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Wednesday, february 17th, 2016. Announcer from nbc news, this is today with matt lauer and savannah guthrie, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. Good morning. Welcome to today on a tuesday morning. Im savannah and we have willie in for matt this morning. Well talk to donald trump in a couple minutes. Hes taking fire from a sitting president and two former president s in this campaign. Not to mention all his rivals. A lot to talk about in politics, fresh polls, as well. Our top story, the m...

Reporter lawmakers say theyll ask the u. S. Supreme court for one. The plaintiffs want to see the maps redrawn as ordered. They think there should be no more elections. We think the march 15th date will stand. There could be a separate election for the congressionallal primary. The state board of elections says that would cost 9. 5 million. I checked with the state board, a spokeswoman tells me many do not have the funds. Ill send it back to you. Right now the Goldsboro Community is mourning a t...

Like we have been experiencing over the past couple of days. The traffic map showing things clear. All green on your major thoroughfares. If planning to head easound loops from 540 from glenwood two us 64, 70 minutes and on 40 from us one 70 minutes and on 40 from us 1 to 64 70 minutes and on 40 from us 1 to 6410 minute commute. Atoll is recovering after getting shot shot at home daycare. The shooting happened at yesterday afternoon. Wncn emma wright has new information for us this morning depar...

His remarks come just four days away from the next major test in the race for president with trump maintaining his National Lead among republicans in our new nbc News Survey Monkey poll and jeb bush lagging behind, some wondering if South Carolina could be his last stand, and for democrats the focus remains on winning over africanamerican voters. We have all sides covered starting with nbcs Peter Alexander in columbia, South Carolina. Hello, peter. Reporter hey, good evening to you, lester. Toni...

Degrees at lunchtime, 54 at 3 00 pm and copings off to 49. Full forecast coming up. Lets get a check on traffic. No major issues, a live look at i 40 at rock quarry road. Traffic moving smoothly. Thats history across the region no major issues. Is heading eastbound 540, glenwood avenue takes 17 minutes, for 40 from i 40 exit 10 minute drive. Toddler recovery after getting shot at a home daycare in durham great the shooting happened at tatums Christian Center yesterday afternoon. Wncn number righ...

If you suspect your teen is suicidal, talk to him or her immediately. We have more resources for you right now on wncn. Com. Books and guns will both be allowed in the classrooms of the university of texas at austin. This afternoon, University President greg findis gave the okay. He says why he doesnt personally believe handguns belong on campus, he says he must follow the law. This law includes all students and faculty who have a license. An 18yearold who was approximate being watched inside of...

The disease is not so bad, its more of a concern that it may be associated with birth defects. Reporter researchers said the type of mosquito that carries the disease can be found in every county in North Carolina but they to not expect there to be an outbreak. Reporter currently there is no vaccine for zika but the cdc said its a priority. Have the mosquitoes been tracked in North Carolina. Reporter yes and no, the funding was cut in 2000 and 2014. Said that they are talking about restructuring...

Next few hours but we will deal with a shower activity first. A live look outside and what you can expect for your morning drive, a live look from i 40 and lake wheeler road where things are moving smoothly this morning. If we take a look at the traffic mac map youll notice it is the trend across the area. No major problems on any major roads, 44, i 40 looking okay and speaking of those road eastbound loops on i540 from glenwood to 64 will take a 17 minute trip 4402 capital blvd. 10 minute drive...

Her, in her own bed. And stabbed her in her face. And tore her nose off. How does that not call for it . How does that not call for the Death Penalty . But the jury did not agree. After the verdict was rendered, the parents of melissa were able to address Travion Smith directly in court through victim impact statements. Very compelling stuff. Absolutely. We did hear from several family members before the sentencing recommendation, including melissas mother, don wallace, she actually spoke direct...

A live look at i 85, a huge change from all of the nasty weather we have been dealing with the last couple days for a dry commute out there and our traffic map not showing any problems. Roads are clear. Major thoroughfares looking good and it heading into raleigh your eastbound loop on 540 from glenwood avenue to us 64 will take you 17 minutes and 440 from the i40 exit 10 minute drive. At toddler is recovering after getting shot at a home daycare and nbc17. Com durham. Wncn emma wright has new i...