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WUSA CBS Overnight News February 24, 2017

Be right back. Our cbs news pol found 77 of americans believe the economy is in good shape and that is the highest since the great recession. And the dow to close at the 10th Straight Record high. The first time that has happened in decades. Jim axalrod is here to tell us more about what many people are calling the trump rally. Well, scott, the dow just barely made it but manage to run its streak of record highs to 10. The markets have been on a roll since election day, up more than 13 in the last 107 days. But never mind that. Try this. This is the longest streak of consecutive 1997 of consecutive trade days we have seen. Theres a number of reasons. You have to understand Industrial Companies are expecting an increase in Infrastructure Spending as we saw when he met with executives to discuss jobs. The president has signalled he will push for an Infrastructure Spending bill and everybody likes the signals on Corporate Tax reform and regulation roll back and while some pull back could by reasonably expected, for a market at 18,0200 on november 8th, even though the market has priced in some of this on speculation as posed to Anything Congress has done by way of passing tax reform. Thanks very much. Well, the cheers of wall street fade outside the cities. Business is usually tough for the American Farmer but has found that right now its an even harder road to hoe. Reporter in americas heartland the American Dream is in crisis, just ask johntesk. Tesk is a fifth generation farmer who at 62 says hes barely breaking evening. I sold my corn this year for 287 and that dont pay the bills. Reporter he says an increase in world wide production is increasing a demand. All the while the price of operating a farm is steadily increasing. It predict said farmers incomes will extend the worst slide in g generations. As a result more farms are expected to close on top of the 140,000 that have closed or its one of our hay meadows, its owned by my grandma. Reporter in pottawatomie county, kansas, 34yearold matt and his younger brother, tim, are also fifth generation farmers. You have guys my age that are trying to raise a family, trying to farm, and having to work in town, just to produce cheap food for the country. Its a crisis. Reporter they say they spent 34,000 last year farming wheat and other crops, but they only brought in 35,000. So they may have found a solution. They now sell cattle and cut out the middle man. When these cattle go to slaughter they might make 1,000 a head, but if they slaughter, process, and sell directly to the consumer themselves, each head would be worth 2,100. With an uncertain future, those like don teske can only hope the family farm will survive. Were going to lose another generation of farmers through this, and thats sad. Reporter David Begnaud, cbs news, pottawatomie county, kansas. Are holding the runway at the mosul airport. It is a major advance in the liberation of iraqs second largest city from the grip of isis. David martin is in iraq tonight with a rare look at how u. S. Forces are helping. Reporter after suffering 500 killed and 3,000 wounded in liberating the eastern half of mosul from isis, iraqi forces met only light resistance as they advanced through the outskirts of west mosul. Despite the early success, the iraqis are expecting west mosul to be an even tougher fight once they enter the city. American advisers are with them. General joseph votel, commander of u. S. Forces in the middle east, told his troops, this is the iraqis fight. Would it go faster if we did it ourselves . Well, it might. But im pretty convinced the way we are approaching this, this campaign this time, working through our partners, is kind of the right way of doing it. They own this. We are helping them helping them to fight, but were not doing the fighting for them. Reporter votel was at an airbase whose location we are not allowed to name for security reasons. The aircraft here and at other bases which ring iraq and syria are, dropping a slow, steady rain of bombs on isis. These are 2,000pound bombs, and over here are 500pound bombs about to be loaded on an f15 aircraft. There is now a bomb falling on Northern Iraq and Eastern Syria once every eight minutes. Thats not counting 1,400 rounds fired by these rocket launchers, which the army calls himars. Accurate up to nine feet. Do you know what your success rate is . The himars, it does not miss, sir. We tell it what to shoot, it will hit that target. Reporter with all that firepower, its only a matter of time between mosul and raqqa are liberated. But thatee u. S. Military operations since 9 11 win all the battles without ever winning the war against trump. Scott. Pelley david martin on the battlefield. David, thank you. We have an update now on dr. Jon lapooks 60 minutes story about the Sports Medicine doctor charged with sexually assaulting nine women gymnasts. Today in michigan, larry nassar pleaded not guilty to 22 criminal counts. Dozens of former athletes are suing him in civil court. Coming up next on the cbs evening news, a young murder victim may have recorded her killers voice. Bllz from ky ultragel. 48 hours of protection. I dont have to reapply this. Not once its really soft and almost velvety. As you put it on. Its like reaaally soft. Try dove advance care. For softer, smoother underarms. Its league night . saved money on motorcycle insurance with geico goin up the country. Bowl without me. Frank. im going to get nachos. Snack bars closed. Gah ah, ah ah. Im goin up the country, baby dont you wanna go . Im goin up the country, baby dont you wanna go . Great rates for great rides. Pelley there was a break today in a cold case in georgia. 33yearold Ryan Alexander duke was arrested and charged with murder after investigators received a tip linking him to a former High School Teacher and beauty queen, tara grinstead. Duke was a student at the school where grinstead taught. She disappeared 11 years ago. Her remains have never been found. Police in indiana hope a mysterious recording will lead them to the killer of two young hikers. Don dahler is there. Reporter on this abandoned railroad trestle, a 14yearold girl may have recorded the voice of her killer. Down the hill. Down the hill. Reporter liberty german and her 13yearold friend Abigail Williams were hiking on february 13, when Police Say German captured images of this man, and also made a longer recording of their encounter. Police havent said if the voice recording is of the same man. Indiana state Police Sergeant tony slocum this young lady is a hero. Theres no doubt. To have enough presence of mind to activate the video system on her cell phone, to record what we believe is is criminal behavior that is about to occur. Reporter over 100 local, state, and federal agents are working the case, including carol county sheriff tobe leazenby, who has been with the department for 30 years. Hes counting on the public to recognize the suspect soon. Were hoping that someone out there will say, oh, my goodness. Thats you know thats a cousin. Thats an uncle. Thats the guy next door. Reporter but despite the fact that delphi is a small community, no one has yet come forward. Its surprising and also frustration as well. Reporter reward money for the case has reached 50,000 and climbing. You have had some of the people who live here express fear. Yes. Reporter and i imagine theyre hurting. Yes. Reporter what do you tell them . The bottom line, that ive been sharing all week, is we will get this, and we will find who is responsible. Reporter authorities have not released the full video that liberty german shot while she was here, nor anything else that was on her cell phone, because theyre holding that back for eventual prosecution. But, scott, even with just those still frames and that small audio clip, theyve already received 1,900 tips. Pelley don dahler, thanks. And well be right back. And 20 better comfort from one tiny, mighty pill. Get move free ultra, and enjoy living well. New pantene doesnt just wash i wiyour hair, it fuels it. Gain. Making every strand stronger. So tangles dont stand a chance. Because strong is beautiful. Makewith instant moisture utes from ky ultragel. Pelley the protest camp near the Dakota Access pipeline was cleared out today. Protesters set up the camp last august to block the pipeline from being finished near the Standing Rock indian reservation. Tribes say it threatens their Drinking Water and cultural sites. An executive action from President Trump helped clear the way for the pipelines completion. Radio and tv commentator alan colmes died today after a brief illness. Colmes was best known as the fire on the fox news channel. When people asked colmes why he didnt fight fire with fire, he responded, you fight fire with water. Alan colmes was 66. In syracuse, new york, march madness came early as john gillon heaved a desperation bomb last night at the buzzer. Gillon pelley the fans stormed the court. The win over duke gives syracuse a shot at making the big tournament next month. Duke is all but guaranteed a spot. Up next, how a photographer scored the biggest job of a lifetime. Pelley we end tonight with a view of america through the lens of a trailblazing photographer. Michelle miller has his pictures and his story. I love you, man. I love you, too. Wonderful reporter at a recent book signing in harlem, the personal vision of 80yearold photographer adger cowans was on full display. I never had a book of my work before. Reporter for cowans it started in rural ohio, growing up in the midst of the great depression. In 1958, he became one of the first African Americans to earn a degree in photography from ohio state. He decided to write a letter to the only black photographer hed ever heard of, gordon parks, whose images of the jim crow south made him world famous. He said, you can live here with me and my family and you can work with me at life magazine. Parks for two years before pointing his own lens at everyday life. Cowans said it took more emotion than skill. I feel. Thats what i do, when i take a picture, i feel it. When you get that rush or you get that feeling inside, i know i have it. I felt it. Reporter by the mid60s, he was capturing celebrities like dizzy gillespie, sammy davis, sarah vaughn, and mick jagger. Take it easy reporter but it would be on movie sets like on golden pond where cowans would make history, becoming the first African American hollywood still photographer. What reaction did you get . First of all, when they saw me, they assumed that i was there to deliver something. laughs whats this black guy doing here . Theres nobody else black on the set. Reporter he has worked on more than 30 films, and even at 80, hes still expanding his craft. Talent say about you and what youve meant . I dont think like that. Spirit touches me, and something comes out. It belongs to the world. It doesnt belong to me. Reporter and now everyone can have their own copy. How do you spell that . Reporter michelle miller, cbs news, new york. Pelley and thats the cbs overnight news for this friday. From the Broadcast Center at new york city, im scott pelley. This is the cbs overnight news. Im jurekau duncan. More are feeling from angry voters at packed town halls. Many are on recess but for many it hasnt felt like a break. Passionate crowds including republicans and democrats are demanding answers about President Trumps policies and President Trump himself. Reporter at groever tees barbecue, congressman matt gae tz, mr. Trump was also a prime topic in new jersey. Home to republican congressman. L leonard lance. Id like to know what you plan to do when he makes delusional statements. I believe the president has not spokeen the truth. I will indicate my point of view. Reporter the question for republicans this week, how strongly to defend the president when theyre already dealing with democratic anger over plans to repeal obama care. Protesters gathered outside congressman dave riekerts Washington State office today. You work for us. And laid into arkansas senator, tom cotton last night. My husband was alzheimers and you want to stand there with him and expect us to be calm. Cool, and collective. Well, what kind of insurance do you have . Reporter but the uprisings from coast to coast have not swayed republicans when it comes to a top gop priority. I will fight with every fiber of my being toobamacare in the year 2017. Reporter and he faces protests over transgender students and bathrooms. Major garret has that story. Reporter this reversal is designed to put the debate and search for solutions in the hands of states and local school district. Critics say this will create confusion and could open the door to discrimination and protesters formed outside the white house as the decision to end federal protections put President Trump front and center over the battle for lgbt rights. The had white house said policy regarding transgender bathrooms should be decided at the state level. Press Secretary Sean Spicer reiterated that. The move wipes out the Obamas Administration allowing them to use restrooms that match their gender identity. Those that didnt comply would lose their funding. We should help them so theyre not in a vulnerable positi position. Reporter he says his had Justice Department has a duty to face the law. Last march North Carolina enacted a law restricting access to appears on a persons birth certificate and candidate trump criticized North Carolinas move and said he would allow Caitlyn Jenner to use any bathroom she wished in trump tower. So if Caitlyn Jenner would want to walk in to trump tower, you would be fine using any bathroom she chooses . Thats correct. Reporter but he said later that night the federal government should not be involved. Reporter the white house says education secretary is 100 on board in this reversal in federal policy. Saying in part students should have the freed toom to learn an thrive. No individual, school, district or state can abdicate. The fbi is now looking into the murder of two teen age in indiana. They believe a chilling recording could help lead them to the killer. Delify, indiana. Reporter the girls were last seen alive the day before valentines day hiking on this abandoned trail. Now investigators dont appear any closer to find out who murdered them. Theyre pleading with the public for any tips, even those that might seem insif cant. Listen to this voice. Police think it belongs to a killer. The looped audio is shot by 14yearold liberty german who was murdered along with her friend, 13yearold Abigail Williams. 14yearold young lady who had the presence of mind when she probably felt like she was in danger to activate the video system o record evidence were using now. These grainy images are also from germans ophone. Investigators dont know if the voice recording is of the same man. As poor as this picture is, somebody knows. Reporter about 20 fbi agents are working with state and local police to solve the case. Directorer comey himself has been briefed twice. They want to know about anyone who has been behaving strangely in the past week. Anxious, irritable, have they followed this case with a sense that is not normal . Reporter german reportedly posted these photos on february 13th. When the girls failed to return, the town of about 3,000 launched a search. Their bodies were found about a half mile away on property owned boy ron logan. Know. Reporter germans grandfather said she had dreams of becoming a scientist. Involved in every sport you could play. May liberty and abigail rest in peace. Reporter there is a 44 41 reward. The cbs overnight news will be right back. Living well come on up, grandpa dont let joint discomfort keep you down. Come play with us im coming. Upgrade to move free ultras triple action joint support for improved mobility, and flexibility. It also provides 20 better comfort than glucosamine chondroitin, all from one tiny mighty pill. Get in there with move free ultra, and enjoy living well. Living well mom,on my Car Insurance of money by switching to geico. I should take a closer look at geico. 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