Whats going on. Last night, president obama urged the nation not to discriminate against american muslims. If were to succeed i. Defeating terrorism, we must enlili muslim communities s some of our strongest allies rather than push them away through suspicion and hate. That does not mean denying the fact that an extremist ideology has spread within some muslim communities. Its a real problem that muslims must confront without excuse. Reporter trumps republican opponents uniformly condemned his proposal. Ben carson said everyone entering the country should register and be monitored but, i would not advocate being selective on ones religion. John kasich said trumps idea was more of the outrageous divisiveness that characterizes his every breath. Democratic president ial candidates issued withering criticism of trump. Hillary clinton n lled the comments reprehensible and prejudiced and said this makes scott, Martin Omalley said trump is campaigning as a fascist demagogue. Major garrett fo
The matchups are set for this Years College football playoff. The game also be played on new years eve. Clemson is ranked number one. The tigers will play the fourth ranked oklahoma sooners in the orange bowl. Secoco ranked alabama will take the field against number three Michigan State in the cotton bowl. The winners will square off in the National Championship game in arizona. Meanwhile, the university of houston is still investigating how a postgame victory celebration turned into an onfield brawl. Fans rushed the field on saturday after the cougars beat temple, locking up a bowl bid. Hired by the School Beating some of the fans. Manuel bojorquez has more. Reporter its developed into an unspoken tradition. Your team wins a big game and celebration. But here in houston over the wmd, that celebration turned violent and could lead to criminal charges for some security guards who got phical with fans. When the game between the university of houston and temple ended, the wrestling match
So we need to find ways to be able to pierce that. Reporter scott, a recent congressional report warned that americans are being radicalized by violent extremists at a rate that is straining law enforcements ability to stop suspects before its too late. Jeff pegues in our washington newsroom. Jeff, thanks. In a related story, there was a rare victory today for supporters of tougher gun laws. The United States Supreme Court let stand a local law in illinois that bans semiautomatic weapons and large capacity magazines. Jan crawford is following this. Reporter the justices gave no reason for why they turned down the challenge to the ban on assault weapons in an illinois town. But in dissent, Justin Clarence thomas, joined by justice antonin scalia, said lowercourt rulings upholding the bans were relegating the Second Amendment to a second class right. The Supreme Court in 2008 struck down a handgun ban in the district of columbia, ruling that the Second Amendment protects a persons right
After a violent system of tornados devastating a swath of the country, making for catastrophic cleanup from the deep south extending north to michigan. And to add insult to injury, another wallop of weather could hit the south as millions of holiday travellers are expected to return home on the roads or in the air. We begin tonight with nbcs mark potter. Reporter in holly springs, mississippi, families spent Christmas Day trying to salvage christmas. Speak of the grinch that stole christmas. But spared our lives. Reporter the spirit of giving took on new meaning in this community, with donations pouring in. Christmas toys along with food and clothing. We came out with the clothes we had on our backs. When something happens like this, we all come together and make sure everybody is taking care of. Reporter as many as 20 homes are gone around clarksdale. My heart goes out they are in pain and it hurts me to see them suffer. Reporter so far three people are confirmed dead across three sta
Come down . Hopefully you all had a merry christmas, and that you dont mind staying where you are for the night because a winter storm will move through the area. Parts of northern and western siouxland will see the heaviest snow with up to 6 inches possible in those areas under a wier storm warning. Christians around the world celebrated christmas today, the president offered a message of hope. While troops overseas honored those killed this week. Nbcs Edward Lawrence has more from washington. They thanked those serving in the military while reminding the nation about the christmas spirit. sot president obama no super 35 42 treating one another with love and compassion. Caring for those on societys margins the sick and the hungry, nats pope francis no super vatican city burned in reuters 43 55 pope francis also offered his message of hope. He called for renewed talks between israel and the palestinians. The pope spoke out against terrorism and prayed for those affected by terrorist at