We will begin with the news out of South Carolina where a white Police Officer was arrested for murder of an unarmed black man running away from the officer. The video from a bystander led to the arrest of the cop. What are your thoughts on this . Republicans guest 202 7488001 democrats 202 7488000 independents caller 202 7488002 we do want to show you the video at the Police Officer shooting this man. Some of you may find it disturbing. Turn away from your tv now. [video clip] [gun shots multiple] [end video clip] host officer is charged with murder of a black man shot in the back. Host what do you inc. All of this . Martinsburg, West Virginia and engine. You are up. Guest good morning. I saw a Police Officer shoot and unarmed black man in new york 29 years ago. I still remember it verbatim. I think when they start charging these Police Officers with these civil suits this money come out of Police Officers pocket. For all the people who say to vote democrat and you get a better city c
The speaker the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered chaplain, guest springfield, missouri. The chaplain let us pray. Almighty god, you equip the founders with great resilience as they sought your wisdom in establishing our nation. With that same power that inspired our patriots, bless these members of congress today, lift them up, o god, when they feel discouraged, when negative thoughts seem to dominate, when the winds are against them, strengthen their minds and spirits with an inner faith that only you can provide. As we are now united in prayer, unite their efforts, help them leave bitterness by the wayside. May their decisions consider the hopeful faces of parents, children, elderly, soldiers, veterans that each person in every district will be blessed by the strong leadership of this congress. As many voices compete for their attention, create a sanctuary for them to pause, reflect and hear your voice. Equip them with the courage that constantly reminds them that w
Look at the street covered with bodies and terrified survivors. Witnesses say people were standing in lines for bread when a Syrian Military jet bombed the bakery where they were waiting. More than 100 people were reported dead. That number may go way up as night goes on. A full report from the region in just a moment here on cnn. Nine days left before you face a new year with higher taxes. Apparently a fiscal cliff solution is not wrapped up as a gift under your Christmas Tree. Lawmakers are home for the holidays. House Speaker John Boehner is in ohio, president obama is in his native hawaii. Youll hear about a last ditch effort that may happen after the holiday. That story just a few moments away here as well. A United States senator was arrested for drunk driving early sunday morning. Idaho republican mike crapo was taken to jail in alexandria, virginia, after midnight. He was stopped for running a red light and charged with driving under the influence. Senator crapo has issued an a
Headlines. The last of the victims of the connecticut mass shooting laid to rest. Funerals for three little girls held today, but as families say their final goodbyes, the debate over gun control is really just heating up. Much more on that conversation in just a moment here on cnn. The fiscal cliff, well, just ten days away with no deal in sight. President obama, House Speaker john boehner literally thousands of miles apart. Boehner is back in ohio. President obama and family are in his native hawaii. He is planning to return to washington after christmas. A weekend of violence. Explosions and death in syria. At least five People Killed in damascus today when a powerful car bomb blew up in this residential neighborhood. It tore through apartment buildings and filled the streets with debris. More than 140 people reportedly died in attacks across syria, most in damascus and its suburbs. India, riot police blasted protesters with highpressure water hoses trying to break up massive angry
Connecticut mass shooting laid to rest. Funerals for three little girls held today, but as families say their final goodbyes, the debate over gun control is really just heating up. Much more on that conversation in just a moment here on cnn. The fiscal cliff, well, just ten days away with no deal in sight. President obama, House Speaker john boehner literally thousands of miles apart. Boehner is back in ohio. President obama and family are in his native hawaii. He is planning to return to washington after christmas. A weekend of violence. Explosions and death in syria. At least five People Killed in damascus today when a powerful car bomb blew up in this residential neighborhood. It tore through apartment buildings and filled the streets with debris. More than 140 people reportedly died in attacks across syria, most in damascus and its suburbs. India, riot police blasted protesters with highpressure water hoses trying to break up massive angry riots against the government. People are f