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KPIX CBS Overnight News January 30, 2017

This is the cbs overnight news. Welcome to the overnight news. Im elaine quijano. Its unclear exactly how many people have been detained at u. S. Airports this weekend or how many released. But this is certain President Trumps travel and immigration crackdown on people from seven muslim majority countries has caused chaos and confusion, and sparked intense protests. The aclu says 4,000 attorneys are working in shifts at the airports to get people released. An iranian born green card holder says he was detained after getting off a cruiseship in ft. Lauderdale. Kenneth craig begins our coverage. Reporter at airports across the country, International Travelers detained by authorities received a warm welcome as they stepped onto u. S. Soil. For some, there were tears, like this iraqi woman who was reunited with her son. A u. S. Army ranger after hours of uncertainty at jfk. Ir i was born in tehran. They were asking for further information about that. Reporter their release comes after federal judges in several states worked through the night, halting portions of President Trumps sweeping travel ban. The first lawsuit was filed quickly saturday on behalf of two iraqi men detained at jfk. Federal rulings out of massachusetts, virginia, and Washington State sided with challengers to the executive order. The white house could argue that these orders only apply to people who came in that first 24 hours, that chaotic time period immediately after the president s executive action, and that going forward, the law should still be applied to anyone else. Reporter with the stroke of a pen, President Trump implemented the executive order friday. It puts a fourmonth hold on all refugees visiting the u. S. The state department told citizens of those countries not to schedule a visa appointment or try to enter a u. S. Embassy on consulate. It also blocks all Syrian Refugees indefinitely. Airports were swept into chaos and protests this weekend, but it wasnt just travelers who found themselves in limbo. Emirates airlines were forced to change their crews, because it also applies to airline employees. This morning, Reince Priebus suggested the order as it stands may be just the beginning. You can point to other countries that have similar problems, like pakistan and others. Perhaps we need to take it further. But for now, immediate steps, pulling the bandaid off, is to do further vetting for people traveling in and out of those countries. Reporter the chief of staff went on to say this order does not apply to green card holders from those banned countries, but should expect extra questioning once they arrive at the airport. The ed huge protests around the country. Mireya villarreal is in los angeles. Reporter on saturday, demonstrations quickly grew in new york. In dallas. And philadelphia. You are welcome here. Reporter 300 miles at Logan International airport in boston no hate, no fear, immigrants are welcome here. Reporter thousands protested President Trumps order banning citizens from seven predominantly muslim nations from entering the u. S. We are a better people than that. Reporter outspoken trump critic senator Elizabeth Warren was in the crowd. Im here, because we do not discriminate against people based on their religion. Reporter in washington, protesters were pepper sprayed and at least 30 were arrested. Six more were arrested in charlotte, north carolina. Amid the protests, this iranianamerican tried to make sense of what was happening at Los Angeles International airport. Im working hard here for the people, the american people. Reporter the protesters here [ inaudible ] there were a number of people detained yesterday. Today, the protests continue to grow, although they are very peaceful. But they tell me they have stepped up their patrols [ inaudible ] hmireya, thanks. A demonstration outside the white house was organized and inside the president had a busy sunday talking to world leaders, and defending his travel ban. Errol barnett is there. The ban is working out very nicely. You see it at the airports and all over. Reporter defending his controversial immigration crackdown, President Trump said saturday it is something that should have been in place for a long time. Sunday, the president s chief of staff said this firm stance helped trump win the white house. He was elected president and in many respects because people knew that he was going to be tough on immigration from countries that harbor terrorists. Its of concern, this reorganization. Reporter senator john mccain weighed in on another of President Trumps weekend actions. Assigning chief strategist and former Breitbart News executive steve bannon to the National Security council. The appointment of mr. Bannon is something which is a radical departure from any National Security council in history. Reporter the administrations press secretary describes the move as essential. Having the chief strategist for the president in those meetings, who has a significant military background, to help make, guide what the president s final analysis is going to be is crucial. Reporter President Trump also spoke with russian president vladamir putin for an hour on saturday. What i will tell you is, it was a positive call. People should be encouraged by the fact that were starting off on a decent footing with leaders around the world, including president putin. Reporter today, President Trump had phone calls with the king of saudi arabia and the crown prince of the united arab emirates. The leaders of two majority muslim countries, elaine, not impacted by the immigration and refugee crackdown. Errol barnett at the white house for us. The cbs overnight news will be right back. 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A. L. Team 6 carried out the surprise attack just before dawn. Their target was the headquarters for al qaedas branch in yemen, believed to contain intelligence that warranted a ground operation. But when the team arrived they were confronted by fierce gunfire. One u. S. Service member was killed, three others injured. At least 14 suspected jihadists were also killed. An osprey brought in to evacuate s. E. A. L. Team 6 had to be abandoned and destroyed after crash landing. The team escaped with critical information. The raid was the first Counterterrorism Mission approved by President Trump since taking office nine days ago. In a Statement Released by the white house, he said his deepest thoughts and humblest prayers with were the family of the Fallen Service member. Jonathan vigliotti in london. Jonathan, thanks. Yemen, iran, and iraq are among the nations targeted by the president s travel crackdown, and all are u. S. And iraqi forces are teamed up in the fight against isis. Tonight, iraqi forces backed by the u. S. Military are making gains in their push to drive isis out of iraqs second largest city, mosul. Our Charlie Dagata is there. [ gunfire ] reporter its been more than 100 days since the battle to retake mosul began. Even with the backup of u. S. Air strikes, iraqi forces have only recaptured the eastern side. As we drove through the streets, we witnessed the trail of destruction from the fighting that had raged here. The journey made more eerie by the fact that isis militants and sympathizers might be watching. Iraqi commanders believe a number of isis fighters were local and simply melted back into the community. Iraqi special forces took us to the scene of a ferocious battle to recapture isis hq. Retaking the university was a strategic and symbolic victory for iraqi forces. It served as an isis headquarters, a command and control center, which made it a prime target for u. S. And Coalition Air strikes. Captain ali told us some isis fighters fought to the death. Do you remember how many car bombs . Three car bombs . Iraqis believe isis used the university as a missile and mortar factory. Its labs to develop chemical weapons. This is where they make the launchers. We even found ammunition stashed in a busted freezer. We also signs of what it used to be, the lecture halls, a campus book shop, dorms for some of the 30,000 students who used to study here. Closer to the front line, soldiers brought us to a home isis had fled from. Past a stripped out suv in the process of being turned into a suicide car bomb. Inside, they showed us a pile of toys, confiscated from children forbidden under isis. A normal childhood put on hold. Heres where the fight has come to a stand still, right along the banks of the tigris. Major arcan, battalion command we are the police, say he and his men come under a regular barrage. Where are the mortars coming in from . The yellow building. Reporter he showed us where mortars had come in just a few hours before we got there. This happens every day . Yes. At 11 00. Reporter morale is high, as iraqi forces prepare for the final assault against isis in mosul. But no one knows what isis has left. How many bullets and suicide car bombs and whether they saved their strongest fighters for a final stand. Charlie dagata, cbs news, inside mosul. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the American Embassy in israel should be moved from tel aviv to jerusalem. President trump has promised to make the prove, angering palestinians. On saturday, netanyahu supported the call to build a wall around the mexican border. Here in the u. S. , a fire destroyed a mosque in texas. The mosque had been the target of hatred in the past. Local fire officials have had state and federal investigators to help determine the cause of the fire. No one was hurt. And Chicago Police chief Eddie Johnson says hes received plenty of offers this weekend from people willing to donate a kidney to him, including some of his own officers. After nearly fainting at a News Conference on friday, he explained hes had a kidney condition for decades and is awaiting a transplant. Coming up next, the oscar nominated movie director from iran, possibly impacted by President Trumps travel crackdown. Ok, lets try this. Ok, it says you apply the blue one to me. Here . No. Ah ok, here . Maybe you should read the directions. Have a little fun together, or a lot. Ky yours and mine. Two sensations that work together, so you can play together. Ky yours and mine. Have you any wool . Eep, no sir, no sir, some nincompoop stole all my wool sweaters, smart tv and gaming system. Luckily, the Geico Insurance agency recently helped baa baa with renters insurance. Everything stolen was replaced. And the hooligan who lives down the lane was caught selling the stolen goods online. Visit geico. Com and see how easy it is to switch and save on renters insurance. President trumps ban on visitors from seven muslim majority nations could have an impact on everything from International Sports to the Tech Industry in silicon valley. Even hollywoods Academy Award ceremony. Ned oliver introduces us to some of the people being blocked at the border. Reporter it was the chant heard at airports across the country. In dallas, she choked back tears after her mother, a green card holder from syria, was finally released after being detained for hours. Its sad. I dont know, im not 100 happy. You dont ban certain countries to prevent terrorism. Terrorism can come from any person. Reporter a student at Southern Methodist university, is still waiting for the release of his parents. Theres elderly, children, men are crying, women are crying. Put yourself in our shoes. Reporter those tears were flowing at the Los Angeles International airport, too. I dont know what to do. [ indiscernible ] reporter at jfk airport, dr. Abushama with the Cleveland Clinic arrived in the u. S. With a passport from sudan. She was given a choice, leave voluntarily or face deportation, which would prevent her from returning to the u. S. For five years. She boarded a flight for saudi arabia. The ban could also affect the Academy Awards. Under the president s executive order, the director of the oscar nominated film the salesman, Asghar Farhadi, would be allowed in. Hes nominated for best Foreign Language film. As the protests continue for a second day, Asghar Farhadi says he wont attend the oscars, even if exceptions are made for him. He says he stands in solidarity with the citizens from the six other nations. Meg oliver, thanks. Still ahead, 20 years after Princess Dianas death, their sons will honor their moth we are a statue. Hey, searching for a great used yeah you got it. Just say show me millions of used cars for sale at the all new carfax. Com. 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It was the 35yearold federers first victory at a major since 2012. On saturday, 35yearold Serena Williams topped her older sister venus to win her 23rd grand slam singles title. For the first time in nearly five years, two soccer teams from aleppo, syria, played in front of their hometown fans this weekend. Much of the city has been destroyed in the syrian civil war. The assad regime retook control of aleppo last month. Bomb damage was cleared around the stadium and a game was played you believed tight security. And british Princes William and harry announced plans to honor their mother Princess Diana with a statue to mark the 20th anniversary of her death with a paris car crash. They hope to unveil the statue later this year in the Public Gardens of her former home, kensington palace. Coming up next, excuses, finally tonight, a gentle reminder as we transition from the weekend to the workweek. The boss wants you to be ontime. A new study shows about 30 of workers are late at least once a work. Jamie yuccas has some of the best and worst excuses. Reporter excuse me, late for work . Yeah. Reporter how late are you . Like 20 minutes. Reporter almost 20 of people find themselves late for work at least once a week. A new career builder. Com study said nearly 50 blame traffic. When you are late, what is your excuse . The subway. Reporter in new york, we heard that excuse again and again. If im late, the trains are packed. Reporter more than 30 say theyre late because they overslept and about a quarter of people blame bad weather. Others blame poor planning. I went to work thinking that we were in the office today. But were in a different place. Reporter so thats your excuse . Yes. But i really have to go. Reporter but sometimes the excuses can get outrageous. Managers shared these, like my pet turtle needed to visit the Exotic Animal clinic. My motherinlaw couldnt stop talking. And i had to watch a soccer game being played in europe. About a third of bosses say its okay to be late every once in a while. Whats too, too late . Maybe like 20 minutes. Reporter more than half employers expe

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