Rowdiest party of the year. And were so ready were already here in l. A. Today, friday, january 10th, 2014. Announcer from nbc news, this is today with matt lauer and Savannah Guthrie live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. And good morning, everyone. Welcome to a special split edition of today on a friday morning. Im Savannah Guthrie up here in los angeles. And im willie geist along with al roker and kate snow here in studio 1a. Matt and natalie on assignment. You mentioned Chris Christie, savannah, i think he was hoping that press conference would put some of this story to bed. Not the case here in new york. Here are the front pages of the New York Daily News calling the performance pathetic and the New York Post saying ignorance is chris. This is a long way from over. And that is todays top story this morning. The political payback scandal that is raising questions about Chris Christies political future. He says he played no role in shutting down traffic as a means of political re
Rockefeller plaza. Hello, everybody. By that i mean you. Its thirsty thursday. Its september 5th. We are delighted that youre here with us. Its a big, big day here at rockefeller plaza. Its okay. In case you were wondering. Its a semi kind of day. If you pick up People Magazine today, it says gorgeous at any age. People in their 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond. But, anyway, as i was just paging through. Its the beyond that was frightening. As i was paging through, who would it be okay. Ive got to show it. Oh, wow kathie lee gifford, shes 60, exclamation point, and gorgeous. Thats hot. Great photographer. Mary and laura did my makeup and air brushed me out the wazoo. Bambino is getting so much air time. He makes me happy so the pictures always come out really natural. You know what i want to thank more than anybody in the world for this . Dr. Patricia wexler. Greatest dermatologist in the world and one of the nicest, dearest people. Thats a great photo. Congratulations, missy. Congratulations
And good morning. Welcome to today on a thursday morning. Im Savannah Guthrie. Im willie geist. Al is out in denver on a day football fans waited on. Its tonight the kickoff of the nfl season, a huge game, the super bowl champs come into denver. Thats right. When they knocked them out, the ravens knocked them out. Were here at Sports Authority field at mile high. And they have got the tarp down. If it rain this is is the largest slip and slide. But they are ready for football here. We are going to bring you all of the color, the pageantry. Weve got fans lining up. Its a very, very exciting day here in denver. All right, als going to have a lot more on the game. I think we know where your allegiance lies. I have a parttime job directing traffic after the show. That is the reason for this outfit. Dyed your hair orange too. Were going to start with the news were following. President obamas arrival in saint petersburg, russia, potential strikes on syria are expected to dominate. Chuck todd
Investigates. Dana . Reporter the session is still in session at this hour. It is possible for the Senate Majority leader harry reid to come to the floor before they close out for the evening and say at least theres a framework of a deal on principle. There are lots of reasons why they want to do that. First and foremost because of the markets tomorrow morning. In fact at senator Chuck Schumer still here working, senator from new york, made sure to tell reporters as he was walking into one of the offices a few moments ago, explicitly said the markets need to know we are very close. Democrats are going to give on what republicans have hated, holding up the finalization of a deal in the senate, to give something to the unions, their prime constituency. The unions didnt like an employee fee as part of obama care. They were going to try to take it out. They gave in. Said were not going to do that. Assume allege framework of deal gets done tonight, what happens tomorrow . How does this play
Good evening. Two convicted killers remain on the run after being released from prison early by mistake. Charles walker and Joseph Jenkins used false release forms to break out of jail before heading home to orlando. Their manhunt has gone nationwide, neighborhoods are on edge and investigators are asking if they had help from within the justice system. Sarah is in orlando. Good evening. Reporter good evening, carl. Another bizarre chapter in the story. As we learn more about the days following the mens escape. They made no effort to hide, reuniting with parents, grandparents, even going to church. A show of force outside the Orange County sheriffs office. Family members of Charles Walker and Joseph Jenkins urged the men to turn themselves in. Walkers mother made an emotional plea to her son. We love you. We believe in the you. We just want you to surrender yourself to someone who you trust who will bring you back in safely. On behalf of our family, i am asking that you, Joseph Jenkins