Doj drama. Sources telling abc news the department of justice is opening a review into the handling of the case involving Michael Flynn as the department decides not to charge andrew mccabe. Plus, will President Trump listen to attorney general barrs pleas to stop tweeting about these cases . Candid kate. The duchess of cambridge opens up about her role as a mother in a rare interview. I think theres a few things that really stand out for me. One is quality of relationships. What she wants for her three kids. And allstar weekend. Oh. The starstudded celebrity game overnight. Gets a nice layup to go. The leagues top players giving back with a former president also lending a hand. Hey, good morning, happy saturday. Lets get right to our top story, the latest on the Novel Coronavirus. The u. S. Government is now preparing to evacuate nearly 400 americans stranded on a cruise ship in japan. Many look forward to a cruise vacation, but these folks have been stuck on this ship for a week and a half and when they get back to the u. S. , they will go back into quarantine. All this as were learning of the first death from the virus outside of asia. A chinese man dying in paris. For the latest on all this lets go to maggie rulli in yokohama, japan. Maggie, good morning to you. Reporter eva, good morning. You know, all week people have been telling us that theyre desperate to get off of this ship, but now theyre saying they feel like they have been given two bad options. Either go back home and theyre stuck in quarantine for another two weeks, or stay on board, but then theyre not sure when theyll be allowed back into the united states. Tensions are running pretty high. Reporter this morning, plans are under way to evacuate 400 americans stranded aboard the quarantined diamond princess. The cruise ship docked in japan for more than 11 days. At least 285 people on board have tested positive for the covid19 virus, including another 67 new cases announced today. The u. S. Embassy says the emergency evacuation will begin tomorrow. All americans who show no symptoms and want to leave will be flown back to the u. S. Where theyll undergo another two weeks of quarantine. U. S. Authorities say the more than 23 americans who already tested positive for the virus will continue their treatment in japan, people like john haering. He and his wife melanie were on board celebrating his retirement. We have been following them all week as john battled a high fever, and yesterday he tested positive for the virus. Im alone here in the room and i would rather be back on the cruise ship. Reporter back Home Health Officials are working to stop the spread before it begins. Individuals who present with flulike symptoms will also be tested for the china coronavirus. This will give us an Early Warning system of further spread in the united states. Reporter the u. S. Announcing it will now be testing for covid19 in five major cities. In cases where flu tests were negative. Seattle, san francisco, los angeles, chicago and new york. We want people to understand we likely will see more cases in the united states. Reporter and on friday, san diego taking no chances. County public Health Officials declaring health and local emergencies out of an abundance of caution after two people who were on an evacuation flight from china tested positive for the virus. Well, those americans on board will have to decide about that by tomorrow when the plane comes, but many tell us theyre now scared for their health. Guy, they spent the last 11 days trying to avoid everyone, and now theyre about to get on a bus and a plane with potentily sick people. Guys . Amazing. Theyve got to go through quarantine again. Maggie rulli for us. Thank you. We really appreciate it. We will also have an alarming report coming up on the flu virus that has killed thousands so far this season. For now though, we want to turn to the arctic blast hitting the midwest and northeast rob is out in times square with more on that, rob, good morning. Good morning. Its middle of february now. We should have turned the corners as far as the cold air but its been so mild this cold snap is a shock to the system. You can see my breath with the windchill in the single digits. Even colder as you go a little farther inland. Yesterday was the coldest valentines day in over 70 years. In chicago, rockford, illinois, seeing the coldest on record. We do have milder air shaping in. Temperatures will struggle to get to the freezing mark across these stays, but tomorrow we do go at or above average. But looking ahead beyond that dont put the heavy coat away just yet because temperatures thursday morning with the next arctic blast plunge back to where they were yesterday and today. Reminding us it is still winter. Dan, back inside to you. I was just going to say that. It is february. Rob, thank you. Talk to you in a few minutes. Turning now to politics and the new questions about the independence of the Justice Department after sources tell abc news the attorney general has opened a review of the handling of the Michael Flynn case. Flynn who as you may remember briefly served as President Trumps National Security adviser, was caught up in the mueller probe. Abcs Kyra Phillips is in West Palm Beach where the president is spending the weekend. Kyra, good morning to you. Reporter good morning, dan. Well, the theme here since trumps acquittal is clearly loyalty. The president is definitely saying and making it clear that loyalty is everything. Otherwise you may pay the consequences. However, there is one friend that we know the president isnt going to throw under the bus and that name is twitter. After a stunning show of dissent from the president s inner circle this week i think its time to stop the tweeting about the department of justice criminal cases. Reporter this morning, attorney general william barr again making a controversial move. The Justice Department has hired an outside prosecutor to conduct a review into the case of former National Security adviser Michael Flynn. Well, i feel badly for general flynn. I feel very badly. Reporter the move comes as the former Lieutenant General who pleaded guilty to lying to the fbi filed a motion last month to dismiss the case citing the governments bad faith, vindictiveness and breach of the plea agreement. All of this happening as federal precutors close a twoyear investigation where it declined to charge former fbi Deputy Director andrew mccabe, accused of allegedly lying to investigators about a leak to the media. I think hes a disaster and what he was trying to do was terrible. Reporter President Trump blaming mccabe of being part of a, quote, illegal and treasonous plot. Yesterday Mccabe Firing back at the Justice Department. It is an absolute disgrace that they took two years and put my family through this experience for two years before they finally drew the obvious conclusion. Reporter all of this days after the president s reaction to an abc exclusive interview with the attorney general. Barr blasted trumps online offloads into ongoing investigations. To have public statements and tweets made about the department, about people in the department, about cases pending in the department and about judges before whom we have cases make it impossible for me to do my job. Reporter so even with all this political infighting and debate over who President Trump can trust, his Justice Department is clearly making moves, dan, to exert its independence. How speaking of the Justice Department, how unusual is this move by the department to assign an outside prosecutor in the Michael Flynn case . Reporter great question. Very unusual. And could trigger more accusations of political interference by top justice officials in washington, dan. A lot to watch for. Indeed, always. Kyra phillips in florida this morning, we appreciate it. Whit, over to you. All right, dan. Thanks. Turning now to the guilty verdict for michael avenatti. The lawyer now facing decades behind bars. Avenatti has been convicted of a plot to extort millions of dollars from nike. His lawyers plan to appeal. Avenatti still faces additional trials in new york and los angeles. He rose to fame for representing Stormy Daniels in her lawsuit against the president. Well now to a tentative agreement between the u. S. And the taliban. The deal could eventually lead to withdrawal of american troops from afghanistan. Abcs Stephanie Ramos is here with this story. Good morning, stephanie. Reporter eva, good morning. This new deal between the taliban and u. S. To pause the violence in afghanistan could lead to a more permanent agreement, but military experts say it would not bring peace to afghanistan, but it will bring american troops home. The u. S. And the taliban have reached a deal that military leaders call a crucial first step in ending americas longest war. Weve had a series of productive bilateral and collective meetings about the path forward. Reporter the state Department Says the agreement right now is to reduce violence in afghanistan for seven days. A modified truce. The taliban agreeing to stop bombings and rocket attacks for that week. If that is successful, the u. S. And taliban would sign a peace deal that could lead to troop withdrawal. All in exchange for the talibans commitment to not allow afghanistan to be a safe haven for terrorism. This comes after secretary of state mike pompeo and defense secretary mark esper met friday in munich with afghanistans president. An initial u. S. Taliban agreement was all but done last september. President Trump Inviting the militant group to camp david then backing out and tweeting about it after an attack that killed a u. S. Soldier. The president hinting at a possible resolution at this years state of the union. In afghanistan, the determination and valor of our war fighters has allowed us to make tremendous progress and peace talks are now under way. Reporter experts say u. S. Troop removal wont mean the end to conflict in afghanistan. Our agreement will mean the u. S. Will leave afghanistan. There will be lots of bloodshed after the u. S. Leaves. Reporter there are about 13,000 troops in afghanistan right now. This year seven americans have died. More than 2,300 soldiers, troops have died since the war began. Now a Permanent Peace agreement could bring many of those deployed Service Members home which is welcome news to the families. Of course, you are a member of the Armed Services but the huge questions about what happens in that country when we leave. Exactly. After hundreds of billions of dollars and thousands of american lives. Stephanie, thank you very much. I really appreciate it. Turning now to the homefront, i. C. E. Is sending Border Patrol agents to chicago, new york city, los angeles and atlanta. The tactical teams will specialize in high risk operations targeting people with extensive criminal records. The units will assist teams in sanctuary cities through may. This is the trump administrations latest move to step up immigration enforcement. Well, closing arguments have wrapped and now Harvey Weinst n weinsteins rape trial is headed to the jury. Prosecutors argued on friday that they proved weinstein is a predator who used his power to manipulate women who wanted to work in hollywood. Weinsteins lawyers claim that his accusers were not passive victims and that prosecutors overreached. Jury deliberations start on tuesday. Well, now to the campaign trail. The democratic president ial candidates are setting their sights on nevada. A week before the state holds its caucus. Abcs rachel scott is in las vegas as several candidates make their case to the voters. Reporter eva, good morning. With early voting kicking off today the candidates are packing their schedules ahead of the nevada caucuses. The next two contests will be a crucial test as the democratic primary turns to more diverse states. This morning, the race to get ahead in the west. Its good to be back. Back in the battle born state. Reporter joe biden confident he can finish top two here in nevada after falling behind in the first two contests. I have been saying for some time now that character, the character of the nation is on the ballot and i mean it in a literal sense. Were in the battle of, were in the battle for the soul of this country. Reporter with the caucuses just one week away the former vp beefing up his staff in the state. Now more than 130 on the ground. Nevadas racial diversity and strong Union Presence will play a Critical Role in how the third contest plays out. How are you, senator . Im very good. Thanks for visiting. Reporter senator Amy Klobuchar campaigning in las vegas facing questions about her immigration record. And her vote for a bill more than a decade ago which included an amendment to make english the official language. That is not a position i take. Okay. I did vote that way. That way back then along with many other people. You should check out the base bill. It was in the base bill in the end. Reporter mayor Pete Buttigieg fighting to build support among minority voters. The only way to win is to deserve it. So it starts by reaching out and asking and seeking that support. Reporter also looking for another strong finish, senator Bernie Sanders fresh off his New Hampshire victory already focusing in on the states next in line. Were going to win the state of texas. [ cheers and applause ] reporter the field narrowed. Three candidates have dropped out of the race in the last week. Eight are still fighting for the chance to take on President Trump. Dan . This is wide open for now. It seems like bernie is the man to stop. Rachel, thank you. Well have continuing coverage leading up to the nevada caucus right here on abc news and over on our new streaming channel abc newslive available right now breaking news and analysis around the clock. Meanwhile, fears about the coronavirus have been overshadowing the flu which, in fact, kills many more people and is on the rise here in the u. S. As what appears to be a second wave of the flu spreads. Parents are now being warned that this flu season has been worse for children than any season in a decade and abcs diane macedo is right here with more. Diane, good morning to you. Reporter dan, good morning to you. So we already have 92 flurelated child deaths reported which is higher at this point in the year than in any season in the past decade. Experts say one reason for that is that the two strains going around are both especially hard on kids, something they call a Double Barrel flu season. This morning, a second wave of the flu virus is hitting the u. S. New numbers from the cdc show after falling for the first two weeks of the year, flu cases are back on the rise. So far this season, the cdc estimates there have been at least 26 million flu cases, 250,000 hospitalizations and 14,000 deaths. And the season has been especially hard on children with flurelated child deaths and hospitalizations at their highest point in a decade. What we found is that theres been more of a higher predominance of influenza b and unfortunately influenza b tends to affect the pediatric population a bit harder. Reporter for 16yearold Katie Giovanniello it turned deadly. Its so sad shes not here. Its so sad. Reporter her mother says the teen was diagnosed with the flu virus february 2nd and died just five days later even though she had a flu shot. That these symptoms could kill her. I just didnt know that. I really didnt and i didnt really, really know the flu can kill you. Reporter the cdc is releasing flu vaccine effectiveness estimates next week. In the meantime, while the vaccine isnt perfect, doctors say this is still the best way to protect yourself along with hand washing and cleaning frequently touch surfaces. Hearing from that mom. Its heartbreaking. Awful and wrenching. Thank you. Back to the weather. Rob marciano watching some serious flooding in the south right now. Finally got a sunny day in mississippi, but the rivers are on the rise. You can see theyve had tremendous amounts of rain over the past three weeks. This is the pearl river out of jackson, mississippi. You can see folks walking through the flooded streets there. This is going to continue to rise until tomorrow, and monday when it will finally crest, but obviously flowing into homes and neighborhoods being flooded here, and theres more rain on the way. Lets talk about the next storm thats coming in. Its in the Pacific Northwest today. Seattle, portland, youll get some rain. Snow, 2,000, 3,000 feet that gets into boise, jackson, wyoming and kind of scoots over denver. Gets into the plains during the day monday with some snow from des moines over to milwaukee and the rain gets into the flooded areas. It will be on the light side. Not nearly as much as weve seen. As far as the snow goes, a foot in the cascade ranges. Jackson hole, solitude, steamboat another winner in the Snow Department and lighter snow, not too big of a problem from la crosse to green bay. But the cold air will be coming in on wednesday and thursday. Thats a check on whats happening nationally. Good saturday morning. Im lisa argen. Waking up to some fog in the north bay. We will be mild today. Breezy winds arrive late tomorrow into the holiday on monday. Springlike weath