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WUSA CBS This Morning July 2, 2016

In the fireworks industry. We begin this morning with a look at todays eye opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Thirteen people were rescued. Six terrorists killed and one captured. Terror strike in bangladesh. 20 people were killed by attackers. What did eric holder tell about this job . Attorgeney neral Loretta Lynch expressed regrets with her meeting this week with former president bill clinton. He is talking about golf and grandchildren. I love my grandchildren. I talk about it more than 110 seconds . I love my grandchildren. Insist they will never vote for their partys choices. I just call them republicans against trump. Or brass for short. Take over flooding streets in tucson, arizona. Cbs Morning Saturday. Fourth of july is this weekend and its time to talk about fireworks safety. First of all, the fireworks are not, if they are not legal in your state, be ready. They are readily available in my home state of south carolina. South carolina, come for the fireworks. Stay because you are in intensive care. Cowelcome to the holiday we. What says fourth of july more than hot dogs . This year is the 100 anniversary of nathans famous franks and show you the history of this uniquely American Business that didnt always go so well. Get ready to stream an nfl season. Amazon goes deep. We will talk to the producer and some of the stars of this unprecedented show. After 15 years of rising popularity, brothers have a number one song and selling out huge venues across the world. We will talk to them about t the effort follows a string of recent deadly attacks in the s. Here is jeff pegues. Reporter heavily armed police are under patrol at washingtons airport and also at Los Angeles International airport and enhanced security at key points across the country. In new york city officers were sworn in to compliment the nypds antiterror squad. Police commissioner william bratton. They are here, fully trained and fully equipped. Name of the game in dealing with terror threats is to prevent. There are no Credible Threats this july fourth weekend they say, but according to the Homeland Security, they remain about terroristinspired individuals and homegrown violent extremists who may be encouraged or inspired to target Public Events or places. San bernardino, paris, brussels d terrorists will consider a wide selection of targets but the attack in turkey serves as a reminder that transportation hubs like train stations and airports remain a security priority. L. A. X. Is preparing 1. 2 million travelers. The first level of security begins well well before the screening machines. Patrick gannon is the airports chief of police. The first play is always intelligence. We also have perimeter units that are in the area. We have officers assigned to each of our terminals. One of the messages i always put out we need everybodys help. Reporter Law Enforcement is reminding the public that if they see something, Say Something. Airlines are warning customers to be prepared for longer wait times at airport checkpoints. Jeff pegues, washington. More on tlatest terror atta. Juan zarate joins us from our juan, good morning. Good morning, anthony. Reporter when isis claimed responsibility for this but u. S. Officials say they think its more likely the work of al qaeda. Why is that . U. S. Officials have been worried about the growing resurgence of al qaeda in south asia. Al qaeda has had a longstanding presence with operatives in bangladesh. Over the last two years, al qaeda and islamic have laid claim to more attacks in bangladesh and this is the most significant of those attacks. And we know that both groups have pledged to actually attack further in that country. And so official are looking carefully at who was responsible, but al qaeda and perhaps isis remain the prime suspects. The location on this one seems puzzling. You would think a high concentration of muslims in bangladesh. Why would they pick this area . Bangladesh is a muslim majority country, vinita, but a big battle under way, especially from violent islamic groups like affect the trajectory of this country. Why a wave of attacks against foreigners and liberal voices and bloggers and minority groups and hindus and priests. A battle under way to attack foreigners and this is a site where lots of foreigners congregated and why they attacked where they did. We saw a brutal attack a week ago at the istanbul airport. Do you think any connection to that to this here . I think too soon to tell. I think if this is an isis attack in bangladesh, we might not see only a quickening pace of these attacks in isis well beyond iraq and syria but you may i seeing more coordinated attacks out of their headquarters in syria. That is certainly what you saw in paris and brussels. It appears to be what happened in turkey. We will just have to see how much this was a directed attack isis home land or if it comes from al qaeda whether it came out of afghanistan or pakistan. Whenever something happens overseas i think a Natural Inclination to worry what could happen in the United States. Going into the weekend any threats the United States is looking at . Nothing that ive heard or seen, vinita. U. S. Officials are watching this very carefully as you reported. Certainly u. S. Officials are worried about the demonstration effect here, the fact that individuals might be inspired. This is a weekend to not only celebrate july fourth weekend, but certainly to remain vigilant and see something, Say Something becomes a mantra you have to take very seriously. Everyone, enjoy the weekend, but be vigilant. Frightening to think this inspires some people. Juan zarate, thank you. Parts of the southeast and northeast are drying out this morning after getting walloped from separate storm systems. On friday in tucson, arizona, tow trucks were through the tirehigh swift water and others got stuck. On the other side of the country, powerful thunderstorms knocked down trees and power lines in new jersey. Millions more people across the country will see Severe Weather this weekend. Lets get more from meteorologist ed curran in our chicago station wbbmtv. Good morning. Reporter good morning. We are taking a look at area of rain right here in the heart of the country and its in this area that we have concerns today and tomorrow for heavy rains that could give some flooding. This in kansas and into missouri anparts of illinois as well. A chance for Severe Weather. Just a marginal chance for severe in that region. And also to the north here, montana, north dakota as well and into the carolinas. Lets take a look at a fireworks forecast as we head into sunday and into monday as well. Sunday, rain scattered about the country but the heaviest area of rain is here into missouri and well and for fireworks on sunday night. For fireworks on the fourth of july istself, the heaviest rain into here and into thes. Ed curran, thank you. A fast moving wildfire is threatening a dozen homes as it burns on both sides of a highway in central california. Authorities say the fire started last night about 60 miles south of fresno before burning 1,200 acres. Firefighters say the steep terrain is making it tough to fight the flames. Attorney general Loretta Lynch regrets having an impromptu meeting with bill clinton on her plane this week. That is how fair the Justice Department will be in its investigation of Hillary Clintons use of a private email account and server when she served as secretary of state. Errol barnett is in our Washington Bureau with more on that. Reporter good morning. It is a highly unusual the department of justice to speak publicly about any open case but such scrutiny for the former secretary of state, the highest lawyer in the country didnt want a taint of that. It means im casting a shadow how people will view that work is i take seriously and deeply and painfully. Reporter attorney Loretta Lynch is explaining why she wont be involved in the final decision in the case investigating Hillary Clintons use of a private email server while secretary of state. The recommendations will be reviewed by career supervisors in the department of justice and in the fbi. And by the fbi director. Reporter the announcement caps days of controversy after lynch revealed she met privately with president bill clinton, Hillary Clintons husband for 30 minutes. I was arriving, he was leaving. He came on to say hello. Reporter in 199 appointed to be the attorney general. Donald trump, the republican presumptive nominee for president , wasnt buying it. He just happened to be at the airport at this time. Think of it. Just happened to be at the airport. When i first heard the story, i said, youre kidding. I dont believe it. Reporter texas senator john cornyn was joined by others to ask lynch to step down. She has tainted the investigation and in an effort to restore public confidence, she ought to step down. Reporter lynch says she will not recuse herself. I will accept their recommendations for the plan going forward. Reporter president obama avoided answering questions about the meeting at the white house on thursday while the leading democrat in the senate stood by the attorney general. All i can say is Loretta Lynch is one of the most outstanding human beings ive ever known. Reporter after all this debate, lynch was asked aspen idea summit on friday, what advice she wishes she received from her predecessor eric holder was. Where the lock on the plane door was . This choice was made before that infamous meeting at the airport. This entire episode expedited that decision and provided more evidence whey the former president is an asset and a liability for mrs. Clintons campaign. Donald trump the Presumptive Republican president ial nominee is looking for support from a large group. He tried to stay in denver on message but off script. Here is major garrett. Reporter while a christian quartet harmonized inside, donald Trump Supporters and protesters clashed outside. Sarah palin was the act and mocked colorado, nra, like synonymous. Reporter trump promised tougher laws. People turn in people when they know something is going on. Reporter trump said Hillary Clinton did not understand how to defeat isis. The only thing they understand is strength and toughness and were weak. Were weak and hillary is as weak as you get. Reporter a women for trump could barely contain themselves. Colorado loves donald trump. Colorado women women yes reporter and laurel offered trump advice on teleprompters. The only reason somebody needs a teleprompter so they can stay on course and not tell a lie. Reporter what matters most to trump is unity and he found some of that here that the Never Trump Movement will evaporate before the Republican Convention even starts. Major garrett, cbs news, denver. For more on campaign 2016 including the shortening short list for Vice President , we are joined by ozzie who is a senior political reporter for Senior Reporter for politico. Sorry, ozzie. Good morning. Good morning. So if Donald Trumps mission is partly in this speech was to try to continue to unify the republican party, how successful was he . He gave some republicans reasons to be concerned. He makes a flip remark about a plane overhead, you know, possibly being from mexico ready and its a kind of message that gets laughs in the room but sends a signal to the establishment that this guy is still not disciplined this is how he views the country next door to us as Oppositional Force that needs to be contended with. You look at the number. Hillary clinton looks to have a 2 to 12point lead. Right. What does he need to do and what is the disciplined way to approach to get more momentum . It would be to talk about the economy with respect to obamas policies and what Hillary Clinton would do. He has made free trade agreements the central point. He had a speech in front of a Light Company that had closed down. Didnt close down because of nafta but a symbol. He needs to stop referring to mexico and other places as the reason why, you know, a particular company is closing down. Right. But i is having trouble staying on message. He seems to be addicted to conspiracy theories and he keeps on talking about people have. Lets look at the vp short list. Because the names that keep popping up are former new Jersey Governor Chris Christie and former House Speaker newt gingri gingrich. For christie is a loyalist and one of the first to come around and endorse him and trump is very adapt at speaking bluntly. People just have this idea that he sort of tells it like it is. And that is something that he sort of really admires in surrogates. With the other person, there is a question about newt gingrich. A question about his support of nafta earlier would disqualify him. Gingrich is saying what was a while ago appear its hard to criticize Hillary Clinton when the person who passed it is on the other side. A woman is exciting, two women. She has a quality that Hillary Clinton sort of admires and supporters admire which is she gets under Donald Trumps skin. Elizabeth warrens qualifications are in question in respect to arguing with income inequality and problems in the financial industry. The question is politically does that add anything to the ticket that Hillary Clinton doesnt already bring . There is questions about tim kaine who has he was on the short list for barack obama. Can he come forward and sort of bring more of a view that might be required. Ozzie, thanks. Interesting to see what happens there. Tomorrow morning on face the nation here on cbs, john dickersons guests include senator john mccain and senator lindsey graham. The detroit free pass reports a gas explosion evacuation in melvindale. A car crashed through a fence and struck the main gas line. The smoke and flames were put out and some injuries were reported. In North Carolina, lawmakers have tweaked a portion of the socalled bathroom law. House big 2 still require the use of Public Restrooms to match what is printed on a persons birth certificate but residents who want to take the state to court on discrimination claims did know do so within a year of the alleged infraction. The measure has been sent to the governor. Minnesota public radio reports garrison keeler is signing off today as host of a prairie home companion. The writer was joined by 18,000 people in a hold bowl and even received a call from president obama during a taping of last nights show. The program is a mix of music and comedy and it has run for nearly 42 years. Its taken ove b is a terrific musician we have had o dealer reports on the indians best franchise winning streak winning 14th straight game friday in a 19 inning 21 win over toronto. The streak began on june 17th, two days before the cavaliers won the nba title, breaking clevelands 52year championship drought. Good times in cleveland. After the cavaliers, i was going coming up, how low gasoline is expected to be a record weekend for Independence Day travel. Later, amazing access to one of the most thrilling seasons of football. We will talk to the stars and the creator of a new amazon series that takes you behind a year in the nfl. Coming up, before you grill that hot dog this weekend, find out how it got so famous. We will tell you the history of nathans famous frank. Later, an immigrant family now living the american dream. Meet the folks who produce some of the countrys biggest birthday celebrations. We will be right back. Youre watching cbs this Morning Saturday. Our top story this half hour, gas prices and what is expected to be a record travel weekend for the fourth of july. Aaa says 43 million americans are likely to travel. Most of them by road. Jericka duncan reports they will be spending less to keep the tank full. Reporter as gas prices approach their lowest levels in more than a decade, 36 million travelers plan to hit the road this weekend. I do a lot of traveling. Going down to florida with my family and there is six of us. With the low gas prices, its helped tremendously. Reporter according to gas buddy. Com, the National Average for a gallon of gas will be 2nd. 27 this fourth of ju and nearly a 40 drop from two years ago when the average price for regular gasoline was 3. 66. Tamron johnson is with aaa. The chicago is kind of starting to rise a little bit. And so we see that consumers are taking that extra money they are saving and putting it toward the trip. Vince and his girlfriend stopped in new jersey to fill up on their way to the beach. A nice surprise when we filled up here to see it was only 40 dollars as opposed to what would have been 65 or 70 a year ago. Reporter low prices are creating a funding shortfall for some states, fueling lawmakers in maryland and Washington State to increase gas taxes and in new jersey which had some of the cheapest prices in the country, the state legislature is considering a bill that would raise the gas tax from 14. 5 cents to 37. 5 a drivers in the south are expected to benefit the most. But people out west . They will likely to continue to pay over 2 a gallon. For cbs this Morning Saturday, jericka duncan, chicago. Coming up, could a drone big enough and clever enough to carry passengers end co

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