From nbc news World Headquarters in new york this is nbc nightly news. Reporting tonight, erica hill. Good evening on this Independence Day. As americans across the country celebrate the nations 239th birthday authorities are focused on an unseen threat one that had them all on heightened alert. While there is added security around the holidays may feel like your new normal it is raising concern. We begin with a look at how cities across the country are responding. Nbcs ron mott starts us off. Good evening. Reporter erica, good evening. Especially in the larger cities security is tight, hightech. They are deploys radiation and detection equipment, for example. Officials tell nbc news, a lot of enhanced security will not be visible. Around america this fourth of july authorities are on heightened alert. Added fire power from new york to boston to maintain street. Barricades and check points at the national mall. In the countrys largest city a neverending terror target 7,000 police on pa
The chair will alternate recognition between the parties with each party limited to one hour and each member other than the majority and minority leaders and the minority whip limited to five minutes, but in no event shall debate continue beyond 11 50 a. M. The chair recognizes the gentleman from the gentleman from oregon, mr. Blumenauer for five minutes. Mr. Blumenauer thank you, mr. Speaker. One of the most difficult and challenging situation any family faces is dealing with circumstances surrounding the end of life. Earlier this week, n. P. R. Ran a fascinating story on a little known fact that physicians die differently than the rest of us. They are more comfortable, theyre more likely to spend their final days surrounded by loved ones. They seldom die in an i. C. U. Or in a hospital setting. Thats because doctors understand what works and what doesnt. Doctors are very clear about their wishes, and they choose quality of life and concern for their families as well as their own well
Grief, sorrow anger thousands gather in srebrenica where the largest atrocity in europe in two turning to outrage when the serbian Prime Minister arrived. People began to throw rocks and bottles. The Security Team rushing him away. They were there to remember this day. July 11th, 1995. Thousands of men and boys slaughtered by the bosnian society. 136 newly identified bodies from that massacre arriving at the ceremony 20 years later, laid to rest alongside thousands of others. Nadim barber has more. Reporter prayers as attention fell on this cemetery for the victim of srebrenica. 13 more people to rest 20 years after they were killed in many cases just parts were found. This woman says its a painful day for her. Translation i feel better because i know where to come i wish this would never have happened, or at least that i would have the entire body. I only have three bones. Now i can come and visit my brother. Reporter among the political figures invited on saturday form u. S. Presiden
Immigration show on the road. Making more controversial comments on the campaign trail. In just a few hours talks are set to resume in brussels to save greece from defaulting on its debt. But European Union finance ministers are skeptical tonight they are worried that the government will not be able to make good on its promises to get another financial bailout. Simon mcgregor wood has the story from athens. After nine hours the finance ministers said they had had enough. They would have another go on sunday morning. There wasnt a particular cause for optimism. Weve had an in depth discussion of the greek proposals. The issues of credibility and trust was discussed and also of course Financial Issues involved. But we havent concluded our discussion he so we will continue at 11 00. It is still very difficult but work is still in progress. Reporter it was clear the greek proposals had not convinced everyone. Some finance ministers want more up front reforms. The germans even suggested som
Well tell you why this carving is at the center of a new debate in the United States. U. S. And russia have offered attending a summit. The nuclear deal with iran would create the mission for the u. S. Secretary of state. John kerry convinced long standing allyies that Irans Nuclear deal will bring peace and prosperity. Translator we underline the agreement. We understand line the importance of Nuclear Technology and energy for peaceful purposes. Reporter in a guide allay their fears the u. S. Offered to sell advanced weapons and upgrade the regions defense capabilityies. Today we discussed the steps we will take and how we intend to build an even stronger, more enduring and more Strategic Partnership with particular focus on our cooperative counterterrorism, countedderinsurgencicy and also on our cooperation and countering the destabilizing activities taking place in the region. Reporter the sunni muslim gulf countries need more than reassurances. They accuse iran of interfering in th