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since saget's death nearly two months ago while he was on a since saget's death nearly two months ago tour, saget's family has sought to prevent images surrounding the accident from being public. this week winning a permanent injunction against their release in a florida court. that coupled with the release of the final police report likely means this is the last public word. >> these things do happen, more unfortunate than anything. it's not entirely rare when things like this happen, it's important to respect that this is a human being. >> the report emphasized that there was no evidence of a struggle or any type of foul play reaffirming the heartbreaking fact that saget's death was accidental. they will comply with the court ordered injunction. >> thank you, will. >>> now to opening statement today in the fraud and conspiracy case against rame ramesh batwani. he went on trial two months after she was convicted of fraud. rebecca jarvisllowing this. good morning,rebecca. >> reporter: , chael. given a the media attention surrounding this case, it's been hard to pin down jurors who hav

good morning. >> reporter: the notes show the hotel room where bob saget's body was discovered. to have hit his head before going to bed and losing his life the photos of bob saget's hotel room were taken shortly after his body was discovered at the ritz carlton, inside his luxury room, where police made entry after he never checked out investigators believe the comedian fractured his skull perhaps hitting his head on this padded headboard or the carpeted floor before drifting off the sleep. the newly released images part of the investigation into the 65 year old's shocking and accidental death the photos of the room show alcohol on the mini bar seemingly unopened juice in the trash, and water on the night stand. officials have said in the past that drugs and alcohol were not involved in saget's death. >> we have an unresponsive guest in the room.ter: the autopsy >> reporter: the autopsy determined saget died after blunt head trauma and bleeding around the brain the medical examiner saying the injury was most likely caused by something hard covered by something soft while hard e

the county sheriff's office in florida has ruled out foul play citing the autopsy it says saget may have fallen on something hard covered by something soft like a carpeted floor in his hotel room >>> and just days after we turn the clocks forward the senate in a surprise move voting unanimously to make dilathe saving time permanent beginning in november 2023. it must pass the house and be signed by president biden to become law >>> up next, reviving a forgotten chapter of black music history. i speak with drummer turned filmmaker, quest love >>> while woodstock took the music world by storm in 1969 another star-studded festival that same year was forgotten for decades. it's now remembered as the summer of soul in an oscar nominated documentary. >> are you ready, black people are you ready? >> it was the summer of 1969 when some of the greatest black musicians of the time came together over a series of weekends ♪ performing at the harlem music festival in new york, drawing over 300,000 people. but as massive as it was, it was lost in time until now >> i never heard of this thing, a black

police release their final report into bob saget's death. what it's revealing about the star's last hours and the mysteries around the case that may never be solved. >>> and let it shine. the push to make daylight saving time permanent. it passes a key hurdle on capitol hill. >> no more dark afternoons in a winter. no more losing an hour of sleep every spring. >> just days after the much of the country turn the clocks ahead, the movement that has millions of americans saying "it's about time." today, wednesday march 16, 2022. >>> from nbc news, this is "today" with savannah guthrie and hoda kotb, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >>> good morning. so happy you are joining us on a wednesday morning. savannah is off today. and that was music to my ears. the whole daylight saving time. >> people have been complaining about it for years and it would seem as if this time lawmakers were listening. if you are a fan of more sunlight at the end of the day. there is news from washington. the senate in a rare, get this, unanimous vote passing a

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the saget family had sued to block the release of records and photos of bob saget's death arguing thatished. yesterday, they won a permanent injunction as they continue to mourn the man beloved by so many. this morning, the family of comedy icon bob saget with a victory in court. a florida judge ruling that no photos or body camera footage of his sudden death can be released to media outlets. >> this is such a sensitive topic area, that being a death and having photos just, you know, the public adoration for mr. saget didn't trump those privacy interests of his family in this scenario. >> reporter: the saget family saying they're grateful the judge granted their request for an injunction to preserve bob's dignity as well as their privacy rights, especially after suffering this unexpected and tragic loss. it's been just over two months since the "full house" actor died. >> we have an unresponsive guest in the room. my officer is telling me there is no pulse. >> reporter: the 65-year-old was found unresponsive in his hotel room hours after performing a stand-up comedy set in orlando. the

the judge said he would issue a permanent injunction that was requested by saget's family. the 65-year-old star of "full house" was found dead in january in an orlando hotel room. the medical examiner said saget died from an accidental blow to the head, likely from a fall backward. >>> well, coming up, cooperation in space. an american astronaut on the international space station is set to return home in a russian capsule. what nasa is saying. >>> and later dolly parton bowing out. her surprise announcement regarding her rock and roll hall of fame nomination. this is the "cbs morning news." hall of fame nomination. this is the "cbs morning news." it's dr. scholl's time. our insoles are designed with unique massaging gel waves, for all-day comfort and energy. find your relief in store or online. ready to shine from the inside out? say "yes" to nature's bounty. the number one brand for hair, skin and nails. with our signature blend of health and beauty nutrients to bring out more of your inner beauty. nature's bounty. live bountifully. do you have a life insurance policy you

bob saget's wife posting her appreciation to fans overnight this has made this a bit easier. >> she is still coming to terms with her grief and where the investigation into his death goes from here >> all that plus back to work. the queen carries out her first royal do you think yisz in more than a week. this morning, the message from prince charles on the 95-year-old monarch's recoveryi all that plus honoring al. in true roker fashion, al takes it all in it stride. this is the exact moment that your career is about to wind down >> today is march 2nd, 2022. >> this is "today" with savannah guthrie from washington, d.c., and hoda kotb from studio 1-a in rockefeller plaza. >> and good morning, everybody welcome to a split edition of "today" from washington, d.c. and new york it's wednesday morning we're glad to have you with us >> great to see you. we're going to be with you for the very reason you're in washington and that is last night's state of the union address. ukrainian cities faced new bombings with russian troops taking aim on civilian targets as that military convoy slowly move

a big legal victory for the family of the late bob saget.judge ruled that no photos or bodycam footage of his death can be released to media outlets. saget was found unresponsive in his hotel room hours after performing a standup comedy set in orlando. and county officials determined that saget died of a head injury, likely sustained in a fall. the family is grateful that the judge granted their request for an injunction to preserve bob's dignity. kumasi: the abc comedy "abbott elementary" will be back for another season. it is all about passionate -- passionate teachers in philadelphia. the show is abc's number one comedy. new episodes are back next week. you can watch two repeats at 10:00. get caught up. it is right here on abc 7. it airs right after the season finale of "the bachelor," which is tonight at 8:00. reggie: i promise you, unless there is something very wrong with your sense of humor. kumasi: you will love it. drew: it has something for everyone. reggie: truly. more on your way at six going 30, including a top story of ours thi

kumasi: in today's gym a look, records routed to the death of bob saget will remain confidential.hoto judge ruled photos or video footage cannot be released. >> in this morning's gma first look, a big legal victory for bob saget's family. a photo judge ruling that no photos or body camera footage of his sudden death can be released to media outlets. >> we have an unresponsive guest in the room. my officers tell me there is no pulse. >> bob saget was found unresponsive in his hotel room hours after performing a stand-up comedy set in orlando. the orange county medical examiner determining that he died of a head injury, likely sustained in a fall. his family saying they are grateful that the judge granted the request for an injunction to preserve bob's dignity as well as their privacy rights, especially after suffering this unexpected and tragic loss. >> i believe it is the best outcome to protect his family and their privacy interest. >> we will have much more on what this ruling means coming up at 7:00. kumasi:kumasi:kumasi:kumasi:kum: going to be back for another season. it's abo

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the medical examiner has ruled that saget died from head trauma. most likely from an accidental fall. the severity of the injuries had raised questions. and therefore a call for the records to be released. >>> president biden's pick for the federal reserve board is unlikely to be approved by the senate, after democratic joe manchin said he would not support the nomination of sarah block raskin, the western virginia senator released a statement that reads in part this. her previous public statements have failed to satisfactorily address my concerns about the critical importance of financing an all of the above energy policy to meet our nation's critical energy needs. i have come to the conclusion that i am unable to support her nomination to serve as a member of the federal reserve board. raskin is a former fed governor and served as deputy treasury secretary under president obama and she said she believes the fed should do more to tackle the financial impact of climate change a statement from the white house called raskin quote one of the most qual

kumasi: in florida, a final report on bob saget staff confirms no fell play.njury was most likely caused by something hard covered by something soft, like a fall onto a carpeted floor. a final police report into his death comes just after -- over two months after the actor died unexpectedly. on monday, a judge granted his family a permanent injunction to block the release of certain records related to his death a hayward mom is facing a first-degree murder charge in the death of her eight-year-old daughter. reggie: now, police need help finding a second suspect. chris: -- reporter: this is eight-year-old sophia mason enjoying herself on a playground last june, likely one of the last videos showing the bubbly child as -- >> more than anything it makes me angry and upset and heartbroken. >> melanie is sophia's second cousin. along with other family members, they were officially notified tuesday that the remains found here were sophia's. the girl's mother, samantha johnson, seen in this booking photo is facing first-degree murder charges, and has yet to enter a p

all previous reports, this newly released eyewitness interview paints a different picture of bob saget'stion just before his tragic death. >> amanda bynes here. >> i'm just grateful honestly for each day. >> "access"

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. >> bob saget's "full house" co-stars share what they miss most about the tv dad as the rock reveals battle cooking in his house with his daughters. >> i come in and say turn that off.

. >>> we have some new details on the death of bob saget this morning. investigators believe the actor's injuries were likely caused by a fall on the carpeted floor of his hotel room. the sheriff's office ruled out foul play in its final report on the actor. he was found by security after he failed to check out in january. >>> school officials say the 77-year-old driver was having some kind of medical emergency there were 14 middle and high schoolers onboard. two helped safely stop a bus before high reached a nearby river and the another called 911 and tried to perform cpr the driver was taken to the hospital and later died. >>> the 2022 iditarod champion has been crowned sass who celebrate his first win after competing six times with fours says he couldn't have won the anniversary without the trust of his teammates >> feeling like spring for a lot of us. let's turn to nbc meteorologist bill karins with more on that. good morning >> good morning. and on this wednesday severe weather will be an issue especially in the southeast. doesn't look like a huge e

they didn't include bob saget in it.1977 for a black and white documentary called "through adam 's eyes" and one person on twitter said cancel the oscars we're not mentioning bob saget in the memorial. stuart: enough of the cancellation stuff really. you've seen this before i know you have. it's 11:19 eastern time. if you haven't seen this , you know, you're not seeing it at all. the biggest moment of the night, the slap heard around the world and here it is, roll it. >> jada, i love you, gi jane ii , can't wait to see it. >> [applause] >> oh, wow. >> [applause] >> wow, will smith just smacked the [bleep] out of me. >> wow, dude! >> yeah. >> it was a gi jane joke. stuart: i need a big gun to follow this one, and douglas murray is the big gun on tap for today. look, was this scripted or was it real? frankly i don't care i think it was a disgrace, actors fighting on the set with obscenities in the crowd sorry. >> absolutely it's a disgrace, and i think it was obviously real because you can tell from the reaction from the a

the decision nearly a month after saget's family filed a lawsuit to keep the records under seal citing comedian was found dead in his hotel room in january. the medical examiner determined his death was accidental, most likely due to head trauma. yesterday, his family released a statement saying they are grateful and pleased this issue has been resolved. >> skies over austin, texas last night. some residents there unnerved by a cluster of lights hovering a few hundred feet in the air. this is what they saw. that giant qr code left people wondering what was going on. turns out it was 400 drones. it was part of an elaborate marketing stunt to promote the paramount plus series "halo" the show based on a wildly popular video game. the show premiered in the south by southwest festival earlier in the day. >> were people scanning the code? of course, you had to. let's move now to a twist in the anna sorokin saga. the fake heiress convicted of stealing millions from new new yorkers. she's also the subject of the popular netflix series "inventing anna." she was set to be released from a detenti

"people" magazine, they got his attention by posting a tribute to his "full house" late costar bob sagetl is that? >> who would be your one that you're a big fan of? >> come on. you know who my one is. >> who is it? oh, he loves janet jackson. >> janet? >> yeah, we'll work on that. >> who is yours? >> i like "the rock." he's a large man. where is he at? >> we better get to the forecast. it's getting a little hot in here. >> a little cool out there with some fog. around san jose you've got low clouds over savannah this morning, santa clara county valley, and san jose not too cold. it's acting a bit like a blanket. 51 degrees in san jose. right now we have cloudy skies around dublin, 48 degrees, eventually should see low 70s this afternoon, and into assistance 47 degrees, and mist at times. might be just enough to get those windshield wipers going, especially across the bridges. cloudy start with low clouds. eventually we'll see the low clouds breaking up around noon and the high temperature today, a range of generally low 60s around the bay, to low 70s around san jose, tri-valley low to m

their leader of the free world was finally saget had to be said about it imperialistic despots.l. this idea of getting involved to save civilian populations. we did it totally the wrong way in afghanistan. despite our red lines, syria remains a failed state, propped up by iran and russia, with most of the population in exile. the rohingya in myanmar continue to be persecuted by the majority. the democrats are the government in india continue to -- the uyghur muslims and china are forced into so-called reeducation, hard labor concentration camps. where force cultural assimilation and even sexual assault reported to prevail. the citizens of hong kong lose more of their western style freedoms daily, and the people of taiwan are watching their skies for the chinese jets they soon expect to unleash hell on them. there is still no meaningful democracy in the middle east. that includes israel, by the way, which exercises control over palestinians in the west bank. in the americas, brazil, venezuela, peru, nicaragua and honduras are all backsliding democratically. in africa, niger, came

limited availability. today sheds more light on the cause of death for comedian bob saget, accordingy, florida sheriff's office . report fractures around sag, its eye sockets were possibly caused by a fall onto something hard covered by something soft, like a carpet floor. sockets body was found on the bed in an orlando hotel in january. his death has been ruled accidental. police have been searching for whoever was targeting and killing homeless people in new york city and washington, d. c and now federal agents have arrested a man foxes alexis alexis mcadams has the details. a suspected serial killer who targeted homeless people in new york city and washington, d. c is in custody. federal officials took 30 year old gerald brevard, the third into custody on tuesday morning in the nation's capital. he's accused of gunning down two men and injuring three others during a nine day rampage across both cities, partnership with the community and across the criminal justice system. proved extremely valuable leading us to a swift identification of our suspect. we would like to thank the new

. >>> a story you'll see on the "today" show, the cast of "full house" remembering bob saget. >> theyhe cast tells the "today" show the close-knit group still reeling from the loss of their friend. >> we've shared so many jokes over this weekend and i'm still waiting for bob to walk in or join the group text and be like, surprise, jk, i'm here. and then the reality of that hits you and it's just like, oh, it's hard. >> it is hard. they worked so closely together. you can watch the exclusive interview coming up on the "today" show at 7:00 right afte to negotiate a cease-fire. the reason ukrainians consul general does not expect much to come from peace talks between ukraine and russia and the new warning from top officials about the action the russian army looks to be prepared to take. plus -- >> if i can just save a little bit of money on gas, then it's worth it coming here. >> the war continues to have an impact here at home. gas prices still on the rise. the one thing experts say could help you save some money. >>> and another possible booster shot in the works. what pfizer's ceo is

a florida judge is permanently blocking the release of late actor bob saget's autopsy records.cords because of their graphic nature. the full house star died in hotel room. blunt trauma. the cause of his energy still not known. fake heiress anna is being deported from the u.s. after nearly a year in ice custody. she was reportedly set to board a flight to frankford last night. she scammed various businesses out of about $275,000 during her 10 month skype spree. her life and crime our dramatized on netflix inventing anma. those are the headlines, over to you. >> thank you, carley. check in with senior meteorologist janice dean fox weather forecast. >> good morning, rachel and good morning to you. we do have the potential for severe storms across the gulf coast today. we had reports of tornadoes over texas and new orleans just north of you. that's where we have a severe thunderstorm warning. there is your future track as we go further out in time overnight tonight into wednesday. we will see that area of low pressure move up towards the mid-atlantic, including the carolinas and g

. >>> this morning on the third hour of "today," bob saget's widow kelly rizzo opening up two monthsl.a.'s first female fire chief on her historic rise and her message for all women and girls out there. >>> and actor benjamin bratt live in studio 1a talking about his futuristic new show, family, and more today, thursday, march 10th, 2022.

in just the past year dave's lost his dad, his brother and the man he calls his other brother, bob saget been to helping him do that. >> he looks like a brand-new man. kaylee, thanks for that. >>> let's go back to lara in los angeles. >> hey, lins. sorry, very busy here. we're switching gears. "bridgerton," everyone, is back. chris and i have been binging. i'll take a beat to talk about it to you all. season two of the highly anticipated drama dropped overnight. chris connelly has everything we need to know about the new love story and so much more. chris, i mean -- >> people are excited. >> there were corsets, there were horses. tell all. >> it's all there. while we're here, by the way, if "coda" wins best picture on sunday apple tv plus will be the first streaming service ever to win that top oscar instead of netflix. thanks to the excitement around "bridgerton" season 2, netflix will be just fine and enjoy themselves this weekend and now so will all of us. >> dearest, gentle reader. >> reporter: the social season is upon us again, and the latest intrigue from lady whistledown promises

a florida medical examiner says bob saget's skull fractures could be consistent with a fall on carpeted spread this as orange county police release the late actor's last photo taken with the ritz carlton orlando staff. twitter is criticizing two teachers union leaders for this tweet supporting ukraine. now, issue here is afc president randi weingarten and executive producer evelyn day jesus are holding a poster with the ukrainian flag upside down features blue on the top of yellow symbolizes about the american federation of labor and congress of industrial organizations d. digitally altered their flags to appear right side up. the ncaa swimming and diving championship gets underway today and transgender swimmer favored to win event. scheduled to compete in 100, 200, and 500-meter freestyle event. dominance in the pool comes as a fierce debate transgender athletes should be allowed to compete against biological females. those your headlines, steve, rachel, brian down to you. >> steve: thank you very much, carley. americans experiencing sticker shock with just about everything we buy. >>