And we celebrate a0 years of christmas classic, the snowman, and its iconic soundtrack, Walking In The Air. Good morning. Its Christmas Eve. Our top story. Around 250 Million People in the us and canada are under Severe Weather warnings, as an unprecedented winter storm sweeps across North America. From alaska to texas, bone chilling temperatures, blizzards and icy winds have caused widespread disruption and left more than a million homes and businesses without power. At least 12 deaths have been linked to the conditions. Tom brada reports. Once ina once in a generation whether out of the worst possible time. Ice, wind, rain and extreme cold are Wreaking Havocin Rain and extreme cold are wreaking havoc in the build up to christmas. Trees have been ripped from the ground and power lines have been knocked out across the country. From maine to texas, more than i Million People are without electricity. People are very frustrated because we pay our bills. All day it has been going in and ou
I can give you my heart. I think it was that which made Great Britain grade. She literally was a role model to Heads Of State All Around The World. Disagree from time to time, but we must always remain. Queen elizabeth ii for the longest reigning in british history. We come together so that freedom works. They go the queen being widely remembered as the nations grandmother. Its not a part of our past. It defines our present and our future. Piers Thousands Lining The Streets Of London to say a final goodbye. My mother gave an example of lifelong love and of Selfless Service. We have not seen scenes like this on a scale in britain since Winston Churchill. I thank you all and many others at home and overseas for your touching messages of great kindness. Martha good morning, everyone and welcome to our coverage of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth ii. United kingdoms longest reigning on the throne and end of an arrow from the world from world war ii to the coronation of a young princess. She
Abbey where the late queen was married in 1957. And crowned back in 1953. When she was just 25 years old. Her astounding 70 years on the throne saw a world transformed. From scientific breakthroughs, world war ii, to a changing monarchy. And to her own changing family. Yet, threw it all this remarkable woman endured. Through 14 american president s, 15 british Prime Ministers, through financial crisis and, of course, the troubles through the rise of the internet and the fall of the berlin wall. In a few minutes, the royal navy will begin a procession to transport the queen from Westminster Hall where she has been lying at rest. Queen elizabeth ii led her people for over seven decades on the throne. She was 96 years old. The longest reigning monarch in british history. Along with joe, willie and me, we have u. S. Special correspondent for bbc catty kay. Its wonderful to be with you early this morning as we cover history in the making. Lets set the scene. Last night i posted a picture of
Raul castro says there are profound differences between his country and the United States, and certainly those differences were on display today. Amid all of the pomp, ceremony, and goodwill, castro lashed out at critics on his countrys record on human rights. Shaking hands for the first time on cuban soil. They talked for two hours behind closed doors, but when they emerged it was clear that the acrimony, 54 years couldnt be forgotten, even with the ceremony and goodwill. Asked by an American Voter why cuba has political piz prisoners, castro bristled. Translator what Political Prisoners . Give me a name or names. Give me a list, and if we have those Political Prisoners, they will be released before tonight ends. Reporter human Rights Groups say arrests of dissidents in cuba have increasing, though longterm prison sentences decreased. Shortly before president obama arrived a protest was forcibly eliminated. Translator i think human rights issue should not be politicized. That is not c
Inmates to cover their prison costs. The white house is asking for help from Silicon Valley in the fight of i. S. I. L. We begin this evening with a capture of one of the worlds most infamous drug lords el chopo. He was taken into custody this morning in the central western coastal state. The arrest came seven months after he made a dramatic prison escape through a tunnel. The man known as el chopo or shorty has taken on wrshgs ythic status. He has escaped before and he will escape again. For the president it was an opportunity to reclaim the upper hand after his embarrassing escape last july from mexicos most secure prison. Translation today is extremely important for the Mexican Government. Today our sfugss have demonstrated once again that citizens can trust them. Reporter the Mexican Government says it honed in on the drug lord friday morning in his home state. A citizen called police to complain about armed men holed up in a house. The military arrived and says during the shoot ou