And there are conflicting reports that his most powerful ally, russia, may be preparing for his defeat. Rebels are gaining ground outside the capital and have defied every effort to defeat them. Theres some confusion over where former South African president Nelson Mandela is being treated. Government officials there say they are protecting his privacy not confirming which hospital is treating him. The 94yearold antiapartheid icon was admitted on saturday for what has since been diagnosed as a lung infection. In other news right now, president obama will have to go to plan b, to find a new secretary of state. In a surprise move, u. N. Ambassador susan rice withdrew her name from consideration, saying the country would not benefit from a bitter, costly confirmation process. Several republicans made it clear they did not want rice to be the nations top diplomat. And abcs Tahman Bradley joins us, now live, from washington with more on this surprise move. Hi, tahman. Reporter hello. Good m
Last night, what a night at Madison Square garden. So many stars coming together for the victims of sandy. Theres Paul Mccartney playing with nirvana. Well have a lot more of the amazing show right there. Hello to robin at home. Great to have amy robach here. And rachel smith is in for lara today. And we have some chilling, new details about the gunman behind that horrifying shooting at the oregon mall. His exgirlfriend is now speaking out, saying his behavior changed dramatically the week before the shooting. We have video we couldnt stop watching. Here is why. 10monthold babies learning to swim, obviously, before they can walk. We sent our correspondent, lama hasan, to learn the secrets of the pool. Blissful and wonderful. And love listening to this right here. Music can mean only one thing. Jerry seinfeld is here this morning. But right now, lets get to the news. The chopper went down at north island air station as whats being described as a routine training session. All four crew m
Well, even santa claus is upset. Santa claus showed up on capitol hill wednesday, urging congress and the white house to strike a deal to avoid the looming fiscal cliff before christmas. Its discouraging that our elected leadership in congress cant come together to get the job done for the american people. Reporter both sides say its putting a damper on the holidays. I think its going to be extremely difficult to get it done before christmas. . In anticipation, there is no agreement. Congressional leaders told lawmakers not to make Holiday Travel plans. Were going to stay here right up until christmas eve, throughout the time and period before the new year because we want to make sure that we resolve this in an acceptable way for the american people. President obama and House Speaker john boehner continue to talk. But weve got serious differences. Those differences are already affecting americans. Fed chairman ben bernanke says just the threat of the fiscal cliff is dragging down the e
Year to remove a cancerous growth on his nose. Were talking to doctors about the cancer that affects many. Well have the full story on the sock news. And what happened the moments before two people were left bound and gagged on sunday in the middle of a San Francisco street. Four of the five suspects of homicide case have entered not guilty pleas today. The investigator say the group assaulted 26yearold steven read and audri prada. They were dumped unbraces l street reid later die. Ed. Prosecutorrers not sure what sparked the violence but they say it was not a random act. The man accused of kidnapping and killing morgan hill teenager is fastening charges. 21yearold Garcia Torres was arraigned on the additional charges in san joses. Hes accused of trying to kidnap three different women in morgan hill in 2009. Le mars body has never been found. Today her mother has this plea slip hope and freeway pray with the holidays the accused will have l find in his heart to come forward with the in
Traffic moving okay into San Francisco. No delays there right now. And a check on the south bay right now, so far, so good northbound 101, 280 also looking good as well as guadalupe parkway. Thats a look at traffic. Back to you guys. Thank you. Developing news from the southland where cal state fullerton will have classes again today. The campus was locked down for eight hours after a suspect ran to the School Following a police chase. The suspect was never found but the lockdown was lifted just before midnight. They were wanted for robbery and shooting from a Jewelry Store chased through three counties before crashing near the fullerton campus. Three suspects were arrested, two still at large. One of them ran into a baseball diamond where the Los Angeles Police chief was at a toy giveaway. That suspect brought dozens of officers there and he surrendered as you can see here. There are some things you should not post online, a lot of stuff. This is one of them. Cbs 5 reporter Elizabeth