Thousands flee as floodwaters threaten California city

Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate their homes early Wednesday in the northern California city of San Jose as floodwaters inundated neighborhoods and forced the shutdown of a major highway.Authorities said the flooding -- the worst in 100 years -- was caused after Coyote Creek, which runs through Silicon Valley, burst its banks following days of heavy rain.About 14,000 live in the area threatened by the floodwaters and more than 200 had to be rescued by firefighters in inflatable boats