to me, it's marcus roberts. en he was just starting out. but anybody who's heard him at the piano usually agrees-- he's a fearsome and fearless player, and a homegrown example of overcoming adversity with excellence. marcus went blind when he was five years old, and soon began trying to make sense of life in the darkness. he was unusually curious, and even tore his toys apart just to find out how they worked. marcus roberts developed a powerful analytical intelligence, capable of producing music that will move your mind as well as your body. as we first reported earlier this year, the story of his genius begins with a precious gift from his parents, a piano. >> marcus roberts: i remember coming home from school one day. i walked in the house. i had no idea they had the piano, and i actually ran into it. ( laughter ) i said, "what is this?" and then, i figured it was a piano. i swear, that's, like, one of the most, like, gratifying, exciting days of my life. ♪ ♪ >> please help me welcome to the stage, marcus rober

man was put to death for killing two women and in georgia marcus wellens was executed for the 1989 murder of his 16-year-old neighbor, india roberts. there appear to have been no complications in either of the executions unlike the one in oklahoma where the condemned man eventuallily died of a heart attack. >>> new details from the phoenix v.a. hospital at the center of that scandal. they received $10 million in bonuses even as hundreds of vets waited months to get an appointment. a newspaper investigation found that more than 2 you thousand employees got the bonuses over a three-year period. the bonuses were trigger after some staff manipulated patient wait time records. >>> dr. oz is joining those against unscrupulous weight loss doctors. after making claims about green coffee bean extract. companies started popping up on the internet. >> why would you say that something is a miracle in a bottle? >> i still am comfortable telling folks if they can buy a reputable version, i don't sell it and these are not the long-term use. >> one company is now facing a federal lawsuit accused of false advertising. and using dr. oz's name witho

marcus wellons died by lethal injection. he was convicted and sentenced to death for 1989 rape and murder of his 15 year-old neighbor india roberts. georgia uses one drug, sedative, for execution. >>> ukraine is treating a pipeline explosion as a possible act of terrorism. the gas pipe carries russian natural gas to the rest of europe. it happened a day after russia announced it was cutting off supplies over a payment dispute. the explosion shot flames up to 650 feet in the air. that blast, however did not disrupt the gas flow. >>> u.s. special forces have captured the man prosecutors say was a key leader of the deadly attack the on the u.s. embassy in benghazi, libya, as susan mcginn is reports the the white house expects him to appear in washington within days to face terror charges. >> u.s. officials believed this is photo of the ahmed abu khattala the libyan militant on his way to the u is. to face trial for his role in the 2012 attack on the u.s. consul in benghazi. it is first arrest connected to the assault that killed ambassador chris stevens and three other americans. >> when americans are a tacked, no matter how long it

marcus wellons. and editor of the tulsa world. let me start with you, bill. in may alone we saw execution for robert campbell in texas, robert route in texas, russell in missouri. last week john wynnefield in georgia received a stay. at this point, what is the best legal strategy you're employing to attempt to make sure your client is on the list as well. >> right now, as we speak, a clemency hearing is being held on behalf of marcus wellons in atlanta, georgia. if that is successful, the whole process will stop. if that is not successful there is another action pending in the u.s. district court that argues georgia's secrecy law is a violation of wellons' right under the eighth amendment. we had a hearing here in georgia on friday that will argue the process that the state uses could procure the drug from a compounding pharmacy violates georgia and federal law. we lost it but are appealing it today. if any of the proceedings are successful, it, in effect, will stop the proceedings. >> i want to note for the viewers and listeners as well. this is a heinous crime your client has been convicted of. th

and in georgia, inmate marcus walens, was executed for the 1989 murder of his 16-year-old neighbor, india roberts complications in either of the executions unlike the one in oklahoma where the condemned man eventually died of a heart attack. >> students at a suburban detroit high school are facing major disciplinary action after an entire class was caught cheating on a final exam. school officials believe some students got ahold of the test answers while their teacher stepped out of the classroom. they took pictures, which then, they shared with everyone. the scam was uncovered when all most every student scored 100% on the test. >>> happening today, amazon widely expected to be launching its first smart phone. analysts expect it to look a lot like an iphone. one feature part of amazon's phone its ability to produce three-d photos and should get answers how it will interact with the amazon retail site. >> grocery bills slightly high. consumer prices are at the highest in three years. beef prices are at record levels. the government says the price of beef is up an astounding 74% in the last five y

marcus wellons was executed in georgia after his last-minute appeals for clemency failed. she was convicted and sentenced in death to 1993 for raping and strangling india robertsnefield was executed in missouri. it's the fifth in the state so far. two more are scheduled today. one in florida, one in pennsylvania. attorneys in both cases are trying appeal at the hour. >>> we have an update on bowe bergda bergdahl's condition. he hasn't seen his parents yet. he's watching something else. >>> plus this man drinking frappes with reporters just last year. now in federal custody charged with master minding the attack on benghazi. everything you need to know about ahmed abuca tal will. next. helps reduce the risk of heart disease. keep heart-healthy. live long. eat the 100% goodness of post shredded wheat. doctors recommend it. in pampers cruisers. they adapt at the waist, legs and bottom, with up to 12 hours of protection for all the freedom to just play. pampers. 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 instea

robert wood johnson university in new brunswick, where we know tracy morgan is as well. marcus?usine bus he was traveling in was involved in that multi car pileup in the new jersey turnpike. it happened after 1:00 this morning near cranberry township. straight away a particularly dangerous part of the new jersey turnpike where vehicles are known to speed. there were several vehicles involved, as many as six, including a walmart truck that may have rear ended morgan's limo. one person inside of the limo was killed. three others including tracy morgan brought here to robert wood johnson medical center in new brunswick. now, morgan is 45 years old. of course, best known for his many seasons as a regular on the sitcom "30 rock." he was in the midst of a comedy tour and it performed last night at the dover downs hotel and casino. he had a performance scheduled for tonight in charlotte, north carolina, which has been canceled. again, comedian tracy morgan in intensive care as a result of a multi car pileup on the new jersey turnpike that has also left one person dead. marcus solis, ne