We signed it now its going through hopefully quick. Plenty of praise for recovery officials. What a job. The water is disappearing we have a long way to go but the water is disappearing. The flood waters are disappearing, but the clean up and recovery facing millions ever texans is just beginning. Well get updates from our team in texas as well as the mayor of houston and the head of fema, brock long. Plus well look at the potential health risk as result of harvey and hear from Bob Schieffer about the spirit of the Lone Star State and its ability to get through tough times. As tough as this was, its been a wonderful thing, even for the country to watch for the world to watch. But as Congress Heads back to washington and face battles over funding the government, will that spirit of unity prompted by harvey last . Well talk about that and the president s plan to potentially overturn an Obama Administration directive that protects children of undocumented immigrants from deportation. Its
Michelle miller spent the day with a Health Official spreading the word about the health risks. The big key is flooded water you know is unsafe. Reporter this doctor is making the round in areas that were flooded in houston. As the Harris County Public Health director, he is warning residents about the risks they face, while cleaning up their homes. Then me of all of this is mold and mold loves moisture. He got a foot of water and now mold is growing in her garage, and inside her house. When you took out the, the cabinetry and the sheet rock, were you wearing protective masks. No. See, thats what we have been saying, make sure you wear protection when you are doing all this. What we dont want while you are fryi trying to help everything and get back to normal life, is, that you also get sick in the process. Doctor shaw says it is important to clean up fast because of what contaminated walter leaves behind. Floodwater can harbor dangerous bacteria which can enter the body through cuts a
Arm and arm the packers and bears unit on the field during the National Anthem while President Trump stokes the fire saying owners are afraid of players. Desperation in puerto rico frustration growing as thousands of necessary supplies arrive but cant get to those who need them most. A glimmer of hope for some of the most vulnerable. An incredible act of generosity. We cant let them die. Wait until you see how this womans prayers get answered. Good morning, america. What a powerful moment that was. So many people in puerto rico are in need of help. Wait until you see what one ceo did. A lot of people pitching in. Theres a lot of need as well. Lets look at the packers and bears their linked arm in arm. Both teams including aaron rogers there. Lots of passion in the stands as well. One of many teams displaying unity. The saints quarterback drew breeze weighed in on twitter saying as a way to show respect to all our saints team will neil in sole dwarty prior to the National Anthem and sta
The National Anthem while President Trump stokes the fire saying team owners are afraid of the players. And now, a top athlete getting Death Threats. Desperation in puerto rico. Frustration growing as thousands of necessary supplies arrive but cant get to those who need them most. Through all this, a glimmer of hope for some of the most vulnerable. This incredible act of generosity sparked by this plea for help. We cant let them die. We need all the help we can get. Please. Wait until you see how this womans prayers get answered. And good morning, america. What a powerful moment that was. So many people in puerto rico are in need of help. Wait until you see what one ceo did. A lot of people pitching in. Theres a lot of need, as well. Plus some emotions on the football field last night. Lets look at the packers and the bears. There, linked arm in arm. Both teams, including aaron rogers, there. Lots of passion in the stands, as well. A lot of reaction. One of many teams displaying unity.
Photos now surfacing taken moments before the deadliest hot air balloon crash in history. More on the 16 people who lost their lives and how it happened. Olympic athletes and fans arriving in rio. Final preparations in full swing. Will the city be ready to host its Biggest Party ever . We headed to copacabana beach to find out, today, august 1st, 2016. Announcer from nbc news this is a special edition of today, countdown to rio with matt lauer live from Rio De Janeiro, brazil, and Savannah Guthrie live from rockefeller plaza. Good morning, everyone. Welcome to a special split edition of today on a monday morning. The 2016 Olympic Games almost at hand. We made our way to rios copacabana beach. Savannah, sometimes a picture truly is worth a thousand words. Take a look at that. Copacabana is beautiful on a perfect day and by the way, lets get something straight off the bat. In the United States, some people say Rio De Janeiro. Here they call it Rio De Janeiro. Tomato, tomato. Its freaking