Today, but that highstakes stalemate is not getting any better. That fiscal cliff, just 29 days until everyones taxes go up and the white house and congress are absolutely deadlocked right now. Both sides seeming farther apart than ever. Both sides saying, its your turn to blame. Well see what happens. Also this morning, startling video. Its a little tough to watch but it is okay. Its a prank by a Television Host setting this magicians hair on fire. Now, the magician is okay. Hes recovering in the hospital. Wow. What . But he is accusing the host of that show of a criminal act. Looking at that videotape, its hard to believe this was any kind of a stunt, as the host claims. Hard to believe hes okay. Thank goodness hes okay. Wow, also ahead on the show. Very special guest today. Heidi klum is with us live. Heres what she was up to this weekend. Looking so glorious. You remember that was supposed to be her halloween costume. Hurricane sandy put it on hold and she did a wonderful benefit.
And her two children barely get by on her fast food wages this is how you thought you would be living . I cant even buy them a toy from mcdonalds because i dont have the dollar. With their purchasing power in decline workers are leaving the burger line for the picket line. Can low wage workers have it their way . Our sunday morning cover story just ahead. Osgood unlikely pair of chefs from the middle east have pit upon just the recipe for success in lone son. Well pay a visit to their kitchen. The food bursts with the flavor of their native israel. Wonderful. Superstar chefs a palestinian on how their partnership depends on their middle eastern roots but steers well clear of its politics. They go like, are you guys poster boys of peace in the middle east . We have to say, look, we are what we are. Well bring you that story later on sunday morning. Osgood bruce dern is a veteran screen actor who is enjoying a big success. You told the sheriff that you were walking to nebraska . Thats ri
Front door. With a drone. But on this cyber monday morning, the big savings start right here with our biggest deals steals ever on gma. We do say good morning, america. We hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday Weekend. And your eyes were not deceiving you. Thats right. Amazon saying they are looking at drones to deliver our packages. The future is now. Yes. Made me think of the jetsons. It does, it does. We cant offer a drone today. But we can offer tory johnsons huge deals steals event. Shell be here all morning long. We have the biggest bargains ever for your holiday gift list. You have to order right away. Well have that a little bit later. Were going to start with our top story this morning. The latest on the massive trail derailment in new york. This is a live scene at the disaster scene outside the bronx. Cranes have begun to lift the cars back onto the tracks. Gio benitez is on the scene. Good morning, gio. Reporter good morning to you, robin. There you see it, cranes are hard a
Good morning, everyone. Hi to robin at home. Great to have Elizabeth Vargas right here. And there is lara, standing by in london with all the latest on the big baby news. We have a lot to go to on that. Also at home, new developments in the tax showdown in washington. A deal has to get done by january 1st or everyones taxes will go up. Well talk about what it will take to get negotiations back on track. Republicans had their proposal yesterday. Well see what the reaction is. Also, take a look at this video. Is this the reallife grinch who stole christmas. The man caught on camera stealing Christmas Decorations. Letting the air out of the whole thing. Well get more on that in just a moment. Also, jessica biel here live. Whats life like right now being married to Justin Timberlake. Also, a new movie, on the way, playing for keeps. So much to talk to her about today. That is coming up. Lets go to lara, live, all morning long, at Buckingham Palace with the latest details on the royal baby.
Thursday, december 6th, 2012. Announcer from nbc news, this is today with matt lauer and Savannah Gurthrie live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. And good morning, welcome to today on a thursday morning, im Savannah Gurthrie. And im matt lauer. Nice images to see out of london over the past couple of days. Weve been watching duchess of cambridge. She seemed a little shaky as she held the railing. Were going to have more on that story and, of course, the ridiculous prank played out by the deejays later on. Good job, Prince William with the flowers. A story we covered a few months ago. Two bodies discovered in a wooded area in iowa on wednesday. While authorities believe they are the remains of two young cousins who vanished back in july. On a different note, an important rossen report investigates for travelers. How thieves can easily get past the lock on your hotel room door. And this is really easy. Very scary story. And then have you ever been to a restaurant and walked in and rea