[applause] we demand that we have effect of civil rights legislation, no , andomise, no filibuster that it includes public accommodation, decent housing, integrated education, and the right to vote. [applause] what do you say . Withholding of federal funds from all programs in which is criminal nation exists. What do you say discrimination exists. What do you say . [applause] at this time, i have the honor to present to you the moral leader of our nation. This is easily brand off e. Philip randolph. A great, dedicated man. [applause] [applause] seeking to bring about social change. For justice and freedom and human dignity. I have the pleasure to present to you dr. Martin luther king. [applause] dr. Martin luther king. In whatn with you today will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history. [applause] , a greate years ago american in whose shadow we stand today signed the emancipation proclamation. As amomentous decree came beacon light of hope for many
He makes his inaugural address from a wheelchair following the sick to he was too participate in. Also coming up, the scandal rocking the nba. Withers players protest black socks and armbands after the owner allegedly made racist comments telling a woman not to bring africanamericans to the games. Work is underway for what is meant to be the tallest building in the world. That is the kingdom tower in saudi arabia. It should end up at an epic one kilometer high. This hour in egypt where 700 people, including the leader of the Muslim Brotherhood, have been sentenced to death over support of ousted egyptian president mohamed morsi. The court that handed down the verdict also changed 500 other death sentences given last month into prison sentences. For more on the situation, lets bring in jpeg jacob in cairo. What is the chance the new death sentences could be commuted like the 500 sentenced to death last month and changed again today . They justmentioned, commuted the last 500 sentences.
Making over 400,000 a year. Jobless benefits from extended for millions of unemployed but massive cuts to the military and other federal agencies were delayed for two months. Democrats now the chance to vote on the bill as they say boehner promise. Until now our speaker has head when the senate acts, we will have a vote in the house. That is what he said. That is what we expect. That is what the American People deserve. To forge a constructive solution for the good of the nation. Reporter with an opening prayer appealing for come prom ties house went into session at noon. The republicans complained theres not enough deficit reduction. In the plan, another trillion dollars worth of debt on the American People. Reporter some democrats support the plan to prevent more financial instability. My district cant afford to wait a few days and have the stock market go down 300 points if we dont do something. Reporter wall street jitters are just one problem. Income taxes will rise for almost eve
A deadlyto srm system slams millions across the country. Tornadoes killing at least two people. I really dont know how to deal with it. And tense moments for passengers leaving San Francisco. Part of the interior wall of the ncabi cracked and started coming loose. We were all shouting for the flight crew. Come look. Fierce over the Ebola Outbreak are spreading. A man in kansas now in isolation with symptoms of the lydead virus. In germany, a medical worker has died. Tr and a nurse undergoes eneatmt in the u. S. One man is dead after a powerful earthquake. A 7. 3 tremor struck right off the coast of el salvador. More protests over the dearth of Michael Brown in missouri. More than 50 people were arrested. As to the Football Games kim jongun has reportedly been out and about. Too much cheese, apparently, again, kim jongun. The coast guard rescuediv fe people stuck in the bay. All that and the touchdown. And its a dance party. Oh i feel good he just wanted to spread some happiness. Whoo a
And wave runner rough seas and a rogue wave crashes through a restaurant at launch. It is early today. Good morning. Im frances rivera. Tensions escalate in ukraine and around the world following the advance of Russian Troops over the weekend. We go live to moscow in a moment. First, here at home, we begin with the big excitement from last night, the star studded academy awards. Who won big, who went home empty handed. Jinah kim reports now from hollywood. 12 years a slave reporter the historical drama won oscars top prize sunday night the first time a film from a black director has won best picture. I dedicate this award to all the people who have endured slavery. And the 21 Million People who still suffer slavery today. Reporter the film also made a winner of its breakout star, Lupita Nyongo. She won best supporting actress. It doesnt escape me one moment that so much joy in my life is thanks to so much pain in someone elses. Cate blanchett. Reporter best actress honors went to Cate