Welcome to the weekly here on r t where we wrap up the top stories from the past week well bring you the latest developments as well thanks for tuning in. Militants in the eastern go to district of syria are indiscriminately shelling the capital damascus thats according to Russias Defense Ministry thats despite the United Nations voting on saturday to implement a cease fire our war correspondent more ive got stan was here the studio earlier with the details Russian Conciliation Center Monitoring Center in syria says that over the last twenty four hours rebels in the east launched no less than thirty one shells into damascus and i know what that looks like every time weve stayed in damascus every time weve been in damascus we have shells landing all over the capital all over the masks because east ghouta is the last rebel stronghold in the vicinity of the capital the last stranglehold you know the residue revolutions because all of the on claves around the capital have been have been re
Nell. Its a terrific book. Thank you. Its a terrific book on an important topic, and, you know, you dont think that realizing about congress is going to keep you up at night because you dont want to put the book down, but i really, i really found it when i said riveting, i really meant it. Thank you. It was a good read. Its absolutely fascinating. Okay. Your book emphasizes what you call the complex and contradictory cast of characters who pulled the bill toward or away from the president s desk. Thats what you said. Would you please say more about that . Yeah, sure. First of all, let me just say thank you very much to green light for having this. As jared mentioned, this is literally my neighborhood bookstore. I live down the street, and were here all the time. In fact, bring our kids to listen to the wonderful sounds of jared some sunday mornings. So its a real pleasure to be here to talk about this book. And, of course, thank you very much, nell. You know, you and i have worked toge
And problems expected this weekend as two massive storms continue to barrel down from the northwest on through the east and the timing couldnt be worse with tens of millions set to head home for the holidays. And evil surprise, mike myers hijacked saturday night live, poking fun at sony and north korea . Well share more of dr. Evils hilarious rant today. From nbc news, this is today. With lester holt and erica hill. Live from studio 1 a in rockefeller plaza. And welcome to today on sunday morning. Im erica hill. Glad to have you with us, im craig melvin. Alongside with dylan and chenille. We want to get to the senseless tragedy that happened in new york, two nypd officers who were gunned down sitting in their car. Were on the scene in brooklyn this morning. Those two areas were posted in this neighborhood and what should have been a routine assignment in a difficult part of town. Instead the new York Police Commissioner says a gunman walked up to the passenger side of their window and
Two massive storms continue to barrel down from the northwest on through to the east. The timing couldnt be worse with tens of millions set to head home for the holidays. And an evil surprise. Mike meyers hijacked saturday night live poking fun at the sony hack. Its upset to watch you fight over a comedy. Its like watching two bald men fight over a coup. Who cares . Well share more of the evil rant today sunday, december 21st, 2014. From nbc news, this is today. Live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. Welcome to today on this sunday morning. Im erica hill. Im craig melvin along sign shanielle and dylan. Lester has the morning offer. We want to get to the top story. The senseless tragedy happening here in new york. Two nypd officers gunned down while sitting in their patrol car. Victims of a lone gunman who may have had a vendetta against police. Reporter those two officers were in this neighborhood in what should have been a routine assignment in a difficult part of town. The gunman
Im reporting from Covenant Baptist United Church of christ in washington, d. C. This is one of a growing number of churches that are welcoming people of all sexual orientations, gender identities and gender preferences. They call it open and affirming. Or ona. On this special edition of to the contrary we take to you three churches in very different parts of the country that are opening their doors along with their communal lives and ministries. Open and affirming is our churches are our way of grappling intentionally and faithfully with one of the most difficult things that the church faces right now. How to welcome and embrace and sanctify gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer people. Here in st. Paul park, minnesota, a new consciousness is taking hold. Although this town was a manufacturing hub back in its heyday, today its a quiet town with one oil refinery. The church mirrors the town. Once a Thriving Church the community United Church of christ saw its population dwindle