Connecticut. White House Press Secretary jay carney also said the president will announce comprehensive action including assault weapons ban, a ban on high capacity magazine clips and closing big loopholes in back ground checks. All of as governors of new york, delaware and maryland take action to pass some of the strictest laws on guns in our nation. Let me bring in our political panel. Former pennsylvania governor ed rendell, a nbc news political analyst and molly ball, reporter for the atlantic and Chris Van Hollen will join us here shortly. Governor rendell, the announcement is coming down tomorrow. The president promised that he wanted to act fast. Is he at least timewise living up to what he said . No question. And this is good news for all of us who believe we need sensible gun control laws in the United States of america. The president is putting the full weight and prestige of the white house behind this. This is a big event tomorrow. The 19 things he can do that are executive
Nationwide nearly 1,400 flights have been canceled since the storm hit on thursday. A passenger flight in cleveland this morning skidded off the runway as it landed. And in kansas yesterday crews used plows and shovels to dig one plane out. And back here in minnesota, this is what they have to dig out of. And the roads, covered with layers of snow and ice. Now, diane, theres another storm on the way set to hit the northeast this weekend. People in new england, bracing for similar conditions. All right, john, our thanks to you, and safe travel to everyone tonight. And now the big news on Oscar Pistorius, the olympic star charged in the murder of his girlfriend. Its surprised a lot of people that hes free on bail tonight. Why . And did his medical condition play a role . Abcs bazi kanani tells us. Reporter Oscar Pistorius appeared tense and somber as he waited to learn whether he could go home. Ive come to the conclusion that the accused has made a case to be released on bail. Reporter c
Have. I feel strength like i have never felt before. Good evening. As we come on the air this friday night, millions of people are trying to drive home on sheets of ice. The giant snowstorm still on the move. Think of these images as a kind of sos, planes paralyzed, highways a danger zone. As one monster storm is winding down, another is powering up. Abcs John Schriffen is in minneapolis where streets have become a slip and slide. Reporter snowy, icy roads tonight turning mush of the midwest into a deadly skating rink. Crash after crash from this monster storm. Nearly 300 accidents in minnesota alone. Its a mess. Its really a mess out here. Reporter in ohio, this tractor trailer dangles precariously after it skidded up onto an overpass. And watch as this bus in missouri loses control, knocking down a street lamp. Even the most experienced of drivers, those long haul truckers, forced to pull over. More just keeps coming in and getting stuck because of the hot tires melting the snow and
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Inside you dont even know you have. I feel strength like i have never felt before. Good evening. As we come on the air this friday night, millions of people are trying to drive home on sheets of ice. The giant snowstorm still on the move. Think of these images as a kind of sos, planes paralyzed, highways a danger zone. As one monster storm is winding down, another is powering up. Abcs John Schriffen is in minneapolis where streets have become a slip and slide. Reporter snowy, icy roads tonight turning mush of the midwest into a deadly skating rink. Crash after crash from this monster storm. Nearly 300 accidents in minnesota alone. Its a mess. Its really a mess out here. Reporter in ohio, this tractor trailer dangles precariously after it skidded up onto an overpass. And watch as this bus in missouri loses control, knocking down a street lamp. Even the most experienced of drivers, those long haul truckers, forced to pull over. More just keeps coming in and getting stuck because of the h