Good evening, just when the eyes of the world were diverted to this changing situation in iraq. U. S. Special Operations Forces swooped in and apprehended the libyan militant alleged to be the ring leader on the attacks on the u. S. Consulate in benghazi. Its being called a victory for the obama administrations efforts to bring those responsible to justice. Four americans were killed on that night, including the u. S. Ambassador. Once again, u. S. Special forces have pulled off a raid without incident and in a dangerous place, and now this story comes here, along with the suspect. We begin tonight with nbcs andrea mitchell. Reporter nearly two years after the attacks that killed ambassador Chris Stevens and three other americans. The president in pittsburgh today took a victory lap. Its important for us to send a message to the world. When americans are attacked, no matter how long it takes, we will find those responsible and we will bring them to justice. Reporter the operation planne
Severing her spinal cord in an accident, sixtime gold medal winner amy van dykenrouen speaks with us. I just want to thank you guys and everyone who watches the today show for all of your support, all of your prayers, your positive vibes. As she begins the next phase in her recovery today, wednesday, june 18th, 2014. Announcer from nbc news, this is today with matt lauer and Savannah Guthrie live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. And good morning, everyone. Welcome to today on a wednesday morning. And how nice is it to see amy van dykenrouens smiling face after all shes been through. And her spirit is intact. Well show you that special message in just a moment. By the way, youve never looked better. Oh, wait, al and natalie are down in orlando this morning. How soon you forget. Were going to cast a spell on you. Oh, yeah. They are down in the Wizarding World of harry potter. Well see their newest attraction down there in just a couple of minutes. Our top story, those dangerous torna
Good evening. Just when the eyes of the world were diverted to this changing situation in iraq, u. S. Special Operations Forces swooped in and apprehended the libyan militant alleged to be the ring leader of the attacks on the u. S. Consulate in benghazi. He was captured over this past weekend by u. S. Troops working for months in conjunction with the fbi. Its being called a victory for the obama administrations efforts to bring those responsible to justice. Four americans were killed on that night, including the u. S. Ambassador. Once again, u. S. Special forces have pulled off a raid without incident and in a dangerous place. And now this story comes here, along with the suspect. We begin tonight with nbcs andrea mitchell. Reporter nearly two years after the attack that killed ambassador Chris Stevens and three other americans, the president in pittsburgh today took a victory lap. Its important for us to send a message to the world. When americans are attacked, no matter how long it