tonight charlie crowson introduces us to kevin williams and rosslyn andrews. what brought them to the extreme brick over 4. >> reporter: inspiration can come from anywhere and at any time. for kevin williams and rosslyn andrews competitors in extreme brick over 4, their inspiration comes from different generations. pushing they will to achieve their best. >> it's very challenging. it causes you to basically find strength that you didn't know that you had. >> reporter: for kevin those rewards come from both weight loss and overall lifestyle change. >> i was overweight tired all the time. medications for my high blood pressure. my goal is main. my goal is to be there see my grandbaby grow up see my daughter finish college and see all the things that a person wants to see and not have to to feel fear of health issues. >> reporter: rosslyn wears the inspiration of her grandmother on her shirt. it's the motivation she carries in her heart every day since her grandmother died two years ago. >> and that was the most devastating thing i've ever had to encounter. >> re

kevin williams and roslyn andrews. learn about the path that brought them to extreme brick over 4. take a look. >> how we doing. >> reporter: inspiration comes from anywhere and at any time. >> how we start our day? >> reporter: for kevin and roslyn, competitors in extreme brick over 4 their inspiration is from different generations. pushing them to achieve their best noid challenging and -- best. it's. >>> it's very challenging and causes you to find strngt you didn't know you had. >> reporter: for kevin, the rewards are from weight loss and lifestyle change. >> i was overweight and tired all the time. it's medications for my high blood pressure. >> come on. >> my goal is maintenance and to be there and see my grand baby grow up and my daughter finish college and see all the things that a person wants to see and not have to have a fear of health issues as i get older. >> reporter: roslyn wears the inspiration of her grandmother edith andrews on her shirt every time she comes to brick body. it's the motivation she carries in her heart every day since her grandmother died two years

the university of maryland quickly targeted a hopeful replacement for gary williams. kevinerson flew to las vegas to meet with arizona head coach sean miller. he had expressed interest to local ties with the job. miller spurned the offer and got an extension in arizona. los angeles lakers made their last stand to avoid a sweep. the mavericks destroy the lakers by nearly 40 points. highlights tonight at 11:00. the celtics point guard taken down by dwyane wade, a gruesome dislocation of his elbow. it said rondo to the locker room. he returned in the second half. austin won with an effort that will be discussed 30 years from now. -- boston 1. >> regardless of what happened, obviously my shot was not going, but i thought i could get to the ball offensively. >> redefining toughness, rajon rondo. >> bush kids back -- kickback, causing boyer to crash into the wall. bush was chased down and words were exchanged. reagan smith is happy he survived all that carnage for the win. stay with us for a check of the forecast coming up right after this. this. my vet thinks my insides are in m

. >> reporter: athletic director kevin anderson who you saw seated there next to williams declined to answer questions about the search for williams successor, saying the day is dedicated to gary. i will have an update on who may be the leading candidates for the job later in sports. >> all right, thank you. and williams will continue as athletic director. >>> a baltimore midwife pleads guilty in the death of a baby she was attempting to deliver. karen karr was trying to birth a baby everyone though she was not licensed. under the plea deal she will spend 10 years in jail and return the fee she charged the parents of the baby. >>> 32-year-old kenya jordan was gunned down outside her house on lennox street. her ex-boyfriend davidson shot her with his new girlfriend's house. to tonight he is behind bars charged with murder. >>> a woman living in squaller with nearly 100 dogs in their house. officials took 95 badly neglected dogs and five birds. >> reporter: seven birds and 95 dogs all infested with fleas, missing chunks of hair and clearly stressed were removed from this home. police sa

. >> reporter: the athletic director kevin anderson would not address the replacement of gary williams. some names are surfacing. bethesda native, mike bray, the head coach at notre dame. >>> i'm bruce leshan in northwest dc. more of those letters filled with white powder frightening but apparently harmless found at six different schools across dc today. law enforcement sources tell me this may be the same guy that is mentioned in a reward poster that went out in 2008. the similar kind of letters went out to the governors of north carolina and conneticut. $100,000 reward, weapons of mass destruction simulated, and there may be hundreds and hundreds of these letters that have gone out to schools, to hospitals, to federal agency heads. >> they want to insight fear and targeting schools is a very good way of doing that. >> perhaps thinking in some strangway that he is warning authorities to step up their guard. >> he can think he is doing society a favor in his abused mind. >> it could be. >> maryland officials are not taking any chances in the wake of those suspicious envelopes in dc sch

athletic director kevin anderson declined to answer questions for the search for williams' successor. but among those being considered for candidates include mike williams, bray and villanova's jay bret. >> and williams will stay as an social director, and will help with the fundraising. >>> dozens of suspicious letters sent to schools in washington, d.c. mary is in the newsroom with the latest on the concerns. >> none of those letters have turned up here yet. but the maryland emergency management agency is telling school officials to keep their eyes open. at least 32 letters containing a white powder turned up at washington, d.c. area schools yesterday and today. although the powder is not hazardous, investigators say it is intended to spark a panic. the fbi says the letters appeared to have been mailed from dallas, texas. they are similar to letters under investigation in that city. denise? >> thank you, mary. four letters were found at a washington postal facility this morning. >>> a personal word of congratulations for a job well done. president obama thanks some of the u.s. force

. >> reporter: athletic director kevin anderson declined today to answer questions about the search for williams' successor, saying this day is dedicated to gary. among those being rumored as candidates include notre dame coach mike bray and villanova coach. >> williams will remain as an associate athletic director and help in the game's fundraising. >>> dozens of letters containing a white, powdery substance, sent to d.c. area schools. today, they have even put maryland on high alert. denise is in the newsroom to explain. >> these letters were found at six schools today. and that brings the total to 35 schools. the white powder is not hazardous. and there have been no injuries or illnesses reported. according to the fbi, the letters were mailed from the dallas area. the envelopes had notes that said, all al qaeda fbi. mary? >> thank you, denise. >>> maryland officials have now issued an alert, urging anyone who receives a suspicious letter to leave it alone and call 911. >>> a special thank you. the men who took bin laden down will meet with president obama today. but as danielle nottingham rep

it's better than leaving late. >> and gary williams will stay on at maryland and serve as an assistant to athletic director kevinson. meanwhile, one of gary's former assistants is coming back to town. bowie maryland native, mike lonergan, who had been the head coach at vermont the past six seasons is the new head coach at george washington. lonergan was a maryland assistant under gary in 2005, but made a name for himself at catholic university, where he's the all-time winningest coach in school history. he led maryland to a school championship in 2001. he'll be introduced at a noon press conference at george washington on monday. talking baseball, now. extra, extra, read all about it. the nationals have a 3-1 record in extra inning games this season. last night in florida, the nats trying to make some headlines after losing three straight in philadelphia. we're in miami. top of the second is where we pick it up, no score. jerry harriston jr., up with two outs, and harriston jr. with a runner on first drives one to left. off the wall. pudge rodriguez is 39 years old, but he can still move. scores all the way from

. >> and gary williams will stay on at maryland and serve as an assistant to athletic director kevinn. meanwhile, one of gary's former assistants is coming back to town. mike lonergan is the new head coach at maryland. made a name for himself at catholic university when he was the all-time winningest coach in school historiment he led them to a division 3 national championship in 2001. he'll be introduced at a noon conference at g.w. on monday. >>> extra, extra, read all about it. the nationals have a 3-1 record in extra-inning games this season. tonight in florida, the nats trying to make headlines after losing three straight in philadelphia. in miami, jerry hairston, jr., up with two outs. had a runner on first. drives one to left. and it doesn't get out. but it goes off the wall. pudge rodriguez, he's 39 years old, he can still move. he scores all the way from first base, the nationals take a 1-0 lead. game now tied at 2 and it stays that way thanks to reliever tyler clifford. strikes out the side in the seventh and eighth innings. clifford threw 22 pitches, 19 were strikes. that'

police say the suspect's name is william monopoly on theft for grand theft auto chasing him this time for armed robbery. >>> kevin bacon may be time to dust over those dancing shoes. freedom high school in loudoun county is putting strict limits this year on how girls can address and couples can dance. remember no sexually suggestive grind on the dance floor. no dresses with your open backs or plunging necklines. before the students can come into the prom they will have to sign a form agreeing to these rules. we spoke with the senior class rep who supports all of this and a parent who doesn't like it. >> it is uncomfortable especially for people who don't dance like that it is uncomfortable for us to watch. >> the dancing gets a little ridiculous but, again, that's what the chapperons are for to tap them on the shoulder and say knock that off. >> some students have decided to hold on alternative prom. dozens of students are already behind that idea and they have even got some parents on their side. >>> with mother's day just around the corner a local family is honoring marianne myer. she has been here since 1959.

kevin tibbles, nbc news, nashville. >> terrific news. that's our broadcast for this wednesday night. thank you for being here with us. i'm brian williamsas always, we hope to see you tomorrow evening. >>> right now at 6:00, caught on top, a man goes undercover to expose a restaurant's illegal practices. a story you'll see only on nbc bay area. >>> also ahead, what san francisco police officers will soon be wearing in the wake of several allegations of police misconduct. >>> and it's considered a private family matter, but one bay area city is putting the issue of circumcision before voters. the news at 6:00 starts

williams. some recruits have threatened to go the other way. maryland has a full-court press to snagging miller. he hosted a nike basketball clinic and kevin anderson reportedly flew to las vegas to meet him. a decision could be made as early as monday. mailer has spent the last two seasons as the head coach of the wildcats and led them to a regular-season title and an elite eighth appearance. he was named to the pack-10 co- chair of the year. -- pac-10 coach of the year. he has the credentials. v is from pittsburg and reportedly would like to move back to the east coast. this decision will come down to whether or not he wants to move his family across country -- again. >>> arizona is not going down without a fight. they treated this afternoon, "we want him to be our coach. we will continue to do everything in our power to ensure that happens." >> we will have to wait and see. >> monday. >> keep your fingers crossed. still ahead how the someone folded. near record flooding of the mississippi river and continuing to rise tonight. which areas are in jeopardy? who casey anthony we're with you when you're saving for your dreams. [ woman ] when

kevin tibbles, nbc news, new york. >>> and that's "nbc nightly news" for this sunday. you can follow us on twitter and facebook. we'd like to hear from you. brian williamsl be here tomorrow. i'm lester holt. reporting from new york for all

kevin tibbles, nbc news, detroit. >>> we thank you, too, for your generosity. that's our broadcast for this friday night and for this week. thank you for being here with us. i'm brian williams. we hope to see you back here on monday night. in the meantime, have a good weekend. good night. >>> right now, new insight into the scandal involving east bay cops. the new report detailing drugs, arrest and prostitution. >>> 16 years after allegedly gunning down two people, a suspect turns himself in. coming up, how family members of the victim are reacting. >>> also, a big change in the weather for our weekend. how it could affect your plans for the next several days. the news at 6:00 starts right now.

kevin tibbles, nbc news, detroit. >> tough to watch. but you've got to have hope. that is our broadcast for this tuesday night. thank you for being here with us. i'm brian williams. we hope to see you right back here tomorrow evening. we hope to see you right back here tomorrow evening. good night. -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com >>> right now at 6:00, emotions running high in san bruno as the neighborhood devastated bit pipeline explosion marks a major milestone. >>> these teachers are showing the work doesn't stop with the last bell rings. a bay area grade to show opposition to state budget cuts. >>> telling his story. the man hailed a hero on the in-flight disturbance speaks to nbc bay area. the news at 6:00 starts right now.

williams' position. arizona coach shawn miller is one candidate. kevin anderson will meet with him in las vegas today.bray is also in the running. >>> break out the big hats, the kentucky derby is just hours away, but one horse will noticeably be absent, uncle mo has been scratched from the race due a gastrointestinal virus. dialed in is the morning live favorite. >>> we haven't looked up the names this year toy uncle mo, dialed in are the first two i've heard. so i'll know them by the time they get here in two weeks for the preakness. the only horse i know running in that is kegasus. >> which is not really a source. >> i don't think he is running. i don't think he will be sober enough to run. >> i know. we've had one event every week that has allowed people to wear big hats. the kentucky derby, last week was the royal wedding, this week here it's. >> flowermart. >> the flowermart and next week it will be -- or two weeks from now will be the preakness. >> and then tomorrow. >> mother's day. >> mother's day. and let us know forget easter. >> this is the hat season. >> that's right for some. i don't typ

william torbit jr. died january 9. 10 days later, mark falkenhan died after responding to an apartment fire. baltimore county executive kevinetz remembered him. >> i will remember feeling that we had just witnessed the true meaning of service. a man was willing to lay down his life for his friends. >> for montgomery county police officer hector r. greylock died april 4. wesley brown was killed june 11. james fowler the third lost his life september 27, and thomas portz jr. died october when it. the families of the fallen came to pay tribute, and received replicas of the fallen heroes more apparent governor martin o'malley and others offered words of comfort. >> today's the day we recognize their bravery and sacrifice, and remember those whose courage called them to do the most important work there is to do in this earth, and that is to protect the lives of others. it is not how these officers died that made them heroes. is how they lived. >> the words or measured with concerns about the future and efforts to continue safeguarding the community. >> there is no such thing as complete justice, nor is there any such thing as co

. >>> my interview with brian williams about the phone call he got from the white house, the moment bin laden was killed. i'm kevin'm lara spencer, from times square in new york city. >> "the inder" is on. >> got the call from the white house. when i was told this was for my ears only, i took it seriously. >> how the media and hollywood was tipped off to bin laden's capture. >> i'm with brian williams at ground zero. >> what i heard about an oscar winner's bin laden movie now in the works. plus the war room photo. who was crutching rosary beads as new york stars rejoice over the news. >> it's a great thing that happened. >> kirstie's desperate night at "dancing." why she was crying, cursing and exploding at maks. >> we're on "star watch."

kevin frazier. >> and i'm lara spencer. >> "the insider" is on. the first official wedding photos. the beaming bride. pippa and her brother. who did williambreaks on the times square ticker that osama bin laden is captured and killed. >> like matt lauer, most of the journalists in this compound were in london covering the royal wedding a little more than 24 hours ago. you go from the royal wedding, everyone is so happy to this news, it's a 180. >> i codn't believe it. >> the scramble to cover both headlines as william's uncle breaks his silence. e

kevin baker a great novelist and he compared vanderbilt to the godfather. it's just business. it's not personal. so one example of this is again, the episode when william walker, this american adventure took over the country of nicaragua in 1855 and 56 and he blocks out vanderbilt and gives the transit rights actually it's a long story but basically the transit rights to carry passengers across nicaragua, go to the man who had been working in vanderbilt's company and his partner. so vanderbilt literally goes to war against them. walker was getting reinforcements, young men are excited by this that venture taking over nicaragua so thousands of young men are trying to get to nicaragua to fight the army so vanderbilt since i have to drive out walker and cut off the transit line. they go to pour makarov looker's government and the coaster ricans agree the commander force. and i found a council national archive, the first-person account from the time of how he led vanderbilt's men had led them on the raft down the jungle river and how they surprised and captured the steamboats and end up taking over the san juan river which is the route to which the transit