Tradition. History. Culture. Discover the best memories of your life. And now bbc world news america. Bbc world news america. Reporting from washington, i am laura trevelyan. The people of scotland have to decide whether to declare independence or not. And the head of the World Bank Tells me the Ebola Outbreak is having a catastrophic effect. Hashis is the first time it moved to cities. We are in uncharted territory. Three decades after the deadly mexico city earthquake, we speak to one man who jumped into action that day and has been helping ever sense. Since. Welcome to our viewers on Public Television in america and also around the globe. After months of campaigning and polls which grow closer by the day, tomorrow the people of scotland will have their say whether they will stay in the United States or declare independence. And the United Kingdom or declare independence. In a few hours, it will be the voters who decide. Our correspondent james cook has this report. Scotland tonight
Tradition. History. Culture. Discovery discover the best memories of your life. And now bbc world news america. This is bbc world news america. I amting from washington, jane obrien. Americas top general raises the possibility that Ground Troops may be needed against isis and iraq. President obama says the outbreak of ebola in west africa is spiraling out of control and announces new u. S. Measures to help stop the spread. Down on its city lot. The trump plaza becomes the fifth casino to close its doors. What will it take to turn fortunes around . Welcome to our viewers and Public Television on Public Television in america and around the globe. The most senior American Military official says if necessary he would recommend to president obama considering deploying Ground Troops to iraq. The comment from general Martin Dempsey came during congressional statements in which he made it clear the fight against islamic militants would not be easy or brief. Report from our north america editor
Tradition. History. Culture. Discover the best memories of your life. And now bbc world news america. This is bbc world news reporting from washington, im jane obrien. The Islamic State shows a british hostage, we are on the front lines with the syrian army which is waging its own battle against the extremist. It is not going to work because they are experienced, battle hardened. The polls are close in scotland. We will know whether people voted for independence. Colorado is known for its Natural Beauty but these days the dream of living there comes at a cost. Welcome to our viewers on Public Television around the globe. Today the Islamic State continued its propaganda war by releasing a video showing a british journalist saying he is a prisoner. We will have more on that in a moment. We start with a battle on the ground in syria as the u. S. Tries to form a coalition to s. , Bashar Alassad is already taking them on. Team haswen and his been with Government Troops and were given access
Philadelphia this week. Todays Philadelphia Inquirer tells the story. Thursday night, a Police Officer on patrol ambushed by a man who said he was inspired by isis. Law enforcement is still investigating exactly what that means. We know this is a remarkable story of grit and heroism. Jesse hartnett, a 33yearold cop who served in the coast guard was on patrol in West Philadelphia just before midnight when Edward Archer wearing muslim garb approached his vehicle, weapon drawn and began firing. Watch this amazing video. In which officer hartnett shot three times at close range, bleeding profusely, never the less gets out of his patrol car and gives chase. Ultimately shooting and wounding his assailant. The officers emotional radio call provides further evidence of his bravery. Im shot. Im bleeding heavily. All cars stand by. We have an officer shot. 60 and spruce. Repeating, in the 18th district, assist the officer. 603. We have an officer down. Im wounded. The shooters mother told flas h
Big drawing. Across the land, millions contemplating a last day on the job. Nightly news begins now. Announcer from nbc news World Headquarters in new york, this is nbc nightly news. Reporting tonight, erica hill. It sounds like something out of a movie, and now were learning a desire for fame on the big screen may have been drug kingpin el chapos undoing. The notorious Mexican Cartel leader, one of the most wanted men in the world, is back behind bars tonight amid new questions about possible extradition to the u. S. , where he faces multiple charges. Gabe gutierrez is in mexico with more details for us tonight. Reporter the most wanted drug lord in the world paraded in front of cameras overnight. Joaquin el chapo guzman, once one of the richest men on the planet, is back where this saga started. The same maximum security prison he vanished from six months ago, the daring escape from a sophisticated tunnel was straight out of a Hollywood Screen play. But it was his own desire for the