Ocean floor. A diving vessel captain making a desperate call for help just after 03 00am local time. 39 people were aboard when a fire broke out the boat was anchored near Santa Cruz Island off the coast of Southern California, 5 crew members were able to escape the crew. Was actually already awaken on the bridge and they jumped off the other passengers were below decks. Likely trapped once the blaze ignited rescue crews face foggy conditions and intense flames, the crews were actively fighting the fire and when the vessel. Began to sink at approximately 07 20am this morning for victims have been recovered thus far. As deceased. Dive teams are working to recover 4 other bodies discovered on the ocean floor near the boat. Well rescue efforts will continue overnight. I think we all should be prepared. To the worst outcome. While the cause of the fire is still unknown investitors here dont think theres any foul play or criminal activity. Authorities here also say they will continue the se
it s the top of the hour on cnn news room. it s good to have you. i m victor blackwell. president biden just upkdated congress on what his administration sees as the biggest national security threat facing the country. in his new national security strategy, vladimir putin s invasion of ukraine is not the top political challenge according to biden. that distinction goes to china. russia was however at the heart of a key global meeting. there was a meeting with 50 other defense ministers on how to boost ukraine s air defense systems. ukraine is facing a third day of intensified air assault from russia which was condemned by the defense ministers for continuing to target civilian facilities. cnn s kaitlan collins is at the white house. kaitlan, you re up first. let s begin with the president and his just released national security strategy. why is china above russia here? reporter: yeah, it might surprise some people given of course, russia s ongoing invasion of ukraine, but b
[inaudible conversations]. Ladies and gentlemen, a very good morning. Welcome to your nations capitol, the subcommittee on Early Childhood and secondary information will come to order. And the chair is authorized to call a recess at anytime. The holocaust ended in 1945, the hate behind it has not. Antisemitism is repugnant in all its forms, but the topic of the hearing is troubling. Its hard to grasp that antisemitism has become in our k through 12 schools. And some of the young minds, who has conditioned them to attack the jewish people. The very need for this hearing is a travesty. The aftermath of october 7th has the ugliest ideas, once marginalized, and failed to stop it. Its not just antiisrael, its antiamerica, its antidemocracy. Three of our witnesses represent some of the Largest School districts in the nation where theres been some vile antisemitism in their districts. Just a few minutes ago we heard from communities, parents and even a teacher who said this is happening witho
Stepped in. Showers even possible overnight thunderstorms will lead us into the 4th of july morning. How that affects your outdoor plans and fireworks displays coming up patriotic preparations. Very patriotic. Getting ready for massive crowds on the National Mall all next. And happening right now putting the final touches on a 4th of july celebration. An estimated 700,000 people will be on the National Mall to celebrate the patriotic holiday tomorrow. While many are excited about the music and f is a lot going on behind the scenes to get things ready and that includes a lot of extra security. Rich you had a front row seat for the big rehearsal. That has to be one of the better shows because you dont have the crowds to deal with. Yeah. It was pretty cool. A lot of folks were dealing with security. Youll see concrete barriers here a lot of temporary fencing. There is the capitol over there. A lot of security tonight. Those who got through the security gauntlet got to see something very s
Times online. A woman with amnesia finally finds her family. Millions of drivers, rain, low gas prices and the fourth of july falling on a saturday. Im shomari stone. Why some experts say thats a bad combination. News4 at 11 starts now. They put their lives on the line at work, but this was supposed to be a friendly competition. Yeah. Police detective from brazil died tonight in virginia after he crashed his bike at the world police and fire games. Two more riders are still in critical condition. News4s Jackie Bensen is live at innova Fairfax Hospital with the latest. Jackie . Reporter this was heartwrenching. Just a short time ago, one of investigator Carlos Silvas colleagues talked to us about this man, this 48yearold man and the life he lived thousands of miles away from here. I worked with carlos, my big brother. Its very hard for me to say these words. I was his roommate. And actually, yesterday we talked a little bit of the world fire games. Reporter declining the assistance of a