broughtts in selma were to a climax by an attack on a white minister by white men.he next day, four men were held for his murder. the demonstrators write his appetite with this tribute. tribute.h with this selma sprang overnight from an obscure southern town to the front pages of world newspapers. it was here that martin luther king came to lend his support to the campaign. he acted that from selma's 14,000 negroes, only 300 have been registered at the polls. set out to march in montgomery, it was broken up violently by state troopers. king letting other contingent for the town -- led in other contingent through the town. this time, there is no violence. they reached the end of the bridge where the troopers stand. they are ordered to turn back. dr. king confers with the police and the marchers hold their ground. he requests they be allowed to pray. there are a few minutes of mounting tension. the request to pray is granted and they kneel in the streets. at king turned his marchers the behest of the white house, and arrangement that had been made in advance to avoid

he pointed out that from selma's 300 were gros, only registered at the polls. to march,roup set out they were broken up violently by state troop andersen sheriff's deputies. dr. king led another contingent through the town. violence. there is no the negros and civil rights workers reached the end of the bridge where a cordoned of troopers stand. they are ordered to turn back. dr. king confers with the police marchers hold their ground. he requests that they be allowed to pray. here are a few minutes of mounting tension. the request it pray is granted, and they kneel in the streets. that dr. king turned his marchers at the ehest of the white house, an arrangement that had been made to avoid confrontation that could only end in bloodshed. the troops and deputies stand the prayers are said and the marchers go back to selma. this alabama town will go down n the history books as a turning point in the civil rights drive, from the halls of congress to the smallest hamlet, people can understand the plea that no american can have freedom and unless there is freedom and

in selma, there is a lesson to be learned.

selma sprang overnight from an obscure southern town to the front pages of newspapers.t was here this martin luther king came to lend his support. he pointed out that from the town's 14,000 negro, only more than 300 had been registered at the polls. when one group set out to march to the capitol, the procession was brought up violently by deputies. and dr. king led another contingent through the town. in ti this time there is no violence. they reached the bridge. dr. king cop fenfers with policd requests that they be allowed to pray. there are a few minutes of mounting tension. the request to pray is granted. and they kneel in the streets. dr. king turned his marchers at the behest of the white house an arrangement that had been made in advance to avoid a confrontation that could only end in blood shed. the troops and deputies stand by as the prayers are said and marchers go back to selma. this alabama town will go down in the history books as a turning point in the civil rights drive from the halls of congress to the smallest cross roads hamlet, people can understand t

when the marches at selma take place, the demand is for this ill to come up for a vote. they're have been a number of on police toas different kinds of training, that have been put forward by black lives matter, but i do think they have shown themselves to be pretty effective at they have made this the conversation. they have gotten politicians to talk about it that were ignoring this issue. combined with the actual visual ,ncidents people have seen building a strong hold on campus is and with many young people who were very entry and compelled by movement. reach the impact as civil rights in the 1960's, but it has the potential to become even greater in terms of forcing people to talk about the issues. >> it reinforces your point about social media. it makes us recognize that race is still relevant. baltimore wase in swifter in the end and the kinds therotests put together and way the story got out on social media was very powerful. just the shift to where we were by baltimore. me of the pattern of success of the civil rights movement, i often challenge differences of w

>> selma was a blessing. >> how so? >> it was-- very spiritual to be on the very-- to be in the very place where so many people-- really-- did extraordinary things. and one of the most profound moments i had doin' selmawas standing on the edmund pettus bridge after we-- we had finished filming. and i could just feel and hear the people say, "make sure you tell our story." all the souls at the bottom of that alabama river are sayin', "just tell our story. make sure they don't forget us." >> interesting times, 'cause it seems like the story is relevant again. >> yeah. well, you know, it's a continuum. and what happens every once in a while, the veil is lifted and we're reminded of the barbarians at the gate, that there's a ugly part of hatred in human nature. that is always something that we have to vigilantly fight against and know, and that people will rationalize violence in ways that-- you know-- is just ugly. it's so clearly ugly for people to see, but they can't. and that's what just selmajust was reminding you that

thousands gathered in selma to remember that day in 1965. >> it's become a very important day in my life. >> reporter: an ugly scene in baltimore. still searching for answers after the death of 25-year-old freddie gray. >> sandra bland's death in a jail is sparking outrage. >> michael slager fires eight times at walter scott. >> he was my son. >> be on the lookout for two escapees from clinton county could be correctional facility facility. >> the massive manhunt finally over. >> an amtrak train derailed in philadelphia. >> going more than 100 miles per hour. >> the death penalty for dzhokhar tsarnaev. >> he wanted to go to hell and he's going to get there early. >> i? the defendant to the life imprisonment. >> james holmes received 12 consecutive life sentences. >> more than 25,000 firefighters battling 65 firefighters. >> this is a disaster. >> this pristine shoreline now an oily mess. >> liquid water has been found on mars. >> the pope touching down.

and selma. and yet the deaths of carole, cynthia, addie mae and denise, remain as senseless as they were tragic. and i know the denial of justice for so many made the hurt that much worse. so i want the family members gathered here today to know that the lives of these children meant something to the history of this country. they helped change our nation and remind us still of the odio odiousness who seek to divide the nation by race, not just through violence, but the kind of decisive rhetoric we all must unite to defeat. so today we offer this congressional gold medal to the memory of four children who set out simply to attend sunday school, not to become martyrs for our cause. but who ascended nonetheless to the pantheon of americans who in death continue their contributions to our country. for that as a nation we are forever indebted. and i hope this high civilian honor we present today will serve as a permanent reminder of our enduring gratitude. thank you. [ applause ] >> ladies and gentle

. >> breaking news, news video of a tree on a house in johnston county, on central street in selma. you can see large limbs came crashing down onto the front of the house. we are told two people were forced out of the house and that the red cross is on their way to help. we have a couple things working against us when it comes to these trees, the saturated ground and the freezing rain falling on the limbs, making down and often bringing down power lines with them. this is happening now on center street in selma, in johnston county. >> the other big part of our coverage, wrecks like this one. this is a mercedes getting into a wreck crashing into a power pole, injuring three people. this is the 1700 block of camden avenue in durham. you can see paramedics loading some of those people onto ambulances. anyone in a rear wheel car knows that this is a tough time to be out driving around, a lot of people slipping and sliding. when a check to the super bowl is on the line, every practice >>>> that freezing line with the freezing rain's and mislead is what chris has been watching very closel

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resomeshge d mo usowncin pl lindnnwosp uss an entertainment venue in selma called the farm and he's worried the terminal will have a negative impact on business and property values. commissioners chairman tony braswell tells wral the county is working with csx and state address the community concerns. >>> a personal exchange with iran has released by the american prisoners in exchange for seven iranians. the exchange was just a lifting sanctions against tehran for the nuclear program. but boswell has more details from the white house. >> reporter: a swiss air force plane landed in geneva, carrying washington post reporter, jason rezaian. he was among three former his brother is waiting for him in germany. >> i was able to speak to him this morning on the phone, he's really happy to be out. he got a hard night's rest. >> reporter: iran released by the americans were imprisoned, one flew direct boston and another state in iran. amir hekmati -- the sister of amir hekmati, sarah, wanted to help them learn what he is miss. >> every year there was a year in review magazine. i would save it so he

. >>> some people in selma and kenly are concerned about place to build a rail terminal . the carolina connector station would connect eastern north carolina directly with the csx rail network. it'll be a big transportation hub in the south and could create thousands of jobs. trent lassiter owns the farm which is an entertainment venue in selma and says that he and other residents are worried that the terminal will have a negative impact on business and property values. wral reached out to johnston county board of commissioners chairman tony aswell tells us the county is working with csx and state officials to address the community's concerns. >>> some in apex are concerned that plans for a new part. developers are planning a vote this week on the design plans for a 90 acre park. this would be in-year-old us-1 and pleasant plains rd. the patient is to bring baseball, softball and soccer tournaments as well as other sports and recreational amenities. the project would increase revenue for the town of apex. some residents have expressed the town council. >>> i know they want

>> it is between selma >> that was the prosed new home of the csx cargo hub known as the carolina connecter. >> it would directly connected to the csx network. now,they'll have to find another spot on the map sfoochlt we . >> we are not supported on the particular footprint but we are keeping the doors opened. >> much of the opposition came to the property owner and in fear of being forced to sell their land. the governor doesnot think it is a viable option either. so now what? >> i am optimistic that it could be in that area. the chairman of the board county commissioner has thought about his pitch to bring the terminal to his county. >> we are closing down cherry hospital here and the acreage is available there. there is one spot with acreages isavailable where the state already owns the property. property as the incentive rather than the dloor. dollar. >> a hub like this could bring job and boost the economy which is why they reached out to csx. >> we expect a visit in the near future. >> where the carolina connecter will follow on the map of our future is still unknown. >>> another deve

he has a de-- to walk away from a proposed rail terminal near selma. they'll hold a closed door meeting tonight to discuss the meeting. they asked a statement -- it said in part our company wants to listen and we believe that by working with the commissioners and concerned citizens we can reach a -- reflections john son county values and creates economic opportunity. >>> candace sweat here? johnson county. we'll with monitoring that meeting. we also hear protesters are expected out here tonight as well. we'll bring you all of the details and right here on wral at 11:00. >>> all right. canadians in weather like it's important to stay both warm and safe sks right? >> how cute is this little guy all bundled up? but this can be a problem. up next, the concern those winter coats create for little >>> and keeping an eye on roxboro tonight. one of the first places to see snow in our area. starting to see flakes. they are starting to come down. greg is back there explaining the cos tng aldn'yo. ou . . it's a problem when le em i et, ankiornieces and knifew you

thousands gathered in selma to remember that day in 1965. >> it's become a very important day in my life. >> reporter: an ugly scene in baltimore. still searching for answers after the death of 25-year-old freddie gray. >> sandra bland's death in a texas jail is sparking outrage. >> police officer michael slager fires eight times at walter scott. >> he was my son. >> be on the lookout for two escapees from clinton county >> many comparing it to the plot of shawshank redemption. >> the massive manhunt finally over. >> an amtrak train derailed in philadelphia. >> going more than 100 miles per hour. >> verdict is in. the death penalty for dzhokhar tsarnaev. >> he wanted to go to hell and he's going to get there early. >> i sentence the defendant to life imprisonment. >> james holmes received 12 consecutive life sentences. >> boston buried under snow. >> more than 25,000 firefighters battling 65 wildfires. >> this is a disaster. >> this pristine shoreline now an oily mess. >> it's the biggest break through yet. >> liquid water has been found on mars. >> the pope touching down. >> the land of

on social media "selma" director ava duvernay calling the changes one good step on a long journey. the announcement coming in the wake of some saying they would the nominations. director spike lee, awarded an honorary oscar this year, as well as jada pinkett smith and her husband will smith, who spoke earlier this week to robin. >> we're uncomfortable to stand there and say that this is okay. >> reporter: chris connelly, abc news, los angeles. >>> all right. coming up, when love isn't quite enough for your pet. >> why a growing number of dog owners are putting their pooches on prozac. is that for real? you're watching "world news now." >> announcer: "world news now" continues after this from our continues after this from our tt0w!tw((i! %4@-2&t tt0w!tw((i! el@-8!8 tt0w!tw((i! ed@->#\ tt0w!tw((i% )8h-^] tt0w!tw((i% kzh-c2\ tt0w!tw((i% n-h-6[p tt0w!tw((i% 0ph-(>> well, as any dog owner will ur pet isn't just an animal. he is a member of the family like a child he or she. >> yeah, but just as with your human children, som

patty and selma came home early from their vacation, but the cleaners still haven't gotten all the blackd out of their apartment. (deep roar) so they need a place to stay. here. (shrieks) paris was a bust. they wouldn't even let us see the mona lisa. they kept yelling, "la joconde! her smile will die!" no, marge, no! you can't invite a couple of riddlers

number three is selma, the film about martin luther king jr. and his civil rights march to selma. the fourth movie film dominating the box office ght now, star wars the force awakens. and coming in at number five is the romantic drama brooklyn. other notable films out this year are the martian, which comes in at number seven... the latest mission impossible movie is at twelve. the return of rocky balboa in creed, which is in 32nd place. sylvester stallone is getting oscar buzz for that one. straight outta compton dominated theatres this summer, and comes in at number 52. jessica rae e scott: lib scott:we can expect sunshine and warmer temperatures to be discuss scott... movies! now here are the top 5 movies of the year... according to rotten tomatoes. coming in at number one is the long awaited sequel to a classic series... no not star wars. sunshine and warmer temperatures to be with us. we'll be keeping temperatures in the 30s through the next 7 days with an exceptionally quiet pattern. we have no significant precipitation chances so it should be a nice start to ouj new year. to

. >> neither of us are rosario >> well said, selma. >> thank you, char ro. >> and during her acceptance speech for best actress, taraji channelled her empire character, cookie. please, rap, wait a minute, i waited 20 minutes, you going you going to give me a little more time. >> it's a fun night. you get the tv people and movie people all mixed together.hat anywhere else, it's all one big family. they all know each other. >> it's consuming, hat's why they rambled on a bit long. >> ricky gervais didn't get as many headline, he didn't familiar him some feathers. >> maybe next year. i'm dara brown. this is "early today." wholesome breakfast with jimmy dean delights, made with real egg whites, lean cut meats, and whole grains. an excellent source of protein,us way to fuel up on energy to help power through her morning run. which motivates these bikers to pedal faster, to land that front-side ollie. which delights everyone, including pepper's twins with jimmy dean delights, good

. >> thousands gathered in selma to remember that day in 1965. >> still searching for answers after the death of 25-year-old freddie gray. >> the police officer fires eight times at walter scott -- >> he was my son. >> the pope touching down. >> the land of the free -- >> same-sex marriage now the law of the land, but that does not mean everyone is on board. >> the united states has reached a historic understanding with iran. >> the interview heard round the world. >> the force has awakened. >> for a highly anticipated film. >> it's just magical. >> and that is what's making news in america this morning. >> other than your glasses. stay with us for "good morning america." have a great weekend. happy new year! with us for "good morning america." have a great weekend. >>> making news in america this morning -- the new year arrives safely across the u.s. celebrations from coast to coast are carried out with tight security. for authorities 2016 is off to a successful start. >>> towering inferno, the spectacular scenes from dubai as a luxury hotel is engulfed in flames. investigators now on

project is off the table to go csx said they planned to build a $272 million terminal connector east of selma. residents voiced their opposition to the plan during they would be forced to sell their land. last week the johnston county board of commissioners said they did not support the proposed plan. they said they said the vote of local officials as well as serious land issues, the current site in johnston county does not appear to be a viable option. we will continue to work with csx to explore alternative sites. there is no word yet on whether another area will be considered. >>> new tonight, donald trump house out of the final presidential debate before the upcoming iowa caucuses. that debate airs on foxnews thursday thursday night. during a conference earlier trump lashed out about moderator megan kelly saying she had been toying with him. >>> the sec released the 2016- between two college games falls between high school football playoffs. what that meant for high school? we head to the area where the game will be played to explain. candiss. >> reporter: we found out today that unc at n

roza park, he became our lawyer during the freedom ride entering the march from selma to montgomery. met me at the greyhound bus station in downtown montgomery and drove me to the first baptist church and ushered me in to the pastor study. i saw martin luther king, jr. and pastor abernathy behind the desk i was so scared. didn't want to say or what to do. dr. king said, are you the boy from troy? are you john lewis? and i said, dr. king, i am john robert louis. i gave my whole name. and he started calling me the boy from troy. [laughter] i went back and had a discussion with my mother and my father. i told him of my being with dr. king and reverend abernathy. dr. king had said i may have to file suit against the state board of education, troy state. in that process the home may be bombed or burned. we could lose the land, go back and have a discussion. so i decided to continue to study in nashville. so in nashville a group of students from the university, tennessee state, american baptist college, vanderbilt university and peabody, black and white college students stood in the way of

. >> reporter: there are good days and bad days for apopka resident selma. today is a good day. her brothers and a statement out the jacksonville. >> are you concerned for him? >> i think it will be like the revolving door. >> of this is his 3rd stint in a state hospital. when he is not on medication, it is law enforcement that is called to deal with him. >> because they need mental health help, not to derail. >> jail increasing where people end up. behind razor wire, one third of county jail have some sort of diagnosis of mental problems. the money used to send them to treatment facility instead of jail does not exist. arkansas spends less than florida on mental health. >> our jails are where people received mental health. >> from offices, the florida association of counties is reviewing its push for the state to find preventative mental health programs. the associate says it -- association says for too long they have balanced the budget by passing the buck to the county level, shrinking mental health programs, diverting those who need treatment into county jail. >> that's not

jon: folks here in selma are still in shock. they got were thursday that all of this land is being taken over with eminent domain to make room for a new railyard. homes on the south side of the tracks will be taken. spared. but no one here things things will be the same. many families on these homes have been living on this land going back to the 1700 and 1800s. spared. it may be one of the original neighborhoods in the state. the project will create up to 300 temporary jobs, up to 1500 jobs in the long run, and save taxpayers some $20 million in highway maintenance costs. buffer folks here, the real cost will be in homes and history. steve: iraqi security forces are going house to house where three americans were reportedly missing over the weekend. the americans were kidnapped from their interpreter's home in a southern baghdad neighborhood. they were taken to another neighborhood in baghdad. anna: in ohio, i police officer was found dead with his gun missing overnight. officer thomas cattrall was gunned down behind the school

the told the hollywoodreporter a year ago i did a film called selma. after the academy awards cheryl invited me to her office about what went wrong then. we had a deepnd meaningful conversation. for 20 opportunities to celebrate actors of color, actresses of color to be missed last year is one thing. for that to happen again thi year is ungiveable. >> so we have no alternative now but to escalate our drive since talking would not achieve it. that is by telling people to tune out. >>reporter: but that's not the only snub some actors are calling for. actor and singer tyrese taking to instagram asking is chris rock still going to host the oscars after this blatant raceoscars after this blatant racism? is everyone still going to show up? raper 50 cent following suit. post ago picture of chri on his ig with the message. chris, please do not do the oscar awards. you mean a lot man. >> this is what i believe in. >>reporter: oscar winning actress whoopie goldberg disagrees. she blamed movie makers for not creating enough diverse film. she believes that chris r

kabc interview - cheryl boone isaacs sot "what we really need is the support of the industry" (nat) selma star david oyelowo at a ceremony honoring isaacs in l-a last night, joining the critics of [[graphic 20 missed opportunities to recognize a person of color in the acting categories, for a second year. sot "to be missed last year is one thing for that to happen again this year is some of the actors seen as overlooked this year... idris elba - for beasts of no nation nats and jada's leading man-will smith for his role in "concussion" [tweet] as for the boycott, oscar winning filmmaker michael moore tweeting support for pinkett smith and lee...saying he'll join them. adding, 'i believe the academy will fix this.' tag: while the academy doesn't release information on demographics of its members, according to a 2013 l-a times investigation, the academy is 93% white down just 1% from 2012 with african-americans making up only 2%. lauren lyster, abc news, los angeles. jack/2couch: ((ad lib reax)) we'll be right back. stephanie: look for new at six tonight... "hi ryan this is george and im ca

marshals, the shooting happened on selma avenue, they questioned him when he ran off, attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon and charges from 2014 and 2015. >>> north carolina law enforcement officers may now have to think twice before using their tasers. the fourth sir skut court of -- circuit court of appeals restricted their use. officers are not allowed to use the tasers until smls -- unless someone is creating an immediate >> if you look at the policy now, if that person is not a danger but yet will not comply, my concern is we're going to have to go hands on. >> the ruling came out in response to a lawsuit against police at the family of a pinehurst man filed, that man died after police tased him all in an attempt to get him to let go of a post. >>> new this morning, overseas, just a day after the world health organization declared the ebola outbreak over, well there's been a positive test for the virus. ebola was just found in a woman's body in sierra leone, the victim had died earlier this month. an official says there's no cause for additional concern. ebola has killed

how can you nominate so many facets of a movie like "selma" but not nominate the director?oes true for this year, in fact. so i'm not playing the race card either. what i'm saying is that more films, more diverse and inclusive films need to be made overall and let the chips fall where they may and then you decide which of the films are the best. >> i think nischelle summed it up at the beginning of this. no one is saying there should be quotas or affirmative action. but when you look at every film that was nominated and not one included a person of color. it is glaring. so listen real quickly, neil patrick harris joked about it. chris rock, do you think he will take aim at the academy? >> it's chris rock. absolutely, i think he will take aim at the academy. i did ask today the producers of the show, i said do you think chris will let loose on them? and they said we have no clue what chris is going to say. but you know it's going to be smart. >> who are the favorites, quickly? >> leo dicaprio will win for best actor. and brie larson for best actress. the best picture, i don'

. >> he's a grammy award-winning artist who took home an oscar and golden globe for "selma."usic doesn't just receive recognition. he took home an naacp award for his role in the film.here that came from. he's gearing up for his live television performance in "the wiz" in his new role with the film festival. >> i think abff has built a brand and a name and a vision that they've years. and when you've done that and you continue to grow and involved in making film and honoring people of color in that way, you know, we have a reverence for respect for that, and we value that because we know that we want to be heard and want to be seen, and as llywood, it's more difficult than we see in, like, in the music industry to break through for people of color.icult, but it can be done. and the fact that we acknowledge that the abff acknowledges the films that we from whether it's from short films to independents to feature films, the fact that all those aspects ofen recognized by abff is the reason we honor and say, hey, this is our chance to express who we areld of film. >> common's pas