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Man called the most prolific serial killer in history admitting to 93 murders. The suspect sketching victims for investigators. Why the fbi is asking the public for help. Scary moments on the field, the monster hit the nfl star suffering a concussion his teammates rushing to his aid. Fans horrified and outraged. What the player who delivered the blow is saying and the alarming Security Breach at an airport how did a woman without a boarding pass or id get on to an airplane. Announcer this is nbc nightly news with lester holt. Good evening news tonight of someone reportedly offering firsthand knowledge of that phone call between President Trump and ukraines president is rocking the impeachment inquiry. S soone might fill in the blanks of that call and its aftermath President Trump publicly reacting to the Newest Development a short me democrats paper washington with more subpoenas Hallie Jackson is at the white house. Reporter President Trump tonight on offense. The impeachment inquiry is a scam its a scam by the democrats to win an election theyre not going to win in 2020 reporter new fallout from the emerging of a second whistle blower, this one with firsthand knowledge of that controversial call in july between President Trump and the leader of ukraine according to the attorney for the first whistle blower the person is also cooperating with the Intelligence Community Inspector General and might be able to clarify lingering questions about the call in which President Trump asked the ukrainian leader to investigate a political rival, joe biden the president s republican allies dismissive. All of the world knows more about this phone call than the second or the first whistle blower. Reporter democrats disagree. You know, there arent a lot eo on those conversations and those people have finally said this is crazy, this is enough. Reporter House Democrats are now considering having the original whistle blower testify privately as a remote location to protect the persons identity and perhaps masking his or her face or voice according to the Washington Post as the standoff with the Trump Administration escalates. Democrats demanding documents from the department of defense and the office of management and budget about military aid to ukraine, a topic at the center of questions about a quid pro quo. Those two new subpoenas that bring the total to fiv against leaders in the Trump Administration in a fight that shows no sign of slowing soon. On a different site, the president lost a court battle to keep his tax returns secret with the judge tossing out a suit to keep them from the Manhattan District Attorney but the president wont have to hand the returns over right away, lester, not until an Appeals Court weighs in. Hallie jackson at the white house, thank you. The president is facing sharp criticism for his plan to pull u. S. Forces out of Northern Syria just as our allies in the fight against isis are being threatened the plan even sparking backlash from some of the president s allies Richard Engel has late details. Reporter with critics saying it puts gains against isis at risk and leaves u. S. Allies, the kurds open to attack President Trump is defending his plan to pull u. S. Troops out of Northern Syria. We only have 50 people in that area. Thats a small sector. I dont want those 50 people hurt or killed. Reporter the president tweeting its time for us to get out of these ridiculous, endless wars but the kurds are blasting it as a betrayal warning they could face ethnic cleansing, even genocide by turkey, which is preparing to launch an attack against them the kurds fought shoulder to shoulder for four years against isis special Operation Forces for four years against isis. We join on the front lines and saw how much elite u. S. Military rely on them to fight the terror group. They let it and they paid for they led it and they paid for it in blood. Reporter what kind of partners did you find them to be . Committed dedicated. Reporter tonight the president slammed mllinit cata grave mistake. Republican Lindsey Graham saying its a stain on americas honor. The decision was made with no consultation and deliberation with expert advisors and thats how president s get themselves into trouble. Reporter after the backlash the president tweeting if turkey does anything i and my unmatched, great wisdom seems legitimately offlimits, i wil totally destroy and obliterate turkey the kurds say they now have to focus on defending themselves, not securing the camp. This all started after a phone call between President Trump and turkeys president after the white house issued a statement suggesting the u. S. Would not oppose a turkish advance against the kurds. Tonight a Senior Administration official walking that back saying there was no green light. Lester Richard Engel in istanbul, thank you. Were following tragic news at a hospital in central pennsylvania three newborn infants dying in the neonatal icu. While being treated for an infection they got there heres nbcs rehema ellis. Reporter tonight this hospital in pennsylvania is transferring babies after three newborns died from an infection in the intensive care unit the infants all born prematurely were being treated at the neonatal icu when they contracted the waterborn bacteria in all eight were infected, four recovered, one is undergoing treatment. In a statement the hospital says the other three may have died as a result of the infection complicating their already vulnerable state, due to extreme prematurity. Pseudomonas is a very common bacteria but when its in a Hospital System it can become for premature inand fats, that could prove to be fatal. Reporter as a precaution, the facility is transferring babies born at less than 32 weeks to other hospitals and diverting pregnant women that could deliver more than eight weeks premature. Its also working with the department of health and cdc to prevent any additional cases. Tonight, families in fear for their already vulnerable infants. Rehema ellis, nbc news. Tonight, the fbi is asking for the publics help in connecting old murder cases to a man they are calling the worst serial killer in u. S. History. He has confessed to more than 90 murders and his video confessions are chilling tom costello has more. Reporter hes 79 years old now but the fbi calls Samuel Little americas most prolific serial killer having confessed to 93 murders that occurred between 1970 and 2005. Investigators believe hes telling the truth and say little has a photo graphic memory able to sketch victims later calling minute haunting details of each victim and murder scene. Now theyre asking for help to identify his victims miami 1972. Short cream mini skirt. It was cream and red. Reporter new orleans 1982. Her and her sister, two sisters. Reporter covington, kentucky, 1984 she was like partially concealed but vegetation, left her there. Reporter little rock arkansas in the early 90s. Tell me what that girl looked like. Oh, man, i loved her. I forget her name oh, wait i think it was ruth. Reporter his victims often prostitutes and drug users were spread across the country from california to maryland, arizona to south carolina. Dna evidence linked little to several cold cases hes now serving three life sentences. He suggest his motive is just killing, there was something in him that liked to kill and unfortunately, he was very good at finding potential victims. Reporter tonight, here at fbi headquarters, investigators believe that Samuel Little killed more people than serial killers ted bundy, John Wayne Casey and jeffrey domar combined chilling doesnt describe it. An american diplomat in britain who was allegedly involved in a deadly car crash siting diplomatic immunity she left the country and Boris Johnson is threatening to intervene. Reporter tonight after the death of a teenager in a brutal car crash, british Prime Minister Boris Johnson is speaking out. I dont think that it can be right to use the process o diplomatic immunity for this type of purpose. Reporter in the midst of the criminal investigation into the death of 19yearold harry dunn, an american diplomats wife fled the country under the cloak of immunity Prime Minister johnson calling her out by name as 42yearold ann sa kuehlous. Dunns parents are devastated. Shes a mom all shes got to do is look and see what shes done to us as a family. Reporter the crash happened outside london, a country road dunn was riding his motorbike. According to british police, the suspect was driving on the wrong side of the same road. The two collide killing dunn u. S. Officials refuse to waive the suspecdi saying a case like this receives intense ascension at senior levels immunity is rarely waived. You want to see justice. Of course. We need her to come back. Reporter british Officials Say they are disappointed with the u. S. Response and Prime Minister johnson says if this isnt resolved, hes going to personally phone the white house. Lester thank you tonight, the nba is trying to minimize damage after an International Incident that started when an executive publicly supported antigovernment protesters in hong kong. That infuriated china, a highly lucrative market in the league the drama playing out with big stars and big money. Here is jeff bennett. Reporter tonight, china no longer playing ball with the Houston Rockets following an uproar over this new deleted tweet from the teams general manager darrell moorey that support protests that have bot angered and embarrassed chinas government basketball is big business in china. The league says an estimated 8 st season in china where the rockets are one of the most popular teams. Thanks to chinas own yao ming that played eight seasons following the tweet, several chinese businesses cut ties with the rockets and despite the earned reputation for social consciousness, the nba distanced itself with a statement calling the situation regrettable. A swift backlash leading to a quick walk back. We apologize, you know. You know, we love china. We love playing here. Reporter and from moorey himself, i did not intend my tweet to cause any offense an the rockets and adding the Economic Impact is already clear. Republican and democratic lawmakers crying foul. Its unamerican to gag people when they are speaking out on behalf of freedom. S latest overe communist regime caught between two cultures that is close to the bottom line. Jeff bennett, nbc news, washington an urgent manhunt is underway in texas tonight for who killed a key witness in the trial of amber guyger, the former Dallas Police officer convicted for the murder of her unarmed neighbor here is Morgan Chesky with that. Reporter his emotional testimony helps convict a Dallas Police officer of murder tonight, dallas p. D. Trying to solve the mystery of who killed joshua brown. The scene six miles from the complex where brown lived last year when he heard the fatal gunshots fired by amber guyger killing botham jean. By the time Police Arrived here at the complex, officers found brown outside one of the buildings shot multiple times but alive. The only clue who pulled the trigger a silver fourdoor sedan seen speeding from the scene brown died at a nearby hospital but days before his family Attorney Says he expressed fears the highprofile trial made him a target his testimony expected in ancity of dallas. How pivotal a role would josh have played . The first witnesses we called. Reporter lee merritt, who represente botham jeans family and the browns is calling for an independent investigation. The trial ended and three days later a star witness was dead. Reporter there are no suspects but they remain committed to solving the case. Morgan chesky, nbc news, dallas. There is anger among pittsburgh steeler fans after a scary hit on the field left quarterback Mason Rudolph with a concussion nbc Stephanie Gosk with more now on the backlash. Reporter steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph dodged tackles. Making a clear path down field just before he got drilled, apparently losing consciousness before hitting the ground. His teammates knew it was bad. One checked his breathing. Another visibly upset dropped to his knees. There is serious concern right now for Mason Rudolph. Reporter rudolph eventually stood with assistance. The refs called a 15yard penalty on the ravens. I did not intentionally try to hurt him. I heard hes at the hospital my prayers are for him and his family reporter he suffered a concussion, even after leaving the hospital and new helmets and new rules, this is a dangerous game these are big men moving at a pretty fast clip when they hit each other, theres going to be injuries reporter jim mcman is a legendary quarterback. At age 52 he was diagnosed with dementia. It doesnt matter what you put on your head its not going to stop your brain from smashing into your skull when you hit somebody. Reporter last week the nfl suspended raiders linebacker Vontaze Burfict for the year, in part because of this hit he has been suspended for illegal hits before is appealing. While the ravins quarterback wished his opponent well. First and foremost, i want to extend my thoughts and prayers to Mason Rudolph i hope hes doing good. Reporter concern from everyone who knows far too well hes down and he is out. Reporter how it feels. Stephanie gosk, nbc news, new york. Tough to watch. There is much more ahead tonight including alex trebeks story. The jeopardy host getting deeply purnl a deeply personal and opening up about his cancer battle. The woman who boarded a flight without an i. D. Or boarding pass. How did she get on the plane next tonight jeopardy host alex trebek is opening up about his cancer story and his chemo. Miguel almaguer with trebeks message. Reporter for 36 seasons of jeopardy alex trebek has had the answers. Virginia. Reporter but now as he continues hi battle with stage four pancreatic cancer amid setbacks in his treatment, the Television Host is offering answers to someone elses questions. There are weaknesses that i feel in my body, but i can always suck it up when it come time to tape the show. Reporter trebek struggles with carrying the burden of being the face of pancreatic cancer. To be the inspiration for a lot of other people makes me feel good but it does place some responsibility on me that i feel im not deserving of. Reporter back in chemo, trebek wears a wig and struggled to annunciate words on the show. I will keep doing it as long as my skills do not diminish and they have started to diminish. Reporter insightful and reflective, trebek is facing his own mortality. Im not afraid of dying im 79 years old so ive lived a good life, a full life and im nearing the end of that life. Reporter tonight, the answers arent always easy to hear but for alex trebek, the show goes on miguel almaguer, nbc news. We continue to send our good wishes to alex trebek. Up next, the woman who made it all the way on to a plane with no ticket and no i. D. The investigation is now underway 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 is pushing prop c to overturn ecigarette protections. Vote no on juul. No on big tobacco. No on prop c. All right. Now to that story about how a woman with no ticket and no i. D. Managed to make it all the way to a seat on a delta flight heres Scotty Schwartz reporter on the tarmac at orlando, a cell phone recording video of a bizarre exchange. A woman showing flight attendants and police a selfie on her phone when asked for i. D. Im showing you a picture i. D. This is just as good. Reporter passengers say they waited 45 minutes as the woman was asked if she had a ticket. I just threw it out when i got on the plane. Reporter eventually the woma identified as sylvia rictor was escorted off. She would not budge. Reporter nbc news has not been able to locate her for comment and no word if charges have been filed. The tsa says she was screened bu investigating how she made it past agents checking ids and the ticket agent at the gate delta said safety and security is always our top priority and says while this is alarming, ultimately, she was stopped. Were trying to prevent someone from getting on a plane that shouldnt have been on the plane in the first place thats security the tsa needs to s does the airline. Reporter now officials once again on the lookout for any others that may try to sneak aboard. Gadi schwartz, nbc news. Got a good incredible story of survival about a dog named miracle taking his first steps as he recovers in florida after being found alive in the rubble in the bahamas nearly a month after Hurricane Dorian volunteers found miracle using a specialized drone. He was under a crushed air conditioner. Up next, the man who wont let age or injury slow him down. Finally, hes 95 years old but that nor a nasty fall kept former president jimmy carter from inspiring America Today here is harry smith. Reporter its not for nothing, jimmy carter is viewed by many as a best example of a former president hes worked tirelessly to end disease in africa. Hes traveled the world, promoting and defending democracy. And then of course, there is habitat for humanity where hes volunteered for decades not just as a spokesperson but as a hammer and saw swinging man of the people so when carter took a hard fall, no one would have blamed him for skipping his turn at building another house for the needy. I took 40 stitches in my forehead and my eye is black as you notice, but i had a number one priority and that was to come to nashville to build houses. Reporter and he did indeed go back to work as he and roslyn have done 36 times in 14 Different Countries helping to build or renovate more than 4,000 homes. Among those who have held the highest office in the land perhaps he among them truly is right now at 6 00, take a look, a nightmare in the east bay. Those are wild pigs feasting on front lawns and soccer fields. The money one city has already spent to try to stop them. Plus where have all the first graders gone. New numbers show a shrinking number of first grade students on the peninsula. The counties most likely to have power shut off by pg e. The news at 6 00 starts right now. Good evening, thanks for being with us. Were here with chief meteorologist. Talking about a combination of heat and strong winds, and what makes this wind more dangerous. Our normal wind is usually from the thet. Cooler wind that going to be coming from the north and east. So, its a dryer wind. Taking a lot of the hot air from the inland valleys and moving across the bay area. Its about which direction the wind is moving to get us the high fire danger. On the first weather map i have positioned which direction the wind is going to be blowing and its a very dry wind. Once again on this fire weather watch on the northeast and parts of the south bay. This is Early Warning for us. This does not start until 5 00 a. M. On wednesday. Then it will cone 5 00 p. M. On thursday. Thats the time zone when we think these wind gusts especially in the hills at a thousand feet and above will be the