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This is our western edition of the broadcast. August begins with a deadly wave of wildfires in the west. California is now under a state of emergency with thousands of firefighters battling nearly two dozen fires fueled by record heat and powerful winds. One firefighter was killed in northern california. The largest fire in the state, the socalled rocky fire, is generating enough smoke to be seen from space. Its burning 100 miles north of san francisco. At least 22,000 acres have been destroyed. The fire is still only 5 contained, and hundreds have been forced from their homes. Carter evans is there. Reporter this is the type of fire californians have long feared, one that literally explodes in size. In just three days, the rocky fire has become a monster. At least 14 homes were destroyed, with 6,000 more at risk. John dowel says the flames came dangerously close to his home before firefighters told him to run. The firefighters when we were leaving, they were all retreating. They were all going out. Reporter the fire was moving that fast . They couldnt stop it. They said it came over their engines. Reporter what was it like as you were leaving . What were you thinking . The worst, you know. Reporter you didnt think it would be here when you came back . No. I left all the gates open and everything open so the horses would have an escape route. There wasnt time to load up before; they were going frantic. Reporter fortunately, all of his horses were there when he came back. Yeah, theyre calming down. Reporter further north another fire became deadly. 38yearold david ruhl was found dead on the front lines of the frog fire in californias modok county. Officials are still investigating how he died. Ruhl was from rapid city, south dakota, and a fire captain in the black Hills National forest. Hes survived by a wife and two children. Firefighters throughout the u. S. Have converged on california this week. More than 9,000 of them are battling flames as new fires break out, and some, like this one near napa, suddenly roar back to life. On friday, governor jerry brown declared a state of emergency, saying the severe drought and extreme weather have turned much of the state into a tinderbox. Our main obstacle has been the weather and the terrain. Reporter Lynn Tolmachoff is with cal fire. She says conditions are as bad as it gets. A tripledigit temperature, very low humidities, winds that are helping push this fire through really steep and difficult accesstype terrain. Reporter firefighters have got this ranch surrounded now, but you can see how close the flames have already come. The earth here is scorched black, and it is like this for miles. The good news is the weather is starting to change, bringing with it higher humidity. Thats good for firefighters only if it produces rain. The problem is, it could produce dry lightning, and, elaine, that could easily start more fires. Quijano carter evans reporting for us. Carter, thank you. The department of Homeland Security has issued a warning about possible drone terror attacks in the United States. More now from cbs news Homeland Security correspondent jeff pegues. Reporter with more Unmanned Aircraft systems taking to the skies, federal Law Enforcement Officials Say separating recreational and commercial drone use from the potential for malicious activity is becoming increasingly difficult. Cbs news has learned that Law Enforcement agencies across the country are being warned that the growing availability of drones increases the chances of one being used to carry out a terrorist attack or commit a crime. A department of Homeland Security intelligence assessment says detection and disruption of plotting by violent adversaries determined to use u. A. S. Unmanned Aircraft Systems as a weapon, will likely remain a challenge for Security Officials for the near term. It defines adversaries as terrorist organizations, domestic terrorists, violent extremists and lone operatives among others. Law enforcement Officials Say terrorist groups overseas have been uses u. A. S. , or drones, with Video Capabilities for surveillance operations. They cannot rule out similar uses here in the u. S. To support violent activities. Last fall, the new York City Police department told us it was paying close attention to the nations fascination with drones and the potential for security breaches. Officials pointed out this video from germany in 2013 of a drone hovering over a crowd of people just as german chancellor Angela Merkel delivered a speech. It flew toward the podium and landed right in front of her. Last fall, deputy chief salvatore dipace, one of the n. Y. P. D. s top counterterrorism officials, told us the incident was a wakeup call. What is it about that video that concerns you the most . If you really think about what could have happened there that drone hit its target right on the mark and could have took the chancellor and her people out. Reporter in addition to terrorist organizations potentially using drones here in the u. S. , cbs news has learned that Law Enforcement Officials Say Drug Trafficking organizations are using u. A. S. To transport illicit payloads and to conduct route surveillance and monitor Law Enforcement operations on land and at sea. Jeff pegues, cbs news, washington. Quijano tonight, zimbabwe is suspending the hunting of lions, leopards and elephants in the area where a dentist from minnesota killed a popular lion named cecil. As Jericka Duncan reports cecils death may have been a game changer. Reporter the shocking death of cecil is changing how big game in zimbabwe is hunted. Emmanuel fundira is the president of the safari operators association. Dr. Walter palmer of minnesota is currently in hiding. Officials in zimbabwe are seeking dr. Palmers extradition for killing the countrys beloved lion that wore a g. P. S. Tracking collar. In an interview with the telegraph, theo bronkhorst, one of dr. Palmers guides, admits what happened one month ago today was wrong, saying, i was devastated. I could not have seen the collar at night. I should have taken it to parks. I admit that. So, we did what had to be done. We took the head and skin, as the client had paid for the trophy. Cornell law professor Jens David Olin says extradition wont be taken seriously until dr. Palmer is formally charged with a crime. At this moment in time, theres no formal extradition thats binding on the United States for the United States to go out and actually arrest palmer. Reporter even if the 55 yearold dentist is not punished in zimbabwe, life here at home has been a nightmare. Its unclear whether or not dr. Palmer is in hiding from an internet mob or whether or not hes in hiding from the extradition process. Extradite extradite reporter protesters have camped outside his dental office. Twitter and facebook lit up with thousands of messages this week, vilifying the hunter. And since july 28, more than 215,000 people have petitioned the white house to extradite palmer promptly. The president is expected to respond in the coming weeks. Elaine, we also learned today that officials in zimbabwe are now investigating the killing of another lion back in april. Quijano Jericka Duncan reporting for us. Jerika, thanks. Yesterday was the deadline for socalled superpacs to file fundraising reports with federal regulators. These groups, which operate outside of the official president ial campaigns, have raised more than 258 million this year. The top earners the superpac backing jeb bush hauled in a record 102 million; ted cruzs superpac raised nearly 38 million; while those backing Hillary Clinton and scott walker took in 20 million. Julianna goldman has more on the piles of Campaign Cash pouring in. Reporter what makes this year so unique is that for the first time, nearly every one of the 22 president ial candidates has their own superpac, an outside group that now operates alongside the campaign, running ads and knocking on doors but without limits on the amount of money any one person can give. That means the sky is the limit for wealthy donors. For example, hedge Fund Executive Robert Mercer gave 11 million to support texas senator ted cruz. If he had donated to the campaign, hed only be allowed to give 2,700. Its the wild west. Reporter as the chairman of the federal election commission, ann ravel is the top cop on the beat that is supposed to police the record money and investigate possible violations. Like whether candidates and superpacs are coordinating, which the Supreme Court has said could be illegal. In order for people to have faith in our electoral system and in the political processes they have to know that the laws being enforced. And people assume it. Reporter but they cant assume it. No, they cant. Reporter the sixmember f. E. C. Usually splits evenly along party lines, but it needs a majority to even open investigations. I think that the likelihood is that the lawyers who are representing all the candidates are saying to them, the commission cannot get four votes to enforce any matter. Therefore, you can take risks with the law. Reporter a cbs News Analysis shows that more than 61 people have given 1 million or more to candidate superpacs. Elaine, ravel says the major concern here is that these mega wealthy donors are buying outsized influence, and that means less power for the average voter. Quijano Julianna Goldman reporting from washington for us. Julianna, thank you. Tonight, the wing section that could unlock the mystery of Malaysia Flight mh370 has arrived in france for analysis as investigators hunt for more clues on the small island of reunion off madagascar, more than 2,000 miles from where the boeing 777 may have crashed. Jonathan vigliotti is on the scene. Reporter the wing fragment called a flaperon arrived by Police Escort at a French Military facility near toulouse. Officials say it, along with the remains of a suitcase, will be analyzed on wednesday. Malaysian officials arent waiting for conclusive evidence to begin the next phase of their search for mh370. They sent crews to reunion island today who will join a growing grassroots search effort launched by locals. Do think the piece belongs to the plane . Perhaps, we dont know. We dont know. We suppose. Reporter the wing flap was found here on the east coast of the island, an area known for the rough surf and for all of the garbage the current brings in. I spoke with one man who found these items here on the beach, what looks like a plastic magazine rack and a singed and shredded flotation device. Its unclear if the ocean is delivering clues or just trash. Its been 17 months since the plane disappeared. Oceanographers say strong currents are capable of carrying mh370 debris from its believed crash site over 2,300 miles away. A memorial was held this afternoon on the island at a church just down the road from where the wreckage was discovered, a candle lit for every person who has not been found. Families of the 239 people on board mh370 say at this point, they just want answers. But, elaine, even if that wing flap does belong to mh370, experts say it will be difficult to trace where that plane crashed into the indian ocean and where the rest of it is. Quijano Jonathan Vigliotti thanks. Critics took on the College Board and won. How they changed the way advanced placement American History will be taught in some high schools. 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Quijano every year, about half a million High Schoolers take an advanced placement American History class as a way to earn college credits, but theres been a National Debate over what parts of American History should be emphasized. On thursday, the College Board under pressure from conservatives, changed the guidelines for teaching the course. Heres Contessa Brewer. Reporter students might not notice the changes, but a. P. U. S. History teachers will. For example, lessons on westward expansion. In the original version, the focus was almost exclusively on the negative impact of western settlement on native american populations. Reporter historian jeremy stern helped the College Board craft the revisions. Including that is obviously essential, but you also want to talk about the point of view of the settlers themselves. When you change the story to one of Pioneering Spirit and economic opportunity, its not just a change in emphasis. Its a lie. Reporter like beauty history may be in the eye of the beholder, and what seton hall history Professor William james hull hoffer sees is downright ugly. The new standards have gone completely wrong. Reporter this is the document the College Board changed, guidance for teachers about what the final exam will cover. New recommended court topics now include the american ideals of liberty, citizenship and self governance, and the productive role of free enterprise. Those are Republican National committee, president ial, donald trump talking points. Reporter critics had slammed last years a. P. Course guidance as unpatriotic. Lawmakers in many states went on a rampage, pushing for changes. In colorado last september conservative School Board Members said the a. P. American history materials should not encourage or condone civil disorder. cheers that sparked civil disorder, Massive Community protest. The Republican National committee adopted a resolution calling last years framework biased and inaccurate. Ben carson, a republican now running for president , went even further. I mean, i think most people when they finish that course theyd be ready to go sign up for isis. Reporter the College Board knows the revised framework wont make everyone happy. I think people, frankly, on both the left and the right, have greatly exaggerated the power of this document. Reporter the College Board doesnt mandate specific text books. The framework is a guide, not a requirement, about lesson plans. A. P. U. S. History teachers remain free to teach what they think is important without considering the controversy du jour, elaine. Quijano Contessa Brewer reporting. Contessa, thank you. A hightech tool helped police catch a runaway driver near los angeles. 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Like im going to take off my mask and. makes alien monster sounds its not just an arab or a muslim issue. I dont think so. I think people fear black folk. Whats happening to black america right now. Im a comedian. My most important goal is to get people laughing and cracking up. If you can get them to laugh and have them think at the same time, then you got something. America, i have come for you oh, my god, mommy, whats wrong with him . Reporter his ultimate goal to break down stereotypes. Hes just a resident alien. Thats all, baby. laughter reporter . One laugh at a time. I have some humus. These aliens love humus. Feed him humus. laughter reporter don dahler, cbs news, new york. Quijano thats the cbs evening news for tonight. Later on cbs, 48 hours. Im Elaine Quijano in new york. For all of us here at cbs news thanks for joining us, and good night. Captioning sponsored by cbs captioned by Media Access Group at wgbh access. Wgbh. 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