States historic drought. Stephanie stan stanton with morn that fire and that drought. Reporter good morning to yon to you, morgan. This fire is 30 contained. We do expect to get some updated numbers throughout the day, but this fire is just one consequence of the drought that is crippling california, and the governors recent drought declaration is hoping to actually alleviate and prevent some of the damage from this drought, especially the the drought for the agriculture industry. Reporter mounting pressure from politicians, Business Leaders and farmers struggling to cope with the dryest year ever on record. Emergency declaration means california can now apply for relief aid from the government the news count come soon enough for paul who is struggle to go feed his cattle just outside of santa barbara, california. If we dont get rain, well be in dire straits. Were faced with no feed and cows that need fee. Cals a. G. Industry is worth 40 billion and produced a large percentage of fresh
During the election as this young preacher from georgia which is dr. Martin luther king jr. Who sort of leads the masses of africanamericans from racial to presentation. So in this notion that a rosa sat and, you know, martin could do this stuff and jesse could run and then barack could fly, all these things, they sound good, but they really simply few a much more complicated history. And that complicated history really involves so many africanamericans, women and men, who proactively dismantled racial segregation including rosa parks. Rosa parks was an activist. She didnt just refuse to give up her seat by accident, it was a concerted, strategic effort to try to transform democratic institutions. Tufts University History professor and author of dark days, bright nights, peniel joseph, specializes in the sub field of africana. His latest, stokely a life, will be in bookstores march 4th. Sunday hell take your questions in depth live for three hours starting at noon eastern on cspan2s bo
And bravely, clinging to the hope he could get a second lung transport he desperately needed. He spent the last month in the hospital waiting in vein. Martys funeral was yesterday. His firefighter family showed up in full force. I only knew marty a short time. Whats going to stay with me about him is his bravery in the face of those towers crumbling and also in the face of his declining health. I hope marty can now rest in peace. This is cnn sunday morning. Day six in the standoff ties though jimmy lee dikes hasnt surrendered his 5yearold hostage, there may be new reason for optimism. The incredible story of heroism and redemption. How a new orleans saint helped save a game and his dads life in one spectacular play. The boy scouts may vote as early as tomorrow to lift a ban on openly gay members. Now governor rick perry has taken a stand. What he said might surprise you. Good morning, everyone. Im randi kaye. Its 8 00 on the east coast. Thanks so much for starting your morning with us.
A national day of service on the mall. That begins at 9 30. The first family urges all americans to help honor dr. Martin luther king jr. Then tomorrow, president obama and Vice President biden are officially sworn in for their second terms. The ceremony happens monday. Crews are still putting together the final preparations for mondays inauguration. We have Team Coverage starting off with nbcs daniel lee. Shes live on the mall with more now. Good morning, danielle. Reporter good morning. In just hours, thousands of people will be coming to the National Mall here. Many will be coming to tsee the memoria memorials, but theyre also going to a tent thats been put up in honor of the national day of service. The crowds have arrived packed for a party. This is one of my bucket list experiences. Reporter Tiffany Grimes thrflew in from atlanta. Her first stop was the National Mall. Over 200,000 people sign up nationwide. Reporter amelia is attending. Shes here from new orleans. Like four years
Veterans groups, economic development, education, health care, you name it. Its all part of the national day of service for the obama inaugural. Something is going on in all 50 states. This big tent opens at 9 30 to the public. You can come down and see all of these exhibits. Theres plenty of room for everybody here at the mall at 12th street. We talked to a couple of the people inside about what they hope to do today. Anyone can volunteer if youre ages 10 and up. We have everything from an email Pen Pal Program to getting involved with our friendship program. People are here for the national day of service. Youd like people to come and sign up. Absolutely. We need volunteers. We are run by volunteers. We have over 1,000 volunteers. Were always looking for more volunteers. Thats why were out here. Reporter again, its a national day of service. It wont be any good unless you participate. Im tom sherwood live on the National Mall. Back to you. All right, tom. Were glad you canceled your