A big loss for the broadcasting community. Yes. Turning to the olympics where Katie Ledecky is making a difference for the u. S. Relay team. The americans were running second in the 4x200 medley. She anchored and they won by two seconds. The men considered to be the greatest male gymnast picked up another medal. With a british gymnast not far behind. Hes won the last six world championships. Thanks to him, japan is third in both gold medals and the overall medal count. China is second in both. The u. S. Remains a leader with 11 golds, 11 silvers, 10 bronzes. A total of 32. Simone biles goes to the overall competition. Fe f phelps and lochte go head to head. And golf returns to the olympics for the First Time Since 1904. Weve been waiting a long time to see golf back at the olympics. Well have full coverage of that tomorrow morning here. Its amazing the that that got you, really . Carry on. Really . Dont mind me. Its amazing the lengths that some thieves will go to steal a bicycle. For
Reporter trump will try to get back to the issues today delivering a detailed policy outlining his plan to tackle terrorism. As one Campaign Source tells us, trump needs to focus on beating hillary clinton. Mary bruce. Joe biden is joining clinton clont on the campaign trail for the first time. Theres a rally in scranton, pennsylvania. He plans to declare that donald trump is the most uninformed president ial nominee ever. Biden is also expected to argue that trp americans less safe. A man hunt underway in georgia following the deadly shooting of a Police Officer in the town of eastman. The gunman should be considered armed and dangerous. Hes accused of killing an officer as the officer got out of a patrol car. The son of a chicago Police Officer is the latest victim of deadly violence in the city. He was home from college in sick mother. He was celebrating someones birthday when a gunman opened fire. Investigators say they think it was a case of mistaken identity. Terrifying use about
Justin gatlin in the 100 meters. Those are some of the top stories on this monday, august 15th. From abc news, this is world news now. The amazing photo thats going viral this morning of bolt in front of everybody else smiling at the camera. We begin this morning, though, with the massive flooding in southern louisiana, especially around baton rouge. Theres a federal declaration with five people dead. The numbers are simply staggering. More than 20,000 people have been rescued from their homes, and 10,000 spending this morning in shelters. Also rescued the approximately 1,000 drivers and passengers stranded for 24 hours or more on interstate 12. The National Guard used their helicopters throughout the day to deliver food, water, and well as to remove people from their positions and bring them back to a place of safety. The governor says he wont say the flooding is worse than a hurricane but says its very bad. Thousands of people are without power, and thousands of at t cell phones aren
Isis and clinton is the cofounder. And he fends off a what some consider a veiled threat to clinton. We witnessed the latest in a long line of casual comments from donald trump that cross the line. Reporter shes referring to this comment. If she gets to pick her judges, nothing you can folks. Although the Second Amendment people maybe there is. I dont know. Casual inciting of violence. Reporter its comments like that from trump that have caused republicans to support clinton. They have a welcomes together for america. Com. And as trump keeps slamming boost from nra with ads. Both candidates focusing on the economy. Clinton touring a company in des moines checking out their supply of t shirts. Even getting one made just for her. She used the company as an example of made in america. And slammed trump. He makes all these things. None of them in the united states. Coal industry leaders. Reporter that ad buy is a boost to the trump campaign. Theyve spent an astonishing 0 on general electio
From abc news, this is world news now. Good morning. Im diane macedo. Im kendis gibson. Were going to start with the crisis in louisiana. Historic flooding. At least five people reported dead. 20,000 rescued from their homes. 10,000 people are now spending the night in shelters and many drivers are stranded on roads and highways. 1,000 were evacuated from an interstate 12. Many having spent more than 24 hours without food or water. Drone video shows the extent of that flooding. Some rivers are crossing overnight. That will mean more flooding. The federal government declared a major disaster for the area. Officials are praising the acts and courage by ordinary citizens. Give me a knife. Reporter thousands caught in the flood zone still trying to escape. Were breaking the window. Reporter the convertible a woman and her dog trapped inside. Nothing is working. Finally david fung jumps in pulling her out by her arm. My dog. Get my dog. Reporter seconds later, fishing her dog out too. Homes