check of our forecast. rachael.... let's go right to storm track rachael.... today will be perfect for the southwest remain mild today. tonight, we could have some fog developing with temperatures falling into the upper 20s and low 30s. it will also be a great travel day for those going or coming home. upper 20s and low 30s. it will a chance of rain in the cuban state television announcing the death of former cuban president fidel castro at the age of 90. nbc's bruce hall takes a look for more than four decades, fidel castro was delighted in being a constant thorn in the side of u-s presidents. natural sound fidel castro's revolution was born in the remote mountains of cuba. a brillian tactician, his forces swept into havana on new years day 1959 and nat sound from takeover the 33 year old revolutionary soon proclaimed his marxist beliefs...and forged a close alliance with the soviet union that would endure for the remainder of the cold war. natural sound the u-s struck back...spearheading a 1961 invasion of cuban exiles at the bay of pigs. castro personally led the resistance...and the less then a year later africa. but as conditions worsened at home, thousands as the soviet union as time passed castro death cuba now faces an uncertain future. american invasion failed miserably, a major embarrassment orchestrated the greatest nuclear crisis the world has known....after a tense standoff, the soviets relented, pulling their missiles from cuba. natural sound during the 1970's and support from the soviets to promote leftist insurgencies throughout central america and africa. but as conditions worsened at home, thousands began to flee the island...risking their lives on the 90 mile trip to the economy. with no subsidies, castro was forced to court the hated capitalists...asking began to show the effects of age. he broke his knee and arm two years later he underwent intestinal surgery. as his health declined he turned over power to his brother raul. but with fidel castro's death cuba now faces an uncertain future. bruce hall, nbc news. coming up later in the hour, on new this morning... an overnight crash blocks traffic. this happened near downtown cedar rapids. the iowa d-o-t reports the crash happened between exit 20-a and exit 19b on -380 at last check, all southbound lanes of traffic are blocked. police are not commenting on injuries at this time- stick with us as this story develops. the fire still smoldering yesterday. the fire chief says they kept water on the main building to keep the fire from spreading on thanksgiving day. take a look at the rubble left behind now. the building that burned--was mostly storage for used oil recyclables. one woman saying this situation "i'm glad it really, like it everything right before the holidays. i'm super greatful that it didn't come across the street and it didn't effect anybody in the residence home.i'm glad we didn't have to evacuate. i'm just, i'm super thankful that it their life." the owner--ecoing that thought process-saying he is thankful nobody got hurt. waterloo firefighters are called out to a garage fire last night. fire and rescue teams responded to 3-20 archer avenue around seven o'clock.. we don't know the extent of damage - we're told some motorcycles may have been inside...,but, no another fire damages a home yesterday morning. the fire happening on winslow road in janesville. the family was out of town during the fire. crews don't know what sparked the fire-but believe it started in the kitchen. fire crews had to cut through the roof to reach the flames before being able to contain the fire. "we're just repairing the roof getting it covered up for any rain or something like that." firefighters working to make sure no part of the home is left exposed. they also worked to clear out any of damaged in the fire. a kayaker finds what appears to be human bones. it happened yesterday morning at grays lake in des moines. a dive team is in the area - checking out the area. and for now, police are treating it as a crime scene... but they in the next few days. human, but it'll take forensic examination to confirm that. right now we're treating it like they are and hoping for the best, but we're going to treat it like a crime scene. despite the investigation... police say they won't likely be able to confirm what kind of bones they are until monday. one of iowa's fastest growning cities will soon have a new mayor. north liberty's current mayor amy nielsen was elected to the iowa state house and will vacate her position as mayor by january 9th. the city council has 40 days to either appoint a new mayor or hold a special election. if they do appoint a mayor -- a special election can be forced by collecting signatures of voters. resident who is has made it known that th a once i resign so that they can up having a special election. i don't know what would prevent that from happening at this point." in order for the special election to happen signatures of 15 percent of voters from the last regular city election have to be collected. at halftime of the iowa - game -- two eastern iowans were honored as heroes. fireifghters credit ken blazek and brock staley with saving a woman trapped in her cedar rapids home after an explosion in june. they shut off the gas and used a fire extinguisher to help pull her to safety. three people from nebraska were also honored. people in cedar falls getting in the holiday spirit this weeekend with holiday hoopla. santa's workshop was vacant all day yesterday -- but people say it's all about being surprised. "my fav he's come by helicopter before. he's come by train before. so, who knows what's going to happen tonight." small business saturday kicks off today at ten and runs until five. jingle mingle will also start december first in cedar falls. pretty soon, we'll start to see some snow here in eastern iowa. snow. (brad hanson, @bhansonkwwl) "well so far, the they are more ready this year nats truck door shutting, truck starting, truck leaving the winneshiek county (dan marx, winneshiek county sheriff) "we don't get to take a day off because of weather, of weather. so we still have to work in the worst kind of around, especially on the icy drive, mostly rear wheel drive also cut down on these vehicles having to be rescued themselves. "i needed to be rescued a few calls will be answered much to buy all of these trucks and kwwl." all of those vehicles are now on they've already seen them come in handy. it's coming up on today in iowa... a volcano erupts -- spewing ash. you're watching k-w-w-l news. we've got you covered. "you're watching kwwl. we've got you covered. with lauren moss and meteorologist "now your storm track 7 7 weather team. see the screen for your complete weather information. here is additional forecast information from the kwwl if you haven't started your shopping yet, saturday will be the perfect day to do so. with high pressure still in control, start the weekend warm into the low 50s for most of the with temperatures falling into the upper 20s and low 30s. it will also be a great travel day for those going or coming home. changes return for the second half of the weekend. increasing clouds and breezy winds that track in before a chance of rain in the afternoon/evening. rain continues into the overnight sunday. winds pick up even we start to cool back down toward normal highs tuesday. the cooling (and dry) pattern continues into late ek shopping yet, saturday will be the perfect day to do so. with high pressure still in control, skies remain mostly clear through the day. temperatures to start the weekend warm into the low 50s for most of the area. winds from the southwest remain mild today. tonight, we could have some fog developing with temperatures falling into the upper 20s and low 30s. it will also be a great travel day for those going or winds that track in before a chance of rain in the afternoon/evening. rain continues into the overnight sunday. winds pick up even more monday and it becomes windy with a few lingering showers. if you haven't started your shopping yet, saturday will be the perfect day to do so. with high pressure still in control, skies remain mostly clear through the day. temperatures to start the weekend warm into the low 50s for most of the area. winds from the southwest remain mild today. tonight, we could have some fog developing with temperatures falling into the upper 20s and low 30s. it will also be a great travel day for those going or coming home. changes return for the second half of the weekend. winds that track in before a chance of rain in the afternoon/evening. rain continues into the overnight more monday and it becomes windy with a few lingering showers. if you haven't started your shopping yet, saturday will be the perfect day to do so. with high pressure still in control, skies remain mostly clear through the day. temperatures to start the weekend warm into the low 50s for most of the area. winds from the southwest remain mild today. tonight, we could have some fog developing with temperatures falling into the upper 20s and low 30s. it will also be a great changes return for the second half of the weekend. temperatures will be similar tomorrow, but it's the afternoon/evening. rain continues into the overnight sunday. winds pick up even more monday and it becomes windy with a few lingering a volcano in mexico has erupted spewing ash everywhere authorities kept the volcano alert on a yellow phase...the same that it has had for months now some good news here: small towns surrounding the vocano said the did not affect their day to day in north carolina -- drought conditions are drying up water sources as wildfires continue to burn. some hikers say they will hike up to the closure... shuttle around it and then hike the rest. the forest fires, it was rough, going to be able to do that little chunk? i mean, i came here from maine and now those 70 or 80 miles are going to be with -- a burn ban. no campfires for warmth on cold nights. it's coming up on today in iowa... iowa with a huge win yesterday!! we will take a look at the stadium---as the iowa hawkeyes played host to sixteenth ranked nebraska. this is the final time running out on to kinnick stadium field for the 14 seniors--- and quarterback c-j beathard and all- american desmond king- both looking to make it count.. the game is scoreless in the first quarter---- that is until wadley finds a running lane and sprints 75 yards ----the extra point was blocked but the hawks lead 6 to nothing. the very next offensive play of the hawks goes for a touchdown...c.j. beathard hits riley mccaron with a short pass and the iowa senior outruns everyone 77 for iowa's this is a game the hawkeyes totally dominate---particul arly the seniors---iowa senior tight end goerge kittle returns from injury to catch two touchdown passes... and daniels rushed for two touchdowns and gained 1 hundred 60 yards to give over 1 thousand yards for the season--- iowa the defense played great the special teams played great and offensively we put up 40 points i think if you combine everything we played as well as we have all year. and i believe the last three weeks of the season everyone has been believing in eachother we have had our ups and downs but the last three weeks we were going to play together and give it our all as seniors and that is something we have done the last three weeks. the hawkeyes will find out next week where they will go for their today--it's iowa state football.....senior day in ames...as the 3 and 8 cyclones close out the season against 19- ranked, 8 and 2 west virginia.. we will have full coverage and updates on that game today. basketball now... the hawkeye men got down early and big against virginia... peter jok hits this three....he had 13, but the hawkeyes were really never in this game against the 7th-ranked cavaliers... jok again from the wing for was the only hawkeye in double figures. virginia dominates at both ends tonight, beating iowa, 74-41 iowa plays in the consolation today. the undefeated iowa state men on a rolll.... with monte morris in foul trouble...naz long steps up with the three.. iowa state by 6 at the half... a run in the second helps iowa state pull away for a 73-56 victory over 4 and 1 miami.. cyclones now 5 and oh.. will uni mens basketball.....the 3 and 1 panthers get a rematch with xavier today in cincinnati, just 5- days after the 67-59 loss to them in the tire pros tournament. tipoff is at 11 this morning from push to recount votes. green party officals filing for a recount in wisconsin "it's very important that we look at the votes. unless we look at the votes, we wouldn't see evidence of hacking. hacking is subtle, you have to actually examine the votes --paper copies of the votes-- and compare that result with your electronic result." green party officials held a press event in milwaukee earlier team announcing who will serve as his legal advisor. trump has chosen donald mc-gahn to serve as assistant to the president and white house counsel. he is the former fec commissioner. and trump saying kt mcfarland will also join his team. she'll be part of the national many are already thinking about the christmas including first lady michelle obama here she is welcoming the official white house christmas tree yesterday. the 19 foot tree came from the tree was cut on november fifteenth and arrived on a traditional horse- drawn carriage it's coming up on today in iowa... many are celebrating after learning the former president of cuba dies. and when you see news - or if you have pictures or video to share... you can do that by dies at age 90. his death- sparking celebrations. but first welcome back to today in iowa. happy saturday and thanks so much for joining us this morning. i'm lauren moss. let's go right to storm track seven rachael.... let's go right to storm track seven meteorologist rachael peart for a check of our forecast. rachael.... today will be perfect for remain mostly clear through the the southwest remain mild today. low 30s. it will also be a great travel day for those going or coming home. today will be perfect to start temperatures falling into the temperatures will be similar tomorrow, but increasing clouds and breezy winds track in announcing the death of former cuban president fidel castro at the age of 90. for more than four decades, fidel castro was revolution was born in the remote mountains of cuba. a brillian tactician, his forces swept into havana on new years day 1959 and ousted the u-s backed dictator. nat sound from takeover the 33 o his marxist beliefs...and forged a close alliance with the soviet union that would endure for the remainder of the cold war. natural sound the u-s struck back...spearheading a 1961 invasion of cuban exiles at the bay of pigs. castro personally led the resistance...and the american invasion failed forpresident kennedy. less then a year later castro and the soviets orchestrated the greatest nuclear crisis the world has known....after a tense standoff, the soviets relented, pulling their missiles from cuba. natural sound during the 1970's and 80's, castro used his financial support from the soviets to promote leftist insurgencies throughout central america and africa. but as conditions worsened at home, thousands began to flee the island...risking their lives on the 90 mile trip to the u.s. as the soviet union collapsed, so did cuba's economy. with no subsidies, castro was forced to court the hated capitalists...asking businessmen and women to invest their western began to show the effects of age. he broke his knee and arm in a stumble in 2004 and then two years later he underwent intestinal surgery. as his health declined he turned over power to his brother raul. but nbc news. his younger brother is the current president. mourning, and celebration. cuban americans taking to the streets of miami early this morning to celebrate his death. cars filled the streets and crowds packed sidewalks outside a restaurant in little havana. and i have been waiting all my life for this moment. uh, fidel castro has damaged a lot of cubans around the world. it's 11 million cubans in country right now, in cuba, they don't have going through a lot of struggle." thousands of cuban's came to miami and south florida during his 49 year rule of cuba. and take a look at this -- many celebrating from late last night into early this morning. many feeling this is a new era continuing coverage now -- the c-e-o of the bus company associated with a deadly school bus crash that killed six students...speaks out im deepy sorry for the children that were taken from tehir families with so much life before them duke apolin stating he can't start to understand the anguish these parents are feeling. the driver is facing five counts of vehicular homicide among other charges. officials saying a park shooting on thanksgiving day was not related to a children's flag football game. the shooting happened in kentucky two people are dead and five others are hurt. the shootings happened as filled a local park for, what they call, the annual juice bowl metro police: i am aware that there was a youth football juice bowl taking place at the time but it appears juice bowl incident. the mayor was only 200 yards from where the shooting happened. violence breaks out across the country as many shopped during black friday. one person is dead in new jersey te police say one man was killed while his brother was shot in the leg. the mall did close -- but reopened later for shoppers. across the country in nevada -- a deadly road rage incident. police say one person was shot and killed near a walmart shooting was over a parking space. "it looks it was some sort of activities or anything like that at this point." the walmart where the shooting a man is accused of stabbing both his parents on thanksgiving. deputies in florida say he got in a fight with them, put his mom in a headlock -- and when his dad tried to help her. then he allegedly pushed his dad to the ground and stabbed him repeatedly. mom tried to help dad -- and he supposedly then turned the knife condition. don't you think holidays sometimes bring out the worst in people. and perhaps whatever the argument was -- if there was an argumet the 34 year old son now faces two counts of attempted murder. a man dressed only in his underwear is a hero after chasing a driver who allegedly crashed his car into a shop. this happened in austrailia. a man walked outside his house early after he was woken up by his wife telling him that a car had crashed into the neighboring shop. dressed only in his underwear, the said 'the shop's been hit', and this commotion over here and i was in my jocks (underwear) and then i seen the man that crashed into the scene." police said the 35-year-old man has been charged with unlicensed driving of the tallest skyscrapers in barcelona, spain yesterday. bystanders and police watched as the 54-year-old climbed up and then down the glass- covered office building. he did it without a harness and it took him just about an hour. a space- giving dinner. two of the six- member space station crew are nasa astronauts from the u-s - including peggy whitson, an iowa native. nasa releasing this picture of traditional thanksgiving dinner, but it may have lacked some of "so of course we're going to have, our foods a little different so, here's our turkey right here, so it's in a pouch we're going you're having at home." also on the thanksgiving menu in space - dehydrated cornbread dressing, green beans and mushrooms, and mashed potatoes. back to earth now.. an iowa man takes his dog out on his motorcycle... elias johnson followed them on nat: its gonna get some new piston rings spend a few minutes watching willl'y sears tinker you can see the man knows his motorcycles nat: the older the harley, the more like a john deere it is a painter by trade and marine by choice nat: i got a lot of miles under my belt when he's not at work willy sears "oh, i probably spend four restoring his 1976 harley by the time he starts making progress, willy's best friend seems to show up willy sears "he badgers me to go on rides, every day" nat - pulling out bike and just about every time... willy sears "he's a 150lb guy - he's just not cabable of riding by himself" elvis, get's his way nat - hey elvis, come here buddy! nat - dog feet nat - atta boy, attay boy, you wanna go for a ride? c'mon, tuck there's one rule the four year old great dane has to follow willy sears "my wife thought is was an nat - dog panting "but he knows he's got to wear them in order to ride." nat - motorcycle starts and srives away the hilarity of watching willy and elvis cruise down the road looks like something that would have taken months of professional happened. i had bought a side very interested in it, i had him needing a good home --- with the matter how many years he and the such a big presence, its something you really miss. so, i'm not sure if the next great dane will willy sears "we've had 30 great dane's and they're just the gentlest creatures you'll ever know" over the year's, he's taken in rescues and others needing a good moment will likely as memorable as this. willy sears "becasue they become such a big part of your life, they're such a big presence, its something you really miss. so, i'm not sure if the next great dane will get a side car ride becuase that's something unique to elvis. take pictures when they see their motorcycle out on the road. it's coming up on today in iowa... a perfect day to decorate for the holidays. we will have some tips to keep for your forecast forecast. from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team. see the screen for your complete weather information. here is additional forecast information from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team: if you haven't started your low 50s for most of the area. have some fog developing with temperatures falling into the upper 20s and low 30s. it will also be a great travel day for those going or coming home. changes return for the second half of the weekend. temperatures will be similar tomorrow, but it's the increasing clouds and breezy winds that in the afternoon/evening. rain continues into the overnight sunday. winds pick up even more monday and it becomes windy with a few lingering showers. we start to cool back down toward normal highs tuesday. the cooling (and dry) pattern continues into late week. if you haven't started your shopping yet, saturday will be the perfect day to do so. with high pressure still in control, skies remain mostly clear start the weekend warm into the low 50s for most of the area. winds from the southwest remain mild today. tonight, we could have some fog developing with temperatures falling into the upper 20s and low 30s. it will also be a great travel day for those going or coming home. changes return for the second half of the weekend. temperatures will be similar tomorrow, but it's the increasing clouds and breezy winds that track in before a chance of rain in the afternoon/eveniin sunday. winds pick up even more monday and it becomes windy with a few lingering showers. if you haven't started your shopping yet, saturday will be the perfect day to do so. with high pressure still in control, skies remain mostly clear through the day. temperatures to start the weekend warm into the low 50s for most of the area. winds from the southwest remain mild today. tonight, we could have some fog developing with temperatures travel day for those going or coming home. changes return for the second half of the weekend. temperatures will be similar tomorrow, but it's the increasing clouds and breezy winds that track in before a chance of rain in the afternoon/evening. rain continues into the overnight sunday. winds pick up even more monday and it becomes windy with a few lingering showers. if you haven't started your shopping yet, saturday will be the perfect day to do so. with skies remain mostly clear through the day. temperatures to start the weekend warm into the low 50s for most of the area. winds from the southwest remain mild today. tonight, we could have some fog developing with temperatures falling into the upper 20s and low 30s. it will also be a great travel day for those going or coming home. changes return for the second monday and it becomes windy with it's time to deck the halls, doctors say they see a lot of cuts and people falling off ladders this time of year. they also treat many people with burn injuries. use lights that have been tested and unplug the decorations before going to bed. also -- when it's time to decorate, put theam at the top of the tree. coming up on today in iowa... this weekend starts the kwwl metal in the kettle challenge. today in iowa continues in a jerry gallagher and eileen loan will be at the cedar rapids hobby lobby today..stop by and say hi. we have such a giving community. so many of you support the salvation army -- or other charities -- during the holidays. if you do -- and you'd like to report it come tax time -- the i-r-s has some good tips. make sure you have it documented or in a statement from the charity. also, if you're planning to give things like furniture or clothing -- get a receipt from the charity so you can claim a gift deduction on your taxes. old toys with a new twist. some of this year's top toys -- are ones we've seen before...well kinda. hot wheels now has artificial intelligence to keep cars on the track -- while going fast. play doh - there's an app for that's something that's new the toilet actually flushes and you can manipulate things by using an app on your phone" these toys aren't cheap... the barbie dreamhouse is 300 bucks! if electronics are on your list ... keep an eye on those button batteries. each year, more than 28-thousand children go to the e-r after swallowing lithium batteries. so remotes, watches or decorations that have button batteries should be kept away from little kids. lots of people out black friday shopping...but now a group are shopping for beer that's right. shoppers in wisconsin lining up for hours to get exclusive black friday beer the brew is aged in bourbon barrels this is the fifth year the and they're selling four- thousand bottles "i love the beer. i'd rather be beer lovers saying they loved cracking open the bottles at six a-m to take part in the bottle-sharing coming up on today in iowa... a santa trump and others is spotted across the globe. and... one woman's unique thanksgiving as part of an annual tradition, sporting a smartphone and a sign. there are several santa claus replicas including olympic athletes the santas will be on display until christmas. a woman in washington state had a unique thanksgiving involving a race and trip to the e-r -- all before serving dinner to more than a dozen members of her family and friends. reporter ted land has the story. s/rhonda dicostanzo/had a rhonda dicostanzo was the finish line, she tripped... fell... and broke two of her fingers. works as a midwife at saint joseph medical center in tacoma. she hurried to the e-r prepping dinner. and she was obviously in very active labor and was obviously morales' baby boy, heiven. hectic thanksgiving :49-:54 "i showed her my hospital dicostanzo wasn't finished. once doctors treated guests. day. what a wonderful life i everyone's doing great -- just ready to take an easy "it was actually kind of fun." with a few days of rest, she says her hand will heal and she'll be back at her busy lifestyle. and when you see news - or if you have pictures or video to and this happened in cedar rapids on i-380 southbound near the first avenue west exit. police were directing traffic when a car hit their police car. the two people who were in the car were pronounced dead on the scene. no other details have been released at this time. let's go back to the forecast center for a final look at your storm track seven forecast. . josh: today on the voyager, we're diving in mexico's mesoamerican reef and learning how to preserve its beautiful inhabitants. i'm a scientist. and visiting a shaman who raises jungle bees. wow, they're like drinking their own honey. whoa. my name is josh garcia. ever since i was a kid i dreamt about traveling the world by ocean, immersing myself in new cultures and exploring nature's wonders. now i'm making that dream a reality. my mission: to seek out the awesome people in places that aren't in the travel guides.

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