he appeared on cbs this morning today and seemed to dodge some of gayle king's questions about how he plans to address gun violence. >> what is it going to take to move the needle in congress i guess is the frustration? >> that's what i'm trying to say, gayle. what we're trying to do is find out the facts and make sure what our response is actually addresses the problems without, without infringing upon the rights of law abiding citizens. that's the key here, gayle. >> it keeps happening. have rights to be protected and again, gayle, one of the common themes here, this is why we're really serious about our mental health legislation. >> yes. >> because a lot of these people are getting guns who are mentally unstable and this is a gap in our laws we feel needs to be filled. look, if you're not outraged when you turn on the tv and see these shootings, there's something wrong with you, so we just want to get it right, gayle. >> beyond the issues of gun control and mental health is the question of terrorism. the a.p. just reported that the california shooter used social media to contact ex

charlie rose and norah o'donnell and gayle king are off. good to see you. merry christmas. >> merry christmas. >> happy holidays and new year's. all of that. >> the celebrations continue. >>> we start with violent storms moving across the country are pounding states with a deadly combination of weather. it is a storm system that stretches from new mexico to kentucky. more than 40 people have died. several tornadoes tore apart communities. other areas are seeing whiteout blizzard conditions. >> there is also widespread rivers going weather hit this mobile home. her father, neighbors say, tried to save her life. >> that's when we realized that he was running across the road with his baby! he begged, please, and he handed me to her. >> mrs. heatley hid in her closet as a tornado tore through her garland neighborhood. >> no way to go downstairs. i stayed in my closet all night long shaking like a leaf on a tree. people were injured and homes damaged, emergency crews spent the day looking for survivors who may be trapped under debris. >> it's all right. >> repor

i'm jeff glor with charlie rose, gayle king they are off today. we'll start with violent storms pounding states with a deadly combination of weather. it is a storm system that stretches from new mexico to kentucky. more than 40 people have died. several tornadoes tore apart communities. other areas are seeing whiteout blizzard conditions. >>> there is also widespread rivers and --. >> oh, my gosh. >> reporter: packing winds near 170 miles per hour in some locations. this tornado near garland where 11 people were killed shows transformers flashing as a powerful tornado rolled through. the widespread destruction left behind has prompted texas governor greg abbott to declare disaster areas in four counties. >> the house is destroyed. >> reporter: in north texas more than 1400 homes are damaged or destroyed. in blue ridge a newborn girl was killed after severe weather hit her father, neighbors say, tried to save her life. >> that's when we realized that he was running across the road with his baby. he begged, please, and handed me to her. >> reporter:

she had an extraordinary interview with gayle king the other day that aired, if you missed it. >> she talked about how that made such a difference. >> so good. welcome to "cbs this morning." fugitive teen ethan couch is in custody and likely to return to texas today. how a call to domino's may led to his capture in mexico. rikki klieman is in our green room and shows us how couch could face additional charges when he comes back to the united states. >>> our fact checkers are working overtime in the next campaign. time to show you some of the morning's headlines from around the globe. >>> the "chicago tribune" to announce that the mayor is expected to announce changes in it includes tasers for every officer on street duty and training police to deescalate conflicts when it comes to shoot or don't shoot situations. >>> fbi leading an investigation into why a pilot crashed a small plane into an office building where his wife worked. the cessna clipped her building, first, tuesday, before crashing into another building. the pilot's wife worked on the sixth floor. the pilot was the plane's

charlie rose and norah o'donnell and gayle king are off. good to see you. merry christmas. >> merry christmas. >> happy holidays and new year's. all of that. >> the celebrations continue. >>> we start with violent storms moving across the country are pounding states with a deadly combination of weather. it is a storm system that stretches from new mexico to kentucky. more than 40 people have died. several tornadoes tore apart communities. other areas are seeing whiteout blizzard conditions. >> there is also widespread flooding with rain-swollen rivers going over their banks. we begin with david begnaud in rowlett, texas, where there are piles of rubble where house used to be. >> reporter: good morning. here in the city of rowlett, eyewitnesses who lived through this tornado said it took less you are struck by the personal items. the clothing, baby products, things in the home tossed like sticks. across this area, more than 80 homes have been destroyed. many of which have been leveled. there is one man who lives in the area who says he was outside. he saw th

. >> let's check in with gayle king, good morning, gayle. >> good morning to you, ahead on cbs this morning, we'll talk with presidential candidate and new jersey governor chris christie and his performance in yesterday's debate, and tyson, her unique perspective on age and gender and race, the news is back in the morning with you, 7:00 on the dot. >> thanks, up next, marky mark and the funky bunch may have broken up years ago but this one pop wants to get the good >>> forget about chasing sticks. >> disco dog and his good vibration are taking the web by storm. [ music ] >> look at this boston terrier go, busting a move when he hears the marky mark song, since posting the video more than >> the face, the smile! [ laughter ] oh, great! i wish my dog would do that. got to play a little marky mark. he's got short legs. that's all right. we'll see. [ laughter ] >> too much of a snob to do that! [ laughter ] >>> well, you want to bundle up if you head out, take the dog for a walk, heading to work, to school, a little bit of a shock to the system and today we're actually going to be right around

>> you mean like gayle king? >> don't make unnecessary journeys! don't take risks down treacherous roads! >> if you don't help these people, our humanity is at risk if we don't take care of these people. >> always the right person at the right place at the right time. >> don't take this the wrong way, but is shaving on the to do list? >> i think so. >> i think you're hot. >> you got to know how to treat me like a lady. >> if you had a superpower, charlie rose, what would it be? >> i told you earlier. >> i was concerned you could physically see if norahas walking around naked as is her way. >> gail knows thatyle knows this is my way. >> this is new information to me. >> the news is back this morning. what with we say? >> who discovered you? >> charlie rose said this is my fantasy. how does that go? >> sitting amongst so many beautiful women! >> we know what charlie wants for christmas! >> all that. >> is this the famous studio 57? >> yes, it is. >> where is the newsroro? you make me feel like a natural woman >> and all that matters. you make me feel

it took about 40 years but you figured it out. >> i'm charlie rose with gayle king and norah o'donnell, two of my favorite people. right, charlie? >> would you stop interrupting me? that's what i want! >> i switched to this show. i like you guys a lot here. you keep it real here. >> do i what? i'm sorry. >> i don't miss nbc. >> you miss me? >> i did miss norah. she is a bigger diva than i was. >> lots of people watching this show, going, really? that guy? >> cbs. the channel broadcasting system. >> honey! >> cbsn. >> starts now with gayle! >> where do you think oprah is going right now? >> probably talking to gayle in their secret language. >> all that. >> all that matters. >> on "cbs this morning." i really like you >> a choice to get up this morning. much more attention here than matt lauer is going. >> did you say, gayle, what are you doing this evening? [ speaking in foreign language ] >> not a damn thing. >> where did you get that cold fro? >> we have to take a break from kissing. >> you don't? >> what? i'm just reading the prompter. >> that is a lot of -- >> everything else okay

chilly rose and gayle king and >>> millions of americans face the threat of flooding in illinois and missouri. mandatory are under way at this hour and in missouri the flood is blamed for 13 deaths. >> the mississippi river could each 14 feet above its flooding stage in st. louis. the flooding could affect 18 million in its path from illinois to louisiana. anna werner has more. >> reporter: this is what you're seeing around st. louis or they are waiting for it to happen. this is river water coming this way. it looks kind of just like a generic area or a field. this is supposed to be the southbound lane of u.s. 67, but as you can tell, there is no the severity of this is not broken to flooding. >> they would not sell me flood insurance so i've never been concerned about it. >> reporter: this is not the usual time of year for the mississippi river to come over its banks. it's been more than 20 years since this kind of event has happened in the area, but all of winding up down here. margaret? >> anna, thank you. >>> some areas could suffer from the effects of the storm system for days.

chilly rose and gayle king and norah o'donnell are off. >>> millions of americans face the threat oflooding in illinois and missouri. mandatory are under way at this hour and in missouri the flood is blamed for 13 deaths. >> the mississippi river could each 14 feet above its flooding stage in st. louis. the flooding could affect 18 million in its path from illinois to louisiana. anna werner has more. >> reporter: this is what you're seeing around st. louis or they are waiting for it to happen. this is river water coming this way. it looks kind of just like a generic area or a field. this is supposed to be the southbound lane of u.s. 67, but as you can tell, there is no divided highway here, because of the severity of this flooding. the national guard has been activated statewide to help fight the floods. the water has surrounded west alton, missouri, where residents were told tuesday, it's time to leave. >> we got everything out of our basement of anything important and cleaned out the house of clothes. >> reporter: as the mississippi river threatens st. louis county, it took team wo

. >>> i'm charlie rose with gayle king and norah o'donnell. the lineup is set this morning pour the last republican debate of the year. donald trump will be front and center again tomorrow night in las vegas. ted cruz will be on his left >> the latest poll shows ted cruz is a biggest threat to donald trump. a new poll in iowa shows cruz leads trump with just seven weeks to go. the second poll to show cruz ahead in iowa. for the first time donald trump is hitting the texas senator hard. >> i don't think he's qualified to be president. i don't think he has the right temperament. look at the way he's dealt with the senate where he goes in there like a -- frankly, like a little bit of a maniac. you're never going to get things done that way. i have good judgment. i have great judgment. i would say i have far better judgment than ted. i actually get along with people much better than he does. >> cruz is taking the comments in very good stride. he takes a video link for the "maniac" from the movie "flash dash." he tweeted in honor of my good friend

. >>> i'm charlie rose with gayle king and norah o'donnell. >> we had to comment about jello shots out of your navel. >> i was going to comment but i love steven. it's unlikely y happenen >> i thihi so! >>> we begin with defense secretary ash carter admitting this morning he used his personal email account for some government work. the controversy came as carter rived today in iraq to meet with military commanders. >> carter told cbs news he did not use the account for classified information. charlie talked with theefense secretary in irbil in an interview you'll only see on "cbs this morning." >> reporter: why did you continue to use your personal accounafter your government account had been issued. >> this is a mistake. enenrely my mistake. i as secretary of defense use email very little and never for classified information. but what i did, that i shouldn't have been doing until a few months ago, was occasionally use my iphone to send administrative messages. no classified information. and backed up as records. but to my immediate staff.f. and even that i shouldn't have been doing. w

. >> i'm charlie rose with gayle king and norah o'donnell. >> i just got the comment about jell-o shotse secretary ash kaercarter, he ad he used his personal e-mail account for official business. >> carter told cbs news he did not use the account for classified information. charlie talked to the defense secretary in an interview you'll see only on "cbs this morning." >> why did you continue to use your personal account after your government account had been issued? >> it was a mistake and entirely my mistake. i as secretary of state use my e-mail very little and never for classified information. but what i did up until a few months ago is oaklccasionally u my iphone to send administrative information to my immediate staff. and even that, i shouldn't have been doing. when i realized that, i stopped. >> had you continued using that personal account even after the scandal or controversy about hillary clinton? >> when you're in my position, and particularly that environment, that's just more reason why i should have been minding my -- every, all my ps and qs here and i wasn't. that's my fau

he would approve, david. >> he would roll over but this is gayle king's influence on me. celebrate the holidays, do >> it looks nice. you knew we would not let this moment go but we were starting with something serious and i was waiting to get to the end to get there. you look good in red, dr. david agus. >> i like the black, david. >> thank you, charlie. >> a purple one is coming in the mail! thanks, dr. david agus. >>> a pilot shortage threatens to ground parts of the airline industry. we will take you to the air show to show you the sky-high efforts to inspire new careers in the cockpit. we have got that story next on "cbs this morning." we train. adapt. and get smarter. every soldier. every unit. every day. not to keep up with change; but to drive it. nobody knows what problems tomorrow will bring. but we do know who will solve them. we give you relief from your cold & flu. you give them a case of the giggles. tylenol cold helps relieve your worst cold & flu symptoms... you can give them everything you've got. tylenol there's a whole lot of happy in every jar of nutel

. >> gayle king joins us live from new york. y friday, gayle. >> happy friday is right, mike and debra. good to see you, debra. welcome. >> welcome to friday. san bernardino lake with the on going search for more evidence from terror attack, plus we'll look into where isis gets its millions. and i love when we can say that, connecticut governor, dan malloy, joins us with his plan to ban people on federal watch lists from getting guns in his state, and peter greenburgh on what record airline profits mean for your wallet. also known as air fares. the news back in the morning, we'll see you 7:00 straight up and tell andrea i said hey. >> we will. >> we're wondering if you're going to be singing at all. we heard you singing natural woman yesterday. we want to get in on that action. >> no serenades today. although you'll like this. charlie rose walked in the studio this morning and said, i have a need to be serenaded now. >> could be a trend. >> you're spoiling him. >> i think he liked it. we'll see you guys. >> thanks, gayle, have a

now it's time to buy it yo gayle king showed us the best of the best. >> oh, my god, here comes another favorite thing. >> the essential policy is for a favorite thi to be a favorite thing is something that's useful, very unusual and fun. something that i feel like i would love to have mysel >> it's the biggest one we have ever had. there are 87 items. all of them personally selected by oprah. >> ginormous in size not in price. two items over $500. >> the price range goes from a keychain, you know, who's not a sucker for something with their initial on it. this o which stands for oprah is under $20. all of the way up to the apple watch, which can go up to $15,000 depending on the brand that you choose. the apple watch has a variety of prices, too. i think the list is very fair in terms of variety and we're very aware of price points here. >> look at this, every single woman in here said i'd love to >> even a box of nail polish can get lady o worked up like a kid on christmasmorning. but choosing all those favors tuckered gayle up. >> by the time it was over, oprah was with her head layi

." >> gayle king has more from new york. good morning, gayle. >> reporter: hey, frank and michelle. we have a presidential candidate in the studio today. any guesses? >> uhm -- >> well? >> okay. >> mr. bush? >> i'll tell you in a second. >> okay. >> reporter: i'll tell you what's coming up. we are learning about the victims of the san bernardino shooting from their friends and families. plus, we'll talk about a cia insider michael murrell why i thinks the shooter was radicalized. more with president obama. and the republican presidential candidate, marco rubio. >> from florida. >> reporter: marco rubio, very good. he is here in studio 57. the news is back in the morning. we'll see you at 7:00. and you both passed. we'll see you in a couple minutes. >> we get a goldstar. all right. gayle, thanks so much. have a great weekend. >>> time now 6:45. november was another good jobs month. here's kcbs radio's financial reporter jason brooks. >> reporter: a gold star for the labor market in november. labor says a gain of 211,000 jobs, that was a little stronger than expected. we also saw upwa

. >> gayle king joins us live.morning. >> chilling plots targeting a community college and drivers at rush hour. we'll look at the charges just filed against a former neighbor of the san bernardino attackers. plus, the reaction from the muslim-american community to donald trump. republican strategist frank luntz is here with his new focus group and a conversation with apple ceo tim cook and one more thing with charlie. special holiday treat with a special reading of "twas the night before christmas." the news is back in the morning. we'll see you at 7:00 straight up. peggy and mike, back to you guys in studio. bet you can't wait. >> can't wait to see it. thanks so much, gayle. >>> a satire about -- it's a film about the united states. i don't shoot a single frame of film in the united states. it's shot in other countries to show the things that we could have. >> is there anything we have that they want? >> yes. they come into an amer ican supermarket and see 157 varieties of breakfast cereal, that blows their mind.

. >> gayle king joins us live from new york with that preview, good morning, gayle. >> good morning,dy to share. hello there erika and nicole. we will start with john dickerson and nancy cordis about how trump's comments are impacting the presidential race and republican party. they are boating to be in the studio today along with republican strategy frank lutes with his focus group on those controversial remarks. we will take to you scotland to find out new source to renewable energy, the the experts say it could come from the waves. and a look at the new technology that listen to this can let you see through walls. do you want to do that. no super man required. >> yeah, i don't know, it depend on what is on the other side of the wall. >> that is right. >> thanks, gayle. >> news is back in the morning. wait, i am will's not done. the news is back in the morning, we will see new about ten minutes. back to you two. >> all right. thanks. >>> gayle, thank you. sharing is caring so we appreciate that preview. >>> cbs-3 is happy to be helping veterans this holiday season. we are collectin

." >> gayle king joins us now from new york.d morning. >> reporter: we are here, live and in color hello, michelle and frank, good to see you. ahead, isis sympathizers in all 50 states, why is it so hard to find them? that's a question we're asking today. plus, we are in alaska looking into the mysterious death of juneau's mayor. also, from no taxes to free power, we are going to take you to norway this morning where buying an electric car is too good a deal to pass up they say. and spotlight star and a boston global journalist are here together. the news is back in the morning we'll see you at 7:00. >> frank, since you're the boy of the group, how would you feel if somebody was playing you in a movie? imagine how the "boston globe" reporter feels that mark ruffalo is playing him on the big screen. >> i have my life story out there and that's happened a couple types. >> and brad pitt. >> oh, yeah [ laughter ] >> not exactly. no, that would be odd. >> i had no idea you were working -- michelle, i'm sorry, i had no idea you were w

the lets check with gayle king in new york with that preview, good morning, gayle. >> can i say i'm kindcared of hoverboards. >> i want nothing to do with them. >> i am scared of them. the best one thaw can buy instead of the bootlegged kind, that are catching fire. >>> good morning, good to see you. we will talk to presidential candidate and new jersey governor chris christie about his performance in last night debate and john dickerson on whether the attack on donald trump will have any impact. hear from a woman who says that a celebrity endorsed product made her hair fall out, we hate when that happened. hundreds of people are suing about that. >>> our conversation with the the one and only, the gorgeous, lovely, kennedy center honorary, cecily tyson, her unique perspective on aging, gender and race, news is back in the morning. we will see you in about ten minutes and counting, erika back to you. >>> looking forward to that. thanks so much, gayle. >>> well, two word for you right now: staying put. shock jogging howard stern says he is sticking with siri u.s. xm. stern signed on for f