And its an abc news exclusive. Heros homecoming. One of the americans who took down that terrorist on a train back on u. S. Soil this morning. [ applause ] the whole airport cheering. His parents in tears. Hes telling his incredible story in his first live interview this morning only on gma. And we do say good morning, america, on this friday morn and its a big morning because dan harris is here. Always an occasion. Great to be here. And Alek Skarlatos is here. Hes here live with us this morning. He is we dont throw this word around lightly. A true hero. And we have so much with him still ahead. He landed on thursday. It was quite a scene at the airport. Were going to talk to him coming up. But we want to start with that Tropical Storm churning. In the caribbean right now. Theres a live look at the radar. Erika hovering near puerto rico. The storm is already picking up strength and it could become, could become, the first hurricane to hit florida in a decade. It has caused problems in
And its great to have you with us here on a thursday night. And we begin with that moment of justice in charleston. Dylann roof, found guilty on every count after those nine worshippers invited him to join them in prayer in that charleston church. The same jury will now decide if he gets the death penalty. And theyll make that decision, knowing the stories of each of his victims. Abcs Steve Osunsami in that courtroom as the verdict was read. Reporter that word, guilty, means so much tonight, to the families of the victims who crowded a courtroom on the fourth floor of this courthouse. To people watching across the country expecting to see justice. Hatred was on trial and it lost. Guilty 33 times. 22yearold Dylann Storm Roof was hauled away in this black van. Reverend Sharon Risher is the daughter of ethel lance, one of the nine people he executed in the basement of this historic black church, in the name of so called white supremacy. Mama. Mama. They got it right. Reporter before their
Us here on a thursday night. And we begin with that moment of justice in charleston. Dylann roof, found guilty on every count after those nine worshippers invited him to join them in prayer in that charleston church. The same jury will now decide if he gets the death penalty. And theyll make that decision, knowing the stories of each of his victims. Abcs Steve Osunsami in that courtroom as the verdict was read. Reporter that word, guilty, means so much tonight, to the families of the victims who crowded a courtroom on the fourth floor of this courthouse. To people watching across the country expecting to see justice. Hatred was on trial and it lost. Guilty 33 times. 22yearold Dylann Storm Roof was hauled away in this black van. Reverend Sharon Risher is the daughter of ethel lance, one of the nine people he executed in the basement of this historic black church, in the name of so called white supremacy. Mama. Mama. They got it right this time. They got it right. Reporter before their v
Kicked off their flight. How did this happen . Good evening, and its great to have you with us here on a thursday night, and the war of words erupting on capitol hill. President elect donald trump has taken aim at the u. S. Intelligence community after their unanimous finding that the russians were behind the hacking during the election. Tonight, the Intelligence Community which has been silent, silent no longer. Marching up to capitol hill today calling the criticism from donald trump disparagement. It was a few days ago when asked about the russian hacking, the president elect said, i know things other people dont know, and promise to reveal it. Nothing yet from mr. Trump on that, but tonight, we are now hearing from the Intelligence Community. Abcs mary bruce is on the hill tonight. Reporter under fire from donald trump, the director of National Intelligence came to capitol hill today to make his case. Sir, whats your response when you see donald trump still questioning reporter no