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And potentially trap firefighters. >> we had up to 43,000, that creates its own weather. >> reporter: firefighters are also struggling to protect this huge reservoir which supplies 85% of san franciscos water and is being slowly polluted by falling ash. the challenges are enormous. the fire is being spread by what is known as crowning where the tops of trees torch, spreading faster than on the ground. >> you ever get worried any of the trees will come down while you are in there working? >> that...

After getting slapped with a $40 million lawsuit. new york state attorney general is suing the real estate mogul, accusing him of using the trump university to bilk students trying to learn the secrets of his success out of thousand of dollars. abcs linzie janis has more. >> reporter: whether you love him or hate him, donald trumps name sells things. but when he put his name on trump university promising the tricks of the real estate trade. >> we teach success. thats what it is all about. >> rep...

Boat. geared up to boost maven spacecraft on the journey in november. the maven mission will explore the upper atmosphere of mars. scientists hoping to gain insight into the climate and potential history of sustaining life. cool stuff. >> uh-huh. here is a look at your weather. the big story of the day. the dome of hazy, hot, humid conditions across the middle of the country. there will be thunderstorms in the southwest, rockies. rain also in the northwest, southern texas, florida and northeast....

We were just playing then she was just under water and it was really weird. >> wow. way to go, ethan. he also got another award. hotel sending him and his family to disney world. >> wow. this is quite a remarkable little guy. he apparently -- according to orlandos sentinel, he used to practice saving his older brother in the swimming pool. never imagining that he would actually have to employ these tactics. and the people at the hotel are saying not only was he a hero. he pulled the girl out. ra...

Walking into traffic. and this woman, too busy texting. >> busted. >> reporter: you feel like you were busted? she wasnt the only one. how long do you think you were looking down? >> probably a while. the whole time crossing the street. >> reporter: the problem is only getting worse, especially among teens, safe kids studied 35,000 and found that fatality rates have increased 25% due to device distractions in just the last five years. but while teens might be the worst offenders, most of us are ...

This morning on "world news now" -- california firestorm. the flames threatening thousands of homes and businesses, ancient trees and big city water supply. todays progress on yosemites front lines. >> international firestorm. syrias alleged use of chemical weapons, the latest warnings about u.s. military action and the search for political solutions after a deadly attack. >> tennis scandal, the match up that made history decade ago, billie jean king/bobby riggs, the new secrets revealed that wi...

This morning on "world ns this morning on "world news now" -- california firestorm. the flames threatening thousands of homes and businesses, ancient trees and big city water supply. todays progress on yosemites front lines. >> international firestorm. syrias alleged use of chemical weapons, the latest warnings about u.s. military action and the search for political solutions after a deadly attack. >> tennis scandal, the match up that made history decade ago, billie jean king/bobby riggs, the ...

Doesnt mind her dry humping. has no problem with any of it. there were tons of rehearsals before the show. what she saw was not a surprise at all. there is more reaction from this. robin thicke came out, maybe the only one supporting the whole deal. probably because he was up there with her and didnt see what we saw. robin thicke tweeting that was dope. shout out to miley cyrus. and then obviously picture of himself there at the vmas. but again he -- might be the only one that support this. here...

Theyre using them for everything. >> this thing by the way, tiny. 2 pound. costs $63,000. not tiny in cost. >> $63,000. >> called the maverick. you know what? it is a small price to pay for getting rid of mosquitoes. i dont care what we got to pay to get rid of them. >> hadnt been a good summer here in terms of mosquitoes in the northeast. better than the two prior. those were really bad. they were biting my poor dog. her nose was all bumped up last year. better now this year. you are right. >> ...

This morning on "world news now" -- moral obscenity. thats what the secretary of state is calling syrias alleged use of deadly chemical weapons. could the u.s. be on the brink of taking military action? >> fierce fire fight. monstrous storm of flames burning to yosemite national forest. the race to stop the fire from destroying ancient trees and polluting drinking water supplies. >> we never know the way the fires come up around here when theyre going to overtake you. so safety first. >> a progr...