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here's abc's brandi hitt. >> oh my god! he's pointing it right at me! i've got my hands up! >> reporter: you're watching police, wearing body cameras, surrounding an albuquerque woman's home in the middle of the afternoon, guns drawn. >> looks like i saw maybe some kind of movement in the front window. >> reporter: officers taking cover behind the family car. assault rifles trained on a very confused homeowner. >> they're asking that you step out with your hands in the air. >> okay, please don't have them shoot me. >> reporter: and it's all because of a fake 911 call. >> so, it's either i kill my baby or i get $20,000 so i can get more heroin. >> reporter: she is the latest victim of s.w.a.t.ing. pranksters who disguise their phone numbers, then call 911, triggering police raids on innocent victims. >> we got a call that there was a man inside the residence, at your house, that he had killed his wife and he was getting ready to kill his children, okay? that's why we're here today. >> reporter: tonight, police are searching for the person behind this bogus call. first targeti
here's abc's brandi hitt. >> oh my god! he's pointing it right at me! i've got my hands up! >> reporter: you're watching police, wearing body cameras, surrounding an albuquerque woman's home in the middle of the afternoon, guns drawn. >> looks like i saw maybe some kind of movement in the front window. >> reporter: officers taking cover behind the family car. assault rifles trained on a very confused homeowner. >> they're asking that you step out with your hands in...
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brandy hitt has the story. >> my dad! >> we got to get him out of there. >> reporter: harrowing words from a daughter trying to save her father trapped in a massive inferno. seen on video tonight. heroes here tonight. >> i was there to help her. i need to do something. >> reporter: one of the men was driving by the home saturday morning when he saw smoke and stopped. immediately running to the back of the duplex, he found 73-year-old robert well struggling with his oxygen tank. >> he was leaning forward, trying to get air. for us, it was hard, because the smoke was so strong. carrying him out. and that is when we were passing the garage and there was explosions. picked him up and that is when he just -- and we just all ran to safety. >> the identity of the two other rescuers still a mystery. all three leaving the scene just minutes after saving wells. an investigation is under way tonight as to what sparked the fire. everyone, including wells also daughter enter 2-year-old grandson escaping in time, thanks to three heroic
brandy hitt has the story. >> my dad! >> we got to get him out of there. >> reporter: harrowing words from a daughter trying to save her father trapped in a massive inferno. seen on video tonight. heroes here tonight. >> i was there to help her. i need to do something. >> reporter: one of the men was driving by the home saturday morning when he saw smoke and stopped. immediately running to the back of the duplex, he found 73-year-old robert well struggling with his...
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brandi hitt, abc news, los angeles. >>> now to washington, and the white house. and those new images of an intruder on the north lawn. this time, though, attack dogs rushing in to secret service, too, just weeks after that other intruder got through the front door. abc's pierre thomas now, walking us through the takedown. those docks taking aim. >> reporter: this white house fence jumper didn't get very far. a fox news cameraman on the north lawn captured the scene as a secret service dog attacks the suspect just four seconds after he touches down. two seconds later, another canine joins the fight. in nine seconds, the officers are there. it's over in 17 seconds. >> he didn't get like, ten feet past the fence. >> reporter: 34 days ago, a fence jumper made it deep inside the white house, but dominic adesanya was stopped cold. he had posted anti-obama messages online. and last july was arrested trying to get into the white house. tonight, he is charged with making threats and assaulting officers. k-9 officers named hurricane and jordan. >> the animals that performe
brandi hitt, abc news, los angeles. >>> now to washington, and the white house. and those new images of an intruder on the north lawn. this time, though, attack dogs rushing in to secret service, too, just weeks after that other intruder got through the front door. abc's pierre thomas now, walking us through the takedown. those docks taking aim. >> reporter: this white house fence jumper didn't get very far. a fox news cameraman on the north lawn captured the scene as a secret...
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brandi hitt, abc news, los angeles. >>> word this evening from pennsylvania. authorities there deploying a new weapon in the search for that cop killer, on the run for more than six weeks now. a helium balloon unmanned, armed with camera, on loan from the state of ohio. able to search the dense woods where the suspect is believed to be flying. it is silent, so the suspect like little will not notice it as much as the helicopters. >>> coming up on "world news tonight" this monday, turning your closet into cash. the mother with one idea to resell the family's clothing. three simple steps to follow. one family making $1,200 in one year. you can do it, too. >>> and coming up also, listen to this. those are good samaritans breaking into a burning car. how they pulled that man to safety just in the nick of time. >>> and later, you've got to see this. the star mangled banner at the world series. what he left out last night, you all remember the other moment, michael bolton, the painful, reading his hand. and christina aguilera choosing her own lyrics. you got to see
brandi hitt, abc news, los angeles. >>> word this evening from pennsylvania. authorities there deploying a new weapon in the search for that cop killer, on the run for more than six weeks now. a helium balloon unmanned, armed with camera, on loan from the state of ohio. able to search the dense woods where the suspect is believed to be flying. it is silent, so the suspect like little will not notice it as much as the helicopters. >>> coming up on "world news tonight"...
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here's brandi hitt. >> get my dad! >> reporter: harrowing words from a desperate daughter trying to save her father trapped in this massive inferno. his dramatic rescue seen on video thanks to three men being hailed heroes. >> i'm the first one there. nobody else was around. >> reporter: one of those men, michael, was driving by the home saturday morning when he saw smoke and stopped. immediately running to the back of the duplex, he found 73-year-old robert wells struggling with his oxygen tank. >> he was just like leaning forward trying to get air. we were with him. for us it was so hard because the smoke was so strong carrying him out. and that's when we're passing the garage and just explosions. picked him up and that's when we brought him back and we just all ran to safety. >> reporter: the identities of the two other rescuers a mystery. all three leaving the scene just minutes after saving wells. an investigation is under way into what sparked the fire. everyone, including wells' daughter and 2-year-old great gra
here's brandi hitt. >> get my dad! >> reporter: harrowing words from a desperate daughter trying to save her father trapped in this massive inferno. his dramatic rescue seen on video thanks to three men being hailed heroes. >> i'm the first one there. nobody else was around. >> reporter: one of those men, michael, was driving by the home saturday morning when he saw smoke and stopped. immediately running to the back of the duplex, he found 73-year-old robert wells...
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abc's brandi hitt in california. >> reporter: it's the ultimate test of conscience. two large bank bags sitting in the middle of this concord, california, street. $120,000 in cash just waiting to be picked up. >> opened it just enough to see that it was like $100 bills. >> reporter: this offduty california highway patrol officer, who wants to remain anonymous, finding all of that money and no one around. turning it in, despite her struggle to make ends meet. >> my kids, when i came home, they're like, mom, what were you thinking? >> reporter: authorities tracked down the owner, a man who reported his life savings missing. and the officer is not the only one putting honesty first. earlier this year, three new york roommates found 40 grand stuffed in their thrift store sofa, returning every dollar. >> it's not our money, like, we didn't have any right to it. >> reporter: and in boston, a homeless hero turned in a backpack with 42,000 in cash and travelers checks. every adult we asked on the street said they'd do the same. >> got to give the money back. >> reporter: yea
abc's brandi hitt in california. >> reporter: it's the ultimate test of conscience. two large bank bags sitting in the middle of this concord, california, street. $120,000 in cash just waiting to be picked up. >> opened it just enough to see that it was like $100 bills. >> reporter: this offduty california highway patrol officer, who wants to remain anonymous, finding all of that money and no one around. turning it in, despite her struggle to make ends meet. >> my kids,...
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. >> reporter: for "nightline," brandi hitt, in los angeles. >> up next, michael keaton and the star-studded cast of "birdman" opening up. >>> and celebs like iggy azalea making a big statement. janelle blend of punk and funk deep 6 sofia comedienne and colombiana medium 6 there's a trublend to match 99% of all women. find yours it blends in doesn't build up for a flawless nude look so easy breezy beautiful covergirl find your trublend at covergirl.com sweered lobster'sory! endless shrimp ends soon! the year's largest variety. like new spicy siriacha shrimp, or parmesan shrimp scampi. as much as you like, any way you like. but it won't last long, so hurry in today. and sea food differently. when folks think about wthey think salmon and energy. but the energy bp produces up here creates something else as well: jobs all over america. engineering and innovation jobs. advanced safety systems & technology. shipping and manufacturing. across the united states, bp supports more than a quarter million jobs. when we set up operation in one part of the country, people in other parts go to work. that's
. >> reporter: for "nightline," brandi hitt, in los angeles. >> up next, michael keaton and the star-studded cast of "birdman" opening up. >>> and celebs like iggy azalea making a big statement. janelle blend of punk and funk deep 6 sofia comedienne and colombiana medium 6 there's a trublend to match 99% of all women. find yours it blends in doesn't build up for a flawless nude look so easy breezy beautiful covergirl find your trublend at covergirl.com...
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brandi hitt, thank you very much. >> she had several children. i love what you said, sara, hope she wins the lottery. >> i'd play if it meant she won. and i never play the lottery. >> okay, ron, you have been checking the other developing stories. >>> i have. good morning, everyone. we begin with the new fight to keep ebola out of the u.s. starting today, jfk airport in new york will begin screening passengers arriving from african countries at the epicenter of the outbreak. by monday, a total of five u.s. airports will check people for fever and ask if they have had contact with ebola patients. >>> and overnight, tension in ferguson, missouri, as hundreds gather in the protest of the killing of michael brown and another young african-american man killed by police. demonstrations will be throughout the weekend. >>> and waller, texas, a police officer pepper sprayed him. the officer is now on paid leave pending an investigation. >>> and finally, meet chloe, the 6-month-old wombat with quite a story. she was rescued from inside her mother's pouch w
brandi hitt, thank you very much. >> she had several children. i love what you said, sara, hope she wins the lottery. >> i'd play if it meant she won. and i never play the lottery. >> okay, ron, you have been checking the other developing stories. >>> i have. good morning, everyone. we begin with the new fight to keep ebola out of the u.s. starting today, jfk airport in new york will begin screening passengers arriving from african countries at the epicenter of the...
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brandi hitt, abc news, los angeles. >> the founder of that, of the calendar, has said they've raised $100,000 in the past seven to eight years. i think all that is almost washed out with the bad pr it's getting and just -- i find it tough to watch. military base. national guard. we'll be back. >> announcer: this is abc's "world news now," informing insomniacs for two decades. >> announcer: this is abc's "world news now," informing insomniacs for two decades. >>> making news this morning -- ebola in america. a sigh of relief once the clock struck midnight. why today is important for dozens of people being monitored for the deadly virus. we're live with details. >>> new this morning. the manhunt intensifies for an accused cop killer on the run in the mountains. after a woman claims she came face to face with him. >> he turned toward me. that's where you could see the mud on his face. >> her chilling account and the latest on the investigation. >>> firefighters chisel away at a chimney after hearing cries from inside. the messy rescue and why police arrested the trapped woman. >>> and t
brandi hitt, abc news, los angeles. >> the founder of that, of the calendar, has said they've raised $100,000 in the past seven to eight years. i think all that is almost washed out with the bad pr it's getting and just -- i find it tough to watch. military base. national guard. we'll be back. >> announcer: this is abc's "world news now," informing insomniacs for two decades. >> announcer: this is abc's "world news now," informing insomniacs for two...
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brandi hitt has the story. >> reporter: watch as a swarm of motorcycle riders takes over this northern california highway speeding past a minivan, popping wheelies, then look on the right. a california highway patrol officer, his siren on, tries to pull over the leader. but the riders taunt him, waving at him to go away. that officer eventually forced to pull over and call for backup. >> they can't expect that just because they're skilled at doing this type of riding they'll not have an incident. >> reporter: it's not the first time we've seen this type of biker swarm. just this week, 100 riders taking over the streets of philadelphia. and in new york last year, nine bikers charged after chasing down an suv and beating the driver in front of his family. the highway patrol tells us if you find yourself surrounded and feel unsafe, don't engage. instead, stay at a safe speed or pull over. if you feel really threatened, you can always call 911. california police combing through this video for clues. trying to identify these reckless riders who could now face criminal charges. brandi hitt,
brandi hitt has the story. >> reporter: watch as a swarm of motorcycle riders takes over this northern california highway speeding past a minivan, popping wheelies, then look on the right. a california highway patrol officer, his siren on, tries to pull over the leader. but the riders taunt him, waving at him to go away. that officer eventually forced to pull over and call for backup. >> they can't expect that just because they're skilled at doing this type of riding they'll not...
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here's abc's brandi hitt with more. >> oh, my god. he's swinging it right at me. i've got my hands up. >> reporter: you're watching police wearing body cameras surrounding an albuquerque women's home in the middle of the afternoon, guns drawn. >> looks like i saw maybe some kind of movement in the front window. >> reporter: officers taking cover behind the family car. assault rifles controlled on a very frightened homeowner. >> they are asking that you step out with your hands in the air. >> okay. please don't have them shoot me. >> reporter: it's all because of this fake 911 call. >> it's either i kill my baby or i get $20,000 so i can get more heroin. >> reporter: she's the latest victim of swatting. pranksters who disguise their phone numbers, then call 911 triggering police raids on innocent victims. >> we got a call there was a man inside the residence and that he had killed his wife and he was getting ready to kill his children. that's why we're here today. >> reporter: police are searching for the person behind this bogus call. first targeting celebrities l
here's abc's brandi hitt with more. >> oh, my god. he's swinging it right at me. i've got my hands up. >> reporter: you're watching police wearing body cameras surrounding an albuquerque women's home in the middle of the afternoon, guns drawn. >> looks like i saw maybe some kind of movement in the front window. >> reporter: officers taking cover behind the family car. assault rifles controlled on a very frightened homeowner. >> they are asking that you step out...
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brandi hitt, abc news, los angeles. >> the founder of that, of the calendar, has said they've raised $100,000 in the past seven to eight years. i think all that is almost washed out with the bad pr it's getting and just -- i find it tough to watch. military base. national guard. we'll be back. >> announcer: this is abc's "world news now," informing insomniacs for two decades. hi, anne. how are you doing? hi, evelyn. i know it's been a difficult time since your mom passed away. yeah. i miss her a lot, but i'm okay. wow. that was fast. this is the check i've been waiting for. mom had a guaranteed acceptance life insurance policy through the colonial penn program, and this will really help with the cost of her final expenses. they have been so helpful and supportive during this time. maybe i should give them a call. i really could use some more life insurance. is it affordable? it costs less t that's pretty affordable, huh? less than 35 cents a day? that's less than the cost of a postage stamp. so, you said it was guaranteed acceptance? yes. it's permanent coverage with guaranteed accep
brandi hitt, abc news, los angeles. >> the founder of that, of the calendar, has said they've raised $100,000 in the past seven to eight years. i think all that is almost washed out with the bad pr it's getting and just -- i find it tough to watch. military base. national guard. we'll be back. >> announcer: this is abc's "world news now," informing insomniacs for two decades. hi, anne. how are you doing? hi, evelyn. i know it's been a difficult time since your mom passed...
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brandi hitt, abc news, los angeles. >> i didn't know. they tell you not to be there, though. you aren't supposed to be there because they want potential buyers to feel free to ask tough questions and sell the house. >> you can pose as an undercover person who is kind of taking a look at the house or send one of your friends. that's the way to secretly keep an eye on the house. >> or the nanny cams. >> in the teddy bears. >> i've got to get one of those. >>> we're going to be talking doogie howser. he checks another item off his bucket list. another big show that neil patrick harris is now set to host. >>> and the shocking word mr. big used to describe carrie bradshaw. that's all coming up next in "the skinny." >> announcer: "world news now" continues after this from our abc stations. ♪ skinny ♪ skinny so skinny ♪ >>> time for "the skinny." topping our headlines, big news for doogie howser. >> neil patrick harris has been tapped to host the 2015 academy awards. he was chosen for his charm and sense of humor and he can sing and dance. those are good skills to have. appare
brandi hitt, abc news, los angeles. >> i didn't know. they tell you not to be there, though. you aren't supposed to be there because they want potential buyers to feel free to ask tough questions and sell the house. >> you can pose as an undercover person who is kind of taking a look at the house or send one of your friends. that's the way to secretly keep an eye on the house. >> or the nanny cams. >> in the teddy bears. >> i've got to get one of those....
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here abc's brandi hitt. >> reporter: it's the ultimate test of conscious. two large bank bags sitting in the middle of this california street. $120,000 in cash just waiting to be picked up. >> opened it just enough to see that it was like 100 dollar bills. >> reporter: this off-duty highway patrol officer who wants to remain anonymous finding all of that money and no one around. turning it in despite her struggle to make ends meet. >> my kids, when i came home, they are like, mom, what were you thinking? >> reporter: authorities tracked down the owner. a man who reported his life savings missing. and the officer is not the only one putting honesty first. earlier this year, three new york roommates found 40 grand stuffed in their thrift store sofa, returning every dollar. >> it's not our money. we didn't have any right to it. >> reporter: in boston, a homeless hero turned in a backpack with $42,000 in cash and travelers checks. every adult we asked said they'd do the same. >> i'd give the money back. >> i'd tried to find who it was. >> would you feel slightl
here abc's brandi hitt. >> reporter: it's the ultimate test of conscious. two large bank bags sitting in the middle of this california street. $120,000 in cash just waiting to be picked up. >> opened it just enough to see that it was like 100 dollar bills. >> reporter: this off-duty highway patrol officer who wants to remain anonymous finding all of that money and no one around. turning it in despite her struggle to make ends meet. >> my kids, when i came home, they are...
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brandi hitt, abc news, los angeles. >> some of these cops have stopped going after motorcyclists because they can maneuver around easily. a little faster. sometimes it hurts innocent bystanders in the chase. >> that's a good way to go. you aren't going after guys that are hard core criminals. yes, they might be doing something wrong but a lot of police departments are going that route. frankly, a lot of people love to because it looks cool. it looks dangerous. these guys are skilled. but, geez, guys. >>> we've got "the skinny" coming your way. a song you love, somebody is actually apologizing for even making the song that made him famous. >> i'm sorry to hear that. >>> and halle berry's foray into the lingerie world. you don't want to miss that next on "world news now." >> announcer: "world news now" continues after this from our abc stations. ♪ skinny so skinny ♪ >>> a very interesting admission, you're beautiful. i saw your face in a crowded space. >> those are lyrics? >> those are the lyrics. >> that's james blunt. it was his biggest hit. why is he saying it's all annoying? >> bec
brandi hitt, abc news, los angeles. >> some of these cops have stopped going after motorcyclists because they can maneuver around easily. a little faster. sometimes it hurts innocent bystanders in the chase. >> that's a good way to go. you aren't going after guys that are hard core criminals. yes, they might be doing something wrong but a lot of police departments are going that route. frankly, a lot of people love to because it looks cool. it looks dangerous. these guys are...
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here's abc's brandi hitt. >> reporter: watch this man strolling through a home during a realtor's open house. on security video released by the lapd, he heads to a back bedroom where the family had taken precautions and locked expensive jewelry in a closet. police say the thief ripped the front off a locked drawer, seen here in his hand and got away with a large amount of jewelry. >> this all happened within ten minutes. >> reporter: fran solomon's home was also hit during an open house. a victim police believe of the same thief. she walked in on the suspect steeling $200,000 worth of jewelry from her closet. >> he was stuffing jewelry in his sock and i went and i pushed him and i said, what are you doing? >> reporter: he escaped, running out the front door. police say open houses are a perfect opportunity for thieves to strike. while the realtors are busy showing the home to potential buyers. >> it's difficult for the realtors to keep an yil on every person that's in the house. >> reporter: to protect yourself, police recommend homeowners remove jewelry and medications when they have
here's abc's brandi hitt. >> reporter: watch this man strolling through a home during a realtor's open house. on security video released by the lapd, he heads to a back bedroom where the family had taken precautions and locked expensive jewelry in a closet. police say the thief ripped the front off a locked drawer, seen here in his hand and got away with a large amount of jewelry. >> this all happened within ten minutes. >> reporter: fran solomon's home was also hit during an...
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brandi hitt, abc news, los angeles. >> it's just an unbelievable story. thank you. >>> now to the dramatic day in jodi arias' death penalty retrial. the convicted killer is fighting for her life. and the judge kicked out almost everyone in the court for a mystery witness. ryan owens has that story. >> reporter: jodi arias now has one final shot to convince the jury to spare her life. thursday, the 34-year-old's defense called a secret witness. >> it appears that the first defense witness does not want the media in the courtroom while he or she testifies. >> reporter: unlike the first sensational trial when every raunchy and riveting detail was live, the sentencing is controlled. no live tv coverage, just a series of pictures every day like these. before the mystery witness, they heard from travis alexander's family. just like in the first trial, travis' little brother went other the gruesome death he must have had when arias stabbed and shot him. >> how much did he suffer and scream? >> reporter: and heard from one of his tearful sisters. travis was our s
brandi hitt, abc news, los angeles. >> it's just an unbelievable story. thank you. >>> now to the dramatic day in jodi arias' death penalty retrial. the convicted killer is fighting for her life. and the judge kicked out almost everyone in the court for a mystery witness. ryan owens has that story. >> reporter: jodi arias now has one final shot to convince the jury to spare her life. thursday, the 34-year-old's defense called a secret witness. >> it appears that the...
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abc's brandi hitt has the story. >> reporter: it was a devastating scene. three children and their parents found dead in the master bedroom of their utah home last month and now some bizarre new details suggest it may be murder. abc news obtaining these search warrants showing police believe the family died from an accidental or intentional poisoning, and that somebody had to position the bodies after they were deceased. >> this is the first time i have gone into a home and found an entire family dead in one room. >> reporter: according to the search warrants, relatives found the parents, benjamin and kristi stack, dead in their bed. their three children, benson, emory and zion lying around the bed covered with sheets. >> emory was beautiful and loved every little animal out there and was just amazing. zion was just sweet. and benson was just a giant goof ball. and it was awesome. >> reporter: family members describe the father, benjamin, as a jokester and kristi as a good mother. which what makes police found inside their home even more bizarre. 12 opened
abc's brandi hitt has the story. >> reporter: it was a devastating scene. three children and their parents found dead in the master bedroom of their utah home last month and now some bizarre new details suggest it may be murder. abc news obtaining these search warrants showing police believe the family died from an accidental or intentional poisoning, and that somebody had to position the bodies after they were deceased. >> this is the first time i have gone into a home and found an...
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brandi hitt has the details. >> reporter: the battle of the bulge. dietary guidelines claiming it's a marathon, not a sprint, to slim down. the conventional wisdom, a slow and steady pace helps to get and maintain your weight loss goals. but now a new study dispelling that popular belief. >> what the current recommendations indicate is we should lose weight more gradually. but this study really challenges that recommendation. >> reporter: researchers at the university of melbourne tracked the weight loss of participants following a 36-week gradual slimdown and a 12-week rapid weight loss program. although more rapid weight participants lost weight initially, both groups gained weight back. but it isn't about speed. >> it's finding a strategy that fits within the scope of your lifestyle. think of it in the long run. are you going to keep it up for a year, two years, ten years. >> reporter: before you let a diet wear you thin, try less thanning to cook and choosing healthier options and adding 30 minutes of exercise that you enjoy a day. it's as easy a
brandi hitt has the details. >> reporter: the battle of the bulge. dietary guidelines claiming it's a marathon, not a sprint, to slim down. the conventional wisdom, a slow and steady pace helps to get and maintain your weight loss goals. but now a new study dispelling that popular belief. >> what the current recommendations indicate is we should lose weight more gradually. but this study really challenges that recommendation. >> reporter: researchers at the university of...
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brandi hitt has the details. >> reporter: amid this fiery chaos, a daughter's desperate cry for help. >> get my dad! >> reporter: this morning, meet one of three unknown heroes that answered that call. leading to this dramatic rescue of a 73-year-old man pulled from the inferno in fresno, california. michael alcala, a 23-year-old student, just passing by. >> he was yelling for help. nobody was able to see him. >> reporter: it all started at 8:15 a.m. saturday morning when a fire in the garage quickly spread, trapping robert wells in his kitchen. >> he was supposed to be right behind me. he wasn't there. >> reporter: speaking exclusively to abc news, alcala detailing the tense moments. the only way around the flames, hopping a side fence, racing to the thick smoke to the backyard, that's where wells was gasping for air. alcala flagged down a second man to help move wells, leaving the oxygen tank behind. >> we were carrying him out. that's when we were passing the garage and just explosions out of nowhere. >> reporter: a third hero then stepping up, carrying wells to safety. >> thank go
brandi hitt has the details. >> reporter: amid this fiery chaos, a daughter's desperate cry for help. >> get my dad! >> reporter: this morning, meet one of three unknown heroes that answered that call. leading to this dramatic rescue of a 73-year-old man pulled from the inferno in fresno, california. michael alcala, a 23-year-old student, just passing by. >> he was yelling for help. nobody was able to see him. >> reporter: it all started at 8:15 a.m. saturday...
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abc's brandi hitt reports on the search for answers. >> reporter: friends and family are desperately searching for 53-year-old paul kitterman. the father of two mysteriously disappeared amid a sea of broncos fans at thursday's game. his son jerod had gone to the restroom during halftime, returning to his seat to find his father gone. >> we've searched the stadium. searched hospitals. gone back to the stadium. retraced our steps where we think he might have gone. >> reporter: the event staff spotted him during the third quarter. the last time he was seen. family and friends say kitterman, an outdoorsman more comfortable on a ranch than the big city, also didn't have a cell phone, credit card or vehicle with him the night he disappeared. >> nothing out of the ordinary happened. it wouldn't make any sense to go any place. >> reporter: investigators have no reason to suspect foul play. that's not stopping family and friends handing out these flyers hoping to find their beloved father and friend. brandi hitt, abc news, los angeles. >>> monday night football was a traditional rivalry game
abc's brandi hitt reports on the search for answers. >> reporter: friends and family are desperately searching for 53-year-old paul kitterman. the father of two mysteriously disappeared amid a sea of broncos fans at thursday's game. his son jerod had gone to the restroom during halftime, returning to his seat to find his father gone. >> we've searched the stadium. searched hospitals. gone back to the stadium. retraced our steps where we think he might have gone. >> reporter:...
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abc's brandi hitt is in our l.a. bureau with more. good morning, brandi. >> reporter: good morning, paula and dan. utah national guard members were spotted in uniform in this behind-the-scenes video of a controversial calendar shoot where women are wearing next to nothing firing weapons and, yes, riding around in tanks. this morning, the utah national guard is launching an internal investigation to determine whether a pair of troops broke protocol by allegedly allowing these bikini clad british models to use military equipment without the permission of commanding officers. hot shots, a british swimsuit calendar, shooting a portion of the 2015 edition at camp williams national guard base in utah. the women locking and loading military style firearms, offroading with automatic weapon, even taking a few laps around the block in a tank. in a statement to abc news, the utah national guard confirms the unauthorized use of personnel, facilities and equipment but also says it did not provide weapons, ammunition nor ranges used during the live
abc's brandi hitt is in our l.a. bureau with more. good morning, brandi. >> reporter: good morning, paula and dan. utah national guard members were spotted in uniform in this behind-the-scenes video of a controversial calendar shoot where women are wearing next to nothing firing weapons and, yes, riding around in tanks. this morning, the utah national guard is launching an internal investigation to determine whether a pair of troops broke protocol by allegedly allowing these bikini clad...
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brandi hitt, abc news, los angeles. >>> monday night football was a traditional rivalry game feet the redskins and cowboys. the forth quarter with washington quarterback colt mccoy running in a short touchdown but dallas answers with a 25-yard touchdown of their own. it went to overtime. washington kicked a field goal and hild the cowboys on a fourth down play. washington wins. >> when that game was over you get the handshakes, fist bumping, the hugs. nothing too strange. nothing out of the ordinary there. >> that wasn't the case over the weekend at a ping-pong tournament in bjorney. the chinese player somehow thought it was okay to celebrate by kicking and breaking and -- some advertising boards. >> he got excited. >> that's how you showior excitement? >> yeah, people do it different. >> ripping your shirt off? >> throw it up in the crowd. get excited. just within this thing. that's right. get excited. >> fighting over his shirt. >> he just won $45,000. >> did you have to destroy the furniture? >> if i handed you 45 grand right now, wouldn't you get excited and break some stuff? >> i
brandi hitt, abc news, los angeles. >>> monday night football was a traditional rivalry game feet the redskins and cowboys. the forth quarter with washington quarterback colt mccoy running in a short touchdown but dallas answers with a 25-yard touchdown of their own. it went to overtime. washington kicked a field goal and hild the cowboys on a fourth down play. washington wins. >> when that game was over you get the handshakes, fist bumping, the hugs. nothing too strange. nothing...
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brandi hitt, abc news, los angeles. >>> and the weather now from ginger. >> october 1 wisconsin and be this is colorado. fresh pile. skiers happy with that. winter weather advisories in colorado. and the chill, and the late fall heat, chicago, they will drop. and talking drop big time. beyond sweater weather here. sunday, 40s or 30s. and same thing as minneapolis, and moves to detroit and pittsburgh. you'll be feeling it. out in west, there's a pocket with a developing heat wave. including los angeles. not just 90s. those molecules moving fast, >> cloudy skies and, rain showers continue southward along the state 95 for gore and into prince george's county. >> all that weather brought to you by jcpenny. a little sprinkle here and there for us. >> feels good. >>> coming up, "gma" investigators the sell by dates on groceries. why you could be throwing thousands of dollars away every year. >>> and how you can make your baby smarter. new research reveals the sounds that can improve their language skills before they can even talk. emma, it's simple, when you are in a place like this, the bes
brandi hitt, abc news, los angeles. >>> and the weather now from ginger. >> october 1 wisconsin and be this is colorado. fresh pile. skiers happy with that. winter weather advisories in colorado. and the chill, and the late fall heat, chicago, they will drop. and talking drop big time. beyond sweater weather here. sunday, 40s or 30s. and same thing as minneapolis, and moves to detroit and pittsburgh. you'll be feeling it. out in west, there's a pocket with a developing heat wave....