From nbc news World Headquarters in new york, this is nbc nightly news with brian williams. Good evening. Im kate snow in for brian tonight. Even with the holidays upon us theres still tension and debate in many parts of this country over the use of force by police. In recent weeks weve seen so many demonstrations against law enforcement, but the ambush of two new York City Police officers last weekend has focused attention on the dangers officers face every day on the job. Today, thousands of people came from near and far to attend a wake in new york city to honor one of those fallen officers and support the citys police force. Nbcs ron mott is outside the church tonight. Ron, good evening. Reporter good evening, kate. The wake for officer rafael ramos continues tonight, all afternoon mourners have been streaming into this church you see behind me. It is a significant show of support that is spread well beyond new york city. A somber processional for a fallen officer. The body of rafa
Every unique place around our great country has a different unique way of celebrating the Holiday months. Some places due to climate don't have a white Christmas. Other small communities make trees out of lobster traps and beer kegs! The states in the Pacific Northwest are represented here as well. Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington all add to the variety of ways we celebrate Christmas in America!