A firefighter takes on a very different hero role and latebreaking details on president bushs injury from a nasty fall. Early today starts right now. Good morning everybody and thank so much for wake up with us today. The best athletes in the world gathered last night in los angeles for the espy awards. The most anticipated moment of the evening didnt disappoint. Caitlyn jenner live for the first time before a worldwide audience. She accepted the prestigious arthur ash award. Ladies and gentlemen, the courageous the stunning caitlyn jenner. Jenner did not walk the red carpet or talk to reporters. Espn said she wanted her onstage comments to stand. This transition has been harder on me than anything i could imagine. The biggest fear i always had in coming out is i never wanted to hurt anyone else. Most of all, my family and my kids. It is an honor to have the word courage associate with my life. If you want to call me names, go ahead because the reality is i can take. Thank you so much
A deadly plane crash on a remote mountain shares her harrowing 48hour journey to rescue. I got this surge of will power. Im like, there is no way i cant die without hugging somebody again. Her remarkable story in her own words today friday, july 17th, 2015. From nbc news, this is today with matt lauer and Savannah Guthrie live from studio 1a in Rockefeller Plaza. And good morning, everyone. Welcome to today on friday morning. Matt is back on monday. Were prepared to get our country on this morning. Absolutely. Alan jackson, one of the biggest stars of all Country Music is going to be outside in concert today. 15 million albums over the course of his career. Look at the fans out there on the plaza. Hes amazing. Well have more from him in a moment. We want to get to the top story. The deadly shooting rampage at two military facilities in chat chattanooga chattanooga, tennessee. Authorities are pouring through the gunmans background. We have all of there covered this morning. Were going t