Express, ends in flames. Emergency crews rushing to the tarmac. This morning, what went wrong . Maria menounos blessing in disguise. The celebrity host speaking out for the first time about a terrifying health scare, in an exclusive interview. For me, i saw it as a huge blessing and a huge gift because i needed to change my life. Her ongoing ordeal and the major life lessons she wants to share. All that, plus Fireworks Safety 101. Chris christies controversial day at the beach. And reunited. The American Family stranded for days on a mountain in mexico gets a happy holiday homecoming, today, monday, july 3rd, 2017. From nbc news, this is today, with matt lauer and savannah guthrie. Live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. And welcome to today on this holiday monday morning. Thanks for joining us. Sheinelle and i are in for matt and savannah today. A beautiful start to the day but a busy one. Dylan is standing by with your holiday forecast. First, President Trump, setting off fireworks
Reporter i can tell you i just got word that lawmakers who have been involved in behind closed doors talks with blue cross and blue shield are working right now to write a new compromise bill. The horizon issue has been the issue that has been halting this budget being passed. In the meantime new jersey residents are using phrases like selfish, appalling and how dare him. Governor christie insists he is not the one drawing a line in the sand to halt budget negotiations in trenton but his toes were in the sand sunday at Island Beach State Park. These photos capture him enjoying the beach he closed. He rubbed it in the faces of the public. Reporter mother and daughter consider it appalling. The fact that he got to take his family there just wasnt okay. Not cool at all. Really not cool. Why doesnt he go to a family party or something. Do something different. Dont rub it in the faces of the public. That is just wrong. Reporter lieutenant governo running for christies governor seat had thi
The event happening tonight that you do not want to miss. We begin with latest developments in the road rage murder investigation. David desper is behind bars right now after turning himself in. Today police told us as many as 1,000 tips came into them. Authorities say desper shot and killed 18yearold Bianca Roberson last week during a confrontation along route 100. They are now trying to figure out if he had any help before turning himself in. We dont know. That is certainly information we are looking into and welcome any tips. Despers family posted this hand written note on the front door and says our hearts go out to the roberson family. We will have no further comments. New at 5 30 we talk to people who know the suspects. Governor christie is facing the heat and blistering remarks after enjoying exclusive access to a beach he closed. Pictures showing christie soebing up the sun at the governors residence this weekend. Beach is actually closed because of the Government Shutdown in n
They fielded about 500 maybe 1,000 tips since this case broke. Tonight they say there is specific information that you can get for them. We would welcome any tips from people who can give us any information. The investigation is still ongoing and we are gathering as much information as we can. Reporter police are not saying why they think david desper killed a young woman over a lane change. They say 28yearold desper shot Bianca Roberson and then took off. At first police say it was a car crash. It wasnt until later they learned roberson was shot. Roberson was getting ready to head to college in the fall. There is no indication she or desper knew each other. One reason why sources say they are checking video where roberson was shopping with her family and where she was last seen driving before her final minutes. Despers car was not found at his family home but the gun police say he used to kill her was inside his bedroom. Despers lawyer says it was saturday evening he and his family ar
Him to be in trenton yet. Because this is allege slave issue at this point its not really his at this point. We know what he wants. We know where hes at. Reporter governor christie sent out a tweet reading new jersey beaches are open and 119 of our 130 miles of coastline. Come and enjoy them. A reporter asked christie if he got any sun to which the governor responded he did not. A spokesperson later clarified saying thats because he was wearing a hat. A reporter asked the same question of senator sweeney. This is my blood pressure. Not sun. See you guys. Reporter so, now were told that progress was made during todays meetings. A budget deal will not be reached today. Were told it will not be a deal until tomorrow night at the very earliest. Reporting live from trenton, walter perez channel6 action news. Sharrie. Fascinating and making National Headlines walter thank you. Our coverage of the new jersey Government Shutdown continues on 6abc. Youll find a picture of governor christie on t