Talk about a big surprise at the national zoo. A giant panda giving birth on saturday night to two little cubs today sunday, august 23, 2015. Announcer from nbc news this is today live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. And welcome to today on this sunday morning. Im erica hill. Im petter alexander. We have panda watch this morning. Feeling a little ron burgundy. We were at the zoo a week ago my daughters saw the panda for the first time and we saw the news. There was a speculation about whether or not she was pregnant and when we were sitting in the news room last night, all we had the panda cam up and the good news came. Later that night we heard the second baby. Its funny they dont know when theyre pregnant. Its exciting. Only the size of a stick of butter when theyre born. Thats a separate issue. The investigation into the attack on that passenger train over seas. The three american heros still getting accolades from around the world this morning. Tomorrow they will meet with the
Even with his own hand badly cu tt. Top military brass visited stone in the hospital on saturday where he und rwent surgery. Theyre actually able to re uattach the portion pretty severely cut. I abm very proud of him. Im happy hes alive. Alive and already recovering. Stone was released late saturday afternoon with a smile and a wave. Reporter we understand stones parents are meeting him in paris. We hear all the train heroes will get a personal thank you from french president Francois Hollande tomorrocsmorning, erica. A private ceremony. Were hoping to see some of the young men at least. I have a feeling there will be a picture at some point emerging. Kelly, thank you. The latest on a horrific scene from southern england. Vintage jet taking part in an air show crashed with thousands looking on. At least seven people were killed. Mon,re than a dozen others injured. Now a lot of people are asking an important question about safety at these air shows. Nbcs Kristen Dahlgren has more. This
51. 94. Coming up on 52 here are the big stories were watching new this morning, defense secretary james mattis responding to north koreas latest threats saying the u. S. Will seek a diplomatic solution. Mattis making those comments at a News Conference in india south korea is reporting that north korea boosted defenses on its east coast after it said it would shoot down u. S. Bombers flying near the peninsula. Shares of apple dropped for a fourth straight session yesterday. Debt klein f the decline follows reports about concerns for demand for the new device on the wall street agenda. The s p caseshiller home prices are out at 9 00 a. M. Eastern august home sales at 10 00 Consumer Confidence also out at 10 chair janet yellen will give the keynote address at the National Association of business economics at 12 45 perm even we will hear from lael brainard, mester and bostic. On the corporate front Carnival Cruise lines and darden report results before the opening bell after the close, w
Authenticate the grandeur and glory of the ideals and principles of our republic. Rupp with the work they do. Grant that the men and women of the peoples house find the courage and wisdom to Work Together to forge solutions to the many needs of our nation and ease the anxieties of so many. May all that is done this day be for your greater honor and glory. Amen. The speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his pproval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from washington, mr. Heck. Mr. Heck i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The speaker the chair will entertain up to five requests for one minute speeches on each side of the aisle. For what purpose does the gentleman from Washington State seek recognition . I
Ceta deal. And it all that snoops on your doll that snoops on your child. It may be speaking more than just baby talk. Sarah im sarah kelly. Thank you for joining us. Day one of the annual Munich Security Conference draws to a close and the question, will the United States remain true to allies . The meeting is one of the World Biggest gatherings of the mass, politicians and security experts. The u. S. Security of defense described in nato as the best alliance in the world, but he also said all members must contribute their fair share of the cost. Reporter unusually tight security for the unusually important conference, the biggest question being asked, is where is the u. S. And Trump Administration heading on security and foreignpolicy issues . In an opening speech, the German Defense minister took a clear stand in favor of nato, an Organization Recently described by the u. S. President as obsolete. She urged german allies to stand together. And goes without saying that nato is a comm