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, and dan wheldon the champion. coming up all morning. >>> carlos, thank you very much. earlier we spoke to former indycar driver lyn st. james. and she knew dan wheldon and knows what it's like to handle a machine like that going more than 200 miles an hour with zero margin for error. >> it's the perfect storm. it was where everything that happened that came together, you know, caused the result, which was that crash and unfortunately the death of dan. but no one thing actually caused it. but the configuration of the track, 34 cars starting, and a 1 1/2 mile track at those speeds. and so, you know, all of that combined, and then having a driver start at the back, and the champion that really wanted to have a great show. >> he laid it on the line on the track. off the track, he was becoming the face of his sport. we also spoke to a "sports illustrated" senior writer about his legacy in auto racing. >> it's so sad to see such a young career end like this. >> this is the indy 500 winner. and you're right. this is real
, and dan wheldon the champion. coming up all morning. >>> carlos, thank you very much. earlier we spoke to former indycar driver lyn st. james. and she knew dan wheldon and knows what it's like to handle a machine like that going more than 200 miles an hour with zero margin for error. >> it's the perfect storm. it was where everything that happened that came together, you know, caused the result, which was that crash and unfortunately the death of dan. but no one thing actually...
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dan wheldon two time winner of the indianapolis 500. he stood to win $5 million check if he took the checkered flag but i'm sure it doesn't matter to his family. they would rather have him with them. on lap 13, the field just exploded in to flames. not sure what happened. they are reviewing the videotape to figure out what happened here. but dan wheldon has passed because of injuries he suffered during this crash in las vegas. we will continue to update you on this breaking news story on cnn. >> it is a symbolism of how far we have to go. let me tell you when i was out there on the mall and as it was when i was on the steps of the capital, during the benediction, looking down across that mall and saw the lincoln memorial and washington monument and heard martin's voice calling the nation to come out of the basement of race and color to the higher level of content of character. >> we come to this spot to remind america of the urgency of now. now is the time to make real the promise s of democracy. >> we have committed, as a nation. that'
dan wheldon two time winner of the indianapolis 500. he stood to win $5 million check if he took the checkered flag but i'm sure it doesn't matter to his family. they would rather have him with them. on lap 13, the field just exploded in to flames. not sure what happened. they are reviewing the videotape to figure out what happened here. but dan wheldon has passed because of injuries he suffered during this crash in las vegas. we will continue to update you on this breaking news story on cnn....
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dan wheldon dead at the age of 33. the entire racing community is shocked and stunned and in mourning this morning. >> yeah, carlos, so many other drivers are not taking this death very well. >> reporter: and understandably so because dan wheldon was one of the most popular guys in the indy racing league. i got to know him pretty well growing up in indianapolis and talking to him for several indianapolis 500s. the most charismatic guy you would ever want to meet. 1,000-watt smile. he was truly -- he truly had the personality of a movie star. and everyone who met him considered him a friend. i know everyone would like to speak about someone that way. dan wheldon, truly one of the great guys in racing and also a great driver. a two-time idy champion winning the indianapolis 500 just last may. >> wow. carlos diaz from vegas, thank you. as we mentioned, it is a really tough time for dan wheldon's fellow drivers. also, i mean, fans, friends, jeff michelle, there were a lot of concerns about this track even before this race
dan wheldon dead at the age of 33. the entire racing community is shocked and stunned and in mourning this morning. >> yeah, carlos, so many other drivers are not taking this death very well. >> reporter: and understandably so because dan wheldon was one of the most popular guys in the indy racing league. i got to know him pretty well growing up in indianapolis and talking to him for several indianapolis 500s. the most charismatic guy you would ever want to meet. 1,000-watt smile....
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his memories of dan wheldon is coming up at 5:15 p.m. eastern, about half hour or so from now. >>> herman cain calls for a border fence that's electrified. he says it is just a joke. but did he cross any line? our strategy session, that's coming up next. (announcer) everything you need to stretch out on long trips. residence inn. [ inner voice ] establish connection. give me voice control. applications up. check my email and text messages. hands in position. airbags. ten of 'em. perfect. add blind spot monitor. 43 mpg, nice. dependability. yeah. activate dog. a bigger dog. [ male announcer ] introducing the reinvented 2012 toyota camry. it's ready. are you? ♪ ♪ [ multiple snds ng melodic tune ] ♪ [ malennounc ] at northrop grumman, makthworld a feplace. th's value performance. northr gruan. o0 c1 [ male announcer ] there's just something ♪ dabout werther's caramel that makes a chocolate so smooth and creamy, you don't just taste it, you feel it. ♪ magic [ male announcer ] werther's original caramel chocolate. what comfort taste
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they airlifted dan wheldon to a hospital. there were some reports he was doing okay and then, of course, the report came down that he was, in fact, gone. he was dead. and the drivers -- they could have easily said we are going to just walk away from this, but instead the drivers got together and said, we want to take a five-lap tribute to dan wheldon. all the drivers got back in their cars and did five laps as a tribute to dan wheldon. a very heartfelt moment. not a dry eye in the crowd here. >> carlos, thank you. our condolences to his family. >>> in the republican race for campaign cash, it is now a two-man show. federal election commission says that texas governor rick perry has $15.1 million in cash on hand. mitt romney close behind with $14.7 million. our jim acosta is in vegas with more on the money race. so, jim, give us a sense, how significant are these numbers early on when you have this kind of cash to work with? >> reporter: they are very significant numbers. this is the reason why rick perry and his campaign are
they airlifted dan wheldon to a hospital. there were some reports he was doing okay and then, of course, the report came down that he was, in fact, gone. he was dead. and the drivers -- they could have easily said we are going to just walk away from this, but instead the drivers got together and said, we want to take a five-lap tribute to dan wheldon. all the drivers got back in their cars and did five laps as a tribute to dan wheldon. a very heartfelt moment. not a dry eye in the crowd here....
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you know dan wheldon. this was an interview he did on cnn the morning after won the indy 500 in may. let's listen. >> it's incredibly intense around this race track. we're doing speeds in excess of 225 miles an hour. and with this race, you just never know what can happen. so it's about staying focused. and you really don't ever let off the power unless you have to. and that's what i wanted to do yesterday. that's what i did. and fortunately i was able to drink milk in victory lane. >> that's the day after the indy 500 victory. you knew dan wheldon. you hear him talking about you don't let off the power unless you have to. the thrill of the victory there. tell us about this man. >> reporter: it's hard to hear him talk there, to be honest. he is a great human being. he wasn't just a great race car driver. one of the best that we've seen. two-time indy 500 champion. a great person, a lot of fun. everybody loved his infectious smile. he just loved his job and he loved this series. he was looking to come back
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driver dan wheldon was killed. this morning family members and fans across the world are paying tribute to the racing champion. >>> more occupy wall street protests pop up over the weekend. today the movement marks a major milestone. >>> a study shows harmful bacteria on most cell phones. what researchers found on the device that is could land you in the hospital. good morning. it's monday, this is your wake-up call. i'm christine romans in for carol costello. >>> this morning race officials will begin deciding how they'll investigate a wreck that killed a two are-time indy 500 winner. 33-year-old dan wheldon was one of a record 34 cars on the las vegas track. on lap 12, the unthinkable. cars spinning out of control, bursting into flames, several actually going airborne. three drivers were treated for injuries, wheldon was airlifted to the hospital where he eventually died. the race was canceled. but the drivers did return to cirque tl track five times as a tribute, some of them in tears. dan wheldon's factr in law
driver dan wheldon was killed. this morning family members and fans across the world are paying tribute to the racing champion. >>> more occupy wall street protests pop up over the weekend. today the movement marks a major milestone. >>> a study shows harmful bacteria on most cell phones. what researchers found on the device that is could land you in the hospital. good morning. it's monday, this is your wake-up call. i'm christine romans in for carol costello. >>>...
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wheldon and did so recently. >> dan wheldon is a character. as a fellow brit, i mourning. extremely popular. huge respect from his piers. that's come out already. we've had so many tweets about him and his achievement. there's no question, don, that the world of motorsports has lost one of its favorite sons. that's very evident indeed. 33 years young, leaving behind a wife and two very young sons as well. >> patrick snell, thank you. this is from danica patrick. >> she released a statement. racing lost a wonderful champion today. dan brought so much excitement and personality to the sport and its fans. he was a great driver and i feel privileged to have raced with him. i pray not only for him but for his wife suzy and their two boys and the rest of his family. of course, there are manufacture us praying for him as well. and there is the family right there. our thanks to cnn's patrick snell. >>> we're going to move on now to other news. in philadelphia, police have made a horrifying discovery. you're not going to believe this one. four mentally
wheldon and did so recently. >> dan wheldon is a character. as a fellow brit, i mourning. extremely popular. huge respect from his piers. that's come out already. we've had so many tweets about him and his achievement. there's no question, don, that the world of motorsports has lost one of its favorite sons. that's very evident indeed. 33 years young, leaving behind a wife and two very young sons as well. >> patrick snell, thank you. this is from danica patrick. >> she...
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i can imagine that as a friend and indeed colleague of dan wheldon, this is an incredibly difficult day for you and everyone involved in this sport. mario andretti, let me ask you, you've been in a race car, you've driven in all sorts of different tiches races. what was your reaction when you saw what happened yesterday? it seemed, even by racing standards, to be a particularly horrific accident. >> yeah, obviously, all you have to do is look at the replays. it was surreal. i had just come in -- i was pretty much the first one to go to see the car at the start of the race. so i was just getting out of my car, and i was hearing the gasps from the crowd and knowing that, you know, something was happening, obviously. and it kept on and on. it kept going and going. so i new that it was going to be, you know, a serious situation, then you know once we looked at the film, obviously, it tells the story. but it's incredible, you know, that no more than just one driver was actually hurt. and with dan, the situation was very freakish thing where his car just flew right up into the catch fencing.
i can imagine that as a friend and indeed colleague of dan wheldon, this is an incredibly difficult day for you and everyone involved in this sport. mario andretti, let me ask you, you've been in a race car, you've driven in all sorts of different tiches races. what was your reaction when you saw what happened yesterday? it seemed, even by racing standards, to be a particularly horrific accident. >> yeah, obviously, all you have to do is look at the replays. it was surreal. i had just...
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he'll be right with us to the terrible crash that killed their friend dan wheldon. later my compelling interview with kelsey grammer who really does open up in a way i've never seen before. but for now jon huntsman joins me from new hampshire. he says he'll stay there rather than joining all the fun in las vegas. what's this all about? why are you avoiding the lure of sin city? >> well, piers, thank you for having me on. let me just say that we have a very, very important issue playing out here, and that's the viability of the new hampshire primary. why is that important? because the primary here, the first in the nation, is the window through which the american public begin to understand the candidates, who they are, what they stand for and their vision for a better america. and you begin to jeopardize that process by other states like nevada most recently leapfrogging in the process, making new hampshire virtually irrelevant as you move it forward. i say that is totally nonsense. we're going to stand with the people of new hampshire on this. we're going to speak o
he'll be right with us to the terrible crash that killed their friend dan wheldon. later my compelling interview with kelsey grammer who really does open up in a way i've never seen before. but for now jon huntsman joins me from new hampshire. he says he'll stay there rather than joining all the fun in las vegas. what's this all about? why are you avoiding the lure of sin city? >> well, piers, thank you for having me on. let me just say that we have a very, very important issue playing...
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. >>> dan wheldon's final sign of love for his wife. the indy racer got a tattoo the night before he died. you'll see it in sports, seven minutes from now. >>> well, here's a look at stories making news later today at 11:20 eastern when president obama speaks at a college in jamestown, north carolina, to sell his jobs plan. >>> in new york the protestors will join other social activists at a vigil outside lincoln center at 7:00 eastern. >>> then at 8:00 tune in for the republican presidential debate, seven candidates swearing off in las vegas. mplts let's go to our senior political editor now, mark preston. >> well, as you said, later today seven candidates for the republican presidential nomination will take the stage here on the las vegas strip to make their case why they should be the new republican presidential nominee. i'm have more at the top of the hour. >>> hi, i'm zain in london telling you what newspapers around the world are saying ability a dramatic and extraordinary day. the israeli/palestinian prisoner exchange, one israel
. >>> dan wheldon's final sign of love for his wife. the indy racer got a tattoo the night before he died. you'll see it in sports, seven minutes from now. >>> well, here's a look at stories making news later today at 11:20 eastern when president obama speaks at a college in jamestown, north carolina, to sell his jobs plan. >>> in new york the protestors will join other social activists at a vigil outside lincoln center at 7:00 eastern. >>> then at 8:00 tune...
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. >>> and the indy car racers remembered dan wheldon today as a family man an practical joker. he was a two-time winner of the indianapolis 500. his wife and two young sons were also at the memorial. the senior writer for "sports illustrated" will join us with more ahead. >>> and the american killed by a shark off the coast of western australia has been identified as george thomas wainwright of texas. they say it was a shark that attacked him. they say he was diving alone when his friends who were not in the water noticed air bubbles floating from a plume of body. they say his body is to be returned within the week. >>> a demissioned german satellite entered the earth. up to 30 pieces of space debris could hit land or water, depending where it broke and europe, africa and australia appear to be safe. and it did enter the atmosphere and we are going to see ail s d alexandra steel has been following this. it reentered. >> it entered at 10:00 last night when we were on the air. it was pretty exciting. in southeast asia. no word on debris. it is in the indian ocean or china. there
. >>> and the indy car racers remembered dan wheldon today as a family man an practical joker. he was a two-time winner of the indianapolis 500. his wife and two young sons were also at the memorial. the senior writer for "sports illustrated" will join us with more ahead. >>> and the american killed by a shark off the coast of western australia has been identified as george thomas wainwright of texas. they say it was a shark that attacked him. they say he was diving...
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that killed dan wheldon. proof of just how dangerous the sport is, this video will show you all you need to know. >> something happens in front of you, you can never have enough reaction time. it's impossible. you have no time to do anything. >> 15 cars in a terrible pileup there. all colliding, coming apart, catching fire, and costing dan wheldon his life. a two-time indianapolis 500 winner, 33 years old, he leaves a wife, and two young sons. one just 7 months old. joining me, mario andretti and tony canard who was in the race yesterday when disaster struck. >> thank you for joining me. i can imagine as a friend and colleague of dan wheltden, it's a difficult day for you, and everyone involved in this sport. mario, let me ask you, you've been in a race car, driven in all sorts of different types of races. what was your reaction when you saw what happened? it seemed even by racing standards to be a particularly horrific accident. >> yeah, obviously all you have to do is look at the replay as surreal, i had ju
that killed dan wheldon. proof of just how dangerous the sport is, this video will show you all you need to know. >> something happens in front of you, you can never have enough reaction time. it's impossible. you have no time to do anything. >> 15 cars in a terrible pileup there. all colliding, coming apart, catching fire, and costing dan wheldon his life. a two-time indianapolis 500 winner, 33 years old, he leaves a wife, and two young sons. one just 7 months old. joining me,...
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fans began placing photos and memories of dan wheldon at the gates of the indianapolis motor speedway just minutes after hearing he had been killed in a horrific racetrack crash. >> i know this is a dangerous sport. i know we're exposed to that every day in normal life as well. but you don't think about it, and today we have to think about it. we lost one of my best friends. >> dan wheldon the reigning indianapolis 500 champion died yesterday in this fiery pileup in laungs. he was just 33 years old. >>> renee-you nicole douceur is finally somewhere other than the south pole. the american researchers has been fighting to be evacuated ever since august when she suffered an apparent stroke. severe weather kept her grounded, no planes in or out. a u.s. air force transport was finally able to reach the pole and today she arrive nd new zealand for treatment. >>> a surprising revelation today from the mother of missing little girl baby lisa in kansas city. she says she was drunk the night her daughter disappeared. 10-month-old lisa has been missing now for two weeks. her mother is revealing
fans began placing photos and memories of dan wheldon at the gates of the indianapolis motor speedway just minutes after hearing he had been killed in a horrific racetrack crash. >> i know this is a dangerous sport. i know we're exposed to that every day in normal life as well. but you don't think about it, and today we have to think about it. we lost one of my best friends. >> dan wheldon the reigning indianapolis 500 champion died yesterday in this fiery pileup in laungs. he was...
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i lost one of my best friends. >> dan wheldon, the reigning indianapolis 500 champion, died yesterday in this fiery pileup in las vegas. he was just 33 years old, survived by his wife and two small children. >>> renee-nicole douceur is finally somewhere other than the south pole. the american researcher has been fighting to be evacuated since last august when she suffered an apparent stroke. so all the severe weather kept her there, kept her grounded. couldn't take a plane in or out. a u.s. air force transport was finally able to reach the pole and today she arrived in new zealand for treatment. >>> after spending 26 years in prison for a murder he did not commit, dewey bozella won his first professional boxing match at the age of 52. he claimed victory. president obama called to wish him luck last week. >>> you can call it a real dutch master murder mystery. legend has it the genius yet depressed painter vincent van gogh committed suicide, shot himself. but two pulitzer prize-winning writers looked into unanswered questions surrounding van gogh's death and they are drawing a differen
i lost one of my best friends. >> dan wheldon, the reigning indianapolis 500 champion, died yesterday in this fiery pileup in las vegas. he was just 33 years old, survived by his wife and two small children. >>> renee-nicole douceur is finally somewhere other than the south pole. the american researcher has been fighting to be evacuated since last august when she suffered an apparent stroke. so all the severe weather kept her there, kept her grounded. couldn't take a plane in or...
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walmart. >>> a nevada coroner is now confirming what killed dan wheldon. wheldon died of blunt trauma to his head. this accident happened during a 15-car pileup at the speedway. wheldon had long been part of the effort to make indy races safer. he was just 33 years of age and survived by his wife and two young children and his father spoke to reporters just yesterday in england. >> daniel was born to be a racer and yesterday left us doing what he loved to do. he was a true champion and a gentleman on and off the track. words cannot describe how much our family will miss him. he touched so many and the place is a better world because of dan. >> indy is giving refunds. the race did not continue on after the crash that killed dan wheldon. >>> and just in to cnn, the military has decided to end a ban on previously controversial bracelets. that's right. we're talking about bracelets here. the kind that honor soldiers in combat. barbara starr, i know exactly what these bracelets are. i had no idea that they were banned in the first place. >> well, you know, broo
walmart. >>> a nevada coroner is now confirming what killed dan wheldon. wheldon died of blunt trauma to his head. this accident happened during a 15-car pileup at the speedway. wheldon had long been part of the effort to make indy races safer. he was just 33 years of age and survived by his wife and two young children and his father spoke to reporters just yesterday in england. >> daniel was born to be a racer and yesterday left us doing what he loved to do. he was a true...
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wheldon died last week in a 15-car crash at the indy 300 in las vegas. >>> and a week after dan wheldon's death, another tragedy today on a racetrack. rising motorcycle star marco simoncelli of italy died after losing control of his bike at the malaysian moto gp. the race was canceled after he slid across the track and was hit by two other races. simonch simoncelli was only 25 years old. >>> it's like the tortoise and the hair, one has a big lead, and then suddenly the other out in front. we'll get a little insight into why the republican candidates can't seem to get on a steady course. >>> but first, under the federal no child left behind law, students are allowed to transfer out of a struggling school. but while abandoning a struggling school isn't always the best option for the school, it may be the only way a student can get the education they need. steve perry has more in this edition of "perry's principles." >> no child left behind is federal legislation in play everywhere. but what happens is, when you begin to choose schools in a district that has a failed school system, you're re
wheldon died last week in a 15-car crash at the indy 300 in las vegas. >>> and a week after dan wheldon's death, another tragedy today on a racetrack. rising motorcycle star marco simoncelli of italy died after losing control of his bike at the malaysian moto gp. the race was canceled after he slid across the track and was hit by two other races. simonch simoncelli was only 25 years old. >>> it's like the tortoise and the hair, one has a big lead, and then suddenly the other...
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. >>> veteran race car driver dan wheldon was laid to rest in st. petersburg, florida today. he died last sunday in a fiery crash. he was remembered as a driver with the heart of a lion. wheldon often likened himself to richard the lionheart and wore that image on his racing helmets. >>> louisiana governor bobby jindal is fairly well-known nationally but today it's voters in his home state who must decide if jindal gets a second term. voters are returning for a gubernatorial primary. he's expected to win easily. >>> republican presidential hopeful rick perry went hunting in iowa this morning, but this pheasant hunt was also about politics. perry took part in an annual hunt hosted by iowa republican representative steve king. king's endorsement is highly sought after since iowa hold the country's first caucus. >>> the state of nevada announcing just minutes ago that it has moved back the date of its caucus. it was scheduled for january 14th but nevada will now hold the caucus february 4th. new hampshire republican leaders had encouraged nevadian republicans to make that change
. >>> veteran race car driver dan wheldon was laid to rest in st. petersburg, florida today. he died last sunday in a fiery crash. he was remembered as a driver with the heart of a lion. wheldon often likened himself to richard the lionheart and wore that image on his racing helmets. >>> louisiana governor bobby jindal is fairly well-known nationally but today it's voters in his home state who must decide if jindal gets a second term. voters are returning for a gubernatorial...
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. >>> and mourners pay their respects to dan wheldon a week after he was killed in a wreck in an indycar race. indycar is investigating that crash and hopes to have some results in the next few weeks. >>> libya started its first full week as a liberated nation, but there are a lot of questions this morning. it's still not clear if moammar gadhafi's fatal head wound came in the cross fire or from close range. we're going to talk more with cnn's dan rivers. gadhafi's body still on public display there. dan, what are you hearing? >> reporter: exactly that. we are hearing that his body has been placed back on public display after the autopsy yesterday. we spoke to the chief pathologist yesterday, and he wouldn't give details but did tell us that gadhafi died from a gunshot wound to the head. we have no details on whether that was at close range or hit in the cross fire as the transitional government are maintaining. but it's quite a lot of surprise that they have then chosen to put the body back on public show at this cold storage facility on the edge of town, rather than burying it or handi
. >>> and mourners pay their respects to dan wheldon a week after he was killed in a wreck in an indycar race. indycar is investigating that crash and hopes to have some results in the next few weeks. >>> libya started its first full week as a liberated nation, but there are a lot of questions this morning. it's still not clear if moammar gadhafi's fatal head wound came in the cross fire or from close range. we're going to talk more with cnn's dan rivers. gadhafi's body still...
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. >>> an emotional day for friends and family members of racing veteran dan wheldon. they paid their final respects at a funeral service this morning. the two-time indianapolis 500 winner died in a painful crash last sunday in a las vegas race. >>> saudi arabia is mourning the loss of a royal family member, the crown prince sultan died earlier today in a new york hospital. he was first in line for the saudi throne and was the country's defense minister. he was believed to be in his 80s. he had been battling cancer. >>> folk music icon pete seeger and arlo guthrie joined occupy wall street protesters. arlo guthrie said the protests reminded him of the unrest of the '60s. >>> an update. the protester that climbed a 70-foot high sculpture finally made his way down safely. when he did he was greeted by police who immediately arrested him. >>> louisiana governor bobby jindal is hoping to hold on the his job today. the state is holding its gubernatorial primary, a nonpartisan contest where all candidates compete. whoever gets 50% or more of the vote wins the race. >>> here
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. >>> and race car driver dan wheldon has been laid to rest in florida. he died last saturday in a crash at a las vegas indy 300. the two-time indy 500 winner was remembered as a driver with the heart of a lion. nascar is giving drivers a weekend featuring the image of a knight in his honor. >>> americans in kenya are on alert. the u.s. embassy is warning them of an imminent threat of attacks. after kenya sent troops to find islamic militants. it is directed at places where congregate. and the heir to the saudi throne has died. he died in a new york hospital. his half-brother was thought to be in his 80s and was battling cancer. he served for decades as the saudi defense minister sister and described as a valued friend of the united states. >>> the worst flooding in thailand is not going away anytime soon. the prime minister told residents during his weekly tv address even more waters could soon pour through the nation's capital city. the government has set up more than 1700 shelters for victims affected by the flooding. >>> and a satellite is plunging to
. >>> and race car driver dan wheldon has been laid to rest in florida. he died last saturday in a crash at a las vegas indy 300. the two-time indy 500 winner was remembered as a driver with the heart of a lion. nascar is giving drivers a weekend featuring the image of a knight in his honor. >>> americans in kenya are on alert. the u.s. embassy is warning them of an imminent threat of attacks. after kenya sent troops to find islamic militants. it is directed at places where...
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officials say british driveer dan wheldon suffered unsurvivable injuries when his car crashed and burst into flames. more than a doenz vehicles involved in the accident. he was 33 years old. >>> mountains of trash piled up in athens as garbage collectors became the latest to go on strike. thousands of public employees say they'll walk off their jobs this week as parliament prepares to vote on yet another round of austerity measures. >>> wrnss in yemen's capital say government troops killed at least five people when they opened fire on pro democracy demonstrators. sunday's violence left eight dead and more than 50 wounded. the surge in violence is blamed on al qaeda and the muslim brotherhood. >>> a revolutionary forces commander was killed in sirte in the front line on sunday. many fear the anti-gadhafi fighters are losing the earlier momentum in the battle for moammar gadhafi's birthplace. those are the headlines from cnn, i'm zain verjee. "world business today" starts right now. >>> good morning from cnn london. i'm charles hodgson. this is "world business today." the top stories on m
officials say british driveer dan wheldon suffered unsurvivable injuries when his car crashed and burst into flames. more than a doenz vehicles involved in the accident. he was 33 years old. >>> mountains of trash piled up in athens as garbage collectors became the latest to go on strike. thousands of public employees say they'll walk off their jobs this week as parliament prepares to vote on yet another round of austerity measures. >>> wrnss in yemen's capital say government...
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wheldon. wheldon died last week in a fiery crash while racing in las vegas. yesterday hundreds gathered in st. petersburg, florida, for wheldon's funeral. >>> in about an hour and a half, a vigil will begin in kansas city, missouri for the missing child known as baby lisa. every night people gather to remember the little girl that went missing from her parent's home october 4th. >>> and there have been arrests of occupy wall street demonstrators. 130 arrested in chicago after they ignore the police orders to leave a downtown park. in cincinnati, 11 protesters were arrested overnight when they refused to leave the city's fountain square park. >>> presidential hopeful herman cain is known for his 9-9-9 plan. now another candidate is hoping his flat tax plan catches just as much attention. >>> plus, dozens of muslims fired from hertz, at issue, praying at work and not clocking in and out according to the copd makes it hard to breathe, so i wasn't playing much of a role in my own life, but with ad
wheldon. wheldon died last week in a fiery crash while racing in las vegas. yesterday hundreds gathered in st. petersburg, florida, for wheldon's funeral. >>> in about an hour and a half, a vigil will begin in kansas city, missouri for the missing child known as baby lisa. every night people gather to remember the little girl that went missing from her parent's home october 4th. >>> and there have been arrests of occupy wall street demonstrators. 130 arrested in chicago after...
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. >>> and race car driver dan wheldon has been laid to rest in st. petersburg, florida. he died last sunday in a fiery 15-car crash at the las vegas indy 300. the two-time indy 500 winner was remembered as a driver with the heart of a lion. nascar is giving teams at the talladega super speedway a decal this weekend featuring an image of a knight and the word "lionheart" in his honor. >>> and americans in kenya are on alert. the u.s. embassy is warning them of an imminent threat of terrorist attacks after kenya sent troops across the border into somalia to find islamic militants linked to al qaeda. it is directed at places where foreigners are known to congregate like malls and nightclubs. >>> and the heir to the saudi throne has died. crown prince sultan sultan binalziz al saud has died in a new york hospital. . his half-brother was thought to be in his 80s and was battling cancer. he served for decades as the saudi defense minister sister and described as president obama as a valued friend of the puts. >>> the worst flooding in thailand is not going away anytime soon. t
. >>> and race car driver dan wheldon has been laid to rest in st. petersburg, florida. he died last sunday in a fiery 15-car crash at the las vegas indy 300. the two-time indy 500 winner was remembered as a driver with the heart of a lion. nascar is giving teams at the talladega super speedway a decal this weekend featuring an image of a knight and the word "lionheart" in his honor. >>> and americans in kenya are on alert. the u.s. embassy is warning them of an...
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two-time indy 500 winner dan wheldon was killed today in a fiery crash. the remaining cars that were not damaged in the multi-car crash later saluted him with five slow trips around the crash. he was married and had two small children. >>> philadelphia police have made a horrifying discovery. four mentally challenged adults locked and chained in the basement of an apartment building. the three men and one woman are believed to have been there about a week. three people are now in custody. they are suspected of holding the captives to get their social security checks. now back to the "larry king special" featuring award winning actor johnny depp. >>> johnny depp's personal office. as interesting and unique as the man himself. inside the walls are lined with personal momentos and photos from his life and work. here, a cabinet of curiosities from his movie "sweeney todd." willy wonka's throne from "charlie and the chocolate factory." his walking stick and that golden ticket. one of his guitars. awards and accolades. perhaps one of the most interesting things
two-time indy 500 winner dan wheldon was killed today in a fiery crash. the remaining cars that were not damaged in the multi-car crash later saluted him with five slow trips around the crash. he was married and had two small children. >>> philadelphia police have made a horrifying discovery. four mentally challenged adults locked and chained in the basement of an apartment building. the three men and one woman are believed to have been there about a week. three people are now in...
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two-time indy 500 winner dan wheldon was killed today in a fiery crash. the season ending championship race for the indy car series. the race was halted and the drivers were informed that wheldon had died from his injuries. the remaining cars that were not damaged in the multi-car crash later saluted him with five slow trips around the crash. he was married and had two small children. >>> philadelphia police have made a horrifying discovery. four mentally challenged adults locked and chained in the basement of an apartment building. the three men and one woman are believed to have been there about a week. three people are now in custody. they are suspected of holding the captives to get their social security checks. >>> martin luther king jr. now stands with presidents as a nation dedicates a memorial in honor of the civil rights leader. ♪ i want to be more and more like him ♪ >> the first family was among the dignitaries at today's ceremony. king's 30-foot-tall likeness is placed between the lincoln and jefferson memorials on the national mall. and t
two-time indy 500 winner dan wheldon was killed today in a fiery crash. the season ending championship race for the indy car series. the race was halted and the drivers were informed that wheldon had died from his injuries. the remaining cars that were not damaged in the multi-car crash later saluted him with five slow trips around the crash. he was married and had two small children. >>> philadelphia police have made a horrifying discovery. four mentally challenged adults locked and...
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dan wheldon died sunday in a fiery crash. our affiliate spoke a short time ago with wheldon's father-in-law about the first moments when he heard about the accident. >> we were watching the race. of course, we're always rooting for dan. and then my daughter was realizing that there was a terrible crash and she was saying it was dan. he was involved in the crash. i said we're waiting. sure enough, he was involved. and then our daughter phoned susan and she says, dads, i have to go to the hospital. please pray that everything is okay. and, of course, it wasn't to be okay. >> the race was canceled. the other drivers drove if formation around the speeld for five laps. wheldon was married and had two young sons. >>> philadelphia police have made a horrifying discovery. four mentally challenged adults locked and chained in the basement of an apartment building. the three men and one woman are believed to have been there about a week. three people are now in custody. they are suspected of holding the captives to get their social sec
dan wheldon died sunday in a fiery crash. our affiliate spoke a short time ago with wheldon's father-in-law about the first moments when he heard about the accident. >> we were watching the race. of course, we're always rooting for dan. and then my daughter was realizing that there was a terrible crash and she was saying it was dan. he was involved in the crash. i said we're waiting. sure enough, he was involved. and then our daughter phoned susan and she says, dads, i have to go to the...
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safety is the main topic a week after dan wheldon's crash. today, tributes from his teammates and a song from a fan. garth brooks among those who gathered for a memorial service in indianapolis. tony canard had a message. >> like you guys, i'm grateful for the time we got to spend with him on earth, and although that bit of time is done, our time together, it is not over. we have our memories, we have our feelings, and one day, we will be with together again. it is not for that reason that i'm not -- it is that reason i am not saying good-bye to dan and not today or forever. good-bye is final, and our friendship won't end. so for now, i will simply say, i will see you later, i love you, my good friend. >> wheldon was a two-time indy 500 winner was killed a week ago in a season-ending race in las vegas, and there he is with his wife and child. >>> arizona congresswoman gabrielle giffords is in north carolina to undergo two weeks of intensive rehab. her office says she will begin therapy sessions in asheville monday and they'll continue until n
safety is the main topic a week after dan wheldon's crash. today, tributes from his teammates and a song from a fan. garth brooks among those who gathered for a memorial service in indianapolis. tony canard had a message. >> like you guys, i'm grateful for the time we got to spend with him on earth, and although that bit of time is done, our time together, it is not over. we have our memories, we have our feelings, and one day, we will be with together again. it is not for that reason...
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. >>> and race car driver dan wheldon has been laid to rest in st. peterspetersburg, florida. he died last saturday in a fiery 15-car crash in the the las vegas indy 300. the two-time indy 500 was remembered as a driver with the heart of a lion. nascar is giving teams at talladega a decal this weekend featuring a decal way knight and the word "lionheart" in his honor. >>> country star loretta lynn is being treated for a pneumonia. the illness forced the 76-year-old singer to cancel contracts in ashland, kentucky and durham, north carolina. her representative says doctors insist she needs rest. this is the third time lynn has canceled concerts this year. she was also forced to postpone because of heat exhaustion and knee surgery. coming up next, it's the return of 24/7. last month a popular hbo series also aired on cnn, and now it's back with another big fight on the way.
. >>> and race car driver dan wheldon has been laid to rest in st. peterspetersburg, florida. he died last saturday in a fiery 15-car crash in the the las vegas indy 300. the two-time indy 500 was remembered as a driver with the heart of a lion. nascar is giving teams at talladega a decal this weekend featuring a decal way knight and the word "lionheart" in his honor. >>> country star loretta lynn is being treated for a pneumonia. the illness forced the 76-year-old...
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wheldon. dash cam video shows the fiery crash, which involved 15 cars, it was shocking to watch this live. wheldon was a 33-year-old father of two. he suffered unsurvivable injuries. several fellow drivers have come out since and said the track was not suitable for 34 cars traveling more than 200 miles an hour. one such driver was darrio franchitti. watching it yesterday, i'm sure many of you did, like we did, there was a period of time when you had a lot of hope, especially when the helicopter left, that maybe mr. wheldon would make it. number three, the man behind president obama's auto bailout has a new job, finding ways to expand the u.s. postal office. his name is ron bloom and he's been hired by the national association of letter carriercarriers. bloom is tasked with one big goal, keeping saturday service. the postal service could soon run out of money. it's looking to cut $20 billion in the next three years. and rimm, the maker of the blackberry announced today it's giving users $100 in
wheldon. dash cam video shows the fiery crash, which involved 15 cars, it was shocking to watch this live. wheldon was a 33-year-old father of two. he suffered unsurvivable injuries. several fellow drivers have come out since and said the track was not suitable for 34 cars traveling more than 200 miles an hour. one such driver was darrio franchitti. watching it yesterday, i'm sure many of you did, like we did, there was a period of time when you had a lot of hope, especially when the helicopter...
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. >>> veteran race car driver dan wheldon has been laid to rest in st. petersburg, florida. wheldon died last sunday in a fiery 15-car crash at the las vegas indy 300. the two-time indianapolis 500 winner was remembered as a driver with the heart of a lion. this weekend, nascar said it's giving teams at the talladega super speedway a decal that features an image of night and the word "lionheart" in his honor. wheldon leaves behind a wife and two young sons. >>> president obama's decision to bring all combat troops home from iraq is met with scathing criticism, especially from some republicans. senator john mccain of arizona called it a sad setback for the united states. some of the gop presidential candidates are criticizing it as well. scott holcomb joins us. what do you make of the republicans' complaints about this decision? they're saying by pulling out all troops, it leaves iraq vulnerable to iran and that makes the u.s. more vulnerable to iran as well. >> i disagree. i actually think that the decision is the right decision and it's the right decision for three reasons.
. >>> veteran race car driver dan wheldon has been laid to rest in st. petersburg, florida. wheldon died last sunday in a fiery 15-car crash at the las vegas indy 300. the two-time indianapolis 500 winner was remembered as a driver with the heart of a lion. this weekend, nascar said it's giving teams at the talladega super speedway a decal that features an image of night and the word "lionheart" in his honor. wheldon leaves behind a wife and two young sons. >>>...
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that deadly accident comes a week after the death of indy car driver, dan wheldon. a memorial was held for wheldon in indianapolis, the 33-year-old was killed after a fiery wreck in las vegas on october 16th. other drivers remembered wheldon for his charm, sense of humor and devotion to fans. >> i like you guys, i'm grateful for the time we got to spend with him on earth. and all to that bit of time is done, our time together, is not over. we have our memories, we have our feelings, and one day we'll be together again. >> wheldon was a two-time indy 500 winner. he leaves behind a wife and two children. >>> in other sports news, a pitching gem by a young arm helped the texas rangers even the world series at two games. derrick holland pitched eight and a third innings of a two-hit ball. he struck out seven batters. didn't give up any runs to the potent cardinals lineup. josh hamilton hit an rbi double in the first and that was all the rangers needed, they win 4-0. game five tonight in texas. >>> >>> check out green bay's charles woodson, good interception, it's what h
that deadly accident comes a week after the death of indy car driver, dan wheldon. a memorial was held for wheldon in indianapolis, the 33-year-old was killed after a fiery wreck in las vegas on october 16th. other drivers remembered wheldon for his charm, sense of humor and devotion to fans. >> i like you guys, i'm grateful for the time we got to spend with him on earth. and all to that bit of time is done, our time together, is not over. we have our memories, we have our feelings, and...
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wheldon. dash cam video shows the fiery crash, which involved 15 cars, was shocking to watch this live. wheldon was a 33-year-old father of two. he suffered unsurvivable injuries. several fellow drivers have come out since and said the track was not suitable for 34 cars traveling more than 200 miles an hour. one such driver was dario fran k chet franchitti. watching it yesterday, i'm sure many of you did, like we did, there was a period of time when you had a lot of hope, especially when the...
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wheldon. and then an interview with kelsey grammer about the highs and lows of his extraordinary live through drug addiction, his rough relationship with his "real housewife" ex. >> piers, thanks very much. coming up the ridiculist. herman cain jokes. i'm not a number. i'm not a line item on a budget. and i'm definitely not a pushover. but i am a voter. so washington... before you even think about cutting my medicare and social security benefits... here's a number you should remember. 50 million. we are 50 million seniors who earned our benefits... and you will be hearing from us... today and on election day. ♪ >>> welcome back. coming to you live from las vegas outside the lovely venetia hotel. tonight the ridiculist. we're adding all the jokes about herman cain's pizza past. now that he's topping the polls seems no one can refrain about making jokes about how he's the former ceo of a pizza place. jokes like topping the polls. people are making way too much about this pizza connection. they
wheldon. and then an interview with kelsey grammer about the highs and lows of his extraordinary live through drug addiction, his rough relationship with his "real housewife" ex. >> piers, thanks very much. coming up the ridiculist. herman cain jokes. i'm not a number. i'm not a line item on a budget. and i'm definitely not a pushover. but i am a voter. so washington... before you even think about cutting my medicare and social security benefits... here's a number you should...
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. >>> the coroner's office saying dan wheldon died of blunt head drama in a fiery crash involving 15 cars on sunday. some racers now questioning the safety of that track. >>> that's the news you need to start your day. "american morning" is back right after this break. [ male announcer ] it's true... consumers er wanchai ferry orange chicken... over p.f. chang's home menu orange chicken women men and uh pandas... elbows mmm [ male announcer ] wanchai ferry, try it yourself. >>> ali knows the answer of romans' numeral. a number in the news. we were talking about it earlier. the number is 9.1%. >> i know, the increase in the price of gold. >> it is china's economic growth during the third quarter. believe it or not, that's slower. that's slowing down and an envious number because our growth in the second quarter was 1.3%. >> 1.3%. in the third quarter the estimate is that 1.5% and 2.5%. even if we are at the high end here in the united states, the growth is three times as fast as ours. >> the u.s. and europe just not growing strong at all. >> europe is almost flat. we're worried it mig
. >>> the coroner's office saying dan wheldon died of blunt head drama in a fiery crash involving 15 cars on sunday. some racers now questioning the safety of that track. >>> that's the news you need to start your day. "american morning" is back right after this break. [ male announcer ] it's true... consumers er wanchai ferry orange chicken... over p.f. chang's home menu orange chicken women men and uh pandas... elbows mmm [ male announcer ] wanchai ferry, try it...
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. >>> a public memorial service for dan wheldon who died last week in a fiery 15-car crash at the las vegas speedway. fellow indycar drivers repped wheldon for his devotion to family and his practical joke. >>> the series, best of three. cardinals beaten last night. the pivotal game tonight in arlington, texas. >> don't tell that to rob marciano. a big fan. >> baseball a couple months ago. hey, rob, good morning. what are you watching this morning? >> tell you, you can't ignore good baseball. even though the yanks are out of it, an exciting postseason. good morning. want to talk about what is not quite -- i guess you could consider this postseason for hurricane season, and we have had about six weeks maybe more of zilch in the way of axction. now we've got some. this is what is now tropical storm rina, developed off the coast of hon doduras. so we're expecting this to continue to strengthen and drift its way slowly towards the yucatan peninsula and cancun potentially becoming a category 1 storm not by tomorrow but day after tomorrow, by the time it gets there by saturday and likely in
. >>> a public memorial service for dan wheldon who died last week in a fiery 15-car crash at the las vegas speedway. fellow indycar drivers repped wheldon for his devotion to family and his practical joke. >>> the series, best of three. cardinals beaten last night. the pivotal game tonight in arlington, texas. >> don't tell that to rob marciano. a big fan. >> baseball a couple months ago. hey, rob, good morning. what are you watching this morning? >> tell...
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dan wheldon. he was killed in that horrific crash at the indy 300 in las vegas last sunday. a funeral was held for him at the first presbyterian church in st. petersburg, friday. his fellow indycar drivers were all pallbearers. indycar is holding a public service today to celebrate his life. he was a two-time indianapolis 500 winner. he was 33 years old. >>> we turn now to the world series where some are describing it as one of the greatest performances in world series history. it came from mr. albert pujols of the st. louis cardinals. they have now taken a 2-1 lead over the texas rangers. but listen to the night he had. three home runs. you're hearing me right. three home runs, brought in six runs, five hits altogether, only babe ruth and reggie jackson ever hit that many homers in a world series game. also big game today for the nfl. the game is not happening in chicago or in tampa bay. the two teams that are participating. it is actually happening in london. they are heading over because this is the fifth regular season game that has been held over in london since 2007. t
dan wheldon. he was killed in that horrific crash at the indy 300 in las vegas last sunday. a funeral was held for him at the first presbyterian church in st. petersburg, friday. his fellow indycar drivers were all pallbearers. indycar is holding a public service today to celebrate his life. he was a two-time indianapolis 500 winner. he was 33 years old. >>> we turn now to the world series where some are describing it as one of the greatest performances in world series history. it came...