Its funny, when you think of joan rivers, youve known her for many years, we talked about the old pictures when you hosted with regis. She was a consummate guest. Any time you could book her, you wanted her. You knew it would be sparks. She never ever ever bored you ever. She electrified whatever show she was on. Everybody is talking about what a comic genius she was. Nobody disputes that. But the one thing that i love look how long ago that was. Wow. Yeah. Wow. Yes, i have been every color, except my natural color which is gray. See, joan would have appreciated that joke. She would have. She and i were friends colleagues early on. I met her when i first came out to los angeles. But we bonded as really good friends when she stood up for me when i was accused of all kinds of awful things. And she just said are you crazy . Do you know what this you know, she stood up for me. And at times it felt like she was the only one was. That seems to be the theme. Right. She has the same people in
After al qaeda. The president seemed to backtrack, from destroying to isis to shrinking its pursuant. We are actually considering all options that are necessary. Today president obama strongly ruled out one option. We will not be placing the u. S. Ground troops to try to control the areas that are part of the conflict in syria. The president said that was not a necessary part of the strategy to destroy isis. We are going to have to find effective partners on the ground to push back against isis. Organizing that collision will take time. President obama didnt get into any time table but said that the u. S. And its allies are working deliberately. The other big issue dominating this weeks summit was the ongoing violence in eastern ukraine. Today, ukraines president announce add ceasefire with the rebels, the deal that if holds would end the conflict that killed so many people. We are hope it holds but are also skeptical. And john kerry will continue conversation with arab leaders about b
Fashion police. These two on the red carpet, go back to the trailer park. The world remembers a comic legend, who showed no signs of slowing down. This is what my career has come to. The white snake that stalked los angeles. But can killer cobras actually be tamed . Were tracking down the snake charmers of india. To uncover their secrets. But first, the nightline five. This is connolly. Cameron, zach. Serious hair ball issue. We clean it up. And turn around and there it is again. Its scary. Underneath the kitchen table. Underneath my work desk. What is that . Its the swiffer sweep per. It sucks in all of the dog hair. I would pick up after other down. Lower. Thats more like it petsmarts prices on your favorite food brands just got lower shop a wide assortment of food and save up to 8 on your favorite dog cat food brands. At petsmart®. Good evening. And thanks for joining us. Tonight, new details emerging about joan rivers during her last days. And even final minutes. Now, as her daugh
And back on american soil. The third infected ebola patient arrives in a special Isolation Unit. And we have usher live in concert today, friday, september 5th, 2014. Announcer from nbc news, this is today. With matt lauer and Savannah Guthrie live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. And good morning. Welcome to today on a friday morning. Im matt lauer and long with natalie mor aales and willie geist. We have amy van dykenruen was in an accident three months ago and now she made a remarkable recovery. She looks great. Along with her husband tom. We will talk to them later on. Lets start on a friday morning with the sad news. The death of joan rivers. The 81yearold died thursday, a week after going into cardiac arrest and losing consciousness during a routine medical procedure. This morning, the new York State Health department is launching an investigation into the clinic where that happened. This as fans of the legendary comedienne leave flowers and other mementos on rivers star on t
So well be here throughout the night. Speaking of the smoke, four people were taken to the hospital two firefighters, two civilians with summation you can see one firefighter on the scene there. Also, the chief tells me inspectors were called out twice to this store. In 2009, and 2013 on complaints its too crowded and too much stuff inside. First time, owners told to widen an exit aisle, and they did. The chief tells me its too soon to determine if clutter contributed to the cause of the fire. Pg e had to turn off power and gas to this area. In san francisco, abc7 news. Thank you, katie. Here is a look from google maps street view of what the big house looked like before the fire. You can see merchandise that went up in flames along with the building. Alisa harrington is live with how the neighborhood is being impacted by the fire. Alisa . People cant go home and say the area is off limits and people are frustrated not being able to go home earlier, others were evacuated as winds pushe