hello. weather alerts and more than 1.5 million people have no power, as temperatures in some areas are predicted to drop, to as low as 45 celsius. an arctic storm is approaching, predicted to hit canada and extend down to the deep south and the border with mexico, including texas. this thermal satellite imagery shows the huge spread of the coldest areas, with the midwest enduring the lowest temperatures. the chill is also being felt on the gulf coastline, although areas in the far north east like maine, and western states like california, nevada, and arizona are escaping the worst. and this satellite image, from the national oceanic and atmospheric administration, gives an idea of the spread of the cold weather system with the lowest temperatures underneath the clouds at the top of the picture, across the northern us states and canada. we begin our coverage with this report from our north america correspondentjohn sudworth. it couldn t have come at a worse time. america s
16 taken to hospital hundreds of people ran for safety. as italy s prime minister suggests global warming played a part in sunday s deadly avalanche in the dolomites, we look at the extreme climate events across the globe that are all linked to climate change. and scientists discover a new species of giant water lily the largest in the world hiding in plain sight for almost 180 years. let s start the united states, where shots have been fired at the start of an independence day parade north of chicago. he also confirmed that it is still currently an active incident. we are now being told six people died in highland park during the independent state parade. six 16 people are said to be in hospital, police say it is still an active shooting situation. it started at 10am local timejust shooting situation. it started at 10am local time just ten shooting situation. it started at 10am local timejust ten minutes into the parade. one reporter at the scene said they had seen fiv
the governor issues a state of emergency in six counties and warns hundreds of people will lose their homes. the end of the so called wagatha christie trial rebecca vardy and colleen rooney will find out today which of them has won their high court libel case. # everybody needs good neighbours. and it s farewell to neighbours after four decades as fans here in the uk prepare for tonight s final episode. birmingham put on a spectacular show last night for the opening ceremony of the commonwealth games. 30,000 people gathered at the alexander stadium, while millions more watched around the world. the show kicks off 11 days of sporting action, with more than 5000 athletes from 72 nations and territories across the commonwealth all taking part across 280 medal events. competition has already started, with lawn bowls the first sport to get under way. today will also see commonwealth games debuts for women s t20 cricket, basketball and wheelchair basketball. but it all started la