Carrier speeds toward the region. Were covering it all here at home. The horrible crime. A little boy killed police say he and his mother were targeted because of their muslim faith. We have new reaction this morning. Plus the loss of Suzanne Somers, a mainstay of tv shows and infomercials for decades. How her battle for equal pay cost her early in her career and how she bounced back. And well meet a cat whos more famous than all of us. Danny talks to new yorks number one business cat. Its monday, october 16th. From abc news, this is world news now. Happy monday. We hope you had a fantastic weekend. Thank you so much for joining us. What do you think a business cat is . I dont know. But theres so many animals and inanimate objects on social media that have a bigger presence than we do, which is i dont know how to feel about that. Yeah, its a little sad. Sad funny. But i do love cat videos, so that too. I cant wait to see what a business cat is. I wonder if its pepper his cat. Well see. Well have that coming up in just a little bit. We do want to begin this morning, though, with the war in the middle east on the brink of entering a bloody new phase, israel is expected to follow up its deadly airstrikes with boots on the ground in gaza with more than 350,000 troops gearing up to enter the hamas controlled territory. President biden appeared on tv last night saying he agrees that hamas should be eliminated after that horrific attack on israeli soil. But he said there needs to be a path to a palestinian state. And israel is now evacuating people who live near the northern border with lebanon amid growing concern there, israels ground incursion into gaza appears imminent. We will strike hamas from the top through its institutions all the way down to the individuals that conducted the butchery of our babies. Israel launched massive airstrikes nine days ago after Hamas Terrorists stormed Israeli Border towns, killing more than 1300 people and wounding thousands more, according to the Israeli Health ministry. The ground offensive into gaza delayed amid a debate in israel about whether hezbollah might attack israels north. In response, irans foreign minister saying, we hope that political efforts will prevent the war from expanding. Otherwise, no one knows what will happen in the coming hours. Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis in gaza worsening. The un says gaza is running out of body bags as the death toll from israeli airstrikes continues to rise. The Palestinian Health authority reports more than 2600 people have died. Abc witnessing the israeli strikes firsthand. Were out close to israeli artillery positions here. Theyre firing directly into gaza every few minutes or so, were hearing the sound of those big guns. And on the other side, what were seeing is the impact, the damage and the destruction and the displacement out food, water and gas supplies have been cut off for days. Hospitals are running out of medical supplies. Israel warning gazans to evacuate and head south. But even south in khan younis, there are airstrikes, too. My 61 year old mohammad abu daka says his son and cousins were killed while sheltering at home. A source tells abc an agreement has been reached to open the rafah Border Crossing on monday to allow foreigners and dual nationals into egypt and for the delivery of humanitarian aid into gaza and beginning monday, the us embassy will evacuate some us citizens by boat, taking them from haifa through the mediterranean to cyprus and the state department chartering four flights a day which can evacuate up to 800 american citizens daily. A chartered flight from israel arrived in tampa last night with nearly 300 americans on board. They were greeted by governor and president ial candidate ron desantis, Whose Administration arranged the flight, along with a nonprofit rescue group. Organizers say some people laughed, some cried when the plane landed, desantis said more flights will land in florida in the next coming days. Secretary of state Antony Blinken is returning to israel today after meeting with leaders throughout the arab world seeking to prevent the war from spreading. His visit comes as the pentagon ordered a second Aircraft Carrier strike group into the region in hopes of deterring iran or hezbollah from joining the conflict. Abcs Martha Raddatz has details on that with much of the attention focused on gaza, a Deadly Exchange of fire on israels northern border with lebanon, the Israeli Military releasing this video they say shows a strike on a hezbollah tower after hezbollah shelled an Israeli Defense post. At least one person killed on the israeli side with wounded on both sides of the border. Concerns about a second front from hezbollah in lebanon, prompting the us to send a second Carrier Strike group to the region on the uss eisenhower Carrier Strike group, joining the uss ford Carrier Strike group, a major show of force and deterrence force. This comes as israel is still mourning the loss of 1300 men, women and children still cleaning up from the hamas massacre at this kibbutz. This video from last saturday circulating online showing hamas gunmen terrorizing the residents of this kibbutz where we were this weekend. Hamas gained access here through that gate, came through the gate and swarmed this entire area. A couple probably a couple was living here. Their phone is still charging right. Theres the picture of who they were, the horrors here behind and israels push to eradicate hamas and hoping that sends a clear message to hezbollah. I would highly recommend that hezbollah watch very closely what is happening to hamas. The defense minister saying israel has no interest in waging war against hezbollah and is hoping hezbollah will restrain itself. So the status quo on the northern border can remain. But there are still deep concerns. Thats Martha Raddatz reporting with much of the worlds attention on the middle east. Russia is now mounting its largest offensive since last winter in ukraine. It has a large number of troops and equipment battling for a city in Eastern Ukraine in hopes of putting a final end to the ukrainian militarys counteroffensive. So far, ukraine says it is holding the russians at bay while inflicting severe losses. Back here in the us, a landlord is facing hate crime charges for the stabbing death of a child and the wounding of his mother. The shocking incident near chicago has even drawn a statement from the white house. Abcs Derrick Dennis has more. This morning, outrage outside chicago after the brutal stabbing death of a six year old and the wounding of his mother allegedly attacked by their landlord. Investigators say 71 year old joseph zuba targeted the boy and his mother in their plainfield, illinois, home because of their muslim faith. Amid the ongoing war between israel and hamas. She said he knocked on the door and that he attempted to choke her and said, you muslims must die. The boy, suffering 26, stab wounds, his mother stabbed at least a dozen times. She ran into the bathroom and called 911. And by the time she came out, he had located and murdered her child, six year old wadiya. The attack coming during a weekend of rising tensions due to the war overseas, clashes breaking out between propalestinian and proisrael protesters at this rally in los angeles, where pepper spray was reportedly used, fbi director christopher wray, in a speech this weekend said while there have been no specific credible plots against the us, there has been an increase in reported threats since the war broke out. He says his main concern is a lone wolf motivated by the conflict going on a rampage. Concerns also mounting in europe. A Jewish SecurityGroup Reports a 324 increase in antisemitic incidents in the uk since the hamas attack on israel nine days ago. Back in illinois, that mother who was stabbed is expected to survive. The landlord is charged with first degree murder and hate crime charges. President biden calling the stabbings horrific and true. Rhiannon. Derek, thank you. You may not have realized there was a Solar Eclipse over the weekend. Satellite images captured the moons shadow as it crossed from north to south america saturday. The socalled ring of fire eclipse could be seen as far north as oregon, all the way south into brazil. Such a few people who got to see this, you know, were moved by it. Is just kind of one of those things. It really is. You hope you get to see it one time in your lifetime. Its beautiful. Also up in the air is an optical illusion. Thats been viewed now by tens of millions of people since being posted online. All right. Take a look at this video and keep an eye on that plane. It appears to be stationary in the air on its final approach to san francisco. The video was taken from the window of another plane by the way, i have seen similar videos like this left and right and conspiracy theorists, theyre out in droves. But we have an explanation, a scientific one. Yes, we have the scientific explanation, because that is a little bit spooky, isnt it . Okay. So its called the parallel or im sorry, parallax effect. Its defined as, quote, a visual illusion in which the position of an object in three dimensional space appears to change due to a shift in the position of the observer. Right. So because youre moving that we live in a simulation, i dont know that is really im i kind of want to do a deep dive on the conspiracy theories on that one. Coming up, the social media star who happens to be not andrew, a cat. A cat. Plus, what led to a Train Derailment thats closed an interstate. Plus how Suzanne Somers went from starring on one of the most popular sitcoms of all time to building a fitness empire. Youre watching world welcome back. A major coal Train Derailment has closed a highway outside of pueblo, colorado. More than a dozen train cars came off the rails, spilling coal onto interstate 25 and forcing its closure in both directions. Part of a railroad bridge over the road also collapsed onto a tractor trailer. Officials say at least one person has died. Suzanne somers would have turned 77 years old today, but instead of celebrating her birthday, her family will celebrate her life. The beloved comedic actress and business mogul died yesterday after battling cancer for decades. Suzanne somers was a television icon. Take a step starring in one of the most popular sitcoms of all time and some of the most famous infomercial calls ever made. Then i found this master. She was the 31 year old single mom when she landed the role that would make her a star. The stereotype typical, ditzy blond chrissy on threes company. Well this is typical. Getting a girl pregnant. Only a man would do a thing like that. The role turning her into a household name and a sex symbol. Five seasons later, she asked to be paid the same as her costar john ritter. Im not stupid. I just played one on tv. I started realizing this is a business. Im seeing that the men are being paid 4 or 5, ten times more. That demand for pay equality back firing. Somers was written off the show. My career was dead because the public got mad at me for being greedy. Her career faltered for years until in the 90s when she found her way back on the small screen. The thighmaster. We may not have been born with great legs, but now we can look like we were becoming the spokeswoman for the thighmaster. A job that perhaps surprisingly would catapult her back into the limelight and back onto network tv. Appearing on step by step for seven seasons while launching a selfhelp empire, she wrote dozens of books on Healthy Living and aging, but faced criticism from some in the medical community for promoting alternative medical treatments. She was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2000 and decided to forgo chemotherapy. Still she fought on even jiving on dancing with the stars, shaking on. But in july, in a post featuring her husband of more than 45 years, somers revealing her cancer had returned. And how would you like people to remember you . That i made a difference and that i affected peoples lives positively. She indeed did make a difference. Suzanne somers, as we mentioned, was 76 years old today. It was her 77th birthday of ways. She was way ahead of her times, especially in that fight for equal pay. It almost cost her her career. Absolutely and she kept reinventing herself. That was something really that she also will be remembered for. She will be missed. Coming up, who came out on top in game one of the alcs and how iowa just set a record for a Womens Basketball game outdoors. Sports news now is next. Youre watching world news now im steve. I lost 138 pounds in 9 months on golo and taking release. Golo saved my life. I was way overweight, and thats what sent me down the path, was ii wanted to make sure and live for my kid. Plain and simple. Time. Sports news now time. Danny new joins us hes in his eagles nest danny is that a tear i see on your cheek . Im all dried out. Rhiannon i think so because the last two of the mighty have fallen, including dannys beloved eagles. Sorry, we were the last Undefeated Team for a split second. But then they gave us a little announcer jinx because they wouldnt stop saying it. My eagles dreams of perfection died on the jersey turnpike. The jets picked off. Jalen hurts three times. Only one of them was his fault, and they lost 20 to 14. I am still shocked. I am still heartbroken. And guys, i would appreciate some nice words and condolences. Yeah. Wasnt it jason kelce . He had a had a big honor, though, yesterday, right. Are you bringing up travis kelce . No, i said, didnt i say did i say travis . You said jason. Oh, okay. What about jason . Didnt he. Hes like started for the most game. How do i know this . And you dont know this because im mourning. Oh, youre. I cant retain knowledge. All right, we got to move on. Im sorry. I do feel bad, danny. Thank you. The bills and the giants had a sunday night thriller in buffalo. Big blue couldnt connect on what would have been a game winning touchdown on the final play. Bills win 14 to 9. People thought that was a pass interference but no flag and the bills win there were also some high profile injuries. San franciscos Christian Mccaffrey went down in the niners first loss. Jimmy garoppolo hurt his back as the raiders beat new england. And of course deebo samuel for the niners who i have on my fantasy team also hurt because hes on my fantasy team. Isnt that right danny . I just cant get over first im sad about the eagles now i see mccaffreys ten pack. Well, anyway, everythings bigger in texas. Thank you. There they are. So the American League championship series had to have two teams from the lone star state. The rangers facing the astros in game one. Texas already had the lead in the fifth when a solo home run put them up two nothing. And that was enough. The rangers run their postseason winning streak to six in a row with a two nil victory. Game two is today in houston. The diamondbacks and phillies play game one of the nlcs in philly tonight. Okay were thinking that playing indoor Womens College sports outdoor is now officially a thing, especially in iowa. And certainly should be. Andrew, it all started in august. Remember, more than 92,000 fans showed up to watch a nebraska womens volleyball game. Well iowas now gotten in on the act. The hawkeyes drew more than 55,000 for a womens basket ball game that was held. Yes, in their football stadium. A new record. Yes. Speaking of womens hoops, the wnba finals, did you watch the new york liberty save their season by beating the las vegas aces . 87 to 73 . It was their last chance and they came through the aces lead the series 2 to 1, game four is wednesday night. Love it. The best at crushing the competition, though , was in washington state. Check out this polar bear. Polar bear battling with a pumpkin. Oh this is at Point Defiance zoo in tacoma. After adding a little extra muscle, the bear finally got the job done. Spooky season got your little psl in there ah, these bills are crazy. She has no idea shes sitting on a goldmine. Well she doesnt know that if she owns a Life Insurance policy of 100,000 or more she can sell all or part of it to coventry for cash. Even a term policy. Even a term policy . Even a term policy find out if youre sitting on a goldmine. Call Coventry Direct today at the number on your screen, or visit coventrydirect. Com. Ce casanova. Hey, outside. Caretas shoe thrown at me from a mean old man. Get my dinner from a garbage can. One cat in particular here in the big apple will have a bit more attitude to his strut today. Thats because its global cat day and he just happens to be manhattans top cat pepper has some competition. I know shes number one for me, but this cat star is a manhattan cat. But now the internet star, jeremy, the manager, is a global cat, all because of his cuteness and the old 9 to 5. Here at city pups in downtown new york. Its actually a cat who is in charge. Theres jeremy, half resting, manager face. Oh, yeah, we think its a baby. Oh. Whoa. Uh oh. Call h. R. Jeremy wears a tie to work every day as he presides over the interns who will soon be adopted. And then we kind of just playing around on our company, tiktok. We put a tie on him and we said, oh, this is our manager, knuckles sandwich. 50 off. He runs a tight ship. And two years later, that store, tiktok, now has almost 400,000 followers. But jeremy, his page, jeremy, the manager, has 1. 2 million. Jeremy gets visitors almost every day. All these all his fans from all over the world send him stuff. Hes got a wall of fan art, and some people even come draw him in store. How come hes the cutest person in the whole world now . In reality, jeremy does not have a job. He just hangs out. He likes the chin scratches, gets good pets, maybe chats with a tv reporter. Jeremy, are you a nice boss . I went better than i thought i was going to. And then really only cares about punishing the little microphone he was using. But since his first video, a very lovely fan swung by to give me a present. She got me a Brazilian National soccer jersey. Jeremy is kind of become like the entire worlds positivity kitty, and thats a big responsibility. Some people send us messages saying like, oh man, im going through a hard time and your your videos really cheer me up. I look forward to your videos every day. I just want to say, while jeremy, he is incredibly friendly, i know theres some some hands in there, but very kind and also gave me some tips on my windsor. Well hes a manager. You know, sometimes you got to lay down the law a little bit, keep things in order. Did he swipe at you . Never. So kind. Its just sometimes puppies got to learn their place in the world. Thats what hes there for. Did you get in trouble with pepper when you got home . Peppers like another black cat. Yeah. Where does he from the alex trebek stage at Sony Pictures studios, this is jeopardy [cheers and applause] here are todays contestants a librarian from catonsville, maryland. A retired elementary teacher