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"nobody knows." sharp went on to become a spokesman for the make-a-wish foundation. he was 43 years old. >> fans and supporters are also remembering this morning hurricane carter, grooving hurricane carter. most people know him as hurricane. the boxer who spent 19 years in prison for three murders he did not commit. carter was a contender for the middleweight title when he was convicted in 1967, a case that drew international attention and a bob dylan song. his convictions were eventually thrown...

Are suggesting that this will be a fabulous prop for the campaign to have a newborn baby. thats how ridiculous the speculation has gotten. >> its good to have of a kid around. im sure there will be great photo ops kissing the baby and going tod daycare i guess. >> she can pick up her own grandchild instead of picking up b babies. >> those clintons are smart. lets talk about joe biden. joe the biden, as we like to call him. hes the only contender with foreign policy experience. the negatives, som...

Flubs. >> oh, my. >> i dont do any verbal flubs. >> some of us occasionally make a mistake. >> i do three hour of verbal flubs. when do i have three hours to clean them up? >> senator rand paul is on the defensive this morning from critics in his own party the kentucky republican and possible 2016 contender is facing down members of the gop who say his views on foreign policy are less than presidential. rich lowery of the national review asks, the situation room or the dorm room? he ted more ton...

Debate. meanwhile, herman cain 999. instead of tackling a tough topic, the former presidential contender is styling himself as a shoo-truther. there is now a conspiracy that clinton staged the infamous shoe-throwing incident in las vegas last week. the reported shoe thrower has already been booked by authorities, and yes, she has a history of erratic behavior. that hasnt stopped some conservatives of accusing clinton of propping her up by creating a version of the infamous and oh so presidential...

Democrats currently oppose that legislation. there are some politics, of course, to this visit as well. president obama really trying to rally his base ahead of the 2014 midterms, jobs -- the job growth, the economy is a good issue for democrats. of course, the unemployment rate at 6.7%. republicans want to keep the conversation, of course, on the way taz they want to improy tha to amend the presidents health care law. its a chance for vice president biden to return to his home state. of course,...

Rights. >> equality required more than absence of oppression. >> obama wants equality in the work place. that makes no sense. why would i stare at a mans chest. >> we have big news from the world of late night tv. >> a new contender for the king of late night, steven colbert, the next host of the late show. >> i live my life by a scorched earth policy. >> colbert will play himself. >> this was my enemy. now i have his head. >> not the character he plays on comedy central. >> no longer is comedy ...

The host of the comedy show "the colbert report" says hes greatly to get the new gig. a huge personality. brian joins me to talk about this. this is fast. i knew he was a top contender. i didnt know it would be a week after david announced his retirement. >> reporter: david letterman surprised us announcing his retirement and cbs surprises us as his successor. colbert had always been mentioned as a possible successor to david letterman. maybe its a coincidence, i dont think so, their contracts a...

Months to create some select committee. >> but your own people want it. you got 190 thousand republican whose say they need it. >> i understand that. at some point that may -- that may be required. at this point its not. >> let me ask you about immigration. because the reason, you me, the president didnt get through immigration reform in part is what, you know, the house wasnt in favor. he couldnt get it through the house. our own shannon was speaking with bush the former governor of florida, th...

Months to create some select committee. >> but your own people want it. you got 190 thousand republican whose say they need it. >> i understand that. at some point that may -- that may be required. at this point its not. >> let me ask you about immigration. because the reason, you me, the president didnt get through immigration reform in part is what, you know, the house wasnt in favor. he couldnt get it through the house. our own shannon was speaking with bush the former governor of florida, th...

Reported. lets go to washington now. oso, washington. the medical examiner reports today the death toll has increased to 33 in that devastating mudslide. fema and homeland security officials also visiting the site promising federal help until the work is all done. ten people remain missing there. tornado watch is now issued in several southern states as severe storms pass through that region. well keep you posted on all of that wicked weather. in the meantime, back to politics now. former ...