Station incident. Plus, Major Incident for nasa today. Marilyns jfk dress could fetch millions, and a busy thursday. Early today starts right now. Thanks to be with us this morning. If you were an undecided voter last night and watched the commanderinchief forum, you probably still have questions, but certainly a lot of sparks between the candidates. Call it an appetizer before the three debates. Going to be fun to watch. Americans are looking at their next commanderinchief with fresh perspective. Donald trump bashes the top military brass, while Hillary Clinton continues to get dogged about her email server. Trump used the occasion to level unusually Harsh Criticism against the countrys military leaders. I know more about isis than the generals do, believe me. Is that the truth . Well, the generals under barack obama and Hillary Clinton have not been successful. Do you know more about isis than they do . I think under the leadership of barack obama and Hillary Clinton, the generals have been reduced to rubble. They have been reduced to a point where its embarrassing for our country. And this morning president obama responded to trumps comments. As far as mr. Trump, i think ive already offered my opinion. I dont think the guys qualified to be president of the United States. And every time he speaks, that opinion is confirmed. Trump did little to fight back criticisms that he is unprepared to serve as the countrys next commanderinchief. In fact, he dug in on previously debunked assertions on the war in iraq and the intervention in libya. While remaining tight lipped on any plans he has for defeating isis. The main thing is, i have great judgment. I have good judgment. I know whats going on. I was totally against the war in iraq. You can look at esquire magazine from 04. You can look at before that. You said this, were going to convene my top generals and theyll have 30 days to submit a plan for soundly and quickly defeating isis. So is the plan youve been hiding this whole time asking someone else for their plan . No, but when i do come up with a plan that i like and perhaps agrees with mine or maybe doesnt, i may love what the generals come back with. But you have your own plan . I have a plan. And the billionaire businessman also had this eyebrow raising moment when he lavished praise on russian president vladimir putin. Take a listen. When referring to a comment that putin made about you, i think he called you a brilliant leader, you said its always a great honor to be so nicely complimented by a man so highly respected within his country and beyond. Well, he does have an 82 approval rating, according to the different pollsters, who, by the way, some of them are based right here. Do you want to be complimented by that former kgb officer . I think when he calls me brilliant, ill take the compliment, okay . You think the day you become president of the United States hes going to change his mind on some of these key issues . Possibly, its possible. I dont know, matt, its possible. While the nominees never appeared on stage together, their sessions served as a preview for their upcoming debate. Secretary clinton tried to focus on her National Security credentials while pushing her view in the fight against isis. It is in our National Security interest to defeat isis, and i intend to make that happen. When youre sitting in the situation room, as i have on numerous occasions, we have to defeat isis. That is my highest counterterrorism goal. They are not going to get Ground Troops. We are not putting Ground Troops into iraq ever again, and were not putting Ground Troops into syria. A majority of clintons time was spent fighting back questions on her private email server. It was a mistake to have a personal account. I would certainly not do it again. There is no evidence my system was hacked. Classified material has a header, which says top secret, secret, confidential. None of the emails sent or received by me had such a header. I communicated about classified material on a wholly separate system. And now this morning we have the very emails clinton exchanged with former secretary of state colin powell released by the democratic head of the House Oversight committee. Powell in the back and forth told clinton after she sought his advice he did, in fact, have a personal computer and private phone line for emails and used it to, do business with foreign leaders and senior folks in the state department. When contacted, powell said hell have no comment on the release of the email exchange. That came after usa today reported saying the decision to not recommend criminal charges against clinton wasnt a close call writing, the case itself was not a cliff hanger. There really wasnt a prosecutable case. Today on the trail, Hillary Clinton will hold a rally in the swing state of North Carolina and deliver remarks at a baptist church, while trump heads to ohio, as his running mate mike pence gives a speech at the Ronald Reagan president ial library in california. Tensions between russia and the United States continue to escalate not only on the ground, but now in the skies above. A russian fighter jet came within ten feet of a u. S. Navy plane over the black sea on wednesday in what the pentagon is calling an unsafe closerange intercept. Russian Defense Ministry says the navys jet didnt have transponders on. But according to a senior American Defense official, the u. S. Plane was conducting routine operations in International Air space and did, in fact, have its transponder turned on during the entire fight. Pentagon spokesman jeff david has responded to the encounter, which lasted around 19 minutes saying, these actions have the potential to unnecessarily escalate tensions and could result in a miscalculation or accident. Fallout continues over olympian ryan lochtes rio scandal. This time from the International Olympic committee. A source with knowledge of the situation has told usa today that the 12time olympic medalist will face a tenmonth suspension and ban from next years World Championship meet. Three other u. S. Swimmers involve face suspensions, as well, but its not expected to be as long as lochtes. The action follows a long line of major sponsors that dropped lochte after brazilian authorities revealed evidence the swimmer lied about being robbed last month. No shortage of apples unveiling of the iphone 7. Division between the biggest change, its the elimination of the traditional headphone jack. Some analysts are already expecting 2017s iphone 8 version to be packing major design challenges in time for the iphones tenth anniversary. I cant believe its been ten years. Raising the question, is it Worth Holding out for . Its the best iphone that we have ever created. Reporter apple eliminated one of its most iconic features on the new iphone 7, the headphone jack for the white ear buds gone. The port is being replaced with an additional speaker, along with water proof casing and Higher Quality camera. The iphone 7 itself starts at 649. Wireless air buds will cost an additional 160. Apple will include corded ear fohnes that will now plug in through the charging port. Apple eliminating the headphone jack is a controversial move, an attempt to change consumer behavior. Historically apple has always removed things and i think initially gave consumers pause. I think apple has shown over time that the decisions they make are pretty good. Reporter apple needs the new iphone to sell well. Earlier this year global iphone sales declined for the first time ever, putting it at a disadvantage against rival samsung, but just last week samsung recalling 2. 5 million galaxy note 7 phones because of fires linked to lithium ion batteries, giving apple a shot to make a bigger shot this time around. Nbc news, san francisco. Just ahead, good news for drivers heading into the fall. Plus, who wastes more time at work, millennials, baby boomers, or genxors . Nasty flooding from heavy rain, emergency crews wading through chesthigh waters in some areas. Any relief today, bill . For people in milwaukee, yes, but south could deal with isolated flooding. Milwaukee is located up here, shifting into illinois, missouri, kansas, thats where its going to stay over the next two days. Heavy rainfall amounts, isolated flooding. Thats where the worst weather in the country will be over the next 48 hours. 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It was not a long interaction, and what i indicated to him is that my team should be meeting with his and determine how we can move forward on a whole range of issues. I dont take these comments personally. Include i including. A dozen officers found to be involved in a Department Wide sex scandal. The citys mayor announced four officers have been fired, seven suspended without pay and another will undergo counseling. The punishment are a result of a nearly year long investigation that began last fall with the suicide of an Oakland Police officer. Authorities uncovered the officers relationship with a 19yearold woman, who later claimed she had sexual relations with dozens of other officers on the force. The scandal is another black mark on a department thats been working on reform. I am deeply sorry for the harm that this scandal has caused, particularly to community trust, which for many was already so tenuous. And today reaffirms our commitment to continually rebuild that trust. 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After another offseason of controversy and suspensions and a preseason of sitins, tonight the attention and players return to the field. This is a big day. Tomorrows a big day. Its where it all begins for everyone, all eyes for the nfl are on denver. Couldnt be more excited to be here to kick things off. Reporter and the nfl starts right where it left off last season, a rematch of super bowl 50 between the broncos and panthers. Finally after seven months were ready for that rematch. Reporter the nbc team that will bring you the action is ready to get the ball rolling, as well. Its going to be unbelievable. I mean, this is the type of energy you want. This kickoff game is like the super bowl. I mean, the magnitude of it. Reporter and for the fans go broncos reporter seven long months without a game is just about over. Im super psyched. Im ready. Reporter kickoff now just hours away. Yeah, you know, tailgaters already lined up waiting to get in once the parking lots open. Should be an exciting night. Frances, aman, back to you. Hopefully get to enjoy the game. Dont miss the kickoff 8 30 eastern here on nbc. This is early today. Escape your nasal allergies. Try clarispray. From the makers of claritin. Clarispray provides 24hour, prescription strength relief from sneezing, runny nose, and nasal congestion. Return to the world. Try clarispray today. Heres your thursday early today travel map. We are watching thunderstorms through chicago, st. Louis, indianapolis, detroit later on today. Many areas of the west looking quiet today. Beautiful in denver at 88 degrees. Still on the warm side in phoenix. Cooler yesterday with the clouds around from t