they wish. and the los angeles times reporting that the obama administration is trying to strengthen relations in the oil-rich persian gulf. the president will be traveling to saudi arabia next month. many gulf leaders have expressed concern about the white house scaling back its commitments in the middle east. if you're sitting down right now, stand up. here's some news for you that sitting with can be hazardous to your health. a new study says it is a major risk factor for obesity, heart disease, and premajeure death. researchers say every additional hour that you spend sitting increases risk, for seniors in particular, it counsels the risk of being -- doubles the risk of being disabled. get up if you can. happening today, the three men charged with setting a massive wildfire near los angeles are due in court.