Manhunt Underway for Gunmen as Paris Stands in Solidarity

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Terror Attack in Paris  A manhunt is underway for at least two suspected gunmen who opened fire in a swift and deadly assault on the staff of the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo Wednesday. Twelve people were killed, including prominent journalists and an 80-year-old cartoonist. The shooters shouted in Arabic before fleeing the scene. As the world reacts, people filled the streets in Paris in solidarity. NBC’s Bill Neely reports from Paris.     Learn More

A Growing Terror Threat  The deadliest terrorist attack on French soil in half a century adds to a string of disturbingly successful attacks in Canada, Australia and New York. As Richard Engel reports, militant groups are using propaganda videos to encourage would-be recruits to find their own frontlines at home, and it’s posing a new threat to homeland security.     Learn More

White House Reaction  President Obama called France one of America’s “oldest allies” and offered condolences to French President Hollande from Air Force One, saying he has the full support of the United States. Sect. of State John Kerry condemned the attacks in English and French, and said “each and every American” stands with France.     Learn More

Finding AirAsia Flight 8501  Searchers have made a big break in the mystery of AirAsia Flight 8501. They think they’ve spotted the fuselage on sonar, and the critical tail section, which may contain the black boxes, was found on the ocean floor. Even as strong currents hampered divers, AirAsia’s founder tweeted he is committed to finding the entire plane soon to “ease the pain of our families.”     Learn More

Arctic Blast Heads South  An arctic blast drove wind chills to 30 below zero in places and triggered school closings, car pileups and rescues across much of the country. Now, temperatures could dip towards zero in the South. As millions of Americans deal with the burst of cold, those in Chicago flocked to underground pedestrian walkways to warm up.     Learn More

Finding Time  Everyone will get an extra valuable moment this summer when the world’s official time keepers stall the clocks and prove why every second counts.     Learn More

California’s Whale Boom  In the waters off of Southern California, if the timing is right and you’re in just the right spot, you’ll be treated to one of the greatest sights on the planet. It doesn’t come along often, but in recent days killer Orca whales are putting on a record-setting, spectacular show. As crowds watch and listen, scientists offered theories as to why these pods are making their way closer to shore.     Learn More