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and i'm matt lauer. and despite the calls for new protests in tahrir square there are signs the people of cairo are trying to return to at least some sense of normalcy today after two weeks of violent protests. we'll have the latest and a live report from cairo straight ahead. >>> also ahead new details in the mystery of a woman who died at the home of beer magnet. what toxicology reports reveal. >>> and video this morning, and this is frightening stuff. what you're about to see is called car surfing. and it is being tried, unfortunately, by a growing number of teenagers. just ahead, a mother who lost her son because he was car surfing, shares a heartbreaking story. >>> plus, what does simon cowell think about the new simon-less "american idol"? we'll ask him. >>> but first, the stop stories with ann curry at the news desk. good morning, annie. >> reporter: good morning, everybody. >>> today protesters are still refuse to go leave cairo's tahrir square and the president is not answering demands for resig

michelle obama will sit down with matt lauer on the "today" show and answer questions from viewers, too. >>> and we will be right back for your chance to cuddle up with prince william. >>> and finally tonight, if you ever wanted to know what it feels like to be kate middleton, now is your chance, but you're going to have to get to london. an american artist has created a life size wax figure of prince william with a hand that has an engagement ring. the artwork allows people to interact with the figure. you put your finger through the replica ring and then, boom, you're ingauged to a royal. you are encouraged to take photos of the fake engagement and send them out to your friends. >> then you retire gracefully at buckingham palace. are they still doing those tours? thank you for being with us. >> we'll see you later. never in my lifetime did i think i could walk 60 miles in 3 days. 60 miles compared to what a cancer patient goes through is a walk in the park. from the moment i registered, people started immediately supporting me and asking me how they could help. you meet the most wonde

well, this morning in an interview with matt lauer here on the "today" show, the first lady revealed there's still no facebook in their household for the obama girls. >> sasha and malia, are they on facebook? >> no. >> is that because of who they are or because you're not in favor of it? >> i think we're lucky that there are a lot of real constraints, things like secret service and stuff like that. but i don't -- i'm not a big fan of young kids having facebook, so i -- you know, it's not something they need. it's not necessary right now. >> when they leave the white house, they're going to want to be on facebook. you okay with that? >> it depends on when we leave and how old they are. >> if they're 40? >> maybe -- we'll talk about it. >>> on another subject, the upcoming royal wedding in the u.k., mrs. obama said that if she's invited, which so far she has not been, she will indeed go. >>> when you travel these days, they tell us if you see something, say something. well, that also applies to hearing things in some cases. like the people who heard something beneath their feet prior t

on the plaza, matt lauer along with meredith vieira and mr. roker. so many things. today we are talking about obsessions with weight. >> from the runways to the magazine covers, every image suggests you need to be thin. can we really achieve the perfect body type? we'll talk about it. >> and a fascinating look behind the scenes of the church of scientology. the fbi, according to the new yorker magazine, is now actually investigating the church and the treatment of some of its younger members. coming up, a former high profile member of the church talks about that. we'll talk to the author of the new yorker magazine article. >> first lady michelle obama, we'll take a look at her impact on american fashion so far from her time in the white house. >> lots to get to. let's go inside. ann is standing by at the news desk with a check on the headlines. >> reporter: good morning, everybody. in the news protesters are camped in cairo's tahrir square despite sunday's meeting between egypt's vice president and opposition leaders. the government is offering press

she'll appear exclusively with matt lauer tomorrow morning on "today." and on this day there was a surprise revelation about one of the president's health habits. our chief white house correspondent chuck todd with us tonight with more on this. >> reporter: the topic of the president's smoking has always made the white house uncomfortable, and the president himself squirm a bit uncomfortably. it's been a nagging question since his election. >> have you stopped smoking? >> how many cigarettes a day do you smoke alone or in the presence of other people? >> and i know some people think it's a trivial issue, but it really isn't at all. >> reporter: and neither the president nor his staff have enjoyed answering the question. >> i don't honestly see the need to get a whole lot more specific than to say it's a continuing struggle. >> i think it's fair, margaret to say, you just think it's neat to ask me about my smoking. >> reporter: the standard answer has been, he's almost an ex-smoker, but not yet. >> i don't do it in front of my family, and -- i would say t

see matt lauer? she's so jealous because he adores you.st album which was "19." that was such a huge success. two grammys. what pressure were you under when you wrote for this one? >> i was very nervous and found it daunting. in the studio i was so excited to be making music i forgot. it was a good thing. i didn't overthink it and i went with what felt right. >> this album is doing so well overseas. only two years between the albums. what inspired the music on the album, particularly the song we'll hear today? >> a guy. he was trouble. >> he was trouble? >> yeah. but i'm getting over it. especially with the record out doing well it's like i have won, you know? >> when you're singing do you think of him? >> oh, yeah. i sang every night in london at the brit awards and i burst into tears. not this one. i channel my inner sasha fierce. >> you have a tour? where are you going first. >> we're starting in washington and we end in nashville. it's going to be great. i can't announce it yet, but the support artist is one of my favorites. >> you can

. >> i'm matt lauer. right to the story in egypt and live to tahrir square where we've been seeing some sporadic fighting this morning between anti-government demonstrators and supporters of president hosni mubarak. >> the new clashes come just hours after the army moved in to separate the two sides. as you can see, that does not appear to have worked. so far it is nothing like the scene overnight where angry clashes turned deadly. constant gunfire could be heard, molotov cocktails thrown, trees and cars set on fire. coming up, we'll talk to an american woman who lives there and is trapped inside her apartment. a dramatic story to tell. >>> let's begin with nbc's chief foreign correspondent richard engel in cairo. good morning. what can you tell us? >> reporter: once again there are tens of thousands of protesters in tahrir square. clashes are still ongoing. most of it is concentrated right on the edge of tahrir square. that is where protesters have been battling with stones against the supporters of pres

. >> i'm matt lauer. we'll get the latest on those demonstrations in cairo straight ahead. >>> take a look at another live picture, this one in oklahoma city where a state of emergency is in effect as that potent winter storm that meredith talked about, which could impact 100 million people, revs up. >> more than a foot of snow expected over 2,100 miles from texas to maine. some areas could get more than an inch of ice. hundreds of flights have been canceled nationwide. now it's made its way to chicago where the storm could break a 44-year-old record. al, good morning. >> good morning. i'll tell you, they are bracing for this one. this storm, the swath of it to give you an idea of how big storm is, the swath of it is -- stretches 2,100 miles. over a foot of snow could fall in this system. also, we are talking about nine states now that parts of those states are under blizzard warnings. that's how big this storm is. it is massive. as we look at the radar, you can see it stretches from texas all the way int

>> nope. >> that's matt lauer's desk. his chair. he's not in it.not now. >> here he comes. he's panicking. linden, darn, darn! >> dang it! i should are taken it when i had the chance. >> go back, go back! >> linden, such a pleasure to have you here. what is next for you, kiddo? are you on a list for another transplant? >> right now, not yet but, yes, i will eventually have to have another transplant. when my kidney is functioning at 20%, i will be listed for another transplant. and then when it goes down to 15%, i will be -- go on dialysis. >> well, we wish you the very best, linden. matt will keep the seat warm for you. >> thank you. it really means a lot. >> you take care, sweetheart. is monday... sounds like a mini-wheats day to me! and becka's science fair is on the 8th. she's presenting the solar system. hey, i've got just the wholegrain fiber to keep her full so she can stay focused. um, you rock. she'll be ready to rock. [ female announcer ] make your kids big days, mini-wheats days. packed with 100% whole grain fiber, kellogg's frosted mini

i'm matt lauer. >> i'm meredith vieira. the transition of power is moving along in egypt this morning. >> military leaders dissolved parliament and are vowing to have free and fair election this year. meanwhile, it is a much different scene in tahrir square as things get back to normal there. we will get the latest on the reports of the health of former president hosni mubarak. we'll talk about it ahead. >> also, congresswoman gabrielle giffords' husband speaks out to nbc's brian williams on the progress she's making including the fact that she's now having conversations. >> and a warning to parents if your kids enjoy energy drinks. a new report out this morning suggests they may pose serious health risks to young adult. we'll tell you what you need to know. >> and a touching love story on this valentine's day. former president george and barbara bush sit down with their granddaughter, jenna bush hager, to share their moving love letters they sent to each other for more than 60 years. >> let's begin with the transition of p

i'm matt lauer. >> i'm meredith vieira. busy news morning following three major breaking stories at this point. >> that massive and dangerous winter storm is causing all kinds of misery here at home. meanwhile, an historic cyclone is lashing australia and violent clash necessary cairo are adding to the tension there. we are live with the latest on all of it beginning with the record-breaking storm. chicago is one of the cities hard hit. boston is another. let's begin in chicago. al is there once again this morning. good morning. >> good morning, matt and meredith. about five minutes ago, you could see the skyline perfectly. everything was fine. we got a snow squall coming in and we have obscured visibility. o'hare airport in the last hour has picked up two inches of snow. put that on top of the 17.1 that's already fallen, we are very close to the 20 inches woytd take to make this the third biggest snowfall in chicago history. as it stands now, it's already the fifth biggest as it continues. both airports are open. operation

she is sitting down with matt lauer. it's coming up at 7:00. >> 83-year-old man found himself in big trouble driving the wrong way down interstate 5 in southern california. check out the amazing video. this was in oceanside on friday. you can see the guy going the wrong way down the interstate. look at that. he eventually runs out of road and slams into that guardrail. the truck was nearly torn in half. the driver survived without serious injuries. police say the man was driving with a suspended license. he caused a 7-mile traffic jam. again, he wasn't kill and he's okay. >> a woman is dead after police say she had a botched cosmetic surgery inside a hoyxt investigators say the woman is a british college student. she went to philadelphia to get injections, basically a butt lift. the surgery happened at a hampton inn around noon on monday. paramedics got the call yesterday morning after the woman complained of chest pains. >> we're not sure right now if that person who performed that procedure is licensed or unlicensed. >

>> matt lauer's "today" show expose. >> and the oscar winner now calling scientology a cult. >> are youay that they are some part of coverup? >>> fergie on christina ing aleah's super bowl backlash. >>> plus -- >> it makes you look like a bad american. is she american? >> she should have studied it like crazy. >> they're having a field day with her. it's a shame. >>> then, why is halle berry defending her daughter's race to "ebony" maga

i'm matt lauer. >> i'm meredith vieira. we are thrilled around here because the first lady is making her first visit to our studio this morning. >> probably more people than normal here. the visit comes at a pivotal moment for her and her husband. they are getting set for what could be a gruelling re-election campaign. >> she made news on tuesday telling reporters the president has not smoked a cigarette in nearly a year. she'll fill us in on that and her campaign to end childhood obesity, which is her great passion. >> also news for women with breast cancer. scientists say a painful procedure that has long been routine may not be necessary in some cases. dr. nancy snyderman will have details on that. >> plus, the problems with the broadway production of "spider-man" have been well documented. now it is being blasted by critics. lame, depressing, disaster, a national joke, just some of the reviews. all the bad press could spell box office gold for the show. we'll explain. >> we begin with the winter storm in oklahoma, texas

i'm matt lauer along with meredith vieira.just ahead, a hidden danger at indoor skating rinks. >> that is right. it can make children who skate or play hockey sick. coming up, the alarming results of a "today" investigation. >>> also ahead, an icon in the house, elton john stops by for a live interview. we'll talk to him about a variety of topics, including what it's like to be a dad and his new animated film called "gnomeo and juliet." >>> and then coming up tomorrow on "today," another music legend. we'll talk to janet jackson. she opens up in a very personal and revealing conversation about her struggles with body image and self-esteem growing up in the jackson family and losing her beloved brother, michael. that's our exclusive interview with janet jackson tomorrow on "today." >>> and we begin this half hour with lindsay lohan, free on bond after pleading not guilty to a felony grand left charge on wednesday. kristen welker is outside the courthouse with the latest. good morning to you. >> good morning to you, matt. lindsa

inside studio 1a i'm matt lauer along with meredith vieira.ight ahead a scary incident for a television reporter in los angeles. >> yeah. a lot of people watched live as serene branson began to speak incoherently. during a report following sunday night's grammys. there are lingering reports about what caused her to stumble. we'll have the latest ahead. <>> also ahead the "sports illustrated" swimsuit issue hits news stands soon. we'll talk to the model about the big honor later on. >> you may remember the english granny who foiled a robber with her handbag. she'll be on "today." we are told she's quite a character and we are not going to mess with her. >>> let us begin with the on-air scare for a reporter covering the grammys for a cbs station in los angeles. many are wondering what went wrong. here's kristin welker. >> we did interview a request with sheriff baca tonight. >> reporter: serene branson is a seasoned reporter in los angeles, nominated for two emmy awards. but sunday night, something went terribly wrong. >> well a very, very -- [

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