A sharp rise in infections. And the fate of julian assault hangs in the balance and has a long Court Decides whether the wiki wiki leaks founder will be extradited to the u. S. Traces espionage charges that could put him in jail for life. Great to have you with us today im brian thomas the u. S. President donald trump has arrived in india for his 1st state visit there hes due to address a huge rally of some 100000 people trump and 1st lady milonga landed in ahmedabad the largest city in indian Prime Minister Narendra Modis home state of. Tens of thousands have been lining up to welcome the u. S. Leader trumps todays visit aims to build on the recent meeting between the 2 leaders to do to deepen ties between the u. S. And india which happened strained by a trade dispute. Lets get the very latest now with. A car joining us from delhi the dates you saw on the india has been pulling all the stops for this meeting between the 2 leaders whats behind that thats right brian i mean indias reall
Olympics sport . We hope not. Its monday, august 22nd. From abc news, this is world news now. I dont know. If tetris was an olympics sport, i might be able to medal. Just saying. Well, never know until then. Old school super mario brothers. Two buttons. . Thats like an olympics sport that we can get behind and belize could probably medal. If we acted it out. Exactly. Welcome, everybody, im diane macedo. Im kendis gibson. Of course, we are talking about olympics and the 2016 the flag has been passed to tokyo. They will host in 2020. In exactly 1435 days they will host the games. All 48 of her, was the United States flag bearer during the closing ceremony. The fourtime Gold Medalist is only the second gymnast to get that honor. President obama sent his congratulations to the u. S. With a tweet. Couldnt be prouder of team usa. Your determination and passion inspired so many of us. You carrd lag high tonight, simone biles. One olympian is in the spotlight. The usoc is deciding on a possibl
Fiddle to beyonce. Well have the glamour shots later for you to see in the skinny, on this august 22nd. From abc news, this is world news now. Lets get started with the storms that have made for a rough weekend. Leaving a trail of damage in the midwest. At least six tornadoes reported from grand rapids. Thousands left in the dark. Rooftops were ripped off of homes, trees shattered. The cleanup is underway in san antonio, texas after a round of downpours. Nearly nine inches of rain in four hours, unbelievable. At least 30 to 40 high water rescues were reported in texas. And baton rouge, louisiana, is reeling from historic and deadly flooding there and yet again dealing with more rain. Our senior meteorologist has the reporter at least nine tornadoes reported from michigan to kentucky. If thats not a tornado, i dont know what is. Reporter what looks like a twister in delaware, ohio, appearing in front of this highway. And a confirmed tornado outside of grand rapids, michigan. The same sy
Flag has been passed on. Athletes looking ahead to tokyo in 2020. Those are some of the top stories on this monday, august 22nd. From abc news, this is world news now. Counting down to the games in tokyo. Only 1,400 days to go, plus. We begin with politics, and donald trump. His latest effort to reset his campaign. With only 77 days to go before election, trump is heading to ohio this evening after what his campaign and Top Republican leaders are calling a great week. Trump has used his last few rallies to reach out to African Americans, but his choice of words not really sitting well with many black voters. Its your voice, your vote. Heres mary bruce. Reporter donald trump refining his message to minority voters. I want our party to be the home of the African American voter once again. Reporter after this pitch to African Americans sparked outrage. Youre living in poverty. Your schools are no good. You have no jobs. 58 of your youth is unemployed. What the hell do you have to lose . R
Was captured in the city of kirkuk. Earlier two suicide bombers were able to carry out their missions in the city. Three people were injured. Donald trump is heading to the battleground state of ohio this evening. Despite a flood of criticism over his recent comments about African Americans, he is expected to continue his new appeal for the black vote. Its your voice, your vote, mary bruce has the latest. Reporter as far as the Trump Campaign says, this has been the best week ever. I want a totally inclusive country. And i want an inclusive party. Reporter trump working on his pitch to minority voters this weekend. The outreach to the African American community is in an area where the Republican Party must do better and it will do better. Reporter despite that admission and a meeting with his new hispanic advisory board, the week has not been entirely smooth for the campaign. This comment. What do you have to lose . Youre living in poverty. Your schools are no good. You have no jobs. M