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Emergency workers rescued as many as 200 people, many stranded in their cars, and also that pass, three passengers and the driver were pulled out there. heavy rain in texas was just one of the trouble spots that we warned about yesterday. our karen mcginnis is here to talk about what it looks like for san antonio and the rest of the country. >> well, were looking at weather conditions across san antonio that have improved dramatically. were not seeing any precipitation in the area, but thats not...

Weekend. listen to these numbers. san antonio alone got 12 inches of rain in just 24 hours yesterday. two women died after being swept away by the surge and emergency workers made more than 200 rescues to help other motorists and stranded homeowners as well. the floodwaters are expected to recede today, but what does the weather look like for tonight and into memorial day? lots of folks traveling. were with meteorologist alex wallace joining me now. how does it look, sir? >> the northeast hasn...

Three inches of snow. and in boston, thousands of runners finished the final mile of the marathon. ♪ yesterdays one run was to honor all the victims of the bombings and emergency workers who immediately rushed to help those hurt in the attack. jared crowley was injured in the blast but managed to cross the finish line this time. >> its just unbelievable the people of boston, just unbelievable. all the love. even you you guys with the cameras, i just want to hug and kiss you all. i cant belie...

The cleaning games are finished? and so are we. [ male announcer ] clean more, work less, with the mr. clean magic eraser extra power. >> northerly six weeks after the explosions mark the boston marathon. there was a terror attack across the finish line today. it was called one run. they wanted to honor victims and emergency workers and allow them to reclaim the final mile. that meant the world to so many. >> we were grateful to have been given the chance. >> it is unbelievable. >> three people ...

Of blocks my view of the river of where the scene was. so as im driving here, im thinking, you know, racing through my head, preparing myself for the scene. im not sure if ive got cars over the edge, how many cars ive got in the water and worse yet if there was any victims, you know, that were in the river. so, you know, i was preparing myself and i got here. there were quite a few people coming down trying to provide assistance from the freeway. i started yelling out as many of them as i could ...

Federal emergency workers here working with local responders trying to help those that are still reeling from the devastation, reeling from the damage that are trying to put their lives back together again. as you mentioned, were standing by going to hear from governor fallon as well as local authorities as well as the mayor of moore, oklahoma. and a lot of questions, wolf, are yet to be answered. weve been talking to family members who say that they have yet to contact their loved ones. in fact...

Is there any more indication on the death toll? this number jumps around, 51, 24. we dont know where it is. why would the medical examiner be so wrong the first time? >> reporter: well, you know, its a real good question, eric. its our understanding that in the chaos of it all, they counted some people twice. given my math, they must have counted some people more than twice. im not sure how it happened but i can tell you commune cailgt is probably the most difficult thing you can do here. land l...

Medical center where a pregnant woman went in to labor as the storm hit. >> the doctors and nurse stayed with her and she completed the birthing process. >> reporter: while this was going on? >> uh-huh. >> wow. >> reporter: did they successfully get her and her child out of there? >> yep. as a matter of fact, they said there was no injuries any of the patients or staff. >> reporter: rescue and recovery teams have completed a sweep of the medical center and the parking lot that looks like a junky...

Is there any more indication on the death toll? this number jumps around, 51, 24. we dont know where it is. why would the medical examiner be so wrong the first time? >> reporter: well, you know, its a real good question, eric. its our understanding that in the chaos of it all, they counted some people twice. given my math, they must have counted some people more than twice. im not sure how it happened but i can tell you commune cailgt is probably the most difficult thing you can do here. land l...

Within their community. steve, you have probably been seeing this firsthand, certainly over the last 24 hours, so many people wanting to get out and be involved. what have you seeb? and has it been heartening, inspiring, to know that so many people want to help out their friends and loved ones. >> it is inspiring. frankly, its dangerous. we have been here since the storm hit, frankly. were feeding -- we fed over 1,000 emergency workers, frankly. and we had one of our units set up right in front ...