i want to give a personal thanks to fred backwell. fred, take a bow, fred. fred blackwell and malia cohen and so many other wonderful people who have really been leading this effort to revitalize the whole of bayview hunters point and third street but i know fred's heart has been in this from day one. i've watched him. i've worked with him. and i know that he's gone through every emotion in life to bring revitalization and hope in this neighborhood and now on the eve of his so many successes going on and we shared some tears with him a few weeks ago when we announced the alice griffin from neighborhood choice program. we knew that that, along with college track, and his droction droction -- direction in getting this building and his leadership not only in redevelopment -- work with our school district, working with city college, working with san francisco state university, working with the private sector. he's crowning so many things before he leaves to be the deputy city administrator in oakland. i want to thank you, fred, for all your wonderful leadership

fred will continue in a more advisory role until everything is transitioned over.t given the complexity of our financial program, the largeness of the project -- and fred is recommending this, as you know from the letter in your packet -- we consider sara as our next chief financial officer. she has taken a number of classes at uc-berkeley, educated herself on anything and everything having to do with governmental accounting standards. she is on track to receive for certification, which is very difficult to get. it is like passing the bar or getting your cpa certification. i would like to ask sara to come up and say a few words to the board. >> thank you. actually, i would like to thank maria and fred for giving me the opportunity to take on additional duties throughout the years, and interest to me with increased responsibilities. i would like to thank the staff for helping to manage the peninsula as possibilities. i will let thwould like to thane commission for considering this today. it has been an honor to watch the tjpa come from certifying the eir, one of the

fred? >> suzanne malveaux, thanks so much, from kabul.check back with you throughout the day. and of course tomorrow during cnn's comprehensive coverage of 9/11. >>> straight ahead, john edwards, he won't go on trial in january. the former presidential candidate is charged with violating campaign contribution laws and providing false statements. his trial was set for october, but thursday a federal judge granted a defense request to push the date back so edwards could have more time to prepare. if convicted on all counts, edwards could face up to 30 years in prison. >>> and fashion designer john galliano was convicted of making anti-semitic insults against three people in a paris cafe. could that happen in the u.s.? our legal guys are back, avery friedman in cleveland and richard herman in las vegas. good to see you gentlemen again. richard, this really underscores france's zero tolerance. he didn't have to have a credible threat or make a credible threat against anyone. all he had to do was utter the words that were anti-semitic, which i

. >> reporter: yeah, you know, fred, i think here at the pentagon at a moment like this as we look atlag, the point of impact when that plane slammed into the building, for the pentagon today it's really family business, not politics. so many of these families have been out here every year. today they were out here of course early in the morning for the earlier ceremonies and have waited for hours in the sun to see the president of the united states as he previously had been in shanksville and in new york. this is sort of wrapping up today's events. the memorial is actually open to the public. if people come to washington, they can't go inside the pentagon necessarily but they can visit this memorial, walk amongst the trees and small water ponds and benches, memorializing each of the 184 souls lost that day. ranging in the age from 3, a toddler on the airplane to some of the older people that worked in the building. it is the history of this country that was written that day as i was telling wolf earlier, you might remember one of the older men in the building, an army civilian who di

>> this argument is going to be great, fred.ecause in addition to what avery just said, apparently the feds forgot to communicate with the state concerning everything they knew about garrido. as we know she already settled with the state for $20 million. now she's going after the feds. she has said, whatever i win against the united states, i'm going to donate this to charity to try to help, so this situation never occurs again in the future. that's her goal. it's pretty stellar, and it's going to be very difficult if she gets up in front of a jury. i don't believe this case is going to go to trial. i absolutely believe there's going to be a resolution here. >> what kind of money are we talking about? what potential settlement here. >> multiple millions of dollars. >> multiple millions of dollars. this is horrific, enslavement, child abuse, rape. >> unprecedented attempt at finding responsibility or claiming some some responsibility in the government arm trying to enforce and protect others becoming victims like this. >> you nai

to draw start russia's political future i'm joined by fred we're here in the studio with me he is the moscow correspondent for the christian science monitor adrian pap's in cambridge is a lecturer in politics at the university of kent and in london we cross to jonathan steele he is the international affairs commentator for the guardian all right gentlemen this is cross talk i mean she can jump in anytime you want but first i shall want to walk us through about what happened at united russia's convention that's very clear the guessing game is officially over prime minister vladimir putin is said to run for president in two thousand and twelve election his candidacy endorsed of the united russia party convention by incumbent president. so if you're going privilege and you're having the proposal to have the electoral lists of the party united russia i'm to do some party work on condition of good performance in the parliamentary elections and my readiness for practical work in government i believe it will be right for the congress to support the candidacy of luck in your plan to not go fo

it is a tall order, fred, a top priority. officials admit. but we had a chance to see first hand what it is that they're actually doing here and throughout the country. first when it comes to the air force had a chance to go up in a helicopter as well as a c-27 transport plane went flying high above afghanistan. if you take a look at the terrain it's about the size of texas or so, very rough terrain. that is why the air force is really critical to the security of afghanistan trying to train these pilots to get them up to speed. on the ground, you've got what is traditional, conventional training. they are shooting guns, shooting targets, replacing some of the old russian military weapons with american weapons, advanced weapons, but at the same time there is something that is very fascinating and unique that is happening here and that is the focus on education. you wouldn't think that perhaps the greatest, most powerful weapon of al qaeda is teaching afghans how to read and write but, fred, that is actually the case here on the ground, about 8

also, fred, this amazing story from libya.aught in the cross fire, leaving one of our producers injured and even though he's all right, there is an extraordinary twist to this story that happened when they reached the hospital. it even surprised some very seasoned journalists. we'll show you that story, take you to the middle of the war zone and death row inmate, troy davis, we'll talk about that case, i'll introduce you to the parole board and we'll talk evidence and talk chances because we know it happens, not long from now, on monday, the parole board meeting. >> clemency hearing on monday, scheduled execution wednesday. all right. we'll be listening and watching for your va-va vroom too. >> you could be on the red carpet any day. >> fred dresses like this inn hr sleep. >> go on. don, see you in a few minutes. thank you very much. >>> holiday season, right around the corner. and i'll show you some of the hottest video games that are about to hit the market. i know you're crazy into gadgets, don. stick around for this. the r

fred?e next hour, president obama will be making his way there at the pentagon. i know this is a day that comes with mixed feelings for you as well because 9/11 is also your birthday. as you were in the pentagon on that tragic day ten years ago, there just have to be a lot of things that flood through you on a day like today. >> you know, they do but as a journalist covering the military for cnn, what really sticks is the name and faces of the troops i have met over the years, their families and the sacrifices that they have made. 9/11 proved i think, fredericka, to be just the first link in a long chain of honor service dignity, grace, whatever you want to call it on the part of the troops that have served in the war zone. their service goes on often unrecognized day after day, week after week. we are awaiting the president. he will lay a wreath here and some of the ceremonies at least for this year will draw to a close but we will always remember. barbara starr, thanks so much. >>> ten ye

as fred mentioned. and we're going to look forward to continuing and deepening the relationship we have with each other partners that we've had for many, many years. and forth, what are we going to do about it? first we're going to continue the campaign around the company, excuse me, around the country. we want more companies to do exactly what these three leading company's are doing and i would point out that the statement that charles made about no money going to state courts, that is extremely important. if more companies in this country would just say no to putting money into state judicial elections we would be much better off and safer as a country. my final point, and this is a message to journalists, to jeanne and her colleagues in any who may be in the room are watching. we heard a lot about money coming into the system, about a doubling an increasing. the journalists and political scientists follow this issue can do us all a favor, they can start ask the question, where is this money going? fo

>> hi there, fred. it is definitely heating up. the sun.es and feels like 100. we'll all be melgtsing by the end of the night. standing on the red carpet. still a little early. waiting for the stars to arrive. the carpet opens in a couple hours. this is the way they'll be coming in and stopping and, of course, talking to us, talking about what they're wearing. the big night ahead. this is where the fans will be sitting as well. we're gearing up for that and have all that for you when it happens. >> okay. it all is going to be very competitive this evening. is there one category that's more competitive than the others? >> oh, goodness. everyone has their eye on the best drama category. that's because "mad men" the last three seasons have cleaned up here at the prime time emmys, won three years in a row. everyone is wondering if they'll pull out their fourth win but they have competition from hbo's "boardwalk empire" a favorite going into this, steve and his team, last weekend they did amazingly well at the creative arts emmys and one of the

thank you fred. >> and we'll see you right back here at 10:00.

i'm fred roggin. >> good one, fred. >>> a reality tv star is sued for animal abuse.our early morning entertainment headlines are straight ahead. >>> plus, it's one of the dues you pay in college. dorm life. wouldn't it be nice if you could live your school days in the highest of style? you are watching "early today." >>> welcome back to "early today." a buf look at the forecast from billings down to salt lake city. still again some cool temperatures from eli, nevada, up to the higher elevations. i can't imagine what it feels like to wake up at this point and see temperatures in the 30s. it has to be pretty crisp. saturday morning leading to portland 91 degrees there. 91 in honolulu with full sunshine. >>> if you're watching us in mountain view, see ceramic art created by the community school of music and arts students. at the mohr gallery. >>> now here's an early look at the headlines in entertainment. this weekend's three new films will chase a steady but not unstoppable box office chance. "the help" hasn't been blockbuster, but at this time of year its steady modes

they are going to need him there, fred. again, i keep saying -- fred, i keep saying this dr.y has a legitimate defense here. he really does. there's a legitimate defense here. >> i don't buy it. i don't buy it. >> what, in your view, does the prosecution have in its back pocket? richard. >> the prosecution has the fame of michael jackson and the love of michael jackson by many people. it also has the fact that this dr. murray is injecting propofol in a house setting with a makeshift iv unit. >> right. >> that's what they are going to claim was the cause of death. this guy is a cardiologist. he's not qualified to administer anesthesia. this was anesthesia. he's not an anesthesiologist. therefore gross negligence, manslaughter. >> avery, what does the have going for it? >> i don't know. i don't understand how there's a viable defense. the truth is all they are saying is, you know, he was really a sick guy. but recall earlier we discussed this. you see tapes of michael jackson getting ready for the world tour, that guy looked terrific. he was ready to go. in addition to the i v

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reporting live in fremont, fred inglis. >>> our coverage of the plane crash in reno continues. we'll going to be updating you on twitter and on ktvu.com. this is video as it happened. the plane probably going several hundred-miles-an-hour. crash into the boxes right in front of the grand stand. there are reports that as many as 12 people were killed. although that number could potentially go higher. >> we have this happened about 4:30 this afternoon and we have a full report coming up on bay area news at 7:00 on tv 36. and on the 10:00 news, thanks for joining us. but don't worry. no one's going to focus on that when you're wearing that towel dress. tell him. it's her first day at this new job.

>> i'm fred sullivan, josh's uncle. >> hi, fred. how excited are you?now that i've seen an official statement. this is no longer a drill but the real thing. it's a very good day. two years two months too long. >> how have your families been able to withstand these, i imagine, 26 excruciating months. what jumps out at me is we want nothing more than to wrap shane and josh in our arms. that speaks volumes. >> yeah. i just want to see the light in his eyes shine again. they're both, you know, very committed people that i'm sure will -- have had plenty of time to think about what they want to do next will be coming back with a clear agenda. >> do you have any idea about what they want to do next, fred? >> the only evidence i've had so far is -- two things. josh was practicing his jerries while in prison. he had the jerry's textbook. when sarah was with my sister on "oprah," she asked what did you do to keep sane? she said we talked about places we enjoyed and places we would go back to. we're going go whale watching when we get out and that was -- i think j

host: fred barnes, your response? guest: of course, colin powell told everybody not to tell anybody that it was his aide. i do not think cheney thickset is a good excuse. there have been other things written about that that have said that the state department did not want -- that he did not want that to get out because it would be embarrassing for the state department. my question is did he privately tell the president -- remember, the president was hot on the trail of scooter libby and karl rove about whether they leaked information. they did not do that. it was ultimately scooter libby, who was the only person convicted. host: was the president wrong in not pardoning him? guest: i think so. host: why? guest: because i think it is questionable about whether they had lied, and memory could be tricky, and whether his recollection of a conversation with tim russert, host of "meet the press,"they differed, and that could happen. the older you get, you realize your memory can be very faulty, and you can be so short that s

>> reporter: well, fred, there is a press briefing going on now. the death toll has climbed considerably. three people were said to have died from this crash. now the death toll has risen to nine. that coming from dave evans with the reno police department, who just spoke about it moments ago. take a look. >> 54 patients from the scene here to area hospitals. of those 54, hospitals reported two fatalities. we also have a total of seven fatalities we know of at this time on the tarmac including the pilot. 17 folks are still being treated at local hospitals. and a total of 24 have been treated and released. >> reporter: we have also learned that the ntsb walked the scene this morning. the investigators took a look at the wreckage. they also discovered this component that we have been talking about throughout the day which is called the elevator tab lift. there is some speculation that that's what may have caused the plane to go down. there is photographic evidence that shows a part of the plane dislodging from the aircraft in the air. they actually d

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fred? >> and meantime, susan, how has this or perhaps even tomorrow's ceremonies -- how has that already started to impact getting around in new york city? >> reporter: let's been difficult certainly in the last couple of days because the nypd has really poured on their efforts to carry out random checks in security checkpoints at trucks and bridges and highways and tunnels and the like and doing random searches of cars and trucks as well. also we've learned that just earlier today, d.h.s. secretary janet napolitano got a personal briefing from new york's police commissioner and a tour of the joint operation center there where they conduct a lot of the surveillance. and she was given -- they had a thorough discussion, i am told, about the current threat environment here in the city. >> susan candiotti in lower manhattan, thank you. >>> a short while ago, former presidents bush and clinton attended the dedication of a memorial in shanksville, pennsylvania. it honors 40 passengers and crew wh

fred blackwell, jenn, ken, john ram. the planning department has been doing all of the planning with the different agencies, the different challenges that are here.

here's nbc's fred roggin. >> good morning, and off the top tragic news, people still talking about that private jet carrying members of a russian hockey team that crashed yesterday. it killed 43 passengers and one of the worst accidents ever involving a sports team. among the dead, former nfl all-star pavel dmitra. the president of the international hockey association has called this the darkest day in the history of the sport. the plane crashed about 150 miles outside of moscow. russian media reported that it struggle odd to gain altitude after takeoff, killing 43 of the 45 passengers. the team was on its way to the capital of belarus to play the opening game of the continental hockey league season. the accident something mourned around the world, since there were so many former nfl players and coaches on board. >>> back in the united states, the tigers justin verlander picked up his league-leading 22nd win, but not without a little help from his own friends. down one to the indians, victor martinez smashed a grand slam to left. look at verlander's reaction in the dugout. it got him an

fred, give you the final word. >> we tried this before.it would keep employment down to 8%. it failed miserably. it wasn't shovel ready. employment is above 9%. it will stay there. i do not think putting more money in the public sector, putting more money in the construction project is the way to go. >> if we hadn't done that we would have been in a deep recession. if we hadn't done in 2009, the country would have been in a deep recession. >> i don't think -- there are some things we can support. i think the tax cults, i think the payroll tax reduction. depressure ration. things -- deprishiation. more spending on the projects won't do it. it was tried and it didn't work. it did not create jobs. >> fred, i'm sorry you don't want to put teachers back in the class room. my wife is retired elementary school principal and teacher. we need good people in the classrooms and we need more of them. >> heather: we all agree with that. republicans and democrats alike agree on that point. thank you for joining us. we appreciate your insight. spirited d

fred will continue in a more advisory role

>> hi there, fred.bout, a completely different backdrop from the last time we checked in. look how busy it is. no stars yet, but it is getting busy, the red

>> look at this, fred. can you believe it? >> that's pretty good.turesque background. >> you all got the memo. >> it's sort of hot out here. >> yeah. we'll excuse you for losing the jackets. go ahead and loosen up the tie, don. i know you want to. let's talk about what we are likely to see. don, i know you have taken your newscast on the road this weekend. we saw you last night. you'll be there again tonight. why did you decide that this was one of those interesting pivotal or potentially pivotal debates in which to do so? >> besides the boss saying get on the road and get your butt down there. seriously, as you said, it is. it's pivotal and it's history. quite frankly, this is history. there's never been a republican tea party debate. and we wanted to sort of, you know, get the viewer ready for it tomorrow night. all the players, all of the people are here, are starting to come in. there are journalists from all over the country who are coming in. the head of the tea party express is here. i got a chance to talk with her a little bit earlier. the c

fred? >> understandable.bara starr, thanks so much from the pentagon. >>> cnn's david mattingly is at -- in shanksville right now. that memorial site. the president we saw just moments ago was at the pentagon laying a wreath. we know he was also in shanksville earlier today and got a chance to see firsthand those pillars of marble where each of the 40 victims' names are etched in there. give me an idea, david, what people have been saying and feeling there in what is usually a very solemn field, but today was filled with -- filled with a lot of people and a lot of hope and a lot of despair? >> reporter: well, it was very, very emotional today, fredricka. very big change from what the emotions that were here ten years ago. but today, it's about remembering loss. and it was very personal. even though this was a public ceremony with maybe millions of people watching on television, it was still about a very deep sense of personal loss. not just for the families, but for the people close to them as well. and for a

[laughs] fred astaire. i asked fred astaire to dance. it's incredible courage. and what happened then? i don't think it takes a lot of courage. it just takes chutzpah. i--he turned me down. but the good thing was that shortly thereafter, the president, who was lyndon baines johnson at the time, did ask me to dance. and what kind of a dancer was l.b.j.? he was a terrific dancer. you mentioned that you had to fight down the temptation to share your views on the vietnam war. you bet. i was marching against the war and playing in a wonderful play called, oh, what a lovely war-- very anti-war sentiment-- at arena stage at the time. l.b.j. was pariah to those of us who were against the war, and there i was dancing with him. and i thought, "now's my chance to tell him." and then i thought, "it's not the time." this poor man needs a little relaxation. besides, he fox-trots very well. [laughing] if he'd been a poor dancer, you would have let him know your view? [laughs] you bet. i-i was-- on the other topic of courage, another early example in your career came in a scene

here's nbc's fred roggin with an early look at all your sports headlines. >>> good morning. the baseball world still abuzz over the incredible finish to the regular season. today we turn our attention to the postseason as playoffs begin in the american league. the rays may be considered a team of destiny after coming from seven runs down wednesday to win the a.l. wild card. they'll try to carry that momentum to texas where they'll take on the rangers tonight. the yankees have the best record in the league where tigers have the best pitcher in baseball. detroit will send justin verlander to the hill for game one. with a guy all-too familiar with the postseason, cc sabathia. >> i have a ton of kofs inconfin cc. he's been doing it for a long time and in the postseason for us well. he gives you a ton of innings but gives you quality innings. i have a ton of belief. you know he's not going to panic if he gets in a tough situation, he'll continue to make his pitches. >> should be a good old-fashioned pitcher's duel in the bronx, first pitch 8:30 eastern. rangers and rays kick off

let's go to germany where fred plightgen is standing by. what's going to happen on voting more german money for the european financial stability fund. >> i think you mentioned the most important one. nobody believes this vote will fail, fall through because the main opposition parties said they will vote in favor of the measure. the big question sin deed going to be whether or not angela merkel can mobilize enough people in her over governing coalition from the christian democrats and the liberal democrats to pass this vote with her own governing majority. if she's not able to do that, then this would seriously weaken here not only here in german and her capacity to govern here in germany but also a leader within the euro zone as many countries, many leaders around the world look to germany, look to angela america toll take on a significant role in saving the euro. at this point in time, it looks as though there's going to be about 17 to 18 decenters within the governing faction pap that would mean she'd still have enough votes to pass this

here's nbc's fred roggin with a look at all your sports headlines. >> good morning. three weeks ago the red sox in first place. now they might not even make the playoffs. tampa could earn a share of the wild card if they sweep boston. so far, so good in game one. b.j. upton broke his bat. ball between the shortstop's legs. rays are now just three back in the wild card after a 9-2 win. the season keeps getting better for the phil. a day after clinching the playoff spot they delighted their fans with a walkoff over the marlin. ryan howard with the honor. they won 2-1 in ten. >>> the cubs and reds played a four-hour game and that was won by bruce. reds won it 8-6 in 11. >>> pablo sandoval needed a triple for the cycle. he weighs 240 pounds so that's no easy task. hit one off the wall in the sixth and watch him rumble around the bases like a mack truck rolling downhill. he slid into third and the big man did it. a cycle in colorado. giants won it 8-5. >>> college football, number three, lsu. 25th ranked mississippi state. tigers pulled away in the fourth. they won on to

i'm fred roggin. >> announcer: early today sports is brought by touch of gray. get rid of some gray, never all. >>> which original star wars cast member has a gripe about not making more from the film's marketing success? your early morning entertainment headlines are straight ahead. >> plus when it comes to proudly flying the flag we will introduce you to three women whose credentials are hard to top. you're watching "early today." >>> welcome back to "early today" on this tuesday. temperatures are really in the forecast today. today's going to be a lot like yesterday. some showers hit and miss in the late afternoon. a little cooler today in boise. definitely cooler in seattle. yesterday you hit 68, today about 67. not much in the way of changes out there. dry in the rest. if you are watching us in seattle, see an exhibit about travel and escaping routine at the arts museum. >>> and now here's an early look at this morning's headlines in entertainment. madonna still hates hydrangeas, breaking news, but at least she's showing a sense of humor about it. after bei

i'm fred roggin. >> announcer: "early today" sports is brought to you by touch of gray. get rid of some gray never all. >>> a new arrival rocking the show biz world. well, at least our little world here at 30 rock. your early morning entertainment headlines are straight ahead. >>> plus, a daring proposal to an unaware girlfriend on the job. you're watching "early today." >>> welcome back to "early today." we're inching closer to the start of fall, our days are getting shorter and don't we ever know that in alaska. some shower chances in the cards for you. sunshine in abundance. temperatures here ranging from the 90s to 100s still in the desert southwest in phoenix. more of the same, lots of sun. salt lake city at 83. denver mostly cloudy and 65. back to alaska we go. if you are watching us on ktuu, channel 2, learn more about elephants' primitive cousins through games and life sized displays. very interesting. >> i like that picture, too. thank you so much. and now here is an early show even if charlie sheen never finds a network he definitely won't be suffering. sheen a

i'm fred roggin. >>> controversy at the emmys and who won at the box office? your early morning entertainment headlines are straight ahead. >>> plus, a celebration of the survival of the smallest. you're watching "early today." >>> welcome back. how about a tropical escape? sunshine in honolulu. otherwise on the west coast, lots of sunshine. san francisco, a cool but sunny 74. we head to phoenix, 104 there. salt lake city up to 80. if you are watching us this morning on knbc in las angeles, california, explore sharks in an interactive display and if you dare, by touching them at shark lago lagoon. that is your pacific event of the day. >> no thank you. >>> now here's a look at this morning's headlines in entertainment. television celebrated itself last night. 63rd annual emmy awards in los angeles. the night's biggest winner was "modern family" which picked up its second emmy. for the fourth straight year, the 1960s madison avenue saga "mad men" won best drama series. kyle chandler was the surprise winner for best drama actor. the good wife's julieanna won her

most people don't think that's going to happen, fred. >> interesting stuff. all right.e week. it's going to be a busy one. >>> much more of the newsroom straight ahead. don lemon is here. you heard his melodic voice in the background, chiming in with a little el debarge. >> want to sing a duet like peaches and herb. >> off the air? >> it is funny you should talk about politics because we're going to be talking a lot of politics. the fallout from the florida gop straw poll. herman cain won, will he ride the momentum and what about texas governor rick perry who didn't fare so well. did you see "snl" last night, they did a number on all of the candidates. it was funny. >> ouch. >> also, fred, i spoke with -- you know the cbc, congressional black caucus, i asked the leader there, is it difficult for black leaders to criticize a black president and he answered me very candidly. you'll see it today. we're always talking politics. there is a video of the president and the first lady last night. a wild ride on wall street, how the markets respond this week. everybody wants to k

i'm fred roggin. >> announcer: "early today" sports is brought to you by touch of gray. get rid of some gray, never all. >>> who is hollywood's highest paid man? your early morning entertainment headlines are straight ahead. >>> plus, one community comes together to say a special good-bye to a devoted public servant. you're watching "early today." >>> welcome back on this wednesday. forecast has rain in it once again for vegas. not everyone is going to get hit but if you do, minor flash flooding issues. warm in the interior, cooler on the coast. seattle and portland today, a little bit cool and not much is going to change for your thursday. we will finally dry it out a little bit on thursday. if you are watching us in honolulu, study various forms of art in an exhibit from throughout the state at art is of hawaii at the honolulu academy of art. >>> new court documents show michael jackson is still the king of pop, even in death. more than two years after the singer died, deeply in debt, his estate has generated more than $310 million in gross revenues. enabling executors

i'm fred roggin. >>> is a new romantic duo brewing in the showbiz world?rning entertainment headlines are straight ahead. >>> plus, on the tenth anniversary of 9/11, the world's focus was trained on new york, washington and pennsylvania. but around the country and the world, there were other observances, as well. you're watching "early today." >>> welcome back on this monday morning. hope you had an enjoyable weekend. i know it hasn't rained in many locations. 80 is still very warm for this time of year. cooler air is coming for tomorrow. enjoy the last touch of summer while it lasts. tomorrow, only 74 in seattle so more back to average temperatures. if you are watching in las angeles, see the 18th century engravings by english pioneers at out of the shadows at the huntington. >>> now here's a look at this morning's headlines in entertainment. nothing could stop "contagion" from infecting audiences with a box office win this weekend. they took the top spot with just over $23 million reaching expectations despite dismal overall box office figures for this w

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fortunately, fred, it is not going directly to the politicians. but it is going to a cottage industry that has grown up around a system which, frankly, stands in the way of reform. these are good people. they raise money. they do all sorts of things. but i suspect that by the time we get through the 2012 election and the billion or more dollars being spent on this, i think the american people are going to be fed up with the amount of money that is basically buying ads and boring them. so to the journalist and political scientists, start asking the question now, where's the money going? help identify this cottage industry, which is one of the impediments to reform. on behalf of ced, i would like to thank all of you for joining us, and we are adjourned. [applause] >> the house and senate out this week, in recess. but the house will return on thursday to wrap up work on the continuing resolution. here is an update. for the moment, the debate over short-term spending measures has been resolved on capitol hill. the staff writer at congressional quarter