Tonight, several developing headlines. Tens of thousands of school kids walking out, demanding lawmakers in this country do something. As the alleged killer today is in court, facetoface with the parents who lost children. What he now wants. And tonight, the calls we never heard before. President trumps attorney general, jeff sessions, and a major decision to make. Will he fire Andrew Mccabe before mccabe can retire just four days from now . Mccabe had defended james comey in front of the american people. The cliffhanger overnight. The district where donald trump won by nearly 20 points. Tonight, the democrat declaring victory. What does this signal . Parts of the east buried tonight under more than two feet of snow, and incredibly, were now watching what could be fourth major storm to slam into the east. Not again. First, the Flight Attendant who allegedly said, put the dog in the overhead. It did not survive. Tonight, another family pet that was supposed to land in kansas. Where the dog ended up. And police say the husband who told a priest he murdered his wife, has now been captured, with the priests help. And late word coming in, a navy jet has crashed. The search for the pilot. Good evening. And its great to have you with us here on a very busy wednesday night. And we begin tonight with the powerful images playing out across this country today. Just as a difficult scene played out inside a florida courtroom at the same time. Tens of thousands of students staging a massive coordinated protest against gun violence, one month after the shooting rampage killed 17 people at Stoneman Douglas high school in parkland, florida. From parkland, to littleton, colorado. Stunts in los angeles with a moment of silence, standing right there behind 17 empty
chairs. While in that florida courtroom today, alleged gunman nikolas cruz facetoface with the families of the victims. What his lawyers asked for, and the calls we never heard before. Abcs Victor Oquendo leading us off. Reporter a sea of students seizing their moment. 0 00 a. M. , more than 3,000 schools walking out, in solidarity with the victims of the parkland shooting. Saying when it comes to gun violence, theyve had enough. What do we want . Gun control. When do we want it . Now reporter in parkland, they flooded onto the football field for 17 minutes. For each of the 14 students and three teachers killed. What was that like for you . It gave me the chills, just looking around at the whole student body on the football field. Im proud of all of them. Reporter this playing out as the alleged killer came facetoface with the parents of the victims. Those parents reduced to tears. A plea of not guilty shall be entered on the defendants behalf. Reporter nikolas cruz sitting with his head bowed. His lawyers saying he would plead guilty if the Death Penalty is off the table. Please help, please help. Stoneman douglas high school. Reporter this, as were hearing new chilling 911 recordings from the day of the massacre. Students in hushed voices pleading for help. Please, please, theres people here. Theres people, theyre all bleeding, theyre going to die. Honey, i know. Im really sorry that youre going through this. But im here with you. Stay on the phone. Reporter and then a teacher. Someone got shot in head, a student is down. You have a student down . Yes. Reporter the heartwrenching memories of that day, etched in the minds of the thousands who turned out nationwide. In washington, d. C. , the students turned their backs on the white house and sat in silence. Telling our david kerley they should not be living in fear. School is a place we should be able to go and feel safe and learn, and not have to fear that something might happen. Reporter in evanston, illinois, the teenagers calling their legislators to demand gun reform. Im calling to request that you take action our parents had wars and we have columbine. Reporter and there at
columbine, where 13 died, a tribute to the victims of both tragedies. On the west coast, 17 empty school desks. Our Kayna Whitworth with those feeling heartbreak. Something about the empty desks is just, it really hits home. Reporter students here in parkland making the long walk to a memorial, vowing to never forget those they lost. This is just another step. Honestly, this is a statement. We demand change. And Victor Oquendo with us live once again tonight from porkland, florida. And victor, as you know, in washington, they passed a School Violence bill in the house, but tonight, critics say it doesnt actually have any gun control measures . Reporter thats right, david. Its called the stop School Violence act. It does not address kgun contro at all. It trains Law Enforcement officers and School Officials and adds security equipment around schools. It passed by an overwhelming majority, but democrats say it doesnt do enough. David . Victor, thank you. Also at this hour, we are following what will be a major decision by President Trumps
attorney general, jeff sessions. Will he fire a top fbi official just days before his retirement . The fbis outgoing Deputy Director, Andrew Mccabe, four days from retiring. His pension now at stake. Mccabe has been a frequent target of President Trump. And heres abcs chief justice correspondent Pierre Thomas tonight. Reporter it was Andrew Mccabe who was thrust into the National Spotlight after President Trump fired former fbi director james comey, mccabe suddenly becoming the acting director of fbi. Soon after, asked on capitol hill about a claim made by the white house that morale because of james comey was low. Is it accurate that the rank and file no longer supported director comey . No, sir, that is not accurate. The vast majority of fbi employees enjoyed a deep and positive connection to director comey. Reporter for many months, President Trump publically went after mccabe. Now tonight, theres word mccabe, just four days from retirement, could be fired before he retires. The Justice DepartmentInspector General finding mccabe allowed fbi officials to speak with a reporter about the Clinton Foundation probe and then misled investigators who asked him about it. Those close to mccabe say he denies intentionally misleading anyone. Tonight, mccabes fate lies in the hands of attorney general jeff sessions, whose decision could impact whether mccabe receives his full pension after a 22year career with the fbi. That pension at the center of one of trumps angry tweets. Fbi Deputy DirectorAndrew Mccabe is racing the clock to retire with full benefits. 90 days to go . All right, so, lets get to Pierre Thomas, live outside the fbi tonight. What are you hearing from your sources, pierre . What is the a. G. Going to do here . Reporter david, so far in critical moments, session has often followed the recommendation of staff, and those officials are recommending mccabe be fired. David . Pierre thomas tonight. Pierre, thank you. Now, to the cliffhanger in pennsylvania. 24 hours later, the race still too close to call, but democrat
con conor lamb has declared victory. In a Congressional DistrictPresident Trump won by nearly 20 points. What could this mean for november . Abcs chief National Correspondent tom llamas is there tonight. Please welcome to the stage congressmanelect conor lamb. Reporter tonight, the democrats proclaiming victory. It look a little longer than we thought, but we did it. Reporter Democrat Conor Lamb holding onto a slim lead over Republican Rick Saccone in a special election for a house seat held by republicans for 15 years. And where trump won by nearly 20 points just over a year ago. Reporter President Trump flying here three days before the election to rally the base. We need him. We need republicans. We need the votes. Reporter even though it appears Republican Rick Saccone is unlikely to catch his opponent, he insists its not over. Were going to fight all the way to the end. You know i never give up. Reporter Republican Leaders nationally quick to point out that the democrat ran on an exceptionally conservative platform. Both of these candidates, the republican and the democrat ran as conservatives. Ran as progun, prolife, ant antinancy pelosi conservatives. Reporter and regardless of the final outcome, democrats say their success here is proof momentum is in their favor heading into the midterms. Tom llamas up all night with this. He joins us live from carnegie, pennsylvania, tonight. Theyre still counting provis n provisional ballots, but whats the math here . Is there any way for the republican to come from behind here and pull this out . Reporter well, david, we think there are hundreds of provisional ballots still out there, but there would need to be more than 627 of them, and the republican would have to win them all. Thats highly unlikely. Its looking more and more like this is conor lambs race to win. David . Tom, thank you. And one more headline out of washington tonight. President trump has now picked tv commentator larry ckudlow to
replace gary he ser cohn resigned last week. Overseas tonight, british Prime Minister theresa may taking on vladimir putin, Holding Russia accountable for that nerve agent attack. The Prime Minister today expeopling 23 russian dip low malts similar to what former president obama did here after that meddling in the election. And eyeopening words tonight from u. S. Ambassador to the u. N. Nikki haley, who today warned that if immediate action is not taken against russia, chemical weapons could be used here in new york city. Abcs chief Foreign Correspondent terry moran in london tonight. Reporter speaking to a hushed parliament, Prime Minister theresa may spoke with an icy fury. We will not tolerate the threat to life of british people and others on british soil from the russian government. Reporter british investigators say a militarygrade nerve agent developed by russia was used in the attack on a former russian spy and his daughter, a
conclusion now backed by the u. S. Intelligence community. In retaliation, may said britain will expel 23 Russian Diplomats, giving them one leek to leave. Suspend all highlevel contacts with russia. Take unspecified clandestine measures. And she added the royal family will boycott the soccer world cup in russia this summer. The expulsion of diplomats, the biggest here since the cold war, and echoing president obamas kicking out 35 Russian Diplomats from the u. S. In retaliation for russian meddling in the 2016 election. Later, dramatic scenes at the u. N. Security council. Russia in the dock. Britain asking the world to stand with them. And u. S. Ambassador nikki haley backing the brits, urging the world to act. If we dont take immediate, concrete measures to address this now, salisbury will not be the last place we see chemical weapons used. They could be used here in new york. Or in cities of any country that
sits on this council. And terry moran joins us live tonight. Very strong words there from nikki haley. Senior intelligence officials telling abc that there is now daylight between u. S. And british assessments on this, that the russians are guilty here. What is the president , the white house saying tonight . Reporter well, david, the president told reporters yesterday, as soon as we get the facts straight, if we agree with them, we will condemn russia or whoever. The facts are in, intelligence agencies, as you say, agree. Tonight, a strong statement from the white house, saying the United States stands in solidarity with its closest ally, the united kingdom, and is working together with our allies and partners to ensure this kind oaf abhorrent attack does not happen again. David . That statement from the white house a short time ago. Terry, thank you. Back here at home tonight, and new trouble for united airlines. Just 24 hours after apologizing for what happened to one familys dog on a plane, united now making headlines for yet another mistake, another dog supposed to be brought to kansas city, but where did that dog end up . Heres abcs linsey davis now. Reporter tonight, new woes for united after it mistakenly put this dog, irgo, on a 12hour flight to japan. Kara swindle was with her family flying from oregon to kansas city, but when she got to the cargo facility to pick up her german shepherd, she was given a great dane instead. Hes probably so scared and freaked out. And probably hurting, too, because he doesnt have his medicine now, itselfer. Reporter she says the airline told her the dogs were accidentally put into the wrong travel kennels. Irgo will now be flying back first class to kansas tomorrow night. But uniteds apology for this mistake comes after the tragic death of this puppy, kokito, on a flight from houston to new york on monday. He was a member of our family. Reporter the family and other passengers said the Flight Attendant demanded the puppys carryon case be moved from under the seat in front of them into the overhead bin. Were like, its a dog, its a dog, and shes like, it doesnt matter. You still have to put it up there. Reporter when the plane landed at laguardia after three
hours, the family discovered kokitos body. She took him out and opened the thing and then she got the dog and he was dead. Reporter tonight, united says their Flight Attendant, quote, did not hear or understand there was a dog in the bag and did not knowingly place the dog in the overhead bin. And linsey, united making changes so nothing like this happens again . Reporter thats right, david. They plan to start issuing bright colored bag tags for customers that are traveling with an animal inside the cabin. As soon as the Flight Attendant sees the tag, theyre going to know, theres an animal inside that bag. Weve just heard from united, they say they have fully refunded the passengers tickets and pet fees. Its not clear thats going to be enough, david. All right, linsey davis, thank you. Now, to the northeast tonight, digging out from its third noreaster in less than two weeks, and apologies in advance tonight for what may be on the way, a possible fourth storm now. More than two feet of snow falling in parts of new england. 14 inches in boston. Some drivers on the mass pike and look at the snow on top of their cars. Thats dangerous. More than 140,000 without power at this hour, and new storm watches now in effect in the heartland and that will all move east all over again. Lets get to rob marciano, kind of unbelievable. But possible. Reporter its the pattern. We have a potential for another noreaster the beginning of next week. This one still hanging around, david. Its parked over New Brunswick and spinning snow showers from maine to west virginia. The cold, all the way down to the gulf coast. Freeze warnings into florida. Wind chills below freezing in atlanta tomorrow. Storms coming into the sierra and salt lake. This will get into the plains on friday. Severe storms potentially across the south. All the while, another storm hits california that same time. Thats the one were watching for it to become a to te shl noreaster monday and tuesday and it could be a strong one. We dont like hearing noreaster. Rob, thank you. There is still much more ahead on world news tonight this wednesday. We celebrate the life of stephen hawking, and what he revealed to
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