Citys new curfew beginning 8 pm some protesters responded by setting buildings on fire hundreds of others continued to peacefully protest the death of a black man george floyd after his arrest by a white policeman. Also severely children who was fired shortly after floyds arrest on monday d has now been charged with his murder but its made little difference on the citys turbulent south sunne demonstrators defied the curfew and a large deployment of the National Guard some took out their anger on businesses such as the Department Store and occasionally journalists. Others lined up to challenge police who answered with tear gas that failed to control the unrest these National Guard troops have been blocking roads and theyve been protecting firefighters as theyve been putting out the many fires you can see one of them back there but the governor says there simply arent been enough of them and thats why hes sending in more 1000 more to join the 500 already in minneapolis in nearby st paul
It was november 12 1927 when the pioneer mothers sculpture was dedicated in valley park. It not only celebrates kansas citys pioneer history, but is also a tribute to those who suffered great hardship and loss while traveling across the plains in search of a better life. In her new book, pioneer mother monuments, constructing cultural identity, historian cynthia press scott walks through more than a century of recognition and rediscovering the Pioneer Monuments erected across the nation, including those in the kansas city region. We are honored to have you here today to discuss her research. Doctor press caught is an associate professor of history at the university of north dakota. Her research focuses on gender in the American West specifically intersections of gender, social class and historical memory. Her work in these areas have been published in journal of the west, Pacific Historical review and other publications. Prescotts first book was published in 2007. It traces generals an
Stayathome orders despite growing outbreaks. Keeping clean from dirty laundry to the soles of your shoes. The new advice that can help keep your home and your family safe from the virus. Plus, back on the front lines. The doctor back in the er just days after beating the virus himself. And a possible testing breakthrough. The new approach to identify the coronavirus thats just been approved. Good wednesday morning, everyone. President trump is cracking down on the World Health Organization suspending all u. S. Funding. He claims the organization mismanaged the coronavirus from the beginning, so lets get right to the map. More than 13,000 deaths are now reported in new york after new york city added nearly 4,000 people who were not tested who apparently had the virus. New jersey has nearly 3,000 deaths. Both michigan and louisiana now have more than a thousand. Some good news from los angeles. The mayor says they scaled up testing so that anyone with symptoms can now get test results by
Mccabe, a frequent target of president trumps rage over the russia investigation gets word he will not face prosecution. This as questions swirl about how much influence the president has over the department of justice and its investigation. All that plus in memoriam. The Los Angeles Lakers reveal their plans for a Massive Public memorial at the Staples Center for kobe bryant and his 13yearold daughter gigi. Scary scene. A tow truck driver incredibly gets back on his feet after getting knocked down by someone driving a stolen vehicle. And close call. A giant asteroid three times the size of the Empire State Building is hurtling by earth this morning. But dont worry its missing us. Today, saturday, february 15th, 2020. Announcer from nbc news this is today with peter alexander, kristen welker, and dylan dreyer live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. Welcome to today and thank you for joining us on this saturday morning. You hear about that ostroastero missing us it feels like its a li
Nasa has lined up new nasa has lined up new missions to study the solar system. Four teams have received 3 million apiece as part of the agencys discovery program. The money will fund two missions to venus, one to jupiter, and a 3 billion mile trip to the moon of neptune. Now to your money and the holiday weekend. Its not just valentines day weekend, its also president s day weekend, and retailers are also pushing to clear out winter stuff to make room for spring and summer. That translates into big savings for you. Here is becky worley. Reporter big deals rolling out as president s day weekend gets under way, especially for electronics, laptops, discounted online at the dell home store, 25 to 40 reductions. This foldover touch screen combo for 250 off. While over at best buy, a 20 discount on airpods which are, hint hint, a great valentines day gift. Amazon offering 25 to 40 off their echo and alexa devices, including the lowest price weve ever seen on their wireless noisereducing ear