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Welcome back. this horrifying new trend in the nation called the knockout game. players target strangers on the street and try to knock the person out with one punch to the back of the head. >> at least seven deaths and numerous assaults have been linked to this game. among the victims, a 78-year-old woman and a 12-year-old boy. >> what attacks like this say about our nation as a whole. we furn to governor huckabee. part of what bothers me is a lot of the implied promises of the obama nation is ...

>> general men, as always, thank you. >> viewers, lets go off the record for a minute. the knockout game, as you know, it is no game. it is a crime. in some instances already murder. it is urgent we wake up role models and speak out against this vicious crime. we need role models. they have a voice and they do have some influence. i called for president obama and other african-american leaders to step up and speak out because so many african-american young people are involved in it. monday i sai...

I love logistics. >> talking on your cell phone at 30,000 feet? will it fly? new reaction to the fccs proposal next. a blast of wintry weather threatens to make holiday travel a mess and its a brutal street game called the knockout game and its alarming and its spreading. good day to all of you. welcome to "weekends with alex witt." lets get to whats happening out there as we have new reaction from a key official to one of the biggest potential air changes in travel history as the fcc consider...

Latinos between 24 and 38 are being questioned by hate crimes unit. seven attacks in recent weeks focused on jewish victims, one a 78-year-old woman. >> no one should do that based on skin color and nationality. we denounce that. >> nypd asks anyone a victim of this knockout game to come forward with information. were going to have so much more on this scary trend tomorrow in the newsroom. first, lets bring in the legal gafs, avery freedman and richard herman, criminal defense attorney and law...

A new game being played on the streets across the country. some are calling it a game, but police are calling it a crime. well tell you why the knockout game, the so-called knockout game, is no childs play. and next, the presidents challenges are adding up. ill tell you what thats done to his approval rating these days. [ female announcer ] we give you relief from your cold symptoms. you give them the giggles. tylenol cold® helps relieve your worst cold and flu symptoms. but for everything we...

Airline attendants to take part. thank you. >> thank you. its called a game. what you will see and police say definitely it is a crime. it is called the knockout game. unsuspecting people sucker punched as they walk down the street. its had deadly consequences. the details are coming up next.

My train was delayed. my car wouldnt start. these are so lame. >> wouldnt you rather them just say you know what? time got away from me and im sorry. >> they are totally lacking in creativity. how about something interesting like i was attacked by -- i was punched out in the knockout game or a brilliant light surrounded my car and when i woke up i had unexplained puncture wounds. >> two hours missing from my life. >> i feel your nose growing if did you d. that. >> people would believe that if i ...

And theyll give them all to the more than 500 kids who will spend christmas with them in the cincinnati childrens hospital. >> its going to be, i think, amazing, and very rewarding. i think savannahs going to go into surgery on such a high note. >> reporter: the high note is sunday. savannahs final performance before the surgery. >> one of our cheerleaders -- >> reporter: after the routine, you could see what it meant to savannah. >> you know, she smiles every day. theres been very few tears she...

Morning in new york. an orthodox jewish man who was on his way home when he heard a group of men talking about the knockout game. he recognized the phrase from seeing it in news reports. the next thing he knew a fist was flying at his face. he was able to run and call police. and the suspects were apprehended. he did talk on camera, though he didnt want to show his face. but take a listen to how he explained what happened. >> i was walking home the way back from a job. i came across a group of p...

Threatens to bring a noreaster to the boston and new york areas just in time for turkey day. other parts of the northeast could also get substantial snowfall. and a horrifying new crime with deadly consequences. its called the knockout game. unis speculating people sucker punched as they walk down the street. what makes anyone want to do this? well ask a psychologist. great. this is the last thing i need.)