Emancipation proclamation which was issued eight months later. On this day 157 years ago an act for the release of certain persons held to service or labor in the District Of Columbia became law. The d. C. Emancipation act and enslavery in washington, d. C. Freeing 3,100 enslaved individuals. For the past year as war raged between the union and the confederacy opponents of slavery had decried the scandal of slavery continuing to exist within the nations capitol. 8 1 2 months later president lincoln sign said the emancipation proclamation which did not free all enslaved persons but sent a powerful signal slavery would no longer be tolerated. The emancipation proclamation has assumed a place among the greatest arguments of human freedom. The story of the emancipation proclamation is one that would help to redefine freedom and eventually change the course of history. Both the proclamation and the d. C. Legislation represent a praups of hope, freedom and justice that continues to inspire a
To help the survivors. Blow for the british team on the eve of the winter olympics, snowboarder Katie Ormerod is out after breaking her heel. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. New figures have revealed january to be one of the toughest months everfor a e departments in england. And hospital only a es recorded their worst ever figures since records began. Trolley waits continue to be a big problem too, with 1,000 patients waiting more than 12 hours to be cared for by any medical staff at all. The four hour wait target for patients was missed, for the 30th month in a row with over 85 of patients seen within that time, slightly better than december. The target is 95 . This comes despite non essential treatments being cancelled to relieve the pressure. Our Health Editor hugh pym reports. The nhs flat out with staff working ata the nhs flat out with staff working at a frantic pace just to Keep Services running, that is the picture which emerges from the figures forjanuary in
It and what it means for eight million customers. Good morning. And in sport, a suprise win for the underdogs in americas super bowl. The Philadelphia Eagles beat the favourites, the new England Patriots, by a0 to 33. Its the first time theyve won the title. Let me hear you, minneapolis and Justin Timberlake wows the crowds at half time. Ending up dancing in the crowd. And its getting cold out there. Carol can tell us how cold. A few warnings. Good morning. A cold start to the day. The risk of ice on untreated surfaces. Wind from the east. Some of us will have snow from the west. I will have more in 15 minutes. Thank you. Good morning. First, our main story. The eus chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, will visit downing street today for talks about a possible transitional period after britain leaves the european union. The government has indicated it remains determined to leave the European Customs Union after brexit. The move is seen as an attempt to defuse a growing row within the cons
Protective custody. Police arrested her next day they believe she was trying to take her son to the Child Program at the base and when she found out he was not eligible she abandoned him. It is sick, really. Is there so much in the community that can be offered to you, i just cant believe it. I cant believe she would do that. Reporter barbara todd was boys teacher aid in kindergarten and first grade and she gave us insight in her and her sons relationship. Adores him. He was her life. I just, i just cant believe it. She got him involved in anything that she could, and also, all services are available to him, and her. Reporter does it feel like they were taking advantage of the services. Yes, and i cannot even talk im still so shocked. Reporter state Police Say Boy is still in a temporary home. Now wisler is charged with child endangerment and has to peer in Burlington County court there noise date for that hearing. Live from millville, cleve bryan, cbs3 Eyewitness News developing right
For a philadelphia beverage surcharge. It is not about 45 cents but principal of the fact that they implement aid new charge and didnt let customers know. I felt everyone had a right to know. I looked and it said philly beverage tax. Reporter word was spreading so people like Kristin Coons who posted bit on facebook. She was frustrated the cost of the tax that only effects distributors selling sugary drinks in philadelphia was being passed on to customers outside city. Delaware county should be its own not part of the philadelphia. Reporter general manager for the franchise who owns the wendys says surcharge was mistakenly added to tabs in ridley park on monday. Charge was only meant for stores in philadelphia dealing with higher distributor cost because of the new beverage tax and sure enough today by the time we walk in the ridley location to see for ourselves, there was no soda tax surcharge, added to our order. But that was a daylight and 45 cents short for anyone who bought a beve