In fact we know that background checks m e a difference. After connecticut passed a law requiring pack ground background checks and gun safety courses, gun deaths decreased by 40 . 40 . [ applause ] meanwhile since missouri repealed a law requiring comprehensive background checks and purchase permits, gun deaths have increased to an almost 50 higher than th national average. One study found unsurprisingly that criminals in missouri now have easier access to guns. And the evidence tells us that in states that require background checks, lawabiding americans dont find it any harder to purchase guns whatsoever. Their guns have not been confiscated, their rights have not been infringed. An d that is just the information we have access to. Further improve gun safety just as with more research, weve reduced traffic fatalities enormously over the last 30 years. We do research when cars, food, medicine, even toys harm people so that we make them safer. And you know what, Research Finds those ar
Clients as witnesses in the criminal case, i know that many of my clients will be willing to testify. And we look forward to a just result. The comic and actor fame must for his role on the cosby show, did post one Million Dollars bail. He did not enter a plea. As a company of his release he also had to turn over his passport. Quite a day. Certainly, ernie. Cost bys lawyers said they will mount a vigorous defense. He repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. So, sharon, what is going to happen next . We consulted with a number of lawyers. It is anybodys guess but they really do not expect this to go to trial. Theyre expecting actually a plea deal. Well have to wait and see on that. If it were to go to trial im told by a number of attorneys that it would be highly unlikely for bill cosby to testify on his own behalf. There are a lot of other lawsuits pending as well. A lot of information from those depositions could come forward as well. They dont want to open a whole bag of worms by putting hi
Lincoln avenue in the south bronx, hundreds of people in the street. There was a big fight, this knife one of several weapons that was recovered. One of the responding officers was shot in the ankle, and tonight Community Activists are speaking out. I mean, you cant even walk down the street anymore without somebody pulling a gun out on you, trying to slash your face, you know, stabbing you . It is scary. Police say the party, organized inside a rented hall, turned into a fight with kniveses, bats and guns, spilling into the streets around two a. M. Saturday in this neighborhood. Its dangerous because you dont know if youre safe. Officers responding, trying to calm the socalled jump up party that had been advertised on social media when gunfire breaks out. As backup units arrived, the officers engaged in a gunfight during which Police Officer stewart was struck in the right ankle. He returned gunfire, striking the male suspect four times. Nypd officer Sherrod Stewart receiving a visit
And insulting. First, were going to hear from mayor de blasio. What he said, then youll hear the exchange between ted cruz and donald trump, and republican president ial debate last night. Inassaulted that ted cruz said about. I find myself for once in agreement with donald trump. I think ted cruz owes the people of new york city an apology. But everyone understands that the values in new york city are socially liberal or proabortion, or progay marriage, focus around money and the media. When the World Trade Center came down, i saw something that no place on earth could have handled more beautifully, more humanely than new york. And i have to tell you, that was a very insulting statement that ted made. Reporter and new yorkers have something to say about what ted cruz said and they were not im glad he feels that way new york. How can he say that about new yorkers . Were very compassionate people. And i think its horrific. For him to do that to us. Reporter and the mayor also talked cru
The senate. There is renewed speculation about the next campaign, 2016. What that might look like. Jeb bush says he is thinking about running. On a weekend when Hillary Clinton of became a grandmother, we want to get your thoughts on that race in 2016. You can join the conversation. You can send us a tweet. You can send us an email. Good sunday morning too. Lets look at some of the headlines outside washington dc. The Des Moines Register is showing an amazing race. It is become a sixpoint lead. This is one of the most closely watched races in the country. The first debate will take place you can watch it on cspan at 6 00 eastern. Front page of the youngstown , the death of james traficant. He was in a farming accident four days ago. He passed away at the age of 73. ,om the Los Angeles Times be Affordable Care act will more difficult to find a doctor. This is from the miami herald. It has speculation about jeb bush running for president. He has lost 30 pounds. He is looking fitter. He i