And vehicles. It could take ten days to learn the full death. An review has been ordered into whether residents were given sufficient warning about the fire. It appears some early sirens never sounded. There are also questions over the speed of the emergency response. Lets go to Helena Humphries who is live in maui. They really have their work cut out for them. Out for them. The latest billin out for them. The latest billing from out for them. The latest billing from the out for them. The latest | billing from the governor out for them. The latest. Billing from the governor is the death toll has climbed again now to stand at 99 fatalities. 99 lives lost and of course rescue teams and Recovery Teams continue to comb through the rubble. They fear the death toll they say could potentially double and at the same time they have the challenge of looking after those people who have simply lost everything, of getting military in eight of them and providing shelter, food, clean drinking water.
Good morning, everyone. Glad youre with is pup five things to know for this thursday august 17th. Devastating news again this morning out of hawaii. We have learned children are among the 111 victims killed in the wildfires and the police chief on maui said that number will go up. Only 38 of the area has been searched ed so far and more tha 1,000 people are missing this morning. And a Fulton County circled one day before primary voters head to the polls in more than a dozen states. New overnight a woman in texas has been charged for threatening the judge overseeing jack smiths federal election subversion case. Also this morning, more Young Americans are diagnosed with cancer. A new study says the rate is driven by women and 30 to 39yearolds. The coach for the womens soccer team is out after the devastating world cup. And you see balancing on the stones. Stunned onlookers watched. Eventually escorted away by a guard. Cnn this morning starts right now. You wouldnt you wouldnt do that . I
Now dead in the maui fires. Hawaiis Attorney General today announcing an independent investigation into the response. And mauis Emergency Chief speaking out for the first time. Why he says they didnt activate the sirens. And the Video Showing downed power lines. Did they help spark the fires . Our team on the ground in hawaii. Also tonight Hurricane Hilary forming in the pacific taking rare aim at the southwest and california, the state that hasnt seen a direct hit in 84 years. Al roker is here. The Georgia Grand Jury that indicted former President Trump receiving threats. The investigation the sheriff announced today. The stunning turn in the trial of two white men charged with shooting at A Black Fedex driver in mississippi. The victims mother storming out of the courtroom after the judge declares a mistrial. Why he did it. The fbi arresting multiple Police Officers in raids in california. Their alleged racist texts. The new warning on north korea. Is russia giving kim jongun Nuclear
Saying this is politically motivated. Mr. Trump says this politically inspired indictment could have been brought close to three years ago was tailored for placement in the middle of my political campaign, where i am leading all republicans. The former president and various others face charges, including violation of oath and filing false documents, all have been charged with violating georgias racketeering law, which carries 20 years. Defendants include handwriting former white house chief of staff, mark meadows and former attorneys, including Rudy Giuliani and sydney powell, lists Scott Mccaffey to preside over the case and join the Fulton County superior Court Earlier this year. Hours before the indictment, incomplete document listing the same charges briefly appear said on the Fulton County Court Website before being taken down. My colleague bryan llenas pressed on what happened . I dont work that system, i will not speculate. Next question. Moved on to the next question there. Tru
In fact, the date proposed is the day before Super Tuesday. How do you think this is going over for the former president and his team right now . That could force him to lose a very critical election window ahead of, you know, actually determining who the nominee is. In march, trial date for the disgraced four times indicted x president had to count there. Laura its like they are all ready to pop. They do have that special glow. They are expecting that trumps legal troubles will deliver a surprise next year this handicaps donald trump. It hurts donald trump. This is a general election challenge for the president that likely emboldens the incumbent joe biden. Laura these selfproclaimed defenders of democracy, they want you to believe that their priority is restoring respect and dignity to journalism and to politics. Its going to be justice for all. But, when you listen coastally, you see what they are really all about. They are really accusing trump of what they, themselves are. Just Ve