TODAY 8a: Record heat and extreme temperatures. U.S. ambassador confronts antisemitism. Billy Joel ending Madison Square Garden residency. Spelling bee winner live on TODAY.

<p>Record high temperatures impacting millions of Americans across the country. Also, a story of reconciliation as U.S. ambassador, Amy Gutman travels to Germany where her father’s family fled after Adolf Hitler’s rise to power. Plus, Billy Joel has officially announced the end of his residency at Madison Square Garden. And, spelling bee winner, Dave Shah live on TODAY to share his experience.</p>