But to be treated fairly does not require you to change the definition of marriage. Woodruff those are some of the stories were covering on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by moving our economy for 160 years. Bnsf, the engine that connects us. And the william and flora hewlett foundation, helping people build immeasurably better lives. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff the death toll in nepals earthquake zone topped 4,000 today, with more than 6,500 injured, and the situation for survivors grew increasingly dire. Thousands of people fled the ravaged capital, katmandu, as food and water ran out, and aftershocks continued. Many others remained behind, looking for those still alive. We begin, with this report from mark austin of independent Television News. Reporter i
At again. Gop members stood in front criticizing democrats for not working in the hours before the shut down. The senate needs to act. Why are they waiting . Why arent the doors open . Democrat says republicans have been stalling for weeks to force the president into a corner and that bringing the debate down to the deadline is part of the plan. This was a calculated strategy to drive the country to the cliff and then say give us what we want or were going to shut down the government. Neither side on pears willing to budge. Majority leader harry reed told them to jump in a lake. The House Republicans have voted to apolish obamacare not abolish it. President obama called a Cabinet Meeting today to prepare for a possible shut down. Susan mcginnis, cbs news washington. On saturday republicans passed a bill promising to pay the military in event of a shut down. That bill wont be necessary if republicans pass the continuing resolution to keep the government running. The impact of a federal
, the senate in the battle to avoid a government shout down. Senate democrats are expected to vote today to reject the latest house attempt to block obamacare. Reporter a partial shut down begins at midnight. The senate will likely vote down a house plan to fund the government because it calls for a one year delay of the president s healthcare law. In the final few hours, house leaders say they will try to weaken obamacare. A few other options for the senate to look at again. Gop members stood in front of the capitol criticizing democrats for not working. The senate needs to act. Why are they waiting . Why arent the doors open . Democrat says republicans have been stalling for weeks to force the president into a corner and bringing the debate down to the deadline is part of the plan. This was a calculated strategy to drive the country to the cliff and then say give us what we want in the Affordable Care act or were going to shut down the government. The president s healthcare law, neit
A fire on mount diablo is threatening homes. As hot temperatures and wind gusts make the blaze even harder to battle. An update, ahead. A vote on syria stalls in Congress Ahead of the president s speech. Why the Obama Administration is being cautious about a potential diplomatic breakthrough. And could there be a new iphone in the making . Well take a look at what we could find out today at apples latest conference. Good morning everyone im james fletcher. And im anny hong. Thanks for joining us. Your kron 4 7 day around the bay that cool down with temperatures for the most part are bright for they should be for this time with no hotspots and some overnight road work but really nothing to that is going to slow you down. This is a live look to the approach to the bay bridge with no meter and light to deal with. The san mateo lights a fire on mount diablo is on to our top story this morning. A wildfire burning in a bay area Wilderness Park is growing forcing more people to leave their ho
Into hayward. There has been a series of accidents. On the nimitz, southbound, several, in fact. We are backed up before the 438. South found all the way to to kota rd, highway 84. Because of the mount diablo fire and the closure of marsh creek road between clayton and brentwood it is putting extra pressure on interstate 580 and on highway no. 4. Westbound. The interstate 580 is solid from the 205 interchange all the way to the dublin interchange. Westbound is heavy before antioch. From the willow pass. Here is a look at the closures. Marsh creek road between regency. In deer valley between marsh creek road and balfour and Morgan Territory is closed between highland. A look at the bay bridge not too bad. It is a fast track that is also difficult. And erica . Good morning, temperatures are in the upper 50s and 60s. As we get towards this afternoon sunny skies and it is going to be cooler. Temperatures are in the 60s and the mid 90s inland. And conditions on the mount diablo with stronge