Are saying this certainly steps things up a notch. We know that the u. S. Chapter there is saying this was designed to minimize the risk to afghan and u. S. Soldiers but maximize the damage to the islam tick state. This bomb was about 11 tons a few minutes ago i had a chance to talk to ed turzanski with the Foreign Policy Research Institute a terrorism expert i asked him about this target. We know that its a transit point for fighters moving in and out of northwest pakistan. So these fighters have been digging tunnels and mountains also have been trying to burrow themselves in through concealed structures the largest ordinance thats not nuclear in the world its 21,000 pounds. You drop it. It detonates above ground and actually spreads a blast that takes out anything in its path. Its non nuclear but is it a game changer . Well, it is in this sense. Were not going to bug hunt and sending troops into caves and that sort of thing. Although at some point that may be necessary. But we really
Opening ceremonies are underway. There have been events underway this morning. Part involved a march from Washington Square march to independence mall. Procession there. Color kba color guards representing the original colony. Vai sikahema was part of that ceremony. He mcsed the event. Nbc 10s Pamela Osborne is right in the middle of all of the action. This is a big day for the city, pam. Reporter absolutely, and for native americans as well. We are hearing about a speech about the contributions native americans made during the revolutionary war. Things got underway early this morning at Washington Square park. Reporter this is a reflective tribute, a wreath was laid to rest. We saw more events kick off the grand opening of the museum. There was a march from independence mall. It has been a project 16 years in the making. Its no coincidence that doors open up today. Today is the 242 anniversary. It ignited the revolutionary war. We all have the chance to see and relive and experience t
Railroad the tree crashed in to an suv parked in its path shattering the back window. No one was injured, but now more than 1,000 homes are left in the dark. Peco tells us that since the tree crashed on to the power lines over there, that they will come and they will have to remove those branchs so they can remove the power lines. First they have to complete a job just a few blocks away. But we still dont have a time line on when that will happen. Reporting live in East Oak Lane section of philadelphia, an tree andrea klein thomas. And coverage continues now with Mitch Blacher in sky force 10. What are you seeing from up there . Reporter we were all over pennsylvania showing some downed trees and wires. What i want to take you through now is the cherry hill mall. This is the site of what was an auto show. The tents clearly blew over in that strong storm. You can still see some of the cars that were lined up beneath those tents. Some serious damage. Door ripped off the van. Wind shield
The European Union. The results could send markets all around the world into a tailspin. This morning, what it means for your bottom line. And full court prez. Does president obama have his sights set on owning a team in the nba after he leaves office . What the white house is revealing about the commander in chiefs hoop dreams today, thursday, june 23rd, 2016. Announcer from nbc news, this is today with matt lauer and Savannah Guthrie live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. And good morning, everybody. Welcome to today on a thursday morning. That is a friday morning crowd on thursday morning, because mclemore is here. Big concert for us on friday morning. Well get out there and join those people a little later in the show. First, we have major news coming from capitol hill. Thats right. That rocket scene on the floor of the House Chamber. A democratic protest to force votes on gun control, a fight that appears to be far from over this morning. National correspondent Peter Alexander
They dont know. But does he actually think trump can win . Our very candid conversation with the president today, wednesday, july 27, 2016. Announcer from nbc news, this is a special edition of today at the Democratic National convention with matt lauer and savannah guthrie. Live from philadelphia. And good morning, everyone. Welcome to today on a wednesday morning, live from philadelphia, the site of the dnc. And hail, hail, the gangs all here. The bells tolling. I think it is 7 01 actually. A little bit late. It was a late night at the convention. History was made. Hillary clinton, the first woman to head a major party ticket. History, and a little bit of hostility on the floor at the dnc. Kristin welker is live at the Wells Fargo Center. Shes got the recap. Kristen, good morning to you. Reporter matt, good morning to you. There has been a range of emotion throughout this arena as tonight the headliners will be president obama, Vice President biden and Hillary Clintons vp pick tim ka