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>> hes never done this before. he has to essentially bend his knees. a lot harder than it looks for swung who has a prosthetic device. >> pretty good pete. >> reporter: the first month of therapy is all about the basics for lower-limb amputees taking those learn to live independently. >> some people say, look this will be sort of a new normal for these patients. >> once they look back on the situation. yes, this will be a nightmare, and yes there is a loss that is permanent, but they have every ...

He has never done this before. its an uneven surface. he has to eventually unbend his knees. a lot harder than it looks for somebody who has a new prosthetic device. the first month of therapy is all about the basics for amputees. some people say this is going to be a new normal for these patients, but you say its actually more of just normal. >> once they look back on the situation, you know, a year from now or two years from now, you know, thats -- yes, this will be a nightmare, and yes, there...

Sort of rock. that doesnt come naturally. thats something pete really has to practice. surprisingly, everyday tasks, like making coffee, its part of therapy as well. hes not holding on to anything right now. hes actually able to keep his balance all on his own. hes trusting his leg, distracted, hes not thinking about that and hes got a lot of balance that hes successfully testing by actually moving around the kitchen here. so, hes never done this before. i mean, and take a look. its an uneven su...

>> e try and stay on the positive side. >> an amazing young woman. shes going to need a prosthetic device. theyre very expensive. you can find out how to help her as well as many others in need. also to the web site, her family has set up to help her raise money. weve seen such incredible examples of resilience. >> im joined by boston anchor who has deep ties to the city. you see somebody like adrien. she says shes excited about the challenge of this new phase in her life. >> shes amazing. shes ...

I have moments that i get angry and mad that someone did this to me and to adam and that i wont be able to have the same dancing and the same movements that i had before and dressing takes longer and showers take longer and i get angry. i definitely get angry. but i try and stay on the positive side. >> shes an amazing young woman. theres a website set up to help her achieve her dream. shes going to need a prosthetic device, theyre very expensive. you can find out how to help her as well as many...

And i wont be able to have the same that i had before. i get angry. i definitely get angry. >> e try and stay on the positive side. >> an amazing young woman. shes going to need a prosthetic device. theyre very expensive. you can find out how to help her as well as many others in need. also to the web site, her family has set up to help her raise money. weve seen such incredible examples of resilience. >> im joined by boston anchor who has deep ties to the city. you see somebody like adrien. she...

president obama today paid tribute to americas war dead, laying a wreath at the tomb of the unknowns, he then spoke at the vietnam veterans memorial on the 50th anniversary of their bloody conflict. and milt romney led a tribute at the veterans memorial center in san diego. it was a somber break from the election campaign, but politics has a way of seeping into one of the most somber occasions, dan lothian is standing by, but first lets go to cnns dana bash. and a slight political unde...

hands. plus, an election of evil and a major change of course by a leading ally, france elected its first socialist president in two decades, were looking at what it means for the united states. im wolf blitzer, youre still in "the situation room." the vice president joe biden said over the weekend hes fine with gay marriage and arnie duncan says he believes gay and lesbians should be allowed to marry. putting him at odds with the president of the united states. jessica yellin is worki...

his own white house run, and who now plans to host a republican debate, after christmas. then there is ex-candidate herman cain whose endorsement could go to gingrich eventually. though he now says hes going to take his time. stay with us, well bring you those comments live at 1:45 eastern time. also, president obama, we are told, is going to have some sort of statement or briefing in the briefing room of the white house. the subject is going to be taxes. a lot of talk of that up o...

Youve got to worry about this when you are getting in line more than anybody. >> me? >> when they see you geting in line everybody at security is going to run to that place to watch you. so are you worried? >> well, you know, i would be comfortable going through one of the screeners, but i think it is the celebritys that are lessen do youked -- endowed who wont want to go through. maybe they shouldnt tip off the paparazzi before going to the airport. will you be worried about that? >> yes, i wil...