the two talked about their awesome strategy with soledad o'brien earlier this week. >> the first videoe with the question is, what if the president really were a kid? >> i think that would be interesting. he would be concerned about everybody's emotional well-being. >> their awesomeness. >> is the world awesome. >> there you go. future president, robbie novak for a much gooder world and a more awesome you. i'm don lemon. thanks for watching. >>> why is your hair so good? why is your skin so light? i get questions like, are you hispanic? are you mixed? >> why wouldn't i think i was black? >> a lot of people think i am black. i am dominican. >> just because you are black doesn't mean you are african-american. i used to identify as caribbean american. >> i am african. am i? >> i'm part native american. it's always been weird trying to figure out who i am. >> irish, italian, arab. >> black and white for a lot of my life, and black was something i rejected. >> black. >> black. >> black. >> you must have been told you are not really black? >> blackness is big enough to hold every shade. >> i

catch soledad o'brien's interview on the 8:00 a.m.point" this very morning. >> you know, he is so outspoken, a straight talker. she sounds like a straight talker. she gave straight talk about what she thought it was and he did not like her straight talk. >> he thinks he's the only one allowed to be sglublunt. >> it's touching a nerve. christine romans with our top stories. >>> a dangerous winter storm targeting the northeast this morning and it could be epic. parts of new england are already under a blizzard watch. two feet of snow or more could fall in parts of massachusetts and rhode island. that begins tomorrow. and much of the northeast will be facing freezing rain and damaging winds. >>> a connecticut lawmaker who represents the newtown district is calling for a sin tax on violent video games. state representative debra lee hovey, a republican whose district includes sandy hook is proposing a bill that calls for a 10% tax on games rated mature with the proceeds funding mental health education about the dangers of violent entertai

. >>> and i'm soledad o'brien in washington, d.c.. start" this morning. >> and i'm john berman. it is 6:00 a.m. in the east. rear live in the nation's capital where just a few hours ago president obama challenged congress to act in his state of the union address. but signs of disunion may be more apparent than of disunion more apparent than ever. the senator, marco rubio has a lot of people talking. we'll have reaction. we'll see what they got wrong. another major, major developing story right now. let's get straight to that. >> the dramatic developments overnight in the manhunt for christopher dorner. police now say they found charred remains in a burned out cabin after a shoot-out near that this cabin in big bear lake. he killed two officers. a s.w.a.t. team detonated a smoke device in the cabin. set it on fire. no positive confirmation of dorner's death. police have spent a week frantically searching all of big bear. and we have a look at how they were finally able to corner the suspect. >> shots fired. >> reporter: a hail of bulle

anchor erin burnett reports are out now that burnett is taking over soledad o'brien's morning slot brian is reportedly on her way out burnett has had some notable moments on the cable network here's a few. what a protest nobody seems to know but if you believe this it was the best thing they're ever going to. be and i didn't really talk about the surveillance piece and it is been a pretty incredible day there and the record snowfall throughout much of it like. well as helpful as part of c.n.n.'s africa to boost its ratings would have been suffering lately and despite the wall to wall coverage of the now infamous carnival cruise it's one of the many changes as c.n.n. will see if it works and we are going to leave it off there but for more on the stories we cover check out our you tube channel you tube dot com slash r t america our web site r t dot com slash usa and follow me on twitter out as well. technology innovation. developments. the future of coverage. we are facing a lot of problem. because no one thought to drink no good school. no gun no permits when you feel. what's not enough w

soledad o'brien talking about the movies. entertaining, fortunately or unfortunately, than the sequester. >> a lot more entertaining than the sequester. >>> still ahead, seth macfarlane's debut as an oscar host. what did you think? was he good enough there will be a second offer for him to come back? lots of targets for his jabs last night, including spanish speaking actors. we'll tell you what he said and who he offended on the other side of this break. you need your oil changed you got to bring it in. if your tires need to be rotated, you have to get that done as well. jackie, tell me why somebody should bring they're car here to the ford dealership for service instead of any one of those other places out there. they are going to take care of my car because this is where it came from. price is right no problem, they make you feel like you're a family. get a synthetic blend oil change, tire rotation and much more, $29.95 after $10.00 rebate. if you take care of your car your car will take care of you. do you guys ride? well.

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soledad o'brien joining us. >> good friday morning. lots to tell you about. the manhunt for the suspected cop killer, name is christopher dorner. a police officer himself. a former police officer. what drove him to such violence. we'll talk this morning to former classmate james usera, and jim clemente and dr. michael we willn welner. >>> other big story. a snowstorm that could bury new york and new england in up to three feet. we have team coverage tracking the path. >>> and the westminster dog show kicks off next week. we'll talk to the co-host of the show, david freye, along with two new breeds allowed to compete. >> a lot of fun. >> fun. >>> 51 minutes past the hour. for the fifth straight week, college basketball's top ranked team lost and, boy, how they lost. >> joe carter here with the morning's bleacher report. >> good morning, guys. wow is right. illinois shocked number one indiana from a are come from behind buzzer beater. the days of college basketball, seems like being number one is more of a curse. tied with .9 seconds left. tyler griffey the her

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our thanks to soledad. >> hollywood's soledad o'brien. back after this quick break.hoenix with 4 wheels. it's a hawk with night vision goggles. it's marching to the beat of a different drum. and where beauty meets brains. it's big ideas with smaller footprints. and knowing there's always more in the world to see. it's the all-new lincoln mkz. >>> good morning. 51 minutes after the hour. let's get you up to date. a powerful winter storm bearing down on the plains states after dumping nine inches of snow on denver. this storm is bringing potentially life threatening and crippling blizzard conditions to parts of southeast kansas again. northwest oklahoma, and the texas panhandle. >>> pope benedict xvi entering final days as head of the catholic church. he delivered his final public prayer in vatican city. he cites advancing age as reason for his resignation. >>> secretary of state john kerry in london this morning. first time i've said that. secretary of state john kerry, the first leg of his first trip as the nation's top diplomat. he visited with prime minister david

she told soledad o'brien, she's hired a lawyer. >> the disclosure part was never brought to me as to why i was being terminated. i was being terminated as a result of the relationship. i said, has everyone else been terminated as a point of reference, having had a relationship? and the answer was, is that we don't view those the same as yours. >> because you're a head coach? and those other relationships were not head coach? >> are professors or administrators or anyone. and to me, i don see how you distinguish between the value of one student over another. because of what they do, whether it's a musician, a musical student a business student or an athlete. i think, you know, the one thing i hired an attorney for is not to deny. because the moment it was brought to my attention i openly admitted to its existence. and so it was never to deny, it was just to guarantee that i was given equal treatment. because i had grown to not trust the university that i served in terms of equal treatment. >> according to the usa today, the university did freeze mr. applewhite's salary for a year. sin

. >>> soledad o'brien joins us with a look at what's ahead on "starting point." >> we are expecting tol be granted bail or not. right now, the court is adjourned. we'll bring that you decision when it comes down, we expect to see that at 7:30 eastern time. >>> cars stranded on major roadways, flights grounded. where the major massive winter storm is headed and a look back at what -- thank you, zoraida, you are making me cough. the two of us. >>> the mayor of kansas city, missouri, sylvester james, their town hit very, very hard. he will join us live to talk about that. >>> start your engines, daytona 500 gets under way on sunday. big question is all about danica patrick, makes history or not? we'll talk to kyle petty, former nascar driver and owner and he'll join us to talk about danica patrick. >> she's already made history. >> but the history she wants to make. >> winning, of course. >>> president obama reaching out to congressional leaders with forced budget cuts looming. and the president spoke to house speaker john boehner and michigan mcconnell by phone yesterday. not saying much

i'm john berman. >> and i'm zoraida sambolin. >>> "starting point" with soledad o'brien starts righter winter storm wreaking havoc across much of the country. roofs collapsing, drivers trapped and airports a mess two people are dead as record snow falls on the plains and flood warnings threaten the southeast. the storm turning out to be much worse than expected. live team coverage ahead. >>> and a new shocking investigation, "usa today" says there is a growing bioterror threat from within our own country. talking about diseases like anthrax and the plague. details in leave report. >>> new overnight, a hot air balloon carrying more than a dozen tourists explodes and crashes to the ground in egypt. also happening, one of britain's top catholic

starting point" with soledad o'brien starts right now. >> welcome, everybody.allet. gas prices spike again, up 44 cents from the last month. plus citrus crops in danger from a florida freeze. what you need to watch for at the pump and grocery store. a tragic end to a troubled country music star's life. new details abou the death of

. >> i am -- >> i am -- >> i am -- >>> i'm soledad o'brien, over the last five years in this series, we've explored what it means to be black in america. my mother is black and cuban and my father is white and from australia, and when i was born in the mid 1960s the census doesn't even track the number of mixed race children, because my mother's black, i always considered myself black. and when i was a kid, my mother would tell me, don't let anybody tell you you're not black. but the question i got more often is, what are you? with the 2010 consensus, more young people are grappling with that question. grappling with their racial identity. we follow two women who struggle with their racial identities and who were sick of answering the question, what are you? ♪ >> if i had like a word to describe me, it would most likely be quirky. i am in a band and we do progressive alternative rock, kind of. at first when people meet me, they don't know what i am. people will ask me, what are you? >> 17-year-old nio jones is a singer, a talented poet, a high school senior. but that's not what peopl

the two talked about their awesome strategy with soledad o'brien earlier this week. >> the first videohe question is, what if the president really were a kid? >> i think that would be interesting. he would be concerned about everybody's emotional well-being. >> their awesomeness. >> is the world awesome. >> there you go.

"starting point with soledad o'brien" starts right now. >>> good morning, welcome, everybody.oscar pistorius murder trial. this morning we're learning that the lead investigator in the case is facing seven counts of attempted murder himself. that's as final arguments get under way as we're speaking. the defense is claiming that the olympian could not have committed premeditated murder. we'll take you live to south africa for reports. >>> also nearly half the country is under a wintry blast. here's a live look this morning at wichita, kansas. feet of snow in the heartland, tornado warnings in the gulf, snow blanketing the desert. we'll tell you where that storm is going next. >>> and then we've got breaking news this morning out of syria where 31 people are reported dead after a huge car bomb blast near the ruling party's headquarters. we'll bring you the latest on that story as well.

. >>> soledad o'brien joining us with a look ahead on "starting point." >> we're going to talk aboutnd killed inside oscar pistorius' home. we'll have an update on the bizarre story surrounding him. >>> also imagine being tied up by a wanted fugitive. new details about the dramatic ending to the manhunt for christopher dorner. and we'll talk about an ex-girlfriend of dorner's. she said his behavior was very strange when they were dating. we'll also talk to the former l.a. police chief bill bratton. >>> and the nightmare cruise that's stuck in the gulf of mexico. it's almost over for them. will they make it to land today? i think they're about 50 miles offshore. a mother and two young girls on the ship respond to us live about that. >>> and he's a little itty bitty dog, banana joe will join us live. >> banana joe is coming here? i hope you ask hard questions. don't back off. >> it's all good. looking forward to that. >> don't wimp out against banana joe. >>> republican opponents of chuck hagel refusing to give up the fight. their attempts to block a senate vote on hagel's confirmation

chris matthews, joe scarborough, pat harvey, brian williams, soledad o'brien, wolf blitzer, keep up the great work. willie geist, you're talent pd stop with the talk-show shenaniga shenanigans. it's bizarre. how much should we care about what this guy says? >> it's bizarre. i think, you know, first of all, that's one list as a journalist you probably don't want to be on, the killer's list of favorite journalists. we should care about it because he's a murder suspect and it's worth covering. the other media story here is there's all these allegations in his manifesto against the los angeles police department. you know, a question for the media. should they be investigating that stuff? is he credible given the fact he's probably killed people, is he credible in the accusations he's throwing out at the lapd? >> it's fascinating that all of these people that we know and see on tv are on this list. but the question really is do we want to publicize what this person is saying? he put it on facebook. facebook has a billion people on it. everybody is going to read this. so "the new york times"

the two talked about their awesome strategy with soledad o'brien earlier this week. >> the first videohe question is, what if the president really were a kid? >> i think that would be interesting.

the two talked about their awesome strategy with soledad o'brien earlier this week. >> the first video question is, what if the president really were a kid?

the two talked about their awesome strategy with soledad o'brien earlier this week. >> the first video came with the question is, what if the president really were a kid? >> i think that would be interesting. he would be concerned about everybody's emotional well-being. >> their awesomeness. >> is the world awesome. >> there you go. future president, robbie novak for a much gooder world and a more awesome you. i'm don lemon. thanks for watching. go get your awesome on. good night. >> in his own words, a true american original. plus, i'll preview the big game, the big hits. rachel nichols and pat o'brien cover it all. also, this just in. jennifer lawrence. >> wait, she's approaching at high speed. >> that's what i'm talking about. >> i'm sorry. >> thank goodness. this is breaking news. >> hi. >> after thursday's electrifying entrance, the two-time oscar nominee brings back david orussell. >> i've been incredibly blessed. >> and she reveal what is she really thinks about me. >> i had to tell him i was going to be here tonight. i was like i'm going to be on piers morgan with you and his r

why, that's soledad o'brien walking down the runway. >> woo, woo!. >> i'm thinking oh, lord, please do not let me fall. >> you look gorgeous. >> a stunny cherry dress off-the-shoulder dress. the event inspires women to get and stay healthy. how high were your feels? >> about five inches, impossible to walk in. >> they keep growing. >> no, they're about five inches. >> how do you defend your heart health with defending chris christie? >> my heart health is probably considering my numbers the fact that i'm a diabetic, i this thyroid disease are issues that affect your health and heart health. >> i was going to say looking at you, you look beautiful and healthy, so skinny and healthy. >> you don't necessarily know somebody's health factors or health risks by looking at them. that would be my point. >> unless they're morbidly obese. >> but it was a great cause and women are at high risk for heart disease and other heart ailments. >> we can all agree you look healthy. >> we all agree. >> and i did not fall which was all i was aiming for. >> did you have

soledad o'brien with a look at what's coming up. >> ahead on "starting point," brand new, oscar pistorius as we've been reporting all morning. they have taken a little break. he faces premeditated murder charges in the death of his girlfriend. at the very same time of his bail hearing, his girlfriend, reeva steenkamp laid to rest. >>> an investigation into the death of an adopted boy from russia who die died in texas. will there be blowback on people trying to adopt from foreign countries? >>> and a woman gives birth to two sets of identical twins. according to the hospital, the chance of that is 1-70 million. tessa and manuel montalvo went from one boy to five in their family. >> i cannot wait to meet them. >> twin boys, twice. crazy! >> thank you, soledad. >>> 43 minutes past the hour. a blizzard with winds topping out at 57 miles an hour. emergencyin that. pounding grand forks, north dakota. roads had to be shut down yesterday. emergency crews rescued dozens of people from cars that were stranded. even snowplows had to be called back. >> jennifer delgado in the cnn weather center. roug

. >>> soledad o'brien joins us with what's ahead on "starting point." >> super bowl xlvii finds a waylled the game. a chat about the halftime show, some talk about the ads. we'll speak with mike & mike. also, we talk with ruben singer, celebrity designer and stylist about some of beyonce's fashion. >>> and a navy s.e.a.l. gunned down at a shooting range over the weekend. did ptsd play a role in their deaths? and harvard students caught up in a widespread cheating scandal. what happens to them and how far the scandal went in in-depth report at the top of the hour. when "starting point" gets underway. >> fantastic. talking about the super bowl ads. did you see the one from century 21? the mother-in-law themed super bowl ad. we'll talk to the cofounder of the company that made the ad. find out what goes into making the multimillion dollar commercials, after this quick break. stay with us. but their shakes aren't always made for people with diabetes. that's why there's glucerna hunger smart shakes. they have carb steady, with carbs that digest slowly to help minimize blood sugar spikes. a

. >>> soledad o'brien is off. brooke baldwin joins us. >> good morning, zoraida and christine.of relief from the 4,000-plus passengers and crew on board up until a couple of hours ago. on board that carnival cruiseline "triumph." we're live in mobile. we'll be talking to several people who endured the filthy, smelly conditions while trapped for five very long days. we'll also ask the question, do these people have legal resource against carnival? >>> also ahead this morning, the gripping valentine's day shooting involving olympic runner oscar pistorius goes to court. the so-called blade runner charged with murdering his model girlfriend. what we now know after his hearing this morning. we hope you join john berman and myself live from the special two hours of "starting point" beginning at the top of the hour. >> thank you, brooke. >> we won't miss it. >>> president obama will speak to a group of chicago high school students about the need for tougher gun laws to curb deadly violence in the city and across the country. the latest in a sieries of campaign style visits, pushing pr

soledad o'brien is off today. hostage rescued from a bunker just in time for his birthday.n is, will he be able to recover now? we'll talk with a psychologist who worked with kidnapped victim jaycee dugard. >>> what king richard iii really, really looked like from way long ago. better than that we promise. we'll talk with the woman who spear-headed the whole campaign to find him and to clear his name. >>> americans don't buy as much of it as they used to but somehow gas takes a bigger chunk out of the family budget. we're going to explain. >> it is tuesday, february 5th. "starting point" begins now. >> today's panel of fabulous people, will cain, cnn contributor and columnist for theblaze.com, roland martin, cnn political analyst and chris frates, reports for "the national journal." thank you, gentlemen. >> great to see you all. >> in the man show. >> and brooke. >> so chipper. >> hey, good morning. >> wouldn't you be if you were surrounded by such handsomeness. >> manly types. >>> moving on the story we're grateful for the kindergartener gets to spend his sixth birthday sa

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"starting point" with soledad o'brien starts right now. >>> "starting point." dramatic rescues. new pictures of a truck dangling over an overpass. details on what's happening there. >>> decision day. boy scouts expected to vote on lifting a national ban on openly day members. why people on both sides of the issue won't be satisfied with the outcome no matter what. >>> bombs and bunkers and bobby traps. more details on the little boy and what he faced when he was being held captive in the underground bunker in alabama. >>> inflated ratings, downplayed risks. the government suing s & p and more states are joining the suit. >>> late night joke turns new jersey governor chris christie's weight front and center. is he fit enough for office? a former white house doctor says christie is a ticking time bomb. >>> a relaxing canoe ride almost turns into a nightmare when a wail bumps it. don't miss this. >>> packed show. we'll talk to tony perkins. president of the family research council. and jennifer tyrell, a former cub scout den mother dismissed for being a lesbian. we have tyrese gibs

. >>> "starting point" with soledad o'brien starts right now. >> welcome, everybody.eveloping story. bitter winter storm wreaking havoc across much of the country. roofs collapsing, drivers trapped and airports a mess two people are dead as record snow falls on the plains and flood warnings threaten the southeast. the storm turning out to be much worse than expected. live team coverage ahead. >>> and a new shocking investigation, "usa today" says there is a growing bioterror threat from within our own country. talking about diseases like anthrax and the plague. details in leave report. >>> new overnight, a hot air balloon carrying more than a dozen tourists explodes and crashes to the ground in egypt. also happening, one of britain's top catholic leaders speaking out about the grelatest scandal shocking the church. and a claim by a former friar that homosexuality is a ticking time bomb for the church. >>> we are all looking at itsly and why what's important for politic there is affecting what's happening in washington. >>> tom price will join us, the secretary of the

. >>> academy award winner soledad o'brien back from the oscars with a look of what's ahead. >> i would impassable roads, closed airports, a second dangerous winter storm punishing the midwest. so far, two deaths have been reported. we have live team coverage this morning. bringing you the latest on the record snow. and it's been one year since 17-year-old trayvon martin shot and killed by george zimmerman. the case sparked nationwide to tests over race and stand your ground laws. we'll talk with trayvon's parents and we'll also speak with their lawyers about the very latest on where the case stands. >>> nelson mandela's daughter and granddaughter will join us. they have a new line of wine that's benefit south africa's poverty-stricken community. we'll pop it open. get a little taste early in the morning. >> great idea. talking to celebrity chef and top chef all-stars. >> maybe he will bring a little food for the wine. >> today and every day. >> thank you, soledad. >>> more about the deadly explosion last week at a kansas city restaurant. remember that? turns out the company laying down

his mother talked with soledad o'brien just a few, actually a half hour ago. >> we're doing this forvon but this also, we need to also do this so that we can help other kids because we have seen since this happened last february to trayvon that other kids, other teenagers have been shot and killed, you know, through senseless gun violence and we just feel like we need to do something about it as parents. >> race has figured prominently into the case with the pioneering rap group public enemy penning a song about it on their latest album, listen. ♪ ♪ >> co-founder and front man of public enemy chuck d and his wife teresa johnson join me from santa barbara, california. welcome to you both. >> thank you. thank you for having us. >> thank you for being here. we appreciate it. chuck i'll ask you the first question. not only did your group perform a song about the case you've also released artwork surrounding it. how did that come about? >> a bunch of artists in chicago also wanted to be able to connect their art to my art and i have a graphic art background, and my whole point of view has

. >>> we're joined by a very dangerous soledad o'brien, looking at "starting point." >> you want my jacketory once again. danica patrick snags the daytona 500 pole position. something a woman has never done before. can she bring home the big victory next weekend? we'll speak with lyn st. james, 1992 rookie of the year. first woman to win that award. >>> a man loses his job after accused of out of control behavior on a plane. a couple said he screamed at them to keep their toddler quiet, he then used the "n" word and smacked the kid. >>> the youngest person ever to be nominated for best actress oscar. i sit down with the star of "beast of the southern wild" and she is too much. quvenzhane wallis. >>> 41 minutes past the hour. citrus farmers on edge. jennifer delgado in the weather center. what can you tell us? >> it is certainly cold across parts of southern florida. temperatures falling. we have 25 degrees out there. popular temperatures from gainesville, jacksonville, and temperatures will stay below freezing as we go through the next couple of hours. in fact, a hard freeze warning in pla

"starting point" with soledad o'brien starts right now. >>> good morning. our "starting point." stunning revolutions in court about testosterone, tantrums, and how oscar pistorius' girlfriend is killed. the defense is starting to poke holes in some details. live from south africa in a moment. and a developing story this morning. rescuers going through the rumble -- excuse me, the rubble of a kansas city restaurant after explosion injures 14 people. one person is missing. >>> new this morning, a winter storm brewing, hitting california and soon millions across the entire country will feel the xhekts. live team coverage. as china denies any involvement in the chhacking of american companies. a cnn crew chased by a company in shanghai. a live report. >>> topping business news, is apple's shine fading? google taking over wall street. is it now time to buy? >> wednesday, february 20th. "starting point" begins right now. >>> welcome, everybody. "starting point" this morning is the oscar pistorius case. we could hear in the olympic tax star accused of murdering his girlfriend will be a

"starting point" with soledad o'brien starts right now. >>> good morning. our "starting point."e, tantrums, and how oscar pistorius' girlfriend is killed. the defense is starting to poke holes in some details. live from south africa in a moment. and a developing story this morning. rescuers going through the rumble -- excuse me, the rubble of a kansas city restaurant after explosion injures 14 people. one person is missing. >>> new this morning, a winter storm brewing, hitting california and soon millions across the entire country will feel the xhekts. live team coverage.

"starting point" with soledad o'brien starts right now. >>> "starting point." dramatic rescues.t's happening there. >>> decision day. boy scouts expected to vote on lifting a national ban on openly day members. why people on both sides of the issue won't be satisfied with the outcome no matter what. >>> bombs and bunkers

"starting point" with soledad o'brien starts now. >>> good morning, welcome, everybody.starting point" this morning, the pope's final audience. leader of the catholic church addresses 50,000 followers in st. peter's square, a day before he officially resigns. this historic moment and what it means for the catholic church. christiane amanpour joins us live from rome. >>> and thousands of people waking up to a snowy mess and canceled flights and bracing for more ice and snow. >> two days away from $85 billion in forced spending cuts and both sides just playing the blame game is there still time to stop pointing fingers and find a solution? >>> from basketball bad boy to american diplomat. what on earth is dennis rodman -- yes, dennis rodman, what is he doing in north korea? >>> and the pope's resignation not without controversy. what kind of financial legacy will the pope leave? >>> this morning, talking to new york congressman steve israel. illinois congressman aaron schock is our guest. john kiriakou, a former fbi agent going to prison. and mark o'mara, george zimmerman'

"starting point "with soledad o'brien starts right now. >>> welcome, everybody. the storm for the record books. historic blizzard could hit new england. we have live team coverage with everything you need to know. >>> he is considered extremely dangerous. new developments in the hunt for this man. a suspected cop killer, including what we've learned about a potential sighting overnight. >>> john brennan in the hot seat as he tries to become the new cia director. surprising views on interrogation tactics and drones. >>> then, he's out. the man squatting in a multimillian dollar mansion in florida gets the boot. >>> and we'll speak with jim clemente, dr. michael welner, james usera, a former classmate of christopher dorner. ronwiden, and david frei of the westminster kennel club. we want to welcome our international viewers as "starting point" starts right now. >>> hey, everybody. welcome. our "starting point," everyone bracing for the monster blizzard. could turn out to be a storm for the ages with forecasters using words like epic to describe the storm. live pict