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KPIX CBS Overnight News January 22, 2018

Hugging dog. [ indiscernible ] announcer this is the cbs overnight news. This is the overnight news, im elaine quijano. It has been a weekend of dysfunctional drama in washington. It started friday night when the senate failed to pass a temporary spending bill. First minute stat our day, the federal government ran out of money for the fiscal year and grinded to a partial shutdown. Since then there has been a lot of talk from President Trump and key players in congress, but no deal to end the deadlock. Errol barnett has the latest. Reporter pressure mounting in the halls of congress for a bipartisan solution to end the Government Shutdown. The president must take yes for an answer. Democratic leader Chuck Schumer who negotiated for an agreement with President Trump friday implored him to revisit those terms. President trump walked away from not one but two bipartisan deals. If he had been willing to accept any one of these deals, we wouldnt be where we are today. But Majority Leader Mitch Mcconnell says it is democrat whose need to budge. Recent survey majority said keeping government open is a higher priority than shutting down the government over the issue of illegal immigration. Reporter the shuttledown began early saturday when Senate Republicans were left without enough votes from democrats to pass a bill that would fund the government for four weeks. Senator schumer led his partys charge to block government funding until republicans compromise on daca, soon to expire program which protects young people brought to the country illegally as children. Republican House Speaker paul ryan announced to day he is backing senator mcconnells latest proposal. He is going to bring up a bill keeping things running until february 8. We agreed we would accept that in the house. Democratic whip, senator dick durbin what he wants is Firm Commitment from the top. President troim has to step up and lead uh. He can do it. Despite public blame game, private bipartisan discussions are ongoing. Democrats might agree to a threeweek funding bill if republicans agree to address immigration concerns in that time. The fact that tomorrow is a week day provide motivation for compromise as well since the shutdowns impact will be heightened for everyone. Elaine. Errol, thank you. The shutdown forcinged President Trump to cancel a trip to florida this weekend to celebrate his one Year Anniversary in office. On twitter sunday the president suggested that Senate Republicans resort to the socalled nuclear option. Changing senate rules to palgs their own budget. Margaret brennan is at the white house. We do not want the shutdown. Budget director accused democrats of staging a shuttledown to hushuttldown of the president. The left wing is disappointed how the first year has gone, the president had successes. President trump tweeted, dems just want Illegal Immigrants to pour in unchecked. Reference to democrats demand that protections for daca recipie recipients, be included in any funding deal. We are going to demand they reopen the government. Vice president mike pence blasted democrats during a visit to u. S. Troops nearby the syrian border. Were not going to reopen negotiations on illegal immigration until they reopen the government and give you, our soldiers and your families the benefits and wages youve earned. He said u. S. Troops are paying the price for the shutdown. Since 1. 3 million military men and women will not receive pay checks until a new funding bill its passed. The white house is trying to minimize the impact. To show that National Parks remain open, interior secretary ryan zinke visit itted the national mall. The pentagon turned tv and radiobroadcasts back on at military bases after declaring them essential activities. The troops will be able to watch sunday football. Awe off but a political resolution remains out of reach. Legislative Affairs Director mark short. Lets find a daily to make sure again, our troops and our Border Patrol agents are not denied payment. But that, the democrats seem unwilling to accept that offer. Reporter a white house spokesperson said President Trump spent a good part of the day on the phone. Spoke with republican leader in the house as well as Senate Majority whip. While the president has the yet to address the nation, he did record a statement, that was shown to guests at a gala held last night at his mar a lago resort to celebrate his first year in office. Elaine. Margaret brennan, thank you. The National Womens march held its main event today in las vegas with the goal of getting women to march off to the polls in novembers midterm elections. In a cbs news poll out this weekend, 54 of women and 39 of men, say it is very important to them that more women are elected to office. 48 say the country would be better off. 42 say it wouldnt change much. Heres mireya villarreal. Reporter from football stadium to swing state battleground. [ applause ] thousand filled the stands of san boyd stadium in las vegas sunday morning. Equality for all one year ago millions marched around the country for womens rights marking the largest single day demonstration in u. S. History. Todays rally is about pushing people to the polls. Activist jene ingram. We want to take all the momentum from the course of the last year and really turn that into the electoral power. Organizers chose nevada for the Anniversary Event with the hope of reshaping congress in 201. Our goal for Voter Registration is a million voters. What happens in nevada, will launch a national initiative, that will focus on many of the battleground states. All around the world. Major crowds turned up this weekend for marches around the world with support in london, d. C. And chicago. Los angeles estimates 600,000 men and women in attendance. With me too and times up movements taking center stage. When i raise my hand i am aware of all of the women who are still in silence. There were tense moments at a march in portland, most focused on President Trumps time in office. I object to the issues and the changes that hes made but mostly i on jkt to the way he talks about people. It actually it hurts me. Events were held in all 50 states this weekend. But this year the womens march truly became a global movement. Landing on six conned nents and popping of in columbia, nigeria, china and iraq. Elaine. Mireya villarreal, thank you. The cbs overnight news will be right back. Even if no one in your home smokes, Secondhand Smoke can be closer than you think. Secondhand smoke from a neighbors apartment can enter your home through air vents, through light fixtures and even through cracks in the walls and the floors. Secondhand smoke is toxic. Especially to children. Protect your family. Visit tobaccofreeca. Com. Announcer this is the cbs overnight news. Missouri governor eric greithens kept a low profile since the cbs affiliate in st. Louis report heed had an extramarital affair. Greitens spoke to reporters this weekend. Meg oliver has details. In his first interview since admitting to an extramarital affair, missouri governor, eric greitens, denied allegations of blackmail. There was no threat of blackmail. No threat of a photograph and blackmail. Those things are false. Greitens admits he had an affair with his hairdresser before he became governor in 2017. But he says it was consensual. There was no hush money there was no violence. News broke last week. Audio recordings obtained by the cbs affiliate, which has not been independently verified by cbs news appear to show an unnamed woman the governors alleged mistress admitting to the affair to her then husband. She went on to describe the alleged blackmail. He stepped back and i saw a flash through the mind fold and he said, youre never going to mention my name. Otherwise these pictures will be everywhere. At 43, greiten is the second youngest governor in the country. Democrat turned republican proudly painted himself as a family man during his campaign. I am a navy seal. I am a businessman. Native missourian. But most importantly i am a very proud husband and father. Reporter once considered a rising star in the republican party, the governor now faces an investigation by the st. Louis prosecutor. And mounting pressure to resign. Elaine. Meg oliver, thank you. Vice president mike pence visited egypt and jr. Dordan be arriving in israel. The Trump Administration controversial decision to move the u. S. Embassy from tel aviv to jerusalem is dominating pences mideast trip. Seth doane is in jerusalem. Good evening, Vice President mike pences visit here is prompting very different reactions from israelis and palestinians following the Trump Administration announcement the u. S. Would recognize jerusalem as the the capital of israel. Posters are up around town. Welcoming mr. Pence as a true friend of israel and be meeting with israels top leadership. But there will be no meeting with the palestinian president who is furious with the u. S. , for in his view taking sides. In neighboring jordan today, King Abdullah told mr. Pence that moving the u. S. Embassy to jerusalem thus recognizing it as the capital of israel could destabilize the region. Jordan supports East Jerusalem as the the capital of independent palestinian state. The u. S. Would support a two state solution if israelis and palestinians agreed to that. Palestinians are also concerned and worried about reports that the u. S. Is accelerating its time line to move that embassy here to jerusalem. And the announcement it is withholding 65 million in aid to a u. N. Agency that provides humanitarian relief to palestinian refugees. Elaine. Seth doane, seth, thank you. The u. S. Hockey team will play with heavy hearts at next months winter olympics. The teams general manager, Jim Johannsen died in his sleep this morning. His death a shock to the organization. The rochester, minnesota native won a National Championship as freshman at the university of wisconsin. He played for the u. S. In the 119 1 1988 and 1992 olympics. Jim johannsen was 53 years old. Now some other stories we are following in the cbs weekend news feed. At least 19 People Killed saturday when taliban gunmen attacked the Intercontinental Hotel in afghanistans capital. Nearly a dozen victims, worked for an afghan airline. More than 150 people escaped as part of the hotel burned. Last of the militants killed after a 13hour standoff and gun battle. Death toll from the mudslides in montecito, california climbed to 21. Search dogs located the body of 38yearold faviola calderon, her son was also killed. Two victims missing. Torrential rain two weeks ago destroyed 130 homes. A key stretch of the 101 freeway reopened today. Near Port Saint Joe in the Florida Panhandle hundreds of rescued sea turtles reap leased into the water this weekend. More than 850 turtles went into shock earlier this month when a cold snap forced water temperatures to plunge. Most were released saturday. A small number are still being treated at the gulf world marine institute. Coming up next drastic measures in a major city on the verge of running out of water. They came out of nowhere, sir how many of em . We dont know. Dozens. All right lets teach these freaks some manners good luck out there, captain thanks but i dont need luck, i have skills. I dont have my keys. on intercom all hands. We are looking for the captains keys again. They are on a silver carabiner. Oh, this is bad. As long as people misplace their keys, you can count on geico saving folks money. Fifteen minutes could save you fifteen percent or more on car insurance. Kelp is on the way with herbal essences we said no, no, no to this stuff. 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Three years of successive drought have devastated citys water supplies. The local government has brought in severe restrictions, forcing people to look for alternative supplies, like this, natural spring, tapped for public use. They have already been scuffles here, security guards, now monitor the site. To prevent violence from breaking out. No water. How will it be . Chaos. It is going to be careful. And we are not looking for ward to that time. Residents are only allowed 23 gallons of water per person a day. Next month, that goes down to 13 gallons, enough for a 90second shower, quick toilet flush and one large bottle of drinking water. Americans use around 100 gallons daily. Outside the city center, the effects of water crisis are more obvious. Farmer, has been able to plant a quarter of his crop. If the taps are turned off. He is facing financial ruin. Difficult situation for us. Water for brushing your teeth. Peter johnston says that even if there is a good rainfall this year, the crisis will not be over. Capetown is getting hotter. We are very, very confident the temperatures are going to increase. They have been doing so. Theyre still going to do so. Their increase temperature is going to increase evaporation. Increase evaporation will mean less water available for our use. Day zero may be fast approaching. Deborah patta, cbs news, capetown, south africa. Still ahead families are starting to move into 60 of women are wearing the wrong size pad and can experience leaks discover always my fit. Find the number thats right for your flow and panty size on the top of any always pack. The better the fit, the better it protects. Always. Of being there for my sons winning shot. That was it for me. Thats why im quitting with nicorette. Only nicorette mini has a patented fast dissolving formula. It starts to relieve sudden cravings fast. Every great why needs a great how. Whats build as americas First Solar Powered town has first residents and first neighbors moving in this week. Babcock lanech, half mile northeast of fort myers, florida. The community of homes is powered by 440 acres of solar panels. Manuel bojorquez paid a visit. Give us a spin . Give it a try. Reporter in the city of the future people leave their car in the garage. And take ride in self driving shuttle buses. This autonomous vehicle, hailed with an app zero emissions powered by electricity generated from the sun like the street lamps, the buildings and the lights we used for the interview. We want to be the most sustainable new town in the united states. Kitson, a devil tupper wouldnt want it any other way. Babcock ranch his passion project of 2005. When you have a blank sheelt sheelt sheet of paper. Reporter is it more expensive . Its not. People here pay the exact same amount that everybody else pays in Florida Power and light network. Reporter the town doesnt run on solar power all the time. At night when the sun is down it has to draw from the traditional electrical grid. The technology for storing all that surplus energy, some lar cells generate during the day is too costly. Another problem too many overcast days. Clearly if you have a number of cloudy days in a row it will impact efficiency and available electricity from the solar field. This month richard and robin kinley became the first residents to move in. The lake next to their house is named after them. Lake kinley. I thought, the air is nice and clean here. I think these communities are the future. Felt very much like when i, bought a tesla in 2013. And, i said this is, this is, definitely going to make it. And i felt the same way about babcock ranch. Reporter 80 of the land, kitson purchased will not be developed. Sold it back to florida which turned it into a wilderness preserve. Manuel bojorquez, cbs news, florida. A day to hug it out with the world famous hugging dog. Finally tonight. National hugging day. What better way to celebrate than hugging it out with the social media sensation known as the hugging dog. Paula reid fully embraced this assignment. Yea not everyone is comfortable getting a hug from a stranger. But even hardened new yorkers were willing to m brace national hugging day. Tough times right now. Nice to get a hug from some body even a stranger. We have another visitor for national hug day. At this nursing home in savannah, georgia, residents reached out to celebrate with seniors. The only thing better than being embraced with two big arms is embraced by two little paws. Oh. 6yearold is known around the world as the the hugging dog. With nearly 200,000 followers on instagram, she has become a social media sensation. One of her biggest fans ins barbara. When she is hugging me. I feel my heart and her heart are one heart. To fully wrap her arms around the assignment, we invited them to the newsroom for a little pet therapy. Oh. Is there anything sweeter than hugs from a dog. All day. She makes you feel at peace, you know . Absolutely. Just feeling this and sensational with her. Psychiatrist robbie shaw professor at columbia. People who hug have lower heart rates and Blood Pressure than people who dont. That kind of contact w

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