Already swallowed homes and businesses. In others, they are sandbagging and waiting. Up and down the mississippi and the tributaries, there is more water coming in the st. Louis area, the river is expected to crest tomorrow at the second highest level ever. And flooding could to come. Nbcs kevin t rep rep residenc frantically sa saving t the mis in t those in danger and dest havoc acro the problems now get much, the rain that we had those rivers are significan to be moving up. Reporter with under a state of million americans acro mid watche in st. Louis, it has been the wettest year and wettest december on record. In southern georgia, this drone video shows the extent of the flooding, where fastflowing rivers have taken out several roads. 31 deaths now being blamed on a storm system that has caused tornados in texas and mudslides in arkansas. The southerly jet with this el nino produces warmer temperatures that holds more moisture which is why weve seen up to a foot of rain, but that water takes a while to reach the mississippi, so record flooding will continue through the end of the week. Reporter with the holidays, this is also one of the busiest travel weeks of the year. Today alone, more than 1,000 Flight Cancellations stranding passengers nationwide. 5 30 and it is 10 00 and they cancel it. And they wont let me speak to someone. Reporter two days after an ef3 tornado tore apart rowlett, texas, a miracle. Two dogs, sawyer and lucy, were found in the rubble. Local vets say they are banged up but doing great. Kevin tibbles, nbc news, chicago. A bit of good news tonight, a texas teen whose socalled affluenza defense kept him out of prison for a deadly drunk driving crash is in custody in mexico along with his mother. But questions remain over who may have helped them flee the u. S. And whether he will do any time for violating his probation. We get the latest now from nbcs gabe gutierrez. Reporter tonight, after a twoweek international manhunt, ethan couch and his tanya, await their u. S. Mexican authorities caught the pair in this apartment around 6 00 p. M. Monday in resort town of puerto vallerta. His hair apparently dyed black, police believe, to avoid capture. This butcher said the teenager paid cash and seemed nervous. Police say the pair now investigators are racing to find out if they had help in what the sheriff called a premeditated escape in this pickup truck from fort worth, ending up some 960 miles away in puerto vallerta. They basically had a gathering before they left and characterized it as a going away party. Reporter couchs case gained attention after he killed four people near fort worth while driving drunk in 2013. During sentencing, couchs attorney said the teen didnt fully understand the difference between right and wrong due to his affluent upbringing. The judge gave him no jail time but ten years probation. It just sounded the like worst bmovie or tv show. They decided to jump in a truck and drive to mexico and hang out in a town full of americans. Reporter earlier this month, cell phone video of this party couch was seen there. Though he was not seen drinking but alcohol abuse would violate his probation. They believed that is what prompts couch to run. The judge could keep the case in Juvenile Court which would allow him to go free on his 19th birthday this coming april, or the case could be transferred to adult court where a judge could sentence him to just 120 days in jail. Prosecutors say they are bound by texas rules that essentially give juvenile offenders a doover when they get into adult courts. Reporter couchs attorneys have declined to comment until their client is back in the country. Nbc news has learned from Law Enforcement sources that could happen as early as tomorrow. Prosecutors plan to charge couchs mother with hindering arrest, which carries a sentence of two to ten years in prison if shes convicted. Kate. All right, gabe, thank you. As bill clinton gets ready to hit the campaign trail for his wife, hillarys, campaign, donald trump has unleashed a new attack on the former president in an interview with nbc news. And while questions remain about be on the stump, trumps ground game has its own challenges in allimportant iowa. Here is nbcs kristen welker. Reporter secretary clinton making her final stop of the year today in battleground new hampshire. And i also want to be a president reporter declining to take the bait from donald trump, who is turning up the heat on her top surrogate, former president bill clinton, set to hit the trail on monday. If he is going to be out there campaigning, he is certainly fair game. Reporter part of the game, trump deflecting accusations of sexism of him by putting the focus on her husbands past. There was certainly a lot of abuse of women and you look at whether its Monica Lewinsky or paula jones or many of them. Reporter there was broad agreement today. His strategy is on solid ground. That is fair to raise. And its up to the public to decide whether or not they think thats relevant to their assessment of hillary clinton. Reporter another concern, in 2008, the former president made a number of guffaws, including this comment about thensenator barack obama. This whole thing is ever seen. Reporter the remarks angering some voters then, becoming fodder for trump today. Hes being wheeled out and were gonna see what happens. But frankly, he did very, very poorly. Reporter meanwhile, trump is signaling he is about to put his money where his mouth is. Tweeting, now i will spend big in iowa, new hampshire, south carolina. So i will be spending a minimum of 2 million a week and potentially substantially more than that. If i was trump, i them to vote and to iowa to caucus. Reporter still, it is anyones guess what the candidate will do or say next. Kristen welker, nbc news, washington. Im casey hunt in cedar rapids, iowa. Incredible end game. But we will only know in iowa. Reporter but if trump is going to win iowa, he has to turn the thousands of fans into something less glamorous, caucusgoers. We want to you be what we call a caucus captain. Reporter in iowa, big crowds dont always translate into a big win on caucus night. In 2012, Rick Santorum won iowa with fewer than 30,000 votes. Trumps challenge, his thousands of supporters arent traditional republicans who can be counted on to caucus on a cold, february night. Who did you caucus for last time . Jimmy carter. Reporter trumps gobig strategy is new, too. The last two gop winners spent months visiting every one of iowas 99 counties. Usually winning in iowa means asking people directly for their votes, but that is not the donald trump style. That is tannas gertzs style. As a runnerup on apprentice, she has a dash of celebrity. And with iowa roots, face of Trumps Campaign here. He cant go to a pizza ranch. He just cant walk in. That is just not in his arena. But thats in my arena. Reporter take ron and sally lang, who told her they needed to meet trump to close the deal. Now he is super excited and jazzed up and likes him even more. But you are going to show up on february 1st to caucus . Possibly. Reporter even with a vip access and photo in hand, lang still not sure he will give donald trump what he needs, his vote. Casey hunt, nbc news. New developments tonight on the al jazeera report that alleged star quarterback Peyton Manning was somehow involved in performanceenhancing drugs while undergoing treatment for an injury back in 2011. Both sides fighting back today, saying their version of the story is accurate. Nbcs blake mccoy has the latest. Repightte under increased scruti, alny jazeera is defending and clarifying its reporting that ties quarterback Peyton Manning to performanceenhancing drugs. Do you have specific evidence himself has ever taken hgh . We have not said that in the program. We are not making the allegation against Peyton Manning. Reporter al jazeera is backtracking and retreating, says manning crisis manager and former White House Press secretary, ari fleischer. The story was not credible to begin with, he said, and it is not credible now. A timeline of events is undisputed. Manning suffered a neck injury in 2010. He admitted receiving treatment at the Guyer Institute in 2011 as he sat out the season. They had a Hyperbaric Chamber that my coach, trainers and doctors thought would be good for me. Reporter in 2012, manning stunned critics with a remarkable comeback, playing for the denver broncos. The al Jazeera Documentary never directly said manning took Human Growth Hormone or hgh, but the implication is strong. Charlie sly claims he was part of a medical team that helped manning absolutely false. Reporter their source, who has since recanted his claim, said the nfl banned substance was shipped repeatedly to mannings wife, ashley. Peyton said his wifes medical treatments are her business. With a 15 million salary and another 12 million in endorsements, Peyton Manning is one of the biggest and most profitable names in sports. Does the truth actually matter, or when allegations like this are put forward, is the damage already done . Well, so long as the allegations are not more powerful than the brand itself, you can expect the companies to stay behind peyton. Reporter and Peyton Mannings brand remains extremely powerful. Blake mccoy, nbc news, los angeles. A major security change could be coming to several u. S. Airports in the new year. Nbcs joe fryer explains why you may need more than your drivers license to board a flight. Reporter for Many American travelers, a drivers license is their i. D. Of choice when boarding a domestic flight. But as early as next year, that may not be enough to clear security in some states. Instead, you might need a passport. I think thats a little extreme, needing a passport to go through . No. Reporter in 2005, Congress Passed the real i. D. Act, pushing states to issue more secure drivers licenses that are tougher to counterfeit and have new technology. The issue has gained more attention in the wake of the terrorist attacks in paris and san bernardino. By ensuring there is consistency in a type of identification being presented at airports, they are looking to mitigate the threat of terrorism. Reporter 22 states and the District Of Columbia have licenses that currently meet the standards. Most others are making progress and have been granted extension and a few are running out of time, with january deadlines. But so far, the department of Homeland Security has delayed enforcing the law at airports and says it will ensure that the traveling public has ample notice, at least 120 days before any changes are made that might affect their travel. The law faces tough opposition from some states. A new passport can cost more than 150 and there are concerns about privacy. The federal government has not done a good job protecting the information they reporter for now, the tsa continues to accept all stateissued driver licenses, as the government finalizes plans for when it will start enforcing the real i. D. Program, and who will be affected. Joe fryer, nbc news, burbank, california. Still ahead tonight, Oprah Winfrey returns to television, hoping her midas touch will work in a new ad campaign. And the 911 call from a group of courageous boy scouts pleading for help as a scoutmaster. Oprah winfrey is coming back to tv screens. The onetime talk show host is opening up about her struggles with her weight in a new diet ad campaign. As nbcs Stephanie Gosk tells us, oprah hoping fans relate as she tries to shed pounds. How many times have you tried and failed . Reporter there are testimonials and then there are testimonials. Many times, you look in the mirror and you dont even recognize your own self. Reporter in a newly released commercial, Oprah Winfrey is asking people who struggle with their weight, just as she has, to join Weight Watchers. Inside every overweight woman is a woman she knows she can be. Reporter the woman who turned unknown doctors into thank you, dr. Oz. Reporter noname books into bestsellers. And we want to start a book club here on the oprah show. Reporter and entrepreneurs into overnight success stories. We have over 100 products. Reporter she has a new favorite thing, Weight Watchers. She owns 10 of the company. She might as well own 100 . A lot of people will join because of oprah. They believe in oprah. Not just the product, but oprah the person. Reporter at this Weight Watchers in new york, longtime member and coach lisa schwab said oprahs pitch is effective because it is so relatable. When you watch the commercial, did you immediately connect with it . I started to cry. Did you really . Yeah. Why . Because it was so moving. And i felt it was my story too. I think, that is the thing. I think a lot of people will look at this and say this is my story. This is me. Reporter before oprah announced her investment in Weight Watchers, the Weight Loss Company was struggling. Hightech diets and social media chipped away at its business. Now, the Company Hopes the queen of daytime are you ready . Lets do this together. Reporter will be the solution to both their struggles. Stephanie gosk, nbc news, new york. Were back in a moment with the chain restaurant charging big money on new years eve, but included. For the first time, were hearing the harrowing 911 call made during a brutal bear attack on a boy scout trip. As the bear mauled their leader, a group of his young scouts showed remarkable composure as they summoned help. We get more from nbcs ron mott. 911, where is the emergency . My scout master went into a cave and a bear is in the cave with him. Reporter calm during a frightening bear attack, a young boy scout on a 911 call for more than an hour, trying to get help for his scout leader being mauled by a black bear during a hike in new jersey. He cant get out is he too injured to get out . I think the bear is on top of him. Reporter 52yearold Christopher Petronino fighting for his life inside of a cave he wanted to show the boys. They set off for a hike near the Splitrock Reservoir in northern new jersey. Putting the survival skills to the test, the scouts 12 and 13 years old suggested a idea to help rescuers pinpoint their exact location in the woods. Do you want us to make a signal fire . Yes, you can start a fire. Reporter the scoutmaster managed to free himself and called for help. I was mauled by a bear. Where are you bleeding . Left arm, left leg, neck and head. Reporter emergency officials told the boys that searchers were in the area. Guys, on three, everyone is going to yell, hello, can you hear us . Can you hear us . I see the helicopter. Were going to get out of this alive. I love you guys. Reporter petronino was hospital with nonlifethreatening injuries. Ron mott, nbc news. Three brothers from the same family just joined another brotherhood, the nypd. 24yearold steven and 22yearold twins john and alec all graduated from the Police Academy on the same day. They are all following in the footsteps of their father, a 30year veteran of the force. Would you spend 400 to celebrate the new year at the olive garden . Thats how much you have to shell out to ring in 2016 at the chains times square location. Its still cheaper than other restaurants in that area. But reporterly, it has a limited view of the ball drop. Oh, and unlimited breadsticks not included when we come back, how kids who could use a break in life are bringing their focus. Neighbor shaken after a body found outside of a p wide police a Surveillance Video is the key to solve going finally tonight, a brighter picture for the futu , about children in need, learning how to visualize their dreams with the magic of a camera. As our Miguel Almaguer tells us, they are getting help from a photographer who is making a difference. Reporter it begins like most ordinary classes. Who do you want to take a photo of . Reporter children learning endured some of lifes toughest lessons. Most of the kids in linda solomons class are homeless and are ready to see the world through a different perspective. Solomon teaming up with shelters and students. Its a program photojournalists to capture their dreams. The dream is for living in a house. Reporter the children write and share their dreams. Then, with a mentor, capture their future with a click. A picture that becomes a promise. Cadence is 10. I really want to live in a twostory house. I always dreamed of, in the morning, waking up and walking down these fuzzy stairs and breakfast will be waiting on the table. Reporter amber has never had a home but she has plenty of people happy. Reporter takera can clearly picture her future. It starts with a scholarship and then a diploma. Why do you like being on campus here at school . Because it makes me feel like a college student. Reporter pictures of hope operates on a shoestring budget. All of the cameras have been donated by a local business. All of the mentors volunteer their time. Its always been about the kids. The program reaching 1,400 children in 48 cities. Thats what this is all about, making a child sparkle. Reporter photos helping children see the ssib ities ug4 a murder suspect is arrested the same day his victims lay to re. His the season for returns. Were taking inside a local surplus warehouse. News three live at 6 00 starts now. Live from las vegas this is news 3. Anchor las vethat is new years eve. Many will head outside to watch