Tonight, a nation bids farewell to a president. His son, george w. Bush, Breaking Down while honoring his father, president George Herbert walker bush. All living u. S. President s and first ladies, their hands to their hearts. Tonight, what brought a son to tears. And the moment President Trump arrived, the nation watching. The interaction between him and former president s and first ladies. A rare moment to see all of them together. Also tonight, the breaking news. Two marine planes plunging into the sea. An f18 and a c130. Several American Service members onboard. Tonight, an urgent Search And Rescue under way. At least one rescued. The scare inside the Amazon Warehouse amid this Holiday Shipping season. Dozens suddenly sickened. At least one critical tonight. Whats behind it . The dangerous storms on the
move this evening coast to coast, all the way east. Heavy snow, freezing rain, ice on the way. Travel on the roads and in the air will be affected. The major new development. The American Woman murdered on vacation. Her emotional father right here tonight. And now, new images of the suspect in custody. There is news tonight in the Russia Investigation. What weve learned about Michael Flynn, sitting down 19 times with Robert Muellers team and other investigators. And the Major Medical breakthrough tonight. The tenminute cancer test. No invasive surgery, no biopsy . How does it work . And good evening tonight from washington. And we are in the Nations Capital this evening after a truly moving day honoring the nations 41st president. His son, president george w. Bush, Breaking Down, overcome with emotion as he remembered his father, George Herbert
walker bush. At Washingtons National cathedral, all of the living president s and first ladies gathered to pay tribute and to listen to a son remember his father, the 43rd president honoring the 41st. He shared his last conversation with his father the day he died. And the nation watched as george w. Bush was overcome. His heartfelt words for his father. And moments ago, the Plane Landing in houston, Carrying Former president bush home. Tonight, what brought a son to tears, and that rare sight when so many president s and first ladies come together. Take a look. Just before 10 30 this morning, the Casket Carrying Americas 41st President , George Herbert walker bush, brought down the steps of the u. S. Capitol after lying in state. A 21gun salute. The bush family, their hands to their hearts, including the nations 43rd president , george w. Bush. First Lady Laura Bush by his side. At the washington national
cathedral, all of the living u. S. President s and first ladies were gathering, for one of those rare moments when they all come together, a nation watching. Former First Lady Michelle Obama hugging fellow first lady Hillary Clinton. Leaders and dignitaries there, too. Prince charles with general colin powell. The queen sent him, remembering her trip to texas all those years ago. President bushs motorcade making its way to the cathedral. Passing in front of the white house. The route lined with wellwishers, some in tears, Others Holding their hearts. Back inside the cathedral, President Trump and the First Lady Melania Trump arrived. The president shaking hands with former president obama and Michelle Obamas hand, too, as she says good morning. Bill clinton with a glance. But there was no interaction between the trumps and the clintons. Hillary clinton looking forward the entire time. And then the bushes arrive. First Lady Laura Bush taking president george w. Bushs arm. President bush greeting the
former president s and first ladies, shaking each one of their hands, beginning with the trumps. Handing something to michelle obama. After he gave a cough drop to her at senator john mccains funeral, it appeared today he had done it again. Then, greeting the clintons. Bill clinton so close to his father. And thanking the carters for being there, too. Shortly after, the casket is carried in. There was silence in the cathedral as it passes by The Bush Family, set down by eight military pallbearers. Family and friends spoke. And then, a son stood before that cathedral and the country to honor his dad. George w. Bush walking to the podium. Tapping his fathers casket on the way. Speaking of his fathers humility. Like many of his generation, he never talked about his service until his time as a public figure forced his hand. The shootdown. We learned of the death of his crewmates, whom he thought about throughout his entire life. And we learned of the rescue. Reporter speaking of his fathers kindness and the love he so often shared. Many a person would tell you that dad became a mentor and a Father Figure in their life. He listened and he consoled. He was their friend. And perhaps the unlikeliest of all, the man who defeated him, bill clinton. My siblings and i refer to the guys in this group as brothers from other mothers. Reporter talking about his fathers boundless energy, speeding in his boat, the Secret Service trying to keep up. He was born with just two settings full throttle, then sleep. Reporter he spoke of his fathers character. We tested his patience, i know i did. But he always responded with the great gift of unconditional love. Reporter and then he shared
his final conversation with his father. Last friday, when i was told he had minutes to live, i called him. The guy answered the phone, said, i think he can hear you but he hasnt said anything for most of the day. I said, dad, i love you and youve been a wonderful father. And the last words he would ever say on earth were, i love you, too. Reporter he said his father was imperfect, offering a tender list. In later years, watching police shows with the volume all the way up. Barbara at his side. In his old age, dad enjoyed watching police show reruns with all thwhe, holding moms hand. After mom died, dad was strong, but all he really wanted to do was hold moms hand again. Reporter his father had said in his final days he hoped he
would be reunited in heaven with his darling bar and their daughter, robin, who they lost to leukemia at 3 years old. And this is how his son finished. A great and noble man, the best father a son or daughter could have. And in our grief, let us smile knowing that dad is hugging robin and holding moms hand again. Reporter tapping his fathers casket once more. Wiping his eyes. His brother jeb reaches for his hand. A kiss for laura bush. A son honoring his father. It was incredibly moving today. The bush family leaving the National Cathedral just as they arrived, all together. George and laura bush leading the way as they return to texas
to bury their father and grandfather next to barbara bush and the daughter they lost at 3, robin. As you saw there, one of the most remarkable images of this day, all of the living american president s together, even in a divided time. So, i want to bring in abcs chief White House Correspondent Jonathan Karl tonight, because jon, it seems it might have been one last call to service for the late president , george h. W. Bush himself orchestrating this rare momentle of unity. Reporter in fact, david, The Bush Family reached out to the Trump White House months ago. They had a clear message. The message was that president bush wanted President Trump and the first lady to be part of his memorial. And if you looked out at that crowd today, you also noticed that The Bush Family also invited many of the president s top advisers, Top White House officials were also there. And for his part, President Trump honored every request that The Bush Family made in planning this weeks events, and perhaps most importantly, he remained quiet, uncharacteristically so, leaving the spotlight for this week entirely on the memory of
the 41st president. Important unity for the country. Jon karl, thanks so much for your reporting all day. And our coverage of the celebration of george h. W. Bush continues tomorrow. The final service at st. Martins Episcopal Church in houston. Thats at 11 00 a. M. Eastern tomorrow morning, right here. In the meantime, we do move onto the other news this wednesday night. And there is a breaking headline tonight. A Military Accident involving a marine fa18 and a kc130, plunging into the sea off the coast of japan. Several American Service members onboard, and there is a Search And Rescue mission under way at this hour. Heres abcs chief Global Affairs correspondent Martha Raddatz tonight. Reporter the Midair Mishap was in the middle of the night, in cloudy skies, 200 miles off the ast of japan. Both aircraft ended up in the water, indicating a midair collision. Details are still unclear, but the f18, like this one, may have been attempting to refuel off of the kc130. Two were aboard the fighter jet, which does have ejection seats, and five aboard the refueler. It was the Japanese Defense forces that found the one marine alive, but the search continues. And Martha Raddatz back with us tonight. Of course, martha, the focus is on the marines and the search thats under way at this hour. But youve learned that the investigation into the cause is already under way tonight . Reporter absolutely, david. Theyll look at whether weather was a factor, whether fatigue was a factor. But this is really a grim reminder of how even these Training Missions for the military can be so dangerous. All right, Martha Raddatz, were thinking of all those families tonight. Thank you. Were going to turn next in the meantime tonight to the scare inside the Amazon Warehouse in new jersey, at the height of the Holiday Shipping season. More than 50 workers were suddenly sickened. At least one of them critically. Abcs david wright on what was behind this. Reporter An Industrial Accident in the Frantic Runup to christmas, at this Amazon Fulfillment Center in new jersey. 50 new canton way at the amazon for strange odor and sick
person. Reporter an automated machine, like this one, used by amazon to move merchandise, accidentally punctured a can of bear repellant. Its going to be multiple victims vomiting and feeling ill following a strange odor throughout the warehouse. Reporter the Toxic Bear Spray got into the buildings air vents. More than 50 workers complained about Trouble Breathing and a Burning Sensation in their eyes and throats. One is in critical condition. At least ten others still hospitalized. Why are we still working . I get it, its peak season, but you got to make sure make it make sense. Our safety comes first. Reporter the retail, wholesale and Department Store union, longtime critics of the online giant, said, amazons automated robots put humans in lifethreatening daner danger today. But amazon insisted, the safety of our employees is our top priority. Now, this Fulfillment Center has now been given the all clear, it is back up and running. And this is its busiest time of year. As for that pepper spray, it is sold over the counter, but subject to shipping regulations, says so right on the amazon page. The big question, why was it around those automated machines . David . All right, david wright live in new jersey tonight. David, thank you. Next this evening, to major storm on the move at this hour, from the west all the way to the east. This icy spinout on i380 in cedar rapids, iowa. That car then hit by another vehicle. We are told everyone is okay. Two people were rescued from this car in boone, north carolina. And heavy snow, this is i90 right here, near erie, pennsylvania. A vehicle towing a trailer then spinning around, right there on the highway. Lets get right to meteorologist rob marciano, tracking it all tonight. Rob . Reporter david, this air mass in the east is a good 10 to 20 degrees below average, and its driven deep into the south. When that California Storm meets it, were going to have a bit of a mess on our hands. California storm lingers for another day tomorrow, but gets into texas on saturday. Heavy rain for houston. Winter storm watches posted for the panhandle. Across oklahoma, a good swath and ice from amarillo, through
arkansas, across the ohio valley and into the midatlantic, where theyre already seeing some snow tonight. David . Rob marciano with us again tonight. Thank you, rob. And next this evening, from costa rica, a heartbreaking confirmation for the family of that American Woman who disappeared On The Last Day of her vacation. Her father now identifying the body found near the airbnb where his daughter was staying for her birthday. And tonight, investigators say it appears that she did die after a violent struggle. Heres abcs eva pilgrim. Were incomplete. Reporter tonight, the father of Carla Stefaniak is struggling to make sense of the brutal murder of his beloved daughter. Its too much for us. Thats too much for us. Reporter authorities revealing new details about the murder of the 36yearold who came to costa rica on vacation. Second day. The hot springs. Reporter they think stefaniak fought for her life. She was stabbed, her neck broken inside this airbnb. Police arresting 32yearold bismark martinez, a security guard. Investigators suspect the crime
was sexually motivated. How they welcome me for my birthday reporter after her sisterinlaw left, stefaniak stayed an extra day on her own, checking into this airbnb. This picture of the room, the last she would send her family. Texting, its raining hard and the power went out. Super sketchy. David, the lawyer for that airbnb says the complex is closed and the owners are cooperating with the investigation. David . Eva pilgrim tonight. Thank you, eva. There is news from the Russia Investigation this evening. Robert mueller is recommending former Trump National security adviser Michael Flynn be given no prison time. But the documents filed by mueller now reveal new clues tonight, including the 19 Meetings Flynn had with muellers team and with other investigators. Heres abcs Chief Justice correspondent Pierre Thomas now. Reporter the only white house official to cut a deal with robert mueller, Michael Flynn, is now billed as a key cooperating witness. Newlyreleased Court Documents reveal he sat down with
investigators 19 times, providing, quote, substantial assistance after pleading guilty to lying about his contacts with russia during the transition. A dramatic turnaround for one of President Trumps earliest and most vocal advisers. Michael flynn reporter the man who repeatedly called for Hillary Clinton to be jailed. Yeah, thats right. Lock her up. Reporter Muellers Recommending Flynn face no prison time himself, after providing firsthand information about the content and context of interactions between the Transition Team and russian government officials. The Special Counsel says flynn is helping with as many as two other investigations. No details, though. Much of last nights court filing is redacted blacked out. And david, more expected this week from mueller. Hes expected to give details on the lies and crimes hes accusing Paul Manafort of committing, while agreeing to cooperate. And well hear what he has to say about how helpful former trump confidant and Attorney Michael Cohen has been since
agreeing to plead guilty and help investigators. David . Perhaps a lot more revealed later in the game. Pierre thomas following it all. Pierre, thank you. Next here this evening, a possible Major Medical breakthrough. Researchers saying theyve developed a tenminute cancer test to detect the illness anywhere in the body. Heres abcs steve osunsami. Reporter if australian researchers can get this perfected, a simple blood test can help doctors find a variety of cancers that you now need to see to diagnose, including breast, lung, ovarian and colon cancers. The key is dna. The scientists found a unique dna pattern common to all cancers thats released into the blood. And theyve discovered that it reacts to, of all things, gold. Its similar to a pool test, for those of you have a pool, i do this all the time. You take the sample, you do a bit of thislor chge reporter the test takes ten minutes and is relatively inexpensive. Take a look. The vial on the left is a sample that tested positive for cancer. Its still early, currently, this Liquid Biopsy gives the
wrong results 10 of the time. But that 90 gives doctors hope. It can be done in the doctors office, conceivably. I think theres great promise with the test, but its not ready for primetime today. Reporter there have been tests like this before in development that have failed, but theres a belief this one could revolutionize early detection. David . Well stay on this. Yeah, well stay on this. Steve, thank you. There is also news about another medical first tonight. Doctors in brazil say for the first time, a baby has been born following a Uterus Transplant from a deceased donor. Its been done before using living donors. The baby girl was born almost one year ago. Doctors say there have been no complications for mother or child, now revealing the news. They hope the procedure will help women struggling to have a baby. There sote ahead on World News Tonight this wednesday. The Deadly School bus accident. At least one child killed. The bus and Truck Colliding on a highway during a school field trip. There is major news coming in tonight involving usa gymnastics. And the safari scare overseas tonight. An American Woman attacked by a hippo. A lot more news ahead here. S ahead here. Here. Jardiance is the first Type 2 Diabetes pill proven to both reduce the risk of cardiovascular death for adults who have Type 2 Diabetes and heart disease. And lower a1c, with diet and exercise. Jardiance can cause serious side effects including dehydration. This may cause you to feel dizzy, faint, or lightheaded, or weak upon standing. Ketoacidosis is a serious side effect that may be fatal. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, tiredness, and Trouble Breathing. Stop taking jardiance and call your doctor right away if you have symptoms of ketoacidosis or an allergic reaction. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, swelling, and Difficulty Breathing or swallowing. Do not take jardiance if you are on dialysis or have severe kidney problems. Other side effects are sudden kidney problems, genital yeast infections, increased bad cholesterol, and urinary tract infections, which may be serious. Taking jardiance with a sulfonylurea or insulin may cause low blood sugar. Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take and if you have any medical conditions. Isnt it time to rethink your Type 2 Diabetes medication . Ask your doctor about jardiance
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