>> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today." with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> wild crowd out there. >> so many people in town for the holidays. we're happy to host them they're. it's thirsty thursday and it's december 12th. would you please take a look at miss hoda lee today. she looks so fabulous. by the way, this is not my -- let me tell you about the dress, it is not mine. >> it is now. >> a viewer and i swapped dresses. she said she liked the dress in mine and she sent me one of hers. i want to know what else is in her closet. >> it fits you like a dream and is we're going to meet her later. >> good, good. we have have a performance by kristina perry. and we have a lot going on. >> soma mariah carey, we went to her house yesterday. we wondered if she could cook. we're not going to show you the whole thing, but trust us, it's worth waiting for. ♪ we wish you a merry christmas we wish you a merry christmas ♪ ♪ oh, so merry merry christmas and a happy new year ♪ >> good. >> all i want for christmas is just you. >> let's hope th

hoda kotb. from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> hello, everybody. it's booze day tuesday. it's december 17th, a good day around here. >> uh-huh. >> we have broadway people on, very solid television people as well. the very talented megan hilty is with us. just got married. >> love her. >> and giada's in the kitchen. >> it's a good day with finger foods. i would prefer that won't you, hoda? >> what? >> everything is passed around. >> i would, too. i'd rather not sit down and have a huge meal. >> you can do your escape anyway. >> houdini. >> yes, hoda houdini. that's right. i know you guys have been checking your mailboxes lately and christmas cards are coming. it's christmastime and the cards are coming and the photos with people and their children are coming. and their animals. >> and the animals. >> and the long newsletters. we have a question because it's that time of year, do you guys like getting those holiday produced cards? >> the mass-produced? >> or do you like the bragging cards, the ones that have the info that the families -- we saw one this one of our producers had

>>> from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> hey, everybody. it's thirsty thursday. it's december 5th. we are so happy you're here with us today. there's a lot going on. we've got our regular, you know, on thursdays, our ambush makeovers and a lot to choose from today because last night was the big -- >> the tree lighting. >> the christmas tree. a courageous woman, one everyone has a story winner we're going to sing a story with that. >> and gift guru robin, she has gifts for people impossible to buy for. she's going to hang around for a while after the show so you can go to our facebook page and ask her questions and maybe she can help you find out what the person that you want to buy a gift for and don't know what it should be -- >> which is kind of that fascinating psychologically since you know the person and she doesn't, she's going to be able to because that's her gift, to tell you what you should get them. >> the crowds are swelling around rockefeller center. behind us today, usually there's two peop

>>> from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb, from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >>> hey, everybody. it is fun day monday. december 30th. you only have one day left in this year. but there is good news. >> what is it? >> well, john leguizamo is here today. >> i like that. >> and we have a live performance by michelle chamuel from "the voice." >> i like her, from "the voice." >> and you're stuck with me this year for one more day. >> this year did fly, though. it truly did. >> you know, we don't write out checks as much as we used to. you know. so it is almost like -- when you then do, you realize, oh, my gosh, the year has -- >> can i say -- >> it is worse as you get older. they go faster. >> here is the problem my mom got. she doesn't write checks anymore. she does everything online. her verizon bill came and it was $85.90. she types in 85.90, send. $8,590 went through. she had to -- >> did she hit the wrong button? >> sometimes you put a point and sometimes they add it for you. >> oh, no, not with money. you can't do that. >> yes. so she had t

>>> from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. from studio 1-a in rockefeller plaza. >> hello, everybody. at least it's not snowing here in new york today. it's fun day monday, december 16th. busiest day for the united states post office is today, hoda woman. >> i'm surprised. >> that is shocking. we have a big show today. here's the biggest part of the show. we have a lot of great gists who are all a-listers. more importantly than all of that is this. this is what is left of kathie lee's pillow. we cut herr pillow up because they said if you keep a pillow longer than a certain number of years, there might be mites. >> that's a song i wrote. ♪ >> it could be mites and god knows what in your pillow. >> that's dolly parton singing with me. >> is it? >> yes. >> we had this pillow checked out by doctors to find out what's lurking in your pillow. mites. >> and fecal pellets of mites. regardless of what i learned today, i still miss my pillows. i threw out all of them because i said, you know, i was so used to them and i slept so well. i used to take it

>> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. [ cheers and applause ] ♪ put on the tree >> it's you again. >> you know, that's with a group called the broadway kids. they do -- they're kids that work on broadway. >> that's cute. >> years ago i just added that. i thought it would be fun for everybody to hear, like me. >> it was fun. ♪ for we need a little christmas ♪ >> do you know what musical it's from? ♪ right this very minute "elf"? >> "elf." "mame." jerry herman. oh, my gosh. it is wines day wednesday, everybody. december 18th. it's national free shipping day for 930 retail outlets. how are you supposed to know if they're one of them? >> i guess you have to call up or check online or something. >> yeah. i guess so. we adore him. do you know what i like about him, justin long? he's unpredictable. he comes to play. >> he does. >> and it's hard to get him to leave. >> he showed me a horrifying picture. it's horrifying. hope we're able to reveal it on the air. >> oh, okay. >> plus last-minute gifts f

>>> from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> hello, everybody, welcome to thirsty thursday. we're so glad you're with us today. we're very excited. who's here? >> oh, my gosh, she's another one of those people, the more she speaks, the more you love her. >> you love her more and more. >> beautiful humility about her. she was on the earlier hours. we cannot wait until she gets here. >> if you're one of those people complaining because the airlines were talking about allowing cell phones on the plane -- [ cell phone ringing ] >> can you imagine 800 of those -- or 80 of them? delta, southwest and jetblue says they don't care what the fcc says, they're not going to allow cell phone conversations on their flights. >> delta has announced they are going to let you use your phone -- >> delta's a no, delta, jetblue and -- i think it's -- oh, thinks that it was. delta says it will compromise by letting passengers check their e-mail. >> you just can't speak though. >> most people believe the ability to make calls on b

>>> from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. from studio 1-a in rockefeller plaza. >> hey, everybody, it is try day friday, december 20th. in something called a what? >> a twinsy. >> this is supposed to be good for couples. this is an actual thing. just so you know, it's like being in a potato sack race because we have our legs, one of our legs -- >> don't jump, i can't go with you. >> it's supposed to ensure -- >> it's great in high heels. aren't you going to move in there? >> we're going to pivot, we're going to pivot. >> i'm with you, i got you. okay, hody, all right. good girl. 1, 2, 3. this is an xl. >> i just feel a lot closer to you. i understand why this probably works. i would suggest that people go to couples therapy wearing this. >> it's $70. >> yeah, there's a little hole -- >> i'm so glad, because you never know. >> the original factory shop -- okay, i don't know. it's missing an "m." >> what? >> you go that way, i'll go this way. >> i have to go this way, i have to go this way. >> all right, i'm crossing your leg. is someone talking

gifford and hoda kotb. from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> hello, everybody. we're so glad you're with us today. it's fun day monday. december 23rd. just two days until christmas, which is why we're decorated like this. this is pretty unbelievable. >> these balloons are very, very special. they're by a woman named sandy masorri. >> and she's hard at work making hats for us. and she's a little loopy. we love her. >> we like everything about her. >> look at what an artist she is. she puts lights in them. pretty amazing. >> and she's doing it quickly. by the end of the chat, she's going to have our hats prepared. let's hope they fit. by the way, it's so funny to look at people outside. some people are wearing sweatshirts because it's the weirdest weather week. >> it was almost 70 degrees yesterday in greenwich. last week, i had a crazy weekend. >> let's talk about yours. >> right before the weekend, i had gotten a call to go and do a cameo. i'm here, a cameo appearance on michael j. fox's sitcom called the michael j. fox show. and there i am, ready to go. >> what was your role? what

♪ >> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> hello, everybod what day is it today. >> it is booze day tuesday, december 3rd, 2013. >> and we're excited about it, because we have the saation army band here. some of them. susan boyle to sing in the christmas classic. >> and bell ringer >> cheyenne jackson is here. we're going to find out if these women trying to not gain weight over the holidays, we're going to find out if that worked. a lot of people saw you yesterday. and you talked about a fall or an injury. everybody said, i can't see it it. even our executive producer leaned into the screen and couldn't see it. >> that's testimony to how fantastic mario is. our makeup artist. >> this is a picture four days after. >> that looks like -- >> yesterday, by the way, it was a huge shiner. >> nobody cares, let's move on. the synthetics man thought he was in a scene from the "walking dead." >> we told you about the auburn and alabama game and how auburn pulled it out in the last second, literally. th

>> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> hey, everybody. it's a very balmy wines day wednesday, december 4th here in new york city, where it's just getting very festive. ♪ >> you've got to know this song. >> disco legend. >> this song must take you back to a time when everything was great. >> well -- >> gloria gaynor is singing this song. >> she was here this morning already singing. >> we were joining her, because -- >> we were out on the plaza. >> we want to see how it looks. ♪ i just walked in to find you here with that sad look upon your face ♪ ♪ i should have changed that stupid lock i should have made you leave your key if i had known for just one second you would be back to bother me ♪ >> i thought jill was in her pajamas at first. ♪ just turn around now >> everybody got into the swing of things. gloria has a terrific book. >> called "we will survive." she tells about her own life. and then there are stories from people from all over the world. it's a very moving book. she will

t. >>> from nbc news, this is "today" is kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb, from studio 1-a in rockefeller plaza. >>> it's try day friday, december 27th and we still have the christmas spirit, don't we, hoda? >> we certainly do, and we're going to find out what's on your man's mind. matthew hussey is here. he's got the other view. >> he is a doll. plus, barbara corcoran is dressed like yellow bird today. she's going to brighten up your day. she is in the brightest, yellowest outfit you've ever seen in your life. talk about curb appeal. anyway, you send in your photos and we're going to tell you how to make your house more appealing if you're trying to sell it. >> all right, so a lot of you guys are on vacation on the christmas weeks, and here's the big question for a lot of folks -- do you unplug all the way with your cell phone and things like that while you're on vacation? [ ringing ] or are you constantly plugged in? because you know, a lot of companies do expect you to -- [ ringing ] [ laughter ] >> that's how annoying -- >> that's how annoying it is. >> okay, so, a lot of

>>> from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. from studio 1-a in rockefeller plaza. >> what day is it? >> it is friday. friday, december 6th, 2013. and you all are running out of time to get ready for -- i don't mean that way. running out of time to get everything done for the big holiday. >> i have to say, i'm enjoying having a lot of people on the plaza during this time of year. everybody comes to look at the tree. >> and they linger. >> and we like when it they linger. all right. so here's a question for you. think about your best female friends, good female friends, what do you think the rules are when it comes to your female friendship? ♪ >> love it. >> elle magazine created the rules of friendship. anyway, here are some of their rules. tell us if you agree with them or not. never hate a woman you've never met. >> oh, i disagree with that. i think that's actually a good thing for -- i don't think we're supposed -- we're not supposed to hate anybody. you can dislike people immensely. hate, i hate. >> you agree? >> i do agree. >> i think if yo

>> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb, from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> hello, everybody. >> hi. >> hey. i really shouldn't be doing this on the air. hey, everybody. it is wines day wednesday. so delighted you're here with us. it is december 11th. you have two weeks, missy, until christmas. it's two weeks from today. >> two weeks? >> two weeks. tell everybody how much you've done. how prepared are you? >> i've done nothing yet. we'll show our trees tomorrow because -- >> you did do that. >> kind of. haven't bought a single thing yet. you? >> yeah. yeah. i'm finished. i am finished because i have -- ♪ have yourself a merry little christmas ♪ >> that's good. >> piano guys. >> piano guys are here. they're a lot of fun. they're from utah. they're a bunch of dads and they do these videos. >>> and we'll help you rate your marriage. get out those number two pencils. >> all right. >> this morning it was bitter cold here in new york. >> my first winter with a dog. >> hoda is having a reality check. >> i love blake. >> i know. >> but we

make breakfast pop! >>> from nbc news this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> hi, everybody. glad you're with us on this fun day monday, december 2nd. if you haven't frozen the thanksgiving leftovers, tossed them, today's the day to get rid of them. >> any leftovers? >> no. clean as a whistle at our house, boy. liked it -- liked the last bit of stuffing. >> look at you. you want to see our thanksgiving table? look at it. look at us. look what we're drinking out of. red solo cups. i know. that was our thanksgiving table. >> you had a ball. doesn't matter what you're drinking out of. >> we did. we had fun. how was your thanksgiving? >> my thanksgiving -- thank you -- was excellent. the kids were looking forward to it because it was the first time ever that we didn't have guests of some sort. >> yeah. >> and we invited a couple of strays, but everybody had a place to be. >> right. >> then andy and elvia, the wonderful couple with us for over 20 years, and their -- their daughters are like my grand -- eight of us. and frank's son,

have just the thing for you. >> kathie lee and hoda hosting a primetime. it all leads up to this young man here ushering. >> i just saw my cohost jane lynch. blake shelton will be on and mariah carey and these folks i convinced to come down. >> if they go down can you get them special standing area? >> we have a hot zone. i can hook them up a little bit. >> perfect. i bet you have a hot zone. >> don't tell anybody. >> on that note why don't we run inside for a check of the top stories. peter alexander has the stories. >>> more than half of a small north dakota town was evacuated after a train hauling crude oil derailed and a number of cars caught fire and exploded. officials planned to let the oil burn off but fear shifting winds could blow a plume of smoke over the town. they are urging anyone in there to leave. >>> thousands of military troops and police officers flooded the russian city of volegrad where suicide bombers have raised fears. the international olympic committee has assured the games will be safe. investigators believe the attacks were inspired by a chechen war lord who

roses parade in pasadena. happy monday to you. >> thanks, guys. doing that with hoda kotb. i'm excited about it. remember what it was like the first time you got to fill in with jane and bryant. it was a pinch me moment. i'll never forget it. i was glad to be part of your tenure at the "today" show. it really was special. >> very cool. do you remember the first time he filled in. >> no. >> was it special for you. >> al, what have you got. >> love you al. >> thanks. i love you guys too. tournament of roses parade. 125th dreams come true is the fantastic theme of the parade. let's show you what we've got going on as we take a look at the week ahead as far as your weather is concerned. big changes coming. much below normal weather from the northeast, great lakes and down into the gulf. much above normal out west. as we move into the midweek period you'll look attempts that continue to stay cold in the east. it will be wet in the southeast and we have a potentially big snowstorm coming across the great lakes into the northeast by the latter part of the week. above normal temperatures from

the lot i noticed. that's called stalking, joe. >> hoda is jealous by the way. >> tessanne is going to be here live tomorrow. >> that's right. >> looking forward to meeting her and congratulating her. >>> coming up, are they ready? we'll go to sochi with 50 days left until the winter olympic games. >> and willie is in the orange room celebrating 50 years of brad pitt. got some of his personal photos. >> halfway [ laughter ] [ grunts ] kids today. it's all gadgets and internets. everything needs a battery. oh, hank. merry christmas. oh! hold on now. kay jewelers? it's beautiful. looks like we got us a young man here. [ female announcer ] the charmed memories collection at kay jewelers. featuring nfl, collegiate, disney and hello kitty charms. at kay, the number one jewelry store in america. that's long enough, son. ♪ every kiss begins with kay some victories are uplifting. that's long enough, son. some inspire us to new heights. and some victories are worth striving for. but at famous footwear, we believe... ...the best victories are the ones that are right within reach. these are

or visit aiowireless.com. aio, a new way to wireless. r. >>> kathie lee and hoda coming up next with quick fishes. >> plus a performance by >>> good morning to you. merry christmas eve. it's 9:56. i'm peggy bunker. san jose police are investigating a violent mall robbery just steps away from santa and little kids waiting in line for their holiday picture. this happened at a jewelry store in the middle -- excuse me -- of east ridge mall last night. now, that's off capital expressway near highway 101. witnesses say a man snatched a glasss7 jewelry case and then e off with several pieces of jewelry. the robbery happened right next to a line of parents with their kids waiting to greet santa. >> when this other man turned around, he had a light green sweater. he had like a nylon -- black nylon over his face. as soon as i seen that, we just started running. >>> witnesses tell us some stores shut their gates there. they were told to shelter inside. other shoppers say they were ordered out of the mall. the mall's operation manager said the mall was never evacuated. san jose police say the s

with kathie lee and hoda. >> before we get to that, here are your photos with kids in the snow. that's jackie. >> here's a look at katie. >> oh. >> we have quinn. looking good cute. >> adelin. >> oh my gosh. >> fan taft ec. >> go to our website. check out more baby pictures go to hashtag oregon room. you will see them all. >> we will be right back after local news and weather. >> first, kathie lee and hoda drinking up. >>> good thursday morning to you. it's 9:56. i'm laura garcia cannon. los gados police investigated after two women reported a suspicious incident with a man. a woman says a strange man approached her car, opened her driver's side door and asked her if she knew how to get to a bridge. the woman says she thought the man was about to attack her, so she closed her door and drove off. >> not fun when somebody approaches you like that. luckily, she came out okay. >> 24 hours later los gados police say a waitress from the downtown area was held up at knife point in a back parking lot. the waitress screams, and the would-be thief took off with nothing. >>> do you recognize this

about to ask kathie lee and hoda what's coming up. >> we have no idea. >> we like it to be spontaneous and unpredictable. >> that's what we like. >> more and more of these ladies have been trying to just maintain during the holidays. >> and the balloon thing is weird. >> it's weird. >> we have a crazy woman who makes these balloons. she's a little certifiable. >> that's you willie right there. >> we have a story that's going to warm your heart and the kindest kids in america with us. >> gosh. >> we have a big show. >> yeah. >> love you guys. >> coming up. >> after y >>> good monday morning to you. it's 9:56. i'm peggy bunker. police say a man who was shot in the stomach in san francisco this morning is not cooperating with investigators. the shooting happened just before 2:00 this morning on howard street between 1st and 2nd streets. that's near the .$=ñoff-ramp fr the bay bridge. police have not released any information about the victim other than this. he's 27 years old and in critical condition and is being uncooperative with authorities. no arrests have been made. there's no word

, hoda woman. and -- >> i'm surprised. >> that is shocking. we have a big show today. here's the biggest part of the show. we have a lot of great gists who are all a-listers. more importantly than all of that is this. this is what is left of kathie lee's pillow. we cut herr pillow up because they said if you keep a pillow over a couple years there might be mites. >> that's a song i wrote. >> it could be mites and god knows what in your pillow. >> that's dolly parton singing with me. >> is it? >> yes. >> we had this pillow checked out by doctors to find out what's lurking in your pillow. mites. >> and fecal pellets of mites. regardless of what i learn today, i still miss my pillows. i threw out all of them because i said, you know, i was so used to them and i slept so well. i used to take it and stick it in my suitcase when i would go. i know. >> dr. oz spoiled everything for me. if i find out that there are no fecal pellets in there, and i threw out all of my pillows, he's got some 'splaining to do. dr. oz's reputation is on the line, right here, today. >> michael buble is here w

details. well, coming up, guess who? >> teen trouble. kathie lee and hoda. >> what? >> unique gifts online for you. >> plus a performance [ female announcer ] here's to a whole world of happier holidays. time to enchant, delight and amaze. safeway will help you gather everyone 'round. a smoked, shank half ham is only 99 cents a pound. with starbucks at $6.99, serve coffee everyone savors. top it off with coffee-mate... just $2.79 for all kinds of flavors. turns out this season less is really so much more. so make your holiday merrier than ever before. safeway. ingredients for life. >>> a nationally acclaimed youth golf coach is in jail this morning charged with 65 counts much child molestation. 31-year-old andrew nisbit was arrested saturday at livermore. he was a golf pro and a coach. the molest aings happened between 2009 and last year. a man shot by sheriff's deputies in the south bay have died. deputies responded to calls about a possibly suicidal man inside an office near the corner of mcfarland and saratoga avenue in saratoga. it happened about noon yesterday. the sheriff's de

. >>> from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> wow. >> nice crowd out there for fun day monday, december 9th, everybody. so glad you're with us. hope you all had a fabulous weekend. i bet it wasn't as good as hodie's. you win. >> i went to miami for a birthday party. had a great time. the weather was nice. sun splashed. it was gorgeous. i wasn't planning on doing this so early, but because i have to bring out my ferret thing at this moment, because this was the gift they gave at the birthday party. it's upside down, hoda. coconut patties from the drugstore. i was like, oh, that's a nice gift, thank you ever so much. and then -- you're going to just -- please, take a teeny -- you're going to die. >> it smells already. i love coconut. >> you can get them online or at the drugstore. they're $6 for the whole -- >> oh, my gosh. you got to finish for me later, okay. >> $6. anastasia confections.com. i just thought it was great. >> i'm trying to stop the crud. what is it -- >> the creep. the creep and crud. >> how w

nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb from studio 1-a in rockefeller plaza. >> hello, everybody. and welcome to thirsty thursday. december 19th. we're so happy you're here with us today. we have a huge show. guess who is here? tessanne chin. by the way she's another one of the people, the more she speaks the more you love her. you love her more and more. >> she has a beautiful mhumilit about her. >> we can't wait until she gets here. if you're one of the people who are complaining because the airlines are talking about allowing cell phones on the plane, can you imagine 800 of those -- not that many, but 80 of them? delta, southwest and jetblue says they don't care what the ftc says they won't allow cell phone conversations on the flight. delta is a no. jetblue. i think it's -- >> my thing said it would. delta will allow the passengers to text and e-mail. >> that's what i'm trying to say. most people believe the ability to make calls on board would definitely detract, not enhance the flying experience. which is not great this anyway. what if you want to sleep

. >> yeah. >> we'll see you tomorrow. >> thank you. >> coming up kathie lee and hoda get the guys point of view from the relationship expert. but first, your local news and >>> everything is sold and $1 million will be donated to those in need. this is also the last year it will be at at&t. next year it moves to the new l he evi stayed wrum. kickoff 6:30. tickets can be purchased on-line at fight hunger bowl.com. former raider and 49ers defensive back namdi is retiring from the nfl. he will retire as an oakland raider and is expected to make it official at a news conference later today. he played 11 years in the nfl. he was with the 49ers as of just ae few months ago. he was selected 31st overall by oakland back in 2003. sflimplts. >>> today is yet another spare the air day, the 20th so far this winter season. that's compared to just ten winter spare the air days all of last year. we'll have a look outside in san jose where air quality is expected to be the worst. let's check in with christina loren and see what's going on elsewhere. >> hey, good morning to you. good news is, terry, we

minute. even kathie lee and hoda aren't going to miss this one. but first [ female announcer ] for those who love sweets your season is here. let's just call it the baking time of year. you need special ingredients. you need the staples for homemade. you need safeway sugar for just a buck eighty-eight. and that magic thing that makes everyone want another only two ninety-nine for challenge butter. and when hands get messy, quite surely they'll say, yum! wow! yay! what a sweeter holiday. safeway. ingredients for life. >> announcer: the toyota concert series on today brought to you by toyota. >> all right. disco ball, check. gloria gaynor check. who is ready to sing performing her anthem "i will survive." take it away. ♪ at first i was afraid, i was pe petrifide ♪ ♪ kept thinking i would never live without you by my side but then i spent so many nights thinking about how you did me wrong. but now you're back from outer space. i just walked in to find you here with that sad look upon your face ♪ ♪ i should have changed that stupid lock. i should have made you leave your key if i h

. remind everybody that despicable me 2 is back later now. you'll be back with kathie lee and hoda. >> yeah. >> they'll let you come inside. >> thank you guys. nice to see you. >> bye buy. >> meantime, we have some of the most talented golfers in studio this morning, right? >> from all over the world. >> these are the elite young golfers in the world. these are the names you'll be hearing about in the coming years on the professional tour. >> very cool. >> but first, mr. roker, how about a check of the weather and all of this snow? natalie has me blocked out here. >> getting dangerous. let's show you what we've got going on. again, you can see most of the activity is all centered in the northeast. as we head to new york city, and you'll see the plaza here, we have a mix of rain changing to snow. it will be a quick couple of inches coming on in here. for today we look for wet weather here in the southeast and then snow in the northeast. cloudy conditions and cold in the pacific northwest. windy through southern california. tomorrow mild out west. we're looking at snow around the gre

up next with kathie lee and hoda, country star, trisha yearwood, cook up a special lunch. >>> and a performance by leona lewis. >> coming up after your local news and weather. merry christmas. >> merry christmas. have a great day. >> happy festivus. >>> good morning to you at 9:56. the investigation continues into an early morning murder/suicide in san lorenzo. officials tell us a husband shot his wife and turned the gun on himself. family members say the couple have been married for 16 years. the couple's four children were also home at the time of the shooting but fortunately we are told they were not physically hurt. also new this morning, highway 87 vta tracks between the kertner and capital expressway stations now back open. service was halted while officials investigated a death on the tracks. they say a owoman was hit and killed overnight. >>> if you've eaten at the saloon you may have been exposed to hepatitis a. a worker tested positive for the disease. >>> and here's another check with anthony of your weather. good morning. >> we're expecting a warm day. record heat for to

first time. >> this is what the glasses do. you can share them with your spouse. >> hoda wears them. i put them on. what you do is adjust to your vision. you turn the little knob on both sides. now it's perfectly clear for me to read. >> usually they're different. >> now you try these. so if you say, i can borrow your glasses. whoa. hoda. and then i go wait a minute. and you twist them. perfect. >> and then can you see them. i'm not kidding. this is going to put the glasses, the 1.25, 2.5 glasses you buy in the drugstore out of business. >> they have to start making them a little cuter. these are very unattractive. i have such a crooked face that they always sit like this. >> the glasses are crooked. >> no. the face is -- >> it's your ears? >> no, it's my nose, my eyes. pull up your eyes -- pull up your hair. >> okay. okay. oh, my god. >> i think that ear -- no this ear is higher -- is lower than this ear. >> anthony, come closely. this is why it's always askew. only one nostril closes and it throws my whole symmetry off. >> check out our website for more information. >> what time is?