Early this morning the vikings announced peterson will remain way from all team activities. Peterson was deactivated from last sundays game after he was indicted on felony child abuse charges. On monday the team said he would play this weekend, but the vikings reversed course. The teams owners released a statement reading, quote, after further reflection, we have concluded that this resolution is best for the vikings and for adrian. We want to be clear. We have a strong stance regarding the protection and welfare of children and we want to be sure we get this right. Now, peterson wont be back until the child abuse case is resolved. The vikings owners appeared to succumb to pressures from sponsors, and the nfl is hearing it from major sponsors as well. All this while the Players Union filed an appeal seeking to overturn the indefinite suspension of ray race. Danielle nottingham is following that. Reporter the Nfl Players Association is fighting to get rice back on the gridiron. The leag
And Billy Crystal joins us for his first interview since the death of his dear friend Robin Williams. Tuesday, september 16th, 2014. Announcer from nbc news, this is today with matt lauer and savannah guthrie. Live from studio 1a. Good morning. Welcome to today on a news morning. Im matt lawyer. Savannah remains on Maternity Leave and this is the highlight of my day. That really is. I took great care color on you. We have been having fun. Why dont you do this. It looks very nice. Its good to have you back for day two. Nice to be here. Savannah will be back soon. You really having that much fun . Let us turn to the top story this morning. A serious story out on the west coast. A destructive wildfire. Its just one of a dozen major fires now burning across the state. Nbc is there with the latest. Good morning to you. Reporter good morning to you. This was once the entrance to a hits rick and notable church in in community where once the bowl fire ripped across this area. It literally chan
Since the death of his dear friend, Robin Williams, to talk life, loss and laughter today, tuesday, september 16th, 2014. Announcer from nbc news, this is today with matt lauer and savannah guthrie, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. And good morning. Welcome to today on a Tuesday Morning. Im matt lauer, along with hoda kotb, al roker, Natalie Morales. Savannah remains on Maternity Leave and this is the highlight of my day. That was uncalled for. I mean the highlight of my day. It really is. Great color on you. Weve been having fun with this all morning. This is how he has been highlighting his notes, rubbing them right here. And it works. Nice to have you for day two. Its nice to be back here for day two. Savannah will be back soon, hopefully. Having that much fun . A serious story out on the west coast. A destructive wildfire thats threatening an entire town in northern california. Its just one of a dozen major fires that are now burning across that state. Nbcs Miguel Almaguer
Isis targets in syria. Meanwhile the house is set to vote on a request for 500 million to train and equip moderate rebels to take the fight against isis in syria. 3,000 u. S. Troops and military personnel are heading to west africa all to help fight ebola. President obama called the virus a potential threat to Global Security and he promised to help contain it. At least 2400 people have died since the outbreak started. Adrian peterson has been placed on the n. F. L. s exempt commissioners per mist list. That means he will not be allowed back in any Minnesota Vikings facility until his legal issues are resolved. He must also stay away from all team activities. Peterson is accused of felony child abuse. The n. F. L. Players association has appealed ray rices indefinite suspension. Under the collective bargaining agreement, the league cannot punish a player twice for the same incident. Rice was initially sus spemedzed for two games for suspended for two games for Domestic Violence and the
Graham went missing a week ago. She was last seen on video walking with a man who is believed to be matthews. The parent are making a plea. This is every parents worst nightmare. I am certain everybody in this room and those watching knows that what happened to hannah could happen to their child. Very emotional for them. Police say they will keep searching until they find her. Chief longo says he doesnt want to get tunnel vision about this just focusing on matthews. The chief adds he beliefs someone knows where Hannah Graham is. Ainsley. Thank you kelly. Closing in the manhunt of an accused killer now entering day 10. They found an Assault Rifle and maps in the woods where they think he is hiding out. Brand new evidence think that frein planned the ambush for months maybe years. One state trooper was killed another seriously injured. Residents are urged to stay inside lock the doors and windows. Schools are closed again today. The search is on for three Afghan Soldiers who disappeared