Im Ana Cabrera reporting from New York. Jose diazbalart picks up our coverage right now. And good morning. It is 11 00 a. M. Eastern, 8 00 a. M. Pacific. Im Jose Diazbalart. We begin with a scandal in battleground, North Carolina, that could have national implications. Mark robinson is facing pressure to leave the race after allegations he made racist and lewd comments on a pornography site, including declaring in one post that he was a black nazi. Robinson who is North Carolinas lieutenant governor, is denying the allegations and vowing to stay in the race. This is not us. These are not our words. This is not anything that is characteristic of me, nor has it ever been. Folks here also know my character. They know who i am. They know my voice, so to speak. This is not my voice. This is not things we would ever say or even think. Cnn published the string of incendiary comments it says it found on the Message Board dating back to 2008, well before robinson began his political career. Nbc
Posted comments years ago on an adult forum, referring to himself as black nazi and expressing support for slavery. His defiant response denying the report and vowing to stay in the race. Just in, the Kentucky Judge fatally shot in his own courthouse chambers. What the governor is saying. Also tonight, israel striking dozens of hezbollah targets in lebanon after those deadly attacks using exploding devices. Hezbollahs leader speaking from a secret location calling the attacks an act of war. The race for the white house. Kamala harris bringing in the Star Power, holding a Campaign Event with Oprah Winfrey. And donald trump, after pushing false claims about haitian migrants in springfield, ohio, now vowing to visit the city. Our Nbc News Investigation. The Medical School that profited off leasing out Unclaimed Bodies for research. One womans fight to get back her fiances remains, and what has happened since our first report. And the group of Seniors Diving in to keep Cape Cod clean. Anno
Opens fire in on a suspected gunman while form earn President Trump was golfing. The fbi calling it a possible Assassination Attempt. The Secret Service rushing him to safety. Authorities saying the suspect had an assaultstyle rifle and had these two backpacks. The photos of police pulling him over and taking him in. What were learning about the secret Service Response just months after the failed Assassination Attempt in butler, pennsylvania. The new precautions theyre now taking the keep the candidates safe. Three americans allegedly detains in venezuela accused of trying to kill that nations leader. The historic Spacex Mission splashes back down to earth. The amazing images. Tua tagovailoa saying he will not quit despite concussions, but will he be allowed to play again . And theres good news tonight. The College Coachs tearful postgame interview now is surprising next play. This is Nbc Nightly News with lester holt. Good evening. Were coming on the air with another horrific and his
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