morning. the two-time indianapolis 500 winner died in a painful crash last sunday in a las vegas race. saudi arabia is mourning the loss of a royal family member, the crown prince sultan died earlier today in a new york hospital. he was first in line for the saudi throne and was the country s defense minister. he was believed to be in his 80s. he had been battling cancer. folk music icon pete seeger and arlo guthrie joined occupy wall street protesters. arlo guthrie said the protests reminded him of the unrest of the 60s. an update. the protester that climbed a 70-foot high sculpture finally made his way down safely. when he did he was greeted by police who immediately arrested him. louisiana governor bobby jindal is hoping to hold on the his job today. the state is holding its gubernatorial primary, a nonpartisan contest where all candidates compete. whoever gets 50% or more of the vote wins the race. here in america and halfway around the world celebrations as th
let s talk about great news coming to the way of military families across america. they are gearing up now to celebrate the holidays with their loved ones who are now serving in iraq. one of the nation s longest wars will be over by the end of the year and nearly 39,000 troops will be heading home. the iraq war started nearly nine years ago and president barack obama says it is now time to end it. we ve already removed more than 100,000 troops and iraqi forces have taken fumble responsibility for the security of their own country. the next couple of months will be filled with welcome home ceremonies as the troops start leaving iraq. but for those who have lost sons and daughters, mothers and fathers in iraq, it is bittersweet. our affiliate wgn has reaction from some families and troops in chicago. this one picture in the house. reporter: every wall in this home in rogers park is covered with pictures and paintings of army corporal who was killed in iraq three years a