We are continuing to chart major changes in the way people conduct their holiday shopping. This year, nearly half, 46 , is expected to be done online. But Mireya Villerreal discovered in some ways, whats old is new again. Reporter from slinkys to lincoln logs, these were the hot toys boomers had to have. For some shoppers like julie berke, classic toys are still a musthave at christmastime. Its a great, nostalgic feeling. Its something we want our child to have. Reporter but its the procrastinators at the crowded Westfield Topanga mall in los angeles today that are doing real bonding, over long lines for malika meads and her son, hitting the mall early on december 24th is their version of smart shopping. I dont want to take a chance with it not getting here by december 24th. Reporter according to a gallup poll, shoppers are spending 830 this holiday season, over 100 more than last year. In 2008, when the economy tanked, sales dropped 5 below average. In 2015, theyre expected to climb a
New york. Im jamie yuccas in for annemarie green. At least 14 people are dead, killed by tornadoes and violent storms that ripped through the south. Dozens of others are injured. The storms destroyed homes in mississippi, tennessee and arkansas. Search teams are combing through the rubble for survivors. Experts say the unseasonably warm weather contributed to the deadly conditions. In the west, two rare tornadoes touched down on Christmas Eve in california. Don champion is here in new york. Good morning, don. Good morning, jamie. At least three tornadoes were reported across the country yesterday. In Northern California, teams with the National Weather service will head out to assess the strength of at least two twisters that touched down there. Reporter on this holiday of giveing giving, some people in Northern California are taking stock of whats lost after an outbreak of tornadoes. Seeing trees swirling like a blender, like they were in a reporter cell phone video captured the twist
Tonight to show just how dangerous it is. And when this local army vet got the call, he thought it was a prank. Its an immense honor to even be considered for Something Like this. Now he has a front row seat for president obamas last state of the union. News4 at 11 starts now. Hello, everybody. We begin tonight with another blast of cold weather coming our way for tomorrow, and this one could bring some snow with it. But dont go get your skis out just yet. This is going to bring something we call conventional snow. Lets get the latest from doug. What does that mean . How much are we talking about . That means youll be talking to your friends. Did you see the snow that came by a little earlier . Its gone now. But you saw it. Thats what were going to see tomorrow. Temperatures on the the cold side already. 31 in d. C. 23 in gaithersburg. 22 in martinsburg. Some of the temperatures have come up a few degrees. Martinsburg was down to 19. So ahead of this system, yes going to see our number
There was a final strawn. My job is to broker what i know and i am enter the locker room a lot and i knew that there was a disconnect, the lack of spirit that i cannot accept. Halfway through the season, i think we have the time to right the ship and it sounds crazy with a 30 and 11 record, with the schedule that was reasonably easy. A and im judging more than just the wins and losses. M can you walk me through the procedural part c and when you talk to david blatt and we didnt tyronn lue find about his promotion . I saw to tyronn lue today after speaking with coach blatt to let him know the decision tyronn lue i said i do not want it to be interim coach, i seen some details mentioned in the contract that is not in place. E we talked about, i do not want it to be interim wanted wanting to lead the franchise. Most importantly he believes and the staff assembled, the leadershipo on the bench and he is excited. I have the first brought into the facility and i told them the decision and we
Get help. Hey, good morning. Weve got two major events fast approaching right now. One of them, of course, super bowl 50. Youve waited all year for this moment, dan. Thisis mornings the panthers and broncos, thats whos playing, by the way, dan, they get ready to hit the field tomorrow night and celebs are flocking to the San Francisco area where the game will be played. Were learning about a major new musical addition to the halftime show. Was surprised to hear this. Well tell you coming up. We start with the big game in american politics, the final Republican Debate before the New Hampshire primary. Its going to take place in this hall here in manchester, New Hampshire and air live right here on abc. And the stakes couldnt be higher. Its crunch time. Every candidate on the stage, all seven of them, need to make a mark. We have Team Coverage this morning starting with abcs tom llamas live from the debate hall. Good morning, tom. Reporter paula, good morning to you. Two big battles happ