Burn at the dan river mills plant in brookneal. The fire started yesterday around 3 30 and the smoke could be seen for miles. The plant has been closed for a few years, but crews had been working to recycle some of the material from the building. We still do not know what started the fire. But crews say there are a lot of debris piles from demolition that will take a while to burn out. A person had to go the hospital after being hit by a vehicle in roanoke. According to the Roanoke Police Department Facebook page, that person was hit around 8 15 last night while walking along the 500 block of orange avenue. Police say the driver stopped. Stay with wdbj7 for more details Virginia State police says its following a new lead in the search for the 15 yearold who wrecked a car in Roanoke County after a police chase wednesday night. Four passengers were taken to the that lead was discovered after investigators again searched for the teen near the roanoke Franklin County line yesterday. The pu
This is al jazeera america, were live in new york city. Im jonathan betz. The house of representatives was set this afternoon to begin its debate over the Iran Nuclear Deal but that has now been postponed. They are trying to push a resolution of disapproval. Democrats are on the verge of delivering a big win to president obama on that agreement. 42 senators now back the accord and that is enough support to filibuster any vote of disapproval. Libby what is happening . Reporter we expected to see the house pick up debate on this bill and vote on it as early as friday, but there has been a delay, and you can chalk this up to some disarray and distent in the republican caucus. Some republicans are saying they want to postpone bringing the debate to the floor and voting on the bill. They say its because of socalled side deals when iran and the iaea. This has long been a criticism of on opponents, saying there are things that havent been revealed through the process. It was the plan that eve
Welcoming thousands more to american shores. Good morning, this is al jazeera america. The office of a county clerk in kentucky is open this morning, but kim davis is not there. She violated a court order, and refused to give licenses to samesex couples, claiming she was following her chrissian beliefs. The judge said he would set her free only if she did not interfere with the process. John davis says she is not coming to work today. So what is it like there . Reporter well, you know, theres a bit of a festival going on behind us, the singing of religion songs, and hymns, against the idea of samesex marriage here in kentucky. But no sign of kim davis. We thought she was going to come to work, but then it became clear she is taking a couple of days with her husband and family. Were told she will be back at work on friday or possibly even as late as monday. In the meantime the issuance of marriage licenses going on. And one of the deputies here today was asked directly will you go on is
A plane engine catches fire just before takeoff. This is alJazeera America. Good morning. Live from new york city, im randall pinkston. The house today begins debate over the ran nook deal. It is expected to be a fiery discussion, republicans trying to stop the agreement and force a president ial veto. Democrats say they have the votes to block a resolution from reaching the president s desk. We are live in washington this morning. Libby, the president now has 42 senators supporting the deal. Does this mean that Senate Democrats will definitely filibuster to block any vote on the issue . As we know here in congress, nothings done until its really done. That 42 number is crucial for the white house because technically that is enough democrats to stop republicans from even bringing a disapproval resolution to the floor of the senate. We cant guarantee that all those democrats would agree to a filibuster. Some would like to see open debate. What democrats really want is to just have a cle
Really not that cool. Keeping some of the heating from the day yesterday towards the ground but the wind is a little stiff from the northwest, currently at 15 miles per hour. 8 00 a. M. Temperature holding in the mid50s. It will be a slow warm up and we will not warm up much. Low 60s by 4 00 with mostly sunny skies. It will be a great day to be outside as long as you can stand that wind. Alyx thanks, frank. Getting right to commitment 2016, the Democratic Party may be down to only 3 candidates, but as many as 7000 democrats are expected to gather in des moines tonight for political rallies and the Jefferson Jackson dinner. Our chief political reporter Cynthia Fodor has a preview from hyvee hall. Cynthia here at hyvee hall, the candidates will each have 15 they will be in the center of the audience. The tables are set for 2000 chicken dinners, the teleprompters tested, the ballroom lit with stars and stripes but the fun will start hours before the main event. Hillary clinton will hold a