hillary clinton:: no lester holt: you're safe he's not. hillary clinton: no i think i'm smart and i think i'm prepared and i think i know what it takes still ahead on the news at 6-- a south carolina senator promises he'll keep up the fight to keep terrorists, who've already been caught, out. plus--usc is working to preserve history captured on film. terrorists out of the unite states. in columbia today, scott spoke to veterans at providence home men's ministry about his faith, and big moments that impacted his life. he also took questions- most dealing with issues at the va- like high costs and wait times, and moving terrorists out of the prison at guantanamo bay. "hence, i've been fighting this fight for the last several months. we've successfully kept in the national defense authorization a prohibition from bringing any enemy combatants to any location in the united states." during his tour today--senator scott also traveled to a boys' home in the concerns about the zika virus are forcing some major airlines to make changes. ited, delta

tonight -- lester holt. from "children's hospital" actor and comedian rob corddry. josh freese. [ cheers and applause ] ladies and gentlemen, seth meyers! >> seth: good evening, i'm seth meyers. this is "late night." how is everybody doing tonight? [ cheers and applause ] excellent to hear. in that case, let's get to the news. today is martin luther king day, and donald trump saw his shadow this morning, so that means six more weeks of racism. [ laughter ] then we're good. [ light applause ] after that, we're good. last night was the final democratic debate before the iowa caucuses, featuring hillary clinton, bernie sanders, and um -- fitz from scandal, i think? [ laughter ] former maryland governor martin o'malley got less than half the speaking time of either bernie sanders or hillary clinton in last night's democratic debate. and i've got to say, it did seem pretty unfair. >> we'll begin with 45-second opening statements from each candidate, starting with governor martin o'malley. >> thank you. [ dinging

please welcome to the show, lester holt! [ cheers and applause ] >> seth: so happy to have you here! this is a real thrill for me. >> seth: fresh off the debate. there it was, last night. we've already showed two clips of you in the show tonight. that is big. >> yeah, that was a big deal. >> seth: now do you get nervous before you moderate a debate? >> i actually was, you know? at this point in my career, not a lot of things make me nervous, but that did. it's kind of out of my wheel house. as a journalist, as an anchor, you kind of have a certain amount of control. you're by the desk. you've got, you know, your scripts in front of you. but this, you have your questions, you can prepare only so much. but you're trying to contain three people that want to be president of the united states. >> seth: yeah. >> and they're going to do whatever they can to get across their message, as you and i would, if we were running. >> seth: if we actually thought we would be good at president. [ laughter ] >> there's that. >> seth: there's t

lester holt moderates along with andrea mitchell. that's at 9:00 eastern time, 6:00 pacific. >>> the other big story we've been following this weekend, five americans who'd been held in iran released as part of a prisoner swap. as a nuclear agreement with iran took effect and some western sanctions were lifted. tonight most of those newly freed americans are in germany, and we nbc's keir simmons. >> reporter: freedom for five americans imprisoned in iran. three of them arriving at this swiss airport before being transferred to a u.s. base. the climax of a historic weekend. in texas a group of iranians walked free. a cold war style prisoner exchange just a day after a nuclear deal. >> today we're united in welcoming home sons and his usbands and brothers who in lonely prison cells have endured an absolute nightmare. >> reporter: one of the five finally free is "washington post" reporter jason rezaian. brett mcguirk, the u.s. official who led the prisoner exchange "thrilled to see jason rezaian land safely." his editors traveled him. >

5:00, lester holt is up next with "nightly news." >>> tonight, it's war. donald trump's big gamble that could steal the spotlight from fox and the gop debate, holding his own event at the same time. >>> high drama for a clash of the titans. >>> the zika virus spreading explosively. the world health organization calls an emergency summit, warning that millions could be exposed. >>> nbc news exclusive, richard engel in iran with the scientists at the nuclear negotiating table with the u.s. revealing the secret conditions set by the supreme leader himself. >>> fixed game. you try to get tickets to a concert or a big game, but they sell out immediately. tonight, the surprise reason why you're getting shut out. >>> and makeover barbie. the biggest change in the history of an american icon. "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 a lot of people, the republican race for president may be feeling more and more like a reality show tonight starring a

lester holt number one? senator bernie sanders yeah. i mean i think that we have worked really hard. we started off in iowa-- later than secretary clinton did. but in the last-- number of months, we have put together an incredible-- volunteer effort. we have some-- 15,000 volunteers.. sanders also says he will release his health records prior to monday's caucus. temperatures will be mild overnight tonight and due to the melting we saw during the daytime hours, patchy fog is possible. we'll start thursday already in the upper 20s, but with a northwest wind temperatures will be just slightly cooler but not all that different. we'll see a mix of several days and as winds shift toward the south for friday and saturday we'll see a big boost in temperatures will some of the warmest temperatures we have seen so far this year. sunday will bring a chance for a light rain/snow mix, but this is not expected to be significant. the bigger system will move in for tuesday when there is a potential for higher snow totals. being that it is still nearly

a >> annncer: from n world heauarters in new york this is "nbc nightly news" with lester holt.

i am lester holt. for all of us at nbc news, thank you for watching and good night.from president his 8th and final state of the union adress. ==jess//2 shot== but first, we want to update you on some breaking news. ==jess//take live== rescue crews are working into the night to save a man stuck in a trench in oakland. these are live pictures from our nbc chopper. it's been going on for almost 6 hours. you can follow our livestream on nbc bayarea.com. ==raj//take vo== also happening right now. the raiders are not moving to l- a. in the past 20 minutes, the n-f-l owners overwhelmingly voted to keep the raiders in oakland. instead -- the rams and chargers have been given the green light to move to l-a. ==jess//take vo== getting back to the state of the union. here's a live inside the at the u.s. capitol building. president obamas expecd to focuon we now turn it over to nbc news. tonight for the final time -- >> the president of the united states. all as we're only 20 days away from the first vote to elect

lester holt will moderate this debate here tonight on nbc along with andrea mitchell. i'm kate snow reporting from charleston, south carolina. and i'll see all of msnbc. for all of us here at nbc news, have a great night. >>> there's a time when you have shed every tear you can shed and go home at night completely exhausted, physically, emotionally. we hit that point. >> it's going to change everything about our life. everything. >> they're young parents, fighting an enemy within. >> your emotions are on a roller coaster.

i'm lester holt., thank you for watching and good night. . >>> megyn kelly fires back at trump. >> why megan says it's a mistake to ditch the debate. now on "extra"! >>> he says he's out. because of her. >> do you really think she can be fair at a debate? sbl whether he's there or not there. the show will go on. >> aj's got trump's nemesis, megyn kelly, her first words about all the donald drama and she's taking on every question. >> can trump go all the way? >> ples melania trump opens the door to their private life. >> who spends more time on their hair. >> jamie-lynn sigler today. why she kept her ms a secret for years. >> i feel relief. >>> patrick dempsey calling off the divorce and renewing his vows? in the "extra" feed, kendall and justin and their calvins and new tom cruise. >> the giant clues he's making a sequel 0 to one of his biggest movies ever. >> now on "extra." packed with -- well let

i'm lester holt reporting from des moines. at nbc news, thank you for watching and good night. >>> sorry, mr. trump. did fox news apologize to the donald? >> his new interview aboard his private jet, now on "extra." >>> donald trump's feud with fox news over -- >> you got an apology? >> yes. >> the surprise twist as the candidates and megyn kelly unleash on the gop no-show. >> the elephant not in the room tonight. >> the greatest show on earth. >> the trump-vold comparison, and why he's getting a pie in the face from "scandal"'s kerry washington. >>> lady gaga's italian wedding plans revealed. >> the dream i do's she's planning in the country side. >>> and newly engaged mariah carey takes her mega rock out for its first public photo on. >>> new making a murderer bombshells. the lost interview with the woman steven avery was falsely convicted of assaulting. >>> then, super bowl's halftime dream team coldplay and beyonce. the first look at their new video. >>> and fifty shades of crazy. marlon wayans' hilarious new interview wit

lester holt continues our coverage live from washington, d.c., nightly news begins at 5:30. >> new at 5:00, take a look at this new photo. oakland police want you to check it out. this man is accused of kidnapping, robbery, and sexual assault. this happened sunday around 1:30 in the morning on broadway. police say he was armed with a handgun when he forced a woman to walk to a saluded location and attacked her. investigators are looking into whether he's connected to similar crimes in mid-december near oak glen park. >> it has happened again. another shooting on a major east bay freeway. this map pinpoints the five shootings along i-80. all just in the past nine weeks. this latest incident happened yesterday in pinole, where a toddler was hurt. we're joined live now, and how is that toddler doing? >> the toddler is okay, but this fro froitenning shooting happened behind me along the freeway. a family of five sought help inside this gas station here. a family of five takes shelter at this gas station off i-80 in pinole, after bullets shattered their car window. three young children wer

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she bellowed at lester holt. i never see her beam. i was the happiest i've ever seen her. she was able to say she advised president clinton in the situation room. she was able to stay the most experienced and the most ready and capable without being a hawk. so she was able to filibuster around and not differentiate herself from bernie sanders. they both, you know, wouldn't allow ground troops. they want more skin in the game from other countries. they want an air campaign and on and on. i thought it was -- he actually said it was a priority to destroy them. he was trying to use firm language. this is not his wheel house. he's not well prepared. he hasn't tried to study up. it's a lazy factor. much the way donald trump said we're going to bomb them. he never comes to debates prepared to say one sentence about foreign policy let alone a paragraph and bernie sanders is the same way. >> sanders said the top priority has to be getting rid of isis. deal with assad later. we have to work with everybody that would help us on isis including russia. you talk about secretary clinton

lester holt. [ cheers and applause ] "nightly news" airs weeknights on nbc. we'll be right back with rob corddry. [ cheers and applause ] man, i'm glad aflac pays cash. aflac! isn't major medical enough? no! who's gonna' help cover the holes in their plans? aflac! like rising co-pays and deductibles... aflac! or help pay the mortgage? or child care? aflaaac! and everyday expenses? aflac! learn about one day pay at aflac.com/boat blurlbrlblrlbr!!! here's a little healthy advice. take care of what makes you, you. right down to your skin. for healthier looking skin in just one day. aveeno . naturally beautiful results this turkey is natural? yeah. it's too good to be true. don't say that. it's called the 60 second six pack. it's called the abinator. it's called the pulsator. (buzzing sound) (groans) finally, something that's not too good to be true. it's oscar mayer natural turkey breast, [ cheers and applause ] >> seth: our next guest is an emmy-winning actor who you know from shows like "ballers" and "the daily show" as well as the "hot tub time machine" movie

i'm lester holt. from all of us at nbc news, thank you for watching, and good >> announcer: today on the meredith vieira show we talk what's hot now. the emmys this weekend and who would take home the gold. and sneak at the season of "empire" and jennifer bowl ditious on the role in "flash dance" and a kitchen

i'm lester holt. for all of us at nbc news, thank you for night. in -- >>> the final gop debate before the caucuses is moments away. a lawmaker's overturned drunk driving conviction is raising questions. news 4 nightly starts now. >>> you're watching news 4 nightly on your side in high definition. >>> good evening, everyone. thanks for joining us tonight. i'm shelby sheehan. joe hart has the evening off. michelle fiori is in the spotlight tonight. she's weigh nothing on the why fiori plans to get even

i'm joined now by amanda who spoke with nbc's lester holt. i had the chance to spend some time with nbc nightly news' lester holt earlier this afternoon...hi s camp is actually posted up at the iowa historical center overlooking the capitol...that's about 10 blocks from the media center -- he told me that iowa is absolutely electric right now... i asked lester if he was surprised by the election season...he immediately said no question...we have senator bernie sanders who this time last year, only people from vermont were familiar with...and now he's giving hillary a run for her money...and he said who would have thought that donald trump would be essentially dominating the gop side. we've got you covered live in des moines -- amanda goodman and matt breen. there's a lot of talk about the miles candidates trek as they look to lock up a victory tomorrow night. but, what about the media? ktiv's robert lowe is with livelink 4 in des moines with those details. robert? here in iowa, it's nearly impossible to pick up a newspaper, listen to the radi

i'm lester holt reporting from demines moines. for all of us at nbc news, thank you for watching and good >>> right now at 6:00, with talk of the raiders coming to las vegas what would it really mean for our city and for sports betting? the fans are weighing in. >>> stickups are happening more and more and local business owners are enough is enough after a pawnshop was terrorized. [ applause ] >>> a lot of local veterans are happy to see this dirt fly. groundbreaking underway for something that's been in the works for almost a decade. >>> he told us they were coming. now here is the proof. that's the las vegas casino. he tweeted out with mark davis, the owner of the raiders. even though the raiders' management was in town we're a long way whether they will ever call las vegas home. good evening, thank you for joining us. >> i'm jessica moore.

i'm lester holt reporting from demines moines. for all of us at nbc news, thank you for nigh . >> went strong enough to knockdown power poles as snow makes his way slowly down the mountains, how the storm could affect your weekend. >> the first indoor outdoor drone racing facility in the world coming up. >> it is serious -- a scary robbery that -- good evening everyone, happy friday, thanks for joining us, i'm joe hart. >> and i'm shelby sheehan. we are tracking a storm that has been on radar all week. >> it had brought winds of 135 miles per hour to the top of the mountain peaks tonight.

i'm lester holt. metro is investigating an officer-involved shooting it happened near pecos and bonanza. we can tell you the intersection is closed. avoid the area. >> we're getting new information from police. but first a terrifying scam. a local mother gets a phone call, a child she believed was her 10-year-old son on the linealing, i've been kidnapped. good evening, i'm jim snyder. >> i'm reed cowan. >>> the crooks behind the phone call managed to trick the victim. they said if she did not cooperate her son would not survive. that's where we begin. it's our top story. antonio castelan joins us live off carey and the 95. how did these scam artist the pull this off? >> reporter: there is no clarity. it baffles the victim. she said the alleged kidnappers, mimicked her son's voice, they knew what type of driving. it's one of the reasons she was

i'm lester holt. for all of us at nbc news, good night and good luck. >>> we all take this job knowing that those risks are there and we come to work knowing that those risks are there. >> off-duty officers being targeted. the serious warning a police department is sending to officers across the bay area. good evening. thanks for being with us. >> in the line of fire while on the job and now off duty as well. several bay area police departments are sending out a warning to officers. stay alert at all times. that cryptic call for care after several attacks on officers while off duty. how many times are we talking about these attacks? >> reporter: two times, three officers. i did receive this internal police document from a source. while i can't share with you what's inside the document to protect officer safety, i can tell you the recent attacks are drawing a lot of concern for officer safety in and out of uniform. they turn in their patrol cars at the end of every shift and go home. but the dangers of

and ask how you could get a $300 reward card. >>> lester holt joins us from charleston, south carolina now with a look at what's ahead on "nbc nightly news." >> good to see you. we've got the fallout from last night's republican debate as the democrats get ready to square off her on sunday. we'll tell you what's behind a big drop on wall street and we're going to hear from a small town couple who struck it rich in this week's powerball drawing and shared the moment with all of us at nbc. you in new york. >>> a trip to the hospital for a child as you know can be quite scary. but tonight an unlikely superhero is saving the day and putting fears at ease. marc santia shows us, it's not a cape but a cover that's making all of the difference. >> 2-year-old lena comb is about to receive iv treatment. but this little girl is not afraid thanks to what's inside that briefcase. >> my own personal money, a couple hundred bucks just to get some mockups made. >> this 20-year-old is an inventor. the malloy college june says dreaming means doing. >> look. who is this? super sally? the iv, we saw treme