A u. S. Official tells nbc news evidence indicates it was likely a bomb, possibly planted by isis that brought down the air bus killing all people aboard. Tracy potts joins us live from washington. Extraordinary evidence. What are they basing the theory on . Well it is circumstantial evidence alex and that is why it is likely and possibly and maybe. But not yet confirmed. Things like intercepted communications that sometimes can be misleading. But nothing yet hard, solid evidence on the ground as they continue to investigate this crash. This is new video we just got last night. Debris still smoking two hours after the crash. Now a u. S. Official tells nbc it is likely a bomb may have brought down this russian jet. Possibly planted by a baggage handler at the egyptian airport where the plane took off. We cant rule it out but it is certainly premature to say this is the cause. Great britain suspended flights to and from that airport calling the bomb theory a significant possibility. Perhaps retaliation by a wing of isis in sinai peninsula. Russia has increased its presence in syria. So the fact that isis may want to respond is not unlikely at all. Getting an explosive device is a game changer for security. But not a huge concern in the u. S. Experts say where security makes it extremely difficult to get explosives on board. And it is still possible this plane suffered mechanical failure. No matter what happened, our hearts go out obviously to the families. 224 people died. The pleens black boxes will tell more. One is damaged but so far no evidence of a bomb has been found at the crash site. And new this morning. Russias air safety regulators have decided to ground the rest of the met ro jet fleet while they try to figure wlapd here. Sounds look a good plan so far. A shocking turn in the case of a fox lake, ill ill Police Officer shot dead. Investigators say Joseph Gliniewicz killed himself. It was part of a plan after years of stealing. Just two months after officers across the country mourned lieutenant Charles Joseph gliniewicgliniewicz, the announce. This officer kild himself. Authorities say hed been stealing and laundering money from for some seven years. And he killed himself because he felt an audit was about to uncover his criminal acts. Investigators poured through thousands of pages of the financial records and tens of thousands of email and text messages, including this one sent june 25th. You will have to start dumping money into that account or you will be visiting me in jail. A massive days long man hunt for the three men gliniewicz claimed he was pursuing. Costing nearly a quarter of a Million Dollars the first day day alone. Gliniewicz dropping his pepper spray. A few feet later. His baton. And further on his glasses before killing himself. His semi aumt weapon found two and a half feet from his body. Gliniewicz had significant experience staging mock crime scenes. Even the two gunshots were carefully planned. The first hit his seven and bullet proof vest. The second hitting a major artery. Joe was my best friend. My world. My hero. When asked if his wife knew about the theft police wouldnt answer. In a statement his lawyer said the family has cooperated and will not comment at this time. In fox lake, anger and disbelief. He was too good of a person just to do that. I dont believe it. A source close to the investigation tells nbc chicago that gliniewiczs wife and son are in investigation in the case. You may think you have heard it all from donald trump. But today for the first time you may hear something new, paid political ads. The 60 second ads will appear in iowa, New Hampshire and south carolina. As push for tv ad, a whopping 9 has come from outside groups and pacs. Now as carson continues his book tour. Nbc news continues its updated paired down version of the proposed version for primary debates. 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In london researchers found a long lost disney cartoon. The animation runs about six minutes and was created by walt disney back in 1927. A Paris Department store kicked off Christmas Season with star wars window displays. The store also lit up its Christmas Tree which stands more than 60 feet high. A snowy all is on the road to recovery after being rescued at the wisconsin brewery. They fashioned a long handle net to pull him to safety. Officials say the all was under weight but is now doing well. And will be released back into the wild in a few weeks. I imagine. Im thinking head wig for the all. I had hoot. That is not just not going to cut it for you. Were moving on quickly. I was told to. Get out of this. Nasa [ inaudible ]. Be quiet. No details on the in september nasa confirmed this evidence. Liquid water flows on the red planet. And happy birthday to okay you say her name. You want to say something. Ten years old, the youngest Academy Award winner ever. Shes now 62. And onehalf of simon and garfunkel. Art, turns 74. Keep it here for more news, weather and sports d im alex witt with promise [inaudible]. Huring me stop resisting laura vo money, huring me stop resisting laura vo money, housing and anger. The fight for Affordable Homes in the bay area boils over and comes to blows in the money, housing and anger. The fight for Affordable Homes in the bay area boils over and comes to blows in the east bay. Today in the bay starts right now. Very good morning to you, thank you for joining us. Not boiling outside far from it