Transcripts For KNTV Early Today 20150122

Luxury apartment complex with 17 5 units. Floors collapsing one after another. Inside a fourstory building. Making matters worse, the gas was still on. On the ground, this is what people heard, sirens wailing as more than 300 were evacuated. The scene was so bad that the mayor was declaring a local state of emergency. Schools are closed today with limited access to nearby roads. The fire has people in disbelief. When the Fire Fighters got nervous and started running, i knew it was worse than we thought. It spread like a wild fire. Its just amazing how the fire spread so quickly. So far no word on what sparked this fire. Officials say no one died or sustained major injuries. The same complex was the scene of a fire 15 years ago when it was still under construction. Now to deflatedgate controversy, so big vegas is taking bets on whether head coach Bill Belichick will be suspended. Meantime they tell nbc sports footballs were properly checked by officials before the game. Nbcs ron mott reports. Reporter espn citing Anonymous Sources say 11 out of 12 were underenveloped which could make them easier to catch. The controversy over deflated gate as its called on the media, whether they tampered after they were inspected by the referee. I think its possible the curtain pulled back on a whole series of things that go on behind the scenes that no one was aware of. According to league rules two hours before the game 12 balls were checked by officials, measured and weighed to meet league specs and marked with the refs signatures. Ten minutes they are given to ball runners on the sidelines where it remained. How can it happen . In a few seconds someone with a pump can insert it into a ball and release two or three pounds of pressure enough to gain an edge even if barely noticeable. States if any individualitiers the football they face discipline as well as fines. I believe the loss of draft picks might be in play. I believe a suspension for the head coach might be in play depending on what kind of proof they have and even what kind of chain of custody they have on these stupid footballs. They have come this far, they have played good football why would they want to jeopardize it. They are cheaters and they should be punished for it. Patriots and Bill Belichick were fined for spygate, videotaping signals before a game. Coach belichick said he didnt know anything about the ball controversy until the morning after. Now to new developments in the Michael Brown shooting case. Two months since the missouri grand jury declined to indict former Police Officers Darren Wilson in the shooting death of the unarmed teen. Now it lookts like the federal government is heading in the same direction. The New York Times is reporting the Justice Department is not expected to recommend civil rights charges against officer wilson. Law enforcement sources tell a paper an fbi investigation found no evidence to support such charges. The times is also reporting attorney general eric holder declined request by local officials to announce the dojs conclusion alongside prosecutor bob mcculloch. That way it wouldnt appear they reached their opinions together. Attorney general holder expected to make an official announcement before he leaves office but that depends on loreette aircrafts lynch, the successor. Her confirmation hearings Begin Next Week with little pushback expected. The family will await official word from the Justice Department whether or not any charges would be filed against the Police Officer who shot and killed him. Browns family could still file civil charges, although its the Ferguson Police office they would sue not wilson himself. A trip to walmart for coffee creamer ends in a choke hold. He thought he was doing something good but got arrested. Foster saw a man with a concealed gun and holster walking into the store. A video shows him tackling the guy and putting him in a choke hold. Here is the problem. The man had a concealed weapons permit for the gun. Foster is now facing a battery charge. President obama is on the move with a stop in kansas today. Yesterday he visited boise state in idaho. He talked about economic proposals including Free Community college initiatives and middle class tax breaks. Tracie potts in washington. It looks like both republicans and democrats are both trying to win support for the future. Reporter they are moving in Different Directions well see more as the president heads to red state kansas as he pitches economics. Here on capitol hill they are dealing with a ton of different issues including that Keystone Pipeline. As president obama crisscrosses across the country pitching middle class economics, congress is moving toward a vote on Keystone Pipeline and dealing with a hodgepodge of other issues from authorizing military force against isis. Its going to be a clear mission. To abortion. Theres a vote to prohibit federal funding on the 42nd anniversary of roe versus wade. Womens reproductive rights must be respected. Reporter lifting trade embargo on cuba is on the back burner as historic highlevel talks begin today. We need to move on. The United States needs to move on. Reporter but its the tone in washington that could threaten progress. The job of congress then is to put forward alternative ideas, but they have got to be specific. They cant just be no. He owes it to the American People to find a serious way to work with the representatives that they elected. Reporter and now a new controversy. House Speaker John Boehner invited israels Prime Minister to address congress on iran without clearing that with the white house. Congress can make this decision on its own. I dont believe im poking anyone in the eye. His colleagues on working on a bill to backtrack sanctions against iran. In that long list of issues one thing you didnt hear on either side immigration. Its almost fading away. Yes, we still have lawmakers talking about it but any effort at comprehensive Immigration Reform that pig package they have been talking about, just doesnt seem to be happening. Tracie potts in washington, d. C. Thank you very much. To a storm that produced snow in texas could turn into a noreaster. Nbc bill karins is here. Good morning. You see the pictures. Amarillo, texas, had 12 inches of snow. More than boston new york city. A heavy wet snow impact also new mexico hit, too. If you want great fresh powder skiing head taos. The higher impact cities i95 corridor a glancing blow not a direct hit. Many areas of pick up three to six inches of snow new york city Hartford Providence and boston. The next storm system were watching now moving through the northwest, pretty mild system. Not a lot of snow even at the highest elevation. Just a soaking rain overnight through areas. We track this this morning, seattle to portland. We clear it out this afternoon. Thats good. Afternoon and evening home could be dry. Here comes the next shot of rain. This will come in later tonight into friday morning. Then on friday youll have rain to deal with in the northwest. Active weather patternasonable many areas in california with highs in the 60s. Now, the weekend, were still hoping we can get some rain in california. Details coming up. All right, bill. Thank you very much. Today is the annual march for life in washington that come coincides with roe v. Wade. They decided to scrap the plans. Raised objections the bill would ban abortion after the 20th week of pregnancy. And im jerry bell the third. Im like a big bear and hes my little cub. This little guy is nonstop. Hes always hanging out with his friends. Youve got to be prepared to sit at the edge of your seat and be ready to get up. Theres no deep couch sitting. Definitely not good for my back. This is the part i really dont like right here. doorbell whats that . A package its a swiffer wetjet. It almost feels like its moving itself. This is kind of fun. That comes from my floor . Eww this is deep couch sitting. [jerry bell iii] deep couch sitting sunday dinners at my house. Its a full day for me, and i love it. But when i started having back pain my sister had to come help. I dont like asking for help. I took tylenol but i had to take six pills to get through the day. So my daughter brought over some aleve. Its just two pills, all day and now, im back aleve. Two pills. All day strong, all day long. 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Another cosby show cast member is speaking up about the Sexual Assault claims against the iconic comedian. In an interview with billboard malcolmjamal warner who played bills son theo says, just as its painful to hear any woman talk about Sexual Assault, whether true or not, its just as painful to watch my friend and mentor go through this. I cant speak on any allegations because obviously i was not there. The bill cosby i know has been great to me and great for a lot of people. Former tonight show host jayleno is also addressing the controversy. I think this whole cosby thing, started with the standup comedian made a flatout statement that reverberated around the world. That was on tv it would have been edited other media would have been edited. Somebody heard it and got it out there, i think its fantastic. I dont know why its so hard to believe women. You go to saudi arabia and you need two women to testify against a man. Here you need 25. Bill cosby has never been charged with a crime. Through his attorney has denied all allegations. The symbolic reminder for Newtown School tragedy will soon be demolished. They voted unanimously to tear down the house adam lambda lived. He fatally shot his mother and then went to the Elementary School and killed children and teachers. Trying to find a home for adorable puppies. Terriers found tied up in a garbage bag inside a trash can there. They were found by a couple and their dog during a walk. They are only five weeks old but its unclear how long they were in that trash can. Time for health news now. Fda has approved a new weight loss device. Its called maestro system. The pacemaker device is implanted into your abdomen, using a signal to trick your brain into thinking its full. Its not for everything. Body mass index between 30 and 35 and one other obesity related related. Good morning. Good morning to you. American express is cutting 4,000 jobs this year or 6 of its workforce as it continues to rein in cost. Some will offset hiring in country. Ebay 400 jobs as it sets to spinoff business and may sell enterprise which will help retailers beef up their presence online. Google selling mobile plans directly. Reports say google will buy access to sprint and tmobile so it can manage customer calls and data. The Service Expected to be launched this year. Microsoft goes virtual. The tech giant unveiled 3d images video calls, explore the surface of mars. The hollow lens will be available this fall. Back to you. Very good. Thanks. The book that selfdid he instructs in 24 hours. Were talking about for real here. Plus it has perfect looking models. The ladies the Super Bowl Ad youll actually want your man to see. Trust me, theres a good reason behind it. Vagisil odor block wash stops odor from happening for all day confidence. When you feel fresh all day you feel confident. Vagisil. 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Forbes released annual list of nba team values. In one year franchise values rose a whopping 72 . Last year only three teams were word over a million dollars. This year these teams worth 2 billion and eight times worth over 1 billion. Steve ballmers purchase of the clippers a big boost, 178 growth for the clippers. Goalkeeper hope solo has been suspended from the u. S. Womens National Team for 30 days. That suspension stems from an incident that occurred at the teams Training Camp. Solo wrote on Training Camp she accepts the federations decision and issued an apology to teammates, coaches and federation. Solo will be eligible for reinstatement after 30 days pending approval by head coach and u. S. Soccer. This could be super bowl frontrunner. Team secret behind this. They released minutelong teaser for valentines day. They feature models playing football full pads there, no underwear for now. Youll have to wait until february 1st for the rest. How is that to keep you hanging. 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Bill thank you very much. Time to bring entertainment news. Former vp al gore teaming up with Pharrell Williams to bring back live earth. Aims to spread awareness about climate change. June 18 concerts will be held in all seven continents with 100 artists performing. New mentors have been named, nick jonas, Elie Goulding Meghan Trainor and lionel richie. A nice little mix. See that . Ouch. Will ferrell at a pelicans game pummelling a cheerleader. This is all for, you guessed it his upcoming movie daddys home. Working with mark wahlberg. That should be fun y. James pattersons books known as action thrillers. This is ridiculous. It pushes it to the edge. In a pure marketing stunt for 294,000 readers will get a special edition that gives them 24 hours to read it before it selfdid he instructs. The book will explode 24 hours before opening it. The special Edition Comes with its own bomb squad, too, just in case. Im Frances Rivera this is early today. 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Com, before you vape high levels of formaldehyde. Using a cigarette could generate 5 to 15 times more chemicals than regular cigarettes. Formaldehyde is a known cancer becauser. Highlevel american delegates continue tugofwar with cuban officials, security has eyes on florida streets. Coast guard upped their presence haitian people trying to raft to the u. S. After the two countries tried to normalize ties. New this Morning Associated press reporting 70 confirmed cases of measles in the United States. California Health Officials say there is a link to the disney land amusement parks there. State dr. Chavez yesterday recommended people get their shots and said quote, i would recommend that infants are not taken to places like disney land today. Hawaii says aloha to the biggest swell of the winter season. Look at this here. Northern islands seeing 40 foot waves there with a high surf warning in effect until friday. Thats a big wave there. Amazing. Big island up to 20 foot swells on shores. Quick swell organizers say waves wont be consistent enough to hold their annual surfing contest. You just watch that and its pure amazement. Cameras on the surfboard, you see them in the barrel going through. How do you start doing it . Do you build up to it. How do you build up to a 40foot wave. Some people do wait for that big wave. Now for a look ahead. An ohio man charged in an alleged plot to below up capital and government officials due in court. He said they should set up jihad. He bought two semiautomatic weapons and some 600 rounds of ammunition. Happy birthday to d. J. Jazzy jeff who is 50 years old and the exorcist actress linda blair turns 56. Favorite band journey front meadowlandsman. Keep it right here for more news. There are new questions about a San Francisco Police Officers conduct after an altercation with a wheelchair bound man, its posted online. Plus uc officials set to vote on a controversial plan that could bring a big change to university sports. A live look outside this morning of the bay bridge yes, it is 4 30 on your thursday rise and shine. At least wipe the sleep out of your eyes. Its thursday january 22nd and you are watching today in the bay