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youtube. in the lower right-hand corner was a silver handgun not far from the suspect. >> someone picked up the fire arm that the suspect shot with and ran southbound up the street with it. luckily someone else took video of people picking up the fire arm and they were able to track it. they have in custody. the police officers were there to make sure passengers had paid their fares. police detained the 19 year old man but he ran away shooting back wards at the officers who returned fire. the police found the bullet on the ground but couldn't say where it came from. this afternoon, angry residents gathered in the spot where the 19 year old suspect collapsed. >> regardless of finding a gun or not, right. the fact they are chasing him from the t-train line over a
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transfer and while there is real crime going on. >> recent shootings brought officers here in the first place as part of a violence reduction program. the owner of the dollar store said the city's redevelopment agency hasn't done enough. the city and county has failed. and the worry is not solely on redevelopment. this is a responsibility from a community and not just the agency but state wide issue as well >> hours before the shooting, mayor ed lee was there with hundreds of youngsters cleaning up the neighborhood. >> it is the whole summer and not only for youth and we have jobs programs and we are interviewing people from the bay view to get jobs and to help us clean up. >> police are doing tests to see if the suspect fired a shot and if he used the weapon they have found. the da's office and internal
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affairs and office was citizenas complaints are investigating the matter. >> thank you, john. san francisco police are investigating a shooting in the engle side district tonight . shots were fired near the ocean view playground. police believe it was a battle between two groups. at least three cars were hit by the bullets, but police say no reports of injuries out there. in oakland, police identified a person of interest in the killing of a young mother whose body was dumped and set on fire. the body of monica was found in the rock ridge neighborhood. so far there are no details released about the person they believe connected to the case. today the ymca held a fundraiser to help raise money for the family and trust for her son. >> we're here to not only raise funds for the funeral. she left a two year old son .
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we are raising consciousness to the entire bay area. >> donations to the fund can be made in the ymca in oakland. crimestoppers is offering a 10,000 award for the information leading to her killer. >> we'll switch gears and talk about a history making world cup. japan defeated in a penalty shoot out after coming up from behind. players jumped up down as the gold trophy was presented to the first asian nation to win the world cup. in tokyo spirits were soaring after millions of people stayed up all night it watch the match. japan was a sentimental favorite because of recovering from the earthquake and tsunami that killed 23,000 people. in san francisco hundreds of
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fans gathered to watch the game on the big screen. team usa fans were disapoigned but also happy for japan. >> it is not a u.s. game without drama for sure. it was dramatic and japan deserves it . the u.s. will get it next year. >> we kept on coming back and i was not worried at all. they pulled it through. collin will have more highlights from the day's match coming up sports. >> the president got a bit of world cup fever today. he sent a tweet saying sorry i can't see you play there, but i will cheer you on. >> there is no progress after another day of debt negotiations between the white house and congressional aids. house republican leader scheduled to vote tuesday on a plan of their own and increase the debt limit two and half trillion with a condition of
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hundred billion be cut from the next year's budget . congress must approve a balanced budget amendment. it is unlikely that plan will get senate approval. president obama is pushing for a big deal. >> it would be balanced between the revenue and spending. the question is how much can we get done? the president wants as much done to give assurance to the market and american people that we have our fiscal house in order. >> two-thirds of americans say there needs to be cuts and tax increases to reduce the deficit. eric cantor has refused to consider any taxes. the car-magedion that wasn't. after weeks of warning about this weekend's closure of the 405 in los angeles. they opened 16 hours ahead of schedule . the traffic that was predicted didn't materialize .
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traffic was lighter yesterday and today. officials say it appears that the drivers heeded the advice to at a off of the roads. >> more fall out from the news of the world phone hacking scandal. one person arrested and another loses a job. money back guarantee that airlines are forced to follow. >> i am meteorologist jeff martinez. it is a beautiful afternoon and evening and nice shot of the bridge. we'll talk about clouds moving in by monday morning and a nice warming trend for the workweek. we'll have the
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>> closed captioning brought to you by mancini sleepworld. everissue metro police commissioner paul stephenson denied wrongdoing and criticized for hiring the former news of the world editor as a pr consultant. earlier today rebecca brooks ceo of rupert murdoch's empire was arrested over the allegations of news of the world hacking in voice mails. casey anthony is keeping a low profile. just after midnight walking out of jail with her attorney. anth thee said nothing except
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thank you. she left the court with the shouts of baby killer. anthony's release comes 12 days after the death of her daughter caylee . and the heat wave baking the central u.s. is not going to let up any time soon. heat advisoris and warnings are in place from texas to michigan and everything e everyone is looking for way to beat the heat. texas triple-digits for 15 straight days and forecasters are calling the heat unrelenting and saying no relief is in sight. >> dropping low flood stage and the town of mynot . the river has been above flood stage. breaking a high water record that stood for more than 100 years. flooding damage more than 4,000 homes .
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a new rule forcing airlines to refund baggage fees when a passenger's luggage is permanently lost. senator charles schumer wants an airline to refund the fees when a bag is delayed or misrouted. if airlines don't voluntarily comply he will introduce a bill to force the issue. those range from 25 to hundred dollars. what scientist are doing to go to the moon and wrapping up the american final shuttle mission and a warm heading our way . you are looking at live account pictures much jeff martinez is coming up with the weather and i am collin, later in sports. day to the sentimental favorite british open and women's world cup. watch to the display. how
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shuttle is scheduled to undock from the space station on tuesday and will return from the shuttle on a final mission on thursday . >> scientist from cal berkeley are making space history. a probe will join a second satellite and mission is the first time a pair of satellites conducted observations of the lunar service and magnetic field and surrounding magnetic environment. >> we are embarking on something that is not done before in the university of california. it is enormous privilege and tends to the spacecraft. it is very exciting for us. >> and the two satellites are part of the mission. uc berkeley handled the day-to-day control and we are told the second one
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successfully reached lunar orbit. the aids of the united nations aids program is calling for acess for the drug to treat or prevept the disease. they are calling for increased cooperation in the opening of the aids conference today in rome. figures from the world health organization. seven thousand people become infected and die from aids-related illness. >> thousands of people gathered in golden gate park this morning for the aids walk. organizers say it was a great success and raised more than three million dollars and this topping last year's total. it was raising money for the san francisco aids association . they bring people together. energy in the park and it is a wonderful event and people from all over the bay area and walks of life coming together and creating a community that
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is united around one goal to end hiv and aids. dan ashleigh served as speaker of the walk . mayor ed lee and chloris leachman. >> jeff martinez is in and they have had decent weather out there. >> clouds and temperatures are in the 50s and they burned off nicely and this afternoon and early evening it is gorgeous out there right now. sunshine and temperatures in the 60s and most areas. high definition, beautiful, and clear conditions, finally the clouds and fog burning off x. looks like a great evening setting up tonight. checking out temperatures and sure hope you are enjoying the sunday evening so far. temperatures in the cents and still mild and napa, hello to you. fairfield 74 and freemont 69 and 69 in san francisco as
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well and san francisco a mild 63. temperatures are below average and still not too bad. breezy this evening and by tomorrow morning have the fog and low clouds scoot on in on the coast. looking for a warming trend on tuesday and wednesday and thursday. temperatures warming up in the 80s 90s perhaps . area of low pressure continues to spin right here. finally moving off shore . so it is going to be out of here by tuesday and wednesday . big weather story is the heat wave. check out the temperatures tomorrow if you have travel plans. 95 and 98 degrees. it is just oppressive heat in the country and looks like it will continue tomorrow. and fargo, north dakota 95 for them and i am happy with the 60s and cents as high temperatures for sure. forecast for tomorrow . low clouds and looks like a mild day and 80s inland and
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cents in the bay and 60s on the coast . you can get the idea it is great for tomorrow and tuesday and wednesday and even overnight temperatures and not too bad in the mid-50s. >> look at the highs for your monday . as we start the workweek, clouds in the morning hours and not as bad as we saw today . definitely more sunshine and warmer temperatures. mountain view 76 degrees for you. san mateo and warmer on the coast with lower 60s and going to be up in the mid-60s by tuesday and wednesday. downtown. 66 degrees and south san francisco close to 70 . again, it looks like a gorgeous day all around. cents all across the north there . up to the east bay, 69 in oakland and fremont 75 degrees for you . we'll head further inland .
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heat warms up. 80 degrees by tomorrow and wednesday looking at 90s here and so enjoy the cooler weather while it lasts. down in monterey bay. 76 degrees x. your accu-weather 7 day forecast shows a warm up by the middle part of the week . cooler friday . not by much and next weekend looks beautiful as well we'll say goodbye to the cool temperatures and rain we had in the past few weeks and it is a stormy spring and early summer and talking about the warmer weather moving n >> and nice as it was, people were glued to the tvs watch. >> i hate to say. the u.s. team had a taste of the their own medicine. what they did to brazil japan did to them. in the aftermath of the tsunami and earthquake, the country was looking for something to smile b. they found it today.
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u.s. heavily favored and multiple scoring opportunities but nothing to show for it. and break through 69th minute . morgan, came on as a subin the second half and gives the u.s. a 1-nothing lead. allie fail would to clear and rich rich chayed . it went to abby . her signature fourth goal and sixth world cup game . japan doesn't quit. acward goal and they'll take it . the equalizer must have looked like a game of pin ball. 12 years ago when u.s. beat japan penalty decide this time disaster for americans. japanese stun the americans and world claiming their first ever world cup championship.
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>> it is going to hurt. but i am proud of our team and congratulations to the japan team. i think their country is very, very proud of them. >> very gracious. five years ago, clark's wife lost the two year battle with cancer. golf took the back seat . slowly clark picked up the pieces and his golf game came to a fruition this week. final round of the 140th open championship west. blustery conditions yet again. phil started five strokes off of the lead and works his way in contention . shares the lead five under. clark responded with a eagle of his own and perfect read and speed. clark to minus seven. mickleson six under and then implode and four bogeys on the back nine and finished two under par. dustip johnson paired with
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clark and he gets greedy and sails out of bounds and finished tied with mickleson for 7. no pressure on clark. four-shot lead and tap in bogey for the win. clark claims the first player. >> i have tried and tried and tried . i always with the game. i still kept believing. before he was mc he was the stanly and the rap star honored with his own bobble head today and here it is. hammer time. throwing out the first pitch and bringing it today . i will play ball. this dude is dancing . you remember that? maybe it is yust me. he's in throw back and maybe they should wear it more often.
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matsui and conner jackson first career grand slam and seven runs before the angels the team record. that is not podge from chips. geo gonzalez struck out in seven . 80s roll. 9-1 . giants and padres and the bees swarming in the park. giants trail 3-wo. - 3-2 . starting to inch up. game is tied . stays that way until the upon -- 11th. chris stewart lace it down . gines and brian wilson made it interesting. runners on first and second. stewart to panda and that is a double play and giants survive and hold on to win it 4-3. tour de france, thomas, this guy continue to lead in the tour de france for a seventh stage. ryan halds off to win in new
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left come to die. >> according to early estimates, harry potter and the deathly hallows took in 16x million this weekend and beat the prevous top opening weekend of 158 million set by the dark knight. world wide deathly hallows tops 475 million and being the franchise first billion dollar hit. that's it for abc 7 news. thththththththththththththththth
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