that is the east coast of the state, a few hours ago, they cleared that airport, grounded the planes, nothing coming in and nothing coming out. and the reason we now know was because they had a planned operation that balloon. let s remind you what this balloon looked like what we have been tracking for a few days. the white balloon. that s been. and then came down across the us. there have been attempts to shoot it down, not done because of the risk of falling debris. also, this seems to not be a huge security risk to the us, given what the balloon was and the fact that chinese satellites could get information just as well is this balloon. decision was taken to wait till it got over to the sea, where the risk to people was much less. they shut the air space and we now know they have just shut it down, according to a reuters photographer at the scene. joining me now is our north america correspondent, david willis. hi, david. this is happening just before he came on air. what
Reporter most people saw the viral video, united in anger. Today, United Airlines under fire, the shocking scene reported by passengrs on a flight to chicago to louisville, a 69yearold man drag off the plane by security. They needed to bump passengers to make room for four crew members, but no volunteers, so the airline was forced to kick someone off based on an algorithm and offered 1,000 compensation. The maximum . 1350. The ceo wrote to employees blaming the passenger, while i deeply regret the situation arose, i stand behind all of you, and i commend you for continuing to go above and beyond to ensure we fly right. I could not believe what i was seeing or hearing. I was in shock. The backlash now impacting united overseas. International negative headlines. He was shouting he was a doctor, but profiled because he was chinese. The video seen 1 million times in china alone. The serious incident providing comic relief for others. The twitter hashtag motto, trending. Even Abcs Jimmy Kim
Would you fly united . A lot of people are tweeting im not flying united anymore. I would consider it. If there was a cheap flight for 150 when it came down to it. I dont agree with what happened at all. What is interesting it is affecting their stock price. Yes. Down 4 or 5 . Yeah. It is impacting it. A lot of customers saying i wont fly. Would you fly . Putting me on the spot, gasia. Right back at you. I rarely fly. I love a good bargain. Because im not a huge consumer, i like to vote with my dollar. If i had to fly tomorrow, i dont knee if i would fly united. Check back in a year. Time to heal wounds. The story a chat not just here in the stays but also across the globe as well. Right. Especially in china. In d. C. , lawmakers are calling for a federal investigation into what happened on board that particular United Express flight. Congressional delegate Holmes Norton plans to call for a hearing. This comes as customers take to social media vowing to boycott the company over the inc
Summer, summertime. In repeat in my head. I know. One of those days where you will be cruising down, got to go slowly enough so everybody can see that you waxed your car, right . Ya, uhhuh. As the lyrics go, after all. All right, so we do have nice bright sunny sky waiting for us here today. Obviously still dark outside at the moment. Sun will be coming up in just about an hour or so, once it does it, will really help heat things up. We are expecting to, you know, and toil wear shorts and tshirts throughout the course of the day here again today. Bright sunshine, nice warmth, off to pretty quiet start at the moment, very mild, as well. Meanwhile, here is a look at the area temperatures, because of the clear sky, we have had a chance to drop back to the 50s, in most locations, 49 in lancaster, currently at 50 allentown, so little on the cooler side, depending where you are, but meanwhile, as the day goes on, really going heat up from here. Sixty in rehoboth at this hour. Notice the wind
More than a decade old video controversy rocking Donald Trumps campaign. The republican president ial nominee facing major backlash. He issued an apology for lewd and sexual comments on women. You saw part of that 90 second apology video. Surfacing after a video from 2005 was leaked. Heres part of that. You know im automatically attracted to its like a magnet. When youre a star they let you do it. You can do anything. Its a big blow to his campaign, especially given tomorrows debate. Trump taking heat from both sides of the aisle here. At least one congressman recalling support. Others calling for him to drop out. Reporter this morning the backlash against donald trump is growing from Top Republican action news i am sickened by what i heard. Rescinding an invitation to an event later today because of that taped exchange. I did try and [ bleep ] her. She was married. Reporter billys cousin, none other than Jeb Bush Jeb Bush tweeting no apology can excuse away Donald Trumps reprehensible