Say at this point. Seattle slew was so worn out that he won poorly. American pharoah, you have to wonder, did triple crown take anything out of him. He looked better today than the last time we saw him. I dont particularly go to races that i dont work at. But i would go. If we did not televise this next race, i would make a point to see this horse run. Thats how special i think he is to the game and to america. Hes special in so many ways, not only his ability to run but his personality and just the way he conducts himself, and that beautiful, beautiful stride that carried him to the easy victory today in the 1. 75 million William Hill Haskell here on the breeders cup challenge series. He wins the breeders cup. Special thanks to the industrys official data base for thoroughbred racing. Saturday the challenge continues in saratoga with the whitney. Thats saturday 5 00 eastern on nbc. Coming up, except on the west coast, its your local news. And then its americas got talent followed by a
Shootings in the city, and hes warning this disturbing trend must be put in check before its too late. It was a weekend of gun violence. Sadly, no one believes it will be the last. In east new york, nine people were shot and wounded at a barbecue. In the bronx, 20yearold Christian Garcia was shot and killed and two others struck when a gunman opened fire in a childrens playground. Speaking on a radio show, commissioner bratton says its not just a new york problem. In many areas of the country, we are seeing a significant increase in crime after having experienced almost 20 years of steady decline. The nypds latest statistics show a 10 increase in murders through july 27th compared to the same period last year. Bratton says there are two main reasons. Some communities, unfortunately, people are feeling that the police really dont have enforcement powers, and thats the broken windows theory at work, that theyre feeling empowered to basically be more active in some of their behavior. We q
Dont you cant hunt these things or pose for pictures with them. You know, i remember years ago not anything that i would do, but i would hear people saying they were going hunting. It was a sport, it was the thing to do. I hope you walked out of the room. You know im not one of those people. I think now, obviously, its a different time. Bad news and good news. Number one, pulled over and given a ticket you . However, i have proof i am innocent. I am lawyered up. [laughter] i cant get into the details but, apparently, officially i was charged with talking on a cell phone while driving in a motor vehicle. Theres another part of this story that i will come up with and present to court. [laughter] whens the last time that happened to you . About a month ago. My son ran to get in an ice cream cone, and i was sitting in a handicapped spot, but i was sitting in the car. I wasnt parked, car was running, and the Police Officer just gave me a ticket. Call. He gave you a ticket for what . 250 ice
Is not only about remembering a princess, but also a mother. Princes william and harry will mark the anniversary privately. Fire breaks out ina anniversary privately. Fire breaks out in a Chemical Plant in houston flooded by Tropical Storm harvey. Authorities evacuate the surrounding area as a precaution against fumes. A man appears in court charged with preparing acts of terrorism after allegedly brandishing a four foot Samurai Sword at Police Outside Buckingham Palace. Buying success in the premier league as the transfer window closes on more than £1 billion worth of business. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. The European Unions chief brexit negotiator says the eu and uk have made no substantial breakthroughs, at the end of a third round of talks. Speaking at a joint News Conference, Michel Barnier said both sides remain far apart, and theres little chance of starting negotiations soon, on a possible future trade deal. But the brexit secretary david davis urged the eu to be m
The subcommittee will come to order. I will recognize myself for an Opening Statement. The United States of america is in the midst of a fierce battle against an epidemic brought to us by opioids. It does not matter where you live. This crisis has touched every corner of american society. While new england and the ohio valley regions represent states hardest hit by. The epidemic, Health Officials from the south and reaching across the Mountain West report deaths of those counties. The latest figures from the centers for Disease Control and prevention is astounding. 91 americans die every day from an overdose. Now more than ever we must come together and strengthen our commitment to fight this. I expect todays members will bring to the forefront key insights and potential solutions on this critical issue. In the previous congress, the energy and Commerce Committee led several initiatives to help address the the Opioid Epidemic. The comprehensive recovery act and the 21st century cures a