After four days of testimony the arguments in the trial of a man who went on a shooting spree last year. The prosecutor was up first. She told jurors that polson knew what he was doing when he showed up in that neighborhood with a loaded gun. 56 51no one shoots someone with kill them particularly in this case where everytime pete polson shot multiple times. 57 05 polson is charged with three counts of attempted murder among other charges. He allegedly shot at three people, injuring two and narrowly missing a third. Polson is using a intoxication defense. On the stand yesterday, he told the jury he doesnt remember what happened. Polsons attorney is currently giving we also checked into that intoxication defense polson is using. Legal experts say it is extremely rare and difficult to prove. And its a defense jurors do not like to hear. According to drake law professor, bob rigg. Because its difficult for them to understand. He says when the jurors hear the word intoxication, they try to
Republican party. Nbcs Chris Clackum has the story. Wisconsin congressman paul ryan has been elected speaker of the house. But a less than unanimous vote from fellow republicans. Help lay out his early agenda. Nat speaker of the house paul ryan. Ryan takes over as speaker less than two weeks after saying he wasnt interested. And after getting assurance from the gop members who wanted john boehner replaced that they would be more willing to work with him. Wisconsin 32 51 lets be frank, the house is broken. Wiping the slate clean. Prior to the vote elevating ryan, the outgoing boehner. Gave a farewell. I leave with no regrets or burdens. If anything, i leave as i started just a regular guy humbled by the chance to do a big job. Boehner is no longer speaker as of today. And is resigning from his ohio congressional seat saturday. While ryan takes over as the 62nd speaker of the house, hoping the 63rd is years down the road. Chris clackum, nbc news. Ryan has served congress for 17 years. Tw
Overall moral compass is really what attracted us to him. the two have attended several events with carson and even hosted a meet and greet and their home with him before he decided to run but nothing prepared justin for the Birthday Gift he got this week. Hey justin im here in new york city wishing you a very happy birthday and thanks for all your support. when i got the video, i didnt expect anything like that and i seriously about fell out of my chair and couldnt stop smiling. justin says the personal message is a testament to the kind of man carson is and credits his down to earth persona with his jump in the polls. hes extremely relatable if people stop and listen to his story, he grew up from poverty and created himself and i think a lot of people can resonate with that the hard work and determination to become something. carsons lead in the polls is great news for his ground team here in iowa. Carsons state director ryan rhodes says taking the lead from donald trump shows carson
Stay in the low 70s for thursday with plenty of sunshine before chillier air arrives for the weekend. In fact, saturday morning looks to be the coldest morning this season with temperatures in the 30s. Highs will only reach the upper 50s friday afternoon. Next chance of rain we begin today with a look at the winners and the losers in the there were high points. Low points. And a few surprises. Nbcs Steve Handelsman has more on todays reaction to last nights event. Hillary clintons supporters are overjoyed at her performance. Sot Hillary Clinton president ial candidate 04 08i love you guys, thank you very very much. Big clinton donors are relieved. Sot howard dean, msnbc contributor, fmr. Democratic National Committee chair 13 19 oh my god ya know they ring their hands over the emails her performance last night i think cemented her position as the odds on favorite to win the nomination and the presidency clinton dominating the debate against the 4 men running against her. Sot Hillary Cl
Rich, big business, a rigged system. 134200 you wouldnt have this low economy theyre all too much. 135240 sanders anybody know anything about youth unemployment . Sanders blamed the media and the political system for not talking about while sanders is doing this. Were also following two developments. Theres increased speculation Vice President joe biden will enter the race as another democratic president ial candidate. And jim webb. Who is a democratic candidate. Holds a News Conference tomorrow. Where hell discuss changing and running as an independent instead. Hillary clinton is bringing some star power to the jeffersonjackson dinner in des moines this coming weekend. Along with her husband, former president bill clinton, Popstar Katy Perry will be tagging along for the event. Both will attend a rally on 5th avenue downtown right before the jeffersonjackson dinner at hyvee hall. For 92 years Iowa State University held the annual veishea celebration on its campus. But violence over th