Honor turning their tragedy into action with a wear orange movement. Politicians and celebrities are getting involved in the movement. The first time we asked people to wear orange we went out all around chicago, and we passed the tshirts out and buttons out. We got a lot of support from people all around the world, all around the city. We adopted orange because of hunters orange. Hunters wear bright color so that they are not targets. The orange lets everyone know that im here. Im here and im standing out. It can be seen from both near and far. When the sun hits it it gets brighter. And i think its beautiful. I think it will save lives. After hadia died her mother came on this show telling us why gun violence and the gun violence fight was so important to her. Im in it, you know, so whatever i can extend a hand i plan to help them change the laws to make others safe you know what i am experiencing is unreal but it is my life and if i can save someone elses child, id love to be involve
Nbcs tom costello covers aviation for us and joins me this morning. Good morning. What do we know . Reporter we have five different aircraft today that we are told were affected by a bomb threat threats called in have all been deemed to be not credible, and four of the five flights were already on the ground safely. American 648, san diego to philly delta flight 55 los angeles to atlanta, united 995, which was San Francisco to chicago, and youre looking right there at the scene of philadelphia, by the way, thats american 648, san diego to philly. Last flight 939, portland to guadalajara, mexico also were told on the ground. One flight still in the air, korean air 23 seoul, south korea to San Francisco. That flight is still in the air, landing 2 20 p. M. Eastern time in San Francisco. That threat deemed not credible. Korean air is continuing on with the flight. All of these threats are, we are told, very similar to the ones that were phoned in over the past couple of weeks in which the
Preparing to attack Police Officers here in massachusetts, calling them an easy target. They say he discarded the idea of beheading a woman in new york investigators say that when Boston Police and the fbi shot 26yearold usaama rahim tuesday they feared he was about to board a bus carrying a knife preparing to attack Police Officers. Officials say the fbi, concerned about his jihadist social media postings, already had him under surveillance. Newly filed Court Documents reveal the fbi was watching when he went on amazon twice last week and bought three militarystyle fives with long blades. Four days ago, Court Documents say, rahim told two other people he planned to behead a victim in another state. Law enforcement Officials Say it was pamela geller, the activist and commentator who organized last months draw mohammed contest in garland, texas. In a written statement she says they targeted me for violating sharia blasphemy laws. But on dawn tuesday police say they overheard rahim say t
In virginia where he went to school. Law enforcement Officials Say at the time he had gone online to find isis contacts overseas and make travel arrangements for his classmate to go to syria. Were expecting a News Conference at the courthouse when the sentencing ends and well get more from Pete Williams as soon as he gets out of that courtroom. Also breaking at this hour new leads in the intense manhunt for a pair of escaped killers from a new york maximum security prison. Sources tell nbc news that prison worker Joyce Mitchell will be charged for her role in the escape. Senior government Officials Say she was going to be the getaway driver and then got cold feet. Sources say mitchell helped the inmates with their escape because richard matt quote, charmed her, and she, quote, thought it was love. Also breaking right now, philadelphia is in play. They tell police he picked up two men he believes fit the description of the fugitives. That tax adriver is being questioned. And breaking fr
As a divisive symbol in the state. We dont need any more talking. All the points have been made. The governor has spoken. The flag ought to come down. So this at the same time lawmakers are prepping to start a special session to pass the stayed budget. They are expected to vote on whether to add the flag issue to the agenda. Long time charleston mayor joe riley has led the fight to remove the flag for several years, dating back to 2000. He led a march from columbia to charleston calling for it to be removed from the dome. The flag was moved from the dome to another place on the Capitol Grounds and he spoke with my colleague Andrea Mitchell last hour. The flag is going to be moved. Its unfortunate that such a horrific tragic event is the reason, but its going to go. Its going to go in a museum. Nbcs krigcraig melvin has been following this story in Columbia South carolina. Craig, we can see the flag over your shoulder. This is the point of controversy for so many lawmakers. Explain wher