These new train also carry more people and relieve some of the bad bay area traffic congestion. This is a great celebration. Weve made history against all odds. This is good soil. Reporter these golden shovels have been waiting a long time to break ground. The cal train electric project has been decades in the making. The 2 billion program finally able to secure funding, pushing the 153yearold rail line into the 21st century, by converting the Diesel Service into electric trains. Today, were recognizing a successful train, its about the future, about clean air, about efficiency, speed, and not sitting on the freeway for a couple of hours bumper to bumper. Reporter Governor Brown and other politicians marked the milestone at mill bray station. Its about convenience, quality of life for families, so people dont have to spend all that time in their car. It was something that we desperately needed. If this didnt come through, think about having another seven lanes of traffic on 101. Thats
The rescue on the east river here in new york city. Good evening. Its great to have you with us on a friday night. We begin with the shakeup in the white house, sean spicer is out after six months on the job. Our correspondent was inside the west wing as this was happening. Tonight, who is now in charge of delivering the president s message . Jonathan karl leading us off. Reporter today, just six months into the job, President Trumps embattled press secretary called it quits. Sean spicers brief tenure got off to a bad start. This was the largest audience to ever witness an inauguration period, both in person and around the globe. Reporter spicers debut made nobody happy. The president didnt like his look, including the illfitting suit, and others criticized his inaccuracies, or, as another aide called them alternative facts. Reporter at his first briefing, i asked a basic question. Is it your intention to always tell the truth from that podium . And will you pledge never to knowingly S
Major adkins received the medal for his actions while serving during the vietnam war. Army specialist sloat was awardrd his posthumously while serving as a machine gunner during vietnam. Dr. Sloat will accept the medal of honor on his brothers behalf. This is 25 minutes. Ladies and gentlemen, the president of the United States. [music] let us pray. Most high and gracious god, we pray today, if you will remind us of the value of sacrifice and how hero is a venable title because of the price paid by soldiers, like the two to be honored today, remembered by his persistent to defend his brothers, to never accept defeat and to never quit. And one who saved the lives of his friends by unselfishly giving up his own. These brave men living in death consecrate our history and our faith, the courage of our soldiers, the sacredness of our values, the strength of our nation. Today we weave their actions into the fabric of our history as they served in the jungle midsts. We, who are the living, may
Specialist four duran stood tall. And learning that two seriously wounded troopers were helplessly pinned down under fire, specialist four duran assaulted the enemy position on the run. He fired into the enemys foxhole, eliminating for and cutting down several others as they fled. You specialist four duran then again to poor effect fire on the fleeing enemy. His extraordinary heroism and selflessness above and beyond the call of duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States army. [applause] and accepting on behalf of of sergeant Candelario Garcia. Sergeant Candelario Garcia distinguished it self by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while serving as an acting team leader for company b, first battalion, second infantry, first brigade, first Infantry Division, during combat operations against an armed enemy in the republic of vietnam on december 8, 1968. While con
Reporting that rice will appeal that suspend handed down by the league and calls are growing for the commissioner Roger Goodell to resign. The leagues response so far is powerfully criticized by sports broadcasters. Its the biggest mistake of Roger Goodells career. He should never have been in the court process. Then you have to be the investigator. Then you have to look into the details. He has other things. He should be concerned with it. He should be the Supreme Court justice. There should not only be a trial water and appellate process, but this is a big mistake and it has to change. Goodell appears to have some support. Jerry jones said he has 100 backing from team owners. In political news, Hillary Clinton returned to iowa for the First Time Since the 2008 president ial campaign. Bill and hillary stopping by retiring senator tom harkins steak fry fundraiser. She was coy about 2016. Of course there is that other thing. It is true, i am thinking about it. But for today that is not