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I came home and she was all in as a mom and wife. She went to church, she was all in as a church member. Everything she did, she did with grace, compassion, energy and enthusiasm. You are chasing a transi trac story. A dr. Killed another pedestrian death in new jersey. We have all heard the expression, a life well lived. You would be hardpressed to find a life that embodied that grace more than that of doctor jan houston prior who was killed here by an oncoming car while walking her dog, right near her home one week ago. It was not just a life well lived it was lived spectacularly with extraordinary grace, love, and kindness. A mother of 12, ten of those children adopted, many with dramatic backgrounds from texas, china, guatemala, russia and ethiopia. Her life outside the home equally as special. She founded summit breast care and was known for treating anyone regardless of their ability to pay. Her husband told me the words he is heard the most over the past week, she saved my life.
We may crack the 50 degree mark. We feel confident about will hold back in the 30s. A little tougher to get back to 40 there with the clouds. The full forecast coming up. Governor Terry Mcauliffe and republican lawmakers are set to announce a major deal on Gun Legislation today. A call of spokesman said it is a compromise that strengthens guncontrol measures while relaxing others. Some of the measures include acts on permanent protective orders for gun shows. Next week, the governor will travel to roanoke to unveil two new Economic Development deals. The governor will first hold a Youth Conference in richmond before heading to roanoke friday. Mcauliffe has been traveling to multiple countries trying to recruit new business. In his two years in office, he has announced more than 550 new Economic Development projects. That is 9 billion in capital investments. Iowa is waking up to a final campaign frenzy. For president ial nominees. Donald trump, who was absent from last nights debate, is
The ones that were unharmed and not taken to the hospital. I did speak with the mom who had just lifted her sixyearold off the bus shortly after we got here heres what she had to say. I saw of the news on the phone my phone was beeping and i just came here and there was im sorry im okay. Obvious a very tough afternoon you can imagine if your parents getting that news that your child on the school bus was involved in an accident. Fortunately though like we said all of the injuries do appear to be minor at this time. What caused the crash of this time remains unclear will going to continue to work on the story and bring you the latest information at 6 oclock. Also breaking right now firefighters with their hands full tonight in foxboro this stadium and Patriot Place the smoke can be seen for miles. This is at 42 pine acres road in foxboro the fire seems to be contained to industrial warehouse building or garage. Acres road. As we learn more will bring it to you. Breaking news right now m
Vital opportunity for them to try to swing voters and do it without donald trump present. Our Political Editor joy lanes us live from the mollen. Reporter he could. Reporter he could lose a couple points, his supporters are locked in for him. There was an opportunity for ted cruz to break through but it reasons. Ted cruz was prepared and given a soft ball over the plate, asked to scold donald trump for triggered some blues in the audience. The last four questions have been pleased attack ted, Martha Coakley tak said it, jeb please attack ted. It is a debate. It debate is a policy issue. I will say this. If you ask one more mean question i may have to leave the stage. Reporter some applause mixed in as well. Pulte ted cruz canada and other candidates were prepared with quips about donald trump but because a lot of people were expecting it or because it was kerri easy and they kept coming back to the same come back it was not as effective and not as effective tonight for ted cruz going a