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Good evening. And we begin tonight with the epic battle already under way. The showdown at the Supreme Court. President obama revealing his choice to replace Justice Scalia on the court, nominating Merrick Garland. The president aware of this nations divided politics, but warning to go down that path would be wrong. Tonight, Senate Republicans vowing the nomination will go no further. At the rose garden ceremony, the president introducing garland, the court of appeals judge long respected on bot...

Amtrak and also Metro Officials down there on the tracks found some cables that they thought were enough of a problem that they had to replace them today. We dont know the exact amount. Were hoping to get that answer at 5 30, but the fact that the cables were replaced, one Metro Official said that the shutdown today was worthwhile. And also, adam, yesterday they were talking about the smoky fire incident on monday at Mcpherson Square and then that awful episode where it got smoky at Lenfant Plaz...

Them better. You have to change vehicles. Its not like the old days. If you have a car with poorer headlights, the most important thing to do is slow down. Ernie its an interesting story. We were just talking about it. We have to point out this is a nonprofit independent group that did the study. This is the first study . Reporter the first time they have ever done this. What theyre going to do, theyre going to rate the headlights. Next time they want to incorporate more cars. This time it was 3...

Mayor, his nonprofits and now the feds. But maybe most importantly, Campaign Finance law, the rules that limit how much you can donate to a Political Campaign. When investigators look into questionable behavior by two businessmen and some of the nypd, there was a line that led to de blasio. One of the men gave a max donation of 9,999 to his Political Campaign and 50,000 to his nonprofit, campaign for one new york. Michael goodwin writes ultimately, the issue is what, if any be, favor the donors ...

Were live in Gramercy Park this evening, back over to you. Steve thanks, liz. Also developing at 5 00, a tsunami advisory has been lifted in southern japan after the island nation was rocked by a second strong earthquake in a little more than 24 hours. Dari Lidia Curanaj joining us from the newsroom with the latest on the rescue and recovery. Reporter not only was the area hit with an earthquake 24 hours ago, but they also suffered through more than 100 aftershocks in the interim. Todays quake s...

Reporter there were rallies for peter liang and akai gurley outside the courthouse and they were waiting for the outcome. As soon as the families came out, some cheered. The other side came out very disappointed and angry. The family of akai gurley came out crying and holding on to one another. The media gathered around them and things got ugly. We were pushed and shoved by those who were protesting for justice for akai gurley. The family didnt want to speak, asking the media to leave them alone...

They are expensive. They put flowers in the median and theres pieces of art that are up. Its interesting. Right now it looks standard. Politics bigtime in new york city with a debate in brooklyn and a big gala in midtown. Who injured . You and me. It was ted cruzs turn. He was on the trail donald trump in a big way. He says he is the only one who can beat Hillary Clinton. We interviewed ted cruz last night for a good chunk of time. Have to say, there was a lot of that were new york ted cruz abou...

They are urging new yorkers to leave their cars at home. Good morning. Great to have you with us. I am in seminole. Its 5 00 friday morning april 22. Its a day. Happy friday to you. Its pretty warm out there. 650 but usually it comes with some rain. Is the tradeoff. Its been a spectacular week. If you complain about this you have a problem. It finally feels like we have left winter behind. Heres the thing the average high for today is only 63. We are ahead of the game right now. Its too warm out...

Connecticut and pennsylvania. They are the frontrunners. Police say they arrested a mother on the elderly. Find out what is here has to do with the capture. This happened on 287 yesterday. We will show you more about what happened. Despite all the drama in the chaos today, i am excited. There is an actor by the name of kim coates. If you watch sons of anarchy you know who he is. He please take on the show later on today. I really hope i am around for that because he is my favorite we can try to ...

Really scary scenario. The fact they had to use a he a robot. They were worried he might have explosives. Steve there people are facing marriage fraud charges. Prosecutors say one participated in a sham marriage and the other two lied under oath to obtain immigration benefits. None is charged in connection with the shootings where farook and his wife killed 14 people. Both were killed in a gun battle with police. Dari the nypd Police Commissioner met with secretary of Homeland Security jeh johns...