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President Bush's Inaugural Speech and Protests Against His Inauguration; Terror Threat Focused on City of Boston
Aired January 21, 2005 - 06:00 ET
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CAROL COSTELLO, CNN ANCHOR: Straight ahead, holy day blast in Baghdad. A car bomb kills worshipers celebrating one of Islam's most important holidays.
Plus, Bush's big push. The president gears up for his controversial plan to overhaul Social Security.
And getting ready for the big football game or games? No, not the players, the fans. We'll have tips on cheering techniques.
It is Friday, January 21.
You are watching DAYBREAK.
And good morning to you.
From the Time Warner Center in New York, I'm Carol Costello, along with Chad Myers.
Now in the news, 14 Iraqis were killed, 42 wounded four hours ago by a car bomb explosion. The blast was outside of a Shiite mosque four miles south of Baghdad. Many of the casualties were worshipers.
Police in Tyler, Texas are looking for a 19-year-old woman believed abducted from the parking lot of a Wal-Mart store where she worked. You see that there. Megan Holden and her suspected kidnapper seen on that surveillance tape. It was recorded on Wednesday night. We're going to have a live report for you at the half hour.
The Connecticut Supreme Court refuses to postpone what would be New England's first execution in 45 years. Despite that, the court will hear appeals today and tomorrow from groups trying to prevent serial killer Michael Ross from being executed next week. Ross himself is not fighting the execution.
And lawyers for Michael Jackson will be back in court today for a pretrial hearing. They will iron out details involving the jury questionnaire and admissible evidence. Jackson's trial is set to begin at the end of this month.
To the forecast center and Chad -- good morning.
CHAD MYERS, CNN METEOROLOGIST: Good morning, Carol.
(WEATHER REPORT) COSTELLO: As President Bush begins his second term, a CNN/"USA Today"/Gallup poll says less than half of those surveyed feel more hopeful about the next four years and about 25 percent say they feel less hopeful or no difference. A majority say they don't believe the president will heal the red and blue divisions in this country. About 11 percent more Republicans than Democrats were surveyed for this poll.
And just in case you missed getting a look at the inaugural festivities, we have Kathleen Koch to wrap up some of the pomp and circumstance for you.
(BEGIN VIDEO TAPE)
KATHLEEN KOCH, CNN CORRESPONDENT (voice-over): The Capitol basked in a golden glow, as did those gathered for a second time to see George W. Bush sworn in as president.
WILLIAM REHNQUIST, CHIEF JUSTICE, UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT: Will you raise your right hand, Mr. President?
KOCH: Chief Justice William Rehnquist, in his first public appearance since cancer surgery, administered the oath of office.
GEORGE W. BUSH, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: ... do solemnly swear.
KOCH: Also on hand, the president's parents, Presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter, Bush family members, friends and political foes.
In his inaugural speech, Mr. Bush used the word freedom 27 times when laying out his vision of America's mission.
BUSH: The survival of liberty in our land increasingly depends on the success of liberty in other lands.
KOCH: Iraq and Afghanistan were never mentioned, but President Bush made clear his commitment to their future.
BUSH: Our country has accepted obligations that are difficult to fulfill and would be dishonorable to abandon.
KOCH: The president pledged to heal the divisions between the political parties. He made only passing reference to second term priorities like Social Security reform.
Security was unprecedented on this, the first inaugural since 9/11. Mr. Bush described the attacks' formative impact on his presidency.
BUSH: My most solemn duty is to protect this nation and its people from further attacks and emerging threats. Some have unwisely chosen to test America's resolve and have found it firm.
KOCH: A handful of protesters trying to disrupt the speech managed to get within earshot. Still, the president appeared to clearly enjoy his second inaugural.
Inside, he reflected on the occasion.
BUSH: It reminds us that we serve a cause larger than ourself. We have one country, one constitution and one future that binds us.
KOCH: Then it was off for the traditional parade. There were protesters, but they were outnumbered by supporters. The president and the first lady even briefly left their limousine to walk down Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House.
(END VIDEO TAPE)
COSTELLO: Kathleen Koch reporting.
And after they did all of that, the Bushes sped through an evening of inaugural balls, nine of them in all. The Texas-Wyoming Ball, that's what you're looking at here. And it was on to the Constitution Ball. Conveniently, six of the nine balls were held in the same building. And then it was off to the Patriot Ball.
For those who just need to know, Mrs. Bush wore a spangly silver blue Oscar de la Renta gown. You see it there. But the president and first lady did make it back to the White House by the president's usual bedtime, and that would be 10:00 p.m. Eastern time.
Prior to all the inaugural festivities, Vice President Dick Cheney took aim at Iran. Cheney called Iran a noted sponsor of terror. He leveled the charge in an interview with syndicated radio host Don Imus. The vice president says Iran is pursuing a fairly robust new nuclear program and he explained what the Bush administration plans to do about it.
(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)
DICK CHENEY, VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: At some point, if the Iranians don't live up to their commitments, the next step would be to take it to the U.N. Security Council and seek the imposition of international sanctions to force them to live up to the commitments and obligations they've signed up to under the Non- Proliferation Treaty. And it's, but it is, you know, when you look around the world at potential trouble spots, Iran's right at the top of the list.
(END VIDEO CLIP)
COSTELLO: Iran insists its nuclear activities are for peaceful energy purposes.
And on the issue of Iraq, here's how Vice President Cheney describes the plan for the United States.
(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)
CHENEY: Our goal now is to get the Iraqis in the business of self-governance. And we'll do that with an election here in about 10 days. And then also get them in the business where they can defend themselves. When we've done that, our mission is complete and we're going to bring our boys home.
(END VIDEO CLIP)
COSTELLO: And Cheney does admit now he overestimated the pace of Iraq's recovery from the U.S.-led invasion.
Now to "Defending America."
The FBI has added 10 more names to the list of those wanted in connection with a possible terror plot against Boston.
Our Deborah Feyerick reports on the threat information and those who were initially sought.
(BEGIN VIDEO TAPE)
DEBORAH FEYERICK, CNN CORRESPONDENT: The information comes from an anonymous caller. Law enforcement sources say four Chinese citizens and two Iraqis were smuggled from Mexico into the United States. Now, either they had or were planning to get some sort of dangerous material. The reported goal? Bring that material to Boston, possibly via New York. Now, the Boston mayor dismissed reports that this alleged dangerous material had anything to do with a dirty bomb or a fuel tanker. Those were just two of the rumors running wild in Boston yesterday.
JAN CALDWELL, FBI SPOKESWOMAN: We receive hundreds, if not thousands, of these types of tips every single day. And we have to investigate these tips every day. And this, unfortunately, was released to the public prematurely.
FEYERICK: The FBI in Boston is unclear whether, in fact, this information is even reliable. It came from one person and one person only. And though it does mention Boston, it gives no real information or detail about any sort of potential attack or even a potential threat.
So who are these people? Two men, two women and they were not on any sort of existing watch list. And to use FBI jargon, they're not being classified as "persons of interest."
Now, one law enforcement source says that this crime may have very little to do with any sort of terrorist activity and more to do with smuggling.
As for the two Iraqis who were mentioned along with the four Chinese citizens, well, no additional word about any of them. They were not mentioned in an FBI press release yesterday. Right now, FBI and local authorities in Boston looking for those four Chinese citizens.
Deborah Feyerick, CNN, Framingham, Massachusetts.
(END VIDEO TAPE) COSTELLO: And stay tuned to CNN dang for the most reliable news about your security.
There is much more to come on DAYBREAK.
Coming up at 33 minutes past the hour, who will get traction out of the president's push to overhaul Social Security, Republicans, Democrats or you, the American public?
Also ahead at 51 minutes past, we'll showcase some films reflecting a slice of American life at the Sundance Film Festival.
And what makes up a real gutsy cheer?
(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Let's go!
(END VIDEO CLIP)
COSTELLO: Oh, yes, Cheering 101 from some Steelers fans. That's just ahead at 21 minutes past.
But first, here's a look at what else is making news this Friday morning.
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(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)
BUSH: Now it is the urgent requirement of our nation's security and the calling of our time. So it is the policy of the United States to seek and support the growth of democratic movements and institutions in every nation and culture, with the ultimate goal of ending tyranny in our world.
(END VIDEO CLIP)
COSTELLO: The president's remarks and the theme of the inauguration were meant to honor those serving our country. Thousands of military men and women witnessed the inauguration firsthand. They went to the inaugural events.
Among them, First Lieutenant Christopher Cunningham, a U.S. Air Force pilot.
He joins us live now from Washington.
Good morning.
1ST LT. CHRISTOPHER CUNNINGHAM, U.S. AIR FORCE: Good morning, ma'am.
COSTELLO: As I said, the inauguration was geared to honor those serving our country.
Did it feel that way to you?
CUNNINGHAM: Yes, ma'am, it did.
COSTELLO: Why?
CUNNINGHAM: Basically, overall, I thought the inauguration kind of embodied democracy. Knowing the struggles that so many countries face just to have an election, I think it's important that we realize how smooth the transition is here for partisan debate to political resolve to improve our country.
COSTELLO: OK, along those lines, you served in Iraq. You saw the protesters there. Your reaction to them.
CUNNINGHAM: Yes, ma'am, I saw a few protesters. I think it's an important right that we have fought for. Freedom is for everybody. I thought it as unfortunate that a few of the protesters who were disrespectful sort of made the overall protest look somewhat negative.
COSTELLO: OK, let's get to the fun part.
I know that you had tickets to the swearing in.
How close did you actually get?
CUNNINGHAM: We were kind of far away. We had had tickets on the Capitol lawn and had to use the -- to screen to see the monitors. The situation kind of got a little out of hand because we had to traipse through D.C. to retrieve tickets that my fiancee had left in the car. So, fortunately we were able to make it back in time.
COSTELLO: Good. So you heard the president's speech, didn't you?
CUNNINGHAM: Yes, ma'am. I was able to hear it. I thought it basically embodied all of the goals that he had been talking about throughout the election.
COSTELLO: When he talks about spreading democracy through the world, I know you've already served once in Iraq.
I mean, does that bring to mind that you might be going back and that there might be even longer stints for military personnel?
CUNNINGHAM: Yes, ma'am. I just really appreciate all the fellow soldiers who are over there right now and, of course, there's a great chance that many of us will return. All I can say is that I hope the Iraqis are able to enjoy democracy as easily as we are over here at some point.
COSTELLO: OK, tell me your favorite image before you have to go.
CUNNINGHAM: My favorite image was probably at the inaugural youth concert, just hearing the president speak over screaming children who were still excited about Hilary Duff, so.
COSTELLO: Hilary Duff. Did you get into her?
CUNNINGHAM: Well, we kind of had to. Everybody was kind of just really into it, especially the little kids, so.
COSTELLO: Well, thank you so much, Lieutenant Cunningham, for joining DAYBREAK this morning.
We appreciate it.
CUNNINGHAM: Thank you, ma'am.
COSTELLO: Your news, money, weather and sports.
It's 6:16 Eastern.
Here's what's all new this morning.
Just hours ago, a car bomb exploded near a Shiite mosque south of Baghdad, killing at least 14 worshipers and wounding 42 others. The blast went off as Muslims were celebrating one of Islam's most important holidays, the Feast of Sacrifice.
The CIA is expected to disclose today if a newly released audiotape is, indeed, the voice of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, Iraq's leading terrorist. The tape was released on an Internet Web site yesterday.
In money news, a federal judge has ruled that 82-year-old Stan Lee, the co-creator of "Spider Man," is entitled to 10 percent of the profits from movie and TV deals. The two "Spider Man" movies grossed more than $1.5 billion.
In culture, Elton John is helping with the all star rendition of the Eric Clapton song "Tears In Heaven." Singer Andre Bocelli is scheduled to lend his voice today. It's a fundraiser for tsunami relief. Other voices include Rod Stewart, Ozzie Osbourne and Robert Downey, Jr.
In sports, seven seat Serena Williams kept rolling at the Australian Open. She won her third round match in under one hour this morning. Serena has yet to lose a set during the tournament -- Chad.
MYERS: Good morning, Carol.
(WEATHER REPORT)
COSTELLO: Those are the latest headlines for you this morning.
Time now for a little "Business Buzz."
A father-son squabble at Cablevision, and the father loses.
Carrie Lee is at the Nasdaq market site to explain the battle -- good morning.
CARRIE LEE, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Hi, Carol. We're talking about Cablevision. The company has shut down its VOOM satellite television service and they've sold most of the assets to EchoStar Communications for about $200 million. Now, VOOM was the pet project for Chairman Charles Dolan for over 10 years. It didn't make money, though, and it marks the end of a family feud, as his son, James Dolan, the company's CEO, voted along with the board of directors to stop funding VOOM. Charles Dolan had hinted he might try to buy VOOM himself. Cablevision has spent about $500 million on VOOM over the past 10 years. But as I said, it never made money. So that's the latest from Cablevision.
Turning to the markets, yesterday marked the lowest point for all of the major market indices of the year. The Nasdaq hitting a two month low. This morning, though, we could see a turnaround. Futures looking bright.
People are focusing on two Dow component reports, from General Electric and United Technologies.
And, Carol, we will also get a key reading on consumer sentiments.
So that is the latest from here.
Pardon my voice -- back to you.
COSTELLO: I'm in the same boat this morning, Carrie.
I'm with you, sister.
Thank you.
We appreciate it.
Feel like you're constantly working but have little cash to show for it? Inflation could be the reason. Later on DAYBREAK, Ali Velshi will be back to break down the numbers for us.
And if your plans on Sunday include hours of football, you'll want to stick around to learn how to cheer the right way, without losing your voice for work on Monday.
You are watching DAYBREAK.
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PAUL MCCARTNEY: You say yes, I say no, you say stop, but I say go, go, go, babe, oh no.
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COSTELLO: A little pre-entertainment for you this morning because it's time for a little sports talk. The Conference championships kick off on Sunday and the first game is an ornithologists' dream, the Falcons and the Eagles. In the AFC, the Steelers play host to the defending champion Patriots. The Pats expect it to be loud in Pittsburgh.
But is there more to cheering than just volume?
Shannon Perrine of CNN affiliate WTAE in Pittsburgh has the answer.
(BEGIN VIDEO TAPE)
SHANNON PERRINE, WTAE CORRESPONDENT (voice-over): Lesson number one -- Myron Cope's black and gold invention -- the terrible towel. It's key.
LINDSAY PRAISNER, CHEERLEADING COACH: And you can tell when everyone's waving them in the air. It's like this sea of gold.
PERRINE: But it's not that easy to do at first. Seriously. We went to Lindsay Praisner's cheerleading class to get a lesson.
(on camera): How do you do it the right way? How do you do it the wrong way? Back and forth? Ow. Yes.
(voice-over): You can see the problem with that. So Lindsay says it's all about the height and all about the wrist.
PRAISNER: See what happens when you don't move your wrist? It just kind of -- you've got to keep your wrist loose and kind of flick it.
PERRINE (on camera): It's all in the wrist.
PRAISNER: Yes. It's all in the wrist. You've got to flick it.
PERRINE: OK.
PRAISNER: Flick it.
PERRINE: All right.
PRAISNER: There you go.
PERRINE (voice-over): There's another way you can cheer the wrong way. But what does this have to do with this?
(VIDEO CLIP FROM GAME)
PERRINE: Doug Ahlstedt teaches opera at Carnegie Mellon University. He says to keep your voice effective, keep it warm and breathe through your nose. It cleans and warms the air, protecting your vocal chords, so you can scream into overtime.
DOUG AHLSTEDT, CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY: Using open vowels like wow, yes, is a lot better than boom on the voice, you know?
PERRINE: The wrong way? AHLSTEDT: Aaaaah!
PERRINE: The right way?
AHLSTEDT: Let's go!
PERRINE (on camera): That's good?
AHLSTEDT: Yes.
PERRINE: That's good?
What about, you know, Duce Staley, everybody, when he comes on the field, everybody says...
AHLSTEDT: Duce. It's very, very healthy. The oo vowel is open.
PERRINE (voice-over): And choose your pitch wisely.
AHLSTEDT: So the high scream is more detrimental. It's just like sitting there with your foot to the floor in your automobile racing the engine.
PERRINE (on camera): Sure.
(voice-over): Cheering the right way means giving the Steelers the support they need and deserve.
AHLSTEDT: Well, I'll relate it to being on the stage. It sure makes a difference to have friendly fans out there giving you bravos or bravas rather than booing you.
PERRINE: Pretty soon maybe we'll all sound like this.
(VIDEO CLIP FROM GAME)
(END VIDEO TAPE)
COSTELLO: Oh, that was funny.
That report came from Shannon Perrine of CNN affiliate WTAE in Pittsburgh.
Did you realize any of that, Chad?
MYERS: You know, 76,000 people singing would be quite phenomenal, actually.
COSTELLO: That would probably mess up the Patriots, do you think?
MYERS: I would really love that.
COSTELLO: It's something they would -- that would come totally unexpected. MYERS: Yes, well, I'm thinking -- they're going to see a lot of things unexpected in that game. I think Roethlisberger had his one bad game of the season and look out -- Carol.
COSTELLO: I hope so.
MYERS: Yes. I'll tell you what, it's going to be windy in Philly. The winds for the Atlanta-Philly game could be 25 to 30 miles per hour, making wind chill factors there at almost 10 below zero. And New England at Pittsburgh, although it's cold, at least the wind dies off.
The snow that comes down in Pittsburgh will be nearly a foot deep, but it stops before the game. Do they shovel? Do they cover? What are they going to do to that field? We'll have to see.
COSTELLO: Oh, it'll just make the game even that much more exciting.
MYERS: It will.
COSTELLO: All right, thank you, Chad, for that weather update.
You might call it Bush's road to Social Security reform. We've got a Republican and a Democrat to bat that touchy issue back and forth.
DAYBREAK will be right back.
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COSTELLO: Good morning to you.
Welcome to the last half hour of DAYBREAK.
From the Time Warner Center in New York, I'm Carol Costello, along with Chad Myers.
Now in the news, at least 14 people are dead following a car bomb attack at a Shiite mosque south of Baghdad. Iraqi police say another 42 people were injured in that attack. The bombing comes on the Muslim holiday that celebrates the traditional end of the Hajj pilgrimage.
Palestinian security forces are moving into position in northern Gaza. They're being deployed in an effort to stop attacks on Israeli targets. Israel had threatened a military offensive if Palestinian leaders took no action.
The Senate vote on the nomination of Condoleezza Rice to be secretary of state is on hold until Wednesday. Democratic senators will get nine hours on Tuesday to debate the nomination.
To the forecast center now and Chad -- good morning.
MYERS: Good morning, Carol. (WEATHER REPORT)
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CAROL COSTELLO, CNN ANCHOR: Straight ahead, holy day blast in Baghdad. A car bomb kills worshipers celebrating one of Islam's most important holidays.
Plus, Bush's big push. The president gears up for his controversial plan to overhaul Social Security.
And getting ready for the big football game or games? No, not the players, the fans. We'll have tips on cheering techniques.
It is Friday, January 21.
You are watching DAYBREAK.
And good morning to you.
From the Time Warner Center in New York, I'm Carol Costello, along with Chad Myers.
Now in the news, 14 Iraqis were killed, 42 wounded four hours ago by a car bomb explosion. The blast was outside of a Shiite mosque four miles south of Baghdad. Many of the casualties were worshipers.
Police in Tyler, Texas are looking for a 19-year-old woman believed abducted from the parking lot of a Wal-Mart store where she worked. You see that there. Megan Holden and her suspected kidnapper seen on that surveillance tape. It was recorded on Wednesday night. We're going to have a live report for you at the half hour.
The Connecticut Supreme Court refuses to postpone what would be New England's first execution in 45 years. Despite that, the court will hear appeals today and tomorrow from groups trying to prevent serial killer Michael Ross from being executed next week. Ross himself is not fighting the execution.
And lawyers for Michael Jackson will be back in court today for a pretrial hearing. They will iron out details involving the jury questionnaire and admissible evidence. Jackson's trial is set to begin at the end of this month.
To the forecast center and Chad -- good morning.
CHAD MYERS, CNN METEOROLOGIST: Good morning, Carol.
(WEATHER REPORT) COSTELLO: As President Bush begins his second term, a CNN/"USA Today"/Gallup poll says less than half of those surveyed feel more hopeful about the next four years and about 25 percent say they feel less hopeful or no difference. A majority say they don't believe the president will heal the red and blue divisions in this country. About 11 percent more Republicans than Democrats were surveyed for this poll.
And just in case you missed getting a look at the inaugural festivities, we have Kathleen Koch to wrap up some of the pomp and circumstance for you.
(BEGIN VIDEO TAPE)
KATHLEEN KOCH, CNN CORRESPONDENT (voice-over): The Capitol basked in a golden glow, as did those gathered for a second time to see George W. Bush sworn in as president.
WILLIAM REHNQUIST, CHIEF JUSTICE, UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT: Will you raise your right hand, Mr. President?
KOCH: Chief Justice William Rehnquist, in his first public appearance since cancer surgery, administered the oath of office.
GEORGE W. BUSH, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: ... do solemnly swear.
KOCH: Also on hand, the president's parents, Presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter, Bush family members, friends and political foes.
In his inaugural speech, Mr. Bush used the word freedom 27 times when laying out his vision of America's mission.
BUSH: The survival of liberty in our land increasingly depends on the success of liberty in other lands.
KOCH: Iraq and Afghanistan were never mentioned, but President Bush made clear his commitment to their future.
BUSH: Our country has accepted obligations that are difficult to fulfill and would be dishonorable to abandon.
KOCH: The president pledged to heal the divisions between the political parties. He made only passing reference to second term priorities like Social Security reform.
Security was unprecedented on this, the first inaugural since 9/11. Mr. Bush described the attacks' formative impact on his presidency.
BUSH: My most solemn duty is to protect this nation and its people from further attacks and emerging threats. Some have unwisely chosen to test America's resolve and have found it firm.
KOCH: A handful of protesters trying to disrupt the speech managed to get within earshot. Still, the president appeared to clearly enjoy his second inaugural.
Inside, he reflected on the occasion.
BUSH: It reminds us that we serve a cause larger than ourself. We have one country, one constitution and one future that binds us.
KOCH: Then it was off for the traditional parade. There were protesters, but they were outnumbered by supporters. The president and the first lady even briefly left their limousine to walk down Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House.
(END VIDEO TAPE)
COSTELLO: Kathleen Koch reporting.
And after they did all of that, the Bushes sped through an evening of inaugural balls, nine of them in all. The Texas-Wyoming Ball, that's what you're looking at here. And it was on to the Constitution Ball. Conveniently, six of the nine balls were held in the same building. And then it was off to the Patriot Ball.
For those who just need to know, Mrs. Bush wore a spangly silver blue Oscar de la Renta gown. You see it there. But the president and first lady did make it back to the White House by the president's usual bedtime, and that would be 10:00 p.m. Eastern time.
Prior to all the inaugural festivities, Vice President Dick Cheney took aim at Iran. Cheney called Iran a noted sponsor of terror. He leveled the charge in an interview with syndicated radio host Don Imus. The vice president says Iran is pursuing a fairly robust new nuclear program and he explained what the Bush administration plans to do about it.
(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)
DICK CHENEY, VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: At some point, if the Iranians don't live up to their commitments, the next step would be to take it to the U.N. Security Council and seek the imposition of international sanctions to force them to live up to the commitments and obligations they've signed up to under the Non- Proliferation Treaty. And it's, but it is, you know, when you look around the world at potential trouble spots, Iran's right at the top of the list.
(END VIDEO CLIP)
COSTELLO: Iran insists its nuclear activities are for peaceful energy purposes.
And on the issue of Iraq, here's how Vice President Cheney describes the plan for the United States.
(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)
CHENEY: Our goal now is to get the Iraqis in the business of self-governance. And we'll do that with an election here in about 10 days. And then also get them in the business where they can defend themselves. When we've done that, our mission is complete and we're going to bring our boys home.
(END VIDEO CLIP)
COSTELLO: And Cheney does admit now he overestimated the pace of Iraq's recovery from the U.S.-led invasion.
Now to "Defending America."
The FBI has added 10 more names to the list of those wanted in connection with a possible terror plot against Boston.
Our Deborah Feyerick reports on the threat information and those who were initially sought.
(BEGIN VIDEO TAPE)
DEBORAH FEYERICK, CNN CORRESPONDENT: The information comes from an anonymous caller. Law enforcement sources say four Chinese citizens and two Iraqis were smuggled from Mexico into the United States. Now, either they had or were planning to get some sort of dangerous material. The reported goal? Bring that material to Boston, possibly via New York. Now, the Boston mayor dismissed reports that this alleged dangerous material had anything to do with a dirty bomb or a fuel tanker. Those were just two of the rumors running wild in Boston yesterday.
JAN CALDWELL, FBI SPOKESWOMAN: We receive hundreds, if not thousands, of these types of tips every single day. And we have to investigate these tips every day. And this, unfortunately, was released to the public prematurely.
FEYERICK: The FBI in Boston is unclear whether, in fact, this information is even reliable. It came from one person and one person only. And though it does mention Boston, it gives no real information or detail about any sort of potential attack or even a potential threat.
So who are these people? Two men, two women and they were not on any sort of existing watch list. And to use FBI jargon, they're not being classified as "persons of interest."
Now, one law enforcement source says that this crime may have very little to do with any sort of terrorist activity and more to do with smuggling.
As for the two Iraqis who were mentioned along with the four Chinese citizens, well, no additional word about any of them. They were not mentioned in an FBI press release yesterday. Right now, FBI and local authorities in Boston looking for those four Chinese citizens.
Deborah Feyerick, CNN, Framingham, Massachusetts.
(END VIDEO TAPE) COSTELLO: And stay tuned to CNN dang for the most reliable news about your security.
There is much more to come on DAYBREAK.
Coming up at 33 minutes past the hour, who will get traction out of the president's push to overhaul Social Security, Republicans, Democrats or you, the American public?
Also ahead at 51 minutes past, we'll showcase some films reflecting a slice of American life at the Sundance Film Festival.
And what makes up a real gutsy cheer?
(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Let's go!
(END VIDEO CLIP)
COSTELLO: Oh, yes, Cheering 101 from some Steelers fans. That's just ahead at 21 minutes past.
But first, here's a look at what else is making news this Friday morning.
(COMMERCIAL BREAK)
(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)
BUSH: Now it is the urgent requirement of our nation's security and the calling of our time. So it is the policy of the United States to seek and support the growth of democratic movements and institutions in every nation and culture, with the ultimate goal of ending tyranny in our world.
(END VIDEO CLIP)
COSTELLO: The president's remarks and the theme of the inauguration were meant to honor those serving our country. Thousands of military men and women witnessed the inauguration firsthand. They went to the inaugural events.
Among them, First Lieutenant Christopher Cunningham, a U.S. Air Force pilot.
He joins us live now from Washington.
Good morning.
1ST LT. CHRISTOPHER CUNNINGHAM, U.S. AIR FORCE: Good morning, ma'am.
COSTELLO: As I said, the inauguration was geared to honor those serving our country.
Did it feel that way to you?
CUNNINGHAM: Yes, ma'am, it did.
COSTELLO: Why?
CUNNINGHAM: Basically, overall, I thought the inauguration kind of embodied democracy. Knowing the struggles that so many countries face just to have an election, I think it's important that we realize how smooth the transition is here for partisan debate to political resolve to improve our country.
COSTELLO: OK, along those lines, you served in Iraq. You saw the protesters there. Your reaction to them.
CUNNINGHAM: Yes, ma'am, I saw a few protesters. I think it's an important right that we have fought for. Freedom is for everybody. I thought it as unfortunate that a few of the protesters who were disrespectful sort of made the overall protest look somewhat negative.
COSTELLO: OK, let's get to the fun part.
I know that you had tickets to the swearing in.
How close did you actually get?
CUNNINGHAM: We were kind of far away. We had had tickets on the Capitol lawn and had to use the -- to screen to see the monitors. The situation kind of got a little out of hand because we had to traipse through D.C. to retrieve tickets that my fiancee had left in the car. So, fortunately we were able to make it back in time.
COSTELLO: Good. So you heard the president's speech, didn't you?
CUNNINGHAM: Yes, ma'am. I was able to hear it. I thought it basically embodied all of the goals that he had been talking about throughout the election.
COSTELLO: When he talks about spreading democracy through the world, I know you've already served once in Iraq.
I mean, does that bring to mind that you might be going back and that there might be even longer stints for military personnel?
CUNNINGHAM: Yes, ma'am. I just really appreciate all the fellow soldiers who are over there right now and, of course, there's a great chance that many of us will return. All I can say is that I hope the Iraqis are able to enjoy democracy as easily as we are over here at some point.
COSTELLO: OK, tell me your favorite image before you have to go.
CUNNINGHAM: My favorite image was probably at the inaugural youth concert, just hearing the president speak over screaming children who were still excited about Hilary Duff, so.
COSTELLO: Hilary Duff. Did you get into her?
CUNNINGHAM: Well, we kind of had to. Everybody was kind of just really into it, especially the little kids, so.
COSTELLO: Well, thank you so much, Lieutenant Cunningham, for joining DAYBREAK this morning.
We appreciate it.
CUNNINGHAM: Thank you, ma'am.
COSTELLO: Your news, money, weather and sports.
It's 6:16 Eastern.
Here's what's all new this morning.
Just hours ago, a car bomb exploded near a Shiite mosque south of Baghdad, killing at least 14 worshipers and wounding 42 others. The blast went off as Muslims were celebrating one of Islam's most important holidays, the Feast of Sacrifice.
The CIA is expected to disclose today if a newly released audiotape is, indeed, the voice of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, Iraq's leading terrorist. The tape was released on an Internet Web site yesterday.
In money news, a federal judge has ruled that 82-year-old Stan Lee, the co-creator of "Spider Man," is entitled to 10 percent of the profits from movie and TV deals. The two "Spider Man" movies grossed more than $1.5 billion.
In culture, Elton John is helping with the all star rendition of the Eric Clapton song "Tears In Heaven." Singer Andre Bocelli is scheduled to lend his voice today. It's a fundraiser for tsunami relief. Other voices include Rod Stewart, Ozzie Osbourne and Robert Downey, Jr.
In sports, seven seat Serena Williams kept rolling at the Australian Open. She won her third round match in under one hour this morning. Serena has yet to lose a set during the tournament -- Chad.
MYERS: Good morning, Carol.
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COSTELLO: Those are the latest headlines for you this morning.
Time now for a little "Business Buzz."
A father-son squabble at Cablevision, and the father loses.
Carrie Lee is at the Nasdaq market site to explain the battle -- good morning.
CARRIE LEE, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Hi, Carol. We're talking about Cablevision. The company has shut down its VOOM satellite television service and they've sold most of the assets to EchoStar Communications for about $200 million. Now, VOOM was the pet project for Chairman Charles Dolan for over 10 years. It didn't make money, though, and it marks the end of a family feud, as his son, James Dolan, the company's CEO, voted along with the board of directors to stop funding VOOM. Charles Dolan had hinted he might try to buy VOOM himself. Cablevision has spent about $500 million on VOOM over the past 10 years. But as I said, it never made money. So that's the latest from Cablevision.
Turning to the markets, yesterday marked the lowest point for all of the major market indices of the year. The Nasdaq hitting a two month low. This morning, though, we could see a turnaround. Futures looking bright.
People are focusing on two Dow component reports, from General Electric and United Technologies.
And, Carol, we will also get a key reading on consumer sentiments.
So that is the latest from here.
Pardon my voice -- back to you.
COSTELLO: I'm in the same boat this morning, Carrie.
I'm with you, sister.
Thank you.
We appreciate it.
Feel like you're constantly working but have little cash to show for it? Inflation could be the reason. Later on DAYBREAK, Ali Velshi will be back to break down the numbers for us.
And if your plans on Sunday include hours of football, you'll want to stick around to learn how to cheer the right way, without losing your voice for work on Monday.
You are watching DAYBREAK.
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PAUL MCCARTNEY: You say yes, I say no, you say stop, but I say go, go, go, babe, oh no.
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COSTELLO: A little pre-entertainment for you this morning because it's time for a little sports talk. The Conference championships kick off on Sunday and the first game is an ornithologists' dream, the Falcons and the Eagles. In the AFC, the Steelers play host to the defending champion Patriots. The Pats expect it to be loud in Pittsburgh.
But is there more to cheering than just volume?
Shannon Perrine of CNN affiliate WTAE in Pittsburgh has the answer.
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SHANNON PERRINE, WTAE CORRESPONDENT (voice-over): Lesson number one -- Myron Cope's black and gold invention -- the terrible towel. It's key.
LINDSAY PRAISNER, CHEERLEADING COACH: And you can tell when everyone's waving them in the air. It's like this sea of gold.
PERRINE: But it's not that easy to do at first. Seriously. We went to Lindsay Praisner's cheerleading class to get a lesson.
(on camera): How do you do it the right way? How do you do it the wrong way? Back and forth? Ow. Yes.
(voice-over): You can see the problem with that. So Lindsay says it's all about the height and all about the wrist.
PRAISNER: See what happens when you don't move your wrist? It just kind of -- you've got to keep your wrist loose and kind of flick it.
PERRINE (on camera): It's all in the wrist.
PRAISNER: Yes. It's all in the wrist. You've got to flick it.
PERRINE: OK.
PRAISNER: Flick it.
PERRINE: All right.
PRAISNER: There you go.
PERRINE (voice-over): There's another way you can cheer the wrong way. But what does this have to do with this?
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PERRINE: Doug Ahlstedt teaches opera at Carnegie Mellon University. He says to keep your voice effective, keep it warm and breathe through your nose. It cleans and warms the air, protecting your vocal chords, so you can scream into overtime.
DOUG AHLSTEDT, CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY: Using open vowels like wow, yes, is a lot better than boom on the voice, you know?
PERRINE: The wrong way? AHLSTEDT: Aaaaah!
PERRINE: The right way?
AHLSTEDT: Let's go!
PERRINE (on camera): That's good?
AHLSTEDT: Yes.
PERRINE: That's good?
What about, you know, Duce Staley, everybody, when he comes on the field, everybody says...
AHLSTEDT: Duce. It's very, very healthy. The oo vowel is open.
PERRINE (voice-over): And choose your pitch wisely.
AHLSTEDT: So the high scream is more detrimental. It's just like sitting there with your foot to the floor in your automobile racing the engine.
PERRINE (on camera): Sure.
(voice-over): Cheering the right way means giving the Steelers the support they need and deserve.
AHLSTEDT: Well, I'll relate it to being on the stage. It sure makes a difference to have friendly fans out there giving you bravos or bravas rather than booing you.
PERRINE: Pretty soon maybe we'll all sound like this.
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COSTELLO: Oh, that was funny.
That report came from Shannon Perrine of CNN affiliate WTAE in Pittsburgh.
Did you realize any of that, Chad?
MYERS: You know, 76,000 people singing would be quite phenomenal, actually.
COSTELLO: That would probably mess up the Patriots, do you think?
MYERS: I would really love that.
COSTELLO: It's something they would -- that would come totally unexpected. MYERS: Yes, well, I'm thinking -- they're going to see a lot of things unexpected in that game. I think Roethlisberger had his one bad game of the season and look out -- Carol.
COSTELLO: I hope so.
MYERS: Yes. I'll tell you what, it's going to be windy in Philly. The winds for the Atlanta-Philly game could be 25 to 30 miles per hour, making wind chill factors there at almost 10 below zero. And New England at Pittsburgh, although it's cold, at least the wind dies off.
The snow that comes down in Pittsburgh will be nearly a foot deep, but it stops before the game. Do they shovel? Do they cover? What are they going to do to that field? We'll have to see.
COSTELLO: Oh, it'll just make the game even that much more exciting.
MYERS: It will.
COSTELLO: All right, thank you, Chad, for that weather update.
You might call it Bush's road to Social Security reform. We've got a Republican and a Democrat to bat that touchy issue back and forth.
DAYBREAK will be right back.
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COSTELLO: Good morning to you.
Welcome to the last half hour of DAYBREAK.
From the Time Warner Center in New York, I'm Carol Costello, along with Chad Myers.
Now in the news, at least 14 people are dead following a car bomb attack at a Shiite mosque south of Baghdad. Iraqi police say another 42 people were injured in that attack. The bombing comes on the Muslim holiday that celebrates the traditional end of the Hajj pilgrimage.
Palestinian security forces are moving into position in northern Gaza. They're being deployed in an effort to stop attacks on Israeli targets. Israel had threatened a military offensive if Palestinian leaders took no action.
The Senate vote on the nomination of Condoleezza Rice to be secretary of state is on hold until Wednesday. Democratic senators will get nine hours on Tuesday to debate the nomination.
To the forecast center now and Chad -- good morning.
MYERS: Good morning, Carol. (WEATHER REPORT)
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