And im stephanie ruhle. We have to begin with our top story the past three days it has been the same. Special forces have cornered the 2 suspects in the Charlie Hebdo massacre. Reportedly they have told police they want to die as martyrs. In eastern paris there is been a shooting at a kosher supermarket. Reports suggest that he is demanding freedom for the suspects in the Charlie Hebdo massacre. There is a connection between these 2 events. Caerleon, lets begin with you. What is the latest . The latest we are seeing here 2 kilometers from the site where the kouachi brothers are still there. There is a high school and a secondary school. The parents the Police Taking the bus to another at the moment the police does not want where the kids are going. Obviously, theyre been very conflicting reports about what is happening on the ground. I think that is from the police to avoid any media frenzy and any reporting developing. Hans, give us an update where you are. There is a widening sense o
Deadly trend of texting whilst driving. Good morning. Welcome to Al Jazeera America. Im stephanie sy. The thanksgiving travel nightmare is gripping the east coast. Its complimenting one of the busiest travel dates. Those who were hoping to see loved ones were grippeded by a storm. Its a mix of snow, sleet, rain and winds. Severe conditions are causing havoc up and down the east coast. Winter warnings have been issued from georgia to ver mont. The storm grounded hundreds of flights in central u. S. And is threatening to do the same at the airports of new york, philadelphia and washington. Joining us is Randall Pinkston from la guardia. Miserable for those trying to get to their families. Everyone keeps their fingers crossed. If you leave early in the morning you have a better chance of an ontime takeoff. The arrival and departure boards are showing ontime. If you are travelling along the eastern sea board, into or out of, beware of weather. The winter storm barrelling east disrupted tra
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Solutions for Small Businesses and major corporations. What can we do for you . And now, bbc world news america. This is bbc world news america. Oscar pistorius breaks down in court, describing the night he shot his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, saying he thought she was an intruder. Tempers flare in Ukraine Parliament after two russian groups overtake buildings in the east of the country. Unlocking the key to these the stearic mysterious particles. Welcome to our viewers on Public Television in america and also around the globe. Today for the first time, Oscar Pistorius spoke publicly about the moment he shot dead his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Testifying at his murder trial in south africa, the story is broke down sobbing as he described how he shot through a bathroom door, believing there were burglars in the house. And then sat crying over steenkamps body when he realized what had happened. There have been tears and drama already in this trial, but nothing like today. Oscar pistor