Tom brokaw talks about retirement, the president ial race and that beard. And goodbye to the greatest. Friends, fans, celebrities arrive in louisville for the funeral of muhammad ali. And matt joins is live with a preview, tonight, june 10th, 2016. From nbc news, this is today, with matt lauer and savannah guthrie. Live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. Good morning, everybody. We have a concert crowd. And carson inside because matts in louisville, kentucky. Later, tens of thousands of fans along with a starstudded crowd will stay goodbye to the champ, mohammeduhammad ali. Good to see you. Good morning. I think it will be a sad and inspiring day in louisville. A city that muhammad ali. Hes a hometown hero. Young center behind me, to pay their respects and memorialize the threetime heavyweight champion of the world. I left my hotel room early. Walked down the hallway. In front of every hotel room in that hallway, was this, usa todays tribute to ali. I have a feeling it will be a very
They will never get to experience their senior years, three Montgomery County High Schoolers died in a crash in damascus this morning. News 4s Kristin Wright is live at Clarksburg High School where graduation is happening today. Kristin. Reporter well, a moment of silence was held at the very start of the ceremony to remember these three boys who were with us this time yesterday and now theyre gone. Clarksburg High School Class of 2016 starts a new chapter as the lives of Three Friends comes to a sudden end. Evidence of the violent crash still visible on burnt hill road in damascus. So young. Theyre not even seniors yet. Reporter the pickup truck was left mangled and twisted. Police say 17yearold jacob dennis was driving and somehow slammed into a tree near kingsstead road at 11 30 last night. Jacob and his friends cari green, 17, and patrick 18, were killed. They had so much life ahead of them. And so many opportunities, but just things happen so fast. Can never take life for granted
At this hour. As you may be able to see as well pull out just a little bit, septa police and Philadelphia Police investigat investigators have been on the scene for quite awhile now. As i step back in again i will tell you this was a pedestria pedestrian to pedestrians actually struck. One apparently rather seriously injured though im told by witnesses she did appear to be conscious when she was taken away from the scene. Investigators on the scene trying to figure out exactly why this occurred. Im told this is a busy energy. Lots of pedestrians out here and certainly thats something weve seen in the short time weve been here. But a couple of people injured one apparently quite seriously in bus accident involving a pedestrian. This is the route l bus and obviously the grabers lane situation here is tied up traffic to a certain degree. Well have much more for you tonight at 10 00. Iain. Bruce, thank you. The man police say fired a shot at another drivers car during a fist rage on inters
At the high school. Felt like crap and what was running through my find is i knew the truck my mind is i knew the truck. So i thought about all of my friends. At least two of the teens were wearing seat belts but the impact was so intense that rescue crews just werent able to save them. The 27yearold truck didnt have any air bags either. Police say theres no obvious sign that alcohol contributed to the crash, just speed and inexperienced driving. Graduation went on today for clarksburg high schools seniors. It took place at mount st. Marys university where parents and students along with school staff made sure to honor the victims. Stephanie ramirez was there for the commencement. Reporter it was a bittersweet day this morning to say the least. Many friends, young men and women were excited to graduate but also devastated that three of their beloved students will not. The graduation class of 2016 held a moment of silence for the three victims. Saying jacob, patrick and carrie exemplifi
Parents struggle with how to convince their children to slow down. They are new drivers. They dont realize the responsibility that it takes to drive a car. Its not fair. Not fair. Reporter Police Say Jacob had a provisional license. He got it in march. He should not have been driving nonfamily passengers until august. They say that there was no sign of alcohol, no bottles, no cans. No odor. They will conduct toxicology tests to be sure. Live in damascus, bruce leshan, wusa 9. All right. This was supposed to be a day of elation and joy. High School Graduation took place in morning but it was hours after that deadly crash. The schools principal, families honored the th students lost. Stephanie ramirez held the attended the ceremony. Many of the students knew the victims and were reacting to the news. Reporter yeah, a bittersweet day. The victims were juniors but they new plenty of seniors graduating. The principal had a relationship with the three but together everyone pushed through gra