talking with richard

Many of you may have seen NBC's Richard Engel this morning on Meet the Press.  He was in our newsroom this afternoon and I was able to spend some time talking with him about the war in Iraq.  Richard has been covering this story now for the past 4 years... a remarkable feat.  He is one of the few people in the world who has had an up-close view of the war.  Tonight, we will continue our conversation with Richard on NBC Nightly News... as he provides some context to the latest developments.

Today in Iraq... as the U.S. implements its new security plan... there was more violence in Baghdad.  NBC's Jane Arraf is in Baghdad.

Also... NBC's John Yang will have more on the expected fight in Congress over funding the war.

We are covering a new study on autism that suggests there are genetic causes for the developmental disorder.  NBC's Jennifer London reports.

NBC's Martin Savidge reports on the Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans.

NBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman has some tips for those of you who may be taking care of elderly parents.

And NBC's Ian Williams looks at the new baby boom in China.

It's all coming up tonight.  We'll see you then.