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Becoming clearer by the day. The deadliest wildfire in more than a century and the death toll is expected to rise even further as crews cannot a grim search for victims. And former u. S. President donald trump could be facing a fourth indictment in the week ahead over his attempts to overturn the 2020 Election Results here in georgia. Plus the matildas waltz into the womens world cup semifinals after toppling france in a nailbiting penalty shootout. Announcer live from cnn center, this is cnn newsroom. With laila harrak. The governor of hawaii, what his state is going through is heartbreaking. And days after wildfires decimated parts of maui the death toll is still rising. Authorities have now confirmed 89 deaths, making the fires the deadliest in the United States in more than a century. And that number is expected to climb even more in the coming days. As crews sift through the devastation caused by the fires. Some 2,200 structures are damaged or destroyed. 86 of them homes. The governor is urging hawaiians to come together for what will be a long road to recovery. This is the largest Natural Disaster weve ever experienced. Its going to also be a Natural Disaster thats going to take an incredible amount of time to recover from. So in the next few days as we characterize how many people weve lost and how many people are coming into our community, please understand that we come at this like an ohana because its going to be in the short term heartbreaking, in the long term people are going to need Mental Health care services. In the very long term well rebuild together. And hawaiians arent waiting for the government to step in and take care of them. Theyre taking it on themselves to answer the call for help. With groups from nearby islands working together to bring muchneeded relief and supplies to lahaina by boat. Many residents of lahaina are growing frustrated. Officials say they know people want to get back to where they live but in many places its just not safe. Cnns mike valerio shows us the long lines of those wanting to see whats left of their homes and what theyre dealing with. Reporter well, this is the next chapter of recovery here in lahaina. This is the main road that goes into the decimated town. Its about aw 20minute drive a these Utility Workers go past us. As we zoom in, this is the main checkpoint. It has been off limits up until yesterday around noon. That is when this roadway, the hanopiilani highway, reopened to traffic and then shut down after too many people were going into restricted areas of the ruins. So as we walk over this way, you can see that the line to get in goes on and on behind us, more than a mile. So people now are waiting to see if theyre able to get in, and what police are telling drivers at that checkpoint, they can only get in if they are residents or tourists who are staying at hotels within the disaster zone. We spoke with motorists before dawn. Listen to what they told us. I got out here by 11 00, made it all the way to the other side. I was done by 3 00, picking up all the supplies i got. And then got to here and ive been here since 3 00 in the afternoon. Youve been here since 3 00. Yeah. None of us has moved. My coworker, shes up there two trucks. My other ive got three other coworkers, theyre back there. Theyve been here the whole time. Its either laughter or tears, you know. When i talk to all the people in our business that have been affected, we have about 14 people that lost their houses. So were just trying to do the most good we can, but its really frustrating when you cant. Reporter now, we do have updated figures and projections from the federal government. 2,207 structures damaged or destroyed by this fire. 4,500 people could be the number of people who live here who will need shelter in the near and long term. So again, the next chapter begins with getting back to the neighborhood and towns town, i should say, that people have loved and called home for decades. But it is uncertain when so many people will make it in to see what exactly has survived. Mike valerio, cnn, maui. Well, joining me now from kihei, hawaii is alan drew. Hes a resident of lahaina. Alan, thank you so much for joining us at this very difficult moment. How are you . Im doing pretty well, thank you, considering, yeah. I understand that you have been back to lahaina. What did you encounter . I just a very desolate place. We went through we got stuck in traffic most of the way. We got our i. D. S checked to make sure were residents of lahaina before we got through, and we were you know, there were areas where we were given access to enter and there were areas that we were not given access to enter. We were bringing supplies to us to provide to some of our coworkers who are still stranded out there in hotels, up in the pili and kahana area. Yesterday the place was still without power, but i heard today that napili and kahana got some power back. And allen, were you able to go and visit your home . I did, yes. I was able to see my home, or what once was my home. How did that make you feel . It was just nothing you know, all we have are memories of it. That was definitely a moment of sadness for sure. Are you receiving any support . I mean, do you have a place to stay right now . Of course. Tremendously. I cant stress it enough, of how much how much support locally and globally were receiving from everyone, you know, from gofundmes to everyone in costco packing up supplies to bring into town, and from my Corporate Company to assist in any way that they can. Theyre sending out Care Packages and to ensure all of our coworkers are taken care of the next month in terms of Financial Support. Im just very overwhelmed with the awesome, awesome love and support and concern thats coming from all sorts of directions. I know its very early days and youre dealing with so much in such a short time span. But how difficult will it be to pick up the pieces again . We witnessed a very fast fire blowing through our town, and just to see the amount of destruction and ashes all over the place, i you know, i think everyone understands its going to be a long road for lahaina to come back and build a strong economy. You know, maui people are really strong, the support in the ohana and the aloha is real. Lime seeing it everywhere. And everyone is just very anxious to come back to help rebuild the town. Have you been able to connect with members of your community, friends, any friends that youre still trying to establish contact with . Yeah, yeah. Its very spotty. The Cell Phone Towers in lahaina were damaged and theres no reception in town. We can only wait for responses through text messaging. But all of our team members for our job was accounted for and that was the priority with our company. And we were able to take everyone everyone into account for our location. But you know, were doing what we can to get into town to make sure everyone that is accounted for that is still stuck in lahaina, that their necessities and needs and supplies are provided. And is aid coming through or is it mostly people helping other people . You know, within the first couple days after the event it was mostly local, you know, dmunt, everyone, citizens and residents of maui doing what they can to assist. But were slowly seeing a lot of aid come in from oahu and the state. Yesterday as we were leaving lahaina. We saw like a big load of Diesel Trucks came. So i hope everyone on the west side are provided with what they need. For people watching this and listening to what youve shared with us and they really want to help, what should they be doing . I believe what they can do is well, mostly who have visited maui have walked through lahaina. So i think whoever they know or came in contact with in lahaina, the best way is to create gofundmes for them or venmo the individuals because people here when they receiving funding like that i can see that theyre putting it in a good place, theyre really helping those who are really in need or those who are really in need of Financial Support or just from supplies and bare necessities. And you know, just seeing what i have seen like in the aftermath of how people have come together including corporations and big organizations, foundations. Everyone is doing what they can, it seems, to make sure that everyone gets taken care of. Allen vu, thank you so much for sharing some of your experiences with us. We wish you all the best. Thank you. The fires also are endangering the lives of thousands of pets and other animals. Mauis Humane Society estimates that around 3,000 pets have been lost or gone missing so far. Many are in need of Critical Care due to burns or smoke inhalation. The agency is seeking Emergency Foster Homes and urging residents to take in animals. What we ask the community to do is take animals from the kennels and place them in their own homes to make space for what we know is going to be inundated with animals that are lost, missing or need medical care. And that is exactly what the community has done. Maui Humane Society now has the space to care for these animals when they come through. Well, the agency has also set up Emergency Clinics Across Lahaina and is working with Emergency Teams to provide care to animals. For more information on how to help those impacted by the hawaii wildfires, please go to cnn. Com impact. Donald trump, the leading republican candidate in the u. S. President ial race, could face a fourth indictment as early as this week. An atlanta prosecutor has called on at least two people to testify before a grand jury on tuesday. Over efforts by trump and his allies to overturn Election Results in georgia. Well, the move is the clearest indication yet that the District Attorney intends to present her case to the grand jury and seek indictments against more than a dozen people. We get more details now from cnns marshall cohen. Reporter it looks like all systems are go for the Fulton County District Attorney to present her case to a grand jury early this week in her investigation of former President Donald Trump and his attempts to overturn the 2020 election in georgia. Cnn previously reported that this was expected in the coming days, but we now know that some of the witnesses who were subpoenaed to testify were told specifically to show up on tuesday. That means that the proceedings may begin monday going into tuesday. One of those witnesses is an independent journalist named george chidi, who witnessed some of the fake protrump electors meeting at the state house in atlanta in december 2020. Another key figure who will head to the grand jury on tuesday is former georgia Lieutenant Governor geoff duncan. Heres what he told our colleague, fredricka whitfield, on saturday. I did just receive notification to appear on Tuesday Morning at the Fulton County grand jury, and i certainly will be there to do my part in recounting facts. I have no expectations as to the questions and ill certainly answer whatever questions put in front of me. And certainly dont want to go any deeper than that to jeopardize or compromise the investigation. Look, for me this is a story that is important for republicans to hear. Americans to hear. Lets hear the whole truth and nothing but the truth about Donald Trumps actions and the surrounding cast of characters around him. Duncan, who is now a cnn contributor, is a republican and he was in office when trump tried to pressure Georgia State officials to flip the results and overturn the will of the voters. Fulton county District Attorney fani willis, an elected democrat, launched the criminal investigation in 2021. The probe has steadily expanded over time. She is scrutinizing trumps attempts to interfere with the Vote Counting and the election certification. Shes also looking at the fake electors scheme as well as efforts by Trump Supporters to breach an Election System in rural coffee couy. State prosecutors are expected to give that one or twoday presentation to the grand jury this week. Cnn has previously reported that fani willis is eyeing conspiracy and racketeering charges known as rico and is expected to pursue indictments against perhaps more than a dozen defendants. Trump has already been indicted federally on charges stemming from his attempts to subvert the 2020 election and disenfranchise voters. He pleaded not guilty, and he has claimed that the probe in atlanta is just not another witch hunt. Marshall cohen, cnn, washington. And at least six people have died after a Boat Carrying Dozens of migrants capsized in the english channel. French Officials Say rescue teams pulled nearly 60 people from the water. Two remain unaccounted for. Its another tragedy in one of the worlds busiest waterways. Human traffickers routinely send small, overcrowded boats from france to the uk. The ship that sank was just one of dozens that were lost from france on saturday. Translator they were in trouble. There was the problem of seasickness, and then also the boats were quite simply overloaded. They overloaded the boats, and so the boats can no longer move forward. The last boat where we intervened was too full. British authorities are hoping to stop the dangerous crossings but havent made much progress. On thursday more than 750 people were detected crossing the channel to the uk. Nearly 1,200 detected by the British Government in the past week. And nearly 16,000 have made the treacherous journey just this year. French Officials Say the uk needs to do more. Translator today we must impose or threaten somehow so that the british would radically change their ways of welcoming refugees or that they change their working methods. In any case, they could at least have the decency to open a Reception Facility on the other side of the border. While the uk is facing heat for its policies toward refugees and migrants in the country, on friday officials removed 39 Asylum Seekers from a controversial barge in Southern England after a bacteria was discovered in the water supply. Iranian women are fighting for their freedom, defying the mandatory hijab law, even as the country renews its socalled Morality Police patrols. More on that ahead. Unlike other sprays that stick around, zevo goes from kill to clean in just seconds, plusus its safe for use around people and pets. Zevo. Peoplefriendly. Bugdeadly. Hi, im sharon, and i lost 52 pounds on golo. I realized i needed to make a change when i looked in the mirror and did not recognize myself. 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A year after the death of 22yearold mahsa amini in the custody of the socalled Morality Police, the uprising sparked by her death may have been crushed by a bloody crackdown but not the will of those standing up for their most basic of rights. Countless women have been defying the clerical establishment, choosing not to wear the compulsory hijab. And now the regime is lashing out with a campaign of renewed repression, announcing the return of Morality Police patrols. Translator being a woman in iran is now harder than ever. Because of all the attention. Our privacy and safety is a wish. You should always be worried and careful about police. Reporter this young woman were not identifying for her safety spoke to us from inside iran. Translator the Morality Police are mostly in metro stations and sometimes on the streets. They warn you if you disobey they take video or photos. And normal people who are still on the governments side work like paparazzi. Reporter and thats not all. Authorities are considering a draconian new bill that would make failure to abide by the strict Islamic Dress Code a more severe offense with unprecedentedly harsh penalties including five to tenyear jail sentences and fines of more than 8,000. This may be just a warning to intimidate those who dare to dissent. But an intensified crackdown has been well under way. This chilling video released by a group affiliated with the Security Apparatus captures some of their terrifying tactics. Facial Recognition Technology purportedly being used to identify and threaten unveiled women. Cameras are everywhere. Thousands have this h. Their cars confiscated according to Amnest

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