Many of you were here in july when cokie and Steve Roberts very graciously came out and event on thein an stage to help us raise money for our Internship Program and we and we had a wonderful dinner afterward. They could not have been more generous and considerate. I just want to say that our thoughts and prayers are dedicated to them. As we are Getting Started here, i want to gently remind you all to silence your cell phones. I would like to thank four seasons books for your support and organizing the book signing that is going to follow tonights talk. This will be a similar format from what we normally do. We will have a wonderful reception and a book signing. I want to recognize mr. Tom ss three mose daughters and their husbands. They have helped us with this Wonderful Program this past decade and a half. They have carried forward his legacy of activism, which is more important. Working together, we have brought u. S. Senators, policy scholars,egal esteemed political scientists, and
Cokie roberts. A trailblazing and devoted grandmother. Helping usher in a new era for women in the newsroom. And always, her mantra, family first. A mom and mentor to so many of us, including me. W. Oufriendok was example that excellence and kindness are not mutually exclusive. Tonights personal edition of nightline, celebrating cokie, will be right back. You cant Cover American politics, with all of its yeastiness and flavor, without having a love of this country. I have provided a service by informing the citizenry. You have a front seat to history. You do get used to it, and you shouldnt, because it is a very special thing to be able to be in the room. For nearly half a century. Were following two major stories tonight. My colleague, Cokie Roberts. From the storied Capitol Rotunda to the frenetic convention floor. As you say, weve seen a lot of years of all the wray to tay to the h the vatican. Cokie roberts covered it all. Cokie was living history. Her gift was the gift of a great
Race . All that, plus banned, the major move by one state against flavored ecigarettes to combat americas vaping epidemic. Celebrating a pioneer, tributes pour in for legendary journalist and author, Cokie Roberts. This morning well remember our friend and colleague. And voice of change, pop superstar celine dion opens up in an exclusive interview about love, loss, and the exciting new chapter in her life. I know that this is what i was meant to do in life. Today, wednesday, september 18th, 2019. From nbc news, this is today with Savannah Guthrie and hoda kotb. Live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. Hey, everybody, welcome to today on this wednesday morning. Thank you for joining us. Savannah still under the weather. This bug will not let her go. If shes watching, get better, get well. Our top story, parts of the south braced for rain and heavy flooding after a system that developed into a Tropical Storm made landfall in texas. Dylan is tracking that, and also theres some other trou
Sucker punched, the moment caught on camera during a basketball brawl. A teenage girl slammed by a man almost twice her size falling to the ground. I was completely shocked. The Police Investigation this morning. And royal visit. The duke and duchess of sussex ready to embark on their tour of Southern Africa with baby archie in tow. Where theyll go with harry ready to follow in his mothers footsteps. Good sunday morning, everybody. Great to have you with us. We have a lot to get to. Joe biden is in iowa this weekend with strong words about a potential fire Storm Brewing in washington. Did President Trump pressure the leader of ukraine to dig up dirt on bidens son . This comeiff neleinow least according to one new poll that shows Elizabeth Warren pulling a ahead. Well have a live report from des moines in just moments. Well start with a developing weather story. We have a new Tropical Storm this morning. Karen has just formed in the atlantic, and it may well hit puerto rico which is of
Did trump push for foreign interference to get an edge over a campaign rival . Will the white house release full details of that conversation . How will Congress Respond . Secretary of state mike pompeo joins us live. Plus, trumps former defense secretary, jim mattis. Remembering Cokie Roberts. She was unafraid of bishop or political figure and she delighted in letting both know that fact. Trailblazer, mother, friend. Our round table celebrates her life and legacy. Sam donaldson and george will return to remember our colleague. Announcer from abc news, its this week. Here now coanchor martha raddatz. Good morning. Welcome to this week. A place that was a professional home for our Cokie Roberts for more than 30 years. Throughout the morning well be celebrating our colleaguan here washington at st. Matthews cathedral on saturday. Hundreds gathering to remember her life, her legacy and her love of family. Since her very first show as an anchor on this program in 1996 cokie promised to bri