Was signed into law. This landmark piece of legislation is the reason that millions of americans cannot be denied a job simply because they live with a disability. And its also the reasons that americans with disabilities are guaranteed the same basic rights as every other person welcomeded to spaces across our country. From our schools, shopping malls, Public Schools and restaurants. There is no question that over the past 29 years, our nation has broken down many obstacles which used to confront people with disabilities. But the truth is that we still have a long path to travel before we can finally say that americans with disabilities has fully achieved equality and justice. At this moment. More than one out of every five disabled americans live below the poverty line, and as is too often the case, it is people from traditionally marginalized communities, including women and people of color who continue to suffer the most. A painful reminder, the disabled community, like our nation
Dead and two others injured has been released from police custody. Officers arrested 24yearold Jonathan Santos just minutes after the deadly shooting that happened in San Franciscos oceanview neighborhood. The shooting killed 65year old lian wu, a neighborhood resident who had been walking to a bus stop at the time. Two men were also injured. Santos was intially booked into jail without bail on suspicion of murder. But has now been released without charges pending further investigation. vicki police are investigating after a toddler drowned in a concord Swimming Pool yesterday. We are now learning more about the 1 yearold girl who was killed. The child has been identified as molly scott from walnut creek. The toddler was originally reported missing by relatives. When Police Arrived to the residence they found the one yearold unconscious in the backyard Swimming Pool. The toddler did not live at the home on leland way where she was found. Officers performed cpr until paramedics arrived,
Fun holiday. For example, the creepy clown craze has caught all of our attention. But there are quite a few other costumes that most people would agree should be offlimits this halloween. Take a look at this incident from over the weekend. During saturdays wisconsin versus Nebraska Game in madison, some fans got in trouble after one person showed costume that appeared to be president barack obama with a noose around his neck. This is offensive for obvious reasons, but a lot of people might not realize these costumes at the game immediately conjure up images of racial lynchings committed mostly in the south after the civil war against African Americans as a means of intimidation and control. The fans were later seen in clinton and trump masks. They were asked to remove them, but decided to leave the stadium altogether. The fans were within their right to exercise free speech. But the point that were making here is that just because you can do something, doesnt mean you should. In fact,
Began 8 00 with unveiling of 49 pink harts and made to honor each of them with a name and picture of victim. The names of victims were head off 202 marking exact time the massacre began as people held cappedlees out nra headquarters and later this morning civil owe bead yans is set for 9 a. M. When staff is set to report to work. Capitol hill gun control measures stalling in the senat senate. The vote was in response to Orlando Night Club shooting to strengthen background check including background checks for people on the terror watch list. A small group of senators is now working on bipartisan compromise that could be voted on as early as today all right lets get to you belgium hours ago security alert. Man taken into custody after report of suspicious pack am. He was not carrying explosives but had a fake bomb belt cop takening salt and cookies. They were under terror alert level since the attacks that killed 32 people. Here at home another day and long commute on top for thousands
Those words were the german chancellors rally call to confront an unprecedented refugee crisis. One year later, we ask didnt chancellor make history by making a big mistake . Im brent goff. Good to have you with us. A political earthquake in brazil that most protected would come. Senators in the country have voted to remove the president from office. They voted 6120 in favor of sacking Dilma Rousseff who has been suspended since may. They found she had illegally manipulated government budgets during her 2014 reelection campaign. Rousseff denounced the charges, saying the impeachmeme trial amounted to a coup. The Vice President has been sworn in to serve out the rest of the term. Im joined now by the brazilian author regarded around the world as one of brazils most insightful voices. Good to have you with us on the show tonight. How did you feel when you saw what happened today in the Senate Chambers when the results were announced . Guest it is a bitter disappointment to everyone in my