By government troops. Pope francis has arrived in a small Mountain Village in southern mexico ahead of a public mass at a large Sports Complex there the pontiff arrived via helicopter this morning in San Cristobal de las casas, a farm town near the border with guatemala. Francis waved to the throngs of people from his speciallyoutfitted su v. Reportedly, hundredsof thousands of people lined up and even camped overnight at the Sports Center for todays mass. It has become the big issue on the president ial campaign trail the makeup of the u. S. Supreme court, following the unexpected death of Justice Antonin Scalia over the republicans are insisting president barack obama hold off and let the next president name a successor. But were already starting to hear some might be. Nbcs tracie potts is following developments from washington. As Justice Antonin Scalias flagdraped casket arrived in the dc area overnight, the political fight over his replacement is underway president barack obama i
Leighton this was a duplex so both residences were displaced because power and gas had to be shut down to both sides. The unit itself involved with the fire had heavy fire damage. Fire chief leighton says crews were able to quickly put out the fire. But one man was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation. Sadly, two dogs and a cat died in the fire. The cause is still under investigation. Turning to crime beat. Secret witness is now offering a reward to solve the shooting death that happened in sparks friday night. Officers were called to the 200 block of pyramid way, thats right by victorian square just after 11 pm. Over a person down with an unknown medical condition. The victim was taken to saint marys, where they died from what was found to be a gunshot wound. They have not identified that victim. If you know anything, call secret witness at 322 49hundred. Meteorologist Jeff Martinez for a first look at the lets check in with meteorologist Jeff Martinez for a first look at the we
Mailbox stations in South Henderson the first concern neighbors minds tax documents. Well of course this is the tax season time to have something ripped open. Gary immediately emailed the post office who told him to report any but. How do you report idea waht was in tax preparer Mike Fairchild knows the feeling. Hes had his mailbox stolen too literally. The entire mailbox home to get the mail and there was nothing there. Hes not surprised to hear about the rash of mail thefts. While w2s can be searched online employers are required to also send it by mail and w2s along with retirement, investment, and mortgage interest statements show the full Social Security number which is the key to. Everything because your Social Security number is tied to just about everything you do Credit Cards Bank statements your bank account your investments everything. Mikes advice. Use your social before someone else does. File as soon as you can the first tax return that gets electronically filed is the on
Bribery and obstruction of justice. The election and central africas republic two former Prime Ministers vying for the top job in a bid to reunite the torn country. Up, 53 million in debt. We will tell you which tech billionaire he is asking for help. After striking gold at the golden globes, the revenant again at the baftas. More on whether Leonardo Dicaprio can carry that winning streak all the way to the oscars. First, our top stories. Airstrikes thought to be from russia have hit a hospital backed by International Aid Group Doctors without borders. The syrian observatory for human rights says nine people were killed in that strike south of aleppo in syria, including one child. It comes with another 14 civilians killed in a rebel held city. A Childrens Hospital and school was hit in the center of the town that sits nearly turkish border. Many refugees were staying at both buildings, as well as and a shelter south of that city. A turkish official has said those bombs were dropped by
Henderson, polk, rutherford, youre still in line for more accumulating ice. Warmer air is going to punch in for a couple of hours. Already seen rain farther to the rest of us. Even though the radar is not impressive looking right now with all these pings, there is moisture coming down with light mist, freezing drizzle. 64 south and west of hendersonville and areas of Rutherford County. Youll see some of this moisture working over head. And thus were going to get our chances of more accumulating ice in areas east. City has been above freezing for several hours and likely doesnt fall below it tonight. Everything east is in that cold air wedge. 48 in bryson city. Henderson, the northern end of greenville, also oconee and pickens county. Freezing rain advisories farther south over the upstate. In the next couple of hours, well continue to watch the freezing rain. Look at the rain take over after midnight. A lot of these areas farther east youll see rain by day break. Cold, damp and icy. Wa