but it's possible. [ applause ] >> reporter: tonight, president obama is back at it, headlining cnn's "guns hall. >> there's nothing else in our lives that we purchase where we don't try to make it a little safer if we can. >> reporter: andlies who have lost loved ones to gun violence. >> the bottom line is is that it doesn't matter what the reason, it doesn't matter what the color. it what the economic, socioeconomic status is, there's too many people dying in this country at the end of a gun and there's too little being done to change it.ayor did admit to us there is still no easy answer. next, could race be a factor for women looking for love? and later, your furry friend? about 'em. and at red lobster's big festival of flavors2 of 7 new and classic creations on one plate for $15.99. like delicious new maple-and-bacon grilled shrimp, bacon go with? or get a little kick with these new ghost pepper bbq grilled shrimp. because if you like it spicy, garlicky, or cheesy,l like this. but every last flavor is too good to last-so hurry in! ust the two of you. the setting is just right. the

he took his message directly to the american people headlining this cnn town hall meeting. he went after powerful gun lobby groups like the nra, accusing them of distorting public opinion and using fear tactics to influence lawmakers. >> it is not going to change until those who are concerned about violence are not as focused and disciplined during election time as those who are. i'm going to throw my shoulders behind folks who want to tuly solve problems. >> a white house spokesperson said representatives from the nra were invited to attend but declined to take part in the event. >> donald trump taking on guns in america tonight during a campaign event in vermont. the republican front-runner addressed firearms measures he will put into place when and if he is elected president. >> i will get rid of gun-free zones on schools. you have to. and on military bases, my first day, it gets signed, my first day. there is no more gun-free zones. >> trump has long said that recent terror attacks in paris and california could have been diffused if looser gun control laws were in place

headlining a cnn town hall meeting on guns. the president went after groups like the nra accusing them of distorting public opinion and using fear tactics to influence lawmakers. earlier in the day "the new york times" posted an op-ed written by the president to its website. in it mr. obama called gun violence an epidemic and national crisis. the president implores everyone to take personal responsibility and vowed to continue what he calls common sense gun reform long after he leaves office. here is one promise. he wrote, i will not campaign for, vote for or support any candidate, even in my own party, who does not support common sense gun reform. >> so called affluenza mom heads to court. authorities believe she helped her son flee to mexico while prosecutors were investigating whether he violated his probation. ethan couch remains in jail in mexico accusing police there of violating his civil rights, that case will hold up his extradition to the u.s. >> new this morning a convicted killer was executed in florida. oscar ray b

last night the president took his message directly to the american people, headlining a cnn town halleeting on guns. the president went after groups like the nra accusing them of distorting public opinion and using fear tactics to influence lawmakers. >> it's not going to change until those who are concerned about violence are not as focused and disciplined during election time as those who are. and you know, i'm going to throw my shoulders behind folks who want actually solve problems. >> white house spokesperson said representatives from the nra were invited to attend but declined to take part in the event. >> 4:14. donald trump also took on the issue of guns during a campaign event in vermont last night. the republican front-runner addressed measures he would put in place if he were elected president. >> i will get rid of gun free zones on schools and you have to. and on military bases, my first day it gets signed. okay. my first day. there's no more gun-free zone. >> trump said recent terror attacks in paris and california could have been defused if looser gun control laws were in

last night the president took his message to the american people headlining a cnn town hall meeting ons. the president went over powerful lobby groups like the nra accusing them of using fear tactics to influence lawmakers. >> not going to change until those who are concerned about violence, are not as focused and disciplined during election time as those who are. and i'm going to throw my shoulders behind folks who want to actually solve problems. >> white house spokesperson says representatives from the nra were invited to attend but declined to take part in that event. >> we have breaking traffic news, a street is closed because of this water main break. over rockland and green streets, you can see water gushing into the streets, we're told you can drive on green street right now and we'll let you know when the water has been turned off and the street has been reopened. >> let's get more from jessica boyington. >> so you can see behind me pretty serious situation with this water main break. right now it's closed, rockland and green street for now. so as you can see this is video fro

here is a look back at that terrifying incident.h, 2015, the day former cnn headline news anchor lynne russell -- >> thank you for sharing your evening. >> and former cnn investigative de caro -- >> supplies had to reach northernmost positions. >> reporter: went from reporting the news to becoming it. >> breaking news. >> former cnn anchor. >> deadly caught in a real-life shoot-out with a armed robber who forced himself into their room at this motel. surveillance video capturing the horrifying ordeal on camera. >> he gave me a goodwas airborne and into the room. out of the shower and found his wife being held at both russell and de caro hold a concealed carry license and russell handed her personal handgun to heren he started shooting de caro fired back staving his wife's life. the alleged robber, 27-year-old tomorio walton was killed in thee alleged accomplice skyy barrrs pleaded guilty to kidnapping, ag and thanked the first responders who helped save his life. >> the response from this city that helped me in every way wasand perfect. welcome lynne russell and chuck de caro to " >> t

june 30th, 2015, the day former cnn headline news anchor lynne russell -- >> thank you for sharing your evening. >> reporter: -- and former cnn investigative reporter chuck de caro -- >> supplies had to reach northernmost positions. >> reporter: -- went from reporting the news to becoming it. >> breaking news. >> former cnn anchor. >> deadly shoot-out. >> reporter: caught in a real-life shoot-out with a armed robber who forced himself into their room at this albuquerque motel. surveillance video capturing the horrifying ordeal on camera. >> he gave me a good shove and i was airborne and into the room. about that time my husband came out of the shower and found his wife being held at gunpoint. >> reporter: both russell and de caro hold a concealed carry license and russell thinking quickly managed to hand her personal handgun to her husband and when the suspect started saving his wife's life. the alleged robber, 27-year-old tomorio walton was killed in the gunfight. the alleged accomplice skyy barrs was arrested. he pled guilty to kidnapping, aggravated burglary and attempted murder. dec

. >> cnn headline news anchor and her husband speaking out this morning for the very first time sinceng caught in a deadly shootout. >> when you are getting very emotional here. i've never cried on the air before. but when we talked about that night, i think about watching him get shot. >> i came out of the shower looking for a towel and here's my wife flying back wards through the air with this decembsperado pointing a gun at. >> everyone is talking about tom brady and grazel bunch's plan. >> no smoke and mirrors here. it's a very sensible, healthy way to eat. and it shows. >> what do you have for us? >> the texas southern chili, everybody. >> yesterday, when you did your nachos, you said straight hand, bring it. >> bring it michael. >> yeah, you did bring it. >> and that's the gma hot list from today. we'll see you in the morning on gma. >> i don't know if the bradys are eating that. that is not even allowed. >>> you can catch robin, george and the rest of the team right here on abc 7 following the abc 7 morning news. >> abc 7 news at 4:00 does continue. >> sounds of relief after 17

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.>>> making political headlines tonight, a new cnn orc poll shows donald trump in hillary clinton dominating the presidential race. here is a look at the gop side of things and i. it is the first time that trump has topped the 40% mark followed by crews who received 19%. in the democratic bill, latin tops 52% to 38% that clinton's latest smaller than it has been at any point in the race. this friday, the final batch of hillary clinton's emails are supposed to be released to the public. instead, you state department says that it needs more time.>> she says voters are losing out here.>> reporter: let's build on what we have.>> reporter: on the campaign trail in iowa, hillary clinton has her eye on the end zone. in washington, a delay of game. with the state department asking the courts for an extra batch of her emails. 55,000 pages. that would be after iowa, new hampshire, nevada, and south carolina.>> her communications as well as oh -- other documents, were entitled to ask under the freedom of information act. i think the public needs to have that information. >> reporter: jason label follow

stacey: the president headlined a town hall meeting on cnn. the white house says the meeting was intended, in part, to garner public support for the president's recent executive actions on guns. the nra refused to participate in tonight's event, saying it saw it as a quote public relations spectacle organized by the white house. president obama said that is not true. president obama: there's a reason why the nra's not here. they're just down the street. and since this is the main reason they exist, you'd think they'd be prepared to have a debate with the president. >> they haven't been to the white house in three years? >> so right now, tonight, you're saying you'd be open to meeting them. president obama: we have invited them repeatedly. but if you listen to the rhetoric, it is so over the top, and so overheated. stacey: the president also took questions from the crowd including from taya kyle who's late husband was depicted in the film american sniper. investors are hoping for a better day on wall street tomorrow. the dow jones industrial av

shaina: the president headlined a town hall meeting on cnn. the white house says the meeting was intended, in part, to garner public support for the president's recent executive actions on guns. the nra refused to participate in last night's event, saying it saw it as a "public relations spectacle organized by the white house." president obama said that is not true. president obama: there's a reason why the nra's not here. and since this is the main reason they exist, you'd think they'd be prepared to have a debate with the president. anderson cooper: they haven't been to the white house in three years? president obama: no, no, no, we've invited them, we've invited them. anderson cooper: so right now, tonight, you're saying you'd be open to meeting them. president obama: we have invited them repeatedly. but if you listen to the rhetoric, it is so over the top, and so overheated. shaina: the president also took questions from the crowd including from taya kyle, who's late husband was depicted in the film "american sniper." eric: investors are h

i want to talk more about the terror-related headlines, and we have cnn analysts kimberly dozier, and kcolonel cedric latent, and he is also a former intelligence officer, and training at the nsa. colonel, more likely for a plot to be carried out in europe or here in the united states? >> well, brianna, that is the big question for the author i thes the right now. i would say far more like ly in europe because of the preponderance of the muslim population there, and the fact that there are far more islamic state sympathizers in europe than you would find in the united states. but having said that, rochester clearly shows that it is possible for something to happen in the united states as well. >> i wanted to talk to you, kim, about this arrest in rochester, and the threat of isis in america, a when you look at thshg what does it tell you about how the isis strategy may be changing. >> well, the suspect is the kind of the classic individual that they have been going after online wx the qua online, with the quarter million tweets or whatever they have each day, and they are looking for

cnn newsroom. i'm george howell. the headlinesing this hour, the iowa caucuses happen monday and the presidential candidates in both parties are making last minute appeals. iowa is the first state to select the person that voters want to see as the party's nominee. the u.s. state department said it is not releasing 22 of hillary clinton's e-mails saying they are labeled top secret. the e-mails were sent when she was secretary of state and not marked as classified back then. they haunted her presidential campaign. the peace talks have finally started in switzerland after days of delays. a coalition representing opposition groups will arrive after earlier threatening to boycott the negotiations. the president of brazil said her country is losing the battle and she is calling on everyone to unite against mosquitos carrying the disease. zika has been linked to birth disorders in newborns and no vaccine or treatment is available. back to u.s. politics, nobody can deny that donald trump drummed up power. he has undeniably changed the la

cnn newsroom." here is a loaded question for -- how many of the big stories of 2015 do you remember? we'll take a look back at the top ten global headlines as this broadcast continues around the world this hour. >>> welcome back. are you watching "cnn newsroom." it's good to have you with us. i'm george howell. the headlines we're following in saudi arabia -- 47 people convicted of plotting and committing terror attacks targeting civilians have been convicted. the primary shiite cleric is among the dead. the men executed believed in ideologies idea -- in terrorist ideology. >>> in friday, gunman killed at least two people in a pub. more than 15 rounds were shot from an automatic weapon. investigators don't know if this was a terror attack. >>> indian forces are fighting off a militant attack on an air base near the border with pakistan. at least four militants were killed, and a civilian and two guards are dead. this attack comes as india and pakistan try to revive political talks. the terror group, al shabaab, warn americans about racism and discrimination. features messages from the al qaeda leader killed back in 2011. it highlights u.

jack: president obama is so serious about gun violence that he headlined a national town hall meeting on guns earlier tonight on cnn. the president is still trying to build public support for his recent executive actions on guns. those changes are designed to background more gun purchases made online and small changes the president says will incrementally improve things as time goes on. " in the same way we dont eliminate all 20 years traffic still tragedies, there's still drunk drivers, who dont wear their seatbelts. but over reduced so families are spared thats the same thing we can do for gun jack: a new cnn poll most americans surveyed approve of mr. obama's action on guns. but a majority also say they don't believe it will reduce gun-related deaths. jack: meanwhile, governor branstad says he may take an executive action of his own. he's passionate about combating bullying in iowa. he's proposed anti-bullying efforts to the legislature for the last three passed. in an interview with local five's amanda krenz today, the governor says he plans to take on bullying again this session. amanda question about bullying