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This morning. Im boris sanchez. Merry christmas. I hope its been a Magical Christmas morning so far, im amara walker. Just ahead this hour, it started as one familys idea and it grew into a global brand. The inside story behind Elf On A Shelf and whats next for one of the worlds biggest christmas traditions . And the holidays are a big source of joy for so many but they can also bring up sad feels are or painful memories. We have tips to help you deal with the holidays blues coming up. First let...

hazardous conditions as members of both parties call for more safety regulations. shaw admitted that the companys current systems are lacking. >> it is clear the safety mechanisms in place were not enough. the events of the last month are not who we are as a company. >> so shaws company is now responsible for not one but two high-profile train derailments in ohio in just a matter of weeks. according to one senator on the committee, 20 derailments involving a chemical spill over the pas...

in a force americans to space t electric cars. the toughest ever epa emissions proposal began in 2027 and will require carbon dioxide levels from new cars to drop by nearly 50 percent on average. and effectively require a staggering two thirds of all ne car sales to be electric by right now there are only 6 percent. the biden ministrations is the new restrictions will help protect our nations future from the impact of climate change. to despite hesitation by americans to adopt electric...

sky scrapers serve as the centerpiece. ♪ >> and this was the scene in taipei, taiwan where the celebration features fireworks shot from the tallest high-rise. and in new york crowds are already forming in times square, the celebration is returning to full capacity after two years of scaled back celebrations. gloria joins us now with the latest. how is it looking, gloria? >> reporter: the rain just let up for a minute and people here are excited. theyre trying to get their hands on on...

the united states and all around the world. im whitney wild in for christine romans. a resolution to the crisis at the southern border has been postponed again. the supreme court order dering title 42 to remain in effect for now as legal challenges played out. the justices agreed to hear the appeal in this session that begins in february. their 5-4 order defeats the biden administration which had hoped to end title 42 saying it outlived the pandemic it was designed to fight. >> it does...

newsroom," a sigh of relief. warmer temperatures are moving east, but the extreme winter weather threat is not yet over for millions of americans. ill tell you about vladimir putin saying hes ready to negotiate over ukraine only if russia gets what it wants. the ukrainians response to that ultimatum, and china once again down-playing its rapidly spreading covid outbreak. the end of brutal freezing temperatures might be in sight. relief possibly on the way for millions of americans af...

trouble. plus, china nears a covid breaking point. an outbreak over stretches hospitals and pushes its precedent to take a new step in that countrys fight against the virus, and how soon is soon? the committee investigating donald trumps taxes promises to release them any day. this is what we are watching at this hour. good morning, everyone. thank you for joining me. kate bolduan is off today. we begin this hour in western new york where a, quote, generational blizzard is pummelin...

this morning." im boris sanchez. >> merry christmas. i hope its been a magical christmas morning so far, im amara walker. just ahead this hour, it started as one familys idea and it grew into a global brand. the inside story behind elf on a shelf and whats next for one of the worlds biggest christmas traditions? and the holidays are a big source of joy for so many but they can also bring up sad feels are or painful memories. we have tips to help you deal with the holidays blues coming ...

mind. i dont know. i dont know. i really dont know. this is a cat that meant a lot of things to a lot of people. i have tried to be very thoughtful and respectful of that. and if i ever felt that it would be appropriate, i think i would. ive tried very hard not to make this mine. i tried to make this what i really honest live thought would be the voice of this cat. and it really belongs to everyone else. im not planning anything. >> all right. well wait and see. we are looking at the i...

♪ ♪ you are live in the cnn qwest newsroom," im paula reid in washington. a monster winter storm has claimed the lives of 16 people and has cut power and electricity. the u.s. department is declaring an emergency for the texas power grid to aid its capacity and this is due to a shortage of electricity. the emergency declaration allows the states energy provider to exceed environmental emissions limits until usage drops. in new york, a dire situation. hundreds of people have likel...