Woman turned that into inspiration to help others. Nightly news begins right now. Announcer this is nbc nightly news with lester holt. Reporting tonight from washington. Good evening. We start with breaking news. According to u. S. Officials late today, our time, north korea conducted another apparent test of what they believe was a shortrange missile. Early indications are the tests was unsuccessful. The launch was closely monitored by the white house and the president said there is a chance for a major conflict between the u. S. And north korea though he held out hope diplomacy might prevail. We want to get breaking details from andrea mitchell. Reporter tonight, kim jonguns provocative message to the world, another miss missile test, this oneile test, this one short range and failure. Shortly after launch. The north korean regime is trying to demonstrate they will continue with the development of the Missile Program even in the face of international pressure. Reporter the big question now, will they follow it up with the sixth nuclear test . All this after President Trump fired off that dramatic warning of a possible military showdown with kim jongun. In an interview with reuters. Well, there is a chance we could end up having a major, major conflict with north korea. Absolutely. Reporter although, saying he prefers a diplomatic outcome, it fs the war drums grabbed the headlines as kims Propaganda Machine was turning out videos showing attacks on an american Aircraft Carrier, the latest missile test after secretary of state Rex Tillerson led a high steaks meeting demanding world powers, chiefly china squeeze north korea economically. Failing to act now on the most pressing security issue in the world may bring catastrophic consequences. Reporter as part of a show of force tonight, the Aircraft Carrier uss carl vinson conducting military exercises with japan, so far not convincing kim to abandon the Nuclear Program or missiles. The navy warning hawaii is in target range. Kim jongun is clearly in a position to threaten hawaii today. Reporter now the president offering this personal take on the brutal north korean dictator. Hes 27 years old. His father dies, took over a regime. So say what you want, but thats not easy. Especially at that age. Reporter adding as to whether or not hes rational, i have no opinion on it. I hope hes rational. Tonights missile test also a defiant message to china, north koreas economic lifeline. President trump counting on president xi to pressure kim jongun but tonight more evidence it is not yet working. The white house says they are aware of the test and the president has been briefed. Lester . Andrea mitchell in the washington newsroom. Thanks. New to the troubling new details t who were killed wednesday during a raid on isis in afghanistan. The pentagon revealing today that Sergeant Joshua rogers and Cameron Thomas may have been killed by friendly fire. More on the chaotic battle. Reporter tonight Vice President mike pence receiving the remains of two army rangers that died in an isis raid in afghanistan. Sergeant joshua rogers, 22 from bloomington, illinois played football and ran track in high school was on his third deployment to afghanistan. Sergeant Cameron Thomas, age 23 from ohio, a swimmer from a big family joined the army right after high school, also on his third tour. They were killed wednesday night, potentially by friendly fire the pentagon says in an attack that began when 50 army rangers and 40 afghan commanders were dropped in by helicopter, close to an isis complex at around 10 30 p. M. They were immediately met with intense gunfire on all sides. Ac130 gun ships, apache helicopters and f16s were called in for air support. The two rangers were struck in the Missions First confusing moments. Officials are investigating if the fatal shots came from american or Afghan Partner forces. The mission was to kill or capture the head of isis in afghanistan. By the time the rangers were evacuated four and a half hours later, he was likely dead along with 35 isis fighters. Nbc news learned military action and President Trumps 100 days more frequent and intense because he delegated more authority to ground commanders and isis as it loses territory is a more concentrated target. The fire fight happening just three miles from where the u. S. Dropped a socalled mother of all bombs two weeks ago on an isis stronghold. To the extent we put americans out there, were going to a hornets nest, an area wdo officials tell nbc news that battle planners chose to use a Ground Assault Force as opposed to a massive bomb because women and children may have been present at the isis compound. They also wanted a chance to capture the isis leader but it looks like they ended up killing him. Lester. Hans nickels, thank you. President trump was the first sitting president in decades to address the nras annual meeting and while he relished firing up the base earlier he expressed a longing for life before the oval office admitting in an interview he thought the job would be easier. Nbcs Peter Alexander has details. Reporter the president today in atlanta armed for political battle. The eightyear assault on your Second Amendment freedoms has come to a crashing end. Reporter mr. Trump, the first president to address the nras annual Convention Since ronald reagan, back in Campaign Mode attacking his possible 2020 rival senator elizabeth warren. No, sir, no thank you, perhaps maam, it may be pocahontas, remember that. Reporter earlier at the white house the president toting the job hes doing. I dont think anybody has done what weve been able to do in 100 days. Were happy. Reporter happy but whistful in an interview reflecting on life presidency. This is more work. Reporter that candidate concessionf ae as ana striking contrast with candidate trump. So easy to solve. So easy. The trade is so easy for me. Its so easy. Reporter now as president , mr. Trump feels like hes living a little cocoon. I mean, i was able to go out to restaurants and even though people knew who i was i like to drive. I cant drive anymore. Reporter and more than five months after election day, the president still seemingly obsessed with the unexpected victory, abruptly interrupting about china. To heig lighting the electoral win. Also today congress narrowly avoided a government shout down passing a short term spending bill lawmakers giving themselves another week to settle on a final package to fund the government through the end of this fiscal year. Lester . Peter alexander at the white house, just across from us tonight, thanks. Some good news about the health of former president george h. W. Bush. Hes now been released from a hospital in houston where hes been treated for the past two weeks for a mild case of pneumonia and chronic bronchitis. The 92yearold former president was also hospitalized for 16 days back in january. Now to a horrific tragedy in florida. Five children struck by an alleged drunk driver in a hit and run after they had gotten off their school bus. One of those children has died and the driver now under arrest was once among those who protect and serve. Nbcs Kerry Sanders has the details. Reporter its the phone call no parent wants to get. She started screaming, dad, dad, help me, help me. Dad, i need your help. Reporter Florida Deputy j. J. Quintana ran to his Daughters School bus stop barefoot. She just witnessed five classmates hit by a speeding car. We need 911 right now. Hes not waking up. We need 911 right now. Reporter in the chaos, the driver sped off. This drunk man in this car drove off of the road and ran through these children and scattered them. Reporter and thats when Deputy Quintana switched from being a father to an officer chasing down 48yearold john camfield, a former Mississippi Police officer. Investigators say camfields blood whole level was five times the legal limit. Two rushed to the hospital and 13yearold jaheem later died. Ive been doing this job for almost four years and ive seen a lot. Ive been involved in a lot. [crying] nothing compares hearing your daughter ask for help and you cant do nothing. [crying] reporter camfield is tonight charged with 11 counts including dui manslaughter. Kerry sanders, nbc news miami. Tonight some 25 million americans are at risk for severe storms with the possibility of tornados along with large hail and powerful winds across large swaths of the country. There are also flash flood watches, what is being called life threatening amounts of rain in a short period of time this will continue into the weekend. Back here in washington, President Trump is about to mark 100 days in the white house. A roller coaster ride full of highs and lows, some of the most high profile efforts stymied by congress, the courts and a share by the white house. Can he jump start his agenda . Our White House CorrespondentKristen Welker takes a look at the path forward. Reporter 2400 hours, 100 days. Donald trumps early presidency marked by success and highprofile failure, every second impacting the next chapter. How do you think the president thinks he can do a better job moving forward . Making sure the team is laying out the coalitions and working with congress sooner and better. Reporter aids say the president has started to privately acknowledge what worked on the campaign trail doesnt always translate in the oval office. He thought that he could basically through his own force of personality be able to drive the process, and it doesnt work that way. Reporter already, noticeable changes, the president taking a bigger lead in tax reform than he did during his failed health care push, and andy former george w. Bush chief of staff says the key now for the former ceo accepting he cant go at it alone. Trump, the leader as a businessman needs to understand that trump as president of the united states, his leadership is not one like a dictator, its one where you invite reporter fellow Bush White House alum, nicole wallace. He has to show interest in understanding the details. I think that was a failure of the health care fight. Im pretty sure he had no idea what was in the bill that he was trying to sell. Reporter but breaking through gridlock may mean finding ways to work with democrats on projects they support like infrastructure and washington is as divided as ever. How can this president reach out to work with democrats in these next 100 days . He can try. He hasnt tried. There is no evidence. There is nothing you can point to in President Trumps first 100 days in office that would demonstrate a commitment to find Common Ground with the other side. Reporter but the president did find support from both sides of the isle for actions in syria. What do trump voters think so far . Im not too sure yet. Were just 100 days here. If he can get half the things done hes promised is going to be probably one of the best president s weve seen in a long time. Reporter high stakes as the president starts his second act. M that President Trump will finally be able to get more people around him that will have the courage to speak truth to power. The most important issue is whether or not this president can break the gridlock in washington. Can he govern . Reporter a top official says in the coming weeks expect to learn more about the president s strategy in the middle east specifically as it relates to the conflict between israelis and palestinians and tomorrow the president marks 100 days of the big Campaign Style rally in pennsylvania, lester . Fascinating. Thanks so much. Still ahead tonight, an untold story about an infamous murder, versche. Gunned on the steps of his mansion. 20 years later, his longtime partner describes the day for the first time. Also, trouble in paradise. Outrage as thousands flock to a Tropical Island concert festival that descended into chaos. All umm. Ed. You wouldnt want your painter to quit part way, i think you missed a spot. So when it comes to pain relievers, why put up with just part of a day . Aleve, live whole not part. You want this color over the whole house . I. Prilosec otc 7 years ago,my doctor recommended. 5 years ago, last week. Just 1 pill each morning, 24 hours and zero heartburn. 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His longtime partner antonio that never spoke out to an american audience before was at home. I heard the shot. My heart stopped beating. Something said to me, something happened. [crying] anyway, so i run out and i saw johnny laid out on the stairs in the blood. Reporter miami suddenly. An fbi agent approaches me and says to me i think we may know someone that may have done this. Reporter he learned that police in at least three states and the fbi were looking for a man named Andrew Cunanan that killed four other men eluding police every time. Journalist maureen north covered the investigation. One of those strong underlying themes of this whole story is just the lack of Cooperation AmongLaw Enforcement authorities. Reporter police arent sure why he targeted versace. Antonio has his doubts. There is no way. This guy comes from nowhere. Reporter for eight days police looked for versaces killer until they found him in an abandoned houseboat dead from a selfinflected gunshot wound. 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Finally, tomorrow marks the 25th anniversary of the l. A. Rites, the violence that came after the not guilty officers caught on camera beating rodney king damage more than a billion dollars but in the aftermath of the chaos hope. Joe fryer has the story of one woman touched by the tragedy of the events who is now inspiring america. Reporter her doctor dreams were planted early. This nurses doctor preferred stethoscopes instead of jewelry. I would operate on my stuffed animals and put together charts. Reporter she didnt know what kind of medicine she wanted to pursue until her teens when riots tore through los angeles. Amid the chaos 25 years ago. This is him holding me. Reporter her father dwight was shot and killed unable to get lifesaving treatment in time. When somebody needs help, i want to be there to make a difference right then. Reporter today shes an emergency room doctor for texas health resources. And her love for medicine is genetic. Among her three driven hailey wants to become an e. R. Doc, too, she already in college at age 14. Its helping people and making a difference. There is no pressure. Reporter she says with pride and hope in her eyes. Right. There is no pressure. But, you know, i do think there is a need. I think there is a need for greater diversity and the position work force. Reporter just 2 of u. S. Physicians are African American women. Thats why taylor started the medical society to increase diversity by steering kids into medical careers at a young age while supporting those already on the job. Shes heartened by the tv show doc mcstuffins. An African American girl that wants to become a doctor just like her mother. Her moms name, myesh, inspired by dr. Taylor. That was an awesome honor. Reporter out of the violent uprising is that scared los angeles, she wants to be a story of hope, a muchneeded healing joe fryer, nbc news, fort worth. Thats going to do it for us on this friday night. 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