the new work being done trying to care for the first responders during 9/11. welcome to cbs two this morning...i'm kevin bbarry. barry.i'm kevin barry. barry.

we're learning more about the couple who killed 14 people and injured dozens last week in san bernardino, california.

father told an italian newspaper that his son shared the ideology of the main isis leader and was fixated on isreal.the f-b-i raided a home belonging to farook's friend over the weekend.a federal official claims that friend bought two of the rifles used in the attack more than 3 years ago.they say he is *not a suspect -- but haven't been able to talk to him -- because he checked himself into a mental hospital shortly after the mass shooting. and in a rare prime-time oval office address -- president obama is telling americans that the government is doing everything they can to keep the country safe.mark albert has more from the white house. house. (track 1)(wide shot at start of obama address)in just his third oval office address, president obama warned the nation that isis, or isil, "threatens us all."(sot/obama 20:05:05)(obama pipe 4)"the threat from terrorism is real. but we will work to overcome it. we will destroy isil and any other organization that tried to harm us."(track 2) (sat0067: san bernardino file, then go to sat0086 gfx of pics of victims.. paris video.)the 13 and a half-minute speech came four days after the mass shooting in san bernardino,

month after the paris attacks. (20:04:41 pipe 4 sot obama)as a father to two young daughters who are the most precious part of my life, i know that we see ourselves with friends and co-workers at a holiday party like the one in san bernardino. i know we see our kids in the faces of the young people killed in paris.(standup/mark)(mark albert/cbs news/washington)the president called on congress to ban people on the no-fly list from buying guns; restrict sales of assault rifles, like those used in san bernardino and enact "stronger screening" for those entering the u-s without a visa.(track 3)(isis file)mr. obama also wants congress to give him explicit authorization to use force against isis.(wed0136: us forces raid file)the president vowed not to get into another decade-long war on "foreign soil"... and said the washington.b-s news, mark albert, c-overseas.group by a terror were directed by a terror were directed attackers bernardino the san bernardino attackers were directed by a terror group overseas.mark albert, c-b-s news, washington. house speaker paul ryan criticized the speech -- saying it defended a failing policy.he added the house of representatives would vote this week on a bi-partisan bill to update the visa waiver program to keep extremists from entering the country. republican presidential candidates were quick to

too.marco rubio and jeb bush said they were not impressed. rubio said he heard nothing new -- except for a call for gun control -- which the florida senator believes would not have prevented this attack. former florida governor jeb bush called for the president to remove the contraints from the military to defeat isis. "the first impulse of hillary clinton and barack obama is to have gun control. but the first impulse in my mind is let's have a strategy to take out isis there so we don't have to deal with it here" here"republicans also disagreed with the president's no fly -- no buy list proposal that would ban people from buying guns if they were on the no fly lists.senator rubio says a majority of people on that list have nothing to do with terrorism. another republican candidate -- carly fiorina -- will speak today about her blueprint to defeat isis and why should she be the nation's next president. fiorina is hosting a town hall right here in cedar rapids tonight.her event is from 6-7 at the hotel at kirkwood. fiorina will focus on the critical role of technology

also in eastern iowa today is former maryland governor and democratic presidential candidate martin o'malley.he's hosting an hour-long event in vinton starting at 3-30 to talk about new leadership and rebuilding the american dream. at the capitol -- there are new efforts to restore a law that gives givesfirst responders of the 9-11 terror attacks health benefits.the zadroga act expired last month but has enough funding to last anohter year.the legislation gives medical monitoring and treatment for those first responders.senators chuck schumer and kirsten gillibrand rallied for the bill on sunday. lawmakers want to renew the law before congress is out of session this week -- but it has been blocked by republican leadership in both the senate and the house. a day which will live in infamy.those are the famous words president franklen roosevelt spoke 74 years ago. ago.today marks pearl harbor remembrance day.more than 24- hundred americans were killed in the surprise attack.

war on japan -- pulling the country into the second world war.in iowa -- governor terry branstad has ordered flags to be lowered at half-staff from 8 this morning through 5 this evening. police in cedar rapids rapidsare investigating a shooting on the southwest side. it happened last night at the kirkwood courts apartments by kirkwood community college. c-r-p-d says the call came in around 7 p.m.police say there was one male victim that suffered non-life threatening injuries.we will continue to track this story, and bring any updates once more information is released. governor terry branstad continues to face stiff opposition oppositionfor privatizing medicaid. later this morning -- two buses with people from the corridor will travel to des moines to voice their opposition.one leaves cedar rapids at 6-30 from the true north building. the other leaves a few minutes later from the walmart in coralville. "we are wanting to show one voice, a voice of unity, show

it's a very grassroots effort. i think people typically underestimate medicaid members thinking negative things." things."the group plans to attend a health over-site committee meeting at the capitol. it's after the break... break...we hit the streets to see just how much winning fixes everything for hawkeye fans.

fans are smelling roses.after an incredible season they have been rewarded with a trip to california on new years day. day.but think back just one year ago, many hawkeye fans were left disappointed with a 7-6 season.so what made such a dramatic change for iowa? iowa?it's our topic this morning's say what. what. " cheers touchdown yesterday " what a difference a year can make - in the attitude of a team - and their fans. " it was totally unexpected .. it's been a great season and they're not done yet. " but what changed so dramatically - to make fans scream for the hawks - instead of at them. " i think they were disappointed in themselves last year and i really thnk that because of that they knew they could do better and they did. " " the team seems really close like they all care about each other alot and i think they've got a great coach too that brings out the team spirit

same coach ferentz - fans wanted to fire - last season. season." and i would admit i felt that way too after that bowl game last year but i think he made changes in the off season that really surprised everyone this year. " "" i think the players were really together i think ferentz realized he had to do some things differently. " " cheering 57 yard field goal " others say a little luck didn't hurt either either" just seems like everything came together for them .. the team got motivated the coaching staff did a really nice job of putting things together and executed very well " " i'm a little conflicted " even dan - an iowa grad student from michigan - is impressed. impressed." i thought they played great and i think they've got good seasons ahead of them. " " i'd tell him we appreciate him thanks for the hard work " bob - a 1957 grad - - says this should be a lesson on - new* - kirk. " sometimes you don't know how good you've got it until you lose something and i think for instance ames did that with their basketball coach .. they loved him but they really loved him when he left. " "" oh they're definitely on

guy with the rosy* cheeks - says he has a jolly feeling passadena. passadena." wish them a merry christmas and of course a happy new years. " you can share your thoughts on the hawkeyes footbal season -- right now - on our facebook

it's now on this morning. still to come... come...the tough decisions some families are being forced to make when money is tight and the kids need to be taken care of.

welcome back -- it's now we're taking a look at your_______ your_______ with more parents working full time, childcare is a necessity for many, but karina mitchell shows us how the rising costs of caring for kids is pricing some families out. out. (vo - huntington station, ny) when 3 month old connor was born (jumping toy) - first time parents nicole menditto and justin sternberg weren't ready for the high cost of child care. (nicole menditto ) "i did not expect it - childcare - to be more expensive than rent."(nm )"it would be the most expensive item in our budget."since they can't afford daycare the couple works opposite schedules so they can watch their son at home.(justin sternberg)"we never get to see each other with her working overnights and me working days//it's tough."(gfx) according to the bureau of labor statistics - the cost of

has risen 168 percent since 1990. (bls graph)and another study finds childcare can cost more than housing. in 33 states its pricier than the annual in-state tuition at a 4-year public college.(epi) (standup: karina mitchell/cbs news/new york)more millennials working and raising young children have helped drive up both the demand and the costs associated with childcare.(vo) cbs financial analyst jill schlessinger says opening a pre-tax flexible spending account at your job can cut down the cost.and the irs provides tax credits for daycare spending. (sot- jill schlesinger/cbs news business analyst)"you're probably going to be saving several hundred dollars a year by using one of these pre-tax plans, so if you combine that with the idea that you are going to be using the tax code to help you out, we could get into the thousands of dollars a year." something connor's parents say they'll look into.(js) "anything would help"karina mitchell for cbs news huntington station, new york according to the survey,

for at least 30 percent of a family's budget in much of the country.meanwhile, the federal government says childcare should not exceed 10 percent of a family's budget to be considered affordable. it's coming up next...the new way one hair stylist is doing his job in a way that he says it better than ever before. before. cbs-2 news connects with the corridor.call us with your story tips at 1-800-222-kganor email us at news at cbs2iowa.comor connect with us

here's a look at some of eastern iowa's top stories -- on this morning... johnson county supervisor rod sullivan *will seek re- election.sullivan made the announcement sunday in an email.he says during his time in office -- he's been successful dealing with flood response and recovery, as well as raising the minimum wage. going forward, he says he'll make affordable housing a priority.voting will take place next year. after 30 years of service, 15 of those as mayor, jon crews is being honored with a final farewell today,crews lost in the most recent runoff election to jim brown, but announced he would step down on election night back in november, when he didn't receive the most votes.now from 3-thirty to 5-thirty at cedar falls city hall, community members will be giving the mayor a final farewell.council member jim stichter will also be honored. in hiawatha this week, high school juniors and seniors and

the college financial aid process.a free seminar is being held tomorrow night at 6- in the linn county regional center, room 100.during a presentation, students and parents will get answers about paying for college, and how to apply for aid. there's a hair stylist in madrid who's taking his job to the next level. level.but he's doing it by going back in time. time.alberto olmedo specializes in cutting hair using fire and swords.he burns part of the hair -- then trims what remains with big swords. he says more traditional methods generally lead to hair generally lead to hair stylists cutting hair on one side of the head to a different length than the other. other.

it's still to come... come...the change texas is making to it's request to not

right now on cbs 2 this morning...the consolation prize that iowa gets after losing the big 10 championship

the announcement about more investigations into the chicago police department after it took so long to charge an officer with murder. the eastern iowa family asking for your help this morning. welcome to cbs two this morning...i'm kevin barry. barry.

the iowa hawkeyes were inches away from adding a big ten championship to their list of achievements in this historic season. season.even after coming up short -- hawk fans are smelling the roses.iowa was selected to their first rose bowl in 25 years.coach kirk ferentz said this news is good medicine for his team that just missed a shot at the college football playoff.the hawks play stanford on new years day. and loyal fans didn't waste any time making arrangements to get to california. california.one cedar rapids travel agency -- destinations unlimited -- opened its doors as soon as the announcement was made sunday.they're offering packages with direct flights out of cedar rapids -- des moines and the quad cities. owner duane jasper says their goal is to make things simple. "there's a bus that'll be

them to their hotel, another bus will take them right to the game and then back to the hotel when it's done." done."they say today will be another busy day for customers to book their trips.they expect to sell out pretty soon. and here's a look at what police near michigan state had to deal with while the team was celebrating in indianapolis.this is in east lansing saturday night while spartan fans poured onto the streets.there were scattered reports of small fires being set in the streets -- but police say they were quickly put out. at least one fan had an *early -- and wrong -- reaction to the game. iowa senator joni ernst tweeted a congratulations to the hawkeyes on their big win *before the game ended. it was deleted about 10 minutes later -- but not before being retweeted more than one- thousand times -- with people commenting on the error. the account later put up a message apologizing for a "staff error" and congratulated the hawkeyes' effort in the game. a cbs 2 news follow up, up,former president jimmy carter is now cancer *free.

recent m-r-i brain scan did not show any signs of the original cancer spots or any new ones.the 91-year-old says he will continue to get regular treatments.the announcement comes four months after carter announced cancer had spread to his brain and that doctors had already removed part of his liver. // engine ignition...liftoff on the shoulders of atlas // //after three weather delays -- an atlas five rocket finally carried a cargo ship into orbit.the flight will deliver nearly 47-hundred pounds of critical supplies to the international space station.the lift-off comes a little more than a year after a rocket exploded seconds after launch.that event marked a big setback for nasa. the justice department is expected to announce an investigation of the chicago police department soon. soon.the calls for a d-o-j probe intensified after chicago police released a video showing 17-year-old laquan mcdonald was shot 16 times last year -- and the resignation of the chicago

sunday -- protesters were back in the streets.the reverend jesse jackson held a rally yesterday.illinois lawmaker mary flowers spoke to the protesters -- urging the d-o-j to look into the police department. "we are here today because our children matter. we will be respected. we will be protected. we are calling on the federal government to do their due diligence and let the chips fall where they may." may."the only comment the justice department had about a possible probe is that civil rights lawyers were reviewing the many requests -- and the attorney general is expected to make a decision soon. texas has withdrawn its request for a temporary halt to the resettlement of syrian refugees in the state. state.it filed a lawsuit against the federal government thursday -- citing the refugee act of 19-80.now twelve refugees are scheduled to arrive in the state throughout the week to join relatives already living in texas. governors from about 30 states

-- have said they oppose syrian refugees settling in their states after last months deadly attack in paris. with just weeks until christmas -- shoppers in iowa city got the chance to get some one-of-a-kind gifts at the masonic temple building on college street.all weekend long -- the annual iowa city eastside artists show was there.it's one of the longest running and most anticipated holiday shows in the region -- with more than a dozen locally and nationally locally and nationally known professional artists. "one of the comments we hear year after year is that you will find things here that you don't find at any other craft show, or you can't find online. we all do our own design work ." ."lots of variety -- including photography and wood working. this is the 23rd year for the event. an anamosa family needs your help while they try to move forward after a difficult time. doug and trish are parents of one-year-old bella loney.she has a rare form of arthritis

and attacks other organs of her body.trish has had to quit her job to take constant care of the toddler. the parents say they're not sure about bella's future but are taking things day by day. "go with your gut instinct. if you really feel there is something wrong and you're not getting the answers that you are looking for- to continue to look for other resources to help you find those answers." answers."one of their family members has set up a "red basket fundraiser" to help with expenses. the fundraiser lasts for almost two weeks -- you can find that link on cbs 2 iowa dot com. for patients living with cancer -- the holiday season can be a mixed blessing.but the hall perrine cancer center -- mercy medical center hosts holiday magic.families met with santa -- enjoyed some holiday music -- and decorated cookies.they say it's a good oportunity to focus on something else for a little while "they might think that their journey is over, but the journey is always going, there is always greif, and this might be a way to connect with

while their loved ones were getting treatment. alot of familar faces, everyone just touching base and catching up." up."a professional photographer took pictures that can be used as greeting cards to send to friends and family. pope francis lit a christmas tree and nativity scene at a basilica in assisi. assisi.the medeval city is the birthplace of the pope's name-sake -- saint francis of assisi.the nativity scene pays tribute to the plight of migrants and was built into a boat used by people traveling from tunisia.31 refugees from middle east countries attended the ceremony and toys were given to families in need. it's still to come, the president's message to america on the ongoing war on terror, and the republican response shortly after his address.

here's a look at some of eastern iowa's top stories -- on this morning... a corridor murder trial will continue today. edward cusic is accused of beating his mother to death with a crowbar prosecutors say it happened because cusic wanted to steal his mother's prescription drugs.his attorneys argue that

a tech town hall will bring voters from iowa and new hampshire together -- to question some presidential candidates.candidates will simulcast between the two early voting states through a live video feed from both states.iowa voters will be meeting at the hotel kirkwood in cedar rapids.the event is free but you need a ticket.you can get one at our website -- cbs 2 iowa dot com. johnson county supervisor rod sullivan *will seek re- election.sullivan made the announcement sunday in an email.he says during his time in office -- he's been successful dealing with flood response and recovery, as well as raising the minimum wage. going forward, he says he'll make affordable housing a priority.voting will take place next year. good morning, it's on this morning, we'll have a look at some of

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welcome back -- it's now we're taking a look at your_______ your_______ we're learning more about the couple who killed 14 people and injured dozens last week in san bernardino, california. california.syed farook's father told an italian newspaper that his son shared the ideology of the main isis leader and was fixated on isreal.the f-b-i raided a home belonging to farook's friend over the weekend.a federal official claims that friend

in the attack more than 3 years ago.they say he is *not a suspect -- but haven't been able to talk to him -- because he checked himself into a mental hospital shortly after the mass shooting. president barack obama made a rare address in the oval office to comment on the current war on terrorism. terrorism.during the special speech last night, the presient promised americans that the government is doing all they can to keep the country safe.it's just the third time he's made an oval officer made an oval officer address since taking office. but the president says he wont get the u-s in anohter decade long war on foreign soil, and said the battle is not with any religion. "we cannot turn against one another by letting this fight be defined as a war between america and islam. that, too, is what groups like isil want. /// 20:13:57 let's not forget that freedom is more powerful than fear." fear."the president called on congress to ban people on the no-fly list from buying guns, restrict sales of assault

screening for those entering the u-s without a visa. republican presidential candidates were quick to criticize the president too. too.marco rubio and jeb bush said they were not impressed. rubio said he heard nothing new -- except for a call for gun control -- which the florida senator believes would not have prevented this attack. former florida governor jeb bush called for the president to remove the contraints from the military to defeat isis. "the first impulse of hillary clinton and barack obama is to have gun control. but the first impulse in my mind is let's have a strategy to take out isis there so we don't have to deal with it here" here"republicans also disagreed with the president's no fly -- no buy list proposal that would ban people from buying guns ithey were on the no fly lists.senator rubio says a majority of people on that list have nothing to do with terrorism. another republican candidate -- carly fiorina -- will speak today about her blueprint to defeat isis and why should she be the nation's next president. fiorina is hosting a town hall right here in cedar rapids

at the hotel at kirkwood. fiorina will focus on the critical role of technology and cyber security in the war on terror. also in eastern iowa today is former maryland governor and democratic presidential candidate martin o'malley.he's hosting an hour-long event in vinton starting at 3-30 to talk about new leadership and rebuilding the american dream. at the capitol -- there are new efforts to restore a law that gives givesfirst responders of the 9-11 terror attacks health benefits.the zadroga act expired last month but has enough funding to last anohter year.the legislation gives medical monitoring and treatment for those first responders.senators chuck schumer and kirsten gillibrand and kirsten gillibrand rallied for the bill on sunday. lawmakers want to renew the law before congress is out of session this week -- but it has been blocked by republican leadership in both the senate and the house.

words president franklen roosevelt franklen roosevelt spoke 74 years ago. ago.today marks pearl harbor remembrance day.more than 24- hundred americans were killed in the surprise attack. congress immediately declared war on japan -- pulling the country into the second world war.in iowa -- governor terry branstad has ordered flags to be lowered at half-staff from 8 this morning through 5 this evening. police in cedar rapids rapidsare investigating a shooting on the southwest side. it happened last night at the kirkwood courts apartments by kirkwood community college. c-r-p-d says the call came in around 7 p.m.police say there was one male victim that suffered non-life threatening injuries.we will continue to track this story, and bring any updates once more information is released. governor terry branstad continues to face stiff opposition oppositionfor privatizing medicaid. later this morning -- two buses with people from the corridor will travel to des moines to voice their opposition.one leaves cedar rapids at 6-30 from the true north building.

coralville. "we are wanting to show one voice, a voice of unity, show that we can come together - it's a very grassroots effort. i think people typically underestimate medicaid members thinking negative things." things."the group plans to attend a health over-site committee meeting at the capitol. it's now on this morning.we'll take a look at the top three stories you need to know about

here's are the three top stories you need to know as you start your week. week.the president made a special oval office address last night for only the third time while he's been in office. he vowed that the government

the country safe -- and called on congress to make a number of changes -- including strciter visa screening -- and passing laws to keep people on the no fly list from buying guns. today is pearl harbor remembrance day.it was 74 years ago today that japan launched a surprise attack on the naval fleet at pearl harbor.24-hundred americans were killed in the attack that pushed the united states into world war 2.in iowa -- flags will be lowered to half staff all day. and the iowa hawkeyes will be heading west for a january first date at the rose bowl with stanford.even after losing by just 3 points on saturday -- the hawks only dropped one spot to number 5 in the rankings.the last time the hawkeyes played in

thanks justin.

of the san bernardino terrorists.