The committee will come to order. Good morning. Recently hurricanes harvey and irma left a path of destruction along the gulf coast of texas, across florida, and throughout the caribbean. Homes, businesses, and entire communities were destroyed and lives were lost. Days after irma, we learned the tragic news that eight seniors, ranging in age from 71 to 99, died in a florida nursing home that lacked air conditioning because the power had been knocked out. One press account described the facility as a death trap because the elderly are particularly susceptible to heat related illnesses. Last month, this photo of residents of an assisted living facility in texas, who were trapped in waist deep water went viral. As these recent disasters made clear, Older Americans are particularly vulnerable, before, during, and even after a storm. In fact, when Hurricane Katrina slammed into the gulf coast 12 years ago, more than half of those who died were seniors. As the thenchair of the Senate Homela
To fire his Communications Director for retweeting a Student Newspaper report that falsely claimed this video shows marco rubio disparaging the bible to the cruz staffer reading it. This morning i asked for rick tylers resignation. I made clear in this campaign we will conduct this campaign with the very highest standards of integrity. Cruz hopes to put the latest controversy behind him. And to halt marco rubios momentum. The florida senator is gaining a slew of endorsements after he managed a strong showing in south carolina. While jeb bush bowed out. Of the people left in this race, of the people left in this race, no one can unite this movement or this party faster than i can. And we have to unite. If were still fighting with each other in september and in october, were going to lose. On the democratic side. Bernie sanders and Hillary Clinton bring Hollywood Star power to their campaigns. Clinton. Stops by the set of scandal, and launches a new ad featuring the voice of actor morgan
Victims. Ad lib toss Greg Las Vegas will be seeing another breezy to windy day today with high and low pressure pushing up against each other within the southwest. With winds expected out of the just under wind advisory credentials. It is possible for this to change and if we do have an advisory, watch, or warning in regards to the wind, we will be the first to let you know nevada. Las vegas will hover in the mid 60s today but as winds die down through the next 12 hrs, the by thursday, low to mid 70s will be common and moving into the weekend, sunny skies, mild winds and highs in the upper 70s and lower 80s will be common. All eyes are on the silver state today. We are just hours away from the 13 action News Reporter Yasmeen Hassan is live at red rock country club. Candidate ben carson is there for a luncheon. Right now recent polls show donald trump in the lead. But the other candidates are doing what they can to catch up. This morning, marco rubio held a rally here at the silverton c
How bad the fire was here. But theres enough to make history once again. And now they have some more help in writing it. Vo duke energy gave 25thousand dollars to the Rabbit Hash Historical Society a few hours ago. The money will help rebuild the general store that was ravaged by fire a little more than a week ago. Firefighters were able to save the floor. And three of the walls. Those with the Historical Society say thats enough to build upon and get this 185year old store a historic designation once again. But its going to cost about 250thousand dollars. About 55thousand has been raise through gofundme. Insurance will cover 60 thousand. And the money today will add to that total. Those with duke energy say this is a treasured place for them because its only a few miles from one of its power plants. And many of the workers live president , Duke Energy Ohio and kentucky10 58 its important for us to give back not only to have a vibrant community for us to do business but also for our em
They believe the incident was diabetesrelated and happened the day before. She s currently at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in critical condition. 45;40 it s tough just like for everyone else it s tough but i have 100 faith in amber but what was equally stunning as the news about amber her loved ones say was the overwhelming support from the nsu community. Fundraisers will be held at all home basketball games this month and her teammates have worked to raise awareness about diabetes. 45;09 the support system it gives me shivers, um, it s wonderful 46;19 her prayers are truly working and every prayer counts just like every day counts s t tracking warmer temps and a chance of rain for the weekend. Warme r weather is moving in, just in time of the weekend, but next week, another big chill will settle in. But first, on friday, expect rather cool conditions. Highs will be in the mid 50s under mostly an isolated shower is possible, but it will be the exception and not the rule. This weeke