In what is becoming one of the biggest set piece battles ever fought against socalled islamic state. Iraqi forces supported by shiite militias and the backing of the u. S. And iran have been trying to soften up dug in isis positions. But the push towards fallujah produced a push back. The iraqis have had to fight off an isis counter offensive along fallujahs southern outskirts. While large numbers of Government Troops are poised there, the full assault into the city seems some way off. If and when the assault comes, it will have to take account of the estimated 50,000 civilians trapped in the town. These are some of the 4,000 or so who have managed to get out. But they are almost all women and children. The men they say have been taken away. The fear is that isis militants are Holding People back to use as human shields. Fighting the people are between the hammer of the army and militias and the anvil of isis this imam says. Those who are inside cannot leave. Those who are outside cann
Captioning sponsored by cbs this is the cbs evening news with scott pelley. Pelley today, donald trump detailed millions of dollars that hes donated to veterans charities, which might have been a celebration except he could not conceal his resentment that he had been forced to do it. Reporters have been pressing the presumptive president ial nominee for details of these donations. Its the kind of scrutiny that any candidate faces, but we were reminded today trump is not any candidate. Major garrett was there. I have raised a tremendous amount of money for the vets, almost 6 million. Reporter 5. 6 million to be exact. For the first time donald trump identified the recipients and amounts. Folds of honor foundation, capitol hill 200,000. Foundation for american veterans, 75,000. This is a special night for me. Reporter trump said he raised the money for veterans groups in january while boycotting a debate in iowa. We just cracked 6 million, right, 6 million. Reporter but trump could offer
Dozens from rising flood waters following days of relentless rain. At least six people died this holiday weekend, two are missing, one in texas and an 11yearold boy in kansas. Manuel bojorquez is following this. Reporter from the air, the extent of the historic flooding is clear. Rivers in Southeast Texas have consumed land and homes, forcing rescues by the coast guard. On the ground, its a painful reality for homeowners like Alicia Gracia. This is a piece of property my dad gave me before he passed away and its sentimental. Oh, oh, oh reporter the relentless storms dumped 20 inches of rain upstream over the past four days leaving cars submerged and parts of haydens impassable. The 19mile stretch of the ba sos river from simonton to richmond, texas, is forecast to rise 8 feet above flood stage. Hardest hit, residents living near Horseshoe Bend river on simonsons west side. Lynne johnsons farm. Youve never seen this bad . Weve never had water from fluting. Reporter she evacuated. Her ho
Anxiety. Sanders forces clinton to california. With polls tightening, she has decided to make a fiveday swing through the state. A big day for donald trump. In a News Conference this morning, trump says hell settle questions about his january fundraiser benefitting veterans. Strong storms rolling through the middle of the country. In southeast texas, record flood levels are expected. Really sad. 33 years, never, ever seen it like this. Iraqi Government Forces have stormed their way to the outskirts of fallujah to rout isis out of the city itself. The white house placed on lockdown after an individual threw a metal object over the fence along pennsylvania avenue. Cincinnati zoo officials defend their decision to kill a goril gorilla. We did not take the shooting of harambe lightly, but that childs life was in danger. Southwest germany hit with serious flash floods. Road rage caught on camera near tampa. The driver of the silver car ran right over the motorcycle. Fire crews doused a fire
This is your skin. This is your skin in the sun. The sun ages your skin and can cause skin cancer. Tonight in an abrupt change, the police say they will question the parents of a buy who fell into a gorilla enclosure at the cincinnati zoo. Today it seemed like everyone had an opinion about the Fatal Shooting of a rare gorilla that threatened the boy and heres jamie yuccas. Oh reporter Cincinnati Police are now investigating the parents of the 3yearold boy who tumbled into the gorilla exhibit. On monday, zoo director, Thane Maynard defended the parents. Im not a big finger pointer. Do you know many 4yearolds they can climb over anything. Reporter despite mounting criticism, the zoo is standing by their decision to kill the lowland gorilla and raised questions about the zoo security procedures. Theyre still investigating how the boy made his way past a 3 foothigh fend and through 4 foot plants and shrubs before dropping 15 feet into the gorilla habitat. Ed hanson with American Associatio