The Government Shutdown is impacting american families. We learned 17 families of Service Members killed since the shutdown began have not received the customary 100,000 benefit they need to attend funeral costs. Families use the money to fly to dover and to greet those fallen heroes. The hardworking fishermen on the west coast are feeling the effects. The government is no longer issuing permits to harvest lucrative king crabs. 100 boats is sitting at the docks with a full crew waiting out the impact. We also learned members of congress can still workout in style. An exclusive house gym was supposed to be shutdown along with the government. But that gym, known as the members Wellness Center remains fully open, with flatscreen tvs, workout machines and a heated swimming pool, for lawmakers use and enjoyment. With the shutdown in its ninth day, is washington any closer to an agreement . Were going to get the latest right now from abcs Tahman Bradley in washington. Good morning, tahman. R
And good Tuesday Morning. We do begin with that wet storm system from the south that is colliding with frigid air from the north and taking aim at dozens of states. Today, drivers from georgia to maryland could face a dangerous commute because of icy roads. They have been working all night in the mountains of north carolina. Spraying salt all over the highways were the onslaught. Abcs Tahman Bradley has the latest. Reporter for millions, thanksgiving travel could get dicey. A powerful winterlike storm is marching east. Its expected to bring rain, snow and powerful wind gusts. The monster has already pummeled parts of the west and south. In oklahoma, whiteout conditions and over ten inches of snow. This car, no match for the conditions. The Severe Weather is wreaking havoc at airports across the country. From miami how many hours have you been waiting . Over 12. Reporter to dallas ft. Worth. To Mitchell International airport in milwaukee. Its a mess. My flight got delayed. I wish i coul
Everybody. Im rob nelson, filling in today for john muller. And im diana perez. We begin with new details about pair of weekend raids by u. S. Special forces. Including the capture of a top terror suspect in libya. This morning, the u. S. Is brushing aside criticism from the Libyan Government over that capture. Secretary of state john kerry says Abu Anas Al Libi is a legal and appropriate target for the u. S. Military. Abcs Tahman Bradley is tracking the very latest from washington. Good morning, tahman. Reporter rob and diandiana,d morning to you both. These missions were synchronized. Carried out at the same time so the u. S. Teams had the element of surprise. One of the missions really paid off. One of the most wanted terrorists in the world is now in custody. A double blow against al qaeda terrorists. Two highrisk raids carried out by u. S. Special Operations Forces carried out in libya and somalia. The mission in libya led to this man, Abu Anas Al Libi. We hope that this makes cle
Perez. And im john muller. We begin with the uphill legal battle for amanda knox hit with a guilty verdict for the second time. A court in italy has convicted knox and her exboyfriend of the 2007 murder of her roommate. For now she is still a free woman in the u. S. , but she may be in for a long extradition fight. More now from abcs mary bruce. Reporter its the latest twist in the roller coaster case thats made global headlines for more than six years. Amanda knox once again found guilty of murder. The former American Exchange student convicted by an Italian Appeals Court for brutally killing her roommate, meredith kercher, now sentenced to 28 1 2 years behind bars. Amandas upset. We were all just shocked and i think upset, but were all ready to fight too. Reporter now living at home in seattle, the 26yearold said she felt sick as the new guilty verdict was read saying in a statement, i have been found innocent before. I expected better from the italian justice system. This has gotten
Everyone. Thanks for joining us on this thursday morning. Im diana perez. And im rob nelson. Happy thanksgiving, everybody. Filling in today for john muller. Hope youre having a good start to your holiday. And of course, Many Americans are forgoing the traditional turkey dinner to cruise for bargains instead. Some have been in line for days, waiting for that black friday for the doors to open. So, is it all worth it . Abcs Tahman Bradley has the inside track. Reporter no turkey for these bargainhunters in ashwin, wisconsin. Instead, theyre lined up at best buy, waiting for brown thursday deals. Mainly for the cheap laptops. Theyre like 177. Cant beat that price. Reporter and you can get those special offers tonight. Black friday eve. Go, go, go, go, go shop, shop, shop, shop reporter 140 million americans are expected to shop in stores and online this weekend. Doors opening at a number of retailers tonight. And are luring you in with eyepopping deals. The American Consumer likes to fee