And good evening. Im rebecca jarvis. In for david muir tonight. And we begin with one of the worlds most high profile terror suspects accused of directing the attackers in benghazi the night the u. S. Ambassador and three other people were killed. Ahmed abu khattala, grabbed by u. S. Special forces in libya earlier this month, and today, delivers to the u. S. Federal court in washington. The tightest security on hand, armed guards standing watch outside. Abcs senior washington correspondent jeff zeleny leads us off tonight, reporting from outside the courthouse. Reporter Ahmed Abu Khattala stood before an american judge for the first time this afternoon. He raised his right happened, speaking softly with the help of an interpreter, as his public defender entered a plea of not guilty. He was fingerprinted and photographed like any other suspect. But the tight security and rare weekend appearance at federal court highlighted the importance of the case. Before dawn, abu khattala was flown to washington by helicopter after being held on a navy warship after his capture in libya nearly two weeks ago. Inside the courtroom, he stood tall with a bushy gray beard. His eyes closely watching the judge and nearly a dozen government prosecutors. Fbi agents had been interrogating him aboard the uss new york, as the ship made its way from the Mediterranean Sea to the atlantic coast. The charges he faces carry the death penalty. U. S. Officials hope he can provide key details on other suspected to be involved in the attack. He is really the goto guy when it comes to intelligence about the other conspirators. Reporter the benghazi attacks on september 12th, 2012, killed four americans, including the u. S. Ambassador to libya. The night of deadly violence sparked a bitter partisan feud, largely focusing on the role of former secretary of state hillary clinton. What difference at this point does it make . Reporter republicans have pushed for a special congressional committee, which is likely to subpoena clinton this fall when its hearings begin. But republicans have also been critical of the obama administrations decision to charge abu khattala in the American Court system, rather than a military tribunal. Inside the courtroom today, it became clear the legal questions could be just as complicated as the political ones. Prosecutors must now build a case that can hold up in federal court. Officials tell abc news hes not admitted to anything yet but has provided useful information. Rebecca . Jeff zeleny, thank you. And we turn next to the severe weather. Over 20 million americans in the threat zone this weekend. New storms brewing across the center of the country, bringing more rain to the already soggy cities, like minneapolis, where this lake has nearly swallowed this waterside bench. 11 tornadoes reported across five states yesterday and overnight, including this ominous sight in kansas. Meanwhile, in the west, the fire and smoke from arizona, where mandatory evacuations are still in effect tonight. The forecast in just a moment, but first, abcs linzie janis with a look at the wreckage. Theres a tornado reporter tonight, residents in kolfax, wisconsin, bracing for fresh storms after this tornado tore through the town friday, ripping off roofs, downing trees and scattering debris. In minnesota, its water, not wind, thats the enemy. As reporter Josh Rosenthal from our minneapolis st. Paul station kstp shows us. Residents along the Minnesota River valley are banding together. Here in prior lake, wheelbarrows arent going to cut it. Theyre using duck boats like this to transport sandbags, hoping to save each others homes from floodwaters that may continue to rise. Reporter across the midwest, Rivers Running high. Water from the Des Moines River rushing through these now open flood gates. In colorado, firefighters trying to contain a wildfire thats raged through 500 acres of rugged terrain. Further west, another fire in arizona. This one, ten times larger and threatening 90 structures. Linzie janis, abc news, new york. Our thanks to linzie janis for that report. And joining us now is meteorologist bill kelly from our columbus affiliate, wsyx. And bill, you were just saying, the weather only gets more extreme from here. It does. A moderate risk out for parts tomorrow. But let me show you where it is tonight we are watching the threat. From texas all the way up until northern minnesota, from amarillo, say to minneapolis. We really need to be watching that. Were also talking about that risk tomorrow, which includes very large hail. Moderate risk in central iowa. Brief tornado. And some very strong winds. But the rain, definitely something that bears watching. Were talking about rain measured in inches in spots. Two to three inches of rain on an already saturated ground throughout much of this region. So, that, too, could be a problem in addition to the severe weather. Keeping them in our thoughts. Meanwhile, out west, a very different situation. Yeah, its night and day. Were talking about some places that have exceptional drought conditions. Thats the worst of the drought conditions. In california, about a third of the state is under that. And there are some fires that were watching and it is going to be dry for at least another week. Not a good situation. Meteorologist bill kelly, thank you. And we turn now to the funeral for the little boy who died in the back seat of a hot suv in georgia. His father told police he forgot to drop him off at day care that morning that he died, but the police are now accusing him of murder. Abcs susan saulny with the details tonight. Reporter 22monthold Cooper Harris was laid to rest today. The toddler died ten days ago after sweltering for seven hours in a parked suv in suburban atlanta, on a day when temperatures topped 90 degrees. Georgia police releasing new details today about the man charged with murder and Child Cruelty in the case, coopers father, 33yearold justin ross harris. Authorities claim harris told officers in cobb county, georgia, that he looked online for information about the dangers of heated cars before the tragedy. Specifically, according to search warrants, what temperature it needs to be for that to occur. Justin stated that he was fearful that this could happen. Harris, a web developer, has pleaded not guilty, saying he forgot to drop cooper off at day care before parking outside his office. Harris said he discovered cooper when he was leaving for the night, according to the warrant. He kept saying, what have i done . What have i done . Reporter but cooper was already dead. Tonight, harris remains in jail, where he is being held without bond. Susan saulny, abc news, washington. Keeping that family in our thoughts tonight. Susan saulny, thank you. And now to the bizarre saga of a livein nanny who wouldnt help and wouldnt leave. Tonight, the new twist in the story, where the nanny has just been spotted, and that family still feeling trapped in their home, because it turns out the law is on the nannys side. Abcs ryan owens with the update tonight. We just want to hear what you have to say. Reporter it has come down to this. A 64yearold nanny sleeping in her car, shielding herself from tv cameras. All while the family she once lived with anxiously waits to see if she will return to their upland, california, house, where her belongings remain behind this door. If i want to see this room, you wont let me inside . We cant let you inside. This is now, by court, by law, this is her domain. Reporter the family says they feel like prisoners in their own home. They fired their nanny Diane Stretton three weeks ago, but stretton refuses to go. In this situation, you feel so helpless. You feel victimized. They hired her back in march after she answered this craigslist ad, seeking a nanny to care for three kids in exchange for room and board. The family says she was great at first, but then complained of Health Problems and simply locked herself in her room all day. So now, the family has put a bike lock on the refrigerator. I do it tight so she cant even stick her hand in there and try pull things out. Reporter and taken the nanny to court to evict her. But stretton says shes a tenant and has all the rights that come with it. Stretton has not commented and just watch what happened when kcbs was rolling on wednesday night as the father served her with court papers. Legal experts say the eviction process could take weeks, maybe months. Ryan owens, abc news, upland, california. And in Washington State tonight, a very strange breakin at the governors office, caught on multiple surveillance cameras. Two young women are seen climbing on the outside of the capitol building. Then walking room to room inside. One of them puts on a ceremonial state troopers hat and then they make off with it, along with several other random items. And then later are seen running down the steps. Someone noticed the hat was missing and then checked the video tapes. At the vatican today, pope francis was back at work, a day after suddenly canceling a scheduled mass that caused many people to be concerned about his health and wondering if the pope, always on the go, should slow down a bit. Abcs Alex Marquardt at the vatican tonight with that story. Reporter it was a smiling but visibly tired pope who resumed his packed schedule today, coughing and speaking softly during a shorter than usual tenminute audience with a visiting president. Fears were raised yesterday when, at the last minute, 77yearold pope francis canceled an event at a hospital. The vatican said the pope is fatigued but said there are no concerns for his health. Since being elected last year, pope francis has become known for his relentless pace, most recently on display during a visit to the holy land. Advisers are encouraging him to slow down. Maybe theres some wisdom in that. But this doesnt seem to be a pope who is on the verge of stopping. Reporter pope francis has famously said that he doesnt take vacations, but he will be taking it a bit easier this summer. And all eyes will be on the pope tomorrow as he celebrates a special mass right here in st. Peters basilica. Rebecca . Alex marquardt, thank you. We do move on now to iraq, where Government Forces have launched their Biggest Campaign to get back ground theyve lost to sunni militants. The two sides waged a fierce fight over tikrit, hometown of the former dictator saddam hussein. The militants appear to still hold the city center. While the iraqi army is pressing towards them. But the chaos in that region has the white house and Homeland Security officials on alert that it may reach our shores. Abcs chief justice correspondent Pierre Thomas reports in tonight. Reporter as those armed u. S. Drones fly over baghdad, its becoming painfully clear that whats happening in iraq and syria could threaten the american homeland. This week, senators were noticeably shaken after a classified briefing about the threat. One thing i learned from this briefing, our homeland is at risk. Reporter of urgent concern . Radicals in syria, some with european and u. S. Passports, who may try to get on commercial planes carrying a new generation of bombs disguised as everyday carryon items toothpaste, clothing, cosmetics designed to slip through airport security. Whats happening in syria and iraq is the latest indication that the al qaeda brand is alive and well, popping up around the globe. Theyre gaining strength, arent they . Well, theyre gaining strength in some places. But weve also gotten a lot better at protecting ourselves. Reporter no specific threat has been identified, but as we head towards the fourth of july holiday, u. S. Authorities will be working hard, keeping all the scary information in mind. Rebecca . Clearly no one wants to take any chances there. Pierre thomas, thank you. And you can see much more of georges interview with the president tomorrow morning on this week. Next, to brazil, where the win or go home round of world cup action is under way. The tension never higher. Four south American Teams battled it out, the whole world watching a nail biter between host team brazil and chile. Abcs bob woodruff watching it all from brazil tonight. Reporter it was a fight to the finish. Fans from both countries glued to every move in whats called the knockout round. Its win or go home. Massive crowds gathering to watch anywhere they could. But its brazil celebrating tonight after a showdown for the ages. Brazil struck first. Flicks on and in by david luis reporter before chile rallied. Its sanchez 11, chile reporter late in extra time, chile almost knocked brazil out of the tournament, but the ball missed the goal by just inches and hit the crossbar. Oh, against the bar reporter with the game still tied, it came down to a shootout round, penalty kicks to decide who survived. And with an entire nation holding its breath, the final penalty kick its missed brazil are through . Brazil has done it reporter brazilian star neymar came through scoring that winning shot. Chile missing their final kick. And poor chile. What a way to exit the competition. Reporter now, you can see this stadium which was so loud and so intense, is now closed. All of the people have now taken their parties out to the streets. Rebecca . You better get out there. Bob woodruff, thank you so much. And as you may have seen in todays second game, colombia beat uruguay, 20, surviving into the next round. And four more teams duel it out tomorrow, beginning at 11 30 on our partner network, espn. Meanwhile, team usa is preparing for their own do or die showdown with belgium, thats on tuesday. But still ahead tonight, the waterslide taller than niagra falls. New safety concerns and another setback. Why serious thrill seekers will have to wait to take that plunge. And nasas flying saucer experiment over the pacific. The test for a future mars landing. Did it work . When folks think about what they get from alaska, they think salmon and energy. But the energy bp produces up here creates Something Else as well jobs all over america. Engineering and innovation jobs. Advanced Safety Systems technology. Shipping and manufacturing. Across the united states, bp supports more than a quarter million jobs. When we set up operation in one part of the country, people in other parts go to work. Thats not a coincidence. Its one more part of our commitment to america. Smoking with chantix. For 33 years i chose to keep smoking. Because it was easier to smoke than it was to quit. Along with support, Chantix Varenicline is proven to help people quit smoking. Its a nonnicotine pill. Chantix reduced the urge for me to smoke. It actually caught me by surprise. Some people had changes in behavior, thinking or mood, hostility, agitation, depressed mood and suicidal thoughts or actions while taking or after stopping chantix. If you notice any of these, stop chantix and call your doctor right away. Tell your doctor about any history of mental Health Problems, which could get worse while taking chantix. Dont take chantix if youve had a serious allergic or skin reaction to it. If you develop these, stop chantix and see your doctor right away as some could be life threatening. Tell your doctor if you have a history of heart or blood vessel problems, or if you develop new or worse symptoms. Get medical help right away if you have symptoms of a heart attack or stroke. Use caution when driving or operating machinery. Common side effects include nausea, trouble sleeping and unusual dreams. I did not know what it was like to be a nonsmoker. But i do now. Ask your doctor if chantix is right for you. Tonight, serious thrill seekers will have to wait to ride the worlds tallest, fastest waterslide. The grand opening of that frightening free fall in kansas city, delayed again. Abcs matt gutman has the story. Reporter it could be the ultimate thrill for adrenaline junkies. This kansas city waterslide is taller than niagra falls, topping a spinetingling 168 feet. The slide, verruckt, german for insane. And you might just be out of your mind to ride it. Its 60degree drop hurtles riders down at nearly 70 miles an hour. Creator jeff henry tells the travel channel that initially some of those sandbags didnt survive the rides test run. Tipped over and kill every sandbag in there. Reporter the engineering so novel, the rides opening has already been pushed back twice. And this week, another delay, after a glitch in the system that tows the rafts to the top of the ride. As with any innovative product, they are going through the process to evaluate it is safe for every single rider to go down it. Reporter verruckt is just the latest in a wave of extreme rides. Opening next week at new jerseys six flags great adventure, the drop of doom. Climbing a record 415 feet then rocketing thrill seekers back to earth, reportedly at 90 miles per hour. And just last week at six flags chicago, goliath, touted as the fastest, tallest and steepest wooden roller coaster ever. Theme parks today are benefiting from new technology each year. Ten years from now, who knows what theyll have. But we have pushed our limits. Reporter and while the heights are terrifying, the chances of being seriously injured on a ride at an amusement park, 1 in 24 million. Verruckt does have Safety Measures in place. The rafts are equipped with seat belts and safety netting was added to enclose the slide. For now, the world will have to wait until this megaslide is ready for riders. Matt gutman, abc news, miami. German for insane. Will you try it . Coming up, the graduates. A world war ii veteran accomplishing a lifelong dream and the new bond he shares with accomplishing a lifelong dream and the new bond he shares with his greatgrandson. 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And later tonight, the secrets of summer love on nightline prime. Then gma in the morning. And ill see you right back here tomorrow night. You have a great evening and a good night. Be well. The flag of pride is flying in san francisco. Police may have put a name to this face. Who theyve targeted as a person of interest in a robbery and an attack. And tis the season for fireworks. How authorities are trying to reduce the chance theyll stark a dangerous fire in these dry conditions. Abc7 news at 6 00 starts now. More than a Million People are showing their pride this weekend with parties and Public Events to celebrate gay, lesbian, bisexual transgender culture. The annual parade and pride festivities are now in full swing in san francisco. Good evening, thank you for joining us. There are several events going on right now in the city. Sir gentlemen sir joe quintana is live where a march is getting underway. Reporter the dyke march will start shortly, and its usually led off by the dykes on bikes, leading a lot of people packed into the park here, out through the streets of san francisco. Now, a lot of the organizers are telling me that though it looks quites here now, its not as busy as last year but look at the crowd. A whole lot of people are here. Organizers estimate more than 30,000 people packed the park as part of the party. They say it looked more crowded because only half of the park is open. The other half is under construction as part of a continuing renovation project. This is the 21st year of this march as part of the annual gay pride celebration weekend in san francisco. And as usual, the d
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