. >> so underwood began growing her own drought proof feed for the more than 100 horses at her stable. >> each tray will be a biscuit as it is called. >> barley seeds are germinated in this temperature and like controlled locker for six days until they become lush fodder. it is more nutritious than hay and saves them money every

. >> so underwood began growing her own drought proof feed for the more than 100 horses at her stable. >> each tray will be a biscuit as it is called. >> barley seeds are germinated in this temperature and like controlled locker for six days until they become lush fodder. it is more nutritious than hay and saves them money every day. >> uh the lo of barnes have gone out of business. >> with the cost savings and the higher nutritional value, it makes you wonder why more stables don't switch to this. >> you know, people don't like change. >> as water consumption increases and supply decreases, underwood believes the ag industry will have to change to more drought proof methods in order to survive. in santa rosa, alan wang, abc7 news. >> it is so dry that catholic bishops are asking for divine intervention. in mendocino county they declared a drought emergency. this is the first step before ordering water conservation. people could soon be banned from watering their lawns. and today the bureau of reclamation cut the fulsom dam dropping it half a foot. >>> and in los gatos it was a knocko

. >> so underwood began growing her own drought proof feed for the more than 100 horses at her stable. >> each tray will be a biscuit as it is called. >> barley seeds are germinated in this temperature and like controlled locker for six days until they become lush fodder. it is more nutritious than hay and saves them money every day. >> uh the lo of barnes have gone out of business. >> with the cost savings and the higher nutritional value, it makes you wonder why more stables don't switch to this. >> you know, people don't like change. >> as water consumption increases and supply decreases, underwood believes the ag industry will have to change to more drought proof methods in order to survive. in santa rosa, alan wang, abc7 news. >> it is so dry that catholic bishops are asking for divine intervention. in mendocino county they declared a drought emergency. this is the first step before ordering water conservation. people could soon be banned from watering their lawns. and today the bureau of reclamation cut the fulsom dam dropping it half a foot. >>> and in los gatos it was a knocko

. >> so underwood began growing her own drought proof feed for the more than 100 horses at her stable. >> barley seeds are germinated in this temperature and like controlled locker for six days until they become lush fodder. it is more nutritious than hay and saves them money every day. >> uh the lo of barnes have gone out of business. >> with the cost savings and the higher nutritional value it makes you wonder why more stables don't switch to this. >> you know, people don't like change. >> as water consumption increases and supply decreases, underwood believes the ag industry will have to change to more drought proof methods in order to survive. in santa rosa, alan wang abc7 news. >> it is so dry that catholic bishops are asking for divine intervention. in mendocino county they declared a drought emergency. this the first step before ordering water conservation. people could soon be banned fromg their lawns. and today the bureau of reclamation cut the fulsom dam dropping it half a foot. >>> and in los gatos it was a knockout game attack. maybe you heard of this. a man punched a woma

from boston and austin texas and they have awe discs from san francisco, thousands of future kerry underwood was there and ryan sea crest was there and starting tomorrow night at 9:00 on ktvu. >>> oscar nominations are scheduled to be announced, 12 years of slaves will be getting best nomination and best picture picture. they are expected to get best actor for dallas buyers club and cate blanchette will get best actress for blue jasmine. >> i am told it and this is how much she received on that bill and how she plans on treating herself. >>> and the first lady, look nook plastic surgery, -- looking into plastic surgery. we will be right back. ó@ó . >>> san francisco mayor ed lee is pushing to overturn the city's-year-old program of charging drivers to park at meters on sunday. the mayor is soon to spark a big deal as they have raised a lot of money for muni during the past year. >> it is based upon people paying tickets for over run meters. that is not the way up want them to understand. the mtv will say. >>> a san francisco wait president is planning a dream vacation. it happens tuesday nig

cheryl underwood is joining us. cheryl i want to talk to you first.to a black comedian if we are talk about a black comedian on "snl." "snl" poked fun at itself for kerry washington having to rush to change outfits to play a number of black women. what is your reaction? >> i think it is great. i think sasheer is excellent. i think she is a perfect choice. i can't wait to see her monet impersonation is going down. she is a perfect choice. more chocolate on tv. more chocolate on tv. i'm loving it. >> did you ever apply or audition for "snl"? >> no i think i'm too robust. i think i'm a little too -- i'm a different kind of comedian on the serious sense. i think the young ladies like the tiffany haddish and robin montagues who are doing sketch comedy and impersonations. those are the women that they should put on there. now you have one, have all. you have five white dudes. i need five sisters on now. get an indian girl and spanish girl and chinese girl. they need more diversity. how you cracking these jokes. i will guest host, but you don't need me in al

cheryl underwood is here. >> hey, cheryl! i was wondering, i said where is cheryl at?end we can realize the dream of sisters being on tv. i thought it was a good platform. now what we need to see is sisters being in ice cube movies like he always pick the male comics to do. >> she's just not okay with what it is. she is going to push it forward. >> oh, yes, oh, yes. >> how about it? >> i just want to say how happy i am to provide diversity to this panel. and i love sasheer was fantastic. there are two highlights for me last night. one, finding out that drake is jewi jewish. had no idea. sasheer was wonderful. as lonnie said, i thought it was very ironic the first time we saw sasheer was paired up with keenan thompson who famously and so wrongly said that there are no black female comedians who were ready and qualified. every time she was on screen she gave the show a shot of adrenalin. she has an electric personality and i predict that next season she's going to go from supporting feature player to a regular member of the cast. >> what are you saying? >> she didn't loo

the husband of carrie underwood plays for them, right? >> that's right, three years played. >> niemi didn't have it tonight. 3-2 predators. you follow it . have they been married three years? >> i think a little over three years. >> did you see her on the show on live television? she was a little wooden. did you see the show? i'm drawing a blank. >> it's sound of music. i didn't see it. >> she's a great singer and a nice little girl. she's real young and she was a little wooden in her movements but the show drew a big one and they're planning another one to come up on nbc. and in the meantime, caron will counter with me or maybe monk. >>> from subzero to carolina temperatures which could be in the 60s. 49ers starting to pack already for the trip to carolina. vernon davis talked about another opportunity to take on carolina, a team which handled the 49ers 10-9 during the regular season. >> we look forward to the challenge. we don't turn down anything. and like i said before the defense and the offense and the special teams, we all play tog

carrie underwood found an adorable way to spend time when she is not on stage. look at this.lunteering at an animal shelter. >> she's too perfect. i don't like her anymore. >> look at the love for the puppies right there. not only is she talented, she can sing, she can act, she's a humanitarian. >> beautiful too. >> still thinking about the nicole kidman cover aren't you. i'm betty nguyen and this is "early today." we hope it's your first stop of the day on nbc. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ natural energy from tea packed with real juice from delicious fruits and veggies. it's what you need for that extra boost! oh and did we mention it's only 50 calories? need a lift? could've had a v8. in the juice aisle. >>> breakinging his silence. for the first time, virginia senator cree deeds is opening up about the tragic attack that left him seriously hurt and his only son dead. >>> a developing story impacting tens of news west virginia. the chemical spill that has the state's governor warning people to stop using their tapwater. >>> we begin with the threat of more winter weather this morning. we're t

is japan trading day carrie underwood japanese critics believed to be rationed the present and the rest of world wide we seek to realize is that pacifist constitution. and that beefing up in the pre oscars. she knows about the farm is calm for bilateral summit. abizaid he wants to meet tiny announce the dates and talk honestly about issues mutual consent she said toxic these things while they continue to criticize china. ebay has contained in article two chinese language newspapers japan. he stressed the importance of dialogue with chinese tea this time to time speaking the two countries and is committed to peace with the three papers published in japan to celebrate china's lunar new year that begins later this month. it appeared on their websites on thursday. this is as china and japan should join hands to help promote development of the region and in the international community. ibm says that even face the challenge is to get countries need to return to a strategic and me actually beneficial relationship so that ties remain intact. i bet is to chinese protests over his recent visit to

terry underwood tustin and asheville jackie >> jacqueline: her husband plays for asheville.hvi lle >> pam: we will see you tonight at 11 >> pam: we will see you tonight at 11 for over 60,000 california foster children, >> pam: we will see you tonight nights can feel long and lonely. i miss my sister. i miss my old school. i miss my room. i don't want special treatment. i just wanna feel normal. to help, sleep train is collecting pajamas for foster children, big and small. bring your gift to any sleep train, and help make a foster child's night a little cozier. not everyone can be a foster parent, but anyone can help a foster child. booth: they found the victim in the filtration system. just, you know, some bones, and nobody knows what to make of them. i mean, look at this-- millions of tax dollars are spent to clean and treat tap water, and yet people spend billions on bottled water. well, it's cleaner. look. comes from a clean mountain stream. yeah. which contains fecal matter from animals. there's no bones in it, though, is there? i don't want that in your water. excuse me

town mayor then i mean this is straight out of house of cards i mean this is a congressman frank underwood sort of a move here and yet you're right it is what we expect from the boisterous governor . of a state like new jersey the big thing here though is it's getting this traffic bridge moniker and it's actually one of the few times when a scandal is actually it's right to get it get because the similarities between this and watergate are actually really profound much like in two thousand and twenty thirteen chris christie was able you know was running away with the election much like nixon was running away with the election and that race and then all of a sudden he goes too far once to guarantee a mandate and it gets him self in real trouble i wouldn't be surprised if we see chris christie resign after this especially if we see the drip drip drip continue to this him resigning because there are no authority there for him to resign even though it hasn't directly connected him to the staffer but it's his deputy chief of staff who is ordering this no i don't think there is and there's no de

. >> the connections are troubling, especially underwood. >> so, this goes all the way to the white house might. >> i need you to delete all of our phone history. >> you want me to just walk away, act as if i don't know anything? >> he's in town and meeting with the president in 45 minutes. >> he's convincing the president to change his mind. >> you would be making a disastrous mistake. >> i feel like i'm losing control of my own damn administration. >> hit him again and hit him now. >> he's a dangerous man. >> i want him obliterated. >> more than that, let's make him suffer. >> i don't know whether to be proud or terrified. >> kevin spacey's brilliant in that show. it looks amazing. i saw chris matthews with a little cameo there as well. now, season two of "house of cards" was released on valentine's day, that way you don't forget that date, all you men out there. >>> now, you may have heard of steven seagal's considering running for governor of arizona. well, david letterman got his hands on the first campaign ad. >> this election, the people of arizona want a candidate they can trust t

carrie underwood and kelly clarkson became multiplatinum.rkson made an impression on alan krueger. >> kelly clarkson was one of the winners. negative star. she sang at the inauguration. >> she did. i may have stepped on her down. >> way too many with alan. >> i love that. before "american idol," there was mtv's real world, a show that was a kind here in reality television. times have changed in the business. here is the executive producer and cocreator. >> we did research not long ago and the premise was you put seven diverse individuals together and it was unique we had a gay guy living with a black woman from the city and a southern woman very today, diversity is very different. for most young people, it is whether you like to party, whether you hook up to much, not the color of your skin or who you sleep with. it is a very different generation. >> i hope you got some who like to party and hook up to much. then i will watch. >> we of course have that. >> this is part of the issue. viewers like matt are accustomed to seeing a lot more on tv

carrie underwood, kelly clarkson, catherine mcphee or jennifer hudson?we can't say what we think even though we probably know. >> we might know. >> go online and let us know what you think. we'll have the answer when we come back. jenna is going across the street to the kathie lee post. we're going to talk about it when we come back. >>> we are back with more on this wednesday. we're back to play our trivia "who knew." we thought we'd test your knowledge of all things grammy. jenna is across the street filling in for kathie lee today. she's going to hand out $100 to those that get the questions right. the losers get my book. >> they'd rather get your book. >> excellent. >> that's so wrong. >> that is. here in the studio, elvis duran host of the elvis duran morning show. before the break we asked this question, which singer became the first american idol contestant to win a grammy? all right big boy. what's the answer? >> of course the answer is kelly clarkson. she did it. >> 43% of you had it right. they were right on. by the way mr. fancy pants, you are

. >> carrie underwood. >> carrie underwood. ♪ she won "idol" in 2005. as well. >> exactly. >> i thought kelly clarkson would be closer to carrie underwood. kelly clarkson is a huge store. >> but i think carrie underwood managed the crossover to country and the rock world. everybody loves -- i mean, we love all of them. they're all great. >> it pays to win "idol," i guess is the bottom line. >> it's a good thing. >>> so, we've seen the jimmy kimmel celebrities read mean tweets. it's funny, actually. the folks at "now this is news" -- >> we partnered with them. >> we partnered with "now is the news," got them to corral with some politicians. >> paul ryan has such pretty blue eyes, sometimes it's easy to forget he's statane karnit. >> hey, i can't decide whether you're stupid or willfully deceitful. can you help me out? >> chrismurphyct, your ignorance is overshadowed only by your naivete. #lmao, which i assume means legislators make america outstanding. >> @senschumer. yep, you're about as original as an old pair of shoes. >> love their delivery. they did

. >> carry underwood. >> it was good the second time around. >> it really was. you saw things you didn't see before. >>> quarter of americans prefer -- drum roll -- a female boss. that's going up. >> but that means three-quarters of people don't. >> still work yet it be done. >> apparently women would prefer not to have a female boss. >> we have a couple of female bosses here. it depends on the person, because we like them all. >> i think it does. and some women feel other women are competitive or being funky that way. >> i don't think i ever worked for a woman i didn't like. >> really? >> i don't think i've worked for too many women. how about you? >> here mainly and, yeah, i've liked our female boss. >> even if we didn't, would we be stupid and say we don't? >> we wouldn't. >>> if your new year's resolution is to lose weight. >> you might blame it on your kitchen. >> blame it on something. >> seven surprising ways you could make this right, right after this. >> you're making yourself fat is basically what we're saying, right? >> let's not say fat. >> okay. >>

. >> and blair underwood and rob lowe. >> that's a lot of folks. a big milestone. >> fermenting nicely in the wine world. >> they are fermenting. 50 is a little -- >> and hodawoman is not on that list, the most important one of all. >> 50 is funny. sometimes it is something kind of cool, hey, i'm 50, yea, then suddenly you start thinking about, did you feel that way when you turned -- >> 50 wasn't that so bad, but it is half a century. it is all how you look at it. 50 wasn't bad. i had cas when i turned 40. who cared. i was happy. you're that hormonal, you feel young. when you get to 60 when you're out of hormones, it -- you do feel different. 60 was hard. >> i like when joanne says -- our producer on the show says, look, hoda, the best years are behind you. >> that's wonderful. >> and there's more behind you too as the years go on. if you really want a dance party, all right, i'll give you a dance party. >> a funky dance party. okay, good. good news about people having sex. >> okay. >> apparently the more sex you have, the smarter you are. >> expl

underwood said that there are no job titles and no managers. the online shoe retailer, zappos, is about to give it a go, and one online retailer is already onboard. >> the offices at media may look like any other floor plan and start up. but things here are a little bit different. >> when a new employee joins, we have to be diligent of explaining the rules of the game that they're going to be playing with us. >> the company is run not as a tradition at hierarchy, but rather, it's a hallocracy. a system with no botses. the staff at medium about a year and a half ago. >> our employees feel like it's their company because decision making authority is not consolidated at the top. >> the employee, luke, liked the system. >> you have the authority to try different things without having to go through the typical red tape in the offices. >> he said he and the others who work on user feedback on the site brain tomorrow together to fix problems, and without management to go through, they execute changes quickly. >> it's an ongoing process. it's not like

sooner-state sweetheart, chad could have easily been living that song by fellow oklahoman carrie underwood. >> now, he's wrapped around her finger. she's the center of his whole world. >> reporter: she seemed to be perfect. >> she cooked. cleaned. kept up with the laundry. reporter: not one for hemming and hawing, this rustic romeo offered his sweetie a heart necklace for valentines day, and a few months later, hopped in his pickup truck with a diamond ring. >> she was hinting around and she said she knew. so i just gave it to her while i was drivin' down the road. here you go! >> reporter: okay, so it wasn't on bent knee, but tiffiny said yes, and the two mosey down to cozumel, mexico to celebrate. >> we went snorkeling. drove around the island, went shopping, looking at sights. >> reporter: back home in oklahoma, wedding plans are in high gear, chad's parents even have a little fun with a gift -- hinting who'll wear the overalls in the family. >> reporter: it all seems hunky-dory until one morning a few weeks later, when tiffiny puts on a pair of camo shorts, some flip flops and hops int

. >> reporter: let's talk about francis underwood.oing on in washington right now, how would he come in? he's the master manipulator. how would he come in and solve these crazy problems that are going on in congress? >> i think he'd kill four or five congressmen right off the bat. >> reporter: seriously. would he just come in and bully them and just -- >> look, this is what i'll say. as we look back at american history, there are people like president johnson who were viewed in their time and even later as ruthless, difficult, obnoxious, in your face. but he was an effective president. now, vietnam was a terrible situation. and he took an enormous amount of heat for that. but i do also think that he got three civil rights bills passed in a very short presidency. so i think maybe sometimes we can re-examine. and one of the things i think perhaps the show does is it does ask that question. particularly at a time when we have a lot of gridlock in our politics. what is right? you know, what is the line that someone should cross if you wan

. >> i am joined by lewis johnson and talk show host, cheryl underwood. looking good tonight, girl.ing to go to louis. you said he should have managed himself better. >> i think we caught him still in that moment of really sportsmanship rage, which is where he has to be to be able to compete on that field. they have the ten-minute cooling down period in the locker room for a reason. guys can relax and get themselves together. if you're one of those stars that makes the big play, he wasn't really ready to articulate and explain what the play was all about and he got caught in that ugly moment. it was great to hear the energy and the excitement. listen, don, i hold the microphone all the time and get so tired of cliches, but -- >> i hate for people to pretend something that they are not. that is who he is. and, stop trying to train away the authenticity. train away who people are. that's what people love. roger goodell could say whatever he wants. who cares about that? that is who that guy is. and if you saw the guy push him, he should have, he got him. hoe had the mike. he is like, i

i want to know, ian bremmer, did you watch "the sound of music" with kerry underwood. >> i would ratheruys than the golden globes. >> you are not part of the 18.5 million people who tuned in. they tuned in for "the sound of music." >> it is not about dvr. it is about watching live. you cannot dvr a live show. >> people want a live event. >> you can if your apartment is a bubble and you do not care what people say. if you participate in a en you need toth watch live. i guess you are happy living in a bubble. >> there were sports on yesterday. >> that is the other example. you know who knows this? dick clark productions. guggenheim is getting into the bidding war. cbs is paying $350 million. >> it is all sports. >> they will do 14 award shows this year. i want to put this out there. there's going to be an award for the sexiest man of the year. >> there will be an actual chauffeur that? >> you want us to start voting now? >> start picking out your outfits. >> don't you get award showed out? >> how many of those do you need? >> i think it is a very valid point. right now, what they're findi

. >> she has carrie underwood live with the sound of music.g thing is hank williams, jr. they are looking forward to. carrie underwood wouldn't be bad. we will settle for hank williams jr. she flew in from canada to see hank williams. we are expected to talk on stage in a few. 70,000 people are expected tonight. last year i was here it was about 50,000. this is only the 50th year. wow, is it growing. i heard you say you are rocking it out here behind. they excite to the bring in 2014. also here is fireworks. we are expecting that as well. nothing is. >> we will check in with you a little bit. i'm glad you reminded me. >> a lot of people are talking about how you like to rock it out. when i say rock, i think anderson cooper. >> i know. i'm very down and keeping it real. >> you keep it very, very real. how did you prep for tonight? i'm picturing you in your sad cubicle. >> i took a nap. i took a two-hour nap. that's not even a nap. that's a sleep. i had dreams. >> so today while i was doing things like looking up and weird tweets that you sent u

. >>> "american idol" created some superstars, carrie underwood, probably the biggest in its time.be adding a russ congressman to its list of accomplishments. former "american idol" star clay aiken is said to be mulling a run for a seat in the is house of representatives. so if he runs it would be in north carolina's second congressional district, the seat currently held by gop representative renee ellmers. the washington blade reporting that aiken is engaging support and commissioning polling and talking to the democratic national committee. go on, clay. get on with your bad self. >>> more problems for the stranded passengers for the ship stuck in ant arctic can, one of the icebreakers involved fears it may not be able to move through the ice. >>> boeing, union members set to vote whether they will build the next generation plane in washington state. dan springer from fox news has the story. before we look at that, we'll look at how world currencies are i standing up against the dollar. so ally bank really has no hidden fees on savings accounts? that's right, no hidd fees. it's ju

carrie underwood, neil patrick harris, kristen chenoweth. what about me? no?'m excellent, natalie. hey, i wouldn't be talking, girl. then we thought, who could play my nemesis? all right, what about mr. matt lauer. he tweeted today i'm auditioning for captain hook. and savannah, that means you're tinker bell. what do you think? >> i would love that. >> a very tall tinker bell. >> you're like the broadway fanatic, right? >> not my favorite musical. i'm more of a les mis girl. >> yeah. >> that's a little too -- >> we have to think family friendly. >> exactly. thanks, guys. >> nice job. >> thank you. >>> coming up -- al's going to call in and dish on his big night at the white house. he was there -- >> he got the invite. >> and then, how did leah dunham feel about those decisions to touch up her photos? >>> and the award-winning athlete who may hold secrets to a long, healthy life. and wait until you hear how old a long, healthy life. aactivia tummies, happy people. i won't settle for just anything when it comes to what i eat, because to be at my best... i need t

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