aircraft join these very friendly skies he's guided should be on pixel according to the us federal aviation administration by twenty twenty there will be up to thirty thousand drones flying in the us airspace and not just by lines worsening and other government agencies but also by private firms lot of time the blurb says that the faa did not do it. if you don't like it but why. in eighteen six. the sides of the country to see how its sights on getting serious privacy concerns. there's no danger of meat air collisions even now if the government does not get allow the commercial use of drums the faa is getting the rising number of safety complaints from pilots in march of this year and all the time they take delight in the national news headlines when the reported spotting a drone as he was trying to land at your stache airport fact that the faa and the fbi has opened investigations into finding that on the plane was flying over densely populated area with a brush shoulders with that go to the four of the pilots of course. or in this that the kids the body. below are the opposite direction of the highlight

use it. >>> the federal aviation administration is giving extra medical attention to overweight pilots andir 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 3r

use most electronic devices during takeoff and landing. but as doug reports, there are still some restrictions. >> 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 restri

use electronics during the entire flight. this means you won't have to turn off your ipad or computer for take-off or landing. the federal aviation administrationounced today it's safe to use most electronic devices during the flight. >> 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

. >>> 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 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 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

use is about to take off on airplanes. 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

us. thanks so much. 4:50 now. 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 issuing a warning to boeing 737 and 747. to stay clear from storms. the general electric engines usedn 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 targeted towards you specifically, they may not consider it abuse.

the federal aviation administration is issuing a warning to boeing 737 and 747. to stay clear from storms. the general electric engines usedn 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 don't expect the recount to take very long, ali. there were

that was provided in the supplemental is being used for very specific transportation purposes. .nd i'll quickly go through the federal aviation administration with the direct appropriation is -- has repaired damage to the three major airports in the region. that is work that we've done contractorr with forces. the federal highway releasedation first money within hours of requests under what we call quick release authority to get the work rebuilding the highway system. then its emergency relief program operates on a reimbursable basis. done. work gets it's done by state or local governments. and the federal government reimburses at the end. that is a way that we protect and make sure that we get the it shouldilt the way be. flan this case with some resiliency for the future. transit program, we've made extensive use of what we call pre-award authority. specific transit projects as part of the sandy recovery have given pre-award authority where the transit agency will be building those facilities according to federal reimburseds and then as part of the process. that's a way to get project underway quickly and make sure get the product that th

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 chicago police officer who fatally shot an unarmed african-ameri

the federal aviation administration is changing its policy. passengers will be able to go gate to gate usingdevices. 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 september 2012 police confront anderson in baltimore, suspecting a drug deal. officers say and

. >> reporter: it's all part of the federal aviation administration's move to ease restrictions on the useronic devices during takeoff and landing. >> i applaud the faa finally getting a good look at it saying this makes sense. >> reporter: according to the new regulations announced thursday passengers may use ereaders, tablets and smartphones at all altitudes as long as they are in airplane mode or if they're accessing the plane's wifi connection. phone calls and text messages are still strictly prohibited. >> the rules have been in effect since the 1960s and a lot has changed since then both with personal electronic devices as well as airplane technology so it was time to review what could be done and what should be done. >> reporter: heavy items like laptops must remain in overhead apartments or stowed under the seat. when landing in reduced visibility the crew will instruct passengers to turn off their devices. >> clearly safety is the number one point and the faa would not allow this if they did not believe that this was not a safe decision to be making. >> as a reminder cellular serv

. >> reporter: it's all part of the federal aviation administration's move to ease restrictions on the use takeoff and landing. >> i applaud the faa finally getting a good look at it saying this makes sense. >> reporter: according to the new regulations announced thursday passengers may use ereaders tablets and smartphones at all altitudes as long as they are in airplane mode or if they're accessing the plane's wifi connection. phone calls and text messages are still strictly prohibited. >> the rules have been in effect since the 1960s and a lot has changed since then both with personal electronic devices as well as airplane technology so it was time to review what could be done and what should be done. >> reporter: heavy items like laptops must remain in overhead apartments or stowed under the seat. when landing in reduced visibility the crew will instruct passengers to turn off their devices. >> clearly safety is the number one point and the faa would not allow this if they did not believe that this was not a safe decision to be making. >> as a reminder cellular services -- >> reporter:

soon be allowed to use tablet computers, e-readers and other electronic devices throughout their flights. talking on cell phones will still be prohibited. the federal aviation administrationued the new guidelines today. administrator 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 nomine

. >> a federal aviation administration reports from february to july of this year there's been 46 bird strikes at the airport in san jose. officials say they are using techniques to try to keep birds away from the area. those techniques include using sirens and pyrotechnics to scare the birds away. >>> some serious questions are being brought up after the death of a tsa officer. the gunman was in custody for all by five of those minutes. it's not clear if hernandez could have been saved if paramedics could have gotten to him sooner. police say they plan to investigate. >> in washington, the measure would allow americans with cancelled policies to have them reinstated even though they don't meet the laws retirement. and it goes further letting insurance companies sell similar policys to new customers. minority leader nancy pelosi said it would pull the plug on health care. >> the idea that it was helping consumers who the trojan horse who's underbelly is poisonous. >> reporter: president obama did offer a similar plan for those with cancelled policies. but it was limited to one year. today he met with insurance company executives to try to convince t

. >> a federal aviation administration reports from february to july of this year there's been 46 bird strikes at the airport in san jose. officials say they are usingues to try to keep birds away from the area. those techniques include using sirens and pyrotechnics to scare the birds away. >>> some serious questions are being brought up after the death of a tsa officer. the gunman was in custody for all by five of those minutes. it's not clear if hernandez could have been saved if paramedics could have gotten to him sooner. police say they plan to investigate. >> in washington, the measure would allow americans with cancelled policies to have them reinstated even though they don't meet the laws retirement. and it goes further letting insurance companies sell similar policys to new customers. minority leader nancy pelosi said it would pull the plug on health care. >> the idea that it was helping consumers who the trojan horse who's underbelly is poisonous. >> reporter: president obama did offer a similar plan for those with cancelled policies. but it was limited to one year. today he met with insurance company executives to try to convince them this

have their lobby in congress and they have forced the federal aviation administration to open up our drones by september 2015. a will say this will be usedce department to track your elderly grandfather who was lost down the street with alzheimer's . we know with these drones can be used for because we have seen what they are used for overseen -- oh used for overseas. we are already a very overt surveillance society. a slippery slope about organizing these drones. dronesstations getting -- these drones are designed to be weaponized. we are linking up with people in -- who are concerned about our privacy and safety) there was a drone that just crashed -- privacy and safety rights. there was a drone that just crashed a few days ago. these are the connections we are making. we are already making a huge difference. 20 12 at one of the polls that was taken, it said 83% of americans thought it was fine to use these drones against terrorist suspects. a suspect is somebody who was never convicted of anything. -- s quite shocked to it is now about 60% of americans. the way to making it a minority of americans who think it is ok. [applause] and th