Answer to our question, the joke he made about interfering in 2020 that some are taking very seriously. The health scare for Bernie Sanders. The 2020 hopeful hospitalized for a heart procedure, Campaign Events canceled. The reaction from rivals and what sanders just tweeted. Also tonight, Security Fears on the eve of the joker movie opening. Theaters on alert after the warning of a potential attack. One major chain telling parents this movie is not for kids. And the price you pay, how our spending habits may be fueling record atm fees. Announcer this is nbc nightly news with lester holt. Good evening, everyone a rare chance to fly aboard a world war ii era bomber ended in aboard a vintage plane in seers connecticut today. At least seven people were killed when the crew tried to make an emergency return to the busy hartford airport. The plane careening off the runway, exploding into flames. Our ron allen is there tonight. Reporter minutes after takeoff, a deadly and fiery crash. The black smoke visible for miles. There is a fire at one of the runways over here. Reporter a b17 world war ii era bomber, part of a vintage plane exhibition offering flights to the public crashed and slid off the runway striking a Maintenance Building three crew and ten passengers aboard. I was worried it was a passenger flight aye had no idea. I saw this thick, black smoke. I was like something happened here, there is a fire or something. Reporter the crash so intense, rescuers struggled to identify the victims a foundation that preserves the war planes brought it to connecticut this week for an exhibition in a statement saying our thoughts and prayers are with those who are on that flight and we will be forever grateful to the heroic efforts of the First Responders the b17 nicknamed the flying fortress featured in the film memphis belle. This plane took off at 9 45 a. M. Five minutes later, the pilot told the tower he wasnt gaining altitude and circled the airport then crashed at 9 54 the airport shut down for hours. This definitely is very overwhelming. Reporter now one connecticut senator demanding the grounding of all vintage airplanes, pending an investigation before we take these planes out of the ski, we need to know if they can be better maintained or equipped but for right now we need to know exactly what the cause was here. Reporter tonight, authorities confirmed seven people died in the crash the airport reopened and the crash site blocking a runway causing delays and cancellations. The ntsb now leading the investigation. Lester ron mott, thank you outrage erupted outside a dallas courthouse today after former Police Officer amber guyger was sentenced to ten years in prison for the murder of her unarmed neighbor, but inside the courthouse, a stirring expression of forgiveness from the victims brother. Nbcs Gabe Gutierrez is at the courthouse can i give her a hug, please . Reporter late today a powerful moment in court as the brother of Amber Guygers victim forgave her and asked for an embrace. She sobbed in his arms but outside the courtroom, outrage as guyger learned her sentence. Set the defendants punishment at ten years imprisonment. Reporter the prosecution asked for no less than 28 years, the age botham jean would have turn this had week the jury took less than two hours of deliberations to hand down t capping a dramatal during todays emotional punishment phase, jeans father broke down on the stand saying his family is broken hearted. Ill never see him again. And i wont see him we wont see him [crying] reporter his son was shot and killed last september in his own apartment. Guyger claims she mistook him for a burglar after accidently barging into his unlocked apartment, thinking it was her own. Today for the first time, we heard from guygers mother who described how her daughter was sexual molested as a child by a man she dated. Karen guyger says her daughter was distraught after jeans death. She wish she could have taken his place. She feels very bad about it. Reporter before the proceedings ended, the judge gave amber guyger her personal bible and told her this is where you need to start. Gabe, there have been a lot of emotions from this case but my goodness, that hug we saw, what a moment of grace from botham jeans brother. What was the mood there . What was the mood in the courthouse when that happened . Reporter that brother is just 18 years old. The District Attorney saying hes never seen anything like it in his career. Botham jeans mother is using this moment to call for reforms to the Dallas Police department, but some activists are calling for protest saying the tenyear sentence is too lenient. Gibe gutierrez, thank you. Tonight a defiant President Trump lashing out at House Democrats as they defended their impeachment inquiry and threatened to subpoena the white house. The intensifying battle and we have to warn you, the president used some obscene language. Reporter tonight a visibly angry President Trump unleashing on House Democrats. Its a disgrace what is going on they have been trying to impeach me from the day i got elected. Reporter on twitter with profanity blasting do nothing democrats wasting everyones time and energy on b. S. And taking new aim at the whistleblow whistleblower, whose complaint of the july call triggered the inquiry. I think a whistle blower should be protected if the whistleblower is legitimate the whistleblower said terrible things about the call, but then i then found out he was secondhand and thirdhand in other words, he didnt know what was in the call. Reporter in the complaint the whistleblower says i wa not a direct witness to most of the events described but the Inspector General said the anonymous intelligence official did have direct knowledge of certain alleged conduct. What the whistleblower has set out that is within our power to confirm, we see confirmed in the call record. Reporter its the president s recent tweet pressing to interview and learn everything about the whistleblower, sparking response from top democrat adam schiff its an incitement of violence. Reporter the democrats threatening to subpoena the white house if they dont hand over key documents by friday and arguing that controversial ukraine phone call alone is enough to move forward. To my republican colleagues that say there is nothing to see here, if this conduct doesnt rise to the level of the concern the founders have, what conduct does reporter late today President Trump seizing on a New York Times report that schiff learned about the outlines the whistleblowers concerns days before it was filed. I think its a disgrace that he knew. I think he probably helped write it reporter a spokesperson for schiff firing back at no point did the Committee Review or receive the complaint in advance. Later standing beside the finished president , President Trump clashing with a reporter. Look, biden and his son are stone cold crooked and you know it go ahead ask a question. The question, sir, was what did you want president zelensky to do about Vice President biden and his son hunter are you talking to me yeah, it was just a followup of what i just asked you. Did you hear me did you hear me . Ask him a question. I will. Ive given you a long answer. Ask this geng on schiff for subpoenaing documents from pompeo, and urging other officials to testify we dont call him shifty scihff for nothing hes a shifty, dishonest guy who by the way was critical of the one of the great secretary of states graduated number one in his class at west point. There is an expression, he couldnt carry his blank strap i wouldnt say they will say it was so terrible to say that guy couldnt carry his blank strap. Do you understand that reporter Top Democrats say they wont let the investigation drag on. Its very sad i dont see impeachment as a unifying thiavorthe president s admission that he did what he did. Repter so far, no date has been set for the whistleblower to testify, but the independent watchdog will return to capitol hill to meet with lawmakers behind closed door this is friday lester peter alexander, thank you. In russia today Vladimir Putin spoke about his own conversations with President Trump telling nbcs keir simmons hes fine with releasing transcripts, and making a joke about u. S. Warnings over Russian Election meddling. Reporter tonight, with growing focus on tha conversation between President Trump and a foreign leader, russian president Vladimir Putin telling me hes open to the release of notes from some of his conversations with mr. Trump. Would you welcome a rough transcript of your conversations with President Trump being published by the American Administration administration after the helsinki summit, if someone wants to learn something, tell something, make it public. Were not against that at one point in helsinki, President Trump and president putin met for two hours with only interpreters in the room. Is russia as Robert Mueller alleged attempting to influence the 2020 elections in the United States reporter yes, president putin jokes, well definitely intervene. Its a secret so everybody can laugh and well go big but dont tell anyone, please. Tonight a white house spokesperson said World Leaders need to be able to speak freely in their conversations with the president , thats why such conversations are kept confidential lester keir simmons, thank you. And a health scare tonight for one of the leading democrats in the 2020 campaign senator Bernie Sanders hospitalized for a heart procedure. Nbcs Andrea Mitchell now with late details on that. Reporter senator Bernie Sanders, one of the most animated candidates on the trail. Hardworking americans are sick and tired. Reporter known for his aerobic delivery and booming voice. This is the moment history will judge us by. Reporter hospitalized after experiencing some chest discomfort doctors discovering a blockage in one artery inserting two stints the procedure involves inserting a catheter tip with a balloon inflated to open the block cage. A stint is left behind. Its a minimally intensive surgery, accomplished quickly and has fantastic results. Reporter sanders who turned 78 last month seemed fine last night. A week ago talking about his health to stephen colbert. Im in good health and, you know, running a vigorous campaign. Reporter at the last debate, sanders was noticeably hoarse. We must do more. Reporter promising to release his medical records. The American People have a right to know whether the person they will be voting for for president is healthy. Reporter sanders is the oldest of three frontrunners. Joe biden is 76, elizabeth warren, 70 everyone here wishes him well wants to see him strong and back on the trail as soon as possible. Reporter sanders is canceling events until further notice but tonight is on message tweeting im fortunate to have Good Health Care none of us know what a medical emergency might affect us, medicare for all lester Andrea Mitchell, thank you. President trump strongly denying an explosive report he talked about fortifying a border wall with alligators and shooting migrants in the leg here is kristen welker. I called the fake news out. Reporter tonight President Trump pushing back against a startling report in the New York Times on the border wall it was a total lie. It was corrupt reporting okay reporter during a march meeting at the height of the migrant surge at the border, the times siting interviews with more than a dozen aides, saying the president said on way to slow down migrants is to shoot them in the legs Senior Administration officials made it clear thats not allowed. The prest resnd directly to that charge today. I said im tough on the border, but im not that tough okay it was a lie. Reporter he did deny other accusations in the report, including an account not reported in the news, waterfilled trench, stocked with snakes and alligators he wanted electric spikes on top that could pierce human flesh. They said i wanted snaks and alligators in a moat, that i wanted an electrified fence so that when people touched the fence, with spikes on top of it. Never said it. Never thought of it. Reporter the president made those alleged comments when migrant border crossings were over 100,000 a month now they are down to 64,000. Lester kristen welker, thank you. Another story were following breaking tonight, usa swimming for allegations of covering up a sexual abuse of athletes tonight one of the accusers, an olympian, is speaking out. Nbcs kristen dahlgren. Reporter tonight usa swimming under federal investigation for alleged financial wrongdoing and accusations the organization suppressed athletes sex abuse claims the fbi and manhattan u. S. Attorneys office are investigating for the better part of a year ariana smith spoke with investigators. Its something thats been swept under the rug for a really long time. Reporter she says she told investigators a former coach started grooming her for a sexual relationship when she was just 13. These organizations are out to exploit the vulnerabilities of the athletes and the victims rather than help them. Reporter smith filed one of at least eight lawsuits against usa swimming claiming sexual abuse. The Organization Says it supports any government investigation that goes toward protecting athletes. And this summer instituted a new abuse prevention policy. This document outlining the rules including meetings between a minor athlete and adult may only occur if another adult is present and legal guardians must be copied on all electronic communications, including social media. Its not enough but its a great first step you know, im very hopeful that parents are starting to be educated thats a huge piece of this. Reporter team usa is requiring these new guidelines across all sports after several highprofile scandals. Tonight, its swimming in the spotlight amid allegations they didnt do enough to protect Young Athletes kristen dahlgren, nbc news, new york. All right. There is much more ahead tonight including stepped up security as the movie joker opens and a warning message to parents. Also, the price you pay. Whats driving up atm fees to record levels . And shes their biggest fan and what the teen did for her is inspiring america tonight. Hope you can stay with us. Next for us tonight with the movie joker set to open tomorrow night, cities are stepping up security after the military warned its members an unknown theater could be targeted here is miguel almaguer. Reporter ahead of opening weekend, Warner Brothers new film joker depicting a life of violence is sparking security concerns chicago, new york and los angeles stepping up presence around theaters seven years after a mass shooting in colorado during the premiere of another batman movie. Were aware of the historical significance of the opening of this film. Well be deploying extra officers theyll be visible out on the street reporter joker depicts a social outcast that turns to violence on the heels of a string of deadly Mass Shootings this year despite no Credible Threats made, some theaters are banning masks, costumes, one chain telling parents to leave their kids at home, warning of brutal violence and overall bad vibes while some Police Departments are not planning to step up patrols, in other cities plain clothes officers may be sitting inside the theater the films star Joaquin Phoenix says the movie is meant to be thought provoking. It feels really good when movies make us uncomfortable or challenge us. Reporter with the release of the film soon underway, tonight amid increased security, the show will go on. Miguel almaguer, nbc news, los angeles. Still ahead for us here tonight, the price you pay whats behind those record fees were seeing at atms announcer Time Magazine reports the new american addiction. How juul hooked kids and ignited a Public Health crisis. Other news outlets report juul took 12. 8 billion from big tobacco. Markets ecigarettes with kid friendly flavors and uses nicotine to addict them. 5 million kids use ecigarettes. Juul is following big tobaccos playbook. And now, juul ishi overturn ecigarette protections. Vote no on juul. No on big tobacco. No on prop c. They are among the most annoying fees we pay, and atm fees just hit a record high. Here is jo ling kent with the price you pay. Reporter tonight, record atm fees are costing consumers a pretty penny getting cash from an out of network atm rising to an average 4. 72 that includes both the fee from the atm itself and the penalty from your home bank. Consumers are shelling out more than 5 in houston, atlanta, detroit, chicago and philadelphia it boils down to more americans going cashless, opting to pay with cards and apps and were depositing physical checks at atms less often instead opting to use mobile banking. With fewer people using atms, the cost of maintaining them goes up. Theres a risk that going forward, we start to see fees of all kinds, atm fees, Overdraft Fees and account maintenance fees go up at a faster pace because with Interest Rates falling, Bank Interest margins are under pressure again. Reporter meaning atms will keep cashing in on consumers up next, a big surprise thats inspiring america bay area homeowner goes to check on his airbnb and find a party going on. What happensthe threat that isn homelessness or needles. In tonights inspiring america, when a young hockey fan saw her team win the championship, there was a big surprise to come here is kevin tibbles. They did it, its over when the stanley blues won the stanley cup their number one fan good luck charm Layla Anderson was right there the 11yearold has a lifethreatening autoimmune disease, declaring the blues victory as the best day ever. Probably will forever be for the rest of my life. Reporter but her dream season wasnt quite over players alex stein and colton showed up on her doorstep this week with a surprise in hand. You know how much you mean to us, right . Yes. And what an inspiration youve been to so many people and we have something wed like you to open right now. Pretty cool, huh i shouldnt be touching this. Reporter an authentic Championship Ring just like the players get with her name inscribed encrusted with diamonds and sapphires. If a guy proposes to you one day. Reporter for one young fan and the winning team she inspired, its a perfect fit kevin tibbles, nbc news. Guess who will be cheering hard at tonights season opener. Thats nightly news. Right now at 6 00, a lost season. The Sexual Assault investigation that led to mass exodus for a south Bay High School football team. Plus, an airbnb rental turns into an outofcontrol party. What happened next that caught the attention of police in palo alto. First, clean up your act. The Trump Administration says the clear message to San Francisco. The news at 6 00 starts right now. Good evening. Thanks for joining us. Im janelle wang in for raj mathai. And im genetics aguirre. The Environmental Protection agency sent San Francisco a letter today accusing the city of breaking rules. But its not for allowing needles to go into the ocean as the president initially said. Its for something else. Jean elle with more on what the city is accused of. Reporter city leaders got a letter from the epa today, but its not about needles. It is about sewage spills. The federal agency sent a letter of violation to the Sf Public Utilities Commission list aggravate of permit violations related to sewage spills violating the clean air act. The letter says San Francisco has allowed billions of gallons of sewage to spill on to beaches and into homes and must fix the problem or face penalties. Putting the city on notice to clean up its act. The idea of issuing San Francisco an environmental violation for allowing needles to flow into the ocean came up in september when hud secretary ben carson visited San Francisco to see the homeless problem, and