. >>> amann ga gaspar was in charge of the holiday party at the social services center. the 32-year-old was originally from hindsdale. she was shot several times in the legs and arms. her parent are now by her side. is one of the strongest people i know. she has incredible faith in god and so we know that she'll get through this. she wanted to thank the first responders, police officers who helped her and the victims. stay with wbz for the latest developments on the online. >> we also have been keeping tabs on a breaking situation in boss tonight -- boston. police and the bomb squad called in because of a suspicious suitcase. this was tense moment. this entire area was roped off right by the sea port district there. our security analyst is on the line here. adam, you can give us a sense of what's going on and where the investigation goes now that the suitcase has been blown up. >> these situations are being taken very, very seriously, obviously. take a look at all of the circumstances around the suspicious package. in this particular case, it appears to be a brief case.

after a missed foul shot, austin amann heaved a full-court shot that goes in at the buzzer. the miracle shot gives austin a >>> president obama hosted a white house hanukkah reception on wednesday and he was joined by israeli's president who helped light the fourth night on the fourth night of the festival. mr. obama said the people who inspired the holiday can still move us today. >> they prove that freedom can prevail over terrorism. hope can triumph over despair. light can prevail over darkness. that sounds like a description of the new "star wars" movie. first lady michellelebama was also in the holiday spirit.. she hauled a sack filled with toys and gifts from the white house to marine toys for tots program. >>> a generous donor slipped a diamond ring into a salvation army kettle in massachusetts. the appraised value is $3,500. it will help for the care of 600 families this holiday season. this is the "cbs morning news." seem to get along very well and we will have more this is the "cbs morning news."ther leading brand. to treat their aches and pains more people reach f

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