Happened here is the u. S. Government is calling chinas bluff according to officials here. What they say is the chinese whenever they have been accused in the past of specific cases of economic espionage say show us the proof. So what the government has done today is they will say here it is. On this date, such and such happened. Its quite a bill of particulars against specific people in china. So the logical question is, would the chinese ever send these people here to face charges, what the government today is shaying with a very straight face is, wells we certainly expect them to. Thats what they said they would do, so now were calling their bluff. Whether that will really happen or not is certainly debatable, but it is an escalation in what the Obama Administration is doing to counter chinese espionage. And what im told is that the investigators got so deeply in to this will cah case that they identified specific key strokes with specific members of the Chinese Military, that at one point could actually watch the chinese hackers as they entered specific key strokes to get into the computers of u. S. Companies. And what at stake here economically i guess is also a major point, pete, in understanding why this was so important for the department of justice to take to this next level even if it is largely seen as symbolic. Reporter well, of course there are billions of dollars here away the world that many governments have said are lost to their own economies because of economic espionage. And everyone says china is the leader in that industry. And today we were told by the u. S. Attorney for the pittsburgh area that he believes that some of this hacking led to a specific decision, played a role in a specific decision by u. S. Steel to open and then close a plant in texas because it was being undercut in World Markets by chinese pricing which he believes wouldnt have been possible if it werent for this hacking. Pete williams live for us this morning. Thank you, pete. And following new developments as well in another story, former New York Times editor jill abe brabramson made public remarks amid widespread controversy. While she did not directly address the reasons she was let go, she did speak with her time controversy. While she did not directly address the reasons she was let go, she did speak with her time running the New York Times. It is such an important and irreplaceable institution. And it was the honor of my life to lead the newsroom. A couple of students who i was talking to last night after i arrived, they know that i have some tattoos. And one of them asked me are you going to get that times t that you have tattooed on your back removed. Not a chance. Well, her address comes as a controversy over her firing continues to heat up. The weekend new york types publisher Arthur Sulzberger broke his silence saying that her newsroom management was the issue here. His statement says in part, during her ten you youre, i heard repeatedly from her newsroom colleagues, women and men, about a series of issues including arbitrary decision making, a failure to consult and bring colleagues in and the public mistreatment of colleagues. Rehema ellis joining us. I dont know if people were hoping for he fifireworks, but think it was an acceptable tone from Jill Abramson given the commencement was about her kids and not about her fight with the New York Times. Reporter i think youre right. She was funny and she was also forceful. She began this commencement address saying to the students that she was impressed that your commencement has attracted so much Media Attention and she got a laugh from the students about that. But she was also speaking directly to them when she said im talking to anyone who has been dumped and not gotten the job you wanted. You know the sting of rejection when that happens. Show what you are made of. It was again i think she was trying to make certain that this did not overshadow what the students are about to face. And she told them what would be important in their lives will be their ability to be resilient. Listen to this sound bite. Sure losing a job you love hurts. But the work i revered, journalism that holds powerful institutions and people accountable, is what makes our democracy so resilient. This is the work i will remain very much a part of. Reporter there is no indication of how she will be a part of that work, but what she said and quoting from her again, she says what is next for me . I dont know. So im in exactly the same boat as many of you. And like you, im also scared. But also excited. So there was hope in the speech to these graduates, there was humor, there was a mention of the facts that there are bumps and twists and turns along the road in ones career, but to your point, she did not directly address the controversy that has been swirling around her. This the first female executive editor of the New York Times who was abruptly dismissed after less than three years on the job. And that brings up the question, are we anticipating a reaction from her given now this new comment from the times and their assertion that her colleagues in many cases didnt like her or her leadership . Reporter we may hear something of her saying something in response to that. She did not do it at this moment. Weve been asking repeatedly for an interview so we can ask her those questions directly ourselves. But she has put out the images that shes sort of in a fighting mood. Her daughter posted a picture of her on instragram with her in boxing gloves and then the pushy. So the sense is this is not a woman who will just lie down and go away. As she said, she intends to stay in this business. We dont know exactly what that means. But i think well be hearing from Jill Abramson again. A lot of good assignment beyond the usual at the commencement there. Thank you very much. Well, there is new urgency in the medical community concerning the deadly mers virus after now a third confirmed case is prompting fears that it could be transmitted much easier than previously suspected. Thousa now, this new case is the first apparently person to Person Transition of the virus on american soil. The man from i will notice is a business associate of the doctor traveling in the middle east who was the first diagnosed case in the states. Now, officials believe he contracted the infection after the two shook hands during brief meetings over into consecutive days. And while the man has shown no signs of the illness, still a major cause for concern. Mers has left more than 600 worldwide and left more 170 dead mostly in the middle east. Joining me is director of the Illinois Department of Public Health. Doctor, thank you so much for your time. Good morning. So when we first heard about the case of the doctor, the first case reported on u. S. Soil, many experts said dont worry, the chance is very slim, even though there were warnings and multiple airports, i believe a dozen or so, and now we have this escalation in information of this apparent transmission of person to person in the states. Thats right. Yeah, anytime you have a new virus that hits the u. S. Soil with a case fatality rate or death rate of nearly 30 , that is a significant Public Health concern. And weve only been tracking this virus for about two years so were still learning a lot about it and what weve earn learned so far is that it does take prolonged contact to tra s transmit it. This new infection, that turned it on its head a little bit. Lets talk about the hand to hand the handshake believed to be the exposure point. Doctors say its easier than expected. How could we not know that . Well, first of all, its not just the hand shake. You have to keep in mind this person did close business with this individual two con 1secuti days and shook hands. So face to face contact and personal contact from shaking hands. So with any virus, its trance mated through drop lets, it can be on surfaces. So when you cough or sneeze, you can cough the virus in your hand and transmit it through a handshake. So it is more significant than just a passer by handshake. I know this person was inspefected but it doesnt mean is infectious. Can you you elaborate . Sure. The two cases were two people that had positive travel history to the middle east. Number two, they had symptoms of sickness and number three, they tested positive for having virus shedding from their body. So active virus which means that theyre actually infectious. This individual had contact with one of those individuals, was not sick, did not have positive tests that showed active virus or that he was infectious, but did have a blood test showing antibodies. And that is your immune system response to any infection. So it means he was infected, but at this point in time, all of our testing has shown that hes never been infectious and hes never been sick or ill. He didnt have the travel history. So hes not considered a case, but he is considered the third infection and the first transmission of the infection in the u. S. What is your major concern at this point . Well, my major concern is is that we continue to allay fierce of t fears by sharing information. There is still an awful lot to learn here. We do believe it is harder to transmit than the general flu. So continue to practice good hygiene, hand washing, covering your cough, avoiding the sick. And stay tuned in terms of additional information. As we learn more, well share more. And were kind of in this together. Well continue to share the information as needed. Doctor, thank you so much for your time. Greatly appreciate your insight. And we are less than 24 hours away from the biggest primary day of the year. And kentucky is the main event where Mitch Mcconnell leads his Tea Party Challenger matt beven. But there are new indications mcconnell may have less support from the tea party if he pulls out a victory. And this do i think he can win in november . I dont think he can. And for those who worry about keeping the seat, they had better play close attention in this primary. So new polls show 25 of tea partiers will Cross Party Lines and vote for the democrat allison hundred der gasoline grimes if beven doesnt win the primary. Mark murray is next with the impact in the blue grass state. And today authorities are trying to solve the mysterious death of at least 70,000 fish near los angeles. One of the stories were following around the news nation today. 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Siemens. Answers. In less than 24 thundershower hours, voters will head to the polls on super tuesday. It will go a long way this determining who will control Congress Next year. But primaries also showcase the ongoing battle between the tea party and the gop establishment. Some key races to watch include the Kentucky Senate race pitting Mitch Mcconnell against matt bevin. In georgia, a race will be whittled down to two. And in idaho, groups spent heavily to try to unseat for smith. Its that time of year. Yeah, it is that time of the year. Lets start off with i think you know and i know the race every talking about, what is happening in kentucky. Well, everything seems to suggest that Mitch Mcconnell will cruise to victory tomorrow. Our poll that we took last week, mcconnell with a 32 point lead over matt bevin. Another poll came out shows mcconnells lead at 20 points. This is pretty safe territory for him. The question then becomes what does the general election look like. And those polls show a very potential close race with alison grim grimes, the democrat. Lets play a little bit of what he said when asked if he was not the victor here in the primary, if he would support Mitch Mcconnell. Would you support Mitch Mcconnell against Alison Grimes if hes the candidate this november . If im not successful, thats crazy talk. I do intend for this to be a matt point, but in the hypothetical realm, let me say ive never supported a democrat over a republican. Hes never supported a democrat over a republican. But we talked about this poll that shows that some other members of the tea party in that state dont have the same belief there. Well, right. And of course what matt bevin just said is about as close as youre hear anybody say ill back mcconnell. You never want to say it even if the polls show youre behind. But i think youre right about the general election going forward. Our own poll showed that Alison Grimes was getting about 25 of the matt bevin vote. That is a formula how she could end up winning a general election. Of course if Mitch Mcconnell wins tomorrow, hell have the next 5 1 2 months being able to make the case that shes a democrat in this race where democrats often havent fared well in federal elections. Lets move on to georgia. A crowded race. And the most competitive. All the polls have been pretty consistent. Narrow frontrunner is david perdue. Then followed by either congressman crack kingston or karen handel. As you mentioned, you would have a runoff if no one gets 50 . So its important who ends up finishing second because then you will he said up having a top two contest. In idaho, again, another example of where the gop establishment facing off with the tea party. And the ramifications of that race. Its possible the Tea Party Goes 0 for 3 in tomorrows contest if mike simpson holds on pull all indications are hes probably the favorite. Tea party did have a victory in the Nebraska Senate contest. Ben sasse won. There were other establishment people operating sasse. Tea party chair said one of theirs was able to win, but all of that will be erased if the Tea Party Goes 0 for 3 tomorrow. All right. Well see you tomorrow on a mini super tuesday. Thanks. Breaking news, were just learning new York Racing Association will allow California Chrome to wear a nasal strip during the Belmont Stakes. So this issue came up the last few days. It improves the air flow for the horse. And California Chrome has worn it during the past several races. California chrome also won of course the Kentucky Derby and preakness and could become the first horse to win the triple crown in more than 30 years. There was some issue as to whether or not the horse would be able to wear the strip during the competition. The owner of California Chrome indicated that he would not put the horse in the race if that was a rule that he had to abide by. So there you have it, the conclusion. 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