1850s controlled by the southern influence, strong pro slavery. What president buchanan was not counting on is steven a. Douglas, the father of the kansas territory. He believed in the concept of popular sovereignty let the will of the people be spoken. Stephen douglas was outraged by the lecompton constitution. When the lecompton constitution arrived in washington, douglas got on the floor of the senate and called the lecompton constitution a swindle and a fraud. It did not represent popular sovereignty, it did not represent the role of the people. This constitution was debated in the halls of congress. The u. S. Senate, which was controlled by southerners, did pass it. They ratified it. It got to the u. S. House, which is more northern influence, when it got to the u. S. House, it was so the debate was so rancorous, that in february of 1858, late one night while this constitution was being debated in the u. S. House of representatives, a brawl broke out. Over 50 congressmen were braw
Working on it and work on a fix and then two days later of course uber announced it was launching for service in San Francisco with autonomous self driving vehicles. Reporter that has the mayor and officials that uber stop without clearance from the department of motor vehicles. I dont care he should be on the streets without the permit. Reporter that was San Francisco mayor ed lee relating his call to uber chief executive travis about this. Im a big supporter of ridesharing and Driverless Technology but well have a setback if people arent putting safety as their number one concern. Reporter what was his response . Thought he was still being safe. Reporter he made no signs of stopping . He will keep doing it no matter what . In our conversation, we left it at that. Reporter its not the first time that uber and other Tech Companies flouted the rules whether picking up riders at the San Francisco airport without permits or paying local business taxes. In fact the city doesnt know how man
Produce any snow. As we go through the night tonight, the clouds thicken up, there could be a little bit of light freezing rain in the poconos as this starts. But this is rain, as you get up in the morning, its rain, in the middle of the morning, its rain at the shore by noontime, but north and west, were already drying out. And once that rain moves out, it is clear sailing for the rest of the weekend. I mean it is going to be really, really nice. You can see the rain at 7 00 a. M. , philadelphia, temperature way above freezing, still some possible rain another noon and even some sunshine possible later in the day. 36 degrees in some of the northern and western suburbs and even in the Lehigh Valley so not really anticipating any kind of problems other than wet roads for your morning. Later in the day, things start to improve, well see how much warmer air is coming in and it will get warmer and if theres any more rain coming with the rhe rest of the forecast in a few minutes. Lets take
Michael. The singer died at his home at the age of 53. Michaels manager says he died of heart failure. They said it was not being classified as suspicious. George michael enjoyed immense success with his band wham wake me up before you go go dont leave me happening on the yoyo as a solo artist he was lauded by critics for his tremendous vocal range. In this duet he sang with elton john. He sold well over 100 million albums locally and earned numerous grammy and music awards. Now heart ache is pouring out on social media. Celebrities like Ellen Degeneres calling michael a brilliant talent and miley cyrus thanking him for his activism in the lgbt community. The world at large forever love. And elton john posted an Emotional Message to instagram, i am in deep shock. I have lost a beloved friend. The kindest, most generous soul and a brilliant artist. George michael dead at the age of 53. Back here at Home Millions of americans face an ugly end to the holiday weekend. Blizzard and freezing
Pop legend George Michael. He died in his home at the age of 53 from Heart Failure. They have not released an official cause of death but said it was not being classified as suspicious. Delivering hits with his band wam wake me up before you go go as a solo artist he developed into a more serious singer and song writer and allotted for his tremendous vocal range like in this duet he sang with elton john. The sun going down on me he sold well over 100 million albums globally and numerous awards. Celebrities Ellen Degeneres calling him a brilliant talent. An tweeted heart broken that loss of my beloved friends. Yours only george, the world of music, the world at large forever loved. And elton john saying i am in deep shock. I have lost a beloved friend. The kindest, most generous soul and a brilliant artist. My heart goes out to his family and friends and all of his fans. Back here aut home, blizzars and wind closing much of the country. And put one family in harms way leading to a harro