Good evening to you on this wednesday night. The hunt is on for the brutal killers from the terrorist group isis. Experts studying these eyes, the man with the british accent that executed journalist james foley. Brian ross has been studying the all the clues and the tapes, and has the latest right now. Reporter as outrage spread around the world today over this scene, jim foleys parents said they had never been prouder of their son. He was strong, courageous, loving to the end. We just recognized our little boy, he was just a hero. You know from the videos, his last words were, i wish i had more time to see my family. Reporter u. S. And british authorities spent the day looking for clues on the video about the identity of the hooded executioner of jim foley. Using a database of known jihadists to look for a match with his eyes, his hands, and most telling, his voice, with what british authorities call a distinct london accent. You have plotted against us and gone out of your way to find reasons to interfere in our affairs. From what weve seen, it looks increasingly likely that is a british citizen. Now this is deeply shocking. Reporter in the last your, hundreds of foreign fighters have joined isis. Seizing large areas of syria and iraq. Now increasingly threatening to target the u. S. A former french hostage, nicholas henlin, who was held with foley and about two dozen over western hostages in a darkened cell for seven months, told abc news that foley was often singled out for harsh punishment, once for planning an escape. He had brutal punishment, including punishment inspired by the american war on terror. Reporter there was no further word today about the other american hostage shown on the video, stephen sotloff, who the isis group also threatened to kill if the u. S. Bombing in iraq continues. As the war rages on reporter foley filed his final report from syria for global post just before he was captured some two years ago. On location in aleppo, this is james foley for global post. Reporter in his final moments, james foley faced death with the dignity and courage that marked his journalistic career. And brian is here now. You have breaking news . Yes, about a failed rescue attempt. President obama authorized a bold attempt into syria to rescue foley. But when they arrived at the site, there were no hostages present. No american casualties other than one injury. An attempt that failed. And now, the question continues. What is the u. S. Going to do. Isis is now estimated to be more than 10,000 strong and growing. Have taken over a third of iraq and parts of syria. Jonathan karl breaks down president obamas options. Reporter he calls out president obama by name. The president answering with resolve. We will be vigilant and relentless. When people harm americans anywhere, we will work to see that justice is done. Reporter the u. S. Has conducted at least 13 more air strikes since the video was released yesterday. He could release more weapons to the front line, or send special forces to advice. He could launch air strikes for the first time on isis targets in syria. Now, the president faces a new fight in iraq that could dominate the rest of his presidency. And now, abcs pierre thomas, who has been talk to his Expert Sources today about the number of westerners joining the terrorists. Well, as brian pointed out, the executioner seemed to be british. This is 19yearold Shannon Conley of denver. Looks like an allamerican girl next door, but Authorities Say she was hell bent on joining isis. The fear tonight, they come back to america to strike. Theres an effort to track them, some back here at home under various levels of investigation and surveillance. It has everyone on edge there. Thank you, pierre thomas. Well have every breaking development on abcnews. Com. We move on to the monsoon conditions slamming the west in the country. Ferocious lightning striking a middle School Student on the football field. Brandi hitt is there tonight. Reporter tonight, the threat of more Severe Weather slamming the west. From flash flood warnings to lightning. An idaho woman claiming she was struck while filming a storm. Take a look again. I screamed. My phone flew out of my hand and i really wasnt sure what happened. Reporter this map, also showing more than 500 lightning strikes today in Southern California alone. Temporarily shutting down beaches. And in new mexico, more Severe Weather. Theres a kid just struck by lightning playing football. Reporter three children and their football coach injured by lightning during practice. One teen hospitalized in critical condition. Also tonight, a clearer picture of the destruction following the raging floods and harrowing rescues in arizona. Here, you can see the before and after, as families now trying salvage whats left. We dont have anything. Reporter thats the same case for marcia fuller, seen here desperately waving a white sheet as her house was ripped from its foundation. This is now whats left of marcias home. The foundation, uprooted. The front porch, gone. And the only thing that kept her house from being washed away is this large tree. I looked out the window, it was right here. I didnt know what to do. Reporter the threat, not over yet. With peak monsoon season upon us, this could be just the beginning. Brandi hitt, abc news, phoenix. And one more headline about the weather. This one from overseas. In japan, a massive mud slide carving through hero shi ma. And an update on the deadly ebola outbreak. The death toll, 1,350 people. And in liberia, protesters clashed with soldiers trying to break out of a neighborhood quarantine by the government. And back to ferguson, missouri. A report from a source close to brown, and this one saying the policemans face was seriously injured. Heres jim avila. Reporter the fate of darren wilson, seen in this new video receiving a Department Commendation six months ago is now in the hands of six jurors. The prosecuting Attorney Says he will not rush the process and doesnt expect a decision until midoctober. They will have absolutely everything this is. Every piece of paper and photograph. Reporter including a hospital picture of his face not yet released. A source says he suffered a serious facial injury during the struggle. And this piece of videotape they say is key to his defense. The unarmed 18yearolds body still on the street. One bystander says, he watched brown shot as he walks towards the patrolman. The next thing i know, hes coming back towards the police. Reporter wilsons supporters say that directly conflicts with other reports. The officer has not spoken publicly, but the grand injury will hear his account. And today, eric holder shaking the hands of the Police Officer in charge of maintaining piece on the streets of ferguson. Jim avila, abc news, ferguson. And now news on the tense drama outside of chicago. Eight hostages including two children. Two men were arrested, and no one was hurt. And a new tool for anyone confused by the automobile recalls. Theres a new website, saferc safercar. Gov. You can quickly learn if there are any recallsn your car. And now to a Wild Police Chase through city streets in california. Slamming into a cafe, inches away from customers outside. David kerley looks at how close this came. Reporter watch. Its the end of a police chase. As the suspect vehicle slams on to a Northern California sidewalk. One coffee shop patron pinned against the wall. Turned a fourdoor car into a twodoor car. Reporter the man driving the car, wanted for alleged Domestic Violence in sausalito. Two police cars chased the suspect for a mile. Injuries only here. But just last week, a car being chased by Houston Police crashed into another vehicle. Six dead in all. Chases happen every day, and on average, one person dies every day. 342 killed in 2012. A reminder for jonathan farris, whose son was an innocent victim in a police pursuit. Oftentimes protecting the public means breaking off and not continuing that pursuit. Reporter most departments have policies governing when and how to chase a suspect, many based on guidelines the International Police chief association approved 18 years ago. And now in 24 jurisdictions, this starchase system. An officer shoots a gps tracker beacon onto the suspect car, allowing them to watch where the bad guy goes, without being in hot pursuit. David kerley, abc news, washington. And up next right here tonight, the dream vacation you booked online. What happens when you get there expecting this, and you get this instead . And the 13yearold girl with the dazzling fastball . 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