>> good question, kim. i'm an optimist, and i'm a hopeful person, and i'd like to think we are embarking on a new day in this country, a day where police are held accountable, where the notion that, you know, given the power that they have, they understand with that great power comes great responsibility. but i don't think we should read too much into these cases because there are lots of other examples where police officers aren't even charged by prosecutors for conduct that, you know, appears to be clearly criminal. i think we now have at least a roadmap. at least we know there is a pathway for holding police officers accountable in these cases, and maybe it's a wake-up call to any police officer out there that may be thinking, like 10 years ago or 15 years ago, that if they are charged, that juries are going to not find them guilty and not hold them accountable. so i hope it changes the conversation, the narrative that's taking place in police departments around this country. i hope other prosecutors thr

i'm kim brunhuber. this is "cnn newsroom." >> live from cnn center, this is "cnn newsroom" with kim brunhuber. >>> the growing threat of omicron is forcing governments around the world to take quick action to stop the spread. and while scientists work nonstop to answer the many questions about the variant, omicron infections are rising rapidly. but the delta variant is the main cause of surging cases right now. u.s. health systems are at risk of being overwhelmed, especially across the midwest, northeast and southwest. we'll take a closer look at the u.s. in just a moment. europe is also seeing rampant spread. the uk reported more than 90,000 new covid infections for a second day in a row. and that's prompting germany to take tough action, adding the united kingdom to its list of areas with variants of concern. only german citizens or residents will be allowed to enter germany from the uk. for more on the sky-high infection rates across the uk and a major announcement from the mayor of london i'm joined

i'm kim brunhuber. ahead on "cnn newsroom," the u.s. on alert with covid cases surging ahead of a busy holiday week, americans are in encouraged to prepare for tough times ahead. the story is the same in europe as protests rock in reaction to tighter restrictions. we'll have the latest in live reports from london and rome. >>> and with afghans facing their first winter back under taliban control, the humanitarian crisis looms. we'll hear the stark warning from one aid group. >> announcer: live from cnn center, this is "cnn newsroom" with kim brun huber. >> we begin with the growing threat of the omicron variant. cases are rising quickly around the globe less than a month after it was first detected. in the u.s., experts are warning that americans could be facing a dark winter as omicron collides with the surge of the delta variant. the country is now averaging more than 125,000 new cases a day. cases are rising especially fast in the north, midwest, and south, but experts say that's mostly being feudal

i'm kim brunhuber f. you're just joining us, let's get you up to date with our top stories this hour. first prime minister boris johnson is using his annual christmas message to urge people to get their covid boosters. the uk reported nearly 120,000 new infections on thursday, its highest number of the pandemic. plus, the omicron is wreaking havoc on air travel this christmas eve. both delta and united airlines have canceled dozens of flights saying the spike in cases is having a direct impact on flight crews and ground operations. some international airlines are cancelling flights as well. >>> now, a spike in covid cases aren't just interfering with air travel. they're impacting sea travel as well. royal caribbean's cruise ship odyssey of the seas was denied entry into aruba and curacao after 55 people on board tested positive for covid-19, but the company says the decision not to visit those ports was made in conjunction with local governments. 90% of those on board were fully vaccinated. royal caribbea

i'm kim brunhuber. just moments ago the are parents of the suspect in tuesday's deadly school shooting were booked into oakland county jail. james and jennifer crumbley were taken into custody after hours on the run. police say they were given a tip about the couple's whereabouts. >> we got a tip they were here. our officers responded in a matter of minutes when they got here. they set up a perimeter, did surveillance. we notified and activated our special response team. they came out and were able to take the fugitives into custody. >> well, they certainly appear to be distressed, as you can imagine. they indicated they were in a commercial building in a room. we were able to take them into custody without incident. however, they were very distressed walking out. >> any indication they were aided getting into the building. >> yes, they were aided. we're looking into that part of the investigation. >> authorities consider the couple to be fugitives after they failed to show up for their arraignment on c

look at these temperatures, kim. temps running 20 degrees above average in atlanta where it should be in the 60s in new orleans, they will be in the 80s. even houston, 80s for the forecast where the 60s are normal this time of year. >> yeah, i was checking out that map in disbelief. so incredibly warm here in atlanta, where we are. pedram javaheri, thank you so much. appreciate it. >>> ft. meyers, florida, where all eyes are on a pair of bald eagle eggs expected to hatch soon. parents spent more than a month guarding and incubating the eggs. right now, the mother harriet is doing her part. on sunday, a small crack appeared on one of the eggs. the first sign of a hatching. well, everyone's friendly neighborhood spider man is now a friendly neighborhood billionaire. spidey's latest outing spider-man no way home has crossed $1 billion at the global box office. tom holland stars as peter parker who is tasked with saving the multiverse from super villains spanning the character's nearly 20 year film history. no way home i

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i'm kim brunhuber. ahead on "cnn newsroom." ending 2021 like it began with covid cases surging in the u.s., difficulties getting tests, and healthcare workers pushed to the brink. president biden won't be ringing in the new year with a build back better victory. the democrats are plotting a new path forward to try and get his signature bill passed. and truck driver sentenced to 110 years following a fatal crash. now, a public outcry and a district attorney pushing the court to reduce his time behind bars. >>> live from cnn center, this is "cnn newsroom" with kim brunhuber. >>> all right. we begin this hour with the growing concern over the rapid spread of the omicron variant in the u.s. it's driving daily covid infections to highs, not seen since last january. this is the scene at testing sites around the country. long lines with people often having to wait hours to get tested. the white house is facing increased criticism over its handling of covid testing. here is what top health expert dr. anthony fauci had to say. >> we sho

jurors in the trial of former police officer kim potter prepare for the third day of deliberations. after suggesting they may be struggling to reach a verdict. >> announcer: live from london, this is "cnn newsroom" with isa soares. >>> welcome to the show, everyone. it is wednesday, december 22nd. we begin with new evidence of just how devastating the covid-19 pandemic has been. now, the cdc says life expectancy in the u.s. fell by almost two years in 2020. mostly due to the pandemic. last year americans lived to an average age of 77, down from 78.8. that is the biggest single-year drop in more than 75 years. and covid was the third leading cause of death behind heart disease and cancer. the news comes as the pandemic is still raging right across the country, fueled by omicron. the variant has now been detected in all but one state, and that is south dakota. the country is currently averaging 150,000 new covid cases a day. while numbers, new case numbers declined last week, data from the w.h.o. shows the u.s. still has more new infections than any other country, despite all that, mi

the defensive's strategy for exonerating the former police officer, kim potter. >> good to have you with us. more fears of an omicron takeover are becoming a reality in the united states. on monday, the cdc announced the highly contagious variant now accounts for more than 73% of new cases. omicron has been detected in all but two u.s. states. and it is even more prevalent in parts of the southeast and northwest. the variant's rapid spread comes during the busy holiday season, straining the country's testing capacity. some states are now deploying the national guard to assist and military teams are being sent to support overwhelmed hospitals in hard hit areas. meanwhile, the u.s. president joe biden will deliver remarks on the omicron variant in the coming hours. the variant is also leading to a wave of new restrictions across europe. on monday, london became the latest city to cancel its new years eve celebrations. experts say vaccinations and boosters are the best way to stay protected. yet millions of americans are still refusing to get the shot. here's dr. fauci fauci's message for t

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possible protests as jury deliberations continue in the manslaughter trial of former police officer kim potter. there is still no verdict and deliberations will resume in the coming hours. omar jimenez reports there are signs the jury is struggling to reach an agreement. >> reporter: the jury in the kim potter trial ended their deliberations wednesday right at the 24-hour mark over the course of the past three days, and still no verdict. we got an indication that they may be having trouble getting to a consensus after one of two questions was asked of the judge on tuesday. that question simply asked, what happens if we can't reach a consensus. and now moving forward, we're running right into christmas eve and christmas on the horizon, and this judge has indicated she would not keep these jurors over christmas eve and christmas, meaning if they can't come to a decision before then, we would just start up again the week of december 27th. now, the crux of what they are trying to figure out and get to a consensus on is whether former officer kim potter was justified in her shooting and kill

. >> reporter: the prosecution resting thursday morning in the manslaughter trial of former officer kim potter. >> i shot him, oh, my god! >> reporter: who shot and killed daunte wright after yelling taser during a traffic stop in april. the defense slamming the government's case. >> it's a confusing mess really. >> reporter: the defense witness testifying the brooklyn center police had no -- but to arrest daunte wright. >> was there an obligation in your view to arrest him, daunte wright? >> absolutely a mandate. >> reporter: using a taser as he resisted was justified to protect other officers. >> was officer potter's perceived use of a taser consistent with contemporary and professional police training and practice? >> yes, sir. >> reporter: those comments contradicting an expert called wednesday by the prosecution. >> was it unreasonable and consistent with general accepted practices? >> reporter: in cross-examination thursday, the prosecution making the point that even if an officer can arrest a suspect, officers must still act appropriately. >> can't just shoot somebody because the

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i'm kim brunhuber. just moments ago the are parents of the suspect in tuesday's deadly school shooting were booked into oakland county jail. james and jennifer crumbley were taken into custody after hours on the run. police say they were given a tip about the couple's whereabouts. >> we got a tip they were here. ou

former officer kim potter broke down in tears as she testified friday. apologizing and sailing she didn't want to hurt anybody. potter said she mistook her gun. they say she has acted recklessly. she has pleaded not guilty to first and second degree manslaughter. >>> pro and college sports are being rocked by outbreaks. every major league is hitting pause in some way to slow the spread. details on the teams getting benched next. when they're sick, they get comfortable anywhere and spread germs everywhere. wherever they rest protection nothing kills more viruses, including the covid-19 virus, on more surfaces than lysol disinfectant spray. lysol. what it takes to protect. >>> can you imagine a circumstance where the director of the nih, somebody who believes in science would submit to political pressures and fire the greatest expert in infectious disease that the world has known just to satisfy political concerns? >> that is the outgoing nih director, dr. francis collins describing the pressure he felt under the trump administration to fire the nation's t

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we saw something similar happen with respect to the kim potter trial. they took approximately four days and came back with guilty verdicts on the two counts that she was charged with. so i think the traditional wisdom about how long juries are out, you know, is not holding true in this modern day. juries are taking longer but seemingly that time is being used to be very methodical about the evidence that's presented in the trial process. >> yeah, there was a lot of evidence and they did ask the judge a number of questions regarding the testimony especially. what was your take on the defense strategy though? do you think the old tactics, trying to discredit the survivors who testified, attacking their credibility, portraying them as opportunists looking for a payday? >> it is old, it is tired and it didn't work, john. we have seen it happen time and time again where you attack the victims, you suggest they're lying, you say they're motivated by money. you challenge their memories of events, and jurors are more sophisticated than that. we've heard too man

cnn's kim law picks up the story. >> reporter: this video is from the perspective of the los angeles police department. it was released so that people in the community could understand what responding officers were arriving to. there were reports of multiple reports of a possible shooting happening inside a store, so the l.a.p.d. released 911 call, store surveillance video and body cam footage video. we want to warn you the video you are about to see may be upsetting. in the store surveillance video you see a man acting erratically and randomly attacking one of the women. he strikes her multiple times, pulling her by her hair and then strikes her until she is bloody. officers enter the store. they see the injured woman as well as the attacker, and then they fired. >> slow down, slow down. >> she's bleeding, she's bleeding. >> reporter: one of the bullets fired by one of the officers skipped off the floor and went through the drywall into a dressing room where 14-year-old valentina peralta was there, hiding with her mother, hugging her mother and praying, according to her family. the

we saw the same thing with the kim potter trial. they took four days and came back with guilty charges on what she was charged with. the conventional wisdom of how long juries are out is not holding true. juries are taking longer. seemingly, that time is being used to be methodical about the evidence that is presented in the trial process. >> there was a lot of evidence. they asked the judge a number of questions regarding the testimony. what was your take on the defense strategy, using the tactics to discredit the survivors who testified and attacking the credibility, portraying them as opportunists looking for a payday. >> it's old and tired and didn't work. we see it happen when you attack the victims. you suggest they are lying. you say they are motivated by money. you challenge the memories of events. and jurors are more sophisticated than that. we heard people tell us that victims don't have clear memories about the trauma they experienced. and women, we're in a different era. women are being believed. when they come forward a