Crossing europe. This is al jazeera america, live from new york city im randall pinkston. 6,000 firefighters today are confronting two of californias fastest burning fires in decades. The valley and beaut butte firee together schooled more than 132,000 acres, bigger than the entire city of new orleans. The butte fire is now 30 contained. Evacuation orders are soon to be lifted but not before destroying 100 homes. Valley fire is only 5 contained. Its ruined more than 500 structures. Melissa chang is there. Its still smoking from the blaze on saturday evening. Standing in the front probably what you were looking at is once the living room, also the kitchen there, once left of a stone and oven completely charred and you see this across town. Middle town has been destroyed in so many parts but not every part. If you look behind me you notice certain structures have been spared, were not sure if its from the firefighters or the flames were just capricious. Fighting the valley fire this fire
We need to be patient until we goat where we want to be. Risking their lives. Through el salvador and nicaragua. Theyre still coming. Not as many. What mexico is doing different to stop migrants. And finishing touches, well go live to havana as cubans prepare for a visit from pope francis, after he helped normalize relations between the u. S. And cuba. Good evening im antonio mora, this is Al Jazeera America. U. S. And Russian Military leaders have begun talks how to Work Together in syria. Speaking from london, u. S. Secretary of state john kerry says the dlieg is dialogue is p forward. Today russia deployed an additional four fighter jets and attack helicopters, an estimated 500 naval forces are already at a syrian air field. One big concern is that the u. S. And russia now run the risk of accidentally attacking each others forces. Reports also indicate that russian soldiers have filed complaints with russias Human Rights Council fearing deployment to syria. Jamie mcintire has the re
I couldnt see in front of me. I felt their leg. The woman was unconscious. And the hero vet who saved her life. And papal perk. The coffee connoisseur brewing up a special blend of coffee for the popes u. S. Visit. Were testing out the cup of joe created with the popes blessing. And good morning, america. On this september morning, dan harris, as you can see, he is not in today, but it is great to have rob marciano by my side. Thanks, paula. Im used to you being over here. I know. Its nice to have you here. The only way to get a seat over here is for dan to take the day off. We dont let him take many days off. It is a morning when Donald Trumps comments or lack thereof are making headlines. The candidate under fire for not correcting a man who called president obama a muslim. Political watchers wondering whether hell address the issue today when he heads to iowa. But first the story breaking overnight. An arrest has been made in the case that has terrorized motorists for weeks up and d
A tv moment that captivated the nation. The thing that is just so heartbreaking is that there is a 6yearold child that has been in this balloon. Turns out that child was home the entire time. His parents accused of staging a hoax ended up in jail. So where is the family now . Theyll tell us when they join us live, saturday, september 19th, 2015. Announcer from nbc, this is today, live from studio 1a from rockefeller plaza. And welcome to today on this saturday morning. Im erika hill. Glad to have you with us. Im craig melvin along side sheinelle jones. Dylan dreyer is here. Balloon boy has blossomed into balloon man. Hes a young man now. 6 years old. The entire sweeney family is with us. Police finally catching up to him after a threeweek investigation. Nbcs gotty schwartz is in arizona this morning where that suspect was taken down. Gotty, good morning. We are told that arrest happened right here in front of that walmart where the suspect was shopping with his young son. We are also t
Slammed him. Mudslinging. Donald trump on the receiving end of the jabs as republican president ial candidates fire back on the campaign trail. Donald trump is an entertainer. Setting the stage for what promises to be a lively second debate this week. And football day in america. On the heels of a controversial offseason the drama of the nfl now returns to the field. The big plays, the rivalries, the passion. It is all back today sunday, september 13th, 2015. From nbc news, this is today live from studio 1 a in rockefeller plaza. Welcome to today on this sunday morning. Im erica hill. Are you ready for some football . Are you ready for some football . Im happy its a little cool outside. Its like football weather. We were hoping for one last pool day but i think i want to cook something. Lots more on this season straight ahead. Our top story is the intense scene playing out in Northern California at this hour where a massive new wildfire popped up. Four firefighters are injured. An enti