stories, you'll have a lot of fun! - it's an old friend of george's. - i'll barricade the door. - no. that won't stop johnny moore. he's loud, obnoxious, chauvinistic, and the worst part of all, george really looks up to him. - well at his height, who don't he look up to? (audience laughs) - oh i don't know what i'm gonna do about johnny, he's just one of those people. - well what do you mean? - well, have you ever been cleaning a window that just refuses to wipe off? - i don't do windows. (audience laughs) - oh. then have you ever been cleaning under a bed and come across one of those stubborn dust balls that refuses to budge? - i don't do under beds. (audience laughs) - oh. then have you ever been cashing your paycheck and gotten a lot less money than you thought you should've? - yeah, but what does that got to do with johnny moore? - nothing, but that happens when you don't do windows or clean under beds! (audience laughs) - you know, i bet you're worried about nothing. mr. jefferson's friend must've changed by now. - oh i don't know florence. - believe me mrs. jefferson, everybod

we were gone so long. three hours. were you bored? no. george and ihave had a swell time. haven't we, george? go home, willis! oh, that george. he can't stopkidding around. he will, after he sees this bloomingdale's bill. ladies, let yourcredit cards cool off. television-- that's all you ever do. go out and get some fresh air. i did that this morning when i took my weekly constitutional. your weeklyconstitutional? yes. every saturday morning, i love to stroll up lexington avenue to krausmier's bakery. you know, to see the doughnuts come off the belt. must you share that with us, tom? a krausmier doughnutis more than a doughnut. it's a perpetual tributeto the taste buds. by the way, florence, i saw a woman who reminded me of you. i didn't knowlena horne was in town. well, it wasn't exactly lena horne. but an attractive bag lady. well, anyhow, she was about 60. instead of crusing comfortably through her golden years, the poor woman spends her days rumaging through garbage, searching for her next meal. exactly what was itabout this woman that reminded youof me? you two were wearing the

. oh, that's a good idea. wait a minute,florence. what was that for? my new security system. george was never more terrified. you're forgettin'about the time i looked at florence'sbaby pictures. it had to to see your bald spot. [doorbell rings] it's sammy. everybody freeze! sammy, whatare you doing? it sounded like trouble in here. why did you ring? i couldn't just barge in. that wouldn't be polite. are you afraid of guns, florence? it's the bulletsthat worry me. if we had a gun, nobody would bother us. that's ridiculous! no, it ain't. i'd feel safer. i'll leaveif you get one. now we got to get a gun. you're just looking what's awful aboutprotectin' my family? louise, i used to feelthe way you do. i live alone now,and i fear for my safety. we need a gun. this whole subject has gone far enough. i forbid you to get a gun. but, weezy-- no buts about it. sweetheart-- the subject is closed. but-- no! i'm doin' it for you. that's all right,quick draw. you don't needa gun. you can alwaysshoot off your mouth. [doorbell rings] hey, charlie. in all the years i've known you, i've never made a

, george,for the last five years. i thought i remembered that. see, we communicate. louise,i'm so frustrated. i've tried telling tomabout my new project. but it's a wonderful project. i know, but tomdoesn't seem interested. he only talks aboutthat silly bookhe's working on, the miracle of snoring. you think you got problems? i'm having lunch with ralph for national doorman's day. is this nationaldoorman's day? on our calendar,it's next month. you're going, george. helen, let's have a cup of coffee. i can't, louise.i'm running late. by the way, if tom asks, i'm at the help center working on that project he's not interested in. who cares? oh, george, your tie is loose. can you believe how she acted? she deserves willis. george,this is serious. helen's my best friend. i can't remember whenshe's been so upset. florence, did you hear what helen said? i was in the kitchenminding my own business. well, listen, george-- but if mr. willisdon't start their marriageis all over. weren't you minding your own business? i was till i heardthe juicy part. i ain't neverbeen married, but-- you never

critically injured after a shooting near prince george's county police headquarters. new information is still coming into the newsroom so here is what we know right now. the police officer was critically injured and taken to the hospital. streets in that area are blocked off, and we just learned a suspect has been taken into custody. we want to get right out to d s darcy spencer with the latest. darcy? >> reporter: well, erika, first i want to tell where you we are. this is landover road just up if you look down landover road, where you see the police lights flashing, that is barlow road where prince george's county police headquarters is located. the headquarters is up there on the right side of the street. i was just able to confirm with police that this officer was shot and critically wounded at the district 3 station. that is a police station that is connected to the police headquarters building. as you said, that officer was shot and critically wounded. that officer taken from prince george's hospital center. we have not been able to get an update on that officer's condition. yo

apartment in the sky we're movin' on up movin' on up movin' on up hi, george. bye, weez. george, wait.this is important. do you like beingmarried to me? you said it was important. it is. are youtired of me? what makes you think that? i'm concerned aboutwhat happened last night. nothin' happened last night. that's whyi'm concerned. i had a headache. the night before,you had a stomachache. the night before that,you watched tv. if you miss one episode of i love lucy, you're lost for the series. i just wantedto make sure that you stillfind me attractive. don't get disgusting. it's light outside. but, george-- i'll tell you what. if there's nothing good on television tonight, hello, mr. jefferson. what brings youto the 8th floor? an appointment with miss sanderson. an appointment.right, sir. whatever you say,you dog, you. no offense, cinnamon. ralph, this is the bid. nice touch. why don't i run along? yeah, why don't you? don't worry about a thing, sir. your secret's safe with me, you dog, you. miss sanderson. mr. jefferson, i'm sorry. i completely forgot about our meeting. what meeting? about

... gorge"? ah, tom. all right, so i ate an "e." george's name is loaded with "es." look, there's one there at the end. at least he only ate an "e," and not one of those six roses. six? i ordered12 roses. wait until you see george's face when we yell surprise. i hope so. it's not easy shopping for george. what do you get someone who has everything? another "e." i bought something nice. what? a can of soup. we bought him who-done-it books. it was easy, since he became such a mystery buff. he should solve the case of his missing hair. louise, nothing willmatch your gift. you outdid yourself. thanks, helen. i think so, too. let's go into the living room. which mystery bookdid you get for george? we bought him murder in the catacombs. oh, too bad. george has alreadyread that one. oh, really? then we got him appointment with death. that's too bad. he's read that, too. he has? how about that edgar thornton classic, the captain wore nylons? i'm afraid he's readthat one, too. i wonderwhere george is. in here waiting for a decent present! surprise! you ruined our party. how'd you get in? proba

. george, that was the fire department. your brooklyn store just burned down. why do these things always happen to me? i'll gowith you. no, it could be dangerous. you might get killed. come on, willis. right, george. oh! oh! oh, my store. willis! who are you? oh, he ownsthis rubble. name, sir? can't you read? it's on the door-- it's gone! there, there, sir. do you mind? there, there, george. i'll be checking the damage outside. everything is ruined, willis. there's nothin' left. don't be so hasty,george. there must be somethingyou can salvage. look! this piece of bronzesculpture is still intact. that's not sculpture. that was my cash register. i never claimedto know much about art. i just knowwhat i like. the expensive stuff is in back. ah! now, george, take it easy. it's not that bad. you still haveone wall. it's all gone, willis. the pressing machines, the steam compressor, the t-104 quiet front-loading static vac, all the things that made this place a home. ah! george, i just hada thought. willis, don't think, please. so far, nobody's been hurt. really. you've got insurance. you'll be

terrible problem. i broke the newsto george last night. i didn't hear no yellin'. his fingerprints ain't around your throat. he didn't evenget mad. no, he's destroyed. george wants to retire. retire? that's right. as in don't go to work? yes. and hang around the house all day? i'm afraid so. mrs. jefferson, talk him out of it! florence-- you want my clothes? you can have them. i don't knowwhat to tell him. he's really seriousabout retiring. that means he'll be around all the time. i guess so. he'll just be here day after day? that's right. after day after day after day. florence,have some coffee. every minute of the day. [doorbell rings] florence, will youget that, please? after day after day. i don't know. life seems so simple on the flintstones. oh, hello,mr. winslow. how's our millionth customer? that's a sore subjectaround here. good. may i come in? well, actually-- please come in. oh, isn't that cute? mrs. jefferson, there you are, our little gold mine. has your husband seen this? yeah.get out! look who's visiting,the young son of a-- george! what do you want,winslow? fate has

head. uh, excuse me. i'm george jefferson-- florence, good to see you again. hi, ben. you know her? for a year she peeked inside with her nose pressed against the glass. she fogged up my window. i invited her in. that key ring you'vebeen holding for me? let it go. i gotthe last payment. great. yep. 2 bucks,cash money. i'll watch the store. run to the bank. i hope you'll still come around. sure. you still gottwo things under $20. should ipick a number? mr. jefferson wants a present for his wife. could yousuggest something? what's the occasion? it's not ananniversary or birthday. i just want somethingthat says "love." oh, i have something perfect that says "love." here it is, and it's only $20,000. how about this diamond brooch? only 10,000. well, how aboutsomething thatsays "how you doing?" i got a beer in the back. get hera gold bracelet and haveit inscribed. good idea. what should i have inscribed? anything. how about..."to my dearest darling wife." fine. "from your sweet, adorable husband who hasn't done anything wrong." you don't need a bracelet, you need a hula hoop. come with

. george gave me a stock tip, and guess what. you need a loan. hardly. that stock shot up. i sold it yesterday and made $3,000. oh! did you come down here to share your profits? well, it'll bea little difficult. helen's wearing it. oh, thank you, florence. child, if that ever becomes a hand-me-down, i'm down. it does looksensationalon you, helen. i can almost forget those animals that died so you can wear it. i'm glad you like it. i must find a way to make some money without working. you have-- this job. we're going out on the town. have fun.you look gorgeous. thank you. see you later. bye-bye. whenever helen puts on her coat, she'll think of you. i sure will. i'm so gladyou could help tom. if you're not careful, helping peoplecould become a habit. not a chance. mr. jefferson, how about taking a shot at helping me? i'd love to, buti've never beento medical school. can we please be serious? when it comes to high finance, you got a knack for making money. yes, i do. but i don't. yes, you don't. give me advice like you gave mr. willis. if i give everyone advice, the world would be rich

ceceover] last week on the jeffersons, george wanted to get louise something special for their anniversary. - see i wanna get another diamond put in weezy's wedding ring without her knowing about it, but i can't. - why not? - 'cause she never lets it out of her sight. i mean, let's face it, florence. when george jefferson gives somebody somethin', it's not easy for them to part with it. (audience laughs) - that would explain this headache i've had for the last seven years. - [voiceover] but the ring wasn't all that was on george's mind. one of his stores had been robbed. - well, i just got here myself only 15 minutes ago, but so far the evidence points to one thing. - what? - all your money is gone. (audience laughs) - what evidence have you got? - all your money is gone. (audience laughs) - [voiceover] george went out to examine the scene of the crime. - wonder who this watch belongs to. - me. but i have a feeling i'm gonna like yours much much better. - [voiceover] george was embarrassed about being robbed by a girl street gang, - what are we doing tonight, mr. jefferson? - w

asking, where does it end? >> this week it's robert e. lee. is it george washington next week? and is it thomas jefferson the week after? >> there is reaction pouring in tonight amid a growing backlash. >>> caught on camera, controversy over a child with autism seen dragged by a teacher and teacher's aide. video of that boy left his mom speechless. >>> a promise kept by a world war ii veteran making an emotional delivery. "nightly news" begins right now. >> announcer: from nbc news world headquarters in new york, this is "nbc nightly news" with lester holt. >>> good evening to our viewers in the west. we're glad you're with us tonight. if president trump's words yesterday of unity and his condemnation of hate groups helped cool the embers of outrage following the charlottesville, virginia, tragedy, this afternoon it took only minutes for him to reignite them with a verbal flame thrower. it was an extraordinary and at times shocking news conference at trump tower in which the president of the united states defaulted back to his initial claim that both sides were to blame for saturda

again threatening to sue ted cruz and taking aim at george w. bush over 9/11. trump's risky attack as the former president hits the trail. >>> hospital bombing. a new horror in syria. medical facilities and schools are hit. children are killed. >>> a massive storm from louisiana to maine. snow and ice in the the south. >>> and heartburn alert. new concerns about prescription meds millions take to treat it linked to kidney disease, now linked to an increase risk of dementia. "nightly news" begins right now. >> announcer: from nbc news world headquarters in new york, this the "nbc nightly news" with lester holt. >>> good evening. in an election year already fraught with improbable plot twists and drama now this. the ideological balance of the u.s. supreme court suddenly in limbo. tonight there's late word on who president obama might be considering to replace the late justice scalia as lines are drawn for an epic battle between democrats and senate republicans who are determined to leave the choice up to the next president. tonight, the current president is suggesting republicans are fu

highlights of the biggest little parade in the bay area. >>> it was a family story that george was probably on some island. >> nearly 100 years after it sank investigators cracked the case of a ship wreck. the soalledbigge litt just few nutesgo. ==vo >>> the so-called biggest little parade in san francisco ended just a few minutes ago. check it out, the 25th annual easter parade marched down union street. it was packed with families, kids dominating here today. parents say it is a great place to bring the kids and kids say it is paradise. face painting, live music and bounce houses. >> i wanted to do something fun with her where there would be a lot of kids and activities and what not. she is having fun so far. >> another activity is microphone grabbing. an easter bonnet contest where kids, adults and pets could win prizes for the most outrageous easter hats. >>> rob, i hear that peggy bunker was in the top three finalists at the easter bonnet contest. >> we need to see pictures. >> right now 59 degrees in san francisco. a bit breezy where it may not feel 59 degrees. 30 miles per hour down

years to president george h.w. bush, and the mother of president george w. bush and is remembered tonight as a fierce and loyal defender of her family. here's nbc's peter alexander with more on her remarkable life. >> reporter: barbara bush, the former first lady was always known to be candid and caring. with her white air and signature pearls, she was often thought of as the nation's favorite grandmother. aides called her the national treasure. the treasure, for surer shosur short. >> reporter: it was her husband who saw her as matter of fact and lovingly calling her miss frank. >> she earned and won the respect of a lot of people because they saw her what she is. down to earth, loving mother and setting an example with no bull about it. >> reporter: but mrs. bush saw herself more in the role of family enforcer, something hor granddaughter teased her about. >> why do you think we call you the enforcer? >> because i enforce. if you do something bad, i point it out to you. >> reporter: wickedly funny, on sarah palin, for instance. >> i sat next to her once. thought she was beautifu

to talk to george man-to-man. well, ok, butyou're one man short. and i do mean short. george,what should i do? it's obvious. fight the guy. i couldn't do that. go ahead then. lose your wife. you really think i could lose her? who cares? the movie'scoming on. but, george-- it's high noon. do not forsake me, oh, my darlin' clyde, that song's sad. don't you know anything happier? sure! gray skiesare gonna clear up put ona happy face hold it! this here's the old west. that song ain't been written yet. oh, oh... oh, my darlin' oh, my darlin' oh, my darlin' clementine bring me a beer. i'm thirsty from punchin' cows all day. from the looks of your face, you lost a few rounds. are your beers ok? yes, ma'am! hey, clyde!play something pretty. miss weezy is a-comin'. a pretty girl is like a melody clyde! clyde! that song ain't been written yet, either. oh, my darlin' oh, my darlin' oh, my darlin' clementine hiya, wranglers. hi, miss weezy! hi, miss weezy! and open up shop. miss weezy, i got me a terrible problem. that happensto wranglers after sittin' inthe saddle too long. no. it's not that

surprise when it actually came true. nbc's kelly cobiella explains. >> reporter: george clooney, megastar, leading man. >> you fascinate me. >> reporter: and for 87-year-old pat adams, big-time crush. >> he's a charming man, isn't he? and he's a good-looking man, too. >> reporter: his picture sits by his bed. >> i wake up and there's george smiling at me. >> reporter: her dream to see him in the flesh. so when the staff at her retirement home asked for wishes, pat wished upon a star for a star. and on sunday, her wish came true. flowers hand-delivered by george clooney. the real george clooney? >> the real george clooney. and i thought, this must be a dream. >> reporter: george clooney and wife amal live just down the road and staff sent a letter to clooney about pat but no one expected him to show up unannounced. >> somebody said george clooney's here and i thought, oh, you must be pulling my leg. he put his arm around me and i thought, well, this is a better part of a minute. i've got george clooney and i've got his arm around me. >> reporter: on pat's birthday card -- >> it s

george michael, as the music world and millions of fans remember the '80s pop icon. >>> and inspiring america. how some were able to make it home for the holidays thanks to the spirit and generosity of one man going the extra mile. "nightly news" begins right now. >>> from nbc news world headquarters in new york, this is nbc "nightly news" with lester holt. >>> good evening, i'm peter alexander, in tonight for lester. for millions of americans at the end of the long holiday weekend, the weather is a top concern tonight. already the post christmas rush is off to a slow start after whiteout conditions and fierce winds in parts of the plains and upper midwest. and freezing rain that could complicate travel in the northeast. tonight for the first time, we're also hearing one mother's incredible survival story, hiking 26 miles in the snow after her family's car got trapped near the grand canyon. dave gutierrez is tracking the worst of the weather tonight. >> reporter: tonight the upper midwest is digging out after a relentless christmas blizzard. >> how the heck am i getting out of here? >

controversy, donal trump appears to put blame from 9/11 on former president george w. bush and sparks a furious response from brother, jeb. >> thanks for joining us. good night. >>> tonight, extreme danger coast to coast. mudslides bury a california highway, trapping drivers in cars. >>> a massive wildfire torches homes in texas. and the first freeze of the season, maybe evenec snow, is coming dfor millions in the noift. > 9/11 controversy. donald trump putting part of the lame on former president george w. bush. and t dight the reaction from brother jeb. >>> and reports tonight that lamar odom is awake and breathing on his own and even spoke following days of uncertainty after his collapse. >>> and flu season is coming. the major push from the cdc to get everyone vaccinated. but how effective will the shots be this year? "nightly news" begins right now. >>> good evening. we begin tonight from just above our los angeles newsroom. a large part of southern california and nevada are for a second evening under flash flood watches after thunderstorms trergere a massive torth slide b

doesmr. jefferson do it? he's losing more hairthan he ever sprouted. [doorbell rings] george is very worried about losing his hair. he ought tobe worried. it must be a disasterhappening on his head 'cause his hairsure is evacuating. hi, louise, florence. hi, helen.i'll get ready. the way things are at the help center, i'm in no hurry. i know what you mean. we'll have coffee first. ok. sounds goodto me. i want you to get us coffee. ok,in a second. it's been murder the last six months. with reagan in office, there's not enough money for social programs. i think you gota hairball problem. beg your pardon? day after day,i'm in the bathroom digging outmr. jefferson's hairballs. there's a new oneevery day. some days i wonderif it's all worth it. yeah. so? thoughi don't like it, i still domy hairballing 'cause lord knowsyou won't do it for me. safe bet. exactly. nobody's going to doyour job for you, either. i know, but lately we've had so many setbacks. you're doing your best. you're trying,and that's more hello, girls. i hate when men call women girls. george, whydo you do that? 'cause i k

launches multiple attacks, threatening to once again sue ted cruz and taking aim at george w. bush over 9/11, right as the former president hits the campaign trail in support of his brother. we get the latest from nbc's peter alexander. >> reporter: he's back. former president george w. bush on the campaign trail, this titi for jeb in south carolina. >> thank you for your hard work for jeb. thank you for what you're going to do which is to vote for him on saturday here in the great state of >> reporter: 43 aiming to make his younger brother 45 rise to the white house, appearing together for the first time since jeb announced. >> thanks to brother for giving us something to do today, something important. i'm proud of his candidacy, and i'm really proud to have been invited. >> reporter: but on this president's day donald trump is trying to crash the party, attacking w. today over 9/11. >> the world trade center came down during his reign so it's like, you know, he was the top. >> reporter: and for invading iraq. >> you had him on the aircraft carrier saying all sorts of wonderful things.

unprecedented warning from the paltz to the paparazzi this evening over the safety of prince george. i accept i'm not the sprinter i was back in college. i even accept that i live with a higher risk of stroke due to afib, a type of irregular heartbeat, not caused by a heart valve problem. but i won't accept giving it less than my best. so if i can go for something better than warfarin, ...i will. eliquis. eliquis... reduced the risk of stroke better than warfarin, plus it had less major bleeding than warfarin... eliquis had both. that really mattered to me. don't stop taking eliquis unless your doctor tells you to, as stopping increases your risk of having a stroke. eliquis can cause serious and in rare cases fatal bleeding. don't take eliquis if you have an artificial heart valve or abnormal bleeding. while taking eliquis, you may bruise more easily and it may take longer than usual for any bleeding to stop. seek immediate medical care for sudden signs of bleeding, like unusual bruising. eliquis may increase your bleeding risk if you take certain medicines. tell your doctor about all planned

the ground. >>> up in arms. george zimmerman sparks a major new furor, auctioning off the gun he used to kill trayvon martin, calling the weapon a piece of american history. >> breaking news in the death of joan rivers, late word of a major settlement between the doctors and her daughter, melissa. >>> an alarming rise in strokes, striking people in 20s, 30s and 40s. why is it happening? the risk factors everyone should be aware of. "nightly news" begins right now. >> announcer: this is "nbc nightly news" with lester holt reporting tonight from washington. >>> good evening. mr. trump goes to washington. insiders are telling us a reaccept ty -- receptive donald trump came ready to listen in the most talked about political summit this city has seen in some time. today's meeting between trump and house speaker paul ryan created plenty of buildup and drama but largely left us still guessing whether the most powerful republican will endorse his party's expected presidential candidate. the word of the day, encouraging, ryan's term. after sitting down with trump and other party leaders, ryan

was her fondest wish, but she still got quite a surprise when it came true. >> reporter: george clooney, mega star, leading man. >> you fascinate me. >> reporter: and for 87-year-old pat adams, big time crush. >> he's a charming man, isn't he? he's a good looking man too. >> reporter: his picture sits by her bed. >> i wake up and there's george smiling at me. >> reporter: her dream, to see him in the flesh. when the staff at her retirement home asked for wishes, pat wished upon a star for a star. on sunday, her wish came true. flowers hand delivered by george clooney. >> the real george clooney. >> the real george clooney. i thought this must be a dream. >> reporter: george clooney and wife amal live down the road. him to show up announced. >> someone said george clooney is here. i said you must be pulling my leg. he put his arm around, and i said this gets better by the minute. >> reporter: on pat's birthday card. >> it says, pat i thought you'd like some flowers, with love, george. i thought, oh, the flowers aren't going to last forever but the card will. >> reporter: the visi

george. >>> tonight the western u.s. is caught between extremes. monsoons bringing torrential rain and flooding while much of the region is also baking in triple-digit temps. and with a so-called godzilla el nino we've been telling you about brewing in the pacific, months of historic weather chaos could be ahead, affecting the rest of the country, too. nbc news national correspondent miguel almaguer has our report. >> reporter: it rolled in with fury. this las vegas monsoon wreaking havoc. lightning sparking fires, torrential rain triggering flooding. a fast-moving summer storm that could be a preview of what's to come this winter. >> el nino's definitely a double-bladed sword. it will provide drought relief but it also provides an awful lot of mayhem and damage. >> reporter: nasa climatologist bill paxter says a monster el nino is moving in our direction. scientists can see it in the water. the rising temperatures associated with el nino in the pacific may seem small, roughly three degrees. but for forecasters it's enough to predict big changes in our weather all across the countr

lines open. the lines are open, george. you crossed out a nameat a fancy address. whose is it? mrs. lillian warren. lillian warren? that stuck up old bat! i didn'task for her bio. do i mail itor sail it? sail it. we should avoid that woman. i should call her. remember that misery she caused you? i'm dyingto hear about it. louise, tell her. maybe she'll appreciate the way we treat her. i'll be by the phone. florence, don't get the wrong idea. it wasn't the job. mrs. warren treated me like i didn't have any feelings. is this phone working? yes, george. anyway, she'd do things like... oh, i don't know. she'd make these veiled accusations. she had this habit of marking the liquor bottles to make sure i didn't sneak any. i could understand marking liquor bottles, but cocktail onions? lord, how didyou work for sucha miserable woman? well, florence, we needed the money. i'm workingfor mr. popular there. you know what i hated most? she would call me "her girl." i hated that more than anything. "let my girl do it." "leave it with my girl." "does my girl have bus fare?" some peopledon't know

over, guess what, not over. >> reporter: punctuating the fiery debate. george bush made a mistake. we can make mistakes that. one was a bite. we never should have been in iraq. >> i'm sick and tired of him going after my family. >> reporter: will trump's attacks against the bushes backfire? george h.w. bush and george w. bush both carried south carolina in their presidential primacy. jeb is betting his brother, the former commander in chief, can still bring in voters. here the military community is a key constituent, generating more than 150,000 jobs and nearly $20 billion for today trump is again threatening to sue ted cruz, calling him unstable and the biggest liar he's ever come across. >> he doesn't even have the right to serve of as president or even run as president. he was born in canada, so i will bring that lawsuit if he doesn't apologize. >> reporter: cruz brushing off the threat saying trump has lost it. >> this is the most rattled i've ever seen donald, his press conference today where he stood and vented. i guess the only planks one can have is that his poll numbers in so

better am. >>> finally tonight, the world's most anticipated newborns have arrived. george and amal clooney welcomed twins, a daughter named ella and son, alexander born this morning. everyone is said to be healthy and happy and doing fine although the couple joked saying george is sedated and should be okay in a couple days. our congratulations to the new mom and dad. >>> that is all. we want to leave you with a live look at the are here! a boy and a girl for george and amal. we have every new detail. >> now on "extra". ♪ extra, extra >>> george clooney, a father at 56. breaking news on the birth of ella and alexander clooney. from julia's twins advice for george and amal to those who paid a secret visit. why george told us this would never be his life. >> then days after the terror attacks, james corden takes the "late late show" to london. >> trying to find the right words to say is impossible. >> behind the scenes as he shoots his musical spoof. what he has been forced to scrap in light of the attacks. ♪ extra >>> mudslinging. a bad boy return and showdown. we've got rachel

remember as the fifth beatle. george martin was a veteran of the royal navy with a background in classical music when in 1962 he met four mop-topped unknowns who played rock 'n' roll, and together they changed music and the world forever. nbc's harry smith looks back. >> reporter: it was george martin who signed the fab four to their first record contract. please love me do >> reporter: his classical music training lifted the a sensation. martin was the one who sped up the tempo of "please, please" turning it into a number one hit. if i please you >> reporter: can you even imagine "yesterday" without the accompanying spring quartet. horns in "sergeant pepper." >> reporter: all that accompanied the beatles musical adventures from india. >> reporter: to psychedelia. lucy in the sky with diamonds >> reporter: and if anyone deserved to be called the fifth beatle, it was george martin, and it was he who brought the dramatic organizations to mccartney's "bond theme. to live or let die >> reporter: later on, martin helped elton john turn his "candle in the wind" into "good-bye england's rose" in

attacks on former president george w. bush. and tonight the furious reaction from brother jeb. >>> and reports tonight that lamar odom is awake and breathing on his own and even spoke following days of uncertainty after his collapse. >>> and flu season is coming. the major push from the cdc to get everyone vaccinated. but how effective will the shots be this year? "nightly news" begins right now. >>> good evening. we begin tonight from just above our los angeles newsroom. a large part of southern california and nevada are for a second evening under flash flood watches after thunderstorms triggered a massive earth slide burying cars and trucks under five feet of mud. the images are stunning and the stories harrowing, and hundreds left stranded. some trapped in cars after heavy rains in the deserts outside of l.a. turned the ground to a boulder filled soup and closed down 40 miles of the busy interstate 5 which connects northern and southern california. miguel almaguer is about an hour north of us in lake hughes where people are trying to dig out before the next rain comes. >> r

distance from prince george. palace officials issued a letter complaining that photographers are going to extreme lengths to snap pictures of the 2-year-old prince, going so far as to use other kids to draw george into view on playgrounds. it also mentions that cars have pursued the family, which draws to mind of course the circumstances surrounding the death of george's grandmother, princess diana. >>> and it's a girl for our own jenna bush hager and her husband, henry hager. poppy louise hager joins older sister mila, former pront george w. bush shared a photo of his new granddaughter explaining poppy was named after her great grandfather, former president george h.w. bush, who was named poppy as a child. >>> when we come back, the promise made 54 >>> when we come back, the promise made 54 ...and tkind of like you huffing sometimes, grandpa. well, when you have copd, it can be hard to breathe. it can be hard to get air out, which can make it hard to get air in. so i talked to my doctor. she said.. doctor: symbicort could help you breathe better, starting within 5 minutes. symbicort does

.-bound planes. >>> family feud. george h.w. bush, the new biography unleashed harsh words about his son's presidency and dick cheney and donald rumsfeld. jeb is caught in the mild. >>> a kidnapping solves by the victim himself. 13 years after the fact, how a teen when he was applying to college, made the shocking discovery he had been taken as a boy. >> a new weight loss pill showing great promise melting dozens of pounds away without surgery. how it works. "nightly news" begins right now. >> from nbc news world headquarters in new york, this is "nbc nightly news with lster holt." >> good evening. president obama is confirming with government sources have been telling us, the possibility that a bomb brought down that russian jetliner over egypt's sinai peninsula. the white house also today said it is now considering security changes for some international flights coming into the u.s. so far, only the u.s. and britain have publically raised the possibility that the crash was an act of terror, with russia and egypt saying it's too soon to know. conflicting information that's bringing

the fifth beatle. george martin was a veteran of the royal navy with a background in classical music, when in 1962 he met a group of mop-top unknowns. they changed music in the world forever. ♪ >> reporter: it was george martin who signed the fab four to their first record contract. his classical music training lifted the liverpool bar band into a worldwide pop sensation. martin was the one who speeded up the tempo of please please me. turning it into their first number one hit. can you even imagine yesterday without the accompanying string quartet. and horns in sergeant pepper. all that accompanied the beatles' musical adventures from india to psych a delia, came from martin. paul mccartney said, if anyone deserved to be called the fifth beatle, it was george martin. and it was he who brought the dramatic orchestrations to mccartney's bond theme. later on, martin helped elton john turn his candle in the wind to good-bye england's rose in tribute to princess diana. martin was the guiding hand that nourished and encouraged the creative forces of the beatles' considerable talents. it

, did you knowabout this? how comenobody told me? because you can't keep a secret, george. what do you mean? remember the time you saidyou were working late and we went to seethe female mud wrestlers? i kept thata secret, didn't i? i'll explain it later, dear. you certainly will. louise, rememberwhat you said all right, george. you can keep a secret. as long asthat's understood. how can we get you two upstairs, but stall florence so we can all hide? any ideas? what y'allwhispering about? helen? tom? george? weez? well, i knowall your names. i was justwondering why you werewhispering. let me handle this, ok? the willises invited us to a dinner party tonight for their special friends. what should i wear? nothing. you ain't invited. very smooth, george. florence, he didn't mean that. that's right. you're invited. well, what time?now? no! we'll go up now. the meal should be ready in about an hour so you can come up and serve us. serve? you wouldn't mind, would you? you can join us for dessert. oh, sure. thanks. great. oh, boy, you'll be serving prime rib. we'll see you upstairs then. i