The tornado ripped this roof clear off. And pulled out this air conditioner from this spot here. The National Weather service now says the tornado that hit here was an ef1 that traveled nearly three miles. Steve osunsami, abc news, alamo, tennessee. Not all avalanches are natural disasters. This one in southwestern colorados back country was intentionally set off to prevent an accident later. San juan mountains are popular with skiers who sometimes trigger avalanches. A snowmobiler was buried in a slide 100 miles away. Its better to have a controlled avalanche like this. Julian sa a sang inside Ecuadors Embassy in london appears to be near its end. He will himself up to authorities tomorrow if a u. N. Panel rules against his claims in a case that hes brought he took refuge in that embassy three years ago to avoid extradition to sweden where he faces Sexual Assault charges. We already did the serious political news. We started the half hour. Now for a lighter moment from the campaign tr
Federal minimum security prison for women in alabama was damaged. Brazils president says the zika virus has gone from a threat against the brazilian people. The government in brazil scrambling to start developing a vaccine. But until one is ready, the president says preventing mosquitoes from breeding is the best defense. The virus has caused thousands of babies in brazil to be born with unusually small heads. Despite those efforts being made against the virus, there are growing calls for the olympics to be canceled. Medical ethicist Arthur Kaplan says it would be irresponsible for brazil to host the summer games in the middle of a Public Health emergency. The u. S. Olympic committee tells abc news, its keeping a close eye on the situation. Very scary, especially for women. I think its sort of an unfair advantage for people who come in and, i think it puts a little more stress on women in particular, even if youre not pregnant, you know, but i i dont know. Consider. A bold move, though
30 highrisk countries flagged by the cdc. More than 100 flights from brazil alone. Linzie janis, abc news, miami. Were learning of a new danger for Airline Passengers distracted air Traffic Controllers. An investigation by wabc finds some of the faa employees have been disciplined for texting, taking selfies or even watching sexually explicit videos on their phones. Not one of these onduty controllers who were caught has been fired. There is no task that i can think of that requires more intense repetitive, continuous concentration than being an air Traffic Controller. The faa says controller whos do not turn off their phones while at work face disciplinary action. Some experts say the controllers shouldnt have their phones with them at all. The government is taking new steps to stop foodborne illnesses stemming from tainted poultry. The tougher rules will affect chicken sold in pieces as well the new standards are targeting salmonella by lowering the level of contamination allowed in
Gathered in the rain. He was killed back in december after being shot multiple times. The crime did not involve any students. His friends say he will be remembered for his love of children and music. Steve at the Wake County Justice Center investigators testified about key piece of evidence that help them make an arrest in the killing of a raleigh mother. She was killed in her apartment. He found someone trying to sell her old laptop computer on craigs list. The man who was selling it was named to deion smith. Smith could face the Death Penalty for this crime. You can watch the Court Appearance tomorrow streaming live on a webpage. Tisha they are closer to a plan to finish highway 540. But more than 200 homes and businesses could face the wrecking ball. Using the proposed orange green and purple routes. Here are some of the joel this is the subdivision and ho. There was surprised to learn that the 540 extension is inflated slated to run right through the culdesac. He is one of the suns
An accident later. San juan mountains are popular with skiers who sometimes trigger avalanches. A snowmobiler was buried in a slide 100 miles away. Its better to have a controlled avalanche like this. Julian sa a sang inside Ecuadors Embassy in london appears to be near its end. He will himself up to authorities tomorrow if a u. N. Panel rules against his claims in a case that hes brought against both britain and sweden. He took refuge in that embassy three years ago to avoid extradition to sweden where he faces Sexual Assault charges. We already did the serious political news. We started the half hour. Now for a lighter moment from the campaign trail. This is hard to watch. Jeb bush has a town hall today at a middle School Cafeteria in derry, New Hampshire. No matter what happens there, it cannot be any worse than this event in hanover, yesterday. Needs to be quieter but sends a signal were prepared to act in the National Security interests of this country to get back in the business