In 90 seconds. This is major news coming out of the vatican. Breaking news, Pope Benedict xvi set to step down. Hell step down february 28 the last pope to freely resign within the 13th century. What a tornado. Its going to cross the interstate. It crossed the interstate. At least 15 tornadoes were reported in alabama and mississippi. A huge twister. Several buildings on the Southern University of mississippi campus hit. This is surreal. Meanwhile thousands are still without power after the massive snowstorm hit the northeast. There are reports another big storm is coming. Are you ready for that. I dont even want to think about it to tell you the truth. A milliondollar award is now being offered for the capture of crist ter dorner a former lapd officer suspected in three killings. Senator Lindsey Graham will hold up the nominations. Until president obama talks about the benghazi attack. Im not going to stop until we get to the bottom of it. Thousands of people are stranded after an eng
A scientist says his body will be exhumed as his wife speaks out. And thinking of buying a house . The governments out with new rules aimed at preventing fraud. Could they also stop you from being approved for a loan . Jean chatzky will be along with important answers for you. And just a little bit later, we are looking ahead to the Golden Globes. In a roomful of alist celebrities, all eyes will be on hosts tina fey and amy poehler. What you can expect from the two longtime friends as they get set to headline hollywoods favorite party. We begin with the big winter storm in the plains. The weather channels Janelle Klein is in grand forks, north dakota. Good morning. Reporter good morning, lester. There arent many cities that know extreme Winter Weather like grand forks, north dakota, but this storm is putting even the toughest people here to the test. It started with freezing rain that left behind a thick coating of ice followed by about eight inches of snow. Then came the wind. Gusts o
Trivia under his belt. Hes quickly gaining fans on line. Today, saturday, january 5, line. Today, saturday, january 5, 2013. Captions paid for by Nbcuniversal Television still feels weird saying 2013. Welcome to today on this saturday morning. Im lester holt. Im erica hill. Nice to have you back. I was gone last weekend, youve been here every day. Im making up for you since you have three jobs. Nice to be here. I wrote 2013, first check of the year, did you mess it up . No, i didnt. I wrote it. Happy new year. Theres a blockbuster new report were talking about in the New York Times that claims that Lance Armstrong is thinking about admitting publicly that he used performance enhancing drugs and blood transfusions during his cycling career. As you know, hes been dogged by allegations for years, but hes always denied them even as he was stripped of his title. Well hear more including what his lawyer says. A lot of people talking about that. Plus, hes in hawaii now, but president obama is
About a very ominous delivery. And shes back. The teenager who got a harsh sentence after mouthing off to a judge appears before him in court once again. I apologize not only to the court and you but to my family. But are her contrite words enough to set her free . Weve got the answers, today, enough to set her free . Weve got the answers, today, saturday, february 9, 2013. Captions paid for by Nbcuniversal Television good morning. Welcome to today on this saturday morning. You see we redecorated studio 1a a little bit. Im lester holt reporting from new york citys central park. My colleague, erica hill is, might i point out warm inside studio 1a. Good morning. Who drew the short straw . Good morning. Good morning to everyone at home. Forecasters warning this storm would be a powerhouse. They were right on target. Not very far from studio 1a, we have a look for you at times square. The crews there hard at work cleaning up the snow. Also look for you in new jersey, strong winds and surf
To this day, chuck bears the scars and the shrapnel from battles he fought in our name. Reporter but winning confirmation wont be easy. Some of hagels former Senate Colleagues call him hostile toward israel and soft on iran. Im waiting for an explanation. I want him to make the case as to why he should be the secretary of defense. Reporter confirmation hearings here on capitol hill are expected to be easier for another nominee, john brennan, the president s pick to head the cia. Still, looking at his 25 years at the spy agency, some object to the brennan pick. If you tuned in here, obama reporter a small group protested the brennan choice monday saying hes linked to techniques including water boarding during the bush administration. The white house disputes that. Mr. Brennan wrote a letter in which he made clear he opposed socalled enhanced interrogation techniques. Reporter hes also linked to the drone program. Credited with killing al qaeda operatives. Its unpopular overseas especial