Into that tragedy at sea that left three dead what authorities have now revealed the captain in custody tonight. The deadly tornado touchdown. Over 50 million at risk tonight the desperate search for a College Student missing over a week. The images from the last time she was seen our Richard Engel Inside Afghanistan with the u. S. Withdrawal now under way the danger it could pose to the countrys women and girls. And dangerous behavior soaring in the sky our exclusive with the faa chief. His new warning. Announcer this is nbc nightly news with lester holt good evening, everyone just breaking tonight, bill and Melinda Gates, two of the richest people in the world and major forces in the world of philanthropy, are divorcing after almost three decades of marriage bill gates announcing on twitter this afternoon that theyre ending their marriage but vowing to continue the work of their foundation, which has taken on poverty and disease around the world including the fight against covid. Few
Insurrection. Republicans critical of cheney, what they are telling him behind closed doors. I am hearing concern about her ability to carry out the job. I havent heard about her vote on impeachment, but concern about the job. How we can all Work Together instead of attacking one another. She threw herself back in a war of words with the former president by a statement claiming the 2020 election was fraudulent. Her insistence on challenging mr. Trump continues to ruffle feathers among colleagues. There are two questions, the political game plan and how could this impact the midterm election. Thank you all for being here today. Leanne, let me start with you. Last week in orlando, Kevin Mccarthy said the Cheney Future in the conference is still up to the members, but as we heard there on fox news, he is saying people are starting to express concerns to her about me and that is a shift from several months ago when she did have support. What is the latest . And did liz cheney know she was
Down. Also on the hill, honoring this hearing from Merick Garland, youre about to see it. His first time testifying as Attorney General. We are juggling a couple things this morning. Chris jansing in philadelphia, tell me what youre hearing from officials about what we can expect today . First, i think it is notable that were continuing to see the president give weekly dresses on the state of the u. S. Fight. There is a value in giving the updates to the value. Were seeing cities and towns put more open signs, so many families are looking at the closes, the white house is acknowledging theyre at a different moment now, they need to do more hands on work. They need to meet people where they are in order to keep the Vaccination Rates where they are. It is heard immunity. The fda potentially set to greenlight pfizers bid to give the vaccinations to children in adolescents. A lot of talk about getting students back into classrooms. Some are looking at requiring vaccines for that to happen.
They said he had been trying to move off the front lines because of his family. And one spoke to hoda. It has been hard. Waking up and processing everything. Its harder than yesterday, just thinking about the friends that i lost. Here in washington President Biden has been briefed on the latest Mass Shooting. He will be speaking before leaving for a scheduled trip to ohio this afternoon. Senate democrats, along with the president have been pushing for Gun Safety Laws for decades. Two bills have already passed the democratically controlled house which are now to be brought up in the senate. Last night i was putting the finishing touches on my statement and questions and there was another unspeakable Mass Shooting. These victims and their loved ones are worthy of our thoughts and prayers. But there is more thats required. We face a pandemic of coronavirus, we have another epidemic in america called guns. Joining me now is erin from boulder, and cliff is a former fbi special agent. Erin,
You put up with me. I did text you that. More than 50 Million People facing Winter Weather alerts as a powerful and dangerous winter storm batters the east coast this morning. Thousands without power. Freezing rain, ice, snow stretching as far south as florida. Governor kemp is pleading with georgians to stay off the road. High wind and sleet making driving treacherous. More of the same in North Carolina where conditions have turned deadly. A Tractor Trailer slid off a highway, killing two people, multiple tornados touched down in southwest florida. In lee county, 28 homes were destroyed and dozens more declared unlivable. In South Carolina, the National Guard had to be called in to assist stranded drivers. Black ice and snow in the state remain a threat this morning. And the storm is expected to hit the northeast next. Nearly 3 Million People under high wind warnings, including here in new york and boston. Philadelphia could get some snow. And travel disrupted. 1,200 Flights Canceled