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Investigators say a mechanical problem is to blame for a deadly fire in a limousine last may. five nurses killed when the limousine they were riding in, became engulfed in flames. the friends were celebrating a recent wedding. blaze caused by rear suspension system which failed and ignited the carpeting. that set the vehicle on fire. the limos operator, fined $1,500 for having more passengers than allowed. >> new jersey the second state to ban so-called conversion therapy when counselors try to ...

Children straight through therapy is opposed through the american medical association and the american psychiatric association. do you think you were born gay? >> i dont know. i think who you are is who you are. >> reporter: he underwent five years of conversion therapy. >> they put me in a place of being uncomfortable with who i am. >> the therapy turned her straight. banning it hurts patients. >> it prevents them from getting the help they desire. >> reporter: christie showed his concern. he w...

Good morning. im john muller. >> im diana perez. here are some of the top headlines were following this morning on "world news now." egyptian police detained a supreme leader of the muslim brotherhood, facing trial later this month in the killing of eight protesters outside the brotherhoods headquarters in june. >> new jersey becomes the second state to ban so-called conversion therapy in which counselors try to change the sexual orientation of gay teenagers. california has a similar law. >> inv...

>> reporter: today, governor christie signed the ban into law saying he has concerns about government limiting parental choice but also pointing out the risks cited by experts. the statement says i believe that exposing children to these health risks without clear evidence of benefits that outweigh these serious risks is not appropriate. >> it gives an opportunity for parents to question it again. what is really best for my child and is it really appropriate for them? >> poppy joins us. first of...

Young gay people straight. critics have argued its damaging the minors. poppy harlow talks to a young man who went through that therapy for five years. some of the topics in the report might not be suitable for younger viewers. >> do you think you were born gay? >> i dont know. i do think who you are is who you are. >> reporter: at 25, matthew says he final he feels like himself but its been a painful road. he questioned his sexuality at 16 so hi parents put him in conversion therapy. therapy th...

Traveling the state stumping for votes, today christie signed into law legislation that will outlaw the practice known as gay conversion therapy. it is just the latest move that has put him front and center. >> i think the statement speaks for itself. >> reporter: governor chris christie put his star. of approval on a bill for gay conversion therapy for mie norse. the controversial practice is opposed by the american medical association and the american psychiatric association. do you think that...

Checking our top stories at 45 minutes past the hour. jury selection begins in georgia baby killing case. demanding money from a mother before shooting her 13-month-old son in his troller. three members of that suspects family face charges of hindering the investigation. new jersey today becomes the second state to ban conversion therapy for minors. chris christie will sign a bill into law in the next hour. a persons sexual orientation can be changed through therapy, but professional organizat...

Im hoping the first few shifts i dont have any night jobs. >> not going to get too much sleep there. you can see the complete interview in about a half hour ar so at 2:00 eastern. to this gay couples getting married in new sozealand. its the 14th country to legalize same-sex marriage. nine of countries that lock up it are all in europe. the netherlands was the real trail blazer being the first to do so 12 years ago. this while governor chris christie signs a bill to ban, to stop therapists f...

This is normally when theyre taking a tour of the state, a farewell tour. just last week he was putting o out case, information about how much john thing shank you nch. >> were talking new jersey governor chrysanthemum, signing into law today making his state the second in the country to forbid conversion therapy. for under the age 18. this controversial practice is paste on the premise that a persons sexual orientation can be changed with counseling. the governor says that agrees. >> come up, w...

His is the second state after california to ban what they call conversion therapy. governor christie said the great risks are too great. and his office says the governments action on this bill, quote: is consistent with the belief that people are born gay and homosexuality is not a sin. do you feel a little sad have money problems and issues. the boss would like to you share. thats how it is for workers at penn state university. the school reports it will level a fine against staff members who f...