Was tied up as well. The three guys were able to run off and are still on the loose. Nobody was hurt during the robbery. Police say this is the second time this pharmacy has been robbed for drugs in the past six months. Abuse of these opiates is becoming an epidemic not only in richmond, but in parts of the country. Richmond police say the scarcity of the pills on the streets add to their value on the black market. They say they can go anywhere from 100 a pill to 1,000 a pill. Tension is mounting in ferguson, missouri tonight ahead of a decision on whether a white Police Officer will be charged with the shooting death of an unarmed black teenager. Police in the saint louis suburb are working overtime. There was no decision today. There will not be one tomorrow and multiple sources tell us the grand jury will reconvene monday meaning the decision wont come until then at the earlierest communities like clayton and ferguson are gearing up with added security. More security barriers were i
Host one of a number of ceremonies at Arlington National cemetery. The only surviving member of the immediate Kennedy Family, Jean Kennedy Smith, the younger sister of president john f. Kennedy who served as u. S. A visitor to ireland during the clinton administration, among those on hand for the tribute in the posting of flowers and the regiment, the military regiment. The posting of the colors and the wreath at the tomb of president john f. Kennedy. Richard reeves, the kennedy years, joining us from new york. Guest one of my thoughts about all this that we forget really but hits us, the president of the United States is not only the head of government, he is also the head of state. The equivalent of the british Prime Minister and the queen. The president is the physical embodiment of the american people, so he had a position above party and most of us respond to that, that he speaks for the nation. That is brought home to us because, as we were talking about television, he was in our
Another set to everybody else. That morning. The exchange yesterday on the senate floor between Senate Leader mcconnell and read. It is being called historic and dramatic. Changing the filibuster rules for nominees to the federal court and cap Network Level appointees. This has followed years of debate on the Nuclear Option. It has created sharp words by democrats and republicans. We will begin with an explanation on why it is happening now and what it means for congress and the white house. It is friday, november 22. The date etched in the minds of those of you old enough to remember where you were 50 years ago. President obama is calling this a day of her membranes for john f. Kennedy. The flag at the u. S. Capitol is halfstaff. A tribute to our president who died in dallas a halfcentury ago. This is the scene at Arlington National cemetery. The final resting place for president kennedy and members of his family. We are focusing on both of these stories. We want to begin on the issue
Years ago, covering that fateful day in dallas. What the kennedy assassination did for me was forever to keep me aware of the fragility of everything. Three rounds fired in 15 seconds changed the course of history. Woodruff those are just some of the stories were covering on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by moving our economy for 160 years. Bnsf, the engine that connects us. And by the alfred p. Sloan foundation. Supporting science, technology, and improved Economic Performance and Financial Literacy in the 21st century. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. And friends of the newshour. And. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Ifill the senates long festering fight over filibusters came to a head today. Majority democrats pushed through a rules change making it easier to force action on president ia
Phone use on airplanes. The federal Communications Commission says it will review that plan next month. Those are the headlines at this hour, ill be back at 11 00 eastern, 8 00 pacific. You can get the latest news on aljazeera. Com. On america tonight the joy well never forget. The story of president kennedys Lasting Legacy and his last voyage. We have the transfer of power, the official of state business, going on just a few feet in front. And here we have the private horror of a widow with her murdered husband. Also tonight, fading away, capturing what might be the last looks of a vanishing culture. I believe these people have a wealth, an emotional wealth, cultural wealth that we do not have any more. And big dreams, small space. Adam may little tread. It will always be my place. It wont get away. From the museum in washington, d. C. And the three shots were fired exhibit focused on the assassination of john f. Kennedy, im joie chen, thanks for being with us. Its been 50 years since