Debate on tax cut, u. S. Stock market futures, down 4 points on the dow, up 2 points on the nasdaq, of course, all three major averages higher on the week. In europe all eyes on central bank. Rollback of economic stimulus. Lauren we do have breaking news. We see how the market is responding to this. The south korean judge ordered five years in prison and the south korean kospi up fractionally. Cheryl well, that didnt take long a day after getting Regulatory Approval am done says its going to start slashing prices at whole foods on everything from bananas to baby kale, fbn am, starts right now. Lauren happy friday, 5 01 a. M. In new york. August 25th. Im lauren simonetti. Cheryl we are looking at a major storm on the way right now. The breaking news for you at the moment, Hurricane Harvey strengthening as it approaches texas with lifethreatening conditions. This is the biggest hurricane to strike the United States in 12 years. Take a look at this image coming from the International Spac
Into Emergency Response mode. We dont know what well see this weekend but a lot of people will be watching. Jean ellie joins news San Francisco where the story is changing by the hour. Jean. Reporter raj, there is a lot of planning going on right now. A spokesperson for San Francisco General Hospital says extra staff will be on duty and on call this weekend. City agencies are hoping for a peaceful event but theyre planning for the worst. In light of what happened in charlottesville, people want to be prepared for anything. In part that is making sure we have with folks out there knowing the law. The public defend he is doesnt want to see the deadly fliens in charlottesville erupting in frist. But with far right protestorsen centre protestors and police redding to chrissy field he and his staff will be there observing. Express yourself. But dont get physical. With anyone. To help monitor the event San Francisco is activating the Emergency Operations center. The National Park service has
People ask me why are you doing a rally only eight months in, folks, its never too early to campaign for 2020. Mike pence is already doing it. Early today starts right now. Good morning. Im phillip mena. Im frances rivera. Millions are preparing for devastation as Hurricane Harvey hurls to the gulf coast. The winds are reaching over 100 miles an hour and expected to bring torrential rain and widespread flooding. At least ten critically ill babies were evacuated from a hospital out of fear that the power outage can shut down the machines that they need to survive. They were flown further north to wait out the storm. Meanwhile, many are scrambling to prepare for the worst and some refineries are shutting down completely. Gas prices have spiked since wednesday, with one expert forecasting a 10 cent increase in the eastern half of the country. And take a look at what the folks aboard the International Space station are seeing. It could be the strongest hurricane in over a decade. Maya rodr
Position in the white house. What he said and why some are rumoring him to be the next fed chair. And ubers board is discussing who could be the next ceo. Those details coming up. The latest on Hurricane Harvey Jackie Deangelis is still on the ground in Corpus Christi nbcs meteorologist Kayla Mcgrath is checking its path with the news, this is a category 3 storm and well begin with you, jackie. Reporter thats right, kelly. As a matter of fact, weve been watching this storm all day from category 2 now to category 3 not really coming as a major surprise to anybody. The white house is actually out with an official statement on this right now as well saying that people should obey the rules determined by their local officials, really urging that caution there. And, of course, President Trump said that he would come to this region, to texas, early next week as well a presser just ending from the Texas Governor also to comment on this. He made a statement saying this is going to be a very ma
Buckingham palace. And the terror attack in brussels. A man attacking two soldiers with a machete. A special edition of world news tonight begins now. Good evening. Great to have you with us on a friday night. And Hurricane Harvey set to strike this evening. Tonight, fema is warning texas about to have a very significant disaster. This image just coming in from the International Space station, now a category 3, winds 125 miles an hour and growing stronger. Supplies running short. The hurricanes outer bands already lashing the shore. Tens of thousands already without power. And now, possible tornadoes. Lets get right to ginger zee. Weve been tracking this all afternoon with you. Where is harvey right now . Its so close to making landfall. 125mileperhour winds moving northwest, its a category 3 and will likely make landfall that way. The tornado watch, in the northeast quadrant, thats where were going to see the dirty side, as we call it. 115 miles per hourplus. And the biggest concern,