Paul Newman, 1925-2008
Posted: Saturday, September 27, 2008 7:24 PM by Ian Sager
By Lester Holt, NBC News anchor

Paul Newman had many passions: acting, car racing, and helping others. Whether you watched his films, or used his food products – which earned millions of dollars for charity – you shared in those passions.
Newman lived life to the fullest, and as his friend Robert Redford wrote today, "this country is better for his being in it." On Nightly News tonight we'll take a long look at the life and career of Paul Newman, as well as the lasting legacy he built.
With regards to our other big story, there is a growing sense of both urgency and optimism coming from members of Congress working this weekend on a financial rescue plan. Even though there are still points of disagreement, all sides acknowledge it needs to get done before the Asian financial markets open tomorrow evening, so we are looking for word of a deal to come at any time between now and then.
Finally, because of sports programming some of you in the eastern part of the country won't see the broadcast tonight, but for the rest of you I hope you'll join us later for NBC Nightly News.