People talk about his generous spirit. Truly a symbol of peace and forgiveness as well. We have heard reports that he was with family and friends at his house last night when he passed away. Some close Family Friends were also in johannesburg in south africa when he did. Vinita nair has a look back at Nelson Mandelas life and legacy. And one wonders what must be passing through mr. Mandelas mind at this moment. Reporter after 27 years in prison Nelson Mandela walked into freedom, against all odds the leader of rebellion against south africas white apartheid government became the leader of national unity. Mandelas decades long rebellion transformed him from a convicted trader into a Freedom Fighter and international hero. I have fought very firmly against apartheid on the nation. Reporter mandela was born into approved family. He support into a privileged family. He supported nonviolence to bring about change. He became a lawyer and opened the first south African Law Firm to defend blac
Welcome to news4 this week. Hi, everyone, im veronica johnson. Gearing show you some of the more interesting local stories making news this week. Among them, a new Metro Campaign gets off track. We talk to riders after the internet explodes with accusations of sexism over this ad. Helping babies and parents breathe easier. The new development that could help keep infants out of the hospital. Plus, why one little girl might have had a bit of a rough day at the white house during the unveiling of this years christmas decoration. First though, a virginia woman tells the news4 iteam her dog almost died on a crosscountry flight and she has proof on her cell phone camera. The airline wouldnt pay the vet bills unless she agreed to keep quiet. Instead, she spoke out to the iteams scott mcfarland. I still want to be reimbursed but im not going to be quiet. Reporter when Janet Sinclair decided to move to the east coast from san diego, she sined up for united pet safe program. We had never been o
We begin with the biting cold snap that just wont quit, blasting a big chunk of the country with a brutal dose of arctic air. As snow moves from to oklahoma from ohio, temperatures are plummeting even more this morning. Look at some of these numbers. At this moment, minus 3 in bismarck, north dakota. Minus 1 in denver. And a staggering 17 below zero in glasgow, montana. Our coverage begins now, with tahman bradley. Reporter this morning, half the country is waking up in a deep freeze. Overnight, temperatures plummeted, as winter storms blasted two dozen states. Slick and icy roads are making diving conditions dangerous. From montana, to north dakota, to minnesota. Were going to hit. Were going to hit. Reporter in northern minnesota, a powerful storm dumped over two feet of snow. The conditions didnt stop these brave postal workers from trying to deliver holiday packages on time. Its the most enjoyable time of year when we have bad weather conditions. But we all try to stay in the Chris