As millions clean up from an intense Tropical Storm, even more now face dangerously hot temperatures, some in the triple digits. Why it may last the rest of the month and maybe even longer. And one big test. A 15year project to protect 1,500 years of culture is used for the first time. Well take you to venice to see what billions of dollars bought and why it took so long. First, we begin this morning with a look at todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. The president of the United States told me that he decided to use his extraordinary powers of clemency. Reporter President Trump commuted the sentence of longtime friend and confidante roger stone just days before stone was due to report to prison. The president saying if you lie for me, you cover up for me, i will reward you. Reporter death rates surging in at least ten states with texas extending its statewide coronavirus disaster declaration. Actually the worst is yet come reporter Ghislaine Maxwell is requesting bail. Reporter
Broncos 25, sanes 23. A win is a win, the broncos hoping to keep pace in the liely contested afc west. Got off to a great start today. Something that has troubled them, their first drive ask a good one, jordan taylor. Up, 70 early. Ahead to the fourth quarter, stewart all ov interceptions and a fumble recovery. That one lead to a broncos touchdown. Denver took a 2317 lead, based on brandon, but back come the saints, drew becomes. Justin jumps over the line, parks picks up it and takes it to the house. 25 victory, mark whose he. The broncos somehow walked away with win. Im glad he had on white shoes what an afternoon for stewart, two interceptions, plus he recovered a fumble. Not the biggest name in the no fly zone, but i think stewart had the biggest game. He did. Arabist fan poll tonight, 7 3, entering, how would you describe the broncos, over achievers, underi chiefers or maybe just right. Go to the sports page. Up in sports, but a big win for the broncos. It was one of those games w
Little bit cooler this afternoon. Early on this morning were under a mostly sunny sky. Mild temperatures. Upper 60s to around 70 by 8 00. Then by the time those kiddos are heading home, first day of school loaded with homework, well be at 87 degrees. It will be a cooler afternoon chance for again a few storms today. Were likely not going to see many here in town. But if we can take this full i want to show you where we can get stronger storms. Northeastern corner of our temperatures will drop a little more than here. We have a cold front that will drape in across northeastern colorado. Well be it looks like in the mid to upper 80s. Will be a cooler day today. The threat for Severe Weather today to the northeast. Tomorrow it includes denver. Jayson, heres your first alert we could get stronger storms tomorrow. 225 at parker road. Cherry creek schools and Cherry Creek Dam road youll see extra traffic today. We saw that start yesterday as the teachers were heading back to Cherry Creek Hig
As Michael Phelps and ryan lochte go headtohead with a photo finish now heading for the finals and Carmelo Anthony setting a u. S. Olympic scoring record as they edge out australia in a nailbiter. Were live in rio for all the action. Good morning, america. Usa, usa. How about Katie Ledecky, pushing team usa to yet another gold medal in the pool. And look at her teammates, reach out, grab her hand at the end. Another gold for team usa. Big day ahead. Amys tracking all the excitement in rio. It is so exciting here, guys. Team usa dominating in the water and on the bike. Gold medalist Kristin Armstrong who turns 43 today, by the way, finishing strong, celebrating okay, amy. Well get back to you. But first, we want to get to that breaking news, a massive fire in maryland taking down an apartment complex. Firefighters rushing to save survivors. More than two dozen people taken to the hospital. Abcs Gloria Rivera is on the scene in silver spring, maryland. Good morning, gloria. Reporter good
Good afternoon. Happy saturday. Its always great to have you with us. Well get your local headlines in just a moment, but first wed like to introduce you to our newest colleague. You are the newest member of our weekend crew. Were so happy. Where have you been all our lives . Im the new kid on the block, and i cant tell you how happy i am to be here. This has been a long road, but ive always wanted to live in denver, i just moved here. I packed up my truck and came here after working for a network, and i am so thrilled to be here. The people here are so nice. The people in colorado are so nice. Im like, okay, i thought people in texas were nice, and they are, but you guys have us beat. Im thrilled to be here. When i walked in the newsroom, this was a note from a coworker, belen, good luck, amigo. How can i go wrong with that . Its going to be a good day. Thank you for letting me be part of this team. Youre a bronco fan, right . I became a bronco fan. And i got emotionally involved with