Can be dampened, and a wider escalation averted. Ourfirst report is from our north america correspondent will vernon. Its been just over 2a hours since iran came under attack. Us Officials Say israel fired at least one missile into iranian territory, no major damage or casualties were reported. This was a relatively small scale strike by israel. Earlier, the us Secretary Of State Antony Blinken would not comment on reports the white house was informed in advance about the israeli assault. The United States has not been involved in any offensive operations. What we are focusing on, what the g7 is focusing on and its reflected in our statement and in our conversation is the work to de escalate tensions. And this is why the us and its allies want to calm tensions. Last sunday iran attacked israel with more than 300 missiles and drones causing little damage. The fear in the west is that a cycle of retaliation between israel and iran could ignite a wider war. And there is hope too that the
Up a 1 billiondollar deficit over the next handful of years i think we do better job having us here in the city of philadelphia then commonwealth taking responsibility. There is money there. Reporter mayor kenney this month announced plan that would bring about demise of the School Reform commission, and nine people would be appointed by him following a recommendation and approval process. A particular sore spot with the src has been the lack of transparency. We asked questions about how is the money spent . We never got that information. So that is why im glad, the s rc is being dissolved and that the marries taking over the Philadelphia School difficulties trick. Reporter so, once again all this will come to a vote at some point this evening and their agenda is very lengthy. In fact they are going point by point through how they legally accomplish this, and then they are going to hear from more than 50 speakers, members of the public, teachers and, of course, a lot of these people ar
Moore as the democrat doug jones, tries to rally africanamerican voters. Plus, dangerous duty. The tense and deadly drama escalating between an officer and a suspect who charges him. And the School Bus Driver in the fight for his life. What his young passengers did to give him a lift. And good evening. Thanks for joining us on this saturday. Im tom llamas, and we begin tonight with breaking news. The first major snowfall of the season blanketing 20 states from texas to new england. Much of the eastern sea board in the storms grip tonight. Some 90 million americans feeling the systems chill. Recordbreaking snowfalls in a number of states. Hazardous driving there in delaware, and that overturned car on a slick road in northern ohio. And these drone images over alabama. That cold weather blast knocking out power to nearly customers throughout the south all the way up to maine. Abcs senior meteorologist, rob marciano starting us off. Reporter tonight, the south digging out as the first win
And a suspect who charges him. And the School Bus Driver in the fight for his life. What his young passengers did to give him a lift. And good evening. Thanks for joining us on this saturday. Im tom llamas, and we begin tonight with breaking news. The first major snowfall of the season blanketing 20 states from texas to new england. Much of the eastern sea board in the storms grip tonight. Some 90 million americans feeling the systems chill. Recordbreaking snowfalls in a number of states. Hazardous driving there in delaware, and that overturned car on a slick road in northern ohio. And these drone images over alabama. That cold weather blast knocking out power to nearly 200,000 customers throughout the south all the way up to maine. Abcs senior meteorologist, rob marciano starting us off. Reporter tonight, the south digging out as the first winter storm bears down on the northeast. From texas to florida, the usually mild south still frozen. We dont know what the weather is going to do.
Jump off at vine or 30th street and work around until 5 00 oclock. Roosevelt boulevard looking good out of northeast philadelphia in problems toward schuylkill expressway and hello to the shader, maple shade, new jersey checking in with this delays. Live look at route 73 and fellowship road. For guys in delaware heading for delaware Memorial Bridgette looks hazy, foggy but that could have some to do with the rain on the way. Mass transit off to a good start. Lauren and karen, back to you. We will begin with break ing news. Unfortunately tragedy, someone died in the fernrock section of the city a 19 yearold man has died after being shot this happened outside a septa depot at broad and olney. About 12 30 this morning. Victim who lives in the neighborhood was raced over to the hospital, in extremely critical condition. The victims 19 years of age, he is shot multiple times in his chest, torso and back, presently in extremely critical condition, it is unknown whether or not he will survive