Hes right about that one. This is the cbs evening news with scott pelley. Pelley this is our western edition. The clintontrump faceoff last night is the mostwatched president ial debate ever. Neilsen says 84 million viewers, topping the 1980 carterreagan debate. The stakes were high because the race is a virtual tie, and the larger than usual. But its not likely many minds were changed, as the two most unpopular candidates ever to run mostly tried to make each other more unpopular. We begin tonight with nancy cordes on the clinton campaign. Did anybody see that debate last night . cheers and applause reporter like a player going back to watch game films, clinton was eager to relive the debate. And when i confronted him release his tax returns and i got to that point where i said, well, maybe hes paid zero he said, that makes him smart. And they showed he didnt pay any federal income tax. That makes me smart. What in the hell is he talking about . Reporter Top Democrats did a victory la
After 20 years. But just five days later, a new allegation, charges of attacking a corrections officer at the clark county detention center. That individual brought the violence to the officer and the officer did nothing to start this fight. Reporter Larry Hadfield with metro police. During that fight, that officer was by himself. He was struck with a flashlight that became dislodged from his belt in the face area and being choked out by the suspects legs. Reporter in this brandnew criminal complaint, hes now charged with one count of attempted murder with use of a Deadly Weapon and one count of battery. District attorney Steve Wolfson said he will appear in Court Next Month on this case. And if convicted, face the possibility of more prison time. One might say enough is enough. But the bottom line is he is a consider this new case but we felt the charges were appropriate. Reporter and wolfson said theres video of this jailhouse attack, evidence that will be used against him in court.
An upper low moving across southeast california is expected to produce more clouds and shower chances for las vegas through wednesday and thursday. Rain chances are about 30 for wednesday and 20 for thursday. The cloud cover will allow for our daytime temperatures to cool into the upper 80s for the next few days. By the weekend another low slides into our area, this low will be dry with winds forecast both saturday and here is a look at your drive here are the accidents to watch out and alternate routes you can use listed on our maps here are the construciton areas to look out for and alternate routes listed on our ma back to the news desk. Overnight. Nhp is investigating a deadly motorcycle crash on decatur at wagon trail. Between sunset and the 215. A 27yearold motorcyclst lost control of his bike and crashed into a guardrail. First responders rushed the rider to umc. But according to the nevada Highway Patrol the rider has died. Witnesses say th rider was driving fast and recklessly
Sasha. Rick james remembers a quiet man with piercing blue eyes. Interesting man. Had a lot of stories about when he was in the service, the russian service, and he said he was a decorated officer. Reporter sashas Facebook Page paint as picture of a successful entrepreneur. But that story doesnt match with what friends tell us. He was homeless. But nobody knew that. Reporter sherwin hired sasha last year to work at this car wash across the street starbucks. He was very hardworking. Anything i asked of him he did. Reporter days at the car wash, nights at a park nearby. Sasha slept under a tree until sunday. He said im gonna go to starbucks and grab a cup of coffee, like usual. Reporter that was the last time rick james saw sasha. Police say he was murdered by this man, pedro garcia while sitting in a corner of starbucks. According to the newlyreleased after he shot sasha. He told the operator sasha looked like he was reaching for something and garcia is heard saying, go for it, dawg. Im
Back in the headlines, a new documentary on the amanda knox murder case reigniting questions over her guilt or innocence. Either im a psychopath in sheeps clothing or i am you. This morning well talk to the team behind that controversial project. And error on the diamond. A guy tries to pop the question during a baseball game but drops the ring. Look at this poor guy. The frantic search captivatinns and watching at home. Well tell you if it all turned out happily ever after today, wednesday, september 28th, 2016. Announcer from nbc news, this is today with matt lauer and savannah guthrie, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. And good morning, everyone. Welcome to today on a wednesday morning. We start with sad news coming out of the middle east. Figures in the world. Former israeli president and Prime Minister shimon peres. Nbcs Kelly Cobiella has a look at his life and also his legacy. Kelly, good morning to you. Matt, good morning. A man of vision and peace, the essence of israe