>> president obama and poach francis is meet face to face. and talk about the gap between rich and poor. as hundreds of workers search the site of the washington mudslide, officials say they expect to see many more bodies. more signs of possible debris from satellites has discovered hundreds of new objects floating in the indian ocean, and an investigation that clears governor chris christie in the bridge scandal comes under media tack, by democrats.

but as mike reports the president's audience with the pope was withn't all show. >> it was a day of ceremony, symbolism and some substance. as president obama traveled to the vatican to meet with the new pope, francis for the first time. >> i'm a great add meyer of the president as he greeted the holy fire, later they sat face to face at a simple wooden desk, it was the pope's working desk, the meeting went long, after it was scheduled for 30. the two men do share a focus, and that was emphasized by the white house, the growing gap between rich and poor, both spent much time on that topic, in their meeting. and when they parted

company, there was an exchange of gifts the argentine pope present police department obama with two large me dad i don't knows that were said to symbolize the need for peace between northern and southern hemispheres. he also presented the president with a copy of his work the joy of the gospel, that has served as a road map and the new focus on the plighted or the poor. the two also talked about the need for immigration reform. that is the president's health care law and the requirement that employees have contraceptive coverage. in a statement after the meeting, the vatican made a reference to that controversial, saying there was a discussion on questions of particular relevance to the church, such as the exercise of rights to religious freedom, life, and conscientious objection. as the president appears later in a press conference, with italian prime minister, and down played the dispute. >> we didn't talk a whole lot about social schisms.

both with the pope and the prime minister, mr. obama today stressing the need to stabilize the ukrainian economy. >> one of the most important thins with ecan do on that front, is insure that the ukrainian government is stable, that it's finances are stable, and that elections go forward as currently scheduled. there was a meeting with the italian president, and a site seeing visit to rome's famed coliseum. and the president stays one more night in rome, two days in all, in the morning he leave for a trip to saudi arabia, the saudis have been upset is with the policies to both syria and iran. traveling with the president in rome, mike, al jazeera. >> human rights watch is

pushing for president obama to raise questions with the saudi government. that is tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. h p.m. eastern tide. the divide between and the west and russia is is widening. the general assembly, the resolution calls russia's actions illegal.

away when this wholeent situation -- moscow doesn't recognize kiev, that is all a done deal. it's been voted the most corrupt country in europe last year. and so it knows it needs to make a lot of changes. >> jennifer, there are reports i know you have heard them that protestors gathering at the parliament building. what doorway know? >> that's right. two hours ago, several hundred members of the providence sector. they broke off from independent square, surrounded it, climbed up on the doors trying to get in demanding that the parliament meet now, it's the evening here 10:00 o'clock at night here. it's about 8:30 there.

demanding the parliament meet today and dismiss the interior minister, they are angry one of their leaders was killed earlier this week, and they want an investigation and they want someone to pay. tensions aren't going away, returning violence, marking fears of a russian advance. jona hall reports near the russian boarder. pair troopers is dug into defensive possessions. a visible presence in eastern ukraine, as the country braces for possible further military moves by the russians. they have expressed concern that russia intends to invade. >> if there is to be ask encouraging into eastern ukraine by russian forces across the border, then the ukrainian army isn't ready for it.

that's their only piece of armor, the p toos here say they don't know where their commander is, he isn't picking up the phone. >> there is said to be farmar heavily fort fied elsewhere, because here there isn't much. >> unannounced a civilian convoy arrives. delivering basic facilities from the nearby city. there's toilet paper, socks, even two way radios. they described themselves as patriot some ethnic ukrainians other ethnics russians all antiwar with putin and the break up of ukraine. because you can't act like this. my worst nightmare, we couldn't imagine that ukrainians would fight with russians. >> on lennon scare, in the eastern city there's a slightly different

view. >> we can make our own decisions for ourselves. >> it is marred to measure is the size of the split between nationalist and federalists or separatists sentiments in ukraine south and east. and no one knows what russia intends to do about it. at least of all, perhaps these ukrainian troops. whose presence the men, women, and children of the local community group hope will deter a military advance. john that hall, al jazeera, near the border in eastern ukraine. >> in washington state,

authorities say the number of victims killed in the oso mudslide is didn'ted to increase dramatically. it is the 6th straight day crews have returned to the mountain of debris, and officials say conditions haven't improved. it is so wet, it is like a swamp, if we were to try to put big machinery, we would lose it. in in nearby community eof darington. tell me why this is so important? >> i know you are talking about the number of casualties we are going to have in the next 24 and 48. it is just a matter of getting those people who have been recovered into the morgue, and the medical examiner, and getting them officially identified and processed, and then put on a fatality list. they just been overwhelmed the special

state medical examiner team, has been in place and working with them. we just expect that process now to speed off little bit, and we will be getting more grim numbers from the scene. as you pointed out. six days since the landslide hit, and despite what logic tells all of us, the people who are out on those pile searching say they are not going to change their tactics. we are not changing gears. to try to find somebody alive. all of these resources we have had here since saturday. if we just find one more person that is alive, to me that's worth it. and these volunteer whose are out there, that's what they all say, keeping it going, even six days out. five people who were hospitalized after being rescued on saturday, are in the major trauma care center, all of them doing better.

six dainties this. the rain is holding off today. that's a good sign, i don't know how much longer that will hold up but every dry area here is a better. >> in the bridge closing scandal. the results of an internal investigation are released this afternoon btu report is already coming under attacks and facing out and out ridicule. david chuteser following this is has more on the report. >> given the source, it is a report that doesn't change much, in the overall nuts and bolts of the bridge scandal, except a signal that the billable hours that the lawyers and aid visors are increasing. with with a prominent law firm hired by kristy to announce his findings based on his interviews with some of kristy's staff and a review of documents.

is connection with allegations related to the george washington bridge realignment. we found that governor cristty has no knowledge beforehand. of this george washington bridge realignment idea, and that he plays no role whatsoever in that decision or the implementation of it. the problem and that the firm did not interview key figures. including bridget kelly, pictures there, and political operative. they have asserted their fifth amendment rights and are not providing information to anybody. stilt, governor cristty is trying to shape the scandal. trying to reashush supporters that he did nothing wrong, and that

even his own lawyers can prove his innocence. perceptions of trouble, though, surrounding chris christie have benefited potential rivals, including florida senator marco rubio and louisiana governor. while kristy says he has not made a decision yet, he wants to keep operatives and fund raisers from lining up elsewhere. there was one nugget that could be problematic. you heard him say that he did not have any knowledge in advance, well, report today said that evidence existed that kristy was told about the lane closures while they happened in sent. the key question is it insignificant to the prosecutors.

s new satellite images hundreds of objects in the south indian ocean. randall pinkston has the latest on the search. >> nine aircraft from four nations return to the target zone. more than 1500 miles south. desperately scan the ocean surface looking for debris. but rough weather sends them back to land. >> despite searching the area for 2 1/2 hours we were unable to locate anything visually. as i said the weather wasn't very good, and the swell was rather high in the area as well. five of the ships are from china. the passenger and crew on the missing plane are chinese.

>> from space, another possible clue. a thai satellite spotted a field of debris in the same area, where other possible objects were seen earlier. from two meters up to 15 or 16 meters. we estimated that there may be at least 300 pieces of those scatter in the area of about almost 500-kilometers of the area. we respect going to talk about the specifics with respect to satellite imagery that you haven't seen. satellite imagery from the united states on cable and network t.v. doesn't mean that we

aren't sharing imagery as appropriate. >> randall pinkston, washington. >> science correspondent will show us the next generation of air traffic control designed to keep track of planes in the sky at all times. two turkey now where leaked government conversations about a possible syrian showed up on youtube. it made is government block the site, that followed the closer of twitter a week ago. omar has the detailed. the turkish foreign minister aimed at the turkish republic. prime minister. at turkey's national security and vowed to pursue those who are

behind the lead. social media websites were used to leak different audiod allegedly for the prime minister, as well as members of his government. now, the government and prime minister everyone denies all those accusations and said that his enemies were using social media, website, aimed at topples his government. >> check out the cloud that touched down, that was last night, today the concern is the south, and what do you get when you cross microsoft, software, with an ipad. we will have the answer, that's next.

march 31st, that is the deadline to sign up for the affordable care act to get coverage next year, and the push is on to get waiting for those

last minute procrastinators to register. a pop up healthcare center in denver, what is a pop up health care center where people can literally walk up and sign up? paul? >> that's exactly right. as you say, in an empty cell phone store. >> here in downtown denver. and the foot traffic here has been tremendous in the last few kays. they say they are going at least 80 people a day, been open for at least two weeks so this last minute push really seems to be working here in colorado. >> .

>> and officials with the health care program that the government has hit it's mark for 6 million people. to sign up before the deadline on monday. that's a big goal -- a big target for them. originally before all the glitches they were shooting for 7 million, they knocked it down a little bit, but those demographics are important, we talked to a guy that just signed up. right in that target, here is what he had to say. >> i just turned 26, so i never had to worry about being on mom's health care plan, now it is a real life flash. >> i heard about the deadline, all over pandora, and my mom texts me every day to figure it out. >> 26-year-old off his mom's plan now, that's exactly what the administration wants to sign up. so good news here today. parents pushing their young healthy invincibles

to sign up. another report today is showing that autism is on the rise. one in 88 children diagnosed with autism today, today one in 68 have the disorder, that's a 30% jump of most are diagnosed after the age of four, even though the disodder kerr be detected as early as two. wall street, an up and down day, come on, the dow falling 4 points the second straight day of declining, the nasdaq sinking the ceo of microsoft, made his first public appearance today as the head of the company, and he made a big announcement, microsoft will offer a version of it's popular office software, for the

ipad, the decision brings together two of the world's most popular computing products and it is a major shift is definitely the news of the day, but you can expect us, the commitment going forward is to make sure that we drive off in everywhere. >> joining me now she is a managing editor of in gadget. in gadget? one of the fabulous people that work on the show, told me this is an awesome deal. tell me why? >> first of all, this is a long time coming. people have been asking for the office suite on ipads for years now. and it's been rumored. microsoft even went on

record denying it. saying no, they are inaccurate, we aren't working on office, turns out they were, and only today are they finally announcing it. so yes, if you do use office still, you can now use pretty good version of it on your ipad. >> what is driving this? microsoft has changed i would say for the worse. >> f.c.s are tanking and so desk top software. five lot of people neff a document to work on, maybe a basic spreadsheet are using services like google drive. >> right. >> so it is -- microsoft is kind of reinvent is the way it sells the office software, so it wills selled it. you can install office on several computers and this is sort of a free by for people who already are subscribers. that's kind of a big cav yet, if you are already prescribing to office and paying a monthly subscription, then boom, if you already own an ipad you can just install

office on it. >> wait a minute, isn't this a little too -- that they have used on to things like ever note, apples, i work, isn't this too little too late? >> what's your thought. >> it's too late to capture regular ipad users. this is a great product for people who already pay for office, and then basically this is just a nice free. oh, hey, you can have the ipad version is for no extra cost. >> right. >> but i don't know if microsoft will succeed in getting just ipad users to pick office when they are to pay for it when you can download -- which is a similar product for free. she is the managing editor of in gadget. >> thank you for having me. >> strong storms turned into twisters wednesday,

crews caught that is, storms take a look at this on camera, pretty dramatic stuff, one tornado is blamed for cutting a 300-yard swath through an neighborhood, ripping the roofs off of at least 12 homes. meteorologist is tracking a number of strong systems across the country for us, dave. >> the video there, and this is what it looks like on the radar, so this is the storm from yesterday. one or two of them, moving different -- moving a little further to the south and the rest of the pattern here, that's an indication of the a strong symptom. that's what it looked like, when you see something like that that's an indication that it is a severe storm. we are seeing that again today, but this is over the midwest, look at these storms popping up. two last few frames these are severe storms now. these tornado watch in effect, for oklahoma, eastern kansas, much of missouri and the orange colors there are actually severe thunderstorm warnings indicated that the storm has hail or

damaging wind. quite a few issues here, and this is forming into a line with individual strong storms that are pushing from west to east. so throughout the state of missouri, under that threat for severe weather, these storms will push east, tomorrow the threat for severe weather is across the southeast with rain extending all the way up the mid atlantic. so not quite done. that's for sure, dave, thank you. it is the decision that could change the way college athletes are treated. coming up, a closer look at the ncaa. is it really looking out for students best interest? and what on earth could make a vie viola worth $45 million. blatche

that the union or theance american federation of state county and municipal employees may be willing to help athletes at those public schools in the same way that the united steelworkers help the player association in the case against north winter. two, this ruling confirms that northwestern and other schools and conference whose participate in college football, are engaged in interstate commerce. and this is huge, because of the first threshold needed for an antitrust challenge.

finally, it is undisputed that the program sells merchandise such as football jerseys. the ncaa continues to deny that the jerseys represents the likeness of actual player as claim that directly conflicts with the opinion that finds northwestern profited from the sale that was linked to individual players. so now, you have opened up the process of how these kids can get extra benefits and get paid because of what the other schools and conferences are making off of them. ripple effect, ripple effect. the supreme court established the idea of amateur status. one result of that is

that athletes can't as michael just mentioned have jobs while under scholarship. the ncaa says donors and boosters might unfairly favor athletes. a professor of sports manager, and officer of college athletes the legacy, of the ncaa amateur myth. professor good to see you, thank you for your time, so put this decision in some context for me. is anything going to change for colleges and athletes in the short run? i think our conversation about college sport reform has been dramatically effected by the ruling from yesterday. the fact that the unthinkable has happened. that a government agency has determined that athletes are employees are something that is clearly rippling through the college sport reform

conversation. so i think short term it has already had an impact. i think it does feel like the ground has shifted here. it does feel like the unthinkable that the ncaa after all of these years now would face a decision that could dramatically alter the way it's athlete redirect examination treated. what do you see as the next immediate steps moving forward. just as your preliminary demonstrated there are going to be appeals to this, and the decision itself is going to be under examination for some period of time. but what it does is it takes us on the first step towards a collective bargaining arrangement for athletes and i think this is very very

important. for the athletes involved. because what with we have right now is a system of rules that has been set up by athletic administrators by college presidents, with that have gone largely uno tied. and this case is as much about workers status or about those healthcare concerns as it is about workers status. where it is -- where young people, in college, are not just getting a

scholarship, but they are getting a scholarship plus money. we end up where a circumstances are we with do have a proleague, where we have athletes who are employees. and who have as part of their benefit structure working in higher education, the opportunity for tuition remission. there's the possible of that happening and that may not be such a bad thing. >> of a college pro league? is that what you said? >> yes.

the peer organization is the nfl, so college spot is no place for amateurs when it comes to economic structure. and the system that athletes have been living in catch up with the business side of the industry. >> ellis a professor of sports management at drexel university. professor, appreciate your time, thank you. one of asia's long zest zedlyiest conflicts. members of the liberation front, celebrated news of the deal after 17 years

of peace talks the government agrees to give greater aton my in the south. there's 150,000 people have been killed over the past 45 years of fighting. the health minister says four people have been quarantined in the can toll after contracting the eboal lie virus. it is the first confirmed spread of the virus, at least 60 people have been kill sod far, there is no known cure. and sri lanka, will be subject to a u.n. criminal investigation over human rights abused. the u.n. human rights council says they have made little progress towards holding people accountable for atrocities carries out by both the government. a u.n. investigation could complicata frag jet peaking. for the third time in three years the united nations human rights council urged the government to address allegations of war crimes. but this time, a

resolution tabled by the united states and voted on by the council's other member countries went one step further. it called for a comprehensive investigation of what happened during the civil war. >> and on the part of both sides victims are also waiting angry schley lan cans insisted that any investigation will violate the sovereignty. two government also stood firm. >> it is very complex, slow moving process. if somebody interfered into this process, on unwarranted basis, that will definitely straddle the reconciliation process. thousands died during the

final stages that lasted 26 years. but the united nations says the governments own investigation into possible war crimes has failed to answer questions of accountability. the leaders agree. >> on confident of the difficulty experiencing. the international commitments, and it's warranted and obligations to the natural community. >> welcome the u.n. resolution, but outside areas effected by the war, sentimentses are often very different. even before the u.n. vote that also condemned columbo for failing to investigation protestors showed their support for the government. and by then a u.n. led inquiry into who was responsibility during that time. it is an investigation the government says it won't support, but one

that the critics argue is necessary, if the country is to move forward. al jazeera, columbo. >> in louisiana, the state is taking it's first steps at a master plan to protect it's coastline from erosion. and the cost is hefty. $50 billion but local fisherman, worry they will be the ones paying the ultimate price. robert gray joins us life, in new orleans, robin, why are the fisher so concerned here? >> good afternoon, tony. two fisherman are concerned becausener afraid that the fresh water being gettered into the salty marshes that is supposed to build up the coast, will actually effect the etwo system, and their livelihoods. but, a new report out just today by a major environmental group, says that the $50 billion master plan that is on its way, will actually inject billions of dollars into the state, and boost the economy.

>> it used to be -- fisherman's paradise. that's how it used to be. >> life in louisiana is delicate. >> shrimp, fish, catch all you want in this bayou. >> it is a launch. people fish. come from all over the united states. come fishing out here. and it used to be really great, really good. completed in 1991, the diversion is a canal that sends fresh water from the mississippi river to saltwater marshes the goal was to revitalize the marsh land. diversions like that, are among the 109 projects in the new costal master plan. >> many fisher mapp would rather see barrier islands rather than the dredges and diversions here on is mississippi inlet. they feel like if those barrier islands are

built, sand and sediments that that will actually help the cause rather than damage their way of life. george rigs heads the nonprofit, and say the diversions are dangerous. that sending the fresh water into saline ecosystems is harmful. >> the commercial and recreational fishing industries are $4.1 billion a year industry. they employ over 17,000 jobs. >> and rigs doubts that more water diversions will help create new land. it won't rebuild over like the delta did, and we don't have 7,000 years to wait, what it will do is is totally devastate our fishing our commercial recreation and seafood industries. the organization that wrote the new plan. >> if we don't do anything, it will change to the point where you don't get to recover. >> he understands the concerns. but --

>> we will continue to lose our coast, to the tune of 16 plus square mile as year. we have lost 1900, and the reality is we will lose another 750 if nothing is done. >> all of the good fishing down here. all of lit be lost. all of that. what about the little kids? i'm 78, disover for me. >> as lionel sees it, they are saving the land, but killing his livelihood. >> now, tony, hurricanes and big industry, contribute to the coastal erosion here in louisiana, and a lot of folks were hoping that this massive coastal plan will help it. let me point out this interesting note. the coast is actually disappearing every 13 years the land mass, the size of manhattan, it's an unbelievable rate. i thought that was stunning. but they hope this 50

year plan, $50 billion plan, will help save the fisherman, and help the industry thrive. >> well, that is -- that's a stunning visual, let me ask you something, have the first steps of this master plan robert been implemented yet? >>ner on their way as we speak. right now, designs are in place, people are moving into positions, it's not like if you go down to the coast. but the designs are there and they are about to get underway. and remember this is first years ahead of doing this. this is unbelievable they are taking on for the state and is the federal level. >> thank you, a crack in a dam. and a massive spill of coal ash, into the north carolina river, marina has that.

other headlines. >> duke energy shareholders want an independent investigation into the coal ash spill and an earth and dam is supposed to hold back millions of tons was recently discovered. a brand new abortion clinic after other providers were forced to shut down recently, a stricter law that was with passed last year imposes new environments on abortion centers. as a result, about a third of clinics in the state have closed. planned parent hood 5 million-dollar pass sill isty is expected to open in a few months. they are accused of stealing luggage and other items. the month long undercover

investigation into yesterday, the suspects were caught at the airport, and around los angeles, authorities say the workers were contracted from several outside companies none of them were employees of the actual airport, accused of stealing a lot of luggage. >> spill ahead, it is a box made of wood and strings. why is it worth $45 million? and an unlikely star in the center of march madness. we are back in a moment. >> the roman catholic church, they have an enormous amount of power >> accusations of corruption... >> there is a portion of the budget that takes care of all the clerical abuse issues.

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princess lacy.k called maria has more. >> her twitter handle is at adorable lacy, and when you look at her she is adorable. and she has 16,000 followers. and this is what her twitter page says eight years old and beating cancer one dance step at a time. and one person that has been helping her to do this is this michigan state -- >> there he is. >> adrian payne, they have become friends, adrian was touring a hospital. they met, built this very special friendship, she calls them superman, and big brother, he calls her little sis. and she has also gone to many of his games. he or she is. w the michigan state players right there.

>> now the family is so so happy about everything. thank you everyone so much for loving and supporting lacy, and of course, lacy she said is she is knows who is going to win march madness. >> of course. >> it is going sob smu against wisconsin and guess who is going to win. >> of course. >> oh narks' terrific. great story. hi check this out, it is likely the most expensive instrument in the world, and it is. >> and it is described as the finals instrument ever made by italian master craftsman.

>> we can get along without you now. >> that's good. good thing. >> check it out. >> anyway, turns out i was wrong, you pronounce it tree viola. >> is that what i said, vie owe la. >> okay. >> anyway, sorry about this. if you think this is bad wait until you see the report coming up. $45 million vie viola, let me tell you, i am being serious here, when a professional person plays you are about to witness this, it is rather light. i don't want to exaggerate, it is a bit like ascending into heaven. ♪ . >> the finest of all the steel owe las is is said to be the mcdonald, made in 1790 teen. you looking at it, and far more exquisitely than that, you are hearing it. in a vault for 25 years this instrument is is being sold at auction in

new york, in june, with a price tag of $45 million. the renowned violinist dr. david carpenter putting it through it's paces. >> in perfect condition, and so well preserved. handed it to you, 300 years later and to see the people who have played on it, is as well as the collector whose have collected it it is really a part of history when touches and playing on this instrument. >> there's an old joke in london that goes something like this. whenever someone gets -- the driver always says. >> have is you got a have to vary russ in there, mate. and of course sometimes i have. >> meet tim, the specialist in charge of the sale. >> these are extremely rare, so although there are about 650 in existence today, there are only ten complete vie violas. ten this makes the appearance on the market a very very special event. >> when reading the description of the mcdonald, it's very easy

to get a bit carried away. >> the front is alpine spruce. the back a single piece of maple. that consistent rippling flame of the maple slopes downward. the instrument has a strength, weight, and muscularity that proclaims it has a force of it's own. >> is it me or is is it getting hot in here. listen carry now and you may be able to hear what he means. there we are. >> you see it is beautiful, bach.

>> can i say is something to you. >> no, we don't have time. let me tell you something you don't know, vatto vary is the bloke's name, stradivarius is the name giving to the instruments he made in his life. >> i saw sir ian mickell len on broadway. >> yes. >> and -- if -- did anyone have an imping cling that you were going to do a dramatic reading in that piece, you should have been on that stage with those gentlemen last night, that was terrific. well with done. >> i am just hoping for a nighthood one day. >> look at the days top stories when we return. this is al jazeera. job creation... climate change... tax policy... the economy... iran... healthcare... ad guests on all sides of the debate. >> this is a right we should all have... >> it's just the way it is... >> there's something seriously wrong... >> there's been acrimony... >> the conservative ideal...

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it is day six, crews searching for bodies after a devastating mudslide. at least 25 people are dead, and 90 are confirmed missing. crews are using dogs and sophisticated listening devices to help with the process. a thai satellite -- the objects were found near the search area, for the missing, malaysia airline jet. meanwhile, a malaysian official told that the captain of the flight is solely responsible for the loss of the plane. new jersey governor hire add law firm to investigate that controversial bridge closing it releases it's findings today and kristy was cleared after any

wrongdoing, concludes that governor cristty has no knowledge of planning or implementation of the lane closures on that bridge. those are the headlines i'm tony harris in new york, inside story is next, on al jazeera america. >> colleges sport flashy coaches earn seven figure salaries. now they want a union and a paycheck, it's the inside story.