Page 4 - May 2001 News Today

Tons of twisted metal. seven people are killed and nearly 60 people are injured. >> we cant control mother nature. she dishes out what she wants. you never know what youre going to get. a dance floor, crowded with wedding guests, collapses. may 2001, a young bride and groom enjoy what should be the best day of their lives. 700 guests share in their wedding celebration, held on the third floor of a jerusalem wedding hall. >> everyone is having a good time. a guy is filming it with his camcorder...

Welcome back to "caught on camera." im contessa brewer. so far this hour weve seen average people going about their everyday lives when danger strikes unexpectedly. but, in our next story, well see what can go wrong when thrill seekers take a leap of faith. las vegas, nevada. a fun-filled weekend becomes a life-and-death struggle when a bungee cord becomes a noose. >> i definitely wasnt breathing. i was unconscious. >> whoa! >> its may 2001, and these friends are looking for a thrill ride. >> it...

U.s. economy and theres a federal indictment with lhis nae on it? joe john has the latest on this. >> here it is, kate, its just out this afternoon, late this afternoon, in fact. this indictment was unsealed today, federal prosecutors charged suleman abu gaith with conspiracy to kill americans on 9/11 and before 9/11 and for his propaganda efforts on behalf of al qaeda afterwards. the indictment says he warned the u.s. that a great army is gathering against you, called upon the navy of islam to ...

Capitals across the country today to oppose president obamas proposal to curb gun violence. now back to "caught on camera." welcome back to "caught on camera." im contessa brewer. so far this hour weve seen average people going about their everyday lives when danger strikes unexpectedly. but, in our next story, well see what can go wrong when thrill seekers take a leap of faith. las vegas, nevada. a fun-filled weekend becomes a life-and-death struggle when a bungee cord becomes a noose. >> i d...

I fly now just for fun and it is always just for me, just what i want. i think thats why im having a lot more fun flying. >> may, 2001, in seoul, south korea, a military helicopter is transporting a large metal sculpture designed to commemorate the 1988 olympic games. it will be a monument to the olympic spirit and pride felt by the south korean host nation. the helicopter lowers the sculpture carefully on to the center tower of a bridge spanning the han river. everything appears to be going as ...

Carried it out of the woods for me. the boys led me through a couple of odd trails and i was out in about 20 minutes, having a beer and telling stories with my friends. >> parr still enjoys the tranquil pleasure of paragliding but after his brush with death he has a new appreciation for the dangers of the sport. >> after this incident, it was some time before i went paragliding again. not trying to better my skills and advance in competition. i fly now just for fun and it is always just for me, ...

Mississippi have declared states of emergency. the storm expected to hit the gulf coast late tuesday or early wednesday, seven years to the day after hurricane katrina struck the same region. now back to "caught on camera." welcome back to "caught on camera." im contessa brewer. so far this hour weve seen average people going about their everyday lives when danger strikes unexpectedly. but, in our next story, well see what can go wrong when thrill seekers take a leap of faith. las vegas, nevad...

About 20 minutes, having a beer and telling stories with my friends. >> parr still enjoys the tranquil pleasure of paragliding but after his brush with death he has a new appreciation for the dangers of the sport. >> after this incident, it was some time before i went paragliding again. not trying to better my skills and advance in competition. i fly now just for fun and it is always just for me, just what i want. i think thats why im having a lot more fun flying. >> may, 2001, in seoul, south k...

Track to take back the presidency. now back to "caught on camera. " welcome back to "caught on camera." im contessa brewer. so far this hour weve seen average people going about their everyday lives when danger strikes unexpectedly. but, in our next story, well see what can go wrong when thrill seekers take a leap of faith. las vegas, nevada. a fun-filled weekend becomes a life-and-death struggle when a bungee cord becomes a noose. >> i definitely wasnt breathing. i was unconscious. >> whoa! >...

She has not gone to the police because she says the man who kidnapped her has also threatened her, promising to kill her family if she ever spoke out. his secret was safe, and he was about to strike again. here again is rob stafford. >> the night it actually happened, i was on acid. >> jennifer spalding, a single mom with a history of abusing drugs and alcohol, says she was walking through a rough section of syracuse late one night in may 2001 when an old man driving a rusted mercury comet pulle...