we support the hammonds, we don't support this armed occupation of the refuge.we should point out, the armed occupation, the bundy family, they have had their own troubles with bureau of land management a couple of years ago, ammon bundy, got into a dispute -- that was peacefully resolved. everyone backed up a long way to make it so in nevada. right there in burns, oregon what will it take? you have acting u.s. attorney taking like an ignore rhamous out there, acting these two men, father and son ranchers are some kind of you know, des per -- des per rados, that will not stand up to the truth do you agree? yes. >> we're disappointed in what happens to the hammonds, we see this federal overreach every day we're concerned about the discussion about national monument, one county over, 2.5 million acres possibly being declared that has potential to really damage the ranking community and the economy here. we're concerned about that there are a lot of issues going on with federal government, we have got to find ways to address these that don't involve violent or bloo

and 46- year-old steven hammond. (ammon bundy/protestor) "we have a lot of work to unwind the unconstitution al land transactions that have taken place here." the hammonds checked themselves back into prison monday after a federal judge ordered they had not served the 5-year federal minimum for a fire on their property that spread to government land. they were convicted under an anti-terrorism law. (karyn gallen/hammond family member) "my uncle and my cousin are the farthest thing from domestic terrorists." the hammond family has distanced itself from the protests. monday night, the local sheriff had a message for the occupiers. (david ward, harney county sheriff) "the hammonds have turned themselves in, it's time for you to leave our community." (jennifer dowling, cbs news, burns, oregon) "but protestors say this occupaaion is bigger than the hammonds. they accuse the federal government of persecuting landowners here in the west for decades." ammon bundy's father's cliven was involved in a dispute over grazing right

, just to repeat this, are the hammonds affiliated with this group at all? you mentioned they are going to turn themselves in. do they have any affiliation to the citizens for constitutional freedom militia? >> no, in fact, the citizens for constitutional freedom as they now call themselves, came here on their own. aman bundy wrote a letter to the hammond family saying, i'm here to support you, the cavalry is going to be there. and the hammonds say you don't rep us, have nothing to do with the father and son, who in a few hours will be turning themselves in for two years in prison. >> they are preparing to make a statement, the county. has there been any response from the federal government at this point? >> well, another interesting point is that there's really been little law enforcement out at that refuge at all. they're stepping -- they're kind of keeping things on their toes and not going over there and not being intimidating. the fbi is here. they just came in yesterday. they are staying in the same hotel the reporters are in and they're saying that th

hammonds were parter that -- part of that discussion. they say, we saved a running inholder.rotected we tried to do all the right things and create the kind of partnership and cooperation that the citizens should have. then we fast forward on that particular law, not long after that became law, and it was heralded as this monument law of great significance, new era in cooperation and spirit of cooperation. , some of those involved on the other side and some of the agencies decided to reinterrupt it. the first -- reinterpret it. the first thing they tried to do was shut down this running camp because they said too many, maybe more than 20, run down this canyon backup, as they had for many, many years. they wanted to shut it down. we said, no, the law says historical standards. then the bureaucrats, because we said, you should have your historical access to your private property, if you're up on the mountain, you should maintain that access like you've always had it. you know what the bureaucrats said. they began to solicit from the inhold

they think the hammond family deserves to retain their land and do what they want with it. in the past the family had grazing rights limited, water rights restricted and even access to their home blocked by the federal goverenment. they've also paid more more than 200 thousand dollars in fines. protestors say they plan to stay at the refuge and treat it as a base for other patriots to gather. the issue - they're armed and many of the nearby families are concerened. law enforcement officials say they're aware of the situation and are monitoring closely -- so far, they haven't taken any action against the group. a teenage girl las vegas has been identified. the coroner says the body of 12- year-old tristin magness was discovered yesterday morning on idaho avenue, near charleston and nellis. police say the death does not appear to be suspicious... but metro's abuse and neglect is investigating because of the girl's age. the coroner has not said how the girl died. the man killed over the weekend while riding a segway has been identified as 72- year-old james harrington. police

and that includes the hammonds. the hammonds wanted to cowboy up.e to be going back to prison, they're going to do that, they're going back to prison and do their time. the bundies wanted them to make a stand. they wanted them to go into protective custody of the militants and not report to prison and the hammonds had no part of that. they wanted the sheriff to take the bundys -- yes? lou: the sheriff, this man is talking like his britches are just a little too big. who does he think he is? he needs to keep his mouth, it seems to me, should follow the example of the hammonds and cut out the provocative talk like he's going cut off the water, the power and whatever else. this guy is not helping, and where the heck is the community when these two men, father and son, dwight and steve, were sentenced for a second time? it's out in its face outrageous, the congressional delegation hasn't said a word, neither has the two senators of oregon? >> well, the community has spoken, and very powerful political interests. the oregon cattleman's organization. lou:

they think the hammond family deserves to retain their land and do what they want with it. in the past the family had grazing rights limited, water rights restricted and even access to their home blocked by the federal goverenment. they've also paid more more than 200 thousand dollars in fines. protestors say they plan to stay at the refuge and treat it as a base for other patriots to gather. the issue - they're armed and many of the nearby families are concerened. law enforcement officials say they're aware of the situation and are monitoring closely -- so far, they haven't taken any action against the mother of a man shot and killed by police held a news conference on saturday and says, despite the claims by metro, her son was never wanted for attempted murder. "he was not wanted for murder as they keep saying, i want that clarified. my son never murdered nor accused of murdering somebody. i want his name cleared of that." 23-year-old keith childress junior was shot and killed thursday afternoon near desert inn and cimarron. metro was assisting u-s marshals in arresting c

at heart of protest is dwight hammond jr.on, into weeks ago they surrendered to for the authorities. it is a my judgment a pure out effort by federal government, and a little bi a little a -- little bipoliticalize justice department and agency to crush a family. and violate what this country stands for, joining us to talk about this is susan hammond. and a close friend of the family, mrs. hammond, my heart goes to you, your families, friend and communities, and the country for what you are going through. your husband and your son have been in prison for two weeks now, how are they doing. >> i believe they are doing as good as they can were th under the circumstances. lou: how you are holding up. you have a family, a ranch to run. you have some help, but it is tough, has anyone from your congressional delegation, any of the senators from your state, called you to say, what can we do to help to make this right. >> no, they have not. lou: i have to say, imf stunned -- i'm stunned, and community seems it has been pollacksed, they

the hammond family.ant to say to you, what you said last night on the floor of the house, in my opinion, did more to set the record straight on the conflicts that are there, and how the history of those conflicts between the government, government management agencies like the bureau of reclamation, the bureau of land management, the interior department and ranchers, and i just want to salute you for that. i've been critical for the senatorses from oregon for not stopping this deal. you gave all of us hope that reason and considerable power is going to be brought to bear here in behalf of the hammond family? >> you know, thank you, lou, and i hope if people want the full text, they can go to your website or whatever and see the comments. i intended to give about a five-minute speech, and 20 years of standing up for the people in eastern oregon flood over me and i went almost half an hour. what i was trying say is look -- lou: it was a traffic half hour, i'm going to say that, too. >> what the protests or

the attorney for the hammond family sent a statement to the harney county sheriff.. saying quote: "neither ammon bundy nor anyone within his group/organization speak for the hammond family." do you have a real id? it takes a bit more effort than just renewing your driver's license- a look at what reality... the real - id act has been in effect for ten years now... and nevada is one of 23 states in full compliance with the law. kolo 8 news now terri takes a look at what that means for nevada residents, and how residents of other states may soon run into trouble when taking a domestic flight. just another day here at the dmv in reno. some are here to register thier car, get a license plate, or renew their driver's license. for many that means a real id. an enhanced driver's license where the recipient has to provide the dmv with more verification of who they are. by october 20-20 the real id will be required to board a domestic flight in this country, if the ticket holder does not have a passport, michael garcia/real id: i knew i had to have that stuff before i came do

and now the family of the hammonds, supporters of the hammonds are coming together saying a five-year sentence is too hefty. but you look at the books and what the law requires, and arson on federal property does call for that five-year prison sentence. a lot of disagreements leading to some tense moments for the people in this community that's about a five-hour drive southeast of portland. >> polo sandoval, thank you. keep us posted on new developments. >>> let's talk more about the legal ramifications of this story. jonathan gilliam joins me from new york. he is a cnn law enforcement analyst and former fbi special agent. good to see you. >> good to be back. >> the occupiers, if we can call them that, say they are ready to stay for weeks, possibly even years. how do you suppose they would manage that in this feld ral building? >> i'm sure they have -- you know, these are individuals who prepared themselves for the long haul. i don't think that this is something they just reacted to and showed up. so they probably have lots of meals ready to eat, food that they can store over long per

the man was 18-year-old isaiah hammond. he admitted that he was here arguing with hartfield that night. he claims he left through that front door. he says that hartfield came after him gun in hand. he allegedly admitted to the detective that he fired, but the state attorney' s office believed hartfield' s killing could not be legally justified. all the evidence from trade hartfield is the aggressor in the confrontation. a final charging decision at the time hammonds to burn the body was discovered last month. police said any connection is unknown. the investigation into hartfield' s death is now closed the death of the offender. she said she was disappointed the police didn' t even arrest hammonds. she added that she would never have wish to the horrific death on hammond that he suffered along this trail. just nine months later. anchor: he was issued a criminal traffic citation for running change will be coming to how florida handles death penalty cases. today' s supreme court ruling called the florida system unconstitution

(dwight hammond / rancher ) "it's not about me it's about america. and we've got to get the wheels back on this wagon because they're flying off." the controversy has reignited a decades-long dispute over public land rights. an fbi spokesperson says they are working with local law enforcement to bring a peaceful resolution to the standoff at the refuge. brian webb for cbs news. ((brian loftus)) protestors say the government should return the land to the people... and they're ready to occupy the refuge as long as necessary. /// let's get to sherry with a look at today's weather. sherry swensk but temps were in the mild mid 50s so it felt pretty good, just didn't look all that pretty. ........... now we're on the lookout for mountain snow this week... starting today. ............ highs will stay mild - in the normal mid 50s. ................... as we get back to work and back to school - we could be schlepping the umbrellas and rain jackets. but the snow should be piling up in the mountains and that's great news! ((sherry swensk))

dwight and steven hammond... have reported to a southern california prison to serve additional time related to the 2001 fire they describe as a "controlled burn." patrick walker is here with the latest. ((patrick walker)) if you think this looks familiar... you're right. although right now... there is no law enforcement presence at the camp. the group is now calling itself the "citizens for constitutional freedom." some of the key players from the standoff at the bundy ranch in 2014 are in oregon... including the group's spokesman... cliven's bundy's son ammon. < ((nats)) ((patrick walker)) a militia of self-described many of them armed... has set up camp in an oregon national wildlife refuge. they've been there since saturday. ((shawna cox/occupier: "we, the people, of these states united, have reason to believe that dwight and steven hammond were not afforded their rights to due process.")) ((patrick walker)) the occupiers say they want the federal government to give ranchers back the land they allege has been

hammonds have turned themselves in. it is time for you to leave our community and go home to your families and end this peacefully. amy: the standoff continues. as armed anti-government militiamen occupy a national parks building in oregon for the fourth day, we will speak with richard cohen of the southern poverty law center which found a number of militias in the u.s. jumped 37% over the past year. we will also speak with janell ross of the washington post. and we go to portland, oregon, to speak with indigenous writer and activist jacqueline keeler on the history of the land that once belong to the paiute tribe. then the art of resistance. >> it brings you behind the scenes of what we are reading in the newspapers today. it brings you behind the scenes of black lives matter, behind the scenes of occupy wall street, of the climate marches, of the public education movement. amy: from immigration raids to police killings, we'll speak with contributors to a remarkable new book that explores the growing resistance movemen

prosecutors said the hammonds set a nearly 130 acres to cover up poaching. the father served three months... the son, one year. but a judge ruled their terms were too short under federal law and ordered them back to prison. (dwight hammond / convicted of arson) "i'm going to prison for five years for 127? seems like a bit of an overkill to me." the hammonds are scheduled to begin their 5 year prison sentence monday. i'm jeremy roth reporting. the attorney for the hammond family sent a statement to the harney county sheriff. bundy nor anyone within his group or organization speak for the hammond family" end quote. nevada energy regulators meet this week to decide if they should hold off on new solar power rates. the "public utilities commission" set a hearing thursday to consider pausing the new rates for customers. they were supposed to take effect january first. the changes would raise the base service charge for customers in southern nevada from around thirteen dollars to nearly eighteen dollars per month. they will also reduce the amount of utility pays t

dwight hammond junior and steven hammond were convicted of burning brush on federal land in 2012... but a judge ruled... the short time they spent in prison did not meet sentencing laws. the controversy prompted ammon bundy and other protection to the hammonds. cliven bundy told us monday that he did not tell ammon to go up there... but he supports the group staying there. 1:43:45-:55 "did you tell ammon to go up there? no i didn't. i give him some encouragement to find out about the hammonds." ---butt to--- 1:50:52-:03 "i would like to see the county government take jurisdiction and authority and start protecting theiritizens life and liberty and property that's all i want to see happen there." ammon bundy tells our affiliate in oregon that he does not plan on leaving... until the land in question is returned to ranchers there. the man who killed 3 people on the las vegas strip... was formally sentenced to death for the crimes. ammar harris received the death prison... after a jury convicted him in october for the murders of 3 people: local cab driver michael boldon... his passenge

the hammonds' attorney says the protesters do not speak for the hammonds. earlier we add aamon bundy how he plans to resolve the situation without talalng to the government. >> we spent months and months and months in petitions and redresses and trying to get the government to check and balance itself and they refused and in most places just ignored us. we know there was some intimidation methods from the federal government to the county of elected representatives, but basically the people tried that. they tried for many months, they tried for actually over a year to try to get some justice in the situation and there was none offered. in fact they were ignored. >> the fbi says that it is taking the lead with local law standoff. >>> white house hopefuls this morning g e campapaning h hder we are four weeks away from the iowa caucuses on february 1st. the first primary will be eight days later in new hampshire and that's where former president bill clinton starts campaigning today for hillary clinton. republican front-runner trump reacted on twitter saying, q

i think the hammond case is open to some interpretation.here are people who are very unhappy about it, but you know, this -- it's this armed confrontation. and that goes to sort of the ideological concept of -- that goes behind the patriot movement, is they're not a group that is necessarily going to unleash a campain of terrorism. they're waiting to be provoked. what we've seen over the last year, very specifically with some of the people involved in this action, is that they've been courting that fight. they put themselves into positions, hoping to get the provocation that they -- that would justify to them wider violence. and so far, you know, what we saw at the bundy ranch that situation was de-escalated by the federal government. you know, and on the one hand, you know, you look at that and you have to ask whether that de-escalation emboldened them to try to take it a step further as they have here. on the other hand they did resolve that situation without bloodshed. so you know, it's very complex. i don't envy the people making these

the marchers reach the house of the hammonds... they go up one by one and hug dwight hammond 3 "to think that there is this many people (cries) showing up" it doesn't change the outcome. outcome. 3 "hope to see you in five years." 3 dwight hammond is set to go to prison on monday--a number of those protestors--as we mentioned--are now holed up at a wildlife refuge building.we will keep you up to date on the events happening in oregon. 3 3 have you ever wanted to get that filmmaking experience in-- and hollywood is just a little too expensive? expensive?a film school is opening in our area--and we'll take you to the grand opening. 3 he's a pup in training.and the work he is doing - and his *name - are catching the attention of a very famous football coach. 3 we started the new year with cooler temperatures but this is just the beginning. it will be cold these next few days. find out how cold we get in 3 3 an investigation is underway in california tonight--after a *cemetery.police say the gunman opened fire yesterday afternoon....ki

in order for the ranches to survive, they own 6,000 acres, the hammond ranch. >> the hammond family. >> because this is so sparse country, it's not the lush green -- >> high desert. >> high desert plateau. they lease other ground from the federal government and they pay for it. those leases need to be reinstated so that susie hammond, the wife of dwight hammond who is in her 70s, alone on a ranch, at least her husband and son are gone now, can continue to ranch and survive. she does not need the extra punishment of having the grazing leases taken away as well. there's no reason for that. >> here's what should happen, in my opinion. you and the rest of the congressional delegation ought to be on the phone to the u.s. attorney's office in oregon, you should be interceding, intervening in this case, and anyone who says it's a criminal case and that's inappropriate is a damn fool. the reality here is these are two men in jail, it's -- every minute they spend in jail is an injustice. it's one that should not be tolerated in this country. >> lou, i'm not an attorney, i was journalism major

but prosecutors say the hammonds set the fire to try and cover up poaching. yesterday the harney county sheriff confirmed the hammonds have started serving their five-year sentence. gunmen protesting the hammonds' conviction and sentence seized a national wildlife refuge saturday. the protesters say they are "concerned citizens" who want to restore and defend the u-s constitution. now for a quick check on your weather with meteorologist kaj o'mara. stay with tv9. it's . now, one last look at this watch for some patchy fog this morning, mainly for the commute. we may have visibilities restricted in isolated areas. the main forecast focus for us continues to be on the system for morning, then the slam of arctic air to follow. mixed precip is likely to break out as early as wednesday night and continue on a scattered basis through saturday morning. most of the precipitation should be in the form of a rain/snow mix with perhaps a 1-3" snow on the tail end when it wraps up saturday morning. then, the arctic air pours in. plan on single-digit highs on sunday with w

dwight hammond and his son steven were convicted of setting and served jail time. they say it wasn't arson, but controlled burns to protect their property. in october, a judge added four more years to their sentence. >> it just seems like a little overreach for having burned 127 acres. >> in a statement, the hammonds' attorney reports they're not associated with bundy's group, saying neither ammon bundy nor anyone within his group or organization speak for the hammond family. but protestors say they plan to stay put until all local ranchers reclaim land they allege was stolen by the u.s. government years ago. john blackstone, cbs news, burns oregon. , mollie: dwight and steven hammond are on their way to southern california to surrender to authorities and start serving their new sentence. still to come, world headlines. escalating tensions in the middle east after saudi arabia takes a stand against iranian state sponsored terrorism. and why authorities are thinking about launching a new search mission after wreckage of a is found. america is not just electing a pre

the hammonds also adding.. they don't support what's going on and plan to report to prison peacefully.. sot - ammon bundy / rancher "oh, i do not speak for the hammonds. we have spoken many, many time. we the hammonds also adding.. they don't support what's going on and plan to report to prison peacefully.. sot - ammon bundy / rancher "oh, i do not speak for the hammonds. we have spoken many, many time. we understand each other on this issue. and, the hammonds are only going to jail because they just feel there's nothing else for them to do.." elizabeth hur oncam close: bundy and his group are vowing to occupy the outpost for years... it is unclear.. what, if any, action law enforcement will take but for now.. schools in the area were closed as a precaution. eh, abc news, ny. heavy rain across the eh, abc news, ny. heavy rain across the west coast could mean flooding and mudslides in california. residents aren't taking any chances... putting up barriers and stacking sandbags to protect their homes. and presiden

the hammonds also adding.. they don't support what's going on and plan to report to prison peacefully.. sot - ammon bundy / rancher "o i do not speak for the hammonds. we have spoken many, many time. we understand each other on this issue. and, the hammonds are only going to just feel there's nothing else for them to do.." elizabeth hur oncam close: bundy and his group are vowing to occupy the outpost for years... it is unclear.. what, if any, action law enforcement will take but for now.. schools in the area were closed as a precaution. eh, abc news, ny. " jessica rae: coming up a disease that afflicts millions. how you could take action into your own hands to prevent osteoporosis.. when we return. jessica dad: i know. spots. culligan man: the problem is your water!r! ananr: a culligan whole-house water conditioning system gets d of sediment or impurities. so keeping everything spotless is effortless. mom: hey. dad: the culligan man. culligan man: the problem is your water! anncr: a culligan whole-house water

the hammonds have turned themselves in. it's time for you to leave our community, go home to your families, and end this peacefully. >> reporter: they say they will be peaceful if the police are. but they're armed just in case. has anyone said anything to give you some idea that there's going to be bloodshed? >> we've been hearing all kinds of reports from people still in town that the sheriff is saying we're leaving either in body bags or handcuffs. it makes people nervous. >> reporter: we recognized two of the men right away, one known for organizing anti-islam protests, and another who made stands against land use on his land. this time it's bundy and the rest of his men supporting a different family, the hammonds. prosecutors say they set fire to cover their tracks. the hamtds claim they were trying to clear invasive brush. they turned themselves in again today after a federal judge ordered them back to prison for five more years. that was a call to arms for these men and women. they call themselves patriots, following

saying ammon bundy - and the group - do not** speak - for the hammond family. isis has released a new video, that appears to show five men being shot to death. death.the video has not been independeny verified, but resembles past isis videos.the terrorist group claims the men were acting as british spies. one of the five masked executioners--who speaks with a british accent--gives a warning to britain's prpre nister david cameron saying they will continue to wage jihad and break borders. // shame shame shame on you // outside the saudi** embassy - in london.protesters gathered to condemn - the execution of a leading - shee- ah - cleric.he was killed - along with 46 other pririners - in saudi a abia.the country says - its part of its - war* on terrorism.there are growing concerns - the executions - will inflame tensions - with countries - including iran.prorosters there - broke into the saudi embassy - and set the building - on fire. coming up on the fox 28 news at nine, fond farewell. farewell.the big time british hit making its final debut on american televisi

the hammonds are reporting to prison. a statement out from the attorney they plan to report today but they're still continuing to fight their legal battle which is to continue to have grazing rights on the federal lands, this is part of the statement. the hammonds continue the legal efforts and also pursue executive clemency. we hope that president obama will agree with us and with the -- and with the veteran judge that presided over the original trial that the five-year mandatory minimum sentence is far too long and continuing to go with the rule of law. meantime, as you see this unfolding behind me, these protesters getting all of the attention that they were looking for about these issues and they have also adopted a new name they say. citizens for constitutional freedom, as they read this list of grievances from supposedly a coalition of groups that have been fighting over these issues. >> scott, just to back up so everyone understands how we got to this point, the hammonds were convicted of lighting a fire that went

the hammonds have now turned themselves in to authorities. what started as aly for the pair has turned into an armed occupation of a federal wildlife reserve building. land rights -- and his side wants the government to surrender its jurisdiction. 05:10:23 cliven bundy, rancher "they're there to demonstrate against the ederal government'cs hing abuse and they're also there to stand up for the constitution and the state of oregon." 05:29:37 david schuman, bunkerville "there have been media reports that the hammonds don't want the bundys there. cliven says that's not true at all. they've welcomed his sons and expressed appreciation for them. in bunkerville, david schuman, channel 13 action news." authorities in carson city will conduct an autopsy to determine how an inmate has died at a corrections facility in northern nevada. 69-year old cread lyons had been in prison since 1993. he was serving a life sentence for murder. new at 6:30.. chick-fil-a is keeping the doors closed.... on its big new york city restaurant.... after getting -59- health

the hammonds don't want the b bundy's help, actually. cnn explains how this all began. >> reporter: they're armed and staying put. protesters broke into building at a oregon wildlife refuge saturday. they claim to be taking a stand against the federal government's control and use of the land. the armed occupation broke off from a peaceful rally earlier in the day to support dwight and steven hammond. they're a father/son ranching duo expected to report to prison monday. >> it isn't my decision, obviously. it's a sentence. >> reporter: hammond and his son were convicted of arson setting at least 130 acres of federal land on fire. the hammonds maintain it was a controlled blaze that accidentally got out of hand. prosecutors, however, argue the flames were meant to cover up poaching. >> it's sort of frightening when there's people making threats and people touting guns. >> people are afraid. >> reporter: among the armed protesters, the son of nevada rancher clive bundy at the center of a similar standoff with the federal government last yea

the hammonds maintain it was a controlled blaze that accidentally got out of hand. prosecutors, however, argue the flames were meant to cover up poaching. >> it's sort of frightening when there's people making threats and people touting guns. >> people are afraid. >> reporter: among the armed protesters the son of nevada rancher cliven bundy. he was at the center of a similar standoff with the federal government last year over grazing fees. >> this is not a time to stand down. it is a time to stand up. >> reporter: the younger bundy called on militia groups to descend on the county and demand the government restore, quote, the people's constitutional right, part of a vague and vocal anti-government message. >> the people have been abused long enough, really. their lands and their resources have been taken from them to the point where it's putting them literally in poverty. >> reporter: the hammonds, however, are distancing themselves from this latest face-off. their attorney communicating in a short but clear statement to the county sheriff's office says, "neither a

the hammonds already served time... but a judge ruled it wasn't enough. "it seems like a bit of an overkill." dozens rallied peacefully saturday... in support of the ranchers. that's when a small group soon. the was joe fryer reporting. an attorney for the hammonds has said the men do plan to report to prison sometime today. over the weekend, the hammonds said the bundy group does not speak on their behalf. today, president obama is meeting with attorney general loretta lynch to talk about what steps he can take to stop gun violence. many expect the president will use executive action to strengthen background checks for bun buyers. on thursday, the president will join cnn's anderson cooper for a one-hour, live town hall event on the issue. the expected executive actions come ahead of president obama's annual state of the union address, which is set for january 12th. a serious situation developing in the middle east after the execution of a cleric. still to come on the news at noon..the latest as saudi arabia breaks ties with iran. this, after the saudi's

. >> we would like to see the hammonds released from federal prison as soon as possible. >> are opposition if federal property. >> i was raped while at st. george's in 1978. >> shocking always by students of staff at a prestigious prep school. >>> we begin with doubts about north korea's claim that its successfully tested a hydrogen bomb. the u.s. believes north korea did carry out a nuclear test just over 24 hours ago. but officials say that explosion was not strong enough to be a hydrogen bomb which is significantly more powerful than an atomic bomb. north korea's fourth test in less than a decade has sparked international condemnation. jamie mcintire is at the pentagon. >> officially, the u.s. is gathering evidence before rendering any judgment on exactly what north korea detonated in that underground explosion. but unofficially the verdict is in. while the blast was registered as an erkd it is way to earthquo small to be an h bomb. >>> a successful test of not just a nuclear device, but a thermonuclear device. a miniaturized hydrogen bomb potentially an order of magnitude more powerful

while the hammonds and bundys have many supporters... some feel uneasy. sot -- monica mccannan, burns resident "i don't like the militia's methods." sot -- kainan jordan, burns resident "it's sort of frightening. people touting guns." president obama has also been notified. sot -- josh earnest, white house press secretary "this ultimately is a -- a local law enforcement matter. the fbi is monitoring the situation." nats -- "back up! commotion" the bundy family was also involved in this confrontation with the government two years ago... over grazing rights. but say their actions here -- will be peaceful. brandi hitt oncam close: meantime dwight and steven hammond say they don't support the militia's methods... and reported to prison peacefully today. brandi hitt -- abc news -- los angeles. desmond king's mom says he is coming back to iowa for his senior season. and c vivian stringer was back in iowa city tonight to face her old school. stay with your 24 hour is nothing official. desmond kings mom told a reporter tonight he is coming back. yvette powell tol

the hammonds have turned themselves in, it's time for you to leave our community." they refused to say how many have joined the group they call "citizens for constitutional freedom they're demanding an inquiry into why ranchers dwight and steven hammond were ordered back to prison for setting fires on federal land after they had already served prison time. (ammon bundy/protestor) "it has been left to us to decide whether we allow these things to go on or whether we make a but many in the area who support the hammonds, oppose the occupation. (john o'keeffe/ president, oregon cattlemen's association) (1:11- 1:18, partially covered) it's so imperative that we find ways to address these issues that are peaceful, that are legal, and that are productive, so that kind of leaves occupiers out. john blackstone, cbs news, burns, oregon./// ((brian loftus)) > up next we're going to tell you how 25 hundred dollars could soon be yours, and all you have to do is sign up and watch t-v. > taking a live look outside southern nevada is looking more like london today. ((brian loftus))

in a statement, the hammonds' attorney reports they're not associated with bundy's group. dwight and steven hammond are on their way to southern california to surrender to authorities and ((brian loftus)) > president obama says he's moving forward on new gun control measures - without congress. the planned executive action has already created backlash from republicans who say mr. obama is acting more like a king than a president. mark albert has the latest from the white house. >president obama is back from his hawaiian vacation and he's not wasting any time to use his executive powers to push for new gun control measures. (president obama) "my new year's resolution is to move forward on our unfinished business, as much as i can." the president is working on details of the new policy which reportedly will focus on closing loopholes that allow small gun dealers to avoid performing background checks and making it more difficult for convicted domestic abusers to buy firearms. the move is in response to the latest mass shooting where terrorists killed 14 people in san bernardi

the attorney for the hammonds says they will seek further legal actions in their case .. including appealing for executive clemency from president obama. thousands of people attended a memorial serrce for the viccims bernnrdino. the mourners gathered at the citizens business bank arena in ontario on the same day that hundreds of workers returned to work at the inland regional center for the first time since the attack the memorial featured a religious speech, inspirational music, and remars by former new york city mayor rudy giuuiani, who led the city in the aftermath of s/rudy giuliani / former new york city mayor :27 second worst attack in our history. i began that prayer on september 11th. and i'm afrbid i or you may be lled upon to do this for somebody else someday because of what's going on in theeworld." giuliani received a standing ovation during his remarks on terrorism. coming up next... it's rutgers at iowa on the court -- as s owa's alllltime wins leader c. vivian stringer makes -- plus -- big news for hawkeye football fans as jim ttrpe awawad winner desmond ki

dwight hammond, rancher: "i'm going to jail for five years... for 127. it seems like a bit of an overkill." while the hammonds and bundys have many supporters... some feel uneasy. monica mccannan, burns resident: "i don't like the militia's methods." kainan jordan, burns resident: "it's sort of frightening. people touting guns." president obama has also been notified. josh earnest, white house press secretary: "this ultimately is a -- a local law monitoring the situation." "back up! commotion" the bundy family was also involved in this confrontation with the government two years ago... over grazing rights. but say their actions here -- will be peaceful. meantime dwight and steven hammond say they don't support the militia's methods ... and reported to prison peacefully today. brandi hitt -- abc news -- los angeles. energy regulators are slated to meet this week to discuss solar rates. the decision could mean customers who tried saving money by going green may soon be paying more. so what kind of weather can we expect tomorrow, and into the rest of the we

we're at the corner of main street and hammond. hammond right around the corner is the home where that fire broke out just after 3:00 this morning. we have some video we can show you from earlier. the call coming in at about 3:12 of a home fully involved. firefighters arriving on scene. they were able to make their way to the top of the stairs, but it was at that point that the fire went to two alarms. they are not releasing the name of the deceased because the family members have not been notified just yet. as a matter of fact, they're still trying to i.d. the person. again, just that one fatality. nobody else was at home at the time. the firefighters right now have contained that fire. it's knocked down. they are just now waiting on the state fire marshal's office to arrive and begin the investigation, but at this time, to repeat, one person fatally injured in this fire here on hammond street in gloucester. we don't know what caused that fire to start. but nobody else was injured. we're still waiting on more information as it bec

sot hammond"to think that there is this many people (cries) showing up"ms of signs sot hammond: "see you in five years."verbatim: 3 3 an autopsy will be performed today... on the body of a swain county man who was found in fontanta lake new year's day. 53-year-old doug ballew was last seen november 19th in bryson city. police believe he floated five miles from the tuckasegee river into the lake, but they don't know why he ended up in the water. bryson city police hope today's autopsy in chapel hill will provide more answers about how he died. 3 3 3 new this morning... a police officer was shot and a suspect was killed following a shooting in charlotte. these are photos of the scene from police say they were trying to serve and arrest warrant last night. that is when several suspects confronted them and opened fire. one officer was hit in the ankle, but is expected to be o-k. police returned gunfire and killed one of the suspects. so far, no names have been released. 3 3 hundreds fill a north carolina church to remember a little girl who was shot on christmas day. one-year-old ma-lee-