Reporter jim, rahel, it is interesting, foes most every thus morning the win was annoying, perhaps pushing you down the street, or trying to get into your car, but for other people throughout the region, especially some here in clifton heights, it caused bigger headaches and quite a bit of damage. Fire in lower moore lands township just part of the wrath of todays windy weather. Knock down power lines, sparked it, caused morning delays for commuters along septas nearby west trenton line. Lehigh county this picture from facebook shows a knockdown utility pole and tree blocking a road in zion ville. But his delaware county, may be the most damaged caused by the Early Morning winds, true blew over, landed on deliver ton heights home an around 5 30 a. M. , causing quite a wild wake up for the homeowner. I was sleeping, and the tree came through on this side of the house, but the branch went over the top of the house and swung in, and went through my bedroom window on the other side. The wi
The ball 75 feet from the basket with just half a second on the clock sinking it, shocked. And northwesterns greatest play ever. Their hail mary pass overnight. Fans storming the court. What the player at the center of it all is saying this morning. Whoop there it is whoop there it is good morning. Big news day this thursday and how about that early start to march madness. Yes, and lets see that play again. One more time. Northwestern, hail mary pass, puts it up, makes it and the greatest thing is this could seal their first trip ever to the ncaa tournament ever. So i bet you that kid is a hero around campus. You can see on the court what the reaction was. We have a lot more on that in just a bit. First we have that big story about attorney general Jeff Sessions, there are calls this morning for him to resign, from that investigation into russias interference with our election after reports he had at least two meetings with the Russian Ambassador, meetings he did not disclose when aske
Overcoming lifes hurdles, chasing their olympic dreams. Nightly news begins right now. Announcer from nbc news World Headquarters in new york, this is nbc nightly news with lester holt. Good evening. It was the unexpected calm after a stormy five weeks. President trumps softer and more measured tone in his address to congress was the most immediate and surprising takeaway from the evening, earning his due even among some critics. Today as the focus recentered on the message itself, it became clear that the trump agenda has not softened, setting up potential showdowns with not just democrats but from within the president s own party as he pivots to the hard work of turning his ideals into laws. White house correspondent Kristen Welker starts our coverage. Reporter tonight, President Trump shifting his focus to the road ahead after laying out big policy goals last night. The timfo reporter the president praised for striking a more positive tone. The challenge now, turning rhetoric into r
Some of the problems mr. Trump promised to solve last night dont actually exist. The president said correctly that 94 million americans are out of the labor force, but thats not an unemployment figure. Our Research Department found that in that official number, about 15 million are students, 44 million are retired, and 28 million are disabled or caring for someone at home. If 94 Million People were looking for a job, the Unemployment Rate would be 40 rather than the 4. 8 that it is now. In the runup of stock prices since election day, the dow has now been pushed above 21,000 for the first time. The blue chip index gained more than 300 points today to close at 21,115. Jim axelrod is here with more about whats called the trump rally. Jim . Reporter well, scott, weve been watching the market soar more than 15 since donald trump won the presidency. As it climbed its way first past 19,000, then 20,000, and now 21,000. But this is the First Time Since election day weve seen a singleday gain
People in the state. Well begin this morning with a look at todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. When asked by a senator whether hed had contact with the russians in any way,ha spe, or form, he said no, period. So obviously that turns it to be not accurate. Jeff sessions failed to disclose contacts with the Russian Ambassador. Democrats are intensifying their request for Jeff Sessions to recuse himself or step down. If there is something down and it goes up the chain of investigation,is it ar cle to me that Jeff Sessions, who is my dear friend, cannot make this decision about tr ump. The dow broke another record. Make it rain, dow. 21,000. The president th of e amycade announced that the two accountants responsible for the mixup will never work on the oscars again. It happened suddenly. Youou cld hear it. Parts of the southwest are cleaning a wild scene throughout the streets of california. A suspect leading police on an hourlong chase. Hes not going anywhere. A great white sha