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We're getting more information from the mayor of los angeles. he says this anonymous tip, which was phoned in from overseas, that the caller was actually reporting something that that caller had heard from somebody else. well that information was then handed over to l.a. authorities and they decided to respond by holding this press conference. why make this information public? the mayor says they get these kinds of tips all the time but what's concerning to them is it was very specific about a time and a place. the time being today. the place being the red line and universal city stop. they de...

And, you know, the reason why we're seeing a crush of holiday travelers. really two reasons, gas prices, they are the second cheapest that they've been in nearly a decade and also flights, air fare, tickets are relatively cheap. the combination of the two is the reason why we're seeing such high volume as far as the roads and an aside as far as people traveling beyond 50 miles beyond their homes this holiday. john? >> pictures seeing outside of los angeles, the lights backed up for miles and miles. deadly. rene, what's the tsa doing to try to alleviate the long wait times that have plagued tra...

>> a little bit. it ebbs and flows. mother nature is not cooperating with holiday travelers. more than a thousand flights have been canceled nationwide, more than a thousand more are suffering delays, because of the awful winter weather system, that's made its way from the south through the midwest. security lines going in waves right now, but don't let that fool you. we are experiencing at least an hour they for depart yourself here at o'hare and that has a ripple effect across the country. but for the most part, passengers are taking the punches. >> i'm going with all my fingers and toes cro...

You. reporter: we are above where the security lines are long and getting longer by the moment. 40% of the region is going more than 50 miles away for the holiday. and the majority of people are driving because gas is so cheap. but many of the rest are flying. there are some with the delays this morning in new york, atlanta, and philadelphia. but so far it doesn't seem like it's anything so bad that it will keep people sleeping at the gate when santa comes. abby: merry christmas, peter. glenn: we hope everybody gets there safely wherever usual going. new developments. why the f.b.i. is focusin...

Well, millions of americans will be heading to their thanksgiving destination today. we should warn you, you should expect longer security lines and more thoreau passenger screenings. to you are jason carrel is live at laguardia airport, set to be a busy place, given the fact there is this worldwide alert being issued. >> reporter: well, michaela, note to self if you ever want to travel through laguardia airport, do it about this time, 6:45, because take a look right now, things are working and moving really smoothly. i have seen the security line here in the past, michaela it has extended all...