Vulnerable. Not everyone agrees with todays decision. A republican lawmaker from arkansas says women are not physically capable of combat duty, because they dont have the Upper Body Strength or the endurance. Others worry that women in the military could increase the sexual atmosphere of those serving on the ground. In india today, a trial begins for five men accused of the brutal rape and murder of a young woman. The case sparked widespread protests. The suspects are accused of attacking the woman and her male friend after she boarded a bus last month. She was raped and both victims dumped on a roadside. The woman died two weeks later. A federal Appeals Court declared indianas law banning that can be accessed by children. But the Appeals Court said the law went too far in restricting free speech. Indianas attorney general is considering whether to appeal. Interesting here. So if youre a sexual predator, according to that judge, you can still get on facebook. How many scary stories do
Bracing for another day of bone chilling temperature cast. Thursday, january 24th, 2013. Good morning, everyone. Welcome to today on a thursday morning. Im Savannah Guthrie. Im matt lauer. Lets get right to this story in washington, the decision to allow women in combat roles, a watershed moment being praised by a lot of people and others starting to wonder how it might impact the capability of other forces. We all know women have been putting their lives in dangerous war zones for many years. What does this change really mean for a practical matter . This straight ahead. Also, are you sitting in a room with your computer on right now. Take a look because some 1 could be spying on you at this moment, coming up how criminals can hack into your webcam and pull off an alarming invasion of privacy and some ways you can block them. A few details this morning on beyonces performance on the National Anthem at the inauguration. What the wall street journal uncovered and what big stars think ab
Rally at the National Mall. Thousands of local leaders, organizers and gun control activists marching for stricter gun laws. John henrehan was there with the latest. John . Reporter a crowd of 3 howe in washington 3,000 in washington is not a sure turnout. One participant said todays rally for gun control laws was not the end point but the beginning of a crusade. They marched on constitution avenue from the grounds of the u. S. Capitol to the grounds of the Washington Monument carrying signs decrying the power of the National Rifle soccer. Some association. Some carried signs with the names of individual victims of gun violence other and signs asked the country to remember the massacre in newtown, connecticut. A small contingent joined the organizers on the stage. At the rally, the crowd appeared to be about 3,000 strong. Organizers warned the foot for more gun control legislation would be a tough one but. Look at all the changes people said could not happen. Civil rights, womens right
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