Divided government it is after republican candidates swept to victory last night across the country taking historic margins in congress defeating a lot of bigname democrats, setting up an even more interesting National Election in 2016. Republicans needed to flip six seats to take control of the senate, so far they have seven. That number could grow further as some races are undecided. Their margin of leadership in the house is history making. It was red over blue in a big way last night. Nothing tells the story more vividly than this. The nation as viewed by congressional districts showing patches of blue, slivers of blue on a canvas of red. An angry electorate voting locally, not nationally. And in lesser numbers, but sending a clear message nonetheless. We begin our coverage and analysis tonight with our National Correspondent Peter Alexander in washington. Peter, good evening. Reporter brian, good evening to you. Capitol hill will be a very different place when the new congress is
Anniversary of roe v. Wade. And hundreds of thousands of people, including prolife advocates from my own hometown of st. Louis, missouri, will gather in our Nations Capital in honor of the over 56 million precious angels we have lost since that Infamous Supreme Court decision. Not to mention the millions of women who have been adversely affected in the aftermath of their abortion, both physically and emotionally. I first participated in the march for life 25 years ago this week in 1990. I was 28 years old with a real bad hairdo and i was 12 weeks pregnant with my son, steven. At that point at 12 weeks in my pregnancy, steven was able to suck his thumb. A few weeks later at 15 weeks he could make facial expressions and he had taste buds. By 17 weeks steven began to kick. By week 18 his ears had developed and he could hear. And by week 20 not only was steven able to recognize my voice as his mother, but he was capable of feeling pain. While killing an unborn child is unconscionable at an
In northwest washington, two vendors were selling water today, doing better later. Touristsational mall, are trying to stay hydrated. We came prepared with our bottled water, because we know what it is like Walking Around in south carolina, and it is humid, it is hot. Driver,ng as a pedicab they have to know about it. You have to take care of yourself. When we got out here about 20 minutes ago, there was a Second Quarter of players playing volleyball. They had intended to stay past 5 00, but they packed it in a minute or so ago. These temperatures can become a so we havea alert, to stay safe. Suzanne kennedy, abc 7 news. And to check that your anytime of the day, download our abc 7 app on your smartphone. Verdict forilty George Zimmerman, protests still around the country. Protests in some 100 cities are being planned for saturday, and there are calls for even felony charges to be brought against the Neighborhood Watch volunteer. We have the latest on this emotional case with steve. Pr
Good evening. Divided government it is after republican candidates swept to victory last night across the country taking historic margins in congress defeating a lot of bigname democrats, setting up an even more interesting National Election in 2016. Republicans needed to flip six seats to take control of the senate, so far they have seven. That number could grow further as some races are undecided. Their margin of leadership in the house is history making. It was red over blue in a big way last night. Nothing tells the story more vividly than this. The nation as viewed by congressional districts showing patches of blue, slivers of blue on a canvas of red. An angry electorate voting locally, not nationally. And in lesser numbers, but sending a clear message nonetheless. We begin our coverage and analysis tonight with our National Correspondent Peter Alexander in washington. Peter, good evening. Reporter brian, good evening to you. Capitol hill will be a very different place when the ne
5 00 a. M. On the u. S. East coast. The u. S. President is in china for his last g20 meeting with World Leaders. The summit is key for president barak obamas legacy of trying to slow down Climate Change and shifting American Foreign policy to focus on asia. The president of turkey and russia, those president s will also be at the summit. Mr. Obama is trying to ease tensions with both leaders. Mr. Obama is scheduled to have his first meeting with the new british Prime Minister, teresa may. Cnn is live in the city hosting the g20. Athena jones is at the summit. Thanks for being with us. First, lets talk about the significance of the fact that this is the president s last time with World Leaders at this meeting. What are his priorities going into it . Reporter hi, george. Youre right. In 60 something days, president obama becomes a lame duck. We know hes not going to fritter away his final days of his presidency. We hear him say often that hes going to run out the clock. Running out the c