>>president obama: and darwin, northern australia, we will write the next crowd chapter in our lives. the prime minister and i announced yesterday that marines will begin rotating through these parts to train and exercise which you get to work as partners across the region for the security that we all want. >>mark: the president will depart back to washington on saturday. >>darya: we will be back with siri and talk about all things sports in a couple of minutes. call it wet >>darya: , a good morning. >>darya: we are a very nice group here at kron4. i want to update you on penn state. there are some a different things going on. the latest is, a former player who is a big face, a super bowl mvp, franco harris. >>gary: he lost his job for defending paterno. it is not just that he was defending paterno, his " was, there should be no connection between the football program just because it happened in the building. he was adamant stand steadfast about the entire program. >>gary: obviously sandusky is a monster, it still remains to be seen how much the turnaround to. if you had been friends

the speech comes a day after plan to send aircraft and up to 2500 marines to northern australia. the department of transportation has issued a traffic warning near the key bridge and mcpherson square. the region prepares for a big tomorrow, marking the two of the occupyary movement. the in camera is in manhattan was cleared out earlier this week -- encampment in manhattan out earlier this week. you can cast your vote by logging onto facebook. >>> the supernatural remains a topic in our country's pop culture. first it was vampires, and witches. now, zombies have risen in popularity. even the government is now attention to those of the apocalypse. >> they are a hit on cable television. a favorite on the big screen. and nothing makes the dead come like thriller. but zombies walking the streets silver spring, it is a huge trend happening nationwide. hundreds of walking dead coming out for a zombie walk. >> they are now so ubiquitous. has become part of the pop culture. you can reference it and people get it. does seem like zombies are everywhere. like these, patrolling the georgetown

. >> here in northern australia, we will write to the next proud chapter in our alliance. and irime minister announce announced yesterday that some of our marines will rotate through these parts to train and exercise with you and to work as partners across the region are for the security we all want. >> analysts said the move is meant to serve as a counterbalance to china, which is emerging as a major power in the region, and meant to send a signal that the united states will protect asian allies when enter attacked american military officials would only say that the marines will help with disaster relief, humanitarian assistance, even piracy. during his visit, president obama visited a memorial to a ship that essentially suffered april harbor-like attacked during world war ii. -- a pearl harbor-like attack during world war ii. he is at the end of his trip, aimed at deepening ties between the united states and the asia pacific region. he will end his trip in indonesia by attending an economic summit. >> coming up, the ups and downs of owning a hybrid. find out why it is go

the president announced plans yesterday to accepted as many as 2500 marines to northern australia for a training hub and to protect american interests in asia. he will be in indonesia through saturday when he heads back hire to washington. >>> the president is getting some good news while overseas. congress found some common ground. the house passed a pose of the president's jobs bill. it specifically helps government contractors and unemployment veterans by giving tax breaks to companies that hire veterans. >>> 6:08 is our time right now. ahead, why the awkward meeting between his caddie was the least of tiger woods' problems today in australia. >>> and next, glutton for punishment, the invite a lot of people are not happy about. ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] combine a pnc cashbuilder visa credit card with a pnc performance select checking account and get up to 1.75% cash back for just about every purchase. learn more and apply today at pnc.com/cashbuilder. pnc bank. for the achiever in you. >>> british comedian and actor ricky gervais will host the golden globes for the third time. people

will deploy up to 250,000 marines to northern australia as the beginning of a new growing presence.he said the number will eventually grow to 2500. president obama say the new deployments show the u.s. is committed to the asia-pacific region. >>> army attackers have attacked a complex near harasta. explosions could be heard. syrian activists say more than 9 # people have been killed in protests over the past two days. cnn cannot confirm these reports. >>> hamid karzai has summoned 2,000 leaders and elders to kabul for a meeting. the grand council session will discuss the country's future peace plans and its relations with the united states. mr. karzai will also announce the next areas where afghan troops will take control from nato forces. >>> italy could begin to see its new government take shape in just a few hours when the prime minister-designate mario monti is expected to lay out his cabinet choices. his first order of business, working to cut italy's massive debt. those are the top stories. i'm monita rajpal. "world business today" starts right now. >>> good morning from cnn l

our air force will rotate additional aircraft to more airfields in northern australia. these rotations will take place on australian bases and bring our military's closer and make them even more effective. it will enhance our ability to train and exercise an offering with allies. we will be able to respond to a wide range of challenges as well as promoting security cooperation among the region. >>darya: 6:27 a.m., we're back with more in a couple of minutes to the ego and on this wednesday morning. costs >>mark: and opening bell on wall street, dow futures dropped 0.1%. will is hitting $100 a barrel for the first time since july. dow futures are down 80 points right now. 11,950. >>darya: the big story we are following, san francisco police dismantled a small encampment on market street. soft as there was a surprise police raid at justin herman plaza. thousands of occupy cal protesters gathered this morning around asprawl hall of the uc-berkeley campus. the demonstrators have tents there and police are standing by as well. the secret service says a bullet hit the window

. >> the president went to northern australia. the military theme continued with a speech to troops. it's here that the united states will rotate 2,500 marines and move the -- a move the chinese questioned because they say they already felt encircled by the united states. >> the arrest asian summit in bali. there he will meet with hu jintao. both nations want a proper power balance in this region and neither want anything to unravel. duncan kennedy, "bbc news" in. >> the fukushima nuclear plant, the sample came from a farm around 60 kilometers from the nuclear plant and they say none of the rice had been sold. officials say both rockets missed an intended target, but one injured a civilian. it's not known who fired them. >> pressure is building on syria to tend violence. the frembling foreign minister talks on the crisis in turkey today, a day after ma rocco with drew their visit ors. and the crack down on protesters, it gave the government until freud hold the violence against the protesters or face violence. one said france shou

marines will begin a rotation in northern australia which over the course of several years would reach a full force of 2,500 military. addressing concerns over china's economic presence in the region, the president maintains china needs to accept the responsibilities that come with being a world power and, quote, play by the rules of the road. >>> now here's a look at some other stories making news "early today" in america. surveillance camera footage shows the eruption of a massive fire ball inside an alleged mobile meth lab. last sunday's blast inside a tennessee hospital parking lot killed one man and sent bystanders running for cover. investigators say the charred remains have all the makings of a drug factory on wheels. >>> a brazen auto thief almost killed a chicago car salesman driving off the lot. in october incident is part of a string of auto thefts where the suspects steal the vehicles during test drives. the salesman suffered broken ribs but police arrested the suspect after he abandoned the car. >>> fears of an earthquake rapidly spread after a two-train collision rocked t

aircraft will also operate in northern australia. >> these rotations which are going to be taking place on australian bases, will bring our militaries even closer and make them even more effective. >> reporter: u.s. officials say the agreement is about providing disaster aid and combating terrorism and piracy but the security deal is widely seen as a response to china's increasing aggressiveness. president obama insists the u.s. does not fear china but says the world power will be held accountable. >> with their rise comes increased responsibilities. it is important for them to play it by the rules of the road. >> reporter: china responded with skepticism to the build- up. warning it may not be in the best interest of the international community. but white house officials say other nations in the region have made it clear. they want the u.s. military support. tina kraus, cbs news. >>> u.s. authorities say that america will not have a permanent presence in australia. >>> coming up next, howard and the forecast. >> j.c., umbrella in hand but still closed. i want to show you live doppler 9

now, here in darwin and northern australia, we'll write the next proud chapter in our alliance because minister and i announced yesterday some of our marines will begin rotating through these parts to train and exercise with you and to work as partners across the region for the security we all want.across the security we all want. today, on behalf of the american people, i want to thank the people of this community for welcoming our men and women in unifo uniform. we are grateful for your friendship, and we are grateful for your hospitality. so we're deepening our alliance. and this is the perfect place to do it. i know the training conditions around here are tough. at least that's what i've heard. big open spaces. harsh weather. bazies. snakes. crocs. in fact, i was just present ed with the most unique gift i've ever received as president. crocodile insurance. my wife, michelle, will be relieved. i have to admit that when we reformed health care in america crocodile insurance is one thing we left out. but there's another reason we're deepening our alliance here. this region has some o

military aircraft into and out of northern australia. now, taken together, these two initiatives make our alliance stronger, they strengthen our cooperation in our region. we are a region that is growing economically, but stability is important for economic growth. and our alliance has been a bedrock of stability in our region. so building on our alliance through this new initiative is about stability. it will be good for our australian defense force to increase their capabilities by joint training, combined training with the u.s. marines and personnel. it will mean that we are postured to better respond together along with our r other partners in the asia pacific to any regional contingency including the provision of humanitarian assistance and dealing with natural disasters. in addition to discussing this global force posture review by the united states. and these new initiatives in our alliance, the president of the united states and i have had an opportunity to reflect on a number of other issues, to reflect on circumstances in the g

he confirmed that more than 2000 marines are being deployed in northern australia to bolster america's presence in the region. mr. obama is in australia for his first official visit to the country. >> president obama open his day with a visit to the tomb of australia's fallen more heroes. that ought with america and every major conflict of the past century. it was to the unfolding century, the asian century that president obama then turned his attention. in a speech to the austrian parliament. the president said the asia- pacific region is now his top priority foreign policy. america, he said, is here to stay. >> when most of the world's nuclear power and half of humanity, asia will largely defined whether the century ahead will be marked by conflict or cooperation. needless suffering, or human progress. >> throughout the speech, there are references to china, a mixture of encouragement core economic growth and trade that everyone could share in. also a message of caution to beijing about the need for responsibility and restraint. >> as a pacific nation, the united states will play a l

he confirmed that more than 2000 marines are being deployed to northern australia, to bolster america'ssence in the asia- pacific region. >> joerres what this region must know. as we end today's wars, i am directing our national security team to make our presence in the asia-pacific a top priority. as a result, defense spending will not come at the expense of the asia-pacific. my guidance is clear. as we plan and budget for the future, we will allocate the resources necessary to maintain our strong military presence in this region. we will preserve our unique ability to deter threats to power and to preserve the peace. and we will commit -- keep our commitments to our eyes like australia. -- allies like australia. our enduring influence in the region demands are enduring presence in the region. the united states is a specific power and we are here to stay. >> following developments from sydney explain the significance of the president's remarks. >> president obama was using his visit to australia to announced to a wider world a week celebration of american foreign policy toward the asia

next year, about 250 marine also begin a rotation over northern australia which over the next couple of years would reach a full force of 2,500 personnel. addressing concerns over china's monetary policy, the president maintained china needs to accept responsibilities of becoming a world power and play by the rules of the road. >>> here's your "first look" at some other news going on around america. surveillance camera footage showing the eruption of a massive fireball inside an alleged mobile meth lab. the blast i sinside a tennessee hospital parking lot killed one man. the charred remainings of all the makings of drug factory on wheels were found inside. >>> a brazen auto thief almost killed a car salesman driving off the lot. the salesman suffered broken ribs, but police arrested the suspect after he abandoned the car. >>> fears of an earthquake spread after a two-train collision in topeka, kansas. in all 32 cars derailed and over 600 feet of track needed to be replaced. >>> and the world's bravest have arrived in myrtle beach. hundreds of firefighters from the united states and a

. >>> military aircraft and up to 2500 marines will soon be based in northern australia. the deal between the two nations called for u.s. marines to start training with australian forces next year. the security agreement is widely seen as a response to china's increasing aggressiveness. china says the u.s. military build-up may not be in the best interest of the international community but white house officials say other countries in the region have made clear the increase presence of the american military is welcome. >>> g.o.p. presidential candidate newt gingrich is facing questions about his ties to the government-backed housing agency, freddie mac. a former freddie mac official said gingrich was paid more than $1.5 million. gingrich admits the agency hired his consulting firm but he says all of the work was legal. meanwhile, texas governor rick perry was in new hampshire wednesday. during a stop, perry promoted his plan to overhaul the tax code. he argues a washington insider can't make the necessary bold changes needed to fix the nation's budget problems. >>> here is

marines up to 2,500 of them will now start rotating into northern australia.win and northern australia conducting exercises, training, working with the australians. but also being that presence, that sort of u.s. military presence that the u.s. would very much like china to take notice of. nobody's looking ats hostilities against china, but china's an expanding military power in the pacific in that region of the world and the u.s. wants to be there to remind china it's there too. so this is a very strategic move sending a message and at the same time working with long time close military allies. >> and, of course, if you think of just particularly natural disasters, all that's happened in that region, this seems to e be -- that seems to have been kind of the spring board of this decision. >> yeah. you know, everything from the tsunami of a few years ago to some of the earthquakes and major fires that have occurred. the australians very capable of looking after their own affairs, but there's a lot of countries in that region that when these types of disasters s

australia. under this agreement, some 250 u.s. marines will, in the middle of next year, head to the northern part of australia in darwin. and in that northern region. and then that number, over the next several years, will increase to about 2500 marines as part of a task force. this is all part of this new arrangement that the u.s. and the australians believe is critical in order to secure the asia-pacific region. president obama saying that this deepening relationship shows the u.s. commitment to that region. >> our u.s. marines will begin rotating through darwin for joint training and exercises. our air force will rotate additional aircraft through more airfields in northern australia. these rotations which are going to be taking place on australian bases will bring our militaries even closer and make them even more effective. it will enhance our ability to train, exercise and operate with allies and partners across the region. and that, in turn, will allow us to work with these nations to respond even faster to a wide range of challenges. including humanitarian crises and disaster relief as well as promoting security

is he due to arrive in australia's northern territory mommy tomorrow.r there says he will present the president with crocodile insurance. it pays out auto thousand dollars should a croc chomp on the commander and chief though the area has australians largest crocodile population. an attack sun likely. he wants to reassure quote michelle and the kids. it would appear mayors and police in cities across the united states have had enough of the occupy protests. [shouting] couldn't see the stuff in new york because the police wouldn't let the media take pictures. but this is seattle. coming up, a live report from where it all began, new york city straight away. an accident doesn't have to slow you down. with better car replacement ailable only with liberty mutual auto insurance, if your car's totaled, we give you the money for a car one model year newer. to learn more, visit us today. responsibility. what's your policy? ♪ that's good morning, veggie style. hmmm [ male announcer ] for half the calories -- plus veggie nutrition. could've had a v8. bass pro sho

australia's defense force and the u.s. air force and u.s. marines. 200 to 250 u.s. marines we will be seeing by the middle of next year permanently stationed in the northern territory of australia. so the part of australia that borders -- that really looks on to asia, and those troops would come in and out in six-month deployments, and you will see that force increased over a few years. up to 2,500 u.s. marines. in addition, the u.s. air force seeing more access to this northern military base of darwin, u.s. military aircraft that would have more access along with the australian air force doing training. the question, of course, is why. when you heard president obama and the prime minister talk about this, the first thing they used to explain this move is to better be able to respond to humanitarian crises, like natural disasters, like what we saw with the indonesian tsunami and earth wake in japan. of course, an obvious question, what about china? it's military star very much on the rise? here's as far as president obama would go when asked that question. >> the main message in a i've said not only publicly but also privately to the chinese is that with their rise

forcing agreement with prime minister to send 250 marines to northern australia next year.ans for the force to grow to 2,500 down the road. >> i am making it clear, but the united states is stepping up its commitment to the entire asia pacific. >> but the primary focus seems to be china in its military. which recently tested a new stealth fighter. and launched its first aircraft carrier. the communist government sounded none too pleased by the expanding u.s. australian partnership. china's official news agency issued commentary declaring "the united states perhaps also should appreciate the constructive role it is expected to play in the area and respect the rights and interest of each and every regional member." the president insists he will respect china's desire to join the trade deal the u.s. is putting together with a dozen smaller asian economies if china drops unfair trade practices. >> if china is playing by the rules, recognizing its new role, i think this is a win-win situation. there are times when they are not. they need to be on track in terms of the accepting

aircraft will rotate through bases in northern australia. today the president makes his major speech of the trip to australia's parliament. the message, despite defense cuts the u.s. intends to build up its presence in this region and to remain a pacific power. erica? >> bill plante in australia this morning for us. thanks. >>> let's look now at the fallout from the sunday "60 minutes" report which showed how insider trading regulations don't necessarily apply to members of congress. nancy has the latest from capitol hill for us this morning. >> reporter: good morning. the stock act has been languishing on capitol hill for years, never getting much attention. since that "60 minutes" piece aired they have picked up 19 cosponsors for the bill in the house. for the first time ever it is being introduced in the senate. in the "60 minutes" story steve croft sat down with peter shh wietser who found red flags in the financial disclosure forms of members of congress. >> if you sit on a health care committee and you know medicare, for example, is co

will station up to 2500 marines in northern australia. >> at least four people are dead after a line of storms moved through from louisiana to the carolinas overnight. one of the worst-hit spots was york county, south carolina, just outside of charlotte. the national weather service will work today to confirm if any tornadoes hit. >> well, this video is from the mexican government. it shows a huge hole. it was a tunnel under the border with california. a raid this weekend covered the tunnel and 17 tons of marijuana inside. it is being called one of the most significant smuggling tunnels ever found. >>> a lot of the focus in the penn state sex abuse scandal has been on the football coaches. >> now, the mother of one alleged victim wants to put the focus back on the children. she's breaking her silence for the first time. >> tommy reports about the interactions jerry sandusky allegedly had with this woman's son. >> i want jerry sandusky to go to jail for the rest of his life. >> the mother of alleged victim number one in the grand jury report against the penn state football coach spoke

marines will begin a rotation in northern australia next year. military personnel will be stationed there for several years. he attended a dinner with the prime minister and parliament. >>> lawmakers on the debt super committee appear far if coming up with a deal before next week's deadline. the panel must fine more than $1 trillion in budget cuts before thanksgiving. democrats want to bring in more revenue, which could mean tax hikes. republicans want to take an axe to medicare and medicaid to cut tax rates. if a deal is not reached automatic cuts will take place, and half come from the pentagon. >>> and then a judge ruled yesterday that demonstrators, free speech rights were not violated when the police forced them from the park overnight on tuesday. 200 people were arrested. protesters say they will continue to rally against what they call corporate green and economic inequality. they have not decided whether they can continue their protest at the park or a yet to be chosen location. >>> it was a much more peaceful protest to support for the n

marines will begin a rotation in northern australia next year. 2,500 military personnel will be stationed there over the next several years. >>> this morning we are learning more about the controversy surrounding solyndra and the obama administration. "the washington post" reports the energy department pushed the renewable energy company to delay announcing it would lay off workers until after the midterm elections in 2010. the information comes from newly released e-mails as part of a subpoena by house republicans who are investigating a $500 million federal loan to solyndra. it was the first renewable energy company to get a federal loan under the 2009 stimulus law. it declared bankruptcy in september and laid off 1,100 workers. >>> lawmakers on the debt super committee appear to be far from coming up with a deal before next week's deadline. the panel must find more than $1 trillion in budget cuts before thanksgiving. democrats want to bring in more revenue, which could mean tax hikes. republicans want to cut medicare and medicaid and cut tax rates as well f a deal is not reached, $1.2

now, here in darwin and northern australia, we'll write the next proud chapter in our alliance becausester and i announced yesterday some of our marines will begin rotating through these parts to train and exercise with you and to work as partners across the region for the security we all want. today, on behalf of the american people, i want to thank the people of this community for welcoming our men and women in uniform. we are grateful for your friendship, and we are grateful for your hospitality. so we're deepening our alliance, and this is the perfect place to do it. i know the training conditions around here are tough, at least that's what i've heard. big open spaces, harsh weather, bazis, snakes, crocs. in fact, i was just presented with the most unique gift i've ever received as president, crocodile insurance. my wife, michele, will be relieved. i have to admit that when we reformed health care in america, crocodile insurance is one thing we left out. but there's another reason we're deepening our alliance here. this region has some of the busiest sea lanes in the world, which a

training and exercises, our air force will rotate additional aircraft through more airfields in northern australia. these rotations, which are going to be taking place on australian basis, will bring our militaries closer and make them even more effective. they will enhance us to train effectively with allies and partners across the region, and that in turn will allow us to work with these nations even faster in a wide range of challenges, including humanitarian crises and disaster relief as well as promoting cooperation across the region. this tradition builds upon the best of our alliance. for decades, australians have welcomed us to work, train and exercise together. i'm looking forward to being at darwin tomorrow to thank our troops, both australians and americans, for the incredible work they are doing. finally, as i'll discuss more in my parliament speech tomorrow, this deepening of our alliance sends a clearer message of our commitment to this region, a commitment that is enduring and unwavering. it's a commitment i'll support in bali and i appreciate the nation that has addresses what affe

. >> president obama traveled this week to the australian military base in darwin, on australia's northern coast. the president met there with australia's prime minister, julia gillard, to salute the 60th anniversary of anzus, the australian, new zealand, united states security treaty. anzus came into being in 1951 as a mutual defense pact. an attack on one nation would trigger a retaliation by all three countries. the anzus commemoration came on top of a new military agreement between the u.s. and australia. that agreement will deploy 2500 u.s. marines and u.s. naval ships to darwin. the move is intended to counter the growing military presence of china. question, was china's reaction to our announcement of the marine base in darwin, was it too strident a reaction for china, a putative friendly trading partner to have made, pat? >> john, the chinese provoked our reaction by their stupidity and their belligerence. they have said that the american fleet must get out of the south china sea, the east china sea, the straits of taiwan, the yellow sea. they have frightened all these countries in

>> reporter: megyn, the 2500 marines will be placed in northern australia in darwin, about 500 milesdonesia. the president described the positioning of those marines as significant during a press conference with the australian prime minister today. he pushed back on the idea that china should feel threatened. >> we welcome a rising peaceful china. the notion that we fear china is, is mistaken. the notion that we are looking to exclude china is mistaken. >> reporter: the president's national security aides described the marine presence as a force multiplier. they will train asian and allied militaries and significant number of u.s. warplanes will be there a sign that the marines leave the middle east, asia's growing importance. china's foreign ministry described the decision as misguided. the president says china needs to behave responsibly as a world power. the reference to its attempt to claim territory in asia that the u.s. considers international waters. >> it is important for them to play by the rules of the road and in fact, help underwrite the rules that have allowed so much re

australia calls for u.s. marines to begin training with australian forces in the northern part of the country, near the shipping lanes of the south china sea. 250 marines will arrive nemt year. they will eventually grow to a task force of 2,500 and rotate through bases australia. the president's message is despite defense cuts, the u.s. intends to build up its presence in this region and to remain a pacific power. erica? >> bill plante in australia for us this morning, thanks. >>> take a look at the fallout from the "60 minutes" reports how insider trader regulations don't necessarily apply to congress. >> nancy cordes is on capitol hill with the latest on that story for us. >> reporter: the stock act has been languished on capitol hill for years, never getting much attention. but since that "60 minutes" piece aired they picked up 19 cosponsors bill in the house and for the first time ever it's been introduced in the senate. in the "60 minutes," steve kroft sat down with peter schweizer who found some red flags in the financial disclosure forms of members of congress. >> the fact is if you sit on a health care

tower airports will rotate aircraft through northern australia. these rotation's will take place on australian military bases and bring our troops closer and more effective. it will enhance our ability to train exercise and operate with allies and partners across the region. that in turn will allow us to work with these nations to respond even faster to a wide range of challenges including disaster relief >>darya: this is the president's first visit to australia as commander in chief. cox >>mark: the gradual handover is supposed to be completed by the end of 2014 and afghanistan. we will be right back as the kron4 morning news continues. more from occupy san francisco where police have moved in on a section of camp. here's a live look. >>darya: san francisco police dismantled a small encampment near the main occupy san francisco camped on the market street. there was a surprise police raid at justin herman plaza. thousands of occupy cal protesters were joined by occupy oakland protesters in this big scene yesterday at cal berkeley at the campus th

begin rotating through, our air force will rotate additional aircraft through more airfields in northern australiaodest, but expert says the message it sends is loud and clear. >> it sort of gets into the area of the asian pacific with a close ally and a relationship that could be very important in managing the rise of china or in the decades ahead. >> china recently road out its first aircraft carrier and is locked in a dispute in the south china sea and oil rich passageway for commerce. news of the deepening u.s. australia alliance was met with skepticism. a chinese foreign ministry spokesperson says quote, it may not be appropriate. china's growing influence in the region is one reason for the stepped up presence, but at his joint news conference, mr. obama dismissed fear as a factor. >> the notion that we fear china is mistaken. >> but there was more to this visit than tough talk. mr. obama received an official arrival ceremony. ♪ and attended a parliamentary dinner as he helped commemorate a six-decade military alliance. >> our alliance has been a bedrock of stability in our region. >> now, i