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WBAL NBC Nightly News July 9, 2013

Attendant who worked frantically to help passengers and crew members off the plane. As soon as i heard emergency escape, i conducted the escape. Reporter of the more than 180 passengers injured, 26 remain hospitalized six in critical condition, including one child. A tae kwon do team return iing explained what happened. I looked over and i could see fuel dropping from the wing. Reporter meanwhile, some passengers grabbed their luggage, purses and duty Free Shopping before exiting the plane. Its a life and death situation for you to stop and get your bag rather than thinking of all the other people coming behind you. Reporter because this is a foreign crew, there was no legal obligation to drug test them. Having 28 closed has created problems here at sfo. They have delays running up to an hour or so. They may take another week or so to continue to look at this aircraft thats out on the runway. Back to you. Tom costello leadingur coverage starting off tonight in san francisco. Thanks. Those three young women held for a decade in a house in cleveland, ohio have broken their silence, two months since they were freed. They have made public video statements in which they talk about their brand new lives and the support theyve received since their release. Our report tonight from our National Correspondent kate snow. Reporter weve known them only vaguely, the thumbs up from gina dejesus, the single photo of amanda berry, she was a 16yearold girl when she was taken. Shes now a 27yearold mother. I want everyone to know how happy i am to be home with my family, my friends. Its unbelievable. I want to thank everyone whos helped me and my family through this entire ordeal. Everyone whos been supportive. Its been an outpouring of kindness. I want everyone to know im doing just fine. Reporter her lawyers said her manner of speech was just nerves and had nothing to do with her time in captivity. None of the women mentioned aerial castro by name. But michelle referenced the decade she spent inside this house. I may have been through hell and back, but i am Strong Enough to walkthrough hell with a smile on my face. And with my head held high and my feet firmly on the ground. Reporter gina dejesus went missing at age 16. These were her only words. I would say thank you for the support. Reporter Cleveland City councilman told us last month that gina is staying with family and has a puppy she bonded with in captivitcaptivity. She wants to go back to school, the simple things you and i take for granted. Reporter clevelanders have been good at giving the women space to heal. Having my privacy has helped immensely. I will not let the situation define who i am. I will define the situation. Reporter one doctor whos treated other kidnapping survivors says making the video itself is part of recovering. You didnt damage me. You didnt ruin my spirit. We are still alive. We have been hurt by people, but we need to rely on god as being the judge. God has a plan for all of us. Thank you for all your prayers. Im looking forward to my brand new life. Thank you. The women also wanted this video out now so the paparazzi would be less likely to hound them to get that first video. Ariel castros trial is scheduled for august. Hes been charged on hundreds of counts. More charges may be added this week. Achingly sad, but empowering at the same time. A sad day in prescott, arizona today. The Memorial Service for all 19 firefighters, members of that single wildfire hotshot team, they died fighting a fire that by the way continues to burn. People came from across this country and among those paying tribute today, the soul survivor from that crew. Nbcs Miguel Almaguer was there and has our report. Reporter the tribute honored their lives and their sacrifice. Wade scott parker. Reporter 19 fallen firefighters who fought and died together. Dan fraho was their chief. If i could fulfill my wish, it would be that my tears could wash away the pain we feel. Reporter the Granite Mountain hotshots were a band of brothers who saved homes and battled blazes wherever they were called. An elite unit in every sense of that phrase. Reporter last week the hotshots were in their own backyard when a firestorm swept over them, only one man in the team survived. Brendan mcdonagh, the crew lookout was a mile away. Today he read the hotshot prayer. Please keep me safe and strong. Reporter for nine days, the city of prescott and the firefighters across theountry have saluted the hotshots. Well get through it. Reporter outside, thousands gathered in summer heat to pay their respects. Its amazing to see the amount of people that have supported our small town and the heroes that are from here. Reporter tonight a city, a state, a country remembers the Granite Mountain 19. Thank you. And i miss my brothers. Reporter Miguel Almaguer, nbc news, prescott, arizona. Other firefighters carried on the battle including a big one in Southern California still out of control after four days now. Almost 5,000 acres burned. Look at the size of the smoke plume. At least eight structures damaged or destroyed in this one. The death toll in quebec has risen to 15 in that explosive train disaster. 40 other people still missing after a series of explosions on this runaway train which was loaded with oil. Over 30 buildings destroyed in all, many of those evacuated were allowed to go home finally today. Now to sanford, florida and the trial of George Zimmerman. The focus was on the injuries sustained during what became a deadly confrontation. Ron mott with us from there this evening. Reporter good evening, brian. A different day of testimony today compared to yesterday, there were only three witnesses who made it up to the stand compared to 10 yesterday. Most of the focus was on George Zimmermans injuries and Trayvon Martins gunshot wound. The defense called a well known expert who testified the evidence he reviewed supports zimmermans account of shooting martin while martin was on top of him. He also testified there were six impact injuries to George Zimmermans face and head. On crossexamination, the prosecutor showed the doctor a picture of George Zimmermans bloody nose and mouth. He was covering his mouth yet no blood was found on martins hand. This jury could be charged before the end of this week. Ron mott, sanford, florida this week. Medical marijuana, adults, of course, have been using it for years. Now a growing number of parents say its working for their kids. Of course, not without a lot of controversy. The anticipation in the air in london, with a big arrival on the way. Vietnam in 1972. [ all ] fort benning, georgia in 1999. [ male announcer ] usaa Auto Insurance is often handed down from generation to generation. 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Tums fast heartburn relief and minty fresh breath. We are back with a medical treatmenfor children that parents say they know is controversial, yet many of them say it happens to work for their children. Some parents have come to embrace the use of medical marijuana to treat a number of conditions and now some doctors are expressing real concerns. We get the story tonight from our chief medical editor dr. Nancy snyderman. Reporter when zakite jackson was six months old, he was diagnosed with a form of epilepsy that causes seizures. He was having between 60 to 250 seizures a day. Reporter his mom made the controversial decision to give her son marijuana. Despite the stigma associated with ckanncannabis, we really ot to him. The seizure activity was down. He started pumping his legs on the swings. I mean, he was nine years old, you teach your children that from the time theyre three, and he could never get it. Its really good medicine. Reporter in 17 states, including colorado, where kai lives, kids are able to get medical marijuana by prescription to treat everything from autism to cancer to seizures. Because growersan breed the plants with low levels of thc, theyre getting just the medicinal benefits and not the high. Still, some critics say marijuana used therapeutically could be a gateway to other drugs. Its not been clinically tested nor approved by the fda. Using marijuana as a medication is jumping the gun, we really dont know what the side effects or long term consequences of marijuana are on children. We spoke to a mom whose child suffered from seizures and she tried everything, marijuana works. A couple generations ago, people were recommending tobacco physicians were recommending tobacco as relaxation. Its saving his life, and its giving him a better quality of life. Regardless of where you stand, no one is arguing that marijuana or cannabis should be a first line drug of choice. After all efforts have been exhausted and parents are frustrated and have nowhere else to turn, increase lg i, the medical community and parents are looking at this as a last ditch effort. You can tell this debate is just getting started. Dr. Nancy snyderman, thanks as always. Were back in a moment with a change coming to millions of american dinner tables. Plus, something about what happened on this broadcast just last night. If youre looking for help relieving heartburn, caused by acid reflux disease, relief is at hand. For many, nexium provides 24hour heartburn relief and may be available for just 18 a month. There is risk of bone fracture and low magnesium levels. Side effects may include headache, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. If you have persistent diarrhea, contact your doctor right away. Other serious stomach conditions may exist. Dont take nexium if you take clopidogrel. Relief is at hand for just 18 a month. Talk to your doctor about nexium. 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Discontinue androgel and call your doctor if you see unexpected signs of early puberty in a child, or signs in a woman, which may include changes in body hair or a large increase in acne, possibly due to accidental exposure. Men with Breast Cancer or who have or might have prostate cancer, and women who are or may become pregnant or are breastfeeding, should not use androgel. Serious side effects include worsening of an enlarged prostate, possible increased risk of prostate cancer, lower sperm count, swelling of ankles, feet, or body, enlarged or painful breasts, problems breathing during sleep, and blood clots in the legs. Tell your doctor about your medical conditions and medications, especially insulin, corticosteroids, or medicines to decrease blood clotting. In a clinical study, over 80 of treated men had their t levels restored to normal. Talk to your doctor about all your symptoms. Get the blood tests. Change your number. Turn it up. Androgel 1. 62 . My feet and exactly where i needed more support. I had tired, achy feet. Until i got my number. My dr. Scholls custom fit orthotics number. Now im a believer. Youll be a believer, too. Learn where to find your number at drscholls. Com. This was just at nightfall on the mall in washington last night. Its going to look this way as long as the scaffolding is covering up the washington monument. It remains closed. Its following repairs from the east coast earthquake of 2011. Its beauty shouldnt suffer just because its under repair. It will stay this way until the spring of 2014 when its unveiled. Much of the city of toronto was up to their hubcaps in water today and then some. When a months worth of rain fell in a matter of hours yesterday. It swamped and stranded a commuter train carrying 1500 people. There were water rescues, lots of Power Outages and subway closures as the storm parked itself over the city. The Whitey Bulger mob trial underway in boston today, a bunch of reputed wise guys looking to do bulger in. Bulger had to listen to a former associate testify against him today on the stand. Kevin weeks called bulger a rat, that was the nice part, then the fbombs started flying and the judge had to step in to stop it. The folks at hamberger helper say theyd like to be thought of as just helper, since more and more people are eating chicken and theres a helper forethat too. General mills say they just want to help dinner in america. A million homes in america every night serve some kind of helper. We showed a map when we were zooming in to correspondent katy turs live report. Play that back and hold it, youll see what a few of our sharp eyed viewers saw, including at least one u. S. Senator. New hampshires gone, vanished, it apparently moved to vermont. New hampshire was lost by our graphics department. It has since been found and put back. And this calls for a reminder of great things about New Hampshire. Its got the best motto, live free or die. And it is the home in the nation of the primary. Two u. S. Senators and members of congress. And while they are all serious people, New Hampshire has also given us seth myers and Sarah Silverman and the inventor of tupperware is from there, and paper towels were invented in New Hampshire. To the great people of the great state of New Hampshire, from the peaks of the white mountains, please accept our apology. When we come back after a break, the jockeying for position is underway with the excitement building tonight across the pond. I used to love hearing that phrase. But not since i learned i have postmenopausal osteoporosis and a high risk for fracture. I want to keep acting but a broken bone could change that. So my doctor and i chose prolia® to reduce my risk of fractures. Prolia® is proven to help make bones stronger. I take prolia®. Its different its two shots a year. Do not take prolia® if you are pregnant, are allergic to it or if you take xgeva®. Prolia® can cause serious side effects, including low blood calcium levels, serious infections, some of which may require hospitalization. And skin inflammation, rash and eczema. Tell your doctor if you develop dental problems. As severe jaw bone problems may happen, or if you develop new or unusual pain in your hip, groin or thigh, as unusual thigh bone fractures have occurred. Whats out there matters to me. So does whats in here. Break a leg ask your doctor if prolia® is right for you. What are you guys doing . Having some fiber with new phillips fiber good gummies. Theyre fruity delicious just two gummies have 4 grams of fiber to help support regularity i want some. [ woman ] hop on over [ marge ] fiber the fun way, from phillips. [ slap ] [ male announcer ] your Favorite Foods fighting you . Fight back fast with tums. Calciumrich tums starts working so fast youll forget you had heartburn. Tum tum tum tum tums youll forget you had heartburn. Trust your instincts to make the call. To treat my low testosterone, my doctor and i went with axiron, the only underarm low t treatment. Axiron can restore t levels to normal in about 2 weeks in most men. Axiron is not for use in women or anyone younger than 18 or men with prostate or Breast Cancer. Women, especially those who are or who may become pregnant and children should avoid contact where axiron is applied as unexpected signs of puberty in children or changes in body hair or increased acne in women may occur. Report these symptoms to your doctor. Tell your doctor about all medical conditions and medications. Serious side effects could include increased risk of prostate cancer; worsening prostate symptoms; decreased sperm count; ankle, feet or body swelling; enlarged or painful breasts; problems breathing while sleeping; and blood clots in the legs. Common side effects include skin redness or irritation where applied, increased red blood cell count, headache, diarrhea, vomiting, and increase in psa. Ask your doctor about the only underarm low t treatment, axiron. Finally tonight as we menti mentioned, the waiting game is underway. We already know the official title of their child prince or princess of cambridge. One of our london based correspondents had an idea. He became the father of twins, born at the very same hospital and so tonight nbcs kier simmons offers this early birthday letter to the newest member of the royal family. Your royal heiness, youre not even here yet, so you couldnt know. Youre about to become the most famous baby in the world. Outside st. Marys hospital where youll be born, reporters and photographers already staking out their places. Get used to them, theyll be with you all your life. Just ask your father. He made his debut outside the same hospital 31 years ago, thats your grandmother holding you, diana. The world loved her. Sadly shes gone now. Theres charles, your grandfather. Their wedding was seen round the world. So was your parents, wi

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