And this morning the growing concern about the digital divide. Some students sitting in Fast Food Restaurant parking lots just to access free wifi to do their homework. Caught on camera, fire spreading through this home while a man sits in that chair unaware of the flames. What happened next. Plus, the new video of a Navy Battleship sunk on purpose. And labor day blowout. The best deals ahead of the holiday that you can get without ever leaving home. And a good Tuesday Morning, everyone. Im will reeve in for kenneth. And im mona kosar abdi. We begin with President Trump heading to kenosha after the Police Shooting of jacob blake. Blakes shooting kicked off days of protests in several cities, some turning deadly. President trump is defending the teenager charged in the killing of two people in kenosha. This as we learn new details about the man killed in portland, oregon, this weekend. In a new interview, the president defended Police Officers who misused deadly force saying they choke sometimes like a golfer missing a putt. Abcs Megan Tevrizian has the latest. Reporter this morning family and friends demanding justice for aaron j. Danielson. He was a good, good man that would have helped anyone in any need at any time. Reporter investigators identifying danielson as the man shot and killed in portland when protrump demonstrators clashed with counterprotesters. The 39yearold reportedly a supporter of the right wing group patriot prayer. His friends call him a proud american. Aaron j. Danielson was not a radical. He was not a racist, and he was not a fascist. Instigator. He was a freedom loving american who died expressing his beliefs. Reporter danielsons shooting saturday coming after a caravan of President Trump supporters drove through the city clashing with protesters demanding Racial Justice and now new video from earlier in the day showing a trump supporter firing paint balls at protesters. President trump last night defending those supporters. And paint is not and paint as a defensive mechanism, paint is not bullets. Reporter in the meantime, democratic president ial nominee joe biden with a message for the people sparking violence. Its lawlessness plain and simple, and those who do it should be prosecuted. Reporter biden also blaming President Trump for escalating the unrest. This president long ago forfeited any moral leadership in this country. He cant stop the violence because for years hes fomented it. He may believe mouthing the words law and order makes him strong, but his failure to call on his own supporters to stop acting as an armed militia in this country shows how weak he is. Reporter but the president laying the blame on democrats. The violent riters share bidens same talking points and they share his same agenda for our nation and even his strange speech today he made in pittsburgh, he didnt mention the fact, and he didnt mention the far left. He didnt mention the far left or from what i saw he didnt mention i dont believe the word antifa. Reporter the president also refusing to condemn kyle rittenhouse, the 17yearold who allegedly shot and killed two people at a protest in kenosha in the aftermath of the Police Shooting of jacob blake. Trump suggesting rittenhouse was acting in selfdefense. You saw the same tape as i saw, and he was trying to get away from them, i guess, it looks like, and he fell, and then they very violently attacked him, and it was reooking at reporter trump planning to visit kenosha today even after the governor and mayor asked him to reconsider. When asked if his visit could exacerbate tensions or violence, the president responding. Well, it could also increase enthusiasm, and it could increase love and respect for our country. Reporter President Trump has not spoken to jacob blakes family. He says the family wanted their attorney on the call, and trump says he doesnt think that would be appropriate. He instead spoke with the familys pastor. Will, mona. Megan, thank you. Breaking overnight, protests erupting in South Los Angeles after deputies shot and killed a black man. Deputies say the man took off on a bike when they approached him for a code violation. After a chase the man allegedly punched a deputy in the face then dropped a gun. Thats when investigators say the deputies opened fire. Witnesses say they heard more than 20 shots. Back to washington now and President Trump, in a new interview, he claims that a plane of, quote, thugs, threatened the Republican National convention. He also we peted his unfounded claim that joe biden is a puppet for extreme left leaning democrats. Who do you think is pulling bidens strings . Is it former obama people people youve never heard of. People that are in the dark shadows. People that what does that mean . That sounds like a conspiracy theory. Dark shadows, what is that . People that youve never heard of. People that are on the streets. People that are controlling the streets. We had somebody get on a plane from a certain city this weekend, and in the plane it was almost completely loaded with thugs wearing these dark uniforms, black uniforms with gear and this and that. Theyre on a plane. Where was this . Ill tell you sometime, but its under investigation right now. Reporter the president did not elaborate on that alleged threat to last weeks convention. Another big political story is the democratic primary in massachusetts today. Robert f. Kennedys 39yearold grandson, congressman joe kennedy, is challenging senator ed markey who is 74. Kennedy is the underdog. A member of the Kennedy Family has never lost an election in massachusetts. Now to the coronavirus and a crucial day for the countrys Largest School district. A teachers strike could be in the future due to concerns about safety. A new study shows Coronavirus Infections are increasing faster among children than adults, and while parents and teachers focus on schools, sports fans now have something new to focus on. This morning the u. S. Open under way and under wraps. I have more matches under my belt with no fans than i do with fans. Reporter competitors and coaches now living in a bubble in two hotels. No fans in the stadium and players facing a grueling testing schedule after benoit paire was forced to withdraw. You know, it is unfortunate we had a player test positive yesterday, but its not unexpected. Reporter just a few miles away, a brewing battle over classes reopening in the nations Largest School district. New york city teachers threatening to vote as early as today on whether to go on strike for the first time in nearly 50 years amid concerns about covid safety protocols. Well know shortly over the next couple of days if were going to have a major war. Reporter in massachusetts these teachers refusing to enter their school during preparations for the students return, instead working outside on picnic tables and beach chairs. Their School Committee is now pursuing legal action against them. As for schools already online youre going to see your teacher on monday morning. Youre going to engage with your teacher every day during a regular schedule. Reporter new concerns about some kids getting left behind. Photos of children searching for Internet Service and drawing International Attention including this photo of kids sitting in a taco bell l parking lot for free wifi. Deaths on the rise in 25 states in detroit the citys nearly 1,000 victims honored monday with special funeral processions along with hundreds of billboards showing the faces of those lost. But in texas this morning, a symbol of hope. I thought that only my baby was going to survive. I didnt think i was. Reporter a mother giving birth to a healthy baby just two months after battling the virus. She credits a plasma donation and her daughter for her incredible recovery. Shes my motivation. She kept me going. I didnt want to lose my baby. Thats where those students sitting in the taco bell parking lot, their School District saw that photo and got them a free hot spot to get wifi at home. Thats good to hear. A navy crew survived a plane crash in virginia. The aircraft was on a Training Mission when it went down in a field near wallops island. Two pilots, two crew members all bailed out. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Louisianas governor says it could be three weeks before power is restored after hurricane laura. Damage in the region could total 12 billion. Roads in some areas are still underwater, and caskets have reportedly washed up in one town. Time now for your Tuesday Morning forecast. More storms are possible today in North Carolina where torrential rain led to flash flooding. Several people had to be rescued in Johnston County where about eight inches of rain fell yesterday, and in montana the first signs of winter are here. Areas of the Northern Rockies got their first dusting of snow as temperatures dipped down into the 30s, and checking todays high temperatures, 70s in the northeast. Showers are possible from d. C. To nyc. 90s across the south, 70s, of course, in southern california. Coming up, saving you money. The big Labor Day Weekend sales. But first the new investigation into evangelical leader Jerry Falwell jr. Just days after a sex scandal forced him to resign. And later the new way brad back now with the sinking of a navy ship on purpose. More than 5,000 personnel taking part in a Live Fire Exercise involving the uss durham near hawaii. Thats a vietnam era cargo ship that had been decommissioned after two decades in service. Moving on now to a new investigation targeting Jerry Falwell jr. After a sex scandal led to his resignation from Liberty University, one of the countrys most powerful evangelical leaders once again finds himself in the spotlight. Abcs ines de la cuetara has more on that. Reporter this morning, Liberty University announcing an independent investigation into its former president Jerry Falwell jr. After allegations that mired him in a sex scandal. The board of trustees issuing a statement calling for a thorough investigation into all financial, real estate and legal matters while falwell was at the helm of the school adding, the board wants to learn the consequences that have flowed from a lack of spiritual stewardship. Falwells exit from the conservative Christian College coming after a series of scandals including a racy picture he posted on social media with his arm around his wifes assistant, his pants unzipped then the explosive accusations about falwell and his wife becki from giancarlo granda, falwells former pool attendant turned business partner. The 29yearold claiming he had a years long affair with becki at times while falwell looked on though falwell denies any involvement. Jerrys lying. That was his game plan from the beginning, to just throw her under the bus, which i think speaks a lot about who he is about his character, and he was aware from day one of our relationship. Reporter the University Also addressing backlash over while falwell wasnt removed from power sooner claiming some may say that all the signs were there for a long time before last week. Its certainly fair to say there were questionable comments made, worrying behavior and inappropriate social media posts, but all the signs were not there until the start of last week. In a new statement, the falwells said they support the investigation by the universitys board saying, quote, we welcome any inquiry. We have nothing to hide. Will and mona. Ines, thank you. American airlines and delta are following united getting rid of fees for changing your ticket. The policy change applies to domestic and some international flights. The airlines are trying to boost business amid the pandemic. Retailers are gearing up for a Labor Day Weekend sale. Some are already under way. The best deals this weekend will be on mattresses, furniture and home appliances. Home depot is offering up to 40 off appliances, kitchenwear and patio furniture, and wayfair is offering up to 70 off bedroom furniture, rug and storage containers. Coming up, the massive crocodile captured at a tourist hot spot. 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Get 35 off paints and stains with sale prices starting at 25. 02 shop in store or order online for curbside pickup. We are back with an unwelcome visitor. Rangers trapping this 770pound crocodile at a Tourist Destination in australia. The biggest one captured in that region in years. It was taken to a crocodile farm where it was better off. Crikey. I had to add that, sorry. And now to colorado and a frightening scene near denver. A candle near a curtain started this fire with a man, you see him there, sitting in that chair just feet away unaware of the flames spreading up the wall. It happened during a Birthday Party with several other people elsewhere in the home who eventually helped that 88yearold get out. The house was destroyed, but fortunately everyone was able to escape. Police say two people charged in the kidnapping of a georgia boy were planning to raise the child as their own. The suspects are accused of attacking the boys mother outside the familys home near atlanta. Authorities say the woman fought the kidnappers off, but they finally got the boy into their suv. She fought them tooth and nail. She took his gun and tried to shoot him with it. She tore his shorts and kept his shoe. She showed us a mothers love in action, and were so proud of her. The suspects were arrested 70 miles away, and the boy was not hurt. Police say the same couple tried to steal another womans baby, but she never called 911. Unbelievable. Turning now to the coronavirus, theres new confusion over when the government may roll out a vaccine. Meanwhile, more colleges are coping with outbreaks. Arizona State University is reporting 800 cases and infections are trending up in the midwest. Earlier i spoke with dr. Imran ali. Theres concerned about new covid infections in rural areas. Tell us what youre seeing. This is actually quite concerning because in rural areas, Health Care Access has been a problem way before the pandemic. And, you know, in rural areas we generally see people come closer together. So that may be fueling the spread. But its really important that people understand that the health care in these rural areas is very limited. Were getting some mixed signals about the expected time line of a Covid Vaccine and how it will be rolled out. What do people need to know about the vaccine and the current timetable . We are supposed to see some results by november if everything goes well. But, remember, mona, even if the vaccine is safe, the big issue is then getting the vaccine ready for prime time, getting it distributed. Now, there are some concerning reports that at least some of the vaccines have to be stored in ultra low temperatures, so there still has to be a plan on iversities are shutting down or pausing inperson classes because of a steady rise in covid cases. Weve seen crowded bars and packed pool parties in recent days. Do you think colleges need to impose more restrictions on students behavior . Its hard to put restrictions on people. People dont like restrictions but there can be innovative ways of contact tracing, but outbreaks of Infectious Diseases such as meningitis have already been happening on campuses way before covid, so its very important to really bear this in mind. Our thanks to dr. Ali. And coming up, big news about the fresh prince of belair. Also ahead, one boys effort to say thank you to garbage truck workers. Its in the small, everyday moments. Tfresh prince of belair. Also ahead, one boys effort to say thank to you garbage truck workers. Hfresh prince of also ahead, one boys effort to say thank to you garbage truck workers. E fresh prince of also ahead, one boys effort to say thank to you garbage truck workers. And once these little moments start adding up, thats when it feels like so much more. It feels like real progress. Caplyta effectively treats adults with schizophrenia. 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