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he helped lead the knicks to a victory and what is called the willis reed game. so may he rest in peace? i know a whole lot of people loved watching him play a legend in the game of basketball. yeah. all right. thanks, jason. coming up, field closed again because of the stormy weather will have an update on. have an update on. >> when it will be back open. when a truck hit my son, have an update on. >> wi had so many questionsn. about his case. i called the barnes firm. it was the best call i could've made. call the barnes firm now and find out what your case could be worth. ♪ call one eight hundred, eight million ♪ >> the oakland zoo is close once again because of all the wet and windy weather. this seems to be the new normal for the oakland zoo is this is the second closing this month due to the rain. a major storm earlier this year created a sinkhole at the entrance of the zoo. reported on that, you might remember ended forced to shut down for several weeks. the zoo says though it loses about $30,000 a day. every time it has to close this, of course, as the de

remembering the legendary willis reed. >> announcer: this is "nbc nightly news" with lester holt. >> good evening and welcome. this is the day donald trump declared he would be arrested. that has not happened. but there are wheels in motion we're watching tonight. new york police deploying a show of force, ready for it but so far seeing nothing in the way of major protests that trump had called for. the former president today worked the court of public opinion in a social media post, lashing out at his former fixer and potential witness against him, michael cohen, who he has accused of spreading lies. but all eyes tonight on lower manhattan and a courthouse where the grand jury will reconvene tomorrow, considering whether there is sufficient evidence to indict mr. trump for fraudulently accounting for a hush money payment to actress stormy daniels. garrett haake has the latest developments. >> reporter: tonight new york city bracing for a possible indictment of former president trump. all nypd officers ordered to be in uniform and prepared for deployment today in case of protests. wi

willis reed was 80 years old. >>> and let's talk about the world baseball classic.tween usa and japan last night ended on a dramatic note. >> 3-2, he struck him out! [ cheers ] ohtani strikes out trout, and japan's back on top of the baseball world! >> mike trout struck out on a full-count pitch giving japan its first title since 2009. shohei ohtani was voted mvp of the world baseball classic. opening day for major league baseball here in the u.s. is thursday, next thursday, rather. >>> harvard announced its commencement speaker for the class of 2023. actor tom hanks has been named the principal speaker at the university's graduation ceremony in may. harvard's president calls hanks a true master of his craft who has entertained, enlightened, and befriended us for over five decades. hanks will be awarded an honorary degree. >>> coming up first on "cbs mornings," actor and martial artist scott atkins joins us to discuss his movie "john wick chapter 4." his movie "john wic chapter 4." some people have minor joint pain plus stomach problems. they may not be able to take

. >>> basketball hall of famer willis reed has died. in one of the most memorable moments in nba finals history, reed limped onto the court for game seven, hobbled by a leg injury, providing the emotional spark that inspired the new york knicks first championship in 1970. along with walt frazier, he was part of a knicks corps that won another championship in 1973. willis reed, two-time nba finals mvp, was 80 years old. >>> president biden honors bruce springsteen and other stores at a white house awards ceremony. that's next. >>> president biden handed out % the national medal of arts today. the honorees included veep and seinfeld star julia louis-dreyfus, music legends bruce springsteen and gladys knight. the office actress and producer mindy kaling, and fashion designer vera wang. first given out in 1985, the national medal of arts is the government's highest honor for outstanding contributions to the arts. >>> a (male) there are many voices in today's world. everyone is voicing their opinions about everything, and jesus is no excepti

basketball hall of famer willis reed has died.ba finals history, reed limped onto the court hobbled by a leg injury, providing the emoional spark that inspired the new york knicks' first championship in 1970. along with walt frazier, he was part of a knicks core that won another championship in 1973. willis reed, two-time nba0 yes s 8 wmvp, bruce springsteen and other stars at a white house awards ceremony. that's next. ♪ ♪ >> announcer: if you can't watch the "cbs evening news," you can listen. subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. >> norah: president biden handed out the national medal of arts today. the honorees included "veep" and "seinfeld" star julia louis-dreyfus, music legends bruce springsteen and gladys knight, "the office" actress mindy kaling, and fashion designer vera wang. first given out in 1985, the national medal of arts is the government's highest honor for outstanding contributions to the arts. a group of college athletes are flipping into the history books. that's next. ♪ ♪ >> announcer: this portion of the

. >>> to the index and we learned today that nba hall of famer willis reed has died.wo-time nba champ and knicks legend. game seven of the nba finals, 1970. the team tonight calling him a amng ampions. willis reed was 80. >>> presidenten designated twido b new national monuments southern nevada. 500,000 acres. considered sacred land by dozens of native american tribes. and caster in range near el paso. the former artillery range also home to several tribes and contains dozens of archaeological sites. >>> when we come back here tonight, the race to save the turtles. and this evening, the victory at an american zoo, holding them right in their hands. if you think thinkorswim® isn't for you, think again. it's a dynamic suite of trading platforms designed for every kind of trader. whether you're... ...a minimalist... ...a maximalist... he “addicted to the details” type... .. ...a seasoned pro... ...or just getting your feet wet. no matter what kind of trader you are, or how you like to trade, she found it. the feeling of finding the psoriasis treatment she's been looking

willis reed was 80 years old.the white house hosted some of the nation's leading musicians, actors and writers today. president biden presented bruce springsteen with the national medal of the arts. he also honored julia louis-dreyfuss and fellow actor mindy kaling among others. and national humanities medals went to 10 writers, historians and more. >> the work of our honorees is as diverse as the nation that celebrates with them today. but common threads weave them together in many ways. the very fabric of america -- the pursuit of excellence, the drive to create, the yearning to connect, the boldness to be truth tellers, bridge builders, and change seekers. vanessa: the honors were actually for 2021, but had been delayed by the pandemic. there's lots more about the medal recipients on our website, pbs.org/newshour. still to come on the newshour. the u.s. and south korea hold military exercises while the north ramps up missile testing. the outgoing director of the world food program on how to address growing glob

you will hear a young marv albert's voice saying, here comes willis reed.sketball, mike, but in the history of american sports. >> there's no doubt about that, willie. the world iconic is over used, but it can be applied here. it was herald in madison square garden, and he participated in the final series and beating the lakers for the world series championship. what he did that night was made so memorable because of where it happened, the garden and new york city, and anything that happens in new york is iconic. you hear sports announcers in basketball and football, baseball, and they would say, there's a willis reed moment for you, and he was, indeed, one of the best basketball players ever. >> grew up to be the toast of madison square garden. may he rest in peace. >>> coming up, we will talk to a former watergate prosecutor about the legal implications there when "morning joe" comes right back. only in theaters april 5th. rated pg. trelegy for copd. ♪ birds flyin' high, you know how i feel. ♪ ♪ breeze driftin' on... ♪ [coughing] ♪ ...by, you know how i f

willis reed, the naismith hall of famer in new york.nd passed away today at 80 years-old. read help lead the knicks to their only 2 nba championships. back in 1970, in 1973. he won the nba's most valuable player in 1970, as well. his iconic moment in the nba was when he returned from injury during that 1970, season to play in game 7 of the nba finals against wilt chamberlain and the lakers. and guess what? he helped lead the knicks to victory in what is called the willis reed game. all righty. i from. >> blockbuster video may be planning to make a comeback last week. blockbusters website and social media accounts were suddenly active again for the first time in about a decade ago. now find this message that reads be kind while we rewind remember those days and gives no indication of what's to come. but some speculated blockbuster may be planning a future project. companies now owned by dish network wanted to. we have to go find her little blue cards. now we still members get you get fined if you don't really want to know. yeah, absolute

willis reed, the naismith hall of famer in new york.assed away today at the age of 80 reid helped lead the knicks to their only 2 nba championships. back in 1970, 73. he won the nba's most valuable player award in 1970, as well. con his iconic moment in the nba was when he returned from injury during that 1970, season to play in game 7 of the nba finals against wilt chamberlain and the lakers. he helped lead the knicks to victory in what is called the willis reed game a he rest in peace. all righty. that's your look at sports. back to you guys. all right, justin, taking a live look outside right now. a whole lot of thumb. >> precipitation on our lens. that is bay bridge. >> yeah, this rain is relentless. seems to have stalled out. oakland's fire chief original freeman just said that 145 trees have come down in oakland alone. today the winds have been whipping. meteorologist brittany begley is here. pretty feels like the storm just won't move on. yeah, that that is the story. and actually in oakland, they had wind gusts up 50 miles per h

new york knicks legend willis reed is gone at age 70.suffered a severe thigh injury in a game and they thought he was not going to be able to play, but he fought through it to win one of his two nba championships. he was also named nba m.v.p. in 1970. he spent a 10-year career with the knicks and coached the franchise for two years. >> baseball, this one means something. world baseball classic, u.s.a. against japan for the title tonight. we'll have moving pictures, of course, on the late show. a couple of marin county kids are playing in the ncaa basketball round of sweet 16. one of them connecticut guard and marin catholic wildcat to yukon. he had one last year of eligibility left and took it and the family is excited. >> he's soaking it in. he just called me. the private jet landed a few minutes ago in vegas and they're doing well, getting ready to go to a shooter round at t-mobile, he's a kid that takes it in stride. it's quite an honor to play at this level. he understands how privileged he is and how blessed we are. >> talking to th

new york center willis reed had injured his thigh and game five set up game six.n began at madison square garden took the court and they took quick jump shots before limping down the play defense. the knicks won their first championship. he was the mvp. died at the age i'm just giving my thanksgiving toast. oh, come on, dad. isn't it weird that every year you single out one person who somehow made you extra proud this year? -it makes the rest of us feel like we -- -it's you, claire. yeah! i knew it! and you, phil, and you, mitchell. actually, it's all of you. i know i get a hard time for stirring up competition in the family,

sad news today, nba legend willis reed passed away, he play for the knicks for 10 years, and came ingnature moment came in on game seven, hobbling out on a bad lie, nobody thought he would be able to play, and his shots sent medicine garden into a frenzy and he carried them to the title. he passed away at age 80. the world baseball classic, it has been a smashing success, and the championship became -- between team usa and japan have really captivated team usa got the story, started in the seven -- 70, trea turner homered to left, he is having monster classic. usa sayonara means goodbye. the game tied at one. japan in the fourth, did to left-center, and that is also gone. so it is 3-1 japan, they are in the seventh inning. jimmy garoppolo had a chance to check out his new home on legion stadia. he also -- already has a lot of fans in las vegas. >> can't wait. what some guys. appreciate it. appreciate it guys. hell yeah, let's go. double -- [laughter] i don't know what to say to that. >> awkward. the best story that we have, congratulations to our producer, who trudged through the rai

willis reed, the heart of the knicks of the 1970s has died.st known for his role in the last new york knicks teams to win in the nba title. in 1970 finals reed suited up to play he despite tearing a muscle in the fifth game 06 of the of . he scored four points in the game. he gave the knicks the boost they needed to beat the lakers. reed was 80. maria: james comer is demanding the white house correct the record and that is president biden's claim that it's not true that his family members received more than a million dollars from a chinese energy company. you remember the clip we played for you this week where a reporter asks the president and he denies it. comer writes this. president biden's statement was misleading and dishonest. the committee received the bank documents from a financial institution, pursuant to a subpoena. joining me now is tennessee congressman, member of the house oversight committee and house foreign affairs commit you at this, tim burchett. thank you for joining us. we appreciate your time this morning. i want to get y

willis reed at the top of the list. he passed away today.an that sincerely. cmg comes out, chipotle mexican grill. >> it comes out other ways. >> noted.

new york center willis reed had injured his thigh in game five sat up game six.me seven began at madison square garden read took the court made too quick jump shots before limping down to play defense. we didn't score again, but the knicks won the game and their first world championship played 10 years with the nixon undersized center who was the mvp and both of new york's world championships. regular season mvp, seven time all star and all star mvp. we had been in ill health and died to the anti age of 80. we had to be a very dedicated baseball fan to take in the giants and dodgers today in glendale, when you think of typically sunny, spring training weather in arizona. this is not what you visualize. this was a game in which the giant hitters had a field day, tyra strada with a single in the seventh of the dodgers, andre jackson that scores lamonte wade strata had three hits three r b i s and 12 to 1. giants win, the giants pounded out 16 hits against eight dodger pitchers. alex would pitch five shutout innings. the weather, not keeping this guy away in tempe,

new york center willis reed had injured his thigh in game five and sat out game six and game seven begann square garden. read took the court made too quick jump shots. before limping down to play. defense didn't score again. but the next one, the game and their first world championship played 10 years with the next undersized center was the m v p in both of new york's world championships, a regular season mvp, seven time all star and all star mvp. we've had been ill lately, dying today. at the age of 80. we had to be a very dedicated baseball fan had taken the giants and dodgers today in glendale. when you think of typically sunny, spring training weather in arizona. this is not what you visualize. this was a game in which the giant hitters had a field day, tyra strada with the single in the seventh inning off the dodgers, andre jackson that scores lamonte wade estrada had three hits and three r b i s and 12 to 1. giants win. the giants pounded out 16 hits against eight dodger pitchers. alex would paste five shutout innings and whether or not keeping this guy away in tempe, where the ang

well, new york knicks legend willis reed has died at the age of 80 read, led the next to two nba titlesn the 19 seventies, including one of the most iconic moments in the game's history, suffering from a torn thigh muscle read willed his way onto the court for the crucial game seven of the nba finals. against the l. a lakers in 1970. nba commissioner adam silver called read the ultimate team player and consummate leader. thank you so much for your company and was much church. i'll be back with more cnn newsroom in just a moment. you can stay with us. 11. subaru cross track dog tested approved love. it's wha makes subaru subaru chasing business premier card imade for people like sam who make everay products design smarter , like a smart coffee grinder. esh beans for you, genius for more breakthroughs like that. i need a breakthrough card hours. 2.5% cash back on purchases of $5000 or more unlimited 2% cash back on all other purchases and with greater spending potential making smart ideas. brilliant reality. the new business premier card from chase for business make more of what's yours.

he helped lead the knicks to victory in what is called the willis reed game. that's one of those games to help make madison square garden. the venue. it is today. may he rest in peace? all righty. that is you look at sports. we'll be right back at sports. we'll be right back after a quick break. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ you can beat it! ♪ visit youcanbeatit.org or call 833-422-4255 to ask for medication to treat covid-19. >> city of emeryville announcing tonight that marina park will be closed because of the storm. the city says that because of all the ongoing storms in the unsafe conditions, including downed trees, falling branches and flooding. the public is advised to stay out of the area until further notice. >> account just too. almost that guy right there. >> one more look at the flying couch doesn't even seem real. but this was what happened today in san francisco. looks like in south of have the exact location of furniture falling all the way to the ground, almost hitting somebody was walking down the street. so please tell us the winds will be this bad yeah, we're n

we lost an icon willis reed passed away at the age of 82 time. world champion seven time all star of the great players played before me and to know that you were one of them, and you were at one point one of the best in the league is something that you know you'll always be here. we're a nation, a great nation of large department president of power of the arts and humanities. we continue the legacy of awarding two of our nation's highest honors to 23 extraordinary americans. good morning and welcome to cnn this morning. we are tracking big developments in two major, but different investigations of former president trump here in new york . the grand jury in the stormy daniels hush money case is set to reconvene today. we're waiting to see if they make a decision on criminal charges. sources tell cnn that trump has been toying with the idea of creating somewhat of a media spectacle if he is indicted. plus cnn has exclusive reporting that emails between trump's attorney and stormy daniels from years ago have now been turned over to the district atto

celebrating the life and career of hall of famer, two-time nba champ and new york knicks legend willis reeds in 1970. something you will never forget. the new york knicks writing a emotional tribute for the captain, describing his unmatched leadership, sacrifice, and work ethic that personified him as a champion among champions. the team also writing that his legacy, his is a legacy that will live on forever. boy, do i agree with that. i was not even born in 1970, but it's such an iconic thing. >> came out of the tunnel. >> led them to victory, for the legendary victor. not just knicks history but all of basketball. >> thank you. >> coming up in our "gma" morning menu. with children falling behind on reading skills, new tools get them back on track. >> and this morning a shark is circling talking but your financial questions. daymond john is here with your financial advisor. >> florence pugh, jennifer aniston and adam sandler here live. live in times square. and you have somebody here special with you. >> as if this couldn't get any better. delanie dennis is one of the new generation of you

you -- willis reed. you can't write the story without willis reed. he was a giant on and off the court, ferocious commit tors and leader of leaders. in game seven of the 1970 finals, willis reed authored one ever the most memorable moments in sports history, by hobbling out of the tunnel, walking onto the court minutes before the tipoff. that night, he gave a legendary performance against the lakers, while leading his team to one of two knick titles. we hope maybe it will happen again soon. willis reed embodied what it meant to be a knick, a new yorker, a champion, and a legend. our thoughts are with his family, friends, and teammates. may he rest in peace. and a little bit of good news, today we, the 118th congress, will confirm president biden's 118th judge, the 118th congress will confirm president biden's 118th judge. as you know, we have confirmed more judges at this point in a president's term than any of the previous three administrations. we are proud of how far we have come, and we're just getting started. i yield the floor. i note the absen