Transcripts For KNTV NBC Nightly News With Lester Holt 20240

Transcripts For KNTV NBC Nightly News With Lester Holt 20240903

Walk off the job and take to the streets demanding a ceasefire and the return of all captives. This as americanisraeli Hersh Goldbergpolin is buried. Youll hear what his mother told the crowd of mourners gathered for his funeral. Also tonight an apparent random attack on a Commuter Train near chicago. Four people killed. Weve got the late details. Radar problems and a Ground Stop at a major airport. The potential Trouble Spot as millions head home after a record travel weekend. A nationwide strike by Hotel Workers now expands to more cities. Their demands tonight. A tight race in the run for the White House. Kamala harris launching a new tour in Key Battlegrounds. Joined by President Biden in their first joint campaign appearance. The shocking video as a car comes crashing into one couples living room, missing them and their dogs by just inches. What police are saying. The remarkable recovery just two days after an Nfl Rookie Wide Receiver was shot in the chest. Now hes out of the Hospital And Resting at home. A tough end to the summer at one of americas greatest treasures. The growing troubles at the Grand Canyon. And from archery to blind soccer, the athletes captivating audiences at the paralympics. Announcer this is nbc Nightly News with lester holt. And good evening. Im Tom Llamas in for lester. Two days after israeli forces recovered the bodies of six hostages in gaza including israeliamerican Hersh Goldbergpolin, Hundreds Of Thousands took part in a general strikg that the netanyahu government accept a deal to bring the remaining hostages home. Thousands more, you see them here, attended Goldbergpolins Funeral in jerusalem, where his mother shared the agony she has felt over her Sons Captivity for almost a year. In washington new Criticism Today from President Biden, who said israels prime Minister Netanyahu is not doing enough to achieve a Ceasefire And Hostage release. But netanyahu remaining defiant, saying its hamas that wont agree to terms. We begin tonight with Nbcs Raf Sanchez in tel aviv. Reporter tonight protesters bringing their fury to the gates of prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus jerusalem residence. Public anger in israel spiraling after the killing of these six young hostages and what demonstrators see as the Governments Failure to bring them home alive. The idf says they survived more than 300 days in captivity, only to be murdered by their Hamas Guards In A Tunnel Beneath Rafah late last week. Israeli troops reached the tunnel saturday but it was too late. Protesters say they could have been saved if netanyahu agreed to a ceasefire deal. And Today Labor unions ordered their 800,000 workers to strike, demanding he change course. President biden adding to the pressure. Mr. President, do you think its time for prime Minister Netanyahu to do more on this issue . Do you think hes doing enough . No. Reporter Tonight Netanyahu telling the families, i ask your forgiveness that we were not able to bring them back alive. But also giving no sign of backing down, repeating his demands that israeli troops stay in control of the egyptgaza border. He says its necessary to stop Hamas Smuggling in weapons. But its been a key Stumbling Block in negotiations. And even Israels Defense Minister says its worth conceding to save the hostages. My sweet boy. Reporter hours earlier american hostage Hersh Goldbergpolin was buried in jerusalem. For 23 years i was privileged to have the most stunning honor, to be hershs mama. Ill take it and say thank you. I just wish it had been for longer. Reporter his parents still wearing the pieces of tape counting the days since october 7th. Maybe, just maybe your death is the stone, the fuel that will bring home the remaining 101 hostages. Reporter a Nations Anger and a mothers grief. And hersh, theres one last thing i need you to do for us. Now i need you to help us stay strong. And i need you to help us survive. And with that Raf Sanchez joins us now live. So raf, what are the leaders of hamas saying about the deaths of those six hostages . Reporter tom, for the first time tonight hamas appears to be acknowledging it was responsible for killing the hostages. It says its forces had been ordered to shoot their prisoners if israeli Troops Attempt to rescue. Tom . With that type of tension its unclear how they would reach a ceasefire. Raf sanchez with that new reporting. Monica albas at the White House for us tonight. And monica, we heard netanyahus defiant Stance And Hamass threat about what they would do to those hostages. Whats the message from the White House . Reporter well, tom, the u. S. Is working around the clock to try and secure a deal, but there are still key issues outstanding for both israel and hamas. The President And Vice president met with top National Security officials in the Situation Room Today to discuss next steps including the idea that the u. S. Could offer a take it or leave it Type Deal to the parties in the hopes of securing a final agreement. And thats according to two sources briefed on the discussion. But the risk there would be if both sides were to reject that version it could mean the end of americanled negotiations. Now, national Security Adviser Jake Sullivan suggested that as an option and one potential path during a virtual call with u. S. Hostage families on sunday, all of it adding to the urgency behind the scenes to get something done as soon as this week. Tom . All right. Monica alba at the White House for us. Back here at home to that horrific and deadly scene in a suburb of chicago. Four people shot and killed on a Commuter Train this morning. Adrienne broaddus has the late details. Reporter tonight police are investigating a Mass Shooting in forest park, illinois just outside chicago aboard a Commuter Train in what authorities believe may have been a random attack. Appears to be three individuals nonresponsive on the same rail car. Reporter just before 5 30 this morning police say the suspect shot four people in two separate cars. Three victims pronounced dead on scene. One later died at a local hospital. The suspect initially able to get away. Slender black male wearing green pants and black shirt. Reporter police say the suspect was later located on another train line, tracked down with the help of surveillance video. We have somebody in custody. A weapon was recovered. There is no immediate threat. Reporter this woman says her brother may have been on board. I just hopped out of the bed and rushed up there. Im just trying to figure out was everything okay. Reporter police now trying to determine a motive. This, you know, obviously is shocking. You know, it is uncommon to have a Mass Shooting like this, especially this close to home. So for people to feel unsafe, you know, its justified. Reporter in a Statement Chicago Transit authority calling this an Isolated Incident and saying that this Heinous And Egregious Act Of Violence should never have occurred. Forest Parks Mayor Grieving the killings. Its a horrible tragedy that four people are dead on Labor Day weekend. Adrienne joins us now live. What more do we know about the victims in this shooting . Reporter tom, i just spoke with the deputy chief, chris chin, who told me all four victims were sleeping on the train when they were shot. The fourth person who died at the hospital, a man believed to be in his 60s. Tom . Adrienne broaddus in chicago tonight. Adrienne, we appreciate that. For millions of americans at the end of this long Holiday Weekend the most immediate concern may be getting home. And priya sridhars following a technical issue at a major airport thats causing some delays tonight. Priya, whats the latest . Reporter thats right, tom. Flights at both Newarks Liberty international Airport And Orlando international airport are under a temporary Ground Delay today. Newarks Ground Delay was the result of a Radar Issue and Orlandos Flight delays are because of thunderstorms. Tsa anticipated it would screen 17 Million passengers from thursday to wednesday of this extended holiday travel period. Thats up about 8 from last year. Millions of americans are also hitting the road to return home from their Labor Day travels. Experts say this surge in travel can be attributed to Gas Prices being down almost 50 cents from last year. And if youre planning on driving home from this long weekend but you havent done so just yet, experts say the best time to do it would be tomorrow after 1 00 p. M. Tom . All right, priya, we thank you for that. And adding to the anxiety of so many holiday travelers, that strike by more than 10,000 Hotel Workers who have walked off the job now expanding to more cities. Antonia hylton has this story. Reporter better pay, Health Care and workload. What do we want . When do we want it . Now reporter thats what more than 10,000 housekeepers, cooks and staffers say theyre spending their Labor Day on Picket Lines demanding. In greenwich, connecticut, boston, San Francisco, seattle, San Jose and even hawaii, this as the Workers Union approves strikes in additional cities later this week. Its hard to build savings. Living oftentimes paycheck to paycheck. Youve given this company 25 years. Yes. Are you surprised that this is where you are 25 years later, on a Picket Line . Yeah. Thats why the first time we do that, because how they treat the people is not make sense. Reporter the Strikes Center around hyatt, Marriott And Hilton hotel chains. Tonight marriott has not responded for requests for comment while the Hyatt And Hilton both say they are willing to continue negotiations. Were all in this together. Reporter today connecticut governor Ned Lamont supporting the workers. They took some real hits during covid just like the hotels did. They flattened their wages. Now give them a chance to catch up. [ speaking in a global language ] reporter sonia, a hyatt housekeeper, tells me it hurts me a lot. It makes me emotional. With staffers walking off the job many hotels are modifying services and amenities, but some guests say they understand. They really got to the point of being fed up. People like to work and have fair wages. And antonia, as we see those protesters there behind you, you mentioned other cities may soon see these demonstrations as well . Reporter thats right. New strikes have been authorized in new haven, Providence And Oakland and could begin in just a couple of days. This of course coming as the Travel Industry experiences major increases over last year, tom. Antonia, thank you. To politics now and Labor Day, the start of the final phase of the president ial campaign. Vice president Kamala Harris launching a blitz of Battleground States and joined late today by President Biden in pittsburgh. Heres gabe gutierrez. Reporter tonight in the Steel City President Biden and Vice President harris in a rare joint campaign appearance, courting organized labor on Labor Day. When Union Wages go up, everybodys wages go up. When Union Workplaces are safer, all workplaces are safer. When unions are strong, america is strong. [ cheers and applause ] reporter the Vice President saying that u. S. Steel should remain domestically owned rather than be sold to a japanese company. I trust her. Reporter the latest attempt to win over bluecollar workers in critical swing states. Ill tell you something. Kamala and i are damn proud that we protected the pensions of over 1 Million workers. Reporter harris visiting michigan earlier in the day. We are out here running like we are the underdog in this race because we know what we are fighting for. Reporter while her running mate, governor tim walz, hit wisconsin. Really simple. Its really simple. When unions are strong, america is strong. Reporter recent polls show Vice President harris doing better than former President Trump nationally and in Key Battlegrounds by a handful of points but within the margin of error. Compare that with polling that mostly showed trump with a narrow edge before Bidens Departure from the race. We needed a new spark. Reporter Natalie Glaspie and her husband christian here in pittsburgh have been Union Members for decades. Were a little bit more excited for having a younger, more Upbeat Candidate thats going to stick up for us. Reporter notably, though hes courted rankandfile workers throughout his campaign, former President Trump was not on the trail today. He is expected here in pennsylvania for a Town Hall on wednesday and hes hoping an updated indictment in the federal Election Interference Case against him will bring new momentum. Whoever heard you get indicted for interfering with a president ial election where you have every right to do it, you get indicted and your Poll Numbers go up . Gabe joins us now live. Gabe, that was quite a significant moment with President Biden and Vice President Harris Campaigning Together For The First Time with her at the top of the ticket. Reporter yeah, thats right, tom. This event just wrapped up. But it was a significant moment. For the first time at an event like this the president introduced the Vice President , a symbolic passing of the torch in front of this union crowd. Tom . Gabe gutierrez on the Campaign Trail for us. 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Were back with a wild scene inside of a home in phoenix. Take a look at this. A Surveillance Camera captured the moment when a Ford Mustang came crashing into the living room. Incredibly, neither the couple in that home nor the dogs were injured. The driver was arrested, and police say he was believed to be impaired. And by all accounts, rick pearsalls extremely lucky. The San Francisco 49ers rookie was shot in the chest on saturday during a Robbery Attempt but was released from the hospital just a day later. Heres Morgan Chesky. Reporter tonight, San Francisco 49er ricky pearsall recovering after being shot in the chest over the weekend. The 23yearold, seen here Saturday Afternoon walking with the help of first responders, moments after being shot during an attempted robbery. He was walking along when a suspect approached him and attempted to commit an Armed Robbery using a gun. Reporter officials say the 17yearold didnt Target Pearsall for his Nfl Fame but his rolex watch. And during a struggle in the citys famed Union Square both were wounded when multiple shots were fired. We have a few medics on scene. Reporter responding Officer Jolee Harrell telling the San Francisco chronicle she applied pressure to pearsalls wounds, telling him be strong, like youre on the field. Pearsalls mother sharing on Social Media the bullet exited out of his back and missed vital organs. My son was spared today by the grace of god. After a Highlight Reel College career with florida oh, what a onehanded grab by Pearsall Reporter In April The Niners Drafted Pearsall in the first round. With the Wide Receivers big Nfl Debut set for next week. On sunday the team announced he had been released from the hospital and continues to recover. This was a terrible and rare incident in Union Square. Reporter the shooting putting public safety in San Francisco back in the spotlight. This kind of violenc

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