new year. >>> okay. tomo

. >> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with savannah guthrie and hoda kotb. from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >>> hi, everybody. good morning. welcome to "today." it is wednesday morning, 9:00 a.m. on the west coast. it's been a very difficult night in los angeles, southern california. those fires that have broken out and moved so quickly. >> we heard from firefighters and city officials who say this is the worst they have ever seen. and the images kind of tell the story of what's going on there. >> yeah, it's happening as we speak. this is, of course, our top story. these are devastating fires across southern california. >> it is important to talk about the size, the scope, and the speed. the wind speeds are ferocious. they're 70, 80, 90 miles an hour. those blistering winds are fueling the fast-moving flames. and it's forcing tens of thousands to evacuate their homes. >> overnight, a third fire has broken out. this is video that came in this morning. a women who used her own garden hose to try to beat back those flames alongside firefighters. >> this was

tomorrow marks the beginning of a week long farewell for today co-anchor hoda kotb. she's going to depart the show after friday's broadcast. the week long hoda bration kicks off tomorrow on today right here on nbc bay ar.ea each sunset. retirement. and these are some photos from your last 12 years here at nbc bay area. you know, you you see someone with masks on and we were all wearing them. i guess in that picture all but me were wearing them. i knew what my deal was, but yeah, we got the all the people from years ago and they've all gone on to so many different places. i just saw chris phillips down in san diego doing things with pbs gia vang. she's sticking around. i like that rob mayeda he's sticking around too. he is sticking around, man, and he is doing a great job and so easy to work with you too. just absolutely delightful people behind the scenes. you don't know them, but my gosh, we're not even on the air right now without them. so thank you to everybody at the station, you know, and thanks. thank management too. they've been so nice. you know, staceyy owen

and it comes after, of course, hoda kotb decided to retire after 17 years on the show. here's craig sharing how he gets amped each morning on the drive into work. i listened to about 20 minutes of gospel music, and then when i hit the fdr, i switch to, like, really hard old school hip hop or rap to like, get me amped up for the show. from gospel to rap. yes. why not? that's kind of who i am. i love it, i love it. all right again, the today show with craig and savannah begins at 7 a.m, right after today in the bay at the box office this weekend, the den of thieves sequel debuted at number one. you've got to be loaded. isn't that enough? it'll never be enough. it'll never be enough. den of thieves two pantera pulled in 15.5 million, with audiences giving it a b+ rating. it's lions, lionsgate's first number one opening since the latest hunger games movie, mufasa. the lion king took the number two spot with 13.2 million and sonic the hedgehog three rolled in at $11 million over the weekend. the numbers are significantly lower than the past few months. january is typically a

not only can you see the cast of sesame street, but you can also catch hoda kotb on her second to last today show ever as co-host. yes, the week long hoda continues. that's on today show following today's special report from the national cathedral. a lot going on. all right. well, we found it. that's the closest you're going to get to sesame street. i love it here. i know, as a kid, though, didn't you want to go? like always? mr. hooper's store and all that. snuffleupagus. i know. the works. right. childhood dreams. oh, you can make it if you just stick with it. see? we're here. there you go. we made it. now let's get to weather. weather, weather. remember that. yes. yes. all right, well, great memories, but let's talk about what's going on right now. just got an update of the drought monitor. and across much of the country and the south, we are seeing the drought conditions expanding. take a look at california. no surprise that we are seeing the drought conditions worsening for southern california. and from ventura county down to san diego, we've seen it go from a moderate drought to

today hoda kotb signed off one final time from "today."ncer free. >> having a front row seat to all of this truly helped shape who i am. thank you so much for letting me be part of your journey. as i sit here today in my final moments on this final day in this chter of my career, i want to say thank you from the bottom of my very full heart for the ride of a lifetime. i love you. >> we love you. after the hoda celebration, she greeted staff and fans. instead of focusing on "today," hoda is choosing to focus on her (vo) with fargo, your virtual assistant from wells fargo, you can pick up the tab, even when you forget your wallet. (kaz) i got this. (ben) fargo, send kaz $145 dollars with zelle. (kaz) smooth. (vo) learn more at wellsfargo.com/getfargo. (♪♪) a single touch can say a thousand words. it says... i see you. i feel you. i got you. and i'm never letting go. (♪♪) ever. (♪♪) say it all with irresistibly touchable skin. get in touch. gold bond. (vo) with fargo, your virtual assistant from wells fargo, you can pick up the tab, even when

craig melvin making his debut as co-anchor beside savannah guthrie as the show says goodbye to hoda kotb. yes, i am nervous. here's here's what helps me at least savannah guthrie, because she from from day one has put me at ease. she makes everyone else around her better anyway. so for me, over the last few weeks, i've just been able to look over and just see her and knowing that she's embraced me, knowing that she's not going to let me fall. that that's helped. that's a team. you can catch the new team at 7 a.m. right after today in the bay, right here on nbc bay area. well, turning back to our coverage of the southern california wildfires, people throughout the bay area are helping those down south who have been devastated. and in many cases, they've just lost everything they own. they really have. today in the bay's bob redell. he's joining us live this morning in pleasanton. this is where one woman has organized a donation drive. and bob, what motivated her to do this? i mean, so many people are touched by. i know a lot of the video that they've been seeing. yeah, she has a friend do

this morning we continue our week long farewell to today's co-anchor, hoda kotb. friday will bring an end to her seven year run as a co-anchor along with savannah guthrie. she's had an impact on that show in many ways. but for her friend and colleague al roker, one quality about coffee stands out more than anything. when i think about hoda, i really do think about her heart. that's who she is. that's what guides her. that's her north star, you know, leading with her heart is everything that she's about. the week long hoda continues later this morning on today. that's going to start for you at 7:00, right after us here on today in the bay. need a little horn doo doot. well, you know what happening tonight. deal or no deal. island returning to nbc bay area. and this year, the reality tv game show is up in those stakes. how many of you did your homework? you studied? yes. good. now throw it away. oh, yikes. because just when you think you have the answers, the banker changes the questions. this season sees the introduction of a mysterious new banker. although joe man

the seat will revolve indefinitely once hoda kotb works her final morning show, and that's coming up on friday. and that leads us to the week long hoda bration that is continuing on today. today's show, of course, starts at 7:00, right after today in the bay. big celebration. all right. hoda. hoda. all right. we got a weather station going here, and we don't need no holleration or any of the other ations going on. all right. it's been pretty windy, though. so as you're getting out the door, it's one of those days where you probably don't want to worry too much about your hair. we're going to see the wind advisory continue through 10:00. we've had some pretty high wind gusts, and it's stillreezy as we go through the next several hours. still, that threat of seeing some of the power issues and more downed trees, our hills are really getting the brunt of the high winds in the santa cruz mountains, as well as the east bay hills. mount diablo, still currently at 42mph and 65 at mount saint helena. and we're going to have another warm day already mild this morning and breezy sunshine and t

we can only be talking about hoda kotb wrapping up her time co-anchoring the today show.s week's hoda has been filled with tributes and surprises, including an appearance by hoda's former sorority sisters. like 70 of them, she was also able to reconnect with family she made special bonds with over the years. today is sure to deliver an emotional and ahead of her final broadcast, she reflected on this bittersweet time, closing one chapter and beginning another. there's a lot that goes into these shows and it's so important, but at the at the end of the day, you know, having done it for many, many years, you know, what i realized i had never done was walked my kids to school with a cup of coffee in my hand. and i, you know, my daughter is about to turn eight and my other one is five. and i thought to myself, now that's something i want to start doing every single day. i wish we could all do it. i hear you, hoda. the week long celebration concludes with a big party. you won't want to miss. it all starts at 7 a.m, right after today in the bay. and the great thing, we're all i

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. >> announcer: from nbc news this is "today" with savannah guthrie and hoda kotb, from studio 1-a in rockefeller plaza. >>> well, good morning. good to see you. welcome in. it's a thursday morning. we're so happy that you're with us. laura jarrett is in for savannah who is enjoying a little bit more time off. we do want to get right to our top story, the very latest from new orleans on that chilling new year's terror attack. >> at least 15 people were killed, dozens more injured, when a truck plowed through a crowd in the city's historic french quarter. and this morning new details are emerging on the attack and the man police say was behind it. >> the city is also postponing college football's sugar bowl. they moved it from last night to this afternoon, and that decision amid criticism that short security posts, known as bollards, were not in place for new year's eve because of repairs ahead of next month's super bowl at the superdome. >>> meantime, we're also learning more about that cyber truck explosion at the trump international hotel in las vegas. two law enforcement sources no