Scott: What is up? I am Scott Evans. It is Friday, November 21st and Channel One News starts right now.
Let's take a look at what's making news.
President Obama spoke to the American people in a primetime address last night to lay out his plan for reform immigration.
President Obama: Millions of Immigrants in every state, of every race and nationality, still live here illegally. So we’re going to offer the following deal, if you’ve been in America for more than five years, if you have children who are American citizens or legal residents, if you register, pass a criminal background check, and you’re willing to pay your fair share of taxes, you’ll be able to apply to stay in this country temporary without fear of deportation.
Scott: The president is acting alone with one goal in mind and that is prevent an estimated five million adults and children who are in the U.S illegally from being forced to leave the U.S. Most adults would also be eligible for work permits.
Those who would qualify are undocumented parents of children who are U.S. citizens
or parents of children with permanent legal resident status; also, more children who are brought here illegally as kids. The so called dreamers.
Now the president’s plan hasn't just added fuel to the argument over illegal immigration, it has also sparked debate about executive powers.
The White House says the president can use his executive authority to adjust how laws are enforced, and that his plan falls within that right.
But Republicans say he is overstepping his authority and his move is reckless.
Senator John Cornyn: The president is going to tell the people who’ve been waiting patiently in line, playing by the rules, get in the back of the line. I'm going to put millions of people ahead of you in front of the line who have not played by the rules.
Scott: Now, an executive order is not a law, and can be overturned by the next president.
Next up, the University of California is moving to increase tuition by nearly 30 percent over the next five years. And students are outraged.
The proposal would increase tuition by 5 percent each year for the next five years. That means a student enrolled this year pays $11,220.
By the fifth year of the tuition increase in 2019, students will have to pay over $14,000 per year.
Lawmakers say an increase is needed to offset costs. But students say they are tired of footing the bill.
Hundreds of students staged a sit in at UC San Diego to protest the hike.
Scuffles broke out on the campus of UC Davis San Francisco. Eventually a door was broken as students faced off with police.
Student: I think it's ridiculous because it just adds another barrier for students to access their degree.
And last up, it has been all over the news this past year: hackers stealing personal information from businesses and stores. And now a new poll finds that while Americans are worried about online security, they are not really doing anything about it.
A new survey from the Information Technology Security Association ISACA says 94 percent of consumers are familiar with security breaches over the past year at stores including target and home depot.
Three quarters of those surveyed say they are concerned. But many are not doing much about it.
The study shows only 45 percent of consumers changed their online passwords or pin numbers. But 28 percent shopped less at retailers affected by data breaches.
23 percent used cash more often instead of credit cards and only 15 percent made fewer online purchases on their mobile devices.
John Pironti: People want to do the right things but they have to get beyond this complacency and convenience factor.
Scott: The association recommends that consumers use a strong password unique to each major account they have and download security software to protect their information.
And that’s going to do it for headlines today. But before we go to break we want to share another birthday shout-out for Channel One. And this one is from Webster City Middle School in Iowa.
We are wrapping up our Geography Awareness Week with our last geo-quiz all the way from Africa.
Tom: Hey guys, I am in Kigali which is the capital of a country in the center of Africa. And I will give you a little hint, it is nicknamed the “Land of 1,000 Hills.” So here's today's geo-quiz: Which country am I in?
Is it
a. Uganda
b. Rwanda
c. Kenya
or
d. The Democratic Republic of Congo
You have got ten seconds.
The answer is b. Rwanda.
Rwanda is famous for its rolling hillsides as well as its agriculture industry, which consists mainly of coffee and tea.
Rwanda is located in the heart of Africa, surrounded by the countries of Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Rwanda has the perfect climate for growing crops. In fact, agriculture makes up more than a third of the small country's economy.
Today, Rwanda is peaceful. But in the past, the country went through some very dark times.
Twenty years ago, a horrific genocide took place. Genocide is the killing of a particular group usually based on race or religion. At the time in Rwanda, most people were either Hutu or Tutsi.
Male: Hutus was poor, Tutsis was rich.
Tom: Hutus were the majority, but they were poor. Meanwhile, Tutsis were a wealthy minority and had better access to schools and jobs than the Hutus, which caused tension between the two groups.
Over the decades leading up to the genocide, that tension got stronger and stronger and on April 6th, 1994, it boiled over. Rwanda collapsed into violence and chaos as Hutus began seeking out and killing Tutsis.
Over the course of three months, nearly one million people died from the violence
and thousands of children were left orphaned.
But when Tutsi rebel forces took over the capital of Kigali, the violence finally stopped.
With the help of aid groups and the international community, twenty years later, Rwanda has had a chance to heal.
Foreign investors have poured millions of dollars into the country. And its future looks bright.
Tom Hanson, Channel One News.
Scott: For behind-the-scenes photos from Tom's trip to Rwanda or to find out how you can make an impact, head to Channelone.com.
Alright, now coming up after the break we have got an easier question for you. What do you think about this week's Next Big Thing?
This week's Next Big Thing is making waves in the work-out world. But first let's see what you thought about last week’s idea.
We told you about the Wonderbag, a cordless cooking device that needs no plugs or batteries to cook an entire pot of food.
So is cordless cooking the Next Big Thing?
87 percent of you said yes, heat it up!
And only 13 percent of you said no, bag it!
This week we take a look at what happens when you take the surfboard out of the water and on to dry land, all in the name of fitness.
It may be almost winter, but the surf’s still up.
These students are surfing and they are nowhere near the ocean.
The squats, lunges, and push-ups are all done on a surfboard sitting on air-filled disks that simulate high-impact waves.
The unstable surface intensifies core training to strengthen your back and abs.
Jennifer Frankel: All exercise is based from the core. Everything that we do comes from our center.
Scott: And to rev up the heart rate, cardio exercises are done on and off the board.
Jennifer: It's a seriously intense workout. And they really need to all of a sudden bring their A-game.
Scott: Surfing experience isn't needed but students say endurance and balance are key.
Outside surfing, on real waves, is believed to have originated in Hawaii and Tahiti. Many Americans first heard about the sport in 1866 when American author Mark Twain wrote about surfing after his visit to Hawaii. He called it surf bathing.
And today, it is estimated 23 million people enjoy the sport of surfing, and now you don't have to have waves or even nice weather to enjoy the surf.
So what do you think? Is indoor surfing the Next Big Thing? Well head to Channelone.com and cast your vote. And that's going to do it for us this week.
I am Scott Evans. Have the best weekend, and we will see you on Monday.
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