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Quick Guide & Transcript: Terrorism in Jordan, Student becomes mayor
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CNN STUDENT NEWS(CNN Student News) -- November 11, 2005 Quick GuideTerror in Jordan - Hear how many Jordanians reacted to Wednesday's terrorist bombings in Amman. Week in Review - Learn whether rioting in France has subsided since curfews were imposed. Mayor at 18 - Meet a young man who's serving as mayor when he's not tied up at school! TranscriptTHIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. SHANON COOK, CNN STUDENT NEWS ANCHOR: Welcome to the week's last edition of CNN Student News! from the CNN Center In Atlanta, I'm Shanon Cook. First Up: Terror in Jordan COOK: Hundreds of people in the middle eastern country of Jordan furiously protested yesterday, calling for the death of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. He's a terrorist leader in Iraq, whose group says it carried out Wednesday's attack in Jordan that killed at least 56 people, including two Americans. Jordan's king has close ties with israel and the U.S. and that could be part of the reason why his country was targeted. Jennifer Davis brings us details about what officials are calling a "heinous crime." (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) JENNIFER DAVIS, CNN REPORTER: Jordan's King Abdullah toured the damaged luxury hotels, just hours after suicide bombers carried out three simultaneous attacks in the capital. Some of the worst damage was at the Radisson hotel, where terrorism shattered the joy of a wedding. ASHRAF KHALID, GROOM: Myself I lost almost ten people in my family, my father, my father-in-law. I cannot tell you more but it was really, really this is not Islam. DAVIS: Jordanians spilled into the streets to protest the attacks. Al Qaeda in Iraq is claiming responsibility. And two bombers have been identified as Iraqi. President Bush expressed America's concern. PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH: There's an enemy in this world who's willing to kill the innocent, willing to bomb wedding celebrations to advance their cause. DAVIS: President Bush called King Abdullah to offer condolences and he pledged to keep up the fight against terrorists abroad, even as at least one American city stepped up security here at home. New York City police say there's no actual threat. But as a precaution, hundreds of officers fanned out across Manhattan to protect hotels. MAN ON THE STREET: I think it's a good thing, but of course it's impossible to stop everyone and all the terrorists. In Washington, I'm Jennifer Davis. (END VIDEO CLIP) Word to the Wise CARL AZUZ, CNN REPORTER: A Word to the Wise... Subside: (verb) to become less active; to settle down Source: www.dictionary.com Week in Review COOK: Residents all around France have been hoping that the riots that started two weeks ago, would subside. As part of our Week in Review, Deanna Morawski updates you on the situation there and recaps some of the possible causes for it. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) DEANNA MORAWSKI, CNN REPORTER: A deadly tornado touched down in Kentucky Sunday, ripping a 41-mile path from there across southern Indiana. The twister killed 22 people and damaged or destroyed hundreds of homes. Because it struck at around 2 am, authorities had little opportunity to warn residents, most of whom were sleeping. TORNADO SURVIVOR: There was just glass and wood debris flying all around my head... I had to pull my covers over my head. MORAWSKI: Sunday's tornado was the deadliest in the United States since a twister killed 37 people in the southeast in 1998. Rioting continued in France, as authorities struggled to contain the violence. Rioters set thousands of vehicles on fire, police made hundreds of arrests, and authorities imposed curfews in a number of cities. But the violence began to subside later in the week. The riots began two weeks ago, following the accidental deaths of two teenagers, but grew into a nationwide protest against poverty and racial discrimination. A teenager was arrested following a school shooting in Tennessee Tuesday. The 14-year-old is accused of shooting a principal and two assistant principals, killing one of them. Classmates who knew the suspect were shocked. MAN ON THE STREET: He did have friends... I mean he talked to everyone. Like he wasn't someone who sat and wrote in a notebook that I'm going to kill somebody. He seemed like a normal kid. MORAWSKI: Prosecutors are hoping to try the suspect as an adult. He faces a number of charges, including first-degree murder. Americans headed to the polls Tuesday, with voters in New Jersey and Virginia picking new governors. Democrat Lt. Gov. Tim Kaine won the Virginia race, beating out Republican Jerry Kilgore. And Democratic Sen. Jon Corzine defeated Doug Forrester for the post in New Jersey. Voters elected mayors in several major cities, including New York, where incumbent Mayor Michael Bloomberg - a Republican - easily won re-election. And in California, residents rejected four ballot measures that were part of Republican Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's efforts to reshape the state's government. Their failure to pass darkened his prospects for re-election in 2006. That's Your Week In Review. For CNN Student News, I'm Deanna Morawski. (END VIDEO CLIP) Shoutout CARL AZUZ, CNN REPORTER: Time for the Shoutout! How old do you have to be to vote in the U.S.? If you think you know it, shout it out! Is it: A) 18, B) 21, C) 25 or D) 16? You've got three seconds--GO! The 26th Amendment grants the right to vote to U.S. citizens ages 18 and older. That's your answer and that's your Shoutout! Mayor at 18 COOK: Maybe when you look around the room, you see someone who'd make a good mayor. But imagine having the mayor sit at the desk next to you, because he's in the same class! We're not talking about someone going back to school; We're talking about an 18-year-old who staged a write-in campaign, to oust a 51-year-old incumbent candidate! Roshini Rajkumar of affiliate WDIV introduces us to a leader who still lives with his parents. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) ROSHINI RAJKUMAR WDIV REPORTER: He always knew he wanted to be a leader, and no one here at his high school seemed surprised that he'll be running the city at the tender age of 18. Hillsdale Michigan, population: 8,200. Take a look at its new leader. MICHAEL SESSIONS, NEW MAYOR: I'm ready to serve this community in the best way that I can. RAJKUMAR: Hillsdale High School senior Michael Sessions gets a lot of attention as the city's youngest mayor elect. A past track and cross country runner, he ran an aggressive write-in campaign, beating out a 51-year-old incumbent. SESSIONS: I've got fire departments endorsement, I got several articles, I've made public appearances, and I got these yard signs out. SOT: I don't know if it's going to affect out family so much, but I know Michael's going to be busy. RAJKUMAR: Busy, one day after the big win, means just 'dropping in' on English class. The only one old enough to vote in the room doesn't mind he can't stay today. ENGLISH TEACHER: This young man has a future ahead of him and I'm very proud of him as he represents the city of Hillsdale. RAJKUMAR: But soon, Michael, or Mayor Sessions to some, will have to get back to this reality. RAJKUMAR: How are you going to balance high school with this new job as mayor? SESSIONS: I'm a student from 7:50 to 2:30 each day, and from 3 til 6, I'll be doing the mayor's business. The new mayor takes office November 21st. He tells me he's looking forward to giving Hillsdale a fresh start. At Hillsdale High, Rashini Rajkumar, News Four. (END VIDEO CLIP) Promo COOK: Here's a bit of trivia for you: What was Veterans Day originally called? And after which war was it first observed? For the answers to these questions and a wealth of facts about the holiday, log on to CNN.com/EDUCATION, and check out today's CNN Student News "Extra!" And teachers, while you're on our Web site, check out the free classroom materials available for the next "CNN Presents: Classroom Edition." This Monday's program, titled "What's at Stake," looks at the issues under the gavel of the new Supreme Court and how they can affect the country. Off the Beaten Path COOK: Well, you've just about made it to the weekend. But we wouldn't want to send you off without having a little fun first, so before we go... here's Carl Azuz with another adventure "Off the Beaten Path." (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) CARL AZUZ, CNN REPORTER: Imagine what these folks were like in school. "Did you do your homework, Albert?" "No, but I tore open a phonebook!" Well, this week, Albert Walter and other sultans of stunt traveled to Germany to prove their prowess, to the Guinness record recorders. We really could've done our whole report here... But you would've missed this. Do you, bon vivant of bamboo, take this panda to be your lawfully wedded...whatever? The ceremony was held in honor of two real pandas, whom Thailand zoo officials hope will have cubs. But panda marriage counselors are hard to come by, so if they ever fight over eucalyptus, well, they'll just have to "bear" it. And finally today, a little apish altruism. You've heard the famous names before: MichalAPEgello, Toulouse-Lachimp, Van Gogh-rilla --okay, these are actually orangutans. But you'd never know it by their art... Or maybe you would! Either way, when people-primates bid on these works at auction, proceeds will save simian lives, worldwide. And imagine telling your friends you own a genuine Mon-ape! Having a little too much 'pun' Off the Beaten Path, I'm Carl Azuz. (END VIDEO CLIP) Goodbye COOK: And with that, we'll wish you a wonderful weekend. for CNN Student News, I'm Shanon Cook. See you Monday! 
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