Reports of several incidents including an avalanche hitting a train in Switzerland, a multi-vehicle pileup in Colorado, backcountry skiers missing in California after an avalanche, the expansion of religion in American public life, wildfires in Oklahoma and Kansas, extreme weather in California, and reflections on the legacy of Jesse Jackson.
A passenger captured the moment an avalanche hit a train travelling in the Swiss Alps near the town of Zermatt. The passenger said emergency services were quick to respond and rescued those onboard within two hours.
No one was injured, according to the company that operates the train. No one was injured, according to the company that operates the train.At least four people have died in a multi-vehicle pileup on Interstate 25 in Colorado as powerful winds tore across the Plains, fueling wildfires across the region.Authorities say six backcountry skiers were found alive and 10 others were still missing Tuesday after an avalanche in Northern California.Joseph Petito, the father of Gabby Petitio, has told Nancy Guthrie’s family to"keep the hope." Speaking with CNN's Laura Coates, he also encouraged them to try and"lead by example" by spreading awareness of other missing persons cases.The Trump administration has been laying the groundwork for a broader expansion of the role of religion in American public life, challenging the long-standing boundaries between church and state. CNN’s René Marsh reports.A 15,000-acre wildfire that started in Oklahoma is exhibiting extreme rates of spread and has moved into Kanas, according to the Oklahoma Forestry Services.California residents are facing extreme weather this week. Los Angeles has already gotten inches of rainfall, which is expected to continue over the next few days, while Northern California faces high winds and heavy snowfall.CNN's Abby Phillip reflects on the legacy of civil rights activist and clergyman Jesse Jackson, from his humble beginnings in Greenville, South Carolina, to the bright lights of the Democratic National Convention.
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