To run away with the democratic nomination the other candidates look to South Carolina to stop him, as another ka he looks at the big Budget Health care proposal i cant rattle off every nickel and dime. Where the next votes will be collected. Backlash, amazons new show about nazi collectors under fire for a holocaust survivor what the show is saying about the controversy. Remembering an icon. Well look back at the life and legacy of b. Smith down but not out ryan newman reveals the extent of his injuries from that horrific daytona 500 crash the new miracle on ice youre asking him to do this. The 42yearold former zamboni driver suiting up as a backup goalie and winning his nhl debut. Wow wow he will be here live to tell us about living out his dream, today, monday, february 24th, 2020 announcer from nbc news, this is today with Savannah Guthrie and hoda kotb, live from studio a in rockefeller plaza. Good morning, everybody. Welcome to today on a monday morning. Thank you for joining us were within a few feet of hockeys breakout star, david ayers. Right here david wow. Good morning. How are you fantastic how are you . A lot of people have been hearing about him. They watched his great moment. A former zamboni driver that ends up kind of saving the game. Look at this well get to sit down and chat with him in a bit. I guarantee you, this will be the story youll be talking about and smiling about all day long were psyched to have david here lets get to the top story though breaking news overnight on the coronavirus outbreak the world has reached a Tipping Point to prevent a global pandemic, after a surge of cases outside of china. One major area of concern right now, a large cluster in italy that has led to the lockdown of a dozen towns. Molly hunter is in milan for us this morning good morning reporter hey, hoda good morning before last thursday, there were thought to be five cases in all of italy now, there are five deaths, more than 200 cases the country kicking into high gear to try to stop europes first outbreak this morning, italy is the nation on high alert 50,000 people in the north told to stay at home, creating virtual ghost towns. 5,000 miles from the epicenter in china, italy has the fifth most cases in the world. The sudden spike leading italys Prime Minister to take what he calls drastic measures trains being inspected at the border with austria. Schools closed in the state of lumb lumbardi the venice carnival shut short a stark image for the end of milans fashion week Giorgio Armani holding his runway show in an empty theater. Models on the darkened catwalk, while those in attendance streamed the show from a safe distance south korea raised its cro coronavirus alert to the highest level. Seven dead and nearly 800 confirmed cases. At least 14 countries are restricting travel from south korea. Aboard the illfated diamond princess cruise ship in japan, a third passenger has died an 80yearold japanese man. 14 americans who tested positive for the coronavirus were allowed to return home to the u. S. From the diamond princess last week President Trump was surprised by the decision and infuriated they were permitted to return it sparked a backlash from communities receiving evacuees m there was a kickback from the Community Set up for evacuees. Were a passionate community, but were not going to be the place that everybody drops off their crises and expects people to correct it. Back in italy with the cases rising, there has to be concern about europe itself and racing across europe. Reporter savannah, thats exactly right. Everything is connected. Here in milan, it is still buzzing. Not many people wearing face masks. Today from london, no one took my temperature or asked me about my travel history. As a sign of how ner vievous pe are, after our plane pushed back from the gate in london, three people raised their hands that they wanted to get off they were nervous. The plane went back and let those people off that is the fear, that this could spread across europe molly hunter in milan for us, thank you. Joining the table, craig talking politics hoda, savannah, good morning. Good morning to you, as well after winning nevada, Bernie Sanders is riding a wave of momentum into the next battleground, South Carolina this morning, two people with knowledge tell me that one of the states influential leaders, joe clyburn, will endorse joe biden at an event on wednesday how much will it matter . Andrea mitchell has more on the state of the race. Good morning reporter good morning, craig. As you have been reporting exclusively, jim clyburns endorsement will be a boost for joe biden in South Carolina. A state he has to win if he is going to slow Bernie Sanders momentum to the nomination sanders is now the clear frontrunner with that status comes more scrutiny of his record and proposals. In an interview with 60 minutes, Bernie Sanders opening up about his emergence as the front runner, and defending past comments about cuban dictator fidel castro were opposed to the authoritarian nature of cuba it is unfair to say everything is bad when fidel castro came into office, he had a Massive Literacy Program is that a bad thing . Even though my fidel castro did it reporter he struggled to survive details on how he plans to pay for his sweeping proposals, including medicare for all. How do you know i cant rattle off every nickel and dime. We have accounted for it you talked about medicare for all. We have options out there that will pay for it. Reporter sanders is showing new strength in South Carolina, which votes saturday, cutting into joe bidens support from africanamericans, who make up 60 of the states democratic voters but nbc news has confirmed that congressman jim clyburn, a kingmaker in South Carolina politics, will endorse biden on wednesday. I think it is going to be bernie and me going to super tuesday. Reporter biden with kasie hunt, dismissing sanders efforts to tie himself to former president obama. The way he talks about it, youd think he and barack were close buddies. You think they were not i know they were not. Reporter sanders is benefitting from a crowded field, including buttigieg, dividing the opposition. Buttigieg is taking aim at sanders for the first time, claiming if sanders leads the ticket, democrats could lose those swing congressional districts that help them retake the house. Senator sanders believes in an inflexible, idealogical revolution that leaves out most democrats. Reporter bloomberg is not on the ballot in South Carolina but will be on the debate stage tomorrow night it could feature a rematch between bloomberg and elizabeth warren, who hammered him over confidentiality agreements that silence women who allege sexism at his company. It wasnt my best night blame nobody but me. In the end, i get advice from people, but its up to me to decide what to do. Reporter bowing to the pressure, bloomberg is releasing three women from the agreements and wont let his company sign new ones also looming over the campaign, u. S. Intelligence reports that russia is interfering in the election with sanders confirming that intelligence officials have told him the russians are trying to boost his candidacy like they did in 2016, to create chaos in the democratic field even as intelligence officials told congress, russia is again trying to help Donald Trumps chances for reelection. Something the president is dismissing as a hoax savannah, back to you. Andrea, thank you were joined by robert gibbs, who served as press secretary for president obama. Good to talk to you. Good to be here, savannah why is the win so crucial for Bernie Sanders in nevada is it his to lose at this point . It wasnt just a margin of victory. He will leave with twothirds of the delegates. The breadth of the coalition, a majority of latino voters cutting into bidens support among africanamericans. If he can replicate that coalition across South Carolina in the super tuesday states, he is likely to begin creating a lead that no other candidate is capable of catching. That could happen eight, nine days, super tuesday, next tuesday you have Bernie Sanders growing his coalition, it would seem then you have all these other nonsanders candidates for them to overtake sanders at this point, wont it require them to do the one thing none of them want to do, which is drop out, basically coalesce around one person to take on sanders . Almost certainly. Right now, theres too many cars in that lane of the track to great any oneonone exposure with sanders the debate tomorrow will be interesting. Look at joe biden. I think he is the only other candidate at this point that is beginning to build that Multiracial Coalition that you need to win the nomination the question is does he have the money and the staying power to do it, after finishing fourth and fifth in iowa and new hampshire. Isnt this the reverse of what the republicans wen through in 2016 . There was donald trump and everyone thought he had a ceiling. The field didnt winnow out, and there goes trump he runs away with it absolutely. Youre seeing it happen again here if somebody doesnt put in the dent of momentum in nevada and the first two contests as well for sanders, i dont think anybody will watch him until we get to milwaukee if we get to milwaukee and sanders has a strong plurality of delegates, it is doubtful anyone else with win the nomination in 2016 when he ran against hillary clinton, or in this cycle, do you feel sanders has been vetted and scrutinized . He keeps saying, look, when you put me in a headtohead in the polls, it shows me beating trump. But the question is, has he had to take that kind of scrutiny yet . Look, i dont think hes ever been quite in the political position as the unquestioned front runner that he is today. He wasnt the target in the last debate that was mayor bloomberg he knows his campaign knows Everybody Knows he is going to be the focus of attention tomorrow in South Carolina during that debate really for the next eight days well see what happens, robert gibbs former press secretary to barack obama. Thank you very much. Appreciate it. Thank you also breaking overnight, President Trump kicking off his First Official trip to india, by addressing a massive rally the largest crowd of his political career Nbcs Kelly Odonnell is in new delhi, traveling with the president. Kelly, good morning. Reporter good morning, craig. The president traveled nearly 8,000 miles to see one of his closest friends on the world stage. Here in a country where President Trumps popularity is higher than it is in most places around the world a perception that was evident in the elaborate planning indias welcome for President Trump is, so far, a full embrace. A show of friendship from Prime Minister modi. Crowds lining streets, and the president s image everywhere a visit where scale and spectacle likely outweighed substance. The show piece moment. Namaste namaste. And hello to india this is such a great honor reporter packed with more than 110,000, most wearing white caps bearing the trump name. Today, india welcomes us at the Worlds Largest cricket stadium here reporter the president heaped praise on the Prime Minister and the indian people america loves india america respects india and america will always be faithful and loyal friends to the indian people. Reporter but there are rough edges over trade, despite ongoing talks. Everybody loves him but i will tell you this, hes very tough reporter the deal they are touting, india is expected to make u. S. Made military equipment. Over 3 billion in the absolute finest stateoftheart military helicopters and other equipment to the Indian Armed Forces reporter this twoday visit also allows time for something that President Trumps foreign travels typically do not include, being a tourist the first lady and i look forward to visiting one of your countrys most iconic landmarks. We are later today going to see the majestic taj mahal reporter tomorrow is the business side of this visit, with meetings and negotiations President Trump saying he is optimistic but in no rush to get a trade deal craig . Kelly o. In new delhi thank you. Also this morning were learning new details about that horrific crash during the final lap of this years daytona 500 ryan newman now sharing more about the injuries he suffered and his eagerness to race again. Nbcs sam brock has that story good morning, sam. Reporter hoda, good morning. Its hard to believe it was last monday that ryan newman was involved in that terrifying crash this morning, some new insight into his condition and also his resolve. Newman says he suffered no broken bones, no internal injuries, but he suffered a head injury nonetheless, he is planning on getting back into the nascar circuit this season. Green flag in las vegas. Reporter missing in las vegas this weekend, ryan newman, whizzing around the track. But his spirit was felt, as he reached out to fans following last weeks frightening crash, apologizing for not being at the track in person. The outpouring of emotion from not only the nascar community but across the country has been truly humbling. Reporter the president of his racing team, reading a heartfelt statement from newman. Who last wednesday walked out of a Florida Hospital hand in hand with his two daughters i want to personally thank everyone, including the man upstairs, for their support and encouragement and offers of assistance reporter last monday, at the daytona 500, newman leading the final lap. He was bumped from behind, car careening out of control, crashing into a wall and then going airborne before flipping and catching fire. In his statement, newman crediting the hospital staff at the Medical Center for helping save his life. Also his racing team for building a car that allowed him to survive such a crash. The Team President calling the accident and its aftermath an emotional roller coaster it was looking like it was going to be a storybook race for us and a great start to the season all that changed in an instant we go from not caring about the race, not caring about the competition. In fact, im not sure we knew who had actually won the race until a few hours later. The whole focus was on ryans safety and wellbeing. Reporter nascars rocket man acknowledging he has healing to do. I sustained a head injury for which i am being treated. Reporter he is eager to get back on the track. In vegas over the weekend, another driver filling in for newman in car number 6. Im looking forward to getting behind the wheel and battling for another race win. Reporter that can be sooner than we expected newman plans on winning the championship cup series this year now, a few things have to happen before he can get back on the track. Several parties have to sign on to that. Nascar, his doctors, his family. Assuming that is actually the case, moving forward, this is a man who had completed 649 consecutive races, dating back to 2002, until the daytona 500 suffice to say, he is a tough guy. Definitely one to bet on. Sam, thank you he doesnt want his attendance right here ruined it doesnt count lets get our first check of the weather, saying good morning to al. Hello there. Good morning, guys. We are looking at a lot going on today. 14 Million People under a winter storm warning or watch 3 Million People impacted with more heavy rain. Thankfully, not the same places that had gotten flooded. We have a lot of moisture making its way through the midatlantic and the southeast. Strong storms from missouri to mississippi. River flooding threat will continue today that rain will change to snow as cold air is drawn into this system for chicago and parts of the upper midwest, travel will abound with headaches. Rainfall amounts anywhere from 1 to locally 3 inches from Central Florida on into the southeast. As we move to the north, 1 to 6 inches or more as you get in the upper Mississippi River valley and the u. P. Of michigan well have your local forecast coming up in the next 30 seconds. Good monday morning. Im meteorologist dehydration. Were dealing with dense fog in dub line and also seeing dense fog in the south county and the north bay around napa. Once that clears out in for a feis day. Highs in upper 60s and low 70s. Well continue to warm up this weekend. In fact some of the valleys reaching up to 78 on thursday. It will be tooler with the slight chance of rain on sunday as we check out the sevenday forecast. And thats your latest weather. All right, al thank you. The fire storm surrounding amazons show on nazi hunters, while groups are slamming it how the creators are responding. A meaningful moment in a meaningful place celebration of life service for kobe and Gianna Bryant at the lakers home court. Well take you to Staples Center live wall street banks took advantage of millions of americans during the recession. So, my wife kat and i took action. We started a Nonprofit Community bank with a simple theory give people a fair deal and real economic power. Invest in the community. 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