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It has been wholly counterproductive for them. but they're not convinced of that, of course, john. >> jim clancy for us in seoul, south korea, monitoring the situation there. 38 minutes past the hour. trending online, after taking heat from florida lawmakers over their trip to cuba, beyonce and jay-z are getting some support from the u.s. treasury. the treasury department confirms that beyonce and jay-z's recent trip to cuba was approved in advance by the u.s. government. the travel embargo prohibits americans from visiting cuba for tourism, but a letter sent by treasury officials to two mem...

Redding classic, and mavis staples performed "i'll take you there." al green was supposed to be there but -- >> we were looking forward to the president singing as well. did he not sing? >> the president always said al green was his favorite. al green couldn't go because he had back problems. no chance for the duty we weet all looking for. >> he could have sung anyway. >> later, we'll learn about the whole performance in memphis soul member booker t. and how gabby giffords wants to influence congress on gun control. >> if you were to name the number one thing that congress could do to preven...

S. that is the memphis soul rocking the white house. the president and first lady hosted an all-star concert last night, featuring justin timber lake, cindi lauper, brooker t. jones. >> the president walked out with memphis soul sang "green onions." >> i just want everybody to know, it's now my second term so rather than hail to the chief, we're going with that. >> he can do what he wants now. joining us now, the legendary booker t.. i don't even know where to begin. a legendary night.

In order to maintain their show schedule, they need to fly 30 to 40 hours a month. the treasury department confirms that jay-z and beyonce's recent trip to cuba was approved in advance by the u.s. government. the couple has been taking heat from several lawmakers over the controversial trip. the tourism embargo prohibits americans from visiting cuba for tourism. but two members of congress state that their visit was part of an educational exchange program. president obama paid tribute to memphis soul music with an all-star concert last night at the white house. no al green, unfortunately. ...

Pictures here. the excitement unbelievable at booker t. walk high school in memphis, tennessee. president obama to speak at their commencement. kind of shows up a little bit ahead of time. actually this is tape. they are just rising to their feet. they can't gleev he's there. one girl, can you see there, just tears flowing there. so exciting. this is an incredible class of students. they've won the 2011 president's challenge, the race to the top challenge in terms of their own forms. let's take a listen. >> y'all kind of excited about graduating, huh? well listen. i just had a chance to meet y...