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WPVI Good Morning America September 18, 2014

Fortu fortune. The winning phrase that had everyone laughing loud. Were going to hear from her only this morning on gma. Good morning, america, its a Million Dollar morning. And good morning, america. Good morning, sara manchester, the Million Dollar lady this morning with a single spin of the wheel. I love how michael said, sleep in, you won a Million Dollars. But were glad that shes here with us bright and early this morning. We have a lot of news to yet to this morning. The southwest drenched with that flooding rain overnight. And those wildfires burning so fiercely out west, our extreme weather team led by ginger is tracking it all for us. And begin with the massive raid in australia overnight. Hundreds of officers sweeping through suburbs, detaining at least 15 people. Reporter the raise down under could not have been more urgent. Driven by intercepted phone calls, indicating that i. S. I. S. Supporters in australia were going to carry out public beheadings of people chosen randomly on the street. In the largest counterterror raid ever in australia, hundreds moved out in darkness and hit more than a dozen locations as the country raised the Terror Threat to the secondhighest level. 15 people have been arrested so far. As the Prime Minister told a stunned nation, the i. S. I. S. Terror threat to behead innocent civilians had reached their shore. Directly coming from an australian who is apparently quite senior in isil to networks of support back in australia. To conduct demonstration killings here in this country. Reporter like the u. S. , australia has been trying to stop a steady stream of recruits heading to syria to join the brutal terror group. Intelligence Officials Say that an australian has emerged as a Senior Leader in the i. S. I. S. Group, and other australians have appeared in recruiting videos are britains, wanting them to join us. Better than it. Reporter now the fear is they are prepared to terrorize their own country. There are, i regret to say, networks of people here in this country who, despite living here, despite enjoying the australian way of life, they would do us harm. Reporter Australian Police estimate there are about 60 of its citizens currently in i. S. I. S. And another 15 have been killed fighting there. Like the u. S. , australia this morning is struggling to understand why so many of its people turned their backs on their own country. Such a crucial question. Thanks very much. Now to the huge storm slamming the southwest. Torrential rain leading to flash flooding, trapping drivers and shutting down roads. We will hear from ginger, but rob march see ya know begins this morning. Good morning. Reporter a lot of anxious swrity after the flooding last week. Not put to use, but a lot of spotty flash flooding, but the rain from moisture from odile is spreading out and heading east, all the way to texas. Overnight, the lonestar state plagued with flash flooding. El paso getting 2 inches in less than an hour, submerging roads and shutting down interstate 10, leaving drivers stranded overnight. And in austin, drivers rescued after 6 inches of rain fell there overnight. In lubbock, motorists barely able to navigate the intersection. I didnt realize how deep it was until i stalled out. Reporter and they were left dealing with flash floods. In missouri, cars pelted by rain. Thats a road under what appears to be a Roaring River in springfield. And here in arizona, rain has filled dry river beds with rushing water. Many people fearing what todays rain may have in store. When i heard there was more rain coming in, i panicked. Reporter this morning, thousands of Americans Still believed to be stranded in cabo san lucas, devastated by hurricane odile. No way to contact anyone back home, and now fear of food and supplies runs out. This bridetobe and seven bridesmaids lucky to be back home this morning. There was just chaos and madness everywhere. Reporter a light rain falling now, not enough to fill this area. Flash flood watches have been lifted for the tucson area. So residents breathing a sigh of relief for the moment. Thank you so much. Rob marciano, so happy to have him on the team. We need you. An active time in the pacific. Now a new hurricane, polo, racing right by parts of california. Cabo, getting out, you saw that. We will look at it into the weekend. And the remnants of odile, the flash flood watches still in effect, far southeastern arizona, all the way to houston, austin still a couple of hours. Locally, 5 inches. Theres a high parked in northern mexico, its pushing the moisture right up and over that clockwise rotation. And you can see another 3 plus inches in the areas in yellow. Thanks. Turn now to the wildfires out west. More than a dozen right now. And one in sacramento doubling in size overnight, threatening thousands of homes and forcing evacuations. Clayton sandell is in georgetown, california. Good morning. Reporter you can see the flames right here behind me. This fire exploded overnight. Now nearly 30,000 acres, twice the size of manhattan, and it is not slowing down. This morning, fierce walls of flame and overpowering waves of smoke. Overnight, the king fire east of sacramento doubling in size, now putting more than 2,000 homes in the line of fire. You need to get out of here and get out of here now. We had, like, three minutes. Reporter thousands of residents already forced out of their homes. This morning, hundreds more being ordered to evacuate. I just knew i had to go, everybody around is gone. Neighbors packed up. Reporter californias governor declaring a state of emergency as more than 3300 Fire Fighters battle flames fueled by dry brush and massive trees like this one. Air drops attempting to contain a fire thats engulfed 28,000 acres in two days. If it continues to spread that way, were in trouble. Reporter the worry now with more hot, dry weather its unpredictable, burning in several directions at once. There are thousands of nervous people wondering where these flames are going to go next. Cannot blame them for that. Thats right. Now for the urgent manhunt for the cop killer in partisan. We are learning new details about the suspect, 31yearold eric frein who has a long history with military reenact wants. We have the latest with lindsey this morning. Reporter good morning. Day six now of this intense manhunt. And this community is on high alert. Just take a look at what greeted us at the front desk of our hotel when we checked in. And schools closed again for the second day in a row. This morning, new insight into the 31yearold whos been on the lam since killing one Police Officer and wounding another on friday. Eric, we are coming for you. It is only a matter of time until we bring you to justice. Reporter Authorities Say frein was part of a military Simulation Group that reenacted battles in Eastern European armies. Frein has assumed that role in real life. Reporter in 2007, a small role as a german soldier in this movie. His name appearing in the credits. These newly obtained yearbook pictures show frein as a member of his High School Rifle team. Police say he recently cut his hair into a style resembling a mohawk. Investigators believe this change was made as part of the mental preparation to commit this cowardly act. Reporter they are calling him an antiLaw Enforcement survivalist. They believe its a personal battle with Law Enforcement, but there is palpable fear throughout the community. Normally busy streets quiet as they hunker inside. The gun is loaded, ready to go in case i have any problems. Reporter these wanted posters of frein posted throughout the community. And thousands are expected in scranton today for the funeral of 38yearold corporal bryon dickson, the husband and father of two. Thank you. And more trouble for the nfl. Two more players bard from the field, caught up in Domestic Abuse cases as the sponsors come down hard on management. Ryan smith has the story. Reporter overnight, atwo moe nfl players, Carolina Panthers putting allpro defensive end greg hardy on the commissioners exempt list. He was convicted of assaulting his girlfriend in july. He will have a new trial this fall. Just hours later, the ards cardinals deactivating Jonathan Dwyer after he was allegedly assaulting a woman and an 18monthold child in july. The idea that the nfl is going to cost cash revenue is the only thing they care about and scares them. Reporter this after one of the nfls biggest stars, adrian peterson, now a virtual persona non grata. His jerseys pulled from the nfl and nikes website overnight. Nike dropping him completely, saying it in no way condones child abuse of any kind. This after a stunning reversal of his fate, to let him play despite charges he beat his 4yearold son with a tree branch. We made a mistake. And we needed to get this right. Reporter petersons brother telling abc news, peterson loves his kids. He is the type of guy to teach his kids right from wrong. And in a statement, petersons attorney saying the star is prepared to resolve this matter in the appropriate legal forum, rather than the court of public opinion. Now, Jonathan Dwyer, another person suspected of domestic assault, he was released on cash bond. He must wear a monitoring device. More sponsors speaking out. Pepsi ceo writing a statement, quote, as a mother and a wife, saying she is deeply disturbed over the behavior of a few players, but she supports goodell, calling him a man of integrity and is confident he will do the right thing. You will be talk about this on sunday in addition to the games. All day. And the other top stories. We begin with your money on wall street. The markets opening in record territory this morning after the Federal Reserve has no plans to raise Interest Rates any time soon. Inflation is under control as well. And americans are saving more cash at the gas pump. Gas prices falling to the lowest level in four years. Theyre expected to drop below 3 per gallon in most states this fall. A stunning admission in the Veterans Hospital scandal. For the first time, a senior official has acknowledged that lengthy v. A. Hospital delays did contribute to the deaths of veterans. Just last month you may remember the Department Released a report claiming the 40 deaths in questions could not be linked to delays. Critics caution that report a coverup. A near miss between a helicopter and a drone in the studies over new york is raising concerns over the lack of regulation. It was a drone that forced the Police Helicopter to change course. The drones operator was arrested, but broke no rules. They were searching for a special ed student last seen on monday. And this bus, hit by a car and careening across the road. Running over a mailbox, a tree, and slamming straight into a house. Incredible video there. Amazingly, no students were on board, and the driver is okay. But that house, as you can see, badly damaged. Well, wild chase in los angeles. This stolen van on the sidewalk is rammed by two police cars, he keeps going with three flat tires, driving on the rims sparks into the air until finally being arrested. He was going nearly 100 miles an hour, and narrowly missing pedestrians, he hit a dog, but it survived. From elation to panic. A chicago cubs fan went through both emotions because of what happened in the stands. Take a look, he catches a home run ball. Hes so excited, but, then, panic, he realizeds his wetding ring is missing. People start looking, desperate to help him, and then the best emotion of them all. Relief. Where was it . Sitting in the dirt in the outfield. A Security Officer ran on to the field, got it back for him. No harm, no foul. Oh. Ah. Yeah. Thank you. That one i like, yes. There you go. Later, our clubhouse leader this early in the morning. Thanks. How did it get on the field . I guess its the its getting a little loose. Try uses that as an excuse. Honey, i caught a foul ball. Shes not going to have that. We may have a new country in this world . Yes. Now to the unprecedented vote taking place right now that could see scotland breaking away from the United Kingdom to become a new country. Scott nick watt is in l. A. With more on the historic vote. Good morning. Reporter well, good morning, michael. And possibly the biggest day in scottish history. Will scotland basically divorce england after the 300year marriage thats had ups and downs. Its on a knife edge, and i can barely contain my excitement. Scottie, beam us up. I havent got the power. Reporter today, scots do have the power. Man skirts, cable tossing, and a distrust of the english, kept us scots united during 300 years of british rule. Today we might change the course of history. What currency . Who gets the oil . Will the price of whiskey go up or down . Its a bit like california declaring independence based in part on a mel gibson movie. Theyll never take our freedom. Reporter brave heart, historically bogus. But they did create their parliament, and now this our time is now. Reporter ill be honest, im totally in favor of independence, but they wont let me vote because i live in california. And today im considered only half scottish. You know, it makes sense. If they let every deweyeyed exscotland patriot vote, they would be independent by tonight. Same goes for others, and grounds keeper willie thats not a tattoo, its a birthmark. Reporter and Ewan Mcgregor is against independence. About half the country are happy, the other half apparently voti voting aye. A hearing for the old snl catch phrase if its not scottish, its a crap. Reporter scotland will have an answer by breakfast time, around the middle of the night over here. Im trying to figure out caber tossing. Were not a great sporting nation. Its basically getting a utility pole and flipping it over while wearing a kilt. You know, i want you to stand there and take a bow for the work youre doing. I think its just an incredible story. We love the outfit. We love the outfit. Im only wearing it to annoy my wife. Shes antiindependence. Thats why im doing it. As long as its closed in the front, were good. We want to know what you think. Should scotland be an independent country . Tweet us using th the socialsquare. Moving our way, right . As long as nicks not ant antiundy. And for many of us along the coast, 76 in philadelphia, new york city there too. But look at the cold front wooing you into autumn. You will be chilly tomorrow morning, frost advisories and freeze warnings from maine back to parts of western new york. Very cold tomorrow. We have to go to the west coast, so hot in los angeles. Only 82 today. That low sliding along the front. And right along the coast, showers and lightning too. First this mornings sunny cities brought to you by koels. Reporter hi, everybody, david murphy here with an update from accuweather. Nothing showing on Storm Tracker 6 live double scan this morning. As we head outside, sunshine. Its cool with the temperatures in the 40s even closer to 60 in philadelphia. The exclusive accuweather sevenday forecast shows a nice high of 76 degrees lots of sun this afternoon. Tomorrow, cooler, 71, but then warming up for the weekend, 78 saturday, 83 sunday, nice weather for the union and eagles. Back to g. M. A. Hey, michael, how about a little wager. If they go independent, how about you do the kilt . Ill rock that kilt all day long. If they go independent, ill wear a kilt. All right. You heard it here first. And george is joining me. Its never going to happen. Coming up on gma, new clues in the desperate search for the missing university of virginia student. And the mother of three on trial for killing her husband. [ male announcer ] lowes presents how to install a fence while riding a motorcycle. Whoohoo [ male announcer ] get 10 off asphalt shingles and vinyl siding when installed through lowes. You may know what its like tof deal with high. Gles and low blood sugar. Januvia sitagliptin is a oncedaily pill that, along with diet and exercise, helps lower blood sugar. Januvia works when your blood sugar is high and works less when your blood sugar is low, because it works by enhancing your bodys own ability to lower blood sugar. Plus januvia, by itself, is not likely to cause weight gain or low blood sugar hypoglycemia . 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