Armed Russian Forces seizing control of the airport. Fighter jets in position fears avenue cold war. Im closely watching russias military exercises along the ukraine jan border. The u. S. Military telling cnn our warning time is cut to zero. Plus now hiring. A new report out at a possible pilot shortage. New questions of safety this morning. And lets do this thing. Obama and biden running in office. West wing, south portico, chariots of fire anyone . Youre live in the cnn newsroom. That was funny. Good morning, everyone. Thank you so much for joining me. Im carol costello. We start with serious news. Ukraine ousted president in exile and on the attack minutes ago Viktor Yanukovych railed against the interim government that succeeded him and the radicals in western powers that he says toppled him. And those cold war things play out against an ominous backdrop. Men with assault rifles sweep into two airports in crimea in southern ukraine. Cnn fred is in moscow and joins us live with more
Pacific island and spell out the word help on the beach, setting off an extraordinary chain of events. And unprecedented. After boating he has a miniaturized Nuclear Warhead, north Koreas Kim Jongun may be getting ready for a firstever test of a quick strike mobile missile that could reach parts of the United States. Im wolf blitzer. Youre in the situation room. Announcer this is cnn breaking news. Lets get right to the breaking news. As donald trump attacks what he calls a rigged gop delegate system, ted cruz now says trump is worried that hell become known as losin donald. Cruise has scored a string of victories. Trying to deprive trump of a first Round Convention victory. Not identifying with either trump or cruz, or an open rebellion by trump supporters, gop leaders and prominent lawmakers will skip the convention. Some republicans hoping he would ride to the rescue and lead the party of out a potential disaster, paul ryan says, count me out, yhe wont seek or accep the nomination.
From our nbc news headquarters in new york, day 603 of the trump administration. And while it has not diminished the damage, it is delivering florence is now thankfully a Tropical Storm. Still pounding the carolinas and well have a late live update ahead. We begin with a huge announcement that Paul Manafort, the man who offered to work for donald trump for free, is tonight working for the feds. The man who has enjoyed the good life after a lifetime of orbiting at or near the top of the republican political solar system has been living in jail of late. Today Donald Trumps Campaign Chairman pleaded guilty toe two federal counts and made a deal to cooperate in all ways with special counsel Robert Mueller. By doing so, Paul Manafort has admitted to conspiring against the United States and conspireing to obstruct justice. He avoids a second trial in federal court. The deal he signed with prosecutors orders him to cooperate fully, truthfully, completely with the government in any and all mat
Texas master James C. Watkins lustrous ceramic vessels featured in solo exhibition
Studio portrait of James C. Watkins. Photo by Bonni Oakes.
HOUSTON, TX
.-Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is presenting a solo exhibition by outstanding Lubbock ceramicist and educator, James C. Watkins, who was recently named a Texas Master by HCCC. Watkins joins an impressive roster of other Texas Master awardeesincluding curator Clint Willour (Houston) and artists Harlan Butt (Denton), Cindy Hickok (Houston), Rachelle Thiewes (El Paso), Piero Fenci (Nacogdoches), and Sandie Zilker (Houston)recognized for their roles as career artists, professionals, or educators who have made a significant impact on the field of craft in Texas.