This is cnn breaking news. Were on top of breaking news in Major League Baseball. An Arbitration Panel has reduced the suspension of Alex Rodriguez to 162 games from 211. The mlb has suspended the star player for violating the sports doping rules. Heres the statement from arods spokesman. Quote, the number of games comes as no surprise as the deck has been stacked against me. From day one, i have been clear that i did not use performance enhancing substances as alleged in the notice of discipline or violate the basic agreement or the joint drug agreement in any matter and in order to prove it, i will take this fight to federal court. I will continue to work hard to get back on the field and help the yankees achieve the ultimate goal of winning another championship. That by way of Alex Rodriguez by way of his agent. So Major League Baseball is not happy, saying this, for more than five decades, the arbitration process under the basic agreement has been a fair and effective mechanism for
Hoffman. What investigators found in his apartment . Lets go outfront. Good evening, everyone im erin burnett. Outfront tonight we begin with the big breaking news, Chris Christie answering questions. The new jersey governor seconds away from sitting down. Hes going to be taking questions on the bridge scandal that is threatening to take down his meteoric career. He will be answering those questions in the ask the governor program. This is the first time we have heard from the new jersey governor since his twohour News Conference last month where he denied having anything to do with closing down the lanes on the George Washington bridge for political retribution. His comments are pivotal. There are allegations that he knew before he admitted knowing. Chris frates begins our coverage tonight. So many cameras there. What is at stake tonight . Reporter this is the first time we are going to hear from the governor. This is a call in show that he does every month. But it will have national
How fragile is this peace . Take a listen to this exclusive video cnn just obtained. [ gunfire and explosions ] that was the scene less than 24 hours ago in kiev. As you can see, this violence and bloodshed has been incredibly difficult to control. 26 people have been killed since the governments decision to align with russia instead of the west. President obama made it clear where the United States stands. We hold the Ukrainian Government primarily responsible for making sure that it is dealing with Peaceful Protesters in an appropriate way. That the ukrainian people are able to assemble and speak freely about their interests without fear of repression. Well be monitoring very carefully the situation recognizing that along with our European Partners that there are consequences if people step over the line. Unclear what the line is or the consequences are. The secretary of state john kerry said the United States is considering additional sanctions. Now this fight is important to the Un
And ill tell you about it. But first, let them take a selfie. Overcoming the enthusiasm gap. The gap democrats are worried about. Single women. Minority voters, young people. They dont turn out in mid terms. Midterm elections skew, older, whiter and to more republican. We also have an election this year which everybody i should hope be paying attention to. Its, you know, midterm elections. Hillary clinton. Hillary clinton. Hillary. Hillary. Hillary clinton. The clinton poll numbers. A long time between now and 2016. Anything can happen. Hillary clinton in 2008. A frontrunner. You may have heard, hillary had to dodge a flying shoe in a press conference. Hillary clinton is a frontrunner. Democrats are very much united around her. I am somebody who has to mull things over. It is important that we make progress. There is less resistance to the idea of a woman president. In 2016, would you be, would you prefer to be called madam president or mrs. President . Ready or not. Hillary clinton ha
[ applause ] let us pray. Gods grace and mercy and protection, we commit ourselves. Inspired by the actions of Sergeant Kyle white, strengthened by divine providence, we go our way in peace. It would be good courage, we hold fast to that which is good unto no evil, no one evil for evil. Rather that we would be strengthened in the sanehearted and we support the weak. We help the wounded and honor all persons. The blessing of god be with us this day, we pray if his holy name, amen. Amen. That concludes the ceremony, but not the celebration. I hear the food here is pretty good, and the drinks are free. Who gave a big shout on that . I heard somebody. I hope all of you enjoy the hospitality of the white house. I hope we all remember once again those who are fallen. We are grateful to the families who are here, and to kyle and all who serve in Americas Armed forces, we want you to know that we will always be grateful for your Extraordinary Service to our country. Thank you very much, everyb