Sweeping gun control efforts. The National Rifle association is vowing the fight of the century to block that. Well talk to the nras president coming up. An inside look at scientology. An exclusive interview with oscar winning director and former scientology member paul hagut says he thinks the religion is a cult. The church dismisses him as the hypocrite of hollywood. Well speak with him and talk to the author of a new book that explores the link between scientology and hollywood. We want to get to breaking news. Nbcs nichelle cokosinkski liven london. Reporter this has been changing by the moment. First, the report that a number of hostages has escaped. Now that algerians have raided the facility and a number of have been killed, including hostages. 41 people held, among them americans, british, norwegians, and they called this retribution for french intervention in neighboring mali against militant there. At this hour scattered reports out of the algerian desert. That large bp gas f
Able to avoid the shutdown, but if so, expect a lastminute deal. Steve chenevey, abc 7 news. Willu are right, all of us see some effect if the shutdown does happen. Those in the district would feel the pinch even quicker. That is because the d. C. Budget is locked in with the federal budget. Nonessential City Services would therefore stop. Libraries, and rec centers would all close. There will be no street sweeping, trash collection. All of that would stop for at least one week. D. C. Mayor vincent gray says he is trying to find a way to avoid all of that. New at 6 00, president obama says the u. S. Will begin talks with iran over its nuclear program, but he will not meet with irans new president hassan rowhani. In his speech at the United Nations, mr. Obama says he has directed secretary of state john kerry to pursue an agreement to resolve concerns over Irans Nuclear program. It has been 36 years since u. S. And iranian leaders met. Believe that if we can resolve the issue of Irans N
But an eye witness told a different story. Instantly it was this is a woman. Reporter tonight there are reports that some of the attackers may have slipped out in the confusion on saturday as more than 1,000 people were evacuated from the 300,000 square foot mall. There are unforgettable stories and images of survival. This picture of a woman and two children taking cover. Then their rescue caught on tape. A man also lying on the floor crawls slowly to reach them. He picks up the little girl and then takes the young boy in his arms, crouching low as they run between kiosks towards safety. Across the atrium in the supermarket as shots rang out, 19yearold Dorcas Mwangi hid for four hours under a pile of suitcases. Her brother texted her that the attackers were killing non m non muslims and sent her a prayer to memorize. I sent her a prayer. You would have been able to recite it. Yes. Reporter she says it was her own prayer that got her through the ordeal. Honestly, i was praying the whol
Tonight on nightline, leaving scientology, she goes after the church during dancing with the stars. The church is looking for me to fail. The church respond to its high profile former believer. So what happens now . Could it happen here . The questions just beginning about the Al Qaeda Linked terrorists behind the nairobi mall attack from mogadishu to minnesota, recruiting at an alarming rate. We find out more about the terrorists next door. After five months and 50 witnesses closing arguments under way in the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial. His mother and children asking for 1. 5 billion. Could they walk away emptyhanded . Announcer keep it right here, america, announcer from new york city, this is nightline with dan abrahams. Good evening. Thank you for joining us. To many the church of scientology is known as much for famous follower as it is for its famous or infamous controversies. And they dont take criticism lightly. When former sigh ycientologist remini made comments in a
Critical takeoffs and landings until the plane reaches an altitude of 10,000 feet. The panel is finalizing guidelines for the faa to help to loosen those rules. Its job is to figure out how to do that without compromising safety. These devices have potential to interfere with airplane systems and radios during flight. Reporter theres little hard evidence of any major problems in the air but manufacturers are adding shielding. At boeing they are testing Electronic Devices in a quiet room to check for possible interference. Nearly a third of passengers forget to turn off their devices according to one poll and many are not convinced their electronics are a hazard. I fly corporate aircraft a lot and theres no atlantic call problems. Reporter the faa is poised to make some changes saying it quote recognizes that consumers are intensely interested in the use of personal electronics aboard aircrafts. One thing that wont change, you will still be able use your cell phone to send emails and ph