[Paul:] All righty. Here's a look at some of the other stories making headlines now.
[Blackwell:] In Charleston, South Carolina, hundreds of people are expected to attend the funeral of Reverend DePayne Middleton-Doctor later today. The 49-year-old was among the nine victims at the Emanuel AME Church. Myra Thompson's funeral set for tomorrow evening. And funeral plans for the last victim, Reverend Daniel Simmons Sr. have not yet been announced. Look at this. Video of a helicopter hoisting people out of water. Police say a boat carrying nine people was swept over a dam near the town of New Market, Maryland. One person drowned, and the other eight, they barely made it out alive. Hey, last hour, we asked if you if fans of NASCAR, rather, should get on board with a plan to ban the Confederate flag from the racetrack.
[Paul:] Coy Wire is back with your reaction. I'm seeing so much of it on Twitter.
[Coy Wire, Cnn Sports:] Great reaction from you guys. Get you caught up really quickly NASCAR chairman Brian France said the flag is a, quote, "offensive and divisive symbol" and they released a statement supporting the removal of the confederate flag from South Carolina state house and they're reaffirming their stance against the use of the flag at their events. Now, NASCAR has banned the use of the flag at their events for more than a decade but it still found its way into events. Now, NASCAR has taken strong stances against the flag in the past like in 2012 when it banned pro golfer Bubba Watson's plan to drive the Dukes of Hazzard car at the track in phoenix because the car has the confederate flag on its roof. Now, we love when you our NEW DAY family joins us in the conversation. Now, here's who you've had to say, Being a hot button topic there was mixed reaction. Zack said NASCAR wants to ban the flag? Quit saying a prerace prayer because it might offend an s atheist. How about chandler, it may be banned but that won't stop people finding ways to bring it in and showing their southern pride. This may be the quote of the day. Jesse Jones, "NASCAR is for racing, not racism. Lose the Confederate flag." And finally, Suzie said, "It's the principle. What's next? Reverse our history? Flags should remain." Hot topic. Conversation for sure guys but thanks as always for joining us in the conversation. #NewDayCNN, or @CNN. We're there to listen and have you join us in the talk.
[Paul:] Yes, we want to know what you think. Coy, thank you so much.
[Wire:] Thank you, guys.