Financial instrument to try to get others to do what we want. First thing i want to do is just ask you as, you know, since youve been involved in so many different policy positions over the recent decades, how much of a change do you feel there is in thinking about the effectiveness of these different instruments . And if sanctions are becoming more prominent as a tool for u. S. Foreign policy, does that change who the nature of the of the policy conversation since those who implement sanctions are different than those who implement the use of military force . Well, clearly sanctions are a kind of Foreign Policy tool of the month right now, and i dont mean that, you know, sarcastically. Its what i do. There is they have been seen as relatively successful in a number of cases, and they are a they are a tool of choice in situations like you like the one you mentioned. Where do you go from diplomatic pressure short of military force . And sanctions have been developed by the u. S. Policy
Reporter the Nebraska Medical Center says ashoka mukpos condition is slightly improved. He is being treated with an experimental drug and received a blood transfusion from an ebola survivor. He contracted ebola in liberia where he was working for nbc news. In an interview with the christian broadcasting network, the president of liberia said she is cautiously optimistic things are Getting Better for nations hardest hit with the ebola virus. Were more equipped. And that we now see light at the end of the tunnel. We are happy about that. Reporter but that optimism isnt shared by many u. S. Health officials. New cases of ebola are doubling every three weeks in africa. Meanwhile, back in this country, the family of ebola victim Thomas Eric Duncan is mourning his loss. Duncan died wednesday in dallas after traveling last month from liberia. They agreed over the fact they were not able to give him a decent burial, but had to be cremated the same day of his death. Reporter the cdc says more r
Good morning. Welcome to today on a friday morning. Im matt lauer. Im Savannah Guthrie along side al roker and tamron hall who is sitting in for natalie. Actually i think natalie is waiting for the new iphone. I passed it this morning on my bike. 5th avenue . Yeah, crazy stuff. People have been lining up for a day waiting to get in. They are open, but they have not started selling the phones yet. We will have more on that coming up. Also, amanda knox is here for an exclusive interview. She is outside the studio right now. We want to ask a question about the interview. If you were amanda would you return to italy for another trial . You can get into this conversation on our facebook page. Well talk to amanda live in a few minutes. But first, more violence in chicago. 13 people wounded after another mass shooting. One of the victims a 3yearold. John yang is in chicago. John, good morning to you. Reporter good morning, matt. Very violent night overnight in chicago on the south side. 13 pe
It is theirs. World news tonight is up next. Tonight, the horrifying scene at the Mall Of America. Authorities say a 5yearold boy was thrown from the third Floor Balcony by a stranger. People rushing to save the boy. Mother screaming for help. The boy critically hurt tonight and there is news about the suspect coming in now. Also late today, the scare outside the white house. Authorities say a man trying to set himself on fire. The deadly storm. As we come on the air tonight, the new threat. Reports on of a possible tornado and now severe storms as a new system moves from texas up the northeast. Rob marciano is standing by with the track. The student takedown by police. Under investigation tonight. Officers appearing to drag a 16yearold down a flight of stairs and then hit with a stun gun. She was facing charges until the
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Probably will take a little time getting to know him. He is innately shy. They will be impressed by his deep, spiritual approach to all things and his deep tenderness in dealing with human beings. His quiet kindliness hes authentic in all things that he does. Getting background on the new pope, he is the very first in history to choose the name francis. And many people assume he chose his name after st. Francis of ass assisi. But it could have also been for st. Francis xavier, the founder of the jesuits. Pope francis is the first jesuit pope and the first noneuropean pontiff in more than a million. A special mass being held in honor of the new pope. The San Francisco archbishop leading mass at st. Marys cathedral on the assumption at gough street this afternoon. Well have continuing coverage of the installation of pope francis. You can watch and read all about it and other celebrations both right here on nbc bay area and all around the world by logging onto our website, nbcbayarea. Com