she is a military mom and so dr. biden also understands first-hand how difficult it can be to have a loved one deployed overseas. her children's book, don't forget, god bless our troops, speaks directly to military family issues. through their joining forces initiative, first lady michelle obama an dr. jill biden have issued a national challenge to all americans, to take action and find ways to support and engage our military families in their own communities. ladies and gentlemen, please join me in welcoming the second lady of the united states, dr. jill biden. [applause] s. >> good morning, everyone. it's wonderful to be here in dallas. and it's my first time visiting this institute and it's truly beautiful. thank you, colonel howe, for that, for the kind introduction and for all that you do for military families. our servicemen and women and most importantly for your service to our country. president and mrs. bush, thank you for your leadership in the vital discussion about how we can best empower our nation's post-9/11

vice president joe biden and his wife, dr. jill biden. they'll go inside.ill be a ceremony there. we know there will be comments. the president will speak as well as secretary of defense chuck hagel. >> we'll bring you those events and those speeches when they happen. stay with us for that. when we come back, we'll have more news for you today including new updates on the shootings in santa barbara, california. new information about what that killer had been writing and saying in the days and weeks before the rampage. stay with us. mine was earned in korea in 1953. afghanistan, in 2009. orbiting the moon in 1971. [ male announcer ] once it's earned, usaa auto insurance is often handed down from generation to generation. because it offers a superior level of protection. and because usaa's commitment to serve current and former military members and their families is without equal. begin your legacy. get an auto insurance quote. usaa. we know what it means to serve. i dbefore i dosearch any projects on my home. i love my contractor, and i am so thankful to ang

mom, and so dr. bidenlso understands firsthand how hard it can be to have a loved one deployed overseas. book speakn's directly to military family issues. through the joining forces initiative about dr. jill biden and michelle obama have provided a national challenge to all americans to take action to find ways to support and engage our military families in their own communities. ladies and gentlemen, please join me in welcoming the second lady of the united states, dr. jill biden. [applause] >> good morning everyone. being hererful to in dallas. is my first time to visit this incident, and it is truly beautiful. thank you for that kind introduction and for all you do for military families, our servicemen and women, and for your service to your country. president, and mrs. bush, thank you for your leadership and the discussion about how we can best empower our nation's post-9/11 momrans as and military -- post-9/11 veterans. as a military mom, that is something that is close to my heart. you can probably t

obama, vice president biden, dr. bidenral dempsey, ladies and gentlemen, first i want to acknowledge and add my welcome to the families of our military men and women who are here today and who are watching this all over the world. i want to particularly welcome the families of the fallen who are here with us this morning. we admire you and are grateful. we will never forget your sacrifices and the sacrifices of your loved ones. i very much appreciate the opportunity to be here. to be here this morning, in this place, as we observe this very sacred day in america, memorial day. we remember people who sacrificed everything in defense of our nation. next week marks the 70th anniversary of the d-day landings at normandy. that was the bloodiest day in all of world war ii. a day with more than 10,000 allied casualties. such a staggering toll is difficult to comprehend. as we commemorate the fallen, i think of the wisdom and the humility of our allied commander, general dwight david eisenhower. not long after, he said that any ba

the president joined by first lady michelle obama, vice president joe biden, dr. jill biden and defense secretary chuck hagel among others. mr. obama laid a wreath at the tomb of the unknown then thanked america's men and women currently in uniform and praised them for their efforts and sacrifice. >>> because the progress that they have made were in a pivotal moment. our troops are coming home. by the end of this year our war in afghanistan will finally come to an end. >> memorial day originally known as decoration day was established to honor those who died serving in the u.s. military. also this morning pope francis wrapped up his visit to jordan. the palestinian territories and jerusalem by visiting some of the city's most holy sites. anne thompson has more from jerusalem. ♪ >> reporter: today pope francis confronts the future and past of the middle east. at israel's memorial to the holocaust, francis kissed the hands of several survivors, praying that there would never be another such crime. he visited the dome of the rock where muslims believe the prophet moha

dr. jill biden hosted a mother's day tea for military moms.s part of the joining forces initiative, a program geared towards giving service members and their families any support they need here at home. kids were vostd in activities as well working with michelle obama and dr. biden on cards and gifts. i saw them coming as i was leaving the white house today. tigers, both of you. tigers? don't be modest. i see how you've been investing. setting long term goals. diversifying. dip! you got our attention. we did? of course. you're type e* well, i have been researching retirement strategies. well that's what type e*s do. welcome home. taking control of your retirement? e*trade gives you the tools and resources to get it right. are you type e*? my she's awesome.st, when i go in there, i want to be awesome too. so i've totally gone pro with crest pro-health. go pro with crest pro-health. the first time i tried crest pro-health it felt different, i mean it felt clean. crest pro-health protects all these areas dentists check most. she's going to do bac

dr. joe biden came, it means a lot that you've come. i want to -- dr. jill biden came, it means a lot that you're here. we want to thank you for what you and the first lady do to help our vets. i want to give margaret a shout out, she was a fabulous secretary of education and she's doing a great job here. george o say hello to pace, commander in chief -- commander in chief when i was president, first marine ever to do so, looks like the last marine ever to do so. and miguel howe, awesome guy, running our military service initiatives. you've got a fabulous team and i want to thank you for your work. i want to thank the sponsors and supporters, it requires money to run these deals. we thank you for your generosity. if you've got more capacity to give, we've got the capacity to receive. proud to be here with military service organizations, our analysts, i want to thank martha raddatz for leading the discussions. a lot of people ask me do i miss much about being president? nd the answer is really, no. i mess the people i served with. i miss air force one. i

but i off-the-cuff i obviously want to thank the president, the vice president first lady and dr. biden, the chiefs of staff i have had the privilege o work with including dennis mcdhunna and everyone here. but there will be another time for more of that. but it's been an amazing experience, just so fulfilling and i said as we surprised some folks in here and the minutes -- -- in the minutes that i came out that probably the best part of it is that in mid life you don't often make a whole new set of friends and not just friends but people you would fight by and for under any circumstance and that's certainly what i have been lucky enough to get these past five and a half years. so it's been a privilege and it continues to be a privilege and every day in here with you has been a privilege -- >> every day? >> people more often than not say so me you have the hardest job or you have the hardest job. and i'm not saying it's easy every day but i love it. it's an important interaction that takes place here. it's not always pretty. it could certainly be better. but to be a part of it is an hon

noises] jon: on the left of your screen, you see the first lady, michelle obama, vice president biden, dr. jill biden and defense secretary chuck hagel also in the field of view as the camera pans off now to where the president will be arriving and escorted by two military officers who will direct the wreath to the tomb of the unknowns. the president will bow his head and lay that wreath. >> honor halt. present arms. [playing of "the star-spangled banner"] ♪. ♪. >> order right. present arms. ♪. [playing of taps] ♪. >> order right. jon: the president will head now toward the auditorium where there will be a remarks made. we will bring those to you in just a few minutes when the president speaks of the official wreath-laying ceremony obviously over now. let's go back to our conversation with general jack keane. he proudly served for 37 years, a retired four-star general and a fox news military analyst. perhaps you could relate for our viewers, general keane, the story of your last day, officially wearing the uniform and what you chose to do there at arlington national cemetery. >> well of c

. >> i want to thank the president, vice president, first lady and dr. biden. i the privilege to work with them including denis mcdonough and everyone here. there will be more time for more that of that. it has been an maamazing experience. as i said, as we surprised some folks in here, in the nuts before i came out, that probably the best part about it is that in midknife you don't often make a whole new set of friends. not just friends, but people you you would fight by and for. that's what i was lucky enough to to get. its abeen a privilege and continue it be a privilege. and every day in here with you has been a privilege. more often than not somebody says you have the hardest job. i'm not saying it is easy every day. i love it. it is an important action that i -- that takes place here. it could be better, but to be port of it is an honor and joy for me. t might be out there. the ambulance racing by you. the ambulance chaser... chasing the ambulance. a rollerblader with headphones who's oblivious to everything. the cab driver who's checking out the rollerbl

and here is a look at what is happening today, may 12th, and first lady michelle obama and dr. bidenosting the annual mother's day tea at the white house, and honoring military wives and helping the kids to make mother's day cards and homemade gifts. >>> meanwhile in georgia, congressman john lewis will be delivering the commencement address at the graduation. >>> and tonight, president obama will be at a the ceremony awarding the top cops awards winners. at&t business experts can help keep it running... seamlessly. so you can get back to what you love. when everyone and everything works together, business just sings. marge: you know, there's a more enjoyable way to get your fiber. try phillips fiber good gummies. they're delicious, and an excellent source of fiber to help support regularity. wife: mmmm husband: these are good! marge: the tasty side of fiber. from phillips. the numbers are impressive. over 400,000 new private sector jobs... making new york state number two in the nation in new private sector job creation... with 10 regional development strategies to fit your business

dr. joe biden hosted military mothers at the white house this morning. >>> grammy award winner jones performedt the event mrs. obama and mrs. biden also joined to help mother's day cards. >>> lost luggage could soon become a thing of the past instead of a paper tag. there is a bar code that lets you track your bag every step of the way with an app. travelers can go directly to an ebag dropoff. british airways is doing the tag. they could be on some flights by tend of the year no word yet on how much they will cost. >>> a police officer is nearly crushed by falling tree. tonight, incredible video of that freak accident. can you see him there? happened in iowa. the 30-foot oak tree came crashing down on the officer. he had just pulled over the woman in that suv for driving without her lights on. he credits that suv for absorbing most of the impact. >> i was pickening tree bark out of my hair, my ears. i just kind of exploded. tree crumbs every where. i just thank god that it could have been a lot worse than it was. >> oh, it could have been. he came away with three stitches to his elbow, scrapes

dr. jill biden. they made it their priority to support military families. they were listening to their concerns. really? maybe they should stop listening and start acting. or maybe they just weren't listening at all. and by the way, mr. president, wasn't michelle a hospital administrator in chicago? your administration is the most lawless in american history. after five years, nothing surprises me. i'm not shocked, but i am heart broken. our veterans have already suffered, and i take it personally. my dad and granddad are veterans. you reduced veterans benefits, and refused burial benefits during the sequester. thank god for people like the fishers. and i don't want to hear about lessons learned and a wakeup call. this alarm has been ringing throughout your administration. they answered your call. it's time, mr. president, that you answered theirs. and that's my open. with me now is sally breen. her father died waiting for treatment. thank you for being here, and condolences to your family. you brought your father in to the hospital in late september of las

i obviously want to thank the president, the vice president, first lady and dr. biden. it's been an amazing experience, just so fulfilling. and i said as we surprised some folks in here and the minutes before i came out that probably the best part about it is that in midlife you don't often make a whole new set of friends. not just friends but people you would fight by and for under any circumstance and that is what i have been lucky enough to get over these past five and a half years. people more often than not say to me that you have one of the hardest times. i'm not saying it's easy every day but i love it. it's an important interaction that takes place here. it's not always pretty. it could certainly be better. but it's to be a part of it is an honor and a joy for me. and no matter how tough tough the briefing is, i walk out of here having been glad to stand here. i will take more questions and talk about me. >> there you have it. >> to make the formal to make the second announcement here. >> somewhat of a surprise. in second terms, white house officials get burnt o

obama, vice president biden, dr. biden, general dempsey, major general buchanan, ladies and gentlemen, first, i want to acknowledge and add my ourome to the families of military men and women who are here today and who are watching this around the world. i want to particularly welcome whofamilies of the fallen, are here with us this morning. we admire you. we are grateful. we will never forget your sacrifices and the sacrifices of your loved ones. gentlemen, i very much appreciate the opportunity this morning in this observed this very sacred, very sacred day in america, memorial day. we gather to remember those who sacrificed everything in defense of our nation. this memorial day has a special next weekiven that marks the 70th anniversary of the d-day landings at normandy home of the day that was, bloodiest dayca's in all of world war ii, a day when more than 10,000 allied casualties, such a staggering toll which is difficult to comprehend, and as we commemorate the fallen, i think of the wisdom and humility of our then-s

obama, vice president biden, dr. bidenral dempsey, ladies and gentlemen, first i want to acknowledge and add my welcome to the families of our military men and women who are here today and who are watching this all over the world. i want to particularly welcome the families of the fallen who are here with us this morning. we admire you and are grateful. we will never forget your sacrifices and the sacrifices of your loved ones. i very much appreciate the opportunity to be here. to be here this morning, in this place, as we observe this very sacred day in america, memorial day. we remember people who sacrificed everything in defense of our nation. next week marks the 70th anniversary of the d-day landings at normandy. that was the bloodiest day in all of world war ii. a day with more than 10,000 allied casualties. such a staggering toll is difficult to comprehend. as we commemorate the fallen, i think of the wisdom and the humility of our allied commander, general dwight david eisenhower. not long after, he said that any ba

dr. jill biden have been out there, that's their big cause, they were always talking about the veterans'amilies and how they are looking out for them. i'm amazed this didn't seep out somehow, these stories. >> put one of them in charge of the va. there's been complaints coming out of the health care side for the last five years. again, this didn't start with arizona. there have been people bailing out of va health as a consequence of poor leadership. >> why does it seem so immune to this knowledge? >> i don't have the answer to that question. all i know is, in my view, he's failed to manage the agency to do what the president said he wanted to do when he campaigned in 2008. >> i think general shinseki and his supporters would argue he's done a lot, he's done x, y, z, waiting times were down, although it turns out maybe that was falsified. maybe they weren't down, we now need to see, but let's give him credit for whatever he has accomplished, but let's recognize he doesn't seem to be able to go that last mile and to really get to the root of the problems in the va. >> you know what this i

dr. jill biden's trip to romania and cyprus. it's everything.verything that happens at the white house every day. and some of it is momentous stuff. like 348d of honor is a momentous thing. but a lot of it is just the workaday minutia of running the giant federal government. anywhere from 3 to 20 statements and releases put out on any given workday at the white house. you can always find them right there. and this statement that the white house released on may 1st, this is the prototypical boring announcement that's not going to make any news. it's a long list of 13 people, none of whom you've ever heard of, whom the president intends to nominate to these key administration posts that you mostly have not heard of either. and this is just very easily skipped. it is just as boring as it looks. but that super-dry announcement ended up being really, really important to a really big story in the news right now. late last week you might have seen some big headlines that popped about the ongoing troubles and recriminations at the veterans administratio

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dr. jill biden, the vice president's wife.our veterans front and center. and so i think this is a very difficult issue for him and it also goes to the core of his presidency in another way, jake. that is that this is a president who has been talking about how government can be reformed and it can work well for you. republicans say he's a big government president. if you look at the rollout of health care reform which was another governmental solution on health care, that got botched. questions about what the president knew on irs controversy. this seems to just sort of be one more layer that he has to peel away when he is trying to defend government as something that can actually work well on behalf of all american citizens and it's been a problem for him throughout his presidency. i think this particular issue with the va, jake, is really very personal for him. >> michelle kosinski at the white house. one of the reasons we were told president obama picked retired general eric shinseki to become the secretary of the department

obama, vice president biden, dr. bident to particularly welcome the families of the fallen who are here with us this morning. we admire you. we are grateful. we will never forget your sacrifice sacrifices and the sacrifices of your loved ones. ladies and gentlemen, i very much appreciate the opportunity to be here sh, to be here this morning in this place, as we observe this very sacred, very sacred day in america, memorial day. we gather to remember those who sacrificed everything in defense of our nation. this memorial day has a special meaning, given that next week marks the 70th anniversary of the d-day landings at normandy, and a day that perhaps was america's bloodiest day in all of world war ii. a day with more than 10,000 allied casualties. such a staggering toll is difficult to comprehend. as we commemorate the fallen, i think of the wisdom and the humility of our then supreme allied commander dwight d. eisenhower. not long after the first anniversary of d-day, he said that any battlefield commander, no matter how

dr. jilled by be hosted military mothers at the white house. nora jones performed at the event. mrs. obama and mrs. bidenjoined military kids to help them create mother's day cards for their moms. >>> cool for summer and spicy to boot. tony and stephanie are cooking up pepper corn. >> we're still in the spring mode here. corn from california is coming in. it's coming in with some beautiful flavor and color. >> it's going great in this pan with the red bell peppers. the corn is already nice and plump. it's great warm weather food. >> we have the corn going right there. >> a little oil, salt and pepper and cilantro. >> i'll add the red pepper to go with that cilantro. smells really good. let the oils from the cilantr oshes blend inside with the corn. that's it. >> adding in fresh herbs into a piping hot pan is a really great idea because it disperses all the oils. >> look at this. thank you. beautiful. . >> coming up, they're special newborns. we'll explain why they're so unique. >> let minder, if you have a consumer problem or question, call our hotline, 888-5-helps- u. volunteers are there right now. ,,,

biden do it at their own peril. he'll be tough to beat. >> former governor ed rendell, dr. ed rendell.nd amy cohzik, thank you for your time. >>> just weeks a the horrifying botched lethal injection in oklahoma, another state faces a death row channel. we have breaking news on wednesday's planned execution in missouri. that is next on "now." [ female announcer ] there's a gap out there. that's keeping you from the healthcare you deserve. at humana, we believe if healthcare changes, if it becomes simpler... if frustration and paperwork decrease... if grandparents get to live at home instead of in a home... the gap begins to close. so let's simplify things. let's close the gap between people and care. ♪ cut! [bell rings] this...is jane. her long day on set starts with shoulder pain... ...and a choice take 6 tylenol in a day which is 2 aleve for... ...all day relief. hmm. [bell ring] "roll sound!" "action!" >>> from 2006 to 2012, the state of missouri carried out a total of two executions. six years, two executions. but this year in missouri, the death penalty appears to be making a comeb

dr. elizabeth sherwood-randall who is the former advisor to joe biden and also an advisor to the president. d at abc news you have ian and he is former executive producer of this week and he's married to someone named susan rice who obviously is a national security advisor to the president. efore she went to the u.n. and -- anyway. you have claire shipman who is married to someone named jay carney. claire shipman is a correspondent with abc news. then you have matthew jaffy, arried to katie hogan, and katie hogan is the deputy press secretary for president obama's 2012 re-election campaign and is the spokesperson for organizing for action, o.f.a., which is working hard apparently to turn texas blue, as they say. and anyway, matthew jaffy is a reporter with abc news. and then not to leave out nbc news, you have robert gibbs, the former white house press president obama. you have him as a contributor to nbc news. you have former senior advisor to the president, david axelrod, who is known for the massive and important advice he's given to president obama as a senior political analyst for msn

dr. angelou had been reportedly battling health problems. could end up costing the oakland allowed to teach vice president joe biden will be in the bay area todayional committee in san francisco this afternoon. home of billionaire tom steyer over to the fairmont hotel for a dnc event. and before he comes to the bay area for those two fundraisers.vice president joe graduation ceremony. the cadets will be commissioned the school outside colorado springs. a sotry we continue to follow this morning-- it was a day of mourning tuesday for the santa barbara community-- following near u-c santa barbara. reportedly killed himself. three of those victims were from the bay area. "david" wang, james hong and george chen. 13 others were injured. yesterday's service started with the student president reading the names of the victims outloud. one of the keynote speakers was richard martinez, who lost his son in this rampage. he called for a national dialogue on gun control and mental health safety issues. coming more people have to-end before the problem gets so lved. mosul's said how-most people know we dont have to l ive like this. kron 4's justine waldman