Isis shows peter kasik has been killed. The propaganda video not yet verified by nbc news shows a masked militant standing over who he claims to be the 26yearold captured by isis over a year ago while delivering humanitarian supplies in syria. While in captivity, he converted to islam and changed his name. Today his parents are asking for privacy. Theyve released a statement that reads in part, quote, the family respectfully asks that the news media avoid playing into the hostage takers hands and refrain from publishing or broadcasting photographs or video distributed by the hos ta hostage takers. The National Security council has issued a statement saying it is aware of the video and working quickly to verify the authenticity. If confirmed, kassig would be the fifth western hostage murdered by isis in similar brutal videos. Joining me now, who knew peter kassig. First of all, lets talk about peter, your friend and the last time you saw him. Well, we had a chance to see him just before
Usually reserved for document dumps or something you really dont want to get that much media attention. What happened . One of the reasons was if you look at the events of the day today, the shooting and the outburst once again on a friday in a different part of the world today in munich, that certainly slowed events down as the Clinton Campaign was watching and weighing what was happening in munich, that was part of it. But also this was a campaign that they wanted to release it to their own supporters. People who had signed up by a text message. That was the whole point of this. People would find out on their own. It didnt matter if they were in front of a television set. It was something that was supposed to happen more organically. The other reality is they were running out of time. There was a joint appearance tomorrow at a rally here in miami in advance of the Democratic Convention next week. So this wasnt something that they necessarily wanted to do this morning because that wou
President or a youre hired president , right . Hillary clintons legacy does not have to be americas legacy. Donald told us i am your voice. I dont think he speaks for most americans, do you . Good morning, we appreciate you being with us this morning. Cnn newsroom begins right now. Yeah, and in just a couple of hours Hillary Clinton and her new running mate are going to be at a rally in miami. Where shell introduce her Vice President ial pick officially. The Democratic National Convention Starts on monday. Senatorti tim kaine is a senator. He speaks fluent spanish which will appeal to his hispanic audience. What else do we know about senator kaine . Reporter we certainly know that tim kaine has that experience at the state level. Hes an executive. Of course he has been in the senate. Hes over the last eight years or so when he was first considered to be Barack Obamas running mate, he was on that short list as well. Hes beefed up his Foreign Policy chops. First and foremost im told by a
In munich, germany, police say a teenage gunman killed nine in a shooting rampage on friday evening. Now they are trying to determine why, how he got his weapon, and whether he had any help. Investigators believe the suspect, who apparently killed himself near the scene, was the lone shooter in this incident. This amateur video youre looking at now shows a man dressed in black who appears to be holding a gun. But its not clear if this man is indeed the suspect. The shooting started at a Mcdonalds Restaurant. The restaurant was filled with children. All happening 6 00 p. M. On a friday evening. The gunman apparently crossed the street over to munichs biggest Shopping Center, owe Olympia Shopping Center. He had iranian and german dual citizenship. He was just 18 years old and had been living in munich two years. The police chief said he was shaken by the attack, especially the fact that Young Children were caught up in it. Translator yesterday was the most difficult day for me as the pol
I think being the first woman president would be quite a change from the president s weve had up until now. Im a progressive but im a progressive who likes to get things done. Donald trump is tempermentally unfit to be president and commander in chief. If Hillary Clinton were man i dont think shed get 5 of the vote. The only thing shes got going is the womans card. Fighting for womens healthcare and paid family leave and equal pay is playing the woman card, then deal me in. Im here today because i believe in Hillary Clinton. First time in our nations history that a woman will be a major partys nominee. Stronger together. Lets go out and make that case to america. Thank you. God bless you and god bless america. Hello everyone im Fredricka Whitfield were live in philadelphia in sister citys park which is center city i should say. Were days away from the Democratic National conveng, two da days away if youre counting. Hillary clinton will be introducing virginia senator tim kaine as her V