Least in the Northern Hemisphere to see this and youll have to wait until after sunset on friday because the asteroid will be moving away from earth at a very rapid rate of speet. Theyll be using that tracking antenna to get a visual of the asteroid and measure its depth and its length. They only know its about half the size of a football field, but they dont know how long it is, how deep it is, or the chemical composition of it. Thats what theyll be tracking after this thing passes earth. Wolf . Brian todd, thanks very much. Take a look at this, our exclusive live pictures of the carnival triumph slowly, slowly making its way to mobile, alabama. Stay with cnn throughout the night for continuing coverage of this dramatic and important story. A busy night ahead. Thats for sure. Erin Burnett Outfront starts right now. Outfront next, were in mobile, alabama, tonight, where the disabled cruise ship, the triumph, is set to dock. More than 4,000 people have been stranded at sea for five days
There has previously been incidents at the home of mr. Oscar pistorius. Allegations of domestic nature. Pistorius is known as the blade runner. He shot to International Fame after becoming the first double amputee to compete in the olympics. Hes still saying i thought it was an intruder and hes his defense is going to be this was an accident of sorts, not an attempted murder here. But we do have a reporter there for abc. Shell be reporting today for Good Morning America right there from south africa at that courthouse to see how the proceedings occur. Some parts of the story arent adding up. Its going to problem be his problem right now. He was so beloved and people had so much sympathy and were inspired by him. Fall from grace, for sure. Were getting a better idea how Pope Benedict foresees his life in retirement. He said he will be hidden from the world. The vatican confirmed that benedicts closest adviser will continue to serve him as a private secretary, even while running the new
There has previously been incidents at the home of mr. Oscar pistorius. Allegations of domestic nature. Pistorius is known as the blade runner. He shot to International Fame after becoming the first double amputee to compete in the olympics. Hes still saying i thought it was an intruder and hes his defense is going to be this was an accident of sorts, not an attempted murder here. But we do have a reporter there for abc. Shell be reporting today for Good Morning America right there from south africa at that courthouse to see how the proceedings occur. Some parts of the story arent adding up. Its going to problem be his problem right now. He was so beloved and people had so much sympathy and were inspired by him. Fall from grace, for sure. Were getting a better idea how Pope Benedict foresees his life in retirement. He said he will be hidden from the world. The vatican confirmed that benedicts closest adviser will continue to serve him as a private secretary, even while running the new
Becomes dangerous as a meteor slams to the ground and has injured over 1000 people. We have stunning video. Streaking across an Early Morning sky, a burst of light and an explosion of sound. These unverified pictures appear to show a russian cities close shave with a meteorite. On the ground, people stunned and unsure of what they had seen were left staring at the thick trail. It lasted three, maybe four seconds. Many were hurt by broken glass. Windows popped out. This level of damage is rare, but media rights are meteors are common but often burn up as they enter the world atmosphere. The closest reported pat meteor will make a path. Can say there is no chance of it hitting the earth. In this part of russian, russia, it will be welcome news. Scientists say it is not linked. It was a cosmic coincidence. Quite the coincidence. Rob roblin is talking with local nasa scientists about the asteroid and he will have more coming up tonight on 11 news at 5 00 and six oclock. We are talking abou
Took a little bit too personally at first. Reporter the first amputee runner to compete in an Olympic Games against ablebodied competition. Hes been questioned by police after a shooting in his pretoria home. A woman did die on the scene of gunshot wounds. A 26yearold man has been arrested and has been charged with murder. The only two people on the premises were the residents and the deceased. Reporter Law Enforcement and paramedics arrived on the scene to find a female shot at least twice thought to be pistorius girlfriend, thought to be his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. A nine millimeter pistol has been reportedly found at the scene, pistorius has talked about keeping guns in his home for safety. Hes told journalists. Hes very well. Obviously emotional, but hes fine, guys. Reporter early reports pointed out it could have been an accident that a valentine surprise caused the alleged victim to be mistaken for a burglar. She tweeted hours earlier what do you have up your sleeve for your