Atlantic, the guardian, the new republic, the washington post, Los Angeles Times and elsewhere. He lives in los angeles please join me in giving him a huge round of applause while he comes out and it reads and talks about his book. [applause] thanks allie. Thanks for coming out of retirement for this event. [laughter] thank you all for being here but think to skylight for having me. I moved to l. A. A little over a year a ago people told me it rit away this is the bookstore youve got to come too. So here i am. Thanks for being here with me. I think what i am going to do is read an excerpt from the first chapter of the opening of the first chapter which is the first part i wrote for this book it was sort of the scene that sets the stage for the rest of the book. Im going to read a short excerpt from that and then im going to talk a little bit about the book itself the themes behind thend book, how i came to write it. Why i wanted to write it. Then i will read another short excerpt, i pr
Fairfield for almost two hours. Officers are in a standoff with the driver whom they believe is still armed. Theyre planning their moves carefully. Our chopper watched the chase earlier this afternoon down 580 on the richmondsan rafael bridge with several cop cars on the tail of this silver toyota corolla. It was never going terribly over the speed limit, topping around 70 miles an hour driving through the north bay, eventually moving east. The driver avoided spike strips after several attempts by officers to stop that vehicle as it went from petaluma to oakland. The corolla bobbed and weaved through traffic until it finally stopped in fairfield near 680 by the Cordelia Junction. That is when officers lined up a few yards from the car and that is where we are now with all eastbound lanes closed. You can imagine there is a traffic backup building right now right in time for the evening commute, of course. The live look here at our traffic map, these are the conditions now. Anybody headi
Vacation planning is available at aruba. Com. And now, bbc world news. Jane this is bbc world news america. Reporting from washington, m jane obrien. On the eve of the Winter Olympics, north korea shows off its military might, while the own president plays his part in the propaganda war. Ilvice president pence we meet any use of nuclear or conventional weapons with a response that is rapid, overwhelming, and effective. Jane the Dow Jones Industrial dives another thousandoints, the latest swing in a week of highs and bruising lows. And they are the latest superhoes to hit the big screen, but online, the mainly black cast of black panther is creating the biggest buzz. W to our viewers on Public Television in america and around the globe. Stnorth korea haed a huge military parade on the eve of the Winter Olympics th korea. The event took place in the pyongyang, to mark the 70th anniversary of the countrys armed forces. It showcased Ballistic Missiles whicthe regime claims could hit the un
Russian diplomats say theres no agreement, and western diplomats say this delay gives Syrian Government forces more time to attack the rebel held area. Dozens more people have been killed in a fifth day of strikes which have already killed hundreds. This report from our middle east editorjeremy bowen. It does contain graphic images. More air strikes, more bombs and more casualties. It is not letting up. Across Eastern Ghouta, rescue workers sprint into broken and burning buildings before the dust of their destruction settles. This was another attack a few miles away. A temporary ceasefire is under negotiation, brokered by russia, egypt and turkey. Even if it happens, the horror of these days will stay with the survivors for a lifetime. Two sisters, alaa, aged eight, and moor, 11, were in their home war planes bombed our building. Now. Ghouta. Look at home. This was sent to us by their mother. Please help us. Please save our children here in east ghouta. Where is the humanity . I ask yo
More information for your vacation planning is available at aruba. Com. And now, bbc world news. Laura this is bbc world news america. Porting from washington, i am laura trevelyan. The head of the powerful gun lobby speaks out after the Florida School shooting, saying politicians and the media are exploiting the tragedy to erode gun rights. A warnings of ssacre in the besieged enclave of ghouta in syria, where hundreds have been killed in five days of airstrikes. The legacy of the black panthers, from the streets to the canvas. How a new exhibit is shining a light those still in prison. Laura welcome to our viewers on Public Television in america and around the globe. Aye National Rifle Association Head spoke out tne week after the Florida School shooting, going on the offensive against those calling for stricter gun laws in the wake of the tragedy. Wayne lapierre said democrats and the media were using the shooting to try to erodeco titutional right. Simeanwhile, the pnt doubled down