When we look through the lens of health 1 of 3 kids is obese or overweight. When we take the collective impact of each of those disparity points, what we see is indeed a generation of young people who are in crisis and there is a cost associated with that crisis, a cost that totals into the more than 150 billion that we estimate it will cost this nation when young people dont graduate. Additional burdens that will come in the health care system. So what we see is that our work is not just about prevention but our work is really about stabilizing the very foundation of this nation in terms of leaders, in terms that we have the work force that we need, and in terms of reducing the burden on our health care system. And we want to let you know that you can call in and join the conversation about what the challenges are facing todays youth or share your own experience with the boys and girls club of america or other sort of mentorship organizations. If you were under 18, you can call us at
How close firefighters are to getting the flames under control. Standing tens of thousands of tourists in popular resort areas, a closer look at the damage and where the big storm is headed next. Good morning, welcome to Al Jazeera America. Im stephanie sy. Im bell cat. The u. S. Coalition against the Islamic State group is growing, 40 countries signing on to help the fight. Secretary of state john kerry is in paris where Foreign Ministers are meeting to discuss next steps. In britain there is outrage over murder of david haines. A video showing his killing, David Cameron vowing to hunt down and destroy the group. We have Group Coverage from washington and london. Lets begin with lisa in washington. The u. S. Is steadily picking up support to take on the Islamic State group. Whats next . Today in paris is a one day meeting including 30 countries, including the countries of the u. N. Security council, iraq, of course, the main european nations, iraqs neighbors and gulf states. In openin
New developments on a number of controversies around the n. F. L. The league launched an effort to deal with the issue of Domestic Violence, former Baltimore Ravens ray rice is said to file an appeal of his suspension. Michael eaves has more. Rice has until midnight tomorrow to enter his appeal. As of now, he has not done so. The n. F. L. Nor the Players Association has made an announcement pertaining to the appeal. While the legal waits for it, the commissioner continues to address the evolving Domestic Violence protocols. Reporter one day after banners flew over two stadiums demanding Roger Goodells stadium an advise Christopher Gibson board has been announced. Lisa freel, jane randall and rita smith will help to lead and shape n. F. L. s policies relating to Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. Freel was the head of the Sex Crimes Unit for a decade. Randall is the cofounder of no more, a campaigner against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, and smith former director of a coaliti
Stranding tourists, leaving destruction in the wake. The Minnesota Vikings allowing Adrien Peterson to play, but new allegations of child abuse have surfaced. Welcome to alJazeera America. We begin with breaking news out of afghanistan this morning. A powerful explosion targeting an American Military convoy, we dont know the nationality of those killed, but at least three nato soldiers are dead. Well stay on top of that story. To our other top story, president obama heads to the c. D. C. Today, unveiling plans to help west africa combat ebola. His plan includes 3,000 troops and millions of dollars of medical supplies. We are live in washington, d. C. This morning this morning, lisa, how much pressure was the president turned to make that pledge. Clearly this epidemic has been spiraling out of control. There are 2400 people who have died, thousands more infected. The u. S. Military has the unique capability to help coordinate and ramp up the global response. The white house says the thr
Up. Nearly two dozen documents met in paris to strategise on how to stop i. S. I. L. In less than a year the Islamic State of iraq and levant smisted priorities in the meet. World pours are concerned with stopping powers are concerned with stopping the group. The u. S. Says it will follow i. S. I. L. Into syria. Based on the meeting they may have to go alone on that one, nadeem barber reports. Reporter for the french president a chance to forget the low poll ratings. His iraqi counterpart an appeal in helping to rescue his nation. We continue to ask for air borne operations regularly against terrorist sites. We must not allow i. S. To set up sanctuaries, we must pursue them, cut off financing and stop fighting from neighbouring countries from joining i. S. This conference was about one thing, fighting the Islamic State of iraq and levant, or i. S. I. L. Hours after the french planes became reconnaissance demright, the Foreign Ministry said a response was crucial. When you are facing a