states, record high floodwaters are now receding, but the danger in many places is far from over. surging water is flowing downstream. that s putting millions of people on alert. cnn s jeremy roth has this report. very little celebrating the day after new year s in parts of missouri saturday. instead, residents are cleaning up the debris left behind by a massive and deadly flood that is still posing a threat. we got to get that debris out of there. the governor touring some of the hardest hit regions as several interstate highways are back open in the st. louis area. water levels have fallen several feet but many homes are far from drying out. while missouri is in the recovery process, states like illinois are nervously anticipating more flooding and more damages. in alexander county where the mississippi and ohio rivers meet, the water is expected to crest sunday. more than 3 feet above major flooding stage. you live in a war, you can expect anything. i never once expected it
it s crazy. airports are targets of terror activity. what are they going to do if somebody runs in with a gun and no law enforcement officer is there. in october, a man caught with these knives attempted to get on the airfield and actually told the officers he knew they were not even armed. the gun issue has been part of a dispute between the officers and their chief. they took a no confidence vote against him calling him incompetent and someone who exerts control through intimidation and fear. despite the vote, edge worth s boss says he has the full confidence and trust of the department. he s repeatedly refused to answer numerous phone calls from cnn and when we approached him to ask our questions, he did what his officers are supposed to do if anyone approaches them armed. chief edge wart, drew griffin with cnn. we want today ask you why your
the latest installment of the star wars franchise is now the top earning movie of 2015 jumping past jurassic world. walt disney studios says the force awakens has raked in almost $680 million around the world. it is now second to avatar as the highest grossing film ever in the u.s., a record that could fall by monday. with that, we end this hour of cnn newsroom. i m george howell at the cnn center in atlanta. for our viewers in the united states, new day is ahead. for other viewers around the world, the best of quest starts next. you re watching cnn. the world s news leader. ok, we re here. here s dad. mom.
defecting to south korea seems like the only way to a better life. they say the challenges they face are far from over when they get there. we ll have that story ahead as this broadcast continues live from atlanta and around the globe this hour. you re watching cnn worldwide. (cell phone rings) where are you? well the squirrels are back in the attic. mom? your dad won t call an exterminator. can i call you back, mom? he says it s personal this time. if you re a mom, you call at the worst time. it s what you do. if you want to save fifteen percent or more on car insurance, you switch to geico. it s what you do. where are you? it s very loud there. are you taking a zumba class? ok, wehere s dad. mom. the twins. aunt alice. you didn t tell me aunt alice was coming. of course. don t forget grandpa. can the test drive be over now? maybe just head back to the dealership? don t you want to meet my family?
there s a new men s fragrance that hit the shops here in russia. all right. well, here it is. it s called leaders number one. but make no mistake, with the profile of vladimir putin on the side and the words inspired by vladimir putin. smells of citrus fruits and pine needles, a mixture of hard and soft just like the president putin himself. so i suppose i should give it a try, shouldn t i? let have a smell. i m impartial on it. i can see it wouldn t be to everybody s taste. matthew chance, cnn, moscow. i think i ll stick with my austin, texas, tom ford. i m george howell at the cnn center in atlanta. i ll be back with more news from around the world. you re watching cnn, the world s news leader.