Newscast: Friday, May 25, 2012, 12:04 p.m.

Sen. Patrick Leahy and Rep. Peter Welch say they’re trying to extend a law that protects women from violence. Hikers who head out over this long holiday weekend to the Long Trail will find some sections rerouted around Tropical Storm Irene damage. Sen. Bernie Sanders says he’s encouraged by President Obama’s choice to head the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.