with a record $180 million weekend, the most ever for animated film. >> 6:26, new this morning, meghan markel's dad is speaking out for the first time since the royal wedding. >> you probably recall thomas markel didn't attend because he was recovering from heart surgery. in a world exclusive interview mr. markel talked about missing his daughter's wedding, meghan of course marrying into royalty and his new son-in-law. >> have you actually ever sat down with prince harry or has your contact with him ever been over the phone? >> no, it's been over the phone. always over the phone. we've yet to face -- see each other face to face. we've had interesting conversations on the phone. he's a smart guy. his politics are a little -- we talked about donald trump and brexit and things like that. he's an interesting guy. >> mr. markel also said he was honored prince charles stepped in to walk meghan down the aisle. >> how interesting, never met his son-in-law. >> i know, hopefully can change that soon. >> 6:27 right now, coming up on "today in the bay," bike share upon nan saturday, the reason you might se

. >>> but first happening now, meghan markel's father is speaking out for first time he says, quote, i absolutely wanted to walk my daughter down the aisle but i'm recovering from a heart operation and doing much better. we'll have more for you after the breabridge toll plaza nbc bay area responds to a >>> welcome back, looks like the backup is already building at the bay bridge approach this morning. mike is back with a look at the morning commute. it is 4:54. >> nbc bay area responds to a teacher whose debit card was being used out of state while she was in the classroom. >> she turned to our consumer team when her bank wouldn't reimburse her for the theft. chris chmura has the response for everyone. >> when she saw bank transactions totalling 2300 in arizona, she knew she had been ripped off. she was teaching california while thieves were going on a shopping spree with her card. she activity to chase and returned then it reversed course and told her the items did not require any correction. she couldn't believe it. how could the bank conclude she was using her debit card in phoeni

. >>> plus, new this morning meghan markel's fatr breaks his silence in an exclusive interview. ahead at 4:30 hear his regrets about the royal wedding. >>> and world cup fever. even if you're not watching, you'll want to hear about this.h you'll want to hear about this.h play that created so much here's money for pizza. here's the wi-fi password, but, if you go online while the boys are online the internet can slow down and... they don't like it. you guys don't have fios? [mrs. jennings] oh-no. you could have, like, a hundred devices online at once.peeds. interested, talk later. bye boys! don't even think about going online. woah... i can't work like this. the 100% fiber-optic network means more speed for mo devices at once. so get a fios triple play with a 2-year agreement, and choose a free samsung chromebook 3 or credit towards her samsung tech. >>> right now it's 4:28. a live look outside as wert s this monday. if you are inside in the air rsnditioning, consider yf lucky because you are going to feel it when you step outside. sfwhoo it's going hot day out there. you want to

meghan markel's father is speaking out for first time. he says quote, i absolutely wanted to walk my daughter down the aisle but i'm recovering from a heart operation. i'm doing much better. we'll be back with more news for you after the break. n san >>> welcome back, the time is 5:55, look who i got to meet over the weekend. it is me and singer and actress brandi, at the festival in san jose, took a selfie and you can follow me on facebook and that's and twitter as you see right there at marcus, nbc. >> recording artist meek ml is in court in philadelphia today a pennsylvania judge previously sentenced the rapper to two to four years in prison for violating thinks probation. the judge cited a failed drug test as well as unapproved travel stemmingrom a008 gun and drug case but the pennsylvania supreme court ordered mill to be released on bail after he spent five months in jail. mill is fighting to have a new judge appointed to that case and have all charges thrown out. >> new this morning, are you planning to visit an amusement park with

. >> all right, right now resumers are swirling that prince harry and meghan markel are in ireland for a mini honeymoon. >> father's day is around the corner which means millions of americans are forking out extra money to celebrate dad. according to the national retail federation, father's day spending is expected to reach a near record of morth$133 per dad, a lot of macaroni necklaces, father's day is sunday, june 17th. >> and this was my reminder. all right, 6:27, coming up on "today in the bay," still too close to call. the race for san francisco mayor gets even tighter. how long it could be before we finally find out who the winner is. >> continuing news -- coverage of breaking news this morning, world famous chef and tv host anthony bourdain dead at the age of 61 after an apparent suicide. new details emerging this morning. you're watching "today in the bay." we )re off to a cool startt it will warm up as the day >>> right now at 6:30, we're off to a cool start but today is going to warm up as it progresses, looking live outside near san jose plaza of cesar chavez. you see this b

right now the rumors are swirling that prince harry and meghan markel are currently in island for a minioneymoon. >> maybe the royals can check this spot out, the smallest nightclub in england, turned an 8 foot 3 phone booth into a dlub. instead of making phone calls, the former phone book plays records like telephone line and hanging on the telephone. >> what about mr. telephone man? >> okay, so those who wish to use the nightclub can listen to the music by donating a small amount to use a dial a disk type of record system. now what about lady gaga and beyonce's telephone song. >> i like that one. >> this is a good one for the phone booth as well. i like the old new addition, mr. telephone man. >> i forgot about that one. >> 5:26, more coming up, ballots are still being counted in san francisco's mayor race but the gap between mark leno and london breed shshrinking. the number of voters separating them next. >>> police are looking for this man, you see him in the suit, what he's doing to a complete stranger that's shocking a lot of people. >> and breaking news unfolding, anthony bourdai

meghan markel's father speaking out about his relationship with prince harry. can get details include his regret with missing the royal wedding. area t he expected after his crash. plus- the reason some county officials want to erase millions of dollars of debt for (thousands ( of local families. today in the bay. tomorrow morning from 4:30 to 7. >>> it's 8:00 on "today." coming up, first ladies weigh in. melania trump and laura bush release statements overnight, speaking out on the white house policy, separating immigrant children from their parents. their comments coming amid growing protests along the border. >> what do we want? >> justice. >> and in washington. >> using the grief, the tears, the pain of these kids as mortar to build their wall. >> where does it go from here? we're live with the latest. >>> plus, sour note. >> the ultimate betrayal. >> the young musician who was on the verge of aachiefing his dream. now, he's speaking out, telling his unbelievable story. >>> and the beehive is buzzing. ♪ music's biggest power couple drops a surprise album ov

meghan cried, i'm sure. she did cry. they both sed take c of yourself. we're really worried about you. >> markel saying he was thrilled prince charles ened up stepping in, but wished it had been his happened holding hers. he said he watched the cerony from b as he recovered. he also talked about his ex-wife doria, meghan's mom, saying she was a beautiful woman. he also addressed the pre-weddingaparazzi photos that he had staged saying it was all to improve his image, but i realizes it was a serious e mistake, andas apologized to meghan and harry.ng >> aie golf from the newsro. thank you. >>> 4: now. we're not the only ones who have to deal with the heat. we can't forget about our furry familymb s. >> no, they don't want to go outside even. >> no. >> to do their business. we have to hurry up and get them inside. any advice? >> i was talking to humane rescue and alliance. we have advice for you. the signs you need to be looking at for your pet, the humane rescue alliance chief mental officer that told me about those warning signs thaw weally need ch out for. here's what he said. >> excessive panti

meghan markle's dad talks about missing his daughter wedding. >> i'm a footnote in one of the greatest moments of history, rather than a dad walking her down the aisle. >> thomas markel setting the record straight on his absence, he paparazzi photo scandal, and the surprising te told prince harry when he asked for his daughter's hand in marridae. today, mon june 18th, 2018. >> from nbc news, this is "today," with savannah guthrie and hoda kotb, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >>> and good morning, everybody. welcome to "today." it monday morning. we're glad to have you with us. he're going to start with things boiling over at border, over this enforcement of a zero tolerance policy, which is having the effect of separating children from their parents if the families are attempting to enter the u.s. illegally. >> protests are growing at processing centers nationwide, where those children are being detained. >> melania trump is wadingo i the debate, saying she hates to seet wppens and this needs to be a country that, quote, governs with heart. >> laura bush labeling the policy, quote, cruel and immoral. >> this is set to take center stage in the hse of repres