The presiding officer the senator from rhode island. Mr. Whitehouse mr. President , i ask unanimous consent that any pending quorum call be vitiated. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Whitehouse thank you, mr. President. Its nice to see the distinguished senator in the chair presiding. Im not sure in my 183 time to wake up speeches ive had yet had the pleasure of speaking while the presiding officer was presiding. I am here to wake up to the corporate capture of congress and this administration, the capture of governance by the fossil fuel industry that keeps us from honestly addressing Climate Change. There is a saying that personnel is policy personnel is policies. Well, well, the trump personnel for positions at the Environmental Protection agency reflect a policy to undo the Public Welfare mission of the agency and align it with the special interests of the fossil fuel industry. There is a word for that. It is called corruption, at least as the Founding Fathers knew the
Already devastating parts of the caribbean. Nearly 300 people killed. Most of them in haiti. And more than one official is warning people they could join that toll if they dont follow evacuation orders. This is likely the largest, most powerful hurricane to hit the us in a decade or so, the preps are indicative of how serious we think it is. this is really a serious storm. We have in every way tried to prepare as much as possible to keep you safe as possible. National guard troops have been mobilized. And thousands of utility crews are on standby as power will be knocked out in many areas. Well be closer to the average high of 85 on friday with 83 in the afternoon. On the weekend. 86 saturday, 89 sunday. Slight chances of showers move in on monday with a high of 89 degrees. Clouds hang around on tuesday with 88. Well then see fewer clouds and highs in the mid80s next wednesday and thursday. East coast to help those being affected by the storm. People that need help i cant even imagine
Keeping the lines moving quickly, much more so than in previous years. I would say, 15, 20 minutes. It wasnt that bad. The line is long but they are fast here at the boulevard mall. Reporter you can head over to news3lv. Com to find out where you can vote early and the times that they close. Make sure to check on those times because they do vary and today is the last day for early voting so if you miss out today, you will he tuesday to cast your ballot. Faith jessie for news 3. The lines may be longer. For those of you who have already voted early, we want to see your pictures. We have hashtag ivoteedlv. You can post a photo of you with your sticker and you might end up on tv. If you have not voted, maybe you are struggling to decide on a candidate, you can become part just email us at news news3lv. Com to become part of that team if you are still undecided in this election. Happening right now a Court Hearing is underway concerning voter intimidation. The ruling is expected sometime t
They found this little boy and he was pronounced dead, police immediately charged kenneth robinson. They charged him with murder but now, days ahead, the children that were in the room are now in protective custody. The mother has been charged with murder. An update on a story that horrified so many people. 50 years later, this evolved into the premiere auto trade show in ournt the show is just wrapping up. Did you pick out a fancy car to bring home tonight,s nathan . Reporter i wish. I wish. I had a lot of fun. This was not the worst story that i could have been on today. But i have to tell you, if you are not a member of the industry, its really hard to get in the show and check out all of the cool cars and the action. But theres one opportunity if you are a member of the public, you can come here to sema doors and are letting people in. They are going to have a parade coming through here as well. From burning rubber to classic cars, this is the sema show in las vegas. More than 140,
That, you know, we dont have a serial killer our hands. Could be what we have. Reporter that concern after 30yearold kayla brown was rescued from a locked metal storage containor the property where she had been held captive more than two months. It was pretty emotional to say the least when she was found. Especially she was chained like a dog. Reporter brown told authorities she believest there. Police arrested the property owner. Hes been charged with kidnapping and stood before a judge for the first time in the case during a bond hearing this afternoon. Police searching his property have uncovered weapons, ammunition and a car they say belongs to browns boyfriend, charlie carver, who is still missing. Were not done here. Were not going to be done here. Until we are 100 percent sure we dont have anymore evidence jay gray nbc news. Reed a new York Police Department sergeant shot and killed chasing a burglary suspect today. Another sergeant was shot in the same incident. Police say they