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
Suspending brady for four games for using underinflated footballs in the a. F. C. Championship. The patriots will be fined 1 million and lose their firstround pick in the nfl draft next year and their fourthround choice in 2017. Elaine quijano has more on this breaking story. Elaine . Reporter scott, the nfl cited two factors in its decision violation of the playing rules and failure to cooperate in the subsequent investigation. The suspension of brady is without pay for the first four games of the 2015 season. In a letter to the quarterback nfl executive troy vincent told the fourtime super bowl champion, the report established that there is substantial and credible evidence to conclude you were at least generally aware of the actions of the patriots employees involved in the deflation of the football. The report documents your failure to cooperate fully and candidly with the investigation including by refusing to produce any relevant electronic evidence. Those included emails and tex
For cheating. The nfl announced it is suspending brady for four games for using underinflated footballs in the a. F. C. Championship. The patriots will be fined 1 million and lose their first round pick in the nfl draft next year and their fourthround choice in 2017. Elaine quijano has more on this breaking story. Elaine . Reporter scott, the nfl cited two factors in its decision. Violation of the p reporter scott, the nfl cited two factors in its decision violation of the and a failure to cooperate in the subsequent investigation. The suspension of brady is without pay for the first four games of the 2015 season. In a letter to the quarterback nfl executive troy vincent told the fourtime super bowl championship there is substantial and credible evidence those included emails and texts. Brady will be allowed to take part in all off season Training Camp and preseason activities. The patriots were fined 1 million and forced to forfeit two draft picks. Vincent told the organization in a l
Decision, whether he lives or dies. Nick valencia joining me now from outside of the courthouse in charleston, south carolina. Nick, tell us what struck you most about what was said in court during these closing arguments. It was a very sad day inside the courtroom. I just got out from being in there listening to the closing arguments of the prosecution and the defense. Today started with an impassioned plea by federal prosecutor to hold dylann roof accountable for every action, every single bullet he fired that day inside mother emmanuel church. He highlighted the writings of the manifesto, the journal that outlined and was fueled by his White Supremacy and belief that he was better than black people simply because he was white. He talked about his meticulous planning leading up to the shooting and also his actions inside the church that day. I was just a couple of rows back from dylann roof sitting directly behind his grandmother who was flanked by a priest and i looked at dylann roo
Wanted to start a race war . A man who despised black people or was he a suicidal loner, mentally unstable and radicalized online . These are the two characterizations that jurors listen to during these powerful Closing Arguments today in the Death Penalty trial of this young man accused of shooting nine black church goers at charlestons historic mother emanuel church. And here, the faces of the nine victims. Pastors, aunties, mothers and fathers shot and killed in what prosecutors describe as a premeditated act of murder spurred by hate. Imagine their families sitting in the courtroom crying and wiping away tears as the bodies of their loved ones are flashed on screen. Lets begin with nick valencia who is in charleston with more on todays Closing Arguments. And hour one with the jury deliberating. Reporter it was a very emotional day. I sat and listened to the prosecution and defense deliver their Closing Arguments. The defense for their part saying its not a matter of who did this or