near galveston. forecasters are tracking a new tropical disturbance and could be a setback for cleanup efforts there. israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu meeting with president obama this morning to discuss the peace process, gaza and iran. they ll hold a press vabt after that meeting. the thermometer hitting triple digits across the northeast. cities are taking safety precautions. summer schools are getting out early. 911 operators fielding calls how to stay cool. other stories making headlines on a tuesday. thailand s government extended the state of emergency in bangkok for three months. that declaration supposed to expire tomorrow. authorities say the extension is necessary to maintain security there. senator robert byrd will be laid to rest today in a private ceremony. the late senator will be buried next to his wife ir ma at a cemetery in arlington, virginia.