no, that s freaky. here are the other top stories we re following right now for you. the final is under way for pittsburgh steelers quarterback dwayne haskins in his home state of new jersey. the 24-year-old was killed this month when he was hit by a truck while crossing a florida interstate. it appears haskins had run out of gas. fire alerts are in place for millions of americans in the west and plains today. wildfires have burned dozens of homes in arizona and put many villages in new mexico in danger. high winds have been fueling these fires. one new mexico city reported gusts up to 93 miles per hour yesterday. and republican georgia congresswoman marjorie taylor greene testified at an unprecedented disqualification hearing. at issue is whether she is constitutionally barred from holding office because of her alleged role in the january 6th insurrection. greene said she could not recall
covid regulations. yeah, damage control, definitely difficult at this point, even when it comes from a prominent member of cabinet. nada, appreciate the update on the story. now, something positive is happening in one of new mexico city s toughest neighborhoods. it now has its own football league. as cnn s matt rivers tells us, it hasn t solved all the problems, but it has become a joyful oasis from local violence. reporter: home to mexico city s most vibrant markets. within its winding pathways, you can buy just about anything. [ speaking foreign language ] reporter: salvador antonio gomez ebert is a native, and when it comes to the struggles of his home, he doesn t mince words.
[ speaking foreign language ] reporter: thit s one of the most if not the most dangerous neighborhood in mexico city, home to its most notorious cartel. assaults, murders, normal parts of everyday life, carried out, authorities say, mainly by young people from the area. [ speaking foreign language ] reporter: so where to find a bright spot amidst the bad? reporter: bebe thinks it s this soccer field, smack dab in the middle of the neighborhood. going back decades, people came to the dirt field to come play the beautiful game, but amid struggles with crime, it was all but abandoned until recently. in 2018, bebe thought it was
[ speaking foreign language ] that night before christmas, several champions were crowned in several different divisions. people were happy, joyous. bebe hopes this positivity radiates outward into the surrounding community. he s not sure that soccer alone can make that happen, but it s something. and with the lights out on this season, he can t wait for the next one to start. matt rivers, cnn, in tepito, mexico city. still ahead here on cnn newsroom, winter weather, yeah, uh-uh, those warnings are in place for millions of americans in the southern united states. the latest forecast after the break. hey are you ready for me are you ready are you ready mass general brigham.