From nbc news World Headquarters in new york this is nbc nightly news with lester holt. Good ening. This has been a day of violent outrage across parts of the muslim world provoked by the work of the same french publication targeted in last weeks paris massacre. The angry protests erupted after Charlie Hebdo again published a carachature of the prophet muhammad. In algeria they burned the french flag chanting i am not charlie, i am muhammad. Two days of rioting have left as many as eight people dead after Christian Homes were looted. This weekend of rage comes as European Security forces continue to hunt down terror suspects following last weeks bloodshed in france. Bill neely once again leads off our coverage from paris. Bill good evening. Reporter good evening, lester. This crisis started with a massacre at a small magazine here in paris. The aftershocks are now spreading around the world. There have been violent protests in a dozen muslim countries. Police are still questioning suspects across europe. Troops are patrolling here in france and in belgium. There is fear in europe and fury elsewhere. France once ruled french africa today, serious crowds burned churches and killed. French citizens were warned to stay home. The mob crying for revenge after Charlie Hebdo once again cartoons of the prophet muhammad. In north Algeria Police struggle to contain crowds. Thousands enraged in another former french colony. The muslim backlash spread to the middle east. In jordan protesters carried pictures of the paris killers. In pakistan a french consulate was the target. Protests in almost 20 muslim countries. French president hollande said today, the protesters just dont understand frances attachment to freedom of speech. Demand for the new Charlie Hebdo has surged. Copies reached new york 7 million have now been printed. It used to sell 50,000. In belgium, police are examining evidence that the two armed men they killed wanted to target stores that sell the magazine. A muslim cleric told me islamic radicals are only a tiny minority in belgium, but troops there are taking no chances. On the street for the first time in decades protecting jewish areas. In britain too police are now guarding jewish schools and synagogues. This is not a time for panic. Its a time for heightened awareness, but not to be running around and to be very scared. Reporter jews in germany have historic reasons to fear. Police here are still questioning several suspected islamists. Muslims are rallying globally. Europe is rattled. A more arrests and grief tonight. The crisis is extraordinary with police radicals and protesters now confronting each other across europe. And of course well beyond. Lester. All right, bill. Thanks. Among those killed in the attack on Charlie Hebdo is the papers editor and chief. Tonight, the man who replaced him is speaking out in his first interview with an American Television network. He did so with chuck todd for tomorrows meet the press. Chuck joins us tonight. Chuck, no doubt he is watching all this reaction we just showed. What is he saying about it . Well number one, hes unapologetic about what they do. And he tries to defend and troo is to explain this line on what they do with their satire. His explanation, for instance ongoing after religion is he doesnt go after the believers. He says theyre not attacking peoples personal religious beliefs. What he says they do is they only go after religious figures or religious leaders when religion is being used for political gains and political purposes. So his argument is their satire and their use of muhammad is not aimed at muslim citizens. It is aimed at radicals who are using muhammad for their own political gain. Its a very nuanced argument. It was a fascinating conversation. I got a lot more obviously, from there. Including his reaction to the popes criticism, lester. Chuck, thanks. Remind folks you can watch chucks full interview with the new editor in chief in Charlie Hebdo on meet the press. A young couple from kentucky have allegedly been on a crime spree for two weeks. They may be arm and had are considered dangerous. The girl is just 13 years old. We get that story tonight from nbcs kristen dahlgren. Reporter for Sherri Peters this isnt a hunt for a socalled teen bonnie and clyde, its a search for her 13yearold daughter. Ive talked to her every day, ive texted her, cheyenne please come home. Reporter they are on a crime spree across several states. Nothing violent, but they worry the teens now have two stolen handguns and could be getting more brazen. The more they try to flee from the police the more dangerous the situation becomes. Reporter phillips was first reported missing on january 3rd. The same day hayes changed his Facebook Status to engaged. They stole two trucks ditching one and using the other to flee kentucky. On january 12th they were spotted at a South Carolina walmart buying mints and allegedly cashing stolen checks for 40. Days later this truck was found abandoned in georgia, while another truck one like this with two guns in the back was taken from a firefighter. Then friday reports they may have been seen in florida. Police say they are also investigating leads in other states. Obviously our worst fear is that they use the gun. Our worst fear is that they dont stop when police get behind them. Reporter when hes caught hayes could face charges for luring a minor away from her guardian. His mom says she hasnt heard from him since this text january 6th. Im fine and safe. I love you. My number one hero. Dalton and cheyenne you know your families love you, miss you. We want you home. Reporter a mothers plea as the race continues to find the two teens on the run. Kristen dahlgren nbc news new york. It may be too soon to say that hes back but mitt romney is showing some strong signs that he may be contemplating a third run for the presidency. Nbcs Kristen Welker is at the white house with more. Hi kristen. Reporter lester good evening. Romney didnt say outright hes running for president , but made it clear hes seriously considering it. The former republican nominee sounded a lot like a candidate knocking out a platform and directly attacking potential democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and president obama for what he called their devastating foreign policies. But the biggest clue may have come when he spoke about his wife ann, who recently vowed that he wasnt going to run saying emphatically he is done, done done. She believes that people get better with experience. Heaven knows i have experience running for president. She knows my heart in a way that few people do. Reporter now, romney also talked about the need to lift americans out of poverty and attempt to turn the page on 2012 when democrats painted him as an out of touch elitist. Political analysts note some polls show him ahead, so there are some within the gop who are open to a third romney president ial campaign. Lester. Kristen welker tonight, thank you. Overseas pope francis spent some time meeting with survivors of the devastating typhoon that swept through the philippines a little over one year ago. This as a Tropical Storm sweeps across the country now and could make for a very wet sunday as millions get ready for a huge mass in manila. Our report from nbcs anne thompson. Reporter his white robe covered by a yellow poncho pope francis braved the heavy rains and winds of a Tropical Storm to comfort the survivors of typhoon haiyan in tacloban. He told them he had to be here. The typhoon killed more than 6,000 people in 2013 wounding physically and emotionally. Today, many of the faithful in tears heard francis say they are not alone. And though they may suffer god will not let them down. The weather cut short the popes trip. At the cathedral in palo he apologized for the change in schedule. Asking two things of the respectful but boisterous crowd. Back in manila where the storm is headed officials are preparing for as many as 6 Million People to attend the popes final mass sunday. Throughout the visit millions have jammed the city streets to see him. Ive been here for six hours already. Reporter security has been unusually visible. Precautions extending to manila bay, the economic heart of the country. For the 25. 5 Million People who live in manila this bay is essentially shut down. Theres no sailing, no cushing and limited cargo traffic until the pope leaves. This is coast guard commander joe garcias control room. 80 Catholic Garcia is a muslim convert. Do you feel a special burden to protect this pope whos the leader of another faith . No. Were talking about humanity. And it would be a good symbolism for the unity of all religion in the world. Reporter sending a desperately needed message of tolerance to the world. Here in manila although pope francis is still several hours away already throngs of worshippers are in place for his final mass hoping to avoid a repeat of the nasty weather he faced earlier. Lester. Anne thompson thank you. A delegation of six members of congress arrived in cuba today to begin several days of talks on the new relationship thats emerging between cuba and this country. It comes as the u. S. Announced new rules this week easing restrictions on travel and visit. One month after president obama said he will normalize relations with cuba. And all of it may be easier said than done as we hear from nbcs mark potter in havana. Reporter in colonial old havana a musical show for tourists from around the world. In recent years performing for more and more american on tours controlled by the u. S. And cuban government. At the historic havana cathedral today, groups of u. S. Educators, retirees and veterans taking in the sights fully supporting the new u. S. Travel rules that make it much easier now for even more americans to come see cuba. I think that commerce both economic and intellectual educational, all of these forms can only bring good. Reporter but the question everyone seems to be asking economists analysts tour guides and visitors is whether cuba will actually be ready for a flood of americans. Most believe that cuba simply does not have enough hotels or other amenities. Its very limited. Now cuba faces a dilemma of trying to create a much expanded infrastructure. Reporter while many cubans hope more americans will mean more money coming in, Restaurant OwnerMiguel Morales worries about not being able to serve them all. It will be complicated by the lack of supplies he says. 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I met kyle three years ago as he adapted to what may have been his most Challenging Mission in some ways learning to serve his fellow troops as a civilian. With 160 confirmed kills, chris kyle was the u. S. Militarys most lethal sniper a number the humble navy s. E. A. L. Was quick to deflect. If i could figure out a number of people i saved, thats something id brag about. Reporter did you have any lingering feelings about taking a life . No everybody i killed they were actively trying to kill americans, allies or civilians. Reporter kyles story was made for hollywood. The thing that haunts me are all the guys i couldnt save. Reporter bradley coopers portrayal of the texan earned him an oscar nomination a role the actor took to heart. I sort of just fell in love with the guy. I just have tremendous respect for what he did. I think thats the main thing about this movie, people that may not know what really goes on with soldiers what they have to deal with balancing home life and being abroad. Reporter kyles friend and exnavy s. E. A. L. Praises the spotlight it shines on the war toll can sometimes take coming home. You desperately and urgently try to find ways to bring your purpose back here. Reporter chris kyle left the navy in 2009 and returned to texas and found a new purpose in life. I just want to be an advocate for the vets to make sure theyre taken care of. Reporter thats become your big cause right now. Yes, sir. Reporter did you have your own form of posttraumatic stress . I think everybody when you come back from wartime deployment youre going to have combat distress. Reporter kyle made it his decision to help veterans suffering from ptsd a decision that would ultimately end up costing him his life. The navy s. E. A. L. Was shot to death at a shooting range nearly two years ago, allegedly by a veteran who he was trying to help. Since his death his friends and family are paying it forward, some helping other veterans in need like clint bruce does at this gym in dallas. Every time i go back there and i see a veteran with all of his limbs, i think of chris. Perspective chris in life gave me is days no bad days. Reporter meanwhile chriss wife continues to build on his legacy launching a nonprofit this past veterans day dedicated to helping the families of military and first responders. The foundation is my way of keeping chriss spirit alive. Reporter what do you hope people will come away with after seeing this film . I think the biggest thing people could come away with is to know that our veterans are appreciated thankfully for what they do on the battlefield. This week american sniper also received an oscar nomination for best picture. 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