Is on for the brutal killers from the terrorist group isis. Experts studying these eyes, the man with the british accent that executed journalist james foley. And yet today, out of the dark moment emerged a family showing the face of strength. A mother and father anguished but urging everyone to be proud to be american. Brian ross has been studying the all the clues and the tapes, and has the latest right now. Reporter as outrage spread around the world today over this scene, jim foleys parents said they had never been prouder of their son. He was strong, courageous, loving to the end. We just hardly recognized our little boy, he was just a hero. You know from the videos, his last words were, i wish i had more time to see my family. Reporter u. S. And british authorities spent the day looking for clues on the video about the identity of the hooded executioner of jim foley. Using a database of known jihadists to look for a match with his eyes, his hands, and most telling, his voice, with what british authorities call a distinct london accent. You have plotted against us and gone far out of your way to find reasons to interfere in our affairs. From what weve seen, it looks increasingly likely that it is a british citizen. Now, this is deeply shocking. Reporter in the last year, hundreds of foreign fighters from western europe and the u. S. Have joined isis. As it has conducted a wellfinanced and wellarmed brutal holy war. Seizing large areas of syria and iraq. Now increasingly threatening to target the u. S. A former french hostage, nicholas henlin, who was held with foley for seven months, told abc news that foley was often singled out for harsh punishment, once for planning an escape. He had brutal punishment, including punishment inspired by the american war on terror. Reporter there was no further word today about the other american hostage shown on the video, stephen sotloff, who the isis group also threatened to kill if the u. S. Bombing in iraq continues. As the war rages on reporter foley filed his final report from syria for the global post just before he was captured almost two years ago. On location in aleppo, this is james foley for global post. Reporter in his final moments, james foley faced death with the dignity and courage that marked his journalistic career. And brian is here now. Youve been on the phone. You have breaking news . Yes, about a failed rescue attempt. Senior Administration Officials tell abc news tonight that president obama authorized a bold attempt into syria to rescue foley. And several over u. S. Hostages. But when they arrived at the site, there were no hostages present. Several dozen u. S. Forces were involved, and some isis forces were killed. No american casualties other than one slight injury. But no explanation about what went wrong with the attempt. An attempt that failed. Thank you so much, brian. And now, the question continues. What is the u. S. Going to do . Isis is now estimated to be more than 10,000 strong and growing. They have taken over a third of iraq and parts of syria. So, what are the president s options . Jonathan karl breaks it down. Reporter in this video, the executioner calls out president obama by name. Demanding an end to air strikes in iraq. The president answering with resolve. We will be vigilant and relentless. When people harm americans anywhere, we will work to see that justice is done. There has to be a common effort to extract this cancer so it does not spread. Reporter the u. S. Has conducted at least 14 more air strikes since the foley video was released yesterday. But to take out isis, the president has additional options. He could release more weapons to the front lines, or send u. S. Special forces to advise iraqis. He could launch air strikes for the first time on isis targets in syria. One thing the president has ruled out is sending in ground troops. But even so, the president who counts ending the war in iraq as a big part of his legacy now faces a new fight in iraq that could welco welcoml dominate his presidency. And now, abcs pierre thomas, who has been talking to his Expert Sources today about the number of westerners joining the extremists. Well, as brian pointed out, the executioner seemed to be british. A westerner. And westerners seem to be flooding into iraq and syria. Take a look at this photograph. This is 19yearold Shannon Conley of denver. Looks like an allamerican girl next door, but Authorities Say she was hellbent on joining isis in syria. More than 100 americans are believed to have gone to iraq and syria. And their passports could give them easy access to return to america. The fear tonight, they come back to america to strike. Theres an effort to track them, some back here at home under various levels of investigation and surveillance. The fbi director saying theyre doing everything they can. But he says its possible some radicals could slip out of the u. S. Without the fbi knowing. It has everyone on edge there. Thank you, pierre thomas. Pierre will stay on the story tonight. Well have every breaking development on abcnews. Com. We move on to the monsoon conditions slamming the west in this country. Ferocious lightning striking a middle School Student on the football field. Brandi hitt is there tonight. Reporter tonight, the threat of more Severe Weather slamming the west. From flash flood warnings to lightning. An idaho woman claiming she was struck while filming a storm. Take a look again. I screamed. My phone flew out of my hand and i really wasnt sure what happened. Reporter this map, also showing more than 500 lightning strikes today in Southern California alone. Temporarily shutting down beaches. And in new mexico, more Severe Weather. Theres a kid just got struck by lightning playing football. Reporter three children and their football coach injured by lightning during practice. One teen hospitalized in critical condition. Also tonight, a clearer picture of the destruction following the raging floods and harrowing rescues in arizona. Here, you can see the before and after, as families now try to salvage whats left. We dont have anything. Reporter thats the same case for marcia fuller, seen here desperately waving a white sheet as her house was ripped from its foundation. This is now whats left of marcias home. Take a look. The foundation, uprooted. The front porch, gone. And the only thing that kept her house from being washed away is this large tree. I looked out the window, it was right here. I didnt know what to do. Reporter the threat, not over yet. With peak monsoon season upon us, this could be just the beginning. Brandi hitt, abc news, phoenix. And one more headline about the weather. This one from overseas. Today in japan, a massive mudslide carving through parts of hiroshima. Dozens killed, homes and buildings swept away. Search teams looking for survivors. And an update on the deadly ebola outbreak. Today the death toll, jumping to 1,350 people. More than 100 new deaths in 24 hours. And in liberia, protesters clashed with soldiers, trying to break out of a neighborhood quarantine by the government. And back to ferguson, missouri. A city still on edge after the death of michael brown. Tonight, were hearing from a source close to the policeman who shot brown. This one saying the policemans face was seriously injured. And the source says that could change this case. Heres jim avila. Reporter the fate of darren wilson, seen in this new video receiving a Department Commendation six months ago is now in the hands of 12 grand jurors. Who began reviewing evidence behind closed doors today. The prosecuting Attorney Says he will not rush the process and doesnt expect a decision until midoctober. They will have absolutely everything there is. Every piece of paper and photograph. Reporter including a hospital picture of his face not yet released. A source says he suffered a serious facial injury during the initial struggle at the patrol car window. And supporters pointing to this videotape. They say is key to his defense. Taken just after the shooting. The unarmed 18yearolds body still on the street. Bystanders talking in the background. One bystander says, he watched brown shot as he walks towards the firing patrolman. He got out. Ran out. The next thing i know, hes coming back towards the police. Reporter wilsons supporters say that directly conflicts with other reports. Who say the teenager was moving away from the officer. The officer has not spoken publicly, but the grand injury will hear his account. Watching over the investigation is the federal government. And today, eric holder shaking the hands of the Police Officer in charge of maintaining peace on the streets of ferguson. And met with browns family. Residents awaiting a decision from the grand jury. Still eight weeks away from a decision. Jim avila, abc news, ferguson. And now news on the tense drama outside of chicago. The nearly 20hour standoff coming to an end when heavilyarmed police stormed the house. Eight hostages including two children. Two men were arrested, and no one was hurt. And we have a new tool for anyone confused by the automobile recalls. This one could save lives. Take it down. Theres a new government website, safercar. Gov. You can quickly learn if there are any recalls on your car. And whether the safety issues have been fixed. And now to a Wild Police Chase through city streets in california. The driver losing control of his car. Slamming into a cafe, inches away from customers outside. David kerley looks at how close this came. Reporter watch. Its the end of a police chase. As the suspect vehicle slams on to a Northern California sidewalk. One coffee shop patron pinned against the wall. Turned a fourdoor car into a twodoor car. Reporter the man driving the car, at 60 miles an hour, is wanted for alleged Domestic Violence in sausalito. Two police cars chased the suspect for a mile. Injuries only here. But just last week, a car being chased by Houston Police crashed into another vehicle. Six dead in all. Chases happen every day, and on average, one person dies every day. 342 killed in 2012. A reminder for jonathan farris, whose son was an innocent victim in a police pursuit. Oftentimes protecting the public means breaking off and not continuing that pursuit. Reporter most departments have policies governing when and how to chase a suspect, many based on guidelines the International Police chief association approved 18 years ago. And now in 24 jurisdictions, this starchase system. An officer shoots a gps tracker beacon onto the suspect car, allowing them to watch where the bad guy goes, without being in hot pursuit. David kerley, abc news, washington. And up next right here tonight, the dream vacation you booked online. What happens when you get there expecting this, and you get this instead . And the 13yearold girl with the dazzling fastball. Whats the secret that makes her so good . Stay tuned. Shingles the pain in my tremendouscalp areailot. And down the back of my neck was intense. It would have been virtually impossible in that confined space to move to change radio frequencies. I mean it hurt. I couldnt even get up and drive let alone teach somebody and be responsible in an airplane. As a pilot that meant i was grounded. Crestor lowered bad cholesterol in its a fact. Highrisk patients more than lipitor. Bad cholesterol. 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