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Generation will live to over 100. but you want to have a good healthy long life. check out this guy. hes believed to be the oldest living world war ii vet. his name is richard overton. he was announced as being 107 years old. hes quoted as saying he starts every morning with a tablespoon of whiskey in his coffee and smokes a dozen cigars. cigars? a day? two indulgences he claims are the secret to his longevity. it was such a thrill to see him so healthy. >> happy birthday. ive got to tell you, i...

You have more problems. the smoke thats in the air can kill you, even if youre not a smoker yourself. so once that person quits, luckily, the chances are greater that their partners would quit. one out of five americans still smoke. we still have a lot of work to do. >> and hes asking patients if they had smoked. >> thats a great question if you have asked that. that could have an impact on what their problems would be. >> that is part of the calculator that theyre going to be using. >> dont smo...

Kill you even if you are not a smoker. when that person quits the chances of greater that their partner will quit. the worst thing, one in five americans smoke and we have a lot of work to do. >> ask your patients if they had smoked? >> great question. you have to ask that. that can have an impact on their health problems. >> that is part of the calculation to use. >> dont smoke. >> agreed. >> he is said to be the oldest living world war ii veteran. he was announced to be 107-year-old. do you re...

In the u.s. tsa officials are looking at options but do not expect to lift the liquids ban anytime soon. it was a day of honor for millions of men and women who put their lives on the line for this country. in addition to those who have come and gone, the focus was on making sure todays veterans are well taken care of once on american soil. more now from karen travers. >> reporter: across the nation, americans mark veterans day with festive parades and solemn remembrances. at arlington nationa...

President obama commemorated veterans day today by laying a wreath app arlington national cemetery and making a promise to our countrys veterans. >> thats our promise to you and all whove served. to be there to support you when you come home every step of the way. and as a nation, we will strive to be worthy of the sacrifices that youve made. >> our commander in chief. the president also paid tribute to 107-year-old army veteran, 107-year-old army veteran who served in world war ii. he was at pe...

And stood sentry for our security. on this hillside of solemn remembrance and in veterans hauls and proud parades across america, we join as one people, to honor a debt we can never fully repay. >> one of the nations oldest veterans attended the ceremony. richard overton got standing ovation. served in world war ii and is now 107 years old. meantime, one veteran just completed a 3600-mile journey across our nation to help other vets. take a look at this. the retired marine sergeant brandon otool...

Had 1,400 pieces. >> that collection is believed to be worth about $1.3 billion. the german government sent legal government in to help government issues. a book has been band "i am malala." it was britain by the teen, which limits the girls access to education. pakistani officials claim it doesnt show enough respect for islam and calls malala a tool of the west. back home, a florida couple are compared to modern day bonnie and clyde, facing charges for an alleged bank robbing spree, accused of ...

Good morning, doug. >> our thoughts turn to veterans especially those who have given their lives in service to the country which means there will be a lot of focus on arlington national cemetery. the president will go there to visit the tomb of the unknowns to lay a wreath but he will also focus on a warld war 2 vet who has fwiquite a story of his own tell at 107 years old richard overton is believed to be the oldest living veteran of the war. he spoke to usa today about the meeting he will have...

Clearer skin is possible. ♪ (train horn) vo: wherever our trains go, the economy comes to life. norfolk southern. one line, infinite possibilities. welcome back to "the lead." im jim sciutto. today, president barack obama paid tribute to americas veterans by laying a wreath at the tomb of the unknowns at arlington national cemetery. he also honored the service of the 107-year-old, richard overton, believed to be one of the countrys oldest living veterans. >> today our message to all

Families. men and women who served their countries past, present and future. many of todays veterans are asking americans to use this day not only to look back in remembrance but also pay notice to the young veterans, many still in their 20s and 30s returning after more than a decade of war in iraq and afghanistan. to this date in afghanistan, 2,153 military servicemen and women have lost their lives fighting in operation enduring freedom. 19,464 have been wounded in action, many grievously. tod...