situation room. happening now, breaking news, the first deaths are reported from a powerful earthquake that flattened homes and unleashed a wall of water in japan. stand by for new images and information on the massive 7.5 quake and its aftermath. also this hour, at a critical moment in israel s fight against hamas, the nation s high court striking down a key part of a controversial government plan to limit the power of the judiciary. the unprecedented decision now threatening to fan par time tensions and division. plus, 2024 is here. the first presidential votes are now just two weeks away. we ll get the lay of the political landscape as donald trump s rivals battle to be the last republican standing in his way to the nomination. welcome to our viewers in the united states and around the world. wolf blitzer is off today. i m brianna keilar, and this is the situation room special report. we begin with breaking news. the earthquake disaster in japan turning deadly. at
the wobble, i m bianca nobilo. i m max foster joining you just ahead on cnn newsroom. a major earthquake has killed hundreds of people in syria and turkey. the strongest earthquake in 100 years or more of record keeping.h and rescue operations, of course, very, very difficult. how and when president joe biden was informed about the suspected chinese spy balloon. china s now accusing the u.s. of overreacting. in fact, it s not just the balloon. it s the message to send the world that we can do whatever we want and america can t stop us. live from london, this is cnn newsroom with max foster and bianca nobilo. this monday, february 6th, 9:00 a.m. here in london, 12:00 p.m. in turkey, search and rescue crews are working desperately to find people trapped in a major earthquake that struck in the early hoursch this morning. turkey s vice president said as least 280 people have died. 2200 are injured. and thousands of rescue engineers are headed to the region.
President ial election that fits the pro. Indeed, an incumbent lead against the account of it supported by china. The we begin with more, okay, with a powerful, as quake has killed at least 632 people has been significant damage being reported. The number of casualties is expected to rise. The Us Geological survey says the magnitude 6. 8 quake struck some 70 kilometers south of marquez, the shocks. What will say felton the coastal cities are for about casablanca, on its way to ask them who bought up against coverage the ccd. The footage showing the moment a ball full of quake, hey, to morocco. Its sent to people in america, running until the streets that will agree to buy destruction and fives of deputies everywhere. Its the nearest major city to the epicenter of the quake. Residents. Recall the moment they found the trend this to my mother and my wife thought it was a helicopter or something. But i told her it was in a quick and suddenly people board running in all directions and the
South philadelphia street. Why they were shot and killed and by whom is very much a mystery at this hour. Its wednesday night and the big story the traumatic loss of two young lives, Salvatore Dinubile and caleer miller. Christie ileto there tonight, christie a terribly emotional night. There wasnt a dry eye on the block. Even at this hour people are stopping by at the scene of the crime to leave flowers and cards. At oneoi came out the street was essentially shut down. We shouldnt be here for a child 16 years old. They petitioned prayers against a growing echo of sobs at 12 at ritner. They were good kids. I knew sal my whole life. He was a great kid. He never got into trouble or nothing. The violence started as a an argument with a group of kids ending with a shooter firing three bullets from a handgun. There was panic after the bursts of gunfire at the teens. I never thought that would happen here. Its a parents worst nightmare. We are asking why too. Its senseless. It was autograph.
They petitioned prayers against a growing echo of sobs at 12 at ritner. They were good kids. I knew sal my whole life. He was a great kid. He never got into trouble or nothing. The violence started as a an argument with a group of kids ending with a shooter firing three bullets from a handgun. There was panic after the bursts of gunfire at the teens. I never thought that would happen here. Its a parents worst nightmare. We are asking why too. Its senseless. It was autograph. Awful. Classmates say sals e was more than visible. Walking through the hallways and hes not there, it hurts. Everyone knew him. You cant describe the feeling, but its terrible it happened. Its tragic for the young men and their families. What started the argument that triggered the shooting ar remais unclear. Anyone with information about the killer is asked to call detectives, christie ileto, channel6 action news. Restaurant owners are mourning the loss of a restaurant. Bridget foys burned down overnight and inve