>> how many people have you lost from ebola? >> i have lost three person now. >> what's the solution? how, how -- how will ebola end? >> i've don't see ebola ending now. the best solution now i think for me is to let me out. give me a way out. >> reporter: a call that the national medical community is just starting to hear. dr. richard besser, abc news, monrovia. >> military officials have not confirmed the pilot of the f-15, that crashed in virginia was killed in the accident. the fighter jet en route to new orleans crashed in a remote mountainous area. the pilot belongs to the 104th fighter wing of massachusetts air national guard. >> air ambulance transporting a cancer patient from new mexico to arizona crashed after takeoff killing all four on board. the witnesses say the plane was flying load over the field, hit a mesquite tree, flipped and burst into flames. investigators say weather was not a factor. but do not know yet what caused the plan to go down. >> the nfl is announcing a tough new policy against domestic violence. new sanctions include a six-week suspension for first offense. lifetime ban for the second. the policy applies not just to players but to all nfl personnel including the owners. >> it's not just domestic violence. once you dig in, you realize it is assault. violence. any kind of violence. >> the league was heavily criticized for the two game sus penning given off to the baltimore ravens, ray rice for allege lead hitting a woman who is now his wife. >> closing arguments set to get under way in the trial of governor bob mcdonnell and his wife maureen. accused of accepting more than $165,000 in gifts, trips, loans, all from a businessman in exchange for promoting his dietary supplements company. if convicted they face years in prison and millions in fines. >> toronto's irresponsible mayor rob ford admits he embarrassed the city council then heap did all it again. yes, he sang and danced to live reggae music in the council chambers, getting his groove on. the council's last session for the mayoral election end of october. he has got some moves. ford admitted in the past using crack cocaine while in office. and having a drinking problem. but there is a chance he could be re-elected. you know. leave the video on. let it go. >> hold the phone, ms. hitt, he has moves. what's your standard? >> moves entertaining to watch the we should do a half the hour on rob ford dancing. think i would keep watching. >> the fact it isn't the first time. the rest of the city council. the young woman on the left. are you kidding me. get legislation passed here? >> oh, my goodness. >> disapproval rating, have to mention this. an election coming up. a lot of the media are hoping he gets re-elected. the 63% of residents wanted him to reseen. now half do. >> bikers headed to florida for the harley rumble. the iconic motorcycle made in milwaukee and harley davidson museum. vendors, rally, bike show. the harley rumble billed as the biggest free motor seekle event in the midwest. >> very cool. very cool. >> would you ride a harley? >> never been on a motorcycle. little scared of them. in an accident with one as a kid. i am not too down on that. i never wanted to because of that reason. >> yeah, that can be. a tough thing to overcome. >> it its. it looks like fun. you are open out in the air. looks freeing. >> start with it, yeah, yes, group on dirt bikes. in our backyard. shyed away from that some what. but, yeah, i am more of a vespa guy, probably now. >> yeah, loading up on the leather. hopping on the hog. >> i mean, that's a different show. coming up "insomniac theater," reviews from a spy thriller and dark comedy. two big movies this weekend. >> finding comfort at the hospital from dogs and cats. it is not a pet project for the patients. these animals are actually for the doctors and nurses. >> but first, cutting edge apparel rocking u.s. open. sexy shirts for athletes that may have high tech mind of their own. you are watching "world news now." ♪ i'm too sexy for my hair [ male announcer ] meet mary. she loves to shop online with her debit card. and so does bill, an identity thief who stole mary's identity, took over her bank accounts, and stole her hard earned money. unfortunately, millions of americans just like you learn all it may take is a little misplaced information to wreak havoc on your life. this is identity theft, and no one helps stop it better than lifelock. lifelock has the most comprehensive identity theft protection available. if mary had lifelock's bank account alerts, she may have been notified in time to help stop the damage. lifelock's credit notification service is on the job 24/7. as soon as they detect a threat to your identity within their network, they will alert you helping protect you before damage can be done to your identity. lifelock has the most comprehensive identify theft protection available, helping guard your social security number, your money, your credit, even the equity in your home. my years as a prosecutor taught me that we all need to protect ourselves from crime, in today's world that includes identity theft. it's a serious problem. we all have to protect ourselves. 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next up. you want to take off this shirt, why we played the song. why? this high tech sportswear can help you look sexy. >> yes, making its debut right now. within of the world's biggest sporting events. helps track your heart rate, calories burned, even your stress levels. abc's linzie janis takes a sneak peek. >> reporter: when it comes to fashion at this year's u.s. open, don't look at the players. check out the ball boys. their tight black tops may be the most technologically advanced t-shirts on the planet. >> introducing polo tech shirt designed to help you get a healthier, more informed life. >> reporter: capable of tracking heart rate, calories burned, breathing, stress levels, even coaching you through your workout. >> your breathing is shallow. breathe deeper. >> reporter: the polo tech shirt by ralph lauren packed with sensors embedded in the fabric. no need for wristband or clunky heart rate monitors. this is the only bit of hardware in the shirt. >> that's it. no other wires. >> reporter: the little black box sending data straight to your smart phone. >> state of the art. >> reporter: hard working ball boys like eric, test driving the prototype tees expected in stores next year. >> let's see how fast i can get eric's heart rate up. giving this guy a workout. all right. well done. how do you feel? >> i feel great. >> you are sweating. >> a lot. >> do you think you will be more fit at the end of the tournament th. >> sure hope so. >> polo and tech come pans trying to cash in on a wearable technology craze that has hundreds of thousand of americans monitoring their activity on fitness wristband. >> because it is not just small tech companies talking about this anymore. a giant apparel brand. >> reporter: but for all that tech it is the simple things that keep this ball boy happy. >> can i test and see if your shirt is still dry? >> okay. >> and it is. linzie janis, abc news, new york. >> well, linsey. >> linsey. getting called into hr for that one. nice assignment, ms. janis. >> making a return. awe thought was last year, actually. i'm in much better shape now. >> would you wear the tech t-shirt? >> if it makes me look like some of the guys. i would wear 15 tech t-shirts. >> i don't know about the voice. voice would creep me out a little bit. >> you are breathing deeper. coming up the power of puppies. >> a question we have been asking. the benefits of having pets include lowering stress and even boosting energy if you didn't know. >> in places like hospitals they can really lift the spirits of patients. but they also may be providing enormous benefits to doctors and nurses as well. abc's ron clay born hiborne has story. >> reporter: for workers in philadelphia, lunchtime is puppy time. instead of grabbing a sandwich or cup of coffee, they spend the time cuddling canines and caressing kittens. where is this? at the hospital of the university of pennsylvania. like any other big city medical center a place where the tension, the drama, the intensity of life and death are the norm. >> health care is incredibly stressful. no matter what department, intensive care, emergency, to the newborn nursery it's stressful. >> reporter: this e.r. nurse, heather matthew found she could unwind when she got home to our bulldog. that gave her an idea. why not help her stressed co-workers by bringing pets to them. where they work. so she recruited local spca to bring puppies and kittens to the hospital for the work tires play with. >> great break mine day. >> reporter: called pet a pooch program. cats don't seem to mind. >> i have had people say to me i worked in here with the worst headache i instantly feel better. they go out and provide better care to patients. >> reporter: some of the hospital workers end up adopting the pets which is what veteran e.r. nurse joyce fin gain did. >> i have to get him. that's my dog. >> reporter: for most of the worker, a few minutes with a playful or sleepy pup its just the prescription. a little caring for those who care for us. ron claiborne, abc news, philadelphia. >> look at that. just a puppy. >> a face like that. how can you not reduce stress levels. 20 minutes of playing with a degree can reduce adrenaline, aldersterone, and increase your overall health and well being. >> health benefits. being fit. listen to this. study of 2,000 adults. pet owners who walked with their degrees had less rates of obesity were more physically active than those who did not. >> been fits. >> oh, look at you. the kitties. >> cats, oh. >> not a cat guy? >> not so much. >> run. >> "insomniac theater" coming up. [ male announcer ] meet mary. she loves to shop online with her debit card. and so does bill, an identity thief who stole mary's identity, took over her bank accounts, and stole her hard earned money. unfortunately, millions of americans just like you learn all it may take is a little misplaced information to wreak havoc on your life. this is identity theft, and no one helps stop it better than lifelock. lifelock has the most comprehensive identity theft protection available. if mary had lifelock's bank account alerts, she may have been notified in time to help stop the damage. lifelock's credit notification service is on the job 24/7. as soon as they detect a threat to your identity within their network, they will alert you helping protect you before damage can be done to your identity. lifelock has the most comprehensive identify theft protection available, helping guard your social security number, your money, your credit, even the equity in your home. my years as a prosecutor taught me that we all need to protect ourselves from crime, in today's world that includes identity theft. it's a serious problem. we all have to protect ourselves. [ male announcer ] while identity theft can't be completely stopped, no one works harder to help protect you than lifelock. you even get a $1 million service guarantee. that's security no one can beat. you have so much to protect and nothing to lose when you call lifelock right now and get 60 days of identity theft protection risk free. that's right. 60 days risk free! use promo code: notme. order now, and get this document shredder to help keep sensitive documents out of the wrong hands... a $29 value, free! don't wait until you become the next victim! call the number on your screen for 60 days of lifelock identity theft protection risk free and get a document shredder free. use promo code: notme. call the number on your screen now. >> time now for "insomniac theater." we are checking out two of the top movies opening at the box office this labor day weekend. >> the spy thriller, november man, based on a become series of the same name. starring pierce brosnan, ex-cia agent lured out of retirement for one last mission. his former protege, he schools in the world of international espionage ends up turning on him. take a look. >> agent falls in love with girl. agent runs amok. girl gets kidnapped. the other guys want to know the agent's source. what does he do? what do they do to the girl? huh? >> is there a peoint to this? >> well, to most critics there is no point. the november man is scoring a 36%, rotten tomatoes. travis hossman is writing this. there is no excuse for how boring and incomprehensible how much of the november man is. another rough one. sadly the film rapidly desolves into an aarp version of a jason bourne like vendetta, only bloodier and less meaningful from the "boston globe." not holding back. >> ouch. a dark comedy caper based on the novel "the switch" starring jennifer an is tiston, and a developer, tim robbins. kidnapped with a plan to extort her husband. he decide he would rather not pay the ransom. sets off twists, turns, with ensemble cast. take a look. >> we don't know marshall. what he has got to lose. but, is he the kind of guy who would stick his neck out for you? >> honestly, the guys i don't know. >> the masks there. seems to walk the line. dark comedies do. scoring 61% on rotten tomatoes. with critics saying it is funnier than it often lets on and more dangerous than it can seem. when comedy and violence break, they hit the harder. and also, another one. i found life of crime pretty goinggone funny. but the humor is understated and undercut with notes of brew till tee and nihilism. very dark indeed. >> you put maxes on any one. starts to freak me out. tough to laugh. >> i like seeing jennifer and pierce brosnan. >> beth are great. they take their lumps in stride. both look fantastic. that's the news for this half-hour. >> stay tuned, abc.com. this morning on "world news now" -- escalating threat. the ruthless isis rebel fighters their hostages and how the white house is taking action. >> i don't want to put the cart before the horse. we don't have a strategy yet. >> the president's cautious language as he discusses strategy late into the night. >> comedy icon, joan rivers, in critical condition. the huge scare after a routine procedure in a clinic. >> if you don't do what you want to do, you are a fool. >> what happened? and the latest from her family this morning. >> and later, gourmet insects. yes, the restaurant trend that hopefully will not bug you on this try-day, friday. stay tuned for our own taste test on this friday, august 29th. good friday morning to you. i'm brandi hitt. >> i'm dan kloeffler. a lot to get to today. >> are you ready. >> for the appetite, try-day friday tease. >> insects. a fun day. never had insects before. >> not voluntarily. riding on the road open mouth. maybe. paying money for this one. get to that later on. >> stay tuned. >> first friday morning. late night meeting of the president and top security advisers over the growing isis threat. >> the security council meeting follow the president's frank admission the u.s. does not have a strategy here to fight the islamic militants. here's abc's martha raddatz. >> reporter: just days after authorizing u.s. surveillance flights over syria to identify possible isis targets, the president is now taking a step back. >> first of all i want to make sure everybody is clear on what we are doing now. because it is limited. the options that i am asking for from the joint chiefs focuses primarily on making sure that isil is not overrunning iraq. >> reporter: no talk of containing isis, as he said in the past which would truly involve military action in syria. the primary focus now, said the president, is just protecting americans and infrastructure in iraq. with the surprising acknowledgement that as of now there are no concrete plans yet to take down isis in the region. >> the suggestion seems to have been that, we're about to -- go full-scale on -- on an elaborate strategy for -- for defeating isil. i don't want to put the cart before the horse. we don't have a strategy yet. >> was back in january that we saw an astonishing increase in violence in iraq, fallujah had fall in and there were concerns that isis would sweep through the north. which is what happened. mosul falling in june. iraqi army collapsing. isis is one of the world's richest terror groups generating millions of dollars a month for more than 10,000 fighters. unlike traditional al qaeda, it its a real army, fighting for territory not just terror. the president's cautious language could also be an attempt to signal congress that he will not launch air strikes in syria without consultations. martha raddatz. abc news, washington. >> during his news conference yesterday the president also addressed the growing crisis in ukraine. president obama placing the claim squarely on russia for the latest round of fighting between rebels and ukraine soldiers. ukraine has said russia invaded with tanks and troops at an emergency session, outrage. >> a threat to the order, international order is a thereto to all of our peace and security. >> in ukraine, thousand of residents turned out last night for a rally in support of ukrainian unity and a gesture of defiance. >> the body of a missing new jersey teenager has been found in israel. he was last seen a week ago when he went hikingen ein a forest outside of jerusalem. there were fears he may have been kidnapped. it now appears he died accidentally. may be days before we learn the cause of death. >> closing arguments to get under way in the corruption trial of former virginia governor bob mcdonnell and his wife maureen. they're accused of accepting more than $165,000 in gifts, trips, and loans, all from a businessman in exchange for promoting his dietary supplements company. leaving court on the last day of testimony, mcdonnell said he is ready for a verdict. >> i realize it may be too strong a word. but i have -- i am 60 years old. i have done a lot of living. had an incredibly blessed life. >> reporter: the jury is expected to render a separate verdict for the mcdonnells and his wife. if they are convicted. they could face double digit years in prison and millions in fines. >> comedienne joan rivers resting comfortably in a new york hospital this morning. she went into cardiac arrest in a doctor's office. just wednesday night, the 81-year-old made an appearance at a new york event and appeared in good health. abc's linsey davis has the latest. >> joan, look this way! >> reporter: joan rivers, the emmy winning, tony nominated funny woman and fashion authority is in a new york hospital in critical condition after she stopped breathing during throat surgery. the legendary comedienne rushed there in an ambulance after going into cardiac arrest. no word on what the throat surgery was for. rivers' daughter melissa boarded a plane from l.a. rushing to her mother's side. >> what's going on? >> reporter: last year, rivers documented a health care for her reality show "joan & melissa" revealing a persistent cough led doctors to find a spot on an x ray. >> not going to be sad. we are going to do joeko jokes up. >> reporter: eager to laugh through her pain, rivers is constantly in motion and at 81 showing no signs of slowing down the just take a look at her upcoming schedule. 26 appearances between now and november 22nd. living up to her promise that she will never retire. >> you never retire. never. never. i will go anywhere i will get on any plane to do, to do, with any part of this, writing. directing, the acting, the stand-up. editing. i love editing. i just love the business. >> so this is it. >> she told our david muir that living life on stage is just what sunny does. >> i'm proud of nothing my darling, i am swimming upstream. look at me. i am 75 years old. i don't know where it's gone. if you don't do what you want to do, you are a fool. >> reporter: a serious turn for the woman who made a name for herself by making us all laugh. >> somebody told me, every laugh is like a small vacation for someone. every tomb yime you laugh you h given some one a small vacation. linsey davis, abc news, new york. >> topping our health headlines, harder to avoid eating transfat. a study by the cdc found one in ten processed foods solden the u.s. have some transfat in them. even the ones that claim they don't. well that's because the fda permits manufacturers to label products as zero transfat. this is a serving size contains less than half a gram. but even a small amount can add to cholesterol problems. >> talking about a serving sigh. man just, a few handfuls, cookies, handful of cookies or chips. if you add let's say, you had throw serving sizes then you're adding more transfat than you might think. >> raises the whole larger issue maybe we should adjust what serving size means you. get the fun size bag of chips. nothing fun about being teased with seven chips in a bag. >> you want more. taking the label off the box. if it has more than the transfat, how can you say it has 0. still .4. take it off. >> it's there. >> okay. we are getting con ffirmation fm apple new products are coming. confirmed through formal invitations it is hosting a big event as it does every september. as it does every september, apple will not say exactly what it is going to announce. the smart money says new products are a smartwatch and a larger iphone 6. >> and an iowa family is now complete. all thanks to facebook. libby and andy ortman trying to conceive a baby for six years, no luck. out of frustration, she posted on facebook that they were interested in adopting a baby. a former co-worker happened to put them in touch with her pregnant sister. calvin ortman born three weeks ago today. so cute. probably a matter of time his own facebook page. look at that yawn. just shows you the power of social media. a lot of people say they're done with, some facebook and twitter accounts. they're over it. but, hey if you can have that little guy. >> and what a cute one right there. huge congratulations to them. we posted on facebook. didn't say we're looking to adopt. they just said we want kids. wanted to avoid an adoption scam. [ baby sound effect ] >> nicely done. try-day, friday. we are about to eat bugs. >> stay tuned. i want to see your reaction to that. first, the s.w.a.t. team seen on video barging into a video gamers home. the frightening hoax. the all-out search for who is responsible here. you are watching "world news now." ♪ ♪ >> announcer: "world news now" weather brought to you by colonial penn life insurance. just you...with the when gray creeps in do you lose it all? not you. new touch of gray mustache and beard reduces gray without getting rid of it all in just 5 minutes. for the perfect gray look you want. new touch of gray mustache and beard. unwind with tide, downy, and bounce. when you're awake and can't sleep an ounce, the sweet dreams collection is so relaxing, so you can tuck in and turn off after a day oh so taxing. tide, downy, and bounce. official products of the national sleep foundation. when you find clothes you love, so, why risk ruining the way they fit? try woolite. it has the right balance of cleaning and care. unlike other detergents, woolite won't cause stretching, keeping that perfect fit, wash after wash. don't take a chance. trust woolite. >> welcome back on friday morning, everyone. dangerous trend of swatting is on the rise. this is a potentially deadly prank. victims one minute relaxing the next they find their door kickeden confronted by a swat team. >> terrible waste of taxpayer dollars and police resources. this latest incident was streamed live on the internet. here's abc's clayton sandell. >> reporter: u.s. secret service agents joined the hunt for who ever triggered this. >> put your hand up! >> reporter: a police swat team burst into the office where he was playing a live video game with players watching. >> the caller stated he shot multiple people. >> reporter: police say the 911 call was a hoax. it's called swatting. made my some one using software to disguise their phone number, identity and location. triggering swat teams that swarm in on innocent people. some say they have even had mild heart attacks. first hollywood, bieber, seacrest, cyrus, all victims. swatting is spreading. seattle in june. >> i shot my dad with a licensed ar-15. few days ago near orlando. >> i shot my mom. >> matthewson says what happened is part of a trend. gamers getting swatted by their opponent. >> could be any one of thousand of people watching. they really liked the anonymity of being online. and being able to get away with stuff. >> reporter: the fbi estimates there are roughly 400 swatting calls every year. >> it is a situation that is causing departments who are already strapped financially, to spend thousand o dollars each time they have one of these swat callouts. >> reporter: the consequences serious. a man recently convicted in a texas swatting case facing five years behind bars. investigators warning what starts as a prank could send you to prison. clayton sandell. abc news, denver. >> this is where california lawmakers have gotten it right. a lot of incidents in california with celebrities. passed a law that will take effect january 1. any one convicted of swatting could be roared to pay up to $10,000 and reemburs the officers for responding to that call. >> smart to be able to do that. the other thing, holding people accountable for the. the other thing its that right now the police department are no longer, ewing press releases when the swatting incidents happen. if in fact the public is to know about it they have to be a public record request to go out there. hopefully it will stop. it puts people's lives in danger. >> that kid didn't know what was going to happen next. >> what we have been waiting for. try day friday. crickets chirping outside right now. not only the sound track to summer. could be eaten at dinner or midnight snack right now. get the buzz on the food trend and appetizing taste tests. >> ahead in the next half-hour. surprise ceremony. brad and angelina jolie's secret wedding and the family member not invited. that's in "the skinny" on "world news now." ♪ ♪ >> oh, brand new flavor. yeah. we have a brand new flavor here on "world news now." we all know when it comes to midnight munchies, out there raiding the fridge. willing to switch it up here and there. >> yeah, what we about to try is taking idea to a whole new level. and our lifestyle editor gives us a taste test on this try day friday. >> reporter: looking for the next big trend in eating listen up. the sound of the biggest trend in dining right now. insect are worming their way into food all over the country. there is cricket bars. and even something called the grass whopper. this isn't fear factor. ants, worms, and more used in restaurants all over the country. if you don't know what a chipalina is, one may creep on to your drink before you realize it is grasshopper. >> reporter: i have never had onen a tequila or anything. i will give it a try. >> they're really good. let me give it a shot. >> yeah. >> at the black ant restaurant in new york city, you can say insects are a bit of a theme. >> it has been really good for business. >> reporter: not just a gyming to get people in the door. >> . >> yes there is a shock value. it is catching up with what is going on around the world. >> if you are looking for an insect. >> gateway bug. cheers. >> cheers. >> grasshoppers are maybe the chicken of the insect world. >> this is mostly one. this isn't a lot of it. this is a worms on. >> i give you an a. >> these little. for us going for war. population increase. a way to have food where we are running up against problems of not being able to pro ved for ourselves. ♪ >> ready to dig in? >> what's this one we are looking at. guacamole? >> yes. camera switch. here we go. >> you go first. i want your. this has ants on top. >> this is ants. ants. mm. i'm just kidding. it's good. >> is it? >> i mean, i guess. >> mixed in. >> mm. >> mm. >> anything with pork rind is great. it's fine. great source of protein. >> it does taste different. >> crunch to it. that is not exactly like. 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>> travelers today are more stressed than ever before. when you finally do get to your seat. there is less room than you have had in the past. >> reporter: last night's case somewhat unique because federal air marshals jumped in. expert marksmen work under cover as i learned at their training center, wearing protective gear for simulated take their job is to take out a terrorist threat. but when it comes to an unruly passenger rather than a terrorist, the marshals on board have to make the call. >> we are tasked with protecting the flight deck, flight crew, passengers an ourselves. >> reporter: as planes have become more packed, flight attendants have seen the number of incidents involving unruly passengers i >> reportedly, not included in the happy event, jolie's dad, john voight. he tells a newspaper he will be celebrating shortly. apparently listed on bed, bath, and beyond. some one registered for the magic bullet. the reason he wasn't invited. >> oh. when you look. always thought they were married. just didn't tell anybody. >> it's nice to go through the routine, the formality of it all. president obama landing in a spot in "the skinny" today something you don't often hear. but, this is why. >> this is why. delivering a solemn statement about syria, the twitterverse could focus on that, his tan suit. twitter exploded with some people saying it was tan-tastic. people making jokes, audacity of taupe. a spin on the title of his second book. >> one twitter user compared him to a used car salesman. another hinting he was a fashion abuse female politicians have endured. a rm ♪ ♪ yes, time to yes, time to "rewind" though we are glad it is friday. easy to forget all the news made this week. >> so, l let's take a look backt the stories that made this a week to remember in our "friday rewind." >> i felt the earth quake. making news in america this morning, president's confession. a lack of strategy about the isis threat getting a lot of criticism this morning as the terror group releases a disturbing new propaganda video. the details in a live report. medical emergency. joan rivers hospitalized after suffering a health scare. what we've learned about her condition overnight and new reaction from the comedian's family. breaking now, explosive ash in the sky and lava escaping from the earth. the two volcanoes being watched very closely this morning. and star instructor. move over, jane fonda.