one of pope francis' top advisers has acknowledged that the catholic church made "enormous mistakes" in failing to prevent thousands of children from being abused by priests. george pell testified on sunday. two dozen australian abuse survivors showed up for the news conference. the victims were allowed to be on hand to recreate the type of public hearing that pell would have faced in australia. pell was questioned about current vatican efforts to address the recent scandal. the trial of an upstate couple charged in the death of a toddler is expected to start today. theia mcardle and richard bowman are both facing homicide by child abuse charges after the death of mcardle's son, gabriel. newberry investigators say the three-year-old had injuries from head to toe and died from severe blunt force trauma. mcardle told investigators she was working as an escort the night of her son's death in newberry county, and that she left the child with her boyfriend richard bowman. since their arrests, both bowman and mcardle face additional charges after misconduct while in the newberry countyyete

pope francis is calling for a one-year moratorium on the death penalty. he's proposing that catholic leaders suspend the practice during the holy year of mercy. a push for forgiveness that runs through november. the pontiff is also throwing his support behind a conference set to begin today that he hopes, will help bring an end to capital punishment. charlotte city leaders are expected to vote on some controversial chang to several non-discrimination ordinances at their meeting tonight. proposed changes would protect members of the lgbt community from discrimination in businesses like hotels, restaurants and taxis. raycom's michael clark has both sides of the story. for lgbt advocates proposed changes that would protect people from discrimination are long overdue. "nobody should be kicked out of a cab simply for whatever it may be, nobody should be kicked out of a restaurant for the way they identify." it's a battle matt hirschy and north carolina equality have been fighting since the measure failed last year by one vote. but now there's a new mayor and s

francis, on his way back to rome following a visit to mexico -- was asked about trump's plan to build a wall between the u-s and mexico. the pontiff said to just build walls and not bridges is unchristian. trump early on called that comment, disgraceful. but here's what trump had to say later -- and jeb bush, when asked to weigh in. presidential candidate i think it was probably a little nicer statement than what you folks reported in the media. after i read it, it was a little softer. the bottom line is we have to have a border, we have to have security. we have tremendous illegal immigration presidential candidate i don't think it's appropriate to question donald trump's faith. he knows what his faith is. third candidate -- was asked about a touching moment thursday -- with a young man who said presidential candidate it's definitely changed me 'cuz it's slowing me down, and you know i've learned so much-listen, everyone here, you gotta celebrate other people's wins, and sometimes you've got to sit with them and cry. friday -- the final full day of campaigning here in the palmetto st

donald trump defends comments he made about pope francis after the pontiff questioned his faith due to his immigration

donald trump defends he made about pope francis after the pontiff questioned his

pope francis used a mass at the u.s.-mexico border to call on governments worldwide to open their hearts to the "human tragedy that is forced migration" -- a reference to drug-cartel violence that has plagued mexico. a huge crowd gathered in juarez, just across the border from el paso, texas. thousands more watched a livestream video at a college stadium in el paso. the event capped the pope's great stretch of weather over the next few days. mostly sunny with highs in the upper 50s today then warmer through the weekend! friday sunday: partly cloudy, highs in the upper 60s to middle 70s by sunday. changes coming as it looks wet and cooler starting monday and of the next week. today's picture the weather is from shawn smith, thomas sumter academy send us your weather pictures to in the wis alert center... a federal grand jury has indicted nevada rancher cliven bundy. ryan and ammon were also indicted they face 16 felony charges relating to an armed standoff with the federal government in 20-14. bundy was arrested in oregon

one excited worshipper went a little too far greeting pope francis in mexico tuesday. as the pope was shaking hands with well-wishers, it appears someone pulled on his garment and knocked him over onto a child in a wheelchair. pope francis wasn't hurt but he quickly scolded those responsible for their behavior. the pope will wrap up his visit to mexico today, when he visits the border town of juarez. south florida last night-- a plane landed on a highway. the small aircraft landed on the southbound lanes of u-s 27, just northwest of miami. the pilot and one passenger were on board the plane when they reported engine trouble. no one was injured. the plane is expected to be towed from the area today. the time is now 4:-- candidate. criticism of donald trump. plus... new overnight-- apple is now fighting the fbi. why the company is speaking out against a court order regarding the cell phone of a deceased terror suspect. plus... a fast moving disturbance to our north will give us some clouds and a sprinkle this morning , skies will clear my midday, highs lower 60s. high pr

francis is scheduled to celebrate mass at mexico for the much anticipated visit of pope francis. francis is scheduled to celebrate mass at mexico city's guadalupe basilica, and call for an end to violence in mexico. before arriving in mexico, the pope's first stop will be in cuba where he's expected to host an historic meeting with the leader of the russian orthodox church. a federal judge has granted a delay in the trial of confessed charleston church shooter dylann roof. prosecutors told the judge at a hearing thursday they were ready for trial, but roof's lawyers said they were not. both sides are waiting for the justice department's decision on whether to seek the death penalty. defense lawyers say roof will plead guilty if the death penalty is taken off the table. roof's death penalty trial for state charges is scheduled for sunrise -- we're taking you to the "coolest" school in dutch fork middle school in district 5 has it all! they're even nominated for an award to prove it! our michal higdon is live there this morning with the details. i have a group of screaming students

one of the cars used by pope francis during his visit to philadelphia last fall is available at auction. the pope traveled around the city in two fiat 500-l model cars. one of them will remain on display at the philadelphia auto show... the other fiat is up for auction during a black tie gala to be held at the auto show today. organizers say the proceeds will benefit select ministries and missions of the archdiocese of philadelphia. friday through monday will be mostly sunny with highs from near 60 friday and approaching 70 by the end of the weekend. arrives wednesday. the time is now 5:--. we are back with another half hour, in jususa few minutes. thanks for starting your day good morning. thanks for waking up with i'm len kikie. , on this friday, january 29th. january 29th. the top republican candidates the final debate before the iowa caucuses. top issues -- immigration, tackling foreign terror and electability. even with more time and on-stage dialogue, the candidates still took the opportunity to take a few jabs. "rubio: it's interesting thaha jeb mentions the book. that's the book

pope francis is visiting the prison, which used to be a center and symbol of gang power, on february 17th. the prison is calm enough that francis will be able to enter and speak to prisoners, 250 relatives and 100 religious workers. inmates are currently building a new bell tower ahead of his visit. the republican national committee says it's cutting ties with nbc news for february's super tuesday debate, and will instead partner with cnn. the rnc had suspended its nbc partnership after the republican debate on cnbc back in october. many republicans critized how that debate was handled and say cnbc's moderators had a mean-spirited tone while presenting a series of "gotcha" questions. the "super tuesday" debate is february 25th. donald trump made a minor gaff while visiting one of the most prominent christian universities in the country. the republican frontrunner spoke at liberty university in lynchburg, virginia on monday. he referred to the scripture in the bible's 'second corinthians,' but he corinthians.' presidential candidate "you know... and i ask jerry and i ask some of the f

officers say robinson fired shots from his suv as francis was leaving club rue 77 on lady ststet. they say the shooting may have stemmed from a fight between two groups of people. robinson is currently at the alvin s. glenn detention center. prime property in columbia could get the final green light today for new development. plans for the old kline iron and steel company property will go before the city design commission today. a greenville developer wants to build about 300 housing units, retail stores, restaurants, and a parking garage in that area. another addition would be a traffic light connecting pedestrians and cars from lady street into the future site. the meeting is at 4pm today. happening tonight here in south carolina, the republican presidential candidates will talk up the issues and gaiaithe support of voters. 10 candidates will participate in the republican primary debate tonight at the north charleston coliseum. debate at 9 are donald trump, ted cruz, marco rubio, ben carson, chris christie, jeb bush and john kasich. candidates in the undercard debate happening a

officers say shots were fired from this suv as francis was leaving club rue 77. police say the shooting may have resulted from a fight between two groups. if you have any information, call crime stoppers at 1-888- crime-sc. if you have any information, call crime stoppers at 1-888- crime-sc. police are investigating a fire at the former home of ex-north charleston police officer michael slager. investigators say a neighbor put out the small fire at slager's former home in on friday night. witnesses say they saw someone running away from the home before the fire. slager is charged with murder in the shooting death of walter scott. he was released on bond last week and is on house arrest. a 23-year-old anderson county woman faces a murder charge after her newborn baby was found in a field. authorities say joanie holcombe didn't want her newborn baby, and left it in a field near highway 24 back in december. on saturday, a man discovered the baby's body. she's being held at the anderson county detention center. her bond hearing is tomorrow. new in the world of politi