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Of congress. That tactic of course is used to cut off debate. Host guest we conclude host we conclude with this point, the Pew Research Study on political polarization. I just want to get your response to one part of this report, saying that when it comes to getting news about politics and government, liberals and conservatives and different worlds. There is little overlap in the new sources they turn to and trust. And whether discussing politics online or with friends, they are more likely than others to interact with likeminded individuals. Guest look. Yes, that is the case. Toot of liberals...

People are preparing for the historical moment to hear what he has to say in about a half hour. There are a lot of guesses so what he will say. People are excited to hear from him. Every member of congress was allowed to invite one guest so this is a special day for two people who are from the bay area. The first is an 89yearold homeless advocate who lives in morgan hill. And the other is the university of San Francisco chancellor. They were guests of representative zoe lofgren and House Minority leader nancy pelosi invited in to be able to witness up close this very incredible moment. So its ...

The pope arrives for the second leg of his trip. Reporter he arrived in new york city. The pope arrived at jfk after becoming the first pope ever to address lawmakers. The pope attended a Prayer Service at st. Patricks cathedral. Good evening joel. Reporter good evening to you, after months of waiting and so much anticipation theres big buzz in the big apple now that pope francis has arrived here in new york city. Reporter this historic trip by pope francis is his first ever visit to new york city. Pope benedict xvi was here in twaeug. In 2008. Today is my birthday. I would love to see him, ev...

[ applause ]. John who are your heroes, and what makes for a hero . A harris poll asked americans that question, and the person who came in first was jesus christ. I understand that. But after jesus many people picked politicians. Ronald reagan was second. Barack obama third. President obama ranked higher right after he was elected then placed first ahead of jesus. Are any of those people your heroes . [ cheers ] some for jesus, but not the politicians, but the list is politicians, george bush is on the list. Hillary clinton, fdr, Elizabeth Warren. Why politicians . What is so heroic about wha...

A possible terrorism case. Heres something of an inventory of what the police and other agencies now know. At the scene, investigators found three connected pipe bombs set to be detonated by a contraption linked to a Remote Control car. That type of device is featured in the al qaeda online magazine inspire that teaches radical islamist terrorists how to build bombs. My understanding there was three pipe bombs attached together, attached to the Remote Control car, and it was designed that the Remote Control device would somehow trigger or set the device off. We dont know if they attempted to d...