But we begin on storm watch. Storms and rain expected to hit parts of our area tonight. We have been tracking it all evening and we will see what we can expect. Strongest storms are pushing through frederick county, maryland. Of very heavy rain and a lot of lightning associated with this. E will start with live superdoppler. Top right corner total lightning 80 but rain stretches to the southwest pu through loudoun and fauquier and winchester and front royal and a lot of lightning. No severe thunderstorm warnings in effect at this point. In to the storm cells pushing through to the walkersville and urbana. Im sure you are hearing heavy rain right now. The storm scan the wider view pockets of heavy storm in the midatlantic. The cold front is to the west ohio river ugh the valley and i will zoom out again because the boxes indicate where severe thunderstorm watches are in effect. And ve one in for northern with respect portions of the region and tornado watch in the box to the southwest i
It is 1 00 p. M. On the east coast, 10 00 a. M. Out west. For those of you just tuning in, thanks for being with us here today. Im deborah feyerick. Here are the top stories were following for you in the cnn newsroom. Byebye blizzard, that huge blizzard that came and conquered parts of the northeast is headed out to sea right now. It left a very white powdery calling card. People across the region are digging out today. Connecticut, not boston, as predicted, was hit hardest with some cities getting more than 3 feet of snow. 65,000 customers across the region, they are without power. Were live in the storm zone and have a report straight ahead. In chicago, First Lady Michelle Obama is attending the funeral of a 15yearold honor student and band majorette who was killed about a mile from the obamas family home. Hadiya pendleton was shot and killed while she and friends were trying to escape rain by seeking shelter in a childrens park. The shooting happened just days after the teenager who
Ends a standoff with rebels. Welcome. Diplomats from the u. S. , russia, britain, france and china will be meeting in new york today to discuss a resolution on eradicating syrias chemical arsenal. The Russian Initiative to get the weapons out of syria moved washington to hold off on possible military strikes. But the differences remain. Russia has a very different version of events. At a joint press conference with his french counterpart, the Russian Foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said the attack mightve been a rebelhe said that solid e pointed in that direction, with groups wanting to stage an attack that would provoke a western military strike to topple assad from power. Russia has rejected claims that the u. N. Report on the chemical attack shows that damascus was responsible. On the ground in syria, people are doing what they can to stay safe. Syrians are protecting themselves with whatever means they have. These volunteers east of damascus are making improvised gas masks, fearing
Spectators, 36,000 athletes get compete in the 118th marathon. This is live from paris. Also coming up for you over the next hour, we will tell you about the life of one of the founders of burmas prodemocracy opposition. He has passed away at age 84 after decades battling military rulers. And the life of Pope John Paul ii set to music. We have three there are three theater shows running in the italian capital prior to the catheterization caninitization. Biden visits the ukraine as ukraineavrov says the is in violation of the geneva accord. Tensions remain high after an attack on a promoderate a checkpoint that left three dead. President has asked for support from russian troops. Alex turnbull has more. A couple of speeches on a card announce a new curfew following the attack on the checkpoints, slovyansk is called a city under siege and they begged for help. We ask for help. If you cant send the army as peacekeepers, please send Food Supplies or weapons or anything else that you can. O
Worst outbreak of violence since 20 years ago. Dozens of knives firearms one crowded restaurant alcohol, a rivalry and a spark. Reporter this is the aftermath of a deadly battle involving at least five rival biker gangs and texas Law Enforcement enforcement. Shortly after 12 15, a fight broke out in this building into the parking lot of twin peeks. As that fight progressed it progressed rapidly from hands and feet to weapons, chains a club was involved and knives were involved. As the bloodshed spilled into the park lot, Police Including s. W. A. T. Officers moved in. As we pulled up on scene, the shooting at individual bikers from bikers turned toward us. Our officers took fire and responded appropriately, returning fire. When the shooting finally stopped, nine bikers were dead four of which according to a Law Enforcement source may have been killed by police. Whats still unclear is exactly what led to the fight between these rival biker gangs. What is clear is that the bloodshed coul