Pedal power, a man who believes all kids should have a chance to ride a bike no matter the challenge. This is nbc nightly news with kate snow. Good evening. The culture that began with reckoning of sex crimes today shook the nations capitol as lawmakers responded to sharp criticism of inappropriate behavior. One of the most prominent democrats in the house, senator conyers stepped down as top democrat on the House Judiciary Committee and al franken speaking for the first time on accusations he groped women. Senator franken says he wont resign and will be back at work tomorrow. Kelly odonnell has the latest. Reporter after 10 days out of sight and under scrutiny. I have a long way back to win back the trust of the people of minnesota. Reporter senator al franken speaks out. Ive especially let down the people who have seen me as a champion for women. Reporter franken has been accused by women of unwanted advances. Today, he spoke only to minnesota tv and local reporters. This has been a
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The kids just cant take it anymore. The coach yells at you, pushes you, and they go to their parents and complain. The superintendent released a statement that reads in part the burlington schools is a safe and welcoming location and we take the allegations seriously. I talked with a parent of a Football Player who supports coach mcguire so much that she wrote to the superintendent today to express her support and hope that he gets back on the team quickly. Live at burlington high school, wcvb, newscenter 5. Right now a former priest is facing child rape charges. The accusations date back to the late 1980s and early 1990s. The abuse allegedly happened when walsh worked as a Little League coach and also coordinator in dorchester. The alleged victim is now 38 other children from possible abuse. Tragedy. Three people are killed in a wrong way headon crash. Rhondella richardson is live in westport with the investigation thats under way. Rhondella . Reporter firefighters saw it all. They he
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Christmas on gma. Caroling all the season here words of good cheer from everywhere filling the air grazing theound joy gaily walking singing songs of cheer christmas is here. Mey, merry, merry, Merry Christmas good morning, america and Merry Christmas to everyonet hohome celebrating. Were really not here. Were at home too. This isll on tape. We wanted to be [ laughter ] its a christmas miracle. W went bac in. We are spending the holidays with our family this glorious Christmas Morning. But we wanted to be here with you too. Yeah, on a very special holiday show ahahead. The baby is watching at hom and singing all morning long. Our friend, emeril is with us with some greatays to help you celebrate. Hell show us s someoliday hors now a check of the news and weather from cecilia vega. Good morning, and a very Merry Christmas to everyone. We begin with a holiday message thousands gathering at the vatican to celebrate the holy day. Pope francis urging the backing of peace agreements for t wa