Announcer from nbc news World Headquarters in new york this is nbc nightly news with lester holt. Good evening. The random killing of a young woman along San Franciscos picturesque embarcadero last week has given new fuel to a particularly bitter debate going on in this country about illegal immigration. The man charged in her shooting is an undocumented immigrant from mexico. A fact quickly seized upon by republican president ial candidate donald trump. Trump has faced a blistering backlash over some recent comments he made about mexican immigrants and crime. And now he says the San Francisco shooting has proved hes right. But does it . Tonight National Correspondent Peter Alexander on the emotion and the facts. Reporter kate steinlys random death as she was walk with her father on San Franciscos famed embarcadero last week first stunned a family. There was a pop, and kate went down. Reporter now its ading fuel to a national debate. Francisco sanchez, the convicted felon who federal O
Lets be clear. Clearasil works fast. Take a look take a look at this, its an unusual scene in oregon where a firefighter who is unafraid of flames coming out of a tree is taking action to stop a forest fire before it happens. The fire started when lightning struck the tree. Armed with a chain saw and bravery, the firefighter cut this tree down while it was still burning. Amazing scene there. And from one fire to another in oregon and this train trestle turning into an inferno. Firefighters fought the flames in difficult terrain last night. The fire spreading quickly forcing evacuation of nearby businesses including a chemical company. The flames did splead spread to nearby brush but it posed no further risk. A wild accident in new york city as a car slams into a starbucks. The black toyota veers to the left and crosses the bike lane. The driver narrowly avoids hitting a delivery man who jumps out of the way. Witnesses say his leg was injured. He and a passenger in the car were treated
And baywatch blockbuster. One of the biggest hit shows of the 90s getting a big screen reboot, the rock and zac efron reportedly suiting up and hitting the beach. But all eyes this morning are on the hoff, wondering, will he be diving in again . And we do say good morning, america, on this tuesday morning. Good to have david back in for george. And it is coming down out there. The umbrellas are out. I want you to take a look at this map right now. The northeast being hit by strong storms, theres a Flash Flood Watch in effect. You know ginger will have more on that in just a moment. But first, the other storm that wont go away. Were going to begin with what everyone is talking about this morning. Donald trumps feud with fox news anchor megyn kelly. Shes now responding to the republican frontrunner last night, saying shell not apologize for the questions that led to his strong reaction. Hillary clinton now weighing in. And tom llamas covering the campaign. Reporter two working strategies
Youve gone noseblind to break out the febreze and breathe happy. Take a look at this one. Cameras were rolling after a truck carrying a load of cars on interstate 95 along floridas east coast caught fire. That set off a series of explosions, sending thick, black smoke into the air. The driver managed to unhitch his cab and got away without hurt. Across the country in washington state, an 11yearold boy is in big trouble after stealing a car and taking it on a joy ride. Police noticed the car weaving through traffic, and when they got a closer look, they realized the driver could barely see over the steering wheel. They couldnt get him to pull over, so a police car pulled in front of him and rammed into it. Luckily, no one was hurt. This is a very bizarre case unfolding in a texas courtroom. A man accuses a sperm bank of helping his exgirlfriend get pregnant. The woman now the mother of a 5yearold says she did nothing wrong. Heres abcs linsey davis. Reporter a louisiana man is taking a T
Lanes. Thats kicking up gravel as cars drive over it. Just watch out for cracked windshields. As i move over to westbound traffic, looks a little bit heavier. Still, moving along. Lets take another look at this drive. This is the macarthur it is light and clear. 680 starting to build a bit breaking news in oakland. 1520 people are displaced following a building fire near 8th avenue and international boulevard. It broke out around 2 30 this morning and spread to a nearby neighboring fuel plex. Crews knocked down the flames wp an hour. Several departments and businesses including a beauty salon you saw on this video were destroyed. Red cross is on the scene helping the victim. Union city police have a warning for people to take better notice of their surroundings after a recent string of robberies where people had jewelry snatched right off their necks. Abc 7 News Reporters, matt keller, is live at Union City Police headquarters. Matt . This is obviously a disturbing crime trend making p