Who took off, leaving the other driver to die while strangers tried to save him. And long lines tonight across america and around the world. The new iphone already a smash hit. This is nbc nightly news with lester holt. Good evening, and thank you for being here. When Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl abandoned his base in afghanistan eight years ago, he set into motion a chain of events that left a comrade severely disabled, compelled the u. S. To release taliban prisoners and embarrass the military. Tonight he stands to lose virtually everything but his freedom. At sentencing today a military judge sparing bergdahl prison time but branding him with a dishonorable discharge. The decision brought angry reaction from the families of those who served with him and President Trump, whose previous words, ironically, may have spared bergdahl from more serious punishment. With details, our pentagon correspondent hansic Bowe Bergdahl leaving court today in civilian clothes, free but dishonorably dis
His way to asia for historic 10day trip. We have that covered. Plus allout battle. Bombshell new claims that are rocking the democrat party. Among our guests this hour, former president ial candidate steve forbes. Former president ial candidate herman cain. Republican congressman dave reichert. A member of the taxwriting house ways and Means Committee. And tmz founder harvey levin with the latest on Arnold Schwarzenegger . Dont want to miss that. Melissa interesting stuff there. The markets with alltime high, ending the day with the 56th record close 56th, under President Trump. Lori rothman on the floor of new york stock exchange. Another banner day, lori. It was just enough to chalk up that record. We started the session this morning with the october jobs report. It was decent. Job creation moving in the right direction. Not quite as robust as economists were hoping for. Still enough to keep the markets afloat. Apples blowout earnings this time yesterday, continue to fuel technology.
An abc news exclusive. Talk show host Wendy Williams, in her first interview since fainting on live tv. It felt like i was in the middle of a fire. What really happened and the two things she was thinking about the moment she fell only on gma this morning. What you came for this is what you came for. Iphone frenzy growing around the globe. Thousands lining up and camping out overnight for the iphone x but can you actually get one in your hands . And good morning, america. Great to have you with us this friday morning. How about those lines for the iphone already. Check this out in new york city. They are growing. Theyve been out there one guy first in line said hes been out there since wednesday. Really . Yes. Thats loitering. Thats one way to put it, michael. Also this morning a lot of reaction coming in to the republicans sweeping 1. 5 trillion tax plan now revealed and our new poll out this morning shows 60 of americans believe his tax plan mainly favors the wealthy. The president ,
Accidents. And new secrets may emerge from egypts Great Pyramid of giza. A Hidden Chamber in the monument. We begin this morning with a look at todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. North korea. I think we will solve. And if we dont solve it, its not going to be very pleasant for them. Its not going to be very pleasant i guess for anybody. Asia prepares for President Trump. We shouldnt expect any modulation in the language because of where he is . Well, i dont think the president really modulates his language, have you noticed him do that . I mean, hes been very clear, hes been very clear about it. You say that every single american is going to see a tax cut . Every americans lives will be better because of this. The bill is so warped towards the very wealthy. Former dnc head Donna Brazile accusing Hillary Clintons campaign of rigging the nomination process. Senator, do you agree with the notion that it was rigged . Yes. Isis is claiming responsibility for tuesdays terror attack
Special Police Committee meeting that just got underway. Officials are to vote on whether San Francisco officers should be armed with stun guns. For months now police chief William Scott has been pushed to get tasers into officers hands. He believes it gives them another less lethal option when trying to subdue a suspect, but protesters who are outside city hall right now think tasers are a bad idea. Unfortunately tasers are deadly. They do kill and they dont actually reduce incidences of shooting. So we think its really a step back from the deescalation and crisis intervention training the police are undergoing. As far as injury rates, the breadth of studies show it reduces suspect injuries and it also reduces injuries to officers. Back now to our live picture of the protesters, we are inside city hall right now. Were expecting a lot of Public Comment on this issue in that very room. The u. S. Justice department is recommending the tasers after its recent review of the department. Was