Sport. A criminal investigation is under way. Badgers or blue devils. Wisconsin and duke facing off in College BasketballsNational Title game. Will it be the first championship in 74 years. Or the fifth in dukes history. All eyes on indianapolis today monday, april 6th, 2015. Announcer this is today with matt lauer and Savannah Guthrie live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. Welcome to today on a monday morning. We have tamron in als seat because al is down on the lawn of the white house. With the easter egg roll. Several of his Furry Friends there. Tonight is the night of the ncaa championship game. I may stay up until 8 05. Show of hands, duke . Wisconsin . We will have much more on the big game coming up. Lets get to the top story. The stinging review about an alleged rape at the university of virginia that has the magazine officially retracting its story and the storys author apologizing this morning. Gabe gutierrez is on the campus for us. Good morning. Reporter good morning. This story rocked the campus and sparked a National Conversation, about sexual assault. But the report is scathing blaming not only the Rolling Stone reporter but the editor. They are apologizing to readers and anyone else damaged by the piece, but despite that, everyone will keep their jobs. This morning the story that horrified the country has been retracted, replaced on the Rolling Stone website with the headline, what went wrong . A new independent review calls the article a story of journalistic failure that was avoidable. A woman identified as jackie claims she was assaulted by seven men at a fraternity in 2012. This report from a Journalism School finds Rolling Stone violated basic journalistic principles by not contacting jackies friends to check her story. If this reporter contacted you, would this be avoided . Absolutely. We sat down with two of jackies friends mentioned in the article. I wondered why there was a photo i had never given. Reporter the report found Rolling Stone did not try hard enough to find the person accused of orchestrating the assault and did not give the fraternity a chance to review the allegations in detail. The reporter apologized. I allowed my concern for jackies well being, my fear of retraumatizing her and my confidence to take the place of more questioning and more facts. Charlottesville police cant rule out something terrible happened at some point all i can tell you is theres no substantive basis to conclude that something happened in the article that night. Calling it irresponsible journalism, they did nothing to combat Sexual Violence and addressed serious efforts to address the issue. There is a lot to be learned and thats the take away. Reporter Rolling Stones publisher said this represented an isolated and unusual episode and that the reporter would continue to write for the Rolling Stone magazine. A lawyer for jackie declined to comment and Columbia University scheduled a News Conference to discuss this later today. On the campus at uva, thank you. In other news, president obama is strongly defending that deal to halt Irans Nuclear program, calling it a once in a lifetime opportunity. But some lawmakers here and abroad are not buying it. The chief Foreign Affairs correspondent Andrea Mitchell has the latest on this. Good morning. Reporter in a high profile interview, president obama is answering Prime Minister netanyahu and other critics at home of the iran deal through a clear message. He has israels back. Under fire from israel and many in hong kong, he chose thomas friedman, a veteran little east man and guaranteeing israels defense. That i understand that Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahu is expressing the deeprooted concerns that a lot of the israeli population feel about this. What we will be doing even as we enter into the deal is sending a clear message to the iranians and to the entire region that if anybody messes with israel, america will be there. Let me start that will not appease Prime Minister netanyahu on meet the press. I think this deal is a dream deal for iran and a nightmare deal for the world. The administration is counting on secretary of state kerrys deals. A Nuclear Physicist defends it. We have blocked all of these pathways to a bomb. This is a longterm arrangement. Since thursdays agreement, iran and the u. S. Are disagreeing about what they settled on. Back in tehran, irans foreign minister zarif is disputing u. S. Claims that sanctions would be phased out gradually, key Nuclear Facilities contained and tock stockpiles of nuclear fuel eliminated. Its designed to create enough space for each to build the Political Capital needed to get us to a generous agreement. Reporter Officials Say the agreement was deliberately ambiguous because of the hard liners in iran. But that could make it harder to nail down the final agreement that is supposed to be filing on both sides come june. A lot of discussion between now and june on this one. Thank you very much. Natalie is here. The jury could get the case as soon as today in the boston bombing trial. Thats right. The jury will hear closing arguments today and then theyll begin their deliberations. Nbcs justice correspondent Pete Williams is in boston with the latest. Reporter good morning. The verdict seems a foregone conclusion, but two Big Questions remain. Will Dzhokhar Tsarnaev take the stand in the followup trial to come and what penalty will be imposed . His lawyers have conceded that he was involved in the bombings and the shootings that followed. Dzhokhar tsarnaev faces a total of 30 counts and a conviction on any of 17 of them dealing with the deaths of four victims would mean he could face the Death Penalty in a second trial. The jury would choose between a sentence of death or life in prison without parole. He did not testify in the guilt phase, instead staring straight ahead in court most of the time or slumping in his chair at the defense table. Even during testimony that had jurors in tears such but his lawyers repeatedly said he was dominate bid his older brother tamerlan who they say took the major steps in the crime spree that followed. If the defense lawyers think taking the stand could humanize him he could testify. When the jury must be unanimous to impose the Death Penalty. If the one juror votes he gets left. Its a hallmark of our criminal system when you are going to apply or speak the ultimate penalty we require unanimity. The defense kept focus on the penalty phase putting on four witnesses compared to the total of 92 called by the government. The jury could begin deliberating by late today and its possible a verdict will come quickly, perhaps within a matter of a few days. Natalie. Pete williams watching developments, thanks so much. Indianapolis police are searching for three suspects wanted in connection with the shooting of five people in a home including three children. One of the victims is just six months old. Police dont believe the shootings were random. All of the victims are in serious condition. California governor jerry brown responding to critics who say farmers should be included in the states first ever mandatory water restrictions. Brown says farmers have faced cuts to the federal water supply costing many workers their jobs. Critics say the farming industry uses the most water state wide. Brown says he will reexamine the issue if the drought persists. Former contractor Edward Snowden says americans shouldnt curb their use of the internet just because the government is watching. Snowden spoke to hbo in moscow where he has been for more than a year now since being charged with espionage. In my defense im not handling anything anymore. They are using Extraordinary Security measures to make sure this is reported in the most responsible way. But those journalists with the lower technical skill set. True but they understand just like you and i do how important it is to get this right. Snowden said quote, if we sacrifice our values because were afraid we dont care about the values very much. Different news, serious step in a smash at the box office this opening weekend. The film featuring the late paul walker drove home a record 143. 6 million in ticket sales, thats the biggest opener of the year so far and also the top opening ever in april, part of a new hollywood trend to roll out before summer. Furious 7 was produced by our Sister Company universal pictures. One of the most dangerous hiking paths is open after being closed 15 years. This is in southern spain. It was originally a hydro hydroelectric workers path. The path clings to the side of a cliff 300 feet up. It closed back in the year 2000 after four people fell and died but after more than 2 million to refurbish the trail, it is back open for business but definitely not for the feint of heart. Who here would do that . Not for me. I dont like looking at the pictures. I cant stomach that. Thank you. Als down in washington spending the morning at the white house. Easter egg roll. Good morning, al and friends. What a great tradition. 137 times they have done this, and this morning 35,000 kids and parents will be on this lawn taking part in the easter egg roll. Which is not officially the egg roll until mr. And mrs. Bunny show up up on the port i co. So well watch for that. Great weather for it this morning. Out west where they have needed the rain they are timely going to get some but nowhere near close to being what they need to end this drought. Upper level low comes on shore, brings rain. Muchneeded rain. Again, winter storm watches and warnings for the shasta, mount shash ta and the sierra. Later tonight into tomorrow weve got heavy rain in coastal areas of northern california, it moves in early tuesday morning, into the morning hours, by tuesday afternoon showers extend into southern california, could see hail and a brief tornado possible. Rainfall amounts generally about 2 to 3 inches in northern california, snowfall amounts upwards of 12 to 18 inches in the upper elevations of the sierra and mt. Shasta. Well get to your local forecast coming up in the next 30 seconds. Good monday morning. Im christina loren. Just one cloud over belvedere right now, but we have a potent storm system on the way to the bay area. Most of that activity will come through overnight into tomorrow morning. So for today count on temperatures ending up in the mid60s, 62 in the north bay, and were looking pretty good at about 61 in San Francisco. We take to your futurecast stop the clock at 8 00 heavy stuff rolling in through 1 00 a. M. Well tell you how much were expecting. Guys, they are going to give out 22,000 of these wooden eggs, the kids 13 and under, they got the president and mrs. Obamas signature on one side, on the other side its give me five. Five things that americans are doing to lead a healthier lifestyle. A perfect morning. By the afternoon 75 degrees here. It is spectacular. All right. Thanks. Okay. Ask a lot of people think that Hillary Clinton has hopes of becoming the next host of one of those easter egg rolls at the white house. Her Campaign Team is now starting to take shape. Here is peter alexander. Its the announcement democrats have been waiting for, and Hillary Clinton is expected to make a president ial bid official in the next weeks. Shes leased space for Campaign Headquarters at this Office Building in brooklyn. And hired a new adviser who knows her way around the white house. Christina shockey is widely credited with molding Michelle Obamas public image into a down to earth woman, a relatable mom. Behind moments like that undercover shopping shop, a cameo at the oscars, even the dance moves with jimmy fallon. Shockey faces a new challenge in clinton described as cold and calculating by critics. Perception she battled in 2008. With this exchange. Youre likable enough. Thank you. After nearly 25 years in the public eye can clinton make a new impression . People want to see all sides of you. I think were a country that allows people to reinvent themselves. All the time. That may mean more unguarded emotional moments like this in New Hampshire in 2008. You know, i have so many opportunities from this country. I just dont want to see us fall backward. Despite persistent scrutiny over use of personal email as secretary of state, clinton has recently highlighted her sense of humor as she tries to turn the page. I am all about new beginnings. Another new hair style, a new email account. And perhaps the new strategy as she gets set to kick off another campaign. For today, peter alexander, nbc news, washington. From politics to another sport, college basketball. The National Championship is tonight as the tournament wrapsp and today craig melvin is here to get us ready. Good morning. Good morning to you. Most brackets busted a while ago all thats left is the krounl of champion. Who will it be, wisconsin or the the dukies. Its new blood versus blue blood. The badgers and blue devils battle it out tonight in indy for the National Title. Duke is fwon a fid basketball royalty. Led by coach K Mike Krzyzewski chasing his fifth championship in his 12th final four appearance. An open three. It ralttles home. The last time the badgers won it coach k wasnt even born. Wisconsins only National Championship was way back in 1941. They hope to change history tonight. Frank kaminsky. A lot of that rests on the shoulders of National Player of the year frank kaminsky. The 7footer helped dash the dreams of the kentucky wildcats. On his birthday, kaminsky helped in the tournament favorites packing over the weekend. You got to give wisconsin credit. They did to us what we have done to teams. So when the big dance ends tonight will the crazies go wild or will the grateful red have a reason to celebrate. So this will be the second time duke and wisconsin faced off this season. The blue devils defeated the badgers back in december. That game was in wisconsin. The odds makers say this is too close to call. Yeah. Good game. Should be. A lot at stake here especially here at the today show. Camerons got more. Says the person in first place. Tenuous. Were leading the bracket right now but if duke loses, we are done. But i have developed news in our bracket. Developing news where we stand. So quite a weekend for basketball fans. Espn puts together this time lapse. Look at this. As the final four played out on saturday, to say the least a lot of emotion in that venue. Disappointing kentucky fans and excited wisconsin fans. You want proof, here you go. Take a look at this. Fans erupting there. Then on the streets of wisconsin, and in this crew they had to listen to the radio, a. M. Radio god forbid but they are happy after seeing their badgers win the game there. So bracket developing news. Here we stand. Mr. Lauer, 97. There you have it. But there is more to see. Hang on, craig. Hey, i was in the lead for several days. Two people. Only two people in the bracket challenge picked the badgers. Mr. Willie geist and the great sportsman al roker. So it boils down to the score. If the al and willie take it to the showdown. 9785, 7362. Thats the score they predict. So yes, matt lauer is ahead, well, lets face it, jack is ahead. His son. And we love you, jack. You are brilliant here but things like al roker and willie have a system to beat all of us. I have no idea. You know i dont know anything about this. I guessed. Rub it in. Al, youre going to do mine next year. Thats it. Jack lauer is doing mine next year. Sorry, dad. Al won last year. Yeah. Well see what happens. Tamron. Well see what happens. How do you feel, matt . I feel good right now. Not sure ill feel great tomorrow morning. Request you like to thank the academy. Your agent. Okay. Still ahead, serious story, vacation nightmare. The criminal investigation launched after a family was exposed to a dangerous pesticide at a popular resort. An investigation, what is causing these cars to crumble beneath their owners feet and why wont the maker order a recall . First this is today on nbc. 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