report tonight from the war in afghanistan. nato officials say a u.s. service member was killed in action there today. 17 americans have died now in combat this year, the highest number in five years. there is still much more ahead on "world news tonight" this monday. the nascar great killed in a plane crash after initially walking away from the wreckage. the deadly culprit in the water tonight. the 10-year-old girl dying after contracting a rare brain-eating amoeba while swimming. the motorcycle rider going over the edge, plunging down this cliff. the water below the only thing saving his life. and tonight, singer rod stewart revealing his very personal battle. we'll have news on his condition tonight. and of course, we pay tribute to a rock 'n' roll hall of famer, ric ocasek, and what we've learned about his final hours. there's a lot more news ahead here on a monday night, i'll be right back. right . - ms. bird, do you think i could be a champion like you? - of course you can. and you can call me sue. - [jibber] jibber jabber, coming through! salutations, famous female of orange round ball. - would you like an autograph?