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Over affirmative action. A hoop hail mary. A High School Basketball player hits an epic shot to win the game for his team. Good morning from the studio 57 newsroom at cbs news headquarters here in new york. Good to be with you. Im annemarie green. This morning the first of the victims of the terrorist attack in california will be laid to rest. 27yearold Yvette Velasco will be remembered in an outdoor ceremony. Her funeral will be followed by 13 others in the days to come. All of them were killed by syed farook and tashfeen malik. The married couple was killed themselves during a shootout with police. Now, there are new revelation about the man who purchased the assault rifles used in the shooting. Reporter this morning the whereabouts of Enrique Marquez is unclear. He checked himself in a Mental Health facility hours after the attack. A federal source tells cbs news marquez and farook were planning an attack as far back as 2012 but they were deterred when four men were arrested on terrorism charges in southern california. Authorities searched his mothers home and they say marquez is cooperating with them. Did you know the farooks . For ten years they were very good person. Reporter right . We were neighbors. Reporter records show marquez is married to the sister of farook sisterinlaw and he possessed a license that expired last year. It remains unclear if they had any connection to known terror groups. Is there any evidence that this marriage was arranged by a terrorist organization or terrorist operative . I dont know the answer to that yet. Do you agree with me if it was arranged by a terrorist operative of an organization, that is a gamechanger . It would be a very, very important thing to know. Reporter on wednesday, victims families were invited to the shooting scene where they were able to ask questions to Law Enforcement officials. Meanwhile, San Bernardino remains on edge. A line wrapped around a gun store, there were so many buyers, some had to take a number and come back. My children, who are in their 20s, decided they wanted to learn how to shoot. Reporter why . After the incident the other day, they figured it would be a good skill to have in case they ever get caught in anything like that. While he has not been charged with a crime, cbs news has learned that federal authorities may charge marquez with Material Support for terrorism. A minnesota man is expected in court today to face charges of conspiring to help isis. 20yearold Abdirizak Warsame was arrested last night in a minnesota suburb. He tried to help other men from minnesotas Somali Community travel to syria to fight isis. Nine others have already been charged and three have pleaded guilty. All of the heat donald trump is taking for his proposal to ban muslims from entering the u. S. Has the gop frontrunner rethinking his pledge to only run as a republican. A just released poll of South Carolina republican primary voters, than early voting state, shows trump has the commanding lead. The poll was conducted saturday through tuesday. Trump called for the ban on muslims monday and, afterwards, his support increased. Don champion is here in new york. Reporter some like the fact that trump is talking about the issue as the billionaire continues pushing back a wellknown muslim and boxing legend is offering up his opinion. Facing backlash, donald trump continues to defend his proposed ban on muslims entering the u. S. Appearing on fox news and cnn last night, the republican president ial frontrunner even threatened to break his pledge that he would not run as an independent. If im treated fairly, i would never do it. If im not treated fairly, i might very well do it. I think its highly unlikely unless they break the pledge to me because its a twoway street. Reporter for the first time president obama publicly weighed in on the controversy taking a veiled swipe at trump during an event marking the 150 year of anniversary at the end of slavery. Our freedom is bound up with the freedom of others. Regardless of what they look like or where he they come from or what their last name is or what faith they practice. Reporter other figures from outside the political world are also speaking out. Boxing great muhammad ali who converted to islam in 1975 issued a Statement Wednesday saying, in part, our political leaders should use their positions to bring understanding about the religion of islam. Facebook Ceo Mark Zuckerberg posted this message to muslims saying i want you to know that youre always welcome here and that we will fight to protect your rights. The issue is resonating with voters. He the only one acknowledging there is a Serious Problems that needs to be analyzed. Reporter even though trump has threatened to run as a third Opinion Party candidate, most of his gop rivals said they would support him if he becomes their nominee opinion now, the controversy has another billionaire taking on trump. Mike fernandez, a cuban Born Republican donor and backer of jeb bush has launched a personal campaign against trump calling him a bully. Fernandez has bought fullpage newspaper ads blasting the gop frontrunner. Don champion here in new york, thank you, don. We will have more on the Campaign Fallout following trumps proposal to ban muslims and the results of a cbs news president ial poll. That is coming up on cbs this morning. A stunning courtroom confession from the man accused of opening fire at a Colorado Planned Parenthood clinic. Robert dear said he was guilty and he called himself a warrior for babies. Nobody will ever know the amount of blood i saw inside that place. Three people died in last months attack. Nine others were wounded. Dear is charged with firstdegree murder. He repeatedly disrupted the court. You know the truth, huh . Kill the babies thats what planned parenthood does. The public defender representing dear says he is concerned about dears competency to stand trial. More demonstrations are planned today in chicago where protesters are calling for the resignation of mayor rahm emanuel in an emotional and unusual speech emanuel apologized for the death of Laquan Mcdonald and promised to clean up the Police Department. Reporter protesters gathered outside the Chicago Police headquarters wednesday night hours after shutting down some streets in downtown chicago. They want mayor rahm emanuel to resign after the coverup of a black teenager last october. I feel im doing my job being here and doing my part like a community member. Reporter with tensions rising, the mayor called a special City Council Meeting and said he was sorry. I take responsibility for what happened because it happened on my watch. Reporter he acknowledged that the Police Department has to change the way it does business. No citizen is a secondclass citizen in the city of chicago reporter people have been protesting for weeks since a video was released showing Police Officer Jason Van Dyke shooting 17yearold Laquan Mcdonald 16 times. Even after mcdonald fell to the ground. Officer van dyke now faces a firstdegree murder charge. Even though the Police Superintendent and the chief of detectives have already lost their jobs, protesters say they will keep demonstrating until the mayor, himself, steps down. Why do you want him to resign . I want him to resign because the people in chicago no longer have trust in rahm emanuel. Reporter even with the mayors apology, tempers are flaring on the streets. Adriana diaz, cbs news, chicago. The trial of baltimore Police Officer William Porter resumes today. Porter, the first of six officers charged in the death of freddie gray, testified in his own defense yesterday. Porter said he didnt call for an ambulance because gray was alert and didnt appear injured in the back of a police van. In april, gray suffered a spinal injury during a 45minute ride in the van. His death a week later sparked days of protests and riots. And parts of montana and washington are under a weather emergency this morning, as another wave of wet weather moves in. A series of storms will deliver heavy rain and snow in northern california, oregon, and washington. Days of record breaking downpours have sent creeks and rivers flowing out of their banks. The weather is blamed for two deaths. Coming up on the morning news. A Supreme Court controversy. Remarks by Justice Antonin Scalia during an affirmative action case spark outrage. Later, igniting a fire. We will show you the latest weaponized drone. 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And the cdc recommends everyone, including those around babies, make sure their whooping cough vaccination is up to date. Understand the danger your new grandchild faces. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about you and your family getting a whooping cough vaccination today. Crews in alabama hope to reopen a birmingham highway by rush hour after an 18wheeler hauling chemicals leaked and caught fire. People living within a half mile were evacuated in case the truck exploded. Investigators dont know yet what caused the fire. A drone is armed with a flamethrower and a Supreme Court justice is under fire. Those are some of the headlines on the morning newsstand. New yorks daily news reports on controversial racial remarks by Justice Antonin Scalia during Supreme Court arguments owner affirmative action. The court was hearing a challenge to the admission system at the university of texas. Scalia suggested that some black students would do better at a less elite campus, in his words, a slowertrack school. Some critics called those comments racist. A ruling is expected in june. And reports about a did you say driver who dragged a child on the street for miles. The 6yearold suffered injuries after her arm was caught in the bus door. The substitute bus driver had been suspended but he resigned yesterday. The this video was posted on youtube roasting the holiday turkey and shows flames shooting out of a drone and its been viewed more than 86,000 times and police say no law forbids it. In july he had a video with a drone shooting a handgun and that video has been viewed more than 4 million times. The New York Times reports on the sale of a rare album to a pharmaceutical executive. Martin shkreli spent 4 million to buy this guitar and he gained national knnotoriety for sellina drug 700 times its price. A man is dragged several feet as he clings to the outside of an uber car. 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The number of boston students sickened after eating at chipotle rises. Jill wagner is at the New York Stock Exchange with that and more. Good morning. Reporter Boston Health officials confirm the highly contagious norovirus was discovered at a chipotle restaurant. More than 120 College Students have become ill. The restaurant is still closed. Boston college says its taking precautions, including ending selfservice food areas in their dining halls. A slump in Technology Stock sent markets on wall street lower for a third day in a row. The dow lost 75 points and s p finished under 16 points lower, the nasdaq dropped 75. Taxi drivers in toronto staged a massive antiuber protest. The cab drivers blocked police for hours yesterday and traffic was snarled. One pounded on a car and was dragged 20 yards. The taxi drivers say uber is destroying their livelihoods. United says its focusing on the Little Things that matter to customers. The free coach snacks will be offered on flights in north america and latin america. United started charging for snacks back in 2006. This is the holiday season, so the website Career Builders out with the most unusual gifts exchanged at the workplace. They include a roll of duct tape, a heartshaped box of candy held over from valentines day, a bowling ball, and a squirrel toilet seat decal 21 of workers plan to buy Holiday Gifts for coworkers and 20 of those to their boss, but 93 of workers say they prefer a bonus or time off instead of a Holiday Party i understand that. I would rather, time off than an awkward conversation near the cheese plate, or a squirrel toilet seat decal. I have to admit, i kind of liked that i hope your coworkers are all listening. Great. Someone will put it on their list. Jill wagner at the New York Stock Exchange, thanks a lot, jill. Up next, a stunning buzzerbeater. A High School Player throws a hail mary shot from the full length of the court. 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Heres a look at todays forecast in some cities around the country. Throws up an air ball. Ilisova. No. Barnes puts it in and matt barnes for three. Memphis grizzlies forward matt barnes nailed a halfcourt shot with one second to play in the game. The Long Distance three gives memphis a onepoint win detroit. But a High School Player did something more awesome on tuesday night. After a missed foul shot, austin heaved a fullcourt shot that goes in at the buzzer. The miracle shot gives austin a onepoint win. A reception on wednesday president obama was joined by israelis president who helped light four candles for the fourth night of the festival. Mr. Obama said the people who inspired the holiday can still move us today. They prove that freedom can prevail and hump can triumph over despair and light can prevail over darkness. That sounds like a description of the new star wars movie. First Lady Michelle obama was also in the holiday spirit. She hauled a sack filled with toys and gifts from the white house to marine toys for tots program. A generous donor slipped a diamond ring into an army kettle in massachusetts. It is appraised to 500,000. It will help for the care of 600 families this holiday season. Donald trump and a symbol of america didnt seem to get along very well and we will have more on that later. This is the cbs morning news. To treat their aches and pains more people reach for advil. Relief doesnt get any better than this. Advil. Arturito souokay, okay. Arturito soup hi arturito soup . Follow me. Campbells new star wars inspired soups. Arturito soup yaaa made for real, real life. When your cold makes you wish. You could stay. In bed all day. You need the power of. New theraflu expressmax. New theraflu expressmax. The power to feel better. Donald trump and a symbol of america didnt seem to get along too well during a photo shoot for Time Magazine in august. 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