Officials before undertaking this decision. And in fact, we also learned at this News Conference that Nancy Writebol or just before this News Conference we learned Nancy Writebol had been discharged on tuesday. The emory doctors were asked why she was roeleased on tuesday an why it was not disclosed to the public. Writebols family wanted privacy and doctors were so confident and stressed so much they felt this was not a Public Health threat that they felt they needed to respect her wishes. And thats their first priority. So its really a remarkable day here at emory. Less than three weeks ago, these patients arrived here, by all accounts, have made a stunning recovery. You made an important point about this not being a Public Health threat. Thats something they emphasized in this announcement. Another thing that came up, the emory doctor who treated them spoke about the experimental drugs. Take a listen to that. An experimental gene is exactly that. They are the very first individuals t
The question about was your son worried about the police . Okay. Thank you. The family, the mother and grandfather and attorney ben krum will be joining us exclusively any moment. Let me go to you, Jim Cavanaugh, first that i can ask you, as one who has seen a lot and Jim Cavanaugh for our regular listeners know, but for new viewers is an msnbc Law Enforcement analyst. Jim cavanaugh, tell us what you will feel is the next steps on this case. What will happen in terms of the fbi investigating and in terms of how that works with local authorities. Right, reverend al. What the fbi will do is parallel or monitor the case as it is conducted by the st. Louis county Police Homicide bureau. I have a lot of faith in that Homicide Bureau. Theyre a good force. They will get the facts down on paper to the prosecutor. I think they will do it right. The distrust and i have been involved in a lot of these cases down through the years. Involved in many now as head of National Action network. The mistr
Where there is a u. S. Consulate. At the same time the u. S. Military moving to address the urgent humanitarian crisis. This is the latest video we are getting of the refugees said to be fleeing the militants in a disturbing turn the u. S. Has confirmed that militants kidnapped hundreds of refugee women so they can be sold or married off to extremists. Meantime, tens of thousands of other civilians remained under siege, surrounded by isis on a mountaintop in northwest iraq. Native american a american air drops delivered meals and fresh water so far. President obama told the nation last night that the u. S. Cant turn a blind eye to this crisis. We have a mandate to help in this case a request from the Iraqi Government. When we have the unique capabilities to help avert a massacre, i believe the United States of america cannot turn a blind eye. We can act, carefully and responsibly to prevent a potential act of genocide. Nbcs Chris Jansing is live at the white house. Whats the latest fro
Its making headlines after that 9yearold girl accidentally shot her instructor. A losing bet. Three Atlantic City casinos set to shut down over this labor day weekend. Well take a look at the Ripple Effect in the economy there. In politics reverend al sharpton well see what he has in common with kentucky senator rand paul. May, there, everyone just past high noon welcome to weekends with alex witt, Dianne Feinstein giving her assessment of president obamas handling of the isis threat. I think ive learned one thing about this president , and that is, hes very cautious. Maybe in this instance, too cautious. I do know the military i know the state department, i know others have been putting plans together and so hopefully those plans will coalesce into a strategy. Meantime u. S. Military carried out a new round of air strikes in a town about 105 miles north of baghdad. Those strikes were in conjunction with humanitarian aid airdrops that have been surrounded by isis fighters for weeks now
Todd out there. Can you hear me now . I can hear you now. Where im standing right now is kind of the emergency access lane. This is going to be open but just behind me on the other side of this barricade is where thousands of people are expected to gather after they march, right by the site of Eric Gardners death. So theyll line all the way up and hear a series of speakers and other cause to action so to speak. Im told that former members of the new York Police Department will also address the misconduct. Many people gathered today perceive that the police used in this apparent choke hold of eric gardner and theyre calling for change. A few thousand people right now but that number expected to increase as the time progresses. All right, thank you so much, we will see you later on. There are growing indication, that the u. S. Mission in isis in iraq may be creeping towards syria. Said yesterday that the u. S. Will not be restricted by borders as it confronts the threat from isis. Early