Avalos. It doesnt mean the arena is a done dean. A very Prominent Group done deal. A very Prominent Group promises to take them to court. Killed in a kayaking accident, Doug Tompkins was paddling in chile when six of the people capsized. Paramedics rushed thompson to a nearby hospital, but doctors were not able to revive him. Tompkins cofounded the north face in the 1960s in San Franciscos north beach. He left the business in 1989 after creating the foundation for deep ecology. Tompkins moved to southern chile to focus on conservation. He had a passion for the environment. Tompkins was 72 years old. More on his life and career coming up tonight at 6 00. He looks like a cop, but looks can be deceiving. Hes really fake and may be involved in two attempted robberies in safeway stores. Kpix5s maria medina in san mateo and i guess he couldnt outsmart everyone. Reporter police say this suspect made several mistakes including one very big one written all over his uniform. He was in what appea
8 00 p. M wednesday. Laura anthony, abc7 news. Investigators want to find an arsonist that destroyed two cars in a driveway of a home overnight. You can see someone there to the right of the screen put gas on the windshield then lights it on fire. The family had been targeted before. This time, more dangerous. Bart is back up and running after downed power lines stopped service between San Francisco and east bay this afternoon. A big rig struck a power pole near west oakland station. Officials shut down trance bay service about 15 minutes. City leaders expected to make decisions about pot clubs trr more there than any other community in the bay area. David, a number of options on the baseball. That is true. You know, you might say history trying to repeat itself. Three years ago the counsel tried to reign in the cannibis cooperative but Strong Community opposition by some segments caused them to back down. Here are the new proposals that theyre going to be voting on. Theyre going to pu
And the voice. Josh kaufman wins it for team usher on a night packed with stars, the voice crowns its new champion, so whats josh kaufman going to do now . Hes making his way to our plaza today, wednesday, may 21st, 2014. From nbc news, this is today with matt lauer and savannah guthrie, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. And, good morning. Welcome to today on a wednesday morning. And when we say josh kaufman is making his way to studio 1a we really mean it. Literally making his way. Took the red eye overnight. Expected to perform. He is the voice. You are not the voice this morning. Battling the voice a little bit, but looking forward to meeting him. It should be great. We want to get to todays top story, the intense storms wreaking havoc on the midwest. Al, they are on the move this morning. They absolutely are. Check out this video just out from chicago. Really amazing Lightning Storm going on. High winds, a lot of rain, a real mess. And in fact, some amazing Lightning Pictur
Retired players claim teams administered pain killer drugs just to make money. We had percodans, vicodins whatever you needed no questions asked. Flames forced evacuations of homes and businesses in colorado. And hail as large as baseball. Voters have said no to Tea Party Challengers almost across the board. The nba alleges that Donald Sterling asked v. Stiviano to lie to investigators. You rollerskating out in front of the paparazzi, that looks like attentiongetting behavior to me. Six people were arrested in iran are happy. An empty school bus on fire and rolling right into traffic. This is a first. You look like a powdered sugar donut now. I saw some baby powder flying across there. An unusual roadside rescue caught on camera in british columbia. That is the coolest this evening ive ever seen. All that matters a special honor for a hero cat. The feline got to throw out the fishs first pitch at a baseball game. And meet happy. Some parents are saying he looks creepy. Dadada not lovin
Severing her spinal cord in an accident, sixtime gold medal winner amy van dykenrouen speaks with us. I just want to thank you guys and everyone who watches the today show for all of your support, all of your prayers, your positive vibes. As she begins the next phase in her recovery today, wednesday, june 18th, 2014. Announcer from nbc news, this is today with matt lauer and Savannah Guthrie live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. And good morning, everyone. Welcome to today on a wednesday morning. And how nice is it to see amy van dykenrouens smiling face after all shes been through. And her spirit is intact. Well show you that special message in just a moment. By the way, youve never looked better. Oh, wait, al and natalie are down in orlando this morning. How soon you forget. Were going to cast a spell on you. Oh, yeah. They are down in the Wizarding World of harry potter. Well see their newest attraction down there in just a couple of minutes. Our top story, those dangerous torna