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florida. algae blooms threatening the east and west coasts and what they are doing to prepare. and taking to the streets protests and clashes with police in france as the president moves to raise the retirement age. this is what we are watching "at this hour." thank you for being here. im kate bolduan and a milestone and potential troubling statement on a developing partnership of russia and china. xi jinping is traveling to moscow to meet with putin, and this is first trip since the...

those are on southwest. the airline now apologizing, but as you can imagine thats little comfort for people who may miss out totally on seeing their loved ones this holiday season. >> im beyond frustrated. and hurt. because i cant see my dad. >> my mom is in the hospital and i wanted to be there for her once she like got discharged. unfortunately because of the situation they are saying that the closest flight is the 29th. >> are you going to make it home today? >> no, likely not. i me...

Thank you. new this morning taiwan is extending its mandatory military service for all eligible men to counter the rising threat from china. the time requirement will jump from four months to a year starting in 2024. thats a major u-turn for taiwan which had previously shortened conscription as recently as 2018. taiwans president says four months can, quote, no longer suit the needs of taiwans defense. turning now to russias war on ukraine. this morning heavy fighting reported in parts of the ...