The new development tonight. Police now probing disturbing allegations against Harvey Weinstein, as more accusers come forward. The Motion Picture academy expelling him. And the stunning statement from his own brother. And good evening. Thanks for joining us on this sunday. Im tom llamas. And we begin tonight with a stunning accusation by out of work nfl quarterback Colin Kaepernick. The former star filing a grievance late today against nfl owners, claiming hes the victim of collusion. That owners allegedly worked together against him. His protest fueling a national protest. Heres ron claiborne. Reporter Colin Kaepernick accusing the owners of colluding. Wouldnt you love to see one of these nfl owners when somebody disrespects our flag, get that son of a [ bleep ] off the field right now . Out, hes fired. Reporter while players united behind kaepernick, hes been silent and unemployed since last season. The number of players taking a knee has declined each week. But seven 49ers players,
And a shocker at the movies this weekend. So im supposed to keep good morning to you all. We begin with breaking news from louisiana. An oil worker is missing, several more are injured after an oil rig explosion. So that explosion on board that rig located right there in lake pontchartrain, just north of new orleans, the blast so powerful it was felt miles away in the lakeside suburb of kenner. The fireball lighting up the nighttime sky. New video this morning shows flames ripping through this oil platform in lake pontchartrain, just moments earlier, people several miles away reported a large boom. The explosion shaking nearby homes. Were on the levee and we can see its gonna be an oil rig. Its on fire. Reporter the coast guard rushing to help seven crew members who were taken to the hospital critically injured but overnight at least one worker remained missing. We have several boats still conducting the search and rescue mission along with our helicopter and the coast guard. Reporter
Good morning. Reporter good morning to you. President trump says calling these families is the hardest thing he has to do as commander in chief, but this morning, he has responding to the backlash as one of these phone calls is at the center of a very ugly political fight. President trump made good on his promise to call the grieving families of those four special ops soldiers killed during a siege in niger but this morning his message to one grieving widow is sparking backlash. President trump told the wife of Army Sergeant la david johnson, quote, he knew what he signed up for, but when it happens, it hurts anyway. Thats according to Florida Democratic congresswoman Frederica Wilson who says she listened to the call on speakerphone. This is a soldier who gave his life for his country. He is a hero. Reporter the call came just as Myeshia Johnson was on her way to the airport for the arrival of her husbands remains. Pregnant with their third child, johnson laid her head on his flagdrap
Please welcome David Letterman. And the late night legends big return. David letterman back on stage for the First Time Since retiring. Its so good to see famous people again. I missed wearing makeup. Jimmy kimmel oneonone with his idol. We do say good morning, america. How about that moment last night, David Letterman making that big return, michael. Makes you feel good to see David Letterman out there first time on the late night couch before leaving. Big evening for jimmy kimmel. He says he feels about letterman the way most people feel about beyonce. I dont think hes shaved since he was off the air. Some proposing a bipartisan deal to restore funding for obamacare. The president sending mixed messages as he faces questions about the phone call he made to a widow of a fallen soldier. Cecilia vega starts us off. Reporter he said its the hardest thing he has to do as commander in chief but now its this phone call to this widow that you just mentioned that has him facing criticism this
Moron. The new development tonight. Police now probing disturbing allegations against Harvey Weinstein, as more accusers come forward. The Motion Picture academy expelling him. And the stunning statement from his own brother. And good evening. Thanks for joining us on this sunday. Im tom llamas. And we begin tonight with a stunning accusation by out of work nfl quarterback Colin Kaepernick. The former star filing a grievance late today against nfl owners, claiming hes the victim of collusion. That owners allegedly worked together against him. Kaepernicks protest has been mimicked by other players, and fueled a National Debate over free speech. Heres ron claiborne. Reporter Colin Kaepernick accusing the team owners of colluding to keep him off the field. He claims the reason, his taking a knee protest during the National Anthem against Police Mistreatment of africanamericans. Wouldnt you love to see one of these nfl owners when somebody disrespects our flag, get that son of a [ bleep ]