Lone Wolf Named in Deadly Sydney Hostage Standoff

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Deadly Hostage Siege  The man who took 17 people hostage in Sydney, leaving two killed, is being described as a lone wolf Muslim extremist. The remaining hostages were freed 16 hours after they were held up in a cafe. One witness described “chilling scenes” as the gunman made them stand in the window with “their hands, their faces pressed against the glass.”     Learn More

Cosby’s Wife Speaks Out  Bill Cosby’s wife came out swinging today in his defense. Amid sexual assault allegations from two dozen women, Camille Cosby questioned “who is the victim?” and said the media are presenting a man she doesn’t know. "The man I met, and fell in love with, whom I continue to love, is the man you all knew through his work."     Learn More

Six Dead, Manhunt Underway  A manhunt is underway in the Philadelphia area following a series of killings that appear to be connected. The suspect is a former Marine and remains at large with six dead. NBC's Rehema Ellis reports.     Learn More

Hollywood Reacts to Hacking  After eight data dumps sent private emails from Sony Pictures to the headlines, an award-winning Hollywood writer is joining the company and demanding the news media stop publishing the stolen information. The hackers want Sony to shelve “The Interview.” As its star Seth Rogen joins calls to ban the publication of Sony data, a legal expert suggests they have a right to publish.     Learn More

A Political Re-Run?  With the names Bush, Clinton, Huckabee and Romney potentially vying for a shot at the White House, how will they appeal to voters in search of something new? Andrea Mitchell reports on the 2016 presidential election season that is starting to look more like a sequel than a fresh start.     Learn More

Illnesses not Just for Kids?  Why are so many adults coming down with illnesses associated with school children? Angelina Jolie has the chicken pox, more than a dozen NHL hockey players have come down with the mumps, and California’s got the biggest whooping cough epidemic in 70 years. Find out how to protect yourself, including the possibility of adult booster shots.     Learn More

A Flood of Generosity  An incredible thing is happening to the small public library in Ferguson, Missouri. Donations and books have been pouring in from people who were moved when the library kept its doors open during recent protests to remain a safe haven for children in the community. The small donations have now added up to $350,000, close to the library’s annual budget, and book donations are piling up.     Learn More