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clinton's campaign is on the attack going after sanders' record on a string of issues. so that said, with just nine days to go before the next votes are cast in south carolina a a nevada, the pressure really is on. >> and the republican front-runner still enjoying his victory lap. it's "your voice, your vote." abc's lana zak has the latest. >> we may have to stage a phony protest. that's the only way they show the size of these crowds. this crowd is amazing. >> reporter: donald trump with even more spring in his step following his major win in new hampshire forcing two more candidates, chris christie and carly fiorina, out of the race. and now trump says he's ready to take on democratic challenger hillary clinton. >> we're going to beat her, and honestly women don't like her. >> reporter: in new hampshire clinton lost female voters 44% to 50% and lost young people 16% to 83% but nationally clinton still has the advantage over

cecilia vega he has work to do. >> if the election were tomorrow, do you think you could win south carolina and nevada? >> no. fortunately for us the election is not tomorrow. >> reporter: and anoer candidate greful for some extra campaign time e b bush, who confirms his brother will join him on the trail hitting trump hard yesterday after his fourth place finish in new hampshire. >> he is an entertaining person unless you are a woman, unless you're h hpanic, unless you're a p.o.w., unless you're a disabled person. >> reporter: but second place winner john kasich says he's unlikely to go on the attack. >> so i'm not going to be a pin cushion or a marshmallow, but i'm also not going to spend my time trying to trash other people. >> reporter: republicans will head to the polls in south carolina in nine days, but for democrats, it's a little bit more than two weeks before they'll head to the polls, however, the next face-off really is going to happen tonight at the democratic debate. reena, kendis. >> abc's lana zak live in washington. lana, thank you so much. well, another big day is on tap for ohio governor john

place finish in new hampshire. kasich expected to sign a bill to defund planned parenthood. the legislation targets money that goes to the organization through ohio's health department. the momo may help kasich with conservatives leading some to question the timing of the bill. now, to a developing story that we've been watching overnight from oregon where the five-week standoff at a wildlife refuge appears to be almost over. the four remaining militia members still holed up in the office have agreed to turn themselves in this morning. the development came after federal agents surrounded the refuge and set up negotiations. among their demands, the four men want to meet with reverend franklin graham when they walk out from that refuge. and another development, a major one here, cliven bundy whose sons led the takeovov, has been arrested stepping off a plane in portland and faces federal charges related to 2014 standoff at his ranch in nevada. bundy had come to oregon with

refuge. instead he's joined his sons in the county jail. well, flags are flying at half-staff today in maryland to honoro two sheriff's deputies who were gunned down in what's being called a targeted shooting. one deputy was killed at a restaurant in abingdon, 9 the second die dd outside a senior citizen center. the suspect was then killed, and they were killed becse they were wearing a uniform. the justice department is suing ferguson, missouri, the move came a day after the city tried to amend an agreement t erhaul its police department. ferguson came under scrutiny when the fatal police shooting of michael brown sparked widespread unrest. the city is accused of a pattern of misconduct that includes routinely violing the rights of residents. attorney general loretta lynch accused ferguson of racial bias calling the practices egregious. in the meantime, in cleveland, the city there has sent a bill to the family of tamir rice.

by a police officer. the city wants the family to pay for the boy's ambulance ride and medical services that he received. neither the officer or his partner offered first aid to the dying boy. an attorney for the family said and i'm quoting here, this adds insult to homicide. the rice family considers this a form of harassment. some extreme weather on both ends of the country will start in the beach area in southerer california where summerlike heat will continue today with many people coming down for a dip. extra lifeguards are being called in for a rare midwinter work shift. somehow we don't think that anyone is complaining too much about this one or the heat in general. and just the opposite extreme in t midwest. more snow expected this morning in the cleveland area, which would make for another enjoyable morning commute. the lake-effect snow across that region expected to continue for several days. look at that. and the tough winter weather doesn't look like it's going to let up any time soon. >> so for a look at the forecast we turn to accuweather's meteorologist justin povick. good morning, justin.

and good morning to you, as well. it's a cold start to the day and, well, it's going to be a good finish, as well. we add the wind to the chill and a couple of snowflakes and snow showers. we're not really concerned about accumulation unless you're very close to the great lakes. this is very concerning, though, later on saturday night, record low temperatures in jeopardy and some of these go way back in the 19 teens when we're down close to zero. reenen kendis, back to youou >> wow, 2 degrees in new york city. >> it's always appropriate to wear sleeveless on days when parts of the country are below 10 degrees. >> you're in the california mind-set. >> i am, you're right. coming up, hot dogs coming to a drive-through near you. and the passengers of that cruise ship that gave them the scare of their life returned home. what they had totoay about their captain. and did you see this, an image of an american servicemen in distress aired on iranian television.

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action, some stars you'll recognize were in the action. details now from espn. >> good morning. welcome to our "sportscenter" set here in los angeles. i'm stan verrett. he's neil everett. who goes first, warriors or kobe/lebron james? >> warriors. me out and play. listen, they're looking to go, what, 48-4, and unless you -- unless all of a sudden we start showing a bunch of suns making baskets, you can guess the warriors did, steph curry had 26, 9 rebounds, 9 assists, hisis splash brother klay thompson, 24 points and 5 steals. the warriors are 48-4 at the all-star break. kobe bryant, final time on the court in cleveland, he's retiring after this season. tyronn lue's former teammate with the lakers. won a couple of championship together, of course, lebron james there.

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some raiai in thehe northwest, as well. well, the federal government has just moved to redefine what it means to be a driver b green lighting google's self-driving cars. >> okay, so this morning we're meeting passenger one, a blind man who's the first person to give the car a test ride. here's kgo's jonathan bloom. >> reporter: for steve mayhan lives two miles from the nearest bus stop and relies on the vta's paratransit. >> i have to make arrangements the day before. >> a required he took three years ago is so magical. for the first time since he became blind he s in the driver's seat a that's about alle did. >> the vehicle was the driver. the car was the driver. . >> reporter: but california rules say autonomous cars still need a licensed driver. steve can't get a driver's license. >> if it is required to have a licensed human driver in the car it means i could not go anyplace

accompanying me. >> reporter: it would throw on the brakes for google's next project. >> isn't that cute? >> reporter: cars w whout regular controls. >> no steering wheel. >> reporter: but now in a letter to google federal regulators made a key clarification where the law refers to a driver, that driver doesn't have to be human. >> is this a green light for autonomous vehicles? >> i think it's the absence of a yellow light. >> reporter: paul safos says it doest clear up other requirements. robotic cars still have to have mirrors. >> it was unnecessary for me. the side mirrors were unnecessary for me. >> reporter: if california follows the federal government's lead it means people like steve could have more independence. >> i love this. >> he doesn't miss the pedals or staring wheel one bit. >> it's like riding with a fabulous driver. >> anybody who spends five minutes infrfk will realize the danger of the humans personally i can't wait for the r rots to start driving. >> reporter: in san jose, jonathan bloom, abc news. >> you know, i'm a florida girl,

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