Its 8am in singapore, midnight in london, and 2am in zimbabwe, where ecstatic crowds, cheering and singing, have greeted Emmerson Mnangagwa returning from south africa. Hes expected to be sworn in as zimbabwes new president later this week. Hes promised what he called a new democracy. Our africa editor, fergal keane, reports from harare on the return of the man they call the crocodile. This was a man who owned the moment, in front of a crowd that greeted him as a conquering hero and with a message of contempt for those hed vanquished. Down with the traitors, he chanted. He said the zanu pf train would keep rolling, but tempered that politicking with an affirmation of this extraordinary moment in zimba bwes history. Today, we are witnessing the beginning of a new unfolding democracy in our country. Cheering. The crowd had gathered since early. The crocodile is coming, they chanted. All day they waited for Emmerson Mnangagwa, he of the legendary ruthlessness, reinvented now as an apostle
Its 9 00am in singapore, 1 00am in london and 3 00am the morning in zimbabwe, where ecstatic crowds have greeted emmerson mnangagwa, returning from south africa. Hes expected to be sworn in as zimbabwes new president later this week and promised what he called a new democracy. Our africa editor fergal keane reports from harare on the return of the man they call the crocodile. This was a man who owned the moment, in front of a crowd that greeted him as a conquering hero and with a message of contempt for those hed vanquished. Down with the traitors, he chanted. He said the zanu pf train would keep rolling, but tempered that politicking with an affirmation of this extraordinary moment in zimba bwes history. Today, we are witnessing the beginning of a new unfolding democracy in our country. Cheering. The crowd had gathered since early. The crocodile is coming, they chanted. All day they waited for emmerson mnangagwa, he of the legendary ruthlessness, reinvented now as an apostle of libert
The rookie racer winning the indy 500, making it across the finish line on fumes. The risky decision that paid off and his emotional victory. And good morning, america. Happy memorial day. And what a win for rookie driver alex rossi beating out the odds at the indianapolis 500. His amazing story coming up. Ginger, you were there. Such a special race, 100th running. And then for that to happen and then he ran out of gas. Then he ran out of gas. You could have called him a droid. We should also say its great great to have sara haines back from Maternity Leave wearing the hot pink. How are you feeling . Im feeling i have makeup on, clothes that arent sweats. This already made my day. Nobodys spit up on you yet. I havent had to solve a world problem like why hes crying again. Were so happy youre back. Pictures coming up later in the broadcast. Also on this memorial day, were remembering those who have sacrificed everything for our country. You are looking live at the tomb of the unknown so
The cincinnati zoo after a 3yearold fell 15 feet into its pen. The 450pound animal seen dragging him in front of terrifying tourists. Now the parents of the little boy safe at home, are defending themselves from thousands calling for justice for harambe. And he fires. Yes oh, what a comeback. Steph curry and the Golden State Warriors sinking threes roaring to victory overnight. Now, set for the rematch against lebron james and the Cleveland Cavaliers who are seeking sweet revenge. Who will win the battle of these basketball titans . Welcome to my house and we do say good morning, america. 31 deficit. Oh, whats the problem. Golden state warriors coming from behind. That 341 deficit i went to bed. I thought that was it. No, no. Now it sets up what a rematch coming up against lebron james and the cavaliers that starts thursday night in oakland. Now clevelands healthy this year so may be a little bit more competitive than maybe it was last year. Now, while the warriors were celebrating las
Gunman leaving from a party. And the first time is the charm for a rookie of the indy 500. You just won the indy 500, baby. Yes, he did a parttime driver just a year ago is now part of auto racing history. Wow. Those are some of our top stories on this monday, memorial day, may 30th. Announcer from abc news, this is world news now. So crazy. They say he had only been training for three months for that race. Unbelievable. Rookie luck. Well see what he follows up with next year. We begin this half hour with the shootout in houston. Two people were killed, six others injured during this wild shooting spree. Even a Police Helicopter came under fire. There are so many questions at this hour about this. Even though its been hours since a s. W. A. T. Officer shot and killed the primary shooter, police are not sure exactly what happened or why. Abcs phillip mena reports. Reporter the crackle of gunfire erupting in a houston neighborhood. One more down at two people down. Reporter 10 15 a. M. O