President obama met his constitutionally required obligation by nominating judge Merrick Garland to fill that vacancy in march of 2016. Senate republican leader Mitch Mcconnell announces for the first time in the history of the United States senate he would refuse judge garland a hearing and a vote. Questioning begins tomorrow. The republican chairman of the Judiciary Committee laid out a schedule for a vote on gorsuch two weeks from today that could lead to a floor vote later that week. If youd like to watch the hearing in its entirety, we have it on for you on ktvu plus. That hearing comes as fbi director james comey answers questions regarding russias possible involvement in the president ial election. At the start of the hearing before the House Intelligence Committee, comey confirmed for the first time the fbi is investigating possible links and coordination between President Trumps associates and russia. Joe waldman reports. Fbi director james comey testifying before Congress Tod
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Fox it looks like a teenager out of is what the Brandywine Creek in that area Brandywine Creek comes out of the chester county, rolls through wilmington and meets up with the Delaware River but the teen is moving his arms, legs, responding and awaiting word on his condition but fire fighters, basically took the hook and ladder, swing it out over the water, and was able to capture this guy, this young man, again, Market Street bridge at 16th street. We can get to theis there only e overpasses to get you over the Brandywine Creek. Right here in the heart of the wilmington area traffic is snarled. Your best bet, if you are leaving house or know someone who just left the house washington street or 16th street, would be the best alternate. Hopefully once they get the teen off to the side safely they can wrap up the hook and ladder there but again, Market Street, north Market Street bridge blocked at 16th street. Also some traffic lights out route zero seven in kings highway over in cherry h
North carolina edging out kentucky with this gamewinning shot. South carolina upsetting florida. They join gonzaga and oregon in the final four and this morning al is catching the college spirit, storming right into the madness with rokerthon 3 this morning. Matt lauer and savannah guthrie. Live fro live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. Good morning, everybody, welcome to today on a monday morning. The stage is set, the competition is intense. Its rokerthon 3. The most exciting time of the year. We also have the final four to talk about but al roker told us he would not do unless it could surpass 1 and 2. So, al, how have you done that . [ cheers and applause ] whoa hey, guys hows that for an entrance . Thats a good one. Ive got to tell you, im not going to get down from here because it would be embarrassing. We are here at the university of oklahoma, the boomer sooners, baby. Thats it. And we are going to attempt a Guinness World record where we form the largest human weather symb
Our big sister alissa is 11. She has her own room. My little sister has autism. She cant talk. We all get ready for school together. Some things are really hard for her like brushing her teeth and brushing her hair. It takes all three of us to do her hair. She doesnt like the way the brush feels. Elissa and i sing. I feel happy i can help. She gets a lot of attention in the morning. But my big sister and i get time with my mom and dad too. Dad is really good at putting on jewelry. He helps alissa while my mock brushes my hair. I like how she does it. Pretty. I love it. I love having my little sister. She is amazing. I think youre amazing. Hi there im here with yasenia who is full of joy at the moment. And also jasmine and elissa. Well find out how amazing their family is. What do you like best about your family . We all are equal, it doesnt matter if she has autism, my parents arent just going to focus on her and leave me and jasmine out. Hi lets have a group hug. Lets all hug. Im in t