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Maggie: Hey guys, it is Monday, January 11. I am Maggie Rulli, and Channel One News starts right now.

Let's start off with headlines, and first up: it was straight out of an action movie. Over the weekend Mexican authorities nabbed the world's most sought-after drug dealer, and it comes six months after the drug lord escaped from prison.

His name is Joaquin Guzmán, also known as "El Chapo," and on Friday he got busted in the Mexican city of Los Mochis. Mexican marines stormed his house; five of El Chapo's men died in the battle, and marines entered the compound. They seized guns, a grenade launcher and two armored vehicles.

The United States provided the key tip for Mexican authorities to find him. Both the U.S. and Mexico had been looking for El Chapo since his elaborate prison break last July. The drug trafficker slipped out through a hole in his shower stall and into a mile-long tunnel. Waiting on the other side was a getaway motorcycle.

The nickname El Chapo means “Shorty,” but Guzmán's Sinaloa cartel is worth a giant $3 billion and controls nearly half of the illegal drugs funneled into the U.S. U.S. officials will likely push for El Chapo to be sent to America to face justice on U.S. soil. But for now, El Chapo is in a supermax prison in Mexico; outside, military tanks and personnel are standing guard.

Next up, thousands of people took to the streets of Hong Kong over the weekend. They are protesting the mysterious disappearance of a number of publishers and booksellers. At the heart of the issue is free speech.

In front of the bookstore yesterday, citizens demanded to know what happened to the missing men. They are all tied to a now-closed bookstore tucked up a cramped staircase, and the books they published all criticized China's leaders, including the president and first lady.

On December 30, publisher Lee Bo never returned home. Citizens believe that Chinese authorities illegally snatched Lee in a political kidnapping.

Hong Kong has a special status, and even though it operates under China, it is considered a separate territory that does not possess full political independence. But Hong Kong does have more freedom of speech and less Internet restriction than mainland China.

And last up, you may have heard a lot about Powerball, the lottery game. Well, the stakes just went up again, and now Wednesday's drawing will be worth at least

$1.3 billion, the largest ever in U.S. history.

The jackpot is so big that many lottery signs aren't able to even display the amount beyond "999 million." The Powerball drawing hasn't seen a winner since November. The jackpot started at $40 million and just kept growing to now the largest ever at

$1.3 billion.

A regular Powerball ticket costs two bucks, but the odds of winning are nearly 1 in

300 million. That means you are more likely to get struck by lightning, more likely to get killed in a shark attack and more likely to achieve sainthood. The good news? You are more likely to win the Powerball than you are to be hit by a piece of satellite debris that falls from space.

All right, coming up: we are talking tech, with a look inside one of the hottest high-tech shows of the year.

Maggie: Well, I know that Demetrius, you have loved reporting on this next story because we are about to break down some of the trendiest tech coming out this year.

Demetrius: Yeah, the Consumer Electronics Show just wrapped, and Maggie, it is making history once again. Now, past shows have brought us the Xbox, 3D printers and DVD players, but here is a look at what could be the next breakthrough tech.

More than 170,000 people from around the world filed through the halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center last week to check out the latest and greatest in technology at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show. It is technology's biggest trade show, this year packing nearly two and a half million square feet full of exhibits. 

And as always, the TVs were a fan favorite, like this 18-inch OLED screen from LG.

David Katzmaier: Maybe you could roll this up and stick it in your backpack. Truly portable television.

Demetrius: A common theme at this year’s convention: how to make your home smarter. Many companies are saying, “Start in the kitchen.” Samsung showed off its latest refrigerator with a 21-and-a-half-inch touchscreen. In addition to being able to control your lights, play streaming music and even order groceries, it has cameras inside.

Justin Reinke: Every single time you close the door, it takes a picture of what's in your refrigerator. You can view it remotely on your phone. So, for instance, if you're at the grocery store, and you wonder if you have milk, you can look on your phone. You can see a picture of the refrigerator as it is right now, and you can decide if you need to buy milk or not.

Demetrius: And it is clear the fascination with flight was still strong at CES 2016, with drones everywhere, including one big enough for you to fly inside. Of course, if you are looking to stay a little more grounded, driverless and electric cars took center stage in the Auto Hall. This Rinspeed concept car may one day change the game. It comes with a drone that flies along and takes selfies while you are driving.

But before you start snapping those pix for the 'gram, make sure your makeup is on point with the ModiFace.

Sarah Mitroff: If you raise your eyebrows or purse your lips, you can try on different makeup looks.

Demetrius: And don't worry, there is tech for Fido too, like the CleverPet game console. When a dog paws the right touchpad, he is automatically rewarded with a treat.

So whether these new gadgets are set to hit the shelves sometime this year or not for many years to come, one thing is for certain: CES is all about the future of technology. Demetrius Pipkin, Channel One News.

Maggie: Love to see our furry friends getting some new tech too. Thanks, Demetrius. All right, coming up: we are heading to a school that is breaking down barriers by breaking it down on the dance floor.

Maggie: Now, you have probably seen him dancing in the latest viral video hit to come out of Atlanta's Ron Clark Academy, and while his dance moves are a bit unconventional, Ron Clark's commitment to teaching is clear. Azia Celestino has a look behind the video.

Azia: This is one school where no one has to be told to pay attention.

This class is sixth-grade math.

Ron Clark: It’s hard to explain the Ron Clark Academy. It is a place that's about passion, energy; I wanted to create a school where you could feel the spirit. I wanted kids to walk into the school and say, “I love coming here.” If you've got individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of kids, they're gonna be successful.

Azia: Mr. Clark, a former Teacher of the Year, founded the school in 2007. It is a private, nonprofit middle school and an awesome mix of Hogwarts and Harvard.

After looking at almost 50 properties, the founders of the academy turned what was once an old and abandoned warehouse into a forward-thinking funhouse. Every classroom has an elaborate theme. There is a dragon and a two-story bungee jump. All 112 kids have to be slide certified, a symbol they have signed on for something different.

Clark: I love Hogwarts and Harry Potter, and the kids do, too, and so we wanted to bring that book to life and that feeling to life for these kids.

Azia: Students need a magic password to get into class and a willingness to dance. This is the hip-hop dance challenge, "Bet You Can't Do It Like Me." This video has over

2 million hits and has been shared more than 50,000 times.

Clark: Once we started I said, “I am so bad.” I said, “Let's just film y’all,” and the kids said, “No, Mr. Clark, you gotta be in it."

Azia: The exciting classrooms are full of kids who are diverse and often from lower-income homes. The recent viral video includes seventh-grader Jaydon Linsey.

Jaydon Linsey: The message to get out there was to say that we can do fun things while learning at the same time.

Azia: And they definitely study more than how to make viral videos; every student but one in the school's history has gone on to college.

Mason Calhoun: It's very indescribable, the amount of love that is shown from the teachers towards us, and it really motivates us to push ourselves, be great academically and just be amazing citizens.

Clark: I think the message of this video is summed up by who we are. At the Ron Clark Academy, we are all about relationships with kids, building bonds and showing kids that you care because when kids know that you are willing to meet them where they are, and you're willing to learn about their culture and to interact with them in a positive way, they're gonna respect you more, and they're gonna work harder.

Azia: Mr. Clark and the kids at RCA are bustin' the right moves and breaking the mold.  Azia Celestino, Channel One News.

Maggie: And we have got some other cool teachers over at . Plus, you can show your appreciation for your teachers by taping a shout-out and sending it to us at BeonCh1@.

All right, well, it is about time for us to dance our way out of here, but we cannot wait to see you right back here tomorrow.

 

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