Hundred since it opened in 1924. More than 68 Million People have been on the ride. The boardwalk is going to be celebrating the historic coaster all summer long. Visitors will be able to ride it for a dollar every wednesday through august. Theres going to be fireworks marking the anniversary this saturday night. One of the most popular wooden roller coasters in the country cost 50,000 to make in 1920. Wow. I love hearing the screaming and then the wood tonight, the showdown now set. Joe biden and donald trump agreeing to meet facetoface for two debates before the election. After months of uncertainty, the candidates agreeing to just two televised debates in june and september. Mr. Biden saying, make my day, pal. Mr. Trump firing back, i am ready and willing, and the comment by senator mitt romney making headlines that President Biden should have pardoned mr. Trump. Also tonight, the attempted assassination, a man walking up to slovakias Prime Minister shooting him multiple times. Aide
The strict rules behind the showdowns and what both men are hoping to gain and the potential pitfalls they face. Were live with the very latest. Storm alert. Tens of millions set to face more Severe Weather today. Parts of the south bracing for heavy rain and dangerous flooding, while the northeast faces its own soaking. Als full forecast is straight ahead. Ambush attack. Slovakias Prime Minister fighting for his life after an attempted assassination caught on camera. Just ahead, his condition and what were learning about the suspect now in custody. Crash chaos. Another bridge accident leading to major problems this morning. A barge slamming into a vital causeway in texas, triggering an oil spill and creating havoc for commuters that could last for weeks. Were live on the scene. Those stories, plus, commencement controversy. Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker under fire for his message to women during a graduation speech. Some of you may go on to lead successful careers in the world, but i
New dash cam video from a semi truck as a crash sends it dangling off a bridge. The recordbreaking filibuster in missouri as democrats wage a battle over Abortion Rights. And the athletes dominating the world of womens golf and swinging for a shot at gold in the paris olympics. Announcer this is Nbc Nightly News with lester holt. Good evening, and welcome. Not one, but two president ial debates are on the books tonight after an exchange of verbal taunts more akin to a prize fight promotion. President biden and former President Trump have agreed to televised oneonone debates, the first happening june 27th and, notably, without a live audience. The second one, september 10th. The arrangement first proposed by President Biden was quickly accepted by mr. Trump, who refused to take part in this years republican primary debates. The first of the showdowns timed by the Biden Campaign to take place before early voting begins. In the time being, the debate among pundits will likely be over whic
President biden should have pardoned mr. Trump. Also tonight, the attempted assassination, a man walking up to slovakias Prime Minister shooting him multiple times. Aides pushing the wounded politician into a car and a man tackled on the ground. The Prime Ministers condition tonight. The barge slamming into a bridge in galveston, texas, causing a partial collapse and unleashing an oil spill. One Community Island cut off. Opening statements in the Bribery Trial of senator bob menendez. The defense suggesting those gold bars didnt belong to menendez but to his wife. A heartstopping new dash cam video from a semi truck as a crash sends it dangling off a bridge. The recordbreaking filibuster in missouri as democrats wage a battle over Abortion Rights. And the athletes dominating the world of womens golf and swinging for a shot at gold in the paris olympics. Announcer this is Nbc Nightly News with lester holt. Good evening, and welcome. Not one but two president ial debates are on the books
While Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge will be replaced within 5 years, Galveston's Pelican Island Bridge had been decaying before a recent barge accident.