Welcome, watching us here in the united states, canada and around the world, im kim brunhuber. This is Cnn Newsroom. Search and Rescue Teams are working through the Night Searching for survivors after the catastrophic Building Collapse in the town of surfside near miami. Part of the 12story Shamplain towers came Crashing Down during the early hours of thursday morning, four people are confirmed dead and the whereabouts of 159 others are unknown. It is still not clear what caused the high Rise Condominium Tower to collapse. Rescue teams have been facing daunting obstacles, heavy smoke from fires within the building, Unstable Mountain of rubble, as well as heavy winds and rain. It is well with my soul. The vigil was held Friday Evening to remember the lives lost and to pray for those who are unaccounted for. Cnn spoke to Miamidades Fire Rescue chief who has a message for those awaiting news of their loved ones. Have hope. Theres always hope. I was in haiti, and eight days after we were t
Plus Derek Chauvin sentenced to more than 22 years in prison for murdering George Floyd. Well hear what both the Chauvin And Floyd families had to say in court. And the Delta Variant will have the, quote, upper hand this summer in europe according to one Health Minister. Were live in london where were seeing a 46 increase in the variant. And we begin right here in the United States where at this hour, a massive search for survivors is under way, and thats just over 48 hours after a devastating Building Collapse in surfside, florida. And that is near miami. Part of the 12story Champlain towers came Crashing Down during the early hours of thursday morning. At least four people have been confirmed dead, and 159 are still unaccounted for. The cause of the disaster still unknown. A vigil was held in Surfside Friday Night to remember the lives lost and pray for those still unaccounted for. Many families are clinging to hope that their Loved Ones will be somehow found alive, including one wom
Down 46 . Why is there still hesitancy to get the vaccine . Ill ask my guest. And Zombie Fires are becoming more common as the planet warms, but a new study is giving firefighters a serious advantage. Thanks for joining me this hour. It is now 11 a. M. In israel and gaza. The ceasefire that began early friday is entering its second day. It is an uneasy peace, and tensions certainly remain high. Friday prayers at the mosque in jerusalem ended with israeli police sweeping through the plaza in an aggressive show of force. The police said they were responding to a riot by palestinians and used Stun Grenade and rubber bullets to drive people out. The palestinians report 20 people were hurt. Israel opened a key Border Crossing friday to allow humanitarian aid into gaza. Among the shipments was a mobile hospital. The u. N. Announced its sending more than 22 Million of aid including food, medical supplies, and covid vaccines. Were joined from Jerusalemment Good to see you. Whats the latest on
Details ahead this hour. Live from cnn center, this is cnn newsroom. It is now noon in israeli and gaza. Ceasefire between hamas and israeli is well into its second day without any violations reported. But it is an uneasy peace and tensions do remain high. Friday prayers at a Mosque In Jerusalem ended with israeli police sweeping through the plaza in an aggressive show of force. The police said they were respond to go a riot by palestinians and used Stun Grenades and Rubber Bullets to drive people out. The report says 20 people were hurt. Israeli opened a key border On Friday to allow humanitarian aid into gaza. Among the shipment was a mobile hospital. The u. N. Announced it is sending more than 22 Million of aid including food and medical supplies and covid vaccines. H Hadas Gold joins us from j jerusalem. The ceasefire is holding. The ceasefire has been holding for more than 24 hours. No rockets have been launched from gaza into israeli. There have been no israeli Military Activity
Sauceagemaking stapling of the discussion. Reporter hes meeting oneonone with senator Joe Manchin this hour and will host congressional leaders wednesday before meeting with republican senators on thursday to talk infrastructure. Bidens Chief Of Staff says he wants to compromise. Its basic, basic things that were putting forward. Reporter and Press Secretary Jen Psaki says biden wants an Infrastructure Bill on his desk by this summer. The president would still like to see progress by memorial day. The president will meet with republicans as party is in turmoil. Everyone in leadership serves at the pleasure of the conference. Reporter the House Republican Conference will vote wednesday on whether to oust Liz Chain from leadership and her potential replacement now has House Minority Leader kevin mccarthys endorsement. Do you support Elise Stefanik for that job . Yes, i do. Reporter Elise Stefanik has exoed former president trumps election lies causing her republican parties to liken the