Who is this gang that kidnapped christian missionaries and children. Reporter this is where the 400 mawozo gangs territory begins. Odonnell north Korean Missile launch why its a concerning advance for kim jong uns military. F. B. I. Raid agents serve the home of a Russian Oligarch close to Vladimir Putin and tied to u. S. Election interference. Affordable hearing aids the steps the f. D. A. Is taking to help the 37 million americans with hearing problems. And female trailblazers an Artist Teaching history by dressing young girls as pioneers. This is the cbs evening news with norah odonnell, reporting from the nations capital. Odonnell good evening, to our viewers in the west and thank you for joining us. We begin tonight with something we dont see often a plane crash where everyone survives. This private jet crashed through a fence before catching fire, and by the time Emergency Crews arrived, all 21 people miraculously had evacuated, including a 10yearold. One First Responder called it an awesome feeling to see everyone safe. Now, this private plane is capable of holding more than 100 people, but its owner reconfigured it to hold fewer passengers. Well, tonight, federal investigators will begin going through the charred remains of the jet to look for clues. Cbs Janet Shamlian is going to lead us off tonight from waller county, texas, with all this nea information. Good evening, janet. Reporter norah, good evening. Cbs news has learned the n. T. S. B. Team will be arriving here in just a couple of hours to lead the investigation, and unlike most plane crashes, they have a surviving crew and passengers to talk to. T it looked unsurvivable. What youre seeing is whats left of an md87 aircraft. Its just the tail there. Reporter a commutersized jet burning up in a field 30 miles west of downtown houston. Reporter as firefighters raced to put out the flames, news came that was almost beyond believer 21 people were on board, and everyone survived. There were just two minor injuries. The actual airplane rolled down the runway, struck an actual fence, and from there, became disabled. Reporter the 33yearold jet, owned by houston home builder j. Alan kent, who was aboard, was cleared for takeoff but never got off the ground. Three crew on board and 18 passengers, including a 10year old, headed to tonights astros red sox playoff game in boston. A couple of hours after the accident, i walked into the airport and found 10 or 15 of the passengers still inside and dressed in their astros gear, waiting to talk to investigators. First responders said they arrived to find an intense fire, and shellshocked passengers already off the aircraft. They were very, very stunned, but they did all selfextricate. We cant tell you how they did that or what method. El the plane was fully engulfed when we arrived. Reporter the n. T. S. B. Will take charge investigating. Robert sumwalt is its former chairman. It could be that there was a Warning Light that came on in the cockpit right as the crew was preparing to take off. It could be a mechanical condition that would have prevented the aircraft from actually lifting off. Reporter billowing smoke could be seen for miles. Close up, the incredible reality that somehow no lives were lost. This is a good day. This is actually a day of celebration for a lot of people. Reporter after all theyd been through, the passengers i saw seemed surprisingly relaxed as they waited at the airport to offer their account to investigators. Norah. Odonnell a real miracle on the runway. Janet shamlian, thank you. And to haiti now. Tonight, the white house says it wont comply with the multi milliondollar demands of the kidnappers who are holding 17 christian missionaries hostage in haiti. Efforts to get them released are continuing on the ground in haiti while prayers are being offered back here at home. Cbs Manuel Bojorquez reports from portauprince. Reporter police at this checkpoint today inspected vehicles headed towards the gangheld territory. Cbs news has learned the hostag0 takers initial demand is 1 million for each of the 17 missionary hostages. Christian aid ministries in ohio released a statement about the victims. The adults range in age from 18 to 48. The five children, from 15 years to just eight months old. We went to a Government Ministry in portauprince today, but officials would not comment,om citing the sensitive nature of negotiations with the notorious 400 mawozo gang, which is accused of kidnapping the 16 americans and one canadian saturday after the missionaries visited an orphanage near the capital. This is where the 400 mawozo gangs territory begins, their headquarters not far from here, but were told its simply too dangerous to approach. To give you a sense of how large an area they control, it extends from here more than 20 miles to the border with the dominican republic. The f. B. I. Is in haiti working with authorities. Today, the white house took a firm stand against giving in to the kidnappers. It has never been in the interest of bringing people home who are being held for ransom. Reporter in the u. S. , churches affiliated with Christian Aid Ministries continue to pray and wait. A family of five from oceana, michigan, is among the hostages. Todd dueling is a local pastor there. To have it hit that Close To Home is extremely heartbreaking. Reporter Christian Aid Ministry said part of the missionaries outreach here in haiti was to help rebuild after an earthquake in august that killed more than 2,000 people. A source close to the gang told us the kidnapped children are growing increasingly frustrated, crying, and some refusing to eat. Norah. Odonnell Manuel Bojorquez, thank you. We want to turn now to the covid pandemic and news tonight that the secretary of homeland security, alejandro mayorkas, has tested positive for covid, despite being fully vaccinated. Were told he has mild symptoms and is now working from home. And theres also some big news about the effectiveness of the vaccines for children. Heres cbs lilia luciano. Reporter tonight, just weeks before the federal government is expected to authorize the Pfizer Vaccine for children as young as five, a new study shows the vaccine to be even more effective against severe illness for kids than it is for adults. For kids, the vaccine is 93 effective against hospitalization. For adults who are not immunocompromised, its 88 effective. This is great realworld data that should urge parents to vaccinate their kids. Reporter tomorrow the f. D. A. Is likely to authorize the moderna and Johnson Johnson booster shots. The agency is also expected to say mixing and matching vaccines is safe. For example, a person vaccinated with Johnson Johnson, could get the pfizer or Moderna Vaccine as a booster. Infectious disease doctor Monica Gandhi says its good news. It doesnt just protect you against hospitalization, but even infection or having any symptoms at all . Exactly. And, yes, there was improved protection from any symptomatic infection. Reporter Getting Covid after being fully vaccinated remains rare, but Colin Powells death from covid this week brought the immunocompromised and elderly into focus. Powell was 84 years old and had parkinsons and multiple myeloma. And thats one of the reasons back in august a recommendation from the f. D. A. And then c. D. C. Came to get that third immunization in those who were immunocompromised, in the hopes that could bring it up. He was older, he had multiple myeloma, so if anyone was going to have Breakthrough Hospitalization or death unfortunately it was someone like the general. Reporter in one of his last interviews powell told reporter bob woodward dont feel sorry for me for gods sake. I havent lost a day of life fighting these two diseases. A recent study showed people who got Johnson Johnson shot, getting either a pfizer or moderna booster isnt just safe. It could even be better protection against infection than another j j shot. Norah. Odonnell really important information, lilia luciano, thank you. Well, tonight, we wanted to take a look at the First Responders in america who are willing to lose their jobs instead of following Covid Vaccine mandates. And with police and Fire Departments already stretched thin, many are wondering what does this mean now for Public Safety . Cbs jeff pegues takes a closer look. Im wrapping up my last shift after 20 years. Reporter on his last day as a spokane, washington, firefighter, tim archer recorded this message ill be fired tonight by the city of spokane. Reporter he joins about 20 other colleagues who have also been relieved for resisting the states vaccine mandate. Why didnt you comply . I i really felt like this is in violation of the civil rights that god has given us. Reporter firefighters and Police Officers in cities like chicago and los angeles are also being given the ultimatum get vaccinated or lose your job. Officials say Vaccine Mandatessa for city workers are necessary to protect the community. But in many cities, rising crime is the primary Public Safety issue now coupled with a lack of policing. Unfortunately our hiring has not been able to keep up with attrition. Reporter Sergeant Randy huserik of the Seattle Police department, where detectives have been forced to pitch in and go on emergency calls. We have, over the last, you know, year and 10 months, had in excess of 300 officers separate from the department. Reporter in massachusetts, the State Police Union believes at least 150 state Police Officers will resign. What kind of impact could this have if you lose 300 troopers . Its going to be felt everywhere. Well have slower responses. There will be case backlogs. Youre going to see less troopers responding to critical incidents. Reporter officers and firefighters were hoping that cities and states would have chosen a path where it wasnt all or nothing. Thats how they see these mandates. They believe a more suitable alternative would have been to offer regular testing for those who didnt want to get vaccinated. Norah. Odonnell such a critical story. Jeff pegues, thank you. We have breaking news tonight the u. N. Security council has Just Announced it will hold an Emergency Meeting after north korea launched a new ballistic missile. These are the first pictures of what north koreans say is a Missile Being launched from a submarine, which would be a major advance for the countrys military. The timing could be dlibts. President bidens Special Envoy for north korea the Special Envoy for north korea will reportedly meet in south korea about reviving the talks with kim jongun. All right, tonight, former trump advisor steve bannon is standing his ground, refusing to comply with a congressional subpoena in the capitol riot investigation. But his refusal could lead to criminal charges amid new scrutiny of his possible role in the insurrection. Cbs Kris Van Cleave is at the capitol. Those in favor say aye. Tonight, a subpoena showdown, the House Committee investigating the january 6 insurrection has voted to hold Steven Bannon in. He knows there are consequences for outright defiance, and he has chosen the path towards criminal contempt. Reporter the Committee Views bannons testimony as critical, arguing statements he made on january 6 suggests foreknowledge about the violence that happened the next day, including comments he made during his podcast. All hell is going to break lose tomorrow. It is not going to happen like you think it will happen. Reporter former President Trump has umped urged his top aides not to cooperate, and he has filed a lawsuit for handing over key documents. Including his conversation on january 6. But President Biden waived President Trumps potential privilege, allowing for a Document Drop as soon as next month. It provided a threat to our democracy that we dont feel could be swept under the rug. Reporter the committee is not getting its handcuffs out just yet. There are several steps before mr. Bannon could face a criminal charge. The next step could come on thursday when the House Of Representatives could vote and a simple majority is needed to move forward. Norah . Odonnell Kris Van Cleave, thank you. Norah. Odonnell Kris Van Cleave, thank you. Tonight, the f. D. A. Is taking steps to help tens of millions of americans who struggle to hear and cant afford a hearing aid, which can cost thousands of dollars. More affordable devices could soon be available and over the counter. Heres cbs news chief medical correspondent dr. Jon lapook. Same thing on this ear, okay . Reporter the proposed f. D. A. Rule could be a Financial Relief for the nearly 30 million americans with hearing difficulties. I just felt it was mandatory. I mean, its you get glasses because you cant see. You need to get something to help you to hear. Reporter the proposed f. D. A. Rules would establish official technical guidelines for these devices and allow hearing aids to be sold directly to consumers over the counter and online without a medical examination or fitting by an audiologist. Dr. Jay youngerman is an ear, nose, and throat specialist at northwell health. How could this help . It think it becomes an introduction where they can at least trial the basic hearing aid and see how they do with it without Spending Thousands of dollars, for a majority of people it may work very well. Reporter a major goal is to lower the price barrier. Hearing aids can cost close to 5,000 and arent covered by medicare. Place the body of the right hearing aid on the upper part of your right ear. Reporter a 2017 law opened the door to overthecounter hearing aids for mild to moderate hearing loss. There are already a few on the market, costing less than 1,000. So, has there been pushback from the industry about this new regulation . Absolutely not. We support the regulation. We want to make sure that the technical provisions in it ensure that those consumers who have the devices have a device that is safe and effective. Reporter norah, ive had so Many Medicare patients tell me they simply cannot afford a hearing aid. The f. D. A. Says four out of five patients who can benefit from a hearing aid dont have one. So, assuming this goes through, which could take up to a year, it could improve the lives of millions of americans. Odonnell oh, for sure. It will help so many people. Dr. Jon lapook, thank you so much. Well, still ahead on tonights cbs evening news, why dozens of sailors and the captain of a ship are being blamed for a costly fire. Plus, the Big Mystery Over why f. B. I. Agents raided two homes owned by a Russian Billionaire. And a relic of an ancient war i. And a relic of an found. Look at this sword yes, after nine centuries. Its the 1used flu vaccine for people 65 and older. Fluzone highdose quadrivalent is the only vaccine approved by the fda for Superior Flu Protection in adults 65 . Im not letting my guard down. Fluzone highdose quadrivalent isnt for people whove had a severe allergic reaction to any flu vaccine or vaccine component, including eggs or egg products. Tell your Health Care Professional if youve ever experienced severe Muscle Weakness after receiving a flu shot. People with weakened immune systems, including those Receiving Therapies that suppress the immune system, may experience lower immune responses. 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If i had been sitting 2 inches to the side, he couldve landed right on my head. He broke his leg, and another mans fall at chase center. Tonight he tells his story to kpix 5. San francisco zoo six figure incentive to curb car breakins, and where all that reward money is coming from. A big beef tonight between one bay area city and a beloved restaurant that says it refuses to be the vaccination police. We began on storm watch, and a live look at the bay area bridges. This could be the last dry commute we see for a while. The next in a series of storms is moving into the north bay at this hour. Chief meteorologist paul heggen is tracking what is coming our way. Rain, more rain, and more rain after this. Lets focus on this evenings rain moving into the north bay right now. Some moderate to heavy down for moving towards santa rosa. It will make its way down toward the golden gate and across the rest of the bay area. Rain chances and santa rosa be around 100 through the rest of the evening, tapering off slightly after midnight, but often dawn showers will remain in the forecast tomorrow and thursday. San franciscos Rain Chances Peak by about 10 00 this evening. They also diminish after midnight, but completely go away. Lower rain chances are a little bit later for the south bay