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>>real. >>unconventional. [[voiceover]] we spent time with some members of the gangster disciples. >>an escape from the expected. >>i'm a cancer survivor. not only cancer, but brain cancer. a colorado flood that left 7 people dead and that number is expected to rise. the damage reports continue to stream in with more than 5,000 gallons of oil spilling in to the south river that's near the town of milican. the company that owns the damaged tank put booms in the water to try keep the oil from spread egg. a second spill was reported along the same drain river. along with the environmental damage, thousands of people are now being hit financially. the reason, many homeowners did

not have flood insurance. tamara banks, reports. >> reporter: jesse and will collins were among the first people allowed back in. >> i cried. it was utter, i mean just utter devastation. >> reporter: they found four feet of mud inside their rented house where they lived and worked. what's left just inside a few trash bags. >> everything that was about waist high is gone. >> we own our business outright it took me 30 years, 30 years to get to here. >> reporter: just down the street, fema's swift water search and rescue team was going through neighborhood. trudging through high water to make sure that every one has been accounted for. these boots on the ground are part of the rescue process. but now a week after the floods, fema's attention is turning to money to help people get back on

their feet. this is a street here. there's the not supposed to be a river running down the street. a lot of folks in the small communities don't have flood insurance. only about 6,000 people in boulder counties have flood insurance. >> carol walker is with the rocky mountain insurance association. >> you hate to exaggerate and talk about a 500-year flood but this is a historic event in colorado. >> reporter: she said a lot of people in colorado were not in flood plains. a lot of people said it happened now and won't happen again. but any time they see that the breaking images on tv, people unable to recover from this financially, we hope that will be encourage people be financially prepared. and buy flood insurance. >> reporter: so far, they are signed up for help. the agency has $$4.3 millions for cash grants. unemployment assistance and temporary housing.

>> we're a piece of the recovery package that people have. >> reporter: fema said the federal government can only do so much. >> we're not able to fully compensate you for your losses but make sure you have a safe place to live. >> we were on top of the world before this. and we start from zero again. >> reporter: jesse and will are hoping fema's jump start will help them begin and get their lives back on track. >> i thought if something happened it would be -- you know flooding, it's the last time that came to my mind. >> reporter: for joe's se and will and thousands of others, the recovery process is just beginning. tamara banks, al jazeera, lions, colorado. new details continue to emerge about man behind the shooting rampage in washington, d.c. an alabama woman claims she had an unpleasant encounter with the gunman last month.

he was point blank in any face like two feet. he was in our face. and he was going off. he was loud. >> linda boyd said a man who looked like alexis approached her family after her aunt laughed at a joke. she said he accused the family at laughing at him. authorities said he had mental health issues and reported hearing voices. soon thousands of los angeles police department officers may have a camera on their body. the president of the la police commissioner is pushing lapel cams on his offers. he raised half a million dollars toward the project. stephanie has more on the ambitious plan. >> sergeant joshua lindsay patrols the streets with his badge, his gun and a little something extra. a small camera clipped to his uniform. >> it sorts of acts as an

independent witness to document our actions. they have been using body cameras for past year and capture every incident the officers respond to. the department says a number of complaints against officers and the number of times officers use physical force on suspects. >> we had an 88% reduction in officer complaints and a 60% reduction in use of force. >> when people know they're being filmed they act differently. >> reporter: lapd police commissioner president is working to bring the technology to los angeles. he says lapel cams will result in more transparency within the force. >> the taping of those, if it's done correctly and not against any of the rules says man hours for the polic officers it helpse jen travel public that there's oh some accountability and it saves time, money, lives.

>> the lapd is getting help from deep pockets. entertainment executive casey waterman have both pledged hundred thiss to purchase equipment. aclu supports the use of body cameras. they are concerned with how the cameras are used and who gets to see what's being recorded. the videos should be viewed only that there' there's reasono believe that there's officer misconduct. >> reporter: the department is still working out the details but officers won't be able to turn the cameras on or off themselves. like dashboard cams they might turn on automatically when a patrol lights and sirens are activated. los angeles is looking at this as a guide. >> it' slow process that needs to be incremental and you need to do it right. lapd will begin testing these cameras within the next few weeks. officials hope that each and

every officer will be using one within the year. al jazeera, rilato, california. a little bit of vindication tonight. a return in the nfl both andy reed and donovan mcnab returning to philadelphia after they left on not such good terms. as he rolle rolled in for the ft time and had to go to the visiting locker room and the coach led his new unbeaten kansas city team right now to a 46-16 lead over eagles with just under four minutes left in that game. donovan mcnab returned returning the former qb met with a standing ovation as the eagles retired his number five jersey. mcnab thanked the crowd and

said number 5 will always love you. and no love loss between the diamondbacks and the dodgers tonight after la became the first baseball team to punch their ticket in to the playoffs to win over arizona. half the team celebrated by jumping in to the visiting team's pool in the stadium. that's a look at your sports headlines this morning. we'll have plenty more when al jazeera returns.

welcome back to al jazeera. officials in mexico confirmed 97 people have died in the wake of hurricane "manuel" and they expect that number to rise. extensive flooding is still a problem and there's no concerns over a storm system developing in the full of that can bring problems to mexico's east coast. house republicans are offering up a bill that will cutoff money for the president's health care law but prevents a government from winning out of cash in two pwaoepbgs the vote is expected for tomorrow and expected to pass the house but has no chance in the united states senate. >> french president is suggesting farming rebels who are now fighting against both

the government and radical islam eubgs. islamics. john kerry is calling for the united nation's security council toll act on syria next week as the general assembly gets in to full swing. >> the united nation chief says chemical weapon inspections return to syria. tim frank went to meet some of them at their pwaeug in the hague. >> reporter: constant preparation and practice. the chemical weapon's inspectors know they will meet danger once again. after president assad the said he this would speedily sign up to the chemical weapon's convention to avoid a possible u.s.-led attack on syria. inspector majali, exjordanian

military already faced the reality of the syria crisis. >> i have confidence in what is discovered because we have very professional people and also the equipment you are use it is up-to-date and one of the best in the world. >> reporter: no one here wants to talk about pol talk about thf the conflict. >> they come thick and fast and often driven by political motivation but the personnel here say they're confident that what they discovered is fair and accurate. >> soon, the laboratory will be business again processing fresh samples for analysis. they say they deal in hard, scientific fact, not blame to ensure their independence. meanwhile a sampleing gathering equipment is checked and re-checked. on subd, the organization's executive council meets to improve the way forward for future inspections. >> after 60 years of our history, this is the first time

that an organization is expected to deliver in such a challenging, ambitious plan and ambitious in terms of actry time lines as well. >> reporter: it's a an an rgous journey. al jazeera, the hague. revolutionary remarks from the leader of the catholic church. the pope criticizes his church's obsession with abortion. he called for the church to become a home for all not just a few. >> reporter: pope francis is aiming to make the catholic church a more welcoming place for all. in a candid interview, a publication which has the vatican's blessing shied away from speaking about church's moral teachings on gay marriage and abortion.

>> reporter: a stark contrast from his predecessor. pope benedict xvi pope benedict. >> reporter: his remarks echo the same ones he made from his first foreign trip in which he said that someone is gay, who aim to judge? we have to find a new balance otherwise even the moral of the church is likely to fall like a house of cards losing the freshness and fragrance of the gospel. >> it's time for people and have

been oergd what it means when kacatholics are leaving the church. when you have a leader like this, you have to wonder what's going on and people will be more interested in what they believe. >> reporter: pope francis' remarks aren't changing the policies of the catholic church but the tone is decidely different. al jazeera. earlier night t-rbg our colleague spoke to father matt malone, editor and chief of "americas" one of two publication involved in putting together in interview. what his comments mean for catholic teaching. >> you wanted to speak oh to the people of god in a new way and he bypassed the usual bureaucracy in the vatican and spoke directly to the people of the world. no pope has given an interview quite like this that was so direct, so intimate, so simple

and heart felt in its approach. so what did you think when you first saw the comments and what he was implying? >> i thought, wow. this is amazing. popes the traditionally do not speak like this. >> you ever think that he might get to the point where he actually comes out and endorses or approves homosexuality and does not view it as a sin? >> the church has made a distinction between homosexuality and the sexual acts. these been fairly consistent teaching in the church's tradition. >> do you think it can get to that point? >> i think it's unlikely, but, if it were going -- if we were going to move in any direction toward understanding that teaching differently, this is how we would start. >> more regulatory scrutiny in the wake of jp morgan in the

middle of the london trading scandal. james tells al jazeera that his admission of guilt an a billion dollar fine shows violators will not be getting off with just a slap on the wrist anymore. >> i think this is sending a message to the banks that they need to be more careful in how they communicate with their board of directors or it may cost them hundreds of millions of dollars. >> they can be open to more civil losses. it is known as the bp oil spill put today a form employee of another oil services giant halhalle burton has been charged with that disaster. the worst in u.s. history. these first individual to be charged. we have more from the federal court in new orleans. >> reporter: the charge stems from computer stimulations run

by halliburton a month after the bp oil spill. federal officials required all contracttors involveed to conduct internal inves investig. he was halliburton's director. he ordered two employees run computer simulations. it's basically the metal pipe set across the area of the reservoir. halliburton recommended bp use 21 centralizes. bp oplted to use 6. both showed little difference in the number of centralizers used so he allegedly ordered the models destroyed. although the bill made it clear that he was directed to preserve all evidence, the company accepted a plea deal today related to that the allegations against him.

for that, they will pay a $200,000 fine. meanwhile, he is charged with a misdemeanor for unauthorized distraction. resident of alaska received a check from that oil quell fund it' an unusual pay out that tphr*urpbgthatfluctuated. each resident will receive $900 a piece. we turned to alan in anchorage. alan? >> reporter: good evening, david. it may not. the amount that it has been in past years but let's face it $900 is still $900. 593,000 alaskan residents will receive this pay out. many will have good reason to turn around and spend it.

>> i survive the whole day with just 8 kids. >> reporter: she could use a little help. with 8 kids living here and n their first house after four years of homelessness. time and money and basis necessities are in short supply. what does that yearly check from the state mean? >> a lot of help. i think it's all going to do tkpwo* towards my children and all their needs. >> reporter: most of the kids are sleeping on the floor right now. they have clothes but nowhere to put them. each has a list of wants and needs. >> i need a bed and curtains everything. >> a hello kitl kitty alarm. >> the dividend paid yearly to alaskans comes from a $47 billion-dollar investment fund started from money from oil companies working in the state. this is a bit higher than expect bud still on the low end

historically. the fund is still feeling the effects of the recession and 2009. a very bad year which is still part of the five-year rolling average of investment earnings that dictates the yearly total. next year, '09 won't be in the mix. this is a hand out alaskans have earned. >> is it a pain to live in alaska? yes, kit's because this the oil that belongs to all alaskans and alls all alaskans deserve to shn the wealth of the state. >> reporter: he's typical until the way he spends his money. his family looks to the future and to a bit of winter fun. >> my kids have been getting them since they have born and have always gone in to the college fund. we allow the state of alaska to pay for our skiing every year. >> reporter: back at the household, this year there's a new plan for where some of the kids will go.

>> opening up a savings account for each and everyone of them. >> the pay out comes on october $3rd. we have seen the advertising in television, radio and newspaper. a lot of people out there that want to help the alaskans spend their money. the fund dividend check sales are on in the state of alaska. >> live in anchorage. thanks far report. and it's tempting to some people. buy something to wear once and return it back to the store far refund. retailers claim that return fraud is costing them almost $15 billion-dollars a year. now bloomingdaless is trying to do something new to stop it. looking good is a multibillion dollar industry. the new york fashion district in sohot price tax range from a few

dollars to several thousand but in tough economic time, whenever one can afford the clothes they want, some shoppers are becoming rather sneaky. >> i know people whether oh have. >> reporter: the there's another name for it. it's calmed wardrobeing. wearing something and returning it to the store far refund. >> it's like renting clothing. it's not healthy. you never know what people have on their bodies. >> reporter: the department blooming tkaeulbloomingdaless h. because the plastic tag breaks apart in three piece you cannot reattach it. >> returns refer to the use of receipts. the return of stolen merchandise or wardrobeing it's a serious problem. it estimates it will cost the

industry around $9 p-lds 9 p-lds $9 billion-dollars a year. >> she's former fashion director for several woman's magazines. she said it's more pressure than ever to get the latest look especially if it means to landing or keeping a job. >> how can i possibly be seen in the same thing twice which is the expectation on celebrities as well and with instagram and facebook and all of the other social networking options. >> reporter: they will be closely watching bloomingdales' response after a couple season. the sales figures can motivate the store to open its open rental line. someone will find their way around device. dress buyers will find themselves at the point of no return. al jazeera, new york. coming up, he has a

brilliant mind and a physical disability. now this famous scientists is showing the world how he balances po*t i both in a new documentary. it's homecoming for andy reed. the form eagle's coach returned from philadelphia for the first time to face off against the team that fired him after 14 seasons.

all weekend, it's not about me it's about just a game and

getting a win. liar, liar pants on fire it was the changing of the guard for night' eagles/chiefs game. former college coach chip kelly trying to prove he can make it in the nfl. andy reed wanting to show the eagles they should never have fired him. scouting report wise considering he drafted most of the players that was on the eagles team rolling in to the stadium and directed to the sreu visiting lr and never let the eagles offense really take flight. he hands his team the second loss this season. 26-16. kansas city. former quarterback jonathan mcnab had his number 5 jersey retired. it was under reed that mcnab led the eagles to the appearan

appearance. >> very special. the exciting part of this whole deal is a lot of former teammate haves come back, my family and friends are here. it's one that wea we're all takg in together. we were there throughout the duration of the years. i have grown and a big friendship and guys that were close to our family and responsible for six of those that are out there. and so now had the special day and be here and it says a lot. >> you know how philly fan cans be. what reception do you expect tonight? >> a warm reception. i will be warm for them as well. every up with is asking me if i wrote a speech. i want to go from the heart. i think it's only right for ten or 11 years in philadelphia to tend it off the right way. >> you signed your career with andy reed and it was andy reed. what does he mean to you. >> it means a lot. a lot of guys that are patient and also build around me and feel confident that i can be the

guy that faces the franchise and the leader in the promise land. we got nor and were not able to secure it and have been every thing that we have been able to accomplish. >> when all is said and done, how does jonathan mcnab want to be remember? ed. >> a hard worker. a leader. a determined individual. one that is willing to do whatever for his team and at the end of the all the winner. we will see it tonight. >> i can't promise you anything but we'll see. everybody is asking. i don't know. we'll see. >> congratulations. >> thank you. >> now the story in the nfl the browns move quickly. running back trent richardson to the colts. he will likely make his cleveland da debut this weekend. he wrapped up 731-yards with the broncos before suffering a knee injury. the dodgers prove it's not

how you start, it's how you finish. they came all the way back to clinch the nl quest tonight in arizona and became the first team to punch their ticket in to the playoffs. after that, they rubbed salt in the wound when half of the team jumped in to diamond back's pool to celebrate. tiger woods had the lead in to the final weekend but can he hang on to it? our michael picks the brain of todd lewis for that one. >> reporter: tiger woods had the slight lead over mickleson and adams. if one of those two guys wins the fed-ex cup. i'm talking act scott or mickleson i think they will be named player of the year. it's voted on by the players on the pga tour. this is not media doing it. definitely not fans do it. these are the players so they pay close attention and understand value of every win.

if you wayne major championship it's equivalent to winning four regular pga tour events. tiger has won a couple regular p tkp* a tour events and two wgc events and a prestigious tournament as well. it will come down to decide play year of the year in my opinion. >> there's tkhapbs to win the championship without ever winning on tour this season. i wonder if the tour headquarters if they do that as a good thing or a bad thing. >> reporter: well, first of all, you have to go hats off to steve streubger. he played 12 event this is year. he had three runner up finishes. he played outside of new york city but he's played the last two where he's finished second in a tie for the fourth. that's probably not the best scenario for the pga tour as these are holding the fed-ex cup in the $10 million-dollar check on sunday without the victory on

the pga tour but this is the system that may have a few holes the here and there. they will probably change some of the point structure heading in to next season. they, meaning the pga tour, will not hold that trophy without a victory. >> tiger woods didn't help himself today. everyone had birdies on a day except for the points leader tiger woods so he has a lot of makeing up to do this weekend. thank you. >> he's one of the world east most famous scientist an protpes store steven hawking is staring in his own movie. how he balances an amazing mental ability with an extreme physical disability. >> reporter: this is no ordinary film. >> there's nothing like the

movement of discoverering something that no one did before. >> reporter: the subject is professor steven hawking. one of the most famous scientist of his generation and this is his story. his words, his idea, his life. all uncensored reality tv. the life of a scientist through a microscope. >> i have lived over 2/3 of my life with threat of death hanging over me. >> i think he felt that now is the time to do anything and talk candidly. >> he was very -- >> steven hawking is adorned. not just here put the university of cambridge but many part of the world. it made him a household name but for many people who are not academic, it's fact that he's achieved so much while also suffering so much.

that means that he is no longer just a scientist. by his own admission he is also a celebrity. this is a man who set the stage for the 201 2012 special olympi. far man obsessed with space, honors don't get much bigger. >> i think my celebrity has a lot to do with my ca condition. it is recognizable. i fit a stereotype of a disabled though i'm not. >> reporter: steven hawking was diagnosed -- he was given just three years live. that was 50 years a go. his books, "a brief history of time." his movie is brief just 19

minutes but gives a world a glimpse in to his history. his time. al jazeera, cambridge. stay tuned. the forecast tapd weather is next. that's all i have an real money. victoria azarenko

we're watching the tropics now. a little activity here in the gulf and what was "manuel" is over mexico and still caution problems there with heavy rain. it could intensify in to a tropical storm. it doesn't look like it's intense now but it could do that in the forecast next 48 hours. really intensified is super typhoon and looks impressive with the satellite picture speupt equivalent to a satellite storm. there's the eye. that's an indication that's a powerful storm moving towards the taiwan. maybe this weekend it will be impacting taiwan to impact the strength. flooding around the river and

now going to nebraska and that area of water around boulder slowly work its way east with flood warnings in effect there. we had severe thunderstorms watches and that line that moves through the midwest. even one isolateed the thunderstorms caution fatalities there with a lightning strike in indiana. this area will be moving east nap's where it will be tomorrow and behind it. dry weather and cooler weather. cooler temperatures coming down and look at those numbers numbers. still fairly warm in chicago. this is a front pulling warm up around it and the forecast shows that the chicago temperature will drop, saturday, sunday and monday and looks like a nice weekend there with a midwest. it's 77 tomorrow with a few more storms. before that rain moves in and the cooler air comes in behind it and you will see the forecast as the showers and storms there on sunday and new york. headlines coming up.

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