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the pope is on a four-day trip to the island nation., they were urged to -- after visiting cuba the pope is scheduled to arrive in washington d.c. on tuesday. his first-ever trip to the u.s. the pope also visit new york and philadelphia. we are getting ready for that. look at the traffic. ♪ >> in the emmy goes to "game of thrones." >> stephen matter, "game of thrones." >> peter didn't clinch "game of thrones." >> "game of thrones." nicole: game of thrones. reporting date of last night 67th emmy awards. the premium cable network when in a total of 43 statutes, making history with 14 primetime emmys. give the thrones taking home the prestigious outstanding drama, supporting actor, director and writing in the network mapping for emmys including the actress julia louis dreyfus. highlights include a surprise here is by tracey morgan, first major public appearance since his traumatic car crash in 2014. a lead actor in a drama for john hannah after a finale row and not then after seven previous nominations for his per trail. he's been waiting

and the island nation a model of reconciliation for the world. right now pope is in the residence of the papal ambassador. he has been waving to cheering crowds outside. chris martinez is live in havana where huge crowds lined the streets to hear the pope's message. >> reporter: that's right, brian and juliette. quite the warm welcome for the pontiff today. at this hour pope francis getting some much-needed rest ahead of a very full schedule tomorrow. the pope upon his arrival calling on cuba to open itself to the world. pope francis arrived at havana's jose martin international airport to a cheering crowd greeted by cuba's president raoul castro and havana's archbishop. the pontiff's three-day trip marks his first-ever visit to the island nation as leader of the catholic church. [ speaking spanish ] >> reporter: cuba has been prepping for the pope's arrival for months. at revolution square, crews worked up to the last minute putting the final touches on the altar where francis will say mass sunday. jose is among the thousands expected to attend.

us harry. 70 years ago the end of world war ii brought the u.s. military to many parts of this island nation, changing the character and landscape of this country. coming up, we'll take you to okinawa where a new fight is on to get many of those americans out. >> from hiroshima and stories about a painful past, we've traveled here to okinawa, where concerns about the u.s. military are very much a present-day issue. with 32 sites scattered across this island, more than 25,000 american troops are stationed here. the u.s. and japan say these troops are needed to maintain regional security; but through nearly daily protests in the streets, it's clear some of the residents here want the u.s. to go. >> in a northern okinawan village, the toguchis pack up every saturday night, and drive five minutes to protest. [yelling in japanese]. they've come here every week for 11 years, lighting candles and calling on people in passing cars to support their cause. >> we already have a lot of bases in okinawa. we don't want any more. >> naze kichi wo hantei desuka? i asked him why not. >> they could take us in

as his first latin american pope, his visit to the island nation has been an historic one as he's making his way outside of the basilica where he will pronounce a blessing upon the people of cuba and of that city specifically. this trip, though, is coming to an end. you can hear the choir singing in the background. in about an hour he will depart for the united states and we will check back throughout this newscast and we'll continue to follow his journey which, of course, will eventually bring him here to philadelphia. >>> a kayaker has a close encounter with a predator. take a look. a shark menaced the man off the coast of california and it was all caught on camera. we'll show you what the man had to do to escape these jaws. >>> and she's surging in the polls and last night carly fiorina joined jimmy fallon. hear what she told him about her face-to-face meeting with vladimir putin. >>> we're back now for another live look at live in santiago de cuba where he is wrapping up his visit to the island. we saw the pope boarding the popemobile and we understand he's headed to the airport. he'

and cuba later on this afternoon the island nation is in the midst of major changes particularly.ls of a just after 4:00 a.m. eastern time here in havana this seems to be sad as people here and to sleep with his arrival of france's will bring his message of hope and peace to cuba today this store for the trip is seen as a celebration sunday morning thousand are expected from open- air mass in havana will be led by the pope there the president of the island nation is expected to be there that said the already full the popular even. >>polo sandoval: love getting word that the both u.s. and cuba happen on the east the with the first one to visit the u.s. have been the capital until thursday during that time will be the third pope to meet with the president after that and will mature in hill delivered a mass at madison square garden will be the fourth pope to meet with the united nations all rapists on loose and the norplant is after a woman was so soft on home after she dropped her kids off to school. >>phillipe djegal: nichol takes daily walks around with she and adam please call us

the holy father will spend four days on the island nation. is only the third papal visit there in the last 20 years. steve is live with more details about this

the three day trip marks his first ever visit to the island nation as leader of the catholic church.age] >> reporter: cuba has been prepping for the pope's arrival for months. at revolution square crews worked up to the last minute putting the final touch on the altar where francis will deliver an outdoor mass sunday. jose is among the thousands expected to attend. [speaking foreign language] >> the interpreter: i understand he will give mass and i want to be there he says. i want to be the first to arrive. >> reporter: a recent poll found that less than one third of cubans identify as catholic but julie who coauthored a book on francis believes his visit will capture the attention of cubans of many faiths. >> i would expect that the crowds here will be really huge because apart from talking directly to people who are religious, he's very interested in being inclusive and really speaking to the whole world. >> reporter: sunday morning's mass is one of three pope francis will deliver during his time in cuba. he'll meet with cuban officials in havana including a private meeting with pr

what message do you think pope francis is hoping to send by going to the island nation. >> he sent a clear message, repeating in cuba a central message, which is the proclamation. he used the image of the island to the south, to the north, east and west, and then, of course, cast that to advance his praise for the restoration of u.s.-cuban diplomatic relations, and cited cuba's hero of independence on a powerful quote, denying barriers, and being in contrawith others. he's landed on the island, trying to open up the venues with the church and cuban society. he said "let us hope that the church continues to have the space, means and liberty to carry out the mission", and with respect to society, cuban society, you know, the pope said "let us hope we can continue down the path of liberty, the pass of peace, then the pass of reconciliation, and clearly these are the themes he'll continue to, you know, speak about on the island. >> we saw the pope shake fantastic with raul castro, and he may meet with fidel castro. some felt he alluded to dissidents that he'd want to embrace those that fo

jay gray, back to you. >> jay, did the pope meet with the president of that island nation? two, what dyou feel in terms of the mood of those folks? >> reporter: your first question, jim, he did meet with raul castro, they spend 45 minutes to an hour together. it wasn't an official state visit. but that, he met with his brother, fidel castro, for 35 to 40 minutes. the meeting included castro's children and grandchildren. we're told the two men exchanged books as gifts and it was an informal meeting. people here are genuinely excited that pope francis has decided to visit their country. he's the first pope, and there have been three now in the last 17 years, he's the first in their native language, spanish. he's from argentina. that's excited a lot of the people here. even those not of the catholic faith believe that he is shining a light that the rest of the world can use to see cuba, to understand cuba a little bit better. they are starving for change and progress here, and they believe the pope holds the key to generating those two things. >> thanks, jay. >>> a document ob

. >> but pope francis began his first day in the island nation by holding this mass before a huge crowd in the heart of political cuba and urging people to surve their brothers and sisters especially the most vulnerable vulnerable. >> we have a local reporter there on the ground today. she attended today's big mass. >> reporter: it has been a busy day for pope francis. the morning mass, as you mentioned, in about a half hour, pope francis heads to the cultural center here in havana. he is expected to meet with a group of young people who are anxiously awaiting meeting him. there is an evening celebration at the havana cathedral this was private service for priests, seminarns and other leaders. it is a beautiful service and some of the people that you see here in the cathedral, people that we met along the route as pope francis was greeted. an outdoor mass attracted some 300,000 people to revolution square. the message which was delivered in spanish was one of service. he spoke directly to the cuban people and implored them to take care of those who are fragile and those who are weaker t

land currently occupied by naval base at guantanamo bay and that he should lift sanctions on the island nation. he said thi is necessary for the relations to continue. >>> and the trial for the death of freddy gray, officer porter is first. he didn't properly secure him in the police van. >>> a 7-year-old massachusetts boy is being cumended after returning to $8,000 worth of cash that he found. the boy and his uncle took the money to police and the boy was given a $100 reward. >>> and a wedding in ohio over the weekend had a surprise twist. the bride's father stopped the ceremony right before he was to walk her down the aisle and instead, grab the bride's step dad, so the twoaccompany down the aisle together. >> he said you deserve this as much as i do, you're going to help us walk our daughter down the aisle. >> there are so many bad stories about that family dindynamic, that >> 1091.4 million in a lump sum pay out. the odds of winning, it just 1 in 175 million. >>> happy birthday to lacy who is 33 and actor erick stoelts is 54. >>> breaking news on staten island. fire rips through a church,

there are people brought here by promise of change to their island nation.rom the moment he steps off the plane pope francis made history becoming the first latin american pontiff to visit cuba. the the pontiff spoke to president raul castro and rest of the cuban people in the first public speech of his nine day trip to cuba and the united states. >> mr. president, i would also like to ask you to convey my sentiments of respect, to your brother, fidel. i would also like my greeting to embraces specially all of those who for various reasons i will not be able to meet and to cubans all throughout the world. >> the the pope will spent four days on the island nation before heading to the u.s. this morning he holds mass in havana plaza of the revolution the country that welcome pope francis is much different from the one visited by pope bendik in 2012. francis was a key player in the negotiations that led to the restoration of diplomatic ties between the u.s. and cuba. >> it goodies for everybody, for the public. >> reporter: as for the the people, on this small

should live economic sanctions on the island nation.id this is necessary for relations to continue to normalize between the two countries. >>> the first trial involving the death of freddy gray while in police custody is set for november 30th. officer william porter will be the first to be tried. he's charged with failing to provide or request medical care for gray and for not properly securing him in the police van. >>> a seven-year-old is being commended after turning over $8,000 in cash he found to police. the boy's uncle took the money to police who tracked down the owner. the boy was given a $100 reward. and a wedding in ohio over the weekend had a surprising twist. the bride's father stopped the ceremony just before walking her down the aisle and instead grab the bride's step dad so the two could go down the aisle together. >> he said you worked for this as hard as i have. you deserve this as much as i do. help us walk our daughter down the aisle. >> very sweet. >> completely understanding and like -- i mean that is unusual. >> an

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he and his wife need from the island nation kiribus. they wanted a better life. >> life there is not--it's not good. we're running to other country to save our life. >> that big country was new zealand, where they have since had three children. their visas ran out in 2011, but they've been trying to stay ever since. >> under the present rule of refugees they would be sent back to their country of origin because they were not in danger of being killed. but that needs to change. climate refugees are economic refugees. >> kiribut is one of the world's lowest-lying nations. some scientists believe that it could be completely uninhabitable by 2030. >> they find it difficult to grow crops and get fresh water. one day when the water comes through too high and there is no adult to grab a little kid, possible death. that is a situation as it is at the moment it said that there was no evidence that the kiriba government has found there is danger from global warming. next they can argue that their human rights would be violated if they were sent b

he and his wife fled the island nation of kurabas in 2007. they wanted a better life. >> life there is not good. we are running to other country, big country, to save our life. >> reporter: that big country was new zealand where they've since had three children. their visas ran out in 2011 but they've been trying to stay ever since. >> under the present definition of refugee they would be sent back to their country of origin because they weren't specifically in danger of being killed. that needs to change because climate change refugees are basically economic refugees. >> kurabes is one of the world's lowest lying nations. global warming is very real here. most of the land is legs than two meters below sea level. >> they find it difficult to grow crops, and one day possible death, and that is the situation as it is at the moment. >> after a tower year league battle to stay was quashed by the new delhi supreme court. said climate change was not the reason to gif the family refugee status, there was no evidence that the kurabes government was t

in a number of days in the island nation and now the holy father making his way to the united states for the first time, landing in washington, d.c. in a few hours to begin his three historic days in d.c., then in new york and philadelphia to cap his world window trip to the united states. >> a very -- worldwind trip to the united states. >> yes. the way. stay with us. everybody is ready for this. visit? >>> yes. plane. the weather will cooperate. if you want to see what the going on with the weather watchers, you will see cool readings. hey, it is supposed to be summer but we have upper 60s. some readings in the 70s, brooklyn, 68 for the north shore. ahead a little cooler up north. adele has 65. kind of a cool way to wrap up summer but adele, at least the birdbath isn't frozen, so you have that going for you. someone told me marine de blasio yo is such a good reliable weather watcher someone told me it is her birthday. oh, yes, she did. happy birthday, maureen. as we scan the sky, yes, with reseeing gray. we have -- we are seeing gray. we have our work cut out for us. 57 in monticel

according to a state department survey in the '50s, more than 90 percent of the island nation's 11 million residents identified themselves as roman catholics. today that is closer to 25% after years of restrictions from the castro regime. pope francis is expected to push for personal and religious freedoms. >> we could see that in the united states as well as cuba. pope francis in both countries has strong approval ratings among catholics and non-catholics. it's possible that his example, his openness and his willingness more people to participate in the church. >> robin is a political science professor at the new school and director of the film black and cuba. she says the strength of the pontiff's influence is evident in the americas, specifically with his assistance in the restoration of diplomatic relations between the united states and cuba. >> pope francis has been critical in brokering the negotiations between the u.s. and cuba and helping both countries restore diplomatic normalizing relations. >> he is the third leader of the catholic church to visit cuba since '98. visited the na

. >> the pope will spend nearly four days on the island nation before heading to the u.s. this morning, i holds mass in havana's plaza of the revolution. the country that welcomed pope francis much different from the one visited by his predecessor pope benedict in 2012. francis key player in negotiation that is led to the restoration of diplomatic ties between the us and cuba. >> it is good for everybody for the country. >> and for the people on this small island, 90 miles off the coast of florida, they already feel the positive i am pact as poach francis are hopeful for future. >> we are neighbors, we are fighting a long time. and we need for everybody -- >> just one of many cubans, wait to go hear the pope's message of faith and hope n havana. >> and pope francis may be in cuba, but he's already looking ahead to his visit to philadelphia. new this morning, a video message from the holy father. he want the city to noel ' be there. >> to greet, the pilgrims, the people of philadelphia, when i comfort world meeting for families. i will be there because you will be there. se

today he continues his trip in cuba with a mass in the eastern part of the island nation. yesterday he met with fidel castro and celebrated a mass urging cubans to care for one another out of a sense of service, not ideology. adrienne diaz has more from >> reporter: it is capturing the attention of hundreds of thousands, both old and young. despite rain, thousands of young people welcomed pope francis like a rock star. some climbed trees to get a better look. he spoke off the cuff at an event for cuba's youth. this 17-year-old rodriguez was there. what did you think of the pope's speech? i loved it, she said. it blew me away. i felt like it was my mom or dad speaking to me. it was the pope's last public stop on his first full day in cuba. he shook hands and kissed babies before the mass. later, 89-year-old fidel castro hosted francis at his residence. evacuate spokesman father foreheadfred fredrico lombardi. morning the mass will head to santiago to visit the shrine of the cuban's patron state. adrienne diaz, cbs news, havana. >>> a new poll finds 79% of catholic americans

>>> cubans are getting ready for the historic visit of the first latin american pope to their island nation. pope francis arrives in cuba saturday. he spends three days there before heading to washington, d.c. his image has been plastered all over havana. he will appear on cuban television to address them about his upcoming visit. >>> speaking of the pope, new at 6:00 i can imagine the scene at st. pat's. a huge remodeling project is not finished but suddenly the pope says he's coming to visit. just like that deadline moved up. st. pat's said to be finished by december now has to be finished by next week. >> can you stands the pressure? >> here is kemberly richardson. >> we will be ready by september 24th. i am happy with the way things are. >> reporter: that's because a small army of workers has been busy around the clock here inside st. patrick's cathedral. it's looking good. determined to meet an important deadline, the arrival of pope francis. >> by his visit we can hear them in their glory. >> reporter: he is talking about the nearly 9,000 pipes which make up the great organ. each has

companies to open offices there, and also make it easier for americans to visit that island nation, buthe president's actions will not completely lift the embargo. david ariosto reports from havana, that move faces strong opposition in congress. >> reporter: the fruits of the change in relations starting to bare fruit here in havana, but today represents something different. the white house announcing one of the biggest shifts in investment and trade policy with cuba in really more than half a century. essentially what it would mean is a further easing of restrictions when it comes to telecommunications, the ability of american businesses to partner with the cuban government and businesses to hire cuban employees. this is a seismic shift when it comes to u.s. cuba relations and is a full frontal assault on the u.s. treyed embargo that dates back to 1960. this of course all coming right on the eve of the visit of pope francis, the third visit of a pope here since 19 9d 8. and it was pope francis that many believe was instrumental in brokering this new relationship. obviously those two me

if it is meant to help the island nation with its financial crisis. $72 billion in debt. butted heads of the past few months on several issues from control of the city schools to mta funding, even to and into -- uber. ben: a prisoner escape from custody, tiffany movement ran from the hospital sunday after being taken into custody on theft charges. she said she wasn't feeling well so they took her to the hospital. the latest in a series of prisoner escapes this summer and commissioner bratton says the department is cracking down on office is involved. >> i will not tolerate as police commissioner in these continued lapses in what should be basic policeing care and custody of a prisoner so the penalties being imposed if the officer was there like in their duties are going to be very significant for that offense. >> meteorologist: the department would not identify the officer suspended and police are continuing to search. ben: police are searching for hit and run driver the left the woman hospitalized in the drugs. the gray honda sedan hit a woman crossing jackson avenue. jackson avenue

the first ever bwi flight to the island nation. it is the only airport in our region authorized to send flights to cuba twice a week on wednesdays and saturdays. >>> the rain didn't delay hundreds gathered for the lights of hope ceremony, bringing together for cancer patients and brought out bags to spell out hope and cure. the group wants to draw attention -- the attention of congress and convince lawmakers to make funding for cancer research a higher priority. >>> i'm glad they stayed -- the names stayed lit out there. it is a deluge. >> it really is. some locations picking up at least an inch. many areas picking up way more. 4 inches in frederick county and 5 inches in parts and 6 inches at the airport tonight. 1.65 inches was one of the lower totals. the rain came in buckets. we've been talking about the tropical humid air mass across the region, what you need for these types of rain. see that circulation? that enabled this lift in the. to bring out the rain. incredible amounts of rain in this region. see that red area? it move

the pontiff's 3-day trip marks his first ever visit to the island nation as the leader of the church. for the vatican, it's a mission of peace. francis helped to mediate the historic restoration with cuba and the u.s. [speaking foreign language]. >> reporter: i purge political leaders to persevere on this peace be the u.s. and cuba remains uncertain. during a lengthy speech, castro said the government has thrived despite claims for the u.s. the two men will have frank discussions but first the pope will host mass on sunday morning and meet with the youth at a recreation center on sunday night. the mass tomorrow is one of three he will deliver during his time in cuba. thousands are expected to attend in havana, cuba, i'm chris martinez, cbs 2 news. >> he will arrive in the united states on wednesday and will be welcomed by president obama at the white house, and then the pope will come to new york from thursday through saturday. he will wrap up the trip with 2 days in philadelphia. you can get the latest >>> it was a big honor today for a fallen nypd officer in queens. the city dedicat

they fled the island nation of kurabas in 2007. they wanted a better life. >> life there is not good. we want to go to a big country to save our life. >> that big country was new zealand where they have since had three children. their visas ran out in 2011 where they have been trying to stay ever since. >> they would be sent back to their country of origin because they weren't specifically in danger of being killed. that needs to change. because climate change refugees are basically economic refugees. >> kurabas is one of the world's lowest lying nations. global warming is very real here. most of the land is less than two meters above sea level. completely uninhabitable by 2030. >> they find it difficult to grow crops, get fresh water and one day when the water comes in too high and there's no adult around to grab a little kid, possible death. and that is the situation as it is at the moment. >> but a four year legal battle to stay was wawshed by the new zealand supreme court, who said that climb change was not a reason to give the

. >> now six months ago, a category 5 cyclone hit the pacific island nation of vanuatu. several people were killed and the damage was extensive. in march al jazeera's andrew thomas was one of the first to arrive after the cyclone hit. he went back to see the extent of the recovery. >> six months on, kaot sam is reenacting actions he thinks saved his family. how he lifted his collapsed house after the cyclone brought it down on his wife and children. >> translator: somehow i lifted up the house. >> reporter: all the family survived. nearly all in vanuatu did. whether i came back and saw the scale of the destruction, houses blown down as if made of straw, i was sure hundreds had died. those in the various emergency organizations that swept in after the storm. but when communications were restored even the most remote communities reached by rescue teams the news was surprisingly good. nationwide just 11 people had lost their lives. a big part of why? simple, light structures. the deaths that were, were from flying an removes or collapsing brick walls. vanuatu doesn't have m

his message today for the island nation. >> and we are sunny and mild to start off the day but a significant warmup is on the way. details about some fabulous beach weather th,,,,,,,,,,,,,, >>> new this noon, a divided house passed a bill to block planned parenthood's federal funds for a year. right now, plan planned gets about $450 million in yearly federal funds. this bill would shift planned parenthood's funding to the thousands of government-backed community health centers. gop lawmakers are outraged overseecretly recorded videos that show planned parenthood officials negotiating prices for fetal tissue. >> we shouldn't be sending $500 million of taxpayer money to funding an ongoing criminal enterprise. >> instead of dealing with the economy of our country, republicans are up to some more, um, um, of their i don't know how to even to describe it, insults, lack of respect for women. >> senate democrats have enough votes to block the bill. an impasse could threaten legislation needed to keep government agencies from closing october 1. >>> the obama administration is making it easier to tra

island. and only one other latin american nation can make that claim. >> and that's brazil. >> brazil. >> right. >> so, what does that tell you about how the popes feel about this particular island in the caribbean? >> well, i think that the pope even though 50% of the cuban population is nominally catholic. only about 5% is actually practicing catholic. >> yeah. >> and that's what they want, that space in the media, in the schools. a lot of buildings have been returned to the church. they want more of that. so, they think, with those additional assets, they will be able to certainly increase the membership in the practitioners. >> this all happening on an island that was officially declared atheist -- correct? -- back in 1959. >> when the revolution occurred, yeah. >> okay. this is the third pope to visit the island. in your estimation, how is this pope's visit any different than the previous popes, which were john paul ii and pope benedict? >> well, this particular pope -- the significance is the fact that, you know, he's pushed through other changes, especially the diplomatic ones between th

is that as relations warm, as the congress in particular sees that things are okay, between the island nation, and the united states, that actually eventually sooner or later the trade will be lifted and you know what, they have got -- they are selling american flags on the streets of havana now, and there's a new flight going out of j.f.k. down to havana, that's a charter flight. but that's another example of how things are starting to ease up. >> the first applause line is when he mentioned cuba. jon, thank you very much. >> see you later. >> all right. the threat against isil took isn't stage. the president says he is confident that he can be defeated. bun third of the per story it has gained in iraq and syria. however, the president says the fight will take a long time. we will continue to bring you speeches from the u.n. general assembly throughout the day here on aljazeera.com. the nation's top and intelligence chief says the u.s. must stay vigilant in the fight against cyber crime. >> because of our heavy depend nearly all information and i.t. networks will be profession nally at risk.

pictures of the pope arriving in santiago just about an hour ago as he wraps up his trip to the island nation. on thursday he'll be here in new york city. >> his presence will definitely be felt. security will be almost everywhere in manhattan, but especially tight with street closures and no-go zones where pope francis is actually going from st. patrick's cathedral to the residency on the upper east side to the united nations. the 9/11 memorial, east harlem along with central park and madison square garden. >> team coverage tonight. darlene rodriguez is the only local reporter in cuba covering the pope's trip. we begin with jonathan dientst who has more about the worry of the lone wolf terrorist. jonathan? >> an inside look at ssme of the unprecedented security measures now under way here in the citw and what they ar calling one of e biggest, actually, they're calling it the biggest security detail ever in new york history. the air space will be a no-fly zone. the waterways blocked by police boats and on the ground, it's not just the pope's motorcade. but more than 150 motorcades for heads o

today they operate freely as change slowly comes to this island nation. though the vatican is often perceived as the institution of no. this pope says yes. emphasizing the positive, embracing people and eager to be among his flock. but some wonder if his criticism of capitalism means that message could change on u.s. soil. >> for most of the country's history, u.s. catholics were chasing the american dream to try to be successful. so they hear the message differently when they have reached the top of the economic ladder. >> reporter: tomorrow the pope heads north where everyone is excited to see the man who simply by being himself has changed the image of the catholic church. anne thompson, nbc news, cuba. >>> back in this country, wildfires burning in california have reached historic proportions as crews this evening are battling several blazes across the state with more homes going up in flames. total damage among the most devastating california has ever seen. nbc news national correspondent miguel almaguer has the report. >> reporter: within hours of t

pope francis getting set to celebrate his first mass in the island nation.s pope mobile waiving to the crowds. we'll have a live report straight ahead. that sound is going to bring music to the masses, on the ben franklin parkway for the papal mass. we will talk to the people who are making it all possible. take it to church. we'll be right bac i am never getting married. never. psssssh. guaranteed. you picked a beautiful ring. thank you. we're never having kids. mmm-mmm. breathe. i love it here. we are never moving to the suburbs. we are never getting one of those (minivan). we are never having another kid. i'm pregnant. i am never letting go. for all the nevers in life, state farm is there. >> when the pope celebrates mass on the park wake, they want it to feel like a cathedral in rome. now, making sure sounds like one. i spent the day at cunningham piano company in germantown, to learn more. >> ♪ >> for the catholic community, it is a familiar sound. >> anybody who has been to a wedding, a funeral, oregon to church service that is has an organ, knows that

. >>> now the details, pope francis is in the eastern part of the island nation of cuba.part of the crowd. cuban president raul castro traveled from havana to see the mass.

this is the first time a pope has stepped foot on the island nation in 17 years.l make his way to the united states on tuesday with scheduled stops in washington, d.c., philadelphia and new york city. now back to our msnbc special. >>> how are you doing? >> good. how are you this morning? >> charles manson was responsible for the murders of nine innocent people. he became a terrifying cultural icon. >> how do you do? >> we've invited former fbi profiler candice delong to watchmanson's 1997 "today" show interview and shed some light on one of america's most notorious killers. what was the point? >> i think where the violence comes in is the psychopathic or anti-social nature of charles manson. this is a man who had, to say the least, a troubled, undisciplined, abusive childhood. and neglected. and did not have good parental supervision. it just was chaotic. a chaotic life. >> charles manson was born no-name maddox in cincinnati ohio to 16-year-old kathleen d maddux. a hard partier first and mother distant second. spent the bulk of his life in reform schools and pri

took another step to renew thys with the island nation. starting on monday, the obama administration will ease travel, commerce and investment restrictions on cuba. certain american companies will be able to establish offices there for the first time in decade. but the embargo will remain in place. only congress can remove it. >>> a local high school hacked. the sensitive information accessed. >>> serious recall about the cheese pull ed off of shelves and why. and dave price is here with the forecast. >> gorgeous night right now. the question is can we keep it going through the weekend? the answers coming up in a couple of minutes. dunkin' donuts' dark roast coffee is deliciously roasted for a bold start and smooth finish. for a limited time, ddperks members can get any size dark roast coffee for 99 cents. ddperks. that's loyalty. good morning. what can i get for you? a medium hot coffee, cream and two sugars, please? medium hot coffee, cream, two sugars -- sounds good. at dunkin', we make your coffee just the way you like it. if not, we'l

he's the first latden american pope to ever visit the island nation. of front. here's detail on pope's message. >> revolutionary plaza continues to imply out. only 30 minutes ago a mass officiated by pope francis. folks leave the area. this hour after what was a very powerful and truly historic moment. pope francis using the opportunity to call for more peace and a full restoration of diplomatic ties between usa and cuba. >> his message was a simple one. >> jesus always comes to. pope francis delivered -- and prayed with ten of thousands of cuban. he arrived a the revolutionary plaza stopping to great the men, women and children who came in the early morning hours to see him. >> take care of the fragile ones in our people. >> in attendance at the mas cuban president who said that this pope has inspired him to consider joining the catholic church. >> thank you to you, mr. president for all that you do. in the work of reconciliation. >> his visit comes at a time of major change. he was a key player in negotiationings that led to the restoration between t

. >>> now the details, pope francis is in the eastern part of the island nation of cuba. thousands camped out to be part of the crowd. cuban president raul castro traveled from havana to see the mass. he met with the pope and exchanged books with him. after mastectomy he'll head to the united states. >>> meanwhile, the city of philadelphia is continuing getting ready for the pope's visit. the most visible partly of that is the together operation underway clearing the streets in the benjamin franklin parkway and the fairmont. action reporter, walter perez joins us live from the area with the latest in the big effort, walter. >> reporter: hey, rick, take a look at the vehicles still parked along this section of spring garden street because they will not be there for long. towing is well underway. fact of the matter as they are really just getting started. if you picked up a 20-dollar yellow placard from the parking authority you can stay parked in restricted areas for now. once thursday rolls around you'll have to move your vehicle to one of 6 designated garageses where it

havana's arch the ship and president were on hand to welcome the pontiff to the island nation.a, the pope's visit is a chance to show goodwill. and for the vatican, it is a mission a peace. francis help to mediate a historic restoration of diplomatic ties between u.s. -- the u.s. and cuba. >> i urge political leaders to persevere on this path, he said. but the pathway for peace between the u.s. and cuba remains uncertain. during a lengthy speech, castro said the communist government has thrived despite u.s. accusations of human rights -- and the trade embargo. which castro called on the u.s. congress to left. the postal -- the pope will host a mass said -- sunday morning. and he will meet with youths at a recreation center sunday night. >> the mass tomorrow morning, one of three that pope francis is expected to deliver during his time here in cuba. and thousands are expected to attend. live in havana, cuba cannot -- tonight. >> of course the pontiff is on his way here. we have all of the closings and everything you need to know to get around town next week on the wusa9 app. >>>

and make it easier for americans this visit the island nation. pope francis heads to cuba tomorrow.night he sent an unprecedented television message of hope to the people. >> translator: jesus loves you very much. he wants you. he will always carry you in his heart. >> reporter: cuba's government has been hostile to the catholic church in the past. the catholic leader will spend four days traveling through cuba before heading to the united states. one of the biggest events will be his outdoor mass in havana. >>> pope francis is an avid soccer fan and that's goods new for immigrants in new york. as roxana saberi reports, they are about to share their love of the game with the pope himself. >> reporter: soccer is helping these teenagers remember where they came from, what they loved, but also why they left. >> translator: i used to play in my country every day just like i'm playing with these guys today. it hurt me to have to leave my country, but i had to come because it was too dangerous. >> reporter: this soccer team in the bronx fled central america without parents. he grew up in

the start of a world wind -- whirl win 10 day trip, including the island nation and the united states. >>> and trouble on the tarmac. a flight about to take off clips a fence at jfk airport. >>> good evening, everyone. i'm sandra bookman. >> i'm joe torres. we begin with the pope's red carpet welcome in cuba. he landed in havana to begin the longest overseas journey of his papacy. visited. his welcome in havana came with a military honor guard and a handshake from president raul castro. >> a group of children presented the pontiff flowers. he responded by touching their heads as he blessed them. aaron katersky is in havana visit. >> reporter: pope francis landed in havana to begin the longett overseas journey of his papacy, a 10 day trip to cuba, and the united states, two places he has never been. >> it's not about privilege. we are the only -- it's not about we are the only one here. it's about recognizing the role and condition of the church and the society. >> reporter: cuban president raul castro greeted the pope who has endeared communist rural with his critique of capitalism. h

. >>> a fox newsg ysue francis holds mass in cuba on the first full day of his trip to the island nation tens ofdqgç thousands of worshis packing havana'spmñ revolutiona square. the holy father encouraging humility and love and calling on cubans to serve one xdanother. we're live from havana with the latest. steve? >> reporter: the vatican is citing a figure of 300,000 people literally jammed into revolution square inj3>f downto havana this morning, many ofvv dtq u$em just curious. many came 3:00 a.m. eager to hear theácdz words of the first latin american pope. in his sermon, the pope stressed humility saying whoever wishes to be the first among you must be the last of all. in attendance at the mass was cuba's leader raul castro. castro has had a rough relationship with the church in the past,(f, but relations betw the cuban government and0nz the church have grown closer over the past three papal visitsá3d the past 20 years. raul has praised this pope for his capitalism. he also praised the pope for helping to open up relations between the u.s. and cuba, that 50-year road block helped w

year, project loon announced a pip with the government of sri lanka bringing internet across the island nation. >>> government scientists say there is a 95% chance that a strong el niÑo will be building through the winter but a lot of the rain may not fall where we need it the most. >> reporter: the water in california's lake oroville used to reach all the way to the tree line. but, the golden state's reservoirs are running on empty. they have lost six trillion gallons of water during four years of punishing drought but wild and wet winter weather is in the forecast thanks to the intense warming of the pacific ocean. bill is a nasa oceanographer. he says el niÑo should bring rain to california with the pacific northwest that has been ravaged by wild fires is going to be drier than normal this winter and heavy rain in southern california is not a drought buster. the area is engineered with concrete channels designed not to capture water but to flush it out into the ocean to protect homes from flooding. >> we made a decision in southern california many years ago to turn our rivers into flood con

today, they operate freely as change slowly comes to this island nation.hile the vatican is often perceived as the institution of no, this pope says yes, emphasizing the positive. embracing people eager to be among this flock. but some wonder if his criticism of capitalism means that message could change on u.s. soil. >> for most of this country's history, u.s. catholics were chasing the american dream, to try to be successful. so they hear that message differently when they're the ones who have reached the top of the economic ladder. >> an historic visit by the pope to the united states. he is expected to land at andrews air force base at 4:00 p.m. later today. >>> still ahead the big highlight from monday night football plus -- >> so if you want to change the marriage laws -- >> i'm asking what you want. >> i believe in democracy. i believe in democracy and i don't think we should trust -- >> guys guys. however you feel he's my guest. so please don't boo him. >> stephen colbert going on defense for ted cruz while carly fiorina sits down with jimmy fallon

pope francis' visit to the island nation is actually the first leg of his trip that will end right heren philadelphia. cbs correspondent chris martinez is in havana. [cheers and applause] >> reporter: cheering fans. >> ♪ >> reporter: military band greeted pope francis as he arrived in cuba. havana's archbishop and president raul castro were on hand. it's a chance to show goodwill. for the vatican this is a mission of. [speaking foreign language] >> reporter: francis helped restore diplomatic ties between cuban the u.s. [speaking foreign language] >> reporter:. >> reporter: i urge political leaders to per veer on this path but the path for peace between the u.s. and cuba remains uncertain. [speaking foreign language] >> reporter: during a lengthy speech castro says cuba's communist government has thrived despite u.s. accusations of human rights abuses and the trade embargo which castro called on the u.s. congress to lift. pope francis will call out time for a private meeting with president castro where the two men can have frank discussions but first he'll host a mass on sunday morning a

francis' trip to the island nation revolved around two big themes encouraging reconciliation within families between the u.s. and cuba. he worked behind the scenes as a mediator in 18 months of secret talks on reestablishing diplomatic relations between the two nations. this pilgrimage was a continuation of that mission meant to encourage progress in the continuing effort to normalize u.s.-cuba ties in fields ranging from commerce to environmental cooperation. meanwhile washington, d.c. and new york city are busy as is philadelphia prepping for the arrival of the pope. unprecedented security measures are in place to keep him safe during his stay. and this afternoon he'll be welcomed by president obama and the first lady while in the nation's capitol his holiness will also be the first pope to address a joint meeting of congress. the pope will then head to new york city before visiting philadelphia as his last stop before heading home. >>> francis has appeared to be in some discomfort walking needing exat a help getting up and down stairs. the pontiff suffers from sciatica and has a bad knee.