Sideline. The nfl network dsuspends three analysts and one hall of famer, as the food world reacts to disturbing accusations against celebrity chef mario batali. All those stories, plus, a passengers threat on a jet. I will kill everybody on this plane. The heartstopping moment a woman on her honeymoon is attacked by a shark. And the truth about the socalled man flu. The new study that shows guys really feel sicker than women. December 12th, 2017. From nbc news, this is today, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. And good morning, everybody. Welcome to today. And thank you for joining us on a Tuesday Morning. Tuesday election in december. Its unusual. Weve been talking about this election for so long. Its finally here then . Finally, the voters will get their say. Our top story. The day has come, in the alabama special election to fill the senate seat that was held by attorney general jeff sessions. It is a buiitter race between embattled republican, roy moore, and his democratic
The Nfl Network Suspends three analysts, including one hall of famer, in the wake of Sexual Harassment allegations. As the food world reacts to disturbing accusations against celebrity chef mario batali. Those stories, plus a passengers chilling threat on a crowded jet. I will kill everybody on this plane. The heartstopping moment. A woman on her honeymoon is attacked by a shark. And the truth about the socalled man flu. The new study that shows guys really do feel sicker than women. Today, tuesday, december 12th, 2017. From nbc news, this is today live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. Good morning, everybody. Welcome to today. Thank you for joining us on a Tuesday Morning. A tuesday election in december. Its unusual. Weve been talking about this election for so long, so its finally here. Yeah, family here. Finally the voters are going to get their say. Its our top story. The day has come in the alabama special election to fill the senate seat that was held by attorney general jeff
Bloombergs Abigail Doolittle is here. Thin trading today. Abigail youre right about that. Small gains for the major averages. Nothing to write home about. Many investment traders taking a holiday break, certainly from the trading action. One exception look at the dow. 5 , buckingown the small gains trend for the major averages. Lets look at the major drags. The truckers, at logistic companies, and of course, union pacific. Jb hunt down 1. 9 after the Trucking Company did preannounce it fiscal Fourth Quarter. The earnings below consensus by about 20 more than 20 . It could have summoned to do with a onetime charge plus insurance claims, that even so this does seems to be putting a drag on the space. Union pacific down 7 10 of 1 on coal. 7 on coal production. That is a bit of a drag there. On the other hand, we have two of the big tech names trading higher apple and amazon. Its first day this week. Amazon higher for a third day in a row with writer saying they are in talks to open direct
Assistant defense secretary Randall Schriver testifies about how to train and advise Afghan Forces. Senator bob corker chairs this twohour hearin. Senate Foreign Relations committee will come to order. We thank all those in attendance. In rolling out its new south asia strategy last august, the administration underscored the United States hard fought security gains in afghanistan and reiterated our commitment to helping establish a foundation for political resolution. With recent reports of shrinking government control of territory, continued high attrition of Afghan Forces and deadly attacks in kabul by haqqani and isis khorasan, it is clear that foundation is a long way off, but we are encouraged by the troop strength authorized in the new strategy at 12,300 military personnel, with an additional 1,000 on request, which is approaching the level our force commander requested in 2014. Our nato and nonnato allies have also reenforced their troop commitments and support to Afghan Forces
Sen. Corker the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will come to order. We thank all those in attendance. In rolling out its new south asia strategy last august, the administration underscored the United States hardfought security gains in afghanistan and reiterated our commitment to helping establish a foundation for political resolution. With the recent reports of shrinking government control of territory, continued high attrition of Afghan Forces and deadly attacks in kabul, it is clear that foundation is a long way off. But we are encouraged by the new strategy. 12,300 military personnel with additional requests approaching the level of our force commander requested in 2014. Our nato a nonnato allies have also reinforced their troop commitments and support to Afghan Forces through 2020. U. S. Commander nicholson says he has what he needs to assist afghans in achieving a sustainable outcome for the region. The new conditionsbased approach provides afghans, our allies and the taliban