Senator howard baker jr. Senator baker passed away today. Howard baker served this country well, and he served it in a fashion that was worthy of admiration, from both parties, all people because he was an american first, a tennessean second and a republican third. He served three terms in the United States senate, served as majority leader and minority leader. He served as United States ambassador to japan. Served as chief of staff to president Ronald Reagan. He was a private practicing attorney as well at the firm of bakerdonaldson, which was a firm his grandfather started and practiced law at one time with his father who served as a United States representative from tennessee. Howard bakers been recognized since his retirent from the senate many occasions and received the president ial medal of freedom and has received other awards. His was a life well lived and a life to be demonstrated to others as a role for legislators to work with both sides of the aisle and work for america fi
That bpl is honored to be presenting in partnership with and with the wisdom and leadership of the Lenape Center. Titled will not be hoking. This Initiative Includes new yorks first ever la not be curated exhibition of lenape cultural arts, which is now on view at bpls Greenpoint Library and Environmental Education center as well as many future programs on topics like the myth of the purchase of manhattan. Seed remitriation well have poetry readings and theres an upcoming published anthology of essays on lownape history. Its quite ambitious. I am humbled. To represent my bpl colleagues who have led this ambitious effort. Its truly my honor to introduce tonights discussion on their behalf. In a few moments youll hear three perspectives on a history that has too long been overlooked misrepresented and lied about for 10,000 years the not be lived and will not be hooking an area that includes parts of what are now the states of pennsylvania, connecticut to york and delaware. And through wa
Tonights as well as musical performances, family and childrens events, literary and philosophical discussions and so much more. Tonights program, the history of lenape forced removals, is one part of a larger and far ranging initiative that we are honored to be presenting with the wisdom and leadership of the Lenape Center. This Initiative Includes new yorks first ever lenape curated expedition which is now on view at bpls as well as many topics such as the myth of the purchase of manhattan we will have poetry readings. Theres an upcoming anthology of essays on lenape history. I am humbled to represent my bpl colleagues, who have led this ambitious effort. It is truly my honor to introduce tonights discussion on their behalf. In a few moments, you will hear three perspectives on a history that has too long been overlooked. Misrepresented, and lied about. For 10,000 years, the lenape lived in an area that includes parts of what are now the states of pennsylvania, connecticut, new york a
Find several pot plants inside. The u. N. General Assembly Begins taped. Leaders from around the world were converged in new york to discuss pressing world issues. The crisis in syria will likely be a hot topic. Reporter and these are live pictures from kenya where a deadly seeming at a mall is now in its third day. Multiple large blasts have rocked the Westgate Mall. They are believed to be 10 to 15 islamic extremists inside and some hostages are still being held. Lets check in with liz for a check on our morning commute. Thanks. At this hour we are now in the 6 00 hour, things are starting to get busier. Northbound 280, you can see the beautiful San Francisco skyline there in the distance. Northbound and southbound still at the limit. Bay bridge and the approaches westbound 24, we have a live look this morning at telegraph. Traffic comes out of the caldecott tunnel okay. They have two bores open now westbound heading into oakland. And this is what it looks like at the bay bridge. I t
Happy friday, everyone, im john berman. Im michaela pereira. Well have much more ahead at this hour. Big story that could change the lives of millions of people with the stroke of a pen. It could also set off a firestorm in washington, all but paralyzing the relationship between the president and the new republican congress. President obama says he is on the verge of taking executive action possibly as soon as next week to fix the nations beleaguered immigration system. He says he has warned republicans this moment was coming. And i indicated to Speaker Boehner several months ago that if, in fact, congress failed to act i would use all the Lawful Authority that i possess to try to make the system work better. And thats going to happen. Thats going to happen before the end of the year. Action by the president could protect millions of people that are living illegally in the country from being deported. Newly empowered republicans are calling his threats poison. Were going to fight the p