Is it in just a few hours in afghanistan well be meeting to talk about a deal thats thats tribal leaders will meet to talk about a deal that could change the u. S. Mission in their nation. Its up to them to approve or reject a security pack announced by secretary of state john kerry. That agreement was posted on an Afghan Government website allows for some u. S. Troops to stay on the ground through 2024. A main Sticking Point whether u. S. Service personal will have immunity. That has been resolved, and john kerry clarified a key part of the deal. Its chain, quip, resist. Theres no compatrol for the United States forces. And the bilateral Security Agreement is on effort to clarify for afghans and for United States military forces exactly what the rules are with respect to that ongoing relationship. The pact is a setback. They opposed the deal, afghans want the troops out. Jane ferguson has that story from kandahar city. For many in kandahar life has been hard. They are squeeze the betw
Happened. I just want everye to know the truth. And free falling. Lieve it or not, this musician emerges unst. Atharines unscathed after a rrifying stage dive from three stories the ai that story and more today tuesday, nember 19th, 2013. Announcer frombc news, this is today with matt lauer and sannah guthrie, live from stio 1a in rockefeller plaza. Good morning. Welcome to today on a esday moing. Im savannah guthrie. Im mt lauer along side Natalie Morales d al roker. Wow. We were with mor rob ford of toronto a couple of hours after the cityouncil there stripped him of his staffmost of his budget a most of his power. If you think hes backing down hes gearing up r a long fight. He told you hes t going anywhere. O, he is waiting andunning for reelectn. He is vowing to sticaround. Thats the top story this mornin for two weeks now, mayor ford has been under fire after his admied use of crack cocae. During that chaotic meetin heaven almost knocked over a city cncil woman. We travelledo toro
We are learning more about the batch of violent storms that plowed through 12 states flattening entire neighborhoods. The series of tornadoes swept through the midwest sunday, leaving at least eight people dead. But if not for accurate Early Warnings, the toll could have been much higher. Meanwhile, thousands remain without power. In washington, illinois, as many as 500 homes were either damaged or destroyed. Bigad shaban is in washington. Bigad, good morning. Reporter annemarie, good morning to you. The kind of tornado that whipped through here only comes about every ten years according to the National Weather service. And for those who still may have homes to return to in this community, the power is still out. Officials say it could be days before electricity is restored. The recovery is under way for thousands of people who lost their homes. Curt and Bridget Williams walked out of their basement in washington, illinois, sunday, to find just about everything gone. Now, these are act
Allegations of bullying, now the rest of the season, is canceled. Ill talk exclusively to the parents of a 13yearold boy, the one who was targeted. Also, anger management. Why Alex Rodriguez says this to wfan. Im so heated up and so pissed off, i cant think straight right now. Arods attorney joins me. And George Zimmerman, traumatized, his former neighbor defends him tonight. Plus, eyewitnesss to the assassination of a 6yearold boy in the line of fire when jfk was killed. Hes grown up now and joins me tonight to remember that extraordinary day. What if tragedy hadnt struck 50 years ago . What would america be like today . How history might have changed forever. I want to begin with the big story, the n word rearing its ugly head once again in a massachusetts town where the rest of the High School Football team season was cancelled after racist graffiti was spray painted on the home of a 13yearold player there are disturbing charges of racist behavior and bullying. Joining me the parent
According to Seminole County, Florida booking records, Lake Mary police arrested George Zimmerman on charges of aggravated assault with a weapon at approximately 10:00 p.m. Friday night. Zimmerman ini.