She was a ray of sunshine, why this womans death may close a chapter of history the world will never forget. You are looking at pictures of kiev. The president is out, the former Parliament Speaker is in and the future is uncertainly. Welcome to al jazeera america. Im thomas drayton. As lawmakers get ready to form a new National Government in ukraine pronational supporters are fighting back. In Eastern Ukraine supporters of the Viktor Yanukovych attacked demonstrators on sunday. No one knows who Viktor Yanukovych is hiding, but hes refusing to step down. And we get a look at another of the former president s homes. It has been seized and top the public. Its on a property where fas ants and wild boar roam. The new president met with the american ambassador. America warns russia not to send soldiers, National Security advisor susan rice says such a move would be a mistake. Its not in the interest of ukraine, russia or the United States to see the country split. Its in no ones interest to
Hours and chaos as cars slam into each other on the final turn. Nascars most popular driver, Dale Earnhardt jr. , emerging from the smoke to win. As we say good morning, america. And good morning, america. Hope you all had a good weekend. An exciting weekend for so many. What a farewell to the olympics last night. Closing ceremonies in sochi. Blockbuster show. Circus performances. Ballet and classical music. The olympic torch put out. Congratulations to all. What a show they put on over the last couple of weeks. The overall medal count for team usa, 28. Only russia was better. Very fitting there. Also speaking of the host country, showed a sense of humor in the end. In the closing ceremonies, if if you remember the opening ceremonies and the ring that wasnt. This was actually part of the closing ceremonies last night acknowledging the imperfect perfection of the ceremonies. Can you picture the guy going to putin saying, trust me, it will work. Remember, security concerns before the gam
Last minute excitement at the winter games. Look at the mishap on the bobsled track. This is the violent nature of bobsledding. This morning, america races for the top spot in the overall medal count with the closing ceremony just hours away. You notice, theyre warning this morning about the color yellow, and yet we have a huge yellow sign here, and our script this is morning, they have givenus ton yellow paper. We are fearless. They are not worried about our immune systems. Good morning. Also up, the return of the dreaded polar plunge. Wheres the countdown to spring clock . Its frozen. We had a bit of a thaw. Fit 64 in washington, d. C. On saturday. But bad news, get ready for another polar plunge into the northeast and the midwest. How bad . Well bring you that forecast couple. Thats in a few minutes. But a silent killer as an upscale maul. The manager of this restaurant is dead, and dozens sent to the hospital, including some of the First Responders who arrived to help people. Offic
Collins, the first openly gay athlete to play on a professional team in america. You just be yourself. I am just myself. Never be afraid or ashamed or have any fear to be your true, authentic self. Reporter the 35yearold veteran signed a 10 day contract with the brooklyn nets, playing his first game in l. A. He says he is focused on his role on the team more than his role in society. I dont have time to think about history right now. I just have to focus on my job tonight. Reporter collins let his guard down last spring, announcing in Sports Illustrated that he was gay. At the time the 12 year veteran wasnt with a team. The nets were the first to pick him up. He says now the last ten months have been terrific. It is thick. I dont have to hide it has been terrific. I dont have to hide who i am. I can just be myself. Now he has the coach from montgomery wishing him well. Jason is a terrific guy. I wish him well. I am glad. Reporter brian flores, station brian webb, cbs 5. Collins first h
A warning from america to russia, not to get involved militarily. The atmosphere couldnt be more different than it was three days ago. It was all aflame with barricades. Winter is here to stay. Arctic blast is returning from canada. Cool temperatures will hammer the midwest and move eastward. Meanwhile, huge ice bolders near pittsburgh. I just dont want to see this. The prosecutor plans to request the extradition of el chapo. The notorious boss known as shorty was arrested in a raid. He is believed to be the head of a cocaine empire worth billions. After two weeks of drama, the winter Olympic Games have come to an end in sochi. Organizers reenacted a gaffe from the Opening Ceremony when one olympic rain failed to open. The producers have a sense of humor. A sweeping proposal that would shrink the army to its smallestforce since before world war ii. A pilot got a huge surprise when a bird flew right into his windshield. Oh, that . Champion of the daytona 500 after a six and a half hour