The shiny new muni light rail metro car was met with positive reviews. I think theyre totally cool, definitely. Im looking forward to them. Theyre long overdue. Reporter whats not to like . But theyre not taking passengers just yet. The seats were still wrapped in plastic, and the cables inside exposed. Theyre having rigorous tests to get them in into service by october. You have to do it. You have to be safe and go over everything and and do it properly. Im all for it. Reporter the first of the 5 new cars arrived in january and were tested in rail yards and on city streets where they were controlled by operators. Some cables had to be adjusted for the new cars. Underground, theyll be run by computers, and the control system will have to be fine tuned. The testing will close the sea after midnight. Shuttle buses will keep passengers moving. It would be nieces if they put a map of where the shuttle stops were. Reporter the cars needs knead to pass certification by the Public Utilities commission, which should be finished by august 20. Muni says the new cars will accommodate San Francisco growing population and ease congestion. Its progress. Thats what we need. People who use this, as soon as its over, theyll forget about it. The subway will be open august 11 through the 15th. Sounds like some growing pains to get through. A reminder that the Golden Gate Bridge will close tomorrow morning because of the marathon. The closure of the lane was planned this year because of attacks around the world where trucks have driven into crowds of people. Drivers can expect significant traffic they delays and detours. A 2 car crash claimed the life of a man this morning in pleasant hill. The california Highway Patrol respond to the collision around 15 10 15a on around 10 15. Officers say a toyota minivan collided with a lexus sedan. Man in the right front passengers seat of the lexus was partially ejected and died at the scene. The driver and another passenger of the lexus suffered nonlifethreatening injuries. Driver of the minivan was not injured. President trump released a long string of tweets this morning, one of them stating he has absolute power to pardon anyone he wants. Mr. Trump tweeted, while all agree the u. S. President has the complete power to pardon, why think of that when only crime so far is leaks against u. S. . Fake news. This comes just day after the Washington Post reported the president and his legal team discussed his power to pardon aids, family to pardon aides, family members, and possibly himself as the russia investigation intensifies. Congressional leaders reached a bipartisan agreement today on sweeping new sanctions on russia for its role in meddling in the president ial election. This puts the president in a predicament. Veto the bill which makes it seem like hes dog russias bidding or sign it and cause typings with a country we he wants to have a closer relationship with. Alison barber has the latest on the latest allegations against jeff sessions. Reporter the russian representative said he talked about campaignrelated matters with the attorney general of the united states. The conversations allegedly took place during the 2016 campaign. Sources told the post that ambassador sergei kisliaks conversations were intercepted with u. S. Sigh agencies. If true, it constricts a number of statements mr. Sessions has made. I never had meetings with russian operatives or russian intermediaries about the trump campaign. To theby of your memory, you had no conversation with ambassador kisliak at that meeting . I dont recall it. Reporter a spokesperson told fox news she could not comment on the reliability of what Anonymous Sources describe in the post article, but, the attorney general stands by his testimony from last month. This morning, President Trump criticized the criticized the leak, saying, with a new leak from the amazon Washington Post. These illegal leaks, like comeys, must stop. Its at least the second time that the president has mentioned sessions in almost as many days. President trump spoke about the attorney general and his decision to recuse himself from the investigations related to russia and the election, saying, he should have told me before before he took the job and i would have picked somebody else. Clearly he has confidence in him, or he would not be the attorney general. Reporter trumps oldest son, donald trump jr. , and Campaign ManagerPaul Manifort are set to face questions from the Senate Judiciary committee this week. Thats expected to take place behind chloe close dooreds. In washington, im alison barber, fox news. Sean spicers new replacement, anthony scam chi, announced hes deleting some of his old tweets that bashed President Trump and went against his agenda. Today, he tweeted, full transparency, im deleting old tweets. Past views evolve. Im serving potus agenda and thats all. Some of them called Hillary Clinton incredibly confident, talked ab climate change, and supported gun control. A new Aircraft Carrier will house 4500 navy sailors. The president commissioned the uss gerald r. Ford. Its the largest Aircraft Carrier in the world. Wherever this vessel cuts through the horizon, our allies will rest easy and our enemies will shake with fear, because everyone will know that america is coming and america is coming strong. The u. S. Sford will go through testing for the next few areas. The air can that da pilot who narrowly missed landing on a taxiway was not using the proper instruments. Preliminary findings by the faa says the pilot did not activate his instrument landing system during his approach. That would have helped divide the plane to the appropriate runway. By some estimates, the air canada jet came within 51 feet of one of the jets from the taxiway. 3 u. S. Airlines have agreed to payif i fines to settle a government lawsuit. Officials claim american, delta, and Frontier Airlines violated rules aimed at protecting customers. American was fined for failing to make timely refunds to customers, and delta misreported the number of baggage complaints. Frontier involuntarily bumped passengers from overbooked flights and filed provide proper compensation. Fire crews are slowly getting the Detwiler Fire in Mariposa County under control. Right now, more than 75,000 acres have burned. 3aeu6 home es in and 68 structures have been destroyed. 1500 others are still threatened. Evacuation orders are still in effect in some areas, but many people have been given the all clear to return to their homes. The wildfire may not reach full containment for another 2 weeks. A big warmup today here in the bay area. Some patchy fog regrouping coastside, and another round of triple digit temperatures. Well break it all down coming up. He was a phrases led father and home alone. Sad news about actor jont john hurt, found dead in a Palo Alto Hotel room. And a Pablo Sandoval sight confirmed as he signs a Minor League Contract with the giants. He played tonight in san jose. Scott reid will show us later in sports. And 3 families sharing similar pain. Their call for caltrans to make safety changes along a notorious stretch of highway. Its a ramp evel knievel could have used. This needs a barrier. A veteran television and film director and actor was found dead. John hurt was perhaps best known as the dad in the home alone franchise. Maid found him qled in his hotel room. A publicist says hurt underwent minor back surgery at Stanford Medical Center on wednesday and was stay agent hot tell recovering. The Santa Clara County medical examiner said an autopsy has been completed, but theyre baiting on the results of a toxicology report. Foul play is not suspected at this time. John hurt was 71 years old. Uc Berkeley Police are investigating a sexual assault. A woman says a man cornered her and grabbed her breast. Uc Berkeley Police arrest manned o looked like the suspect. Hes facing charges unrelate to the sexual assault. In minneapolis, the resignation of the police chief is being celebrated as a partial victory tonight. Many say janae harteaus ouster is the latest change made at the police department. The victim called 911 to report a possible assault near her home, and Police Say One of the responding officers shot and killed her after hearing a loud noise. Some are calling for the citys mayor to step down next. Its almost like it had to happen, because its so bad. I reported things to her and she completely ignored us. The mayor named a veteran assistant chief as the next police chief. A call for change at a notorious spot on highway 1 on the san mateo coast. Devils slide has clapped the lives of 3 young people in the past 13 years. Today, the grieving families styed stood neither cliffside demonstrating and demanding that cal trans build a barrier to prevent more drivers from falling to their deaths. Reporter its a beautiful drive that follows the curves of the cliffs. But this stretch, known as devils slide, is as beautiful as it is deadly. 3 families lost loved ones here. They say their deaths may have been prevented if there was something between the road and the cliffs pension. Right now while were talking, theres a ramp evel knievel could have used for a car. Reporter richard moss came out of the tom lantos tunnel after grabbing breakfast. Heaved heading to his job at moss beach. When he left the tunnel, will he disappeared. Richards family believe he is died accidentally driving off of the cliff. Theyre still searching for him and his car. Richards story is similar to jason affholder. His fiance was 8 months pregnant when he disappeared in 2004. It was about 7 in the morning when he lost control of his car. We were lucky that we were able throw cover him. Reporter jasons body was eventually found. Last year, rose d lakes b was holding a phone in halfmoon bay. She recorded a snapchat video saying she was lost. She was describing how she was lost and wasnt familiar with the area and didnt know where she was going and it was really, really nothingy. Reporter searchers found her purse near the bot follow. We always wonder what if there was a barrier. Reporter thats what people wonder after deadly and near death accidents. Theres several places along this strip that are unsafe or that barriers are outdated. Reporter they argue cal trans needs to install concrete barriers, especially since many accidents happen to locals. The result is often de. It should only be crashed car. Dakotas son is 13 and will soon be driving. Theres always difficulty accepting that he will be driving these same stretches of road. Reporter the families will be out here every saturday until barriers are installed. An Engineering Team will recommend what can be done for the stretch of highway. Warming temperatures today in the bay area. Isesome triple digits in the area. Comfortable in the mid 70s, 75 degrees. On the sat ride within we have some patchy fog trying to regroup. Take a look at some of the current numbers out there, it is 10 00. We have some 80s to report in concord at 82. Did will be a little bit cooler tomorrow coastside and around the bay. Inland for your sunday, the warmest locations once again in the upper 90s, could be flirting with 100 degrees. Heres what our forecast model thinks tomorrow morning, this is 7 00. A typical summertime pattern, what you would expect for late july. The clouds clear back on the shore laneline. Hottest locations easily back up into the 90s. In fact, the hottest locations could be close to 100 degrees. Coming one well have a look at the forecast highs in your neighborhood. Ill have all of that in a bit. State water officials are expected to give their okay on the controversial delta tunnel project. The department of Water Resources yesterday released an Environmental Impact report that found the opportunities would not threaten any endangered species or their habit. Governor jerry brown has been pushing approval for the 16 billion project. It includes building 2 35 mile tunnels that will go through the sacramento river. A man buying a ticket got the vise of his life. A 1 billion medical ticket. He plans to pay off some bills and maybe buy a house. A public building that some way sai wont be open to everyone. Why some critics say the renovation of a library is aimed at keeping people away. And Princess Diana is remembered by those who knew her best. What an upcoming documentary reveals about the print soaves wales. Summer things are heating up on the wta time to play when the us open series hits stanford. For the bank of the west classic, join the celebration of summer. Where the action off the court, is just as hot as the action on it. July 31st through august 6th join us monday, july 31st for Net Generation kids day. The ultimate family tennis experience dont miss the wta action while its in stanford. Were getting our first look at neverbeforeseen photographs of Princess Diana with her 2 sons. The photos show a warm side of diana. The photos appear in an upcoming documentary entitled, diana, our mother, her life and legacy. Its the most the 2 of us have ever spoken about her as a mother. Its scheduled to air on monday on british tv and hbo. The film marks the 20th anniversary of Princess Dianas death. In the documentary, william and harry recall the sad memory of phoning their mom on the day she died. They rushed through the call, and it stick still weighs heavily on them. The executive producer says it tells the story of her life through the perspective of her friend and family who remember her. If youre part of the royal family, its your duty to spend a lot of your life in the public spotlight. They make us naturally protective of your privacy. To talk about something thats so personal, im sure that Prince William and harry gave it a lot of thought before agreeing to do this. Princess diana was killed in a car crash in paris tunnel on august 31, 1997, during a high speed chase with paparazzi photographers. She was 36 years old. In eastern greece, inspectors were out investigating the damage caused by a deadly 6. 7 magnitude earthquake. Some people leapt in cars and on the beach while others camped out in parks. I slept outside of the park, because i am scared. The quake still kilned 2 tourists and injured 500 others. Ancient buildings, including mosques that date back several century centuries, were damaged. A man was killed amid widespread israeli and palestinian clashes. John hutty has the latest from jerusalem. Israeli officials are calling the deadly attack a massacre, others a slaughter. There are crime scene photos too graphic to show, but in one the Kitchen Floor of a home where an israeli family was eating their meal is covered in blood. The attack happened in the west Bank Settlement of hala m circumstances h. A 20yearold palestinian man snuck into a home and stabbed to death a father and his 2 grown children. The sons mother hid them in a room and they were unharmed. She shot the attacker, who sure the father survived by shooting the attacker. Riot tier since this incident, rye yachters have clashed with police. 3 palestinians have been killed in the violence, and more than 400 others injured. Israel has poured more tbroops into the west bank while others are cragging down. In jerusalem, john hutty, fox news. Now to a security update for your iphone that apple calls crit exalt vulnerability that could suppose your device over wifi coming up. And up next, an up to date line rare where a mondayer exterior. Why some say it lacks compassion. You know what i could go for right now . Hmmm some sweet barbeque. Or spicy crave van here, try my new barbeque Bacon Cheeseburger and chicken sandwich with your choice of sweet or spicy barbeque sauce. You crave it, we serve it. Crave van you know what i could go for right hmmm some sweet barbeque. Or spicy crave van here, try my new barbeque Bacon Cheeseburger and chicken sandwich with your choice of sweet or spicy barbeque sauce. You crave it, we serve it. Crave van on tonights segment 2, controversy surrounding a facelift at a San Francisco library. The idea of making it more Family Friendly while giving the older building a friendly exterior. But some believe its designed to keep homest you off the library grounds. Reporter its been a neighborhood nation fixture in the castro for decades, a library named for hard industry milk, sandwiched by hotches and sandwiched by homes and businesses aluke. This library in the past 2 years has become unpleasant to come to because it doesnt feel safe. Reporter the library has become a haven for the homeless. They loiter by day, camp out at night, while inside, its become a warm and safe escape from the elements, including a bathroom, and its creating a big issue. Someone got poked last saturday, someone that was cleaning up after volunteer and cleaning around the vowbline rare got poked by a used syringe. Reports of theft in the parking lot, a par car was broken into or stolen, litter and debris outside, noise complaints, we heard a lout lott of that. Reporter the library hosted a series of Community Meetings where they developed a landscape ark tech plan. People should be able to say, i want to spend time in there. Reporter but many say theyre geared towards making the homest spend less time there. Cement wall ace long 16th street are often used to sit and relaxed are now slate forward kneehigh on mental railings. These planters are popular sitting spots, but they too will have decorative railings. This strip of bark mulch where the homeless once camped will be replaced with