? donald trump begins a week with a twitter storm of comments over three state recounts and claims that millions voted illegally but no evidence. the death of fidel castro sets in. what's next for the communist regular flights to havana today. police search for two shooters. >> this is the act of brazen cowards who took these actions into their hands and these are their choices and we have to make the choice to hold them accountable. today is cyber monday but deep discounts have already led to black friday receipts.

deliver pizza. "early today" starts right now. great being with you on this monday morning. it was a long holiday weekend for everyone, including president elect donald trump who wakes up in new york having arrived from his holiday and he's returned to his campaign slogan of a rigged election with a twitter tirade without providing any evidence to back up his claims. in addition to winning the electoral college, i won the millions who voted illegally, and tweeting election frauds, writing serious voter fraud in virginia, new hampshire, and california. so why isn't the media reporting on this? . >> california secretary of state is responding directly to trump's allegations posting this. his unsubstantiated claims are absurd. his reckless tweets are

a president elect. trump posted 13 tweets as he assailed a recount effort that could give him headaches into his inauguration. green party stein is pursuing recounts in michigan and pennsylvania as well. >> and now that the clinton team has said they're joining stein's recount effort. "hillary clinton conceded the election when she called me just prior. and we are getting attacked for participating in a recount that we didn't ask for won the election. and kellyanne conway pummelled the aspect of mitt romney as secretary of state.

sure we have to pay for that with the secretary of state position. i'm reflecting what the grass roots are saying. they feel a bit betrayed that you can get a romney back in there after all he did. >> news outlets are reporting the usual push against romney is part of a block aide within the transition team against the 2012 nominee as factions within his own staff begin to emerge. supporters don't get what they want, there could be all out anner arcy. >> i think there will be pitch forks and torches in the street and i think quite rightly. >> that as the trump campaign responded to fidel castro's death. he had a phone call with president obama that stretched up to 45 minutes and it's a united front on how the u.s.

deal. we're not going to have a unilateral deal to cuba backing to the united states without changes. >> his criticism of what's happened is very simple. we got nothing in return. by reopening diplomatic negotiations and commercial aircraft and the rest, we got nothing in return. to the extent president trump can open up new conversations with cuba, it would have to be a different speaking out. as former cuban cast away, elian gonzales, now in his 20s says castro was like a father to him. he said he wanted fidel to be proud of him saying quote i wanted to show him everything i achieved. the reaction from gonzales is a very different one felt here in the united states where large

celebrating castro's death while they remain skeptical. for more on the reaction out of cuba, jane gray. >> reporter: hidden along this street in old havana inside this modest but well kept home roger reflects on a new cuba without fidel castro. >> translator: the loss of fidel castro has two faces. one >> reporter: but now with raul in power, he has renewed hope. >> translator: when that happened i saw the salvation of the cuban revolution. >> reporter: a revolution sparked by the man they now honor. with nine days of mourning. >> translator: dedicated to that party despite pressure from the

government to change. >> translator: we're not returning to capitalism. we're going to perfect our social economic system. we're going to do socialism with new philosophies. >> reporter: new philosophies deeply rooted in their past. >> that was nbc's jay gray reporting. after a deadly shooting on the world famous bourbon street. a security camera captured the chaos as crowds ran from the shots. police responded on horse back. they're searching for two men who were arguing in the street. >> i'm confident we will track down those responsible for this crime and make sure they are brought to justice. >> 10 people were shot including tolliver who died from his wounds. after this weekend's four-day shopping frenzy, retailers are hoping to cash in

deals on everything from electronics to appliances and even home tools. meanwhile, we're getting a preview from this weekend. a national retail federation survey says more than 154 million consumere hit stores ths weekend. and just to give you an idea how crazed some shoppers were. check this out. this is from store in washington store and here's what it looked like at the end of the day. the store a sea of opened orange boxes with sneakers scattered everywhere. i can't imagine that from shoppers. it looks like tornado. >> without a doubt. i feel bad for the employees. >> it's a full contact sport. and dominos is testing a new way to deliver and taking advice

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fort worth. sherman, texas getting it pretty good. these storms will move to the east. 8 million people in that. orange is enhanced risk, 11 million people. widespread wind damage and a few small tornados are possible. mccumeb to jackson, those are the areas of greatest concern. now a closer look at your day ahead. so for today we'll watch the thunderstorms. even around memphis, you have to watch out for an isolated severe storm. it will continue throughout the day. winter storm warnings up. this is just the beginning of an active week ahead. >> oh boy, all right. just ahead, imagine winning super bowl tickets for life? you can win. one company wants to add spa

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