naacp presiden both the civil and voting rights records of the attorney general nominee. a spokesperson says sessions dedicated his career to upholding the rule of the law. and the sentencing phase begins today for dylann roof. he's representing himself as he tried to avoid the death penalty. the same jury that convicted him will now decide his fate. >>> firefighters arriving at a blaze in kansas city were confronted by a massive explosion. they believe it was ammunition inside this lawn care business and some smaller explosions continued after that. the first blast was so strong it blew out windows in dozens of nearby apartments and houses. it's believed there are no injuries or deaths at this time. firefighters say they won't try to enter the building until daybreak. >>> powerful storms in california. at least three storms are expected to hit the area this week all with significant rainfall. and meanwhile they are cleaning up after heavy rain and wind brought by strong storms to the gulf coast. roads like this one in jackson, alabama, about 60 miles north of mobile wash