Good morning. Good to be with you. Im annemarie green. The thaw is over and the deep freeze is back. This morning, another ground of potentially dangerous arctic air is sweeping across the border from canada, hitting the upper midwest with temperatures well below normal and the possibility of more snow. The coldest temperatures will be in the northern great plains and great lakes. In some areas, 10 to 30 degrees below normal. And windchill advisories are posted in minnesota and the dakotas. In western indiana a tributary of the wabash river was blocked by an ice jam and flooded. Large chunks of ice were pushed on to the shore, damaging trucks, cars and homes. Jamie ucheis of our minneapolis station has more on the frigid weather. Reporter this cold snap did stop flooding along rivers in pennsylvania, and ohio. Ice blocks that tore up the shoreline on the river in illinois, still threatened the bridge. The spinning circulation of wednesdays known as the polar vortex has dug deeper into canada. That directed a burst of brutally cold air south. By the end of the week, it will get below freezing as far south as the gulf coast. Here in minneapolis, the average low this winter has been 1. 3 degrees. The city has restricted parking until april, because of emergency vehicles cannot get through snowcloggedstreets. The edinboro golf course in brooklyn park, minnesota, does not expect to open for at least two months. The general manager. It definitely is going to be a while before this disappears before we start looking at how the course is through the winter. Arizona governor jan brewer has the final say on a controversial bill allowing Business Owners to refuse service to gays and lesbians based on their religious beliefs. Supporters of the legislation say it protects religious freedom. Now brewer is facing pressure to veto the bill from business leaders, and even some lawmakers, who had approved the measure. Reporter hundreds of protesters descended on the State Capitol in phoenix last night to rally against senate bill 1062. State senator steve pierce is one of three republican lawmakers who voted for the bill but are now asking the governor to veto it. It was a bill that we were miss informed and md read and misinterpreted. Reporter critics of the measure say it opens the door to widespread discrimination. And could hurt arizonas chances at landing new business opportunities. I think its going to be very difficult to attract any kind of talent or investment or events. Its going to destroy the goodwill between our market, our state and the rest of the world. Reporter the bill is meant to protect people in businesses from being sued if they choose to refuse Service Based on their religious beliefs. Supporters deny its aimed at discriminating against gays and lesbians. In america, people should be free to live and work according to their faith. I dont see it an attack in so far as as those who believe theyre protecting your right to, a, practice your religion and not engage in a contract. Reporter but some powerful figures have lined up against the bill. Both of arizonas senators along with the ceos of apple and American Airlines has reached out to governor brewer urging her to veto the measure. Now governor brewer has not said if she will sign the bill into law. She has until friday to make that decision. Next week president obama will officially deliver to congress the 2015 Defense Department budget. Secretary of defense chuck hagel unveiled a plan proposing big cuts in the military he says needs to be reshaped for a new world order. Lawmakers are already grumbling about the difficult chases they face. Susan mcginnis is in washington. Susan, good morning. Reporter annemarie, good morning. For the pent dawn this is about facing budget realities while still maintaining effectiveness. What were looking at is a u. S. Military no longer big enough to handle long, large retracted ground wars. This bill is a consensus among military leaders but some others are skeptical. Defense secretary chuck hagel sees the u. S. Militarily of the future as smaller, more focused and more high tech. Were entering an air where american dominance in the seas, skies and states can no longer be taken foregranted. Reporter hagels plan will shrink the army to its preworld world ii. And spy planes and reduction of military benefits. Hagel calls it a reshaping, after a decade of war to adjust to smaller budgets. The reality of reduced resources and a challenging and changing strategic environment requires to us prioritize and make difficult choices. Reporter hagel is confident the military can make do with less, with new Technology Employed to fight the wars of the future. Were going to become a drone and pilotless military. Reporter cbs military consultant lyons said its going to be hurt. Some experts foresee a dramatic economic impact. The use of bullets most of them are made right here in the united states. A lot of factories will be closing. A lot of people will be out of work. Reporter hagels plan will be submitted to Congress Next week. Some mean a greater risk for the u. S. Armed forces and many worry what our adversaries will do, annemarie. Susan mcginnis in washington, thank you. President obama and Speaker John Boehner will hold a rare oneonone meeting in the oval office. The president and boehner have battled over budgets and other issues. After the talks flopd, bainer said he had given up with the president. And bainer said a broad set of topics will be discussed. In one issue the president and bainer may discuss is the situation in ukraine. The white house says it no longer recognizes viktor kovychs president. Hes on the run for mass murder. This morning, they gather in kiev to mourn those who died. Russia said it will not deal with those who led an armed mutiny against yanukovych. The European Union and the u. S. Is offering an aid package. Holey williams is in kiev. Reporter ukraines parliament is now guarded by masked men armed with clubs and hammers. Theyre the same group of hardcore protesters who clashed violently with riot police last week. Former president Viktor Yanukovych fled to kiev. His Security Camera is reported to show him escaping by helicopter. Do you think things will get better now that yanukovych left . This is just the beginning. He kill ukrainian people. Reporter with no voice on the streets with these young men ready for revenge there are fears of a power vacuum within ukraine. Inside, the Opposition Leader insisted they were in control. Are you in charge of the whole country . We need urgence to form a government. This is a revolution. And revolution has complications and repercussions. Reporter despite the arrest warrant for the former president , ukrainians know this isnt over yet. The barricades is Still Standing and now a shrine to those killed in the demonstration. Many people here told us their country urgently needs reform to make it more democratic, not just a new leader. They want to stop the kind of corruption that they claimed allows Viktor Yanukovych to build this palatial home. The publics now been allowed in to see the luxury summer house and replica wooden shifts. We were given a tour in a golf club to the personal zoo and through acres of private forests and manicured lawns. He brought his 5yearold alexi to see it. What should happen to this place now . Well, i think it should having a museum. This is a good lesson for our children, how not to manage a state. Reporter Viktor Yanukovychs current whereabouts are unknown. Its thought he could be in eastern or southern ukraine where he still has some support. Holly williams, cbs news, kiev. Well, coming up on the morning news, tracking a mystery illness, a poliolike syndrome sickening as many as dozens of children in california. This is the cbs morning news. Botox® is an fdaapproved treatment that significantly reduces headache days for adults with chronic migraine, 15 or more headache days a month, each lasting 4 hours or more. Its proven to actually prevent headache days. And its injected by a doctor once every 3 months. The effects of botox® onabotulinumtoxina may spread hours to weeks after injection causing serious symptoms. Alert your doctor right away, as difficulty swallowing, speaking, breathing, eye problems, or muscle weakness can be a sign of a lifethreatening condition. 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The little girl is with a rare disease that has stumped doctors. Her left arm is paralyzed and she has trouble breathing. Could be a new infectious s disease similar to polio. It didnt affect her mentally. There are day to day getting dressed. And tying her shoes. We are going to are to find a new way of doing. Reporter doctors say at least five children in california are infected with the same mysterious disease. All were vaccinated against polio and tested negative for it, but suffer with similar symptoms leaving them unable to move their arms and legs. The pediatrician said in each case the simple tops set in within four hours. The prognosis is not good. Most of the children have not recovered use of arm or leg. Reporter sophia now undergoes physical therapy. She was too shy to talk to the cameras but whispered something to her mom is that she wanted passed along. She said all we need is love. Reporter the doctors are investigating another 20 cases in california that could be part of the same strain. Bigad shaban, cbs news, los angeles. Well still ahead, remembering actor and filmmaker harold ramis. He made us last with iconic comedies like ghostbusters and animal house. But up, mcdonalds takes on breakfast. Details in moneywatch. And everything looked great. Actually, could you leave those in . Sure. Want me to run him through the car wash for you, too . No, no, i cant. And right now get acdelco professional durastop brake pads installed for only 99. 95 or less per axle. Chevy certified service. Ill believe it when i [ both ] oooooh. [ female announcer ] as you get older, protein is an important part of staying active and strong. Ensure high protein. Fifty percent of your daily value of protein. Low fat and five grams of sugars. [ major nutrition ] ensure. Nutrition in charge if it doesnt work fast. Youre on to the next thing. 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Optimism about the economy sends stocks higher. Nasdaq finished 29 points higher reaching a 14year high. Most days in markets finished lower despite an early boost on wall street. Hong kongs hang seng lost nearly 0. 5 . Tokyos nikkei added 1. 5 . Samsung unveiled its latest smart toen. The galaxy s5. Theres a 16 megapixel camera, a finger sensor to use in place of a password and a builtin heart rate sensor. The galaxy line has helped sap sung move past as the largest cell phone maker. President obama is expected to make a decision on the proposed key toen pipeline within the next couple of months. The pipeline would carry oil from canada to the gulf of mexico. Supporters say the pipeline would create thousands of jobs and reduce the need for foreign oil. Opponents worry about possible spills and other environmental issues. And beginning next month, taco bell is going into the breakfast business. Chain will offer items like the waffle taco or waffle around scrambled egg and cheese. It will be available until 11 00 a. M. , thats a half hour later than mcdonalds, although mcdonalds is considering extending its breakfast hours and step up its breakfast marketing. Annemarie, hungry yet. Let the waffle wars begin. Jill wagner, thanks late. When we return, a comedy great. Well remember harold ramis. The man who wrote directed and acted in some of hollywoods most comedic films. To share a m. [ woman 3 ] to travel the World Without leaving home. [ male announcer ] whatever the reason. Whatever the dish. Make it delicious with swanson. [ male announcer ] whatever the reason. Whatever the dish. Discover light fit greek nonfat yogurt. Eal pleasure . Irresistible flavors, like toasted coconut and vanilla, with a delightfully thick creamy texture. Light fit greek. Taste satisfaction without sacrifice. Dannon heres a look at todays forecast in some cities around the country. Harold ramis was the Creative Force behind a series of beloved movies starting in the 1970s. The writer, actor, director died monday outside of chicago. As Bill Whitaker reports hes being remembered for his silly, smart and influential movies. Reporter harold ramis made us laugh, on screen like in 1984s ghost busters. It would be a twinkie 35 feet long weighing approximately 600 pounds. Thats a big twinkie. Reporter but more often, he was the comic force behind the scenes. He wrote and directed some of the most iconic comedies of the last 35 years. National lampoons animal house. Caddyshack. I said, hey, vanna, hey, how about a little something, you know, for the effort, you know. Reporter groundhog day became an instant classic. Phil connor ned . Reporter it became always walking the line between notty and nice. Was it over when sherman bombed pearl harbor. Reporter tasteful and not. Im a zit, get it . When i turn in a script, im not even sure its professional. Im afraid people will read it and go, ew, what making this guy think he can write. Reporter a chicago native, the midwestern and sensa ability leaves a body of work likely to leave them laughing for generations to come. Bill whitaker cbs news. Dan aykroyd said hes deeply saddened to hear the passing of my brilliant, gifted funny friend. May he now get the answers he was always seeking. And bill murray said he earned his keep on his planet. God bless him. For several years, ramis suffered from a an autoimmune disease. He died monday in chicago. Harold ramis was 69 years old pop. Coming up on your local news on cbs this morning, more bitter cold. And a look at new technology meant to keep your smartphone secure. Im argue argue. Th annemarie. This is the cbs morning news. [ male announcer ] pillsbury grands biscuits. Delicious, but say i press a few out flat, add some beef, sloppy joe sauce and cheese, fold it all up and boom delicious unsloppy joes perfect for a school night. Pillsbury grands biscuits. Make dinner pop. Good morning. Welcome to wusa9. Today is tuesday, february 25, 2014. Want to have a conversation with Mother Nature today . Conversational snow but howard says do not freak out. Just a few flakes today and well see what we have tomorrow. Im andrea roane. Im mike hydeck. Youre going to feel the bite in the air. Theres no doubt about it. The seat heaters going on, i can guarantee it. We have two little disturbances were looking at, one today, one tomorrow. Tomorrow is a yellow alert because it will be a little colder. If we have any slick spots, a better chance tomorrow than today. See these lighter snows and snow showers from indiana and ohio, moving in toward areas in northern West Virginia now. A couple of things are working against it for being too much of a problem for us. One, the air is very dry here east of the mountains so some of this is just going to evaporate it before it makes it. Well see some flakes flying. Two, when it falls, it will mainly fall during the day. With temperatures even in the 30s, this time of year you get enough sunshine through the clouds that the road should be mainly wet, not white. But still light snow or snow showers here through 11 00 a. M. , 35 degrees. Thats in d. C. Some areas may see just a minor buildup on the roads, isolated slick spots. Lingering flurries this afternoon. Partly sunny and 40 will be the high for the afternoon. This morning certainly chilly. Thats what michael was talking about, the bite in the air with winchester 21, 25 for leesburg, 29 in annapolis, 30 in la plata and 35 here in washington with highs this afternoon going to about 40 in d. C. Well call upper 30s to low 40s should do it for most of you. Lets bring Monika Samtani in on this tuesday morning. Tuesday mornings are tough. I always feel more tired on tuesday than on monday. Its one of those kinds of days. If youre planning when head around town, everything is final. It was super quiet overnight so well take that into tuesday morning. All construction is beginning to clear up all around town, including on 95 and we are in great shape from woodbridge, lorton, springfield all the way to 395. Well take a live look on edsall road on the northbound side. Its very quiet. No issues all the way up to the potomac river. Well go back to the maps. On the north side of town the beltway is Great College park to silver spring. Were in good shape on 270 out of frederick, 95 out of baltimore, 29 out of burr tofnsville and everything burtonsville and everything out of wheaton and aspen hill. The beltway in college park in prince georges county, fingers crossed, guys, that today it remains quiet. Back to you. Deep, deep cuts, billions of dollars in cuts may be in store for the u. S. Military. Defense secretary chuck hagel is proposing deep cuts in money and manpower. Its a reduction not seen since before world war ii. Craig boswell has more. Reporter defense secretary chuck hagel is calling for a smaller u. S. Fighting force. The reality of reduced resources and a challenging and changing strategic environment requires us to prioritize and make difficult choices. Reporter the army currently has 522,000 soldiers. Under hagels proposal the first would first shrink to 490,000 and go to 440,000 to 450,000 troops. It was be the armys smallest size since 1940. Were no longer sizing the military to conduct large stability operations. Reporter he also proposes eliminating the a10 aircraft, u2 spy planes and reducing some military benefits. It may be a tough sell to congress in an Election Year as well as hagels call for another round of military base closures. Dakota wood, a Senior Research fellow at the her Package Foundation says smaller force will compromise national security. How can you have a more nye dammic, riskier world, more threats to u. S. Interests and say you can reduce the size of your military capabilities. Reporter the pentagon says the u. S. Military will maintain and build on technological advances and focus on special Operations Forces as the u. S. Winds down its combat role in afghanistan after more than 13 years. Craig boswell for cbs news, washington. The Budget Proposal would also trim the Housing Allowance for families living on base, reduce commissary subsidies and put a cap on pay raises at 1 . While the Defense Department is proposing cuts, president obama is calling for a 1 pay raise for federal workers and members of the military. The increase is in his 2015 federal budget which will be released next week. A battle is becausing over whether to expand battling over whether to command medicaid. The Virginia Chamber of commerce says it would be good for the commonwealths economy but the senate isnt looking at the plans longterm consequences. The state Health Exchange ar
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