Morning. Flying from the west coast to much of the country today will not be easy. Many cities face the biggest snowstorm of the season. Winter storm warnings are posted across the midwest. Hundreds of flights have been canceled. Jamie yuccas of station wcco is in minneapolis. Reporter snowplows were out all night but drivers have a tricky commute this morning. Were waking up from anywhere from 7 to 10 inches of snow. Its not going to stop anytime soon. We could see more than a foot of snow by the time this is all said and done. The flakes are expected to taper off this afternoon but minneapolis will remain in a winter storm warning until 6 00 tonight. Blowing and drifting snow is also possible this evening when winds pick up. Weve had snow all season. This is one of the biggest storms of the year. The storm is dumping wet, heavy snow which can be a very strenuous activity for those not used to shoveling. Flights have been canceled to places like chicago and while drivers have to deal
Two patrol officers stopped a car on dire street around 10 00 last night. The Authorities Say the driver took off on foot and pulled a gun from his waistband. That is when the officers felt threatened and opened fire. The suspect died at the hospital and the police say a loaded handgun was found at the scene. Tragedy at the escape from alcatraz. A man died during the race. This is Youtube Video of the swim portion of the race. The man had a heart attack in the bay. The Fire Department pulled him out of the 55 degree water. They tried to revive him but couldnt. This is the first death since it started in 1981. Well, crews in florida have demolished more than half of the tampa area home over a sinkhole that swallowed a man alive three days ago. Firefighters managed to salvage some keepsakes for the family members that live there including an American Flag off of the home. The goal today was to knockdown the house and clear away the debris tomorrow so the officials and initials can see th
Put a strain on her kidneys. Reporter last year was an important for the monarchy, the Queens Jubilee celebrations marred only by 91yearold Prince Philip falling ill with a bladder infection. Neither the queen nor her husband are the type to complain about not feeling well. And basically, that just means keeping a stiff upper lip and getting on with it. Reporter the queen is at the same hospital where the duchess of cambridge was treated for acute morning sickness in december. She is expected to remain in the hospital for at least two days and all her engagements for the week have been canceled. If the queen is in the hospital for just two days, its unlikely that any of her family will visit. British Prime Minister David Cameron has tweeted his best wishes to her majesty, saying he hopes she makes a speedy recovery. Lester . Annabelle, thank you. And now to a story resonating from Great Britain to the vatican, a stunning admission tonight from the man who was the leading Catholic Churc
Catholics. Many wanting change after a series of scandals. I can imagine these meetings getting challenging, chippy, not informal but hard hitting at certain points. Reporter former scottish Cardinal Keith obrien would have been among them but announced his resignation last week. Now in a statement he has effectively admitted inappropriate sexual contact with other priests and he apologized. The successor to Pope Benedict must put such things in the past. At this Neighborhood Church just a few miles from the vatican Catholic Parents know what they want from a new pope. I think its important that he will be able to reach the souls of the young people. Reporter and already, the new pontiffs gown has been made, three vestments in different sizes, displayed by tradition in the window of the papal tailor. They must find the right man to wear it. Reporter this morning, there is still no top candidate, not even three front runners. Were told they did have a 45minute discussion and did discuss
Hi, every. Im alina cho in for done lemon tonight. The queen of england spending a night in a london hospital. Just a precaution. The 86yearold queen is suffering from stomach flu symptoms and has canceled all her official engagements for the week. The palace expects her to stay in the hospital for a couple of days. A shocking apology from a Catholic Cardinal mired in scandal. Scottish Cardinal Keith obrien has been dogged by allegations of abusing four many studying to be priests back in the 1980s. He initially contested the claim. Today he reversed course and apologized saying his Sexual Conduct had fallen below standards expected of a priest. He resigned last month from his post. More than a billion catholics worldwide are in limbo for the first time in nearly eight years. There was no sunday papal blessing in romes st. Peters square. A nun in the square says todays mood was very sad and she feels a bit like an orphan. Cardinals will meet tomorrow to start setting up a special elect