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To any kind of discrimination. Rosa flores joins me now. What can we expect in the next few days . The pressure is definitely going to be on jan broour, the governor. For her to make a decision, will she sign or will she veto this bill . In the meantime, theres already been outrage from the Lgbt Community. These folks are saying that businesses are now going to use this law as a veil to outright discriminate against that group. Now, the group behind the measure is the center for arizona policy. This is a conservative group who says that they are protecting people against activist federal courts. In an interesting twist, the governor is a former business owner. Heres her take. I grew up in a small business, and we were there to take care of the public, whomever that was. Because that was revenue into our business. I think anybody that owns a business, you know, they can choose who they work with or who they dont work with. But i dont know if it needs to be statutory. Interpret that as you will. But, don, she has not made a decision yet is what shes telling cnn at this point. The potential impact on arizona businesses here . The Regional Economic council has already said this is bad business. Its going to be bad for the businesses because its going to expose them to lawsuits. Theyve also said that four businesses have already made it clear, theyve been anonymous about this, but that they would relocate outside of arizona. Think about one more thing. Weve been talking about sports a lot. Where will the super bowl be next year . Yeah. Its in arizona. Arizona. Its going to be on the world stage. Its going to be interesting to see. Rosa flores, thank you very much. All right. Question number two now. Will violence in ukraine or venezuela come to an end this week . Ukraine has no clear leader after parliament ousted the president and the oppositions hero says that she does not want the job. Thousands of somber people gathered in kievs main square today to mourn fallen protesters. In venezuela, its a battle over the nations socialist government. I want you to look at this ireport. Protesters setting fires in the street. Senior Latin Affairs bureau, rafael romo. Will the bloody clashes there end soon . Reporter the situation konlts to be very tense, don. With continuing protests on both sides. The opposition and the government. Today there was a protest near where i am in eastern caracas. The government called for a rally for elderly people. And you would think that the government, president nicolas maduro, is campaigning. Yesterday he met with women. Today with the elderly. Tomorrow hes meeting with governors. So you have all of this political activity going on, with both sides trading accusations of trying to incite the violence and create even more turmoil. Whats the strategic importance of venezuela for the United States, don . Well, venezuela sells 40 of its oil to the United States. The United States buys 12 of its oil from venezuela. So its a situation that if this environment of violence continues, may have repercussions well beyond venezuela, don. Rafael romo in caracas, venezuela. Heres our Nick Peyton Walsh in kiev. We dont know how long the protesters will stay out. We know one of the opposition leaders freshly released from jail where america said she was a political prisoner say they should stay until the end. Suggesting elections have to pass until youll see the square vacant behind me. Its been a very somber mood today. A day of mourning for the dozens of dead killed by police on thursday. Many questions about what the political leader can actually do to unite the country after such deep divisions there. And a real rush now putting people in the cabinet and parliament, passing new law after new law and trying to replace the hole left by the fleeing of former president viktor yanukovych. Many concerned about the economy. Its got a lot of problems ahead of it. Many concerned about how united the politicians can make the people. Particularly given how half the country is facing russia, half the country is going to be facing europe. Only after those divisions really are healed and the Company Seems to be back on its feet can you expect everybody in the square whos been there for months now already to be completely comfortable about the idea of dismantling barricades and going home. Don . Nick paton walsh, thank you very much. Tonight Jason Collins breaks a huge player, become the first openly gay player in professional sports. Terence moore, question number three, how big of a deal is this . Its a big deal. Were going to see starting tonight in los angeles when they play the lakers a little bit of the big deal. Its going to be a bigger deal, don, when it continues on this road trip. Because the nets are on the road for an extenlded period of time. You look at who they play. After they go to l. A. Tonight, they play at portland. At denver. At milwaukee. Were going to see how tolerant, if not at all, those cities are. They dont play at home until a week from monday when they host the chicago bulls. Its going to be a very important week not only for Jason Collins, but for the fans in these cities to see how they receive him. Lets be honest. Hes a player that some have said hes not the best player. Was he signed for a cause . Or for his ability . Oh, definitely for his ability. Theres no question about that. As i mentioned earlier, nobody cares about the nets. The nets are still trying to make the playoffs. They need a big person, a big presence on the inside. Theyre at the tail end of trying to get in there. So he was signed way more for the basketball side of it than for the publicity side of it. Terence moore, thank you very much. Nfl hopeful michael sam came out earlier this month. Question number four, will sam do enough to impress scouts at the nfl combine . Sam could become pro footballs first openly gay player if he is drafted in may. Tomorrow the allamerican lineman from the university of missouri will take the field and perform for the leagues 32 teams. How sam does in the 40 yard dash, the bench press and other events could affect his draft status. All right. Terence is back now. So, will michael sam do enough tomorrow to be drafted . I think he will. You look at he played in the best conference in america in college football, the s. E. C. Led the s. E. C. In sacks. Led the s. E. C. In tackles for losses. He can play football. Theres no question about that. Tomorrow is going to be more of a football day than anything else. Because they want to see as you just alluded to whether or not hes got ten toes and can spell football. I think hes going to be able to do all that very well. All right. Thanks again, terence moore. Hello from tomorrow. Yes, tomorrow. A little after 3 00 a. M. Monday morning in sochi, russia. That means another olympics is officially on the books which brings us to our question number five. How will these games in sochi, russia, be remembered . Despite threats and security concerns, an Opening Ceremony glitch, plus strangely warm weather, winter weather, the olympics seemed to go fairly well. Russia pulled out all the stops in the closing ceremonies shown here. Heres laura baldasera from cnn sports. Reporter don, these games are going to be remembered for a lot. All of the medals have been handed out with 28 of them going to the usa including 9 gold medals. Of course, the olympics, they go far beyond the medals. They are a global spept kl which really inspire our remarkable sense of patriotism as we cheer on our athletes. 18yearold Michaela Shiffrin filled the void left by lindsay vonn. Eight of the usas nine golds were won on the slopes including ted ligety who won the giant slalom. Bode miller failed to capture gold. He did win a bronze medal making him the oldest Alpine Skiing medalist. Where there were highs there were also lows. Sean white came home empty handed for the first time. Major disappointment for the speed skaters. With fingers pointed at under armour and those skating suits. The heartbreak was also palpable for both the mens and womens hockey teams, both losing to canada who then went on to claim the mens and womens gold medals. The heartbreak, however, of four years ago was behind meryl davis and Charlie White as they stepped atop the podium to become the first ever american gold medalists in ice dance. Meanwhile, slope style skier gus kenworthy, hes heading home with a silver medal and five new puppies that hes adopted and possibly a date with miley cyrus who did take notice of his puppy loving ways. Don, on the dawn of the games in sochi we didnt know what to expect. The olympic ring that failed to open in the Opening Ceremony. The one that the closing ceremony made fun of as the sochi olympics, they really ended with a bit of a wink and a smile. All right, lara. Thank you very much. Coming up, a controversial gun law going before the Supreme Court. If the nra has its way, it could make it easier for people 21 and under to carry a weapon. [ cellphone dings ] [ nephew ] hi heath. I cant wait to see you win gold bye. [ male announcer ] there when you need it. At t. The nations most reliable 4g lte network. You want everything. Orks [ male announcer ] there when you need it. An expert ford technician knows your cars Health Depends on a full, complete checkup. The works. Because when it comes to feeling safe behind the wheel, going the distance and saving at the pump you want it all. Get our multipoint inspection with a a Synthetic Blend Oil change, tire rotation, Brake Inspection and more for 29. 95 or less. Get a complete vehicle checkup. Only at your ford dealer. 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On monday, the justices could decide to take cases that could significantly expand gun rights. The National Rifle association is challenging a texas concealed carry law that bans anyone under 21 from carrying guns in public. The nra argues the Second Amendment right of selfdefense extends to responsible 18 to 20yearolds as well. And the nra is appealing a federal ban on selling handguns to minors, saying that also violates Second Amendment rights. After the Supreme Court recognized the individual right to have guns, the question became what type of limitations could be put on that right . Reporter also on monday the court hears a case that could test the limits of president obamas push to use his executive power when Congress Wont act. This time on climate change. At issue, whether the epa went too far. When without congressional approval, it limited Carbon Emissions from power plants, factories and other sources of Greenhouse Gases beyond cars and trucks. On the constitutional side, this is a classic conflict between congress and the white house. Congress has refused to give the president what he wants. Now the epa is going it alone. Reporter later this week the court could get involved in the latest challenge to the death penalty. Missouri is planning to execute Michael Taylor by lethal injection. He was convicted of raping and murdering a 15yearold girl. But the state is refusing to reveal which drugs it would use after witnesses said another lethal drug mix in ohio took some ten minutes to work on convicted killer dennis mcgwire. Many Defense Attorneys have said that that raises the question of cruel and unusual punishment. Reporter critics say missouri has been in a rush to execute. It carried out one recent lethal injection just minutes before the u. S. Supreme court could rule on a last second appeal. And were also waiting for some big rulings that could come as soon as tuesday or wednesday. Rulings on issues Like Campaign donation limits, college affirmative action, public prayers and recess appointments. Therell be a lot of eyes on the Supreme Court this week. Don . Athena jones, thank you very much. Brace yourself, america. So it was warm in much of the country today. Especially here in the northeast. But another arctic blast is on its way. Only a few states will be spared. [ chainsaw whirring ] humans sometimes life trips us up. Sometimes we trip ourselves up. And although the mistakes may seem to just keep coming at you, so do the solutions. Like multipolicy discounts from Liberty Mutual insurance. Save up to 10 just for combining your auto and home insurance. Call Liberty Mutual insurance at. [ thump ] to speak with an Insurance Expert and ask about all the personalized savings available for when you get married, move into a new house, or add a car to your policy. Personalized coverage and savings. 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Call or click today. All you people on the east coast, got a Little Spring fever because it was a Beautiful Day up and down the east coast . Winter is not over yet. High temperatures will fall 15 to 25 degrees over the next few days across the northern states. Are they about to get another snowstorm . Cnns meteorologist Jennifer Gray has the answer for you. Don, yes, winter is not over yet. We have some very, very cold air thats going to make its way across the country as we go into the beginning, to the middle part of the workweek. Its mainly going to impact those northern states and the northeast. Doesnt look like its going to be a snow maker or anything. We are going to see maybe a couple of snow showers, but for the most part its just going to be some very cold air. In the south, though, were still enjoying some mild temperatures. 66 degrees in atlanta for monday. After sunday, today, 71 degrees. So were definitely well above normal. But look at these temperatures up north. 16 degrees in minneapolis. Thats 14 degrees below normal. 25 below normal by the time we get to tuesday. In the single digits. Chicago, you will even take a plunge. 13 on wednesday. We will see those temperatures stay very cold. And then start to warm up a little bit as we get closer to the weekend. One more thing to note, some welcome relief for california. By the end of the week it looks like were going to see some rain start to finally push on in. Hopefully this pattern, don, will keep up. Its going to take a lot more than this storm system to reverse that drought. But, hey, every little bit helps. Don . Yeah. They need the rain. Thank you very much. We appreciate that. You know, im cold just thinking about it, but heres something to warm you up. Looking at live pictures now of cape coral, florida. In case you were wondering, it is 82 degrees and sunny there. If youre looking for a last minute vacation spot, cape coral. 82 degrees. Nasa set to launch a new project that it hopes will save countless lives in the future. Ill explain that next. But first, in this weeks american journey, all the stray days in sochi. Some of the olympic athletes have been trying to give them a new home. Gus kenworthy, a silver medalist for the u. S. In mens slopestyle skiing is really putting his money where his mouth is. He talked with our anderson cooper. For my 11th birthday my dad got me a puppy from a shelter. So he was, like, my best friend growing up. He passed away, like, a year and a half ago. Ive been pretty recently been thinking about getting another dog. Been wanting to. The Humane Society said this has actually been a really beneficial thing for dogs here in the United States. Theres so much focus on now stray dogs that theyre getting a lot of calls. Yeah. I mean, for sure. I think a lot of people, too, were like why are you bringing dogs back from russia . The amount of money and energy it costs to do that, you could adopt way more dogs here. It wasnt the fact i had to bring a dog home from there. Just that i saw these dogs and it was more just like i fell in love with them. I

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