And then the name appears up on the ipad. For the inside scoop on all things santa, we went straight to the experts. He showed me where the elves were. Good evening. After the his defiant and controversial response on friday to renewed calls for stronger gun laws in the wake of the Connecticut School shooting, the head of the nra finally took questions today. Wayne lapierre sat down with nbcs David Gregory this morning to explain why he opposes an assault weapons ban and why he wants to address gun violence in schools with more guns. It is an emotional debate touching stilltender nerves over the deaths at sandy hook elementary among those who hold dear their constitutional right to own guns. We have two reports tonight beginning with White House Correspondent Peter Alexander in our washington newsroom tonight. Peter, good evening. Reporter lester, good evening to you. The head of the nra, Wayne Lapierre, said guns are not the problem. Instead, he took aim what the he called the media m
Kristin fisher live from the white house, the north lawn there. Will tell you what, the stock market sure seemed to like the jobs are part, too. Something President Trump pointed out during a spirit of America Showcase at the white house earlier today heading into this Holiday Weekend but before speaking there the president held a surprise press conference in the Briefing Room though he didnt take any questions and you may remember he did some thing similar after that much better than expected jobs report the previous month and the president said all signs that the economy is roaring back even as covid paces spike in many states. We have some areas where we are putting out the flames of the fires and thats working out well, we are working very closely with governors and i think its working out very well, i think you will see that shortly. Former Vice President joe biden is quick to point out that a burner all the good numbers President Trump rattled off, there was one number he didnt m
To carlisle line will help to kickstart the local economy. Good morning from midfield lavender farm in surrey. What a view we have of the lavender and the scent is intoxicating. Today the forecast, for many it will be dry with sunny intervals, showers in the north of scotland, and later thicker cloud and rain bringing more rain across Northern Ireland and western scotland. I will have all the details later on in the programme. Good morning. Its tuesday the 21st ofjuly. Our top story almost a million Public Sector workers will receive pay rises above inflation, after the chancellor said he recognised their enormous effort during the coronavirus pandemic. The pay increases, which will come out of existing budgets, will be awarded to workers including teachers, Police Officers, and doctors. Nurses negotiated a separate pay deal in 2018. Andy moore has the story. After several months on the frontline of the some welcome news to keep Public Sector workers stop they will get the full pay inc
There has been a deadly discovery in south korea. The vice principal of that high school where so many died in that ferry accident found dead apparently committing suicide. The captain and crew could face criminal charges. Official death toll is 28, 268 others are listed as missing, most of them high school students. Harry faucet is in south korea where despite the odds, the search for survivors continues. Reporter heading out on a foggy day to the focal point. Emerges out of the gloom dozens of vessels and at the center of it all the ferry, a tyne part of this 150meter long ferry breaking the surface. Its just after 9 00 a. M. Local time. Were approaching the period when rescue officials said the tides would be suitable to try it again. Theres a lot of activity around the upturned hull right now. As the day wore on, divers went down on ten separate occasions. Officials say they managed to secure a guide rope, begin pumping air through the wheelhouse, and access the second floor argo c
Without objection, members of the full committee, not on the subcommittee are authorized to participate in todays hearing. This is entitled thoughts and prayers are not enough. How Mass Shootings harm communities, economy. I dont recognize myself or four minutes to give an opening statement. Friends, when innocent children being mass murdered in schools, thoughts and prayers are not enough. As your parents or children will come home safely from school. Often prayers are not enough to protect worshipers while worshiping. What shoppers are mass murder market place is often prayers are not enough to prevent future marketplaces mass murders and the consequences that follows. This year lodi 53954 Mass Shootings in 200 days including 16 mass murders according to the gun violence archives. Friends, it has become painfully clear that the good guy with a gun to take out a bad guy with a gun to kill or be killed philosophy is not the solution. And just as we must concern ourselves with saving li