Announcer from abc news, this is world news now. Hey, good morning, everyone. Americas lucky again. Americasucky again because we have several winners and if theyre watching at this hour, wed like to say call us, please. I can do with a little bit of a loan. But man, what excitement. We saw those scenes in chino, california, at the 7eleven there, one of the many places where there were some jackpot winners. We have a bit of news of our own here on world news now. Remember i made fun of the 25 people on our staff went in for a pool and we have big news. They did get the powerball, not the powerball, a powerball. The one powerball number whi means that the 25 folks on our staff will be splitting 16 cents a piece. Not even a full dollar. Oh, no, 16 cents a piece. One person did purchase a fur coat. 16 cents will be going towards that fur coat. Congratulations to our coworkers with 16 cents. Because it is going to be a very good morning for all of those people in california, tennessee, flo
Neighbors say monday the blast shook homes throughout the area. The gas Company Says Testing has confirmed there were no natural gas leaks coming from the home. Emergency crews in idaho rescued two skiers after they got caught up in an avalanche. They had started their day at lookout pass, then moved to an area about five miles away. A spokesman from the local Avalanche Center claims the skiers ignored several warnings and triggered the snow slide. A helicopter airlifted them out. One suffered broken bones. A search is under way for a third person who may still be missing in all of that. The snow in the rockies isnt the only system forecasters are watching today. Many are looking for relief from the freeding cold. Justin povick has the latest. Good morning. You, as well. The cold is going to begin to ease its grip, its icy grips in the northeast over the coming snow showers in the short term city, boston and into d. C. Now, out west, we are concerned about some major snows over the hig
Ok always situations which as of here knows have an ability if not properly guided to get out of control. And im appreciative for the quick and appropriate response of the iranian authorities. Reporter the navy saying there are no indications any of the ten had been harmed while in custody. The quick resolution defused what could have been an international crisis. In just days, iran is expected to meet the terms of a nuclear deal created last summer with world powers in which 100 billion worth of sanctions could be lifted. Carla, abc news, new york. Three americans on a humanitarian mission to hoon dur ras killed in a bus crash. Two scrims were students at Columbia University in new york. The other was a Nurse Practitioner at the university as well as a student. The bus was taking them back to the road down a va reen. Images after the crash show the buss tires appearing to be very worn. To flint, michigan now where residents are getting clean Drinking Water but there are new health con
Is this true . Our full report ahead in the skinny. It is thursday, january 14th. Announcer from abc news, this is world news now. Good morning, everyone. We begin with that breaking news from indonesia where explosions and gunfire have rocked an upscale neighborhood in downtown jakarta. Police are treating the blast as possible terror attacks. One target of course, was a busy starbucks cafe. The moment of impact right there. Witnesses say suicide bombers blew themselves up but there are other reports that indicate grenades were used in that blast. Two other heavily armed attackers entered a nearby Police Station triggering a gun battle that left at least one Police Officer dead. At least three civilians were also killed but the death and injury tolls are still climbing. So far no one has claimed responsibility. But because indonesia is the largest Muslim Country in the world, its a favorite recruiting ground for isis. Well stay on top of the breaking story throughout the morning. And
Theyll be sharing her story very soon. Olympic gold medal skier, picabo street was arrested in utah just before christmas and charged with Domestic Violence assault. Police say she called police after getting into a fight with her father. She claims he pulled her hair so she retaliated by pushing him down the stairs and locking him in the basement. Police add this all took place in front of her three children. Buffalos impromptu moment to its severe Winter Weather is gone. The car completely frozen in lake water became a social media sensation. Its now being that was awesome, wasnt it . Leaving behind parts of its icy slel, the crew used 350 pounds of ice melter to help break free the mit by she lancer and tow it away. Looks pretty impressive. This belongs in aaron dale. True aaron dale. It is. Hopefully its not totaled. Relief for those fating bitter cold. Lets turn to meteorologist Justin Povick morning to you, justin. Reena, kendis, good morning to you, as well. We are tracking more