sometimes great storytelling on broadway does not translate to film.ribed as ridiculous by the stage show�*s composer, andrew lloyd webber. # whatever time the deed took place, macavity wasn't there... | but hollywood continues to see a ready—made cinema audience from these shows. after months of delays, it has been announced that cynthia erivo and ariana grande will star in the adaptation of the wizard of oz prequel, wicked. before covid, broadway was making gazillions of dollars and shows like hamilton and dear evan hansen and wicked and the lion king were as popular as any movie or tv series and i think hollywood has discovered how much money these shows make, how popular not only in new york, but around the world. the critical acclaim this west side story is receiving could further underline the importance of the crossover relationship between stages and film. and after the challenges of the pandemic, interest from audiences would certainly be something to shout, not just sing about. well, that brings our special programme devoted to west side stor

just very briefly, what does broadway do?ough this? it is it going to get through this? ., , ., , , . this? it remains to be seen. we will see when _ this? it remains to be seen. we will see when we _ this? it remains to be seen. we will see when we get _ this? it remains to be seen. we will see when we get out - this? it remains to be seen. we will see when we get out of- will see when we get out of this pandemic, if we can get out of it, we will see if people are still willing to buy a ticket and sit with 1500 other people to see if they are going to be safe. if they don't feel safe, there is no broadway, there is no west end and that it. broadway, there is no west end and that it— and that it. that is a very stron: and that it. that is a very strong message - and that it. that is a very strong message to - and that it. that is a very strong message to end i and that it. that is a very l strong message to end on. and that it. that is a very - strong message to end on. thank you very much michael, thanks forjoining us. mr; y

just very briefly, though — what does broadway do?it remains to be seen. we will see when we get out of this pandemic, if we can get out of it, we will see if people are still willing to buy a ticket and sit with 1,500 other people to see if they're going to be safe. if they don't feel safe, there is no broadway, there is no west end. many of the cast of the harry potter film franchise have reunited for a 20th anniversary tv special, called return to hogwarts, to be broadcast on new year's day. azadeh moshiri has the full story. with just the wave of a wand, the gang is back together. back in the world of potter with its lavish banquets, old classmates and its old foes. stars from the beloved franchise are back for a 20—year anniversary special called return to hogwarts. some of us haven't seen each otherfor, like, years, so it's just been a joy. yeah. like an unexpected joy. i really didn't know how it would feel. i wouldn't be the person i am without so many people here. i've watched you grow up and i've seen kind of. every stage of

saving the show >>> finally, the heroes waiting in the wings on broadway. it seems as though every night during this covid surge, understudies have been stepping up, helping shows go on and inspiring america. this curtain call a reminder of just how special broadway is. >> this is a time we have never known. >> reporter: hugh jackman explaining to the "music man" audience that just hours earlier sutton foster, the show's leading lady, tested positive for covid but as everyone knows, the show must go on. and that was kathy's cue. >> found out at 12:00 noon today at 1:00, she had her very first rehearsal. [ applause ] >> reporter: she had never before practiced the role as a swing actress, it was one of eight characters she could have been asked to perform. >> they watched from the corner of a room while we rehearse and get to practice over and over again they just get to watch and write notes. >> it was an overwhelming, lovely moment. >> reporter: it is because of people like her, jackman says, those curtains on broadway keep rising. >> we are always practic

just very briefly, though — what does broadway do?get through this? it remains to be seen. we will see when we get out of this pandemic, if we can get out of it, we will see if people are still willing to buy a ticket and sit with 1,500 other people to see if they're going to be safe. if they don't feel safe, there is no broadway, there is no west end. and that's it. the death of famed nfl coach and commentator, john madden, has been announced. he was 85. madden became a fixture as a television analyst after retiring from coaching. he won 16 emmy awards during a 30—year television career. madden led the then—0akland raiders to theirfirst super bowl victory over the minnesota vikings in 1977. he was inducted to the pro football hall of fame in 2006. many of the cast of the harry potter film franchise have reunited for a 20th anniversary tv special called return to hogwarts to be broadcast on new year's day. azadeh moshiri has the full story. and a warning that her report contains flashing images. with just the wave of a wand, the gang

festive season as a new surge of covid—19 hits broadway.ay, hugh jackman announced he'd tested positive, and as a result performances of the music man will be cancelled till january. it's the lastest in a long line of shows to do so. over the busy christmas period, 10 of broadway's biggest shows shut down including hamilton, the lion king and and moulin rouge all citing covid. four broadway shows have announced they will close down completely. michael riedle is the feared theatre columnist for the new york post and gave me his thoughts on where broadway goes from here. when we started to reopen here on broadway in the fall when we thought everyone is going to be vaccinated and everybody wants to go back to seeing a great broadway show again, this is an enormous setback. and a lot of shows are not going to be able to survive this herky—jerky movement that's going on, and there are literally people who went to broadway shows, they were sitting in their seats at 7:00 and then the stage manager would come out and say, "sorry, "tonight's show ha

martin, the president of the broadway league, which represents all of broadway and commercial theater in the u.s. and around the world. that is a pretty big job. i'm so glad you're here to talk about this, charlotte. thank you so much. we want to put up a list on the screen that shows who has canceled this week, including "hamilton" and "moulin rouge." some shows are still on, but realistically, do you expect to see more closures ahead during these key holiday weeks? >> well, we still have 25 shows that are performing, and as tonight, 7 shows are not. but every day the number is different. for example, yesterday we had several shows that missed one performance and are back up today. so we think that things will continue to change daily, but we believe that enough shows -- a lot of shows that are tony award-winning shows are playing. and so broadway is open, and we plan to keep it open. >> listen, i think everyone wants broadway to be open, right? we love our broadway here and people love it around the world. but what's going to be the breaking point, charlotte? do you think broadway c

four broadway shows have announced they will close down completely.ughts on where broadway goes from here. when we started to reopen here on broadway in the fall when we thought everyone is going to be vaccinated and everybody wants to go back to seeing a great broadway show again, this is an enormous setback. and a lot of shows are not going to be able to survive this herky—jerky movement that's going on, and there are literally people who went to broadway shows, they were sitting in their seats at 7:00 and then the stage manager would come out and say, "sorry, "tonight's show has to be cancelled because of a covid "outbreak among the cast" and this devastating, devastating perception for this industry that keeps new york afloat for all these years. i mean, this is a business that makes $2 billion a year. that is the status for broadway but it is across the piece with covid. we have pieces reflecting other countries and set as of business on our website. thank you for watching. the run—up to the new year is going to be really exceptionally mild, near

broadway is symbolic of new york and vielsce versa so we absolut need to keep broadway open as long askeep it open safely. i don't think a show can be closed for a month without changes but we're not having those discussions at this point. >> charlotte martin, appreciate your time. >> thank you. >>> so what can we do to protect ourselves and our loved ones as the omicron variant spreads? cnn's chief medical correspondent dr. sanjay gupta is here to weigh in. >> don, i know people have heard this over and over again, getting vaccinated and boosted is one of the most important tools now. let me show you when we talk about hospitalizations with covid patients, we know it's going up. look what is happening until october with the difference between the unvaccinated and vaccinated. it is very clear that if you look at covid patients in the hospital, the vast majority of them are unvaccinated. the people who are vaccinated, especially if boosted should feel most comfortable. the problem is when hospitals become overwhelmed, if you're not going to the hospital for covid, for a car accident or

on the west side of broadway. on the eastside, we have built on property to provide affordable housing and then we have several -- there are two buildings at battery and samson on broadway who just do the same. this is an ideal site for affordable housing and nothing else. the building, instead, is upper end housing. it could be built -- somewhere else in the world. i think that the project misses the mission of what i think we are obligated to provide in this corridor. broadway in the center is basically the red-light district of san francisco. you can call it the entertainment district, the red light district, it doesn't matter. it's a fragile area that tries to define and redefine itself. the argument that this complements the district is a stretch. it doesn't really have anything to do with the jackson square district which is characterized by older brick buildings. it's characterized by small design supportive services and some architectural design professionals say it's office space, but this particular buil

the broadway league announced the changes today and the policy will be in effect at all 41 broadway theaterst a few miles south of broadway, take a look at this, a christmas tree set on fire, this morning outside the fox news building in manhattan. police caught a man they say set the fire as he was trying to get away. the fire cost an estimated $500,000 of property damage. >>> ten months ago he nearly died in a car crash this southern california. now tiger woods is getting ready to play competitive golf once again. woods and his 12 year old son charlie, will tee off together in florida. this will be the first competitive golf for woods since his leg was injured in that car crash. in february he was driving to an l.a. golf course when police say he sped along a curvy road and crashed. hey, angie! you forgot your phone! hey lou! angie forget her phone again? yep. lou! mom said she could save up to $400 on her wireless bill by switching to xfinity internet and mobile. with nationwide 5g at no extra cost. and lou! on the most reliable network, lou! smart kid, bill. oh oh so true. and now, the m

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what does the future of broadway look like?roadway league sayshe that they are still following strict covid protocols. even though covid cases are disrupting shows, they don't plan on shutting down broadway again. >> all right kathy park, thank you. >>> there are still big questions about omicron and what families should do once their holiday get-togethers are over i spoke with dr. paul offit about that and began by asking him if and when people should take tests after their family gatherings. >> if you know that you are exposed to somebody who was symptomatically infected with covid, it's reasonable to take a test. frankly, within a few days of being exposed. if you are symptomatic with cough and cold symptoms, even though that could be influenza or many of the other respiratory viruses that circulate in the winter, it would be reasonable to get a test. >> looking forward, we've still got new year's so what are your recommendations for gathering safely >> if you want to completely avoid this virus, don't leave the house. assum

he's also an orchestral member in the broadway production of "karate kid," set to open this spring be toot," available now jon epcar is here. thank you so much for being with us, jon. [ cheers and applause our first guest tonight is an emmy, grammy and tony award-winning composer, playwright and the creator of hit broadway shows, "hamilton" and "in the heights. his feature directorial debut, "tick, tick... boom!" is now on netflix. and you can hear his new music in disney's "encanto," which is in theaters everywhere tomorrow. let's take a look. ♪ welcome to family ♪ ♪ madriga the home of the family madrigal ♪ ♪ we're on our wa where are all the people are fantastical ♪ ♪ and magical i'm part of the family madrigal ♪ >> oh, my gosh, it's them. what are the gifts >> i can't remember all the gifts. >> but i don't know who is who >> all right, all right. relax. >> it is physically impossible to relax >> tell us everything. what are your powers >> just tell us what everyone can do >> and that's why coffee's for grown-ups. [ laughter ] >> seth: please welcome back to the show, our friend, l

on the west side of broadway.e eastside, we have built on property to provide affordable housing and then we have several -- there are two buildings at battery and samson on broadway who just do the same. this is an ideal site for affordable housing and nothing else. the building, instead, is upper end housing. it could be built -- somewhere else in the world. i think that the project misses the mission of what i think we are obligated to provide in this corridor. broadway in the center is basically the red-light district of san francisco. you can call it the entertainment district, the red light district, it doesn't matter. it's a fragile area that tries to define and redefine itself. the argument that this complements the district is a stretch. it doesn't really have anything to do with the jackson square district which is characterized by older brick buildings. it's characterized by small design supportive services and some architectural design professionals say it's office space, but this particular building i

♪give my regards to broadway!♪ ♪remember me to herald square!rty second street♪ ♪that i will soon be there!♪ ♪whisper of how i'm yearning♪ ♪to mingle with the old-time throng!♪ ♪give my regards to old broadway♪ ♪and say that i'll be there, 'ere long!♪ >>> at 6:00, holiday shoppers at broadway plaza in walnut creek have company these days from police. is the increased presence helping to deter crime and boost confidence? kpix 5's juliette goodrich asked around. >> reporter: here we are at the broadway plaza in walnut creek, and there is a steady flow of holiday shoppers. while many have shopping on their minds, they also told me today that security and safety is also top of mind. >> it is something now that you kind of just, you know, is it safe, am i going to be safe, is going to happen now in broad daylight. >> reporter: with precious cargo in hand, valerie says she is keeping a watchful eye out, even in broad daylight. >> on my way over today, i did think about this, and i guess i just hope for the best that i come at a time where there is not

it feels like broadway came to the cinema, in a way.lause ] he was signing the wall. there's a wall. well, it was chris jackson's dressing room. you know, here comes the general. he wrote, "this is history." steven spielberg. and he -- >> jimmy: i wrote "wassap?" >> i saw that too. >> jimmy: actually, they asked me not to sign the wall. "just keep walking through." >> steven walked down the stairs and i said, "sir, thank you for coming to our little skit." and he said, "skit, that's good." we just had a very brief conversation. later on making the movie he was like, i remember meeting you. i said, i don't know how, it was in passing. he said, no, i had a thought, i think i'm going to make something with her. i thought, that is wild, and esp. [ cheers ] >> jimmy: that's the same thing he said to e.t., did you know that? [ laughter ] a great director, a very good actor. >> jimmy: do you think he wasn't telling the truth? i bet he was telling the truth. >> i don't think he has the power to be disingenuous. he's a really good man. >> jimmy:

pre- pandemic we did a lot of broadway shows such as - lot of broadway shows such as hamilton and wents that don't take reservations that would have you stay on the sidewalk and put your name down and come back later, we have done a lot of autographs for celebrity meet and greets and things of that nature. that is quite dead variety. is there anything that you want to line up for? ~ ., , ., �* anything that you want to line up for? ~ . , ., �* ~' anything that you want to line up for? ~ . , ., �* 4' ., anything that you want to line up for? ~ ., , ., �* ~ ., , for? we really don't like to line up for? we really don't like to line up for black friday _ for? we really don't like to line up for black friday sales. _ for? we really don't like to line up for black friday sales. specifically| for black friday sales. specifically black friday. the day after thanksgiving. so they have been instances in the past three people have been crushed and hurt as people stormed the stories and try to snag that great deal so we try to stay away from that but in the oddity of the year you can hire us. i

♪give my regards to broadway!♪ ♪remember me to herald square!l all the gang at forty second street♪ ♪that i will soon be there!♪ ♪whisper of how i'm yearning♪ ♪to mingle with the old-time throng!♪ ♪give my regards to old broadway♪ ♪and say that i'll be there, 'ere long!♪ >>> a bay area kitten that got off to kind of a bumpy start is looking for a forever home for the holidays. >> this is courtney, named for one of her rescuers. she was found stranded on 101 in san mateo last month. it is believe she today away in a car engine to keep warm and then fell out along the highway. >> look at those blue eyes. >> other than a little road rash, she wasn't hurt, and now for adoption at the peninsula humane society. so get in line. this is not going to take long. >> no, i'll bet she might already have a home. how cute, a kitten for christmas. >> hanging in the stocking. >> a little the classic hollywood story. we meet the hero, the all-new nissan frontier hero faces seemingly impossible challenge. tension builds... the plot twist the hero prevails in holly

♪ ♪give my regards to old broadway♪ ♪and say that i'll be there, 'ere long!e is running out on avoiding basketball stoppage. major league owners and players remain apart on a new collective bargaining agreement. after 9:00 p.m. tonight, it will be its first work stoppage since 1994. >> it's official, giants pitcher alex wood is staying if that uniform. the club gave him a two-year $25 million contract ahead of the lockout. the veteran lefty won 10 games last season. his first with san francisco. what else could a man want? >> we have world series thoughts at the front of our minds, and this past year was more of vindication to show that we're ready for the spotlight, and we can compete with anybody, and so you feel good about the group we have, and it will be interesting to swee what else we do see theft roof the offseason. >> and alex cobb told us his wife look for bay area rentals right now. the right-hander goes from the angels to the giants. a two-we're deal of his own worth $20 million. cobb said he had some other option, yet there was something about be

broadway cancelled more shows. infections are generally more mild first known u.s. omicron death reported in harris county, texas. a man in his 50s with underlying health conditions who was unvaccinated more states are ramping up containment with more than 1300 americans dying each day massachusetts activating up to 500 national guard members >> there's no question the next few weeks will be enormously difficult for the health care community. >> reporter: in neighboring new hampshire, some hospitals are already full. >> sometimes we call 20 to 30 hospitals a day trying to find beds for patients. we have patients that sit in the emergency room for three or four days. >> gabe, it is not just covid tests in short supply. >> reporter: yes, lester here in new york and places like florida, we are hearing monoclonal antibody treatments are running low. this testing clinic behind me stopped seeing new patients minutes ago because they ran out of staff. >> gabe gutierrez, thank you let me bring in chief white house correspondent kristen welker kristen, it is not just the cov

this is a broadway production of your movie "mr.ldn't be more excited. >> jimmy: yeah, i love when you do this. you do such a great job with this. how did this come to you? is this something that you thought about while you were cooped up? >> no. it actually started many years ago when i was finishing my run of my one-man show "700 sundays on broadway." across the street was "the producers." mel brooks' great show. >> jimmy: right. >> so we finished our run. it was very successful. we won a tony and all of that stuff. it was great and i was exhausted. so anxious to get home. after doing over 200-something shows. and the phone rings and it's mel. who's like an uncle to me. and, billy, hi, it's mel. listen, i -- i -- i have two things i want to talk to you about. first, i'd love you to come to do "the producers." you can do six months, it would be fantastic. i said, mel, i love you so much, i've been waiting for a call from you for my entire life, it seems like, to work with you. but i don't want to be the fifth guy to play that chara

♪give my regards to broadway!♪ ♪remember me to herald square!the gang at forty second street♪ ♪that i will soon be there!♪ ♪whisper of how i'm yearning♪ ♪to mingle with the old-time throng!♪ ♪give my regards to old broadway♪ ♪and say that i'll be there, 'ere long!♪ >> the grand opening of a new restaurant in downtown san francisco will likely now be delayed after thieves broke into the business stole equipment and furniture and then through a large party inside the restaurant. raman hiroshi was set to open later this month. co-owner says the thieves broke into the restaurant 2 weeks ago on a saturday night. he says he believes they were targeted and that the crime was planned because he found the windows covered so nobody could see inside setting also found handmade signs posted on the walls i thinks the party was big because of the amount of trash left behind came in. >> i suspect at least 30 to 50 minimum based on the order. the euro sink handsome or was that, you know, people are sick and pro up as stuff like that. >> but ms says their survei

another example, broadway, ten broadway shows were canceled on saturday.u have so many people who are testing positive you can't put on a broadway show. this is going to continue to raise a challenging question, what is different about cases now if these cases are in vaccinated americans? if you are asymptomatic and positive, should you be the treated the same way than if you're unvaccinated and very sick and you're kaufg and having a hard time and might have to be hospitalized? this country those reevaluate what it means when it says a positive case and what protocols are. we're not in march of 2020 anymore. we're in a different situation. and yet, i think a lot of people don't know what current rules are or what the new rules should be. we're in a limbo state in the holidays. >> with the question of the day and year, thank you so much. >>> don't forget to watch brian later today on "reliable sources" at 11:00 a.m. >>> after months on the front lines of the covid pandemic a kentucky nurse gets a holiday surprise of a lifetime. she'll join us next. with ng

♪give my regards to broadway!♪ ♪remember me to herald square!second street♪ ♪that i will soon be there!♪ ♪whisper of how i'm yearning♪ ♪to mingle with the old-time throng!♪ ♪give my regards to old broadway♪ ♪and say that i'll be there, 'ere long!♪ >>> i'm raj mathai. scott peterson resentenced to life in prison. but could he ultimately be a freeman after being convicted of murdering his wife laci and their unborn son. >>> why is marin county experiencing an uptick in covid cases? >> it's one of the lessons that we're offering is that what, despite having high vaccination rates, it doesn't necessarily protect you against increases in cases. >> the county's top doctor is with us and tell us why he might reinstate the mask mandate. andor

♪give my regards to broadway!♪ ♪remember me to herald square!all the gang at forty second street♪ ♪that i will soon be there!♪ ♪whisper of how i'm yearning♪ ♪to mingle with the old-time throng!♪ ♪give my regards to old broadway♪ ♪and say that i'll be there, 'ere long!♪ what makes salonpas arthritis gel so good for arthritis pain? ♪give my regards to old broadway♪ salonpas contains the most prescribed topical pain relief ingredient. it's clinically proven, reduces inflammation and comes in original prescription strength. salonpas. it's good medicine. >> today was a critical day and elizabeth holmes' case. >> she was questioned by the prosecution for hours on key pieces of evidence admitting fault and much regret. >> stephanie sierra has the latest from federal court. reporter: we saw a lot of hesitancy today from elizabeth holmes, after being as simple and direct questions about her communication with several colleagues. she said she messed up and wished she had done things differently. a day after holmes' emotional simoni accusing her former ceo

a broadway performer was at the insurrection?ns why he was giving notes to the other rioters: "no, no, no. when you scream 'hang mike pence!' you do it from your diaphragm ♪ hang mike fence ♪ but investigators finally found beeks after attending two performances of "jesus christ superstar." really? two performances? come on, f.b.i., just admit you like a good musical. "i think we need to go back tomorrow night to buy a t-shirt-- i mean, i.d. the perp. do you think he would sign my 'playbill'-- i mean, 'subpoena'?" this week, beeks was in court, and he got himself in hot water when he told the judge that he had divine authority and argued the government had no jurisdiction over him. "divine authority"? does he think he is his character from "jesus christ superstar?" ( laughter ) god, i wish he'd been in "cats." "your honor, this is not a jellicle court, so it has no authority over jellicle cats. i rest my case. meow. i said meow, sir!" ( laughter ) ( applause ) ♪ ♪ ♪ ( laughter ) but the judge must have been a fan, because beeks w

♪ ♪give my regards to old broadway♪ ♪and say that i'll be there, 'ere long!ite the hock when strangers showed up at their door saying they hat rented their home on airbnb. >> the problem was they had never listed it. >> reporter: the list calls the house a modern masterpiece. the entire villa is up for rent for just $450 a night on airbnb. it sounds too good to be true, and it is. >> i said i think you've been scammed. >> reporter: jeff owns the house nestled against the mountains. he and his wife and children moved in just four months ago. earlier this month they were out of town and left a pet is iter to watch the house. >> and she texted us and said did you rent the house out for the weekend? said no. she said because someone is here who rented the house through airbnb. >> reporter: he went on-line and found a listing for his home. >> it got me to really realize just how easy it is for people to do anything on-line without anybody's permission. >> reporter: branch immediately messaged and called airbnb and was told his case would be escalated to a speciali

under the lights of christmas tree at broadway plaza. a walnut creek police cruiser and barricades blocking off the road. just a few of the new measures the city is taking to prevent other stores interest being targeted. from being targeted. christmas carols and armed security guards. that's the new reality of holiday shopping in doubt walnut creek. >> i'm concerned. i noticed there's a police vehicle in front of nordstroms. soon there will be more police officers downtown. the walnut creek city council voted to fire five more officers to specifically patrol the shopping corridors. more security cameras and a tethered drone to be an eye in the sky over broadway plaza. it's going to be good for the owners of the store. not everyone believes more police is the only answer. >> there's really no way to be prepared for every situation no matter what happens. i don't think we need thousands of police officers. but there's not enough cops to stop the crime that's happening. that's a problem. the funning for the additional security measures is c

that move comes after about 90 people rated the nordstrom store at broadway plaza. late last month. as kron four's phillipe djegal reports tonight the group stole about a $125,000 in merchandise and injured employees. >> in response to financially crippling organized retail. that's in broadway plaza walnut creek city council has signed off on more police on the ground is. >> agree jus and particularly on acceptable in august. the city council approved a $231,000 contract to the nordstrom score. >> the agreement freed up city dollars could officer to keep watching the during voluntary overtime money works great read to reimburse on a quarterly basis but grab and run deaths have continued and escalated on downtown. >> because it affects so much of everything that is going. on around it. less than 2 weeks after to nordstrom employees and broadway plaza were injured while the city says 90 people move to the school or getting away with $125,000 worth of stuff. >> during a special meeting wednesday. the council approved a resolution. it authorizes 2 million dollars still available from fu

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broadway closing their doors due to the large spike in cases. with the closures and mask mandates back new yorkers feel like they are having deja vu. >> i didn't think that pandemic was probably a very long time if we don't all get vaccinated. so that is my opinion on it. reporter: top health experts say recent data that the new strain is taking over all the other variants, spreading more rapidly than ever before. right now hospitals are bracing for that fallout. out in ohio, the national guard stepping in to help overwhelmed facilities as hospitals in kansas and missouri are delaying surgeries. kentucky omicron cases just detected have the state on high alert. >> folks, if we don't make the decision to put back on the mask in these situations it will disrupt everything we have worked so hard to get back up an going. reporter: now the cdc says 61% of americans are fully vaccinated but that a third booster shot offers the best level of protection against the strain which we're seeing arthel, spreadingp rapidly. arthel: really is. alexis mcadams,

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broadway shows closing again. reports some restaurants closing, too, because too many workers are sick. dr. fauci and dr. jha on all of this tonight. and what president biden said just a short time ago about the omicron variant, his warning now to americans. >>> this new round of deadly storms. 23 reported tornadoes in four states this time. at least five people killed. and now this system headed to kentucky again. rob marciano standing by to time this out. >>> the sexual assault allegations tonight against chris noth. the hollywood reporting saying two women have now come forward with separate claims of sexual assault. noth responding tonight. peloton pulling its ad with the actor. >>> the major development involving those american and canadian hostages in haiti. the remaining 12 hostages released. >>> in new york city, the apartment building on fire. the teenager seen climbing out from the fourth floor. >>> the breaking headline as we come on the air tonight involving actor alec baldwin and the search warrant no

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