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[ cheers and applause ] ♪ brian williams, slow jamming the news. we got a big show tonight.'s the star of "the good wife." julianna margulies is here. [ cheers and applause ] this guy's got two movies coming out. it's always fun having him stop by. seann william scott is here tonight. [ cheers and applause ] also, to kick off bruce springsteen week here on "late night" -- [ cheers and applause ] the one -- the only -- bruce springsteen and the e street band! ♪ [ cheers and applause ] he's got a new album out called "wrecking ball." it's out on tuesday. it's got rock, it's got soul. this is just believable. rehearsals were off the chain today. i mean, this -- i mean, seriously, you guys are going to get rocked out of your chairs. if you're at home, i wouldn't even wear pants, because they will be blown off. [ laughter ] i don't know what that means. i want to thank the folks over at budweiser, by the way, for sponsoring springsteen week and making it all possible. [ cheers and applause ] we couldn't do it without you guys. thank you, budweiser. there it is, "wrecking ball." o

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i'm brian williams. we, of course, hope to see you right back here tomorrow evening. right back here tomorrow evening. good night. -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com >>> good evening, thanks for being with us on this thursday. i'm raj mathai. >> i'm jessica aguirre. what did they know and when did they know it? san jose city councilmembers are demanding answers after an investigation revealed the mariuszed an inflated pension projection to help sell a fiscal emergency. retirement costs could reach $650 million by 2015. even though city officials reveal to nbc bay area, the mayor was told not to use that padded number. jenna cisco broke the story. she joins us from the newsroom with the latest. >> five city councilmembers filed this memo just two hours ago. they want the city manager and the finance director to tell them where they got the number 650, how it was calculated and if it was off the top of someone's head. it's the latest in our ongoing investigation. >> we need to know what the foundation of that

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that was brian williams last night on jimmy fallon.re's friends with kids and country singing sensation kenny chesney. >>> time for your first look at entertainment fews. a legal battle involving justin bieber has taken an up expected turn here. a few weeks back, justin bieber's lawyers sent a letter to sue joustin bieber but now fired back with a lawsuit claim the game is a parody and has the right to sell it whether bieber likes it or not. >>> michael douglas is starring in a new public service announcement meant to discourage insider trading. >>> finally, angelina jolie's leg has spawned its own twitter account and it's an instant hit. the twitter feed dubbed angie's right leg has more than 24,000 followers. sample tweets i'm a leg and look at the leg. you may recall she showed off her famous stem at the oscars while presenting an award on sunday. she was told you got to show your right leg. >> she was slightly mocked during the oscars for it, but she actually -- if you watch it back, she actually giggled a little bit and put will h

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brian? >> pete williams at the supreme court tonight. pete, thanks. >>> overseas to syria where today thousands of pro assad demonstrators raising russian flags lined the streets of damascus to welcome the foreign minister of russia, one of syria's few remaining allies, as the regime escalates its bloody crackdown on protesters. russia is being hailed as a friend because they blocked that security council resolution this past weekend calling on assad to step down. >>> up next, as we continue tonight, the salt trap. another reminder that many americans eat too much of it. tonight, the short list of where a lot of it comes from. and later, a woman who warns us, if we blink, we may very well miss what makes her very special. >>> as promised, back with another health warning tonight about salt. the centers for disease control said today 9 out of 10 of us consume too much of it. in some cases, twice as much as the recommended daily amount. that, of course, can lead to high blood pressure, often for good reason called the silent killer because

i'm brian williams, and of course, we hope to see you right back here tomorrow night.ood night. >>> good evening and thanks for being with us. i'm raj mathai. >> and i'm jessica aguirre. not in our backyard. a religious organization has plans to build a sanctuary roughly half the size of a target store in a walnut hills neighborhood. and although it was initially approved, tonight it's being challenged. nbc bay area's traci grant is live in walnut creek to explain why many people have tried to appeal the county's decision. traci? >> reporter: this is where reoriented is based right now and it has been for the past 37 years, but some members say even when they moved in, they knew it was too small. now some neighbors around here are hotly contesting the church's efforts to make more space. >> people will look back and say, what was the big deal? you know. but change is hard. >> reporter: karen welles is one of hundreds of members of sufyism reoriented, which packed a contra costra

brian? >> pete williams, thanks. overseas to syria where today thousands of pro assad demonstrators raising russian flags lined the streets of damascus to welcome the foreign minister of russia, one of syria's few remaining allies, as the regime escalates its bloody crackdown on protesters. russia is being hailed adds a friend because they blocked that security council resolution this past weekend, calling on assad to step down. >>> up next, as we continue tonight, the salt trap, another reminder that many americans eat too much of it. tonight, the short list of where a lot of it comes from. and later, a woman who warns us, if we blink, we may very well miss what makes her very special. [ water bubbling ] [ water runs from statue ] [ water sprays from hose ] ♪ [ door slams ] ♪ [ pounds on door ] ♪ [ sprinkler hitting window ] [ washtub water gushes ] [ teakettle whistles ] [ male announcer ] totally free. feels good. taxact federal return. totally free. go to taxact.com and feel the free. my son and i never missed op

she sat down with meredith vieira for an interview for tonight's "rock center" with brian williams. >> reporter: mimi said it began on the fourth day of her new job as a white house summer intern when she received a phone call from dave powers, the president's close aide. >> he said, a group of us are going to have a swim at lunchtime. would you like to join us? i thought, well, it was a little bit odd to be swimming in the middle of the day at work. where's the pool? i didn't know the white house had a pool. of course i didn't have a bathing suit either. he said, don't worry, there are bathing suits. >> reporter: in this heated pool, mimi found herself with two other young white house staffers. >> they were in the water and dave escorted me in. shortly thereafter the president arrived. no one said the president was going to join us. he put on his trunks and came into the water. >> reporter: hours later she was invited back to the white house residence and then she was taken on a private tour of some of the rooms of the residence by her president where she lost her virginity to him in

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somebody help me down. >>> brian williams brings us the days biggest headlines each night. >> he alsoic side. ♪ it's a super pac super pac they're super pac-en ♪ ♪ yow >> you can see brian on nightly news, still in a suit and tie. >>> a new york city man is lucky to be alive today after a taxicab came careening through the home. this is the video from the man's security system monday morning, can you see the car barrelling through a intersection. the home was seriously damaged, no one was hurt. the homeowner says this is the second time a driver lost control and took out part of his home. i'd think about moving. >> yeah. >> into another neighborhood. >> he may want to consider that. >>> after the break, a bazaar scene unfolds in the courtroom during the murder trial for a man accused of gunning down a >>> new developments in the trial of a georgia man accused of attempting to kill someone. >> jurors heard for the first time from the defendant himself when prosecutors played an interview of his interrogation, it took place roughly seven weeks after rusty snyderman, a father two was gun

in fact afford to take the long view, which is another way of saying they didn't worry about brian williams. let alone howard stern. it is difficult by contrast to imagine today's pretenders to the throne conducting the same anguished interior dialogue that is so revealing of george washington and his character. for washington so self-conscious about the figure he cut, it was not enough to be virtuous. he must be seen to be virtuous. after the war, he turned down grants of land and rejected out of hand an effort by pennsylvania officials to petition the continental congress for money on his behalf. he agonized over whether to accept a gift of 150 shares in a virginia canal company voted him about a grateful virginia assembly. how would this mat every be viewed by the eyes of the world, he asked. to pocket the prize might smack of a public pension, compromising his self-less position. at the same time he was a passionate advocate of canals who did not wish to offend the assembly by making himself look in his words, austentatiously disinterested. he sought advice in the matter from jefferson

. >> fans of nbc's newsmagazine "rock center with brian williams" will have to switch their schedules. it will be on wednesday at 9:00 p.m., starting tonight. a familiar face is jumping on board. >> "rock center's" time slot may be changing but its approach is not. >> it won't change "rock center ." you will learn a lot along the way. you will talk about a lot of the next day. >> meredith vieira is likely accomplishing that this week. >> you find yourself days into your internship in the white house in the swimming pool with the president of the united states. >> her "rock center" debut is an interview with an intern who claims to have an affair with john f. kennedy. >> what made you get out from under the covers? >> when you keep a secret and when you keep silent about something, you do it because you think it is keeping you safe. >> she joins a large roster of correspondents who largely fl ex their reporting muscle in the field. >> are you sexually attracted to underage boys? >> am i sexually attracted to underage boys? >> journalism on the fly. >> a legacy building block for broadc

candidates did not even attack each other thanks to saturday night live host and part-time thuz anchor brian williams western ask the guests to withhold applause and any verbal reaction to what they hear on stage. >> at applause and cheering is how you know who won. debates should be luke a wet t-shirt contest. by the way newt gingrich would totally win a wet t-shirt contest. baboom. [ laughter ] nation -- [ laughter ] anybody who knows me knows that i don't like children or books or children's books. [ laughter ] but i do respect the free market and children's books still sell. the latest literary trend is children's books by famous folks like john tra travolta, madonna, terrell owen yns. and daddy wants in. i have everything it takes. i'm a celebrity. i turn one of giants of children's literature maurice sendak author of where the wild things are and his latest bumbalardi. i hardly recommend it unless you are jewish. you can't read books about pork. stick with the very -- velveteen rabbi. thank you so much for talking to me today. >> pleasure. thank you. >> stephen: tell me about childrens literatu

four for meredith's full interview with mimi alford, coming up tonight on "rock center" with brian williams followed by "law and order svu." >>> a man beaten by strangers and all caught on tape, now authorities provide clues what maybe the motive behind this attack. >>> a major change in local airports, what it means. you might not have to take off your shoes or belt when you go through security. >>> what is your workout? the routine that helps you get >>> burn a lot of body fat by doing 20 seconds of exercise. >> there is an interval workout that is the most efficient method of exercise. we checked it out and asked what's your workout? >> come on, you can do anything for 20 seconds, right? it is a high-intensity workout, off. five, four,. get your heart rate super high and do you this eight times and then you move on to the next exercise. three, two, recover. one benefit is when your heart rate gets so hi it never comes down so you couldn't work at that high intensity for two minutes, but when you break it up into increments and you're recovering in between, you are just raising your heart

and tonight be sure to watch brian williams with "nbc nightly news." >>> finally here's what's coming up later this morning on the "today" show. the family of josh powell speaks out after the tragic explosion kills him and his two sons in what police are calling a double murder and suicide. >>> and former "will & grace" star debra messing will be live to talk about her new tv drama "smash." >>> now keep it on this channel for local news, weather, sports and more. i'm lynn berry. thanks for watching "early today," just your first stop of the day today on your nbc station. have a good one.

tonight, be sure to watch brian williams with "nbc nightly news." >>> finally, here's a look at whatng up later this morning on the "today" show. a live report on the trial of a man accused of killing his coworker's husband at a georgia preschool. today's professionals weigh in on the collaboration of rihanna and chris brown on two new songs, despite their stormy past. keep it on this channel for continuing local news, weather, sports and more. i'm lynn berry. thank you for watching "early today," your first stop of the day today on your nbc station. have a good one. -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com >>> new this morning -- a suspect in a berkeley killing makes a court appearance this afternoon in oakland as

i'm brian williams. we hope to see you back here tomorrow evening.ns by vitac -- www.vitac.com >>> good evening everyone. i'm jessica aguirre. >>> i'm raj mathai. >>> for so many people, pets are family members. a man mourning the brutal attack on his dog. the small dog was stomped to death. happened in broad daylight and san jose police are searching for clues. it happened at winchester and colonial. in s j

send your responses to brian williams care of... ( ( cheers and applause ) so how is it that... i can't wait to find out. how is it that women can't get their pill but men can get their pill? as it happens the church answered that very question 12 years ago. >> vie ago a actually answers a medical problem. contraception is a choice that somebody may make, but it doesn't answer a particular health care need. >> jon: two things, why one does 12 years ago look like the '70s on television? have we really advanced that far in 12 years? two, the catholic church says a man is in need but not getting pregnant is more of a want. by the way while i was surprised that the catholic church is pro medically induced boners i was more shocked at the ad it ran to show its support. now, you never know when the spirit will move you.q,:ñm anyway, i digress. i don't know why they both get to wear that. back to hearing. we've already her from the stalin and rapist people. could someone put this in terms that are more relateable. >> for my testimony today, i would like to tell a story. let's call it t

tonight, watch brian williams with "nbc nightly news." >>> finally, here's a look at what is coming upater this morning on the "today" show. mitt romney's post-florida victory blunder and donald trump's major announcement on the gop race. a full report coming up on "today." and lisa kudrow stops by to preview the new season of her hit show "who do you think you are?" keep it on this channel for continuing local news, sports and more. i'm lynn berry. thank you for watching "early today," your first stop of the day today on your nbc station. have a good one.

tonight, be sure to watch brian williams on "nbc nightly news." >>> here's what's coming up on the "todayshow. ann curry and al roker are live in indianapolis with a preview of the super bowl. adam levine joins gym class heros for a special concert live from indianapolis. now keep it on this channel for continuing local news, weather, sports and more. i'm lynn berry. thanks for watching "early today." just your first stop of the day today on your nbc station. have a good one.

tonight, be sure to watch brian williams with "nbc nightly news." >>> finally, here's a look at what is coming up later this morning on the "today" show. in an exclusive, a mother who was allegedly tricked into signing away her baby tells her story of an online date gone wrong. >>> inspiring teen told she may never walk again and she shares the details of her miraculous recovery. keep it on this channel for continuing local news, weather, sports, and more. i'm lynn berry. thank you for watching "early today," just your first stop of the day today on your nbc station. have a good one. -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com

and tonight be sure to watch brian williams with "nbc nightly news". >>> finally, here's a look at what is coming up later this morning on the "today" show. the latest details of the guilty verdict in the university of virginia lacrosse murder trial, plus reaction from the victim's family. and the wife of an amazing race producer speaks out on the mysterious death of her husband in africa. >>> keep it on this channel for continuing local news, weather, sports and more. i'm lynn berry. thank you for watching "early today," your first stop of the day today on your nbc station. have a good one. >> reporter: an overnight fire in sunnyvale destroys a home, concerns, questions now about the whereabouts of the family of four who lives here. i'm bob redell. we'll take you here live coming up. >> students at

tonight, be sure to watch brian williams on "nbc nightly news."s what's copping up on the "today" show. rick santorum in a live interview in the next step in his suddenly surging campaign. and a surrogate mother who decided to carry her sister's babysits down with ann curry and her sister to share their story. now keep it on this channel for continuing local news, weather, sports, and more. i'm lynn berry. thanks for watching "early today," just your first stop of the day today on your nbc station. have a good one. -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com

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tonight, be sure to watch brian williams with "nbc nightly news." >>> finally, here's a look at what'sing up later this morning on the "today show." the singer's emotional outburst days before she died. reality tv star khloe kardashian will be on the show to dish on her famous family's household. keep it on this channel for continuing local news, weather, sports and more. i'm lynn berry. thanks for watching "early today," just your first stop of the day today on your nbc station. have a good one. -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com

brian williams will continue the coverage and the fallout of what happened. >>> actors and singers willoin whitney houston's family as they honor her this weekend. grammy award artist stevie wonder will perform and kevin costner will speak. he was her co-star in "the bodyguard." houston's record producer, clive davis, will also speak athe service. it will take place at the new hope baptist church in newark, new jersey. the family is allowing a live stream of the service. you can watch that online at nbcbayarea.com and that's saturday morning at 9:00. >>> well, what exactly makes news. a plane landing safely is not news but when a plane lands not safely is in the news. what is going right around us. garvin thomas is here with something that is very right. right in our own backyard. garvin? >> fortunate to be surrounded by many smart people doing many brilliant things. in fact, it can be surprisingly easy to treat the extraordinary as ordinary. like one hospital that makes savings childrens' lives an every day event in tonight's "bay area proud." there are some miracles we celebrate simpl

coming up on nightly news with brian william, he has more on the race for the white house as well as the rising tension. >>> there was a bay area link to the avalanche in washington. she's crediting a so-called air bag for saving her life. >> reporter: the avalanche near stevens pass, washington, sunday was preceded by a foot and a half of fleshly fallen snow. including first skier, elyse, who was seen with about a dozen others heading to a ski at your own risk area called seventh heaven. >> we felt comfortable and safe there. >> but then the avalanche came, which she told "today" didn't think would reach her. >> it's amazing how quickly an avalanche happens and it progresses rapidly into something really major. >> three in her group were killed. >> we lost three amazing people. two of them, who were my really good friends. >> joel was part of that group, too, but not in as much pearl as sogstad, who inflated her avalanche air bag, like this one, which is to keep victims from riding the top of an avalanche. >> it's not like you're taking an intertube ride down some snowy field. you a

tonight, watch brian williams with "nbc nightly news." >>> finally, here's a look at what is coming uper this morning on the "today" show. meredith vieira returns to the studio with a story of a former white house intern who claims that, as a teenager, she had an affair with president kennedy. >>> actor denzel washington will be live in the studio to talk about his latest role as a cia operative in the movie "safe house." keep it on this channel for continuing local news, weather, sports and more. i'm lynn berry. thanks for watching "early today," just your first stop of the day today on your nbc station. have a good one.