this morning on "world news now" -- showdown over syria. president obama prepares for what could be contentious meeting with russia's president. also this morning, patients who survive brain surgery only to contract a rare deadly disease. investigators say a piece of equipment could be to blame. and you swipe they steal. a warning if you use your credit card to pay for gas at the pump it is called skimming. and it's a crime that's exploding. we will show you how to make sure you don't get ripped off. and just days after his dui, it seems that lamar odom may be getting the help he needs. the story in "the skinny." it's thursday, september 5th. from abc news this is "world news now" with john muller and diana perez. good thursday morning, everyone. i have to say one of my biggest concerns, i live in new jersey, i hand over my credit card.