There was a massive house fire that ravaged homes overlooking lake ontario. The house fire spread as firefighters tried to dodge gunfire. The firefighters apparently walked into a trap just as they were responding to this. At last word, two firefighters are dead, three other First Responders are wounded, and alleged gunman is dead. Authorities cant say whether other bodies might be found in the eight homes destroyed or damaged by the fire in the town of webster. Shocking, bizarre, tragic today. Cnns poppy harlow is in new york, trying to piece together this horrible chain of events here on Christmas Eve. So what happened, because authorities are saying potentially this was a trap laid out for the firefighters. Thats what the police chief Gerald Pickering said in the last press conference, were awaiting right now another press conference that should start any minute. But he did say that it appears that possibly these four First Responders were lured into what was a trap. It started at 5
Lemon, thanks for joining us. We are watching two major stories affecting your world tonight. One the health of the u. S. Secretary of state. Hillary clinton is in the hospital right now with a blood clot. Full details on her condition and prognosis. Also tonight, say the words with me here, fiscal cliff. No vote yet, no agreement yet. And not a lot of time left. Can you say one more day . Were going to start with the secretary of state, Hillary Clinton, hospitalized with a blood clot. It was discovered today during a followup exam. Are dids say it is related to a concussion she suffered earlier this month. Youll recall the former first lady was suffering from a omach virus when she fainted. We want to bring in dr. Sanjay gupta now. She was just cleared to return to work this week, and now this. First of all, there are a couple things that are important. It sounds like she went in for a routine exam, they found a clot, a blood clot, they did not specify where this clot was located. She
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Newtown. Newtown. Newtown. Newtown. How many more . Reporter performers and artists now joining with 800 mayors calling for a plan to end gun violence. But Wayne Lapierre, the chief executive officer and public face of the National Rifle association, made clear on nbcs meet the press that his organization will oppose legislation adding new restrictions to the sale of weapons or highcapacity ammunition magazines. Look, i know theres a media machine in this country that wants to blame guns every time something happens. I know theres an antisecond amendment industry in this town. I know theres political leads that for 20 years always try to say it is because americans own guns. Im telling you what i think will make people safe. And what every mom and dad will make them better, if when they drop their kid off at school in january is if we have a Police Officer in that school, a good guy. Reporter as the last of the newtown Massacre Victims are laid to rest, the nra has taken the position t
And what a concert, superstars for sandy relief, some of the greatest music performers on stage for last nights allstar benefit concert. Did you stay up . I knew it happening. There is sir Paul Mccarthy playing with nirvana. Good morning. Im john berman. Im Zoraida Sambolin. Up first, new information about the 22yearold Sandwich Shop worker who killed two people and critically wounded a teenager at a suburban portland mall. Friends say Jacob Roberts was a happy young man until about a week ago when he quit his job and told his exgirlfriend he was moving to hawaii. We are also learning more about the three people that robert shot. A dedicated hospice nurse, a former radio executive, remembered as a mentor and a jewelrymaker, and a 15yearold girl who took a bullet to the chest but is expected to survive. Dan simon is live from suburban portland. What else are you finding out about Jacob Roberts . You know, everybody is questioning what was the motive here . Good morning. Investigators ha