This is nbc nightly news with lester holt reporting tonight from los angeles. Good evening. Amid warnings about isis and the threat of attacks over the july 4th weekend, the images we saw plastered across the tv screens from washington this morning were exactly the kind we feared most. Ambulances and police cars racing to reports about a shooter on the rampage. Of course, by now we all know what happened at the navy yard this morning was a false alarm, but the sheer size of the Police Response not only at the navy yard, but across the capital spoke volumes about the disturbing and very Real Security climate we all find ourselves in this Holiday Weekend. We start tonight with Peter Alexander and a nation on edge. [ sirens ] reporter this morning, fears of another mass shooting sparked a city on edge. The 911 call came just after 7 00 a. M. A woman inside a Washington Navy yard building reported hearing possible gunshots. Workers scrambled for cover. I heard someone yelling get out of th
Strongest hurricane ever and Authorities Say it still poses a serious threat. The big concern now is from the rain and mudslides which would be caused from that rain which is still falling across many parts of this country. Mexicos president has expressed some cautious optimism. In a video a few hours ago addressed to the nation he reminded everyone to remain caution. Puerto vallarta was expected to bear the brunt of the storm. Our Martin Savidge was there reporting and he now brings a sigh of relief. Rain has been falling on Puerto Vallarta for a number of hours now but what they did not get is what they feared, and thats the full impact of patricia. We did not see hurricane winds or a storm surge. Both of which could have been catastrophic in a city thats so full of highrise hotels and homes built along the waterfront. Of course its going to be weeks. It would be safe to say any nation would have struggled with that short leadup time and on top of that the catastrophic winds and the
Treason. And a late night tweet amid all the drama. The president falsely claims he cancelled a london trip because the embassy was moved. Massive protests awaiting him may have had something to do with it and he gets plenty of facts wrong and details mixed up. We have reports this morning from the white house, from seoul, and london. Good morning, everyone. Welcome to early start. A remarkable 24 hours. Im christine romans. Im dave briggs. Its friday, january 12th. Eight years ago today an earth quake struck haiti killing more than 100,000 people. Today President Trump signs a proclamation honoring Martin Luther king day. Neither that proclamation or any amount of spin is likely to quiet accusations of racism stemming from the president s latest comments. This, a man who has defended White Supremacists mocked a disabled reporter, said a judge could not be fair because of his mexican ancestry. That judge is from indiana. Dont let these or any other examples normalize these latest comme
It is the most detailed accusation yet against g. O. P. Senate candidate roy moore. An alabama woman going on the record with high profile Attorney Gloria Allred at her site describing a horrifying ordeal with moore, Beverly Nelson says about 40 years ago when she was 16 and moore was a thirtysomething District Attorney, moore assaulted her. The judge emphatically denied the claim, just as he has about the accusations made by four other women. They say theyve heard enough and they want moore out of the race. Ed henry joins us now. A lot going on tonight. It roy moore not just refusing to back down, hes actually trying to use these new accusers enemy attacks from establishment to help them politically. Moore tweeting, the person who should step aside is Senate Majority leader Mitch Mcconnell. He has failed conservatives and must be replaced. Draintheswamp. He tried to block in the g. O. P. Primary in the first place. While the Senate Leader initially said moore should get out of the all
It is the most detailed accusation yet against g. O. P. Senate candidate roy moore. An alabama woman going on the record with high profile Attorney Gloria Allred at her site describing a horrifying ordeal with moore, Beverly Nelson says about 40 years ago when she was 16 and moore was a thirtysomething District Attorney, moore assaulted her. The judge emphatically denied the claim, just as he has about the accusations made by four other women. They say theyve heard enough and they want moore out of the race. Ed henry joins us now. A lot going on tonight. It roy moore not just refusing to back down, hes actually trying to use these new accusers enemy attacks from establishment to help them politically. Moore tweeting, the person who should step aside is Senate Majority leader Mitch Mcconnell. He has failed conservatives and must be replaced. Draintheswamp. He tried to block in the g. O. P. Primary in the first place. While the Senate Leader initially said moore should get out of the all