17 Burst results for "Teddy Gellman"
WTOP
"teddy gellman" Discussed on WTOP
"With sunshine and highs nearing 70°. I'm 7 news meteorologist Eileen whalen, in the first alert weather center. 46 in Potomac and 50 right now at Tyson's. This is WTO P news. Everything you need every time you listen. The WTO producer's desk is wired by IBW local 26. Where electrical contractors come to grow. Good Wednesday morning, I'm Michelle bash. And I'm Mark Lewis. Teddy gellman is our producer. Russian authorities are saying that Ukraine used a pair of drones to try and launch an attack on the Kremlin overnight and assassinate president Vladimir Putin, Russia is claiming the drones were used to attack Putin's residents within the Kremlin compound, WTO's national security correspondent JJ green has more. One of the things that's very clear if you watch the Kremlin and if you know how to watch the Kremlin, you get a good understanding of when he's there and when he's not. And when he's there, there is a ton. And I guess maybe I should say two tons of security around the building because he's obviously the most protected person in Russia and there are times when they're not. It's not at all clear that this was an attempt on Vladimir Putin's life. If it did happen as a result of a decision by Ukraine, it's more of, okay, here's a message for you, Vladimir Putin. Here's a message for you for the entire Kremlin, the entire country that we can get anywhere we want inside Russia and that includes to the Kremlin. Ukraine is saying it has nothing to do with any attack, Moscow is now saying it may use this incident to escalate the war in Ukraine. Stay with us for the latest on this developing story throughout the day. Here at home, the clock continues to tick toward the U.S. defaulting on its debt. This week, the treasury secretary Janet Yellen told Congress the U.S. is facing a June 1st deadline. The White House has its leaving the door open for compromise with House Republicans. Joining us live, CBS congressional correspondent Scott mcfarlane. Scott, what's the latest now we prepare for talks next week between the president and congressional leaders. It's clear as day mark that both sides are just digging in deeper. Reinforcing their outflanking positions in this dispute. There's no indication of a gap being bridged or talks underway that could lead to a bipartisan passage of anything. But it's also become clear ahead of this meeting at The White House that whatever is necessary to end this risk of default and end this debt ceiling crisis will require some bipartisan something. Some new politically complex group of Democrats and Republicans that has something that can pass the House and the Senate and get the president's signature. And there is no hint or suggestion of that group forming just yet. Well, Scott, why are people on both sides of the aisle claiming that they can do something here that will add up to a win for their side? Well, at this moment, they're each trying to gain leverage Michelle, Republicans are trying to outflank Democrats, Democrats are trying to outflank Republicans in terms of public opinion to help give themselves more negotiating ability or simply to give themselves more power in these dispute. But the bridges that need to be formed between Democrats and Republicans need to be formed quickly were less than a month until the deadline and the number of days Congress is in session here in Washington this month are precious few. There are only a handful of days in which folks are actually here. So time is more finite than even the calendar indicates. As people look at this debate playing out over the next few weeks, folks are wondering ultimately what does this mean for me? What does it potentially mean for the economy? Can you break that down for us? It means an awful lot. If the debt ceiling is even nearly breached, it could rattle the stock markets. The stock market could plummet your 401k could get nailed. You could be a downgrade to the U.S. bond rating. There could be a triggering of a major recession. That's just it flirts with a breach if it's actually breached come June 1st, all bets are off. That is CBS congressional correspondent Scott mcfarlane, Scott, thanks for joining us. Thank you. 9 35 on WTO traffic congestion and highway bottlenecks could be costing you thousands of dollars each year. A report out this week from a D.C. based nonprofit that analyzes surface transportation data shows that the average Maryland driver loses 99 hours and 39 gallons of gas stuck in traffic in the D.C. suburbs that translates to more than $2400 each year. The worst stretch of road in the morning, the four miles of the outer loop gridlock from the prince George's Montgomery county line, west to Georgia avenue. In the afternoon, it's the inner loop from the two 70 spur to Georgia avenue that is the worst in the afternoon. Coming up after traffic and
WTOP
"teddy gellman" Discussed on WTOP
"Producer's desk is wired by IBW local 26. Where electrical contractors come to grow. Good morning, I'm Michelle bash. And I'm John Aaron. Teddy gellman is our producer. A deadly crash on rock creek Parkway this morning. It happened overnight, but part of the roadway is still closed. Kyle Cooper has the latest from the scene. Three people are dead in the two car crash that happened near peace street. Two people are in the hospital. One has life threatening injuries. Tom was to an aim spokesman for the U.S. park police. Prior to this crash, a United States park police officer initiated a traffic stop on rock creek Parkway, south of Virginia avenue. The vehicle that the officers stopped fled that traffic stop. That vehicle and another were involved in the crash to an aim says park police did not pursue the vehicle that fled, police are not saying yet why they stopped the car in the first place. In rock creek park, Kyle Cooper, WTO news. And keep checking back, we'll have continuing updates on the traffic implications on the 8s. After plans to add toll lanes to parts of the Maryland beltway and two 70 hit a major setback, learning that Virginia's extension of the four 95 express lanes past the George Washington Parkway in McLean remains on track. The project will extend toll lanes north from the dulles corridor to near the American legion bridge. Those new lanes are set to open in 2025. Last week, the lead private partner in Maryland's toll lane plan announced it was leaving the project. The Virginia Department of Transportation says it'll keep working with Maryland to alleviate one of the region's worst traffic bottlenecks The State Department calls it a brazen violation of international law, The Pentagon says a Russian warplane engaged in what it calls an unsafe and unprofessional intercept
WTOP
"teddy gellman" Discussed on WTOP
"WTO producer's desk is wired by IBW local 26. Where electrical contractors come to grow. Hey, good morning, I'm Shana stillen, and I'm Michelle bash. Teddy gellman is our producer, the top stories we're following for you today, new findings this morning about the impact of the pandemic on local students. A high number of high schoolers in Maryland are still graduating on time, but younger students are struggling, particularly those who are now in middle school. 86% of Maryland's class of 2022 received a diploma, a percentage dropped from the previous year. They were sent home in spring of 2020 as tenth graders and had much of their high school career disrupted by virtual learning and COVID lockdowns. State board of education member Rachel mccusker had a son in that class. It wasn't easy, but they persevered in there making their way out. Middle school students, though, seemed to continue to struggle according to the new state school report card, stayed superintendent Muhammad Chaudhry, speaking to the board. We did not do middle school as well. Our suspensions rates are off the charts there. Data also showed the largest percentage of low performing schools where middle schools. Luke Luger WTO news. Individual school report cards will be released March 9th. Heads up if you drive on the dulles toll road, as of today, tolls on that road are now cashless. Here with the main toll Plaza nobody stopping this morning. Cash is no longer accepted in the coin baskets have been deactivated. Now the
WTOP
"teddy gellman" Discussed on WTOP
"Ian Crawford teddy gellman is our producer, top stories we're following for you this morning, CBS News special report, President Biden began his State of the Union address Tuesday night with a lighthearted comment aimed at new Republican House speaker Kevin McCarthy. Figure out I want to ruin the reputation, but I look forward to working with you. Then the president quickly got down to business. Two years ago, the economy is railing. I stand here tonight after we've created with the help of many people in this room, 12 million new jobs, more jobs created in two years, any president has created in four years because of you all. People. Arkansas governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders gave a stinging Republican response to the speech. Most Americans simply want to live their lives in freedom and peace. But we are under attack in a left wing culture war, we didn't start and never wanted to fight Every day we are told we must partake in their rituals, salute their flags and worship their false idols. CBS News, special report. I'm Christopher Cruise. This is Mitchell Miller on Capitol Hill. Very disappointing. Virginia Republican bob good, one of the president's sharpest critics feels the address was a letdown. It should have been a really short speech. The president should have said, I apologize to the American people for all the suffering and all the harm that I've caused over the last two years. But Virginia Democrat Don beyer likes how the president outlined how recently passed legislation will soon be helping average Americans. That was not just the snapshot of where we are today, but of all the good things we've already passed that will unfold in the months and years to come. Republicans at times jeered the president during the address, but Bayer says there were other more positive moments. I
WTOP
"teddy gellman" Discussed on WTOP
"I'm John Aaron, teddy gellman is our producer The top story we're following stay away if you're just a little under the weather. That's the message from hospitals in Maryland, which are coming close to filling up. Many hospitals are already at a 100% capacity and most or at least 90% full according to the Maryland hospital association. A steep uptick in COVID hospitalizations has them concerned. There are nearly 900 people hospitalized with COVID in Maryland up by about 400 from a month ago, according to Maryland health department data COVID cases make up about 13% of ICU in acute care beds and of a hospital system in Northern Virginia also neared hospital capacity early last month, with cases of COVID and flu on the rise in that area. The hospital association says instead of packing emergency rooms, visit primary care providers early to prevent colds or minor injuries from getting worse. Luke luker WTO P news. With childhood obesity rates still pushing upward affecting 15 million children and teens, there's new guidance on how to address the problem. The American academy of pediatrics now recommends taking aggressive action sooner to change behaviors and lifestyle. And for children ages 12 and up, one of the major recommendations is the inclusion of anti obesity drugs and even weight loss surgery. This is a change from the long-standing practice of delaying treatment to see whether children and teens outgrow or overcome obesity on their own. The new guidance takes into consideration that obesity is a complex chronic disease. President Biden's first trip to view the migrant crisis on the southern border is over. Now he's in Mexico City in advance of this week's North American leader summit. More from reporter Chris Fox and El Paso. Texas governor Greg Abbott greeted President Biden
WTOP
"teddy gellman" Discussed on WTOP
"Come to grow. Good morning, I'm Kyle Cooper. And IBM Kramer teddy gellman is our producer, the top stories we are following for you this morning, good and bad news about the weather as we approach Christmas Eve. The Rain's going to stop, but our temperatures are going to dive. Joining us live storm team force Mike cinere with what we can expect in our couple of days. Mike, how are things looking so far? Right now, it's a wet morning across rigid, but it's mild, everybody's in the 40s and that's as warm as we're going to be for quite some time. Arctic whole front just come into western portions of Maryland right now. It's going to come through the ration between about 8 and 10 o'clock this morning. As it does, we'll see some showers and some gusty winds and behind the front temperatures crash to around freezing. You might have a brief period of snow that came out in age or less, but the big story behind the front temperatures will crash two or below freezing. We've got a lot of standing water after yesterday's rain, there will be a flash freeze and that means there will be some standing water and some ice on area roadways and temperatures of fall into the 20s this afternoon and then overnight lows as cold as zero to ten above with wind chills is cold as 20 below zero and those windshields are life threatening and it's going to stay windy and cold all the way through the weekend with a warming trend beginning on Monday. And I'll be back in just a couple of minutes with your complete forecast. All right, Mike, thanks so much. And as are region prepares for that Arctic blast from the west, we are already seeing flight cancellations mounted local airports at Reagan national already 76 flights have been canceled today alone, NBC four reporter Megan McGrath is there. The winter storm and the frigid temperatures and other parts of the country while they're wreaking havoc on flight schedules. Reagan national has been impacted. Other areas are Boston, Chicago, Detroit, and Portland. And it's
WTOP
"teddy gellman" Discussed on WTOP
"Allen, teddy gellman, as our producer. We continue to follow a developing story this morning in Frederick county, Maryland, where sheriff's deputies shot and killed an armed suspect overnight. That person is suspected of stabbing two family members, one of whom has died, Frederick county sheriff says while first responders were providing medical attention to the stabbing victims, deputies encountered the armed suspect, officers fired their weapon, killing the suspect. The two stabbing victims, a man and a woman were taken to a hospital where one of them died, the other is in stable condition, has occurred on hell or place in Frederick county, stay with us for more details on this unfolding story as soon as we get them. As the investigation continues into Sunday Night's small plane crash into a tower near Montgomery village, we're now hearing the 9-1-1 call, where a surprisingly calm pilot explains his predicament to the emergency call taker. I've flown into a tower to the northwest of Jesus bird airport. It's one of the electrical towers and believe it or not, the aircraft is tend in the tower. And I don't know how long we're going to be able to stay here and I don't know. Yes, I'm the pilot. Now, call takers remained in contact with that pilot and his passenger throughout the nearly 8 hour ordeal checking with them periodically to preserve their cell phone batteries. The plane will stay at the site of the crash until it's inspected by the national transportation safety board investigators, the NTSB says it'll have a preliminary report on the crash in two to three weeks, one person on that plane is still in the hospital the other has been released. Happening today, the Senate is set to vote for final passage of a bipartisan bill to protect same sex and interracial marriages. The bill does not set a national requirement that all states must legalize same sex marriage, but it does require states to recognize another state's legal marriage. Senate Democrats are moving quickly while the party still holds the majority in both chambers of Congress, the house would still have to vote on the legislation and sent it to President Biden for his signature, support for this bill has gained momentum, including backing from a number of Republicans in deeply red states. Meantime, Congress is shifting into a legislative sprint toward the end of the year, and it has to address some critical spending bills soon. We hear more on that from WTO's Mitchell Miller today on the hill. Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer says he hopes Republicans will work with Democrats to pass an omnibus spending bill. Ensuring the federal government is fully prepared to serve the public in the next fiscal year. That needs to be done before December 16th to avoid a government shutdown. If a long-term Bill can't be passed, lawmakers will need to approve a short term measure. Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell remains concerned about rising spending and higher costs that keep hitting consumers. Inflation literally on top of inflation. The Senate, meanwhile, has advanced to same sex protection bill on a procedural vote, clearing the way for a final vote expected soon. On Capitol Hill, Mitchell Miller, WTO. It is a must win situation for the U.S. men's national team today as they face Iran in a World Cup match this afternoon. The losing team will likely be eliminated from the tournament. In a news conference, Team USA's captain, Tyler Adams, was grilled by Iranian reporters for mispronouncing the country's name, and to questions about discrimination in the U.S.. My apologies on the mispronunciation of your country. That being said, you know, there's discrimination everywhere you go. One thing that I've learned, especially from living abroad in the past years and having to fit in in different cultures is that in the U.S. we're continuing to make progress every single day. American manager, Greg burr holds are also apologized for the U.S. soccer federation's decision to strip the emblem of the Islamic Republic from Iran's flag on social media. We'll have full highlights of the match on WTO. Still to come here on WTO. How grant money from D.C. will help
WTOP
"teddy gellman" Discussed on WTOP
"Come to grow. Good morning, I'm John Aaron. And I'm Bruce Allen. Teddy gellman is our producer. The top story we're following for you this morning. Elon Musk's deal to buy Twitter seems to have been finalized. Musk has already fired the CEO, the chief financial officer, and the company's top lawyer. And he tweeted the bird has been freed, a reference to Twitter's logo. The big personnel moves had been widely expected and are likely the first of many major changes Musk will make. He reportedly wants to increase Twitter subscriber base and make it less dependent on advertising. A field trip turned dangerous for dozens of D.C. elementary school kids. Police say their bus driver was drunk. It's obviously a very concerning situation. Fairfax county police captain Rachel levy describing what happened when Troy Reynolds, the driver of a charter bus, drove off the road and blew out a tire with 44 kids on board. The staff realized that something was wrong and they immediately called 9-1-1 to request police assistance. She says Reynolds had a blood alcohol level of .20 more than twice the legal limit. The kids on board were from D.C.'s merch elementary school, returning from a field trip to the Cox farms pumpkin patch in centerville, Virginia. Nico and Ellie WTO P news. A Tennessee man who dragged a police officer into a mob of rioters initiating one of the most harrowing acts of violence during the attack on the capitol, has been sentenced to more than 7 years in prison. Albuquerque had declined to address the court before a U.S. district judge Amy Berman Jackson sentenced him to 7 years 6 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release. D.C. police officer Michael fennell and was on the front lines of the battle for control of the tunnel entrance, when had grabbed him and dragged him into the crowd outside the tunnel, had restrained for no and while other rioters beat and shot the officer with a stun gun, for no one lost consciousness during that assault. The house January 6th committee is planning to interview key Secret Service officials and agents in the coming weeks. Sources tell CBS News, the committee will bring back former Secret Service assistant director Tony ornato, who is now retired, and Robert engel, who was former president Trump's lead Secret Service agent on January 6th. Campaign 2022 on WTO, several U.S. Senate races are tightening, and a candidate for governor is credited with
WTOP
"teddy gellman" Discussed on WTOP
"Joan Jones. And I'm John Aaron, teddy gellman is our producer. The top story we're following involves new information this morning about the war in Ukraine. Missile attacks continue in the city of zapper Asia, and the large nuclear power plant there has lost all external power needed for vital safety systems for the second time in 5 days. Earlier we spoke on Skype with WTO national security correspondent JJ green. Diesel generators are what they're using to try to run this plan. And this is critical because they need to keep the plant cool. They need to keep it from overheating. They need to keep it from melting down. There's also this concern too about the fact that a top human resources official from that plant was kidnapped. And this may be an attempt by Russia to essentially blackmail the workers at the plant into going to work for Russia and basically abandoning their obligation to Ukraine and this plan. Meantime Ukrainian forces are claiming more gains on the battlefield, they've recaptured 5 settlements in the southern croissant region that's one of the four regions recently annexed by Russia. Without detailing specifics, President Biden said there are plans in place should Russia use a tactical nuclear weapon in Ukraine. It could lead to just a hard outcome. And not because anybody intends to turn it into a World War ending, but you just once you use a nuclear weapon, the mistakes that can be made, the miscalculations, who knows what would happen. President Biden speaking, there was CNN's Jake tapper. Mister Biden said it's irresponsible to even talk about using a tactical nuclear weapon, although he says he doesn't think Putin would actually use nuclear
WTOP
"teddy gellman" Discussed on WTOP
"Come to grow. Third Friday morning September 23rd, 2022, welcome in this early 4 a.m. hour to WTO. Glad you're with us, this is early morning. I'm dean lane. Our producer is teddy gellman, among the top stories we're following for you, was we right into this Friday morning together. No, that's not where we're going. We got to do traffic and weather first. I forgot all about you, Ian Yeah, like you're the first. I'm sorry. It's okay. We start. It could be a very, very contentious drive to work this morning in spots in Virginia and the district we will highlight those first and the Commonwealth. We have crash activity on the outer loop of the beltway. This is going to be beyond exit 51 for gallows road and result for you the driver is everyone is being diverted from the main travel lanes onto exit 51, the express lanes are still open past gallows road. They are okay fine. The main lanes are anything button. They've been this way for a couple of hours. We will stick with Virginia check our work zones on 66 yep, they're all still there. I haven't seen any clearances just yet, though they are expected in the next half hour or so. We will check the district, D.C. two 95, southbound earlier crash activity. This would sadly was fatal. So it investigation is underway and D.C. two 95 southbound at last report was diverting at burrow savvy of not had an update from the scene in some time. In Maryland 95, the VW Parkway quiet, we do have wind warnings in effect on the Chesapeake Bay bridge, and on the Harry nice back Middleton bridge. Ian Crawford WTO traffic. We're gonna get a mostly sunny Friday, but it will be breezy and cool. Today's high temperature only 68. That'll be the coolest afternoon high temperature since the middle of May.
WTOP
"teddy gellman" Discussed on WTOP
"Over 130 years. Good morning, I'm Bruce Allen. Teddy gellman is our producer. The top story we're following for you this morning is surprise hearing today from the January 6th committee. It's believed an aid to former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows will testify. Cassidy Hutchinson has already been interviewed by the committee behind closed doors, video clips from her deposition have been featured by the panel during earlier hearings. Hutchinson has long been considered one of the committee's most consequential witnesses because of her proximity to former president Trump's then White House chief of staff. The hearing is set to begin at 1 o'clock this afternoon. We'll have complete coverage here on WTO P and of course you can watch it live on WTO dot com. At least 46 people have been found dead inside a tractor trailer in a presumed migrant smuggling attempt in South Texas. The Associated Press has reporting at least 16 others in the truck were taken to hospitals in the San Antonio San Antonio area with heat related illness. Of those hospitalized 12 were adults for our children, fire chief Charles hood says the patients were hot to the touch and dehydrated and no water was found in the trailer. Three people were taken into custody, the investigation is being led by Homeland Security investigations. Three people were killed and more than 40 taken to hospitals after a Los Angeles to Chicago Amtrak train hit a dumb truck into railed in a northern Missouri cornfield yesterday. Office of Justin Dunn with the Missouri state highway patrol confirmed 7 cars of that train derailed. Multiple law enforcement agencies, ambulance districts, first responders, fire departments, and medical helicopters responded to assist. Each agency transported multiple victims. Officials from and track are responding to the scene and the NTSB has been advised. Amtrak says the train was carrying more than 200 passengers and 12 crew members when the crash happened at about one 40 p.m. local time. Passengers included some Kansas high school students who
WTOP
"teddy gellman" Discussed on WTOP
"Joan Jones And I'm John Aaron teddy gellman is our producer The top story we're following for you this morning the house has approved a wide ranging gun control bill The bill is passed The vote was two 23 to two O four and follows last month's mass shootings in Buffalo New York and Yuval Texas The protecting our kids act is about saying no more to mass shootings Democrat pramila jayapal supporting the bill that includes raising the minimum age for buying a semi-automatic weapon from 18 to 21 Republican Thomas massie objected We're telling 1819 and 20 year olds to register for the draft We expect you to defend us but we're not going to give you the tools to defend yourself and your family Linda canyon CBS News Washington While it passed in the House the bill has almost no chance of becoming law as the Senate pursues negotiations focused on improving mental health programs bolstering school security and enhancing background checks In 2018 the student led March for our lives movement carried out the biggest gun violence protest in history That group plans to hold another event on Saturday here in D.C. with a march that will start at the Washington Monument Hundreds have related marches are planned in other cities around the country too This movement started in response to the mass shooting at marjory Stoneman Douglas high school in Florida which claimed the lives of 14 students and three staff members The House committee investigating the capitol riot will hold its first prime time hearing tonight It's promising explosive new information as some Republicans try to cast doubt Republicans including House leader Kevin McCarthy have been sharply critical of the panel calling it overtly partisan Look at the committee it's just not a legitimate committee But in exclusive audio obtained by CBS News from the authors of this will not pass McCarthy in a private GOP meeting just days after the attack spoke of the need for accountability We can not just sweep this under.
WTOP
"teddy gellman" Discussed on WTOP
"Broken down vehicle in the center lane the wreck that was I two 95 north before Malcolm X avenue has cleared and the delays are starting to ease back Jack Taylor WTO P traffic Our forecast this morning from Mike stifford Increasing clouds later today highs being the low to mid 70s Overnight showers risk of a thunderstorm lows mid 50s 60s and early morning shower on Thursday and then turning sunny and warmer a high end load of mid 80s partly cloudy hot and muggy on Friday High separating to mid 90s hot and muggy on Saturday highs loaded with diabetes I'm storm team four meteorologist by stunning Well hydesville comes in at 40 and make that 58 this morning Fredericksburg a little cooler it's 56 there and Atlanta this morning it's 52° Our top stories in 60 seconds The time to save Jones And I'm Bruce Allen Teddy gellman is our producer The top story we're following for you this morning mixed results from yesterday's primaries for candidates backed by former president Trump CBS News special report primary days of rap Donald.
WTOP
"teddy gellman" Discussed on WTOP
"Good morning I'm Joan Jones And I'm Nick eying Ellie teddy gellman is our producer the top stories we're following for you this morning Russia pounded targets across Ukraine including Kyiv bombarding the city while the head of the United Nations was visiting It was the boldest attack on the capitol since Moscow's forces retreated weeks ago Ukrainian emergency services said ten people were injured when a Russian missile hit a 25 story apartment building in Kyiv It set off a fire and partially destroyed the first and second floors The mayor of Odessa in southern Ukraine said rockets were intercepted by air defenses there Congress is eager to take up President Biden's $33 billion aid package for Ukraine It's also passed a separate measure to speed up assistance to the country Mitchell Miller is on Capitol Hill House majority leader steny Hoyer says he wants to act quickly on the latest White House proposal I will move it as soon as it is possible Despite bipartisan support the aid will likely take some time to get through the Senate where Democrats also want to pass a major COVID package But the house has joined the Senate and passing a lend lease Bill designed to cut red tape to get supplies to Ukraine Republican Victoria spartz who has family in Ukraine is among those who voted for it She says it's another measure needed to fight and defend this fight for freedom and defend Europe and all of us from further escalation of this conflict On Capitol Hill Mitchell Miller WTO B news The House committee investigating the capitol riot plans to wrap up its depositions next month then hold 8 public hearings in June committee chairman congressman Benny Thompson says they'll use a combination of witnesses and exhibits to tell the story of what happened during the riot The panel then plans to release a full report in early fall That's a change from the committee's initial plan to release an interim report before that time The navy has confirmed the suicides of more than three more sailors who were serving aboard the USS George Washington aircraft carrier That makes 7 sailors assigned to that carrier who killed themselves during a ship overhaul that began in 2019 in Newport News Virginia Captain Kenneth strong the commanding officer in 2019 and 20 was forced to step down three months early due to what the navy calls individual incidents of poor judgment Despite his early departure strong was awarded the legion of merit at the ceremony in which he was replaced by the ship's current commanding officer One of the ship's crew told CBS News it feels like big navy has left us out to drive Nobody cares That CBS is David Martin The military is seeing record numbers of suicides especially in remote areas a government watchdog has some ideas on how to help Active duty suicides in the military are up by more than 30% since 2016 especially in isolated areas like bases in Alaska The government accountability office says the Defense Department needs to better assess suicide risks in those locations That means in part establishing a process to enhance suicide prevention efforts GAO says there's gaps in training for key personnel and problems with current policies The watchdog says by fixing this issue commanders.
WTOP
"teddy gellman" Discussed on WTOP
"A pretty good ride up from the south on 95 coming up from Fredericksburg into Springfield on three 95 headed into town and on 66 all is quiet in both directions Bob andler WTP traffic Now to storm team four meteorologists chuck bell What has been an incredibly mild and dry December at least comes with some rain chances as we get through the week I had it doesn't look like it's going to add up to a lot but we need every little drop that we can get And it will be rain not snow as the Arctic cold of winter is nowhere in sight for at least the rest of the calendar year Today it'll be plenty cloudy and it is cold this morning temperatures in the 30s afternoon highs today will reach the low to mid 40s Be ready for a pocket or to a light rain as well Tomorrow mostly cloudy not a huge rain chance tomorrow but very little sunshine High 56 on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday a likelihood of rain especially later Wednesday through Wednesday night into the first half of Thursday afternoon highs those days will be in the mid to upper 50s So that's not going to be any snow chance at all and another high rain chance comes up Saturday into New Year's Day I'm storm team four meteorologist chuck bell for W TOP It's 39° and so for spring 35° in glenndale we've got 38° in suitland and 34° in Kettering 36° in buoy It's four 30 This is W TOP Your source for today's top news traffic and weather Always connected and constantly updated In your car at home at work and on the go WTO P never this a moment Good morning I'm Stephanie gaines Bryant teddy gellman as our producer coming up the world mourns the death of retired South African bishop.
WTOP
"teddy gellman" Discussed on WTOP
"Kyle Cooper. Teddy Gellman is our producer. Coming up. The Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan is complete. Have taken the last holdout province. The White House downplays doubts about Congress passing its major spending initiatives on Capitol Hill. I'm Mitchell Miller a lot of people traveling over the weekend, despite Covid will break down those numbers in Washington. It's 9 31. The Taliban is taking control of Panjshir province north of Kabul, the last holdout of anti Taliban forces in the country, and they always province and the Taliban had Nazis During their blitz across Afghanistan. Last month, thousands of Taliban fighters overran a districts of pens. Overnight, according to witnesses from that area. A Taliban spokesman also issued a statement saying Tangier was now under the control of Taliban fighters. The anti Taliban forces had been led by the former vice president of the country. I'm Rula Sally and also the son of the iconic anti Taliban fighter, Ahmad Shah Massoud, who was killed just days before the 9 11 terrorist attacks in the United States. Several planes chartered to evacuate hundreds of people trying to escape the Taliban's take. Over of Afghanistan have been unable to leave the country for several days. Conflicting accounts emerged Sunday about why the flights weren't able to take off as pressure ramps up on the United States to help those left behind. CBS correspondent Charlie Dagga has more from dojo cutter. The militants have also been accused of holding Americans hostage, a senior congressional source told CBS News. Satellite images show six chartered aircraft at the airport at Mazar e Sharif in northern Afghanistan, which are reportedly being grounded by the Taliban meant for evacuating a number of US citizens and Afghan interpreters destined for Goa. A spokesperson for the State Department said it did not have a reliable means to confirm the basic details of charter flights, including the number of US citizens and others aboard, but added quote, we will hold the Taliban to its pledge to let people freely depart. Afghanistan. President Biden will visit all 39 11 memorial sites to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks and pay his respects to the nearly 3000 people killed that day. The White House says. The president will visit ground zero in New York City, the Pentagon and the Memorial near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where United flight 93 was forced down. The White House says it's pressing ahead with President Biden's domestic agenda despite questions about its future in Congress, w T. O P S Mitchell Miller on Capitol Hill. We meet challenges we keep working. We keep our heads down until we get things done. White House senior adviser Cedric Richmond, downplaying concerns that West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin won't support the president's $3.5 trillion tax and spending plan. It's not abnormal for this to happen in the legislative process. But Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy, who also spoke on ABC s this week, believes Democrats will have to de link the larger spending proposal from the bipartisan infrastructure bill, which will come up for a vote later this month in the House before returning to the Senate. Hopefully, by that time, cooler heads have prevailed, and people recognize it is wrong Policy for the United States of America on Capitol Hill, Mitchell Miller W T o P News coming up. Will those.
WTOP
"teddy gellman" Discussed on WTOP
"And I'm Bruce Allen. Teddy Gellman is our producer. Coming up. We have good news about the effectiveness of existing vaccines against New Corona virus strains. The Capitol attack four months later, hundreds charged and more investigating on the way I'm Mitchell Miller today on the head, cops and schools, not in Alexandria. I'm not small. W T o P News time 8 31 Way have encouraging news in the fight against dangerous Corona virus variants. Researchers say The Fizer vaccine is extremely effective against the strain that was first found in the UK and the one first discovered in South Africa. Moderna also reporting that a third dose of its vaccine given to 6 to 8 months after the first two doses boosted antibodies to protect against the South African variant and another worrisome strain that was found in Brazil. The new variants are more transmissible than the original strain, and some studies suggest deadlier Third ranking House Republican Liz Cheney is under fire for her criticism of former President Trump. And now she's in danger of losing her leadership position. CNN congressional correspondent Rile Nobles told us this morning, Cheney may be resigned to leaving that leadership post. He's not acting the way she did a couple of weeks ago when her leadership position was in danger, And she survived that the last time she was getting criticism like this from members of the right wing of the Republican Party, she was whipping her fellow members making phone calls, doing everything she could to hang on to her leadership post. She's not doing that now, and the other thing she's not doing is backing away for many of her harsh criticism of the former president. You probably saw her bad in the Washington Post that posted last night, where she reiterated her scathing criticism of him and basically said that she wasn't going to capitulate in that op. Ed Cheney denounced what she called a dangerous of anti Democratic trump cult of personality. He has refused to back the former president's false narrative about a fraudulent 2020 election. Nobles tells us Cheney is expected to be removed from her leadership post as early as Wednesday. New York congresswoman least phonic will likely take our place over 400 people have been charged for their taking part in the capital riot for months ago. Wtl Pease Mitchell Miller has more on the investigation today on the hill. The.