entire team "on target," thanks for watching. fighting back. long term campaign. >> our air strikes will continue to target the oil and gas facilities that fund so much of their operations the president defends military attacks against i.s.i.l., saying there'll be no quick victory top choices - greece's prime minister says no to austerity as the eurozone takes a tough tans. >> majority debate.

>> i believe the majority of carolinans want it taken down. it's a flag bringing up slavery... >> immigration controversy, a fatal shooting in san francisco ignites a fire storm over policies towards people in the united states - illegally good evening everybody. this is al jazeera america, i'm david shuster, sitting in for antonio mora. tonight washington is trying to digest a sober assessment from president obama, on the u.s.-led fight against i.s.i.l. in a rare appearance at the pentagon the president says the coalition is making good progress, but as jamie mcintyre reports, president obama indicated that destroying i.s.i.l. could take a very long time. >> david the president came to the pentagon saying he wanted to discuss the status of

anti-i.s.i.l. strategy, the parts working and that could use improvement. one thing that has not changed is there's no consideration of putting u.s. troops in a combat roll on the ground in either iraq or syria. >> reporter: after an hour and a half meeting with top civilian and military advisors at the pentagon president obama made a rare appearance in the briefing room flanked by ash carter and top commanders the president gave a 15 minutes speech about his campaign and with forces on the ground that handed i.s.i.l. a series of defeats. >> i.s.i.l.'s losses in syria and iraq prove i.s.i.l. can and will be defeated. we are intensifying our efforts against i.s.i.l.'s base it syria, the air strikes will tart the oil and gas facilities that fund so much of theirs provisions. >> over the weekend the u.s. unleashed a wave of air strikes

against i.s.i.l. positions in iraq and syria, which the u.s. military called its largest deliberate engagement in syria. of more than 3 dozen air strikes, two-thirds were in syria, in and around raqqa, i.s.i.l.'s de facto capital. the targets from bridges, like this one, the idea to disrupt i.s.i.l. supply lines and freedom of movement. in other words, to confine i.s.i.l. to the northern syrian city. >> earlier in the day, defense secretary carter said punishing air strikes were possible because of effectiveness of kurdish forces who have been able to - in carter's words - nominate targets. >> we validate those targets, including that there won't be damage to innocent civilians associated with strike and take the strike. >> the president acknowledged there have been battlefield setbacks. the defeat of i.s.i.l. called a

nimble and opportunistic flow would be neither easy or quick, and the criticism from capitol hill was as strong as ever. hours before the president's pentagon's remarks, the chairman said: u.s. central command says i.s.i.l. has given up almost 2,000 square miles of territory in syria, including a border town lose last month to kurdish fighters. the president argues while i.s.i.l. scored tactical victories, including taking ramadi in iraq it has weaknesses. the president says i.s.i.l.'s days are numbered because it is surrounded by countries that seek its destruction and has no air force or allies. one of the administration's

sharpst critics dismissed that as self dilution saying nothing the president said shows that the u.s. is on the path to success in defeating i.s.i.l. jamie mcintyre reporting from the pentagon. the clock is ticking on a self-imposed deadline for the united states and other world powers to strike a deal with iran over its nuclear programme. negotiators have until tomorrow night to reach an agreement. if not reached before then afterwards it will double the amount of time the u.s. congress has to undermine it. at the end several issues are unresolved. iran wants an arms embargo against the country dropped. the leaders of p5+1 says that is out of the question u.s. treasury secretary jack lou is offering a helping hand to greece speaking with the minister and finance minister. prime minister alexis tsipras faces an emergency meeting in brussels he's expected to present a proposal after greek

voters on sunday rejected a bail out deal from its creditors. >> reporter: on this day there is one sentiment above others on the streets. >> i'm proud of my people. i feel proud for my people but confused because we say no to the proposal of europe we want a better proposal. >> reporter: pride in greece's defines of international lenders is not enough to avoid the fall. the banks are shut their closure officially extended until thursday at the earliest. then there's no guarantee they'll be able to open or that the 60 euro per person per day lament can be sustained. meanwhile, work n a wider bailout is well under way. prime minister alexis tsipras armed with the backing of opposition party leaders will present new proposals in brussels on tuesday. and there's a new finance minister to steer the

negotiations. the report of the mild mannered oxford educated man who replaces the flamboyant minister not widely liked by u.n. counterparts. negotiations will be tough, not only because of the ill feeling. they'll be negotiating with people like this. shaub ler, the german finance minister a man hated by many greeks as the architect of pain sucking their blood, for the past five years. >> that is hardly the basis for getting along now - something i put to a greek minister. >> within a week i will not predict if it's tomorrow or day after tomorrow there's in reason we cannot exit the dangerous moment not only for greece, but europe. what would that take.

it will take neutral compromises, putting it at the heart of negotiations - the good of the people of europe and of the european union, the stability of the european union, above other kind of priorities and interests that prevail now. >> meanwhile the drip drip drip of cash from the banks continues. making a bang rescue harder by the -- bank rescue harder by the minute. >> people want the banks to open and want a peaceful life. that can only be achieved as part of europe. >> i wouldn't say i'm positive. i hope they find a solution i'll terrified, i don't know what will happen. greeks are proud, and by saying no more many will feel they have won their dignity back. but they may not be allowed to enjoy the moment for long hundred of wildfires are

burning across western canada forcing more than 13,000 people to evacuate their homes in british columbia and saskatchewan. 292 active fires have been reported in those province with 18 classified as major, smoke from the flames has drifted south and can be seen across much of the midwestern united states the days of the confederate flag flying on the grounds of the south carolina state house may be numbered lawmakers in the senate voted overwhelmingly in favour of taking down the flag. as diane eastabrook reports, the vote was not unanimous. >> to remove the flag from the state house ground i'm thinking it would change history would be like removing a tattoo from the corpse of a loved one and thinking that that would change the loved one's obit u air your. >> in south carolina senate chamber on monday passionate

words over a divisive symbol. >> it's a flag bringing back horrible memories of slavery, and is used frequently as a symbol of hatred and bigotry, and racism. >> after five ours of debate the state senate voted to remove the senate flag from state house grounds aring rejecting an amendment that would have let votersed decide. >> i believe the major city of south carolinans would like to see it up and i believe i spoke for them. i'd like to prove that with a vote. >> reporter: the flag has become a flashpoint since the killing of in my opinion people during bible study at church the the agd gunman was photographed brandishing the flag. during the debate state senator john scott argued that momentum was with those that opposed the

confederate symbols. >> we turned a deaf ear to a lot of things. it's time to change. >> the debate over the stars and bars spilled on to the lawn. supporters clashed where opponents. >> first of all, they won the civil war. you have been brainwashed to call it the civil war. >> take the smack in the face down. it's not about that any more it's about club and harmony. >> the senate will hold a vote on the flag on tuesday, then it goes to the state house, where an account by the local newspaper suggests it will also pass. pope francis's south american trip continues in ecuador, the pontiff arriving in quito, hours after giving mass. thousands cheered outside the presidential palace. he will give a speech outside

the cathedral and stop in paraguay and bolivia chicago searching for solutions after a deadly weekend. next - how some police are trying to help when they go off-duty. it involves baseball. >> a doctor that spent millions - explaining why he gave painful cancer treats to people that did not need them. -- treatments to people that did not need them.

a doctor who provided powerful cancer treatment to patients not sick will be sentenced in michigan he did it to make millions in insurance payments. he ruined many lives along the way. >> reporter: patricia thought she would die, she had a terminal illness. she set about creating memories taking her nice to disney world and planning a farewell. >> i gave all these things away i was saying goodbye.

>> reporter: her husband of 37 years sank into a depression drank and smomed. patricia got a terrifying diagnosis, feeling sick and run down and was referred to a doctor, a renowned cancer specialist to rule out anything serious. dr fada did a bone marrow biopsy. >> he said "well, i'll very sorry, you have this cancer milo displastic tinned roam. >> reporter: mds is a blood disorder that can lead to leukaemia, it's not cancer. in some cases it is treated with chemotherapy, that's what the doctor representeded. chemotherapy, immediately. patricia agreed to iron infusions and a blood product given to those with immune disorders. you were with him treated for how long. >> from 2010 to 2013. until the arrest.

>> reporter: he was so well respected that at the time of his arrest he had the largest private cancer practice in the state of michigan. this was one of his seven clinics, and he had his own pharmacy and diagnostic center and 1700 patients a virtual cancer empire. >> that empire is now shattered. as is the 1.5 million home he lived in with his family seized by the government. >> the department of justice confiscated medical records, estimating that the doctor fleeced government insurance companies and patients of $20 million. >> after the federal bureau of investigation raided his office they gave patricia her medical records, which she brought to another oncologist that gave her news - no evidence of mds. no evidence of any cancer. it was all a lie. patricia made the doctor write

it down. this is like surreal. >> this is like how can anyone do that. really, how can you do that to somebody? and their family. >> reporter: the doctor pleaded guilty to multiple counts of health care proud, conspiracy money laundering. patricia and mike want him to spend the rest of his life in prison. that's what the justice department is asking for. so many questions remain - how did this fraud go on for so long without anyone catching on. later this week we'll tell you what happened when the fbi got a tip that something was not right with dr fauda's practice lisa stark reporting from washington an undocumented immigrant from mexico has been charged with a high profile murder in california. 45-year-old francisco sanchez is set to be arraigned tuesday. he admitted to shooting 32-year-old kath line stineley

on a popular san francisco pooer on wednesday. >> did you shoot the lady on peer 14. >> yes, kate turned and said "help me dad." >> he is a repeat drug offender he's been deported five times. he was asked to be held in gaol but the city's sanctuary law prevented that. the case sparked national debate. and he deliberately came to san francisco because of the policy in chicago the 4th of july weekend was marred by violence between thursday and last night. more than 50 were shot and wounded. a 7-year-old died and nine others. police say he was hit by a bullet meant for his father.

ashar quraishi looks at a solution. >> reporter: coaching baseball is a way this man can step away from street violence he sees on a daily basis. >> i'm here to coach the team. >> reporter: he's a tactical lieutenant in inglewood it's on the south side and is a dangerous neighbourhood. >> let's play ball. >> on this day, with 10 other officers he traded in his weapon for a whistle. >> it will be based upon different boundies and gang lines, and this gives a chance to interact with kids over the community regardless of what block they are on. >> about 1 hunt kid, boys and girls. eight to 12 are taking part in league. it's not just about baseball, but it's about mentoring kids that need it the most. >> he did good. there's no crying in baseball.

>> teaching life skills like conflict resolution conflict solving. along with teaching basics of catching throwing batting and fielding organizers are hoping to build stronger relationships here on the field and in the neighbourhood. >> retired postal worker signed up her sons saying it could help to build troughed between communities of -- trust between communities of colour and the police. >> you get mixed jibes about the ploys, some are good some -- police, some are good and bad. they are here to serve, we want the kids to understand that. >> from fans of the jackie robinson west team it's uncomplicated. >> it's fun. they give me how to play and how to learn new things. >> police here say it's a way to keep young people in challenging

urban areas out of trouble and engaged during the summer when they are out of school. >> i can see the numbers increasing by 50%. they'll go back to school. 322, 20 bases. >> who is the coach. >> the man behind the programme is glen brooks responsible for developing community policing strategies on the south side. >> this is making a deliberate effort to ensure we are out in the community. that's what we hope the kids realise, we are here to make sure you are safe everyone is safe and we are a great american dream. >> reporter: for many of the kids this is the first time playing the game. organizers want is to be fun, hoping it will redefine the police relationship. >> it's good to interact with them. they are having a ball. >> in a city where homicides dominate the headlines, league organizers hope efforts like

this can be is game changer comedian bill cosby admitted to buying quay luds with the intention of giving them to young women he wanted to have sex with. cosby made the admission in a 2005 court case saying he got the drugs in a 1970s. it is part of a deposition filed by a former university employee. they reached a settlement in 2006. unsealed testimony shows he gave the sedative to one woman team u.s.a. didn't just win the f.i.f.a. women's world cup, they play the most watch f.i.f.a. game history. the home celebrations next and beehives turned into a multi million cosmetics company.

a third statement. tour de france came to a sudden and grinding halt. look at that. after a high speed pile up took down at least 20 cyclists. the chaos 35 miles from the finish line when one rider touched wheels with another. some of the cyclists broke bones, wound, and several too injured to continue. 10 minutes later the rest back on the road to finish the stage

u.s. soccer fans basket in the glow of u.s. history. this was the scene when the women got off the airplane and returned home more than 25 million north americans tuned in for the win on sunday night. making it the most watched soccer match in u.s. history. >> allen schauffler has more from vancouver, which hosted the final game. >> team u.s.a. left the building and city and leave as winners. they are third over all, their first since 1999. the team arrived in l.a. earlier this evening. there'll be a public ceremony a celebration in los angeles on tuesday so fans can come out and cheer their heresosheros, the women that brought home the golden bam of world dominance in women's soccer. remarkable turn out, 52 games,

averaging 25,000 at each games for all the countries. more than 1.3 million through the run of the tournament and the television viewership in the united states set records. ac nielsen, the ratings company confirming that this game the 5-2 win over japan was the most watched soccer game in the u.s. history. plenty of support from south of the border for the women of the u.s. team plenty of support, as well in households all over south america, and carley lloyd who stored the hat-trick said you may expect more of that. >> the word is about soccer women's soccer coverage is unbelievable. all around it's a win-win. we hope we want ride the waves. >> keep going. i want another one. france the next one. i'm 30 but still young. >> enjoy this.

>> i want to take this all in embrace it celebrate with the girls and go home and celebrate with friends and family christy ram bone 40 years old, her fifth world cup, we have seen the last of her in a u.s. national team jersey she was a member of the team that won on u.s. soil in 1999. and likely seep the last of abby wombeck, one of the greatest players. nothing definitive on this day as the team said goodbye to people in vancouver, but we suspect it was her last game as a u.s. national team member. tremendous furniture in canada no major glitches in the 52 matches staged by the canadians. for the u.s. women, they'll have time to celebrate, time with friends and family and time to get back to work. they'll need to qualify for the olympics and the world cup in france four years from now will

roll around sooner than you might expect. >> allen schauffler reporting from vancouver a man that went from selling honey out of a pick-up truck to creating a company died. he co-founded bert's bee, but was literally the face of the company. we are more on this reluctant manoeuvre. >> reporter: his face, wild beard and name adorns the product of the company he co-founded and left long ago. bert gave up his stake in a business that would become one of america's popular natural cosmetics companies. bert's bees launching a line of more than 150 health and beauty product. it's roots came from a backyard beehive. >> it wasn't as if i summoned the bees or went looking for them. it was an act of cod.

-- god. >> reporter: it was a chance meeting with a hitchhiker leading to the creation of the company. after moving to north carolina the relationship soured. five years later. she brought out bert who said he was forced out. in 2006 bert's bees was soled for a reported $925 million. shavats made public purposes and was featured in some commercials. the self-proclaimed hippy and one time photo journalist lived out his years and a converted coop, with no running water. >> i had a canoe, land bees knowledge - that was all i really needed. you know no one of accused me of being ambitious.

that will do it for this broadcast. i'm david shuster, for the latest news any time head to aljazeera.com. up next ray suarez with "inside story". [ ♪♪ ] looking at the river of money flowing through not for profit schools, for profit businesses wanted in on the action and they have gotten huge offering students flexible degree programs and professional training. thousands of students that take government-backed loans end up heavily in debt with no degree and little to show for the experience. with the recent bankruptcy of one