Good morning. Im richard lui. Once again, it is Vladimir Putin versus the world. The u. S. Is calling out russia over a 1987 Nuclear Missile treaty. The u. S. Claims it broke it as early as 2008, most recently in 201 1 after conducting a Cruise Missile test. President obama sent a letter to putin warning him. Moscow denies any wrong doing. With no signs of russia backing off rebels in ukraine, a new penalty, tougher sanctions. The u. S. And the European Union agree to increase restrictions on russias financial and military sectors. This morning fresh israeli air strikes lighting up the sky over gaza. On the ground tanks taking out the only power plant in gaza. Hopes for another ceasefire have disintegrated as of now. Benjamin netanyahu warning the 22day conflict could be much longer. This came after rockets hit hamass tv and radio station. After that attack tv could still be broadcasted, but radio went silent. At a refugee camp more bloodshed after a missile strike. Palestinians claim israel, ten people, including eight children, were killed. Wasting their time there. Hamas fired rockets into israel. The message from the u. N. In the name of humanity, the violence must stop. The conflict has killed over 1,000 palestinians and more than 40 israelis. U. S. Health care officials are monitoring the Ebola Outbreak in africa. Officials saying the risk of the virus spreading to the united states, though, is remote, but the cdc are vigilant with travellers returning from affected areas. So far the deadly virus has killed 650 in west africa. Two american aide workers are testing positive and being treated in liberia. Tracie potts has more from d. C. Good morning to you. What are the concerns that americans might have . The concerns about bringing that virus back into the united states, and to be clear, yes, the two americans who have contracted liberia. They will stay there until they are deceasefree, but the concern that the federal officials have here is that this virus may only be a plane ride away. Reporter the Ebola Outbreak that started in west africa has left two American Health workers in liberia fighting for their lives. Liberia quickly shut its borders, but the virus spread to neighboring countries. This outbreak highlights the need for us to enhance our efforts around Global Health security everywhere in the world. Reporter despite airport screenings in west africa, the cdc and state department are concerned the next outbreak could be just one flight away. Were taking every precaution. Of course, that would be expected. Reporter that includes providing equipment and supplies. Ebola is an extremely deadly disease. Typically only one in ten survive. In this outbreak so far its four in ten. It may take up to three weeks for symptoms to appear. Health workers are at risk. They work 10, 15, even 20 hour days, and in those conditions it is possible for someone to slip up and to become infected. 650 people in guinea, liberia, sierra leon have died since monday. U. S. Officials are treeing to make sure the deadly virus doesnt cross the atlantic. Right now there are no travel warnings from the state department, so you can still travel to west africa, but the cdc has put out a level two alert, which is they want people to be extremely careful if theyre americans in these west african countries. Dont have any contact with anyone who even may have had contact with the virus. Bottom line, its bad, but its bad in africa right now. They dont want people bringing it home. We have to say it that way. Tracie potts in washington d. C. You got a little more than six weeks to win money. Put on your scientific simulation modelling hat. Consider peak hours, flight schedules, and staff hours. Dont forget, special lines, class fires, or preapproved low risk travellers. Submissions can be sent online. You have time to do this. August 15th is the dead lien. The Los Angeles Clippers could be one step closer to finalizing a new order. A judge ruled in favor of coowner Shelly Sterling saying she was within her rights to sell the team. The whopping 2 billion sale to former microsoft ceo steve balmer back in may was quickly contested by her estranged husband, Donald Sterling. Reporter a victorious Shelly Sterling emerged from the courtroom after a judge tentatively ruled that she can now move ahead with her plans to sell the Los Angeles Clippers. This is going to be a good thing for the city, for the league, for my family, for all of us. I just want to thank you all. Reporter the ruling came shortly after closing arguments wrapped up in the trial in which Donald Sterling and his estranged wife went headtohead in a battle for control of the team, but in the end judge michael lavonis sided with Shelly Sterling saying that her testimony was more credible. He also found that shelly acted appropriately when she had her husband, donald, removed from the familys trust on the grounds that he was mentally i will xas taked. The ruling now clears the way for shelly to implement her agreement to sell the clippers to former microsoft ceo steve balmer for a record 2 billion despite any ongoing attempts for an appeal. We didnt see this as the final battleground, so this is, you know, one stage of a long war. This is one battle. We had hoped for a different result, but this is not the end. Reporter although sterling has been banned for life from the nba, he has promised to continue the fight. Curt gregory, nbc news. Donald sterling has two other court cases pending right now. An antitrust case filed last month, and a new lawsuit filed against the nba for damages. You know, weather is still causing havoc. A tornado touching down near Denver International airport monday. That one sent debris flying. Airport passengers were told to take shelter as a precaution. Theres a second one to tell you about as well also touching down, which Officials Say produced no damage or injuries. At least three tornadoes were reported in that area. Meanwhile, some 2,000 miles away near boston a tornado there. Rare for the northeast, no doubt. Damages some 100 moemz homes. The tornado ripping off roofs of homes and businesses and uprooting trees. Serious injury reported. Nbc bill karins joins us right now. Boston, massachusetts. I know. Were close to there, but were not getting them. Weve had three rare events. We had a tornado on the coast, and in the boston area, and then with the Lightning Strike in california. Thoz are three things that dont typically happen. You cant predict tornadoes necessarily, but you know it can be dangerous. We knew they had thunderstorms. We didnt think there would be much of a tornado. It shows Mother Nature can pop right up. That was at 9 30 in the morning too. The big story in the west has been the additional rain we see in the intermountain west. We went from 36 wildfires down to 27 wildfires yesterday. We did have some new fires. Theres a red flag warning, northern california, area in pink in southern doug aronson where its been very hot as of late. Heres a picture from overnight. This is one of the new fires. This is the el portal fire. This is from stewart from the e. P. A. Its about 3,000 acres on the edge of Yosemite National park. A lot of active fires burning right now. A lot of active flames, i should say, on that fire. As far as yesterday in medford, 106. Medford, you typically have four 100 degree days in july. So far youve had nine, and were probably going to add three more. An incredibly hot july in areas of oregon state. We have a little bit of rain to deal with this morning in new mexico. Albuquerque has hey lot of rain as of yet. The forecast over the next two days remains warm but more seas season well have is the northern coastal areas. Well watch that fire today. It was a huge fire last year in yosemite, and theyre hoping they get containment on this pretty quickly. Bill, thank you so much. Still ahead, president obama reveals his boyhood crush. Plus, why a pair of robbery suspects probably regretted hitting up this texas gas station. If it doesnt work fast. Youre on to the next thing. Clinically proven neutrogena® rapid wrinkle repair. It targets fine lines and wrinkles with the fastest retinol formula available. Youll see younger looking skin in just one week. One week . This ones a keeper. Rapid wrinkle repair. And for dark spots rapid tone repair. From neutrogena®. And for dark spots rapid tone repair. And when your chocolatey itscravings begin, theres new special k chocolate almond cereal. Treat yourself with our chocolatey collection. An unguilty pleasure. What will you gain . The heavy lifters. Ers. 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It burned 13 homes and is 75 contained. Most of the 1,200 evacuees can go home. Horts found the pilot and asked him to stop. A shootout in new york city leaves an accused child molester dead. Three members of Law Enforcement are injured. Charles lozier was wanted in california. Now he is dead. The u. S. Marshall and two nypd detectives are in stable condition. I had a little crush on her back in the day. Thats what the president revealed about singer Linda Ronstadt when placing a National Medal of arts around her yesterday. Shes part of the prestigious list that included jeffrey katszenburg. A coworker was returning from an atm when he got jumped. Watch the powerhouse show off his mma skills. Boy did they pick the wrong person. Lets if to jackie deangeles. Good morning to you, jackie. Good morning, richard. Well, stocks ended mixed on monday as investors consider economic data. Earnings reports and the Federal Reserve meeting which does start today. Now, the fed may discuss the timing of the future Interest Rate hike. Look for data today on home prices and consumer confidence. Meantime, Consumer Reports is urging toyota to recall older model camry hybrids because the power brakes could fail. The magazine says that toyotas decision to only repair cars brought in by owners doesnt go far enough. Sense then its been a defect in a crucial safety system. A new study shows that 35 of americans have debt and unpaid bills that have been reported to collection agencies. The urban institute says that these consumers arent just falling behind on mortgages or car payments, but also cell phone bills and gym memberships too. Thats it from here at cnbc, first in business worldwide. Richard, back to you. Jackie, thank you so much. Just ahead, ryan lochte shows us his 10,000 calorie meal, and Peyton Manning breaks it down in practice. A scary tall from the top of the high dive. But you couldnt know the name until after you book . Did i say never . 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Now, by the way, rock where i top, thats the unofficial fight song for his all ma mauder, university of tennessee. You can see the number 83 also. Wes welker also treeing to dance. I just cant tell what the dance is, though. What do you think . A little jig. A little line dance. I dont know. The National Basketball association names d. C. Attorney Michelle Roberts as the new executive director. She received 32 of 34 votes to be the first woman to lead a major north American Sports union. Team usa or bust. Thats what chicagos derek rose is saying coming off the 2011 mvp second severe swrr in three years. Coaches saying he looks good at team usa basketball camp in vegas. Still got to keep proving myself and doing everything that the Coaching Staff want me to do, and hopefully ill be on that team. Griffin with true from camp. He will miss the opportunity to play in the world cup. Another olympic gold medal winner ryan lochte showing off his family size meal plan. 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In alaska were not bad for overnight lows right now. In the mid 50s. As far as the day to maybe head out to the lake, yeah, its a little pushing it, but 71 in fairbanks is a nice day today, and you think 62 in juneau. Rain for you. 71, thats pushing it. Thats like sunlight. Thats like living on the sun there for alaska, isnt it . Thank you, bill. Now for entertainment news. After only a few months away jay leno is making a return to nbc this thursday to be a guest mentor on last comic standing. He will help the five remaining comedians prepare for their next challenge. I kind of like that show. Do you watch it ever . I used to all the time. Ill have to get back on the bandwagon. It looks like bat kid strikes again. A theres officially a trailer now. Miles scotts video is called bat kid begins. The filmmaker releasing the trailer in hopes of raising enough money to finish his film. Bilboa baggins is back again. The epic conclusion of Peter Jacksons middle earth trilogy. 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Learn more at neutrogenanaturals. Com. Leading the news. In usa today a new warning over completely avoidable Public Health problems. The u. S. Surgeon swren is referring to skin cancer, and he wants to remind people that too much exposure to indoor and outdoor ultraviolet light is a major cause. On the Huffington Post ok cupid proudly admits it experiments on people all the time. One of the dating sites founders says he and his engineer play around with peoples accounts to figure out the best way to build the site. It includes people that might have made great matches that they were not actually good for each other in the end. How about that . Some others stories. New this morning a threehour tour turned into an all night affair here for whale watching boat outside boston. The boat getting stranded when its propeller got tangled up in a lobster rope about 15 miles off shore. The roughly 163 passengers and crew members were due back monday evening after being out m water all night. Boat has finally been freed and is airborne arriving back to Boston Harbor at this hour, we believe. Severe storms in arizona knocking a gaping hole until a fence on the southern u. S. Border. The section is about 60 feet wide. Border patrol says it has deployed resources to the area until the wall is fixed. Rob ford, toronto mayor, helped test out the park ewimt with his brother. The controversial politician got out of rehab for drug addiction earlier this month. An election in october will determine if he stays in office. He has plenty of video. We can put together like an encyclopedia. Dont you think here, bill . Lets talk about this. The karate girl. Watch this. Ah talk about a hard head. 23yearold there, a martial arts movie star breaking ten blocks with her forehead. It looks like there is a little bit of a cushion. After that she threw a couple of pitches, including the ceremonial first pitch. Shes appeared in movies before like high kicks girl. I dont get it. Is this like wrestling . She doesnt even have a mark on her forehead. Theres like this little cushion on the top when she was there was a little cushion . It looked leak there was. It wouldnt hurt. Now a look ahead. Lets do it after the show. Considering the nomination of president obamas nominee for secretary of veterans affairs, robert mcdonald. Mcdonald, a former ceo of Proctor Gamble and a veteran says that taking care of veterans is personal for him. Country music star martina mcbride, 48, and lizzie dole turns 78. An entire early today crew, thanks for watching early today. You break the bricks first, and ill do it second, okay . Ill hold it like this. Then you from nbc bay area, this is today in the bay. Well good morning everyone, 4 30 in the morning, im scott mcgrew. And im kris sanchez in for laura garciacannon. Breaking news to start this morning, heavy Police Presence in the downtown area of san jose. Today in the bays derek shore just got to the scene near plaza decesar chavez, tell us the latest here. Reporter over the last couple minutes, this has turned fatal. Someone died. It was originally a stabbing. Im going to steb out of the way. We can take a look at this very big scene. Were on park avenue where south mission intersects. You can see police have the entire intersection shut down in