A tanker truck in flames in connecticut, a crash killing five in georgia, one car falling 50 feet. Airports packed capping off a record summer. And the dangerous heat this holiday from the central u. S. To the northeast, potentially record breaking and the new tropical threat were tracking tonight. Plus, President Biden on the attack using a Labor Day Event to go after former President Trump as mr. Trumps gop rivals flock to New Hampshire can any of them make a dent in his primary lead. Remembering the voice behind the hit song all star as many fans play tribute to jimmy buf buffett. Tonight, the newly revealed video, his Surprise Performance. Wasting away again in margaritaville this is nbc nightly news with lester holt ask good evening, im tom llamas in for lester tonight we begin with the main gates finally opening at burning man after some Festival Goers including celebrities defied a shelter in place request and walked for hours to get out of the mud and muck today a line of vehic
On air. Moments ago we just saw the Senate Minority leader Mitch Mcconnell on the senate floor, the first public appearance with cameras since the recent freezing episode in front of reporters. Also right now, a Sentencing Hearing is Underwayer To T underway for the chairman of the proud boys, Enrique Tarrio, the last of the five to be sentenced for their convicted role in the january 6 attack on the capitol. Prosecutors are pushing for 33 years in prison for tarrio because he was convicted on Seditious Conspiracy charges. Defense attorneys are making their best arguments against that. Also a major show of force coming up on the lead. Secretaries from three branches of the milt calling on senator Tommy Tuberville to stop his hold on all Military Nominations because he objects to the pentagons abortion travel care policy. And in Washington Post oped, they call tubervilles actions, dangerous to national security. That from the secretaries of the navy and the air force and the army, all t
Im david culver. We start you off with news out of the white house which says that jill biden has tested positive for covid19. The first lady spokesperson adding that she is currently experiencing only mild symptoms she will remain at their home in rehoboth beach. The president tested negative. And mr. Biden who is 80 will be tested regularly this week and monitored for symptoms. U. S. Officials say north Korean Leader kim jungun expected to meet facetoface with Vladimir Putin to discuss possibly selling weapons to help russia in its war in ukraine. You are looking at footage from previous meetings they have had. A National Security Council Spokesperson urged pyongyang to cease arms talks and stick to its promises not to sell arms to russia. Kristie lu stout is live in hong kong this morning. Good to see you. So do we have a sense of when or where this inperson meeting between kim and putin might actually take place . Reporter we do. According to reports it could take place sometime th
6th a national embarrassment. Pierre thomas with late reporting. Also breaking at this hour, the urgent manhunt outside philadelphia tonight and the new images just of the escaped convicted murderer. Authorities closing schools, expanding their search area. Where they believe he is now. Trevor ault on the ground there. The record heat. 70 million americans, texas, all the way up to New York City tonight. This is expected to last for days. Were also watching what could become another very powerful hurricane. Ginger zee tracking the potential path. The bombshell in the Alec Murdaugh case. The husband and father convicted of murdering his own wife and son what his attorneys are now claiming. So, will he get a new trial . Tonight, news on Senate Minority leader Mitch Mcconnell, after freezing in front of reporters on two occasions. What the capitol physician is now saying. Rachel scott live on the hill. The first lady dr. Jill biden testing positive for covid. The president , two tests now
The manhunt for an escaped killer now in its sixth day. As we hear from one homeowner who says the wanted man was inside his house. I saw him walk out of the kitchen and through our living room. What happened next . As authorities reveal even more sightings of the escaped prisoner. Tracking the tropics, forecasters say theres a 100 chance that a system taking shape forms into the next named storm. When lee could form and where its headed. A dramatic smash and grab caught on camera here from the Jewelry Store owners who fought back and College Football shocker fans rushed the field after a late night win by duke. Its tuesday, september 5th from abc news in new york, this is america this morning. Good morning, everyone. Im andrew dymburt. Good morning to you. Im ryan and allie. We begin with First Lady Jill Biden testing positive for covid as infections across the country are on the rise. The first ladys office announced the diagnosis last night saying she plans to remain at their delawa