Suburban portland mall, as a gunman opened fire on holiday shoppers. All of a sudden, we heard a big bang. We covered our ears and we got down. And then, all of a sudden, a matter of five seconds later, we heard rapid fire, bang, bang, bang, bang. And i just took off running. Reporter the shots were heard throughout the shopping center. It was really loud. And it continued, like 20 times. We heard some people running and screaming. So, we were hiding in the back. We didnt know what was going on. We didnt want to look through the windows or anything. I was just praying that no one was dead. And that we would live. Reporter then, the s. W. A. T. Team moved into the clackamas town center. Officers scoured the mall for any survivors. The shooters deceased. Two dead and one transported to trauma. Additionally, i can confirm that the shooter is dead of an apparent selfinflicted gunshot wound. By all accounts, theres no rounds fired by law enforcement. Reporter police and eyewitnesses say the
And there are conflicting reports that his most powerful ally, russia, may be preparing for his defeat. Rebels are gaining ground outside the capital and have defied every effort to defeat them. Theres some confusion over where former South African president Nelson Mandela is being treated. Government officials there say they are protecting his privacy not confirming which hospital is treating him. The 94yearold antiapartheid icon was admitted on saturday for what has since been diagnosed as a lung infection. In other news right now, president obama will have to go to plan b, to find a new secretary of state. In a surprise move, u. N. Ambassador susan rice withdrew her name from consideration, saying the country would not benefit from a bitter, costly confirmation process. Several republicans made it clear they did not want rice to be the nations top diplomat. And abcs Tahman Bradley joins us, now live, from washington with more on this surprise move. Hi, tahman. Reporter hello. Good m
Or plan b, we spend more time with the grandkids here. Reporter up to a foot and a half of snow is expected in northern new england, with snow expected to fall throughout friday morning. The storm also brought with it freezing rain and sleet, making driving treacherous. If you can stay out of it, stay out of it. Reporter those who dont have to travel are making the best of it, getting out and enjoying the snow. As the storm zeros in on the northeast, drivers are being warned to stay off these treacherous roads. And our coverage continues with the latest from accuweather and meteorologist andrew baglini. Good morning, andrew. Thank you, and good morning, brandi and muhammad. The most of the storm is over with. Cooler air into the southeast. The cleanup continues along interstate 10 and 25, between mobile and houston. The Winter Weather aspect of our storm very much alive. Heavy rain along i95 in boston, throughout your thursday. The heavy snow blanketing new england. Many areas could pi
The last day of february is proving to be a brutal weather day no matter where you live. Take a look at the radar. Heavy rains are taking aim at bonedry california where evacuations are under way at least in one neighborhood because of mudslide fears. Heres abcs tahman bradley. Reporter theyve been praying for rain, just not this much. This morning, droughtstricken california soaking wet. We need it. I dont necessarily like it, but we need it. Reporter in the bay area the storms have snapped trees. On roads, trucks are sliding out of control. In l. A. County yesterday more than 100 crashes. Theres a lot of anxiety in foothill communities outside los angeles. The worry, mudslides. In glendora residents filled sandbags near land scorched by recent wildfires. I think were a little aware that a lot of rain in a short period of time could create some problems with mudslides. Reporter mandatory evacuations are ordered and continue in some places. No entry zone except for authorized personnel
Good morning. Im Marci Gonzalez in for diana perez. And im john muller. We begin with yet another round of extreme weather. Bonechilling conditions for some, possible flooding and mud slides for others. The latest radar shows the double weather whammy. Twin rainstorms brewing off the west coast and a polar blast ready to unload over much of the east. Our coverage begins with abcs larry jacobs. Reporter spring is less than a month away, but during the last week of february in chicago, itll feel like january with morning temperatures plunging below zero. Hats and gloves are still selling in stores. Showcasing whats left of the winter gear and appropriately displaying the summer gear. Reporter flood warnings and advisories are posted across illinois and indiana where ice jams are sending rivers over their banks. These chunks of ice out here, you know, are thick, and theyre just destroying whatever they crossed. Reporter Southern California is bracing for the worst downpours in months. Hom