The store shelves. Im returning some things that i dont need. Reporter shopper track reported shoppers spent 7. 1 billion the day after christmas in 2011. But a recent report says this years holiday sales are below expected numbers. Now retailers hope post christmas incentives can save the worst Holiday Shopping in four years. The retailers have deals going on in store anywhere from 30 to 60 off so thats amazing savings throughout the mall. And you know, shoppers have some money to spend. Gift cards to spend. Reporter retailers say they see the boost from procrastinating Holiday Shoppers and people using those gift cards and exchanges to spend on themselves. Black friday is our number one shopping day and this is number 2. Theres going to be a tremendous amount of people out today looking to get special sales and discounts and to make their exchanges and spend their gift cards. Reporter now, according to a 2011 Consumer Reports poll, one in 7 adults will be exchanging gifts. So theres
Jack klugman has passed away. He is best known for playing the odd couple. Chuck pagano returned to his team as he continues to battle leukemia. I asked bruce to take over. You had to win nine games . All that matters. First Lady Michelle obama answers calls on the santa tracking program. On the third day of christmas my true love gave to me. That stupid hat. Merry christmas and welcome to Merry Christmas, welcome to cbs this morning. Merry christmas to you and you. Our first christmas together. Our first christmas together. Yeah. Great place to be. Looking forward to a healthy and happy new year as well. So am i. Santa was good to you . Well, im going to see when i get home. He wasnt there when i left. Since we get here so early, ill check in when i get home. Exactly. All right. Before we get started though, lets go to Rebecca Jarvis for a quick check of the headlines. Thanks im Rebecca Jarvis. From the midwest to the southeast, millions of americans are bracing for a Christmas Day st
Bad u. S. Holiday retail sales this year are the weakest since 2000 a. And the report on holiday sales increased by just 7 . Analysts had expected sales to grow 3 to 4 . Much of the shortfall can be blamed on super storm sandy, which also declined after striking the east coast in late october. But let us not forget the reason for the obamas returning from a wire early this is a cliff. Consumes enervate the lawmakers will be unable to reach a deal before the the digital age is making aging a whole lot easier. From talking pill dispenser to tracking devices tucked inside tennis shoes to digital medical scanners that can transmit bottle size to the doctors, todays gadget held senior stay in their homes and can give relief to loved ones and care givers. Many products to be found in selfhelp medical goods shops, but they are also offered on line. Advocates say it is best to consult with Health Care Providers for suggestions on what to use. Facebook has poked its way into the top prize of mo
Abc2 timesaver traffic drive times. No delays on the west side. Just eight minutes right now to travel the outer loop from 795 down to 70. And it will remain clear from parkville all the way up to towson. For those of you traveling on 95 no issues getting to bwi airport and the northeast corridor also in great shape. Just 14 minutes to travel southbound from the beltway all the way into the city. Thats a look at your traffic. Megan and charlie, over to you. It is still a busy travel season. Some people are trying to get home after being away for christmas. Others are heading out of town for new years. Now if you have somewhere to go by plane theres a chance the flight is delayed or canceled as a result of this treacherous weather. Now it happens on airlines. They will automatically rebook you to the next available flight. But because of all the weather delays, the next flight could be days away. There are a few things you can now do to increase your odds of getting on a flight. If your
Years under this rule, under that philosophy. Unbelievable. It worked through wars, it worked through the 1918 flu pandemic. It worked through a tax on our nation, 9 11 and pearl harbor. Somehow, some way, great men and women came into this chamber and figured out a way to make this body work. Until two weeks ago when by sheer political force, the majority pulled out a pandoras box, the nuclear option. Now, i would ask, madam president , for my colleague from nebraska to offer her thoughts on this, and as a new member, i look forward to watching you as the senior senator from nebraska. Im not running again. What impact is this going to have . How do you implement the desires and wishes and dreams of nebraskans who elected you and sent you here under circumstances like this . And do you worry that whats going to happen is it wont just stop here, it will be Supreme Court appointments at some point, it will be legislative activity . Id love to hear those thoughts. Mrs. Fischer madam presi