he did not want to see anything intrude on the olympics. there are people who described him better than i am describing him now. intransigent.bly that was his great strength. principled in his own way. he could not see that it was the who wereeturning -- turning this into a political propaganda spectacle. people preventing it from being a success were turning it into politics. if avery brundage were alive today and saw what the olympics had become, the commercialization of the game, he would be appalled. some of that you can say is admirable. he was not like a lot of the amateur officials, simply did not want to see just the rich kids compete. he had been a poor kid himself. he believed in this idea that the games must go on. and the head of the international olympics committee in 1972 in munich, the most were, words he uttered the games must go on in the aftermath of the massacre. bert: it is still 1935 is the debate is going on. you pointed out no one could foresee the horrors awaiting germany. is the subject of german discrimination agai

can you imagine watching manny pacquiao or floyd mayweather at the olympics. the door appears to be opening... i'll explain coming up in now this is sports with chris maathuis. > ((chris maathuis)) three of the top five rugby players in the world are in las vegas this weekend... the rugby sevens' season is attracting a talented field, lots of eyes are now focusing on the sport, because it's now part of the summer games. ((chris maathuis)) world class players who might otherwise skip the rugby seven's season are now playing because the carrot at the end ofthe rope is a possible olympic medal.. simon amor/england coach; 'since it got nominated you can see the way the series has progressed the standard in the sport and the auro just everyone talking about the olympics brings a special feel to it." damian mcgrath/samoa coach; "it's a special time to be back in the olympics with the sevens the world series was the qualifying last year so all the teams are using this as a build up to the olympics so this is its its strongest ever." ((chris since 1924 rugby will be i

using the olympic anthem. the international olympic committee says this should be a message of hope for the millions of refugees around the world. the next time we see new zealand's flag at the olympics - it could be a new design. voting starts today - to see if new zealanders want to change their flag to one that features a native silver fern. the old flag incorporates the union jack - which is seen as a reference to the country's colonial past... and too similiar to australia's flag. preliminary results will be announced at the end of the month. olympic workers are trying to re- assure everyone that steps are being taken to combat mosquitoes carrying the zika virus in rio de to help with that - google's giving 1- million dollars to unicef. the money is meant to raise awareness, develop vaccines, and prevent the spread of the virus. google engineers, scientists and designers are also working with unicef to map and anticipate the spread of zika. a toddler is safe at home this morning .. thanks to a denver lett

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place to host the summer olympics in 2024. l.a. picks up the baton after boston decided to drop their bid for the summer games, and a lot of supporters are saying that l.a. is the perfect city because a lot of infrastructure is already in place and they won't have to spend as much as others and a lot of athletes are out here trying to drum up support. here, talking about the 2016 summer olympics in rio coming up in about five minutes, i'm 9news reporter, matt renoux. >>> no one throwing water on matt renoux during his video shoot. he could handle it. shoot with the swimmer is a usa today operation. and he took four the shoots with the water and being dried off in between to get it right. >> he is a good sport. >>> and lawmakers are making it easier to profit from a small home-based business. >> and a critically endangered new edition born right on the premises. >> and a new species found at >>> the denver zoo said one of the critically endangered west other than lowland gorillas gave birth to a little girl born on february 25.

it was hard because we wanted to talk about rio and the olympics. we've gotten in tight situations where we might have almost not qualified for the world cup in 2011. we didn't want that situation again. we were talking about having to qualify, having to qualify and it feels good. we have the teams that will bunker in and just defend and whack at your knees and ankles. it's good to come out of that tournament healthy and positive. >> reporter: when you walk out of raymond james stadium and have a wall of little girls autographs, how does that feel? have you adjusted to that part of being a professional athlete? >> it's just a really fun environment i think that we've created and that people are catching on. so so you'll see little -- so you'll see little girls and boys, but you'll also see grown men and women enjoying the games. we don't discriminate. it's really fun to have just a great environment and little girls are a huge part of that because they're taking our spots next. craziest u.s. soccer fan experience you've ever experienced? i'll put yo

it was worth it to me. >> she's already qualified for the 2016 olympic trials. it's a tough road for women boxers even if you win gold. there was no wheaties box with a face on it or any major endorsements. >> manny pacquiao and mayweather. >> there haven't been star-studded bouts that earn millions for the prize fighters. yet, she caught the attention of film makers. >> i had this dream. >> who premiered the documentary "t-rex" chronicling her life story. >> i mean, they say the first woman olympian at 165 pounds is clarissa shields! >> she recently launched a gofundme to raise money to cover training expenses for her her second olympic run. >> i think my dream will become their dream. we can all live the dream together. i'm the only one that has to get hit. >> since winning gold, she left her long-time coach to join forces with flint native. now it's run, rest, train, and repeat. >> you see she developed into being the world champion. she's a great fighter. she's determined to win. i mean, everything about her. i mean, it's all the fittings of a champion, and

called the olympic games. chuck, you see, is a cal grad, an american record-holder in the medley relay with his goggles firmly fixed on rio. chuck: i want to make the olympic team. i want to go represent the us. garvin: chuck believes his two passions aren't as different as they may seem. mastery of either takes untold hours of practice. what's more, chuck is certain that doing one helps the other. making the olympic swim team would certainly bring attention to his nonprofit. and working with children in need, well, that provides an extra kick in the pool. chuck: and i think receiving that strength and energy back from them makes everything i do worth it. garvin: chuck, it would seem, is a magician with a little something extra up his sleeve, particularly when he isn't wearing any. now to winter sports, and two teenage ski racers who share a talent on and off the mountains. the walnut creek young women saw plenty of cold weather

cincinnati, wants to honor olympic gold medalist jesse owens. ohio senator cecil thomas has introduced legislation to establish "jesse owens day" in ohio. senator thomas says, it would fall on his birthday, september 12. owens ran track at ohio state, where he became known as the buckeye bullet. after college, he gained international fame at the 1936 olympics in nazi germany. owens won four gold medals at those games. it was a star-studded turnout to this year' s polar plunge in chicago, all for the special olympics. pop star lady gaga took the plunge, on the back of fiance taylor kinney. she along with more than 1000 others went into the bone-freezing waters of lake michigan sunday. lady gaga said she' help those athletes. lady gaga: we are so proud of all the kids that are here. they are so awesome and this is no big deal, i' m just mark: lady gaga wasn' celebrity to attend, nbc' s own al roker, tamron hall, and dylan dreyer also took part in the polar plunge. they tweeted out this picture during the event. organizers says the celebrity appear

the olympic iphone -- anthem. reporter: the refugee olympic athletes will be housed alongside the national teams and will enter the stadium ahead of post -- host brazil at the opening ceremony. now all that's left is to secure her spot in the team. brent: and here is a reminder of the top story we are following for you tonight. pres. tusk: do not come to europe. do not believe the smugglers. do not risk your life and your money. it is all for nothing. brent: european council president donald tusk delivers a message to economic migrants. he was holding talks in greece, which is struggling to cope with the bottleneck of refugees. after a short break, i will be back to take you through the day. [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. visit ncicap.org] >>> this week on "wealth track." riding out unknown twists and turns. how he is caking advantage of steep declines next on "consuelo mack: wealth track."

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the olympics of serenity have become the one thing the germans didn't want them to be, the olympics of. >> i was in my bed at the hotel. and the phone rang, and they said, you better get in here. some terrorists have taken over the apartments of the israeli team. and i said, they did what? >> at about 5:00 this morning, before dawn, arab guerillas believed now to be five in number got over the fence into the headquarters of the israeli team. >> this was the first olympics that was going to have unprecedented live television coverage. >> this is happening now, if you can possibly believe that. arab guerillas are still holding inside the rooms of the israeli olympic team nine people, one of them believed dead. this is a live picture you're looking at right now. there again is the head of one of the guerillas. >> part of terrorism is theater. munich was so shocking because we televised it. >> the terrorists have now tossed a paper out of a window of the israeli quarters. it bore the title "communique" and lists five points of their ultimatum. >> the first purpose was to seize the israeli

won four gold medals at the 1936 olympics in berlin... and "supremacy" wrong.oiwens was also a track star at ohio state... where he was known as the "buckeye bullet." you may soon catch the bengals playing on the social network. a top facebook executive tells variety that the online giant is in talks with the n-f-l to live stream games. the package would be anchored by "thursday night football." other companies that want to get in on the deal include amazon and verizon. even if it doesn't get the rights to the games.. facebook hopes to land other exclusive content from the n-f-l... such as locker room interviews. the most dangerous intersections in the tri-state. coming up...9 is on your side with a warning before you hit the road.we're telling you the places to take it slow and be alert. and we're continuing to follow breaking news out of aurora...

. >>> olympic great mary lou retton made a stop in san francisco today 100 days before the olympic trials. her predictions and some of these girls as well. a milln dlar cstrucon delaat a u >>> happening now and trending on our facebook page, a million dollar construction delay at a school in martinez partly due to an owl and her eggs. a century-old federal law says the family of owls must be left alone just posted to our web site a security guard is suing elton john claiming he was repiecedly groped when serving as his security detail. that's t wo todafrom p secuty leers ibraziaboutthissuml >>> rio is ready. that's the word today from top security leaders in brazil about the summer olympics. aviation leaders also weighing in saying the airports are ready to process the rush of travellers. some 90,000 people are expected a day as well as 1,000 flights. the bookings to rio up 322% from last year. as for those 42 olympic venues, admittedly some are still under construction, but brazilian authorities promise they will be ready by august 5th when the games begin with the opening ceremony. >> t

the olympics will be seen right here on nbc. >> it's amazing to watch the local athletes headed to rio> he said people will be afraid of us in rio. i'm afraid of anyone walking around with those things. >>> a storm moving through the bay area. jo >>> anthony is back with a final look at the forecast coming up. faceboofounderark zucrbergheld during his tp to cha. ==vo==yesrday heet wih >>> facebook founder mark zuckerberg held a rare meeting during his trip to china. yesterday he met with china's propaganda chief in beijing. the meeting comes as china is increasingly cracking down on internet use. facebook and other social media sites are banned in china. china's propaganda chief said he hopes facebook and chinese tech companies can work together to share technology to improve the internet. >> interesting. >>> pope francis said palm sunday mass in st. peter's square. it began with a procession through the crowd. cardinals, priests and rank and file catholics walked in remembrance of jesus in jerusalem. in his homily, the pope lamented what he called the indifference of those avoiding th

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he was allowed to compete under the olympic flag. this is a bigger picture of the olympic ideal which is what this is meant to be about in the first place. the shadow of kenyan and russia athlet athletics, it is good to have a positive glow over the olympics. >> reporter: barcelona have reestablished their eight-point lead at the top of the spanish league. they have just beat their opponent five one. a hat trick was gained. france manager believes there is no chance of games being played in empty stadiums at e.u. ro 2016. that despites comments suggesting it could happen if there are safety concerns. french organisers have increased their security plan following november's paris attacks. france's match with germany at the stade de france. >> translation: there is no chance for playing in empty stadiums. they will be full. they're doing everything to have a maximum of security. today guaranteeing 100% security is impossible. >> reporter: the cricket world has been paying tribute to martin crowe who has died at the age of 53. the forme

there are tickets still available for the women's olympic trials. again, it's coming to san jose july 8th and 10th at the s.a.p. center. they'll then advance to rio for the big stage. >> she said they are ready to go. they are going to take it. >> you're going to be at the olympics, too, right? >> i'm not competing. >> you'll have awesome coverage. >>> thanks for joining us. lester holt is next with "nightly news." >>> developing news tonight. donald trump's campaign manager arrested, charged with battery over an incident with a reporter. police say grabbing her as she tried to ask trump a question. tonight the new video as trump goes on a tirade. >>> hijacked. tonight inside the drama on board a threatened plane when pilots were forced to divert. passengers including americans heald hostage by a man wearing what he said was a bomb. >>> cracking the code. nbc news has learned who has been helping the fbi break into the san bernardino killer's iphone. >>> blown away by tropical storm force winds, causing a major highway pileup and a deadly rooftop pl

now she's on the road to the olympics. her incredible story is coming up. >> and a live look outside. we're just about an hour away from the official start of spring. but we can expect some snowflakes tomorrow. jeff the bigger the burrito, the bigger the fun. dunkin's new grandde burrito -- a breakfast burrito packed with big southwest flavor. go grande with veggie or sausage today. put more fun in your day with ice-cream-flavored coffees at dunkin' donuts. go for delicious flavors like butter pecan, cookie dough, or new pistachio. enjoy one today. >>> landmarks around the world went dark tonight as part of the annual earth hour. the barclays center was among the new york city buildings going dark for an hour starting at 8:30. the empire state building slowly dimmed its lights. 2016 is the 9th year of this global warming awareness event. organizers say they want to movement. >> kind of neat to see. >> going dark slowly. >>> and what's happening here slowly? spring comes in, and -- >> slowly. >> a little more than an hour a

the united states olympic committee will hold a leadership virus. the committee formed an infectious disease advisory group last week to help identify best practices to deal with the disease. the mosquito-bourne virus has raised several concerns surrounding the 2016 summer olympic games in rio de janeiro, where the disease is prevalent. rio organizers say august is brazil' s cool season so the infected mosquito population will be smaller. happening today. the end of the peyton manning era, in the nfl. manning is going to call it a career after winning the super bowl last season with the broncos. the five time mvp is walking away with a long list of nfl records. he will make it official with a news conference, set for 1:00, in denver. tournament resume is looking better, after a big win on sunday. uc beat smu to close out the regular season, and now they spot in the tournament. the bearcats will get an automatic bid, if they can win tournament. uc gets started on friday, taking on uconn. the musketeers are in a good spot. xavier finished the regular

now she's hoping to be selected far small team of refugees that would compete under the olympic flag. >> i think the number one who had been to do that is i want all the refugees and not just refugee, all the people to motivate for their dreams. >> she's among 43 refugees from divent countries in contention for the international olympic refugee athletes team. likely to consist of five and ten members. >> if you've got nothing on your radar today don't worry. this one has you covered. >> i do. . we always do here on local 10. we have a slew of options you can do today. also, one of the biggest events happeninintoo is here in the gardens. jazz in the gardens t t hottest music festival returns for its eleventh year. personal with local talent set to take the stage later today. first a look at your winning lottery numbers. hope you're the ugh. i really shouldn't. no, you know what? i deserve this. i'm a bogo findin', weekly ad flippin', couponing mastermind. who's saving big time? this girl! can i help you? indeed. this queen of savings deserves a reward. a cannoli, please. the weekly ad,

zika has spread across latin are worried about have on the 2016 olympic games. rio organizers say august is brazil's cool season -- so the mosquito population will be they've also about eliminating have started daily inspections of olympic venues. the world health organization declared the zika virus an international public health emergency last month. today people around the world are remembering the life of former first lady nancy regan. she passed away from congestive heart failure this weekend... she was 94. nancy and ronald reagan were married for 54 years.. the former president died in 2004. as first lady - she made an impact on the public wherever she went. 9news reporter victoria sanchez talked to a local professor - who says nancy inspired him as a young boy living half a world away. as an 11-year-old in bejing -- jing sun watched as president reagan and the first lady visited china in 1984. jing sun/ university of denver associate professor of political science 10:25-25 "i was actually left speechless." the polticial science associate professor at du s

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. >>> and this tweet from the international olympic committee. this is announcing the creation of an olympic team made up entirely of refugees. the team of about 10 athletes will be treated just like every other team at the rio olympics. you will get to watch them compete this summer when we show the olympics here on wral. that is what is hot on today's social scene. >> thank you. >>> it can take years for people with rare diseases to get a diagnosis and it can be even longer to treatments. our health team's dr. alan mask found a new network that is successfully cutting down that university ahead. >>> we are following breaking news out of downtown raleigh. this is near shaw university. these are students protesting the shooting death of akiel denkins. he was the young man shot by a raleigh police officer earlier this week. we have told you that the autopsy has come out showing that denkins was shot four times. none of those shots were in the back as some people first mentioned. report from the chief. we'll have a complete wrap-up of what happened

cleveland area teenager going for the cold at the olympics in brazil. t returning home to cleveland after stealing a spot on the olympic boxing team. he qualified and earned a cold that at an olympic qualifier in the boys and girls club of cleveland and never clifton heights high school youngest person to ever compete on the us boxing team. going into the itinerary the guard to bring home the gold. before the olympics he has to focus on prom in his high school graduation.om congratulation. opening day for the cleveland indians is just 13 days away the team will be welcoming some musical greats to get the season started the first pitch for the opener will be thrown out by patrick kearney local hometown commercial will perform the national anthem. they host the red sox on the fourth.na here's one of those fitnessn trackers that it could be telling you lies.. don't lie to me. find out why they may not be adding up. o do you want free food. chipotle has a new game players can score some free chips and guacamole see how it's played a heads up for those of us

phelps is preparing for what he says will be his final olympic games. under armour has released an the tag line for the video is it is what you do in the dark that puts you in the light. hash tag rule yourself. i will. the video offers an inside look at the 18 time gold medalist. he has promised that summer's olympic games will be his last. >> he is what i call fit. holy mokes. >> we have a cutele kitty. >> this is guiness. he is a year old. -- holy smokes. >> he is a stunning medium hair tabby guy. he is very sweet. he loves to play. he has a great personal. he has been rolling in my lap the whole time he has been here. >> he looks like a maine couldn't. >> maybe. >> such a nice cat. >> they are. >> that is it for our noon >> wendy: today, a new way to help children learn to read. >> without reading, they will always stay right where they are. >> wendy: teach the teachers. >> i try to tell them every time, this is not going to be easy. >> wendy: and the results are revolutionizing a country. >> i want them to have condense inconfidence in what they kno

so for an american to bring home an olympic gold would be a big sh teock to the fencing world. >> now he's number one in the country and number seven in the world, made all the more impressive considering he sandwiches training around a full-time career in advertising and marketing. >> my mother raised me just knowing that sports is not the be-all end-all because at some >> fencing is not a gram glamour sport at the games nor is it profitable. yet here's homer, trying to bring fencing to the masses, in a nation where the sport is often an after thought. >> there's not really a way for anyone to get into the sport just normally the way you get into basketball, football, et cetera. increasing minority participation in the sport is something i definitely want to champion as well. >> in midtown, i'm bruce beck, news 4 new york. >> can't wait. >> good luck to him. >>> still much more ahead on news 4 at 5:00. >> the autopsy results are in for bobbi kristina brown. what was the real cause of her death? >>> new information on that police officer caught on camera slapping and kicking a teen. c

dylan dreyer in chicago for the annual polar plunge for special olympics. we're going do that live on television this morning. should be interesting. >> that it will and a little chilly. our top story this morning, though, is the presidential race and those super saturday results. >> donald trump notching two more big wins in the south, kentucky and louisiana. ted cruz, strong showing as well taking kansas and maine. here is where the gop delegate count stands. donald trump 392. 305 for cruz. 130 for marco rubio. and 35 for ohio governor john kasich. >> as for the democrats, bernie sanders won more states than hillary clinton, he took kansas and nebraska. clinton meantime took louisiana . despite her two second place finishes, clinton extended her substantial lead. she's almost halfway to that total number needed to secure the democratic nomination. both races beginning with nbc's gabe gutierrez. gabe, good morning. >> reporter: good morning. donald trump seemed almost unstoppable after super tuesday, now, ted cruz is picking up steam and trump is calling o

where the special olympics will be hosted. >>> and then more changege coming to cuba. the changes being made to cuban change. we're talking about currency here. you're watching news channel 8 >>> we're back. there'e's a big chchange coming in dealing with dollars in cuba. exchange of u.s. currency is now going away. the cuban foreign minister made the announcement. right now, cubans may a 10% penalty on u.s. dollars exchanged at banknks and currency exchange offices in cuba.a. >>> and there is obama mania in cuba right now. shirt, flags, button, all over havana featuring president barack obama. if you can read spanish, you will see that many are joking, light hearted. this is all ahead of the first family's arrival in havana sunday. president barack obama will be the first sitting u.s. president to visit cuba since 1928, that was calvin coolidge baback then. pretty interesting. and of course, , you can count on news channel 8 to bring you highlights of president barack obama's historic visit to cuba. our own keith cacate is on his way to havana this morning. you can se

the olympic organizing committee says just 47% of the tickets have been sold. those tickets to the august 5th opening ceremony and other premium events are sold out. >>> the disney animated "zootopia" is on top of the box office for the weekend. for families with kids, it's a city inhabited by animals is right now. monster movie was second and followed by "deadpool." >>> have you filled out your march madness brackets yet? nearly 50 million american workers could participate in their office pools this year. job search expert challenger gray and christmas estimates it costs business $1.3 billion an hour in lost productivity. but it says they should just embrace it because of the tight job market. >> that's right. just embrace it. i have my computer here. do you think i can do it while i'm anchoring or do you think cbs isn't into that? >> maybe during a commercial break? >> i'll see if i can sneak it in. hena daniels at the new york stock exchange, thanks a lot, hena. >>> still ahead, more march madness. the official bracket is set as the start of the college [mu

i'm joined by casey hogan, the president of special olympics chicago. this has become quite the celebrity affair. what can we expect this year? >> we're going to expect a lot this year. we are at a record-breaking year with over 5,500 plungers expected to join us. we have surpassed last year's fund-raising goal and we have the great crew of chicago fire, chicago pd, chicago med, our local chef graham elliott is joining us. and you never know, there might be other surprises. >> we're looking at video of years go, jimmy fallon has done it. you can see more ice in the lake than we're seeing today. are you surprised by the weather? >> this is unreal. if you're going to do the plunge, today is the day. this is unbelievable weather. we're calling it the tropical plunge. you picked a good year yourself to do it. >> yes. i think al roker and i had a little control in the year we were going to do this. >> this is great. we're really excited to have you here too. >> so much money has been raised for special olympics. good luck today. >> thank you. >> and i guess

when people st abandon they started to abandon ogden until it struck olympic gold. while still a work in progress it has a diverse economy and outdoor recreation firms. west of the ba r wasatch mountains and 40 miles from salt lake city, businesses come to ogden driven by low cost and scenic settings. a marked contrast from 16 years ago when the city tried to bring businesses back. >> when we first started, we would recruit anyone we could get. >> while ogden streets reflected the rail hubs, when it hosted the twoi 2002 olympic downhill events they started to sell companies on the natural beauty. >> the events we brought in specifically highlighted rivers, trails and mountains. >> reporter: selling a lifestyle it sold businesses on an initial project, a converted military firms ranging from e insurance. they didn't seek a single big company to cure its economic ills. >> they have foe cussed on smaller companies, a lot of singles and doubles. >> reporter: small steps to make ogden better in the long run. since 2000, ogden's population increased by 9% and the median i

justst ahead, find out who is getting involved and where the special olympics will be hosted. >>> and then change coming to cuba. when we get back, the changes being made to cuban change, talking ababout currency here. you're watching news channel 8 >>> there's a big change coming with dealing with colors -- with dollars in cuba. the cuban foreign minister made the announce. ment. right now, cubans pay a 10% penalty on dollars exchanged at banks and currency exchange offices. that's u.s. dollars. well the cuban government warned not to expect anymore changes before the embargo is lifted. >>> how about this, some obama mania happening in cuba right now. shirt, flag, magnet, all of them with the image of president barack obama being sold there in havana. if you take a close look and read some, they are light hearted, joking. it's all in good fun there. and this is all ahead of the first family's arrival in havana sunday. president barack obama will be the first sitting u.s. 1928, that was calvin coolidge back then. how is that for commercialism in a communist country? you can count on n

it was in the location for 37 years. >> the south bay is ready to welcome olympic hopefuls.re at city hall as the countdown began to the 2016 olympic team trials for women's gymnastics. in 99 days they start. olympic champion said there is a tremendous amount of talent with a shot at gold. >> it is against the rules but america should be able to send three teams to rio de janeiro. we are that good. we would come home with gold and silver and bronze. >> great to see mary athletes pecked will be announced in san jose july 10. announced in san jose july 10. >> we talked about miracle march. everyone is looking at san francisco, livermore, san jose a sample, above average. it is misleading. it was front-loaded. look at the rain at the beginning of the month. you may have noticed it is getting dry. low-to-mid 70s through the central valley. 66 in san diego. 82 in palm springs. breezy in monterey at 62. but sunny. lake tahoe shows temperatures above the average high of 51. through next week. sue? >> good morning. we watched the zipper truck on the golden gate bridge you have fur l

i love the olympics -- 2016. i think it's the first week of august it starts. >> that's exciting. >> i'm a big fan about winter and summer olympics but i'm looking forward to checking out the summer games in august but not quite -- >> for this week boy it's really going to feel like it. 41 in charlotte. we've got some of you in the 30s to low 40s. it depends on your exact location this morning -- it is 43 if you're watching from cornelius. we're in the 30s and 40s in the region. so we did have some spots pickup those showers that rolled through during the overnight hours. those have all moved off to the east at this point and even the clouds have broken up at least outside of the mountains following the showers. do wake up to a cloudy start that would again mainly be in western sections this morning. that should clear out quickly. we've got an area of high pressure building in from the west. this is going to become nating our weather pattern and influencing not only our temperatures. temperatures mostly but also

female prisoners are using their own money to help the special olympics.mates of the baylor correctional institution were given a chance to buy little caesar's pizzas. part ofç the money will be donated to the special olympics of delaware. governor jack markell and special olympics organizers watched as the women picked up their pies. 290 pizzas were sold, raising nearly $1,000. >> after today, the total raised will be $5,000. it's a great opportunity for the ladies in our custody to give back to the community. they really feel good about it. >> the prison has held six fund-raisers so far. they've raised $5,000 for special olympics. >>> city leaders recognize some of philadelphia's movers and shakers for their support of the police athletic league. it was part of the kickoff at city hall. city officials spent yesterday mentoring about 25 local high school students who participate in the pal organization. the students shadowed senior level officials. >> now your nbc 10 first alert weather with meteorologist bill henley. >> 12 minutes before 6:00. skies are

it was a huge success, as was the power olympics and great party.when it was over, there were question marks about public participation in sports, about school sports participation, about access to playing fields. people aren't convinced. what is in dispute is the continued and staggering success of the british cycling team. they will be expecting more medals here in the world championships which take place over the next few days. it has been an incredible story starring a decade ago where the master coast with the attention to detail made sure that the team went on to win seven gold medals alone in 2008. they followed it here in london with another seven on the track in the 2012 olympics. they have to now focus on their successes. they join an experienced team with such stars as willings and cavendish. you see this track, it is cyberian pine. they are making use of it because for two years over one and a half million people have visited here. it is park of the bigger picture, the regeneration of this. they won't be using it this week, but they will

do the people you talk to think it could have been pulled off without the fanfare from the olympics that came? >> it would have been more difficult because you wouldn't have had that big event to keep in mind, it is close to a ski resort. so when you bring people in for at recreation, you can kind of encourage them, listen, this is a place where you can have an outdoor lifestyle, enjoy the naoural beauty, et ctera. but it would hav. taken longer. >> thank you. it is gre to pee a success story like that. >>> up got, we'de u n the money," dinosaurs are going digital at the new york museum of natural history and they are using technolugi to showcase one of the largest dinosaurs ever discovered. >>> a of content with the adeas that come to life. the dinosaur, by the way, is really cool. >>> and later, they make your they are cheaper than evooery susonce policy hals la number. but not every insurance company understands the life behind it. for those who've served and the families that have supported them, service in return. usaa. we know what it means to serve. get an insurance quote and see

>> for the special olympics.'t wait to meet you, sweet child you're on the way, i'm filled with expectation, and you're growing everyday... (instrumental) >>> marco rubio had a very, very bad night. personally i'd call for him to drop out of the race. >> decision 2016 republican candidate donald trump wants to narrow the playing field while his closest competitor ted cruz is gaining momentum. today we're getting in that last bit of cold weather before we're treated to a spring-like warm-up. 37 degrees as we take a live look at boathouse row. good morning, everybody. welcome to nbc news today. i'm ted greenberg. 9:00 a.m. on this sunday morning. thanks for being with us. nbc 10 meteorologist michelle grossman in the "weather center."

. >> and some colorado athletes >>> with just 5 months before the 2016 summer olympics in rio, athletes are busy training. this week they're taking part in a massive media summit in california. matt is hanging out with the stars and the athletes. is it raining there, matt? you're at the beverly hilton in beverly hills did. it matter if it rains? >> reporter: it's beautiful and sunny here at the beverly hills hilton. iconic hotel for entertainment this. is where they hold the golden globes every year. right now 100 athletes talking about going for gold of their own in august. this is the 2016 media summit. for the next three days, more than 100 athletes -- some olympians and some olympic going talking to jurists. missy franklin is doing interviews here. and another famous athlete who just announced his retirement. >> i'm so proud of him. i'm so glad he made the decision that was best for him. i'm going to miss so much seeing no. 18 on the field and i know he will be missed on the team but i'm proud of him for doing what was best for him. i'm excited to see what our team will look like mo

the special olympics north carolina honored ron heinz with the commitment award. nonprofit group recognized him for his dedication to hiring employees with special needs and his longtime support to the special olympics. >>> tonight, we get a first look at the summer olympics uniforms.>> the colors include white, forcing green -- florescent green and yellow. the summer games opening ceremony is august 5. >>> people have been waiting for this for a long time. self tying shoes. nike released the video of a shoe with rechargeable power your heel triggers this answer and you can adjust for more comfort. the shoe should be available for the time -- for the holidays . >> i wonder how durable they are going to be. playsketll they deflate on you and you will be flying right out of your shoes. >> i can't wait for them. >> are you going to get a pair?>> yes, i hate tying my shoes.[ laughter ]>> thank you for watching tonight. we will be back in the morning at 4:30. >>> jimmy fallon's next. have a great night, everybody. cheerspplaus] >> svefromo 6b mmy ." tonioin and his gue

he is hoping to add to his olympic medals in rio. it would be his fifth games. >> honestly i would like to look back in 20 years and say i am happy with how my career ended. because i think if i stopped in 2012 i would' ve really does -- be really disappointed looking back. i work as hard as i can and don' t make it final, that' s all i can ask for. what upset me? -- would it upset me? jason: right now we are working new stores for a 5:00 hour. michelle imperato michelle: joins us for a preview. michelle:you see -- michelle: ucf is helping students following a massive data breach. who students will be up to get advice from. then fighting back, shocking video captures a clerk going after a gun wielding robber. the little you how it all unfolded. and a couple of clues in solving the mystery of the missing malaysia airlines flight. what we are learning about the piece of wreckage that washed ashore. we will have all that and more when i join you next. jason: i want to see more of that clerk fighting back. she wasn' t taking it. that is