his story from nbc's miguel almaguer. >> reporter: a man of many roles, today ben stiller celebrates one of his most important -- real-life cancer survivor. >> anybody who's had cancer, you know you have to keep on checking on it. but i'm really fortunate. >> reporter: speaking to matt lauer on "today" with his surgeon, stiller wants to send a message to men about getting >> if it was up to me, i'd say every guy should go and get tested after the age of 40, 45. especially if you have a family history. >> reporter: the test itself, known as the psa, is easy. simple blood work. but some experts caution against routine testing, saying the psa can be unreliable and lead to overtreatment with painful side effects. >> this is a discussion the doctor has to have with their patient. the treatments for prostate cancer all have risks around urinary function and sexual function all have risks. >> reporter: the american cancer society recommends all men talk to their doctor about the benefits and risks of having the test, starting at age 50 for those with an average risk, and age 45 forify high-

but according to those guidelines, stiller, age 46, with no family history when diagnosed, should not have gotten the test. >> if i hadn't taken this test, i wouldn't it had probably become something that was not going to have the outcome, in terms of the treatment that it did have. >> reporter: tonight the beloved comedian, grateful for a life-saving test that he is deadly serious about. miguel almaguer, nbc news, los angeles. >>> and some troubling news tonight, having to do with the zika virus. the doctor who first sounded the alarm now says infected babies who were born appearing healthy could have defects after all. the cdc studied 13 such normal looking infants, and 11 of them now have microcephaly, a medical term for a smaller head which can cause brain damage. >>> there's a lot more to tell you about. school bus dangers, how the bad driving is not limited to a few isolated incidents. the alarming findings of an nbc news investigation. >>> also, the ordinary bucket that started a nationwide movement, now headed for its place in american >>> we're back now with a deeper look at

ben stiller rose to fame in some of the biggest blockbuster comedies of the last couple decades, but now he's getting serious, hoping to save lives by sending ss doctor about getting tested. his story from nbc's miguel almaguer. >> reporter: a man of many roles, today ben stiller celebrates one of his most important -- real-life cancer survivor. >> anybody who's had cancer, you know you have to keep on checking on it. but i'm really fortunate. >> reporter: speaking to matt lauer on "today" with his surgeon, stiller wants to send a message to men about getting screened for prostate cancer. the right men. >> reporter: the american cancer society recommends all men talk to their doctor about the benefits and risks of having the test, starting at age 50 for those with an average risk, and age 45 for high-risk patients like african americans and those with a family history. but according to those guidelines, stiller, age 46, with no family history when diagnosed, should not have gotten the test. >> if i hadn't taken this test, i wouldn't have known. i don't know when i would have known un

--pkg full=-- --take nat:-- this is the side of ben stiller many are used to seeing. --take nat:-- --09:44-45-- --"ben stiller zipper"-- but this week, the actor shared another side, speaking for the first time about his battle "cancer-free as of today, you know anyone who as cancer you know you just have to keep checking but i'm really fortunate." not all men diagnosed with the disease are as fortunate. --take nat:-- --17:02:44-51-- i had missed a psa scan and next time it just skyrocketed. jerry benson has been living with prostate cancer for 11 years, keeping it supressed sometimes make doing everyday things challenging. --((use pictures here))-- but now a new clinical trial is changing that. --jerry benson / prostate cancer patient-- --17:04:39-55-- i'm now in my daily workout routine i'm lifting more weights building more muscles feeling better about myself just have much more energy. 50 it's brought back what i had 15 years ago before i got this disease. jerry is in a trial that treats men who have advanced prostate supressed in patients to keep the cancer from

stiller was on "the today show" and credit a psa blood test with finding his cancer. screening is controversial, because while prostate cancer is common, not all men will die from it. prostate removed. >> the test itself is not harmful. it's what could happen after in terms of overtreatment, those questions, but those are all things you can discuss with your doctor. if i hadn't taken the steps, i wouldn't have known. i don't know when i would have known until it probably become something that was not going to have the out come in terms of the treatment that it did have. >> stiller said he's cancer free, and it's important for men to discuss risk and benefits of treatment with their fission. >>> this could put a holiday package deliveries. 250 pilot for a cardinal airline based in wilmington, ohio, are now on strike, grounding dozens of flights. abx air operates flights for amazon and vh. the pilot contend they are understaffed, forced to work extra days without being properly compensated. >>> speaking of flights, if you are traveling this week, out of say, hopkin's ai

." >>> of course many of us know ben stiller for his comedic roles. >> but don't the actor is hoping to raise awareness about a more serious topic. >> your status today in terms of cancer is -- >> cancer free as of today. >> ben stiller opening up about his battle with prostate cancer. what the actor says saved his life and his message for men and their families. >>> on nbc10 news "today," we're helping you get home for the holidays. >> we have everything you need to know to make sure your holiday trip goes as smooth as possible. >> it's all on nbc10 news today, starting at 4:30 a.m. see you then. (my hero zero by lemonheads) zero really can be a hero. get zero down, zero deposit, zero due at signing, and zero first month's payment on select volkswagen models. this black friday at the volkswagen sign then drive event. >>> really fortunate and cancer free. >> those are the words ben stiller used to describe himself this morning on the "today" show. he was diagnosed of prostate cancer in 2014. he said he had no simple toms at the time and no family history of the disease. >> it was not

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. >>> ben stiller in an interview after he beats prostate cancer. the controversial test he across for saves his life. studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >>> good morning, everybody. welcome to >> good morning, everybody. welcome to "today." it is a tuesday morning. >> the guys on "today" have given up shaing not because we thinks it looks good. we're trying to raise money for men's health issues. it's good to have ben stiller here to tell his own story about prostate cancer. >> unfortunately we start with really bad news j. a terrible school bus crash in tennessee. five children killed, more than two dozen injured. the bus driver was arrested overnight. this morning, the ntsb is sending a team of investigators to determine what exactly caused this accident. kerry is in chattanooga this morning. good morning. >> reporter: iis morning here. at least five young students were killed. in addition to that, six critically killed in the accident and others hospitalized and a total of 20 more taken to the hospital and released. there is a small growing memoria

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. >> actor ben stiller attended the rally as well. the flowers and positive concert. he talked about politics and fame and criticized beyonce and called out jay-z. >> now, fans say he only three songs before going on a rant and he was late to the show. he left the stage saturday night. sunday's show was cancelled. >> some are celebrating after winning big at the ama awards. artist of the year going to grande. >> i just wanted to say thank you so much to the fans. i of you from the bottom of my heart. i think about you in everything that i do. >> the first ama as a solo act. he won several with the group one direction. tim mcgraw won. lots of characters too. >> nerves in her voice with the award. >> it is a big deal, especially in front of all of the other artists too. on facebook, charlie is off this week making barbecue turkey and mac and cheese and greens and salad. >> where is the invite? >> i had to share it, he's a >> i need the name, address, all of that. >> what is the time to show up. >> and what can we bring. >> well, this morning we are talking about a chill

melinda: actor ben stiller attended the rally too. the swastikas have been painted over now flowers and positive messages are covering the playground. ben: new this morning, kanye west has canceled a concert after cutting a show short and going on a bizarre rant. he talked about politics and fame. he criticized beyonce and called out her husband jay-z. at the risk of my own life, my own success, my own career. i have been sent here to give you the truth. jay-z, call me! you still aint' called me! ben: fans say kanye only played a few songs before going on the rant and then leaving the stage on saturday night. sunday night's show was canceled. a lot of people on facebook are asking for their money back after that show. and an hour late. they wanted to hear the music, right. well, you will be zipping up the overcoat, the temperatures in the 30s today and 40s for tomorrow and the rest of the week. most of the precip in the south is staying liquid no. weather worries today. low pressure is going to continue to get organized over the weste

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active director ben stiller recently credited a psa screening for saving his life. >> i learned that i was someone that had a case that could be treated. there are a lot of people that late. >> in stiller's case, his doctor watched his psa level rise over a year and a half before sending him on for ultimate testing. ultimately he had surgery to remove the cancer and says he is now cancer-free, but treatments vary. a landmark study published in the "new england journal of medicine" followed more than 1600 men with diagnosed prostate cancer. the men fell into three groups, those who had surgery, those who had radiotherapy and those who actively monitored their after ten years, researchers found almost no difference in death rates between the groups. >> this study shows that there were serious side effects of treatment in terms of sexual, bowel and urinary function, but there were side effects on the men on active surveillance too, because the risk is the tumor will grow. >> for clark, active monitoring was the right choice. >> that i'm sitting there just watching it drives people crazy

frontal boundary moves through which doesn't take place until tonight, that start tomorrow will see stiller -- cooler starts. we will talk about how warm it gets today and rain chances up. >>> hotspots at 6:30 am on wednesday. i am road warrior hilary zalla. 275 south in hillsborough county is the first interstate hotspot. we are definitely slow as you had passed busch boulevard. down to 26 miles per hour. downtown interchange on i-4 is clogging up as well. i will have your drive times in 10 minutes. >>> november 9. i am allison kropff. >>> this is your eye-opener. today's top stories. >> it has been what they call a historic event but to be really historic we have to do a great job. and i promise you that i will not let you down. we will do a great job. we will do a great job. >> donald trump is elected the 45th president of the united states. the trump presidency begins in nation to move forward if we leave anyone behind. >> marco rubio is celebrating his victory after reelected to the u.s. senate.>> i am grateful. and humbled. i can't thank the people of my county enough. this is home an

ben stiller very wise, he waited 18 months before he went ahead more aggressively. hands but do not get roped into getting biopsies and other invasive procedures. active monitoring is probably the better way to go. >> all right, doc, thanks very much. we appreciate it. >>> coming up next, supermodel and social media sensation gigi hadid. but first, this is "today" on nbc. dunkin's sweet black pepper bacon sandwich is back with twice the crispy, caramelized peppered bacon. experience a breakfast sandwich made for bacon lovers. america runs on dunkin'. hillary clinton: i'm hillary clinton and i approve this message. vo: in times of crisis america depends on steady leadership. donald trump: "knock the crap out of them, would you? elieve me." vo: and calm judgment. donald trump: "and you can tell them to go fu_k themselves." vo: because all it takes is one wrong move. donald trump audio only: "i would bomb the sh_t out of them." vo: just one. fios is not cable. we're wired differently. so we wired the wagner's house with 100 meg internet. 12 seconds. that's the power of

ben stiller very wise, he waited 18 months before he went ahead more aggressively. men should have the information because it's power in their hands but do not get roped into getting biopsies and other invasive procedures. active monitoring is probably the better way to go. >> all right, doc, thanks very much. we appreciate it. >>> coming up next, supermodel and social media sensation gigi hadid. but first, this is "today" on nbc. the mae gave her top executive managed aa huge pay raiseet, and a lavish car allowance, run up a deficit, then cut jos for local teenagers, and cut after-school program. no wonder tchronicle called mae torlakson "flat-out unprepared" for the assembly. they endorse tim grayson. as mayor of concord, grayson balanced the budget every yer while doing more for kids. tim grayson for assembly. >>> 8:40 now. we're back with today's style. at just 21 years old, gigi hadid has already conquered fashion runways in new york, london, paris and milan. she starred in music videos and become the face of brands like versace and tommy hilfiger and has nearl

. >> christa: another key figure using his celebrity, actor ben stiller. >> this happening in this park when adam was so about peace and nona violence and you know, it's just a really horrible thing. i think we need to stand up and say this is, you know, not okay in america now. >> christa: those swas cast have been covered over with paint. and positive messages. >> kris: more news today: pope calls a grave sin of abortion. the pope had granted special permission to priests to do so over the last year. which he declared a holy year of mercy. that ended on sunday, but the special permission now continues. previously only some priests were girn the ability to absolve catholics for abortion. law enforcement stepping in as pipeline protests in north dakota turn violent. nearly 400 protesters have been lighting cars and objects on fire overnight. police began firing tear gas and some demonstrators say firefighters intentionally sprayed them with the water canons. firefighters say that those firefighters were using the hoses to put out the fires set by protesters. officials say one person has

ben stiller very wise, he waited 18 months before he went ahead more aggressively. men should have the information because it's power in their hands but do not get roped into getting biopsies and other invasive procedures. active monitoring is probably the better way to go. >> all right, doc, thanks very much. we appreciate it. >>> coming up next, supermodel and social media sensation gigi hadid. but first, this is "today" on nbc. in pennsylvania, a packet of heroin can be cheaper than a six-pack of beer and prescription painkillers are too easy to get. as the head of the pennsylvania commission on crime, i've helped local communities fund drug treatment programs to save our kids. i'm josh shapiro, and as attorney general, i'll crack down on the drug dealers and stop the overprescribing of opioid painkillers. i'm proud to be endorsed by law enforcement organizations representing 14,000 police officers. this is a fight we can't afford to lose. >>> 8:40 now. we're back with today's style. at just 21 years old, gigi hadid has already conquered fashion runways in new yo

. >> another key figure using celebrity to speak out against hate actor ben stiller. when he's about peace and nonviolence. it's just a really horrible thing. i think we need to say this is not okay in america. the swastika have been covered over with painted a positive messages. >>> happening now law enforcement stepping in as those pipeline protest in north dakota turn violent. nearly 400 protestors were lighting cars and orobjects on fire overnight. police began firing tear gas and rubber bullets. fire officials say they were using the hoses to put out the fire. official say one person been arrested. protestor fight against that pipeline pro scombrekt saying it will hurt the environment and destroy some historic native american sites >> happening today in chicago worker will announce when they plan to go on strike. it was last week that about 500 employee voted to not show up for work at some point during the thanksgiving holiday. on higher pay. airport officials say the strike will not be shutting down the airport but will create a disruption in service. be prepar

ben stiller wisely waited 18 aggressively. men should have the inform in their hand but do not get roped into getting biopsies or other procedures, active monitoring, paying attention to yourself is probably the better way to go. >> thank you. we appreciate it. >>> coming up next, supermodel and social media sensation, gigi dunkin's sweet black pepper bacon sandwich is back with twice the crispy, caramelized peppered bacon. experience a breakfast sandwich made for bacon lovers. we're back with "today's" style. just 21 years old, gigi hadid has already conquered runways in paris and milan and become the face of brands like versace and tommy hilfiger and has nearly 25 million followers on instagram. thanks to a new collaboration, she can add footwear to her resume. thank you for joining us. life. great to go. >> awesome. i was looking at the cover of some magazines, you're on every one. >> looks like my mom's living room. >> you have bazaar, vogue, the wall street journal magazine. this one is very different. >> wall street jour

ben stiller supported hillary clinton. tweeted now it is time to move forward and hope our country can come together. trump supporter and actor scott baio great faith in god works. mr. at real donald trump i'm proud to call you president of the united states of america and first lady at melania trump. >> legendary rocker mick jagger was just watching news, maybe ask what you can what you want in the inauguration. and, this one liner canada has just started building a wall. >>> our job isn't as glamorous as it may look. >> yeah, you got that right. >> help read the prompter. >> it is hard trying to hard to read and look at the camera. >> tell me bit, my man. >> yes, tori takes you to a tv station where the kid, you why, youngsters put on their own news program, right after a short afoot and light-hearted i take to the open road. healthy, free, the world before me, the long brown path before me leading wherever i choose. the east and the west are mine. the north and the south are mine. all seems beautiful to me. what? is he

ben stiller very wise, he waited 18 months before he went ahead more aggressively. hands but do not get roped into getting biopsies and other invasive procedures. active monitoring is probably the better way to go. >> all right, doc, thanks very much. we appreciate it. >>> coming up next, supermodel and social media sensation gigi hadid. but first, this is "today" on >>> 8:40 now. we're back with today's style. at just 21 years old, gigi hadid has already conquered fashion runways in new york, london, paris and milan. she starred in music videos and become the face of brands like versace and tommy hilfiger and has nearly 25 million followers on instagram. thanks to a new collaboration, she can add footwear designer to her resume. gigi, it's great to see you. >> thank you. >> welcome. this is your first appearance on the "today" show. i've watched it morning my whole life so it's great to be here. >> i was looking at some magazines and you're on the cover of every one. >> it looks like my mom's living room on this table. >> you've got vogue, bazaar and the "wall stre

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this is frank stiller. we came to know mayor giuliani, the country did, knew him, because your ties to new york, for me in south carolina, 9/11 hits. we know you. he lost his precious brother in 9/11 and started a foundation. now you are doing something special. first tell us about your foundation. then we'll make the big announcement. >> on 9/11, my brother was on his way home after working the squad one and he heard what happened. he went to the brooklyn battery tunnel. he strapped his gear on and just ran through, and you know, did what so many first responders. >> ran through the tunnel. >> that's your brother right there. >> with all his equipment. >> how old was he? >> 34. father of five. >> oh, my goodness. >> we've been doing many things to honor him and all those who perished on that day. the other day, the mayor called me from iowa, said frank, what are we going to do? you know, it's just another horrific -- >> there they are from des moines, iowa. >> they were assassinated. >> what we're doing is

active director ben stiller recently credited a psa screening for saving his life. >> i learned that i was someone that had a case that could be treated. there are a lot of people that late. >> in stiller's case, his doctor watched his psa level rise over a year and a half before sending him on for ultimate testing. ultimately he had surgery to remove the cancer and says he is now cancer-free, but treatments vary. a landmark study published in the "new england journal of