. >> i have been stranded now for >> almost 3,000 flights canceled across the united statesstates. the weather system spawned more tornadoes, bringing terror to florida and arkansas. >> while clean-up began near dallas where homes were splint and shown the aftermath of tornadoes that took lives there. >> president obama called the texas governor to get an update on the severe weather and offer assistance and condolences for the lives lost.lost. >> a tornado touched down last night just outside monroe. the funnel cloud was spotted at 5:00. no one was hurt. the storm blew over several large trees and knocked out power to thousands. >> officials are urging people to remain calm. the city is bracing for protests after a grand jury decided not the fatal shooting of 12-year-old tamir rice. the boy was playing with a pellet gun in november of last year when he was shot. the officer said he felt threatened. families condemned the grand jury decision. they called on people to express themselves peacefully and democrat cli. >> a hazing investigation following the smoky mountain tournament. t