Inches already by 5 00 or 6 00 p. M. Notice those totals, pretty high. A tremendous amount of snowfall for our first event, possibly iowa. Elizabeth we want to get to stories we have been watching including another possible terror attack in africa. Shaina humphries following it all. Whats the update on this new attack . Shaina elizabeth, this is all unfolding over the last couple hours. Right now 170 people have reportedly been taken hostage inside the Radisson Blu Hotel in malis capital city bamako. The hotel chain says ten gunmen yelling arabic locked 140 guests and 30 Staff Members inside. We just learned that 20 of those hostages have been released, but the u. S. Embassy in mali is calling this an active shooter situation at this point, and is asking all american citizens in mali to stay indoors. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack at this point, but well keep an eye on the situation as it develops throughout the morning. Were also following breaking developments in
Manchester. Weijia Bernie Sanders quickly put the data breach scandal behind him during the democratic president ial debate in New Hampshire. The Democratic National Committee Says sanders staff improperly accessed valuable information compiled by Hillary Clintons campaign. Bernie sanders i want to apologize to my supporters. This is not the type of campaign we run. Weijia clinton accepted his apology. Sanders also claimed this is the second time the dnc accidently released private data. He says the first incident was two months ago and his campaign immediately reported the problem. With the San Bernardino mass shooting still fresh on voters minds, the candidates debated National Security and fighting terrorism. Hillary clinton the first line of defense against radicalization is in the muslim community. Martin omalley attacked sanders and clinton on their gun control records. Martin omalley secretary of clinton changes her position on seems. Having one position in 2000 and then campaig
Whenever we have storm warnings, people head to the local Grocery Store to pick up the essential bigs and bread and milk. We talked to people who are trying to be that rush. I am on a mission. Jason r shoppers like kali ryan will be on a similar mission, over the next several hours. Hearing about weather was a very hearing about weather was a very big surprise for me. Jason r grabbing the necessities bread, eggs and milk. Thats kind of the stock item , you know. In anticipation of the first big snow of the season. Add to that the fact were expecting a half dozen inches of snow or more. Thats kind of why were here, but were not stocking up. Kris even morning crowds seemed big for ryan. Jason r scott benter at Price Chopper on ingersoll says crowds grow largest early afternoon and late evening the day before snow. After looking at the weather, benter says the decision was made to add more cashiers for thursday evening. Just the customer flow weve stores, and now the first snowstorm since
Step outside, it you will not really needed this morning. Metinka it feels really nice out this morning. 50 degrees already. No rain to worry about. That is going to change. Later on this afternoon, well have a little bit of light rain, light drizzle. Temperatures today still today stay really mild. Temperatures will start out decent and then fallout into the 30s. That would change the rain over into a wintry mix. We have a winter storm watch to talk about. Eric thank you metinka. Millions of americans are expected to hit the road this morning for their holiday travel. But officials are warning to stay alert and vigilant, amid heightened concerns over potential terror plots. Shaina humphries has the latest. What are Law Enforcement officials doing to keep americans safe this Holiday Season . Shaina travelers this week should expect steppedup security at airports and train stations across the country. The tsa is advising to get to the airport even earlier, to allow for extra screening t
What else did we learn . Nikole the fbi is trying to figure out whether this was terrorism or a workplace shooting. Chaos in california. After a heavily armed couple opened fire at a holiday banquet at a social Services Center outside of los angeles. You are searching that motive. Nikole Police Identify the shooters as 27yearold Tashfeen Malik and 28yearold sayed was juan farouk. I have no idea why he would do that. Nikole the pair were killed in a shooting after a search of the suv, a big bomb thrown at officials during the chase. We do not know if this is a terrorist incident. Nikole president obama renewed calls for gun control. President obama the one thing we do know is that we have a pattern of Mass Shootings in this country that has no the steps we can take. Nikole the president is pushing for commonsense gun safety laws and stronger background checks. Nikole killion, kcci eight news. Elizabeth the shootings happened to 60 miles east of los angeles. Emmy victor is here with more