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lawful and legitimate, the united states is defending the raid in pakistan that killed osama bin laden. u.s. attorney general eric holder insists it was appropriate in every way. his comments follow criticism from pakistan that washington took unauthorized and unilateral action inside another country. the u.s. is continuing to release more details about what happened early monday. the head of the cia said on u.s. television it involved 25 commandos and two blackhawk helicopters. there ...

union caught off guard by that announcement today and they did not like what they heard. >> i think this is essential for chicagos future. >> it was announced that few expected today as mayor let introduce sweeping changes including his choice of schools ceo. >> he is not afraid of tough choices. that is what chicago students need today. >> brassard was born in haiti and began his heat career as a science and physics teacher in new york city. he became a regional superintendent before ...

however were trapped inside. and did inside. >> when i miss them but i do believe god had a better plan for them. >> they all lived in this house along the 6700 block of inglewood. the 2:00 a.m., who went up in flames. a four year- old was playing with a lighter when a bunk bed on the first floor caught fire. stacey tried to put out the fire with pot after pot of water. the flames moved too fast. >> realized it wasnt going to go out. i thought i had all my children now but i didnt. >> ...

millions of other americans who rely mattresses will also be affected. we have more. >> over 24 hours until the deadline. no budget deals. leaders are preparing for a shutdown. >> when it the most notable disagreement is over a policy issue, abortion. all cited the capital, plan planted -- outside the capital, plan parenthood held a rally for abortion and other womens health services. >> we want allow planned parenthood to serve. 90% of the services they provide our preventative care. ...

of other chemicals. the material handled is hopefully not going to become a health problem. >> reporter: as of tomorrow, the county says this burn area will be offlimits to homeowners, though several people sifted through the rubble today. >> our home is destroyed. theres probably some little things that are still inside there. >> im curious how they are gonna protect the houses from this constant wind that comes off the ocean thats right down the street. you know, the cleanup they hav...

dangerous storm. emily schmidt joins us now with the latest on the forecast. good morning, emily. >> reporter: rob and mike, good morning to you. the latest national hurricane center advisory actually shows earl shifting just a bit to the east. just enough to take new york city out of the cone of probability, for now. however, earl still continues in its path towards the carolinas. the first evacuations, set to begin today. in is category 4 hurricane earl from the international space s...

>> good morning. im jennifer franciotti here for mindy basara. >> and im stan stovall. thanks for joining us for 11 news today. >> well get to our big story in just a minute, but first, the weather is definitely a big story. its great. >> everybody is talking about it. it was gorgeous. i was driving around -- i dont have a convertible, but i had this sunroof, all the windows driving around -- >> it felt good. >> its almost chilly this morning. almost needed a sweater, a little jacket c...

we do have in the city a vehicle fire at rain err avenue and monroe street. also, a traffic light out at green spring and druid park drive. and we pecked up on the outer loop of the beltway right at 895, a crash there to watch for. were keeping an eye on that to see if that is affecting traffic at all. doesnt appear to be at this point though. but we have live drive times for you. there are no delays at all around the area. the inner loop west side, eight minutes. six minutes on 95 nor...

his pension. now the police union will sue to overturn the decision. >> officer riviera did not curse at him and contrary to what you may hear from the department, officer riviera is a decorated veteran who has a lot of support from the business leaders at the inner harbor. >> business leaders say he did a good job policing the inner harbor and keeping rowdy teens in line. in the studio, linda so, abc 2 news. police say they have good leads in the daytimed armed robbery that happened...

traffic is moving so much better now on 95. in fact, theres only a 3- minute delay now on 95 northbound from 395 to the fort mchenry tunnel. at one point, we had all lanes blocked on niche northbound for more than two hours as well as both tubes of the fort mchenry tunnel. on 895, youll still find a 17- minute setback. that in the northbound lanes between 295 and the harbor tunnel. meantime, we have another problem, though, that is causing big delays o70 eastbound, approaching the dela...