Widow of a fallen soldier, one of four killed in action in niger over two weeks ago. Congresswoman Frederica Wilson was with the family during the call and here is what she said happened. He said, well, i guess you knew he something to the fact he knew what he was getting into when he signed up, but i guess it hurts anyway. You know, just matter of factually, that this is what happens. Anyone who is signing up for military duty is signing up to die. She was in tears and she said, he didnt even remember his name. The president shot back immediately, refuting her claim. Mr. President , what have you didnt say what that congresswoman said. Didnt say it at all. She knows it and she now is not saying it. Had a very nice conversation with the woman, with the wife who sounded like a lovely woman. Did not say what the congresswoman said, and most people arent too surprised to hear that. Reporter what is the proof, mr. President . Let her make her statement again and you will find out. A fast m
Construction, overall this morning, things have actually looked good, nice dry roadways for the most part. Definitely helps with the sun coming up later too that helps you out because you dont to have deal with sun glare at the height of typical rush hour. Regardless it is going to eventually become a concern right now, on storm scan all quiet, we have cloud cover here and there but for the most part it is just clear, quiet. Fiftytwo current temperature at airport. Fifty in wildwood, mildest spots of the pack at this hour , allentown cool up there in the Lehigh Valley, 41 there but pair of fours from Atlantic City back to the pine land area around millville. This is still just another stellar day we walk outside the door and still need a heavier layer whether it be a jacket, fleece, sweat shirt but later this afternoon 74 degrees. It will feel so nice as well in that full sunshine. This is another a plus, it is since we had to get a c, d and one point a f, we can bring the curve up a b
Jet. Deadline day arrives for amazons Second Headquarters sweepstakes. Remember me for centuries 21, the count. And staying alive. The cubs top the dodgers to stave off elimination. Hammered into left. Watch it fly. The yankees make it three in a row over the astros, putting new york on the brink of the world series today, thursday, october 19th, 2017. Remember me for centuries announcer from nbc news, this is today with matt lauer and savannah guthrie, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. Good morning, everybody. Welcome to today. Nice to have you with us on a thursday morning. Matt, yankees, on the brink of the world series. I dont think we should say that about the dodgers and the yankees. Youre on the brink of the world series when you win the fourth game. I dont want to jinx anything here, but it was a great game last night. Fun to be at. Meanwhile, we had a big event in our studio this morning. The former cia director, john brennan, is with us. Well have a live, exclusive in
Plus, the pilot suspended for this dangerous flyby stunt. The second headquarter sweepstakes for amazon arrives today. And staying alive. The cubs top the dodgers to stave off elimination. Hammered into left. And the yankees make it three in a row over the astros. But in new york on the brink of the world series today, thursday, october 19, 2017. Matt, yankees on the brink of a world series. I dont think we should say that about the dodgers and the yankees. Youre on the brink of the world series when you win the fourth game so i dont want to jinx anything here but it was a great game last night, fun to be at. Meanwhile, we got a big event in our studio, were happy to have the former cia director john bren n brennan with us. But first, the president facing new scrutiny over his condolence calls to the families of Fallen Service members. Nbc White House Correspondent Kristen Welker has the latest on this. Good morning. Reporter savannah and matt, good morning to you. The demands for answ
Confronted owner and shot him in the head Police Believe prince had some type of past relationship ball which led to the shooting in delaware. Balls family and friend say that they have no clue what issue would have led to this violence. I know him as a good man. I know him as a, good man, man that dont mind helping people , even in the financial situation. He never had a problem with nobody at all. Very heart touching right now. Reporter they are simply glad ball is expect to recover i did speak with his mother yesterday and it is thumbs up for the fellow. Reporter as for prince, we did some digging in to his extensive criminal history and we found a fascinating connection between him, and, ball. We will tell you what exactly what that is coming up at 6 00 for now we are live at Wilmington Police headquarters im greg argos for cbs3 Eyewitness News. We will seal you then, thank you. Security is heightened and protests are underway at the university of florida, where prominent white nat