i really appreciate it. >> rose: here's a wit more about glen campbell. >> glen campbell has lost a very public, very courageous battle with the cruelest of diseases. he died today of alzheimer's surrounded by his family in nashville. he was 81. >> i'm glad to be here! i'm happy to be anywhere! >> glen campbell was country music's first crossover star. ♪ knowing that your door is always open ♪ >> that's a good song. i like a good song. >> you never thought of yourself as a country singer. >> no. one of 12 children of an arkansas shear cropper, glen picked up a guitar at age 4. he was a natural. by the early '60s, he played his way to l.a. though he couldn't read music, he became one of the most sought after dpi tarrist in the city. you got a lot of session work. >> great, man. i bought a car. ( laughter ) one of an elite group of studio musicians known as the wrecking crew. in 1963 alone, campbell performed on nearly 600 cuts for other artists. ♪ wouldn't it be nice -- >> when brian wilson took off from the beach boys campbell filled in as he told me sunday morning in 2012. >> i ha

carly was talking about reaction around the world to the passing of glen campbell. one of his good friends to remember glenn. we have a team of military experts to react to escalating tensions with north korea. what is going on over there? the secretary of health and human services doctor tom price joining us to talk about the opioid crisis, deputy assistant to donald trump, doctor sebastian gorka from the north lawn of the white house. a busy 3 hours kicks off on the channel you trust. "fox and friends" first to back in two minutes. then add a hotel, or car, or activity in one place and save, where would you go? ♪ expedia. >> patients in hawaii can get high legally after two decades after the state approved the use of pot for medical purposes. hours after the department of health gave the historic green light to sell cannabis maui world therapies had its first customer. hawaii was among the first states to legalize medical marijuana in 2000 but it has taken years for the state to certify an independent lab to test the drug ensuring patient safety. rob: north kore

and the country music star glen campbell has died at the age of 81. we look back at his life and career. live from our studios in singapore and london, this is bbc world news. it's newsday. glad you could join us. it's newsday. glad you could join us. it is 7am in singapore, midnight in london and 7:30am in pyongyang, where north korea's state television is reporting that officials are considering a missile attack on the us territory after donald trump up his rhetoric dramatically over north korea's nuclear ambitions, saying pyongyang would be met with fire and few we threatens the us. mr trump spoke after a washington report cited us official said north korea had produced a nuclear warhead small enough to fit inside its missiles. let's have a listen to his comments. north korea best not make any more threats to the united states. they will be met with fire and fury like the world has never seen. he has been very threatening beyond a normal state, and as i said they will be met with the fire and fury and, frankly, power, the likes of which this world

in 1968 campbell cbs show, the glen campbell goodtime hour earned him a household name and an audience of 50 million people. >> reporter: in 2011 campbell acknowledged he was diagnosed with alzheimer's disease. the effects were parent when we sat down. >> alzheimer's. >> we got that? >> you do. >> i do? >> mm-hmm. >> i don't feel it anywhere. >> he's lost most of his lan fwaj skills, but he still communicates with laughters and smiles and hugs. >> reporter: but campbell was able to play a two-year farewell tour with his three youngest children providing backup before alzheimer's took his life. the legendary singer was 81 years old. >>> new drama involved sinead o'connor. >>> and the search for a jogger who pushed a woman in front of a bus. this is the "cbs morning news." e advanced génifique sensitive. the antioxidant serum you mix fresh before use. one click releases pure antioxidants into a soothing serum base. to help strengthen skin's moisture barrier and visibly protect skin against environmental aggressors. see a brighter, healthier-looking complexion with new advanced génifiqu

charlie: we conclude this evening with a remembrance of glen campbell, he died today at the age of 81. we talked to "rolling stone" ofazine and -- the anchor abc news. >> he had a clear tenor voice, but all of this emotion behind it. and you could hear the sadness in his voice. just -- a -- it was lot of strings and slick music, but the songs were so good. charlie: the future of the democratic party, the movie " good time," and the memory of glen campbell. all of that when we continue. ♪ 200 days into his administration, president donald trump's approval ratings are the lowest in history. to administration has yet hit a single policy victory. a recent poll found that 52% of americans think that the democratic party just stands against trump. party leaders about their economic agenda in a plan called "a better deal." chuck schumer outlined the plan that his party had failed to articulate a strong, bold program for the middle class and those working hard to get there. he bowed they would not -- he vowed they would not repeat the same mistake. is -- joining us is albert hunt, mike barn

campbell. >> reporter: 1968, glen campbell's breakout year. helped him then land his own show, "the good time hour." like so many country stars, his lyrics were born from his humble beginnings, but campbell always said he was from delight, arkansas, because his small town nearby wasn't on the map. at least delight was. 1 of 12 children, he was the youngest boy. no electricity or running water. his father was a sharecropper and his escape was music. he learned to play on a mail order guitar. >> i don't remember not having a guitar or a musical instrument in my hand. and then dad bought a guitar for, like, $5.95, you know, and it was one where the cowboy was up here, and the rope went around the hole in the guitar. >> reporter: never forgetting his roots, he won grammys and one of his most famous songs -- ♪ like a rhinestone cowboy >> reporter: so many fans across this country, and in the industry, too. >> glen is one of the greatest voices that ever was in the business, and he was one of the greatest musicians. he could play anything, and he

we talked to rolling stone magazine and a portrait of glen campbell from anthony mason. the anchor of cbs evening news. clear tenorvery voice, but he had all of this emotion behind it and you could ,ear the sadness in his voice it was a lot of strings and licked music, but the songs were so good. charlie: the future of the democratic party, "good time," and glen campbell all when we continue. 200 days into his administration, donald trump's ratings are lowest in history. the republican-led congress has failed to win a legislative victory. yet the democratic party struggles to develop a cohesive strategy. a recent poll found that 52% of americans think the democratic party just stands against trump. party leaders laid out their agenda in a plan called a better deal. chuck schumer wrote an op-ed outlining the plan that his party had failed to articulate a strong, bold economic program for the middle class and those working hard to get her. he found they would not repeat -- to get there. he vowed they would not repeat. me, the president of the center for american progress.

a lot of those songs today as we celebrate glen campbell. let's turn to bill karins. how are we looking? >> not bad. still very hot. we had our streak going in seattle. we broke the record there the other day with the lack of rain and no rain in sight. still very warm highs throughout much of the intermountain west. interior sections of washington in the 100s. the opposite in the middle of the country. that's where the cool air continues to be. this weather pattern doesn't tlook break any time this week. maybe next week there is hope. tonight, 89 in seattle. los angeles at 85. phoenix, still burning there with a hot summer of otter than. fresno, 99 today. running at 100. we also have a tropical storm that is about to be a hurricane in the gulf of mexico. i'll show you details on that coming up. >> big, thank you. >>> the world famous globetrotters are back with another amazing shot. check this out. they took off from new jersey's wildwood beach aboard a helicopter and an expert gets off a shot from 210 feet above the rim. he let that go. lef

. >>> and tonight, we celebrate the life of glen campbell. the country music legend and his brave battle. >>> good evening, and it's great to have you with us here on a tuesday night and we begin with north korea. president trump warning the regime today against making any more threats toward the u.s. with that promise that the u.s. would unleash fire and fury, the likes of which the world has never seen. it comes after u.s. intelligence determined north korea's weapons program has now reached a dangerous milestone. abc's chief global affairs correspondent, martha raddatz, with president trump's entire statement on camera. his warning to north korea. >> reporter: it is the most fiery, overtly military threat president trump has ever launched at north korea, a chilling warning in response kim jong-un's threats to the u.s. >> north korea best not make any more threats to the united states. they will be met with fire and fury like the world has never seen. he has been very threatening, beyond a normal standard, and as i said, they will be met wi

the country music star, glen campbell, has died aged 81. he had alzheimers. in 60 years of making music, he moved from studio session player to became a hugely popular interpreter of classic songs. three hits, written by the great jimmy webb, in particular: galveston, by the time i get to phoenix, and wichita lineman. david sillito looks back. # i am a lineman for the county... # and i drive the main road.# wichita lineman, its wide open spaces, yearning, loneliness, america turned into song. but what truly made it a masterpiece was the voice of glen campbell. # i hear you singing in the wires...# he had been born in billstown arkansas, a large poor family of cotton pickers. his escape was his uncle boo who taught him to play guitar. i don't remember not having a guitar or a musical instrument in my hand. and then dad bought a guitarfor, like, $5.95. it was one where the cowboy was up here and the rope went around the hole in the guitar and the lasso on the calf this end and the string about the neck. but i found out real quick that it was lighter than pullin

cynthia mcfadden, nbc news, new york. >> glen campbell was 81 years old. incredible career. a lot of rhinestone cowboys being celebrated. >> i didn't realize he had 21 top 40 hits. great career. >> let's go to bill with a look at the day ahead. >> flash flood threat in the southeast. we have calm with more storms around houston. 9.2 at risk for flash flooding. they will be along the stationary boundary. mississippi and alabama and a few storms along the coastline. great weather to be had too camera crime and david letterman is headed back to the small screen. and gordo's... everything. i love you, but sometimes you stink. soft surfaces trap odors. febreze fabric refresher cleans them away for good. because the things you love the most can stink. and plug in febreze to keep your whole room fresh for up to 45 days. breathe happy with febreze. wmade fresh with two eggs,les. cheese and sausage. and ready in seconds. [ blinds opening ] now you can enjoy the taste of a saturday morning breakfast... ted? ...even on a wednesday. new jimmy dean simple scrambles. find it by the bacon.

glen campbell dies at the age of 81. we will look at his music and his turbulent life. ♪ sarah: i am sarah kelly. thank you very much for joining us. we begin with the dangerous war of words between the united states and north korea. first, president donald trump issued one of the strongest presidential warnings in decades , telling pyongyang that threats from north korea would be met with quote, fire and fury. but the isolated regime is not backing down, saying if provoked it would consider striking the u.s. island of guam. trump's defense secretary has warned north korea to stop any actions that would lead to the end of its regime and destruction of its. -- its people. reporter: the north korean regime stages a mass rally, denouncing the latest u.n. sanctions against the pariah state. >> they fabricated the sanctions again by abusing the name of the u.n. it is an unacceptable act of state terrorism. in unprecedented crime against humanity, trying to obliterate our sovereignty. reporter: thousands marched and chanted

glen campbell has died. his legendary career produced dozens of hits as well as starring roles in the movies and his own tv show. later, his brave public battle with alzheimer's inspired a lot of families in the grip of a cruel disease. campbell was 81 years old, and nbc's cynthia mcfadden looks back at his life and legacy. >> reporter: for 40 years it was his signature song. though he never learned to read music, his rich tenor voice and extraordinary gift as a guitarist led to more than 70 albums, and a staggering 21 top 40 hits. born dirt poor during the depression to a share cropping family in rural arkansas, he was one of 12 kids. his personal path was not always so gentle. he battled alcohol and cocaine addictions and was married four times. but he kept on singing. in 2011, he received devastating news. >> this indicates -- >> reporter: he had alzheimer's disease. despite the memory loss, he made a brave decision. >> i ain't done yet. tell them that. >> reporter: to go on tour as planned, hitting the r

. >> wering glen campbell and the out poung and old. >> the winner of the mega millions both a major lottery source. great being back with you. i'm frances rivera. >> i'm philipp menna. did you have good days off? >> sleeping in. trying to get back on track. >> you forget how fun it is to sleep in. >> good to be back. >> we begin with the unnevering news out of north korea. they have capability of missile-ready weapons from north korea. >> north korea best not make any more threats to the united states. they will be met with fire and fury like the world has never seen. >> we have word kim jong un is threatening s territory of guam. >> it is president trump's provocative statement that some worry may lead to a major military standoff. andrea mitchell joins us with more. good morning. >> good morning, frances. a stern warning from president trump saying that the u.s. would respond with the fire and the fury that the world has never seen. the ah alarming warning briefed on the defense intelligence assessment, nbc news that they have a warhead small enough to fit inside a missile that co

campbell turned to television, from 1969 to 1972 he hosted "the glen campbell good time hour," also starred in the iconic actor "true grit," performing the theme song, which went on to be nominated for an academy award. in the midst of his success, campbell became insnared in controversy, his on again, off again relationship with singer tanya tucker became tabloid fodder. he also battled an alcohol and drug addiction that he later kicked. >> i prayed and i prayed. >> he continued to enjoy musical success. the song "rhinestone cowboy" shot to the bill board charts in

the songs of glenn campbell. the singer glen campbell, who's died at the age of 81. newsnight is coming up on bbc two. here

. >> good evening, ladies and gentlemen, i'm glen campbell. >> emotional tributes to glen campbell from his family and some of music's top stars as we remember the artist behind some of the world's greatest hits. ♪ ♪ >> and we do wish you a good wednesday morning, and we are remembering glen campbell this morning. >> he was loved by so many. everyone from dolly parton and blake shelton sharing how much the star has meant to them. >> what a voice, what a contribution he made. "the rhinestone cowboy." we'll have a lot more but first a lot of news from overnight. >>> the dramatic escalating tensions from north korea. overnight, the regime defied president trump with a new threat against guam. that came just hours after the president warned that any new threats from north korea would be met by fire and fury. you know, that blistering rhetoric is a real break from past presidents and it is being met with concern from republican and democratic lawmakers as a new poll shows that six out of ten americans are uneasy about president trump's ability to handle north korea. our chief global affa

country star glen campbell has died at the age of 81. and carol has the weather. good morning. we have a wet start in england and wales and through the day the showers pushing in the direction of the south—east. heavy and thundery. some issues with fluttering —— flooding. in the sunshine it will feel pleasant. more inis sunshine it will feel pleasant. more in 15 minutes. thank you. first, our main story. tensions between the us and north korea have reached new heights. president trump has warned kim jong—un that if he continues to threaten america, he would be met, in mr trump's words, "with fire, fury and power". north korea says it considers carrying out missile strikes on an american island in the pacific. this report from washington. north korea best not make any more threats to the united states. they will be met with fire and fury like the world has never seen. unprecedented language from an american president. donald trump officially escalated the us stand—off with north korea from his perch on a walking vacation at his golf course in newjersey —— working.

music legend glen campbell has lost his battle with alzheimer's. reporter suzanne marquez takes a look back on his career. ♪[ music ] like a rhinestone cowboy ♪ >> reporter: his first top 40 number one hit was rhinestone cowboy, the first of 21 hits in a six-decade career. >> smiling gentle on your mind ♪ >> reporter: in 1968 his cbs show the glen campbell good time hour made him a household name getting him a weekly audience of 50 million people. ♪[ music ] >> reporter: in 1969, he wrote the theme song and co-starred with john wayne in "true grit." >> you do that and i'll kill ya! >> i wouldn't count too much on being able to shave somebody i didn't know, fella. ♪[ music ] >> reporter: five years ago, he went public with his alzheimer's diagnosis. his wife of 30 years, kim, by his side. >> they said you have alzheimer's. and i said, well, you know, it's -- do what you can do. what is that, alzheimer's? you know, what am i? how old am i now, 45? 65? what? 95? >> keep going. >> 75. >> 75. >> yeah. >> well, what's in a number, now? 75? >> m

the american country music singer, glen campbell, has died aged 81.

music star glen campbell has died at the age of eighty—one. he was best known for hits including rhinestone cowboy lineman. he also played on some of the biggest records of the 1960s

. >>> glen campbell has died. abc news reporter looks back at his career. >> like a rhinestone cowboy. >> reporter: known as one of music's successful and versatile entertainers, glen campbell was best known for a string of hits in the '60s and '70s including his signature hit, rhinestone cowboy. in 1968 he landed his own show, the good time hour. this show had a weekly audience of some 50 million people. he won grammys and was nominated for a golden globe for the western true grit. >> i don't understand this converse asz at all. >> one of 12 children from arkansas he once talked about his humble beginnings. >> i don't remember not having a guitar or musical instrument in my hand and then dad bought a guitar for $5.95. the cowboy was up here and the rope went around the hole in a guitar. >> reporter: he was inducted into the country music hall of fame. he was adorednd fellow musicians. >> glen is one of the greatest voices that ever was in the president beand he was one of the greatest musicians. >> reporter: in 2

glen campbell has died. at look at his pioneering career that crossed into america's mainstream. ( catherine ) he's one of the legendary voices of country music. glen campbell has died. at look at his pioneering career that crossed into america's mainstream. (catherine) legendary country singer glen campbell has died at the age of 81. (steve) the singer died following a public battle with alzheimer's disease."like a rhinestone cowboy" campbell hit it big in 19-67 with his two two blockbuster albums "gentle on my mind" and "by the time i get to phoenix." in 19-69 he hosted the variety show - "the glen campbell goodtime hour." in 2005, the star was inducted into the country music hall of fame. he shocked the world when he announced his alzheimer's diagnosis in 20-11. his family announced his death on facebook today. (catherine) in sports... could "johnny football's" future be as a college football coach?... (steve)... and a very scary monent at 49ers training camp... as a player is carted off the field with a

the american country music singer, glen campbell, has died aged 81. he was best known for hits including rhinestone cowboy and wichita lineman. the singer dolly parton called him one of the greatest voices of all time. now it's time for world business report. the us market rally shows no signs of losing steam. but what does the high valuation tell us about wall street and america's economy? the magic kingdom sets out on its own. disney's announcing it will pull its movies from netflix and set up its own streaming services. welcome to world business report. i'm sally bundock. also in our business of birth series we focus on stem cell banking in india. it is proving to be quite lucrative. this week the main stock markets in the us have had another record run and london's ftse 100 flirted with breaking into record territory. it's a far cry from ten years ago when the global credit crunch started. on the 9th of august 2007 there was a swift reduction in availability of loans as banks suddenly found they had billions of dollars in toxic debts clients could

the american country music star glen campbell has died. he was 81. he was probably best known for hits including rhinestone cowboy and wichita lineman — a haunting song of love and longing. he also played on some of the biggest records of the 1960s, from frank sinatra to the beach boys. it has just it hasjust gone it has just gone past half past two in the morning. that means it is

in 19-69 he hosted the variety show - "the glen campbell goodtime hour." in 2005, he was inducted into the country music hall of fame. campbell was 81 years old. (darya) and the death of glen campbell is bringing more attention to alzheimer's disease. he made a documentary that showcased the struggles of his final tour while battling the disease. campbell said fans would cheer him on as he would forget words on stage. here's is reaction from the alzheimer's association. (darya) more than five-million americans are living with alzheimer's right now. by the year 20-50... that number could rise to as high as 16-million. (mark) get ready to pay more at the pump. gas stations across the country are

"the glen campbell goodtime hour" ran on cbs for three years. john wayne was a fan and cast him in "true grit." >> i'd muddy up the water. >> if you do that, i'd kill you. >> i looked so bad compared to john wayne. he won the oscar. >> reporter: his last album titled "adiÓs." >> the campbells' decision to go public with his alzheimer's was brave and courageous. that last story was very emotional. >> it's very rare to have someone who's a great sessions guitarist, television star and -- >> he was such a great tv star that they forget he was a terrific musician. >> it's a great tribute, anthony. thank you. >>> an officer who said a carbon monoxide leak caused her her to black out and crash -- >> all of a sudden this whole hour passes and i don't recall any of it. >> ahead, what ford says may be causing the fume 7:20, and it's time to check your local weather. >>> a new alternative to the life-saving epipen could set patients back $4,500. >> ahead, how many people can get the price for free and why some are confused about the pricing? you're watch

she sent out glen campbell was one of the greatest voices of all time. i will always love you, glen. he meant so much to so many people and, robin, i know you were a country music deejay. >> i was. >> you know his music so well. >> in the late '70s and early '80s and often got requests for glen campbell and when we were showing that piece and i was singing along. >> "wichita lineman." >> i almost had to play him every hour but just the breadth of his experience and, you know, the beatles and all that, he's just one of those rare individuals and the way he handled his illness with such grace and strength. beautiful. >> thank you, david. >>> now let's go back to rob. we've got a lot more flooding across the south. >> we do, george. that system that brought all the flooding rain across texas is slowly sliding east. the pictures from yesterday. up to 8 inches falling across parts of houston. that after the flooding across austin and san antonio, wilmington, north carolina, getting 3, 4 inches in a flooding. there flood watches still up for southeast texas, p

. ♪ like rhinestone cowboy >> glen campbell hsoads top the charts. he played on some of the biggest songs in the last century including "california dreamin'" he starred in the movie "true grit" and had a tv show. glen campbell was 81 years old. >>> people on the water in orange county got a thrill today. take a look at this. a juvenile whale swam close to shore at dana point and under paddle borders. it didn't seem to be in obvious distress. sheriff's deputies tried to usher the whale out to sea. it was finally shoed back out to sea. >>> the engineer fired by google is a few job offers tonight. james d seord he was fired for promoting -- he argumented women don't have the biological makeup to succeed in silicon valley. google said it violated the company's cord of conduct. more than 60 women are considering suing google. >>> now to a story you will see on abc 7 news tonight. an east bay man found thousands of baseball cards on a highway. >> now he is tryinheg to back to their owner. >> it was like an easter egg hunt. >> reporter:dyan r just finished

glen campbell was 81 years old. >>> people on the water in orange county got a thrill today. take a look at this. a juvenile whale swam close to shore at dana point and under paddle borders. it didn't seem to be in obvious distress. sheriff's deputies tried to usher the whale out to sea. it was finally shoed back out to sea. >>> the engineer fired by google is considering a few job offers tonight. james damore said he was fired for promoting -- he argumented women don't have the biological makeup to succeed in silicon valley. google said it violated the company's cord of conduct. more than 60 women are considering suing google. >>> now to a story you will see on abc 7 news tonight. an east bay man found thousands of baseball cards on a highway. >> now he is trying to get them back to their owner. >> it was like an easter egg hunt. >> reporter: randy just finished fixing a flat tire. he realized there were baseball cards along the highway, thousands of them. he started picking them up. >> the one card that you leave in the bushes is the one that has the value. you dig through

he hosted a variety show, the glen campbell good time hour. he tried his hand as an actor, co-starring in true grit and performing the theme song. which went on to be nominated for an academy award. in the midst of his success, campbell became ensnared in controversy. his relationship with singer n tanya tucker became fodder. he battled alcohol and drug addiction he would kick. >> i can quit this. i know i can. like i said, i prayed and prayed. ♪ rhinestone cowboy >> reporter: he enjoyed musical success. "rhinestone cowboy" shot to number one in 1975. in '77 he would have southern nights. in 2005 he was inducted in country music hall of fame. in 2011 he shocked the music world with a stunning announcement. >> what did they diagnose me as? >> alzheimer's. >> alzheimer's? >> mm-hmm. >> what's alzheimer's? >> he decided to bow out of the business and embarked on a final tour with a band featuring three of his children. the music world rallied around the icon. in 2012 he received a lifetime achievement award at the grammys taking the stage to pe

>>> plus, we celebrate the musical life of glen campbell. the country star worked with everyone from the beach boys to john wayne. >>> we begin with today's "eye opener." opener." your world in 90 seconds. captioning funded by cbs >>> they will be met with fire and fury like the world has never seen. >> north korea threatens to attack guam. >> what the president was just reaffirming is the united states has the capability to fully defend itself. >> u.s. intelligence has asse assessed that they'vecreated one that is small enough to put on a warhead and reach the united states. >> six soldiers have been injured after a vehicle ran into them. french police are saying they have arrested a man and they believe that he is the suspect behind the attack. >>> medical teams are helping ho mobilize the injured. >>> more rain is on the way in areas struggling to dry out from the last deluge. >> the intense manhunt for the suspect in the murder of a missouri police officer is now over. >> we are thrilled that he is in custody. >> david letterman is retur