Good evening, we begin tonight with the super power showdown on the olympic hockey ice here today that reverberated with cold war rivalries of another era, and ignited patriotic passion from seattle to siberia. The usa versus russia matchup easily lived up to the hype, the americans winning in a heartstopping tiebreaking shootout. The game, just a preliminary match, led the russian evening news and had the attention of both countries president s, Vladimir Putin who watched from inside the arena, and president obama back in california, who later tweeted his congratulations to t. J. Oshie who made the winning shot, and others saying never stop believing in miracles, a subtle reference to another famous u. S. russia showdown in the hockey arena. Nbcs Chris Jansing has more on the reaction to that and more here at home. Well, lester, it is true that neither team was facing elimination tonight, but the intensity of the matchup had the feeling of an olympic gold final. Under olympic owe rule
This is cnn breaking news. Were following this breaking news. Bill cosby now charged with three felony counts of aggrav e aggravated indecent assault stemming from a 2004 allegation. The comedian engulfed by news media as he entered a Pennsylvania Court for arraignment. Cosby did not enter a plea but he was forced to surrender his passport before going to a Police Station for booking. Tonight hes free on 1 million bail. Were also following terror fear surrounding the new years holiday. Senior officials tell cnn that president obama was briefed on overseas threat on possible attacks on new york, washington, d. C. And los angeles. The sources say the threat doesnt mention specific locations in those cities. Were covering that and more this hour with our guests including congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard of hawaii. Hes a member of the Armed Services and Foreign Affairs committee and our correspondents and expert analysts are also standing by. Lets begin though with the sex Assault Charges again