i love coming to asheville! i love coming to asheville.helle and i always talk about how, you know, if after this whole presidency thing -- we're looking for a little spot to -- yeah, come on down? play a little golf. do a little hiking. fishing. barbecue. there are two things that keep bringing me back here. number one is i really like the people. and number two is 12 bones which i'll be stopping at on the way back to the airport. i want to start out by thanking stremme for the wonderful introduction and what made it wonderful, not only did he do a great job, but he was really brief. and i also want to thank frank and jim and everybody at lenamar for hosting us and giving us this terrific tour of the plant. i want to point out two elected officials with us here today. first of all, your mayor bellamy. where is mayor bellamy. good to see you. plus, you got a wonderful mayor i like that, too. also congressman mel watt is here. give congressman watt a big round of applause. so, last night, i delivered the state of the union address. and i ta

today he toured a machine parts factory near asheville, north carolina. the president wants the congress to fund training for workers so they can get the skill to land these new jobs. one army veteran says that sounds good to him. >> hoping to get my associates degree and get a job here in asheville. >> the gop argues, you want to help that man land a good job? lower taxes and cut government regulations. >>> one of the president's biggest new policy proposals comes with a pretty hefty price tag. it's universal preschool. that is, preschool for every three or four-year-old in the country. the price tag? nearly $200 billion over the first 10 years. however, later on it will cost less. bruce leshan reports the president thinks the benefits far outweigh the costs. >> reporter: high quality preschool like at broadcasters child development center in northwest can cost parents nearly $1300 a month. but supporters say it provides youngsters real social and academic advantages. >> reporter: tell me what you like best about this. >> the activities. >> reporter: d.c

president obama visited a company that makes engine blocks and wheel axles on the outskirts of asheville, north carolina, to promote his plan to revitalize american manufacturing. >> i believe in manufacturing. i think it makes our country stronger. >> reporter: volvo used to own this factory but shut its doors during the recession. a canadian manufacturer took over the plant to produce parts like caterpillar but had a hard time finding qualified workers. >> no job in america should go unfilled because somebody doesn't have the right skills to get that nobody, nobody. >> reporter: the president is asking congress to fund the training for 2 million workers so they can get the advanced skills to land new manufacturing jobs. army veteran kurt fulmer is getting the kind of training the president is talking about. >> hoping to get my associate's degree in computer integrated machining and get a job here in asheville. >> reporter: fulmer is involved in a local community college course to help the business expand, but congress is not warming up to another government program. >> higher taxes and

the president even hinted that he might one day like to move to asheville. >> i love coming to asheville about how, you know, if after this whole presidency thing, looking for a little spot to -- >> love asheville, great mountains. very relaxed obama talked about hiking, fishing and barbecue. >>> leon panetta can leave the job, but the job in some ways will not be leaving him. the outgoing defense secretary will have a full detail of security after he retires for the foreseeable future. this is according to an official at the white house. the security detail is because of concerns of potential threats against him since he was not only defense secretary, but also director of the cia. panetta's last day is expected to be tomorrow. ♪ poker face >>> little monsters, lady gaga is canceling several concerts because of an injury, specifically severe inflammation in her joints. the pop star says she's been hiding the injury for a while. in fact, at one point, she says she could barely walk. we're told she'll be out a week and will reschedule the concerts. >>> the son of basketball great larry bi

president obama on the road yesterday down in asheville talking about jobs, talking about increasingg america's manufacturing base. and more and more people talking about his proposal to provide universal preschool for all american kids and that's how we'll start off this second hour together this morning. and get your comments on that. we've got lots to talk about and lots that you are going to want to weigh in on and sound off on. you can do so by giving us a call again at 1-866-55-press. we tell you at the top of each hour how to join us. also on twitter love hearing from you. our twitter followers base keeps growing every day. it is at bpshow. on facebook, follow us on facebook. sign up as a friend on facebook, facebook.com/billpressshow. peter ogborn and dan henning heading up the show. we're from the elizabeth warren wing. phil backert's got the phones. cyprian boldting, our videographer on the video cam this morning. president obama is on the road -- was on the road yesterday. he will be on the road again today to decatur georgia. then on friday, he will go to chicago and then

i love coming to asheville. love coming to asheville.helle and i always talk about how, you know if after this whole presidency thing -- iowa! >> looking for a little spot to -- >> come on down! >> come on down, play a little golf, hiking, fishing, barbecue. there are two things that keep bringing me back here. number one is i really like the people and number two is 12 bones where i will be stopping back on the way to the airport. now i want to start off by thanking straton for the wonderful introduction and what made it wonderful, not only did he do a great job, but it was brief. and i want to thank frank, and jim for hosting us and giving me a terrific tour of the plant. two elected officials are with us today. first is your mayor. [cheers and applause] >> plus, you have a wonderful mayor. and also congressman melwatt is here. [cheers and applause] >> last night, i delivered the state of the union address. [cheers and applause] >> and i talked about steps we can take right now to strengthen our recovery, but also to buildup our middle

visiting asheville, north carolina,.. atlanta and chicago. mister obama's address will be followed by two responses from tea party republicans -- senators marco rubio and rand paul. [a33]tease 1-houston vo still ahead on 11 news... the music world marks a sad anniversary... on its biggest night of the year. how superstar whitney houston was honored in her hometown. plus... a former u-s attorney general... speaks out on behalf of the family of late football coach joe paterno. why they say the "freeh report"... is factually wrong. covering the nation... the family of late football coach joe paterno... responds to the so-called "freeh" report, commissioned by penn state university. along with former u-s attorney general dick thornburgh... the paternos called the report "factually wrong, speculative, and fundamentally flawed." former f-b-i director louis freeh says he stands by his report. former assistant coach, jerry sandusky was convicted of child sex abuse crimes last year. he now faces a prison term of 30 to 60 years. a middle school student

he vishted asheville, north carolina, talked about manufacturing jobs, the middle class and minimum wage. >> i believe we reward effort and determination with wages that allow working families to raise their kids and get ahead. >> the president also said he enjoying spending time in north carolina. he probably did today -- he was probably glad to land there this morning, because air force one ran into some pretty severe turbulence on the way to asheville. press secretary jay carney says the ride god to rough they could hear glassware and china breaking in the galley. >>> mayor gray says a unine kitchen will help provide entry jobs. >> reporter: the minimum wage is important, but the mayor today was promoting opportunity. >> while his employees were in the kitchen, sam whittville was telling the mayor how he had quit his job being a lawyer to run a food truck. his mother wasn't impressed until she saw pictures with gray. >> even though two years of running this business successfully, it took a picture of you, mayor gray, to validate my professional career choice toss my mother. >> reporte

i love coming to asheville. love coming to asheville. michelle and i always talk about how, you know if after this whole presidency thing -- iowa! >> looking for a little spot to -- >> come on down! >> come on down, play a little golf, hiking, fishing, barbecue. there are two things that keep bringing me back here. number one is i really like the people and number two is 12 bones where i will be stopping back on the way to the airport. now i want to start off by thanking straton for the wonderful introduction and what made it wonderful, not only did he do a great job, but it was brief. and i want to thank frank, and jim for hosting us and giving me a terrific tour of the plant. two elected officials are with us today. first is your mayor. \[cheers and applause] >> plus, you have a wonderful mayor. and also congressman mel watt is here. [applause] >> last night, i delivered the state of the union address. [applause] >> and i talked about steps we can take right now to strengthen our recovery, but also to buildup our middle class. and i sa

he is in asheville, north carolina visiting an engine parts supplier. he said job creation with his north star. >> is our generation's task to reignite the true engine of economic growth, a rising, thriving middle-class. >> the president called on congress to raise the minimum wage, help homeowners refinance, promote early education, and create jobs by promoting energy and manufacturing. but first, he said that congress passed to agree on a balanced budget that cuts the deficit. >> cannot just cut our way to prosperity. >> gop is responding with this whether video. >> doesn't add a dime to our deficit. >> republicans say that the spending needs to stop. >> we have seen an unprecedented mounting of spending and debt that will impact not only us but our children and theirs. >> another second term priority for the president -- immigration reform. >> deporting 11 million people is not just in practical, it is counter to our values. >> many republicans are hesitant to support a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants. on victims of gun violence, the presi

it's a big day in asheville north carolina.ry day is a big day in asheville, north carolina because "the bill press show" is on 880, the revolution. president obama makes it a bigger day by going to asheville today. he talked about jobs. he talked about restoring our manufacturing base. last night, that's what he is going to talk about at the min march factory outside of asheville today, flies down there, leaving the white house this morning at 9:35 a.m. going to be back at the whitehouse this evening. jackie spear and john stanton coming up next. >> this is "the bill press show." [ music ] >> bill: my fellow americans, good to see you today, welcome to the "full-court press" this wednesday morning, february 13th. coming to you live from our nation's capitol, which is all abuzz today about last night's state of the union address by president obama. and if you liked his inaugural address, you have to love last night's state of the union. he laid out a very strong bold progressive agenda and challenged congress to help him build

live pictures, asheville, north carolina. patient.ong hours with her checking her heart rate, administering her medication, and just making her comfortable. one night britta told me about a tradition in denmark, "when a person dies," she said, "someone must open the window so the soul can depart." i smiled and squeezed her hand. "not tonight, britta. not tonight." [ female announcer ] to nurses everywhere, thank you, from johnson & johnson. [ female announcer ] to nurses everywhere, with two times the points on dining in restaurants,? you may find yourself asking why not, a lot. chase sapphire preferred. there's more to enjoy. >>> fresh off his state of the union address, the president taking his plans on the road, show on the road. the president visiting an engine and transmission plant in north carolina. he's talking jobs here. he's emphasizing economic growth, job creation, of course, in the state of the union message, the president has two more stops this week. tomorrow in atlanta, friday in chicago. let's listen in a little bit.

asheville, north carolina was the first stop in a three-day trip to rally support for his job creation and economic plan. he toured a company that is expanding their manufacturer inning of engine and transmission components. the republicans say he is pushing old failed ideas. tomorrow, he vifts atlanta and his hometown of chicago on friday. >>> pope ben dictate, xvi presided over his last mass. he was dressed in traditional purple robes for lent, he came in to the church on a wheeled platform. the pope announced he is retiring in two weeks. >>> and ash wednesday began, so, mardi gras clean up also began to bourbon street. plenty of crash after the wild celebration. bull dozers and power washers were brought in. each year, mardi gras generates 8,000 tons of trash in the french quarter. >>> weird, weed? yeah, that is what i said. officials made a first of its kind bust in the u.s. a routine inspection found seeds from a devastating weed. it can effect the agricultural industry. cape weed competes with crops for water, and light. the seeds were found on dried flowers from australia. the d

he is visiting an auto factory in asheville to reinforce the economic proposal tonight. that stop is part of a tour to rally support including job creation and boosting manufacturing and raising the minimum wage. >> in the wealthiest nation in earth no one who work tonight full time should have to live in poverty and raise the federal minimum wage to $9 an hour. >> president obama is getting ready to unveil an executive order today to protect computer network tonight from cyber attack. the white house says it will be the most comprehensive plan, yet, for confronting electronic attack. >> nothing has frustrated me more than what the president laid out tonight, the choice tonight. >> that is senator rubio causing a buzz on social media when he took a water break in the middle of the republican response to the president's speech. in seconds twitter blew up with comment tonight and joke tonight. rubio poked fun at it tweeting this picture after the speech. today, rubio told "good morning america" that "god has a funny way of reminding us we are human." facebook c.e.o. zucker

on wednesday he will be down in asheville, with our good friends down there at 880. revolution on tuesday i'm sorry, thursday, he will be in atlanta, and on friday out in the chicago area. talking about what he -- what he puts forward in the state -- pardon me. in the state of the of the union, onin the sequester, on immigration reform and on gun control. we have it all covered here this morning. great to see you today. again, we look forward to hearing from you by phone at 866-55-press on twitter @bp show. it's easy. use it. a lot of people, more and more people usedo every day. thousands and thousands? facebook cadillac bill press show. what a monday. off to a good start. peter ogburn and dan henning. phil back we can on the phone and cyprian boulding our videographer as always keeping us oncam. so the last time we -- one of the last times we heard from the pope, his christmas blessing from at the vatican to the big pond there in saint peter's square. [speak >> this is where he came out and said merry christmas to everyone. we are all very nice christians and we we

in our cover story---president obama is set to visit asheville, north carolina, where he'll tour an auto parts manufacturer--building his case to strengthen the middle class---a case reiterated many times including last night in his state of the union speech. president obama reported the state of the union was better now than when he first took office. "we've cleared away the rubble of crisis...state of union is stronger." obama announced creating public and private sector manufacturing hubs in 15 cities, an energy policy that shifts cars off oil for good, and raising the minimum wage to $9.00 across the u-s with increases tied to the cost of living. "it could mean the difference between food bank and getting ahead." the president announced a bi- partisan commission to improve voting delays and made this vow about the war in afghanistan. "over the next year, 34,000 will come home and by the end of next year, our war with afghanistan will be over." the president ended with a plea to reform gun laws "gabby giffords deserves a vote. aurora, oak creek, (etc) deserve a simple vote." florida s

the president will visit an auto parts plant in asheville, north carolina today. creating middle class jobs providing technical and training increasing manufacturing are part of the plan outlined. he also sought to change the recent tone on capitol hill, which is focused heavily on the debt and spending cuts. >> most of us agree that a plan to reduce the deficit must be part of our agenda. let's be clear. deficit reduction alone is not an economic plan. it is not a bigger government we need but a smarter government that sets priorities and invests in broad-based growth. >>> now, central to the president's plan to "reignite the middle class" is education. he made an unexpected plan for higher quality preschool education. he wants to focus on math, science and technology. he asked congress to withhold federal aid to colleges who don't keep tuition costs down. he wants to raise the minimum wage to $9 and create a federal program to spur infrastructure project. >>> the economy sen trick speech is prompting a strong spops fre from republicans. marco rubio said the pres

in fact, he said today in asheville, if you're working full time you shouldn't be in poverty. is that a premise that's widely accepted, do you think? >> i think we all would wish that would be true. the problem is when there's periods of high unemployment the wage isn't low enough to encourage employers to give people a job. right now there are about five million people that have been unemployed for more than 27 weeks and the unemployment rate for, say, african american youth, is about 38%. so we've got massive unemployment. it's a big problem. and i agree with speaker baner that increasing the cost of hiring a person right now is not the way to solve that problem. >> woodruff: katrina vanden huevel, what about this essential point that we shouldn't be in a situation, wrefb w the economy where it is, where if you work full time you can still be in poverty. >> i think that we haven't seen an increase with the minimum wage judy since 2007. though 19 states across this country have increased theirs. it seems both moral and practical that in the richest in nation in the world that

economic plan on a day trip to north carolina, president obama toured this auto parts plant near ashevillecanadian company expanding its operations here. >> i believe in manufacturing. i think it makes our country stronger. >> reporter: republicans today charged mr. obama's speech last night, rehashed the same old partisan rhetoric. >> another retread of lip service and liberalism. for a democratic president entering his second term, it was simply unequal to the moment. >> reporter: the president used the first state of the union of his second term to lay out an ambitious agenda. >> it is not a bigger government we need, but a smarter government -- >> reporter: with calls to combat climate change through the use of cleaner energy, provide high-quality preschool for every child in america. and raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $9 an hour. the white house says would affect 15 million americans. but it's a move republicans insist would hamper growth. >> at a time when the american people are still asking the question where are the jobs, why would we want to make it harder for small

visiting asheville, north carolina, atlanta and chicago. the president's address will be followed by two responses from republicans. marco rubio and rand paul. >>> still ahead, a story about a bay area woman who followed her heart. >> how the death of her husband prompted her to rescue their favorite cafe. >>> some folks in the silicon valley are anxiously awaiting results of a test flight of boeing's 787 dream liner. these are expected to connect san jose and tokyo and the same one is having problem with the lith-on ion batteries. the same ones used in cell phones. one caught fire after a flight to boston. until the 787s are flying again, the airport is out more than $200,000 a day in lost revenues. yesterday's 1,100 mile test flight in and out of seattle was the first time the faa has allowed any 787 to fly since the grounding of the fleet last month. the test flight appears to have been a success. >>> most financial experts out there will tell to you make business decisions with your head, not your heart. we're introducing to you one wom

and he is going to be heading to asheville, north carolina, also atlanta and chicago. the logic there is it's a white house strategy for the president to try to gain public support outside of the capital instead of inside. >> all right, susan. it's a little different this year. can you tell us why there will be two republican responses? >> reporter: yes. there will be a response of course from senator marco rubio of florida. he gives the official gop response. this is a very big vote of confidence in him to be the face of the republican party for this. and then also there's going to be a tea party response so a second response although this one is going to be unofficial. senator rand paul of kentucky will give that one. this was done last year and the year before. it was herman cain last year, presidential candidate. the year before that was former congresswoman michele bachmann. >> okay, susan mcginnis live for us in washington, d.c., thank you. kpix 5 will air the address this evening at 6 p.m. followed a special edition of kpix 5 news at 7:30. >>> the senate armed s

the post state of the union tour began in asheville, north carolina, at a plant that makes heavy-duty engines. he picked up where he had left off with his message the night before. >> our job as americans is to restore that basic bargain that says if you work hard, if you're willing to meet your responsibilities, you can get ahead. ( applause ) you can get ahead. doesn't matter what you look like, doesn't matter where you come from. our middle class, when it's growing, when it's thriving, when there are ladders of opportunity for people to do a little bit better each year and make sure that their kids are doing even better than them, that's the american dream. that's what we gotta fight for. that has to be the north star that guides everything we do. >> woodruff: the president served notice last night he plans to fight for raising the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $9 an hour over the next three years. >> even with the tax relief we've put in place, a family with two kids that earns the minimum wage still lives below the poverty line. that's wrong. >> woodruff: but republicans-- l

they are asheville, north carolina, atlanta, georgia, winding down in his hometown of chicago. >> thank you, peter. we want to remind everyone, nbc news will have live coverage of the state of the union address tuesday at 9:00 eastern. >>> gunfire erupted on new orleans' famed bourbon street overnight, wounding four people and sending mardi gras revelers running for cover. police said the shooting followed an argument. two men and two women were hit. one of those injured is in guarded condition. the shooter still at large. new orleans for years has suffered an epidemic of gun violence, earning it the distinction of being the nation's murder capital. it, however, is not taking it lying down. tonight nbc news kicks off a special week-long look at gun violence and gun ownership called "flashpoint: guns" and we begin in new orleans with how they are trying to unravel a culture of violence. >> it looks like a maroon vehicle. >> a cool, damp night is a good night for new orleans police commander christopher goodly. it keeps things quiet. a welcome breather for a city racked by a chronically h

president obama will be in asheville north carolina today. he is traveling there to discuss proposals at a corporation unveiling the idea at the state of the union was a focus and one of the things he talked about to strengthen the economy. >> the post office is in financial crisis and they are cutting saturday service. that's not going to be enough. today's senate committee on homeland security and governmental affairs will hold a hearing on solutions to the crisis facing the postal service. >>> the president is beefing up the defense against cyber attacks and signed an executive order that is going to be released today. it reportedly outlines standard companies should follow to protect themselves from cyber attack. >>> burger king announced a update of the coffee platform doubling the number of beginning to week they will replace the brewed coffee with a smoother seattle's best blend. >>> you know that valentine's day is tomorrow but you may not know today is-officially -- is unofficially mistress day. a cheating spouse celebrate with the p

tomorrow, the president takes his message on the road, heading to asheville, north carolina, for a speech at an auto ports plant. he will go to the 12 bones smoke house. >> they never tell us when he's coming. it's secret. so, yeah. we don't know. we just wait. >> reporter: tonight, democrats are placing a big emphasis on gun control. gabby giffords will be in the house chamber, as well as the parents of the slain chicago teenager that performed at mr. obama's inauguration. they'll be sitting with the first lady. >> another night of theater in the nation's capital. tahman bradley, thanks as always. you can count on abc's powerhouse political team for tonight's address. it kicks off at 9:00 p.m. eastern, 6:00 pacific. >>> four days after the record-breaking blizzard. and they're still digging out. bridgeport got 30 inches. and residents are angry the city isn't doing more. the mayor says the plows can't handle the massive amount of snow. >>> and we're finding out more this morning about the sheer power of the tornado that barreled through hattiesburg, mississippi. it was an ef-4. the twist

he is visiting an auto factory in asheville to reinforce the economic proposal tonight.hat stop is part of a tour to rally support including job creation and boosting manufacturing and raising the minimum wage. >> in the wealthiest nation in earth no one who work tonight full time should have to live in poverty and raise the federal minimum wage to $9 an hour. >> president obama is getting ready to unveil an executive order today to protect computer network tonight from cyber attack. the white house says it will be the most comprehensive plan, yet, for confronting electronic attack. >> nothing has frustrated me more than what the president laid out tonight, the choice tonight. >> that is senator rubio causing a buzz on social media when he took a water break in the middle of the republican response to the president's speech. in seconds twitter blew up with comment tonight and joke tonight. rubio poked fun at it tweeting this picture after the speech. today, rubio told "good morning america" that "god has a funny way of reminding us we are human." facebook c.e.o. zuckerbe

the president was in asheville, north carolina, yesterday talking about job creation and stimulus spending, all issues that are part of the current budget discussion. mandatory spending cuts known as sequester kick in march 1st. speaker of the house john boehner said all the president is offering is higher taxes and more spending. >> republicans have twice passed bills to replace the sequester. it's incumbent upon the president and senate democrats to show us their plan to stop the sequester from going into effect. >> boehner also opposes the proposal to raise the minimum wage to 9 dlshs. they say they will pump money into the economy but business groups contend it will burden employers and cost jobs. anthony mason reports. >> reporter: at cafe joey's italian restaurant in aubrey, texas, owner joe picca is not okay with the president's proposal to increase the minimum wage. >> right now i'm barely making ends meet. >> reporter: picca has 13 employees at his restaurant. >> i'm a business owner myself, and it's hard. >> reporter: five of them earn minimum wage. picca says the higher costs co

asheville, north carolina, and atlanta, georgia, and up to chicago, illinois, where he is expected to talk largely about gun control. in washington, doug luzader, fox news. >> be sure to join us for live coverage of the state of the union address and it starts here on fox 5, and we're live at the capital immediately following the speech with reaction from local lawmakers as they leave the house chamber. >>> up next at 6, a massive tornado tears through parts of mississippi. more of this incredible video and the latest effort to clean up. and the makers will contain less alcohol. find out why. first, 49 years ago today, the beatles were rocking the state here in d.c. the convert at -- concert at the washington coliseum, the band's first in the u.s. about 8,000 people paid two to four bucks for picket -- per ticket for the 35- minute show. one year to the day after the ban reached the entire please me album at emi studios. ♪ [ female announcer ] at yoplait, we want you to feel even better about your favorite flavors. so when you call, tweet, and post, we listen. that's why yoplait light

he'll take his state of the union message on the road later this week with stops in asheville, north carolina, atlanta and chicago. >>> musician and gun advocate ted nugent is making the trip to d.c. for the state of the union address. he'll be the guest of steve stockman. he's been outspoken in his support for the national rifle association and his dislike of the president. he was investigated by the secret service last year after saying if president obama were re-elected, he would, quote, either be dead or in jail. stockman said he is excited to sit nugent next to him and is pretty sure he'll have a lot to say after the address. >>> parents of the chicago shooting victim will also be at the state of the union. the honor student was gunned down days after she marched at president obama's inauguration. tonight two game members have been charged with her murder. >>> president obama awarded the medal of honor today to an army staff sergeant, recognized for his actions during a deadly attack on his unit at a remote out post in 2009. more than half of the soldiers were killed or wounded

he will head to asheville, north carolina, also atlanta and chicago. all part of the white house strategy to try to gain support outside of the capitol rather than inside. >> all right. susan mcginnis in washington. thank you. >>> you can watch the president's address here on cbs. cbs news coverage begins at 9:00 p.m. eastern. >>> in the words of one high-ranking church official, right now 1.2 billion catholics are holding their breath. the stunning news that pope benedict is resigning at the end of the month is a game-changer. after he resigns, the vatican says benedict will live in a monastery in vatican city. the process to elect his successor is already underway. we have this report from vatican city. >> reporter: pope benedict xvi is about to make history. the 85-year-old leader of the catholic church is resigning at the end of the month. he's the first pope to do so in 600 years. the pope's announcement came as a surprise to all but his closest confidantes. he said because of his age and deteriorating health, "i have had to recognize my incapacit

he is going to make a stop in asheville north carolina. these are proposals that he brought up in his state of the anion a-- union address last night including a plan to raise the minimum wage and find work for 12.3 million unemployed americans. >> it's our unfinished task to make sure this government works on behalf of the many. not just the few. let's declare in the wealthiest nation on earth, no one who works full-time should have to live in poverty. >> president obama said that none of the ideas proposed in his speech would increase the deficit by what he called a single dime. >>> imagine what it was like for students on the campus of the university of maryland college park hearing two of their classmates were dead and another injured. then we find out it was a result of a murder-suicide and details are still coming out on this wednesday morning. sherrie johnson has more on dayvon green the man police say was the gunman that shot two house mates and turn the gun on a himself. >> reporter: it's been a very difficult time for the student

the president will travel to asheville, n.c., area on wednesday, the atlanta, ga.sident's speech live on kron 47--24/7 channel, comcast 193. >> in world news. an official said the death toll from a stampede during a popular hindu festival in northern india has risen to 36. tens of thousands of people were in the station when a section of a foot bridge their collapsed, leading to the stampede last sunday. the state-run hospital spokesman says that least 30 other programs or injured. their railway spokesman said the stabbing occurred after someone fell from a platform denying reports that the bridge had collapsed. >> lindsay vonn had surgery on her right knee after shredding to limit to during a crash last week. >> a u.s. keeping this and operated on the fourth time the world cup champion yesterday morning. this is a picture of vonn being elected to the hospital. dr. is optimistic that she will have it for covered. she tore her anterior cruiate and a medical collateral ligaments during the super g and austria. jostle broke a bone in her lower leg. the 28 euro is hopi

. >> after his speech, the president will be taking his case to the people, visiting asheville, northarolina, atlanta, and chicago. the president's address will be followed by two responses from marco rubio and rand paul. >>> there was a successful test flight at boeing's problematic dream liner this weekend. it flew about 1,100 miles, taking off and landing at boeing field in seattle and that is very good news for the silicon valley. these are the aircraft scheduled to connect san jose and tokyo. until they fly again, they're out more than $200,000 a you day. yesterday was the first day they were allowed to fly since last month. in one case a battery caught fire shortly after landing in boston. the dream liner is the first commercial airliner to rely heavily on lithium ion batteries, the same kind used in cell phones. >>> meteorologist rob mayeda has a preview of the workweek. >> it looks a lot like the weather we saw this weekend. more sunshine and you may be surprised by how warm the daytime highs get. a little breezy out there setting the stage for a chilly night. we have surprisi

he goes to asheville, north carolina. a three state tour.residential barnstorming is also going to hit atlanta and chicago later in the week. in tuesday's speech in the house chamber the president is going to come face to face with his congressional critics, including those who are now vowing to oppose his nomination for top cabinet spots. lindsey graham is leading that efrt. he's threatening to hold up those picks until the white house delivers more information on the september 11th attack in benghazi. >> i don't think we should allow brennan to go forward for the cia directorship, hagel to be confirmed as secretary of defense until the white house gives us an accounting. did the president ever pick up the phone and call anyone in the lebanese government to help these foes? what did the president do? i'm going to ask my colleagues just like they did with john bolton. joe biden said no confirmation without information. no confirmation without information. >> you are saying that you are going to block the nominations, you're going to block th

. >> reporter: the president took his state of the union message on the road today to asheville, north carolina, touting his most controversial new proposal -- raising the minimum wage. >> it's time for an increase in the minimum wage, because if you work full time, you shouldn't be in poverty. >> reporter: lucas case of henderson county, north carolina, is a high school grad who couldn't afford college. he makes the minimum wage washing dishes. >> well, it's not fun living paycheck to paycheck. >> reporter: working 30 hours a week, he earns just $217 dollars a week. a raise to $9 an hour would mean $52 a week more in his paycheck. what would he do with the extra money? >> be able to do more things, have a better life. >> reporter: the raise would be enough to lift at least some people out of poverty. a full-time minimum wage worker earns $14,500 a year. for a single parent with a child, that's below the federal poverty line. $9 an hour means the annual salary of $18,000, slightly above the poverty level. but critics say there's a big downside. raise the minimum wage and companies won'