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legacy of nypd officer rafael ramos. welcome. i'm uma pemmaraju in washington. one week ago today when officer ramos and his partner were murdered in ambush attack following increased threats against law enforcement amid a climate of mistrust and racial tensions. this tragedy capturing the nation's attention as hundreds of fellow officers from states across the country attending the funeral services for their brother in blue. a dedicated officer who was also studying to be a pastor. joining us with more, brian ennis in new york. share with us the mood as the nypd grieves for one of its own. >> hi, uma. right now, what you're seeing behind me is the motorcade of hundreds of motorcyclists that are going in front of what's really the hearse holding the body of officer ramos. this, as two hours into the funeral services here at the christ tabernacle church here in queens, new york. the officers, thousands,

thousands of them, up to 25,000, are just seen blocks and blocks surrounding the church that officer ramos attended for 14 years. in utter silence now as the motorcade continues. just a few hours ago, not only was the national anthem and "amazing grace" playing but vice president joe biden spoke directly to ramos' widow, saying though there is little anyone can do to ease the pain, her two sons, justin and jaden, will get her through this pain, reiterating that the nypd will always have their back. take a listen. >> justin and jaden, know that although your father is gone, you have inherited an entire family, the men and women of the new york police department will always be there as long as you are alive. they never, they never, never

forget. >> police commissioner bill bratton also speaking today, honoring officer ramos by making him an honorary department chaplain. he was studying to become a pastor. he and his partner liu were promoted to detective first grade. liu's family were in attendance for solidarity. governor cuomo reaffirming that the city stands with the nypd, calling new york's finest the greatest police department in the world. complimenting how they've acted while facing weeks of protests. >> was amazed at the discipline and professionalism. the nypd protected the right of freedom of speech, even though they themselves were the target of false and abecausie iaabusivy

some. what a beautiful testament to their professionalism. >> vice president biden really saying it all when he said not only was ramos was a police officer, it was who they were. that's exactly what you feel. thousands of the brotherhood and the sisterhood here lined up, watching this motorcade go by. the motorcycles are still going by in utter silence as the police officers watch one of their own which is the hearse that's going to begin to move at any moment now. where they'll lay officer raymos for the final time. right now, we're waiting for that, at this moment. outside of the church tabernacle where he spent 14 years of his life praying. it was a big part of who he was. i can't stretch this enough, just how quiet and somber it's been for thousands of officers throughout this entire service. it was two hours inside. but thousands of them watched here on the big screens and on the speakers. the big times that they did applaud was during the times

when commissioner bratton offered the chaplaincy, something that officer ramos was working toward, as well as promoting him to detective first grade. those really were few moments when the officers reacted with applause. other than that, they have been just solemn utter soil aerngs reflecting i'm sure on the loss of one of their own. as soon as the hearse goes by, we can expect them all to salute in unison on this sad day, uma. >> very sad and emotional day. we're going to continue to monitor those images coming to us from new york. but joining us now for reaction and the fallout over the growing tensions against police officers, law enforcement around the country. i want to welcome former new york city police officer dan bonjino along with sheriff david clark. great to have you with us on this very emotional day. let me begin with you, dan. what was your reaction first to the remarks of the vice president along with the mayor of new york?

>> this was not the day obviously to dial up the rhetoric. i think they did a poor job before today. unfortunately. i wish they would have taken the same tact before. but they hadn't. i thought the somber tone was appropriate. i had no issue with the mayor attending. although i do have an issue with the way he handled the scenario up until now. >> give us a sense. you, former police officer, you know this community really well, particularly where the funeral services are being held today. the depths of the emotion that runs deep with all of these officers. the thousands of people who participated from around the country who wanted to be here for this moment. >> yes, i'm not usually at a loss for words. especially around the -- but it's just tough sitting in the studio watching. that was my bus stop when i was a kid. my parents owned gibby's bar which is across the street. that christ tabernacle church, that wasn't a church always, that was an indoor bazaar.

there was a dingy old gym in the basement. having been a police officer, a lot of the terrible things that happened to me happened to me in that apartment that made me want to wear that blue uniform. and to have this hero just sitting there in a car doing his job. a guy who just wants to put cereal on the table for his kids in the morning. you know, to be carried out in a casket is really tough to watch and keep it together. >> i understand it, officer ramos also was a man of faith and was studying to be a chaplain. >> from everything i've heard from former nypd friends that i went to the academy with almost 20 years ago at this point, he was an outstanding police officer and an outstanding human being. and to watch these images right now. people, police officers flooding in from all over the country. it really is heartbreaking. that's where i used to fill up my car to go to school. it's just -- it's really difficult for me to watch.

>> you know, interesting also to the point -- unfortunately, there were police officers outside, standing outside, who did turn their backs on mayor de blasio as he offered his remarks at the funeral. what's your reaction to that move? >> well, two points. i'll say, first, i understand. i get it. the emotions here are deep. these are men and women -- it's a brotherhood for a reason. they're all in danger together. it's very difficult to explain the law enforcement, that feeling that you're all in this together. i spent 18 years of my life in the nypd. secondly, i don't think it was a day for that. i think it was a day to try to make an attempt to move forward here. we do have a city to manage. the city has to be secured. it really is -- it's difficult to watch but i don't think it was a day for that. >> you know, the police unions

have said that the mayor de blasio contributes to a climate of mistrust amid the protests and the deaths. do you agree? what do you think he needs to do to mend his relationship with the nypd? >> i agree wholeheartedly. any time a law enforcement officer's killed in the line of duty, we in law enforcement feel that a little of us died along with them. it's unfortunate that two of new york's finest had to lose their lives as violently as they did to change the rhetoric. the entire profession of policing has been totally trashed over the last three months. i thought it was despicable how the honor, the courage, the integrity, the character of our nation's finest, was given up for purely political purposes. i understand what my colleague that i'm joining with today is saying, that there's a time and a place. however, i'm not willing to let this go that easily. i want to hear an apology, a direct apology from mayor de blasio, from the president of the united states and from eric

holder for using our institution of law enforcement to gain cheap political points. that, you know, we're hearing today, other that's appropriate for today, but trust me, as soon as these two of new york's fine rest laid to rest, that rhetoric will kick up again because war's been declared on law enforcement all across the united states. >> so you're basically saying that the -- for the last several months, that there's been a campaign beginning at the top to suggest that all police are bad and that they're allegedly racist? >> maliciously maligned, all right, unqualified and baseless. i think everybody knows that. i've said it in many interviews i've had. we're far from perfect. we know that. but we do a good job of rooting out the bad ones that we have and if you look, and i've said 99.9-plus percent of law enforcement officers report to work either day, put their best

foot forward to go out and serve their community. so we're going to take this small fraction of incidents, and that's all this is, and try to use this as some kind of universal scheme, if you will, or an indictment about our american police officers, i think that's just totally wrong. this is a deflection, uma, all right, this deflects against the real thing we need to have a conversation about in this country, and it's the american ghetto. and that's where most of the policing unfortunately has to be applied. the american ghetto has chronic poverty. high unemployment. where people can't find meaningful work. and kids shackleled to failing public schooled ensuring that they won't reach their god-given potential. this creates a permanent underclass in this country and ensures this group of people will continue to live life at the bottom. that's the conversation we need to have as to how these failed liberal government policies have led to the creation and emergence of the welfare state. and that characterizes the american getto. let's have that conversation and get off this nonsense that it's

the policing profession that needs to be transformed. there's nothing wrong with the profession or the institution of policing in america. >> dan, let me get your thoughts on this, as you listen to your colleague there from milwaukee. give me your thoughts on this. >> i think, sadly, the chief executive's first role, whether it's the president, the governor or mayor, is order. order through law. the fair and appropriate enforcement of law. i think when the mayor and the president, frankly, and eric hold, had the opportunity to say things that would have led to a series of better terms, whether it was improvement in community police relation, training improvements, the development of new police technologies, things that would heal. that's not what they did. they picked the most damaging option. and although i'm not going to go as far as to say they caused this, i am going to go as far as to say they did absolutely nothing to help the situation. and that's not leadership.

that's political gamesmanship. when you have two dead police officers, you know, i think this should be a wake-up call to everyone. >> i want to ask you, we're running out of time here, really quickly, the concerns you have about the increased number of threats that we're hearing against law enforcement. across the country right now. >> well, you know, that's kind of what this irresponsible inflammatory rhetoric has led to, unfortunately. i think the way forward, and there is a way forward, is a public apology. from these individuals that have been slamming the police for the last three months. any repair in the relationship, as you know, starts with an apology. >> i hear you. this is a very sad day for the nation. as we continue to look at the live pictures there from queens, new york, with thousands of officers attending the funeral services for their brother in blue. a very, very sad day, indeed. gentleman, thank you very much for taking time-out to join us on this day.

we really appreciate your insights. now, it's time to hear from you. if you would like to extend your condolences to the families, please send us your tweets to @umapemmaraju or @anhqdc, and we will read some of your thoughts a little later in the show. later orngs we will bring you a story about a police department making headlines for something that may surprise you. as officers there are making a real difference for the communities they serve. turning now to a developing story. and an update on the health concerns for former president george h.w. bush. the 41st president remains hospitalized at this hour. after being admitted tuesday for shortness of breath. a family spokesman says the 90-year-old remains, quote in high spirits and continues to make progress. the former president has frequent visits from his wife, barbara, and other family members. he is the oldest living former president. and he also suffered from a form of parkinson's disease that has

limited the use of his legs. we want to send our best wishes to the former president and a speedy recovery. and now to news about another member of the bush family who, at the moment, is contemplating a run for the white house in 2016. a slew of jeb bush's e-mails are now public and making news. the release of these documents offering a rare glimpse of the former florida governor's management style and leadership during his time in office. joining us now with more, peter doocy. >> he will need to publicly answer some questions about his dad's tenure and his brother's tenure. what makes these e-mails so interesting is the way he stands by his brother in a private note. somebody e-mailed him in '03 as the iraq war was heating up. will make george w. go down as the worst president in history and you will suffer for that too. he responded, i disagree.

i think our president is right on track. his speech tonight made our position clear and i am gratified that 60% of the american public agrees. i truly respect your point of view but don't believe that we are on the wrong track. these new e-mail also give us a first ever glimpse into the then florida governor's private thoughts about an international incident that unfolded in his state. the fight over elian gonzalez and the dramatic seizure of the 6-year-old in the year 2000 so he could be sent back to his dad in cuba. bush wrote he would side with a judge's decision. but when federal agents armed to the teeth grabbed gonzalez in a dramatic surprise raid, bush wrote to several different people. quote, this is a horrible day. another note said, i am heart broken over the federal government's actions this morning. another said, i am sickened about this. there are other notes that feature bush's opinion about terri schiavo, the brain dead

woman whose family fought over whether or not to keep her on life support. and another where he corresponds with john roberts, now the chief justice of the supreme court, who during the infamous florida recount gave bush some legal advice. uma. >> fascinating indeed. peter, thank you very much for that update. well, more harsh words from north korea today against president obama and the u.s. and now the fbi facing criticism but blaming north korea for that sony hack attack. we will talk with fox news terror analyst wally ferris. plus, new leadership starts in ten days. how will the president deal with the new gop in congress? dan springer with the president in hawaii. >> the countdown has begun. we're just days away from a new republican-controlled congress. will there be areas of compromise with the white house? that story coming up after the break, uma. >> dan springer there.

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welcome back. we have brand-new developments in the president's controversial health care plan. the department of health and human services reporting this week that almost 2 million more people are now part of the federal obamacare exchange this year. and another 4.5 million are renewing their coverage. but the battle over obamacare is employer mandate will be going into effect come january 1. this, against the backdrop of a new gop majority that will take over on capitol hill in just a few weeks. and obamacare will also be getting a supreme court review come march. so how will all of this impact obamacare in the new year? let's check in with forbes media ceo steve forbes. welcome, great to have you here. >> good to be with you, uma, thank you. >> do you see the supreme court challenge that will get under way in march as the most serious threat to the health care law?

>> it is. and if the supreme court depending on what they rule, if they end up siding with the plaintiffs and say that those 37 states, those exchange activities are illegal, then the president's going to have to do some compromising in trying to reach a deal that he's not acuss topped to. you have two tracks. first the employer mandate kicks in for companies with 100 or more people. some will decide this may not be worth the cost. even though with 50 to 99 people are going to have to make very detailed monthly statements in terps of getting ready for this thing. and companies with under 50 people are going to have some surprises. for example, if you own two small businesses, the federal government combines those. you may be picked up by this even if you don't realize it yet. there's a lot of rule making still to be done. a lot of new honoress regulations coming. and then the supreme court wild card. they hear the arguments in march. will probably decide before the

end of june. >> so it's obviously going to have a big impact as you point out on businesses. do you expect then a lot of businesses are going to curtail employment? >> well, a lot of businesses, we've already seen this already in a couple of the federal reserve banks have done studies on this. have been very relex aunt to find full-time people. trying to keep that under the barrier, make sure people are part-time, so they don't get swept up in this law. and then you have the whole thing on the so-called cadillac tax. the cadillac tax doesn't come in until 2018. but companies, big companies, are already making their way into it by raising deductibille and starting to make decisions whether they want to stay in this thing altogether. overall, it means more costs and more confusion and that's going to hurt economic growth. >> wow. i want to switch really quickly to another topic that continues to draw some big headlines. that's the drop in oil prices.

obviously, consumers are very happy about this. but what about the impact on businesses going forward in the new year? >> well, the drop in oil prices reflects the strength of the dollar in recent months. and the thing about the dollar is the federal reserve did not intend that to happen. and the question is what are they going to do about it in the new year. if they try to weaken the dollar again thinking that will stimulate the economy, that's going to be a bad thing. this is a case where if the federal reserve does less that will be good. low energy prices is having an impact on the energy industry but anyone who consumes energy, which is all of us this is a very, very good thing. this is going to give america a little extra growth in 2015 which is necessary because economies are still in pretty bad shape. >> steve forbes, always great to see you. thank you so much for joining us today. happy new year to you. >> happy new year to you, uma, thank you very much. >> thank you, sir. well, we are just ten days from the start of a new republican-controlled congress. after republicans, winning a

majority in the senate, an historic majority in the house. but will the president work with the gop or even use his pen to veto the bills and write his own executive actions? dan springer traveling with the president who is in hawaii at the moment. and dan is joining us live from honolulu. >> it really is the million dollar question. as we approach a new year with the new congress. will president obama work with the new gop house and senate or continue down this path of executive action. mitch mcconnell met with obama at the white house. they pledged cooperation and to seek area, of compromise. then just a few weeks later mr. obama dropped the immigration executive order bombshell. angering republicans by offering amnesty to up to 5 million illegal immigrants. the president said it was due to inaction in congress. republicans view it as an assault on the constitution.

but disspeed that rocky beginning, the white house and republicans are expected to find some common ground on trade deals and tax reform, especially corporate tax rates. >> he's going to face obviously republicans that control the senate which is going to change the dynamic. this is something the president has talked about, trying to find common ground in areas of compromise. the question is exactly where are those going -- where are those going to be and will there be actual compromise as poe top to just talk of compromise. we'll see whether or not they'll be able to do that. >> and of course the issues of obamacare and the keystone xl pipeline. the vow of significant changes. we'll have to see once those bills get to the president's desk what he does with them. uma. >> thank you very much.

coming to us with a beautiful backdrop in hawaii as sun is starting to rise there. thank you so much. it's really a blessing because i've been searching for a job all morning and he gave me something that will really bring joy to my kid's heart so i appreciate everything, sir. >> okay. good news. that was covington, louisiana, resident. after police giving him a $100 bill from a secret santa instead of tickets. covington police officers handing out cash to a number of lucky people this week. this heart warming story another reminder of the thousands of police officers around the country who serve and protect their communities every day. and joining us now, chief tim lens and officer holmes. welcome to you both. this is such an inspiring story. and one that touched a lot of hearts. i mean, certainly a secret santa

coming forward, giving you guys the money to hand out $100 bills to deserving people out there. what was the reaction as you started handing out this money? >> first, it was surprise. people, they don't expect a policeman to come up and bring them money. when they have an encounter with a policeman, it's not always good. that particular day, we put smiles on 25 faces. >> you approached some of these individuals who are obviously thinking, uh-oh, what did i do now. and instead you're handing them a $100 bill. you had some sense of, you know, going after some of these people because you found out some of these people were really deserving of the money. how did you decide who to choose? >> i wish i could say it was difficult but it wasn't. that particular day was our distribution day for our food bank. so a lot of people go to food banks. so we were able to follow some people away from there. pull up to a gas station, see a young mother with a car full of kids put only $5 worth of gas in her car. those people.

there's so much need. it was really easy. i wish i had more money to give out. but the 25 that we did give were more than happy, grateful and didn't expect it. >> officer mahone, did you find this to be a very heart warming experience as well? >> oh, absolutely. it's nice to be able to do something for a change that's positive dealing with people instead of negative. too often, they think of police in a negative light and it's nice to make a change that benefits them, that they can make a difference in their lives. >> what lesson did you learn coming away from this ern experience, officer? >> just that everybody's different. there's people that need help. and it's a time of giving. if we can help and change one person's life and make their christmas special, then it was all worth it. >> well, it's fantastic. gentleman, thank you so much for joining us with your inspiring story. all the best to you. you certainly made lots of folks happy. coming up, brand-new confrontational words coming out

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services, paying their respects to the life and legacy of officer rafael ramos. the motorcade passing by just a short time ago. the funeral just ending. you'll see there, officers from across the country gathering to pay tribute. now, if you would like to send your thoughts to the families of the fallen officers, you can send us your tweets. i want to read some coming in to us from walter, for example, who says raised in freedom, died defending it. tweeting, may they rest in peace, alongside all our other fallen heroes. thanks to all of you sharing your thoughts with us today. we will read more of your responses later on in our show. well, despite the threat and controversy, it's not a total loss for sony's "the interview," that controversial movie, making $1 million in its first day. more than 300 theaters deciding

to show that film. it's all available to rent or buy online now. sony officials are still working to get the playstation network back up after hackers took it down. but the xbox live is now back online. nasty remarks towards president obama from north korean leaders in the wake of that movie's release. officials there are also blaming the u.s. for taking down north korea's internet services. earlier in the week, a charge national security officials are denying. will carr joining us live with more. >> the north koreans coming out and saying president obama is reckless in words and deeds in a statement, and then they went on to make a derogatory statement about the president. this comes as the isolated country has once again starting to experience problems today with both its internet and cell phones. obviously not a very tech savvy country but that does have an impact on north korea's leadership. it's the second time it's happened this week. the country's been quick to

blame the united states after president obama came out and pledged to respond proportionately after the cyberattack on sony. at the same time, viewers continued to take in "the interview," the movie at the crux of the controversy. many theaters have been sold out since its christmas day release. the movie brought in $1 million at the box office on christmas day in just over 300 theaters. it was supposed to release in over 3,000 theaters. there was a drop in the box office in sales yesterday. the movie bringing in just over $600,000. far less than what it was initially expected to make before this controversy broke out. that was a week or two ago. a week or two ago, i should say, a lot of people thought they mighter in get to see the movie. these numbers don't include online sales which are harder to track. think about this, if 1 million people have watched it on youtube or other streaming services, that's at least $6 million in profits. nowhere close to the 44 million it took to produce the movie. but hollywood is keeping a close

eye out to see how much money the movie does make and to see if movies like this can be financially viable when they're released simultaneously online and at the box office. the problem is, so far, there have been hundreds of thousands of illegal downloads and we can say, like you mentioned before, the alleged -- the attempted attacks on microsoft, xbox online and sony's playstation evidently not linked to north korea. >> all right, will, thank you. let's get right to our next guest. at bau university dean and fox chair analyst, welcome, sir. north korea is ratcheting up the rhetoric right now against the u.s. and sending racist remarks against our president. blaming the u.s. for shutting down its internet service. what do you make of all this? >> first, we need to understand if north korea is -- not releasing information, and you

have some critics. whatever's the situation, north korea in a state of confrontation with us. and they've been preparing their missile missiles. the reason the regime is doing so is because of a perception we are weak. they studied what was done in 2013 in syria when assad used chemical weapons. the north koreans believe they will do things and nothing will happen, no punishment will happen. >> at the same time, they are say saying -- denying any responsibility for that sony attack, even though the fbi insisted there is strong evidence that ties the north koreans to that cyberattack. given that there are now some security experts who are coming out saying the fbi may be wrong, it may not be north korea after all. >> i've reviewed those critics arguments and the fbi arguments. it may be more complex than that. the fbi is saying it originated from north korean first. it's not saying there are other

playing the same game with the north koreans. why. because they don't want to release this evidence. the critics are saying we don't think the north koreans have done so because of the technology. but at the same time, not proposing other arguments. i think it's a little more complex. other than the north koreas, possibly iranians, maybe russian. >> let me ask you about the russians at this moment. right now, putin very upset with nato. charging that it is causing all kinds of problems for his nation. the fact that he is stepping out right now and targeting nato, what about the timing of this. and the impacthaving? >> number one, this economy is suffering big time. when authoritarian regimes are suffering from this crisis, they elevate a crisis with an enemy, with an adversity. but putin as well like north korea understood that he was able to seize crimea. we have not reacted to that in

crimea. and of course he influenced events in eastern ukraine. but he has limitations. he cannot go beyond the areas where he has supporters. crimea, russian-speaking supporters. he's not going to go beyond that. he's putting his own red line. >> seems like he's extremely volatile at this moment. and very thin skinned. >> he is, because his strength inside russia, it's not democracy and freedom, it's economy. he has been doing well in the economy. if he loses that pillar, he's going to have a lot of opposition not just in terms of russians but those nationalities around russia that he counts on to protect his regime. >> alid farris, thank you. an inspiring story. a wonderful organization helps rehabilitate a junkyard dog and findings hs her a new home. the story next. you're here to buy a car.

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and get this, nearly 500 applicants wanted to bring miley into their homes. well, tony was the lucky pick. she and miley join us now. great to see miley all healthy. >> thank you, uma, it sure is. isn't she beautiful? >> what a transformation. >> it's hard to believe only a year ago she looked like your first clip there, isn't it? >> i know the picture stunned people. it was one of those moments that a photograph spoke volumes. and people really were moved by that photograph. and the images, the video we're seeing. because she was left there to die. and there was little hope at the time that she was going to recover from the way she appeared and the fact that she was so hungry and so beaten up. >> so true, uma. thanks to hope for paws who rescued her and fuzzy pet

foundation who handled her healing and adoption. here she is now, blossomed like a lotus. and she's kind to everyone. >> what accounts for the transportation? because she received an outpouring of love and healing? right? >> absolutely. absolutely. look what love can do. >> it's so inspiring. particularly at this time of year to know that these are beautiful stories with happy endings. >> it's so true. and there's thousands of stories like this. and all we wish for is kindness and organizations like hope for paws and fuzzy pets foundations to do their thing and rescue and adopt out these beautiful creatures who have nothing to give but love. >> what has she brought into your home? >> i had to -- it was like adopting a child. it was fuzzy pets foundation brought their organization and miley over to meet me and

several other families. and i think because i've had four other huskies and because i wrote directly to miley and not the foundation and said we both have a second chance at life. i had just lost my husband and my last husky. and i think the clincher was that miley wouldn't leave my side. it was like family finding one another. >> wow. >> she wouldn't leave your side. it was a miracle. you both needed each other. she was there for you at the right moment at the right time. >> she rescued me. i didn't rescue her. no doubt about it. she's my life. she's my daughter. i'm insanely in love. this is melissa, her trainer. melissa. she has friends everywhere. she has 19 million fans. it's amazing. >> 19 million facebook fans. that's fantastic. we're so happy that miley's doing fantastic, that you are healing and that both of you

have found a wonderful relationship that brings you both great joy, love and happiness. thank you so much for joining us today. >> thank you, uma, thank you so much for having us. and from miley and her fans and myself and melissa, happy holidays, everyone. love rocks. >> there you go, absolutely, wonderful words of inspiration. thank you. up next, stormy weather set to strike much of the u.s. a potential nightmare for all those holiday travelers. janice dean will be standing by with the forecast. janice. >> yes, uma, we're going to talk about this storm that's bringing up to a foot or more of snow for the northern rockies. it's going to move across country this week. how about your new year's eve forecast. stay tuned. >> and a little later on, stunning new time lapse images of earth from deep space. we'll show you the incredible video coming your way next. this is the time of the year when the flu starts to spread.

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in november. now, among those amazing shots, the northern lights of the auroras gracing across the top of our planet. fantastic. take a look at all of this powder, thousands of skiers happy today at this utah ski resort which received 34 inches of fresh snow in the last 24 hours. wintry weather is about to play havoc for millions of americans planning to head back home on one of the busiest travel days of the year. and lots of folks want to know what's in store for new year's eve as we get set to ring in the new year. janice dean is tracking it all. >> it's going to feel much like january as we get into the new workweek and of course the new year. let's look at the current temperatures, we've got more arctic air that's ticking southward. another reinforcing shot this week, look at the snow we're seeing across the great lakes, even down towards western texas. ahead of this, we still have

warm air so heavy rain is expected along the gulf coast. we could see isolated severe storms as well, several inches of rain across the southeast and gulf coast as we head into monday and tuesday. but the big weather maker we'll be watching as we get into the new year is the northwest. this is a strong system that brings over a foot of snow and that reinforcing shot of cold air that's going to take us as far south as the gulf coast and more seasonal temperatures as we head into the new year. a quick look at the snowfall totals as you saw earlier in the video, a lot of powder for skiers but get set, it's going to feel much more like january as we head into the new year next week. >> oh, my, the big chill coming our way. thanks, janice, happy new year. >> tis the season, take a look at this resigned pooch aboard the roomba,resistibleirresistib, right after the break.

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responses, we appreciate it. finally, this is the boston terrier, goes by santa dog, receiving a quarter million hits on youtube, such a good sport. for all of us here, have a wonderful day. hello, welcome to "america's news headquarters". >> great to be along with you at home. i'm leland vittert. one of the finest killed in the line of duty about a week ago. >> he was a new yorker. he was a new york city police officer. he was -- he is a hero. >> with just ten days to go until the start of a brand-new gop controlled congress, how will president obama deal with the much changed political landscape on capitol hill? we'll have a live report. >> and we'll also have a live report about t