worsens the situation, and the prospect for government formation that would actually be constructed over the long term. >> reporter: but you have that right now. >> just as iraq's leaders have to make decisions, i think iran has heard from us. we've indicated to them that it is important for them to avoid steps that might encourage the kind of sectarian splits that might lead to civil war. and the one thing that i think is, you know, has to be emphasized. we have deep differences with iran across the board on a whole host of issues. obviously, what's happened in syria, in part, is the result of iran coming in hot and heavy on one side.

a and, you know, iran obviously should consider the fact that if it is -- if its view of the region is solely through sectarian claims, they could find themselves fighting in a whole lot of places and that's probably not good for the iranian economy or the iranian people over the long term either. i suspect there are folks in iran who recognize that. you know, a iraqi kay cross borders is not in their interests, but old habits die hard. we'll have to see if they can take what i think would be a more prom itsing path over the next several days. all right? thank you very much. everybody. president obama and the white house briefing, making it clear he will not send united

states combat troops. what he calls ilil. he is prepared in his taking already to fight that group. including securing the embassy, increasing intelligence and surveillance and is prepared to send 300 military advisers to train iraqi forces and in the future take targeted military action if necessary. martha raddatz in baghdad. martha increasing the pressure on iraqi prime minister al maliki. saying he has to be more inclusive. and the fate of iraq hangs in the balance. >> as you know, george, the iraqi government has neen at all inclusive. it's why it's been so easy for these isis militants to storm through these towns. the people in those town, the sunnis, actually trust the isis, more than she rusted the maliki government. maliki now knows that, he knows

his country is in dire shape. he is pleading with the united states for air strikes and help, so the united states, in that sense, is in a good position to pressure maliki. he needs help. >> that's where the leverage comes right now. the president saying he's open to military action, not prepa d prepared. i'll bring in steve ganyar who served in iraq and in the state department and defense department. steve tell us what difference these 300 special forces can make if all 300 are sent and what kind of targeted air strikes are we talking about here? >> i think there's a distinction here, george. the president seemed to be very clear he was not going to have them do anything other than training. you know when president kennedy started the special force, army green berets as we know them. that's their training. putting them in there is what they're designed to do. you have to think back, she

spent $20 billion over a decade and many u.s. lives were lost training to iraqi army. the first iraqi army collapsed after mosul. >> okay. steve ganyard. thanks very much. you can get all the latest on the crisis in iraq by starring this story on your abc mobile app and there will be a wrapup on "world news" with diane sawyer. i'm george stephanopoulos. next, homeland security rushes to the bay bridge as a man with a gas can start as fire. congress is doing something it hasn't done in two decades that could pave the way for a smoother ride on the roads. >> the catholic archbishop of

san francisco is in washington, dc, despite protests over him attending a march in washington, dc today. this is abc7. >> president obama spoke about the crisis in iraq. thanks for joining us. speaking from the white house, he reaffirmed his stance on the volatile situation and how america will respond. >> we are prepared to send a small number of additional military advisors -- up to 300-to assess how to best train, advise and support iraqi security forces going forward. american forces. not be returns to combat in iraq. we will help iraqis if they take the fight to terrorists who threaten the iraqi people. >> president obama made that announcement after meeting with his national security team and the clocking is ticking. this morning, sunni militants have taken control of the country's largest oil refinery. that will give them control over the electricity in parts of iraq

and the sale of gasoline. this morning, firefighter jets are flying surveillance missions across iraq. >> a instability is causing an increase in gasoline but another increase could be coming because of action on capitol hill. matt keller joins us from a gas station in the south by. matt? >> drivers are having a hard time thinking of higher gas prices especially when they are already paying more than $4 a gallon. this new proposal for a higher fuel tax is gaining traction although it has a bumpy road ahead. >> driving on the right side of the road can pay off, a gallon of regular costs $4.29 at chevron but crew the state it is only $3.91, 38-cent difference. next year all drivers could be paying more if two united states senators have their way. democrat murphy and republican corker propose a 6 cent gallon increase next year and again in

20167 for gasoline and diesel to pay to fix the roads. after that, the increase would be tied to inflation. it is ridiculous. >> complaining of high gas prices when we all use the roads. >> the federal highway trust funds gives money to states but has been underfunded for years. aaa says nation and increased fuel economy cut the power of the tax in half. the last time congress raised the gas tax was in 1993. >> i am not in favor of taxes but i don't know where else the money comes from. if you have to drive you have to pay for it. >> aaa calls it a common sense plan providing the money goes toward projects that ease congestion and improve safety. the not for profit association says a survey shows drivers are

supportive. 68 percent said that federal government should invest more for transportation and 52 percent said they are willing to pay higher fuel taxes for better roads, bridges, and mass transit systems. some drivers were skeptical. >> know they went for the roads i would not mind because they are in tough shape but it never end up that way and the money goes someplace else. this is on fop of the we state gas tax because in california you pay the highest in the nation. thanks. happening now, traffic getting back to normal on the bay bridge after an unusual incident involved according toenses, a man who set his own truck on fire and danced around it in the middle of rush hour. look at this: the picture was posted on twitter the 8:15 from the westbound lanes beyond the tollbooth and you can see the flames shooting out of the truck and what appears to be the driver dancing next to it.

similar picture posted by another from a different angle and witnesses say the man was dancing with a can of gasoline laughing and taunting firefighters. he was taken into custody and the fire was put out and no one was hurt. let's look right now at the bay bridge toll plaza and you can see the traffic is very, very thick but it is a lot less than it was a few hours ago and not necessarily out of the ordinary for a weekday. new this morning, the march for marriage in washington, dc -- you can see archbishop spoke to the crowd a few hours ago -- was highly protested by same-sex marriage supporters in the bay area. katie marzullo is in the newsroom. archbishop cordileone said the crowd needs to have love for all people but as far as the catholic church is concerned, the truth is marriage exists only between a man and a woman. >> it is my on to have as our first speaker archbishop

cordileone. >> a moment the bay area activists hoped would never happen, san francisco's archbishop take the body crumb at -- taking the podium in washington, dc. >> we are marching for marriage to pick up the torch and pass on to a new generation the truth about marriage. >> the truth, according to the catholic church. >> the truth is, that every child comes from a mother and a father and two deliberately deprive a child of knowing to be loved by his mother or father is injustice. this week, supporters of same-sex marriage marched to the archdiocese in san francisco armed with the signatures of 30,000 people who did not want the archbishop to attend the event in washington, dc. >> the archbishop certainly has the right to his beliefs. and the right to express them. but unfortunately the union 19 event is organized by some of the most extreme anti-lgbt organizes. >> group slid the signatures through the locked door.

a spokeswoman says the doors are always lucked. the ambassador dip took his place among antisame-sex marriage speakers in the capital. >> we mutt recognize that, yes, there are people on the other side of the this debate who are of good well and are sincerely trying to promote what they think is right and fair. granted, it is misdirected good will. >> rick santorum also spoke along with mike huckabee. it then moved to the supreme court after speaking at capitol. straight ahead, making issue are getting the best price online is about do get easier and what the biggest retailers are doing to help you price shop. >> giving back: a family helped in their time of need by folks in the bay area is fining a way to give back and to pay it failure. a look outside right now checking out the bay and san

francisco by our cameras in emeryville. just a lovely, lovely shot with mostly clear skies and the temperatures are more comfortable for a lot of you today.

a family is so grateful over the blood donations they received over several years they are sponsoring their own blood drive to help others. amy hollyfield joins us with that story. >> he has received six gallons

of donated blood in his life. now he is healthy. his family is adjusting to life away from hospitals. they would like to give back and replenish what he used. they are just now learning what most parents of little boys know: how to deal with the endless energy. they are thrilled. >> our life was tied around the hospital. >> he was diagnosed with a rare bone marrow disorder as an infant. his body was not able to produce red blood cells. transfusions have kept him alive. he has had 80 of them in his short lifetime. >> when dillon needed the blood he would become pale and irritable and his overall being was totally decreaseed so with the blood it is vital. >> the need was so great he had dedicated donors who would get the call and go donate for him

right away. >> he did a selfless act and it is very hard to...you think about it and it is like, wow, could i have done that? we are really indebted. >> i was always, thinking, gee, i wonder who donated for him and i wanted to give thanks to the people who donated to him the. >> a they figured out a way. they decided to host a blood drive in san francisco this week. >> we feel we want to give back and basically thank the people would have saved our son's life. also, the others who are fighting right now. >> dillon doesn't need blood anymore, he received the ultimate donation from his little brother, and now is cured. although he is only eight he realizes that it is generous people would helped him get healthy. >> i thank you for saving my life. >> the blood drive is on

saturday from 10:00 to 4:00 at zion lutheran church in san francisco and we have the information on our website at abc7news.com. if you decide you would like to help them achief their goal, they have plenty of slots they are trying to get six gallons of blood donateed. a group of top retailers ill make it -- will make it easier for shoppers to spot a good directly including costco, c.v.s. and target will price uni prices to websites so consumes can compare prices of different items and different sizes and at this time, amazon is not adding this to their product pages. >> meteorologist mike nicco is just ahead with the forecast. a gorgeous shot from san francisco and clear skies. a little bit of wind out there. we will talk to mike about it

covering san rafael, south bay, pleasanton and all bay area, this is abc7 news. we have pictures just in from a local teen who went to arizona to help immigrant children and families at the united states and mexican border. the 16-year-old collected clothes and personal hygiene supplies when she lend thousands of childrens are there without their families. we saw her sorting supplies last week before she left and i asked her to stay with us and keep us posted on her efforts and you can reap her posts on my company facebook page and on twitter. what a pretty view.

>> we will talk to mike about what he is feeling on the roof? >> we are on the roof. hello. looking behind me we can see the haze. there is extra moisture in the air because of the wind, the big story is the winds dropping our temperatures up to 14 degrees today and we will check out where it is blowing out fattest with live doppler 7 hd and you can see it is about 16 miles per hour at sfo and ten at fairfield so it has slowed down and we have some issues on the bay water and west wind at 15- to 25-knots and small craft advisory through 8:00 and heading north and east through the delta, small craft advisory at:00 -- at 11 o'clock. we have a cool breeze and the clouds that keep our temperatures down today and, also, rollback in tonight, keep us in the 50's and for summer, we will probably is our coolest morning, and that is what i am forecasting, the coolest

afternoon as the cold front is going to roll through. when it does, it doesn't bring us anymore but it strengthens the sea breeze today and it gets us in the cooler air mass for friday and saturday. 60's along the coast and 70's along the bay and 80's inland. to the various activities, it will be in the mid-80's and 62 by the time eddie money is on the stage and to the north we have the sonoma marin fair with temperatures in the mid-50's and upper 50's by the time it ends. here is the seven-day forecast a couple of degrees cooler tomorrow and again open saturday and a couple of degree warmer on sunday, monday, tuesday and wednesday and temperatures are close to average if not just a little bit above average. want out for the breezes on the bay water today. >> a lot is happening an the bay area this weekend and you may want to check out. our traffic reporter has suggestions on where you live. >> with per at our feet and wine country approaching full bloom, the friend international wine competition comess this week

searching for the best vintages around the world. >> in atlanta -- napa, the sprints car series comes to the raceway. expect more traffic delays on highway 37 and 121. or if soccer is your speed you can check out world cup viewing parties all week at st. james park, usa takes on portugal on sunday at 3:00 p.m. that is what is happening where you live. for all these events visit abc7news.com. i am leyla gulen. >> and lucy li gives the women's open her best shot. >> only 11

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surprise!lcome back. crystal geyser alpine spring water. crystal geyser. crystal geyser. news flash, it's bottled at the source. news flash, we sell it in cases. oh. thank you. oh no no no. crystal geyser. bottled right at the mountain source. at 4:00, the science behind the world cup ball? and it leading to record-setting? >> what are you really getting when you buy all natural food? michael finney on what is really behind the labels. >> the first round of the women's open at pinehurst is underway. >> all eyes from the bay area are from 11-year-old lucy li.

she made her mark this morning scoring a 78, which is eight over par the right now she is tied for 102nd. and stacey lieu we is in first with 67. lucy is taking it in stride and not worried about the results saying she struggled but she is happy with the way she played. >> she is the youngest qualify enwhen she shot a 68 in half moon bay last month and said i am here for the experience and however i finish it doesn't matter. she just wants to have fun and learn from the pro's. thanks for joining.

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