From abc news, this is world news now. Good morning on this very busy thursday morning. Im reena ninan. And im phillip mena. We begin in washington where Hillary Clinton heads to capitol hill this morning where she will face intense questioning on the benghazi attack. Yeah, her supporters say the appearance before the republicanled committee is all about politics. Abcs Serena Marshall has a preview. Reporter eight hours at least in front of the House Select Committee on benghazi for democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton. Investigating the september 11th, 2012 attacks that left ambassador Chris Stevens and three other americans dead. It was the first time in three decades that an american diplomat died overseas in 2013, clinton took responsibility. The fact is we had four dead americans. Was it because of a protest or was it because of guys out for a walk one night who decided theyd go kill some americans . What difference at this point does it make . It is our job to figure out what h
The deadly flooding in the heartland moves down the mississippi. And the west braces for a series of major storms. Threatening flash floods and mudslides. And she won the most controversial pageant ever. I have to apologize. This morning, Miss Universe is here. Speaking out on tv for the First Time Since that stunning mixup. What shes saying about her running up who is now demanding to share the crown, only on gma this morning. Nobody can drag me down and good morning, america. Happy new year. Everyone back. Rested and ready for 2016. We have a special guest this morning. We do on this first monday of the new year. There she is Miss Universe arriving at our studio. Her first interview since being crowned. A lot to talk to her about. And the runner up, plisz miss colombia. What shes saying. We begin with the race for the white house. The first big vote in iowa just four weeks from today. Donald trump released the first tv ad. Aiming rite at Hillary Clinton. Cecilia vega is on the trail
Mudslides. And she won the most controversial pageant ever. I have to apologize. This morning, Miss Universe is here. Speaking out on tv for the First Time Since that stunning mixup. What shes saying about her running up who is now demanding to share the crown, only on gma this morning. Nobody can drag me down and good morning, america. Happy new year. Everyone back. Rested and ready for 2016. We have a special guest this morning. We do on this first monday of the new year. There she is Miss Universe arriving at our studio. Her first interview since being crowned. A lot to talk to her about. And the runner up, plimiss colombia. What shes saying. We begin with the race for the white house. The first big vote in iowa just four weeks from today. Donald trump released the first tv ad. Aiming rite at Hillary Clinton. Cecilia vega is on the trail in new hampshire. Reporter hi, george, good morning to you. This 30second tv ad begins running tomorrow in iowa and here in new hampshire. Election
Measure requiring gun dealers, including those who sell firearms on the internet or at gun shows to be licensed and conduct background checks. Another would change a federal privacy rule to keep people with Mental Health restrictions from possessing guns. This is not going to solve every Violent Crime in this country. It wont prevent every mass shooting. It will potentially save lives. Reporter it isnt sitting well with gun owners. It was stalin, all great leaders at one time have taken guns away, to start controlling the populous. Thats what this is all about. Reporter some gun advocates disagree. I dont think our Founding Fathers ever meant that should mean that suspected terrorists can get their hands on guns. Reporter the issue is also dividing candidates vying for i am very pleased president obama will be taking action in the next week or two. It shouldnt surprise us that in the final year of his presidency, president obama is committed to continuing to abuse his executive power.
Nearly a week to assess the damage. Geoff in the hardest hit towns, neighborhood streets were littered with piles of debris. Hundreds of structures were damaged when the Mississippi River swelled to record flood stage levels after a f ft of rain fell in three days. President barack obama approved the governors request for federal aid. Most of the floodwaters have receded, but residents say the nightmare is just getting started. Activists in greenville are using balloons to put a teens unsolved murder, back in the spotlight. Allyson a b bloon release in the Nicholtown Community of greenville, honored cobey smith last night. The teens mother joined organizers of the put down the guns young people organization. Group leaders say they will release balloons everyday until january 26 hoping someone will come forward with information. Cobey smith was shot to death on 2015. January 25, the 16 years old body was found near a trail that runs along the field behind sterling school. A 2000 reward