Debate on tax cut, u. S. Stock market futures, down 4 points on the dow, up 2 points on the nasdaq, of course, all three major averages higher on the week. In europe all eyes on central bank. Rollback of economic stimulus. Lauren we do have breaking news. We see how the market is responding to this. The south korean judge ordered five years in prison and the south korean kospi up fractionally. Cheryl well, that didnt take long a day after getting Regulatory Approval am done says its going to start slashing prices at whole foods on everything from bananas to baby kale, fbn am, starts right now. Lauren happy friday, 5 01 a. M. In new york. August 25th. Im lauren simonetti. Cheryl we are looking at a major storm on the way right now. The breaking news for you at the moment, Hurricane Harvey strengthening as it approaches texas with lifethreatening conditions. This is the biggest hurricane to strike the United States in 12 years. Take a look at this image coming from the International Spac
All together. Reporter two zones outlined. A list of banned weapons are circulating. We are going to be closing the parking lots on the south end of the bridge and all visitor amenities on saturday. Reporter that includes the welcome center. First time that we have closed the visiting center. Reporter politicians have raised concerns about the potential for violent clashes. The Park Services says they are coordinated with other agencies. Actually we dont want to do battle on land with these people. I want to protest peacefully and ruin their photo op. Reporter we are being told today that protesters and counter demonstrators will enter at separate areas. Reporting from San Francisco. Christie smith nbc area news. Federal agencies and sfo Police Department will be keeping a close eyes. And the Public Defenders Office will be on patrol making sure the Police Officers are not violating any civil liberties. They will be wearing safety vest. Berkeley protesters got a formal message from the
Words with other republicans. All that and more, 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. The ford foundation. Working with visionaries on the frontlines of social change worldwide. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and friends of the newshour. 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 Hurricane Harvey is bearing down on the gulf coast of texas tonight, with all the makings of a major disaster. By early evening, the storm had sustained winds of 125 miles an hour, and could get even stronger. Lisa desjardins begins our coverage. Reporter waves battered galveston and the rest of the texas coast all day, the punishing winds and rain only beginning. From high overhead, cameras aboard the International Space station captured the scope of the storm as
About some of the wrrhetoric in San Francisco. Reporter the rhetoric at Civic Center Plaza sounded more like a gospel. From stat legislators to mc hammer pleaded to stand with the position they believe in. Share a level many principle that they share. Which is a level of compassion. Reporter i talked to folks today to find out whether they plan on coming out to crissy field. They said they would stay away. Now the prospect of confrontation seems a lot more likely. There were police out here. Moving to a place where Police Presence not exactly clear. Mark ferrell who is the supervisor for this district here, is holding a meeting as we speak. And they plan on keeping things as they are set up right now. More on the news coming up at 6 00. I am sam brock. Sending it back to you. A fluid situation throughout the weekend. The counterprotesters are still planning to meet. Here is the schedule now, at noon tomorrow meeting in the castro and mark towards Civic Center Plaza. One group will meet
Words with other republicans. All that and more, 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. The ford foundation. Working with visionaries on the frontlines of social change worldwide. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and friends of the newshour. 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 Hurricane Harvey is bearing down on the gulf coast of texas tonight, with all the makings of a major disaster. By early evening, the storm had sustained winds of 125 miles an hour, and could get even stronger. Lisa desjardins begins our coverage. Reporter waves battered galveston and the rest of the texas coast all day, the punishing winds and rain only beginning. From high overhead, cameras aboard the International Space station captured the scope of the storm as