Were going to brief you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. And you can be part of the conversation. Today, we are asking for your plastic solutions. A leading Supermarket Chain in the uk is trying to eliminate Plastic Packaging by 2023. So, should we follow suit . Can you live without plastic . Just use the hashtag, bbcthebriefing. She was the girl that captivated the world at the rio olympics in 2016. But now, simone biles has become the most high profile athlete to admit she was abused by someone who was supposed to be helping her. The 20 year old has accused this man, dr larry nassar, of sexual abuse. Hes already serving a prison sentence for possessing indecent images of children, and faces more charges later this month. Andrew plant reports. She is a four time olympic champion. With 19 combined world and olympic medals, she is americas most decorated gymnast. Now, in a statement, the star of the rio games has said that she was sexually abused by the former
Usa gymnastics announcing they will resign. The very latest from lansing. Had somebody listened to you, these women wouldnt have been abused. How did this go unchecked . When girls came forward and told an adult, the adults didnt listen. Was there a code of silence just to keep the medals coming . All these people knew what he was doing . Yes. Tonight, were taking you inside the closed off elite world of womens gymnastics. The parents are not allowed in the gym. That was the rule. The warning signs to protect your daughters from abuse, and those brave women who broke their silence. Well, larry, im here. Not to tell someone, but to tell everyone. This is 20 20. When i was little, i always wanted to be in the olympics. I wanted to be a collegiate athlete. To become a Sports Medicine doctor. My dreams were definitely derailed after seeing him. I feel like part of me has been robbed. Reporter this week in lansing michigan, 19 young pill, boarding a bus for the 20mile journey from a courtho
The president of Michigan State resigned from her position over the schools handling of allegations against nassar. The that hes oath if his lawyers approve. Theres beens no obstruction whatsoever and im kentucky say they plan to try the deadly shootings as an adult. I dont want i want to go out with a bang. Sir elton john. Quits after his upcoming threeyear global tour. Andatory evacuation this morning for some pennsylvania because of flooding. All him. Back on his feet in a matter of seconds. Professional. Hey, everybody. And all that President Trump is on his way to the economic forum. Its what lex lieu thursday would point his s laser at. On cbs this morning. Elton john announced that to be retiring. Dont be sad. Luckily hisented son lil jon will tak yeah, can you feel the love gs presented by toyota. Lets go places. Welcome to cbs this mo dickerson, not lil John Dickerson with Norah Odonnell and gayle king. The president of Michigan State university is stepping down over nassar se
Carjacking. A Good Samaritans deed backfiring, the person she saved taking her down, trying to steal her car then targeting another. How this all ends. Im Still Standing and oneonone with elton john as he says goodbye to the road. The legend announcing one last tour. Im determined to go out with a bang. The rocket man on that big decision, his family and what hes calling a leap of faith. Yeah yeah yeah good morning, america. Weve been humming elton john songs all morning long. What a pleasure to sit down with him after he made his announcement at his upcoming tour will be his last. A lot of news to get to. President trump just arrived in switzerland moments ago. Overnight he seemed to be at odds with his own attorneys on whether he should sit down for a facetoface with Robert Mueller. Take a look at the headline in this mornings Detroit Free Press summing it up in one word, courageous and listing all women who came forward. Those are not victims, those are survivors. And the fallout co
Influence state attorneys generals. Well show you how tap water contains radioactive contaminants. This morning how some communities and homeowners are struggling to keep their water safe. But we begin this morning with todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. These reports are absolutely stunning, deeply frightening. There is an incredible case of obstruction of justice against the president of the united states. A new report shows President Trump ordered the firing of Robert Mueller. White house lawyer convinced the president not to do it. Fake news. Fake stories. President trump is in davos, switzerland, attending the World Economic forum. I was just talking. Some really wonderful people said davos has never been like this. This is like walking into the academy awards. Most of the deaths were due to suffocation. No word yet on what caused the fire. The u. S. Olympic committee has given the board six days to resign. This isnt over, is it . Not at all. Casey affleck has withdrawn