[indistinct chatter] [indistinct chatter] again, we are outside the church in wilmington delaware, where the beau biden funeral will be taking place today. The Vice President s son passingly last saturday, after a nearly twoyear battle with brain cancer. The president , barack obama will be attending today. He will be delivering a eulogy. Also, a number of dignitaries including bill and hillary clinton, will be attending today. The Associated Press said yesterday that the donations have been pouring in for a late charity to honor beau bidens late efforts. The Beau Biden Foundation for the protection of children received more than 600 contributions in its first two days since being announced. Again, that from the Associated Press. Again, we are outside the Roman Catholic church in wilmington, delaware. Our live coverage of the Funeral Service for the Vice President s son, beau biden, should begin shortly. We are waiting the arrival of the family and the casket bearing beau biden. [indis
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He and how many people he helped feel safe. Reporter deputy foley leaves behind his son, daughter and wife, tammy. Following the service, Law Enforcement helicopters flew above mt. Diablo in a missing Man Formation. Not only mike was a hero in Law Enforcement, hes now a hero with the lives of people that he saved through being an organ donor. Reporter in concord, im leslie brinkley, abc 7 news. In other news, it snarled the morning commute and is still a problem tonight. Its all because of an overnight accident involving a dump truck on 101. Kate larson is live along the freeway in palo alto to explain how long the lane closure will affect the commute. Reporter ama, traffic is really starting to slow down, although its still moving here on southbound 101. Caltrans hopes to ease the con just should kn gestion. Workers are hoping this black plastic keeps debris from calling on cars. They have to keep one lane close because its simply not safe to drive over right now. Caltrans workers spe
Minutes. Cheerleading is now considered a sport in california. Its a step forward, but possibly a leap back for one east bay School District. Teammates and their parents are rallying to save their program at the Liberty Union high School District. That covers brentwood and oakley in contra costa county. Abc7 News Reporter katie utehs explains. Reporter cheerleading is now a sport. Its incredibly exciting. We feel proud that now were being recognized as athletes. Reporter but the new state designation actually threatens the traditional cheer program in the Liberty Union high School District. The girls are athletes so for that to be possibly taken away from us, we were devastated. Reporter as districts grapple with the costs of implementing cheer as a sport, luhsd superintendent proposed cutting traditional cheer and implementing stunt cheer. It alarmed School Board Member ray valverde. You dont cut Something Else that has been successful in that district for years. Reporter traditional
We feel proud that now were being recognized as athletes. Reporter but the new state designation actually threatens the traditional cheer program in the Liberty Union high school district. The girls are athletes so for that to be possibly taken away from us, we were devastated. Reporter as districts grapple with the costs of implementing cheer as a sport, luhsd superintendent proposed cutting traditional cheer and implementing stunt cheer. It alarmed School Board Member ray valverde. Dont cut Something Else that has been successful in that district for years. Reporter traditional sideline cheer is more inclusive because more students can participate. Stunt teams are smaller. Stunt teams are very small. They allow up to 30 girls but usually theyre not that big at all. Theyre usually around 20 so less girls would be able to be on the team. Reporter more colleges recognize traditional cheer for scholarships. This cell phone video shows heritage high taking 10th place at the National Compe