kenneth craig has more. >>> center stage at nasa's godard space flight i designed to revolutionalizeronomy. the largest and most powerful space telescope ever built. >> the technologies we've developed just incredible. the engineering behind thissmin >>> taller than a dwarfs its ba been circle earth for 27 physic space never seen before. >> to look back inlln years to see bank. >> nasa plans to reveal it next year. first engineers are testing to make sure it can handle the rough ride. then for at least two years both the hubble and web telescopes will orbit at the same time. >> hubble has completely revolutionized the universe. with web we'll be able to push further and learn new things about the universe. >> strong said what she's most excited for is it will answer questions scientists never thought to ask. kenneth craig, cbs news, new york. >>> coming up on "cbs this morning," a display, and we'll have are close look and jan crawford talks about the country band little big band about their close friendship and new business venture. that's the "cbs morning news" for this friday. i'm

kenneth craig, cbs news, new york. >> you heard it from our meteorologist eric fisher of wbz. >> for some, we end up with historic snow totals especially around binghamton, new york. now, the snow continuing for parts of new england and new york state today. we'll see scattered areas of snow, strong binlds, and cold temperatures. there will be some additional accumulation as we head through wednesday, not at the same rate we saw the other day. the cold is pouring in. we're feeling it all across the u.s. temps 20 degrees below average over the next couple of days. after all that warmth, we're headed back to winter. low 40s at raleigh, 40s in atlanta, staying in the 60s in orlando, florida, and then by the time we wake up on thursday morning, a lot of teens and 20sing. 30s down to north florida and since we've had so many crops bloom early, plants in the east, the mid-atlantic, h could leave some damage for a lot of them, especially the peach crop that bloomed early this year. we're watching for a little more snow. we head into st. patrick's weekend. rain and snow swinging through the

as kenneth craig reports, democrats say this is all a ploy to divert attention from alleged russia ties with trump surrogates. >>> the trump administration announce add revised executive order meant to keep terrorists out of the u.s. the travel ban will take effect march 16th and last for 120 days. it applies to citizens from six majority muslim countries and removes iraq from the list. >> i think the role out will be better than it was last time. >>> the new executive order addresses legal issues the courts had in striking down the first travel ban. >> if you're a legal permen under this particular executive action. >> the new executive order comes as the white house doubles down on president trump's claim that former president barack obama illegally ordered a wiretap of trump tower during the presidential campaign. president obama's director of national intelligence says it's not true. >> i can deny it. >> the white house wants congress to investigate. >> i would expect that he's going to want to provide our committee with any evidence that he has. >> democrats say this is an attempt

kenneth craig has more. >> reporter: snow plows were out in force early wednesday morning in buffalo, new york. trying to keep the roads clear. in binghamton, new york, a record 30 inches of snow fell tuesday, making travel difficult. the state capital albany also got more than 20 inches. in new york city, about 7 inches fell. much less than forecasters predicted. meteorologist jeff barradelli says the path of the storm was closer to the coast than expected. >> it was able to get the warm air just a little bit further inland. so instead of it falling as pure snow and rain and sleet and that limited totals in the big cities. >> reporter: on top of the snow, new york city and much of the northeast is dealing with freezing temperatures, making clean-up even more difficult. in scranton, pennsylvania, drivers had to use shovels to clear off their trucks. about half a foot of snow also fell in boston. in one boston suburb, a tree came crashing down into the roof of the home. >> went through the attic and through my daughter's window. her bedroom window but nobody was hurt. everyone was down

kenneth craig, cbs news, new york. >> quijano: when we return, the last weekend of winter means it's almost the end of the season for the ice swimmers of china. >> >> quijano: spring officially begins tomorrow, and with that warm thought, we end tonight with a look at an unusual winter sport that requires ice water in your veins. >> here is adriana diaz. >> no one disputes the benefits of a daily swim. but when it's 22 degrees out, diving in takes questionable sanity. >> isn't it too cold? >> no. >> well, this ice suggests otherwise. every day, all winter, this mostly frozen river becomes a social club where seniors catch up. >> hi, hello. >> though some act more like kids at a pool party. >> just look at these women, matching head to toe in smurf outfits. >> ma xiaoling is 58 years young. >> people watching this are going to think you are crazy to get in water this cold. >> yes, a lot think it's crazy but we think it is a lot healthy. >> dive groups like these come to beijing's rivers and lakes to swim year-round and believe it or not they say the winter's the best time to come for

kenneth craig, cbs news. >>> coming up on "cbs this morning," a shroud of a mummy will go on display.ll have a closer look. and jan crawford talks with the country band little big band about their business venture. that's the "cbs morning news" for this friday. i'm anne-marie green. have a great day. -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com i'm kenny choi. >>> all right. we made it, it is friday. as we take a live look at the bay bridge this morning, brisk conditions to start but we're just getting warmed up. it's going to get pretty warm out there later this afternoon. good morning, i'm kenny choi. >> i'm anne makovec in for michelle griego. it is just about 4:30. we have had a crazy morning so far. >> when you said we made it everybody is yeah, we made it! >> we had a power outage in several areas around the embarcadero. so things seem to be back to normal. >> five flights of stairs. >> no elevators! >> good workout. >>> we hope you have a terrific day today. we are starting off rain-free as opposed to yesterday when we had clusters of rain cells gathering around the bay area. this mor

kenneth craig, cbs news, the white house. >>> this was the scene at sfo back in january when president trump announced the first travel ban. hundreds of people including lawyers lined up in front of the terminal to greet foreign travelers. you can see many of them held signs that say, no ban, and, refugees welcome. and then there was this emotional homecoming just days later, a 12-year-old yemen girl stuck overseas for more than a week because of a travel ban was reunited with her family in early february. it is not clear if we will see those emotional scenes play out this time. the new travel ban takes effect in 10 days. >>> meantime on capitol hill, attorney general jeff sessions who recused himself from any trump-russia investigations last week is expected to file amended testimony to the senate explaining why he did not disclose meetings twice last year with the russian ambassador during his confirmation hearings. >>> back here in the bay area, we are tracking scattered thunderstorms. this is a live look at sfo. at last check, 115 flights are delayed because of the weather. roberta

kenneth craig, cbs news, new york. >>> comig up after your local news on "cbs this morning," we willthe personal archives of martial arts legend bruce lee as we discover his writings and his philosophy. i'm ann-marie green. this is the "cbs morning news". when heartburn hits, fight back fast with tums smoothies. it starts dissolving the instant it touches your tongue. and neutralizes stomach acid at the source. ♪ tum -tum -tum -tum smoothies! only from tums >>> our top stories this morning. a powerful cyclone made land fall in australia's northeast coast. debbie has wind gusts up to 150 miles per hour. thousands have been forced to evacuate. one person was injured. >>> the chairman of the house intelligence committee is brushing aside calls to step down from his committee's investigation of russian interference in the election. >>> i'm sure the democrats do want me to quit because they know that i'm quite effective. >> devin nunes acknowledged he had a secret meeting with an unidentified source on white house grounds before he claimed to have seen evidence trump transition officials

kenneth craig, cbs news. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, >>> that's all we have time for. ♪[ music ] ,, ♪ >> rickridge is wanting us to take a look at some new runway models. >> r.j.: i'll help with that. >> nicole: of course you will. >> maya: have you heard from your parents about their wedding? >> r.j.: not yet. no. i imagine they're a little busy. >> nicole: i hope they'll send a photo so we can post it. >> rick: i wouldn't count on it. they like things pretty private. all right, what else? the interns. what are they working on? >> r.j.: oh, charlotte's sort of organizing everything, helping out with marketing. >> rick: okay. >> zende: what about coco? what's she up to? you got her working in the cutting room, i hear. >> r.j.: occasionally. >> zende: you think that's wise? >> r.j.: why? >> zende: well, she is a spectra.

kenneth craig has our report. >> reporter: everett, washington, is littered with camps like this one,d with makeshift tents and the tools heroin addicts use to get high. >> sometimes it's really difficult to stay clean. >> reporter: social worker katlyn dowd says it's become an epidemic. i just saw-- i mean, there's a whole trail-- needles and baggies and spoons and-- >> foils, all that stuff. so there's-- it's everywhere. >> big personality. >> reporter: debbie warfield's son, spencer, died from a heroin overdose in 2012. war field blames oxycontin. she says that's where his addiction began. >> oxycontin and heroin has taken such a toll on our family, you know, for the roast of our lives. >> reporter: the city of everett has now filed a lawsuit against the maker of the pain killer, purdue pharma. the lawsuit claims purdue knowingly, recklessly, and/or negligently surprised oxycontin to suspicious physicians and pharmacies and it alleges purdue monitored the illegal trafficking of its pills, knew high volumes were being distributed, and didn't share the information with law enforcemen

. >> kenneth craig, thank you. >>> we have breaking news, a tragedy in texas. at least 12 people have been killed today in a crash in the tex texas hill country. a church bus carrying senior citizens home from a retreat collided head on with a pickup truck on route 83, that's a two-lane highway. again, 12 confirmed dead. >>> parts of texas and oklahoma were pounded last night by tornados. 100-mile-per-hour wind and hail. near oklahoma city, a truck was blown off the road, and the driver was killed. and near lubbock, texas, three storm chasers were killed when a vehicle ran a stop sign. >>> there is growing concern tonight that the u.s. military may be responsible for the deaths of many dozens of civilians in the tough, urban combat in mosul, iraq. iraq's military, backed by u.s. airstrikes and special operations forces is liberating the city of 1 million from isis. since last fall, nearly 800 iraqi troops have been killed. 4600 wounded. david martin has been hooking in -- looking into the civilian deaths. >> reporter: american officers have now inspected the co

kenneth craig, cbs news, new york. >>> when we return, the last weekend of winter means it's ,,, >>>tomorrow, and with that warm thought, we end tonight with a look at an unusual winter sport that requires ice water in your veins. here's adriana diaz. >> reporter: no one disputes the benefits of a daily swim. but when it's 22 degrees out, diving in takes questionable sanity. isn't it too cold? >> no. >> reporter: well, that's suggests otherwise. every day, all winter, this mostly frozen river becomes a social club where seniors catch up. >> hi, hello. >> reporter: some act more like kids at a pool party. just look at these women, matching head to toe in secure of outfits. this woman is 58 years young. people watch thing are going to think you guys are crazy to get into water this cold. >> yes, a lot of people think it's crazy. but a lot of people think it's healthy. >> reporter: groups like these come to beijing's rivers and lakes every day to swim. and believe it or not, they say the wenter is the best time to come for the health benefits. why is it good for your health? "it's gymna

kenneth craig for cbs-3 "eyewitness news". >> i did buy green juice the other day but haven't tried itys a visit to the university of pennsylvania >> one of his first public appearances since leaving office last month, former vice-president, took part in the panel discussion yesterday on cancer in the 21st century. biden launched the moon shot cancer initiative from u pen's a before he son cancer center in 2016. and the forum continued that conversation on that progress. >> now, within 24 hours, once you identify the particular cancer, it can give you have single, solitary therapy, that has ever been used, thus far on that cancer. increasing the oncologist's, will be able to pick the right thing to prescribe. >> the discussion also included leaders of the cancer research company community in the u.s. >>> penguin random house land publishing deal with the former president and mrs. obama. financial times reports bids topped get this 60 million-dollar for the duo's separate memoirs. publisher made the announcement last night, continuing a two decade long relationship as company published

correspondent kenneth craig shows us how they can capture some breathtaking views. >> reporter: from scrapers of new york, to the cliffs, drones are taking hobbies and film makers to new heights and capturing extreme athletes in ways, that have never been seen before. >> it can go anywhere you want and that is, you know, macing, as long as operator is good enough to put it there. >> reporter: director randy scotties gearing up for third annual new york city drone film festival. a growing event that he started after seeing an emerging number of drone videos, without a proper outlet to showcase their work. >> drones are all over the place, you see them on every film set, you see them on every commercial set, you see them on tv all the time. >> reporter: it is not just pros, amateur film maker doug armconnect grew up in rural kansas and had these views of the harvest. >> we have views of the people of the world. >> reporter: beauty and bounty film takes viewers inside the bread basket of america. what were you able to do with the drone that you could not do with the normal camera. >> dr

kenneth craig reporting now on how the shift in approach could make a big difference rivera has been three years but this addiction to heroin is still a constant fight. >> even considering how well you're doing it's still an every day battle for you. >> it is lick i said it's a lifetime battle. >> now the american college of physicians is taking a radical new stance, recommending substance abuse disorders be treated as a chronic medical condition, not a moral failure. >> the tremendous problem is-- >> dr. andrew dunn authored the new guidelines which promote treatments for addicts. >> the stigma associated with this condition over the years lead to a lack overtreatment options. >> in fact the group found in 2014, only 18% of the 22.5 million americans with drug or alcohol problems actually receive treatment. compared to more than 70% for hypertension, diabetes and depression. julio found carat start a new york treatment and recovery center. >> looking great. says the new guidelines are right on target. >> when those you might say key players make a statement as comprehensive as this

kenneth craig, cbs news, new york. >>> coming up after your local news on "cbs this morning," we willthe personal archives of martial arts legend brews lee as we discover his writings and his philosophy. i'm ted greenburg. this is the cbs mor"cbs morning. whfight back fastts, with tums smoothies. it starts dissolving and neutralizes stomach acid at the source. ♪ tum -tum -tum -tum smooths! only from tums >>> good morning, 4:25. this morning we know more about the future of that temporary statue in the center of wall street. >> veterinarians have prepared me that it's possible that we may not have any solid answers. >> and a mystery at zoo, what killed more than two dozen animals overnight. >> why would a wisconsin boy donate his most prized possession to the local police department. >> good morning, 4:26. it's kind of balmy out there already. it's starting to feel like spring. good morning, i'm mike hydeck. >> i'm mikea turner in for jan jeffcoat this morning. a little damp out there, but feels kind of good. we're going to warm up later right.

kenneth craig, cbs news, new york. >> coming up in the next half hour of "eyewitness news," digital worlddes. >> we'll tell but plans to bring together alexa and apple siri. trang? >> reporter: three days after the snowstorm ice is still falling from the sky. i'm trang do live with a warning for pedestrians. >> also ahead: new york city fire department is in mourning after emt is run over by her very own ambulance while on duty. investigators believe she was -- it was on purpose. >> right around the corner of the upcoming weekend, it is appearing as though the clipper system moving through, so had little more juice to work with. it is not your typical clipper any more as we expect it will bring snow showers as late as sunday, i don't expect much accumulation, if any, out of it, thankfully, but it does look like bit of wintery weaken though not as harsh as recent thermometer readings. recent thermometer readings. stay there, we're coming right my girlfriend loves artists. to be unique... and i need a conservative pair, cuz her parents hate artists! get up to 40% off a second pair of glasse

kenneth craig, for cbs-3, "eyewitness news." >>> and attorney general jeff sessions spoke just moments ago about the president's new travel ban. >> we cannot compromise our nation's security by allowing visitors entry when the only governments are unable or unwilling to provide the information we need to vet responsibly. or when those governments actively support terrorism. this executive order, responsibly provides a needed so we can carefully review how wu scrutinize people coming here from these countries of concern. >> we have been telling you for weeks about protests outside of the offices of pennsylvania senator pat toomey calling for him to host town hall meetings, the protests are often called tuesday's for too many i. >> this afternoon at approximately 2:10 we invite to you join us as "eyewitness news" anchor jessica dean conduct live media conversation right here in our studios with senator toomey. will be asking the senator your questions, that you smith via facebook live, again this afternoon at approximately 2:10, we look forward to hearing from you. >> in other news this

kenneth craig, cbs news, new york. >> this is definitely one storm that one montgomery couple will not forget. first time mom went storm. in minutes, the firefighters got there, they delivered her baby inside the home. the new parents say they cannot believe this little person came into the world. >> i was, like, oh, my god, what in the world just happened? i was in complete shock. that i was looking down at a baby laying in our bed. >> there is going to be a snow storm and of course, our child is going to choose that day. part of me is not entirely surprised but what are the odds? >> what are the odds? look how great mom looks. it is a little baby girl. apparently she is a good sleeper and she is healthy. mom and dad are at holy cross hospital. they're expecting family to come visit today and she is beautiful. >> they is gorgeous. mom is looking good, too. >> they look great. very relaxed and comfortable. >>> 4:08. we could learn later today how much the freezing temperatures could affect the cherry blossoms. 90% of th gone for the year. >> they're famous, but fragile aisle thrown out

kenneth craig, cbs news, new york. >> well, some california movie these remembers trying zero attractget this playgrounds inside the theatres. >> think about that for a moment. the world's fourth largest movie theater chain has big plans. it spent a million dollars to create family spaces that cater to kids and in southern california theatresment invited families to try out one of the playgrounds, before its grand opening. >> what was your favorite part when you were up there? >> the slide. >> my favorite part was like the climbing thing. >> and kids can explore the playground for 20 minute before the movie start. but come show time it is closed and monday towards by a theater attendant. >> sure. i don't think that will be that east. >> i by the time the movie starts they go to sleep. >> a lot coming up. meisha takes us on another dream drive. >> saint patrick's day is big business in the u.s.ment finds out how much green americans spend on the irish holiday. next. >> that will happen with the system moving in? i think talking mainly wintery mix in the sitting perhaps coating to inch

kenneth craig, cbs news, new york. >> some amazing footage there, justin.azing, this weekend's forecast, unfortunately, right? >> no, final weaken of winter though. >> hey that's good. >> positive note, the winter season, spring around the corner monday morning 6:29 in the morning, spring officially arrives, the sun aligns itself with the equator, 12 hours, nine minutes, 15 seconds of daylight in philadelphia. forecast really not looking like spring. we'll have dom days close to average, mid 50's, where we should be this time of year. overall still the trend, below average numbers, at least for the next week or so. here's what to expect this weekend, slow moving system running on through, not big strong storm. really doesn't intensify until it moves off the coast. but will bring slight rain, snow showers around at times really any time through the day today. let's get, snow will be north of philadelphia. here in philly see the chance for at least better chance of snow overnight tonight, as that storm moves off to our to, does intensify, wraps colder air aro