Im jamie colby, and today im in wilmington, North Carolina. Its known for its gorgeous beaches and its great surfing, but it was also the last confederate port city to fall during the civil war, so it is fitting that im here to meet an heir whose ancestor became famous in defeat at the Highwater Mark of the confederacy. My name is George Edward pickett v. Im the greatgreatgrandson of general george e. Pickett of gettysburg fame. And i never knew exactly what that would bring to my family fame, fortune, or dishonor. George who goes by his middle name, ed has invited me to his home. Hi, ed. Hi. You must be jamie. I am jamie. How are you today . Im good. When the 59yearold isnt working as a surfing instructor, ed enjoys doing yoga and playing guitar. Its a far cry from his famous greatgreatgrandfather who fought at gettysburg. Growing up, did your family ever discuss that you had a connection to that battle . Well, i knew about it. It was discussed briefly. I was not really that intereste
Have a short meeting shut up glor good evening. The c. D. C. Said today one in 10 deaths in this country is currently being caused by the flu or pneumonia. It is already one of the worst seasons on record, and it may not peak for several weeks. The flu has sent more than twice as many people to the hospital than at this time last year. One in 13 doctor visits last week was for flu symptoms. Numbers like this havent been seen since the swine flu pandemic of 2009. Dr. Jon lapook has more. Reporter 14yearold Gabriella Chabot of thousand oaks, california, became the latest flurelated death in whats shaping up to be among the worst seasons in a decade. In a Facebook Post her father, michael, called her my angel who is now in heaven. Today, the c. D. C. Reported 10 more pediatric deaths, bringing the total to 63 this year, compared to 20 at this point last year. The c. D. C. Also reported that 10 of all deaths last week were caused by the flu or pneumonia. In a bad season, like 201415, 56,00
And the victory lap here at home tonight. A heros welcome in philly. And omarosa, who met the president on his reality show, then hired in the west wing. Tonight, what shes about to reveal on national television, and what the white house is now saying about that. Good evening. And its great to have you with us here on a very busy thursday night. And we begin with that shakeup at the white house. A top aide to the president is now gone tonight, after multiple allegations of Domestic Abuse from two exwives. Staff secretary rob porter, often at the president s side, was defended by chief of staff john kelly as a, quote, man of true integrity and honor. Hes now resigned. These photos of porters first wife who claims that black eye was just one case of physical abuse. Tonight, abc news has learned that both of those women were interviewed by the fbi for his security clearance months ago. So, what did the white house know . Abcs senior White House Correspondent cecilia vega leading us off. R
Surveillance video. And the patriots star the breakin and tonight here, the 911 call. Good evening. And its great to have you with us here on a very busy wednesday night. And a very messy one, too, on roads and highways across this country. A driving nightmare today. Ice, snow heavy rain. Even tornado warnings. And take a look at the radar tonight. That storm stretching from texas, all the way up to maine. Icy conditions causing multiple accidents in springdale arkansas. Look at the whiteout conditions blinding drivers on the roads in nebraska. And this fedex truck losing control in connecticut. Hundreds of delays and cancellations coast to coast tonight, and already a new storm to tell you about, too. Watches already up. Abcs gio benitez leads us off. Reporter tonight, treacherous driving and a messy commute for millions. They closed it down. Really big accident. Reporter outside new york city, the Mario Cuomo Tappan Zee bridge shut down after multiple crashes. As you can see, it goes