Of 93. We remember the legendary actor with a commanding voice. I am your father. Norah the Cbs Evening news starts now. Good evening. Im Norah Odonnell and Thank You for being with us. There are a number of top stories we are covering on this monday night. From that upcoming president ial debate that will air here on cbs to those outofcontrol wildfires out west, and a tropical storm thats gaining strength in the Gulf Of Mexico. We want to begin tonight with some news just coming in about the death of james Earl Jones, whose commanding performance onscreen made him a Household Name for decades. He was the voice of Darth Vader in Star Wars and mufasa in the lion king. He overcame a Childhood Stutter to win nearly every accolade and award, after appearing in nearly 90 Television Dramas and series and some 120 movies. We get more now from cbs vladimir duthiers. Reporter james Earl Jones was an industry giant. Steel isnt strong, boy. Reporter Whose Unmistakable Deep Booming Voice Captivate
More than 30,000 homes and buildings under threat. Were in the fire zone. Also tonight, the final countdown to the debate. Kamala harris and donald trump. Inside their lastminute preps before tomorrows highstakes showdown. The manhunt in kentucky for a suspected highway gunman. New tonight, the warning to 911 before the shooting started. Just in, new Police Body Cam of the suspect in the deadly Georgia School shooting more than a year before the massacre. What it reveals. The major ruling in the idaho murders case. Why the trial is being moved. Our exclusive. Miami Dolphins Star Tyreek hill a day after he was detained by police speaking out. What he says really happened. Apple unveiling the Iphone 16. The new features powered by ai. The good news on Princess Kates Health Battle after her cancer diagnosis. And the Hollywood Legend who voiced Darth Vader and starred in so many classics. Remembering James Earl jones. Announcer this is nbc Nightly News with lester holt. Good evening and we
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Its wednesday, may 26, 5 00 a. M. Here in new york. We begin this morning with the most significant news to date in the criminal investigation into the former President Donald Trump. The Washington Post reports manhattans District Attorney has convened a grand jury thats expected to decide whether to indict trump or other executives at his company or the Trump Organization itself. The key for prosecutors now, gaining cooperation from Allen Weisselberg the longtime chief Financial Officer of trumps company. Last week his former daughterinlaw who has turned over documents to investigators offered her prediction. As far as im concerned there has been nothing legal going on in the past 21 years. Allen weisselberg, will he flip on trump . Yes. So if weisselberg flips that would be major, of course, and devastating for trump. So what is he saying this morning . Cnns Kara Scannell reports. Reporter the Washington Post reporting that the manhattan District Attorneys office has convened a speci
Its wednesday, may 26, 5 00 a. M. Here in new york. We begin this morning with the most significant news to date in the criminal investigation into the former President Donald Trump. The Washington Post reports manhattans District Attorney has convened a grand jury thats expected to decide whether to indict trump or other executives at his company or the Trump Organization itself. The key for prosecutors now, gaining cooperation from Allen Weisselberg the longtime chief Financial Officer of trumps company. Last week his former daughterinlaw who has turned over documents to investigators offered her prediction. As far as im concerned there has been nothing legal going on in the past 21 years. Allen weisselberg, will he flip on trump . Yes. So if weisselberg flips that would be major, of course, and devastating for trump. So what is he saying this morning . Cnns Kara Scannell reports. Reporter the Washington Post reporting that the manhattan District Attorneys office has convened a speci