Table, and all right irans Supreme Leader i spoke to a pa a Paramilitary Group and slammed the u. S. Saying instead of using threats, go and repair your devastated economy so your government does not shut down for 15 days. Go and pay your debts. Phil, i got if tell you, the first opening meeting was quite brief. It was almost as if it was the setting of the table for what is to come starting tomorrow. Reporter yeah, tony, those comments are being discussed here in geneva, you really couldnt miss them. But an u. S. Delegation spoke in the background briefing today and the top negotiators has the impression that most of that was meant for the domestic audience back in iran. Nevertheless, top officials saying that it does affect the december cases of mistrust that was built up over the years and that will have to be overcome if a real agreement is to come to the table. What are those specific issues that have to be ironed out for there to be a deal here . Reporter okay, tony, this is the
Philippines where 80 of the people have been left homeless by typhoon haiyan. Good morning, and welcome to al Jazeera America, im stephanie sy. Two decisions in the battle over abortion rights both with major implications. The Supreme Court ruled against blocking a restrictive abortion law in texas at least while its being repeople. A third of the clinics will have to stay closed. In new mexico voters in albuquerque reject a ban on lateterm abortion. In texas it was a plea to the Supreme Court from planned parenthood and several clinics, argues that tough restrictions are unconstitutional. The sprout refused to block the law. Erica how did the justices fall on this issue. The Supreme Court was decided along idea logical lines. In a 54 vote the justices left the texas law in effect, at least for now. Antiabortion activist vowed to keep fighting even after winning the battle. The Supreme Court refused to lock a texas Provision Requiring doctors who performed abortions to have admitting p
Done. Florida congressman tre riddell comes clean. He has admitted he was carrying cocaine when he was busted in a government sting. Hes taking a leave of absence vowing to enter what he called intensive treatment. I hope to come out of this a stronger and a better man for all of you. An elderly american tourist being held by north korea. Meryl newman is an 85yearold korean war veteran. Jumbo jet is stuck at wichitas airport. Apparently its too big for the runway. I lost my mind. I banged the stable and stormed out of the room. Alex rodriguez stormed out of his arbitration calling it a farce. Bud selig did not have to testify. 100 dispersonal. Thats a hell of a trophy. U. S. Military appears one step closer to having american troops in afghanistan beyond the end of next year. Japan is growing, literally. The eruption of an undersea volcano created a new island. All that. A wild wipeout. The driver survived and the car gets the credit for saving his life. Its not my mission in life to m
Reclusive woman who took the president s life. I have to warn you, she got a lot of sleep last night and she is on fire this morning. And im having a lot of coffee so that combination, look out, berman. Im john berman. Im zoraida sambolin. It is thursday, november 21st, 5 00 a. M. In the east. We begin with cocaine and politics. An aide to freshman congressman trey radel says the congressman plans to check himself into a Rehabilitation Center today. Overnight he delivered an emotional News Conference where he says he has been struggling with daddiction for years. He has no plans to step down but some people want him out of office right now. I have no excuse for what ive done. Reporter contrite and apologetic, trey radel announced Late Wednesday night he is taking a leave from congress after pleading guilty to possession of cocaine. Ive let down our country. Ive let down our constituents. Ive let down my family. Reporter the freshman lawmaker says he is accepting responsibility for his
Allegations of bullying, now the rest of the season, is canceled. Ill talk exclusively to the parents of a 13yearold boy, the one who was targeted. Also, anger management. Why Alex Rodriguez says this to wfan. Im so heated up and so pissed off, i cant think straight right now. Arods attorney joins me. And George Zimmerman, traumatized, his former neighbor defends him tonight. Plus, eyewitnesss to the assassination of a 6yearold boy in the line of fire when jfk was killed. Hes grown up now and joins me tonight to remember that extraordinary day. What if tragedy hadnt struck 50 years ago . What would america be like today . How history might have changed forever. I want to begin with the big story, the n word rearing its ugly head once again in a massachusetts town where the rest of the High School Football team season was cancelled after racist graffiti was spray painted on the home of a 13yearold player there are disturbing charges of racist behavior and bullying. Joining me the parent