do work closely with the federal aviation administration and the department of defense to understand visuals and make sure they work in conjunction, not only for the wind industry, but also for the surrounding community. that is a place where we work closely and that is where i recommend future work be taken up. host: phil is in ohio. republican color. caller: good morning. thank you for c-span. my question is what can you do to keep the windmills from killing eagles and keys -- geese? i believe that is my question. guest: thanks for the question. it is an important one. the wind industry takes very seriously the impact we have on wildlife. one of the benefits of renewable energy is that it does not produce any localized air pollutants or contribute to greenhouse gases. as a benefit of wind energy, we on ther broader impact local ecosystem very seriously. we try to minimize any local impacts on wildlife by doing studies for several years prior to breaking ground on construction at a site. we want to make sure we understand what the impacts are going to be on the local wildlife, wheth

america to launch its fun new in-flight safety video because just after that took off, the federal aviation administration changed course on its mobile device policy. that laptop, that ipad, that cell phone can be turned on during all parts of your flight. >> i am pleased to announce that airlines can safely expand passenger use of portable electronic devices during all phases of flight. today, the faa is providing the airlines with the implementation guidance to do just that. >> reporter: the new mobile policy is sitting well the passengers at san jose international airport. >> i think our lives with intwined in these mobile devices. when you turn that off, it's like you're losing you're umbilical cord. it will make it less traumatic. >> i think people are kind of attached to their phones and devices. >> reporter: great for surfers who can now go mobile their entire flight. you cannot make cell phone calls yet on the plane. we reached out by the way to virgin america to find out if they'll update their video and they declined to comment. >>> the next big local ipo has a coming out day. twitter executives

. >> the federal aviation administration and the national transportation safety board are investigating what caused the collision. elaine quijano, cbs news, new york. >> the moon stepped in front of the sun today in a rare so-called hybrid eclipse. it was a partial eclipse in the eastern u.s. parts of europe and the mideast and africa saw the total eclipse of the sun. also pretty remarkable site for workers at chicago's o'hare airport on friday. hiding under an escalator was an alligator. no one knows how it arrived but think got it out by trap tling in a garbage can. the alligator only measured a foot long. it was transferred out unharmed. >> still ahead here tonight, change is ahead for some americans who already have health insurance on the job. >> jeff: the obama administration is still struggling to fix the new healthcare web site and explain how new insurance programs work. with the vast majority of americans who already receive coverage through their employers are starting to make enrollment choices for next year, and some are seeing big changes. we're joined now by cbs news busi

. >> reporter: the federal aviation administration and the national transportation safety board are investigatingion. elaine key nano, drbcbs news, new york. >>> and the "cbs moneywatch" twitter and making a bid for blackberrir blackberriry. alexis christoforous has more. >> last week, the dow finished & 45 points higher. asian stocks were mostly lower despite fears the fed will suspend its stimulus program by january. hang seng lost a quarter%. and nikkei was closed. the twitter initial public offering. twitter is expected to place its ipo wednesday evening and will begin trading thursday. it will sell shares between $17 and $20. there's expected to be a good appetite for twitter stock. >>> a group including the wireless company qualcomm and cerberus management is expected to make a bid for blackberry. blackberry has been taken over by iphone and other devices using the android system. blackberry, by the way, recorded a loss of $1 billion. >>> and the sci-fi spectacular "ender's game" grabbed the number one spot. the story is based on the novel. it racked under $28 million in ticket sales. and t

under a new procedure by the federal aviation administration planes arriving during poor weather will be allowed to land in staggered patterns. in the past they were required to approach in a single file line. >>> water officials are hoping for a wet winter to fill low supplies. we need heavy rains rains and healthy snow totals this winter. right now most rev wars are filled to 77% of capacity. >> people should be aware that we don't have the cushion that we have had in other years. >> it is a possibility of turning into a drought. >> while water officials way now is the time to prepare for additional water conservation efforts next year in case we have another dry winter. >>> more details now on how the largest reservoirs look now. it is at 42% capacity. foalsm lake 29%. lake shasta are at less than 50% capacity. those numbers sound low most don't reach full capacity. >>> almost done. it is state of the art. and soon you will be driving through it. >> features of the caldecott tunnel that could save your life. only on 2 the help commuters will have to escape a fire like friday's. >>

. >>> the federal aviation administration has issued the most extensive overhaul of pilot training ines. the move was triggered by the 2009 crash of continental express flight 3407 in buffalo. the captain failed to respoond correctly when the plane lost lift, called a staal. under the new requirements airlines will have to provide simulator training for pilots on how to deal with a stall and other expanded training, but the faa is giving airlines five years before they have to implement those new requirements. >>> and here in new york new york has approved an amendment to allow the building of new casinos. >>> and voters in houston rejected a $217 million bond issue to turn the astrodome into a convention hall. opened in 1965 the astro dome was the first multi-purpose dome stadium. it's been closed since 2009. city leaders said if the bond failed the astrodome would be torn down. that is sad. lots of memorable moments at the dome and beyond. anne-marie? >> i'm sure the fans will miss it when it does come down. alexis christoforous, cbs news, new york. thank you, alexis. >>> coming up,

the federal aviation administration changing its rules on the use of electron he can devices on airplanes. now airlines will allow flyers to use ereaders and tablets during taxi takeoff and landing. previously they were only allowed at cruising altitudes. still banned, using the internet at less than 10,000 feet and making voice calls of any kind. what's not clear is why those rules will remain. >>> flight attendant's role is to advise them in terms of the rules. we want them to be in airplane mode. there is no safety problem if it's not. but you'll arrive at your destination a dead phone and i don't think anyone wants that. >> the faa says it's up to airlines to prove their planes won't be affected by the rule change. >>> let's go to business now where the market is looking to recover from a pretty disappointing halloween,dices c the red. steve sedgwick live for us in london. steve, good morning. >> hello there. yeah, the market had a very good month in october. s&p up over 23% for the year, up over 4% in the month of october. so, yes, they gave back a bit of ground, but it wasn't a grea

the federal aviation administration is issuing a warning to boeing 737 and 747. stay clear from storms. the general electric engines used in some of these planes are at risk of ice build up in stormy weather which could cause the planes to lose power--ouch. airlines will be told to stay 15 nautical miles away from high altitude storms. that will apply to 14 u.s. planes. >>> do you remember the home equity loans taken before the bubble? it could spell big bubbles for them and some banks. >>> and raising minimum wage for seattle works airport. the latest on the vote count. the stream is uniquely interactive television. we depend on you, >> you are one of the voices of this show. >> so join the conversation and make it your own. >> the stream. weeknights 7:30 et / 4:30 pt on al jazeera america and join the conversation online @ajamstream. determining using some sort of subjective interpretation of their policy as to whether or not your particular report was actually abusive, because if it doesn't contain language that specifically threatens you directly or is target

. >>> the federal aviation administration getting involved in issue involving geengines on planes.day bowing warned of possible engine icing problems in those engines. >>> microsoft saying some of its xbox 1 consoles have faultily disk drives. gamers began complaining after hearing clicks and knocking noises after inserting the disk. >>> if a piece of the eiffel tower is on your holiday shopping list, you are just a little bit too late. paul brennan has more from paris. >> reporter: since its construction in 1889, more than 250 million visitors have climbed its staircases and risen in its left. recognizable worldwide as a symbol of the french capitol, and a pioneering example of art and engineering combined. the chance to own an original section was something very special indeed. >> it was the invention of the structure, so a lot of houses, and [ inaudible ] have been made because of this new technique, so it was [ inaudible ] and technique, both sides. that's why it is magic. >> reporter: in this photo gustav eiffel stands on the staircase. but valuing such unique objects is alway

the federal aviation administration is issuing a warning to boeing 737 and 747. stay clear from storms. the general electric engines used in some of these planes are at risk of ice build up in stormy weather which could cause the planes to lose power--ouch. airlines will be told to stay 15 nautical miles away from high altitude storms. that will apply to 14 u.s. planes. >>> do you remember the home equity loans taken before the bubble? it could spell big bubbles for them and some banks. >>> and raising minimum wage for seattle works airport. the latest on the vote count. >> well, it was a very close vote in seatac washington where the seattle airport is located. a ballot measure that raises the minimum wage to $15 an hour within seatac municipal boundaries. but opponents are demanding a hand recount because the final tally showed the measure pasted by 77 votes. adam is live in seattle. he's been following the story. the vote is in. what does this mean? >> well, what it means right now is that we're going to a recount because it's just that slim 77-vote margin. we

the federal aviation administration says airline passengers will be able to use most electronic devices throughout flights, including takeoffs and landed. travellers can listen to music on the ipod, play games, but will not be able to make phone calls. a safety review will take place before the rules take plans of breathed a sigh of relief. a judge ruled against a shutdown after residents claimed the fumes from the plant caused headaches and sore throats. the owner says he's installed filters and other measures toees the emissions. >> doctors in florida have completed a nerve graph. the surgery may open doors for people suffering from spinal cord injuries. we have this report. >> it was supposed to be an enjoyable day of boating in the bay. the boat's propeller sliced daniel press's upper leg. when the 26-year-old arrived at the hospital doctors were more worried been saving her life than her head. >> we weren't specting the injury to be so devastating and severe. she was coming here in shock. she was in the brink of pretty much collapse. >> as a police chief press's father found himsel

the federal aviation administration says the plane departed san jose this morning headed to dallas, but at 900 feet, a bird hit the no. 2 engine of the plane. passengers on board said they heard a loud noise. >> i heard a pop, seen a flash, and then airplane slowed down a little bit. >> you could feel that things were -- the engine was running down, and it was just stopping so a little bit harrowing really >> the plane safely returned to san jose. passengers say the pilot was calm and told them he has trained for this type of situation. the faa reports from january through this year, there have been 46 bird strikes at the airport in san jose. >>> san jose police motorcycle officer was hospitalized today after colliding with another vehicle. it happened about 11:30 this morning. police say the officer was seriously hurt but is expected to survive. a police spokeswoman said there's no word yet on exactly what happened, and the civilian driver involved is cooperating. police say neither alcohol nor drugs appears to be a factor in this crash. >>> smoke billowed from the refinery in contra c

the federal aviation administration plans to relax rules regarding electronic devices. passengers can leave e-readers and smartphones powered on, but on airplane mode during takeoffs and landings. .previously -- the f-a-a was concerned leaving electronics on would cause interference. it says it will implement the changes soon. passengers are paying more to travel during the holidays. jeanenne tornatore of orbitz joins us now... good morning jeanenne! what's a good booking strategy? as airlines tack on fees-- what should passender carrying gifts do? are airlines any kinder to families looking to sit together? ideas for people who might want to go away for thanksgiving or christmas? where are people going? some good deals airfare...when to book? "being the first weekend of november, we really need to look at booking airline tickets, especially for the thanksgiving weekend. as we get into this very intensely booked travel weekend, all of the seats tend to be full, so the sooner you book the better." how do you travel with gifts? "traveling with gifts can be a little tricky.

. >> the federal aviation administration announcing airlines can allow passengers to use most electronic devices during all phases of flight, including takeoffs and landings. the committee determined that most commercial airplanes can tolerate radio interference from portable electronic devices. it's safe to down load materials, like e book, calendars, and to play games. >> currently, passengers are required to turn off their devices once a plane's door closes. they cannot restart them until the plane reaches 10,000 feet and they have to turn off the devices again when the plane lands. these restrictions now removed by today's ffa decision. but using cell phones will still be prohibited. >> i want to be clear that you still cannot talk on your phone during flight. the federal communications commission governs cell phone use during flight and the committee did not consider that issue. all devices should be in airplane mode. >> u.s. travel association and industry group welcoming the move calling it a win/win policy. the faa began restricting the use of electronic devices in 1966, but the

holiday travel is expected to be nicer now that the federal aviation administration has changed its electronic device policy. while airlines must still abide to the faa before they ease the restriction maens say they are going to do it in time for holiday travel. new rules mean tablets, mp 3 players, ereaders and electronic toys can be on. you don't have to power down now. cell phones can be used as long as they are in airplane mode which means no calling or texting. keep in mind lap tops and heavy devices must be stowed during take-off and landing. >> some of what you'll see on the screen will be thanks to the vision of elon musk. >> the makers of the book adaptation say they brought in musk to figure out how to ground the movie and reality. he helps filmmakers determine what travel in space would look like and what would happen up there. harrison sfo harrison ford is in that. >> 49ers getting a key piece of defense back this week. >> plus, a sharks player known for his cave man look prepares to shave it all off. >> what cave man look? >> all in the name of charity. >> i'm envious of that bea

. >>> the federal aviation administration is warning boeing aircraft that used jet engines used by general electric could experience forced landings. this follows icing incidents where some ge engines that were placed on 787 dream lineers and the 747 eight jet lost trust mid flight. no injuries or incidents reported. >>> big u.s. banks in the cross hairs over hiring practices in china. this comes after wall street watchdog the securities and exchange commission sent a letter to goldman sachs and citi group investigating allegations of bribery and hiring relatives of top chinese government officials. in return, the companies may have received favorable business treatment. >>> and some of those same banks along with a few other top lenders may need to have a lot more money on hand to cover up bad loans or to cover i should say bad loans. credit did rating agency s&p says banks may have to spend $104 billion to resolve issues with investors and counter parties as they try to put the subprime crisis to rest. >>> applications for new mortgages dipped lower. for the fourth week in a row, the mor

the federal aviation administration's ped aviation committee has decided you can keep your phone and or your ipad on at takeoff and landing. one less hassle in flying. which raises the following, when are we going to get rid of the tsa? >> oh, joy, i get to listen to more cell phone conversations. >> this is a miss for brown university which hosted police commissioner ray kelly this week. he went there to give a talk on proactive policing. students booed and heckled him until he had to leave. he was not able to give his talk. there was a time when a university like brown was considered a liberal institution. those days are over. think it's very sad. >> used to be liberal in the best sense of that word. now it's the worst. james. >> i guess this is a hit. admiring the savvy of those political operators at goldman who had a lot of friends in washington in 2008 and helped them get bailouts. now we find on their payroll, hillary clinton, as well as mrs. ted cruz. they've covered all the bases once again. very impressive. >> is there some irony of forethought in that? >> yes, shooting for

the federal aviation administration announced today it's safe to use most electronic devices during theght. >> the committee determined that most commercial airplanes can tolerate radio interference from portable electronic devices. it's safe to read downloaded materials like ebooks and calendars and also to play games. >> phone calls, however, are still off limits. so it's texting unless you use the plane's wi-fi network. airlines still have to do their own testing and show the faa their aircraft qualify for the new policy. delta says it's already submitted the approval paperwork. >>> well, tesla's trying to prove electric cars are for more than just getting around town. the company is in the middle of what it's calling a west coast supercharger route. two electric cars going from san diego to vancouver a 1500- mile trip they are going to use a network of supercharger stations along the way. those stations the electric car version of gas stations. >>> an ad promoting an antisnoring product is rubbing people in southern california the wrong way. the billboard shows an american soldier h

the federal aviation administration says the system called next gen is under funded and blames congress for that. nextgen is expected to reduce flying time and fuel costs. >> through nextgen we're transitioning to a system that uses satellites and gps. >> right now planes use radar and radio technology. the faa says next gen is about 10 years behind schedule and with federal budget cuts it's not clear if congress will keep the work going. >>> it has been an up year on wall street and now the markets have hit another milestone. the dow only managed to gain a fraction today but the nasdaq was up 23 points and it closed about 4,000 for the first time in 13 years. it was all the way back in september of 2000 during the first internet boom that it crossed 14,000. shares of hewlett packard moved up: they turned a profit of $4.5 billion. last year it lost 5 million in the same quarter. shares were up 5% in afterhours trading. >>> and the men's wear house is turning the tables on another men's store. it's made a 1-1/2 million dollars take over bid for joseph a. banks. banks made its own offer f

. >> reporter: the federal aviation administration and the national transportation safety board are investigating what caused the collision. >>> right now there's still no word yet on what caused the planes to collide. >>> still to come tonight on eyewitness news -- >> a dog mauled a woman to death. but this isn't its first time attacking. why the dog was ,, so if you have a flat tire, dead battery, need a tow or lock your keys in the car, geico's emergency roadside assistance is there 24/7. oh dear, i got a flat tire. hmmm. uh... yeah, can you find a take where it's a bit more dramatic on that last line, yeah? yeah i got it right here. someone help me!!! i have a flat tire!!! well it's good... good for me. what do you think? geico. fifteen minutes could save you fifteen percent or more on car insurance. >>> coming up on wjz news at 6:00. >> who's guarding the security? new calls for armed officers at airport security checkpoints. >>> the townsend university community on alert after a student is stabbed near campus. why police say the attack could have been the result of the suspects trying to ge

do work closely with the federal aviation administration and the department of defense to understand visuals and make sure they work in conjunction, not only for the wind industry, but also for the surrounding community. that is a place where we work closely and that is where i recommend future work be taken up. host: phil is in ohio. republican color. caller: good morning. thank you for c-span. my question is what can you do to keep the windmills from killing eagles and keys -- geese? i believe that is my question. guest: thanks for the question. it is an important one. the wind industry takes very seriously the impact we have on wildlife. one of the benefits of renewable energy is that it does not produce any localized air pollutants or contribute to greenhouse gases. as a benefit of wind energy, we on ther broader impact local ecosystem very seriously. we try to minimize any local impacts on wildlife by doing studies for several years prior to breaking ground on construction at a site. we want to make sure we understand what the impacts are going to be on the local wildlife, wheth

the federal aviation administration says the plane was flying at 2,000 feet at the time. guard and local fire rescue crews were also searching the area. >> coast guard was notified by the faa that the pilot of a small plane reported a person falling out of the plane. we are working with miami-dade response units and conducting a search of the area. >> reporter: police doifrs went in the same water. only the pilot and passenger were on the aircraft. larry jacobs, abc news, new york. >>> follow up to the terrifying flight for southwest airlines passengers. they say the pilot handled the incident safely. and they regret any uneasy feelings. each passenger gets a $200 voucher. some say it is hardly enough for the fright they suffered when the pilot announced quote we are going down during an a a maintenance emergency on a flight. >>> president obama spent yesterday apologizing for the botched health carroll out. he promised that those that want to keep their health insurance would be able to do so. during the 52-minute speech president obama said i'm sorry about 29 times. >>

commercial airline pilots rely too much on automation is the findings of a new study from the federal aviation administration. it comes four months after the crash landing at sfo. the faa said some are so dependent on automation their flying skills prove to be a risk. some rely too much on automated systems. >>> it has been three years since the deadly pg&e -- san bruno pipeline explosion. tonight a committee -- today a committee came to san francisco to question the commitment to safety. ktvu's tom vacar attended the hearing and explains why there is a lot of work that needs to be done. >> reporter: complaints were varied. >> it does not appear they responded to ntsb recommendations with the seriousness. >> the p.u.c. hasn't made a good faith effort in dealing with the issue of safety. >> reporter: c.p.u.c. is tasked with over seeing to avoid the death and destruction we saw in 2010. today the answers from the c.p.u.c., we are working on it. >> many recommendations in the report are in the process of being developed. >> the p.u.c. says it doesn't have enough people to over sees the industries they regulate.

the federal aviation administration says the system called next gen is under funded and blames congress is expected to reduce flying time and fuel costs. >> through nextgen we're transitioning to a system that uses satellites and gps. >> right now planes use radar and radio technology. the faa says next gen is about 10 years behind schedule and with federal budget cuts it's not clear if congress will keep the work going. >>> it has been an up year on wall street and now the markets have hit another milestone. the dow only managed to gain a fraction today but the nasdaq was up 23 points and it closed about 4,000 for the first time in 13 years. it was all the way back in september of 2000 during the first internet boom that it crossed 14,000. shares of hewlett packard moved up: they turned a profit of $4.5 billion. last year it lost 5 million in the same quarter. shares were up 5% in afterhours trading. >>> and the men's wear house is turning the tables on another men's store. it's made a 1-1/2 million dollars take over bid for joseph a. banks. banks made its own offer for the men's wareh

the obama administration wants to sign up 7 million people by march the 1st. >>> the days of turning off your electronic devices for take off and landings on an airplane may be over. the federal aviationadministration is changing its policy. passengers will be able to go gate to gate using devices. phone calls won't be allowed, neither is surfing the web or sending e-mail unless you're using the plane's wi-fi connection. it's unclear how many airlines will follow this rule in time for the holiday season. >>> a city man dies in police custody and now his family is suing the department. mike schuh is live outside city police head quarters. good morning, mike. >> reporter: good morning. it has been over a year since anthony anderson died. some of his family members witnessed police's attempt to take him into custody and they are say anything a lawsuit they crossed the line. >> read this multimillion dollar lawsuit and it contends that 46-year-old anthony anderson died from police brutality. we spoke with his family's lawyer. >> they want to be able to put this matter to rest. obviously more than anything else they want justice for their son, their father, anthony anderson. >> it's septem

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in aclu attorney says the surveillance violated federal law. the federal aviation administration has released an initial plan for drones to be used in u.s. skies more widely by 2015. the rules require agencies that will oversee domestic drone testing to release plans for privacy, but it does not lay out what the practices should be. in a statement, an aclu legislative counsel called for concrete restrictions on how data from drones can be used and how long it can be stored. more thanto the faa, 80 law enforcement agencies are already authorized to use drones. the toronto star has released a new video of embattled toronto mayor rob ford engaging in a profanity-laced tirade about how he wants to murder in unidentified person. >> [indiscernible] >> toronto mayor ford has faced months of controversy following reports of another video showing him smoking from a crack pipe and making bigoted remarks. ford apologized for the latest video, saying he was extremely inebriated. he is facing increasing calls to resign. illinoisrosecutors are refusing to bring criminal charges against a chica

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now the federal aviation administration is look to listing those restrictions. >> >> reporter: virgin america just released the new safety video but the admonitions to turn off devices soon will be moot. devices can stay on during and before landing as long asner airplane mode. making calls will still be band. we asked them via skype why it took so long for the faa to change the rules? >> the faa is a very conservative organization. safety always comes first. but now we are at the point the devices are safer, the technologies on the airplanes are safer and the way the airplanes are built makes it more possible. >> each airline must submit it's device plan for regulation. the rule may not be instantaneous. an estimated two-thirds of passengers carry mobile phones or smartphones on board and 40% have tablets. what the faa didn't make clear is whether video calls using the internet can be used while on airplanes. >> most of the airplanes can't support video chat, whether it's facetime or other video services. so if you use that, you slow down the experience for eve

now that the federal aviation administration has changed its course on your gadgets. ey could be turned on during the entire flight. >> i am pleased to announce that airlines can safely expand passenger use of portable electronic devices during all phases of flight. today, the faa is providing the airlines with the implementation guidance to just that. >> electronic devices should be turned off and properly stowed during taxi, takeoff and landing. >> reporter: the timing could have been better for virgin america to launch its new fun safety video which mentions the old rules. we reached out to virgin for comment, but they had none. >> will determine when electronics may or may not be used during flight. >> reporter: as for these passengers flying out of san jose, they're happily connected. >> i think our lives are so sort of intwined into mobile platforms, devices. when you turn that off, it's like you're kind of losing your umbilical cord. so in a sense, i guess, yeah, it will make it less traumatic. >> sure. yeah. i think people are kind of attached to their phones a

the federal aviation administration issued the new guidelines today.inistrator michael huerta said most airliners can handle the electronic interference. mfrjts it's safe to read downloaded materials like e-books and calendars and also to play games. but the committee found that in some instances of low visibility about 1% of all flights, some landing systems may not be proven to tolerate the interference. in those cases passengers may be asked to turn off devices. the f.a.a. has limited in-flight use of electronic devices since 1966. the new rules won't be implemented until airlines show how they plan to comply. federal authorities have discovered another sophisticated drug-smuggling tunnel between tijuana, mexico and san diego. officials said today the secret passage was recently completed. it was equipped with electricity, ventilation and even a rail system. agents seized eight tons of marijuana and 325 pounds of cocaine and arrested three people. senate republicans today blocked action on two key presidential nominees. democratic congressman melvin

today, the federal aviation administration lifted those restrictions. abc7 news business and technology reporter d takes a look at the change. ♪ >> reporter: burlingame-based virgin america just released this new safety video but the admonition to turn off devices soon will be moot. tablets, e-readers and mobile phones can stay on before takeoff and landing as long as they are in airplane mode, making cell phone voice calls still will be banned. we asked industry analysts why it took so long for the faa to change the rules >> the faa is a very conservative organization. safety always comes first. but we are now at the point where the devices are safer. the technology on the airplanes are safer and the way the airplanes are built make this more possible. >> reporter: each airline must submit its device plan for faa certification so the rollout of the policy may not be instantaneous. an estimated two-thirds of passengers carry mobile phones or smartphones on board. 40% have tablets. what the faa didn't make clear is whether video calls are allowed when usi

. >> reporter: air traffic has, indeed, been affected nationwide, as the federal aviation administration grounded flights that had not yet departed for los angeles. mary? >> all right. thank you. and wjz now has the latest on the shooting at l.a.x. one tsa agent is dead. several are the people are injured, including the gunman, who is now in custody. he has been identified as 23- year-old paul siencia of new jersey. the associated press is reporting he was carrying a handwritten note that said he wanted to, quote, kill tsa and pigs, end quote. check in with wjz for complete coverage on the shooting. we'll bring you the latest on the victims, the suspect and impact on travel. >>> in a stunning development, wjz learns there may be as many as 9,000 victims of a johns hopkins gynecologist. dr. nikita levy kill himself, after allegations surfaced that he secretly videotaped his patients during his exams. wjz is live at the east baltimore medical center, where dr. levy practiced. investigator mike hellgren tells us, what else his victims claim he did to them. >> reporter: kai, they say he touc

today, the federal aviation administration lifted those restrictions. c7 news business and technology reporter david louie takes a look at the change. ♪ >> reporter: burlingame-based virgin america just released this new safety video but the admonition to turn off devices soon will be moot. tablets, e-readers and mobile phones can stay on before takeoff and landing as long as they are in airplane mode, making cell phone voice calls still will be banned. we asked industry analysts why it took so long for the faa to change the rules >> the faa is a very conservative organization. safety always comes first. but we are now at the point where the devices are safer. the technology on the airplanes are safer and the way the airplanes are built make this more possible. >> reporter: each airline must submit its device plan for faa certification so the rollout of the policy may not be instantaneous. an estimated two-thirds of passengers carry mobile phones or smartphones on board. 40% have tablets. what the faa didn't make clear is whether video calls are allowed

things when you look at the proceed re-- press releases coming out of cms, it looks like the federal aviation administrationther than medicare. do we have too many pilots? is it time to move from pilots into action? >> i think we have too many pilots. we need to have a balance of implementing things we know will work and we have a long history of data on interventions that we know are very effective, programs like the diabetes prevention program that are intensive lifestyle intervention program that works. health coaching, transitional care, team based care. we know it can be very effective so i think that we need to have a transition towards implementing best practice programs and then do targeted pilots on areas that we don't have enough information on. so for me personally, i have pilot fatigue. we are not one pilot away from a miracle here. we need to have a balance of implementation and targeted pilots. >> so, dan, you know, congress isn't going to pass new health care legislation anytime in the fore seeable future. >> it's interesting, steve, while the payments are coming down in fee for service medic

. >> holiday travel expected to be nicer now that the federal aviation administration has changed some electronic device policies. while airlines must still apply to the faa before they ease restrictions, many say they will do it in time for holiday travel. here are the rules. tablets, mp 3 players and electronic toys can be on the whole flight. cell phones can be used as long as they are in airplane mode which means no calling or texting during your flight. and keep in mind lap tops and other heavy devices you got to stow them during take-off and landing. >> i have to admit that most important part about the forecast is the fact we get to fall back and get an extra hour of sleep this weekend. >> it means so much to us here. >> on the early morning shift it does. >> 60 minutes makes all the difference. >> it does. if you are joining us now chances are you, too, are excited about that time change. so it's the good one. also if you like to go to bed early it's going to darker at around 530 clock in the evening. so yes, sleep tight come sunday night. we'll meet back monday morning. keepin

the clerk: h.r. 1848, an act to ensure that the federal aviation administration advances the safety of small airplanes and the continued development of the general aviation history and for other purposes. the speaker pro tempore: the chair will now entertain requests for one-minute speeches. for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition? mr. thompson: mr. speaker, i ask unanimous consent that to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. thompson: mr. speaker, i rise today to celebrate the life of jim holden, a resident of franklin. an outdoor enthusiast who's tirelessly promoted recreation and tourism in pennsylvania, he passed away at the age of 93. the co-founder of the allegeny trails association, jim was instrumental in the rails to trails movement, an effort in the early 1990's, to take abandoned railways for the public to access and enjoy. franklin's newspaper stated the following upon jim's passing. larningly unrealized is how holden's impact impa

. >>> the federal aviation administration is giving extra medical attention to overweight pilots and r traffic controllers before they are certified. the faa's top doctor tells the "washington post" that obstructive sleep apnea is almost universal in obese people so pilots and controllers with the body mass index over 40 and a neck circumference over 16" will be evaluated by a sleep specialist. >>> well, the market hopes for a turnaround when trading begins in a little less than an hour from now. a lot of us are having trouble paying our credit card bills. alexis christoforous of cbsmoneywatch.com joins us now with more. good morning. >> reporter: good morning. americans spent money last month despite the partial goverment shutdown. the commerce department said retail sales rose .4% the best gain we have seen since july and a separate report finds consumer prices dipped a tenth of a percent last month. here on wall street, stock futures actually pointing to a lower open. yesterday the dow was down, nasdaq down 17. and more americans fell behind on their credit card payments in the 3rd

do work closely with the federal aviation administration and the department of defense to understandals and make sure they work in conjunction, not only for the wind industry, but also for the surrounding community. that is a place where we work closely and that is where i recommend future work be taken up. host: phil is in ohio. republican color. caller: good morning. thank you for c-span. my question is what can you do to keep the windmills from killing eagles and keys -- geese? i believe that is my question. guest: thanks for the question. it is an important one. the wind industry takes very seriously the impact we have on wildlife. one of the benefits of renewable energy is that it does not produce any localized air pollutants or contribute to greenhouse gases. as a benefit of wind energy, we on ther broader impact local ecosystem very seriously. we try to minimize any local impacts on wildlife by doing studies for several years prior to breaking ground on construction at a site. we want to make sure we understand what the impacts are going to be on the local wildlife, whether it

others around him launched a pressure campaign against president kennedy and the head of the federal aviation administration, and kennedy finally gave in and decided he didn't need to pick a fight on this one. i think even eisenhower was indirectly pushing kennedy to name it after dulles. we got this airport -- i used to think it was an awful thing, looking back and considering the legacy of the dulles brothers that this airport carries that name. now i feel differently. because if that airport didn't have that name, nobody would even know who the dulles brothers were. i can tell you that while i was writing this book, sometimes people would ask me, what is your new book about? i would say i am writing a book about dulles. they would say, the airport? >> how long did you write for "the new york times"? >> 23 years. that is an indirect reason why i got interested in these operations. when i was covering big events in the middle east and europe and latin america, i was always frustrated at writing only about what happened today. what i was really interested in is, what happened yesterday? how did we get here?

for a time, the incident caused the federal aviation administration to ground all departures from l.a.x. flights bound there from other cities were ordered not to take off. iraqi prime minister nouri al- maliki appealed today for u.s. help against violent attacks by al-qaeda militants. he wound up a washington visit this week by meeting with president obama at the white house. maliki is seeking military and intelligence assistance. we'll have more on this story after the news summary. in egypt, thousands turned out to protest after friday prayers, in a show of support for deposed president mohammed morsi. they filled the streets and denounced morsi's upcoming trial, due to start monday. there were even chants calling for the execution of the military chief who led the coup against morsi. >> (translated): this trial is void because the military coup is void and has no legitimacy. this should never, ever happen not even over our dead bodies. we will never accept a traitor and his accomplish to rule egypt. >> (translated): this is not a trial. until now, no lawyer has been able to meet him