5th, 2015. This is the cbs morning news for thursday, february 5th, 2015. Good morning. Good to be with you. Im annemarie green. Well, this Morning Service resumes on the Metro North Commuter Railroad line that was the scene of a devastating rush hour crash on tuesday night. Six people were killed in valhalla about 20 miles north of new york city when a train collided with an suv. As investigators continue to look into the tragic wreck, the big question theyre facing is why did the driver stop her suv on the tracks. Don champion reports. Reporter 24 hours after the fiery crash, the cars of the metro north train were towed back down the tracks. Earlier on wednesday whats left of the suv that triggered the deadly collision was lifted from the front of the train. The driver of that vehicle was identified as 49yearold ellen brody. Investigators say brody had just been diverted from the scene of another accident as she drove on the track os as the wooded arms of the crossing guards came dow
Well this Morning Service resumes on the Metro North Commuter Railroad line that was the scene of a devastating rush hour crash on tuesday night. Six people were killed in valhalla about 20 miles north of new york city when a train collided with an suv. As investigators continue to look into the tragic wreck, the big question theyre facing is why did the driver stop her suv on the tracks. Don champion reports. Reporter 24 hours after the fiery crash, the cars of the metro north train were toed back down the tracks. Earlier on wednesday whats left of the suv that triggered the deadly collision was lifted from the front of the train. The drive e of that vehicle was identified as 49yearold ellen brodie. Investigators say ellen had just been diverted from the scene of another accident as she drove on the track os as the wooded arms came down around her. The vehicle was hit with such force it sent the electrified suv into the third car of the train. James wallace was in the second car of th
Her 8yearold brother racing to every apartment in the building to wake up the neighbors. Well meet the young hero this morning. And good morning, america. Josh on assignment. Great to have amy robach back again this morning. We have a lot to get to, including the latest on the government shutdown. Its coming fast. The money runs out monday night. And it could have a big impact on the economy. Everyones 401 k . Unfortunately, that countdown continues. Also ahead, this was incredible. Its being called one of the greatest comebacks in all of sports history. Eight wins in a row for team usa. Were going to be live from San Francisco this morning. The champagne was flowing. Lets get to the chilling new video of the navy yard shooter. You see the gunman here, stalking the halls in search of his next victim. Abcs Pierre Thomas is in washington with more. Good morning, pierre. Reporter good morning, robin. The images are disturbing. In those recent mass shootings, weve not seen the ugly reality
Walk there was no freedom, there was this. Reporter with bob simon on the moment he was free. After 27 years, his head was high and his fist was clenched. Captioning sponsored by cbs this is the cbs evening news with scott pelley. Pelley good evening. The South African government announced today that the state funeral for former president Nelson Mandela will be a week from sunday the culmination of days of Memorial Services. President obama will lead the u. S. Delegation and hes invited the former american president s to join him. Mourners continued to gather today at mandelas home in johannrg died last night and at his former home in soweto. And for us, no one image captured his legacy better than this blacks and whites side by side honoring the father of a multiracial south africa. A man who became a worldwide symbol for racial equality. Deborah patta is there. Reporter the streets of south africa were a riot of color, an explosion of song and dance today. From the sprawling township
Reporter good morning, robin. The images are disturbing. In those recent mass shootings, weve not seen the ugly reality of the victims face in the final moments. Today, we do. They are the haunting final moments before aaron alexis begins his killing spree. All captured in chilling, living color. We first see alexis just before 8 00 a. M. , showing his entry pass before being waved in by a security guard. He drives into this parking garage. And moments later, walks into the navy yard through the front door of building 197. Its 8 08 a. M. No metal detector. No bag check. Somewhere hidden, he is carrying this sawedoff shotgun. The fbi says he goes to this bathroom stall on the fourth floor. Takes out the weapon. And reemerges, intent on killing. Hes armed. Peeking around corners. Checking doors. Looking for someone, anyone to ambush and murder. He appears methodical, calm, driven. He moves quickly down the stairwell. And watch as he ducks behind the wall, after spotting potential victims