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welcoheyback. really?bye. kiss yo. cardiologist to check stand 1. crystal geyser alpine spring water? toucé. crystal geyser. always bottled right at the mountain source. americans to catch the showdown. sky 7 ht was at san francisco civic center. good afternoon, thanks for joining us. >> one of the people that have gotten nothing done today.
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and the final group stage game, germany beat team usa on this shot. the americans had a chance to tie it up, late, but phillip lamb blocks a shot. team usa did not have good scoring choices but the game ends 1-0. not the result coach wanted. that portal winning allowing team usa to advance on gold differential. >> disappointed reaction to a missed goal from our troops from afghanistan. one of many watch parties around the world. this jumbo screen was set up and hundreds of people turned out.
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hundreds turned out to root for the soccer hero. fans were till excited around the bay. abc7 news tiffany wilson was among hundreds of fans. >> reporter: hundreds of fans gasp when a last minute u.s. surge failed. no one seemed to care. >> once again, we're out of the group. >> analysts predicted usa would face strong opponents in ghana, portugal and germany. today, the 23-man team defied expectations, advancing to the knockout stage. >> we're in and i want my team to keep playing. >> with dozens of scenarios, many were grateful to the rather
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unlikely hero. helping send stars and stripes to the second round here is how it works. ghana and portugal were tied at one. if ghana had won, and u.s. lost, then usa would have been eliminated. >> i want to say thank you, portugal. >> german fans fiercely cheered on their team. >> no, we want to win. >> yes. >> they got that win and germany will answer also. in this crowd, everybody had a reason to celebrate. >> we're ready, we're ready. >> in san francisco, tiffany wilson, abc7 news. >> tiffany touched on this.
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in the other game, ghana and portugal, christian reynaldo here, nobody is paying attention. when on the screen, she's breathless he broke our hearts on sunday, okay? for the tie. then winning this game and so u.s. advances because they have better goal differential. total goals scored versus allowed. so they topped the group. it will be belguim playing team usa next tuesday >> world cup photos people are sending us keep getting better. this is an 8-year-old from japan. this shows her getting ready for tuesday's match. >> she's like suarez, a biter.
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>> you can e mail us or upload pictures on our news appp >> in other news, crews in san francisco are cleaning up a big mess after a water main break created chaos this morning. we're live with more, cornell? >> good news is that no one was hurt here after a lot of water passed through here, things are trying out. parts of brian street may be closed for days. >> from sky 7 hd, a water maine break sent water cascading down hill, taking crews about an hour to turn it off. turns out repairs across town caused a spike in pressure. >> we ice yoel yated a leak, repairing it down in the bay
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view area. when bringing water back on, it showed itself, here. >> repairs are now happening. this pipe contained high pressure, nondrinkable water used for firefighting. the city says the pipe may have been leaking for months. >> we've heard there is a construction done here three months ago. it may have contributed to start leaking. >> may, or may not indicate some sort of shoddy work from current contractors. >> tuesday, sky 7 was over another broken water main. there are 1200 miles of aging water pipes in san francisco the city trying to replace 5 to
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15 miles per year. san francisco averages 20 water main breaks per year. check out this web site. it keeps track of nearly 5 million breaks. but a staggering running total of costs to taxpayers. >> back live, that clever web site is owned by a company that makes utility pipes but a lot of insight into what's happening underground. >> cornell, thank you. we have amazing video to show you here. the man behind the counter of a liquor store picks up a case are beer, liquor the clerk confronts him and things get ugly. watch, the man is ready to throw a bottle at the clerk. this here comes the clerk. it's going to get better of things for a couple moments
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the guy is getting whacked in the head and on, it goes. police want help to identify the suspect, described as 5-8, 130 pounds with curly hair, and pony tail and mustache. >> police believe they've caught a serial arsonist. the 47-year-old arrested yesterday and is suspected of setting four fires in san francisco. police released surveillance images from the crime scene. >> the next day, police released images and video of the suspect we did receive information thanks to broadcast from our media partners and tips from the community. >> he's being charged with six counts of arson. >> police are hoping to return thousands of dollars in stolen
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property to rightful owners after busting three burglary suspects, they're investigating a break in at a bmw dealership, stumbling upon hundreds of stolen items. police arrested three men for the crime. there are pictures posted on our web site. >> officials at mineta san jose international airport say they're taking steps to prevent a repeat of this episode. in april, a 15-year-old run away scaled the fence, hopping into a wheel well of a plane going to hawaii. it raised alarms and officials are looking for possible solutions. >> it makes it easier to see if this breech happened.
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>> among things airport has done, or is doing will be reviewing walks to determine priority areas for enhancement. to vet companies they believe will enhance security. >> the golden gate bridge is set to get a barrier. since opening in 137, more than 1400 people have killed themselves by jumping off the bridge. kevin heinz tried to do it a decade ago. he says it is crucial. >> i had no knowledge of the golden gate bridge and that anyone would survive. i only thought if you jumped sh would you die. if there was a net boy have had to have ask for help. >> it will cost $76 million.
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funding came together after the president signed a law eligible for federal money. >> time to check on the accu-weather forecast. >> a lot more clouds around. it's sunny and pleasant. we can see areas of clouds especially along the coastline there. mainly sunny over the bay and inland. and winds are gusty, still. 22 sfo. 22 livermore, here is a live view over the bay. 78 morgan hill. looking from sutro tower. mid-70s from upper 70s in
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livermore. one more live view, showing clouds, but lots of blue skies. this is a forecast low clouds near the coast. tomorrow afternoon, mainly sunny. highs into mid-80s. that is just the appetizer. >> we'll wait, thank you >> still ahead at 4:00 sold out crowd in san francisco to see hillary clinton. one thing people wanted to ask her. >> and san francisco mayor highlights a major milestone to a city's biggest problem. >> we're getting reports that your has been found in your basement. >> new questions about how nobody knew where he was >> checking your traffic at 4:13
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swerved to avoid a car. two people were injured. everything was open by 11:five. all seven vehicles were damaged >> an ought topsy says the pilot of a vintage bi plane died of severe burns officials say the thermal injuries called the 77-year-old andrini. >> hillary clinton visited san francisco ted for a book signing. >> thousands of people bought tickets to see her but she did not speak to the media. >> hillary clinton has a lot of supporters her supporters want her to run
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for president. clinton appeared at book passage to sign copies of her new book "hard choices". the ticket holders got a brief couple secretary was the brief secretary of state. >> i said god bless her. it did make me cry. >> it was wonderful. >> many visitors used it as a vacation. i'm from kentucky visiting my children. so someone said this is your thing. yes. it is my thing. >> you're here. >> clinton did not reveal her political plans but a presidential run seemed to be on the minds of just about everyone. >> it was amazing.
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>> she seemed to enjoy herself saying this is the prettiest bookstore she has seen on the tour. >> today marks a ten year anniversary of san francisco's plan to end homelessness in a decade. homelessness among military veterans dropped by 30%. estimated 19,000 people are no longer living on the skreets. >> when 11,000 of those moved into supportive housing we have built. and several other thousand we have reunited with families. >> he proposed building further supportive housing and today toured a how longing project offering 50 units.
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>> ac transit says starting july 1st they can buy day passes. it will be $5 or $2.50 for people with disabilities the change designed to speed up the boarding process officials say is slow, leading to delay was people fumbling with paper trance transfers >> go pro went public today saw value of the shares jump. many wear go pros. the company plans to use money raised in ipo to pay off detectives. go pro claims to be the best-selling camcorder and did
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last year. >> spencer christian is here with the forecast. >> it's going to be a serious, sharp warm up. you can see clouds in skies today. a sunnier day than yesterday. and taking a look at the temperature change in the city, most locations from a degree warmer in san jose. around the area we can see signs of a warm up. low clouds, fog spreading overnight. warmer inland tomorrow. and major warm up on sunday. the system brought us drizzle. and that will be followed by high pressure building in.
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that will not only bring us sunny skies but warmer weather. tonight look for mild conditions. summer cast starting at 6:00 tomorrow morning showing fog not all the way away from the coastline. look for highs in the south bay. 79, mid to upper 70s foggy on the coast. hi highs 62 in half moon bay. 61 in the sunset district. sunny skies, mild to warm with hi highs 80s in calistoga and napa. mid-70s for the most part.
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inland east bay, nice, warm but not hot. highs low to mid-90s there. here is the accu-weather forecast. notice how much warmer sunday mid-90s inland sunday, upper 90s there monday. upper 60s on the coast. and by thursday, we'll see highs up to only 90s inland. 78 around the bay. and warm to hot inland weather. >> a hollywood family that had to be rescued from raging flood waters >> the world's ugliest dog gets a makeover. the after look.
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family are safe after a flood stranded them in the south of france this, video shows raging flood waters. three months worth of rain within the vacation home. he later posted this picture that is his wife with the family. >> abc # news has some suggestions on things to do where you live. >> this year's theme, color our world with pride. 300 exhibitors and speakers converge across san francisco for 44th san francisco pride celebration and parade. the parade takes place on sunday along market street. do expect major traffic impacts >> in oakland, evolution expo lands at marriott city center.
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you can meet astronauts and scientists and earthlings that play them on tv. it features discussions and work shops. soak up suds at the california beer festival. more than 70 craft brews, live entertainment and bocci ball are on tap. don't drink and drive. have a designated driver. for more information on these events visit our web site on abc7 news.com. >> still ahead on abc7 news at 4:00 a major decision by the u.s. supreme court on protests outside of abortion clinics could put a law in limbo. why 0 feet could make a difference. plus... >> we're getting reports your son has been found in your
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today the u.s. supreme court ruled a 35-foot buffer zone barring protestors from abortion clinics violates the first amendment. >> now wondering how that ruling might affect them. we're live in a planned parenthood clinic in san francisco with the story. vic? >> reporter: this is the supreme court ruling. all nine voted to pass the law. a suit brought by abortion opponents. now, the court said it was too broad, justices did disagree on other points in the law, here, you can see a ta foot buffer zone impossessed by the city around planned parenthood here. the question is, all though 0
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feet smaller than massachusetts does this violate the first amendment? >> abortion opponents target the planned parenthood clinic in the mission they stand behind a 25-foot arc painted around the entrance. this decision has given opponents a renewed sense of optimism. we have to wait for this, then, they're going to follow a challenge against the 25-foot. >> that worries executives. the president heather estos does not want to see the buffer come down. >> they stand there, they have giant, gory signs. >> deputy attorney says her office will trook at the city's law. >> we have other options on the
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table to make sure we can protect women access. >> but this professor doesn't share her disappointment and says it's a good decision for san francisco and other >> they say other laws are fine. federal law, protecting abortion clinics is fine. other laws they suggest, would be fun. >> also pointing out the chief justice, a republican appointee did not object nor did women justices >> australian investigators believe that missing malaysians jetliner was on auto pilot crossing the indian ocean and flight 370 just kept flying and flying until it ran out of fuel and plunged into the water. boeing 777 vanished march 8th
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with 239 passengers on board. australian officials announced today they moved this search 600 miles sorj of an area covered by an underwater search. >> in texas a ceiling collapsed under a large crowd of people. most injuries are minor. owe fishes say it happened as some 100 people were gathered in a residential neighborhood. no word on what caused the structure to give way. >> this is a bizarre story. police believe a missing boy was in a different part of his father's house, officers discovered him in the basement. his father received the news his son was alive. >> we're getting reports that your son has been found, alive. in your basement. >> what?
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>> yes. we're getting that right now. from, yes. how could your son be alive in the basement? >> ofgsers discovered him hidden behind a barricaded area in the basement of his dad's home. they say he had food, including cereal with him. police and fbi agents, including cadaver dogs searched that house. >> for anyone to imply i knew he was the basement is absurd and wrong i love my son. i'm glad he is home. >> he left the hospital after doctors said he was okay. >> now to an abc news exclusive interview. of the father of elliott rodger. the 22-year-old that killed four
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last month. speaking with barbara walters rodger says he was shocked by the violence and didn't see it coming. >> my son caused so much pain and suffering for so many families >> this father of a mass murderer says he's living a nightmare. . >> i think of those young men, young women that have died and are injured. and terrorized. and my son did that. >> peter rodger, the father of elliott rodger opening up with barbara walters >> when you wake up in the morning what do you think? >> it's a reverse nightmare situation. i go to sleep. i might have a nice dream, then, i wake up and it's the truth of
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what happened dawns on me. is that my son was a mass murderer. >> rodger says he never knew his son was capable of mass killing. >> there is no way i knew he could go on a killing spree. we didn't see this coming. >> elliott outlined his plan to kill in a chilling 137 page manifesto called "my twisted world". minutes before, he e mailed the plot to mental health professionals and parents. they rushed to stop him, but he was too late. you have someone who on the outside is one thing. and on the inside, is something different. >> peter rodger also lost his son that day. elliott rodger died from a apparent self ininflicked gunshot wound to the head. mary bruce, abc news, los angeles. >> the interview will be tomorrow, at 10:00.
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>> still ahead she calls herself a brainack. one of abc7 news top scholars >> peanut. the new world's ugliest dog gets a makeover. the after look, next. >> i'm spencer christian on the beach in santa cruz. we're looking at mostly sun. but it's going to get sunnier, and warmer the accu-weather forecast is coming up. >> and at 4:37, oncoming traffic is northbound. and holding nicely in both directions. back in a moment.
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will ferrell knows how to fire up a crowd he said he's going to bite every german player if he had to. greeting a pack of fans today, as reported at the top of the newscast. team usa lost but did advance to knockout round. nobody else was bitten today >> world's ugliest dog isn't so ugly anymore. peanut won in petaluma. >> last night, peanut got a makeover. he enjoyed all of the glamour of
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hollywood. >> yes. including a ride in a limo and pampering a pooch could take. check out the bow tie. i think peanut is styling now. >> yes? >> yes? >> yes. >> this looks similar to original peanut they did all they could. >> yes. yes. they did. >> styling and profiling. >> yes. that is a vast improvement. i've got time lapse for you. sunny skies, low clouds near the coast. now, a game forecast for at and t park.
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and national picture areas of thunderstorms in the southeast up in the upper mid west we can see scattered showers, tomorrow a wide range of sunny hot in palm springs warm in los angeles. here in the bay area sunny skies by afternoon. highs to 60, maybe above 60. low 80 s inland with a lovely, mild day. hot weather coming up, beginning on sunday, gathering into next week. >> thank you. >> still ahead, a powerful video with a great message for young girls. >> have you noticed a change in the air? new images on our air quality, how it's improving.
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>> soccer star louie suarez is out of the world cup. he is suspended for nine games and four months for biting italian defender. >> such behavior cannot be tolerated on any football pitch. and in particular, not on the world cup. the disciplinary committee took into account the factors in the case and the degree of mr mr. suarez skill. >> he was also fined $112,000. this is the third time in his career he has bitten an opposing player, hence the nickname he
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received. >> like millions across the nation, the president has world cup fever taking a break to catch the game. he gave team usa a shout out. >> i have to begin by conglad lating our u.s. soccer team, team usa, for advancing. and we cannot be prouder of them. for match ups go to abc7 news.com. >> a stunning image shows just how much better air quality is becoming. watch the red, disappearing across the u.s.
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red represents nitrogen dioxide. it can make it hard to breathe. scientists say there are more cars on the road now, improvements and regulations led to a reduction of nitrogen dioxide. >> a new ad encourages parents to tell daughters they're not only pretty, but brilliant, too. the goal is to inspire girls to grow up and change the world. >> it is an equation that doesn't add up. >> be careful, hand that to your brother. >> the ad suggesting the reason young girls showing interest in science and path don't pursue careers in those areas is because parents subtly discourage them. >> words can have a huge impact. isn't it time to tell her slees
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pretty brilliant, too? >> this is a reminder every parent need >> the campaign reflects on a pressing issue, setting light on research showing a dropoff in women interested in science, technology, math and engineering fields. verizon call to action, there is the dove campaign for real beauty. then, there is pantene shine strong campaign. >> sorry, not sorry. >> and who can forget the goldie blocks commercial? a toy company aiming to provide girls with more toy choices than the norm.
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>> i think feminism is resonating in social media. these ads are getting millions of views. >> encourage love of high yens, technology, inspire her to change the world. >> our next story begs a question have you kept a new year's resolution made in january? >> i don't make them, it's not a problem one man kept one he made nearly 20 years ago. >> this. this is impressive he decided on new year's eve 1995 he would run one mile per day. and he has run 24,000 miles since, lacing up sneakers in dan, 1996. >> soon, he will have run the equivalent of a lap around the earth. >> during the time i had to take
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chemo, it was difficult. . the doctor said i can run. >> his goal is 5,000 miles on sul one, happening to be his 67th birthday. >> good stick to it right there. >> from theater to medicine, she's a top scholar, what inspired her to make a change in her community? >> coming up at 5:00 gloves may be off in sacramento. big news for chefs across the state. plus... going after visual polluters we'll have those stories and more at 5:00.
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med, then join us for abc7 news at 11:00. june is lgbt pride month. abc7 is spotlighting lgbt culture here in the bay you can find out more on insagram. >> over the years we've given recognition to seven students, each received a $1,000 scholarship towards his or her college education. >> who has to say this? dan ashley? >> she is a self described brainack. >> i will read about the brain and workings and new research coming up.
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>> it's no surprise this recent north gate high school graduate plans to study neurobiology at cal in the fall. >> how much of your interest in medicine is a result of your father having faced a health crisis? >> that is a lot of where it stems from. i gt introduced to that world i'm not the kind of girl that doesn't like hospitals i like hospitals that is where people are born and get better. >> that is where her father got better, he's now cancer free. she says her dad's battle taught her the power of medicine, and power of pose activity. >> he was in a negative point. they told him he had four months to live he was able to be positive about it, and become better. >> i realize now she listens to us. it's up to her how to make her
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life beautiful >> she's using the left side of her brain to pursue medicine. but what about right side? >> i started theater freshman year. i knew i would do it the rest of high school >> she loves perfecting her punches on stage, her goal is to perfect her performance in a white coat community to care for sick children. >> i see myself as a pediatrician, working with kids, making a difference in their lives. >> watch our special sunday, july 6th to learn more about scholars. they're calling the change makers apply for a summer of service award and win $1,000 for
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your community. visit for information. >> and thanks for joining us. abc7 news at 5:00 begins right now. >> wild, wild left incredible video of a man on a robbery rampage. plus... >> this watery mess in san francisco we'll have the story coming up next. plus, celebrating a win for losing. out of a group of death, no chance to be knocked out. >> we have had drizzle but get ready for a summer sizzle. the weekend forecast is coming
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up. >> we're checking streets to see if there are any concave sections >> sky 7 hd showing us water bubbling through a cover in san francisco. after all day flooding. finally, streets are reopening. good evening, everyone. >> and i'm cheryl jennings the street just reopened in the last half hour. the break flooded the area of bryant street and alameda streets this morning. abc7 news joins us now with the latest. corne cornell? >> bryant street reopened to traffic and repairs on the pipe will continue tomorrow, water officials say the main broke when water pipes across town were being tested. a big repair job is happening the spot that was underwater thursday morning the view from sky 7 hd made
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bryant street look like a river. a water main break sent water cascading down hill. took crews on hour to shut it off. we isolateed and a leak and repaired it. a spike shows itself, here >> check this out the pressure was so forceful, it blew out the sidewalk. water got into this warehouse. the fire department says the system was not compromised the city says the pipe may have been leaking for months. >> this pipe had been leaking. there is a project may have contribu
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