exactly, 24 hours ago, we reported, that councilman marion berry was out of the hospital after another held scare, and we got used had to him bounding back and, moments after we reported the news, he collapsed and died. and sam ford has a look at a remarkable career, that included scandal, and couple backs. this city is better off because of my leadership. they once called him dc's mayor for life. he dominated the city's attention, as no other figure. he moved from memphis. and he had been a civil rights activist, college kids who sat in at lunch counters to protest policies and, who refused, to serve blacks.

that's it, since 1960 giving to the public and, civil rights movement, and arrested, a dozen time. after the assassin nation of king, berry emerged here as a activist, running a self-help program. the reaction and, try to figure out how to get some power. he was next elected to city council and, an incident in, 1977, rocketed him to prominence, a ral ever radical group, took over and they shot, marion berry, and, the news reporter. the city negotiated an end and, berry survived. shot a man. the following year, berry was elected mayor of washington, dc and he pulled an upset and,

remained mayor for 16-20 years and, the early years were marked as a time of progress, for black business, that saw its share of city contracts soar. he guaranteed all youth, who wanted summer jobs and, by his third term, his administration suffered, from daily news stories b- drug use, and, karen johnson, and, drug dealer, and denied it had all. the situation, convicted drug dealer. and then in january 1990, in a video, he smoked crack cocaine, in the f.b.i. stepping, and they used a old girlfriend and, arrested him. the next day, a wild scene, as the mayor of the nation's capitol, and his wife at his side, arrived for arraignment, for possession of crack cocaine,

and he was convicted and sentenced to six months in prison. he turned over government to sharon pratt kelly. five months after he got out of prison, he was back on the campaign trail, and defeating, the councilmember. you get knocked down and, if you fall down and, get down, and you don't stay. he was campaigning for his old job as dc mayor, and he was elected, and striking was how he was loved. i love him. he did a lot for us black people. also striking how he was leathed among whites and it was 5%. i hated him since the 1980s. back in office, his response to whites, get over it. get over it.

but he got the worst of it, kelly handed berry, a city that was flat broke and, congress appointed a control board, and berry as a mere figure head and, the financial officer turned on berry. and for the administration. and williams got himself elected mayor, and, at that moment, the control board gave back control of the city to the mayor's office and, the control board chairman. out of office once again, he would make a try for at large, council seat and, then, in a traffic stop, they said he had cocaine, and he dropped out. and then back to ward eight where he defeated sandy allen and, returned to council. a bumpy ride after a guilty plea, on tax charges, and a drug

test, and he was back, under the authority of the court. a divorce, from his wife and, he married, cora, for his second stint and then later they separated and he was again making appearances, with he have fee, and, at her death, he was there is as part of the family, listening to son describe his mother. they say she was like a jackie kennedy, i don't think that's -- a woman like that, only comes every,000 years. they walked down, from the pulpit, arm-in-arm. he was loved by. , and hated by. , but he will be remembered by all. i'm sam ford, a.b.c. 7 news. what a life. several leaders, including

president barak obama, expressing shock and sadness and, we want to share with you, a statement issued by david grasso, who sat next to him, and it reads in part. stay with us, for any information, for the memorial plans, and you can view a photo gallery and, read more about his life and we have more news ahead. consumer alert, one airline that won't charge you to check a bag starting next year. it's soggy, will be it soggy for the morning commute, and a

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a bill passed by the council, would make it easier to ticket people for not shoveling sidewalks, and now, the changes and, what it has to happen before it becomes law. i introduced. after years of debate, d.c. councilmember, successfully, pushed the bill through final passage. 10-3. it requires them to shovel their sidewalks. there's things, and $25, if the city clears it. the bill is more straight-forward, 24 hours after snow stops falling, and they can start ticketing violators. maintaining the public policy, that lots should be cleared. since it was first introduced, it has been amended.

instead of finds, homeowners, will face a flat $25 fine, and, business owners, $150. it's not unreasonable to shovel the sidewalk. i think it's important. others find the fines unfair. just to be fined for that. there's so many taxes in place. it will take effect next winter and, the legislation would give enforcement authority, voted against it. seniors and, disabled, would be exempt, and, councilmembers, graham and berry say it is unenforceable. he won't say, whether he will sign the bill. still, it appears there's enough support to, override any possible veto. all right. perhaps that's a possibility

of that being tested this week. yeah, i think, i don't know about shoveling snow, and maybe, there may be an opportunity. but temperatures tomorrow in the 70s, the grounds are going to be warm and, we have rain, and outside, a lot of it, pretty much, a shield of rain, across the majority of our viewing area, and, right now pushing over, and maryland, and that's where the yellow color is, steady rain and, it will be out of here by the morning commute, and temperatures, are mild. in the middle 50s, and, in fact, we jumped up, 2 degrees, so we'll stay in the 50s, overnight, and we'll begin to taper off at 4, 5 in the morning. you can see the back edge of the rain, pushing through, central

virginia, and the system, is moving pretty rapidly. and once this rain moves out of here, we tap into some warm air and, highs will climb into the 70s and, there may be some patchy fog and, keep that in mind, that fog may still, slow you down and, temperatures will be in the 50s, and the winds will pick up as well. and, futurecast, it reinforces that is it will be off to our north, for the commute, aside from the fog, you shouldn't have too much to worry about. and it is all about the warm temperatures, 70 by lunchtime and, 72 by 3 p.m. and maybe warmer, and it will be a warm, windy day. but look at these forecast high temperatures, in the middle 70s and, may break a record. reagan national, 74 set back

in 1958. enjoy it, and tuesday, sunshine and, middle 50s and, by wednesday, keeping a close eye on that coastal storm, that will bring travel impacts and, you know, so if you can, tuesday would be the best day, cold rain changing to wet snow, and, much more tomorrow morning, on good morning washington and, thanksgiving looks nice and dry. my only complaint, we need a bigger turkey. too small. yeah. one of those big ones. get into the spirit. pope francis prepares for his first papal visit to the u.s. and learn if he'll make a stop.

for the world meeting of families, and there are reports that, it could be extended had to new york and, dc, and no formal confirmation. mike miller remembers, well, the trip, in 2008. the white house visit, the crowds and the excitement and, he hopes for the same next year. they're calling it, a lot of people are feel more revitalized. the professor said this wouldn't ab social visit. q.he would have to have some definite reason to meet with the president, and address the congress. still, the idea that the head of the catholic's church, has. excited. brings energy, and he's a dynamic individual.

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