And outrage. Anger over an american dentist who killed one of africas most beloved lions. Online Death Threats forcing him to close his practice and go under ground. Zimbabwe police want to know if he knowingly broke the law for the thrill of the hunt today, july 29, 2015. Good morning. Welcome to today on a wednesday morning. Lets get to breaking news. There are reports that one of the most sought after terrorists in the world might be dead. Bill nealy, what can you tell us . Good morning, matt. Mullah omar has led the taliban for almost a quarter century. He welcomed Osama Bin Laden as a guest. He headed the Afghanistan Government that refused to hand over Osama Bin Laden or expel him after 9 11. He fled as u. S. And Coalition Forces invaded. His government was toppled. Hes been in hiding since. There are reports that hes dead. The Afghanistan Government confirmed wednesday it is looking into the reports. Rumors have been swirling for years he died. He was in ill health largely cause
History is happening in cuba as we speak. We plan to go there in just a moment. For now our top story, politics when you thought this president ial race could not get more interesting speculation is growing that al gore might be thinking about jumping in as many confirmed candidates head to iowa for a timehonored campaign tradition this weekend. The buzz about al gore considering a run is still just simmering this morning and still under scores a broader point that some democrats are worried their partys front runner is vulnerable. With ongoing questions about Hillary Clintons private email new reports that former Vice President al gore could be considering getting back into the game. Buzz feed reporting that gore who lost to george w. Bush in 2000 is having conversations with supporters to see if there is a path financially and politically but a high level source tells nbc news there is nothing substantive happening. The current Vice President seems to be giving it some serious though
Live in havana. And is she or isnt she . The National Zoos most popular resident showing signs of being pregnant. Let the great panda watch begin today, friday, august 14, 2015. Announcer from nbc news, this is today with matt lauer and savannah guthrie, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. [ cheers and applause ] good morning. Welcome to today on a friday morning. That poor panda will get no privacy from now on. We are sending natalie on panda watch. We have the live feed. Is it a hard and fast rule, never ask a panda if shes pregnant. It never ends well. Exactly. Well tell you more in a little why. First todays top story. Just when you thought the president ial race couldnt get more chaotic, speculation growing that al gore may jump into the race, this as confirmed candidates head to iowa for a time honored campaign tradition. Nbc White House Correspondent Kristen Welker has the latest on this. Good morning. Reporter matt, good morning. The buzz about al gore comes as the ap rep
Do you think the clinton e il issue provides an opening . Think people are hungry for an al rnative. Reporter meanwhile the republicans wasted in time capitalizing on speculation, the democratic field could get bigger. There is disarray in the Democratic Party. Im sure people like joe biden and al gore are seriously considering it. Reporter for her part clinton will try to turn the page in iowa and shell have plenty of company as most re expected to turn out to court key voters and of course ry some signature treats. The Clinton Campaign says ey have no way of confirming if the report is accurate. An official said, quote, clinton did not transmit the Sensitive Information herself and nothing in the emails she received marks clear reference to confidential or other sensitive sourcing. Put the al gore speculation in context his name has been floated as a possible candidate since he lost in 2000. Savannah, back to you. All right, kristen, thank you so much. Lets turn to chuck todd, modera
Trial after an elite New Hampshire prep school. Could he go to prison for decades or will he walk free . And the agony of track superstar usain bolt mowed down and bolts smooth revolverry today friday, august 28th, 2015. From nbc news this is today with matt lauer and Savannah Guthrie live from studio 1a in v rockefeller plaza. Good morning, everyone. Welcome to today oifrment 7 00 on the west coast on a friday morning. Youre going to see that video of usain bolt getting hit fwha guy on the segue all over the place today. Its interesting video but this could have ended so much differently. Its incredible to stee how e recovered and what a good sport he was. The announcer said it best when he said mamma mia. If he was injured, that would be a different storey. Floridas governor declaring a state of emergency ahead of an expected hit from erika. Its a storm carving a path of devastation across the caribbean. Al tells us where erika is headed in a moment. First, we have a reporter in puer