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That show up on your hotel bill? they may be covering things you thought were free. also, the big win today by skaters from north korea, and why some think it could go beyond just sports.

Curfew. jeff has more on this heat wave tonight at 6:00. >> records falling. see you then. tonight the incredible scope of devastation coming into focus as homeowners get their first look at whats left in texas. but tonight, officials are warning the danger is far from over, and gas prices spiking, fallout from the storm. fraternity death charges, a new twist in the case against frat brothers who didnt call for help while their friend was dying. critical decision, e fate of nearly 1 millio...

My life for you to be happy? >> image plays a big role in figure skating and you are also judged on how you look and thats the costume, the make-up, the hair style. >> reporter: the 2018 u.s. team wont be decided until january. >> she needs to find gracie gold. >> reporter: hopefully in time for the olympics, she will. morgan radford, nbc news, new york. a magical moment today for "harry potter" fans, hundreds gathered around the famed platform 9 3/4 sign at londons kings cross train station t...

Back now with that surprise announcement from an american olympic star. gracie gold, the figure skating champion who was the focus of so much attention at the 2014 games in russia says shes stepping away from the ice to seek professional help for unspecified issues, just months before the next winter games in south korea. of course a lot of people are rooting for her and we get the details from nbcs morgan radford. >> she just doesnt look like she wants to be out there. >> reporter: there was so...

Right when gracie gold was competing last october. wobb wobbly, uncertain, falling several times on the ice. now, with the olympics just five months away, the two-time national champion, one of the sports biggest names, says she needs a break. in a statement to nbc news, "after recent struggles on and off the ice, i realize i need to seek some professional help and will be taking some time off." >> this is the time that olympic athletes are hunkering down and making sure that everything is in pe...

Tuesdays announcement cant come soon enough. >> whats the presidents message to jesus. >> this president is a president that loves people, and we are working on the best decision possible. >> having that extra burden of having your future toyed with and argued around like its just some sort of political move, were not here to do anything but work and give back to the community. >> reporter: at home in houston, watching washington and waiting. hallie jackson, nbc news, the white house. still ah...

>> reporter: you knew you wanted to adopt -- thousands of miles away in new jersey, elaine deprince and her husband decided to adopt the girl who one else wanted. michaela showed elena the magazine she had received. >> i couldnt believe i adopted an orphan from africa who wanted pointe shoes. >> reporter: michaela spent years working to become a professional ballerina. ♪ and at 22, shes now a sewlyist with the dutch national ballet. ♪ >> im known for being one of the highest jumpers. >> repo...

Autism, special olympics figure skater on her way to austria. can you believe that its finally here? youre here on the world stage. >> i still cant believe it. its been a whirlwind. >> reporter: what do you say to people who have different challenges? >> to all those who have difficulties in life, just know that you can do it. >> reporter: whos venus and whos serena? >> shes serena and im venus. >> reporter: the sisters, big fans of lebron james and their home team, the cavaliers, giving a shout...

Yesterdays explosion leveling the house, damaging ten neighboring homes. and the blast could be felt for miles. the house, get this, in foreclosure and was set to be auctioned off later that day. a bract-busting upset at the ncaa tournament tonight. overall top seed villanova losing to wisconsin, 65-62, in the second round. villanova, of course, the defending national champion. quite the upset. all right, up next, a pair of stars at the special olympics. a cleveland woman set to shine on the...

During a powerful storm. the banquet hall, breaking grass. a food truck parked in front of the restaurant blocked much of the waves saving the business. sister versus sister at the australian open. venus williams advancing her first grand slam final since 2009. shell take on little sister, serena. the if she wins, it will be her 23rd record. when we come back, america strong. this dad, that 4-year-old girl there and that voice. they have been watched 100 million times and counting. you have ...