Im sara haines. Im t. J. Holmes. Thanks for being here. We have to start with details about the last american hostage held by isis and how she lived out her final days. The parents of Kayla Mueller saying they now have proof that their daughter is dead. And were learning how she may have been an unwilling bride to an isis member. Abcs bazi kanani with new reaction from the white house. Bazi good morning to you. Reporter good morning, t. J. Good morning, sara. Kayla mueller was the last known american being hostage. In her hometown ofrescott, arizona, her family and friends are sharing memories of her hoping shell be remembered for her spunk, bravery and compassion. The grieving family of Kayla Mueller releasing new details of her 18 months in captivity as they now try to accept her death. Kayla has touched the heart of the world. The world grieves with husband. Reporter the 26yearold from arizona captured by isis militants while working to help war refugees managed to smug out a letter
Islam. [ applause ] if we have a president who wont even identify the threat that we face how can we count on them to effectively win and prosecute this war. Hes got an attorney general who says were not even in a state of war. How many of you by the way are going to be happy when eric holder is out of a job . [ applause ] his state Department Says that we cant kill our way to victory in this war. Have we ever won any victory in any war other than killing our way to victory . And then finally his state Department Officials says were not going to win this war through military force. Were going to win this war through a jobs program and better governance. Folks, weve got a president who wont even name name the opponent we face. We dont need a war on international poverty. We need a war on the evil that is radical islamic terrorism. Now, i gave a speech in london that got a couple of people upset. I got up there and i said that it is up to Muslim Leaders and clerics, not just to condemn a
Captioning sponsored by cbs this is the cbs evening news with scott pelley reporting tonight from Jackson Square in new orleans. Pelley good evening, we have a lot to get to on this super bowl eve, and we will tell you all about that in a moment. T first we are going to turn to a place that is legendary for being very far away. There was a remarkable spectacle in the town of timbuktu today, the center of culture in the african nature of mali, islamic extremists had taken over there, but this week, French Forces with american help retook it and today the french president capped the triumph with a quick visit to the city, whose people had suffered under the severe islamic code known as sharia law. Elizabeth palmer reached ti timbuktu behind the french advance. It was a victory lap for french president francois hollande. The troops he sent into mali three weeks ago chased islamic extremist out of timbuktu to the relief and joy of the inhabitants. The extremists not only terrorized the peo
Me two of them now in ruins. Last spring the extremists decided they werent islamic enough and sent in a wrecking crew. We were heart heartbroken sidi told us but when we protested they fired their guns in the air to drive us away. At timbuktus library the extremist turned to arson just before they fled in january. Torching some of the 300,000 ancient arabic documents. But today the librarians have good news for frances president , the timely arrival of his army meant less than one percent of the collection has been destroyed. Now feeling safe again the people of timbuktu want the french army to stay. Mali an troops alone they say cant keep the extremists at bay. But for the french government, mindful of americas recent losses in afghanistan and iraq leaving these soldiers here for much longer is simply not an option. Elizabeth has left timbuktu now and is in the town of bamako. The United States was also instrumental in the french victory. Reporter it certainly was, the United States
Will not only limit cooperation and competition but innovation. Before taking off for his vacation in florida, the president making it clear he doesnt want to get involved in a circumstance where hes commenting on ongoing litigation. But the facts are these. This is something that the administration has been very clear. It doesnt like this side. So when the president does finally weighin, we suspect when he has the opportunity to say so, he will also say quite forcefully the idea of a at ttimewarner merger is not in the interest of the average american with a cable bill but not in the interest of american business. One more thing. There are some people, neil, that will make the argument that the president s disdain against cnn is against the dojs decision here. White house sources have told me on background, thats not the case here. When you hear that, understand from their perspective it has nothing to do with it. Thats their story and theyre sticking to it, neil. Neil if you think ab