The old world to them was the nw world, and i thought, thats it, the greater journey. They know then that they are on a greater journey which will be their experience, their spiritual, mental, professional journey in the city of paris where theyre trying to rise to the occasion, to excel in a particular field whether it was writing or music or painting or sculpture or medicine, because many of them in that day went to, as medical students because paris was the medical capital of the world. So theyre ambitious to excel, and they are going against the trend because to go off to europe then was not fashionable yet, and it wasnt part of ones broadening education yet. Many of them had no money, many of them had no friends in europe, knew no one in paris and spoke not a word of the language. And yet they were brave enough to go, to embark on the greater journey. Heres a great read to add to your Summer Reading list, cspans latest book, sundays at eight. I always knew that there was a risk in
The duchess of cambridge has now been admitted to the hospital in london in early stages of labor. Lets get the very latest from abcs lama hasan who is outside st. Marys hospital in london where there is just a bevy of activity. Good morning, lama. Reporter oh, good morning to you. Absolutely. This place is a hive of activity this morning, and i think its safe to say that the great kate wait is over. The excitement, the anticipation is building here. It is the news that a lot of people around the world have been waiting for, and it came in the form of a formal announcement released by Kensington Palace that had a few details, but, boy, are they vital details including the duchess of cambridge was admitted to st. Marys hospital here behind me earlier this morning in the early stages of labor. We understand that she was driven from Kensington Palace by car and was also accompanied by her husband, Prince William. Of course, hes always vowed to be by his wifes side when she does go into la
Al roker, and matt as the night off. Nine hours after she went to the hospital, i am just as excited as anybody. We really are. You are. Its almost weird. It seems like we might be in for a long day of labor. She might be in for a long day of labor. We are just watching. Natalie has been out there, and its 59 degrees out there, and she has a reflector under her and is being broiled. The duchess was admitted ten hours ago after arriving by car, and a palace spokesperson says things are progressing as normal. Which means taking a long time. We also heard from grandad, Prince William. He raised his hands. First, his first grandchild. The first gift for the royal baby. Did you see that happen there . Yeah. We have our eyes on the hospital to the palace to kates hometown. And natalie is outside st. Marys hospital. Good morning to you. What is the latest . Reporter good morning, savannah. Still no official baby birth announcement just yet, but hot off the presses, which is what we woke up to
Richmond, wusa9. Back to you. The three main candidates in virginias governor race, of course they went out to cast their own votes. Ken cuccinelli voted with his wife at brentsville high. Terri mcauliffe cast his ballot at spring hill elementary, and robert is libertarian candidate went back to his alma mater for science and technology in alexandria. Peggy fox is waiting for the results with the democrats in vienna and peggy, this race is being looked at by some as a bell weather for the mood of the whole country. Absolutely, you know, if we are seeing higher voter turnout than expected, what is bringing those voters out . We have heard from the democrats that outrage over the g. Government shutdown and what is driving it. A referendum on obama care. So, which is it . We were out at the polls today asking that question. Thank you. Thank you so much. First time candidate democrat is running for delegate in Prince William county. He is hoping to oust the outspoken conservative, long tim
Potentially 70s in luray and manassas. Here comes monika with timesaver traffic. Good morning, everybody. Im very happy to say were starting off this Early Morning rush hour really nicely. There are no big deals to report around town, including on i270 coming in from frederick down to the point where the lanes divide. Were in great shape early thompg. Lets take a early this morning. Lets take a live in in prince georges county. This is at Central Avenue on the beltway and looking good basically both loops between 95 and the wilson bridge. Lets go back over to the maps. This time i66 on the inbound side and from manassas to centreville. Your lanes are open. Same story on the beltway west side of town and i95 coming in from springfield from dale city, nice and quiet overnight and now as well heading on to 395. Back to you guys. Just about 4 28. Virginias race for governor was even tighter than the polls had projected. Yesterday it was a 6 margin and it shrunk from there. But Terry Mcauli