>> julie: an american man missing after being attacked along the u.s./mexico border. what is holding up the search. >> drama in the california governor's race, meg whitman blaming her opponent for a scandal overa housekeeper. now jerry brown is firing back. i'm julie banderas we are live. a warning for americans traveling around europe. new intelligence suggests attacks on western targets could be i am anyone. what officials are learning and -- could be i am . what officials are learning and why they are acting now. also tonight, they are fired up! thousands gathered in a rally in the 's capital.

their message, about putting people back to work. >> it is about americans working for good jobs. for equality and fairness and for quality education. jewel plus, underwater. -- >> julie: plus, underwater. rivers and creeks still on the rise after heavy rains bring severe flooding to the east coast. >> when we get that fast rein it backs up and comes this way. -- >> julie: what will it take to rebuild and when will the waters recede? first receipt now. new concerns tonight for americans bound for one of the world's most popular tourist destinations. the obama administration expected to issue a travel alert for europe. sources telling fox it could come from the state department as early as tomorrow . it will follow the latest intelligence warning a terror attack in europe could be imminent. this new development following

word we received yesterday that osama bin laden is directly linkedded to a multi-city attack in europe. similar the mumbai attack two years ago. happening in public places popular with westerners. 173 people lost their lives before that rampage ended. officials warning the terrorists' goal is to inflict a much higher death toll. this latest is credible, but not specific. still, there was a cry fatheria that could make some locations more prone to an attack tan others. molly henneberg is live in washington. -- >> reporter: u.s. officials are more worried about possible terror attacks in western european cities possible against u.s. interests or sites where american gather, because of fresh information from different sources suggesting such an tangs could be

imminent. the -- state department expected to issue that tomorrow morning urging them to to be vigilant in coming and going. potential targets could be embassies, military bases, restaurants, hotels, banks or travel stations. beyond that, no specifics as to when and where. terror analysts say it is no coincidence and not bay chance that osama bin laden has put out two new audio tapes in as many days. >> these messages from bin laden sound to me they could be coded asking for aid for pakistan for the flood, normally things he wouldn't be talking about. it is possible these could be coded messages to team in europe. >> reporter: part of what alerted authorities was the arrest and interrogation of a german-pakistani pan believe to have ties to muslim extremists. he was arrested in afghanistan

in july. >> julie: molly, thank you. the militants accused of plotting these attacks if europe are some of the cia's targets inside pakistan. now the agency is stepping up the number of drone attacks across the afghan border. at a time when tensions with the pakistan if i government are also on the rise. julie kurtz has the story from what washington. sources confirm the cia is expanding its campaign. shifting aerial drones and weapons from the afghan battlefront to the border region. saturday's two deadly attacks are believed to be part of this mission with 16 militants killed in north waziristan by to u.s. missile strikes. officials say in recent months the u.s. military has loaned predator and reaper the cia. the ramped up strikes in september are part of an

overall escalation in drone attacks over the last few years. u.s. officials say the targeting of militants is precise and there have been a limited number of civilians killed. tension is high this weekend following a series of cross border attacks by nato helicopter gunships. in response friday the pakistani taliban claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on nato fuel truck . pakistan responded bay shutting done a keyboarder crousing. -- >> julie: a giant rally at' place muss with free dom of expression today. -- place synonymous with freedom of expression today. taking part in a demonstration called within nation working together. many affiliated with progressive and civil rights groups unions and religious organizations.

>> we came today in the shadows of the lincoln memorial. if we can get connected, black, connected to white, latino connected to asian, straight connected to gay, immigrants and all of us that are naturally bone if we can connect these bonds we can make america free and make america live as within nation, one nation! one nation, under god! >> organizers saying part of today's event is men to energy the liberal base ahead of november 's midterm elections. >> today the u.s. expander in chief highlighting a priority. president obama getting in a parting shot at republicans before leaving for camp david today. in his weekly address the president touting green technology and the benefits he says will bring to the. is economy.

-- bring to the u.s. economy. >> the president: my administration has made a historic commitment, this will mean hundreds of thousands of new green jobs by 2012. >> julie: he says those opportunities could be threatened if republicans make gaines in november citing the house gop's pledge to america. saying are promising to scrap all the incentives for clean energy projects. today also touching on job creation in their weekly address. as you can imagine, they have different ideas to achieve that goal. mccon fell criticizing depth s for deciding to -- mcconnell criticizing the democrats for deciding to believe -- to leave before -- >> they neglected to pass or even propose legislation that would prevent one of the largest tax hikes in history.

>> all this political back and forth comes in the run up to the midterm election, just 31 days away. >> weather alert, washed out roads toppled trees and plenty of power outages along the east coast. remnants of tropical storm nicole packed a wallop and blamed for six deaths, five in north carolina. the rain flooding dozens of homes in windsor with the town hall, police department and post office there. the storm dumped six months of rain in some parts of the east coast. the fast moving rain caused a traffic nightmare in new jersey. >> i was driving and it started floating. then i said oh, i was petrified. i was so nervous. i couldn't believe my car was floating. it was to the doorknob. >> julie: damage reaches as far north as vermont.

>> we take you inside america's election headquarters. in california, debate if the race for governor getting heated in an exchange over that illegal immigrant housekeeper scandal. have you heard? meg whitman blaming her democratic opponent jerry brown for the controversy. she employed a woman for nine years then fired her after finding out she was illegal. whitman responding to a question about the flap by turning to brown by saying he and his surrogates were to blame. broken firing back saying don't run for governor if you can stand up on your own two feet. whitman denied she knew her housekeeper was undocumented until just before she let her go. >> what if predicting crime were as easy as forecasting the weather? set not far off. cloudy with a chance of robberies? >> classmates paying respect to an 18-year-old who took his

own life after a private encounter was put on the internet for fin to see. more on how the university is banning together as some question whether toes accused of this horrendous end traougs are getting off easy? -- intrusion are getting off easy. >> someone lost their life for something that started off as a joke. they deserve more than they are getting. >> it went from a joke to a hate crime. ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] ever have morning pain slow you down? ♪ introducing bayer am,

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flowers left at a makeshift memorial. the university is planning a memorial tomorrow. fans and players held a moment of silence for clementi. marching what would be a spirited homecoming weekend. >> my heart goes out to the fem. it is such a tragedy. i can't imagine what they must be feeling. >> completely outrageous. this boy took his life because of hate. >> this is a very serious matter. someone lost a life because of something that started off as a . i think they deserve more than they are getting. >> julie: police are charging that's two with invasion of privacy. it is possible investigators could bring more serious charges. imagine if people are able to forecast where and when crimes will occur the same way predict the weather? that's what they are hoping to do in los angeles. law enforcement there, getting high-tech help stopping crime

before it stars. casey stegall is live in los angeles to explain. >> reporter: it s like something right out of a movie this is the real deal many although it doesn't involve psychics or crystal bulls. the los angeles police department said it may be getting closer to being able to predict crime that means preventing it before it happens. -- los angeles, home to some four million people, spread across 469 square miles. finding effective ways police the nation's second largest city is a constant . >> information can predict the future. information can lead you to make good decisions and it is shown in a business model everyday. all we are doing is moving that to police work. >> reporter: welcome to the comstat unit, a police where officers study years of previous crime data and plug it into computer. >> we see all the arrest and

crime that has occurred and use that data to forecast where and when crime is most probe able to co-customer. >> reporter: working with scholars officers have been able to anticipate criminal behavior which is why this could be the way of the future across the country. turns out human behavior is very regular. we as individuals -- we as individuals don't deviate from our routine very much. >> reporter: although they have access to some of the most accurate mapping, the department is quick point out that with the latest and greatest in technology it is a complement to what they've been doing for years and not a substitute for good old fashioned police work. >> all the rules still apply, probable cause, reasonable . >> reporter: the lapd has received a three million dollar grown from the government to test and expand this program further. the model is already being

used to change the staffing in high crime parts of los angeles. >> julie: casey see grand larceny, thank you very much. >> the mother of a buy missing for four months is doing cash of a boy missing for four months is doing all she can to bring him home. this is kyron who disappeared in june. police are investigating his stepmother. she reported him missing after dropping him off at school. the boy's mother desiree young calling an impromptu press conference announcing she wants 1hq reward to find her son increased. >> we den know what else to do. -- we don't know what else to do. i'm -- it has been four months now and kyron is still not home. i would like to appeal to everyone and ask everybody, to help me get the reward increased. >> julie: the reward to find

kyron is currently $50,000. desiree wants it to go up to $350,000. that's what she says terry's legal fees will cost. >> a search in the age attic sea for two businessing balance -- balloon i, there's a grim outlook for survival. why some say there is still hope. >> real life horror story for another pair of americans. what was supposed to be a day of fun on jet skies -- jet skis fast becoming a nightmare, next. [ tires screech ] [ engine revving ] [ drums playing ] [ male announcer ] 306 horsepower.

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jewel air , scuba tkaeufrgs and robots called in to search for missing balloonists. they disappeared over the adriatic sea during a balloon race. flight da shows the two plunged toward the water at 50 miles per hour. race organizers say the two had survival suits, life jackets and life rafts with them. the search area covers 36700 miles above and below the surface. peace talks stopped in the mideast. palestinians say the won way to break the deadlock would be for israel to put a freeze on stems. palestinian leaders making sure president abbas' position is clear. no negotiations while israeli construction continues in the west bank. final decision isn't expected until next weekend. that gives u.s. special envoy to the mideast george mitchell a little more time to help

reach a compromise. >> reporter: it appears those peace talks that began about four weeks ago in washington are all but over. like everything in the mideast that could change. the palestinians are hard their line in terms of concessions they want from the israelis to stay at the negotiating table. today palestinian president abbas met with his advisory council, they voted not to continue talks until israelis have halted all construction on the west bank. earlier this week a 10 month freeze ended and settlers again building once again. israeli prime minister netanyahu defied huge international pressure and refused to extend the freeze to keep the palestinians talking. where things go from here an dicey. despite continued pressure the prime minister says he will not hold construction again. the palestinians have said they won't negotiate while construction is going on. free day the palestinian meet

with the arab league. the u.s. envoy senator mitchell is traveling the region trying to breaker some type of compromise. so far the united states has not been successful. what is interesting is how this is playing out in the israeli papers. you see the picture of president obama here. according to reports, it appears as though the u.s. offered the israelis a lot of incentives to continue that settlement freeze. what is unclear is whether those are still on the table. also, how this is going to affect u.s.-israeli relations. which is as you might remember went through a chilly period earlier this spring. jewel we know how to fight it, that claim coming out of iran as that country tries to off a complex computer worm. many experts believe this cyber attack targeting tehran's nuclear program. although the worm was also -- has also impacted

induce systems in the u.s., india andenin. iran's intelligence minister saying iran erected several nuclear spice but gave no detail who they are or if the arrests are related to the worm. >> the state department expected to issue a travel alert for some of the world's most popular vacation spots. link today the foil terror blot in europe. we'll have a live report, stay tuned. >> pirates along the mexican wherer. an afternoon of jet skiing turns to tragedy for one u.s. couple. you won't believe their story. >> teenagers, preteens, some of them barely know how to use a weapon. robin ] my name is robin. and i was a pack-a-day smoker for 25 years. i do remember sitting down with my boys, and i'm like, "oh, promise mommy

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immigration services office in orlando, florida. -- one of 219 centers nationwide. many are seeking citizenship or a green card by proving their marriage to an american citizen is real. that means convincing immigration officers, constantly on the lookout for lies. >> i don't like anyone coming to my country and lying. >> reporter: the process includes a gauntlet of tough questions. >> have you ever been a member of or affiliated with any terrorist group? >> have you before been a prostitute? >> no. >> do you intent to overthrow the government of the u.s.? >> no. >> it threw me off. >> reporter: immigrants have long complained about allegedly rude and impatient agents. >> there are stories about officers being heavy handed with the people that sitting in from of them. >> reporter: last year, nearly 750,000 people became naturalized u.s. citizens. decisions that affect generations.

>> bus if one of our decision to approve somebody whether their child can get a scholarship or their are recent can come to the united states. >> reporter: 32 officers work here, their simply put to find the truth. sometimes that can take 30 minutes. sometimes longer. if red flags go up that something isn't right. some immigrants marry not for love but for access into america. officers demand proof, like baby pictures, joint bills and bank accounts. >> after a while your instinct tells you that this couple that was sitting in from of me was a real marriage. even if this couple had no children, your instinct tells you, this is legit. >> julie: developing now. time for the top of the news and back our top story the obama administration expected to issue a travel alert for americans bound for western europe. we are told that alert could come as early as tomorrow

morning. we stan the threat is credible. but no specific targets are named. the heightened sense of urgency coming a day after intelligence agencies linked the ma bin laden directly to a multi--- city plaintiff in similar to the mumbai attack two years ago. jennifer griffin joins on the phone. what can you tell us about the latest? we are supposed to hear from the state department this afternoon. now it has been pushed to tomorrow? >> reporter: that's right. they were going to issue this travel alert to western europe at 4 p.m. today. they were waiting for secretary of state h to sign off on it. now i understand it is likely to be issued tomorrow morning. all of this is stemming from an increaseed threat stream of intelligence they've been nevering since the end summer. all pointing towards a credible threat, but they don't have specific targets. what they've pieced together this is all related to the plot that was revealed earlier

this week, the multiple mumbai attacks expected in england, france and germany that's where they are focused. the alert is going to be vague. it is going to tell americans to be vigilant in traveling to western europe and visiting any place that western tourists might ties days. >> julie: jennifer, how unusual is it to issue a travel alert for europe? >> reporter: it is very issue. it is person to point out, this is -- very unusual. it is important to pin out this is an alert not a warning. they are not saying don't travel to europe, they are just saying you need to be careful in hotel lobbies, train stations, airports. you need to be careful to going parts of those western european cities where foreigners might hand out. where western military soldiers might hang out. they don't have specifics. they know banking institutions

might be targeted. the basis of this intelligence is both telephone intercepts as well as the interrogation of an german-pakistani they have in custody in kabul. again, they are taking this threat seriously. >> julie: osama bin laden had a role in planning this? >> >> reporter: that is the . there's a deference of opinion within the intelligence community about how great a role he might have had. in would be the first time since 9/11 he is thought to have an operational role in planning an attack. that makes it significant. he came out with an audio tape yesterday that has intelligence agents worry. they often say there's two coincidence as to the timing of the release of those kinds of tapes. all eyes on bin laden, and both are linked to this potential attack.

>> julie: jennifer griffen, thank you. when we hear from the state department regarding this travel alert tomorrow morning, we will carry it for you here on fox. >> the pakistani government's slow response to a natural disaster affecting millions now prompting new criticism from the world's most wanted terrorist. again, we are talking about osama bin laden. heard for a second time in 24 hours as jennifer mentioned in a new audio reporting, bin laden criticizing muslim nations for not doing enough to help relief efforts in flood devastated pakistan. bin laden is believe to be hiding within that country. in a record relesses yesterday about weather call -- yesterday, bin laden calling for -- time for a look at other stories making news. high water in north carolina, torrential rains have swollen north carolina rivers, causing flooding that has left some

trapped in their homes and cars. in windsor, 120 miles east of raleigh, the taunt hall, the police department, post -- the town hall, the police department, post office, all flooded. 50 elderly patients rescued from a nursing home. waters are expected to recede over the next few days. >> thousands gathering near the lincoln memorial today more than 400 organizations attending. many were affiliated with progressive and civil rights groups, unions and reledge swrus orders. the race for in in -- religious organizations. >> the race for governor in california is heating up. this event comes after a report surfaced that whitman's former housekeeper was working in this country illegally.$f'ñ whitman blaming brown for orchestrating the scandal. broken shot back saying whitman won't take responsibility so she is not fit to be government for. -- fit to be governor.

>> midterm election campaigns in high gear. there's just about 31 days go, but who's counting before americans have their say. now new insight into what could sway vote areas head of election day. peter doocy is live to tell us more. >> reporter: we've been foe -- focusing for senators and kong pan. this poll asked voters if they would vote to reelect the president. 39% said they would. a majority, 54% said they would vote for someone else that is not all. midterm elections now less than five weeks away. with control of congress hanging in the balance, polls show a real backlash could be brewing against the status quo in washington. a new fox poll shows 67% feel the federal government is out of control and voters need clean house.

many will take the opportunity to send a message to the president. 41% say they will use their vet to express opposition to mr. obama's policies. 34% say they will use it to show their support. getting the president to go out stumping could cause votes. according to our poll, 48% say they would be less likely to support a candidate if president obama campaigns for them. similar story for his wife michelle. 45% say she would deter their vote. sarah palin's no better. 51% say they would be less likely to throw their support behind a candidate she becoming. the tea party will be out in full force in october. may not make much of a difference. 57% say the movement will not be a fact are in their vet for congress. however, 70% support the main issues the tea party has raised like, lower taxes, less government spending and

regulation. that includes 49% of democrats. julie, people love the polls because it helps them try to figure out what is going to happen down the line. we have to see what happens with these numbers. people are energized and excited to have their voices her. >> julie: if energized means angry, they are both. thank you peter doocy. >> american man missing and feared dead after a run in with pirates. a bet full of pirates approached -- a boat full of pirates approached them and shot her husband david. police say tiffany barely escaped with her life. >> she was seeing the bullets close to her in the water and realized her husband had been hit in the head. she went become to try and help him. she went in the water trying to load her husband on her jet ski bring him become to the u.s. side but she was being shot at. she had to let go of the body,

climb back in her jet ski and medicine back the united states. we can not go to mexico. we can not recover that body. we have to tell the family we can't did anything about it. >> julie: the texas department of public safety is urging tourists to stay on the american side of that lake. >> dug violence on mexico's side of the border claiming the lives of more than 100 police officers this year. the latest attack on a police station killed one officer and wounded to other. this as the mexican government claims violence in juarez dropped in september come playered to the three previous months. troops ceased a stockpile of 50 guns, rocket launchers and grenades. two traepbgs smashed after an early morning crash. -- as we go around world in 80 seconds. inen: 36 people dead and dozens more injured after two trains collide at a station in

central java. investigators looking into what caused the accident. i was either mechanical or human error. >> germany, security preparations underway in the city in advance of a left wing demonstration. expected protests on the heels of unity day, the anniversary of east and west's reunification. authorities receiving threats that street festivals and concerts might be sabotaged by arson. italy: high means high-tech italian companies hosting works of art from renaissance masters on lean. the process of capturing the painting uses only a amount of light so it doesn't damage the original. the images showing cracks in the paint. france: fashionistas from across the globe taking note as top

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>> julie: say good-bye to pencils, pips and chalk. classrooms across the country are being filled with clickers, ipads and smart boards many can you keep up with this? students getting the chance give teachers answers to questions in real-time with just the click of a button. when they go home they can study online in chat rooms. electric from nicks revolutionizing the way students -- the way students are learning these days. >> reporter: we know the way we communicate has changed over the past 10 years. naturally, the way we learn would follow. clickers are a perfect example. we know fall there are two two million students who purchase these clicker. they look like a tv remote. when they go into class it

syncs up with the professor's laptop they can click their answers and the answers are shown immediately on a seen so the professor can adjust his or her lecture dooringly. it gives the tune for that shy student to participate. we spoke with an emory university faculty member who tells us they are keeping up with the times. take a listen. >> i think the change is coming, no one can say it is not. to not introduce some of these technologies, my argument is that you are missing a huge opportunity to engage these students differently because they are coming with a different skill set. >> reporter: the technology inside the classroom is also taking place outside the classroom. a new weapon sight called open study is a perfect study. we have 5,000 students from 129 different countries participating. we spoke with the ceo who said they are giving the chance for students to get answers to questions in real tile. you can log on, pick your

topic of choice log on and anyone can answer in minutes. -- >> we've come up with a good way to give students a way to find help in real-time. >> reporter: he is trying to mimic the success of facebook. he said what is going to get students onboard is instant gratification. getting answers to questions right way. before they would have to visit the professor or go to the library to study. >> julie: how is this for a break. cars being sold as low as $79? look at that line. hundreds of bargain shoppers lining up outside a fort wayne, indiana dealership. a one-day only sale. the dealer promising to slash the prices of more than 400 used cars and trucks by towns. some of them to be cut to just

$79 bucks. >> going to get some good deals on some cars. hopefully walk away with a good vehicle. >> it is a fun atmosphere. it is like giving back it is only right. jewel how was all of this possible? the dealership says it had a bunch of cars surplus supplies because of the bad economy and low interest rates. any car that is not snatched up will have to be sold at auction. >> texas family reuniting on facebook. one of the biggest pumpkins you have ever seen, two stops on a fox trip across america. maryland: firefighters struggling to control a two alarm fire in baltimore county. the wood and brick structure collapsing from the affects of the blaze. the ban didn't billing was a former distill no one was injure. no word on what triggered the

fire. -- arizona: police helicopter making emergency landing in phoenix within a block of the state capital. the pilot making a sudden landing after the check in light started to flash. no reports of injuries. texas: finding a long loft relative on space book -- a long lost relative on space book. her only evidence was a name james boyd and an old photo. after a lucky facebook search, stephanie found someone who looked like the man in the picture of she sent him a message. days later, this tearful reunion. >> she is gorgeous. she always was. this is what i always expected she would be like. >> julie: father and daughter say they are ready to make up for lost time. wisconsin: check out this has sieve pumpkin green at a farm.

john is the owner. he won a contest at the milwaukee county fair with that entry. he's not a stranger to pumpkins. he's been growing them for nearly 20 days. >> one you get that it, i saw i could compete that's to see how big it can grow. >> julie: the giant fruit weighing in at over 1400 pounds. enough for plenty of pumpkin pie. that's the fox watch across america. bad news four newspapers why their drooping profits may be taking another hit. what is behind the big push make alcohol in massachusetts tax-tree? -- tax free?

>> julie: tax-free alcohol. that's the goal of liquor store owners in massachusetts who say now is not the time to be taxing people for buying booze! they are behind a ballot initiative calling for a repeal of the sales tax the state implemented on alcohol last year. voters decide on election day. if approve the tax goes back down to zero. douglas kennedy with the story. >> reporter: john harrington says residents of massachusetts need a drink. not an expensive one either! why is this the wrong time to be taxing alcohol? >> the economy as soft as it is, is it normal to tax when the when is the way it is now? >> reporter: harrington is the owner of this store north of boston. he points out the red sox are in third place and the patriots have failed to meet expectations. making matters worse, the massachusetts state

legislature last year raised the state tax on booze from 0% to 6.25%. just when they should have made it cheaper, you say they may it more expensive? >> they are sending tax dollars to new hampshire. >> reporter: harrington is supporting a ballot initiative that will eliminate the state's sales tax on liquor. he says bay staters need a little relief in their pocketbooks and -- opponents admit times are tough. they say that's why massachusetts needs the tax money. >> alcohol is not an necessity. it is not food, water, clothing. why should alcohol be exempt from a sales tax? >> reporter: state senator is an outspoken critic of the measure. he says the problems in massachusetts need to be faced head-on, not drank away. >> alcohol problems are numerous. you've got binge drinking, college students an busing it. >> reporter: the opponents of

the initiative says booze causes problems with individuals, with society, why not tax it? >> they should be focusing on keeping employees working and things going in the state. >> reporter: in massachusetts, douglas kennedy, fox news. >> you already know fox news is america's election headquarters. a programming note concerning within of the country's most closely watched races tomorrow. catch kentucky's senate debate exclusively on fox news sunday republican candidate ran paul facing off with democrat jack conway, tomorrow on fox news sunday. be sure to check your local listings. newspapers across the country are dealing with drooping profits. the u.s. postal service is considering charging publishers more money to send papers measuring more than 10 s long. because the droopy shape won't fit through sorting machines.

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get in the gate. you would have to have a vehicle it seeps to haul out that many pounds -- it seems to haul out that many pounds of fish. i can deal with any disaster that is not man induced, that is just life. something done on purpose, it feels violating. jewel police have some tkpwhraous they left nets and trout heads behind. -- >> time for a look at our top story. travel alert overseas. as we've been reporting, the united states is considering telling its citizens to be vigilant as they travel in europe. sources telling fox news it could officially come from the state department as early as tomorrow morning. >> on this day in 1967 historic moment for the highest court in the land. thurgood marshal, sworn in as the first african-american justice to the supreme court. he consistently challenged discrimination based on race or sex. opposed the death