Are falling down or whos got health problems. The leaders of the largest native american tribe are looking to get into the energy business. But plans to buy up the coal mine is called greed, not about its people. President obama is going global as he presses for action in syria. He arrived in russia within the hour for the g20 economic summit, while the situation in syria is expected to top the agenda. Top aids are trying to convince congress to approve a military intervention in syria. A committee voted to authorize a limited strike sending it to the senate for a full approval. The senate and house may be harder to convince. Obviously we do not know yet who the good guys are. Congressman, let me respond to that. This is not on good guys, bad guys. The focus is on a narrowly drafted resolution, asking authorization from congress. I wouldnt think good guys would be using the gas. More tough questions is likely going to center as the Intelligence Committee gathers for a closed door heari
Tunnel on Yerba Buena Island. Well finish the work today on the top deck with a joint seal that we have to install later today. On the lower deck, we prepped it. That crew will move down onto the lower deck and finish that work. Reporter talk about a team effort. An estimated 400 people working out here to get the new span open by 5 00 tuesday morning. Live here at the toll plaza, mike mibach, ktvu channel 2 news. This is the first evening commute since the bridge closed and thousands are going around it tonight to get home. The chp told us that the average commute today actually only increased by 10 minutes. Sal castaneda is following conditions. Sal, do you agree with that figure . Reporter no, not really, unfortunately. First of all, drivers are going a longer distance, because theyre going around. Send of all, the commutes on those bridges, the san mateo bridge, for example, has been heavier. More people are on the bridge. And its made it a lot more well, just a lot slower. Newscho
Washington to honor the civil rights leader and reflect on how far weve come today, wednesday, august 28th, 2013. Announcer from nbc news, this is a special edition of today with matt lauer and Savannah Guthrie. Live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. And good morning. Welcome to today. Its 7 00 a. M. On the west coast on a wednesday. Im matt lauer. Good morning everyone. Im Savannah Guthrie along with tamron hall. This is where dr. King said those iconic words back in 1963 where president obama will deliver a speech of his own in a few hours and take a look at that very spot 50 years ago today where Martin Luther king had that poignant statement thats been a call to action so many generations afterwards. When you read about the history of this and think of the preparation, a quarter of a Million People gathered on that day 50 years ago in a violencefree protest against a lack of civil rights and jobs. A moment that means so much to so many. Al is there. Hes in washington. Hell speak
Great cities of europe, and all countries and regions in between, cia officers were there. Sometimes in force. Sometimes virtually standing alone. And for those 25 years, it was a great honor for me to be a cia officer. As i knew that the agencys contributions to this countrys security as invaluable as they were innumerable. I had the good fortune of other opportunities professionally. For three years as president and chief executive officer of a private Sector Company learning firsthand very important lessons about fiduciary responsibility and sound business practices. And for the past four years i have had the privilege to serve as the president s porinciple policy adviser in that role i have had the opportunity to work daily with some of the finest americans i have ever met, from the intelligence, military, homeland security, Law Enforcement and diplomatic communities who have dedicated their lives to the safety and security of fellow americans. It is because of the work of those am
Per a massive manhunt is under way for a former cop accused of killing Police Officers he is considered armed and extremely dangerous. We will tell you why Police Believe he may be seeking revenge. Im brooke baldwin. The news is now. Predictions for a big blizzard. An historic snowstorm that can cripple the northeast. Up to 30 inches of snow forecast. What you need to know. And memo to anyone taking the stage at the awards show. We will see how this sits with the panel. Should you get paid overtime . A new lawsuit could mean bigger paychecks for those at home. Im brooke baldwin. We want to begin in Southern California. People are on edge as this Police Officer is on the run. 33yearold christopher jordan dorner. He is wanted for a string of shootings. I want to you look at the description including the vehicle he has been driving around Southern California in. Heres the thing we heard from the police chief in los angeles. He calls this a vendetta. We are told he wants revenge and had th