A whole new level. Early today starts right now. Great being with you on this friday morning. We begin with breaking news, overnight the country waking up to learn the loss many call their tv mom. Florence henderson reportedly died of heart failure. She burst on the season about a blended family him generations grew up show. Henderson was surrounded by her friends and family when she died at Cedar Sinai Medical Center thanksgiving night. She was a star on broadway. She made countless television appearances, including the tonight show. She was the first to host when Johnny Carson took off. Maureen mccormick tweeted this, Florence Henderson was a dear love and hugs to her family. I will miss dearly. Miss dearly. Florence henderson dead at the age of 82. Now, taking a turn out there on your mark, getting set and you are certainly going. Right now, millions of bargain hunters are out in force for black friday, the busiest shopping day of the year him theyre shopping, waiting consumers are expected to drop nearly 3. 6 billion. Of that they are supposed to rack up 117 billion. Nbcs jay gray is live at the newport city mall in jersey, i cant tell from this van tage there right now . Reporter yeah, youd be surprised, the anchor stores have been opened since last fight. Those shoppers getting a an early start on what some of the analysts believe tab record breaking friday. The deals began while the turkey was still warm. Shoppers starting plaque friday on thursday. We came to buy some gifts. Reporter it comes today through the weekehe make a holiday purse. We know people are planning to spend more money this season as opposed to the last. Reporter sales are predicteding to up over last year. Once again, big ticket items include electronic, hightech and television, clothes also ultimately, shoppers show up in stores or log in. Yeah, i like the south. Reporter everyone looking for a bargain on plaque friday. Now a couple of tips, make a list, experts say, keep you from getting into the frenzy the hype of black friday, also, bring your cell phone or your pad, check online, prepare to s lot of stores will match something you find a lower price on. Frances, i got you on my list. We are officially kicking off the Holiday Season as well, jay, thank you. President obama spent part of his last thanksgiving in the white house talking to troops. He thanked them for their service. President elect donald trump spent part of the holiday jobs in indiana. Some job loyalists are fighting against mitt romney as the administrations pick of secretary of state. Reporter donald trump at his palm beach estate, eager to show hes not just relaxing, tweeting, trying to get carriere company to stay in the u. S. , in the midst of a move to trail. Carriere, so far, no announcement. Intelligence officials telling nbc news, mr. Trump has received only two Intelligence Briefings since the election. Far fewer than the nearly daily briefings. He is risking the security of the umgs. Reporter the washington security developments, as well as the cias covert operations. During president obamas transition, he requested extra briefings. President bush got into a routine after the recount. There is nothing as important for these briefings for the president of the United States. If he discounts then them, then, of course, there could be ramificati priority. One Senior Intelligence official says its too early with him busy forming his administration. Who will be named next . All eyes on secretary of state the top contenders, new york mayor rudy guiliani, a trump loyalist and mitt romney, one of trumps biggest critics during the primary. Donald trump sa phony, a states. Echoed by other trump allies. I can think of 20 other people who would be naturally compatible with the the trump vision of foreign policy. Reporter the secretary general insisting he is dedicated. He supports nato. Thanks, to nbcs kristen walker. Green Party Nominee jill recount goal for michigan, pennsylvania and wisconsin, all three states went trump. The Campaign Says it has so far raised more than 4. 6 million toward funding the recount. A Campaign Lawyer says they will formally request recounts in the coming days. Coming now to syria, where a u. S. Service member has been killed. Officials say the Service Member detonated. It is the first combat death in syria. At least one other american was injured in the attack as well. More than 3 million are advising the islamic state. Right now, a massive manhunt is under way in california for two escaped inmates. They escaped from the clara county jail thanksgiving eve. Four inmates cut the bars to their windows and used bed sheets and clothing to repel down from their 2nd store cell. Two of the inmates were immediately caught. The sheriffs deputies add this particular section of the jail is the oldest part of the facility, constructed in the armed and desperate. Miss piggy to the rescue. There was a moment during the macys thanksgiving day prarksd right after the muppet diva sang when the parade float suddenly moved. Tony bennett took a little spill. Miss piggy was there to steady him for the save. Also, new York City Police officer andrew duffy who was shot last year, he his girlfriend. As you can imagine, her answer is yes. Those aboard the International Space station had an International Space saving orbit. Three brave men with jet packs, they went on the ride of their lives in the first formation flights. A heart pounding story alongside one of the best flight teams in the world. Look so easy and effortless, but theyre flying at 4,000 feet. Last year they through near an airbus 380 circling the tallest build figure dubai. Absolutely amazing they can him do that. Just ahead, a thanksgiving tradition, which dog was issued best in meteorologist Bonnie Schneider is out there. A little rain no parts of england. For those of you traveling this weekend, watch how we are anticipating delays saturday a and sunday. Watch out for that, windy weather if denver. Another huge day for travel. Thats a look at the big weather story of the day, now, heres a closer look at the di ahead. Temperatures are cool into the further to the south, its mild in atlanta. 74 in new orleans, a nice 80 degrees in miami. Degrees in miami. So, frances, we are looking at very warm conditions in florida. Many down there for thanksgiving. Still ahead the trump ten. Is donald trump really to blame for americas latest weight gain. When nationalities collide, tv on a tv talk show. It is a thanksgiving fate for millions. The National Dog Show t. Big winner, gia the greyhound, she was the top hound in her group and won the best if show and she beat out 1,800 competitors. This is the fourth best in show in her career. She is the most winning hound in the country. Middle of a taping in a russian tv show in moscow. It erupted after a polish consultant insulted the Living Conditions in russia. The host challenged him. The other guests child in as well. Look. He punches the polish man in the face. This makes for interesting tv, it was not aired in russia t. Channel uploaded this video to youtube instead. Calling it the trump 10. Some been eating sense he was elected president a. Doctor says some patients have reported back sliding into comfort food since november 8th. Meanwhile the losing diet app reported users following the election on shore, our thanksgiving feast yesterday didnt help either. Still ahead the passing of a tv legend, Florence Henderson dead at the age of 82. Protests. Steve cedric has those details next. You are watching early today. And his pants ignited into flames, causing him to stop, drop and roll. Luckily jack recently had geico help him with renters insurance. Because all his belongings went up in flames. Jack got full replacement and now has new pants he ordered from banana republic. Visit geico. Com more doing chores for mom per roll bounty is more absorbent, so the roll can last 50 longer than the leading ordinary brand. So you get more life per roll. Bounty, the quicker picker upper pop campbells tomato soup and grilled cheese. Made for real, real life. . . . . Snowmen with buttons, snowflakes with icing . . Candy corn feathers, sure look enticing . . Rice krispies treats, the fun doesnt stop . . 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Elsewhere, very interesting to see that george soros is getting attack by donald trump supporters, accusing him of organizing protests across the country. He says, no, its not true. He is disavowing himself from those connections. Donald trump says he is making progress in keeping indiana factories open. He says making progress, well know soon. He is trying to keep those jobs in the United States b well see if that happens. Steve, thank you very much. Just ahead, Donald Trumps airplane has gold plated fixtures, willl he take over ai force one when he takes the oval office . You are watching early today. See me. See me to know that psoriasis is just something that i have. Im not contagious. See me to know that. I wont stop until i find what works. Discover cosentyx, proven to help the majority of people find clear or almost clear skin. 8 out of 10 people saw 75 skin clearance at 3 months. While the majority saw 90 clearance. Do not use if you are allergic to cosentyx. 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Reporter they are the two most famous planes in the sky, air fofs one and trumps own plane. One represents the strength of the United States. It even has its own movie. Get off my plane reporter the other the strength of the trump brand as you will notice the seatbelts as well as Everything Else are 24 karat gold plated. When donald trump assumes his presidency, is he updating or taking a trip back . Air force one is a supd up boeing 23re6r7b, 231 feet long. It can seat 1 humidity and reach top speeds of 700 miles an hour. Trumps plane is its 155 feet long, reaches speeds of 660 miles per hour. When you get on air force one, you are struck by the sheer enormous size. All of the white house, the Defense Department and some other departments do cram into one airplane. Reporter the trump plane is no budget airline. It has gold plated seatbelts a. Trumpish flare that could be brought to air force one. The president can put anything he wants on air force one. There is an enormous budget to take care of the president. If it lacks immeants, it lacks up for what is most important. Security. It has electric shields average, fully functioning hospital. An ad advanced communications capability, including 87 different telephones, for the president is for air force one, security, priority number one. If trump wanted, will he be allowed to fly on his plane . The secret service will say it cant be done. The security will win out in the end. A fascinating look inside, still ahead the bizarre story of a california mom abducted three weeks ago and found alive along the road, that story is here on early today. Here on thanks for giving victor the energy to be the rowdiest fan. And joseph, the ability to see monsters. When you choose walgreens, you choose to make a difference. Like how every vitamin and flu shot you get at walgreens helps give lifechanging vitamins and vaccines. To children in need. So, really. Happy thanks for giving walgreens. At the corner of happy and healthy. You bought a wig, a jersey, and overpriced nachos. Sinex, the congestion, pressure, pain to clear your head. Medicine. More doing chores for mom per roll bounty is more absorbent, so the roll can last 50 longer than the leading ordinary brand. So you get more life per roll. If you are just waking up, i want to update you on breaking news overnight, Florence Henderson known as Carol Henderson got her start on broadway. I dont know if you know this. One of her first gig is a today girl. She delivered the weather right here in rockefeller center. She was working up until the end, hosting several shows on the Retirement Living channel. The actress died of heart failure. She was surrounded by family and friends. Florence henderson, dead at the age of 82. Pipeline, about 100 protesters gathered in portland, oregon to plea for an end of the construction of the native preservation. Demonstrators blocked roads in bismark, north dakota, waving signs, honking horns. Cities across the country have had similar protests. Earlier this week, activists were fired on by water cannon, drawing activists and amnesty international. Two women said to be dark and dangerous, suspected of abducting a california mother two weeks ago. She was found safe near an interstate in yellow county, california this week. Although bound, she was able to flag down a passing motorists. Papini vanished after going for a jog. A wild car in australia demonstrates how much a guy wanted to get away. He sped down the road, changing lanes, driving on the pavement and running red lights. The vehicle is seen coming to a stop before the driver jumped out and then jumped no a river only to have Law Enforcement follow him there. He was wanted on a return to prison warrant. The girls are back. The revival season of fill more fans are getting ready to binge watch the episodes, seeing what they have been up to since ten years ago t. Show returns with original stars along with many other stars that follow and, of course, a lot of people there. So Something Else to watch, too, the best talking girls, so certainly something to keep up with. I know, there are so many yes, absolutely. Were not shopping today. Well, the turkey is eaten. Football games are over, now, its time is in full swing. Many are in stores this morning. And you may have seen this video thats thanksgiving holiday traffic in los angeles but for us when is the best time to leave . Well tell you what the experts say overnight. And Florence Henderson has passed away. We have a look back at her incredible life and career coming up. Good morning