Israel is now being attacked from southern Lebanon.  It's not clear who is behind the rocket attack, but Lebanon's Information Minister says it wasn't initiated by Hezbollah.  The Lebanese government criticized the launch that targeted northern Israel and wounded two people.  Meanwhile, Israeli warplanes bombed Hamas targets across the Gaza Strip early Thursday as tanks moved in on Palestinian guerrillas. 

We should learn more today about Barack Obama's proposed economic stimulus package.  The President-elect will deliver what aides are calling a "major speech" about the struggling economy.  Obama has called for a bold stimulus bill to jumpstart the economy. 

Parts of Boulder, Colorado are under evacuation threats due to an out-of-control wildfire.  The blaze which broke out yesterday has burned about one-thousand acres and put more than eleven-thousand homes on alert.  The fire has been fueled by winds of up to 75-miles-per-hour. 

Thousands are fleeing their flooded homes this morning in western Washington state.  The National Weather Service reports up to 13-inches of rain fell on some parts of the Evergreen State yesterday, triggering a voluntary evacuation order for 25-thousand residents south of Tacoma. 

Confirmation hearings begin today in the Senate.  The Senate Health and Labor Committee will question Tom Daschle [[ DASH-ul ]], President-elect Obama's nominee as Secretary of Health and Human Services.  Daschle is slated to be the new administration's point man for healthcare reform in Congress.  

"The Dark Knight" walked away with five trophies last night at the 35th Annual "People's Choice Awards."  The film starring Christian Bale and the late Heath Ledger won Favorite Movie, Favorite Action Movie, Favorite On Screen Match Up, Favorite Cast and Favorite Superhero awards.  The awards show aired last night on CBS.