>> this is al jazeera america, i'm jonathan betz, live in new york. >> bad beef. millions of pounds of meat recalled. sick animals slaughtered and never inspected. >> the planning of an attack in kabul. >> aid workers pushed to extend the cease fire. >> why a perly healthy giraffe

killed and fed to lions, all in front of visitors. >> we begin with a food alert across parts of the united states. a california company is recalling more than a year's worth of beef. a federal agency said the company processed diseased and unhealthy animals. >> meat was sent out from here in northern california, coming from animals unfit or deceased over the course of a year. we are talking about an extremely large amount of meat here. 8.7 million pounds of meet is being recalled from the ranch corporation. that's a huge escalation from

january. the meat was shipped to retailers in california, florida, illinois and texas over the first week in joint enterprise. so far no one has reported getting sick from it. i spoke to a food safety expert who says that what happened is inspectors came here after the first two recalls last month, and what they found, perhaps, is animals that were sick and not walking, that were on the ground. they had not been here when the animals were slaughtered. it's possible that those were the animals that were unfit for disease. now the experts say that it's interesting no one has gotten sick, but it's possible that this is industrialized food. it's not necessary in the supermarkets. it may be in freezers all over the country. it is possible that with the recall they can get all that meat back, and no one will get sick. he tells me this is certainly

one of the largest recalls in the united states in the past several years. >> lisa bernard in california. we spoke with the publisher of food safety news about how so many diseased animals can be slaughtered without inspectors noticing. >> it's likely this is a big plant. it could be that inspectors were in other places at other times, or that they were not doing the job they should within doing. it may be that the company was hiding information that should have been shared. >> correct me if i'm wrong, usda inspectors are supposed to be at every slaughter house in the country, correct? >> they are. they are supposed to be at every quarter house. when there's a deceased animal a usda vet needs to come in and check the animal. there's a lot of facts we don't know.

we do know 9 million pounds of meet were recalled. it appears that there were a lot of cows that were slaughtered without inspection. there's probably records of animals that were deceased, that were unable to ambulate or walk. so the fear is for bacterial contamination and the risk of mad cow disease. >> to the middle east - a common perception is that taliban operates out of caves. a sophisticated attack on a compound in afghanistan proves otherwise. we look at how they managed to pull it off. >> this is not the training exercise of the conventional military. they have been shot by taliban fighters. they say they are planning an attack on a u.s. base in kabul. the c.i.a. and america think and

say they are ruling the world. this is not true. we entered into their compound for a reconnaissance in the same united form and vehicles. nobody noticed. now it's time to destroy them. >> they are referring to an attack in june. we can't independently verify when the pictures were shot. the taliban says the target was the headquarters in kabul. they planned it. the taliban are capable of mounting sophisticated attacks. they have fake ids and official looking vehicles. they passed through checkpoints without trouble. >> these scenes. incident were filmed independently. it appears to be the same area shown in the taliban video.

>> a land cruiser car, using a fake id came to the gait. two or three people came out from the car, and the car exploded. >> this is a national security analyst. >> they think the fighters stole the gear and brought some on the market. >> they are are organised and can do complex actions. we need to look at the video and see within a span of four, sfi five, six years, they can learn a lot of information. >> this is what a u.s. official told al jazeera:.

>> the taliban says the attack was launched in retaliation for being ordered to take down its flag. >> translation: we are prepared to take revenge and retaliation and will teach them a lesson. >> the attack happened when the u.s. special envoy was in pakistan to revive talks. the video is a form of propaganda but shows fighters in the mountains, launching attacks. they will be a cause for concern for international troops, handing over security for the army. and for those taking up the challenge of securing one of the world's volatile companies.

>> american officials have been pushing for an agreement that would keep n.a.t.o. forces in afghanistan once the combat mission end. they are reacting to the new video with concern. >> u.s. officials are reviewing the propaganda video produced by the taliban, about the attack that happened in central kabul. however, one u.s. official says it's not surprising because it has seen in the past that the taliban has tried to attack u.s. and coalition forces during the ongoing war in afghanistan. this is raising new questions about whether afghan security forces are, indeed, performing as coalition forces say they ought to be, some eight or in my opinion months before coalition forces end active combat duty inside afghanistan. the questions of whether or not afghan security forces are

skeptical is something that coalition forces and leaders will be discussing in the weeks to come. >> in syria, a 3-day ceasefire has been extended. 600 people were evictim impact statemented from dangerous arse. international rescue teams were fired upon as they brought men, women and children out of homs. stefanie dekker has more. >> captured on video, the help they didn't believe would come, has come. this is moment when the first u.n. cars arrived in homs. these people have been living under siege for a year and a half. this, finally, their way out. >> a rare moment of happeny possess in a war that brought -- happiness in a war that has brought nothing but happiness to people. >> translation: they are hardly

suppliesing, they are the exhaust -- smiling, they are exhausted and starved. >> this is a glimpse into how it has unfolded. discussions about who has left and those remaining, waiting for a way out. this has been app operation with challenges. this is earlier on sunday, activist groups reporting casualties amongst civilians. for all the difficulties the day is hailed a success. >> translation: most of those that left are women, children and older people. they are receiving medical tapes and aid. we managed to overcome the challenges faced in the morning, and the humanitarian operation will continue. >> this was supposed to be the last day of a u.n. brokered

ceasefire. it's been extended by three days. sunday's evacuation could be called a break through. it's a small victory in a 3-year war leaving millions exhausted and desperate for an end. >> when the first round of the talks got under way two weeks ago the issue of humanitarian access was at the top of the agenda. the mediator, lakhdar brahimi, said two weeks ago that he had a deal for homs. it took longer, and what happened on the ground is controversial. the issue was supposed it be confidence building. now it's one. issues dividing the two sides as they meet for a

second round of talks. the key issue that divides them is the future role of president bashar al-assad, his family and those around him. that is something on which there is no agreement on the sides, as they start the second round of talks. >> to iran where inspectors are trying to figure out whether the country has been designing a nuclear weapon. the islamic republic agreed to the code. there has been suspicions that they pursued a nuclear bomb. world powers will negotiate a long-term nuclear agreement this month. a security expert told us the agreement seems to show iran is moving in a new direction. >> the internal political dimension within iran is towards negotiations as it was a year ago today. the big item was that iran agreed to provide additional information on an explosive detonator device that could be used for a nuclear weapon.

this is one item that the international community has been looking for iran to give increased information on for years. finally iran said it would by may. it will implement this step. >> also today iran announced plans to change the way it does business, with investors in oil. iran limits how much foreign companies cannerb. officials will try to offer a more equal share of the profits. >> 70,000 protesters gathered in the capital. supporters face off with activists, highlighting interpretations between the sites. al jazeera's neve barker met demonstrators asking european leaders to end the protests. >> these protesters are doing something different. with blank plak ards and covered mouths they marched through the

city, demanding that europe does more to end the standoff. >> we are calling for people to pay attention to our cause and open their eyes and stop being blind and deaf to the atrocity, murders, tort tours happening before their eyes. on independence square demonstrators draw cheer with servings of hot food. others, camped for weeks, wile away time with a came of chess. >> there are knights and pawns. we the people are the pawns. there are times when pawns become knights and this is happening now. we are united because of our spirit and are becoming more and more powerful. >> sundays drew tens of thousands of demonstrators. it's a chance for opposition groups from different parties to share ideas op what do next. >> opposition protesters

described independence square as being a state within a state. as temperatures rise, it's a matter of time before the barricades melt leaving the square fragile and vulnerable. in parliament, there's no sign of a political thaw. >> the future of the country hangs on the formation of a new government. no decision has been made. the question is will the new government leap towards russia and europe. will the next prime minister be the people's choice or the president's. >> defending russia's security at the winter games, the outgoing ambassador to russia says both country are working together. he made the rounds on the sunday morning shows. the threat assessment has not changed. we coordinate with the russians to share information about anything that may happen. >> the fear is that the russians are not sharing everything they have for fear the u.s. would

exploit it, making them look bad. is that the case. do you know everything you need to know to keep the athletes and others safe? >> well, we always want to know more. if you work in the intelligence business, you want more information from an inter-locke inter-locketture. we don't have an interest in embarrassing russians. we are satisfied with the level of cooperation we have now. >> the ambassador ace the u.s. is working with russia on several issues, including gay rights and nuclear arms. >> animal activists are furious of a giraffe in denmark. officials say the animal noded to be put down. >> residents are worried in west

virginia, a month after the chemical spill into the elk river. >> i'm rebecca stevens, we are looking at the record snow fall to the east.

>> one month after a toxic chemical spill tainted the drinking water residents in charleston west virginia are asking is the water safe. we joined live from chart tonne with the latest. is the water safe? >> good evening. scientists say it's safe. residents are afraid of the water system here. perhaps not the best way to start off 2014 for the people of west virginia. folks here seem to have no faith in the government, and seem to not believe what scientists are telling them at this point. sips the one -- since the one

month, january 9th, al jazeera america has been out here and formed our own water testing. we have pressed the governor of the state, asking him to do home testing on the pipes and listened to the struggles of the residents >> [ chants ]. >> it's been a dizzying month. >> this is worth fighting for. >> citizens took to the streets, protesting the chemical that spilled into the west virginia water supply, affecting 300,000 people. many people in neighbourhoods like these in the capital city are not trig the water. even though the centres for the disease control and prevention say it's clear to do so.

some of the schools closed down, teachers and students smelt the odours and became nauseous. >> in their hillside home, rochelle and her two daughters are boiling the tap water, using bailed water to drink and brush their teeth, wondering when the smell will go away. >> it's stressful and emotional. we don't know what to do. >> this woman spent over $1,000 on water supplies and medical bills, experiencing nausea and itchy eyes. >> i have gotten sick. i've been on antibiotics. >> she blames the odour on the chemical. >> we are still smelling it strongly in our system. i mean, it took, you know, three or four times you are flushing it to get rid of it. you don't trust it.

>> feeling pressure from the public, the governor said state agencies will be testing house pipes, making sure nothing has been left or coded on the surfaces. beckner is wondering why it didn't happen sooner. >> they are more concerned about the industries and businesses than the people that live here. i don't know if that will change. with an upcertain future, this resident decided to take her children and leave. >> you don't know that this will not cause cancer in us or them in 20 years we find out that we are really sick. >> a long hard winter in west virginia. perhaps a warmer certain life ahead for rochelle and her daughters. >> now, just today senator j rockefeller told a local tv station that he does not believe the water was safe and stated

that the state officials are in bed with the energy industry here. strong words from the democratic senator was the uncertainty of the water system here lingers on. >> thank you. a maimer winter storm is crippling traffic in parts of oregon. drivers are spinning their wheels and going nowhere fast. tree limbs are down. drivers say it's been a scary experience. the tree came down and went across the truck. >> it sounded like crack lipping, a big -- crackling, a big thunder sound. >> california went from doubt to flooding and avalanches. heavy snow and rain uplooted trees, powerlines, rock sides, mudslides. they have seen a drought, then the flooding and the land slides, the weather is whacky. >> when it's dry for a long time

we wait to see. a lot of times in the spring we get atmospheric rivers fupelling the moisture to the west. the change goes to the north, bringing rain to washington, crossing oregon. that is bringing a lot of mountain snow, which is what we need, a snow pack for the summer water rations. it's coming down as rain. north of san francisco flood watches. that storm is focussing into northern california. east coast, right now the north-east getting snow. we saw the snow swirling in new york. in the last 20 minutes it's snowing in manhattan and across pennsylvania and parts of central new york. we expect manhattan to get one to two inches of snow. we'll get more of that further south-east. temperatures have been dropping and cold air will stay in place for another week. right now toronto 18,

philadelphia 27. primed and ready for the snow to whisk through. it's a fast mover. the one in the west is not a fast mover. we have almost a third of an inch of rain for redding or calf. a quarter of an inch for seattle where 2.9 inches was the record snow fall and we continue to see icy mix coming off the coast. hammering northern california, getting the snow coming in. the same storm is going to spin down to parts of the southern state. we'll see the snow tonight in parts of texas, across to nashville. however, it's the icy mix, monday into tuesday. to the north it's more know.

we have good winter storms coming in, from the west to the east. >> it is one of the nation's unique universities, the first day of school started by a speech. in "talk to al jazeera" ali velshi asked university cofounder why the school was necessary. >> i want to create a university where you go way back and you got a chance to see what all of the coolest technologies are doing, where they are going, what is in the lab today and what is coming to market. artificial intelligence, robotics, biology. 3d printing. all the different areas that will give us the leverage to change the world. we created the university. we have a graduate program. 3,000 applicants for 80 spots. we have executive programs and a program that the top companies

and the executives do, coca-cola, sap chrisco. >> for them, what is this? >> if you are the c.e.o. of a publicly trading company, you worry about quarterly returns and some kid in the garage coming up with technology out of right field that could put you out of business. >> that interview at the top of the hour. >> between the n.s.a. and credit card breaches, many are concerned about their privacy. it may be the tip of the iceberg. more on the information corporations are gathering about customers ahead on al jazeera america.

sna. >> welcome back to al jazeera america. here is a look at the top stories. millions of pounds of bad beef have been recalled by a company in california. the department of agriculture

said the company slaughtered diseased and unhealthy animals. it's the largest recall in years. >> a ceasefire in syria was extended after many men, women and children were rescued from dangerous areas of the country. homs has been under siege for years. >> west virginia - residents don't know when it will be safe to drink the water. residents took to the streets to protest. >> concerns as to how easy it was nor edward snowden to download information from n.s.a. documents. common proms were used. it raises questions about how the n.s.a. protects information. edward snowden fled the u.s. after he leaked the documents and has been granted temporary asylum in russia.

it's not just the government gathering information. major corporations are getting to the business of collecting personal data. they explain what they are learning and how it may disturb you. >> major retailer otficemax knew that mike seay's daughter was dead and how she died. >> it says mike seay, daughter killed in car crash, current business and my home. why do they have that information? why do they need that? what purpose does it serve them to know that? how do they use this information. >> these are questions that congress has been investigating. >> a senate committee concluded that a billion has been made. the selling of information about all of us taken from online and off line sources. there's no extensive way for us to find out what the information is, where it came from, how

accurate it is, who is buying it and what inferences are made from it. >> of concern is vulnerability, lists of those documented or inferred to be vulnerable. who would be interested in such lists, and why. rachel thomas lobbies to preserve information. >> i think consumers are smarter than you give them credit for and understand that we live data driving lives. economy is data driven, days are data drifb driven. information is fellowing, it's only flowing in responsible directions. >> the federal trade commission's job is to rein in the brokers and stop information being used. it asked how that could be possible, when there's no requirement for traps perpsy about what is sold and to whom.

>> the data can be fused for any purpose, to violate law. >> we do not know whether the data is used to market products that we might need. cell phone technology and apps provide unprecedented levels of individualized information about movements. as to vast stores of information. up to now only the government's action to that information has been debated, and not the exist of unregulated private data bases. >> a gunman in russia opened fire in a theatre. it happened on an island off russia's east coast. >> two were killed. others hurt much the gun maup was a security guard. no motive for the attack, and so far there's no indication to a link. >> in bangladesh owners of a garment factory turned

themselves into place. the two men are facing home side charms for the november blaze. they were arrested, charmed with neges and held without bond. the factory had no emergency exits and prevented firefighters from responding. >> as yemen is getting ready to mark a third anniversary against a popular uprising. the state of the country is far from good. armed fighters ousted troops. the president lives in the capital in his own palace. >> several people have been reportedly injured in a gas explosion. al jazeera's correspondent has more. >> asking for a change. the same slogans of 2011, and against the same man opposed then. the former president.

they say remnants of the former regime are still in power. the popular revolution has not started. it's in its first stage. that is because we are struggling until we have removed all the tyrants and wrong doers, and until the revolution has reached every institution in this country. if you ask the yemenis about the only major change that has taken place, they'll tell you that it is the removal of former president. but at this point there is much debate going on as to whether he is out of the picture. >> he stepped down under popular pressure. 50% of the cabinet members are loyal. he has a strong influence on the army and yemen's politics. while it seems sala is failing in his role behind the scenes, yemen is not. security deteriorated, with

frequent assassinations, bomb blasts and tribal militias taking control. attacks by al qaeda gunmen and others increased in number and efficiency. like this one in the heart of the capital when armed men took over. total security shrouded most of those acts of violence. >> the old regime was like a cancer, causing the country to rot socially and politically. to the point where we were going to have a disint grayings. now we have gotten rid of part of that cancer. there are parts of it within the system. the old commercial center, many oppose the revolution. >> there has been no progress for the better, no deterioration in politics and economy.

only holiday robbery and rape. >> it's been a negative change. if you drive from here, you'll go through 20 tribal checkpoints. >> it is the third anniversary of the uprising. many exist they'll fight on for change. >> yemen is not the only country going flow a difficult time. in "the week ahead," we go indepth on-libya's future. joining us 8:30 eastern. >> now to australia where wildfires are scorching wide areas, firefighters are battling flames in melbourne and north of that, close to sydney. many families have been forced to flee their homes. hot and dry conditions create most serious continues for fires in five years. 150 are thought to be burning. >> a zoo in denmark is under fire after killing a giraffe.

the copenhagen zoo killed the 2-year-old giraffe, feeding the remains to the lions. the zoo went ahead with a decision, ignoring a petition signed by thousands, and offers by zoo, including a private individual to save the animal. >> translation: we, of course, have to manage our animal population, it means when we allow them to breed we must be aware that there may be a surplus. this is the case. the emotions come into play. >> man, after an autopsy the giraffe was dismembered in front of an audience including children. that's why we have the pictures of it. bad weather is threatening homes in the u.k. residents banded together to build sand bag defenses. one road is open in one village. other roads are cut off. it's the highest risk of

flooding. >> from flooding in the u.k. to snow. the country is flooding. tokyo saw more than 10 inches. 11 died in snow-related accidents. and more than 1,000 have been hurt, many slipping on the ground or fell while shovelling. more snow is on the way. >> the flu continues its deadly toll. two more children died. that brings the total number of confirmed influenza deaths to 53. that includes four kids. hundreds died of the flou. that's according to the louisville state health department. flu season continues through april. it's good news for the job market. mississippi. money from oil and gas led to an increase in building projects and small business. >> there's a building boom. construction starts rose 21%

last month. a new hotel opens in a couple of weeks, a river front complex with shops, restaurants and condos is scheduled to break ground. >> the mayor, knows his economy is driven by the oil and gas boom and the revived ship-building industry. he says the city is working smarter in assisting small business. >> we have a set of opportunities for businesses, talking about tax abatement and fees that may be waved, but the best part about it is helping the businesses understand how to integrate no the coastal area. it's something we take pride in doing. >> for a decade they have been helping small businesses take root and take off. >> we have had growth of 5%. >> you want the slight border.

>> that has proved a formula of success. amy moved here to be with her fiancee. she never planned starting her business, but... >> we looked into the cost and overhead of opening a store here. it was very low and doable. >> with the help of the city she opened party girls invitations and gifts, a novelty shop in a makeshift shopping center. >> the city had a grant to do banker square with a theme of cottages. we rent from the city. it's low. the represent is low. you pay the utility, which is low. everything is just so much lower as far as starting up a business. that was one of the main factors. >> the mayor says they average 2-6 businesses a week. part of the attraction is that the city established an environment that allows entrepreneurs to start a

business and grow. >> it's a great idea. i think more cities should do it. >> in less than a year her sales are so good she's moved to a larger location in anchor square. she hopes down the road to a permanent location. small steps that make for a big difference in a city's economic revival. >> i think we are traumatised by the giraffe video. >> i am. >> another controversialening in the world of sport is the texas tech player. you fill in the rest. >> it's bringing memories. it's an ugly seen at texas tech and a lesson learnt by a 19-year-old. oklahoma start marcus smart lost his cool and shoved a fan. he is one of the best players. the softmore fan lost his composure. he tried to block a shot behind

texas tech. stumbles and appears to exchange words. there was a shove. smart was assessed technical but was not kicked out. the big 12 conference doesn't have a rule between a confrontation between a player and gan. the fan is orr, a self-progressed fan. he apologised, denying using a racial slur. he will no longer attend texas tech basketball games for the remainder of the season. the big 12 suspended marcus smart for three games for inappropriate conduct with a fan. for the first time since the incident marcus smart apologised during a brief statement. >> this is not how i condone myself. this is not how the program is running, this is not how i was raised. you know. i let my emotions get the best of me. you know, came - if it happened

again, it's something i have learnt, a less on i learn, the consequences coming. i'm taking full responsibility. u marcus made a mistake, he knows that, we talked about it. he knows we do not condone things of that matter. he has owned up to it. but i love marcus smart. >> head coach travis ford declined to talk about what was said, and the conversation he had with smart. >> over at sochi games, how sweet it is. the united states accept the snow style competition. sage kotsenburg won the men's yesterday. jamie anderson did it for the ladies. she took the gold medal in style on a final run. the self-proclaimed hippy landed

two, 720s, while catching serious air, and the judges loved it so much they gave her a winning score of 95.25. jamie anderson who has been reading "the power of now," took advantage of the moment but admits she was nervous. >> i fete a bit sick. i couldn't eat. i was excited, nervous. i made sure to have a protein shake and some fruit. being up there and waiting, it's a long road to sochi, and the moment was here. i just had to visualise and trust and believe that i could land the run i wanted to, and remember to have fun along the way because it is snow boarding and it is what i love to do. >> from the thrill of victory to the agni of the defeat. bode miller was prime for an epic run, the 5-time olympian had the fastest times. when it counted bode miller came um short, finishing in eighth.

this picture says it all. bode miller admitted that he made a few mistakes. because of the cloudy skies he had a tough time reading the course. the 5-time olympic medallist will have a few more chances to get on the podium. figure skating - it made its olympic debut. the united states took home the breadal -- bronze medal. getting solid performances. meryl davis and charlie white dazzled, but not enough to compete with the russians, dominating with 75 points. russia end the drought on the figure skating, capturing a gold medal. russia failed to win a gold medal in vancouver. let's tally it up. everyone is talking about marcus

smart shoving a fan. now the fan issued a statement saying he denies using racial slurs and will no longer attend the texas tech games. >> people will study the video and see if they can lip-read what it says. why do you think it ignites controversy? >> because it was something like, "didn't this happen to ron ortez", and there was a spill in the stands and a fight. it's a player safety concerns. wherever he goes, he'll be mocked and criticised. it's a fan's right.. >> to say some things, allegedly. >> ahead - a milestone in music history. [ ♪ music ]. >> the beatles invasion, we are live where it began.

>> i'm kilmeny duchardt in frost the the ed sullivan theatre where the beatles made their debut. memories of the people live on brightly today. that story for you coming up next in al jazeera.

[ ♪ music ] ♪ oh, yeah, i ♪ tell you something ♪ i think you'll understand >> it was 50 years ago today 73 million viewers watched the beatles play on the "the ed sullivan show." millions who watched it reflect on the performance that changed

america. kilmeny duchardt is reporting out there, tell us what it's look? >> right. well, it's a bit quiet tonight. in 1964, this sidewalk would have been pandemonium filled with screaming fans as beatle-mania descended on new york city. 50 years later fans are still loyal. >> patty came to the the ed sullivan theatre to relive the start of beatle-mania. it was 50 years ago when she said she saw her first love. >> i was sitting in my home with my sister on the floor. getting excited and watching them come on tv. in the first two minutes i fell in love with paul mccartney and have been in love with him for 53 years. >> 53 million americans watched john, paul, george and ringo perform live.

the first appearance on u.s. television. >> i remember taking a picture of the tv as they were performing. and, you know, it was an awesome thing. we had to wait a week to get them develop. it was awesome. >> who knew when we sat in our living rooms, that it would be a big deal. >> the half century celebration reunited the beatlemania. fans took pictures. images of the british rock band in hollywood splashed across the capital record tower. >> paul mccartney and ringo star relived the moments, appearing in a pre-taped tv performance. for some, it mailed in comparison to that night. . >> i would never think at the age of 11 that i would be in

this spot. especially on the 50th anniversary. i kapt believe i'm that -- can't believe i'm that old. >> so, of course, the theatre behind me belongs to david letterman. for the anniversary the marquee has been restored and looks how it did when the beetles played here 50 years ago. the music is timeless. it lives on, and in today's generation fans are crazy about the music. i spoke with a fan who says he downloaded 80 songs and considers the beatles to be one of the greatest bands. 14 years old. thank you. >> well before the "the ed sullivan show" show, it's started across the pond in a rough and tumble english seaport called liverpool. we go back to their humble beginnings. >> it is from this northern city port city of liverpool where the legend that become the beatles

began. the mercy sound is characterised by harmonise and guitars. fewer than half a million live here, more hits come from liverpool than anywhere else in the world. 56 so far, according to the guinness book of records. >> billy from the band the mercy beats used to play at the club along side the beatles, saying the sailors and military bases imported the sound that influenced them all. >> it was a combination of sounds that we had, all the bands in britain, and the association with all the people back and forth to america, bringing us all the great records that no one else had. it meant a great deal. >> the seaport is all but dried up. liverpool is facing hard times. lucly the beatles are a big

industry. liverpool gets over 400 million a year from music tourism. from all around the world they see where it began. >> this is a place where paul mccartney met 17-year-old john lennon. for seven years they've proudly shown the city and connections to the visitors. without the city the world would never have known hits like penny lane or "straw by fields." there's little doubt the band changed the city. it's clear from the moment you step off the plap to when you check into a hotel - this is beatle's territory. >> they may have travelled far and wide, concurred america and changed the pop music landscape. in the hardy town, they are four

local lads that made good. >> made good indeed. thank you. finally - flowers a universal way to say "i love you." a dispute between bulgaria and turkey left bunches of flowers stranded. an official from the customs and commerce industry says there has been a shortage of purposes. they banned cargo ended to the other side. >> no excuse, you have to find something. that's the show, thank you for joining us i'll be back in an hour with more news. headlines amp the bre -- headli after the short break on al jazeera america.

>> you're watching al jazeera america. i'm jonathan betz in new york. millions of pounds of bad beef have been recalled by a company in california. the company slaughtered diseased

and unhealthy app malls. it's the -- animals. it's the largest recall of meat in years. >> a ceasefire in syria was extended, after 600 women, children and elderly men were rescued from a dangerous area of the country. the city of homs has been under siege for a year and a half. >> after an attack on a c.i.a. compound. the taliban has obtained taliban video, which the group shows it planning the attack. >> information is raising concerns over how easy it was for edward snowden to download secrets. edward snowden used common software that indexes data to grab the documents. >> a month after the chemical spill in west virginia, residents don't know when it will be safe to drink the water. frustrated residents have taken to the streets in frustration.

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