Facebook, prepare for a day of action to save Net Neutrality. We will speak with the formerr fcc commissioner michael copps. Then we look at the crisis in venezuela as pope francis calls for dialogue between the maduro government and Opposition Leaders. I would like to assure this nation they are in my prayers and express my closeness to the families who have lost their children. I appeal for an end to the violence and a peaceful and democratic solution to the crisis. Amy we will host a debate on the crisis in venezuela. All that and more, coming up. Welcome to democracy now , democracynow. Org, the war and peace report. Im amy goodman. Scientists are warning that the earths sixth mass extinction is already underway. In a new study published in the journal proceedings of the National Academy of sciences, the researchers said billions of populations of animals have disappeared from the earth amid what they called a biological annihilation. They said the findings were worse than previous
It was burning 114 acres at least check. At least ten structures are threatened and mandatory evacuations are in place. This is a mild, typical day for the area with light winds, so that was working in our favor today to keep the fire from spreading too rapidly. Last night the fire was 25 contained. In the south bay, crews are trying to gain the upper hand on a brush fire near morgan hill. Cal fire says it has not damaged any homes at this point, but a e closed. Buses have suspended service on hail avenue near the fire. It was 40 contained at last check. Were going to take a look at our forecast now. And we are starting off with some gray skies really socked in ger the goldenat g idy br,idbrge, much of the bay. Its likely going to stay cool along the coast today. Temperatures in the upper 50s from redwood city to oakland. 66 San Francisco. 53 in santa rosa. Were starting off socked in, but the clouds will pull back to the peninsula, so much of the east bay, inland locations, youre all
Communication systems are down. The destruction has many in the southeastern states in our country fearing what could be coming their way. Brandon gunnoe joins us now in our newsroom. A Church Pastor in haiti called Hurricane Matthews damage a total disasters. Now those living in bahamas and the u. S. Are either trying to brace for impact or get out as quickly as they can it . Reporter the devastation was at its worst in southern haiti wherein hour pummeled the nation. Roads have been cut off from the rest of the country. 10 people total have died in thescreen, the youngest may have been a teenaged boy who was swept away in a landslide while cleaning a drain behind his home. Hurricane matthew now taking aim at the bahamas and the u. S. Coastline from florida to north carolina. With the storm going up our coast, a small deviation with this track could mean a catastrophic change along floridas east coast. We have to prepare for a direct hit. Reporter in florida the governor has ordered p
And when we can expect fall weather to return. Good day everybody, it is wednesday, october 19th, 2016. Thanks so much for waking up with us, this morning. Sue, im moving too fast. Already spilled entire cup of agree tea on my desk this morning. Yikes. Yes, well, you know, as bob kelly just said, it can only get better from here, if thats the way your day starts. Look what we have for you outside. A ten out of ten once again. Yes, we rhymed that. 69 degrees on october, whats today, the 19th in wow. No problems with visibility at the airport, 7mile per hour breeze out of the west southwest. Sunrise happens officially at 7 16. Now weve been having problems with fog the past couple of mornings it, doesnt look like it is an issue today. There is still some moisture in the air. So well keep an eye on the situation, but so far so good with the fog. Very mild morning, even up in the mountains, where it is 67 degrees, close to 70 at trenton, 68 in wildwood. 69 degrees in wilmington. And winds
Back being right naught, thousands of Faculty University workers walking off the job, leaving thousands in limbo. More on how this strike will impact student. Plus, normally peaceful park transformed into a cream scene. I was just shocked for the moment. But then again, im not surprised by this. Things like that dont normally happen here. Man tries to stop a robbery and end upshot multiple times right in the middle of Rittenhouse Square. What we are now learning about the victim. Ready for rounds three in vegas, if the first two were any indication there is one sure to be thriller. Just awfully good that someone with the temperament of donald trump is not in charge of the law in our country. Because you would be in jail. Donald trump and Hillary Clinton ready for their final debate. Were live with more on some of the big controversies facing each candidate. Should you shower when you wake up or before you go to bed . The debate is on. The exact time of day you should rinse off if youre