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neighborhoods in oklahoma and kansas in ruins today after tornadoes reportedly ripped through that region. and another astonishing twist at the double murder trial of alec murdaugh, the jury is going on a field trip just days before theyre expected to start deliberations. our nbc news reporters are following all of the latest developments for us. we want to start with catie beck outside the courthouse in waltersboro, south carolina, as she has been throughout. first of all, some grap...

Our next showdown take place. they cant submit the same ballots because affleck is not even nominated there. what a dichotomy, isnt that right toure. lets backspin on -- >> bravo, bravo. >> -- what i just said. >> really good. >> i understand. >> you did it in about three different voices. thats acting, sir. >> but toure, youre our point man on this. what the hell happened? >> just in case it wasnt clear, i also did win the office pool with traci. >> did you see her answers and change yours? >> ...

Game on, movie fans. they gave out their awards and the bulk went to two live stories, "lincoln" and "zero dark 30." well, anyway, the l.a. times had a fascinating article about how this influential group, the critics, is an oscar predictor. and by the way, they honored frankenweenie. you can prevent gas with beano meltaways,