The victims in Manchesters Albert Square as british authorities identify the dead bomber as 22yearold salman abedi. They have also arrested we are told another man and are searching for any more accomplices as they have been doing these raids in conducting raids throughout the day. The bombing occurred as President Trump met with the Palestinian Leader just before leaving israel. Horrific, horrific injury, terrible. Dozens of innocent people, beautiful Young Children savagely murdered in this heinous attack upon humanity. I repeat again that we must drive out the terrorists and the extremists from our midst. Obliterate this evil ideology and protect and defend our citizens and people of the worl world. Leland the attack coming the very same day the Senate Armed Services Committee Held a hearing on worldwide threats with testimony from the director of National Intelligence who just returned from meeting intelligence colleagues in london. It reminds us that this threat is real. It is not
The former head of the cia testifying before congress, making it clear that the trump team had multiple contacts with the russians, and that it worried him. And the fiery crash back home. The fuel truck bursting into flames. Announcer this is a special edition of abc world news tonight with david muir. Reporting front manchester, england. Good evening. As we come on the air tonight, from england britains Prime Minister has just raised the threat level to critical. Thats their highest level. It comes just 4 hours after the deadly concert attack. American pop star Ariana Grande had just performed. A suicide bomber targeting the most vulnerable, children, teenagers. Terrified parents, some still hoping to find their children. 22 people were killed, dozens more rushed to the hospital. Many critically injured. Tonight, we have new images here and where the bomb was detonated just after that concert ended 57bd the suspect tonight, authorities forcing their way into his home today. We believe
Of the former National Security advisories advisors businesses with subpoenas. This news as john brennan, former cia director, speaks out ted in front of the house kmejs Intelligence Committee saying Trump Campaign associates were interacting with russian officials during the campaign, that the russians tried to recruit mechanics of the Trump Campaign during the election. He said there was clear contact between Trump Associates and russian operatives. I was aware of russian intelligence and information about contacts between russian officials and u. S. Persons that mazed concerns in my mind about whether or not those individuals were cooperating with the russians either unwitting or t witting. New to be clear, russian operatives tried to get Trump Associates with collude with them. The big question is did Trump Associates collude knowingly or unknowingly. We have more on cray director brennans bombshell words in a moment. But breaking news, stonewalling, lawmakers threatening to hold h
Well remember the man who played. Bond, james bond. This is the cbs evening news with scott pelley, reporting tonight from manchester, england. Pelley this is our western edition. Tonight, the Prime Minister raised the Terror Threat level in britain to critical. That means another attack is considered imminent. Soldiers are being deployed. A makeshift memorial is growing for victims of the suicide bombing last night at the manchester arena. At least 22 were killed and 59 wounded. An unknown number of others are still unaccounted for. This attack was different. The targets included many Young Children and teenagers attending a concert. Among the dead, saffie roussos, just eight years old. Her principal said shell be remembered for her warmth, kindness, and creative flare. Georgina callander was 18, a College Student and a huge fan of pop singer Ariana Grande. John atkinson was 26, a dancer. His Dance Company described him as an amazingly happy, gentle person. Yell brewster, 32, went to
Pope francis have not always exchanged the kindest of words with one another. After they met privately President Trump said he would never forget what the pope told him when they had the expanded audience. The pope was making some jokes with Melania Trump, asking her what she feeds the president if its pizza. She responded yes pizza. More of a light hearted meeting. Remember this is after President Trump then candidate trump had some sharp words for the pope. The pope suggested if youre talking about building barriers and not bridges youre not christian. President trump said that was a disgraceful comment to make. So obviously a very different tone, different images coming out of their brief meeting today. After that President Trump toured saint peters basilica. S the president and first lady will go their separate ways. The president is set to meet with the italian president and italian Prime Minister. Melania trump will visit a Childrens Hospital. Then they will hop back on to air fo