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a military milestone, the senate confirming lawsuit than general michael langley as the first black four-starit was a great honor to be the president's nominee. i'm grateful for the trust and confidence extended by him, the secretary of defense, the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, and commandant of the marine corps. >> he's now in charge of u.s. africa command. a momentous honor. that's "nightline" for this evening. catch our full episodes on hulu. we'll see you right back here same time tomorrow. thanks for the company, america. good night.

marine corps general michael langley becomes the first black four-star general in that military branch'su.s. air force veteran, langley paid tribute to the milestone and those who have gone before. >> but let's all think about the significance of what this means to our corps and our country, because it's not about me. it's about the symbolism. >> born in shreveport, louisiana, he has served in the marine corps for 37 years. he'll lead u.s. forces in africa. >>> and the los angeles dodgers honoring the legendary broadcaster vin scully at their first home game since his death. a banner paying tribute to the hall of famer was unveiled during a pregame ceremony. there was also a moment of silence and an 11-minute tribute video with highlights from his storied career. scully died tuesday at 94. >>> when we come back, "america strong." how a little girl started a movement with her lemonade stand. what if you were a global energy company? with operations in scotland, technologists in india, and customers all on different systems. you need to pull it together. so you call in ibm and red hat to c

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happier note marine corps four star general michael langley sworn in the first 246 year history of the u.s. military forces in africa. in a speech he made mention of the first commission black marine frederick c. branch. congratulations, god bless america. >> judge jeanine: congratulation s. good stuff. >> jesse: good to have you here "america redemption story." check that out. >> mike: congratulations to the general. thanks very much, jesse. good evening from washington i'm mike emanuel in for bret baier. new york police search for suspects after robbers steal millions in jewelry in the middle of the day. the nypd releases the latest citywide crime stats, military exercises taiwan interrupting shipping and traffic and igniting fears a global disruption. lawmakers ratcheting up the rhetoric for the texas governor sending bus loads of migrants to their cities. ♪ >> mike: but, first, breaking tonighwi

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michael langley officially was sworn in as the first black four-star general in the history of the unitednal ceremony general langley acknowledged the weight of his promotion. >> let's all think about the significance of what this means to our core and our country because it's not about me. it's about the symbolism of what is going to sow the seeds of inspiration on those young captains as we embark into global security. >> general langley will now take over the u.s.-africa command and overseeing military presence across 54 countries. >>> how much blame do democrats have for their primary success? we're going to take a look at a questionable electoral tactic that may be at work here, for the record, next. age is just a number. and mine's unlisted. try boost® high protein with 20 grams of protein for muscle health. versus 16 grams in ensure high protein. boost® high protein also has key nutrients for immune support. boost® high protein. only at vanguard you're more than just an investor you're an owner. that means that your priorities are ours too. our interactive tools and advice can help

general michael langley was promoted during a ceremony in washington, d.c., on saturday. born in shreveport, louisiana, he's the son of a u.s. air force veteran. he has served for 37 years. general langley will lead the u.s. african command base in germany. >>> tensions escalating in the middle east now. >>> plus, a teacher shortage is leaving thousands of vacancies across the country, what it could mean for your kids' classroom. >>> also, criticism over casting james franco. the role some say the star shouldn't be playing. we'll be right back. meet google pixel 6a a smarter phone for a smarter price powered by the google tensor chip so your camera can see in the dark with night sight fix your photos with magic eraser photograph all skin tones accurately with real tone and last up to 72 hours with extreme battery saver it's all you want in a phone. google pixel 6a switch it up, and get the all new google pixel 6a. hey, got you a drink. thanks! ♪ ♪ it's right around the corner. do you see that? hiiiii! that's what's so good about it! ok, you can look. i like it. ahhh! (lau

four-star general in the marines, lieutenant general michael langley has been a marine for 37 years. tours of duty in japan, afghanistan, and somalia. he is now set to oversee 6000 marines as the new head of u.s. africa command. he will attain his new rank at a ceremony in washington this weekend. thank you for being with us this wednesday. the beat, with ari melber. starts right now. hey! >> hey, michael, we know each other. i know you know my name. that happens to me too. on the screen, we have something that on any other newsday, we would get into. but it's too busy. i can't get into it. good to see you. >> that's why i did the name thing. i got something for you. just keep it clean, jellybean. later. >> i'll see you, jellybean. my thanks. welcome to the beat. i don't have time to goof around him. i have cecile richards here on the policy and political earthquake. >>> later tonight, we have an update with stunning developments in the push to punish lives in society and our broken politics. a twist in the alex jones trial we have been covering. you are going to want to see it and h

marine corps michael langley was promoted to four star general in washington, d.c., on saturday.rst black man to earn that distinction. military branches tune 46 year history. now, back to dateline. 46 year history. >> the rift widened and in may >> welcome back to dateline, i'm craig melville. it was a stunning realization, cindy carlson believed that her husband karl had killed his son levi. so did the private investigator she hired to look into the young man's death. armed with a few tactics, she actually learned from dateline, cindy would actually take on a dangerous mission, confronting the man she feared. once again, here is andrea canning with deadly deceit. >> in november 2011, private investigator steve brown had decided it was time to meet carl carlson. so he and cindy came up with an audacious plan. >> i said, what if i kind of go undercover and be friend carl, if you will, as a marketer, our promoter for your duck business. >> it was a giant step for cindy and risky. what if carl found out who steve really was? no clue this was a private investigator? >> right. and wh

marine corps lieutenant general michael langley raised his right hand this weekend and was sworn in ass' 246-year history. general langley says he hopes his achievement will inspire others. >> let's all think about the significance of what this means to our corps and our country because it's not about me. it's about the symbolism and what is going to sow the seeds of inspiration on those young captains as we embark to global security. >> general langley has served with marines since 1985. he will lead the u.s. africa command. >>> a lot ahead to get to on "new day." we're going to dig deep into the president's legislative victory here what, it means for consumers, for the breaker box in your basement, the car in your driveway, the drugs in your medicine cabinet, real world impacts for all of this, and an important week ahead on the economy, what it means for inflation, a reading on consumer sentiment. an awful lot of earnings reports as well so a lot happening this week that will give us more clarity on state of the american economy. you know, last week it was all about recession fears

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michael langley was sworn in as the first black four star general in the history of the united statesg an emotional military ceremony, general langley acknowledged the weight of his promotion. >> let's all think about the significance of what this means to our corps, and our country, because it is not about me. it is about the symbolism of what it is going to sow the seeds of inspiration for those young captains as we embark into global security. >> general langley will now take over the u.s. africa command overseeing the military presence across 54 countries. much more ahead on "new day" after the break. stay with us. is temperature balancing, so you both stay cool. our smart sleepers get 28 minutes more resestful sleep per nigh. save 50% on the e sleep number 360 limited edition smart bed. ends monday.y. my active psoriatic arthritis can slslow me down. now, skyrizi helps me get going by treating my skin and joints. along with significantly clearer skin yrizi helps me move wi less joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and fatigue. d skyrizi is just 4 doses a year after two starter doses.

michael e langley was promoted to full star general.e first black man to receive the distinction in the brains 246 year history. the ceremony was held this morning in washington, d.c. they paid tribute to the black marines before him all the way back to the first men to train in the 1940s. that was at a segregated facility in north carolina. >> the milestone is about those --. i recognize and i think it is a moral responsibility to recognize those who have come before. >> reporter: he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in 85 and alu.s. l with xfinity internet, you get advanced security that helps protect you at home and on the go. you feel so safe, it's as if... i don't know... evander holyfield has your back. i wouldn't click on that. hey, thanks! we got a muffin for ed! all right! you don't need those calories. can we at least split it? nope. advanced security that helps protect your devices in and out of the home. i mean, can i have a bite? only from xfinity. nah. unbeatable internet. made to do anything so you can do anything.

the senate confirmation of the first black four-star general in the marines, lieutenant general michael langley oversee 6000 marines as the new head of u.s. africa command. he will attain his new rank at a ceremony in washington this weekend. thank you for being with us this wednesday. the beat, with ari melber. starts right now. hey! >> hey, michael, we know each other. i know you know my name. that happens to me too. on the screen, we have something that on any other newsday, we would get into. but it's too busy. i can't get into it. good to see you. >> that's why i did the name thing. i got something for you. just keep it clean, jellybean. later. >> i'll see

today marine general michael langley's first day on the job, he warned china may use the naval bases as strategic choke points that could block global commerce. >> nefarious activity and coercion going on by the belt road initiative of the peoples republic of china. some countries see the bright shiny objects, we need to ensure the channels stay free. >> the belt and road initiative of course is the global infrastructure strategy that china is is your viewing. secretary of state antony blinken left south asia for africa where he is on a five-day tour to counter not just russia's influence, but also that of china. >> too often african nations have been treated as instruments of other nation's progress. told to pick a side in great power contests. united states will not dictate africa's choices. neither should anyone else. >> the foreign ministry says the u.s. has a cold war mentality when it comes to africa, but it's not just africa has u.s. concerned. complained to israel that allowing a chinese company to run the haifa port is also an issue. mike. >> mike: sandra, southeast asia, ta

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michael langley, 60 years old, became the first black marine to receive a four star.k achievement in the corps' 246 year history. in an emotional ceremony at the barracks in washington, general langley, whose next assignment will be to lead the united state's africa command, acknowledged the promotion before saturday. the marine corps had never given four stars to anyone who was not a white man. kingston, new york is first up. lee, go ahead. caller: this is deborah in maryland. host: go ahead, deborah. caller: i would like to make a comment on the economy and what does better under democrats or republicans. host: you are on the air. go ahead. caller: you are on the air? host: yes. caller: sorry. i would like to make the comment donald trump in 2004 -- and i am sure you have the clip -- when asked if he was democrat or republican, he said he leaned democratic because the economy did better under democrats. i am sure you have that somewhere. i am not sure why you did not play in this morning when that was the topic. i want to make that comment. i also wanted to say i am

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