That has perps and police in a mustsee ending. Early today starts right now. Good to be with you this morning. Im frances rivera. And im phillip mena. Search crews are racing against time to find survivors of the killer mudslides in southern california. At least 17 people are dead, dozens more injured. And 17 are still missing after a powerful winter storm unleashed mud, boulder, and flash floods into communities that were still reeling from last months massive wildfires. More than 100 homes have been destroyed, and thousands have been forced to flee, including celebrities in the affluent neighborhood of montecito. Tennis legend jimmy conner was evacuated by helicopter. He took to twitter tuesday to thank the u. S. Coast guard for rescuing him. And talc show host Ellen Degeneres was visibly emotional, sharing how she and her wife have evacuated yet again, just days after finally returning home after the massive thomas fire. Sunday night portia and i got a call that were under mandatory
The future of Americas Health care . Early today starts right now. Good wednesday morning. Im frances rivera. It was the third longest state of the Union Address in history. President trump delivering remarks before a joint session of congress. He spoke to the American People as the shadow of the russia investigation looms over his administration. Looking to strike strike a conciliatory tone. This despite 13 democratic lawmakers boycotting the president s speech altogether. The Congressional Black Caucus taking to the house floor with traditional african cloths over their shoulders in protest of mr. Trumps alleged shole comments against haitians and african nations some weeks ago. Mr. Trump using the occasion to tout the accomplishments of his first year in office. The state of our union is strong because our people are strong. We have created 2. 4 million new jobs. After years and years of wage stagnation, we are finally seeing rising wages. Unemployment claims have hit a 45year low.
The future of Americas Health care . Early today starts right now. Good wednesday morning. Im frances rivera. It was the third longest state of the Union Address in history. President trump delivering remarks before a joint session of congress. He spoke to the American People as the shadow of the russia investigation looms over his administration. Looking to strike strike a conciliatory tone. This despite 13 democratic lawmakers boycotting the president s speech altogether. The Congressional Black Caucus taking to the house floor witha their shoulders in protest of mr. Trumps alleged shole comments against haitians and african nations some weeks ago. Mr. Trump using the occasion to tout the accomplishments of his first year in office. The state of our union is strong because our people are strong. We have created 2. 4 million new jobs. After years and years of wage stagnation, we are finally seeing rising wages. Unemployment claims have hit a 45year low. Africanamerican unemployment st
Inches to fall on the area by friday. President trump has plans to visit texas tuesday. But thats not all hes been up to. And last nights mtv Video Music Awards had its share of politics, eye popping performances and much more. Early today starts right now. Good being with you on a monday morning. Im frances rivera. My coanchor phillip mena is in texas and hell join us in a moment. But he like many other texans are waking up this morning in an almost unrecognizable state. Major parts like houston are under water as Tropical Storm hurricane is continuing to barrel through. Fully submerged vehicles and destroyed homes in its wake. And with over 2,000 water rescues performed in just the houston area alone, officials are looking at the residents and pleading for help. What we desperately need are boats and high water vehicles. So those of you who have boats and high water vehicles, that can be used in neighborhoods to help move people out of harms way, we need your help. This morning some
Weekend about the storm. Plans to visit texas tuesday, but thats not all hes been up to. And last nights mtv video music a weaawards had its share politics, eye popping performances and much more. Early today starts right now. Good monday morning to you. Im frances ra very a. My coanchor is in texas right now covering Tropical Storm harvey and the devastation following the record setting hurricane. Hell join us just in a moment. Right now, the waterlogged city of houston is bracing for even more catastrophic flooding from harvey after the nations fourth largest city was pummelled with up to 2 feet of rain. An unprecedented 50 inches of rain could hit several areas by storms end. And the situation could not be more dire as the National Weather service puts out several tornado and flash flood warnings overnight. Five to ten more inches of rain could hit the area in just the next several hours. And right now the army corps of engineers has begun releasing the waters of two nearby dams in