new america always helps with new entrepreneurs. >> maybe there's a misconception, jeff, that you have to be daring and a risk taker to open up your own shop. but tell us what it takes. put people at ease who say i could never do it, i could never be an entrepreneur. >> basically, if you want to, you can. the key really is to really be sure it's something you want to do, first of all. and then secondly to get the proper preparation. so like betty was saying, the education, writing a business plan, checking out -- there's lots of resources out there. programs like ours. but lots of good organizations and programs that can help you out. it can be a lot of work, but if you are clear on your desire and you do the proper preparation and get people to help you out, you can get there. so you don't have to be a special superhero. you just have to go about it the right way and avail yourself of the resources and help that are out there. >> and it sounds like once they leave the nest, if you will, you're flying with them. you don't let them go out on their own. you're always there to see if they

james reynolds, bbc news. >> you're watching "bbc world news america." hison peres celebrates birthday and shares his thoughts on mideast peace. >> when kelly clarkson not a -- boutght a ring at auction, she thought she was buying a piece of history. the british government is not letting it leave the country. >> there are no diamonds, sapphires, emeralds or rubies. this simple ring is a precious piece of jane austen's past. when her descendents put it up for auction at southern these, the american singer kelly clarkson paid 150,000 pounds for the trinket. she has only been able to wear a replica. the british government has imposed an export ban on the ring. they appeal for uk buyer to step forward. >> given the rarity of the object, the committee felt after discussion and after having got expert evidence that this ring was in such rarity in terms of its association with ms. austen that it was worth saving for the nation. >> at the former house of the a ofens, the only two pieces jane's jewelry is kept locked under glass. given that the american singer wo

>> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is bbc world news america. reporting from washington, i am katty kay. as the world relate -- waits for a response to the theory and attack, forces are ready. >> we are ready to go. >> we are ready to go. order does come, what would military action look like? tonight, we assess the actions. a dream.id he had but 50 years after martin luther king delivered his famous speech, how much of it has come true? welcome to our viewers on public television in america and elsewhere around the globe. the u.s. is ready to launch a military strike against theory at a moments notice. that is what the defense secretary has told bbc news in an exclusive interview. the remarks came after suspected chemical attacks last week, and today, there was fresh fighting on the ground as the french point into the u.s. with some tough words on their own, saying they will punish those who decide to gas people. we start with our reporter who spoke to secretary chuck hagel. >> all dressed up and nowhere to go. were not able to carry out their w

>> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." thatay after the clashes killed more than 600 people in egypt, president obama condemned the violence but cut short of cutting off aid. >> our traditional cooperation cannot continue as usual when civilians are being killed in the streets. >> a car bomb rips through a suburb of beirut, killing 18 people and a stronghold of hezbollah. revealed species was to the world today. actually it has been hiding in plain sight. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. egypt's capital city has been the scene of morning, anger, and unrest after the clashes between security forces and supporters that -- of mohamed morsi. more than 600 people have died and their opponents say the number is higher. tonight the un security council is getting an emergency briefing. jeremy bowen reports from cairo on the days events. the setsrought ice up of the mops because in cairo, dead bodies decompose sought -- quickly. inside there were 200 in trouts, surrounded by their familie

we believe in a new america. it is time to march for a new america. it is time to organize for a new america. vote time to register and for a new america. we are on our way. we are on our way. we are on our way. [cheers and applause] march,repared to iprepare -- prepare to march, want some of our leaders to stand with me. we want to honor and dedicate what we are doing to a man that the long road and a long journey. richardson, kevin powell, all of these young leaders. i want us to show respect and who has, everyn day in the last decade, fought for us. we are not ending the program without thanking those who made a way. the bible says honor thy father and mother, not for their day, but for your day will be long on the land which god giveth thee. rev. joseph lowery stood in the heat of the day. has paidjoseph lowery the price. because of people like him. , are here today. another warrior who was abused and took it so we could vote is here with us today. never got recognition, but now he is the winner of the medal of freedom from the first african- amer

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what can we do for you >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington. demonstrators gather outside an israeli prison where 26 palestinians are released just before peace talks are scheduled to start. former u.s. president bill clinton sits down with the bbc offering his view on america's struggle to feigned an alternative solution in syria. >> sometimes you are not going to win them all. >> doing nothing is better than something sometimes. >> sometimes. not always, but in this case i think yes. >> and a fireworks show brought to you by mother nature. many looked to the skies last night to see meteors flying across. >> welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. tomorrow israeli and palestinian negotiators will meet in jerusalem to discuss peace for the first time in three years. the dialogue has been brokered by secretary of state john kerry, who insist the talks will go ahead, despite israel's announcement it is constructing new settlements. many israeli's object to the release of 26 prisoners

"abc world news america." america."rld news reporting from washington, i'm laura trevelyan. violence returns to the streets of egypt. at least 50 people are killed as the muslim brotherhood's day of anger results in fierce battles with security forces. >> the last couple of minutes, there was fire into the wall just above where we were. several hundred people in the crowd have retreated. all this is a sign of the danger on the streets of cairo. >> thousands gathered to remember the 34 miners killed in south africa last year. mine officials say they are truly sorry. taking us in through music history. we will introduce you to our bones you have probably never heard of before, and maybe for good reason. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. it was legit again today on the streets of egypt. after a series of antigovernment protests across the country turned violent, at least 50 people are dead. supporters of ousted president mohamed morsi demonstrated following friday prayers. expressing their anger at the killing of hundreds of demon

we believe in a new america. it is time to march for a new america. it is time to organize for a new america. it is time to register and vote for a new america. we are on our way. we are on our way. we are on our way. [cheers and applause] as we prepare to march, i want some of our leaders to stand with me. we want to honor and dedicate what we are doing to a man that made the long road and a long journey. reverend richardson, kevin powell, all of these young leaders. ika, dominique. i want us to show respect and regard for a man who has, every day in the last decade, fought for us. we are not ending the program without thanking those who made a way. the bible says honor thy father and mother, not for their day, but for your day will be long on the land which god giveth thee. rev. joseph lowery stood in the heat of the day. reverend joseph lowery has paid the price. because of people like him, are -- we are here today. another warrior who was abused and took it so we could vote is here with us today. never got recognition, but now he is the winner of

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we believe in a new america. it's time to march for a new america. it's time to organize for a new america. it's time to register and vote for a new america. we're on our way. we're on our way. we're on our way. as we prepare to march, i want some of our leaders to stand with me. we want to honor and dedicate what we're doing to a man that made the long road and long journey. kevin powell, reverend richardson, mary pat hector, tamecka mowry. domin dominic. i want us to show respect and regard for a man who is every day in the last decades have fought for us and we're not ending no program without thanking those that made a way. bible says honor thy father and mother. not for their days but your days will be long on the land which god giveth thee. reverend joseph lowry has paid a price. because of people like him, we are here today. another warrior who was slapped, who was abused and took it so we could vote is here with us today. never got recognition, but now he's a winner of the medal of freedom from the first african-american president in the unit

it's time to march for a new america! it's time to organize for a new america! it's time to register and vote for a new america! we're on our way, we're on our way, we are on our way! >> and our roundtable is now here. welcome to all of you, including doris kearns goodwin, who i just want to point out has been well, alive and well. you've just been in hibernation working on your new book. so it's good to see you. >> correct. i'm glad to be back. >> reverend al sharpton, a significant day for you and others yesterday associated with that march. 50 years ago, 50 years after the march on washington, how does dr. king's message relate today? >> i think his message relates in the sense that it laid the chart -- it charted the way from where we are. a black president, black attorney general who spoke at the march yesterday. but it also raised a challenge for this generation that we talked about yesterday. the supreme court just took away section 4, the voting rights act, which means that we challenge the congress now to come with a new voting rights bill, because this

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>> and now, "bbc world news." >> this is bbc world news america. reporting live from washington. denies that the rebels hit his convoy today as enjoying ase, and newfound freedom in pakistan. a bbc story free to this young girl from forced labor and hopefully opened a world of opportunity. >> the biggest change is she can take her place in the classroom and have a chance to learn. this seemed impossible before. their photograph captured faces -- a look at the groundbreaking work of walter evans. >> welcome to our viewers on public television in america and across the globe. the syrian government is describing rebel claims that the motorcade was hit today. assassination the attempt happened as he was going to a mosque to celebrate the end of ramadan. video of him unharmed has surfaced. >> no longer do western leaders say that president assad will be gone in months. his forces are making gains in the battlefield, and the war could last for years, leading to a refugee crisis of epic proportions. confidence is his message. on state television today he was shown smiling as he attended

it's time to march for a new america! it's time to organize for a new america! it's time to register and vote for a new america! we're on our way, we're on our way, we are on our way! >> and our roundtable is now here. welcome to all of you, including doris kearns goodwin, who i just want to point out has been well, alive and well. you've just been in hibernation working on your new book. good to see you. >> correct. glad to be back. >> reverend al sharpton, a significant day for you and others yesterday associated with that march. 50 years ago 50shgs years after the march on washington, how does dr. king's message relate today? >> i think his message relates in the sense that it laid the chart -- it charted the way from where we are. a black president, black attorney general who spoke at the march yesterday. but it also raised a challenge for this generation that we talked about yesterday. the supreme court just took away section 4, the voting rights act, which means that we challenge the congress now to come with a new voting rights bill, because this is the f

>> this is "bbc world news america." funding of this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, giving all profits to charity and pursuing the common good for over 30 years, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers use their -- work hard to understand the industry you operate in. we offer expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> this is "bbc world news america", i am katty kay. edward snowden trades the transit zone for asylum in russia. ariel castro, the man who abducted three women in ohio, is sentenced to life in prison plus 1000 years. first, he tried to explain himself. he helped announce the royal baby to the world. the palacee you to foot man west become a celebrity in calcutta. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. after a month of hiding out in the transit area of a moscow airport, tonight, former

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>> and now, bbc world news, america. >> this is bbc world news america reporting from washington. 19 of america's diplomatic posts will remain closed until the end of the week in response to a terror threat from al qaeda. >> we take the threat very seriously and have taken action because of that. >> protests in turkey after more than 200 are found guilty of trying to overthrow the government including the country's former army chief. and would you eat a hamburger made in the lab? . a breakthrough to everyone's astes. >> welcome to our views on public television in america and also around the globe. after shattering 21 diplomatic posts across the islamic world this weekend due to increased chatter about a possible al qaeda attack the united states has decided to keep 19 of them closed until the end of the week. only the embassies in iraq and afghanistan will reopen. today white house spokesman jay carney said the obama administration decided to take the steps out of an abundance of caution. >> we take the threat very seriously and have taken action because of that. i'm not in a positi

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. >> we believe in a new america! it's time to march for a new america! it's time to organize for a new america! it's time to register and vote for a new america! we're on our way, we're on our way, we are on our way! >> and our roundtable is now here. welcome to all of you, including doris kearns goodwin, who i just want to point out has been well, alive and well. you've just been in hibernation working on your new book. good to see you. >> correct. glad to be back. >> reverend al sharpton, a significant day for you and others yesterday associated with that march. 50 years ago 50shgs years after the march on washington, how does dr. king's message relate today? >> i think his message relates in the sense that it laid the chart -- it charted the way from where we are. a black president, black attorney general who spoke at the march yesterday. but it also raised a challenge for this generation that we talked about yesterday. the supreme court just took away section 4, the voting rights act, which means that we challenge the congress now to come with a new

and now, bbc "world news america." washington, from i'm kathy k. the obama administration makes the case, action against the syrian regime. >> the united states government 1429nows that at least syrians were killed in this attack. >> the president himself says he has not made up his mind, and any u.s. response to the chemical attacks will be limited. >> we are not considering any open-ended commitments, any boots on the ground approach. >> saying goodbye to seamus mosty, one of the world's treasured poets, has died at the age of 74. >> welcome to our viewers on public television in america, and around the globe. inflicting messages from the obama administration about a possible military -- conflicting messages from the obama administration about a possible military intervention in syria. in muted remarks, the president insisted no decision had been made, and any action would be limited and narrow. is america going to attack the assad regime, and when? mark mardell starts our coverage. in a damascus suburb, witnessed second hand by the whole world i

america. >> she said she wanted to be a part of that new america. she was a young new yorker who set out on a bus ride to washington, d.c. to hear dr. martin luther king jr. speak. >> this was the poster that we received from the march. >> now, a ceo of the oakland private industry counsel, she's looking back on that speech 50 years later. >> to be part of that generation and to have observed the changes in america since then is just -- just profoundly humbling. >> humbling because she can look back on her life in the '50s and '60s. she remembers she had no other choice but to ride in the back of the bus. and she can recall the colored-only signs alt restaurants and stores. the "i have a dream" speech for her brought about hope for the future. >> we were all in it. we were all in it. we could see our brothers and sisters in the south, very, very brave young people who were willing, literally, and did put their lives on the line. so we felt this was the least we could do. >> cynthia taylor is an assistant professor of religion and history at dominica

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>> and now, "bbc world news." "bbc world news america." a crackdown against supporters mohamed morsi leaves at least 235 dead. but today's events are counterle and they run to egyptian aspirations for peace, inclusion, and genuine democracy. >> looking for the keys to cancer looking in our genes. research focuses on mutations which turns healthy tissue into tumors. an all-star cast brings history to the screen. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. egypt is under a state of emergency after a crackdown on supporters of deposed president mohammed morsi which left at least 235 dead and more than 2000 wounded. toice and troops row cap protest camps occupied by morsi supporters. there has been international condemnation in response. we spent the day on the streets of cairo. >> tonight, the mosque is on fire. violent days most and egyptian modern history, the last pieces of territory held by the islamists are burning. the islamists of egypt have lost a president. this morning, on one of the most violen

new america. she was a young new yorker who set out on a bus ride to washington d.c. to hear dr. martin luther king jr. speak. >> this was the poster that we received from the march. >> reporter: now a ceo of the oakland private industry counsel, she is now looking back on that speech 50 years later. >> but to be part of that generation and to have observed the changes in america since then is just profoundly humbling. >> reporter: humbling because she can look back on her life in the '50s and '60s. she remembers she had no other choice but to ride in the back of the bus a recall the colored only signs at restaurants and stores. the i have a dream speech for her brought about hope for the future. >> we were all in it. you know, we were all in it. we could see brothers and sisters in the south, very, very brave young people who were willing, literally and did put their lives on the line. so we felt this was the least we could do. >> reporter: cynthia taylor is an assistant professor of religion and

and now, "bbc world news america." president obama announced his government surveillance program and assesses this deteriorating relationship with russia. >> we're doing things that are good for the united states and hopefully good for russia as well. but recognizing there are going to be some differences. we will not be able to completely disguise them. >> hiding in plain sight. this sicilian mafia boss was living in italy for decades. italy wants him back to serve his time. it is summer. it must be time for that vacation souvenir. we will trace how the trinkets have become big business. onwelcome to our viewers public television in america and around the globe. today president obama held a wide ranging press conference at the white house on the eve of leaving for his summer vacation. on the agenda was announcing new oversight and transparency in the surveillance programs that have come under fire. relations with russia were also front and center. presidenturged clinton to think forward instead of backward. tourged pr

and now, "bbc world news america." president obama announced his government surveillance program and assesses this deteriorating relationship with russia. >> we're doing things that are good for the united states and hopefully good for russia as well. but recognizing there are going to be some differences. we will not be able to completely disguise them. >> hiding in plain sight. this sicilian mafia boss was living in italy for decades. italy wants him back to serve his time. it is summer. it must be time for that vacation souvenir. we will trace how the trinkets have become big business. onwelcome to our viewers public television in america and around the globe. today president obama held a wide ranging press conference at the white house on the eve of leaving for his summer vacation. on the agenda was announcing new oversight and transparency in the surveillance programs that have come under fire. relations with russia were also front and center. presidenturged clinton to think forward instead of backward. tourged pr

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>> this is "bbc world news america." funding of this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, giving all profits to charity and pursuing the common good for sony pictures, classic, now presenting "lou jasmine"- blue and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers use her expertise. we offer expertise and a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. president obama says the alleged chemical attack in syria is a big event of grave concern but the british take it a step further. course we do believe that this is a chemical attack by the assad regime on a large scale. >> 40 people are killed and hundreds wounded after two car explosions ripped through the lebanese city of tripoli. one photographer shows us the many ways in which martin luther king is portrayed across the u.s.. welcome to our viewers on public television in america an

. >>> we believe in a new america. it's time to march for a new america. it's time to organize for a new america. it's time to register and vote for a new america. we are on our way. we're on our way. we are on our way. >> we are on our way. now one day away from the 50th anniversary of the march on washington, president obama will deliver a major address tomorrow, from the same spot where dr. king delivered his famous "i have a dream" speech at the lincoln memorial. he is expected to talk about the progress, but he is also expected to confront the right wing assault on voting rights in america. and now that we have marched, it's time to take action. today we are fighting some of the same battles we fought 50 years ago. we've seen the lines, the chaos, and the suppression. today north carolina has the most radical voter suppression law on the books. a strict voter id requirement. no same-day voter registration. early voting slashed by the week. but we're ready to act. >> we're on our way to north carolina. we're on our way to texas. we're on our way to flo

we believe in a new america. it's time to march for a new america. it's time to organize for a new america. it's time to register and vote for a new america. we're on our way. we're on our way. we're on our way. as we prepare to march, i want some of our leaders to stand with me. we want to honor and dedicate what we're doing to a man that made the long road and long journey. kevin powell, reverend richardson, mary pat hector, tamecka mowry. domin dominic. i want us to show respect and regard for a man who is every day in the last decades have fought for us and we're not ending no program without thanking those that made a way. bible says honor thy father and mother. not for their days but your days will be long on the land which god giveth thee. reverend joseph lowry has paid a price. because of people like him, we are here today. another warrior who was slapped, who was abused and took it so we could vote is here with us today. never got recognition, but now he's a winner of the medal of freedom from the first african-american president in the unit

you are watching "bbc world news america."pear go -- and the european commission is to send a team of monitors to the border with spain and gibraltar as the row over the british territory continues. says itish government may introduce a fee to cross the border and close spanish airspace for some flights. this report was sent. >> disputed waters between and abetween spain british rock. this is now the focus of a diplomatic dispute. gibraltararly in the area waters, but the spanish government disagrees, and down in the water, you cannot see it, but below us is the source of the tension, the row between spain and and gibraltar and britain. createdult or says it an artificial reef to protect the marine life. spain says the large concrete blocks were dumped in the sea to keep spanish fishermen away, and they have lived with this for 300 years. spain gifted gibraltar to britain in a peace treaty, but the city claims it should be handed back. in the latest dispute, spain has toeatened a fee of 50 euros cross the border, and they say

>> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." thatay after the clashes killed more than 600 people in egypt, president obama condemned the violence but cut short of cutting off aid. >> our traditional cooperation cannot continue as usual when civilians are being killed in the streets. >> a car bomb rips through a suburb of beirut, killing 18 people and a stronghold of hezbollah. revealed species was to the world today. actually it has been hiding in plain sight.

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>> and now, "bbc world news." >> this is bbc world news america. reporting live from washington. denies that the rebels hit his convoy today as enjoying ase, and newfound freedom in pakistan. a bbc story free to this young girl from forced labor and hopefully opened a world of opportunity. >> the biggest change is she can take her place in the classroom and have a chance to learn. this seemed impossible before. their photograph captured faces -- a look at the groundbreaking work of walter evans. >> welcome to our viewers on public television in america and across the globe. the syrian government is describing rebel claims that the motorcade was hit today. assassination the attempt happened as he was going to a mosque to celebrate the end of ramadan. video of him unharmed has surfaced. >> no longer do western leaders say that president assad will be gone in months. his forces are making gains in the battlefield, and the war could last for years, leading to a refugee crisis of epic proportions. confidence is his message. on state television today he was shown smiling as he attended

what can we do for you >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington. demonstrators gather outside an israeli prison where 26 palestinians are released just before peace talks are scheduled to start. former u.s. president bill clinton sits down with the bbc offering his view on america's struggle to feigned an alternative solution in syria. >> sometimes you are not going to win them all. >> doing nothing is better than something sometimes. >> sometimes. not always, but in this case i think yes. >> and a fireworks show brought to you by mother nature. many looked to the skies last

. >> this is "bbc world news america." funding of this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, giving all profits to charity and pursuing the common good for sony pictures, classic, now presenting "lou jasmine"- blue and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers use her expertise. we offer expertise and a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. president obama says the alleged chemical attack in syria is a big event of grave concern but the british take it a step further. course we do believe that this is a chemical attack by the assad regime on a large scale. >> 40 people are killed and hundreds wounded after two car explosions ripped through the lebanese city of tripoli. one photographer shows us the many ways in which martin luther king is portrayed across the u.s.. welcome to our viewers on public television in america an

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>> and now, bbc world news, america. >> this is bbc world news america reporting from washington. 19 of america's diplomatic posts will remain closed until the end of the week in response to a terror threat from al qaeda. >> we take the threat very seriously and have taken action because of that. >> protests in turkey after more than 200 are found guilty of trying to overthrow the government including the country's former army chief. and would you eat a hamburger made in the lab? . a breakthrough to everyone's tastes.