A powerful storm moving through the heartland right now and causing major flash flooding. More than 5 inches of rain fell just north of kansas city leaving scenes like this, cars stranded in flooded streets. There are also reports of downed trees and power lines. Take a look at this. The scene overnight at kansas state, you can see the water rushing right down those steps at one of the universitys buildings. Another picture showing a classroom with water surrounding the desks. That storm system is on the move in the central plains, radar showing it stretching across several states, damaging winds and major flooding still possible for areas in its path. Looking at the northeast most of the rain moving out from d. C. To new york, but rain is still likely this morning from boston to maine. Meanwhile, happening now on the west coast, a fire exploding in size southeast of sacramento, california. Flames scorched about 15,000 acres. Evacuation orders are in effect. And at least eight buildings have been lost. More than 10,000 customers have lost power, and schools across the area are closed today. Its unclear how the fire started. As the nation marks the solemn anniversary of 9 11, new security threats this morning. Al qaeda calling for the assassination of top u. S. Business leaders. And an alleged isis sympathizer in custody for urging attacks on ceremonies marking the anniversary. Abcs bazi kanani has details from washington. Reporter with song, silent procession and prayers at events across the country, our nation remembers the thousands lost on this tragic day 14 years ago, and Law Enforcement is on high alert concerned about people like the 20yearold arrested wednesday at this house in suburban florida where he lived with his stunned parents. Kind of all in shock. Reporter the fbi says Joshua Goldberg was plotting online calling for an attack on 9 11 like the one two years ago at the boston marathon. We could make pipe bombs and detonate them at a large public event. It needs to be big. According to arrest documents, he was messaging with an fbi informant posing as a radical and fellow isis sympathizer directing the informant to build a Pressure Cooker bomb designed to inflict maximum damage. Troubling that we have people out there willing to do this. Good news is Law Enforcement is really doing their job. Reporter but Law Enforcement officials have warned about how hard it is to keep track of every potential lone wolf terrorist with isis reaching thousands of followers in the u. S. Via social media. Still, in kansas city where investigators say goldberg planned an attack at this weekends memorial run for new york firefighters, the threat will not deter those committed to honoring our heroes. Its definitely concerning but we will hold this event and we will honor those men that died that day. Reporter Joshua Goldberg is now facing up to 20 years in prison for distributing information about explosives and weapons of mass destruction. Reena, kendis. Bazi kanani live in washington, bazi, thanks so much. This morning schools across phoenix are ordering their buses to avoid interstate 10 and nearby highways following yet another shooting. The 11th in the last 12 days, a commercial truck driver found a bullet hole in his cargo area. His discovery though coming after hours of making deliveries so it was impossible to know where or exactly when the shooting took place. The governor urging drivers to be extra vigilant. An emotional Vice President joe biden made an appearance on Stephen Colberts late show. Biden spoke at length about making a decision on whether he should enter the president ial race. He said no one should run if they cant give 110 and biden claimed he said that hed be lying if he knew that he was there right now. I dont think any man or woman should run for president unless, number one, they know exactly why they would want to be president and, two, they can look at the folks out there and say, i promise you you have my whole heart, my whole soul, my energy and my passion to do this. For his part colbert told biden he would be sorely missed if he doesnt run. Biden also spoke about his son beaus death in may, as well as his faith and the Emotional Turmoil of working through his grief. Okay. On the republican side, donald trump is on the defensive pulling back from remarks he made about fellow gop candidate carly fiorina. In a Rolling Stone article, trump said, quoting here, look at that face. Would anyone vote for that . Can you imagine that the face of our next president . Yesterday on the view trump backpedaled. She failed miserably at hewlettpackard. She failed at lucent. Before that she was at lucent. She then ran for the senate. She lost in a landslide. Now shes running for president. Im talking about her persona. Then why dont you talk about her brain instead of her face. Fellow republican bobby jindal calling trump an egomaniacal madman while Hillary Clinton says he seems to delight in insulting women every chance he gets. By the way, trump and fiorina will be on the same stage next week, cnn announcing the 11 candidates who will take part in the next debate, trump, carson, bush, cruz, walker, rubio, huckabee, fiorina, kasich, paul and christie. A long list, but itll be a good one. Looking forward to it. Well, a deadly accident at californias camp pendleton. One marine was killed and more than a dozen others injured in a rollover crash during a training exercise. The victim was assigned to the 1st marine division, but few other details are available. This from overseas as the refugee crisis continues to overwhelm europe. Were being told that thousands of syrians will soon be settling down in the united states. President obama now wants to take in at least 10,000 refugees, significantly more than the 1500 initially planned. The white house has been under pressure to do more than just provide money. About 430,000 refugees have crossed the mediterranean this year alone. Germany is welcoming more of them than any other country. Well, new this morning a south korean court delivered a 12year sentence to a man who attacked the American Ambassador in march. Ambassador mark lippert spent five days in the hospital after he was slashed in the face and arm at a meeting. The attacker said he only meant to protest the annual u. S. south Korean Military drills, but he was convicted of attempted murder. In japan at least two people are dead, and more than 20 missing after a flood disaster. As night fell thursday night, nearly 200 people were stranded in the upper floors of a supermarket and a nursing home outside tokyo. More than 3500 people took shelter in evacuation centers. Nearly two feet of rain from a Tropical Storm has broken through a floodwall. Well, as we mentioned, today is the 14th anniversary of the 9 11 attacks. The annual tribute and light display will shine tonight from the World Trade Center in new york city. But take a look at this. Between rain showers yesterday morning something quite different, a rainbow was seen in the skies starting from the site or ending at the new World Trade Center depending on your perspective. It became a sensation on twitter with the neverforget. Well, still ahead, an american carmaker recalling over 1 million vehicles. And breaking overnight, a car chase ending with a suspect running into a packed restaurant. People evacuate with their hands in the air as hostages are held. New details just coming in. Plus, trapped for days, a crumpled car discovered at the bottom of a canyon. A woman found inside alive. But at this moment, shes fighting a brain tumor. Announcer please take a moment and join st. Jude in finding cures and saving children. Visit stjude. Org. The British Airways jet that exploded and caught fire tuesday remains on the tarmac at the las vegas airport this morning. Investigators say the left engines casing ruptured during takeoff shooting internal parts out like shrapnel. The big question though this morning, was it a maintenance failure or a factory defect . The captains fiancee among those relieved everyone survived. Hes a hero. Hes a great man with a warm heart and generosity and im very proud of him. And get this, that flight from las vegas to london was supposed to be captain chris henkes next to last flight before retirement. Now he says hes finished flying. Well, chrysler is recalling 1. 7 million trucks and most of the ram pickups affected a Steering Wheel problem can make the drivers side air bags inflate without a crash. Some of the trucks have faulty side curtain air bags. 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More rain in the atlanta area this morning and plenty of other places as well. It will stretch from new mexico and texas all the way across the southeast and up into the great lakes. Flying, airport delays possible in houston, new orleans and detroit. Well, it was a terrifying night for dozens of patrons at a restaurant near los angeles. An armed carjacking suspect ran into the crowded restaurant during a police chase, he fired at least two shots into the air before running inside thats when people began filing out. Many with their hands up after the gun pane allowed most customers and employees to leave. Police say the suspect was holding four people hostage after a standoff, a s. W. A. T. Team threw a flash bang grenade into the restaurant and the suspect was shot dead. No one else injured. The former South Carolina Police Officer who fatally shot an unarmed black man in the back will remain behind bars for now but a judge is considering whether Michael Slager should be released reviewing new information presented at a bond hearing. Slagers Attorney Says fbi enhanced video shows the officer was assaulted by walter scott during a scuffle before he opened fire. New yorks Police Commissioner has appalled to james blake for a case of mistaken identity, of course. He was forcefully arrested and detained this week when police mistook him for a suspect in a fraud case. One officer involved in the incident has been disciplined. His badge and gun taken away as an investigation continues. Blake will meet with new yorks mayor and Police Commissioner to discuss the case. Well, next from utah an amazing stroke of luck saving a womans life. A 29yearold woman crashed through a guardrail and plunged down the side of a mountain. She remained trapped inside. Her crushed car for at least two days. Yesterday a couple stopping to take pictures heard her yelling for help. This morning shes hospitalized in serious condition. Miraculously alive. Yeah. Incredible, for two days. A display of bravery in georgia. Three hero cops risking their lives to dave a man from a burning car. The officers didnt hesitate to run right towards the danger facing red hot flames to pull the unresponsive driver out of harms way. They dragged the man a safe distance from the car and administered first aid. So a Southern California couple has quite a story to tell their daughter once she grows up. Lexi decided she was ready to arrive while her mom and dad were on the way to the hospital. You know how this plays out. Pulled into a car wash parking lot along with l. A. County sheriffs Deputy Robert bartolo. Lexi was on her way like now and bartolo was there to help. In light of everything going on and all the bad experiences we have, its great to have a spectacular moment like that where you get to see the miracle of life. Right after she was born he tapped lexi on the back and she started crying. Mom says shes happy it was all probably once in a lifetime experience. Lets hope. Adorable baby. To sports, shall we . All four u. S. Open singles semifinals are today. Two for the men and two for the women are being played today. The womens match postponed because of rain last night. Speaking of last night, that gronkowski guy. He has a career. Undeflatable. Football in the rain also. Highlights from espn. Hes stan, im neil. The nfl began for real. Thursday night, tom brady and the patriots taking on the steelers in foxborough, patriots unleashed their banner then rob gronkowski, 70 patriots that wrapped up a 64yard drive, next was 90 yards. Gronkowski over two defenders, 140, patriots. Third quarter, they got a third and goal after gronkowski recovered a fumble and brady goes back to him. He threw for four touchdowns and patriots win 2821. Bartolo colon continuing to prove that he can do some things, 42, 25 consecutive scoreless innings entering thursday, have the braves. 4242 at one time, 1442 since then. Colon drove in a run. The streak up to 31 in the bottom of the seventh. Comes to an end, but really what its all about, the mets are just on a roll. I mean, just ran the nats, braves, mets win, 72. 42 years old, 42 is the new 41. And 53 is its just 53. Yes, it is, fellas. All right, up next in the pulse, bear scare. The large animal climbing into a car and tearing it apart. Vertical drop, daredevil bicycle stunt caught on camera. Oh, look yoplait original now has 25 less sugar. Time to taste it. How is it . It tastes good congratulations yoplait you did it yoplait you cant breathed. Through your nose. Suddenly, youre a mouthbreather. 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Were strong and, if we overcame that or if we can overcome that, we can overcome anything, so. [ sniffle ] live from the kgotv Broadcast Center this is abc7 news. The nation is preparing to mark the darkest days in its history. This is a look at the 9 11 memorial in new york city where until 14 years ago stood the World Trade Center. That is the reflecting pool. The World Trade Center was brought down in terror attacks killing nearly 3,000 people. That was 14 years ago today. Thanks for joining us at 4 28. First up, our local weather with mike. Thank you, everyone. We will talk about fog. That is an issue if you travel along the coast at quartermile, and the clouds are starting to roll into the coastal valleys and across San Francisco. There is an ease of the heat today with high clouds dimming the sunshine a bit. Waking up same as yesterday, 54 to 68. By noon, 70 at coast and 92 inland. 70 at the coast is where we are coolest but 100 inland and 8 this evening. A look at the bay bridge toll plaza. We have traffic starting to build in the left hand lane. The rest of the traffic is hurricaning thin as we look at san jose and 280 at 880 accident free. 580 over the altamont pass, tracy to dublin is 28 minutes. We moving at posted speed on 680 and 85. Kristen and eric . Tiburon ferry commuters are anxious about their service. The financially strapped fleet could be helped. Amy . Yes, it isa beautiful ride, kristen but it is expensive. New they are looking at cutting back. They are talking about having only one round trip out of tiburon to San Francisco a day, which is a significant cut taking them from the seven round trip they now have each day. Bad news for commuters who rely on this ride. Unless the Golden Gate Bridge district decides to take over the route. The district will be discussing that at the meeting today. This is a first step. They are going to look at what it involves and if it is something to pursue. 1225,000 passengers ride the ferry each year. It is a small ride. It is 20 minutes. It make a big difference in their lives and it will come up today and they discuss it. Thanks, amy. New details on a hostage situation that lasted late into
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