4 as they hovered above stapleton. It hit the windshield. Reporter they spotted two construction workers down below. One of them shining a laser in his direction. For someone to be clowning around with a laser pointing putting us in harms way made me mad. Reporter pilot kelpie alexander describes losing his night vision as disorienting and dangerous. It multiplies in of laser beams that start illuminating the entire cockpit. It can last 20 seconds. Reporter laser sightings are not that uncommon. In addition to the stapleton scare, two other pilots reported lasers in centennial and greeley. One of them a commercial aircraft. Kenneth carol, the man identified as the suspect says he never meant any harm. Thank god nobody got hurt. It is not a toy. You should never point those things at aircraft. Reporter carol was release from custody and says he learned his lesson. It is still unclear if he will face any charges. Reporting live in broomfield, andrea flores, cbs4 news. Now to an update on
Ballots early. They hundred 30 million are expected to vote around the country. Craig boswell reports from virginia as this long Divisive Campaign comes to an end. Reporter supporters mom Hillary Clinton and her husband bill clinton as they filled out their ballots in chappaqua, new york. She greeted voters waiting outside and said she feels humbled. I know how much responsibility goes the outcome of this election. Reporter her running mate, tim kaine, got an even earlier start casting his valot at 6 am in richmond, virginia. Donald trump voted a few hours later in new york city. Right now its looking very good. Reporter his running mate, mike pence, voted shortly afterwards in indianapolis, indiana. Hillary clinton is leading donald trump 214 to 100 shortly afterwards in indianapolis, electoral votes but a number of states are up for grabs and the outcome will likely be determined by voter outcome voter turnout. In the Early Morning hours, there were long lines of voters from new york
This is the cbs evening news with scott pelley. Pelley there they sat, side by side, the worst president ever and a man uniquely unqualified to replace him. Of course, thats what they called each other during the campaign. But if the first meeting was awkward, it sure didnt show. It was cordial and respectful, as one man welcomed the other to the most exclusive address in heres Major Garrett. Reporter Water Cannons saluted president elect donald trump today as his jet prepared to take off for washington. A short time later, mr. Trump sat beside president obama in the oval office. In their firstever meeting, the two spent 90 minutes alone discussing foreign and domestic policies and the logistics of handing over power. I believe that it is important for all of us, regardless of party and preferences, to now come together, work together, to deal with the many challenges that we face. Reporter mr. Trump echoed those sentiments. I very much look forward to dealing with the president in the
Quijano good evening, scott is off tonight. Im elaine quijano. Americans are on a mission ton a see family or friends and getily there in time for thanksgiving dinner. It wont be easy. The 405 in los angeles was packed in both directions well before dawn. Airport security lines snaked around terminals. D nearly 49 million plan to travel 50 miles or more, the most since 2007. The vast majority are driving and paying average of 2. 13 a gallon for gas, among the lowest we have a team of correspondents covering this. First, can kris van cleave at Reagan National airport outside d. C. Reporter elaine, the airlines are pretty happy with the way the day is going. So far, only about 40 flights delayed as of early evening on the east coast, some 3. 7 Million People expected to fly this holiday weekend. Many of them are still in lines, from denver to chicago ohare and in boston, long lines greeted holiday fliers. This is crazy. Ive never seen it like this before, and ive traveled heree for the p
Get out of here. The next thing we know, we are helicoptered out. Reporter we were there yesterday as they were placed in an ambulance. Then taken to vail valley medical center. And then here to University Hospital because they have a special treatment here. One of the few in the country, for frostbite. That is why they are in the burn unit. Very happy to be alive this thanksgiving. Live in aurora, rick sallinger, cbs4 news. Really thank you for sharing, new information on a head on crash that killed one person near eerie this morning. State troopers say 25yearold Alex Rodriguez was driving the wrong way on i25. Crashed head on into a subaru. The passenger in that car, 19 yearold kyle nacos, was killed. The driver of that car is still in the hospital with life threatening injuries. Troopers believe that rodriguez was under the influence of alcohol. He, too, went to the hospital and is expected to survive. Two of their love ones after fire ripped through their lives last week. Janelle v