Three officers is now in custody. Hello. Thank for joining us here on bbc world news. It was a moment when the tide turned decidedly against nazi germany and it happened exactly 70 years ago today, World Leaders, veterans and tens of thousands have come together to remember those who fought and died in the dday landings on the beaches of normandy. Among them of course president of the united states, barack obama who has been addressing veterans and those gathered at the American Cemetery just on the edge of omaha beach and utah beach where American Forces made their first pitch into the invasion in northern france. Here with the french president that is overlooking after he delivered a stirring address about the efforts, the courage, the bravery and the challenges facing american troops in particular at this very spot and what was one of most hard fought moments for the troops. Breaking ground on to firm land in france. Now, president obama will shortly be moving on to not very far fro
Three officers are killed in a shooting hunting for a gunman. Hello. Thanks for being with us. Bowe is free at last. Calls for celebration you may think. The hometown of the serviceman released from taliban after five years of captivity has called off the homecoming. Theres growing controversy with several former army colleagues claiming Sergeant Bergdahl desserted his post in afghanistan. The u. S. Defense secretary has defended the decision to go ahead with the deal without first going to congress. This was the right decision for the right reasons. We dont leave our people behind. How circumstances, why the disappearance, the army has already address had the. Well get to that. These are strong people. Theyre reassured. Theyre thankful their son is safe. Their prepared to help do everything they can to get him put back together. American senators were briefed last night. Many were not convinced. What was the urgency in doing this deal. What specifically made you do hit without going t
Day when we no longer need to fight. We are grateful for them. Another news, a Suicide Attack on the convoy of afghanistans president ial candidate Abdullah Abdullah leaves him unhurt but kills four. Count down to a big number. Exactly, less than two hours time, the latest u. S. Jobs Market Report comes out and this mon month, we take a look in particular how women are getting back to work after giving up the devic of the the desk job to kids. A very warm welcome to gmt. Were going to join my colleague simon mccoy in northern france. Reporter welcome to the northern coast of france, a tiny town set between five historic beaches, the beaches of juneau, omaha, utah. This is a day of commemoration, of celebration too and as you can see on one of the old har r harbors, a scene of relaxation of those who have come to join in the kmem rattive events. The vehicles that took part in that historic amphibous landing return to the beaches and turn the beaches of normandy into a location of commem
Jenny from the block heads back to the bronx. Our exclusive access during her firstever concert where she grew up. Michael behind the scenes for a oneonone interview, revealing a side of the superstar youve never seen. Only this morning on gma. On a very rainy thursday morning here in new york. And michael was on the block. I was on the block, hanging with jenny from the block. It was great. Awesome. Thats coming up in a little bit. We have a lot to get to this morning. Including new details from the remarkable video of Bowe Bergdahl being released. You see it right there. And were learning a lot more from the tape this morning. Its throwback thursday. And we have a special guest here filling in for ginger. Throwback thursday. Just keep that in mind. Thats the only clue. Thats the only clue were giving right now. We begin with a military jet crashing into a california suburb. Destroying three homes. The pilot ejecting safely. Amazingly, no one was injured. And bazi kanani is in imperia
Relationship with president obama, and her own president ial aspirations. And date with destiny . Hes ready to run. Hes ready to rock n roll. Were track side as California Chrome makes his final preparations at the Belmont Stakes and his shot at the first triple crown in 36 years today, friday, june 6th, 2014. From nbc news, this is today, with matt lauer and savannah guthrie, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. And good morning, everyone. Welcome to today on a friday morning. This is an important day in world history. Its not an overstatement to say this generation of soldiers who stormed those beaches at normandy saved the world. Thats right. It is our top story today, those events marking the 70th anniversary of the greatest military invasion in history. President obama and other World Leaders taking part in an emotional gathering in normandy this morning. Nbcs Brian Williams and tom brokaw are there. Well talk to them coming up. But well begin with nbc National Correspondent