Everywhere in the world. The new years welcomed in new york, times square and many other cities. A few scaled back or canceled events all together fearing terrorism. And those celebrations went on as planned in dubai despite the huge fire engulfing one of the citys biggest hotels. Investigators now trying to figure out what sparked the skyscraper foul. They have ruled out terrorism. The floodwaters in missouri and illinois are beginning to recede. Roads and homes are underwater and transportation through the region is a mess having an impact on the rest of the country. Also in the headlines this morning, a new twist in the case against bill cosby. The comedian is facing his first criminal charges of Sexual Assault after allegations made by more than 50 women. Now theres a new legal battle involving cosbys wife. Camille. Abcs Mara Schiavocampo has the story. Reporter the criminal case against bill cosby playing out in the court of public opinion. After the 78yearold comedian appeared in
And starting the new year the right way. The reason they came together in the first place. Good morning. Im phillip mena. And im lauren lyster. Our top story it was a tense but uneventful new year around the world. People turned out, not letting threats ruin their celebration. Reporter take a look at these live pictures of new yorks times square. Just hours ago, it was packed with a million revellers and 6,000 Police Officers. Three, two, one happy new year its finally 2016. And people around the world are ringing in the new year with those three familiar worlds. All happy new year from a jampacked times way to moscow, crowds cheered as colorful fireworks displays painted the night sky. New zealand was the first, with australia nipping at its heel. Lighting up the famous sydney harbor. Celebrations from hong kong to tokyo illuminating the night sky. In dubai, even with a hotel fire raging nearby, the worlds tallest building, the burj khalifa, 1. 6 tons of fireworks carried on their dis
Crowd of 1 million builds in times square. Thousands of new York City Police officers, the most ever, on high alert to keep everyone safe. And toght, were learning of a terror arrest in new york, an alleged isis supporter accused of plotting a new years attack. But we begin with incredible images from overseas. Take a look at that. A massive high rise inferno in dubai, erupting hours before the World Famous Fireworks display. Abcs Alex Marquardt with the news coming in at this hour. Reporter a towering inferno. Tonight, one of dubais most famous Luxury Hotels consumed by flames. Yes, i can see a lot of debris coming down from the building and its getting bigger and bigger. Reporter the fire started on the 20th floor of this 63story hotel, and was visible from all around. The roar of the fire heard by video shot by eyitnesses. It was just under three hours before dubai was to hold its worlds tallest building. It kind of caused chaos here, some people ran, some people were screaming, not
Not miss. And good evening. Great to have you with us on this new years eve. Im tom llamas, in for david tonight. The countdown to new years is on across america tonight. The pictures coming in as a crowd of 1 million builds in times square. Thousands of new York City Police officers, the most ever, on high alert to keep everyone safe. And tonight, were learning of a terror arrest in new york, an alleged isis supporter accused of plotting a new years attack. But we begin with incredible images from overseas. Take a look at that. A massive high rise inferno in dubai, erupting hours before the World Famous Fireworks display. Abcs Alex Marquardt with the news coming in at this hour. Reporter a towering inferno. Tonight, one of dubais most famous Luxury Hotels consumed by flames. Yes, i can see a lot of debris coming down from the building and its getting biggege and bigger. Reporter the fire started on the 20th floor of this 63story around. The roar of the fire heard by video shot by eyew
Our top story it was a tense but world. People turned out, not letting threats ruin their celebration. Reporter take a look at these live pictures of new yorks times square. Just hours ago, it was packed with a million revellers and 6,000 Police Officers. Three, two, one happy new year its finally 2016. And people around the world are ringing in the new year with those three familiar worlds. All happy new year from a jampacked times square in new york all of the way to moscow, crowds cheered as colorful fireworks displays painted the night sky. New zealand was the first, with australia nipping at its heel. Celebrations from hong kong to tokyo illuminating the night sky. In dubai, even with a hotel fire raging nearby, the worlds tallest building, the burj khalifa, 1. 6 tons of fireworks carried on their display as scheduled. All across the globe millions crowded historic landmarks just to get a glimpse of the fireworks. Cities around the world are in a heightened state of alert. Paris c