Some inspiration in the new year, look no further than this marine who found not only a new lease on life but a whole new voice. Its monday, january 4th, 2016. Announcer from abc news, this is world news now. 2016. Isnt it weird to say, 2016 . Only like three more months for me to write the date incorrectly. Well all be doing that. So glad you join us. Im Kayna Whitworth in for reena ninan. Im kendis gibson. It is weird. This is the first backtowork monday of 2016. A lot of people are probably hurting after the weekend. My voice as a result of it, as well. Kendis had no fun whatsoever. Not at all. Well talk about that, of course. But it is hard to start the new week. Everybodys a little bit slow. We do start with our top story this half hour. Iranian diplomats having a few more hours to leave saudi arabia. The middle east on edge. The saudi kingdom severed relations with iran after its embassy in tehran was attacked and the confrontation between the two nations now has Global Implicati
Gun control. Today, is he meeting with attorney general Loretta Lynch to review pros. He could make an official announcement tomorrow. Federal investigators have released several images of the el faro that giant freighter sank in october during a hurricane. The remains of the 33 crew members were never found. Authorities may launch another search for the chips black box. Those are some of our top stories on this monday, january 4th. Announcer from abc news, this is world news now. Good morning to everyone. Lets get started this half hour with the armed occupation of buildings at a Remote National wildlife refuge in oregon. Its happening right now. The u. S. Fish and Wildlife Service says work is being done to resolve the situation peacefully. The whole thing is lynched to this longrunning dispute between two ranchers, father and son and the federal government. Reporter dozens of armed militia members have seized a Federal Building, angry at the government. Its the duty of the people to
Well, it may seem like the race for the white house has been going on forever now. The Election Year though is just four days old and in just four short weeks, it is the first iowa caucus. Here is Abcs Cecilia Vega with your voice, your vote. Reporter a year ago it seemed the presidency might be Hillary Clintons race to lose. Who would have thought 12 months later a democratic socialist from vermont and a billionaire reality tv star would pose the biggest threat to her dream. Are you ready for a radical idea . Reporter her main challenger senator Bernie Sanders continues to draw large and enthusiastic crowds. We have received 2. 5 million individual contributions, more than any campaign in the history of the United States of america. Reporter a twist. Ugly attacks from a former friend just a few years ago, trump had nothing but praise for the clintons. Hillarys a great friend of mine. Her husband is a great friend of mine. Theyre fantastic people. Reporter now aiming his attacks not on
Out of hand for you, the budweiser . Oh, n. Well get to that story in a moment. We do start this half hour with this standoff that is happening right now in oregon. There are armed militia members occupying a building at a National Wildlife refuge. And it all stems, of course, from years of long dispute that the two ranchers, a father and son have been having with the federal government. One federal agency says its working to resolve the whole thing peacefully. With grievances and with guns, dozens of armed militia members have taken over a Federal Building in the oregon back country. This refuge here is rightfully owned by the people. We intend to use it. Reporter they moved in on the building saturday. It is theuty of the people to put that Government Back in its place. Reporter one of their grievaes the sentencing of two local ranchers for arson who are in a dus put with the federal government over land rights. The principles we areere of the United States. Cliven bundy was involved
Federal investigators have released several images of the el faro that giant freighter sank in october during a hurricane. The remains of the 33 crew members were never found. Authorities may launch another search for the chips black box. Those are some of our top stories on this monday, january 4th. Announcer from abc news, this is world news now. Good morning to everyone. Lets get started this half hour with the armed occupation of buildings at a Remote National wildlife refuge in oregon. Its happening right now. The u. S. Fish and Wildlife Service says work is being done to resolve the situation peacefully. The whole thing is lynched to this longrunning dispute between two ranchers, father and son and the federal government. Abcs neil carlin can i reports. Reporter dozens of armed militia members have seized a Federal Building, angry at the government. Its the duty of the people to put the Government Back in its place. Reporter the takeover following this rally yesterday. Militia ma