York, this is nbc nightly news with lester holt. Good evening. One of the most remarkable chapters in american political history ended sadly today with the word 69 death of nancy reagan. She was of course first lady to her husband president Ronald Reagan but so much more. The death of her devotion to the president built her an unrivaled level of influence. Nancy reagan died of congestive Heart Failure in los angeles today at the age of 94. In a statement the president and mrs. Obama sent their condolences saying. Nancy reagans public journey began on the Silver Screen and ended in the white house. Nancy davis was an actress herself when she met Ronald Reagan on the mgm lot in 1949. He was already a star. But though she had her own hollywood dreams she later said she found her greatest role as his wife. To be married. I was the happiest girl in the world when i became we. Reporter they married in 1952. A simple ceremony. And even appeared together in hellcats of the navy, the last of he
Battle. They shot and killed the suspect, and the other officers rushed to help officer karpalski to get into a car and to the hospital. They are scooping him, they are taking him. Another officer road in the back of his comrade. I am in the back of the car, the officer is okay right now. Officer karpalski was treated for his head wound and sent home this morning. An extremely close call. Another fraction of an inch, he has a serious graze wound to the side of his head, probably would have caught him in the eye or head, it would have been more severe if not fatal. The suspect was scene in bars and dropped his gun in one of them. Police have Surveillance Video that could help with the investigation. They say that ellis is on probation, and has a violent history. Robbery, assault, and violation of the firearms act and narcotics. He was clearly a danger to the community and its a blessing that officer karpalskis 3weekold durwill grow up with her father in her life. David henry, channel 6
A divided United Kingdom is days away from deciding whether or not to remain in the European Union. Both sides resumed campaigning ahead of thursdays referendum, holding rival rallies in london. Opinion polls show voters are evenly split on the question with the remain camp recovering some momentum. Prime minister David Cameron is leading the remain campaign, and he has stressed the Economic Impact of leaving, warning a vote for brexit will leave britain permanently poorer. Proving through this referend referendum, right, that britain wants to leave this o, we can. We are a sovereign country. We choose to join nato or choose to join the eu. If we choose to leave, we can leave. Lets be clear if we do leave, thats it. Were walking out the door. Were quitting. Were giving up on this organization, which even if we leave, will have a huge effect on our lives, on our children, on our opportunities, on our businesses. And i dont think britain at the end is a quitter. I think we stay and fight
Kansas, kentucky and maine have caucuses. Louisiana has a primary. For Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, 109 delegates await the winners in kansas, louisiana and nebraska. Maine goes to their caucus tomorrow. We have fox team coverage. Mike emanuel in detroit where they will be voting on tuesday. There is a debate there tomorrow. Of course, the town hall on monday. We begin in sunny florida with john roberts where donald trump, marco rubio are campaigning today. John, we understand that trump will be there tonight for his press conference what he hopes will be a victory rally. He will, leland. Hes in orlando right now. A big rally. Arrived in florida just a short time ago in kansas. Expecting 20,000 people to be at that rally in orlando. Then this evening hell be here in west palm beach, the Trump International golf club for what he hopes will be a victory rally. He went in to todays contests leading in all four states. Though the contest in kansas was a little closer than donald tru
As mother to their two children, patty and ron, and as stepmother to his two children by former wife jane wyman. Then came politics and her long career as a first lady. First in california to governor Ronald Reagan in 1966. Whats ronnies greatest asset for the women voters . Ill just say ronnie, i guess. Reporter then to president reagan in 1980. After the president was shot by a wouldbe assassin just two months into his first term, his wife was forever shaken. Every time he went out and talked to thousands of people, my heart stopped. Reporter but she carried on. Steadfast in her chosen roles as the president s protector, best friend, and partner in efforts like the antidrug campaign for which she was forever linked. When it comes to drugs and alcohol, just say no. Criticized for consulting an astrologer about the president s schedule. Dubbed queen nancy for her expensive tastes in fashion and white house decor, and accused of managing her husband. Were doing everything we can. Were d