Modesto. They say he wanted to target pier 39. According to fbi documents, jamison picked out that location because he had, quote, been there before and knew it was a heavilycrowded area. Adding that he would easily be able to funnel people into a particular area where then he could inflict casualties. And as for pier 39, abc 7 news has contacted them, we have asked them for a response, but they actually did not know about this plot, in fact, we informed them of the arrest. Obviously, the story is developing right now. What im going to do is im going to continue looking at these charging documents, aisi going to be back here, reggie, in a few minutes as soon as we have a better update, more information to pass along to our viewers. Of course, stay with abc 7 news and be sure to follow us with our abc 7 news app. Jessica, well be checking in with you later. Thank you so much. Our other top story, the cold weather. Meteorologist drew tuma in for mike nicco today. Lets get over to him for
Would see the effects in the february paychecks. It reduces the Corporate Tax rate. It changes tax brackets for most americans. The law doubles the standard deduction but you wont be able to claim personal exemptions. It also removes the penalties for american whos do not purchase insurance. Experts say the tax bill is projected to add to the nations debt but the president hopes the tax break will spur economic growth. President trump spoke just before signing it. I am keeping my promise, im signing it before christmas. I said that the bill would be on my desk before christmas and you are holding me literally to that. So we did a rush job today. Its not fancy but its the oval office. Its the great oval office. And just to conclude, our country is doing very well. President trump ended saying he hopes to work with democrats in the new year, tweeting he believes infrastructure would be a Perfect Place to start. And our other top story, right outside of your window, the cold thats grippin
I was concerned its just me i understand why they are now. Bb tceo will join us exclusively to talk about whats behind the decision for the company. I get it, oo, very funny, everybody. Show starts at 3 00. I was here at 2 59 59 and were also looking forward to talk to kelly king about bonus checks he is cutting to employees. Today we have bitcoin in fturmoi falling 40 from its record at one point. Well tell you whats behind the pledge, and why one planner is shelving his plans to begin a Crypto Hedge Fund. Countdown to christmas tomorrow is the second busiest shopping day of the year and our reporters are standing by to bring you the very latest right now. Courtney reagan, where else . Shes in a mall this time in queens, new york, with more on how the retailers are faring this Holiday Season. Morgan brennan with is us here at the New York Stock Exchange looking at how the Transportation Industry has been handling the shipping rush and has one big retailer reportedly looks to buy a log
On north korea that will cut oil supplies vital for pyongyangs missile and nuclear programmes. With chinas backing, the council in new york voted unanimously to adopt the us drafted resolution. The sanctions also force north koreans working overseas to return home, cutting off another revenue stream for kim jong uns regime. The bbcs nada tawfik is at the un. This is the tenth Security Council resolution imposing sanctions on north korea. None before it has convinced kim jong un to abandon his nuclear programme, but diplomats hope this resolution will bite hard enough to change the regimes calculus or at the very least, restrict its ability to carry out Additional Nuclear americas un Ambassador Nikki Haley warned there would be repercussions if pyongyang continued on its course. Todays resolution achieves an 89 total reduction of the kim regimes ability to import gasoline, diesel and other refined products, and should the north korean regime conduct another nuclear or Ballistic Missile
A move welcomed by the italian interior minister as historic. More direct flights for those deemed to be extremely vulnerable are planned in 2018, including single mothers, unaccompanied children and people with disabilities. Many people are trafficked to libya and risk a perilousjourney to europe by sea. Andrew plant reports. A military plane touching down easily. In italy. 0n board 120 women and children. African migrants. Refugees now flown directly to europe for the first time. They are part of the protection work that unhcr does in libya. We have visited the detention centre. 1200 vulnerable refugees, we have had them released. Tens of thousands of people fleeing their homes arrive in libya each year and attempt to cross the mediterranean to reach italy, their very first footsteps into europe. The risks are enormous. These people were pulled from the water last week when their boat work in half of the libyan coast, rescued by chance by the libyan may be. This year and for the past