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Results tagged “tragedies”

The triumphs, tragedies of Obama's first term

Jan. 21: From assembling a new cabinet to passing a stimulus bill and bail-outs for banks and auto makers, President Barack Obama's first term was filled with highs and lows. TODAY's Savannah Guthrie reports. From assembling a new cabinet to passing a stimulus bill and bail-outs for banks and auto makers, President Barack Obama's first term was filled with highs and lows. TODAY's Savannah Guthrie reports. (TODAY)

Tragedies leading to change?

Dec. 9: Peter King and Mike Florio give us an update on the Cowboys' loss of Jerry Brown. Florio and King also talk about players recently turning in their firearms after the Javon Belcher incident.  (NBC Sports)Peter King and Mike Florio give us an update on the Cowboys' loss of Jerry Brown. Florio and King also talk about players recently turning in their firearms after the Javon Belcher incident. (NBC Sports)

Gel fuel, fireworks can ignite summer tragedies

June 22: With the Fourth of July right around the corner, NBC's Tom Costello and Inez Tenenbaum, head of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, demonstrate the dangers of illegal fireworks, including sparklers, and the oil used in citronella-emitting pots.  With the Fourth of July right around the corner, NBC's Tom Costello and Inez Tenenbaum, head of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, demonstrate the dangers of illegal fireworks, including sparklers, and the oil used in citronella-emitting pots. (TODAY)

Death toll climbs from Indonesia twin tragedies

Oct. 28: Officials say nearly 700 people are still missing after a tsunami ravaged islands in western Indonesia earlier this week. Meanwhile, a volcano that killed more than 30 people has begun erupting again. TODAYshow.com's Dara Brown reports. Officials say nearly 700 people are still missing after a tsunami ravaged islands in western Indonesia earlier this week. Meanwhile, a volcano that killed more than 30 people has begun erupting again. TODAYshow.com's Dara Brown reports. 

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