Through space to retrieve an asteroid sample comes to an end. What scientists are hoping the rock will reveal. Hey, good morning, im Shanelle Kaul in for annemarie green. We start this morning with some breaking news overnight. The Writers Guild of america announced late last night that it reached a tentative deal with the major studios. After almost five months of striking, hollywood writers are set to get off the picket lines. However, members of the union are not authorized to return to work just yet. Cbs news correspondent Wendy Gillette has more on the agreement. Good morning, wendy. Reporter good morning. This tentative deal is a threeyear contract. The Writers Guild has suspended picketing as members wait to vote on the agreement. After more than 4. 5 months on the picket line, finally a breakthrough between hollywood writers and the major studios. Last night the Writers Guild of america sent a message to its members announcing a tentative deal toward a new contract. I would lik
Reunions. A very Merry Christmas to you. Im phillip mena. Many of you may have gotten your wish for a White Christmas. After a Winter Weather alert was put into effect for some 55 million americans blanketing parts of the country in snow as santa continues to make his way around the globe. From illinois to ohio, massachusetts to indiana, americans will wake up to find their own Little Christmas gift left by Mother Nature herself. It swept through chicago on sunday. Bears fans found some warmth in the bleachers and a win and over the browns. While it may make for a nice cocoa morning, its also likely to make for a treacherous commute for those of you getting ready to hit the road. This years White Christmas, good morning, bonnie. Snow over the ground in idaho, parts of the west coast all the way to new england. Thats where its snowing at this hour. We have advisories for heavy snow in that part of the country. Were looking for substantial snow but not along the coast. New york, philadel
Tv, all weekend, every weekend on cspan3. Up next on American History tv douglas wrinkly, author of the wilderness warrior recounts Theodore Roosevelts time in the west and how his experience there shaped his presidency. We also hear about roosevelts charge of San Juan Hill in the spanishamerican war and how his conservation efforts led to the protection of over 150 thousand acres 150 million acres of american land. This is about two hours. Doug good evening. It is an honor to be here at the New York Historical society and try to shed some light on one of my heroes, Theodore Roosevelt, and why hes considered a great leader. When the schwartzes wanted to make this series go, they really want us to focus on leadership qualities. And im telling you theres no president quite like t. R. To get to talk about that. I wanted to begin thinking about roosevelt being new york citys president. Being born here in 1858. Because in his household growing up in new york, he had a father who was a dutch
Wildfires have taken a deadly toll in washington state. Three firefighters were killed after their vehicle crashed nears twisp as they were battling a fire. Thats about 100 miles northeast of seattle. Several other firefighters were injured. The fast moving fires have forced residented and tourists to evacuate. Natasha chen reports from kiro. Reporter this flag is one of many now flying at halfstaff in twisp in honor ofthe firefighters who died battling a raging wildfire in the region. Authorities believe their vehicle was involved in an accident when their vehicle was overtaken by windswept plains. They were just trying to do their job and theres times when things go bad but the fight has to go on. Reporter as the fires continued scorching the area they fled the town. Thousands of people around the region have moved south for safety. I dont know how the government is going to pay for it, and i dont know how the people are going to rebuild, and now theres been loss of life. Its like ho
Wildfires have take an deadly toll in washington state. Three firefighters were killed after their vehicle crashed after battling a fire. Thats about 100 miles northeast of seattle. Several other firefighters were injured. Its forced residents and tourists to evacuate. Reporter this flag is one of many now flying at halfstaff in twist in honor of the firefighters who died battling a raging wildfire in the region. Authorities in oak noggin county believe their vehicle was overtaken by a wind swept plain. They were just trying to do their job and theres times when things go bad but the fight has to go on. Reporter as the fires continued scorching the area they fled the town. Thousands of people around the region have moved south for safety. I dont know how the government is going to pay for it or how the people are going to rebuild and now there are no supplies. Its like horrible. Reporter firefighters are also trying to get a handle on another group of fires to the east. One that prompt