Who is wolf blitzer. No, he said, who the hell is wolf. I know, but i was not going to say that part. A very famous quote. Go down in the history books. That was a hoax, that balloon it was . You can tweet us wolfblitzer, katebalduan. Erin Burnett Outfront starts right now. Some american hostages being held in algeria have been released, but a number of the hostages unaccounted for tonight as the raid, we can report, temporarily on hold. Plus, the brother of one of the hostages who escaped from his captors recounts his escape. And on the night Lance Armstrongs confession is set to air, a Sports Writer who believed him until the very bitter end comes outfront. Im erin burnett. Good evening, everyone. Outfront tonight, we have breaking news on the hostage crisis. A fastdeveloping story tonight. Here the latest that we know. We now know that some americans have been freed, but others are still unaccounted for in algeria. A senior american official just confirms to cnn that the operation s
Abc7 news starts right now with live breaking news. Good morning. I am kristen sze. The breaking news is from Santa Clara County with the first flurelated death. The 65yearold died on tuesday. The number flu cases nationwide has eased since last week after the centers for Disease Control reported high level of flu activity in 24 states. California was not among them. They estimate 36,000 americans die from the flu each year. Developing new from algeria, an effort to recuse hostages at a b. P. Gas plant may have resulted in the deaths of some of the hostages. This morning, islamic militants claim 35 hostages were killed during a rescue attempt by algerian forces. Other reports say that some escaped. U. S. Officials will not confirm the status of american hostages. Abc News Reporter has the latest the situation in algeria is fluid and complicated but tom officials are clear on one thing we condemn strongly what has taken place. This is a serious matter when americans and others are taken
Were Holding Hostages in a residential section of the facility. Algerian military air strikes caused panic and 400 to 600 captives rushed to emergency exits, ignoring orders by the militants to stop. An irish hostage told reuters that the Algerian Army carried out an air strike on five jeeps with captives inside. His vehicle was its only one that wasnt blown up. Spokes persons for the japanese Engineering Firm Jgc Corporation says they have been in contact with the captives. The fate of the remaining 10 hostages is unknown. They expressed their determine togs continue fighting terrorism. Translator i believe taking lives of innocent people is arou an unforgivable act. Our priority is to recover the hostage as live. The situation remains unstable. Well continue doing our very best to cope with this situation. An algerian tv station says they killed 18 islamist militants but theres no official statement giving details on the rescue operation or the fate of the hostages. Its not the first
Militants surrounded with no way to escape. Susan mcginnis, cbs news, washington. The natural gas field is a joint venture involving algeria, norway and bp. We are still awaiting more details about as many as 20 hostages to reportedly escaped today. Since Hurricane Katrina seven years ago inspectors have found hundreds of levees in danger of failing in 37 states. Local governments are responsible for upgrading unacceptable levees but some local Officials Say repairs could cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. The condition of Flood Control became a hot button issue in 2005 when katrinas rain toppled levees in new orleans, flooded the city and killed 1800 people. Coming up later this morning well have a live report on how Northern California levees could be at risk, as well. Just about all of boeing 787 dreamliner jets are now grounded indefinitely because of safety concerns. Just hours ago air safety authorities in europe, japan and india had joined the u. S. In ordering the grounding
Colorado last july is opening. Do not adjust your set. This is snow in the south if you can believe it. All that the youngest nba in history with 20,000 career points. I saw joy back stage and we hugged and she said why are your boobs so hard. I did not get to ask him what what would your name have been . Blaze oliver. More fallout from armstrongs confession to doping. He was stripped of his 2000 bronze medal. Oprah said to get ready she prepared 112 questions. First question was did you use steroids. The next 111 questions were oh come on, you used steroids, right . Come on. Welcome to cbs this morning. We bring with breaking news from north africa. Algerian troops opened fire on a Group Holding hostages in the desert this morning. Some of the hostages were killed. Dozens of westerners were captured in a gas complex in algeria. The drama is still ongoing at that bp facility in algeria. Charlie dagata is in london with the story. Good morning. Good morning to you norah and charlie. Ara