matt trevithick was reunited with his family after 40 days in captivity apart from his release was the release of four other americans involved in that prisoner swap between the u.s. and iran. after 40 days in iranian captivity matt trevithick is mass shoots arriving at boston logan airport sunday evening greeted by his mother who told wbz ahead of his return she is grateful. >> we are thrilled that he is out of iran. >> reporter: he was captured while studying at tehran university in a four month intensive language program and was able to speak with his mother over the weekend. >> we are very excited. voice. >> reporter: there were actually two deals brokered by secretary of state john kerry. one of them led to the release of trevithick the other where exchange for 7 iranians. >> we are seeing what's diplomacy. >> reporter: a local mother is at home. as for the americans released under the prisoner swap, three remain in germany this afternoon where they will reunite with their families. a fourth has chosen to stay in iran. jacobs wbz news. >> thank you. >>> and today a former fbi agen

two other americans were released including a student named matt trevithick who was arrested a few months ago. in exchange for the release the us drop chargeagainst seven iranians along with international arrest warrants issued against 14 others. the agreement does not include former fbi agent robert levinsononho disappeared during the 2007 visit to iran. his fate is unknown next that in washington. president obama signed executive orders that lift those economic sanctions. >> the other big news, the severe weather. , did you sleep last night? >> like a baby because the cold front was delayed. we were in the understanding it was going to come through overnight but w it looks like this is a morning event. >> we started with a warm front so we did she showers. if you were awake it's because of the warm front lifting from the southeast to the northwest. the second punch, we like to hear it and call it the first round, second round. leading-edge moving into portions of naples, fort myers. gusty winds , strong line of thunderstorms. all of us in south florida are under a toado watch until 8 am

matt trevithick - a student held for 40 days - was also released. in exchange: the us agreed to drop charges against seven iranians imprisoned in the united states. while the prisoner swap is technically unrelated to the nuclear deal, critics had denounced washington for signing any agreement while tehran held americans. and hours after the swap was announced, the nuclear deal, over two years in the making, did move ahead. "iran has carried out all necessary measures under the agreement." at least 2 americans are still missing in iran. the americans who were released today are expected to eventually make their way to germany for medical checkups before heading home. richard engel, nbc news, vienna. southwest winds will give us a much warmer day for saturday, morning clouds will turn to midday sun, highs in the middle 60s. however, by evening skies will begin to become cloudy as the next system moves into the southeast from the gulf. sunday will see considerable morning clouds and a few spotty showers before skies clear during the afternoon, breezy a

craig of the other two : americans, matt trevithick flew directly to boston while another decided to stay in iran. only 4 of the prisoners were part of a swap the white house agreed to that released seven iranians being held in the u.s. the fifth, trevithick, was not part of the deal. also not included in the levinson. the 67-year-old disappeared in iran in 2007 and remains missing. his family talked with cbs news this morning. >> we were not told in advance. i actually had to turn on the t.v. to find out what was going on. craig: shortly after the prisoner swap, the u.s. and other world powers lifted economic sanctions related to iran's nuclear program, freeing up billions of dollars for tehran. craig boswell, cbs news, the white house. todd: court records show the man suspected of killing an ohio police officer had a long criminal record. in one case, he tried to claim he was legally insane. herschel jones is being held in connection with the shooting of officer thomas cottrell. his body was found behind a building after a woman reported jones her ex-boyfriend had weapons and was l

matt trevithick, a student held for 40 ys, was also released released. while the prison swap is technically un unrelated to the nuclear deal, critics denounced washington for signing any agreement while teheran held americans. we have carried out all necessary measures under that agreement. u.n.'s atomic energy agency certified that iran is keeping its word and has put checks on its program to make it far more difficult for iran to develop a nuclear weapon. so washington and the eu kept their word today dropping sanctions that have been crippling the iranian economy, giving iran access to world markets and billions of dollars i frozen assets. >> we welcome that iran has followed through on the promises that it made. it has kept its word and we will continue to do the same. but we will also remain vigilant in verifying iran's compliance every hour of every day in the years ahead. >> reporter: at least two americans are still either held o o missing in iran. the americans released today are expected to eventually make their way to germany for before headin

matt trevithick has not spoken publicly since he landed in boston sunday night, his sister talk. friends and neighbors are wishes. >> we are happy he is home. >> they have been very private about it. reporter: after 40 days in an iranian prison, he was suddenly released on saturday. >> great thing to be woken up with and call we were hoping to get. and matt was in the company of a diplomat. reporter: he was studying and not known why he was detained but he encouraged his family not to puply size his imprisonment. >> matthew trevithick who was in iran as a student. reporter: president obama announced the release of four. >> engage with iran to advance our mute tall interests even as we ensure the national security of the united states. >> we were grateful they mentioned him. as scott said we are grateful to everybody in the government who worked to bring matt and the others home. reporter: the family went on to tell us that matthew is doing well and grateful to everyone for their support. heather: protestors arrested at logan airport. >> no justice! no peace! heather: when state p

matt trevithick, a student held for 40 days was also released. in exchange, the u.s.greed to release seven iranians held in the united states. while the prisoner swap is technically unrelated to the nuclear deal, critics denounced washington for signing any agreement while teheran held americans. and hours after the swap was announ announced, the nuclear deal over two years in the making did move ahead. >> iran has carried out necessary measures under that agreement. >> reporter: at least two americans are still believed to be held or missing in iran. the americans who were released today are expected to eventually make their way to germany for medical check-ups before heading home. richard engel, nbc news, vienna. >>> and now, your storm team 4 forecast. >> the coldest air this season will start to move in sunday night and be with us monday as well as tuesday. as you make plans for your martin luther king jr. holiday, make sure they include a coat, scarf, gloves, and sunglasses as well. at least we will be tracking dry weather. but it won't only be cold, it will be b

craig: of the other two americans matt trevithick flew directly to boston while another decided to stay in iran. only 4 of the prisoners were part of the swap, the white house agreed to that released seven iranians being held in the u.s. the fifth trevithick was not part of the deal. also not included in the prisoner swap was robert levinson. the 67-year-old disappeared in iran in 2007 and remains missing. his family talked with cbs news this morning. >> we were not told in advance. i actually had to turn on the tv to find out what was going on. craig: shortly after the prisoner swap the u.s. and other world powers lifted economic sanctions related to iran's nuclear program freeing up billions of dollars for tehran. white house. elizabeth: the time is 4:46. as you're headed out, be prepared for a chilly eight degrees. snow later on. a live look at the west mixmaster. e are two democratic visions for regulating wall street. one says it's okay to take millions from big banks and then tell them what to do. my plan -- break up the big banks, close the tax loopholes, and make them pay their

matt trevithick and four others were released a as part of a prisoner swap. >> and the patriots are going to take on the broncos in the afc championship game. the winner will go to the super bowl. >> and tonight our eye on the storm as we get ready for the cold this week of winter so far. >> and eric talked about the possibility of a major storm. we know it's early but we know you are watching closely. >> very closely i would say of the setups so far this is the moment most promising one for large snow in southern new england and it's been quiet up to this point "a" little snow this morning raised our seasonal total. worcester usually has seen over far. it's early in the game. most 69 snow -- of the know in new he canland comes late january and february. we saw that last year too. so here's the headlines. time frame is late friday night through sunday morning the location across from the dc area into boston and it's very early so i wouldn't go rearranging plans. there will be a lot to shake out over the next couple days. the cold. it feels leek 0 in -- like zero in worcester and temperatu

matt trevithick arrived at the airport last night he was held for 40 days in iran until he was released over the weekend. john kerry made a personal plea to get him freed but it's not clear why he was in prison. >>> new developments in the search for another hingham native a marine missing after a helicopter accident. search crews in hawaii found three lifeboats that were on board the two helicopters that crashed on friday. 12 marines were on board marine corporal christopher orlando of hingham was one of them. today the search he can pannedded to land more than -- expanded to land. more than 06 marines scoured the beaches for traces of the copters. >>> with service and speeches and with song today bostonians remembered the legacy of dr. let it shine let it shine let it shine everywhere i go. >> today marks the 30th anniversary of the holiday set aside to honor the civil rights leader. >> dr. king's mission was on the mind of political leaders who took part in the breakfast. mayor walsh praised the progress boston made in overcoming struggles with racism but says the fight is not finish

reporter: the parent of matt trevithick found out he' s coming home when he phoned yesterday at 4:52 a.m. >> it is the call we were hoping to get. he was on the way to the airport. reporter: the 33-year-old has been studying language in iran since september. he' s been in prison for 40 days. >> it' s been difficult. we got a lot of support from friends and family members. we were able to get through it. we appreciate all the help. reporter: the boston university grad received the young alumni award from his school and has been overseas since 2008. mentioned by the president. >> matthew, who was in iran, the cases were largely unknown, but when americans are free, that is something we can all celebrate. reporter: the president saying it was diplomacy that helped bring him home. >> we were grateful that he mentioned him. >> he' s looking forward to coming home and having some serious hamburgers and things like that. we know he wants to eat. reporter: in hingham, rhondella richardson, wcvb newscenter 5. heather: three of the 4 other americans released by iran are in germany tonight afte

2014, and convicted of spying by a secret iranian court, the freed americans american student matt trevithick and nosratollah khosravi-roodsari, though little is known about their cases. a jet carrying the americans will be debriefed and received medical treatment. after the news first broke, abedini's wife spoke a time i was not expecting and it doesn't feel real until we see him but it know it'sreal" the prisoner sanctions on iran were lifted under the terms of frozen assets, and opening global markets to iran's massive oil and gas reservers. (on cam) a congressional source briefed on the names are not public, adding the regime has no t turned the page on its use of hostages as bargaining chips. in washington catherine herridge fox news . up next - major milestone - we'll introduce you to an elderly couple celebrating their 82nd anniversary. the secret a world record 270 dogs and their owners took part in the largest ever dog yoga session in hong kong today. led by "doga" (doh-gah) teacher suzette ackerman, the participants massaged, twisted and stretched their furry friends in a series of

>>reporter: matt trevithick's mom had not heard his voice for weeks. he was held hostage in tehran for 40 days and free this weekend. >> we are thrilled he is out of iran. >>reporter: he went to iran in september for a four month intensive language program at tehran university. no stranger to the middle east he spent four years in afghanistan, most recently in turkey where he cofounded the syria research and evaluation organization. his humanitarian work began before that. he was on the boston university growing team for graduating in 2008. he helped pushed ford and iraqi rowing team in afghanistan worked on building a team their too. his mom does not want to say much until she sees him but her smile says enough. >> we are looking forward to seeing him. >>reporter: it is still unclear his mom tells me he just wants to return to his regular life. >>> a boston firefighter and resident recovering after an early-morning fire, no word on how seriously they were hurt. the fire broke out about 6:30 a.m. in one of the units at the dl village apartments on harr

matt trevithick - a student held for 40 days - was also released. in exchange: the us agreed to drop charges against seven iranians imprisoned in the united states. while the prisoner swap is technically unrelated to the nuclear deal, critics had denounced washington for signing any agreement while tehran held americans. and hours after the swap was announced, the nuclear deal, over two years in the making, did move ahead. "iran has carried out all necessary measures under the agreement." at least two americans are believe to be missing or still being held in iran. the americans released will eventually make their way to germany for medical check-ups before heading home. break 4 good sunday morning, thanks for staying g th us. marco rubio. he ran for senate saying he opposed amnesty... then he flipped, and worked with liberal chuck schumer he threatened to vote against it. and then voted for it. he supported his own dream act and then he abandoned it. marco rubio. just another washington politician you can't trust. jeb bush. he's a leader, so you al

. >> reporter: matt trevithick, a student, was first to be released. >> we were excited and happy to hear his voice today. we're thrilled he's out of iran and looking forward to seeing him. >> reporter: in exchange, the u.s. agreed to send home seven iranians charged with crimes in america. the attorney for one of the accused thanking the white house. >> thankful to the president. he's thankful to all the people here locally and internationally that helped bring this about. he's just ready to go on with his life. >> reporter: their release announced hours ahead of the historic and controversial nuclear agreement. years in the making, u.s. and europe unfreezing around $100 billion in iranian assets. >> the two tracts of negotiations were not directly related. forged during the nuclear talks. secretary kerry said opening a path to freedom for the american prisoners. >> the "washington post" has just released a statement. it says, friends and colleagues at the "washington post" arehe wonderful news that jason rezaian has been released from evin prison. there is another side to the bob l

matt trevithick was in prison for 40 days. four other americans were also released under a negotiated prisoner exchange. the release of the american prisoners comes as the nuclear deal with iran goes into effect lifting sanctions and making audience of dollars available to the iranian government. secretary of state kerry hailing the release is a victory for american diplomacy. three of the americans have been held prisoner for longer than the former marine held for more than four years after an arrest on spying charges visiting his grandmother in tehran. " washington post" bureau chief held for a year and a half after a closed trial and conviction on espionage charges. the pastor imprisoned since july for organizing home churches in iran. all spent time at iran' s notorious prison where they were allegedly subjected to beatings, solitary confinement, and psychological abuse. two other americans were released including a student named matthew trevithick, arrested a few months ago. last month, president obama and really dismisse

iran prisoner swap that freed four others he was released at the same time. 30-year-old matt trevithick was held for 40 days in a four month intensive language program in tehran at a university there. he is known for his humanitarian efforts and spent it's unclear exactly why he was taken prisoner in iran. four other americans were released as part of a prisoner swap. three of them will eventually make their way back to the u.s. a fourth has chosen to stay in iran but again, his release was separate from that swap and we did speak with his mother prior to his return home. >> we are very excited. we are very happy to hear matt's voice today. we are thrilled that he is out of iran and we are just looking forward to seeing him. >> reporter: a total of 7 iranian prisoners were released as part of the swap but again a part from all of that, he is back on not only u.s. soil but massachusetts soil this morning. that's the latest from the satellite center nicole jacobs >> thank you. >>> this week a young is spec to -- judge is spec to set -- expected to set a new trial date for aaron hernandez