as white any, and when you heard that cissy was sobbing, that is the most painful thing for a matter to say good-bye to a child and we experienced that today. i reflect back on that song because she was always trying to intervene and reach out for the best that her daughter could have and she was willing to give that at all costs. believe me, cissy houston would prefer it was her home going today instead of whitney s. but nevertheless that is a mother who deeply loves her child and her child is being fondly remembered here in newark, new jersey today. kelly wright, you remind us, we don t want to outlive our children. that s for certain. thank you so much for sharing inside your own perspective and notebook tonight. thanks, harris. a quick check now of some of the headlines at this hour. pope benedict xvi naming 26 new cardinals today and among them two americans. new york city s now cardinal timothy dolan and baltimore s edwin o brien. an update on the condition of a federal age
one to the global financial system. when you hear how much was at stake, you will understand why. the staying gering number next. and whitney houston inspired countless people around the world with her rise as a hometown church going girl to international superstar. today her closest friends, family and celebrities celebrating her life. we will return with a live look at newark, new jersey. go inside our reporters notebook as we continue our coverage. take a look. most of all just us two with nowhere to go and nothing to do i m going to miss you i take simple precaution laura ] maine is known for its lighthouses, rocky shore,
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