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KNTV Early Today June 5, 2014

Overnight. A navy jet crashed off the coast of Southern California. The pilot was trying to land on the san diego based carrier the uss carl vinson. According to navy officials, a pilot ejected safely from the f18 superhornet aircraft and was later rescued but the plane has not been recovered. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Also last night, a military jet crashed into a residential neighborhood in california. It burst into flames setting several homes on fire. The accident happened late yesterday near Imperial Valley located about 90 miles east of san diego. Witnesses say they heard an explosion before thick smoke started billowing into the air. The pilot safely ejected from the plane before impact. And there were no injuries reported on the ground. The marine corps issued a statement saying it will launch an investigation into what caused that crash. Now, to more fallout from the Bowe Bergdahl release. U. S. Senators were finally informed of the details surrounding the prisoner trade for five taliban leaders during a closed door briefing. Senators reportedly questioned the decision to go get bergdahl and the circumstances of his disappearance. Retired general Stanley Mcchrystal tells yahoo news it is too soon to charge Sergeant Bergdahl as a deserter. We have to wait and talk to Sergeant Bergdahl and get his side of the story. One of great things about america is we should not judge until we know the facts. And after we know the facts, we should make a mature judgment on how we should handle it. Lets get the latest from nbcs tracie potts in washington, d. C. Tracie, good morning. What are we learning about that closed door meeting this morning . Reporter were learning that some lawmakers were completely convinced by the evidence that the administration presented and some were not and they were most vocal. After this briefing that lawmakers say really should have happened before bergdahl was released. Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl appeared fairly healthy and alert in this taliban video, but in another video shows the congress behind closed doors, lawmakers say he appeared tired and sick, barely responsive. Perhaps drugged. Some lawmakers agreed it was enough to justify president obamas quick order to get bergdahl out without Consulting Congress first. Not everyone is convinced. Proof of life is five months ago december, at that time he was impaired. There was no intelligence that indicated from a medical standpoint his life was in danger. Reporter senators briefed by the administration tuesday say theyre also concerned about the five taliban leaders released in exchange for Sergeant Bergdahl. What this really does is return five very dangerous people to the fight against america. Reporter citing security concerns, bergdahls hometown canceled the big celebration planned for later this month. I think it is just too soon in this process. I think there is a lot of emotions involved here. Reporter some of them strongly against a heros welcome for p. O. W. Who may have initially deserted his post. His side of the story will get told and well be behind him whether it is a silent return or something else. Were behind him. Reporter but for now, bergdahl is being treated at Landstuhl Medical Center in germany. We dont know when hes coming home to the u. S. , frances. Tracie potts from washington, d. C. , thank you. New video of an American Woman and her canadian husband captured by the taliban has been made public in light of the release of sergeant Bowe Bergdahl. Here is that taliban video obtained by the associated press. I am prisoner of the taliban. My husband and i here. My name is joshua doyle from canada. Family members say theyre disappointed the couple and their child were not released as part of the same deal that released Sergeant Bergdahl. Caitlin coleman disappeared in afghanistan in late 2012 with her husband joshua boyle. G7 leaders threatened to impose tougher sanctions on russia if stability isnt restored. Angela merkel said the leaders of the most industrialized nations are united in their stance. President obama reiterated americas Firm Commitment to the nato alliance, declaring an tack on one nato member is an attack on all. Russian president Vladimir Putin was not invited to the summit, making it the first time the g7 met without russia in 17 years. But french president Francois Hollande is set to host both president putin and obama tomorrow to commemorate the 70th anniversary of dday. Hollande scheduled two separate dinners with the leaders. A manhunt is under way for the man accused of killing three Police Officers and wounding two others. It happened overnight in canada. The Royal Canadian mounted Police Released this picture of the suspect, 24yearold justin bjork. Officials say he opened fire on the officers as they responded to reports of a man wearing camouflage gear and carrying two weapons. Police say he is armed and dangerous. They have blocked off several streets and warned residents to stay inside. Wednesday marked the 25th anniversary of the deadly crackdown on protests around beijings tiananmen square. In hong kong, tens of thousands gathered to remember the gruesome events that the Chinese Government tried to erase from history. Tiananmen square itself was in lockdown yesterday. Activists were detand and media were censors. On june 4th, they opened fire on student led protests and the exact toll of the crackdown remains unclear. A helmet cam captures the terrifying moment when a mountain biker is robbed at gunpoint. Malcolm fox was ambushed by armed men while riding on a trail in south africa. They demanded his bike, cell phone, keys, sunglasses, but curiously enough they paid no attention to the camera recording their every move. He uploaded the video to youtube with hopes it would help nab the bandit and it looks like he was successful. All the criminals were identified and have since been arrested. High winds caused a massive Freight Train derailment in northeast kansas early wednesday. The Union Pacific train was bound from arkansas to wyoming with 134 empty coal cars. Thats when a Tornado Warning stopped it in its tracks. 52 cars blew over. Fortunately no one was injured. Bill karins has your thursday forecast. Talking about the winds there, huge Freight Train and then cars. Granted they were empty, but still. Yeah, you think how heavy they are. They have wide sides, you know, a lot of surface area for the wins to push up against and it happens a couple of times every year. It is still incredible just to picture the force and power. Kansas is at it again this morning. Wichita, kansas. This is what you wake up to. A severe thunderstorm with 60 to 80mileperhour winds and pingpong ball sized hail right over the top of you. So this complex in kansas has been moving across the state, and it looks like it is headed for eastern kansas shortly. Severe weather today, if we have tornadoes, really bad storms, we have storms this morning, that storm complex will dive all the way down to the mississippi and alabama later on today. As far as the west is concerned, hot day yesterday from north texas to Southern New Mexico all the way through southern arizona. Just continues. And it looks like it will stay hot for a while. Were 78 this morning to start your morning in phoenix. We are under an excessive heat warning and excessive heat watches for the vegas area too. So bottom line is it is going to be very warm and will stay that way for a while. Thats your national forecast. The extended forecast for the next week or two, really shows this incredible heat just staying over the dry desert area. Wow. 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Hundreds of gay and lesbian couples there have already tied the knot. And the last of the original Navajo Nation code talker has died. He developed a code during world war ii. It was based on the unwritten navajo language that proved unbreakable. He received a congressional gold medal from president george w. Bush in 2001. He was 93 years old. And open wide. It is dental health week. These kids got some brushing practice on some of the biggest teeth in the animal kingdom. They scrubbed his chompers with what amounts to yardsticks with bristles. No word if there was any flossing involved there. Time to get down to business. Stocks were mixed as investors are looking forward to new info on unemployment filings in fridays jobs number. And more airlines and other companies are testing digital tags for gps to track luggage. The goal is to crack down on the luggage that gets lost every year. Dunkin donuts and folgers will rise prices. Others are expected to follow. 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For game one of the stanley cup finals. And who other than former rangers and kings player Wayne Gretzky to drop the puck. Go to the game. First period, the kings have control but then makes the steal to lay this one right there in the net. The viewing party in nyc, yep, they like what they see, right . But the kings, they fire back to tie up the score at 2. And an incredible save by Henrich Lundquist sends this thriller to overtime. So minutes in, rangers fail to throw the puck and Mike Richards finds Justen Williams to steal the victory for the kings. They win it 32. Game two 7 00 p. M. Saturday here on nbc. Don zimmer has passed away. The former player, coach and manager spent six decades in the game most recently as Senior Adviser to the tampa bay rays. He won a world series with the brooklyn dodgers and worked with joe torre through the yankees most recent dynasty. He will be remembered with a most of silence before the game today and hold a special pregame ceremony on saturday. He underwent heart surgery in midapril. He was 83. Colin kaepernick inked a massive sixyear contract extension through the 2020 season. The nfl reports the deal is worth, guess, guess, how many zeros, 126 million with 61 million in guarantees. Thats the most guaranteed money in league history. Johnny football was supposed to throw out first pitch at the indians home game, but twohour rain delay left manziel sidelined. What did he do . He flashed his signature money sign, wait for it, for all the fans. Michael brantley singled up the middle, sending it deep for a cutoff throw that didnt happen. Cabrera scores, so here we go, top of the sixth, big papi into the stands and put points on the board for boston. That puts him into extra innings. Cabrera with the swing of the bat and this matchup, a 31 walkoff. Indians win it 74. How about meeting nelly here, this elephant, who is hailed as the oracle who can pick winners by kicking the ball into the labeled net. 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Tender meaty pieces and crunchy bites. In delicious chicken, beef, turkey, and garden veggie flavors. Friskies grillers. Welcome back on this thursday. Were going to continue a day today, a lot like yesterday. Very hot, where it has been hot. Arizona and new mexico. Still very beautiful type weather. This is a great stretch of spring weather were having into the early summer. A few storms from denver to billings, but hit and miss. As we look towards friday, more of the same as we continue with the weather pattern stagnant, Early Morning clouds, coastal areas of Southern California with sunshine in the afternoon. But no rain still in sight. Bill, thank you very much. It was a big night at the cmt awards. Video of the year at the Country Music awards. All genres were present for the fan voted awards. Casey kasems wife filed court papers that included an affidavit showing caseys financial gifts to his daughter and a physician letter saying his condition has worsened since he left los angeles. The family feuded over his health and fortune. Bill cosby spoke in Temple University sweat pants to pay his respects. He reminded people that katz was a generous man from humble beginnings. Katz was a philanthropist in and Philadelphia Inquirer coowner. Bill clinton and many others were present at the memorial service. J. J. Abrams possibly dropped a hint. He tweeted the handwritten note, however, it appears to be placed on a board game used on none other than, what, the millennium falcon spaceship. What do you think . Is that a Jedi Mind Trick or did he just leak advertising. Making a comeback. Were all talking about it, all wondering. Gwyneth paltrow, now this time shes announced she believes water responds to music in negativity. She could be right. It is leading many to wonder if she really thinks that water has feelings. This latest on her blog among other controversial things she said it melts, it evaporates, you have to feel bad for water. Bill. Toy storys woody was found on the side of the british highway. The twitter getwoodyhome has been trending to reunite woody and his owner. We have young kids and watched that movie numerous times. Have you watched it yet. I havent watched the last one. It is a little scary. Scary. A little sad. People are, like yeah, got to be a little older, your kids. Went to the furnace. Emotional. Im frances rivera. This is early today. We hope it is your first stop of the day here on nbc. You can hide uneven skin tone from here. And here. But what about here . [ female announcer ] neutrogena® visibly even daily moisturizer with a clinically proven soy complex. It diminishes the look of dark spots in 4 short weeks. And just like that your skin will look radiant and more even. Even from here. 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