And we do say good morning, everyone, on this monday. Im kendis gibson. And im Mara Schiavocampo in for diane macedo. A winter storm is battering the western u. S. Bringing heavy rain, strong winds and even ice and snow. First up take a look at this. You can see the storm moving in from the pacific and affecting parts of ten states. Many roads are blocked by flooding and mudslides. The storm toppled many trees in the San Francisco bay area including this one in the citys mission district. It demolished the two cars you see there, but there were no injuries. Torrential rains and major flooding. A state of emergency on the west coast. Rivers rising to their highest levels in more than a decade. The Truckee River in northern nevada cresting overnight forcing people in more than 1,000 homes to be evacuated in reno. In northern california, at least three people have died from falling trees and flooded roads. In wine Country Vineyards underwater. This drone video showing the swollen napa river. To look like this two days into it with a week to go, this is going to be a mess. Reporter the waterfalls in Yosemite National park overflowing as the merced river hits capacity. It could lead to a massive spillover. Officials ordering nonessential park employees to stay out. Nearly 50 of them have left to take shelter. Yeah, i think its a great thing, what they did. You know, they took care of our safety as a number one priority and got us out of there and i seen what it looks like. Reporter the high winds taking out this tourist atraction. The iconic tunnel tree toppling over in the storm. That is just an unbelievable image. Terrible loss. For many people who live right there. We should mention at least four people have died in the western storm and the death toll may rise. Yeah, lets get the Weather Forecast now from accuweathers paul williams. Paul, good morning. Good morning, kendis, mara. Looking for major flooding along the west coast. Were actually expecting for lives to be threateninged as a result of this river of moisture sliding its way into the west coast and were going to have excessive snow that will be on the other side of the mountainous region, but devastating flooding will ravage throughout north and central portions of california. We mentioned that snow. Were looking between six to even a foot of snow thats going to be on the other side of the mountainous region so looking for excessive snow along with excessive rain and snow is not the only place were expecting the snow. Were expecting for the snow to spread throughout the North Central part of the country not only the northwest but going into montana, into the dakotas, wisconsin, as well as minnesota. Kendis, mara. All right, paul, thanks so much. This morning, the ft. Lauderdale airport shooting suspect makes his first court appearance. It comes as were seeing new video of that horrifying incident. Take a look at this airport Surveillance Video obtained by tmz. It shows the alleged gunman, esteban santiago, pulling a gun out and firing in the baggage claim area. Police say he emptied his semiautomatic weapon and then reloaded. Five people died including 84yearold olga watering. From marietta, georgia. The greatgrandmother was with her husband of 64 years celebrating his 90th birthday with a cruise. He survived that shooting. 57yearold Michael Oehme from Council Bluff and terry andres was from Virginia Beach celebrating his 62nd birthday with a cruise and shirley timmons, she and her husband of 50 years were joining their family for a cruise. He is in Critical Condition after being shot in the head. So many of those people coming off celebrations and to face such tragedies. All right, were going to move our focus to overseas right now. Further retaliation is likely after a truck attack in jerusalem left four Israeli Soldiers dead. The three women and a man were run down as they exited a bus at a popular tourist spot in jerusalems old city. The palestinian driver was shot and killed by police, and authorities have already arrested members of his family and shut down entrances to the neighborhood where he lived. Also in overseas news, a televised statement from north korea this morning saying it is now prepared to launch an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile at any time following kim jonguns message saying his country was in the final stages of firing an icbm. Ash carter has vowed to shoot down any north Korean Missile that flies toward the u. S. Or any of its allies. Democrats and republicans are battling over ethics reviews for Donald Trumps cabinet picks as confirmation hearings get under way this week. Itll be a busy week. The president elect has found himself embroiled in yet another war of words. This time hes going headtohead with Actress Meryl Streep after she slammed him last night during the Golden Globes. Abcs Karen Travers has more from washington. War of words, hollywood and politics, karen. Reporter good morning, kendis and mara. This was supposed to be about Donald Trumps cabinet, but hollywood stole the spotlight. Meryl streep was not the only actor to criticize donald trump at last nights Golden Globes but it is her speech that is getting all of the attention this morning and no surprise donald trump quick with a response. Donald trumps team taking washington by storm this week. Eight confirmation hearings for his potential cabinet. But at the Golden Globes in hollywood, no love for the president elect. Meryl streep in her acceptance speech for a Lifetime Achievement award blasting trump as a bully without ever saying his name. Disrespect invites disrespect. Violence incites violence. When the powerful use their position to bully others, we all lose. Reporter streep calling out trump for this moment where he seems to mock a disabled reporter on the campaign trail in 2015. I dont know what i said. I dont remember. Reporter in an interview with the New York Times, trump said he had not seen the awards show but was not surprised to face criticism from what he called, quote, liberal movie people and a hillary lover. Trump and his team also taking heat from democrats in washington who are raising concerns that several of his cabinet nominees have not completed the standard ethics review process. There are two confirmation hearings on tuesday. On wednesday, five more. A top government ethics official is warning lawmakers the pace of the hearings is putting undue pressure on investigators. Eight years ago republican leader Mitch Mcconnell insisted all obama cabinet picks have their background checks and disclosures in before their hearings. Now so all of these little procedural complaints are related to their frustration at having not only lost the white house but the senate. I understand that but we need to sort of grow up here and get past that. Reporter the Trump Transition Team accused democrats of politicizing the confirmation process and called it a disservice to the country. Kendis, mara. All right, our Karen Travers in washington for us, thank you. Still ahead, the fbi arresting a volkswagen executive in connection with the emission scandals. Plus, new, Major Developments in that multimillion dollar Jewelry Theft involving Kim Kardashian in paris. French Police Conducting raids overnight. And well have more from the Golden Globes. The big moments, the winners, snubs and, of course, the afterparties coming up. For colon cancer . Get ted i dont have any symptoms. [female announcer] of cancers affecting both men and women, Colorectal Cancer is the 2nd leading Cancer Killer in the united states. 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Gas prices inching steadily, 17 cents in the northern direction. In the past month its a reflection of Rising Crude Oil prices as the market keeps an eye on opec. The trade group has called for a cut in production although several major oilproducing countries have said they wont go along with it. Well, it was ten years ago today that apple turned the mobile phone industry on its head. That was the day that ceo steve jobs announced the apple iphone as a combination of a phone and a music player and all that having an Internet Connection he said the iphone was revolutionary and, boy, was he right. I remember the lines waiting for it clamoring. For hours, days actually in some places. When we come back, the assassination attempt caught on camera. A u. S. Diplomat shot in mexico. The new details on the american suspect in custody. And just hours after a big playoff win, an nfl coach is arrested. What police are saying this morning. 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Looking at this mornings road conditions, drivers could encounter flooding anywhere along the west coast with snow in the mountains. Roads will be slippery in the upper midwest around the great lakes and icy in the carolinas. If youre flying, airport delays are most likely in los angeles, San Francisco, minneapolis and salt lake city. A u. S. Diplomat is under guard in a mexican hospital after being ambushed by a gunman. Investigators still arent sure why he was targeted. However, they believe they have the man who did it in custody, and hes american. Abc news has learned the alleged triggerman behind this hit on that consular official is an american. Mexican officials saying the man you see first stalking then co coolly shooting state Department OfficialChristopher Ashcraft is american zia zafar. The 31yearold ashcraft survived that assassination attempt on friday. Mexican special forces taking him into custody. Authorities say you see zafar at the parking garage exit waiting for ashcrafts car. When it pulls up he reaches into that pocket. Investigators saying he pulled a 9 millimeter pistol but fired only once before fleeing. According to the Mexican Attorney Generals Office ashcraft is now in stable condition and under protection at a local hospital. And later on good morning america, a closer look at what the Surveillance Video shows in a live report from mexico. Breaking overnight, a new development into that multimillion dollar robbery of Kim Kardashian. Authorities in paris arrested 16 suspects in that case. Kardashian was tied up and robbed of 12 million in jewels by a group of masked men in october. The crooks broke into her luxury apartment she was staying at during fashion week. An assistant coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers is in trouble following an alleged incident after the teams playoff victory against miami over the weekend. Outside linebackers coach joey porter is accused of attacking a doorman at a bar following the steelers win. Porter is facing several charges including assault and public drunkenness. So far the team has only said it is aware of that incident. And theres some physical evidence of just how upset one member of the giants was last night after his teams loss to the packers. Yeah, heres that evidence. Thats a hole in a wall near the visitors dressing room at green bays lambeau field. It reportedly is the work of giants receiver Odell Beckham jr. We get the details now on why exactly he might have wanted to place that hole there from our friends at espn. Good morning, america. Im dianna russini. He is chris hassel. Wild card weekend wrapped up. Thought the packers giants was going to be that game. In fact, the giants led 60 with 2 30 to play in the first half. Packers get a touchdown and a hail mary touchdown to end the half. Randall cobb from Aaron Rodgers who had done it yet again. Another game without an interception. That was definitely the better game. Earlier in the day it was pittsburgh and miami and in the first play right out of the gate it was Antonio Brown taking it in himself, a 50yard touchdown. The steelers won, 3012. The big story after that game was ben roethlisberger, the steelers quarterback, he was injured late in the game. What you saw right there, though, was a walking boot. You see him getting up gingerly. He did say he will play next sunday. All right. And later on tonight, its the big daddy of the granddaddy, the rose bowl, the big daddy is the National Championship game. Dabo sweeney calls it the naddy. Clemson and alabama, eastern time on espn. With dianna russini, im chris hassel. Thanks for joining us on the glorious sportscenter set. Have a good day. Welcome back to our magnificent set. Up next in the pulse, first big ceremony of the award ceremony. The Golden Globes, one movie dominating the night. 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