eventually the four seasons group was unable to pay the interest on some of its debt. key companies in the group were placed in financial administration. part of the debt is unlikely to be paid back, but the group still effectively owes £625 million. the care homes continue to operate. this is, you know, obviously going to be of significant concern for those families who have loved ones who live in those care homes because it appears to be in a very financially vulnerable and fragile position as a company. even four seasons' original private equity owner is worried. my concerns don't lie with private equity. l they lie with the levels of debt used in some l of these transactions. the instability and concern that that generates - is the biggest problem. four seasons health care says... private companies provide more than 80% of care home beds in the uk. three of the biggest groups four seasons, care uk and hc—one, are or have been owned by private equity firms. they have nearly 39,000 beds between them. like the whole sector, the majority of private equity backed care h

. >>> okay, this is nice, especially in the holiday season, a group of nurses stepping up to help thoseth backpacks. they can be filled with clothes and toiletries. they will be given to various homeless sites in the county and street medicine teams who visit homeless encampments. >>> tonight, our exclusive interview with trey lance and london breed, what she's doing right now to combat the crime wave in the city, and her thoughts on embattled d.a., chesa boudin. >>> next, pearl harbor survivors on the 80th anniversary of the attack. the men make their way back to hawaii for likely what's going to be the last time. lester holt joins us from new york right now. >>> tonight, the high stakes showdown between president biden and russia's vladimir putin the president warning putin of a strong response if russia invades ukraine during their two-hour video call it comes amid a massive build-up of russian troops on the border how putin is responding and our own richard engle inside ukraine where fears are growing. >>> also tonight, the omicron variant now in at least 21 states new data on how e

that home is run by four seasons health care group. t tess wanted to know where the fees paid for her dad went. four seasons? four seasons, yeah. panorama asked experts to draw up a family tree for the group. it was owned by private equity investors, but because of its high debts, in 2019, two key companies went into administration. it still has more than 160 companies in the group. i'm gobsmacked, to be honest with you. four seasons says its structure doesn't affect the care it provides, and the homes continue to operate. but business experts say the complexity and use of offshore companies makes it difficult to work out where that money goes. it should surely be the case that these structures should be transparent. they should either bring them onshore, or else they should be required to disclose the full finances of the entire group. it's as simple as that. the former health and social care secretaryjeremy hunt says in a sector looking after vulnerable people, government reforms should include more checks on company finances. there i

. >>> still ahead on kpix 5 and cbsn bay area -- >> brazen retail thefts this holiday season has one group of merchants feeling like easy targets. >> everybody is really worried, very worried that they could be next. >>> if you have travel plans this weekend, plan way ahead. we have more on what is going to be happening on interstate 80. >>> watch your feet if walking along i saw you toss the kites on high... improved vision coverage. so you can focus on every little detail. one of many cost-saving medicare advantage benefits from scan health plan for 2022. call today or ask your agent about scan health plan. ♪ i see trees of green ♪ call today or ask your agent ♪ red roses too ♪ ♪ i see them bloom for me and you ♪ (music) ♪ so i think to myself ♪ ♪ oh what a wonderful world ♪ >>> the recent surge of smash and grab robberies have bay area businesses on edge. some storeowners say they are not getting enough police protection, especially small merchants who do business and outdoor strip malls. caesar pascal owns a jewelry store near downtown san jose. he says the latest smash and grab robber

met with children at the hospital to talk about what the kids are thankful for this holiday season. the grouphristmas tree to listen to the first lady read them a christmas story. the president's first visit marks the first time as a sitting president has a taking part in the children's national hospitals annual holiday event. this is doctor biden's 3rd time visiting the children's national hospital as the first lady. let's talk about the forecast. one more time this time a live look outside of the san francisco international airport. this would be a really good time to head out to the skies on your holiday travel. it's looking like a dry christmas eve night. but the wet weather is nowhere near done con for meteorologists. the bruce rodriguez joining us now with those details. hey there, ali. and we're tracking that increase in storm cloud cover on the is skies overhead at half moon, bay. >> and tracking some light scattered showers for parts of the bay area now starting to inch closer to downtown san francisco. but primarily time. >> and exiting out of mill valley and now heading into the ea

season. huge groups of people overwhelming retail stores and brazenly stealing as much as they can run off with who don't even know each other and are organizeod social media with many being set occupy snapchat. we'll have more on that later this hour. >> sandra: we begin with fox news

holiday plans for sure. layla, i mean, people normally would want to come together in large groups over the holiday season, and particularly for new year, it's just not going to be possible. you know, the clubs in the night spots are going to be closed where people would normally gather and you know, large events. lot of people go to big football events or other sports events over over the new year period. that's not going to be able to happen because they're saying, you know, the stadiums will have to be empty. they play the matches, but no spectators. so in many ways i think it'll be a very quiet and unusual new year again this year. so very low key, the government has come under criticism that the measures come too late. what has the reaction been from members of the government? well, cause the government saying they've got turn, they've got the right strategy, which is to you, which is to put these measures in place, but you're right, there's criticism from the cd you or position, but also from, for instance, experts within the green party. they're in government now, but some of them are saying, you k

season. maria: welcome back. a groupho illegally crossed into texas earlier this year are now suing the country, filing a class action lawsuit against the biden administration over alleged mistreatment. the filing says the administration failed to prepare for the surge of migrants, he despite knowing of their imminent arrival. i spoke with texas attorney general ken paxton. here's how he responded. >> it seems pretty ridiculous that a lawsuit could be filed over illegal immigrants being treated supposedly in a way that they're not satisfied with. it just seems ludicrous. but, look, the entire border situation is ludicrous and yet here we are every day dealing with a crisis that just goes on and on because the biden administration doesn't face reality or doesn't care about reality. maria: well, maybe, you know, since the administration started floating this idea that they were actually considering paying $450,000 per head to illegals who were separated at the border, maybe that gave these haitians an idea that maybe they

season. >> we love you >> reporter: the group filled with loca musicians who have struggled with homelessnessnnection and support with others who have walked similar paths ♪ although it's been said many times many ways ♪ ♪ merry christmas to you ♪ >> reporter: among them, olivia feagles. >> voices of our city choir saved my life. >> reporter: she says a lifeline. >> they dragged thee from the street and put me in a hotel and hooked me up with the interfaith shelter network. ♪ >> reporter: jazz vocalist seth johnson co-founded the non-profit in 2016 to help those struggling with homelessness. >> they are hit with a wall of love when they come in and they are treated with respect and dignity. we want to know their names. ♪ >> reporter: the group even getting the coveted golden buzzer on "america's got talent." and while the pandemic forced them to pivot -- ♪ i want to wish you merry christmas from the bottom of my heart ♪ >> reporter: they are back for their first in-person performance, even inviting the audience to join in. anthony says the choir helped him get back on his feet. >> we are all

season. huge groups of people overwhelming retail stores and brazenly stealing as much as they can run off with. >> john: police in california say coordinated thefts are by people who don't even know each other and are organizeod social media with many being set occupy snapchat. we'll have more on that later this hour. >> sandra: we begin with fox news alert in america's heartland. recovery efforts ongoing as families begin to process their new reality. devastating tornados leaving thousands homeless just weeks before christmas. i'm sandra smith in new york. >> trace: i'm trace gallagher in for john roberts. 88 people confirmed dead across the state and kentucky governor says 12 children are among the 74 killed in his state and more than 100 are still unaccounted for. >> sandra: hardest hit area is dawson creek, small town of 2500 are dead. the mayor saying 75% of the town is gone. >> trace: the community is trying to cope with what has happened there. >> sandra: steve harigan is live in dawson springs. this is unbelievable reality for those people there. >> this is a tough one, especially in a

. >>> this holiday season, we have been showcasing community groups effing back. >> morning anchor amandabig donation to tell us about. than we are at the san francisco marin food bank that has been helping so many families across the bay area to have food on their plate. 1 and 5 people needed help with food before the pandemic, see can only imagine how much more help is needed now. it is help like this from the season of sharing, this is incredible when you guys have been able to do, and you have been able to pull in all of this from the community. tell us about that. >> we are a community fund that has been sharing hope and changing lives since 1986. the san francisco marin food bank has been one of our important partners from ending hunger from the very start. 15% of all of the funds we raise from the community go towards food banks all across the nine bay area counties, and the san francisco marin food bank is one of our most important partners. every dollar donated to the season of sharing fund goes directly towards food, housing, or other basic needs for our neighbors across the nin

group is called marked by covid. it was started by a bay area woman who started a card exchange last year. now hundreds of people are sending and receiving cards this holiday season. the woman behind the group says notes from strangers have a big impact during a difficult time. >> i don't know who christy is. that's the thing. this is the simple message. it just warms my heart in this entire moment. it reminds me of just how much love and support and compassion and empathy there is out there. >> humanity there. you can sign up to send we're posting the latest updates about the omicron variant as well as vaccination requirements and covid testing. just head to nbcbayarea.com/coronavirus. >>> a jury will meet again in a few hours to deliberate the fate of theranos founder elizabeth holmes. bob, i know it's hard to understand what the jury is thinking right now, but do we have any clues of where they might stand in getting a verdict? >> reporter: not really. good morning to you, marcus. the jury that's been deliberating in the federal courthouse behind me here in downtown san jose has already spent 16 hours mulling this case, considering the fact that there's 3 1/2

that home is run by four seasons health care group. te equity investors but because of its high debts, in 2019, two key companies went into administration. it still has more than 160 companies in the group. i'm gobsmacked, to be honest with you. four seasons says its structure doesn't affect the care it provides, and the homes continue to operate. but business experts say the complexity and use of offshore companies makes it difficult to work out where that money goes. it should surely be the case that these structures should be transparent. they should either bring them onshore, or else they should be required to disclose the full finances of the entire group. it's as simple as that. the former health and social care secretaryjeremy hunt says in a sector looking after vulnerable people government reforms should include more checks on company finances. there is a real opportunity now to lay down a long—term plan for the sector, and to channel private sector investment in the way we want. that could be a very positive thing. at the momen

group of st. louis cardinals players particular in the 1934 season, they usually referred as a group of working-class men for having smelly occupations and they were dirty and let this term came to be applied to the cardinals kind of known for their rough-and-tumble tactics on the field kind of aggressive players and kinda big if he way. so there were questions why did they become the heroes during the depression era rated there were a few more popular players in this gang called the gas house gang. while part can you measure that would be appealing during the great depression and in an era where everyone feels like working-class and where it seems like you can identify more with that kind of working-class in some ways. and then also the former cardinals becoming america's team in the first place and among the reasons for that is even though the population and expanded tremendously especially the westward direction during the half-century before the 1930s. and still, here we go. there's a map here to show you why then was st. louis cardinals picture here the map, that's when we are st. louis cardinal

season? according to american research group, shoppers around the country say they are planning t spend an average for gifts this holiday season. believe it or not, that's down from 851 last year, the average plan spending peaked back in 2001, back then it was $1,052 with today's inflation that probably means it's more like 1200 bucks. a total of 70 to percent of all consumers say they have already started their christmas shoppin compared to just 38 percent bac in 2013 at this point, so peopl trying to get things done earlier. the average for those who have not started spending, their budget is on average $2,704. some of that means that you're waiting for another payday, you're going to get some things last minute, or maybe they're just more creative and they wai for the good sales. >> a levengood sales at all times, so i solve a few to go. gear close though. tommy, i need something really good. really good. it's not going to be weird like bacon flavored soda. >> i will go. shannon brought in food cake today. we should do a segment on that. new report suggests that the variance may be less severe

they were a group of players particular those in the 1934, season. hey usually referred it to a group of men producing gas for heating and lighting homes, they were smelly and dirty occupation. but this term gashouse gang kind of known for their rough-and-tumble tactics on the field, kind of aggressive players in kind of a goofy way. so the real question is why did they become this during the depression era in there is few more popular players called the gashouse gang while in part, that was in fact, one of my be appealing during the great depression. an era where everybody is almost delegated to the working class, were seems like working hard and you could identify more with that working class era in some ways. and then also, the famous cardinals coming in front of the americans team in the first place among the reasons for that is even though the population had expanded tremendously in the westward direction in new york in the half-century before the 1930s. still, will have a map here to show you that st. louis cardinals, and if i asked you about th

what will we do this holiday season when people are grouping together? >> you just simplified it. william shafner mixed this up. i think you just gave the right answer. if you have are going into a very large place and there may be a number of people there who could be super spreaders, that is when you wear a mask. if you go into a home where you know everybody is vaccinated or there is no or little risk you will ruin your holiday gathering with a mask. don't need to do that. masks are for large public places where you don't know. >> harris: why won't the white house tell us that? it's so basic. >> i bet they watch us. maybe we can help. >> harris: let's move to this. the cdc is reporting new nationwide covid numbers with cases up nearly 40% from just last week. some of this we anticipated, doctor, because people are inside now. it has been nice in new york, it's about to get cold. the more we group indoors again. are we going down a road where it will get even more? >> yes, we are. that's the second time you said that really important point that no one else is saying. it has to d

. >>> there's your sneak peek at ru paul's drag race as a new group of queens head into season 14 thejanuary 7th where 14 contestants will show up for the $100,000 cash prize this season includes the first cis gender male contestant and first queen from michigan. >>> she has taken music, film and the tv industry by storm now reba mcentire is cooking up something new. she is opening a restaurant called rhee about's place. fans can dine on a fancy steak dinner while enjoying live music. they partnered with the choctaw nation to bring it to reba's home state in fall 2022. >>> serena has done it all she is writing her very first children's book. the title is called "the adventures of quay qua >>> it's time for this year's oprah's favorite things list this year marks 25 years since she started it she is celebrating with 110 goodies that support small businesses here are a few that caught our eye. so it's winter, the ugg coat can keep you cozy. game on vr headset oculus 2 a chef in the family, waffle iron let's you stuff waffles a black truffle hot sauce pack and make it for your fur baby m

group, usa. doctor, seasons greetings to you and your family. great to have you with us. is spreading at lightning speed across the u.s., sending daily caseloads soaring to levels higher. are you concerned this will overload the country's health care system, considering 62% of the population is fully vaccinated? >> absolutely. we are totally concerned that our health system may be pushed to the brink. right now, our health system is about 75% of the beds are full. we have about 25% of our -- or 25 of our 50 states have their icu capacity upwards of 85 p%. those are serious numbers, and we are starting to see the numbers of hospital beds go from 40,000 or so in november. now it's approaching 80,000. and we are just starting to reflect the hospital admissions. remember, they lag about 14 days after the counts go up, and the numbers in the u.s. are soaring. so we are very concerned about it. >> where are you expecting omicron cases to peak and hospitalizations to also peak. >> well, right now, we can't answer that question because we are looking at europe. as the reports we

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. >>> it is a troubling story this holiday shopping season, brazen retail theft. >> len ramirez on the group of merchants who feel they are easy targets. >> reporter: all merchants are frightened by what has been going on, but especially the small merchants who do business and outdoor strip malls and shopping districts. they feel they are the most exposed to the criminal element. no one knows that better than the owner of the jewelry store behind me. >> it is unbelievable things are happening like this. >> reporter: he is talking about the latest smash and grab robbery of a small jewelry store at their east ridge shopping mall yesterday. the suspects sacked the store of valuables in just seconds. >> it is so sad. everybody is really worried, very worried that they could be next. >> reporter: that it is already happened in his case. last march, his jewelry store near downtown san jose was violently robbed by three suspects. they smashed the glass cases, took jewelry, robbed the cash registers, and pointed guns at his employees. one female worker quit the next day after 15 years with the store

. >>> it is a troubling story this holiday shopping season, brazen retail theft. >> len ramirez on the groupre easy targets. >> reporter: all merchants are frightened by what has been going on, but especially the small merchants who do business and outdoor strip malls and shopping districts. they feel they are the most exposed to the criminal element. no one knows that better than the owner of the jewelry store behind me. >> it is unbelievable things are happening like this. >> reporter: he is talking about the latest smash and grab robbery of a small jewelry store at their east ridge shopping mall yesterday. the suspects sacked the store of valuables in just seconds. >> it is so sad. everybody is really worried, very worried that they could be next. >> reporter: that it is already happened in his case.

think it was inevitable, and of course we are now heading into the holiday season, we are going to see more people mixing inside, groupsthe convergence of omicron, delta variant, and the flu?— variant, and the flu? well, it is of concern. _ variant, and the flu? well, it is of concern. but _ variant, and the flu? well, it is of concern. but i _ variant, and the flu? well, it is of concern. but i will- is of concern. but i will remind folks that there is this uncertainty around the severity of the virus, but what we think is that the virus is unlikely to be more severe than the delta variant, which is plenty severe, even if it is less severe, even if it is less severe, the virus is highly infectious. so therefore, it will continue to circulate in the population and it could have an impact on hospitalisation, at least in some situations. so that, and the convergence with the flu season,is the convergence with the flu season, is a concern. but i don't think governments are individuals are helpless bystanders. we now have tools to address the surge. we have the flu vaccine in most countries, especially most countries, espe

and of course we are now heading into the holiday season and we will see more people mixing, groups ofogether. how worried are you for the convergence of omicron, the delta variant, and flew? it is of concern, but i would remind folks that there is this uncertainty around the of the virus, but what we think is the virus, but what we think is the virus is unlikely to be more severe than the delta variant, which was plenty severe, and evenif which was plenty severe, and even if it is less severe, the virus is highly infectious, therefore, it will continue to circulate widely and the population level, it could have an impact on hospitalisation in some situations, so that in the convergence of the flu season is a concern, but i don't think governments and individuals a helpless bystander. we now have tools to address the surge. we have the flu vaccine in most countries, especially most countries, especially most countries in europe and north america, we have testing, rapid testing widely available that should be utilised before gathering, we have masks that have a lot of accessibility, not

season. after 50 years in business, the first group of starbucks employees voted to unionize which goes to showter] that's how you go from barista to be aristocrat. this is topic number one. dozens have been disqualified from a beauty contest in saudi arabia for illegal use of botox. it's such a shame, i thought khloe kardashian might win this year. that's my impression. it happened at the annual camel festival chosen over its original name, hot doesn't best. apparently too many people were mistaking the burning fan. camels from across the middle east competing for cash prizes based on the beauty of their heads, next, posture infer. this year nearly 40 camels after it was discovered their faces had been stretched with botox. another camel was discovered to be a horse wearing two backpacks. [laughter] beauty pageants like these cause major self-esteem issues for the camels and a lot of them try to lose hundreds of pounds of water weight the night before. some are so obsessed with weight loss, they are not happy unless they can fit through the eye of a needle. continuing and saudi arabia until ja

season. to be amongst a brilliant group of panelists, tracy and priscilla who proceeded me already. my book is titled about it to my wife, what can you do now in the black community? i wrote the book in response to george boyd's murder. my 13-year-old daughter, our black community has heard we should do something. podcast titled i am black and proud and i'm angry, sad. i told him to take care of themselves because of the pandemic, keep marching because of an innocent black man murdered by the government and third, to help white people help the black community and the reason is because i know a lot of black people were frustrated, exasperated and many in response to saying what can i do? they would just say i don't know or you create the problem, you solve the problem. i thought it was a missed opportunity. i decided let me write the book and give people specifically specific things they can do to help close the gap. both of the problems exist because of this wealth we have a network of white family, 170,000 versus 17000. in boston, it is even worse. like to 40000 average for the whi

retail sales group 8.5% this holiday season over last year and 10.7% over 2019 despite this spiking pricess between november 1st and christmas eve. shoppers hit the stores earlier this year and the biggest winner was clothing with a 47% sales increase compared to a year ago followed by jewelry with 32% increase. progressives are trying to rally tonight in an effort to resurrect president biden's "build back better" bill despite joe manchin's opposition and new year to bring in a slate of democrats with negotiating tactics. correspondent aisha hosni shows how the party is shifting its strategy. >> democrats are desperately trying to say the president's massive tax and social spending plan, how they do that is anyone's guess. but joe manchin, progressives plotting to go at it alone. in a "washington post" op-ed sunday, pramila jayapal called on the president to take executive action on provisions in the bill "to make it clear to those who hinder "build back better" that the white house and democrats will deliver. republicans calling foul. it completely erodes congress and the public. >> the

from their homes since flooding started on friday. prime ministers, my submarine group says, a month's worth of seasonal monsoon rail failing just a single day. i think you see a movie in 2012. i think this one was 70. that was nothing or that i'm i've seen this before. back in the ninety's, this area had flooding, but this time it's really bad because nobody anticipated this level of flooding. 4 days off the super typhoon rise struck the philippines. police have increased the number of confirmed that at least 375. more bodies are expected to be found in remote flooded areas, military helicopters of ferrying food and water to some survivors. i'll just hear of gentlemen alan doug, and is the 1st journalist to reach that. then i got highlands to see the devastation there. we are in the town of santos say in dinner. good province. everywhere we look there is devastation this coast. so community has been completely damaged by typhoon, right. we've spoken to residents who are now forced to sleep by the roadside because their homes has been completely destroyed. we've been told we were the 1st journalists to

season. on the whole, consumers are saving more and spending less this year. that's according to strategic research group this news comes after the commerce department revealed this week that sales for the holiday season barely increased in november because of higher inflation. we're coming up. activists protest in the rain this morning against the legal agreement that's aimed to provide mental health care at santa rita jail where they want that money to be spent instead. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ visit your volvo retailer for special offers during our holiday safely sales event. hi honey! hi mommy! oh i missed you! you just want to video call the kids. ok. hush little baby...don't say a word... but if slow upload speeds turns your goodnight call into an accidental horror movie... can you hear me? shut it down. just remember. you're not a bad mom. you just need better internet. at&t fiber delivers faster upload speeds for more reliable video calls. get at&t fiber, plans starting at $35 a month for a year. limited availability in select areas. call 1.877.only.att. rain today in front of a san francisco law firm. they w

well, as crab season is getting underway and environmental group is hoping to change the way fishermensters. >> the center of biological diversity says humpback whales and sea turtles can get caught in the fishing lines because many of those lines run from the traps to the surface of the water in fact, in 2000, 18 more than 100 whales were reported tangled in the fishing gear with some being seriously injured or dine. the center says moving to line the list trips. lyla straps could actually help fishermen by extending the crab season. >> right now. they are. >> season delays and certain areas that are open before others. if we move to row. plus traps which is a new technology that doesn't have that and line between the trap on the bottom and the billy at the >> and we can protect areas like monterey national sanctuary. all the time. there wouldn't be any rest of entanglement of leatherback sea turtles or a back way >> the center. officials say they hope to have the traps and use in marine sanctuaries in the next 3 years. and in all fisheries across the nation in the next 5 years. >> an

since august, and the waters are still getting higher and higher even though the rainy season is now over. hi. a groupr homes been destroyed? they survived years of vicious civil war here. but these floods may pose the greatest threat, yet. they tell us their crops have been completely destroyed. so, what are you living on right now? what are you surviving on? the lilies? >> yeah. >> the lilies. the water lilies. are people getting sick from the dirty water? many people have waterborne diseases, they explain. the wells were all covered so we have to drink this water. while south sudan is no stranger to seasonal flooding, unity state hasn't been hit like this since the early 1960s. scientists say the floods have become much more intense and unpredictable in recent years, in part because of global warming. james? >> yes. >> hi, james. >> reporter: james loin is one of hundreds of thousands who have been displaced. he agrees to show us what's left of his family home. oh, my god. >> yeah. >> reporter: that's your motorcycle. >> yes. >> reporter: nothing is left except for his children's drawings on the wa

groups. ama: this holiday season includes the return of the holiday art fair.nificant source of income for local artists. >> after years of working as an art teacher, shawna chan was hitting her stride in 2019 as a professional illustrator. >> it was the first year i started selling my work in person. when covid hit, what can i do? how can i pay rent? i can't sell my art anymore. >> she was not alone in feeling the despair. arts and craft fairs are more than a price for artist to sell goods. they are a community gathering place for those who toil alone in their homes or studios. >> as my other vendors were out there all day, they were like, you should sign up. ama: she makes ceramic home goods out of her studio and estimates 80% of her income disappeared when art fairs were canceled last year. >> my business and my job imploded. i went through housing issues. ama: the pandemic hit hard at the crucible, the industrial arts center offering classes on blacksmithing, welding, ceramics, and more. a and furloughed its teachers. >> a lot of folks that rely on being ab

groups. those are your headlines so far. we will have a news for you in a little under 30 minutes between now and then inside story season. ah, ah ah, is a military solution in west fence because the only we out on groups that continue to wage war despite years of french military operations, has their mission failed and hope instability these chief, this is inside story. ah, ah. hello and welcome see the program. i'm how am i doing this anger against france in west africa? what protests to say is the flawed relationship between french and forces and their african allies. 2 people were killed and others injured in the shower last month when protest is trying to block a military supply convoy of more than 100 vehicles on its way to molly, french and new. jerry and forces used force to break free from the hundreds of protesters. processed, organizes complained that local troops are under equipped centers, suffering disproportionate losses compared to their french allies, infrequent attacks my arms groups protested. those groups are often linked to iso and arcadia. to continue to operate despite years of french military operat

since august, and the waters are still getting higher and higher, even though the rainy season is now over. hi! a groupu homes been destroyed? >> reporter: they survived years of vicious civil war here, but these floods may pose the greatest threat yet. they tell us their crops have been completely destroyed. so what are you living on right now? what are you surviving on? the lilies? >> yeah. >> the water lilies? >> yeah. >> are people getting sick from the dirty water? >> reporter: many people have wa water-borne diseases. the wells are covered, so we have to drink this water. while south sudan is no stranger to seasonal flooding, unity state hasn't been hit like this since the early 1960s. scientists say the floods have become much more intense and unpredictable in recent years, in part because of global warming. james! hi, james. james is one of hundreds of thousands who have been displaced. he agrees to show us what's left of his family home. oh, my god. that's your motorcycle. >> yes. >> reporter: nothing is left, except for his children's drawings on the walls. since the conflict erupted, we've n

season of giving. we all know that. it's something a groupl students have most definitely taken to heart. here is cbs' jamie yuccas. >> reporter: at tucson's university high school, theseun students are making dreams come true. >> thank you! >> reporter: their latest endeavor: putting up christmas decorations, just the way 77- year-old nancy mattern always had, but could no longer do. >> i feel like a lot of people my age don't really think about what seniors are doing and what they're going through. >> that's beautiful. >> they have no real knowledge of how huge this really is whath they're doing, and it is huge. this isn't about making a last dream come true. this is about bringing quality to the life. >> reporter: hospice coordinator belinda motzkin brauer bridges the gap between students and patients. nancy called her before our visit to the school, asking to convey a message. >> they made my christmas, and i love every one of them for doing this. tell them to keep up their good hearts. >> i think a lot of the time we aren't just giving b