The world series. Its monday, august 3rd. Announcer from abc news, this is world news now with t. J. Holmes and reena ninan. Well, we start now with investigators in new mexico looking for clues after two bombs went off outside las cruces churches during sunday services. As federal investigators move in today, worshipers describe the moments of terror and confusion after the blast. Abcs Kayna Whitworth has the details. Reporter the fbi investigating two terrifying explosions at churches in new mexico. It sounded like something had fallen off and, like, shattered the glass in the back. Reporter 8 00 a. M. An explosion in a mailbox outside cavalry Baptist Church. Parishioners left with their ears ringing. 30 minutes later, 8 30 a. M. Just as worshipers were receiving communion, another explosion shattering the glass front doors at Holy Cross Church in las cruces. Can you contact the daso bomb squad . Reporter that bomb exploding in a trash can near the entrance. Police arrived, escorting
And good monday morning to you all. We have to start with Severe Weather thats hitting several states producing strong winds, hail and tornadoes. The radar showing that strong line of storms moving east overnight heading east moving across to Detroit Heading toward pittsburgh and albany right now. And this image here showing what the storm system is capable of producing. A strong tornado was spotted just west of des moines iowa, some reported damage there. Oh, my god. Oh, my god, no. Im going to shut the gas off. Youre okay. Panic in eastern michigan as a tornado rolled through that area. The twister damaged several buildings including a school. Severe storms turned deadly in illinois. High winds caused a tent to collapse at a festival. We get more now from abcs bazi kanani. This is horrible. Reporter festivalgoers described the frightening moments that led to this. At least 15 injured and 1 person killed when a sudden storm barreled through the annual prairie fest near chicago. Powerf
Too far just for tv . And big game lack lash. A second american doctor accused of illegally killing a lion using a bow and arrow in a restricted area now in hiding as calls to ban big game hunting grow. The american hunters coming to the defense this morning of a sport they love. And good morning, america. Boy, what a rough weekend for millions of americans. Were going to take a live look right now. Just outside chicago this morning, the aftermath from those powerful storms overnight. You see that building right there. Also take a look at this. A large tree right in the middle of a city street completely uprooted right there. Wow. And so many wildfires burning right now out west. More than 20 in california, more than 12,000 people forced from their homes, and they dont know when theyll be able to go back. More on that just ahead. But we do begin in chicago, site of that deadly tent collapse. Abcs gio benitez is on the scene right now. Good morning, gio. Reporter yeah, george, good morn
Down there, they have nothing anymore. Its crazy. Massive wildfires in california threaten thousands. Crews are battling 21 large wives throughout the state. The fire behavior that were seeing, its historic. The weather is wreaking havoc across the midwest. A tornado ripping through a field in iowa. Look at this oh, wow. A deadly tent collapse during a thunderstorm outside chicago. One person was killed, more than a dozen injured. We heard screaming and crying. A massive manhunt for the suspect accused of killing a Police Officer in tennessee. He is considered to be armed and dangerous. In kansas, 9yearold Kaiser Carlile has died after he was accidentally hit with a bat during a baseball bat. I think the email scandal is going to be a devastating blow for hillary. Growing fallout for Hillary Clinton over emails released by the state department. Theres a big story about what shes hiding, why shes not being transparent and why shes not following the rules. President obama calls for Carbo
Now, new yorks number one news. Channel 7 eye witness news. A party in brooklyn shattered as gunmen open fire on guests. First responders rushed nine people to the hospital. New at 11, one of those victims talks to eye witness news and describes the chaos during the shooting. First, breaking news in new jersey. A Police Officer struck by a car that also injures numerous others. Good evening im joe torres. Im sandra bookman. This happened after 8 00 in jersey city. Were being told an out of control car caused a Chain Reaction crash. One Police Officer was struck. Its unclear how many others were injured. This happened on ocean avenue near myrtle avenue in jersey city. Lucy yang is the scene with the latest. Reporter sandra and joe, thats where im standing on ocean avenue near myrtle avenue where you can see theres an active scene behind me. They are towing this truck as we speak. This after a wild accident left multiple injuries including, were told, a jersey city Police Officer. Accord