. >> i naacp requested a meeting with rodger goodell to discuss kaepernick a first amendment right, held a rally in front of nfl headquarters in new york on wednesday, kaepernick neile cap. >> and menendez told chasing news reporter his authority is in tact. >> is moral authority. >> it is -- thank you very much. >> menendez is accused of doing favors for a florida eye doctor, in exchange for a vacation, and political contribution. that is a look at some headlines we're chasing today. bill: chief meteorologist dan with your weather. >> a boring weather forecast over next couple of days, that is not bad. i'll talk about what temperatures will do as we approach the weekend coming up. bill: thank you, dan. >> coming up after the break, how about columbus? that and more coming up. stay with us. look at these kids. what do you see? i see myself. i became an esl teacher to give my students what i wanted when i came to this country - the opportunity to learn, to dream, to achieve. a chance to belong, and to be an american. my name is julia toriani crompton and i'm proud to be an njea member. bi