Protests against political moves by the president , Mohamed Morsi, have turned deadly. Tanks, armored personnel vehicles, all stationed outside the president ial analysis cairo. Not only are they guarding the palace, theyre also keeping apart supporters and opponents of morsi. Hundreds of his islamist supporters already taking to the streets in cairo this morning. Opponents are gathering not very far away. Last night the two sides clashed right outside the palace. The violence killed at least five people. Hundreds of other people were injured. Opponents are demanding that morsi dial back on those sweeping powers that he has granted himself. Cnns reza sayah is live for us in cairo this morning. Whats the latest . Reporter soledad, were getting the first signs that maybe, just maybe, cooler heads are prevailing and peace could be extraordinary in front of the president ial palace. Within the past 20 minutes, weve seen about a few thousand of president morsis supporters move away from the
First time in the history of our country, it is now legal to smoke pot for Recreational Purposes in a state and we are there for the pot party. Good morning, welcome to early start. Im Christine Romans in for john berman this thursday morning. I bet you never thought youd say that, live at a pot party. Good morning to you, im zoraida sambolin, 5 00 a. M. In the east here. Tension has quickly turned to deadly violence in egypt. This morning, tanks and armored personnel carriers are guarding the president ial palace, this is in cairo. It was there last night that supporters and owe points of president Mohamed Morsi clashed. They hurled rocks and molotov cocktails at each other. At least five people were killed, hundreds injured. The root of the violence is what many believe is morsis grab for power. Ian lee joins us this morning. Whats happening right now. Reporter we have the elite Republican Guard, the people tasked with protecting the president. They are putting up barbed wire and roa
In a cnn orc poll taken a few weeks ago, 67 said washington officials would behave like spoiled children in the fiscal cliff discussions. Only 28 said they would behave like responsible adults. Tonight, signs that maybe some adult behavior might be prevail. And a compromise might be reached. Joining me now live is senior White House Correspondent dana bash, Jessica Yellin and david gergen. Whats the latest . What are you hearing . Reporter they are a long way from a deal. But late today Speaker Boehner and president obama did speak to one another on the phone. Now, this is an Important Development because its the first time theyve talked in a week about the fiscal cliff. I am told, though, that there was no Real Progress in negotiations. In this sense there was no breakthrough on that Central Point of tax rates. As you know, president obama insists there is no deal unless the gop agrees to raise rates on the top 2 of earners. The gop says thats a nonstarter. And the two men have not mo
Good evening. Its 10 00 on the east coast and we begin with brooking news on the looming fiscal cliff. For the past few nights weve been telling you about the frustrating lack of progress to avert a deal on automatic tax hikes and spending cuts that kick in less than four weeks from now. Poll after poll shows the American People want compromise but there werent many signs that was going to happen, nothing was getting done. In a cnn crc poll, 67 said washington officials would behave like spoiled children in the fiscal cliff discussions. Only 28 said they would behave like adults. Tonight signs that maybe some adult behavior might be prevail and a compromise might be reached. Jessica yellen joins us, dana bash and david gergen. Whats the latest . Reporter they are a long way from a deal, but late today Speaker Boehner and president obama did speak to one another on the phone. Now, this is an Important Development because its the first time theyve talked in a week about the fiscal cliff.
No. Celebration of Washington States brand new pot law. Yes, theyre smoking joints. I dare you, like double dare you. Obama administration bites and says, yeah, were prepared to go off the fiscal cliff. Roger goodell, the commissioner football fans love to hate. Theres a softer, gentler side of goodell. Seriously. The nfl commissioner you dont know. Newsroom starts now. Good morning. Thank you so much for joining me. Im carol costello. Smoke em if you got em. Recreational marijuana is officially legal in Washington State. Shall we say a rather mellow celebration at seattles space needle . Pot smokers lit up like it was new years eve. New voter approved Initiative Went into effect midnight. This pot party technically, is illegal. Wzs law bans smoking pot in public places. For now the Seattle Police department is turning a blind eye. This notice was sent to all officers last night. Until further notice officers shall not take any enforcement action, other than to issue a verbal warning,