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Savannah kicked off idol Roger Federer’s tennis match — and she was so happy about it

TODAY's own tennis superfan had quite the eventful weekend!

How to protect yourself from buying a flood-damaged car

TODAY national investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen is showing car shoppers how to identify flood-damaged cars and how to spot the telltale signs of hidden...

Joe Biden: Kavanaugh accuser shouldn’t be ‘vilified’ like Anita Hill

The former vice president said FBI needs to investigate Christine Blasey Ford's claim against Brett Kavanaugh

Colorado meatpacker recalls beef after E. coli kills 1, sickens 17

The USDA said Wednesday the beef was produced and packaged at Cargill Meat Solutions in Fort Morgan in June and shipped to retailers all over the country.

Duchess Meghan has her mom by her side at launch of new cookbook project

The former Meghan Markle was joined by her mother, Doria Ragland, and Prince Harry at the official launch of her charity cookbook project at Kensington Palace....

After cyberbullying attack, woman sets out to inspire confidence in kids

Aija Mayrock, author of "The Survival Guide to Bullying," doesn't believe bullying will ever end — but we can all help lessen the problem.

Drake fan Sofia Sanchez on heart transplant: 'I haven't felt this free in awhile'

The 11-year-old heart transplant recipient talks about her recovery, and that viral moment when she met her favorite singer.

Charleston church shooting survivor shares story of loss, love and forgiveness

Felicia Sanders, who was one of the three survivors of the 2015 shooting at Emanuel AME Church, remembers her son and looks to the future.

COLD CUTS with Al Roker: Lester Holt

Al Roker welcomes his longtime friend — and the ultimate smooth talker — Lester Holt of NBC Nightly News to jazz up his favorite sandwich while talking about...

Hurricane Florence brings storm surges and heavy rainfall. Here’s why that could be catastrophic

The maximum winds in a hurricane garner a lot of attention and rightfully so: they can be absolutely catastrophic. But wind speed isn't the only gauge for...

Kidnapping survivor Jaycee Dugard 'outraged' over release of Elizabeth Smart's captor

The impending release of Smart's kidnapper Wanda Barzee prompted Dugard, held captive for 18 years, to stand in support of Smart.

Kids buy back dad's beloved Mustang, 17 years after he sold it to pay medical bills

A pair of siblings surprised their father by buying back his 1993 Ford Mustang GT nearly 20 years after he sold it to pay for their mother's cancer treatments....

How to keep your family safe from gas explosions

What do you do if you smell gas or hear a suspicious hiss inside your home? TODAY national investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen reports on the very serious...

Hero volunteer rescues 6 dogs from rising Florence floodwaters

In a dramatic video, a good Samaritan saved a pack of frightened dogs locked outside in North Carolina.

Duchess Meghan cooks up exciting new project

The cookbook idea emerged after the duchess began making private visits to the Grenfell Tower communal kitchen in January.

Sean Penn says spirit of much of #MeToo movement is to ‘divide men and women’

Actor Sean Penn gave his thoughts on the #MeToo movement, saying it's "too black and white."

This prison beauty school preps inmates for a career post-incarceration

At a California prison, inmates are learning how to do gel manicures, facials, perms and more.

North Carolina man fights against Florence to save his neighborhood

NBC News’ Kate Snow first met Charles Powell after he bought a water pump to try and keep Florence from flooding his neighborhood. As the water keeps coming,...

Florence continues to flood Carolinas with rescues underway

Officials warn that the storm “has never been more dangerous” as torrential rain continues to flood the Carolinas and rivers swell. Some communities have been...

North Carolina church rides out the storm with faith and community

Through almost every hurricane, worshippers have sought shelter at the Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Calabash — riding out the storm with friends,...

Florence victim: 'Please help us as much as you can'

MSNBC’s Cal Perry is in Wilmington, North Carolina where Florence has caused flooding and damage to many homes. He spoke to a woman who said people are getting...

N.C. Gov.: Florence 'unloading epic amounts of rainfall'

As Tropical Storm Florence continues to crawl across the Carolinas, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper warned residents that the storm is not over and heavy...

Tropical Storm Florence brings strong winds and flooding to riverfront North Carolina communities

In Jacksonville, North Carolina, the storm’s powerful winds tore off part of a roof at an inn, forcing evacuations, and relentless rain caused neighborhoods...

All-day rescues as Tropical Storm Florence ravages North Carolina

First responders received hundreds of calls for help, raced into flooded neighborhoods and searched door-to-door for anyone who may have been trapped.

North Carolina resident uses pump to help save his block from Florence’s flood waters

After having his low-lying community damaged by floods numerous times, Charles Powell rented a water pump to keep Tropical Storm Florence from flooding his...

Florence’s dangerous storm surge brings life-threatening floods to coastal Carolina cities

The water becomes extremely dangerous as it flows in with the power of the Atlantic ocean behind it, able to damage structures and knock down a person.

Mother and infant killed after Florence’s winds sent an uprooted tree crashing into their home

After a tree fell on their home, a couple and their 8-month-old baby were trapped inside. Only the father was able to be freed and rushed to the hospital.

What is your risk for breast cancer? New genetic test aims to provide answers

The approach may help inform people with rare and little-understood BRCA mutations, the researchers said.

Meet the Native American fashion designer giving Vans a new look

Charlene Holy Bear, a member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, is blending her Native heritage with skate culture through her hand-beaded Vans.

Flooding, heavy winds damage towns along N.C. coast

First responders are working to rescue North Carolina residents who have been stranded in heavy floods from Hurricane Florence. The storm made landfall early...

Hurricane Florence storm surge floods New Bern, N.C.

Residents of New Bern, North Carolina are seeing extreme flooding from Hurricane Florence's storm surge with residents still waiting to be rescued from the...

Elizabeth Smart begs court not to release her kidnapper early

Smart says the woman who kidnapped her as a 14-year-old remains a threat to the community: "I know the depths of her depravity."

Families forced to evacuate to shelters face uncertainty as Hurricane Florence closes in

Forced to evacuate from their house on the beach, the Musselwhite family is staying in an emergency shelter and trying to make the best of a bad situation as...

Dangerous storm surge from Hurricane Florence begins to flood Carolina streets

The National Hurricane Center has predicted a 13 foot storm surge amid concern that the storm’s drop from Category 4 to Category 2 could create a false sense...

Emergency vehicles standing by as Hurricane Florence approaches

It’s “all hands on deck” in Myrtle Beach, as police urge residents to evacuate immediately and the Cajun Navy and Army National Guard are on standby to help...

Hurricane Florence begins to lash Carolina coast

Now expecting a direct hit overnight, Wilmington, North Carolina residents are bracing for disaster.

Teens with religious or spiritual upbringing may be protected from 'big 3' risks

Researchers have found that teens raised in a religious or spiritual environment may be less likely to do drugs and engage in risky sexual behaviors.

‘Fat is not beautiful’ sweatshirt causes retailer to pull line after public outcry

The sweatshirt read, "Being fat is not beautiful, it's an excuse."

KLG and Hoda honor Special Olympics volunteer’s life of service

Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb teamed up with Cheerios to honor Special Olympics volunteer Stephanie Dangler for her work giving back to her community.

Here's what Serena Williams whispered to Naomi Osaka after the U.S. Open final

The 20-year-old tennis champion visited Ellen DeGeneres and revealed what her idol said to her as the boos rained down following their match's controversial...