At 1130 there will be voting whether to limit debate on the 2018 defense spending bill. Public funding runs out at midnight. Later the senate is expected to take up a six week extension. Live now to the floor of the senate. The presiding officer the senate will come to order. The chaplain dr. Barry black will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal spirit, our lamp and light, we praise your holy name. Lord, you are our strength and shield, enabling us to be surefooted even when standing on mountain heights. Stay with our lawmakers, support them with your mighty hand, and keep their feet from slipping. Enable our senators to one day stand before your presence with great joy. Show them your greatness until the things of earth grow strangely dim in the light of your glory and grace. We pray in your majestic name. Amen. The presiding officer please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america,
Of some snow from boston out through worcester and out through metro west and perhaps up to an inch in the higher terrain of Worcester County, but this will transition over to a couple scattered rain showers by the time we get into tomorrow morning. And i do expect much of the day on saturday to be dry. So well start off with clouds tomorrow morning, perhaps a sprinkle, and then well get partly sunny skies for a while in the afternoon and temperatures warming up into the 50s. So close to 50 at least both on saturday and sunday. Do track in a couple storm forecast. More on that coming up. Christa lets go to developing news, and the mbta is warning of more delays again this morning due to a commuter signal problem caused by amtrak. Sarah thats forcing the t to make changes for todays commute. 7s victoria warren live at south station with what riders need to know before leaving home this morning. Vicki . Victoria good morning. This affects folks who ride the Commuter Rail primarily into s
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Through his shirt on his back. One had been stabbed. All three known to police. All three expected to make it. The one here shot several times also recovering at the hospital. Looking for two suspects. At least one is believed to be in a car rented in new jersey. More on that coming up g. The wife of a Police Officer in illinois who committed suicide last year has been indicted by a grand jury. Prosecutors say that Melanie Gliniewicz helped her husband steal money that was meant for charity. Joe was found dead last year, his death triggering a week long manhunt for suspects. However, it was determined that he eventually took his own life in the end. This man is accused of being the driver behind the wheel in an accident that injured a Police Officer. There were warrants out for his arrest. He questioned he crashed the vehicle. Police believe he and a woman passenger were doing drugs while driving. She, too, faces charges. Just released documents gives us a new glimpse at the trial of t
Historical turning points of the past year. Thats all ahead on tonights newshour. Moving our economy for 160 years. Bnsf, the engine that connects us. And by the alfred p. Sloan foundation. Supporting science, technology, and improved Economic Performance and Financial Literacy in the 21st century. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. And. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff the old year ticked down today, and with it went any hope of meeting the midnight fiscal cliff deadline. House republicans opted not to hold any votes on the issue tonight. So officially, at least more than 600 million in tax hikes and spending cuts begin taking effect tomorrow. In the meantime, Senate Republicans and the white house continue working on a possible deal. Are running out of time. Americans are still threatened with a tax hike in just a few hours. Ne