This was good, one of the biggest Film Festivals in the bay area kicked off tonight neck city quest Film Festival open at the california theater with the movie, the island between the tides. That sounds good. This years features, 217 bills, 37 Different Countries and the festival runs through march 17th. On the day that it is raining this weekend, go to send request, that would be perfect. Clear might be good for seeing some movies. Saturday, sunday evening and tuesday after that. Temperature start to decline. I will have to google the Movie Selection so i can line them up. Thank you very much for joining us starting at 5 a. M. , have a wonderful night. See breaking news tonight. The high stakes moment here in washington. President biden set to make his case for a second term in his state of the Union Address. The president coming before congress and the American People. His pivotal speech tonight in prime time here on nbc. With the rematch now set against former president trump, mr. Biden looking to jumpstart his campaign. The major announcement hell make about a u. S. Led Emergency Mission in gaza, and what hell say about the border, abortion rights, and inflation. Also, terrifying takeoff. A United Airlines plane, the tire falling off, crushing a car below. The flight diverted. What were learning. The u. S. Army sergeant accused of selling the military secrets to china. The charges announced today. The trial of the father of a Michigan School shooter under way. Youll hear the tape played in court. The frantic 911 call he made the day of the massacre. The Severe Weather threat across the Southern Plains. Were tracking it. Inside the mission to air drop aid into gaza. Our Richard Engel aboard a plane bringing desperately needed relief. The report on the shooter who killed 18 people in maine. What a new analysis is revealing about his brain. And the american sailor and the scares at sea she overcame to make history. Announcer this is nbc nightly news with lester holt. Good evening and welcome tonight from washington, d. C. , where President Biden will this evening the state of the union. The enter the capitol behind me and speak to americans about the state of the union. The speech comes just two days after super tuesday hen the president and donald trump all but punched their tickets to the november election. And now tonight President Biden, burdened by low approval numbers, will try to seize the moment to counter the dark portrait of the state of america as portrayed by republicans. The president will likely be measured on not just his remarks this evening, but also his mental stamina amid the lingering focus on his age. Earlier today, i was part of a small group of journalists who joined the president at a white house luncheon. The discussion was off the record. But we have separately learned that on the economy, the president will focus on ways to save americans money, and on the border crisis, he will try to turn the tables and shift the blame to republicans. Peter alexander has a preview. Reporter tonight, President Biden set to make a crucial sales pitch facing a skeptical audience and low approval ratings. In just released excerpts of tonights address, the president will say, it doesnt make the news, but in thousands of cities and towns the American People are writing the greatest comeback story never told. And as they head to a likely rematch, this subtle dig at president trump. Some other people my age see a different story, an american story of resentment, revenge and retribution. Thats not me. Recent polls show the president trails his likely republican challenger within the margin of error. The president will sharply contrast his views with mr. Trumps on key issues like abortion rights. It was donald trump and his Supreme Court who ripped away the rights and freedoms of women in america. Reporter among the first ladys guest tonight, kate cox, who sued texas over its near total abortion ban. And hell announce new efforts to deliver aid to gaza with a new land crossing and a u. S. Led mission to build a temporary seaport. But tonight much of the focus will be on the president s presentation, with three quarters of americans concerned President Biden does not have the mental and physical health to serve. And on the border crisis, President Biden will blame republicans for rejecting a bipartisan Border Security bill. The only reason the border is not secure is donald trump and his maga republican friends. Reporter a report record 8. 6 million migrants have entered the u. S. During the biden presidency. Republicans argue the president could end the crisis by bringing back the trump border pills ors he reversed. Today, mr. Trump attacking the president on the economy as Consumer Prices have risen 18 since President Biden took office. We had the greatest economy in the history of the world. Its time to tell Crooked Joe Biden youre fired. Reporter the president s expected to out the strong job growth and unemployment at a 50year low following the pandemic. Keshia age, a single mom of three in atlanta is working two jobs and struggling with high prices. What do you want to hear from the president tonight . Basically, that things are going to get better and that things are going to become more affordable and that people are actually going to be able to live as opposed to surviving. And peter, were thinking a bit about the audience tonight, because we remember last year the president was heckled by some republicans in the audience. Lester, youre right. Its a dynamic, live event. And the Republican House speaker has told members of his party to be respectful tonight, while progressive democrat cori bush, a fierce critic of the president s handling of the war in gaza did not rule out her own protest this evening. Lester . All right, peter, thank you. Im joined now by kristen welker, moderator of meet the press. Kristen, this is kind of a reset moment for the president as we launch on this road to 24. Absolutely, lester. This may be the largest audience he will have to make his case for reelection. And ive been talking to allies of the president who tell me he needs to deliver more than a laundry list of accomplishments and goals tonight. They say he has to tell the story of his first term and how a second term will impact americans, not just attack mr. Trump. But lester, peter noted voter concerns about his age and mental health. So how he delivers this speech will be just as important as what he says. Lester . All right, kristen, thanks very much. Join me and Savannah Guthrie and of course kristen for the state of the Union Address tonight. Coverage kicks off at 9 00 p. M. Eastern time. Now to the breaking news out of california. A United Airlines flight making an Emergency Landing in los angeles after a tire fell off during takeoff. Tom costello is with us. Tom, this was a boeing 777. Thats right. United flight 35 was leaving sfo for osaka, japan at 11 35 this morning. This video captured by flight tracking website radar box seems to show the tire coming off one of the planes main landing gear assemblies, which has a total of six tires. The tire fell into a nearby parking lot below, causing significant damage to the cars that were parked there. Nobody injured. The plane, as you said a boeing 777. 249 people on board, then diverted to los angeles, where it landed safely and was met by firefighters. The airline says passengers will be rebooked on another flight to japan tonight as united and the faa investigate why this happened. Lester . All right, tom, thank you. Just breaking tonight, federal authorities announcing the indictment of a u. S. Army sergeant on charges of transmitting sensitive u. S. Military information to china. They said sergeant corbin schultz, an Army Intelligence analyst stationed at fort campbell, kentucky was paid 42,000 by a coconspirator for leaking information on advanced american weapons. Weeks of Jennifer Crumbley became the first parent in the u. S. Held criminally responsible for their Childs School shooting, tonight her husband is on trial. Testimony in his Involuntary Manslaughter case began today in michigan. Maggie vespa is there. Reporter round two of this landmark prosecution now under way. A michigan father on trial for Involuntary Manslaughter for his alleged role in the Mass School Shooting carried out by his son weeks after his wife was convicted on the same charges. The shooters case is done. The shooters mother, Jennifer Crumbley, her case is done. Youre here to decide the level of gross negligence of James Crumbley. Reporter 47yearold James Crumbley wore headphones as hearing aids in court today. Prosecutors arguing back in 2021, crumbley failed to secure the gun he bought for ethan which the teen used to kill four students. He was the adult out of anyone in the world and in the best position to prevent these kids deaths. Reporter crumbleys defense team telling the jury he didnt know his son had access to the gun, nor did he suspect ethan was a danger. James crumbley did not know what his son was going to do. Reporter today, prosecutors playing the frantic 911 call james made the day of the shooting. I took the gun. I dont if its him. I dont know whats going on. Im really freaking out. Reporter prosecutors say he ignored warning signs about his sons mental health, calling a computer crimes analyst who read this text between ethan and a friend. I actually asked my dad to take me to the doctor yesterday, but he just gave me some pills and told me to suck it up. Reporter this trial taking place in the same courtroom with the same judge and prosecutors adds as Jennifer Crumbleys trial. A new jury was picked for this trial. Tonight James Crumbley hoping for a different outcome than his wife. A big question hanging over this trial is whether James Crumbley will follow his wifes lead and testify in his own defense. His attorney at this point not giving any indication either way. Lester . Maggie vespa, thank you. Were watching Severe Weather across the south. Strong storms forming now over the central and Southern Plains with severe thunderstorm watches in place. Nine Million People can face hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. Tomorrow and saturday, severe storms and flooding will be possible for millions more across the southeast. Well be tracking it. Now to the middle east and the desperate need for more humidity humanitarian aid in gaza. Earlier today, Richard Engel was able to join a relief flight on a mission to drop off meals by air. Reporter on an air base in jordan, we were given an inside look at what has become a last resort for getting aid into gaza. Air dropping food and humanitarian supplies. So the planes have already been loaded. These are c130 cargo planes. Reporter the Mission Today was run by the jordanian military, a close u. S. Ally. We watched the crew do its lastminute briefs until it was time for takeoff. The food aid was on pallets, and the bags on top are the parachutes, fixed with yellow ripcords to open them. First we flew over israel, the Israeli Military granting permission, deconflicting the airspace so the plane isnt accidentally shot down. Israel looks peaceful from above. Then we reached gaza, where the damage is clear and extensive. After hamas october 7th massacre, israel has bombed and cut off gaza so severely that people are now facing starvation. Officials from gazas hamasrun Health Ministry say at least 20 people have already died from malnutrition. Theyve just given the signal that theyre ready to drop. Were now over northern gaza. Any moment now, these packets of food aid will begin parachuting down. Every bit helps, but aid groups say this is not a solution. Reporter the meals are for more than 20,000 people, but its a drop in the bucket. 2. 3 Million People need help below. But for now, its the only thing coming from the sky in gaza that doesnt explode. The u. S. Is also doing aid drops over gaza, but its not meant to be permanent. And as we saw today, it is far less efficient than truck deliveries and much more expensive. Lester . Richard engel in jordan, thank you. As the war in gaza rages on, back here at home, the calls for a ceasefire are growing louder. Yamiche alcindor reports more than a thousand black pastors are among those turning up the pressure on President Biden. Reporter for a Community Church in atlanta, the war raging thousands of miles away in the middle east is top of mind. All palestinians are not terrorists. Reporter reverend Timothy Mcdonald iii says its because he empathize was the thousands of civilians killed in gaza. Black people understand pain. We have a history of pain. Reporter mcdonald is part of a group of more than one thousand black faith leaders demanding President Biden call for a permanent ceasefire between israel and hamas. Why are you publicly calling for President Biden to demand a ceasefire . Because the time is now. Peace is the way. And the ceasefire is a concrete beginning for the pursuit of peace, because it involves both sides. Reporter the president , while still supporting israel, is currently pushing for a temporary ceasefire. He is hoping to get hostages out of gaza and more aid in. The response of the idf has gone way too far. The killing of innocent women and children, even babies. The longer this war has gone on, the more support President Biden is losing among the African American population. Reporter young black voters in particular, like reverend sean smith say they have grown frustrated with biden over the war. Do you think the Biden Administration and President Biden understands the depth that this could impact him . I hope he does, simply because of the fact that we want to make sure that we can get as much voter turnout as possible in november. And a lot of people who i know of personally are saying theyre going the just stay home. Reporter and do what . Not vote. Reporter something he says biden cant afford. Young black people gave joe biden the state of georgia. We cant turn out the young black vote, he doesnt stand a chance. Reporter still some back the president s stance. Im supportive of President Biden on what he has done on everything since hes been in office. And now he is making a choice to stand on one side. Im going to pray that were all doing what is the right thing to do and that its going to all work out. Reporter reverend mcdonald still hopes President Biden changes course before its too late. Do you think President Biden, his administration really understands how much a stance in the middle east might hurt him among African Americans . I dont think he understands now, but he is beginning to. Reporter yamiche alcindor, nbc news, atlanta, georgia. In 60 seconds, the search for answers in an unspeakable crime. The new study of a shooters brain showing how a dramatic brain injury may have contributed to that deadly mass shooting in maine. Ur heart is the beat of life. If you have heart failure, entrust your heart to entresto. 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The report finding he had a traumatic brain injury that likely played a role in his horrifying actions. Lets get more on the story now from erin mclaughlin. Reporter tonight, new Analysis Shows brain damage likely contributed to the erratic behavior of maines deadliest mass shooter. Robert card is seen in this Chilling Police body camera footage. Because theyre scared because im going to frigging do something, because i am capable. Reporter captured months before the 40yearold Army Reservist opened fire, killing 18 people and wounding more than a dozen at a Bowling Alley and bar lewiston, maine. Police have been called by Army Reservists concerned he was acting erratically. After a days long manhunt following the mass shooting, robert card took his own life. The medical examiner sent tissue from his brain to boston universitys world renowned cpe center for analysis. The researcher now revealing card had evidence of traumatic brain injury, and that the results are similar to those of blast trauma. The card family is now pointing to his work as a hand grenade instructor for the u. S. Army reservists, leading to questions about a possible link. While card was never deployed for active duty, his family alleges for years he was exposed to thousands of lowlevel blasts during his time as a reservist grenade trainer at west point. Tonight an Army Spokesperson tells nbc news the lab findings are concerning, adding they underscore the armys need to do all it can to protect soldiers against blastinduced injury. We do know that a lot of veterans are exposed and have been exposed to dramatic traumatic brain injuries and blasts. We need to better understand how we can help them. If he is making these threats, they need to get him to the hospital. Reporter today multiple Army Reservists testified they raised the alarm about card the summer before the shooting. We collectively noticed that card was exhibiting strange behavior and notified our command. Reporter card was referred to a hospital and after that never returned to west point. Tonight an Army Spokesperson told nbc news theyre updating guidance on blastrelated injuries and plans to launch a Safety Campaign in the near future. Lester . Erin mclaughlin, thank you. Well take a break. With new weight loss drugs exploding in popularity, well tell you how soon an effective pill version could be available. Thats coming up next. Were still going for that sweet shot. And with higher stroke risk from afib not caused by a heart valve problem, were going for a better treatment than warfarin. Eliquis. Eliquis reduces stroke risk. And has less major bleeding. Over 97 of eliquis patients did not experience a stroke. Dont stop taking eliquis without talking to your doctor as this may increase your risk of stroke. Eliquis can cause serious and in rare cases fatal bleeding. 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Learn how abbvie could help you save. All right. Tonight she sailed all the way around the world and into the finally, tonight she sailed all around the world and into the record books. Emilie ikeda on the woman who just made history. Reporter 29yearold cole brauer just wrapped up the voyage of a lifetime. [ cheering ] blazing into port and History Today as the First American woman to ever race nonstop around the world alone. Has it sunk in that youre a historymaker . No. For sure it has not sunk in. Reporter in spain, she was welcomed bay sea of fans, friends, and family. After finishing second in the global solo challenge. Brauer was the youngest and only female competitor in the race of 16 sailors from around the world. Along the way, she amassed more than 400,000 followers on instagram, sharing the ups and downs of life at sea. Her treacherous journey nearly upended when she badly injured her ribs. The new york native sailed 30,000 miles down the western coast of africa its been crazy out here. Reporter over to australia. Last night pretty big waves. Reporter and through the notoriously rough waters around south america. There is a couple of storms that are going to hit the cape. Reporter closing the loop 130 days later. What do you hope people take away from your success . I really want people to find what theyre passionate about and go and fight for it. Any time you hear the word no, i would just ignore it. Reporter and while the sun has now set on brauers ocean odyssey, she says her mission to inspire young women in the sport is just getting started. Emilie ikeda, nbc news. And good for her. Thats nightly news. Thank you for watching, everyone. Im lester holt. Please take care of yourself and each other. Good night. Good night. Aint ashamed of where im from or where ive been well, im still my daddys angel, by my halos kind of bent been washed in the mud of the mississippi southernfried droppedinthegrease kind of hippie lipstick on a cigarette throwning in back whiskey what you see is what you get i let a blueeyed twotiming devil kiss me on the mouth had me up on a homegrown high fore it all went south it burned me like a mess of cornbread in a skillet left me with a heart break, i dont want to feel it can i bum another one of them cowboy killers hit me with the good stuff now if i look a little drunk, its cause i drank some if my necks a little bit red, its cause i am one heavens where im going to go, the bible says so on my shelf but if i smell like smoke, its only cause ive been through hell and back again trying like hell to get over him i can tell its going to take some time but you can bet your ass im going be just fine if i look a little drunk, its cause i drank some if my necks a little red, its cause i am one heavens where im going to go, the bible says so on my shelf but if i smell like smoke, its only cause im been through hell [cheers applause] kelly welcome to Kelly Clarkson show, yall. Give it up for my band, yall. [cheers applause] that was laney wilsons smell like smoke. We have girl crushes on her. We love her so much. Her music is so rad. Check it out. Lets get to our first guest. With two Golden Globes and five oscars, shes one of the greats. The latest of her Oscar Nominations came this year for nia on netflix. She has a new series called apples never fall on peacock starting march 14. Say hello to annette benning. [cheers applause] thank you. Kelly welcome to new york. Hi. Thank you. Kelly you lived here a long time ago. I did. Kelly when did you move . I moved here in 1986 during the summer. Kelly did you love it . I was so excited. I did it impulsively. I didnt really have a plan. A very good friend of mine named sally let me live with her in her apartment. She had kind of a large closet. Kelly in new york . In new york it was. It was an awesome kind of low. I had to crouch in. But there was a place there for a bed. She let me stay with her. Kelly yeah. Thats so funny. Thats how i moved to