Neighbor. Thanks for joining us. World news tonight with david muir is tonight, the severe storm watch as we come on the air. New york city, philadelphia, down to washington, d. C. , bracing for dangerous storms, high winds after the blistering heat. And the Lightning Strikes. Eight people on one beach injured. Hundreds of thousands without power tonight. And ginger zee with the new track as this hits in the coming hours. Also developing tonight, rising tensions between the u. S. And iran. Iran tonight now claiming to have captured 17 alleged cia spies. How President Trump is now responding amid new images tonight of iranian gunships circling that captured tanker. The American Woman and her boyfriend discovered dead on a road trip in canada, and just in tonight, authorities have just revealed the cause of death and theyve now released a sketch of a person they want to talk to. And this evening, the second mystery just now emerging in canada. Here at home tonight, the Young College student found dead just 20 miles from campus. What authorities are now saying tonight. On the hill this evening, preparing for Robert Muellers testimony before the American People. Tonight, what weve learned about what he plans to bring, what he plans to say. The Family Tragedy at the beach. The father of six, just 37, a wave hitting him as he was playing with his children, knocking him down, breaking his neck. He did not survive. The massive protests in puerto rico tonight, demands the governor resign. What hes now saying. Will it be enough . And America Strong tonight. A simple idea for americas troops overseas. Its off on the right foot. Good evening, and its great to start another week with all of you at home. And we begin tonight with that severe thunderstorm watch up right now from d. C. Up through philadelphia and new york city. In fact, millions bracing fortunate dangerous winds and rain during this commute home. The new front causing dangerous driving on i70 in st. Louis. Trucks and cars swamped by flash
flooding, this is eureka, missouri, youre looking at. And downing trees and power lines in brighton, michigan, tonight. More than 300,000 people are without power this evening, from wisconsin all the way to new york city. Thousands in brooklyn remain in the dark tonight. All of this as were also tracking a new tropical threat tonight that will effect the east coast. But first, these storms hitting now and into the evening. Abcs linsey davis leads us off. Holy moly reporter tonight, powerful storms pounding the northeast. Debris, power lines, they fell into the roadway. Thats why state police shut down 270. Reporter the Severe Weather finally snapping a deadly heat wave. New york citys grid pushed to the limit. Overhead wires catching fire, manholes smoking. The Power Company cutting electricity for more than 30,000 customers sunday evening, saying they were trying to prevent a larger outage. Its very hot. Couldnt sleep last night. Reporter how long have you been without power . From 7 00 last night. Just unreal. Unreal. Reporter coned handing out dry ice and water to residents today. This, as high winds are likely to blame for this Crane Collapse in new brunswick, new jersey. The entire Wrecking Ball went through the home and landed right back on the first floor. Reporter luckily, no one was hurt. In michigan, Utility Crews Racing to restore power there, too. At one point, more than 800,000 homes and businesses were without power after severe storms moved through. And in florida, a Lightning Strike from a heatfueled thunderstorm injured eight people on a beach near tampa sunday. David, coned is still working to restore power to some customers here in brooklyn. And now a new concern of severe thunderstorms and Flash Flooding through late tonight. David . Linsey davis leading us off tonight. Linsey, thank you so much. We want to get right to chief meteorologist ginger zee, who is inside tonight, really too dangerous for you and the crew outside on these nights when we have severe storms and lightning. So, tell us what were looking at. Reporter also Flash Flood Warnings. I mean, we were seeing ponding already all over the city. And you can see, its not just us. This Line Impacting folks from Virginia All The Way through maryland. Delaware has had 60 to 80mileperhour winds already recorded. Up to connecticut, where we find those Flash Flood Warning warni. Now, remember, these come with one to threeinch per hour rainfall rates at times, so, if you see water on that roadway, do not go into it. Youre going to end up seeing not just tonight, but early tomorrow morning, another round of them. We stopped the clock there at 7 00 a. M. Broke it down right through raleigh by tomorrow night. Norfolk, virginia, down to charleston, south carolina, by late tuesday. And finally, david, you mentioned it earlier in the broadcast. That area over the bahamas, one to three inches of rain possible for florida up to the carolinas and it will die out. Watching a lot to start the week. Ginger, thank you. Of course, the other story were following closely at this hour, rising tensions between the u. S. And iran. Iran tonight now claiming to have arrested 17 alleged spies trained by the cia. Iran showing images they say are the cia officers who ran the network. And new images tonight of the
iranian revolutionary guard Commandos Dropping down from a helicopter to seize that british tanker, and the pictures, the iranian gunships circling that captured tanker, as well. Martha raddatz with late reporting just in. Reporter Iranian State television today claiming these images, which weve blurred, show cia officers who ran a network of spies. 17 iranian nationals they say were spying on nuclear, cyber and military programs for the u. S. Thats totally a false story. Thats another lie. They put out propaganda. They put out lies. Reporter this comes as the first video of the crew of a britishflagged oil tanker has emerged. The 23 crew members captured after a dramatic seizure at sea by Iranian Commandos, seen circling the tanker, looking for a spot to land, with a warning
to the commercial vessel to turn around. Change your course to 360, 360 degrees immediately. If you obey, you will be safe, over. Reporter but it was a british warship that responded to the warning, trying to stop the Iranian Commandos from boarding the stena. Please confirm that you are not intending to violate International Law by unlawfully attempting to board the mv stena. Reporter but within moments, the Iranian Commandos were rappelling down to the tanker from the helicopter. A short time later, raising the iranian flag above it. So, lets get right to Martha Raddatz, with us live tonight. And martha, i want to go back to those photographs the iranians have released tonight, that they claim are cia officers. What do we know about them . Reporter well, some of the names do match with current or former State Department employees, but they came from Business Cards that the iranians found. But whether these were real cia officers or not, david, the iranians have put these individuals in danger by releasing those images and names, david. All right, Martha Raddatz with us on a monday night, as
well. Thank you, martha. We also have new reporting at this hour in the murder of an American Woman and her boyfriend found dead on a road trip in canada. A News Conference just a short time ago and police now revealing the cause of death and a sketch of a person they want to talk to. And this all comes amid a second mystery now emerging, as well. Heres abcs chief National Correspondent matt gutman tonight. Reporter Canadian Police now revealing the murder of that young couple along a remote highway and a third mysterious death could be connected. Its unusual to have two major investigations undergoing of this nature in northern b. C. At the same time, and so we recognize that there is a possibility that these could be linked. Reporter that, as new details emerging about the pair of young adventurers. We can now confirm that chynna and lucas were the victims of gun violence. Reporter in this surveillance video, American Chynna Deese and her boyfriend, lucas fowler, embrace at a gas station about a day before they were murdered. Tonight, police releasing this sketch of a bearded man they say
was seen talking to the couple. That sketch similar to the second sketch, another unidentified bearded man, this man found dead friday, also in northern british columbia. That man found about a mile from the burning camper of two teens believed to be missing. Its the height of Tourism Season in british columbia, david, and Canadian Police seemed concerned, surging campers to stay vigilant and establish checkin times with their families. David . Yeah, all of it is unsettling. Matt, thank you. Here at home tonight, the mystery death of a College Student in mississippi. Officers on patrol finding her body near a lake about 20 miles from the ole miss campus. Authorities do suspect foul play tonight. And heres abcs Adrienne Bankert now. Reporter tonight, police are looking for whoever may have killed 21yearold College Student alexandria ally kostial. Investigators say she was discovered dead over the weekend on the edge of this lake near the university of mississippi, known as ole miss. Allys father, keith kostial, posted on facebook that ally had been attending Summer School and teaching Fitness Classes at ole
miss, writing online that police communicated to us that our beautiful dear ally was the victim of a homicide. The Sheriffs Department says one of their deputies found her body about 20 miles from campus and that foul play was involved. A School Official shared in a statement, we are truly saddened by the death of alexandria kostial. Ally was a valued member of our campus community. And tonight, allys Sorority Sisters are paying tribute to her on social media. One writes, she was the brightest light and always had a smile on her face. She truly was a ray of sunshine. Authorities say theyre following several leads at this time. The state bureau of investigations, as well as police, are assisting in the case. David . Adrienne, thank you. And now to the images coming in tonight from puerto rico. Massive crowds, protests. In fact, those Crowds Spilling onto san juans main expressway, shutting down traffic, calling for Governor Ricardo Rossello to resign. Tonight, his new interview, and his new offer, that he will not run again, but that he wont resign. Will it be enough for those protesters . Abcs Victor Oquendo in san juan tonight. Reporter tonight, united and defiant. Calls for puerto ricos governor, ricardo rossello, to step down reaching their highest levels monday. An islandwide strike. Belting out their battle cry ricky resign. Puerto ricans are flooding the streets. This is actually the onramp to the highway, and if you take a look down at the overpass, theyve shut it down. Singer ricky martin, born and raised here, among them. All protesting for a tenth straight day after the leak of those obscenitylaced, sexist and homophobic group chats between the governor and his closest advisers, mocking and insulting some constituents. We want a government that really represents us, that is working there for the people of puerto rico and not for their own benefit and the benefit of their own friends. Reporter in a facebook address sunday, rossello said he wont seek reelection, but he will finish his term. The governor reaffirming that today in an interview on fox news, amid the massive protests. Ive made a decision. Im not going to run. Im not going to seek reelection. And that way, i can focus on the job at hand. Reporter but many here want him gone now. David, these protesters made the long trek to the Governors Mansion in the pouring rain. Despite his repeated refusals to step down, they all tell me the same thing. They only plan to stop when he plans on resigning. David . Doesnt appear to end any time soon. Victor, thank you. On the hill tonight, democrats and republicans are preparing their questions for Robert Mueller, as mueller now testifies before the American People on wednesday. And tonight here, weve now learned about what mueller plans to bring. A prepared statement. And tonight, the president now says he plans to watch, at least part of mueller, too. Abcs Kyra Phillips at the white house. Reporter after first insisting he wont watch the mueller hearings, President Trump acknowledged today that maybe he will. No, im not going to be watching. Probably, maybe ill see a little bit of it. Im not going to be watching mueller, because you cant take all those bites out of the apple. Reporter Robert Mueller is a reluctant witness, appearing under subpoena. He had hoped his report would speak for itself. And the report is my testimony. I would not provide information beyond that which is already public in any appearance before congress. Reporter today, muellers spokesperson insists that statement still stands, that mueller will only talk about whats in his report and will be submitting the unredacted version as his statement on wednesday. It will be his 89th appearance before congress. Hes been preparing with a team of former staffers in the offices of his old law firm, wilmer hale. Democrats planning to push him on why he didnt clear the president on obstruction of justice. If we had had confidence that the president clearly did not commit a crime, we would have said so. Reporter the President Today Attacking Mueller as conflicted. And the democrats as desperate. There was no obstruction. Theres no nothing. Theyre wasting their time. And Kyra Phillips with us live tonight from the white house. And kyra, Robert Mueller did not clear President Trump of obstruction, saying if he could have, he would have, but we remember at the time, attorney general william barr did clear the president. Our Pierre Thomas asking at the time of barr, did mueller want him to make that decision, or did he Want Congress to decide . And kyra, i gather this central issue will come up on wednesday. Reporter oh, thats top of mind for congressional democrats, david. Theyre going to definitely want to hear from mueller on this, but theyre also preparing for a lot of oneword answers. And tonight, they have no true sense of how mueller will actually respond. David . Kyra phillips with us live at the white house. Thanks, kyra. Now, to your money tonight, and after that major data breach, your personal information, equifax is now paying a record amount. The Credit Reporting Agency now agreeing to pay up to 700 million, in fact, millions will go to american consumers. Abcs chief Business CorrespondentRebecca Jarvis with what you need to know. Reporter tonight, potential
relief for the 147 million americans impacted by that massive equifax data breach. We vigorously encourage every person who was impacted by the equifax data breach to apply for the relief that they are entitled to as part of this settlement. Reporter the Credit Bureau agreeing to pay almost 700 million, including up to 425 million going to consumers. As much as 20,000 to each victim who lost money to Identity Theft or even just spent time trying to protect their data in the wake of the breach. But to collect anything, you need to gather the right documents, like statements showing losses to your accounts, receipts for the money you spent monitoring credit, even fees paid to accountants and attorneys. And for those who spent time dealing with the data breach, they are now eligible for 25 an hour for up to 20 hours. Victims could also get ten years of free credit monitoring, but remember, this is not automatic. You have to file a claim in order to be eligible, david. All right. Youre first time back with us since maternity leave. Reporter great to be back. Great to have you. Congrats. In other news tonight, there is news on the federal budget this evening. President trump announcing a twoyear deal with congressional democrats. Republican leaders also signing on tonight. The president calls the bipartisan agreement a, quote, real compromise. It would boost spending for defense and also for democrats domestic priorities and lift the debt ceiling past the election. A vote in congress is expected by the end of the week. And honoring former Supreme CourtJustice John Paul stevens. His casket was carried into the high court as dozens of his former law clerks stood by today. Five of the current justices were there for a simple ceremony. President trump and the first lady visiting to pay their respects. Stevens, who served 35 years on the high court, will be buried at Arlington National cemetery tomorrow. There is still much more ahead on World News Tonight this monday. Alex trebek making headlines tonight. Also ahead here, the Family Tragedy at the beach here in the east. This father of six, just 37, a wave hitting him as he was playing with his children, knocking him down. He broke his neck. He did not survive. Just an awful story. Theres also news coming in tonight about one of the most famous athletes in the world. The major decision from authorities that we learned of late today. And the frightening crash during rush hour. The pickup truck flipping upside down. Good samaritans abandoning their cars to rescue that driver. It was an incredible moment. A lot more news ahead here on a monday night. Monday night. Stay tuned. Ore i had Psoriatic Arthritis. Ive always been a gogetter and kinda competitive. Flash forward, then Psoriatic Arthritis started getting the better of me. And my doctor said my joint pain could mean permanent joint damage. And enbrel helps relieve joint pain, helps stop that joint damage, plus helps skin get clearer. Ask about enbrel so you can get back to being your true self. Enbrel may lower your ability to fight infections. Serious sometimes fatal events including infections, tuberculosis, lymphoma, other cancers, Nervous System and Blood Disorders and allergic reactions have occurred. Tell your doctor if youve been someplace where fungal infections are common. Or if youre prone to infections, have cuts or sores
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tonight. Firefighters gain the upper hand on flames threatening homes in napa county. Find out how this 21yearold rented a tesla which she crashed killing a man celebrating his Wedding Anniversary in san francisco. New at 6 00, save the date, the sales force Transit Transita is getting its biggest bus client back. How would you like your coffee, in one of these or these. Im Laura Anthony in berkeley. That story coming up. And that Breaking News sky 7 is over a wildfire in napa county. This fire has been burning for about four hours now. We know people have been evacuated from at least nine homes. This is south of highway 128 near rag canyon road. You can see a little bit of the smoke there but this is flames from earlier. We saw firefighters throwing everything they could to get the flames under control. Water drops, fire retardant