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We are sliding that way. can we slide up the slope? >> according to the regress index we are kicking ass and thats something i just made up. if you look at the top of the list not only are they small countries, but they all have something in common. they are all huh mog nuss. people share cultural backgrounds. they are small countrieses. people have similar mind sets. >> and they are so cold you have to wrap your genitals into a blanket before you have sex. >> i thought you were going to say don...

As myanmar and afghanistan, from various african nations, who are fleeing abject poverty, corrupt and oppressive regimes. there are people of different backgrounds, from all walks of life, who share one thing in common -- a belief, a dream that europe will offer them a future, any future. >> that perspective from our arwa damon. ahead, we will see what is driving the volatility which is spreading around the world. . also pope francis rocks the catholic church again announcing a new policy on a...

Measured th this year. edward flinn, chief of milwaukee police department. thank you for joining us. >> good morning. >> so simple question, why is this happening? >> well, theres a wide variety of variables. we recently met in washington d.c., 50 police chiefs from americas biggest cities to discuss that. what were trying to get our arms around is what exactly is the tipping point? last year at this time, i was on pace to have lowest number of homicides in 30 years. one reason percentage is hig...

Weve just learned about the suspects backgrounds. >> in october of 2012, it appears that shanon miles, the 30-year-old accused of capital murder and facing the depth in the murder of the deputy was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, the weapon being his hands. back in october of 2012 this. happened in austin, texas. and according to the prosecutor on that case, miles had gotten into an argument at a homeless shelter. apparently he was spending time at the homeless shelter in a...

Different levels, of course. i see it as somebody who has been in politics, and i understand why its politically advantageo advantageous. hes not doing it by accident, hes doing it because it appeals to his republican base, and weve seen folks from pete wilson 20 years ago to jan brewer a few years ago to steve king in iowa that drum up resentment against immigrants in order to get elected. at the same time, personally i can only imagine what so many folks are feeling of different colors and bac...

For a long time. i know this is not a sprint. its a marathon. im going to effect a change and chris, her boyfriend and i because of our backgrounds are uniquely qualified to galvanize the groups that are trying to put this thing and make a difference. to speak as one voice and hold the politicianss feet to the fire. i was listening to bernie sanders in the lead up to this. i liked what he said. he said regarding another matter, same old same old is not going to work. it applies to this issue. i ...

Know, it could have been anyone out there doing this. so i think that, you know, i just want people to know that im going to be working on this for a long time. i know that this is not a sprint. its a marathon. but, you know, im going to affect a change. i think chris, her boyfriend and i, because of our backgrounds, are uniquely qualified to galvanize all the different groups that are trying to put this thing together and make a difference. and to speak as one voice. and hold the politicians fe...

Care of. >> reporter: debra stephenson has seen remarkable change in two granddaughters, journey and sky. >> last year journey won top reader award. sky is a wonder woman. she can do anything. she tries. they give them that courage. >> reporter: for melissa, innovation is what her son needed. >> i am thrilled we could choose the school that would be tailored to my child. >> reporter: josh den son, founder, says the student body is 50/50 black and white from affluent and disadvantaged families. >...

Journey and sky. >> last year journey won top reader award. sky is a wonder woman. she can do anything, and she tries everything because they give them that courage. >> reporter: for melissa bee, innovation and creativity is what her son tristan needed. >> im thrilled we were able to choose the type of school that would be taylilored to my stude. >> reporter: the student body is 50/50 black and white from affluent and disadvantaged families. >> we believe bringing kids together from diverse back...

Sky. >> journey won top reader award. sky is a wonder woman. she can do anything and she tries. because they give them that courage. >> reporter: for melissa, innovation and creativity is what with her son needed. >> im thrilled we were able to choose the type of school a tailored to my child. >> reporter: josh, the founder and ceo of bricolage said it is from affluent and disadvantaged families, a 5 orb 50. >> we believe bringing kids together from diverse backgrounds is a great way to increase...