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look at the asian-american vote and how influential it could be in the state of nevada. >> woodruff: we update the battle for syria's largest city and commercial hub. and ray suarez interviews the head of refugees international about the unfolding humanitarian crisis. >> ifill: plus jeffrey brown talks with author walter dean myers about his books for young people and his mission to get more of them reading. >> the positive thing i can give them is their own presence, acknowledging them. i know where you are coming from. >> woodruff: that's all ahead on tonight's newshour. major fund...

the most decorated olympic athlete ever. and i have to say, the pool here cleared out, as all eyes were on a screen, watching live from london. >> far from london, meadowbrook aquatic club has olympic fever. >> we love you, michael. we love you, allison. >> all eyes, glued to a live feed, as phelps breaks a record, becoming the most decorated olympian ever, with 19 career medals. >> well, it's just extreme excitement. it's just such a thrill. it is just, you know -- it's so hard to describe. it's like christmas, thanksgiving, and a birthday, all wrapped up in one. >> and the mental g...

committed by 32-year-old frank hayward, who killed and burned his 31-year-old wife, cynthia, and their two-year-old daughter, natalie, then killed himself. but his son, 12-year-old frank hayward iii had somehow survived the attack from his suicidal father with a slashed throat and burns. after sheriff mike evans said another unidentified adult relative had fled at about 8:30 and called for help. the officers found the house on fire. >> it is horrible. i have seen a few in my s.w.a.t. team days and these are the worst case scenarios. you want to do something to help and there was noth...

>> and by the alfred p. sloan foundation. supporting science, technology, and improved economic performance and financial literacy in the 21st century. and with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. and... this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. >> ifill: this was a day of medals and milestones for u.s. athletes at the london olympics. we take a look now at some of what went on, including marquee results from the competition. spoiler alert: if you don't w...

>> this is the story of the night prudel striking fear up front and then fijalek balanced and then the magician act. the left hand off the block. degree of difficulty, off the charts. >> 16-12. in a set to 21. the americans are going to need some help here from poland if they hope to pull this out. rosenthal. socks it through. and the poles thought that was a double contact by jake gibb. they're questioning referee jose pedron of spain. >> this is a play that rosenthal could do a lot more often. prudel's undersized and cannot jump as high as rosenthal. he can hit the high, hard on...