Heres whats leftover this morning. Temperatures runnin in the upper 40s excuse me, upper 30s to mid40s. Well be in the 50s this afternoon. Sue . Lets take a look outside as we make your way to the San Francisco from the golden gate bridge. Marin side of things. They have reconfigured your commute for four lanes in the southbound direction. Roads are slick and wet. But the sky right there is clear. No fog. Traffic is building along the east shore freeway from University Avenue on into emeryville and the macarthur maze. We had an earlier car fire on the bay bridge that had temporarily shut down all lanes. Luckily, thats all clear and good. Taking a look at the traffic map. Things are good. A little bit of green up there. Those are the showers that mike is talking in the blue on the map, those are potential for pooling and hydroplaning. Use extra caution this morning. At the live desk, lets update you on the crash i mentioned earlier. San Francisco Police investigating a crash overnight.
Makes tough new pledges on chime lat change. He is one of the south africas most controversial politicians once described as a future pred. Julius malema was expelled from. Anc in 2012. And already has a conviction for hate speech. Within the last hour, he has arrived back in court to face charges of rack tearing fraud corruption and Money Laundering. Charges he says are politically motivated. Now, in the last hour or so we saw hundreds of his supporters march on the ground to the court. They have been move odd by the police and as we mentioned he is in court now lets bring in our correspondent outside the court. What can we expected to . Reporter in fashion jane, julius has arrived at court with other leadership from the party as well at security. He didnt say much to the media when entering, expect the trial to continues for about six weeks. And the state is expects to bring in over 50 witnesses during that period. Julius malema is of course facing serious charges ranging from freigh
And an american original. A new appreciation for thomas heart benton as a major exhibit helps rediscover the painter and his work. We begin this hour with the 3 million gallons of toxic waste moving town two rivers that cross colorado, new mexico and utah. Today in its growing public anger the head of the Environmental Protection agency said her agency takes full responsibilities. Last week an epa crew actually breached a damn holding back heavy medals used in gold mining the animus river turned bright yellow and is now toxic. The e. P. A. Is determined to, quote, get it right. But the extent of the damage is unclear and at this point nobody seems to know what getting this right will involve. Al jazerra has a team of reporters watching the water. Allen is watching the water. Kristen is downstream near farmington, new mexico but well begin with allen and the latest on the cleanup. Well, you said it, right, the e. P. A. Has admitted this is their mistake, they promised the people of this
A look at the economic and Security Issues theyll discuss in tonights the week ahead. Plus he helps solve some of the most heinous crimes of the civil rights era. We are headed to mississippi to meet journalist Jerry Mitchell. And its londons version of oscar night. The British Academy film awards honors hollywoods best. The death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia could set up a political battle for the ages. A day after the 79yearold was found debt of an apparent heart attack at a texas ranch, filling his shoes has become the topic of discussion on capitol hill. Senior White House Correspondent Mike Viqueira joins us live from washington, d. C. And, mike, this quickly became a hot topic for the president ial candidates. Reporter you are absolutely right, lori jane, its only about about 24 hours since this news brock. This shocking news that took america by surprise, certainly took the white house and congress by surprise the death of justin Antonin Scalia after being on the benc
To human trafficking. And the effort to wipeout boko haram in africa may be a losing battle. How political corruption is working against the fight. Political leaders are preparing for a battle in washington. Take on the task of choosing an successor to the late court discuss Antonin Scalia. The request he is when that person would be confirmed. Justice scalia died of a heart attack at the age of 79. Mike viqueira joins us live now from washington, d. C. Good evening to you, mike, how soon will the president nominate someone you think . Reporter i think its going to happen relatively quickly. One of his spokes people, eric schultz, traveling with the president in california, as he prepares for a summit with asian leaders later this week. Has said its unlikely to happen this week, a president has a lot on his plate. Senate incidentally is in recess with this president s day week. He will consider it. I dont think it will be much longer after that, erica, that the president puts forward a