developing tonight, the new year, president obama cities tired of waiting for congress to address gun control and so people have to take executive action as soon as next week. what it means across the country. so the president has not outlined exactly what he has planned for spent a lot of time talking about background checks today. colorado, that might not have that much impact. my new year's resolution is to move forward on unfinished business is much as i can. the mass shootings in aurora in newtown three years ago, the attack san bernardino late in the year prestel obama said there is no greater piece of unfinished business than gun-control. congress has not done anything to prevent what happened to them from happening to other families. planning to move forward without congress commonsense reform specifically related to background checks. meeting with the attorney general loretto lynch to discuss options because i get too many letters from parents, teachers, kids to sit around and do nothing. if they think background checks sense of security. even if the president exceeds pushing

it are cold around the great lakes where it is 1 in chicago, denver not as cold, 27, obama city in the upper 20's. little below will today, closer to what we normally expect by tomorrow. it to upper 40's for the upstate, for the mountains, upper 30's to 40 for a high today. tomorrow morning, chilly again but afternoon temperatures three down to 50 to 55 and then the clouds build in and that is what we will have a good chance of rain on friday. y look dry for the upstate. monday and tuesday will be a little cooler than normal with mid 40's for the highs come a mountains, maybe an isolated showers saturday morning within clearing for sunday but cool for the beginning of next week. patrick: thank you. justin of the newsroom, reports that all 10 u.s. sailors held by iran have been freed. u.s. navy boats drifted into iranian waters yesterday. iran says it was because of mechanical problems, but the navigation system -- problems with the navigation system. mary moloney reports. clocks the nine men and one woman traveled on two small navy vessels. u.s. officials say the crews were on their wa

in fact, he certainly did, but he wrote that before he was, you know, barack obama. "city of hope" is not a great book. it is a formal, conventional political book. of whatthat is typical it politician writes. then't think that any of current crop -- at least from what i have read -- really have books that they have written so far that will stand out in some sort of lasting historical manner. brian: ted cruz published a book. did you write about that one? carlos: i think that was part of -- when i looked at the acknowledgment sections of all the candidate's books. >> the book, what i try to do is shine a light on what is happening in washington, the washington cartel, what is happening behind closed doors. if you ever wonder what happens in the republican senate doing,, what they're this book tries to shine a light on it how the washington cartel, career politicians, republicans and democrats, get in bed with washington lobbyists, john corporations, and conspired to to favorrnment cronyism and corporate welfare at the expense of hard-working taxpayers. brian: ben carson wa

he wants president obama to go there to help deal with the city's water crisis. president obama today declared a state of emergency in flint. this clears the way for fema, which will now coordinate emergency disaster relief for residen residents. the city switched its water supply in 2014 to save money and this led to toxic levels of lead in the drinking water. lead levels in children doubled or tripled since the switch. >>> residents in northern virginia demanding gun store free zones near schools. find out who they hope will help them in the fight. >>> see how people today honored the legacy of dr. martin luther king jr. and beibei makes his much-anticipated zoo debut. why some people who came out to see the panda cub >>> on monday we'll honor the life and legacy of civil rights icon dr. martin luther king jr. the university of maryland in college park held their annual celebration today and our own tracee wilkins emceed the event which included performances and speakers, as well. here in d.c. a day of service in honor of dr. king. volunteers joined the conserva

. >>> today president obama announced -- the city counsel is meeting tonight discussing the proposed brooklyn development. a four acre, $60 million mixed usproject. it has been used as a parking several years. last month they put the project on hold asking developers to rework their proposal while business owners are excited are concerned about traffic and parking. >>> and the forest acre planning commission is meeting to discuss a plan for the property on forest drive. the $60 million plan would add center. residents voiced concerns about the project. the potential increase in traffic, the area already seeing heavy traffic. >>> $200 million in grants and loans have been given to south carolina residents after the floods from last october. fema says they awarded $79 million in grants to survivors for housing and other needs. the u.s. smalls beadministration approved -- small business administration approved $122.7 million. >>> if you pay for water in the new place totodrop your payment off. they will relocate while they continue renovation. it is in the center building of the city ha

city has been in a crisis since lead was discovered in residents' tap water. documentary filmmaker michael moore was born in flint and returned to his hometown to "insist" that president obama visit the city when he is in michigan next week. s/michael moore/filmmaker :05 "i brought water from s/karen weaver/flint mayor :14 "so we can positive. we have to stick together and that way we can continue to move flint forward." the u-s justice department is working with the environmental protection agency to investigate. some friends and family of the marines missing after friday's hawaii helicopter crash are still holding out hope for their loved ones. relatives say corporal matthew drown and crew chief ty hart were in that crash. according to a family spokesperson 21 year old hart was married just six months ago, and the family is waiting for updates about the crash and asking the public for support and privacy . rough seas have hampered the search efforts for the 12 missing marines. although an exact cause of the crash has not been released... marine corps pilots say night-time helicopter maneuvers, whether in combat or in training are the most dangerous flight operations. amon

city schools. as omar villafranca reports, it obama is in town. omar: hundreds of detroit teachers skipped school wednesday to protest outside a downtown convention hall. their target, president obama's visit to the city's annual auto show. their mission, to drive attention to the district's crumbling schools and working conditions. teachers say many of the city's 104 schools are in desperate need of repair. classrooms are often too hot, or so cold that students are forced to wear jackets. >> one time, our teachers allowed us to wear our coats , but she wasn't supposed to but , cold herself. omar: cbs news toured an elementary school last week. a leaking roof caused the gym floor to buckle and mold. and the school's swimming pool 5 years. student. >> i've seen pictures where mushrooms were growing out of the bricks in the bathroom. omar: the protesters are also snyder's plan to fix the schools, which includes splitting the district in two. the state took over management of detroit's public schools in 2009. the district is still more than half a bi

michigan are awaiting federal aid after being exposed to toxic levels of lead in the city's water supply. president obama declared a state the city. and fema is expected to provide up to $5 million in federal money for water, filter, and other supplies. now people became concerned last year when elevated levels of lead were found in children's blood. >> laura: it's day four in the search for 12 marines missing off the coast of oahu, hawaii. the marines were aboard two helicopters that went down. now the coast guard says so far, only a small amount of debris has turned up. the helicopters went down during a training mission last thursday. the coast guard says it is still rizion. his brother, ali is waiting for him in germany. >> i was able to speak to him on the phone. he's happy if be out. he got a good night's rest. >> iran released five prisoners. one flew direct to boston. another stayed in iran. >> every new year there's like a year in review magazine and i would save it so that he could get caught up. >> reporter: as the prisoners were released, the u.s. and other world powers paid iran with billion

of h2o filterss and testing kits the folks in need this a place coming a day after n present obama the city pick out his them across the state and country has trapped in the long run a numeral trucks because of the city's contaminated drinking water.y' >> i wonder if there's more that could be done. i know there's more that should be done. due to the state of emergency they will not have access to federal aid. the city getting help from the national guardr it's her and wentnt on such that drinking water source for the city of detroit many started complaining about the smell of the water. we need more help. we need obama to come in hearingo change these pipes. >> they switch their stores that that was discovered children and the kids in a richer suburb of detroit had been drinking milk and here to help us on a serious in need. kelly wright, fox news the latest attempt this basics to land rocket crocodile. almost board. the young men at rocket successfully carried a satellite into orbit then fails that secondary o cold to land onto help floating platform. causing the rocket to explode. night

philly is one of 20 cities targeted by the obama administration. the city with the sign ups win as visit by president obama. there are enrollment events coming all over the weekend here in our area today and tomorrow you can sign up at me difficult hospital -- methodist hospital in south philly. bring along any important documentation like your social security number, your social security card, your address and income information. >>> i didn't think i would have him back. >> spca impersonators steals a family's beloved pet. we'll explain why and who stepped in to save the day. >>> and the crisis in flint, michigan gets worse. a potential problem solver for thousands of residents without clean water comes up short. that's still ahead. >>> nbc 10 is heading to iowa as the countdown to the caucuses gets under way. >>> good morning from philadelphia international airport. we're heading to iowa for what's really the first big test of the 2016 presidential race. now we're flying into des moines and we are going to be checking out the final days of the can

philadelphia is one of 20 cities target by the obama administration. with the most sign ups win a visit by president obama. there are enrollment events coming up over the weekend here in our area. today and tomorrow sign up apartment methodist hospital south philadelphia. in montgomery county, you'll find an independence blew cross mobile enrollment center on city avenue. that's happening today and tomorrow. be sure to bring all of your important information including your social security number, your address and, of course, any income information. >>> from our sister station telemundo 62 immigration advocates are celebrating the decision to close a burks county detention center. the pennsylvania department of human services says it will not renew the license for the berks county residential center. according to officials holding immigrant children and adults there is not consistent with facility's license as a child residential center. immigrant advocates tell us it's about time. >> basically stating that the state of pennsylvania stands with our comm

president obama gave the city next week. michigan's governor has declared a state of emergency in flint after pipes corroded and let lead seep into the water leaving 100,000 people without clean drinking water. >> tiffani: and people across the country are helping people in a restaurant. paul is not dining at one of his favorite restaurants. instead he is bringing water to help an important cause. >> i just saw what was going on and i thought it would be a good idea to donate water. i love what they are doing here. i just thought it would be a great idea to support it. >> tiffani: they are teaming up with the founder of random act of kindness to help people in flint dealing with the water crisis. they are asking to donate bottles of water and money for the trip to flint. >> it starts with one person. we wanted to take the first sit around and wait to take action. we are getting a great turnout. >> this is a very hot plate. >> customers who come into the barbecue place are learning about the donations with this flier tucked i

>>> following president obama's announcement, the city of oakland announces its own set of gun safety measures. this morning we are joined by the police chief. >>> rain continues to be the story of the morning. we have crews all over the bay area as we track the effects from this next round of rain. >>> plus, a consumer electronics show is underway in las vegas. we're there live for a look at some of the hottest gadgets that could be hitting the market. >>> it is the scene to "welcome back, kotter." i show that. you probably missed it because you were far too young it be propped up in front of the television in the '70s. we welcome you back to the 9 as well on this rainy, rainy day. we are getting a lot of help getting through the morning commute. the rain is sticking around. thanks for joining us. hope you are warm and cozy on the couch like i think we all wish we could be. this is the first time all three of us, mike, sal. >> i was nice and warm only the couch on sunday. my wife started to get when i was sick. those two don't go together and throw in the two and five-year-old. >> wh

city has been in crisis since high amounts of lead were discovered in tap water. documentary filmmaker michael moore was born in flint. he came back to his hometown to insist president obama visit the city when he comes to michigan next week. he also says the executive order isn't enough. s/michael moore/filmmaker :29 "upon reading the executive order, it does not go far enough. it is only for 90 days. it's only for bringing more bottled water to flint. city has been destroyed. it has been destroyed by the governor of this state. pure and simple." moore also asked the u-s attorney general to governor snyder, saying he knew about the toxic water. several federal agencies are investigating what lead up to the crisis. people in california held a protest over the porter ranch gas leak that started in october. residents in granada hills rallied outside a high school where officials held a public hearing about the situation. nearly three-thousand residents were forced to relocate from the area after many became sick from the fumes. residents are calling for governor jerry brown to have to facility that is the source of the leak shut down. officials are calling this the worst en

city has been in crisis since high amounts of lead were discovered in tap water. documentary filmmaker michael moore was born in flint. he came back to his hometown to insist president obama visit the city when he comes to michigan next week. he also says the executive order isn't enough. :29 "upon reading the this city has been destroyed. it has been destroyed by the governor of this state. pure and simple." moore also asked the u-s arrest and prosecute governor snyder, saying he knew about the toxic water. several federal agencies are investigating what lead up to the crisis. two people died after a fire ripped through an apartment building in alabama. this is video showing paramedics rescuing and handing off a baby. the baby and its family were able to make it out of the burning apartment. crews say they had to take out a cinder block wall to get to the family. anna reeves says she was watching everything happen, and before she knew it, the baby was being kids, it really affects your emotions aside. i mean, this is what we train for i just wanted to hug 'em and love on 'em." eight people had to go to the hospital. the two people who died were women. today: mid morning

the metropolitan district.many of those teachers also planned to protest while president obama visits the motor city. your nine first warning forecast is coming up. the jury duty scam strikes again... (sot) "long story short, trying to obtain money using the fear of being arrested." john matarese is on your side with the key to spotting this scam... (sot) "the money is spent long before the person is told to show up in court." so you don't waste your money.fifteen hour freeze... a dog left overnight in an s-p-c-a van... must be put down by morning...the four employees facing penalties.you're you're watching 9 on your side at 5:30. the hamilton county jury commission is issuing a warning tonight....about a scam that's costing local people thousands of dollars. consumer reporter john matarese is on your side with what to watch for. but first, why your salt didnt work this morning! john? tanya.... if you were driving, or just salting your driveway this morning, you may have noticed the salt didnt do a very good job.there's a reason...and a fix. the problem is that rock salt does not work below 20 degre

obama. in union city toni yates eyewitness news. >>> a man tried to assault two young girls at a popular spot in manhattan and tonight they are releasing video that suspect. the man grabs the 12-year-old girl by the wrist after she managed to get away, cops say he walked up to a 13-year-old girl outside, hugged and kissed her on the cheek, that teenager pulled away and the suspect then ran away. >>> taking a quick check of wall street, stocks finished the day higher. the dow gained 117 and the debt -- nasdaq was up almost 48. the s&p picked up 15. >>> still ahead, this is a really bizarre story -- a snake stolen from a pet store. wait until you hear where he stuffed it. who doesn't like a good surprise? you'd be surprised how easy it is to get a good low-cost health plan! at ny state of health you'll find many quality plans to choose from, help paying for your plan, a new essential plan at less than $1 a day for new yorkers with lower incomes. be surprised! visit nystateofhealth.ny.gov >>> no one ever said shoplifters are brainiacs. excuse me, is that a snake in your pants? as a matter of fac

city of flint, michigan. this after what is being called a water crisis. a white house spokesman says the he anticipates president obama meeting with the city's mayor today. white house officials say state and local officialalare responsible for r managing the response. the crisis began in 20-14 when an emergency manager switched the town from detroit water to flint river water to save money. after elevated lead levels were discovered in children, flint returned to the detroit system. a touching, traveling tribute to a long-time sioux city delivery man. dozens of ups trucks lined up for a processional on old highway 75 before the funeral for pat conway. conway worked for ups for 25 years, sorting, loading, and delivering packages. his coworkers drove together this morning in his memory before they split off on their routes. bodies, but you can't replace personalities. pat was one-of-a-kind. his smile was contageous and you couldn't help but enjoy working a little bit more with him being around," says jason babor, a ups supervisor. the 57-year-old died last thursday after a four year battle with cancer. says jason babor

president obama declares a federal emergency for the city where tens of thousands were exposed to dangerous levels of lead. >>> oh, bei bei. the debut of washington's biggest star. night"nightly news" begins now. >>> good evening. we begin tonight with what appears to be a turning point in this country's relationship with iran. the u.s. confirming late today that iran is comeplying the agreement reached last summer on reaching its nuclear capability and that paved the way for the lifting of western sanctions of iran. it comes hours after the regime released five american prisoners. them, part of a prison swap. we start in vienna. >> reporter: good evening. the breakthrough was announced here and diplomats here are calling this implementation day. it seemed like a sweetener in a nuclear deal worth billions to iran and for five americans, it was sweet indeed. they were finally freed. >> we have received confirmation that five americans who had been unjustly detained in iran have been released from custody. released amir hekmati, saeed abedini, and jason jason rezaian. "the washington post" in

city water source from lake haourpb. to the filthy flint river. in 2014. president obama signed an emergency declaration for the city over the weekends. today. flint's mayor went to washington. to meet with the president. >> . >> road to the championship. khepbg out the cover of the latest issue. highlighting the rivalry. between peyton manning and brady. calling sunday's match up the last tango. it will be the 17 meeting between the two. they talk about the si curse. if both are on there it's okay. it cancels out. >> no question this is a big two future hall of famers. patriots hoping to repeat. >> broncos are hungry to prove they can win it all. >> . kind of like the quarter backs. peyton manning gets to base his friend and foe. this is the fourth time these two have met with the afc championship on the line. >> . against each other. they don't see each other. >> no word on what hood bill will be wearing sunday. but coach knows to expect the unexpected. >> . one of the things i admire. how many guys all of a sudden become play -rs for them. >> like the bench warmer. who

city deals with an ongoing water crisis. volunteers delivering cans of h-2-o, filters, and testing kits to folks in need... the supplies coming a day after president obama signed a state of emergency for the city... volunteers from across the state and country have trucked in water on u-haul trucks... because of the city's contaminated drinking water. creel says: "i'm glad that they're doing it, but i'm wondering if there's not, um, more that could be done? i know that there's more that should be done." due to the state of emergency declaration .... flint will now have access to federal aid... the city also getting help from the national guard and the american red cross. vadna says: "what we've been directed to do, is to work towards that end the problem started when flint switched its drinking water source... from the city of detroit to the flint river back in 2014. shortly after the switch ... many residents started complaining about the smell of the water. some even developed rashes as well.. mos says: "we've been fighting too long, we need more help, we need obama to come over here and change these pipes. the city switched its source back to detroit

and then support that candidate. 1:02 ernst also visited fort dodge, webster city and carroll.. president obama vetoing legislation that would have repealed the affordable care act... the bill would have cut federal funding for planned parenthood. it's one of many repeal measures pushed by republican lawmakers since 20-10, when obama signed the health care program into law. the bill goes back to the republican- led congress, which does not have the votes to override the veto. presidential candidate, ted cruz, is criticizing president obama's ability to keep the country safe... charges yesterday. both men came into the u-s as refugees from iraq. while in mason city, senator cruz said the arrests support his view that the u-s should not accept refugees from syria. 1:00-1:12 both were iraqi refugees, both came in through the vetting programs that president obama tells us are perfectly effective for vetting terrorists. cruz has introduced legislation that would impose a three year moratorium on bringing any refugees from countries with a strong al qaeda or isis presence... bernie sanders is touting

. >>> seven years after the auto ailout, president obama is headed to detroit to see how the city has recovered. obama wants to experience the progress made by detroit, its people, and neighborhoods. more than 640,000 jobs have been created since the 2009 auto bailout. >> coming up now on 5:00 a.m. f you're about to head out the door, take us with you. >> keep watching "today in new york" by downloading the mobile app on your device. our next hour starts now. >>> getting ready for the snow. storm team 4 is tracking just how much snow we could get. >>> plus, breaking news overseas. a massacre at a university in pakistan. >>> also ahead, it's jamie foxx to the rescue. the actor talks about rushing to save a man from a burning truck. "today in new york" starts now. >>> good morning, everybody. 5:00 a.m. on this wednesday, the 20th of january. i'm michael gargiulo. >> i'm darlene rodriguez. storm team 4's chris cimino here with this forecast. >> weather quiet now, going to be quiet for the next two to three days. this morning, these temperatures

city. >>> president obama takes action on gun control when congress won't.s he overreaching his presidential power? >>> we're tracking more rain. a live look at the golden gate bridge. "today in the bay" starts right now. good morning, everyone. thank you for joining us. i'm scott mcgrew in for sam brock. >> i'm laura garcia-cannon. that rain is coming down, kari, just as you protected. streams across the bay area with this second storm system of the week. and at times we

parades, marches, and volunteer projects are set to take place in cities around the u-s to honor his legacy. on wednesday- president obama will be in the motor city to take in the detroit auto show. mister obama getting a first-hand look at the progress made in the auto-industry since an 85-billion- dollar bailout in 2009 helped revive it. the auto industry record year in car sales. and friday- thousands of pro- life advocates will be in the nation's capitol for the annual "march for life" rally- calling for an end to abortion. in what will be its forty-third year... the march marks the anniversary of the landmark roe versus wade supreme court decision...making abortion legal nationwide. gop presidential candidate carly fiorina is set to address the rally. and that's a look at the week ahead anita vogel, fox news. another big win for the runnin rebels. they took on air force last night ...hoping to keep momentum rolling under interim head coach -- todd simon. the team opened the fame with a 25-5 lead, stretched it to 53 to 25 at the half... and had their largest advantage of 38 just before the end of the game.. with a hu

city. president obama hinted that he will soon unveil measures to try and table gun violence in -- tackle guniolence in america. in his radio address is said he met the attorney general to discuss actions he could take. he described it as unfinished business. president obama: last month he thirdremembered the anniversary of newtown. and i recall my friend gabrielle giffords. for people who have lost others to gun violence are forced to mark such awful anniversaries every single day. and yet congress has not done anything to prevent what happened to them from happening to other families. three years ago a bipartisan commonsense bill would have required background checks for virtually everyone who buys a gun. keep in mind there is a policy that is supported by 90% of the american people. it was supported by a majority of nra households but the gun lobby mobilized against it in -- and the senate blocked it. since then, tens of thousands of our fellow americans have been mowed down by gun violence. tens of thousands. it's time we are told that commonsense reform by background checks might not hav

city. >>> president barack obama will deliver his final state of the union address tonight. and it is expected to take on an optimistic tone. white house aides said the president will call attention to his administration's successes such as reaching a nuclear deal diplomatic relations with cuba, and negotiating a budget deal with the republican led congress. the positive recap comes despite polls that show many americans are pessimistic with concerns about terrorism and rapid social change. >>> speaking of polls, a new cbs poll shows that the president has a 46% approval rating. the poll finds that 65% of americans continue to say the country is off on the wrong track. but on a positive note for the president, 52% of americans phaser -- favor his action concerning guns. >>> governor nikki haley will be delivering the gop response today. she will be speaking from the you can see her speak immediately following the state of the union. >>> democratic presidential won on.org. that is a grassroots organization that has been at the forefront of liberal causes. was supported by nea

city. - " obama finding a cure for cancer. " calling it - - his moon** shot - may over- simplify the war on cancer but researchers at the university of iowa - say it's the kind of intense focus on this horrible disease that's needed." the excitement in the field is greater than i've ever seen and the potential to make progress is greater than i've ever seen. " dr george weiner - says surgery - cancers right now - that meant death ten years s o.but if f the initiative means discovering how our own immune systems can fight cancer - how more research can be shared among doctors - and increase funding - it could help everyone touched by cancer - - his own parents died from the disease. disease." the precentage of cancer research grants that are funded by the federal government is in the range of 12% and on a daily basis i have outstanding researchers from our own institution with great ideas who don't have the funds to persue those ideas. " " varoom " "" just down the street - from the cancer research center - the moonshot will have music. " - " music dancing " "-" defeating pediatric cancer

city. - " obama finding a cure for cancer. " calling it - - his moon** shot - may over- simplify shot - may over- simplify the war on cancer but researchers at the university of iowa - say it's the kind of intense focus on this horrible disease that's needed." the excitement in the field is greater than i've ever seen and the potential to make progress is greater than i've ever seen. " dr george weiner - says surgery - radiation - - and chemo- death ten years ago.but if the initiative means discovering how our own immune systems can fight cancer - how more research can be shared among doctors - and increase funding - it could help everyone touched by cancer - - his own parents died from the disease. disease." the precentage of cancer research grants that are funded by the federal government is in the range of 12% and on a daily basis i have outstanding researchers from our own institution with great ideas who don't have the funds to persue those ideas. " " varoom " "" just down the street - from the cancer research center - the moonshot will have music. " - " music dancing " "-" defeating p

the affordable care act. >> oakland is one of 20 cities that president obama is issuing a challenge to boost enrollment. our allen martin to discuss the difficulties. and is real in oakland now. and tech are moving not. and a roof over my head and food. how am i supposed to afford healthcare if it is through obamacare. >> and if you get sick. and if you get heaven forbid in a serious accident, the you want to have the financial security. signs up the most people. and this has been a talking foot of the campaign fail. and the different sides of the spectrum. and when it comes to the future of the affordable care act in california's vision of it, numbers count. and that is one of the reasons why the president is making such a push. more people had signed up. more people are investing in it. millions of people play it and it generates millions of dollars. and some lawmakers say the sports game are illegal gambling. and i want it to be regulated. coming up after the break. >> and we are starting off in the few showers mainly south of san jose. >> including that city forecast coming up. ,,,

city. >>> president obama takes action on gun control when congress won't. but is he overreaching his presidential power? >>> we're tracking more rain. a live look at the golden gate bridge. "today in the bay" starts right now. good morning, everyone. thank you for joining us. i'm scott mcgrew in for sam brock. >> i'm laura garcia-cannon. that rain is coming down, kari, just as you protected. streams across the bay area with this second storm system of the week. and at times we will have some very heavy rain and some gusty winds and, as you see, the bright reds and yellows there shows the most intense rain as it moves into san jose, as well as san francisco and up and down the peninsula and now approaching the east bay. so, this may make things very treacherous as you head out this morning. windshield wipers all the way up on high as we see the heaviest rain from san mateo and stretching across the bay over towards hayward. now, temperatures very mild in the lower 50s and we will see those temperatures staying there as we go low the day. i'll detail that and

human services official heads to flint, michigan after the mayor met with president obama yesterday about the city's water crisis. mayor karen weaver says she also met with some of the president's senior staff as she seeks federal help for flint, two years ago a state appointed emergency manager switched from detroit's water system to the flint river to save money. later tests showed high levels of lead in drinking water and then in children's blood. a group of flint residents announced two class action lawsuits filed against the governor of michigan and several state agencies. some angry flint residents protested in michigan's state capital before the governor delivered his state of the state address while the governor, these call forward schneider to resign. >> the state failed us. they lied. this is a shame. this is a shamble of a government and this is not my government or my governor. >> i know apologies won't make up for the mistakes made. nothing will. but i take full responsibility to fix the problem so it will never happen again. >> governor snyder proposed spending close to 30 million more

this as president obama meets with the city's mayor to see what can be done to help the children exposed to lead. >>> sarah palin coming out last night with guns blazing. plenty of targets for the tea party favorite. and nobody off limits as she endorses donald trump for the presidency. her colorful comments just ahead. >>> and new this half hour, the hollywood star's heroic actions. >> jamie foxx pulling a victim of a car crash from the burning wreckage. and now speaking out about the incident happening right in front of his home. >>> and another hollywood star called out for being tone deaf. zac efron's racially insensitive post on martin luther king day. what he said that led to a backlash from fans and a mea culpa from the star. that's later in "the skinny" on this wednesday january 20th. >> announcer: from abc news, this is "world news now." >>> good wednesday morning. i'm kendis gibson. >> and i'm reena ninan. we begin with breaking news from northwestern pakistan where a terror attack is unfolding at a university. >> now, we're told that many people have been killed and more casua

this as president obama meets with the city's mayor to see what can be done to help the children exposedrah palin coming out last night with guns blazing. plenty of targets for the tea party favorite. and nobody off limits as she endorses donald trump for the presidency. her colorful comments just ahead. >>> and new this half hour, the hollywood star's heroic actions. >> jamie foxx pulling a victim of a car crash from the burning wreckage. and now speaking out about the incident happening right in front of his home. >>> and another hollywood star called out for being tone deaf. zac efron's racially insensitive post on martin luther king day. what he said that led to a

city. shaina: to the latest in the fund, michigan crisis. overnight we learned rick snyder is asking president obama to declare disaster to provide clean water for the city and fix the problem. snyder says the lead contamination is an imminent and long-term threat. state lawmakers approved a 28 million dollars to provide filters and bottled water to the city. the president could announce a new visa rule for some europeans traveling to the u.s.. this would include tougher requirements for travelers were dual nationals with iran, iraq, sudan, or syria, and those who have visited those countries in the last five years. we'll have more before 5:30. people in washington, d.c. are hoping for an easy commute after traffic was brought to a stop at one point last night, even present all model -- even president obama was caught in traffic. this could be the beginning, another much bigger storm is forecast to bring blizzard like conditions to washington, d.c. and the rest of the east coast. the national weather service is predicting anywhere from one to two feet of snow. up through new york and new england, ev

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obama. nbc 10's jim rosenfield will have it. there's a push to get philadelphians to sign up for health coverage by january 31st. the city with the most sign-ups gets a visit from the president. you can see jim rosenfield's interview with president obama starting tonight at 6:00 and 11:00. >>> it's 5:17. look at this video. the national weather service confirms an ef-1 tornado touched down in coconut creek. that's between powe co-rah tone and pompano beach. the tornado was on the ground for more than two miles. the 100-mile-an-hour winds tossed and cars and trulks like they were toys. no one was seriously hurt. >>> 5:17. nbc 10's traffic alert by jessica boyington. so how are things doing? >> we're starting to see slippery spots. this is the blue route in here heading to the schuylkill expressway. you can see police activity fortunately on the scene of this off-ramp where we did have a car spin out now into the right-hand shoulder with the slippery off-ramps. you've got to watch out. still active scenes where we do have slippery spots. now you can see the cars moving on by to the left-hand side of this scene right now wi