Up about his decision. And donald trump questions ted cruzs eligibility in the race. And stage crasher as he takes over the mike during an acceptance speech. Before literally getting the boot from Sharon Osborne today thursday, january 7th, 2016. Announcer from nbc news, this is today with matt lauer and Savannah Guthrie leave from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. And good morning, everybody. Morning. If you call it powerball fever when the jackpot is 450 million, what are you going to do saturday . Youre going to explode. Spontaneous human combustion. I can barely do the math. Its getting interesting. Lets get to the top story. Who have been trapped for hours more than 70 stories below ground in upstate new york. Tom costello is following the developments. Tom, good morning. They have brought in a giant crane to help free 17 miners who have been trapped yall night below the cayuga salt mooin 50 miles south of syracuse, new york. Were told theyve managed to get several of the miners out
They are wrapping up the fire. It is still very active scen we want to show you what this house looked like a few moments ago. This 2story home was completely engulfed in the flames. We are told it started in the attic. Firefighter assisted two people out of this burning home but likely the injuries arent serious. They are still working on the cause of the fire, but right now they are making sure the hot spots are all out, but the house is a total loss. Live from federal and 28th. 6 01 and the othhr big breakingstory this morning. Iconic singer david bowie passed away last niiht with cancer. He had just celebrated his 699h birthday last friday. And released his music album black star. Dance, space odyssey and under pressure. Ground control to maker tom im only dancing bowie was also known for his alter ego ziggy star dust. It 6 02 we want to live you a liveelook outside. Grab your coat. It is a cold morning out there. We are going to warm up into the 30s . Reporter heres a few neighbor
To two fellny cases. They called in carses to make cars to make a top on that vehicle. The vehicle took off at a high rate of speed. At hapoint the police made the decision they dont make that often but they authorized a chase. Trying to track down that vehicle. You know, we even messaged with people on twitter. Heard from our followers they saw you this suv traveling very fast and almost hitting some cars head on. This is what the police said about that chase. And the vision to authorize it. Many chases are more dangerous to the public than just simply r than yc letting the suspect go. So, when we make a decision to wabca chase to t isworry it is because the danger the suspect is is so great we can not let them go. We have an obligation to attempp to top the behavior. That was the case here. 8 or 9 cop carses and with their guns out. I saw them apprehend the guy in the alley here behind the browry here. Sheraton remains shutdown from 25th to 26th. The police say it is probably going t
Walmart announced its first ever mass closing today. 269 stores world wide are closing their doors. The coopany says approximately 10,000 employees in the u. S. Will be impacted by the closings. Locally the closure will affect a walmart in littleton, as well as one in denver. Walmart says more than 95 of the closed stores in the u. S. Are within 10 miles of another walmart. The Company Hopes wookers will be placed in neaaby locations. Breaking broncos news, Pittsburgh Steelers Antonio Brown will not play sunday against the broncos. The steelers announced today brown has been ruled out after suffering a concussion in last weeks win over the cincinnati bengals. He had a strong day against the broncos december 20th. He scored against chris harris, jr. Who before hen hadnt given up a touchdown in two years. Brown had 16 catches for 189 mayor hancock will street broncos boulevard. This is a live look at ceremony across the street from the city and county building. Sally mamdooh is there liv
Fix allowed them to use it briefly last january, occasional hoops and a occasional hoops and a science fair. 4 different inspections that say, things need to be done. It sounds like in on the mechanical system. The latest inspection blames humidity, caused by multiple problems, including improperly installed floors and equipment. Peterson construction is the main contractor and wouldnt do an interview but sent a statement saying they knew about the problems of the holly gym. They disagree, saying the equipment was installed properly, as was confirmed by Third Party Inspectors in 2013 and 2015. They say they are currently trying to help pinpoint where the new wood floor. That floor will be delivered in the next 2 weeks. Foot that bill right now. Funds that you can just take and keep putting back into a brand new facility. We dont feel like it should be in our ball park completely. Reporter anastasiya bolton, 9 news. The contractor did not respond to specific questions why it has taken s