Extremists. He went missing two years ago. His family took to facebook last night to respond to the video. His mother wrote in part we have never been prouder of our son jim. He gave his life trying to expose the world of the suffering of the Syrian People. We implore the kidnappers to spare the lives of the remaining hostages. Like jim they are innocence. Brian mohr is live in washington, d. C. , for us now. What has been the response to this video . Dara, grim resolve on the part of the United States government and sadness from a family unsure about foleys whereabouts until this gruesome video was released. Islamist militants released this photo along with a graphic video of the apparent beheading of james foley. They threatened to kill another newsman unless the United States pulls out of iraq. We kind of said this is dangerous. Reporter foley disappeared in syria on thanksgiving 2012. Last year his mother made an emotional appeal for his return. We just ask his captors to recognize his innocence. Please have mercy and let him be free. Reporter the United States says it wont give in to terrorist demands. Most immediately, they want to halt the air strikes but thats simply not going to happen. Reporter foley was committed to frontline journalism in world hot spots even after being held captive 44 days while covering the civil war in libya. In his native new hampshire, shock and sadness. He is just an innocent person here and it just makes you wonder what this world is really, really like. Reporter today, james foleys family is mourning his loss, but also, expressing pride, saying he gave his life while trying to show the suffering of the Syrian People to the world. The other journalist in that video is steven so ttloff who disappeared last august. Thank you so much for that report. Right now, a tense hostage situation is ongoing in chicago. Officials say Police Responded to a home burglary when they exchanged gunfire with two men. Two officers were wounded. The suspects took six children and a woman hostage into the home. As of this moment, four of the children have been released. Hostage negotiators are still talking to the suspects now. And people are dealing with way too much water in arizona. Storms dropped close to four inch of rain tuesday around phoenix. The deluge triggering scenes like this. A woman in a minivan with rising water all around her. Another trapped in her home, signaling for help. The storm also packed 50mileanhour winds leaving thousands without power. On to ferguson, missouri, where peaceful protests late last night turned into chaos within a matter of minutes. Reporters say about 12 20 local time a water bottle was thrown at police who respond by going into the crowd to protesters and reportedly maced several people as they tried to get them to disperse. Moments ago, captain ron johnson confirmed bottles were thrown and that three handguns were confiscated. He added police made 47 arrests last night, including an outofstate protester from texas. They arrested a third time. Explained why after not wearing protective helmet guards most of the night, that they changed tactics later. You see these guns on the table. If you had a helmet, stick in your head, would you walk in a crowd without having the ability to defend yourself . People are throwing urine. Today the attention turns on the investigation. Attorney general eric holder will be in ferguson to meet with the fbi and Community Leaders. In an oped appearing in the st. Louis dispatch holder calls for an end to the violence and ads, quote, our investigation into this matter will be full, it will be fair, and it will be independent. Beyond the investigation itself we will work with the police, civil rights leaders and members of the public to ensure that this tragedy can give rise to new understanding and robust action aimed at bridging persistent gaps between the Law Enforcement officials and the communities we serve. Today a grand jury will convene to begin hearing evidence in Michael Browns shooting. Governor jay nixon is saying no to calls that he asked the city prosecutor to step down because he has family ties to police. Meanwhile, a go fund me page created for officer Darren Wilson has raised nearly 60,000, more than doubling in one day. Nbcs jay gray is in ferguson for us. Jay, good morning. Whats the latest there . Hey there, good morning, dara. Good to talk to you. Today could be one of the most pivotal days weve seen here since Michael Brown was shot and killed. As you talk about the grand jury, well hear evidence in the case for the first time. Attorney general eric holder will be here in ferguson as the civil rights Investigation Continues and it all comes after one of the most peaceful nights weve seen here in more than a week. We shall overcome. We will be all right. Reporter there was a major and much needed shift on the streets of ferguson overnight. Hands up dont shoot. Reporter protesters still marched, and there were a few tense moments and dozens of arrests. At about midnight, bottles were thrown at police officers, located on west morrison. It force police to deploy their helmet shields for protection and then break into the crowd and search for the agitators. Reporter officers in riot gear did line the streets. But for the most part, this community policed itself. This has been a beautiful fight. Yes, sir. Give yourself a round of applause. I cant hear you. Reporter attorney general eric holder plans to speak with Community Leaders, federal agents and prosecutors when he visits ferguson later this morning. Hes promised the full resources of his office during a, quote, fair and independent civil rights investigation here. The local criminal investigation is moving forward as well. A st. Louis grand jury will begin to hear evidence in the case today. The Prosecutors Office has confirmed the officer involved in the shooting, Darren Wilson, has been interviewed by investigators and will have the chance, if he chooses, to testify before the grand jury at some point during the process. Justice. When do we need it . Now. Reporter a process this community and much of the country is watching very closely right now. Now we also know that reverend al sharpton will deliver the eulogy at Michael Browns funeral which the family has now set for monday. Thats the latest from here in ferguson. Im jay gray, back to you now. Jay, thank you for that. Amid tensions in ferguson, theres a nationwide push by some Community Leaders and Police Departments for body worn cameras for officers. The theory is they make officers and civilians accountable during arrests and confrontations. According to the wall street journal in one county using body cameras use of force by officers declined 60 and citizen complaints against police fell 88 . Only a handful of Police Departments use them in part because theyre expensive, costing 300 to 400 each, plus the cost of managing the data. And there is a good getaway and then well theres this. A suspect on the run in Northern California chased by authorities, he loses control of his car, he clips a car, plows into an outdoor cafe. The accident left a man pinned to the wall. People walking by came to his rescue. The suspect tried to run off but he was grabbed by people nearby. The guy that was hurt is fortunately expected to be okay. Firefighters now have the upper hand, the junction fire in california is 15 miles from Yosemite National park. 13,000 were told to leave, but now some are allowed back home and revised damage estimates are being downgraded. Nevertheless its only 30 kin tands as flames contained as flames threatened 500 homes. After a drought year its just one of several california fires. Now its time for a look at your wednesday forecast. Heres nbc meteorologist bill karins. Good morning to you. Good morning. Only in the west can we show you epic flooding in arizona and at the same time showing you fire videos. Only one state away. But that was the case. Just crazy rains yesterday morning in arizona in the phoenix area. Most just to the north of the peoria location and we saw just two to three inches is like yearly rainfall for some of these areas and they got it all in one morning and it just flowed into the canyons and went fast. Interstate 17 got washed out at one point. We showed you the amazing pictures. About a half inch of rain. That weather pattern has changed just a little bit. The disturbance that brought you that weather yesterday has moved up there into nebraska. Theres still going to be a little bit of a monsoonal flow. We have showers and storms in the forecast but i dont expect anything like we saw yesterday. Once a year, every two year type of weather. The forecast has a chance for showers and storms. The upperlevel low spinning off the coast of l. A. And san diego. You have an isolated chance of a shower or two. Wont be widespread but it is isolated. In the northwest much cooler than what you were earlier this week. Thats y all the way up to flagstaff this afternoon. So the rains in arizona mean people dont realize they dont have rivers and streams like other areas of the country. When the water goes like that, it goes wherever it wants. 2 inches caught people by surprise out there. It was fast. Thank you, bill. 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I have to acknowledge a couple former captains lou gehrig for whom the horrific disease is named after and pete freights former captain of the Boston CollegeBaseball Team who was the inspiration behind this. Cc sabathia did the honor showering him in pain. He nominated his girlfriend, actor Kevin Connelly and michael jordan. The Little League world series continues in pennsylvania. Illinois continues their run beating texas. 61. Baseball model is really cool and hopefully girls will play Little League. Man, she is the buzz of the Little League world series. Philadelphia pitcher mone davis, becoming the first Little Leaguer ever, male or female to hit the cover of sports illustrated. She became the first girl to throw a shutout in Little LeagueWorld History as well and scheduled to take the mound against las vegas. Rough news for the buckeye nation. Fifth ranked ohio state starting quarterback Braxton Miller out for the season. 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Reid wiseman took this picture last night and he said he never in his wildest dreams thought he would ever see an aurora look like this. Look how spectacular, brilliant and beautiful that is. Amazing stuff. Jealous of that. As far as the forecast today, of course the flooding in arizona, just epic yesterday. We will see more showers and thunderstorms in the desert southwest, possibly even san diego to l. A. But theyre isolated. Theyre not going to be widespread. That thunderstorm chances will diminish a little bit, especially tomorrow. One of the best pictures ive ever seen. Almost looks like its painted on. I trust the guys out there. Thank you, bill. Julia louisdreyfus joins brian canton and erin paul and time for pro moss on monday for the 66th emmy awards. The veep star visits a pond store run by the breaking bad duo. It isnt what it seems. You know why we call this place barely legal pawn. No. We also run a puppy bathing business. A puppy bathing business. The way he said that. 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At least 36 people are dead and 7 others missing after heavy rain led to several landslides in he reshima, japan. Texas governor rick perrys new mug shot is making its way around the internet. He turned himself in on tuesday. This comes after being indicted by a grand jury on a pair of felony charges for alleged abuse of power. After getting his mug shot taken seems it was time for a sweet treat. Perry tweeted this pic last night and then added Ice Cream Cone at sandys. Yeah. Hes roughing it down there. Microsoft engineers have figured out a way for people in wheelchairs to get around with just the moment of their eyes using a sensor and Eye Tracking Technology the wheelchair can maneuver wherever a person looks. That is absolutely groundbreaking. A crunchy culinary choice and a rare sight on a rocky setting. Japan exposes their taste buds to bugs. How does that cereal taste now . Very crunchy. Insects with nutritional value are in season and they are on the menu at an Insect Eating Club in tokyo. A club for these people. Thats good. Keep them all together in that club. Lets not let them spread. Two playful snow leopard cubs can be found in the himalayan highlands at the bronx zoo. The zoo recruited their natural habitat for the endangered species. They have heated rocks for them too. They need it. Once you get in the winter months. They started expanding that a while ago. Time for a look ahead. A grand jury in st. Louis will be hearing evidence in the Michael Brown shooting today. The Justice Department is already involved in the investigation with attorney general eric holder visiting ferguson today. While there he will meet with the fbi. Happy birthday to actress singer demi lovato who turns 22. Amy adams is 40, and the today shows al roker turns the big 60. Big one. Milestone al. Birthday celebration here. Keep it here for more news, weather and sports. 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Comfortable conditions persist, pl pl plenty of 70s. First, check your drive. Heres mike. Good morning. We turn the camera to