that has disappeared. when you now have our city-based and clan-based mill live shahs, turning those into an army, it s going to be really hard. outsiders like the united states can help with the process. james traurb, thanks to be with you. a memorial service under way for the indycar driver who was killed last weekend in a horrifying crash. nbc s mark potter is outside that service in florida with details on how dan weldhel don issing with. we heard from ashley judd singing i can only imagine. they say this town fell in love with dan wheldon when he moved here six years ago. they re inside this church because it really is true that
this was not a one-sided blame game affair because it turns out the duck boat crew were also making cell phone calls while they were on duty. they also did not notify the coast guard, did not broadcast a timely security message, and they didn t give the people onboard the life jackets they needed. remember, 35 of those people ended up in the water, two were killed. both sides at fault here, the ntsb calls this a culture of distraction, ali. i mean, how many times have we done stories about drivers and pilots and boat operators texting while on duty, the next thing you know they re involved in a horrifying crash. alisyn: right, right. too many to name. this is just another reminder. cell phones and driving even if you re on the water don t mix. trace, thank you. reporter: okay. alisyn: we re learning of a new push to regulate the eating habits of americans. secretary of health and human services, kathleen sebelius, letting it slip that the obama administration is looking to
qaddafi. back to you. alisyn: those are obviously significant developments, david lee miller, thank you. bill: back at home there is a frightening prediction about the future of america. steve forbes on what is called the end of the age of america. and, it is predicted to happen a lot sooner than you might think and we ll ask steve whether or not he agrees with that, alisyn. alisyn: he survived the battlefield in iraq and today is fighting for his life, here at home and we have incredible video of the horrifying crash, caught on tape. bill: she has been missing more than two weeks and today the search for holly bobo hit a major roadblock. i know, i have children of my own and grandchildren, and i just think about it, when i wake up, when i go to sleep, and, you know, i think, is she safe? is she okay? and i know how that is what i would feel with my own children.
to big hope to locals. you bring joy and happiness and it makes it worth it. his neighbors pitch in to help pay the massive electric bill. new york. not to be outdone, the holiday spirit capturing the neighborhood in brooklyn. the sight and sound spread over six blocks. it started with a competition between neighbors but they still don t mind trying to out do each other every year. we wish you a merry christmas and a happy new year maryland. santa on skis. despite his oversize frame he had no trouble keeping his balance. trustee elves and the reindeer joining in on the action. though the grinch made a surprise appearance, he couldn t spoil the fun. that is a fox watch across america. horrifying crash after a
choices are facing the country because they are tough choices, very hard choices, and a lot of americans are going to be startled by just how serious some of this is. yeah, you re right. all right, david, thank you. thank you. every parent s fear. when you send your kids off to school on a school bus in the morning, something, god forbid, terrible could happen. look at this. we ll have an update on a horrifying crash in missouri today. and the pentagon asked wikileaks to, quote, do the right thing. so what does that mean? we re going to give you the details. x. [ children laughing ] suitcase? huh? where do gummy bears hide? under the seat. look! yeah! [ telephone rings ] [ male announcer ] the all new chevy equinox. [ man ] guess who? dad! [ man ] enjoy the trip! okay, daddy! [ laughter ] [ male announcer ] a consumers digest best buy. with a 100,000 mile powertrain warranty. it takes you farther. and brings you closer.