Transcripts For KPIX CBS Evening News With Scott Pelley 2014

KPIX CBS Evening News With Scott Pelley July 31, 2014

This is the cbs evening news with scott pelley. Good evening, scott is off tonight, i am james brown. And this is our western edition. The deadly Ebola Outbreak has now touched americans who put their lives on the line every day as peace corps workers. Two of them in liberia have been exposed to the disease, now blamed for 672 deaths there, and in guinea and sierra leone. The peace corps said it is pulling more than 300 volunteers out of those countries temporarily. Dr. Jon lapook has more on the worst Ebola Outbreak on record. Reporter the peace corps said the two volunteers had contact with a person who later died from ebola. They have no symptoms and are currently isolated and under observation. 340 peace corps volunteers are being removed from liberia, sierra leone, and guinea out of an abundance of caution. The outbreak has infected at least 1,200 people and killed nearly 700. Dr. Stephen monroe of the c. D. C. Almost certainly those numbers will increase in the coming days, and they probably represent an underestimate of the true number of cases because theres incomplete reporting of cases in most of those districts. Reporter the virus is spread through direct contact and has an incubation period of up to 21 days so a person could become infected, feel perfectly fine, travel elsewhere, then become sick and contagious. Theoretically, could the virus come over here to the United States . Theoretically, the virus could arrive in the United States, and one of the things that weve done is to remind our Health Care Providers in this country that if someone presents with symptoms that are compatible with ebola virus, to ask them about recent travel history. Reporter the c. D. C. Says even if the virus came to the United States, it would be unlikely to spread here but in west africa, mistrust of doctors and lack of Health Care Infrastructure are hampering efforts. The outbreak is definitely at the point where its difficult to control. But it is true that this is nting to be a long haul to bring this outbreak under control. Reporter two americans in liberia have ebola. The doctor and the hygienist we told you about earlier this sek. They are slightly improved but remain in serious condition. The organization they work with is evacuating all nonessential personnel from that country. Brown the u. N. Secretarygeneral called todays israelis talk on gaza outrageous. The white house said the u. S. Is deeply concerned after bombs and shells struck a market and a school during what was supposed to be a ceasefire. In all 129 palestinians were killed today, mostly civilians, according to the gaza health ministry. The toll after three weeks of fighting now tops 1,300. 59 israelis have been killed, all but three were soldiers. We have reports from both sides of the border. First, Barry Petersen in gaza. Oh reporter this is ceasefire gaza style. Israelis pounded a market full of people who thought it was safe to be out during the four hour lull in the fighting. They paid with their lives for being wrong. The Israeli Defense force said hamas had broken the ceasefire by firing 26 rockets at israel. Just as wrong were the refugees who thought being at a u. N. School meant protection. For them, death came before dawn. Three shells fired, the u. N. Believes, by the israelis. A third hit was here. Its important to understand that these rooms were crowded with refugees, as many as 40 people who had no warning and no protection. The israelis said they were shooting because they were taking fire from the area and earlier this week, the u. N. Said it had found rockets stored at a different vacant school. But u. N. Spokesman Chris Guinness said they had given the israelis g. P. S. Coordinates for this school 17 times and then, even for someone who knows this asr, today was too much as he spoke to al jazerra. It is hard knowing what to feel in a city where funerals come almost hourly. One woman spoke of her anger. We should kill the israeli women and children, she said, just like they are killing ours. But another spoke of her despair. It is enough, she cried out. Have mercy. And if there is one question at the end of this day, maybe it is how to explain war and violence and death to bewildered children trapped in its midst. The israelis have long claimed that hamas is storing weapons in civilian billions and theyve been proved right again. The u. N. Said it has for the third time found weapons stored in a vacant u. N. School. And, james, the u. N. Quickly condemned hamas for what it called its flagrant violation of u. N. Neutrality. Brown Barry Petersen in gaza city tonight. Barry, thank you very much. Don dahler is in tel aviv tonight. Don, exactly what are the israelis saying about the u. N. School . Reporter james, the i. D. F. Says there was firing towards Israeli Soldiers coming from the direction of the school and that an investigation is still under way. Despite those heartbreaking images of these injured and dead children, though, polls show and virtually every israeli weve spoken to on the streets say that Prime Minister netanyahus popularity has never been higher, and there is very strong support for this war effort. Israelis put the responsibility for these civilian casualties solely on hamas. Brown don dahler in tel aviv, thank you. Well, it turns out not all of lois lerners emails were lost when her computer crashed. Lerner is the former i. R. S. Official at the center of investigations over whether the agency targeted conservative groups for special scrutiny. Emails she sent on her blackberry surfaced today. Chip reid now on whats in them. Reporter Congressional Republicans have long argued l at former i. R. S. Official lois lerner was hostile to conservatives. Now, they believe they have a smoking gun. In 2012, lerner, who was in england at the time received an email from a friend who said, you should hear the whacko wing of the g. O. P. The u. S. Is through. The right wing radio shows are scary to listen to. Learner responded. Great, maybe we are through if there are that many. Her friend continued and said, im talking about the hosts of the shows. The callers are rabid. To which lerner responded, so we dont need to worry about alien terrorists. Its our own crazies that will take us down. Republican dave camp, chairman of the house and Ways Committee has been a leader in the i. R. S. Investigation. What do these emails show you about lois learner. I think these emails show clearly a political bias, a political bias against conservatives and conservative organizations that resulted in the violation of their Constitutional Rights to due process and equal protection. Am reporter in a letter to attorney general eric holder today, congressman camp wrote, it is my sincere hope in light of this new, strong evidence you immediately begin aggressively investigating this matter or appoint a special council. The Justice Department says it is reviewing the letter. Lerners lawyer did not respond to our request for comment about her emails. Lerner has invoked her fifth amendment right not to testify each time she is called before congress and, james, democrats say there is nothing new here. They say despite these emails there is still no real evidence the i. R. S. Was motivated by political bias. Brown thank you, chip. House republicans took a parting shot at president obama today. Before leaving town tomorrow for their august recess, they voted to authorize a lawsuit against him for allegedly overstepping his constitutional powers. Nancy cordes now on the suing of the president. Reporter the vote to sue, like most votes in congress these days, was divided along party lines. Almost every republican voted yes. Marylands andy harris no president of either party should ever abuse their power. Thats why this lawsuit is so necessary. Reporter at issue is the president s executive action to postpone obamacares employer mandate, which will require large employers to cover insurance for their workers or pay a fine. Republicans said only congress has the authority to postpone the law. North carolinas virginia foxx. This is not about politics. If there were republican president doing the same thing, i would feel just as strongly. This is about the constitution. Reporter democrats argued president obama simply put the brakes on a regulation that wasnt ready. Hakeem jeffries is from new york. You are taking us on a joy ride through the Article Three Court system. It is an effort that will crash and burn. Reporter republican frustration has been building for a while as president obama signed executive orders to enact policies they oppose on energy, immigration, and welfare. Democrats contend its his only option when congress is hopelessly gridlocked. Alabamas terri sewell enough is enough. With only two days left, before our fiveweek recess, we need to be doing the business of the american people, not the business of our political parties. Reporter individual lawmakers or small groups of them have tried to sue president s before with little success. The courts have generally ruled that Congress Already has the ability to check the president s power without bringing the third branch of government into it. James. Brown nancy cordes on capitol hill, thank you so much. John dickerson in our Washington Office is our cbs news political director, and, john, before we begin, lets listen to what the president had to say about all of this earlier today in kansas city. But we could do so much more if congress would just come on and help out a little bit. applause stop just hating all the time. Come on. cheers brown john, simply put, what are both sides trying to accomplish here . Reporter both sides are trying to appeal to their political bases. Republicans in congress say the president has just shoved them idide. Were not going to take it lying down is how congressman paul ryan put it today. That wins cheers in the conservative grass roots. The democrats want to have a fight, too. Its helped them raise a lot of money recently. The risk is that in their tougher races, democrats are trying to keep the conversation about local candidates and local issues. So a big national fight distracts from that. Brown so, john, all of this comes at a time when there is so much turmoil going on around the world. Is anyone concerned about america presenting itself as a house divided . Reporter not really. I mean, in a midterm, a partys base voters are a larger slice of the electorate than in a president ial year. So the incentive is to talk about things that keep those voters engaged. And that means accentuating divisions. And if the president issues executive orders on immigration later this summer, as is expected, that is going to stir things up more. So if anyone, james, is concerned with the message this fighting sends globally, it will be hard to hear them over all the shouting. Brown understood. When the economy started shrinking at the beginning of the year, the experts said, dont worry, its the harsh weather. It will bounce back in spring. Well, it did. Re government reported today that the economy was growing in the Second Quarter of this year at an annual rate of 4 . It had receded more than 2 in the first quarter. G. M. Has recalled millions of vehicles for faulty ignition switches, but how many has it fixed . 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If youre a current or former military member or their family, get an Auto Insurance quote and see why 92 of our members plan to stay for life. Brown there is a new court battle over a deadly defect in some General Motors cars. A Class Action Lawsuit was filed yesterday against g. M. In federal court in new york on behalf of 658 people who were injured or killed in crashes allegedly caused by faulty ignition switches. G. M. Eventually recalled more than 2. 5 million vehicles. We wondered how many have actually been fixed. Heres jeff pegues. Someone described her as a rock star. Jerry and jay gass say their tughter was killed march 18 while driving a saturn ion with a defective ignition switch. Have a safe trip back to lexington. Love, dad. That was one of the emails you sent. Thats what parents are supposed to do, is protect your children. And they made it impossible for me to protect her. Reporter so far, less than a quarter of the nearly 2. 6 million vehicles recalled have fen fixed. Most remain on the roads with the faulty ignition switch that g. M. Says led to the deaths of 13 people. Clarence ditlow is with the center for auto safety. You dont believe they have the parts . No, i dont. And if you dont have an adequate stock at every dealership in america, youre not going to get this recall done. Reporter we called more than 30 g. M. Dealerships across the country and were told parts are being ordered on an individual basis. One dealership said it would take two to three months for the parts to arrive. But a g. M. Spokesman says there are more parts than they have demand and were dealing with customers who may not be paying attention. Gerry and jay gass are concerned further delays could be deadly, not only for g. M. Vehicle owners but others on the roads as well. They need to understand that that car in the other lane coming at them could be a g. M. Recalled car, and is literally r them. Reporter federal regulators have the authority to intervene if there are delays in the recall process where there is a rick of serious injury or death. James, the national Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it has asked g. M. To speed up production and it will take additional actions as warranted. Brown jeff pegues in washington, d. C. , thank you very much, jeff. We have a complete list of the recalled g. M. Investigation at cbsnews. Com. The Insurance Industry put out the results today of its latest crash test. 12 small cars were tested in front end collisions similar to colliding with another vehicle or tree at 40 miles per hour. Only one model, the mini cooper countryman, earned the top rating. Four others, including the chevy volt and ford sea max got the second highest rating of acceptable. In the middle of a drought, a flood hit los angeles. Thats just ahead. 11 because the landscape of options has changed. 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Brown the long drought has taken a heavy toll on california, so about the last thing the state needed was ace water main break, but it got one. 20 million gallons of water was lost yesterday when a 93year old main burst in los angeles. A College Campus was flooded. Carter evans is in l. A. Tonight. Reporter the geyser was just uphill from u. C. L. A. , turning the campus into a giant sink. The water rushed down into six structures, including a pair of underground garages. Thats where ryan lennart parked his car. So this area essentially looked like a waterfall. Yeah, it was just a huge cascade of white water. A friend of mine had to brace himself with the rail not to get swept out from under himself. Reporter in all, 900 cars were stranded. Half remain flooded out. Some of the worst damage was in the basketball arena, where the water was nearly a foot deep the school had just completed a 136 million renovation. It looks like a tin can just ripped apart. Reporter mike miller is a superintendent with the water ecpartment. The section of pipe that broke was installed in 1921. It was connected to a another piece of pipe in 1956. The stee of l. A. Uses roughly 550 million gallons of water every day. Right. Reporter and were in a severe drought. Right. Really its right. Really its tragic. Nobody likes to see that kind of water get lost. I could just cry. Reporter the cries cant begin the repair work while the water is still leaking and 22 nearby shutoff valves are also leaking right now. They are considering close one further upstream but the concern is that could increase pressure in the system causing more pipes to explode. James. Brown carter evans in los angeles. Thanks, carter. In a moment, an unfinished battle from world war i to honor the americans who served. Served. Two medium cappuccinos lets show em what a breakfast with whole grain fiber can do. 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