Right now senators from both parties are reportedly finalizing a deal to end the Government Shutdown and avoid a default. It would give the president much of what he wants. The republicans are said to be giving in on key parts of their demands. A New Washington post poll shows more and more americans disapprove of how the gop has handled this crisis. In the first week of the shutdown, 63 disapproved of the gop. In week two, that went up to 70 . And now at the start of week three, its 74 . 3 4 of americans dont like what republicans are doing, and thats why Senate Republicans have now stepped up to the bargaining table. Earlier today president obama went to a food pantry where furloughed workers have been volunteering during the shutdown. He said its time for republicans to end this crisis. They can solve this problem today. It doesnt mean the differences between democrats and republicans go away. Thats what elections are for. But between elections were governing and not supposed to be
Making news in america this morning the jumbo jackpot could make for a very merry christmas. But the odds of winning, tougher than ever. People forced to flee as flames spread through a popular tourist area. The wildfire destroying homes. Dirty secret about antibacterial soaps. Are they safe and effective . This morning, the fda is raising doubts about those questions. And holiday magic. A unique light show you have to see to believe. Good tuesday morning. We begin with megamillions fever across the country. The giant jackpots drawing less than 24 hours away. The big billboard says it all. 586 million. People have been lining up at stores to get their tickets, hoping for a christmas miracle. Thats 586 million jackpot would mean a 316 million payout to a single winner. Theres been no jackpot winner since early october. 11 million tickets an hour will be sold today in states where megamillions is played. Abcs Tahman Bradley on the frenzy. Reporter how about 500 million payday for christm
The biggest drama yet on the dance floor. One of the most shocking moments of the season. The couple sent home after three perfect 10s. Val and elizabeth flying all night to be here live, only on gma. And good morning, america. On this november 12, 2013. You know what that means . Look at the calendar. 111213. A lot of people think thats a very lucky day. Oh, good, good. Laras one of them. A lot of people getting married today, as well. And i guess lottery tickets are being scooped up all across the country as well. A big 132 million jackpot. Cant win if you dont play. And the latest from the philippines. Brandnew pictures coming in from the most devastating regions. And thousands of people trying to evacuate right now, including americans. Our terry moran just arriving in the typhoon zone with u. S. Marines. Were going to get to him in just a minute. Lets begin with the cold blast affecting so Many Americans this morning. Ginger zee is here with that. Good morning, ginger. You were th
Strips him of his powers. Good morning and welcome to al Jazeera America, im stephanie si, its one of the worst lateseason storms to hit americas heart land in decades spreading death and destruction across 12 states, in a few hours on sunday 75 tornados ripped through the midwest with winds approaching 200 miles per hour. Some of the hardest hit areas were in illinois where the governor declared a state of emergency in 7 counties monday. Emergency officials are still assessing the damage. They say its still not safe to go back into the most devastated areas. 8 people were killed, 6 in illinois and two in michigan. Thousands across the region are starting down the long road to recovery now and al jazeera and did has details. Reporter from the air the damage is easy to see, miles of flattened areas where homes once stood. On the ground a devastating sight for hundreds of residents standing in front of debris where they used to live. Its just hard to believe. Its almost like can i wake u
Card breach. Customers who swipe their charmeds at target stores any time between credit cards at target stores any time between the day before thanksgiving and now may have been a victim. Fo reporter tis the season r shopping and hacking. Target says 40 million customers may have had their personal information stolen during the first three weeks of the Holiday Shopping season. The hackers swiped names, credit and debit card numbers, card expiration dates and security codes. Yeah, that concerns me. I shop here all the time. Reporter it did not affect online purchases. Target has nearly 1,800 stores in the u. S. And the Security Breach happened when customers swiped their cards. There are people making hundreds of millions of dollars on this type of fraud of. Reporter sean henn rei leads a Security Technology company and shawn henry leads a Security Technology company and says the data on the card is a goldmine for hackers. Target customers are advised to carefully read their card state