We are embedded in the past and the past is embedded in us. If you dont believe it, stay tuned. Welcome to another standing room. Only meeting. The initiative for the science of the human passed at harvard periodically. We hold Public Events and were just beginning to come back to life, really. After the pandemic that share the results of the Different Research groups and laboratories and seminars that participate in this network. At harvard and farther afield. To present to you the learned and general public cultivated public what our findings are and to open them for discussion with all of you. Today we have a really special treat for all of us about a subject that is filled with pain and joy and wrecking mission of the challenges of the human past and of assuming our responsibility as historians, as archeologists and as archaeal scientists to understand the past. However unpleasant it may be, this event is close, sponsored by various departments and programs at harvard, the departme
We want to welcome the former acting u. S. Ambassador to china, armor carissa will servant at the state department and special advisor to afghanistan and pakistan. A lot to talk about, lets begin with north korea. How concerned are you about the situation today . Ive been concerned a long time, i worked on north korean issues about 20 years ago. Its a tough place, there are no easy answers, it seems to be getting tougher every day. This is the headline from the bbc calling it a war of words between the president and north Korean Leaders. On saturday, the pentagon announced that the show of force underscored the seriousness with ,hich the reckless behavior calling the countrys weapons programs a great threat. This is a demonstration of u. S. Resolve and a clear message that the president has made many military options to defeat it at any threat. We are prepared to use the full range of any military capabilities to protect the u. S. Allies. What are the possibilities . Of war is out ther
Safe. Reporter this shooting follows two fatal officer involved shootings earlier this week. On tuesday officers shot and killed a man who they say charged at them with a pair of knives. On wednesday, officers fatally shot a man suspected of a double homicide. They say he also threatened officers. Police say at least one officer fired in todays incident, well confirm it with the chief with other details. He is expected to speak in the next half hour. Katie, abc7 news. Thanks, katie. An uber driver says he was kidnapped at gunpoint before escaping with his life. A man and woman got into his car in San Franciscos Richmond District yesterday. After they pulled a gun and knife on him, he drove them to a liquor store in the city of richmond. Thats where he made a run for it. Abc7 News Reporter Melanie Woodrow is live from the San Francisco neighborhood with reaction from the driver today. Its a story youll see only on abc7 news. Melanie. Reporter this was so terrifying for the driver who ha
Certificates. It was in east san jose. The officers fired back which led to a chase. Abc7 News Reporter is live at Police Headquarters where the chief is getting ready to speak. Katey . Reporter eric, were going to hear from him in a moment. Neighbors who live in the area tell us that the man in custody appears to be a transient. They recognized him. Neither he nor the officers involved were injured in todays incident. Were hoping the chief can fill in a few more details for us, but heres what we know so far. San jose police say someone called to report a man with a gun near the big 5 store on tully road. Around 8 00 in the morning officers responded. When officers arrived on scene, the suspect immediately opened fire on the officers. The officers returned fire. Reporter the man ran, jumping a fence into a nearby mobile home park. He tossed the gun into some bushes. Officers then surrounded the area. Eventually arresting him. Residents were on edge during the search. It sucks, you know
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