making news in america this morning, several breaking developments overnight in the investigation into those bombs sent to cnn, hillary clinton and former president obama. new details about what was inside those bombs. plus, a seventh package now under investigation and word former vice president joe biden may also have been targeted. the manhunt right now for who's responsible. the crucial clues and next steps. president trump's response. >> we want all sides to come together in peace and harmony. >> how he's taking on the media. al n overnight, word that russia and china have been listening to president trump's personal phone calls. the security concerns this morning. the deadly outbreak of a

flu-like virus now blamed for the deaths of seven children. for the first time we hear from a mother who lost her daughter. plus, the military mistake. a humvee falls from a plane landing in a residential neighborhood. the news overnight about the powerball jackpot growing even larger. plus, a prize for those with a losing mega millions ticket. and this morning she's just like us. meghan markle's fashion faux pas. and we say good thursday morning, everyone. i'm janai norman. >> and i'm kendis gibson. we begin with the search for answers after a string of pipe bombs sent to cnn and some of the country's most prominent democrats. >> with the critical midterm elections right around the corner, president trump is taking no responsibility for the hostile political climate. he's calling for unity, but during a rally last night, he took a swipe at the media. abc's kenneth moton has new details from washington. kenneth, good morning.

>> reporter: good morning, janai and kendis.otr suspicious package and more concerns about more devices. this morning, the nationwide manhunt for the person responsible for these pipe bomb packages. the targets, former presidents, high-profile democratic political figures and cnn. >> projectiles, i mean, that's a -- excuse me. that sounds like a fire alarm here. >> reporter: the network surprised on the air. their offices in the time warner center in new york city evacuated, an act of terror unfolding. >> we will not let terrorism win, not today, not ever. >> reporter: overnight federal authorities now looking into a possible eighth suspicious package sent to former vp joe biden. the explosive devices and suspicious packages also sent to the homes or offices of the clintons, the obamas, california representative maxine waters and former attorney general eric holder. that pipe bomb discovered in cnn's mailroom addressed to former cia director john brennan.

several american flag stamps on the yellow package, which was carried away in a bomb containment truck. a similar pipe bomb was sent to billionaire democratic donor george soros monday. >> the federal government is conducting an aggressive investigation. >> reporter: the targets are all outspoken critics of president trump. he campaigned in wisconsin calling for unity before blaming the media, which he often attacks. >> the media also has a responsibility to set a civil tone and to stop the endless hostility. >> reporter: the devices didn't detonate. they're being examined at an fbi lab in virginia. sources say they contain similar components. the same packaging and the return address was the office of former dnc chair congresswoman debbie wasserman schultz. authorities don't believe she's involved. the fbi doesn't believe the packages were delivered by the u.s. postal service. we also know that experts say that investigators likely have a treasure trove of forensic

evidence to find a suspect. janai and kendis. >> and all those packages are in northern virginia right now at fbi headquarters. kenneth moton in d.c. and earlier we spoke with the gomez. >> and he explained what's next in the investigation and the clues that those devices may hold. >> if they didn't go off, was it because they were poorly made? maybe this was somebody who is somewhat of an amateur and didn't quite understand the instructions that are required for making these types of pipe bombs or maybe these bombs were made in a way where they would not go off where they were intended to just instill fear in their victims and in america, especially leading up to the elections and that was then a way for the political agenda and influence of the elections to be affected by these bombs. this investigation is so urgent, it's 24/7. nobody is sleeping right now because of the fact that there

were seven devices, and there's a probability, i mean, they have to assume that there are more devices. >> and even though the bombs did not detonate, investigators fear the intent was to maim or kill those who received them. well, the pipe bombs now have many americans asking whether the political discourse in this country has become too heated. >> and you don't have to look too far to find examples of the violent rhetoric in today's politics. former cia director john brennan speaking last night calling for unity after one of the bombs was addressed to him. >> if i and others are being targeted because we're speaking out and we're living up to our responsibilities as citizens, i think that again is a very unfortunate turn of events. >> reporter: investigators are still trying to determine who sent explosive devices to high-profile democrats, but experts say it's likely a product of the political climate. >> it seems as though the past couple of weeks the president has really appealed to his base,

called himself a nationalist, you know, really gone very hard to the right. >> reporter: this morning lawmakers are moving quickly to denounce the series of attempted bomb attacks. >> that is an act of terrorism. there is no place for that in our democracy. >> reporter: representative steve scalise was nearly killed last year when a gunman opened fire at a congressional baseball practice. >> this isn't the way that we should expect america to be turning. i mean, you're seeing more and more of this, and clearly you're seeing it on both sides. >> reporter: in recent weeks with the midterms approaching, the vitriol and even violence on the campaign trail has been building. in pennsylvania, a candidate for governor had this message for his opponent. >> you better put a catcher's mask on your face because i'm going to stomp all over your face with golf spikes. >> reporter: in california, a congressional candidate had to fend off a knife attack with a campaign sign. >> you don't belong here. >> reporter: the anger even evident at restaurants where members of both parties have been heckled.

senator ted cruz and his wife were recently chased out of this washington restaurant. cruz calls wednesday's bomb scares deeply troubling. >> violence is never okay, and it doesn't matter where on the political spectrum it comes. >> reporter: but in this high-stakes election year, the rhetoric rolls on. conservative talk show host rush limbaugh suggesting wednesday that a democratic operative is behind the bombs. >> republicans just don't do this kind of thing. if a democrat operative's purpose here is to make it look like, hey, there are mobs everywhere, the mobs are not just democrat mobs. >> and stay with abc news for the latest on the investigation into those bomb threats, and download the abc news app for up to the minute coverage all day. time now for a look at your weather for this thursday morning. the remnants of tropical storm willa are moving out of texas. the avs w sweeping

across the deep south and will head into the carolinas and eventually into new england this weekend. and looking at today's high temperatures, memphis reaching only 56. atlanta, 58. the upper midwest will see highs in the low 50s. and dallas is drying out with temperatures in the 60s. the world series leaves boston where it'll be 49 today and heads to los angeles where it'll be in the 80s. coming up, the new list of the most reliable cars and who didn't make that list. but first breaking overnight, word that the chinese and the russians have been listening to president trump's personal phone calls. and later, the big news about the big powerball jackpot and some good news for lottery losers.

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we're back with a collision of a big rig and a school bus near austin, texas. look at that. ten children were on that bus and were treated for minor injuries. that truck driver says he had a yellow light at the time. police are investigating. a growing security concern at the white house. "the new york times" reports russia and china have been eavesdropping on president trump's personal phone calls. aides have reportedly asked him to stop using his personal iphone, but he's refused. u.s. intelligence agencies believe the russians and chinese have been listening to the calls hoping to find ways to influence the administration. u.s. officials who talked to "the times" say they're frustrated and hope the president is not discussing classified information. this morning, we are learning more about the deadly outbreak of a flu-like virus aer the mother of one of the seven children who died from adenovirus claims the facility was infected with bugs. another mother who lost her

daughter blames the clinic for not keeping parents informed. >> i'm angry. i think what it is, i need to know more information. i like facts. i just want to know what happened. she's gone. i can't bring her back. she's not coming back. >> the virus is not fatal for most people, but the victims were considered medically fragile. the health department is investigating, and in the meantime, that facility is not allowed to accept new patients. for the first time in 20 years, the nation has a new flu drug. the fda has approved xofluza. it's a single dose pill to keep the flu from lasting so long. it has to be taken within 48 hours of your first symptoms. it's not approved for children and the cdc is still recommending everyone over the age of six months get a flu shot. "consumer reports" is out with the list of most reliable cars. take a look here at the top five, lexus, toyota, mazda, subaru and kia. meanwhile, every domestic brand finished in the bottom half of the rankings this year.

>> we've got some work to do. all right, coming up, the new worries on wall street as stocks erase all of the gains of this year. but first a military plane mistakenly drops a humvee onto a residential neighborhood. how does this happen? >> and up next, two girls ages 11 and 12 accused of plotting to kill their classmates in florida. their alleged plan to stake out the bathroom next. tting to kill their classmates in florida. their alleged plan to stake out the bathroom next. there are so many toothpastes out there which one should i use? choose one that takes care of your gums and enamel.

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we turn now to a disturbing school plot in florida. two young girls are accused of bringing knives to school to kill their classmates. authorities say the girls worshipped satan. >> the visual evidence in this case is especially chilling. here's abc's victor oquendo. >> reporter: police say two girls just 11 and 12 years old brought these knives and this pizza cutter to school and were just moments away from carrying out a plot to attack and kill their middle school classmates tuesday. >> we're afraid, and she's afraid. >> reporter: according to police, the girls were discovered together in a bathroom after first period allegedly planning to overpower and stab other students who came inside. according to investigators, the plan was hatched while watching scary movies during a sleepover. police also say their investigation revealed disturbing communication between the girls, child-like drawings of the school and this handwritten note that reads, go to kill in bathroom. overnight police crediting fellow students for reporting rumors about a possible school attack. >> we had other students that heard a rumor and reported that

information. got it to us quick enough where we could prevent a catastrophe in our community. >> reporter: the pair being held on several charges allegedly told police they were satan worshippers. one of their last texts to each other reading, we shouldn't have met each other lol. now death is near. >> there was essentially no reaction from either of these two girls. i would describe them as carefree and nonchalant about the process. >> reporter: victor oquendo, abc news, bartow, florida. the talk show host megyn kelly may soon be losing her morning time slot. published reports this morning indicate her nbc show may soon get canceled and here's why. the industry website mediaite says a previously recorded episode of the show will air this morni imid ntrove over kelly's comments this week about dressing in blackface for halloween. she apologized on wednesday saying she's now been schooled.

>> i learned that given the history of blackface being used in awful ways by racists in this country, it is not okay for that to be part of any costume, halloween or otherwise. >> kelly's statement received a standing ovation and critics actually took issue with that as well. some calling the ovation cringe-worthy. turning now to baseball, it is two down, two to go for the boston red sox in the world series. david price allowed only two runs in six innings to shut down the dodgers. final score, 4-2. boston now leads the series 2-0. and any parent could relate to david price after the win. look there. the red sox pitcher brought his son to the postgame interview and had some trouble handling that squirmy 18-month-old. >> that's the key for me to -- that's the -- you win, dude. go to momma.

>> that is adorable. price is clearly a doting dad. he often posts pictures of his son on social media. >> he's like you win, dude. that's all right. go to mom. >> any parent can relate to that. up next in "the pulse," the megamillion ticket that you have to see to believe. also ahead, the shocking images from the royal tour. duchess meghan's dress tag on display. and later, after a devastating fire you won't believe what was found in the rubble of this historic church. at was found in the rubble of this historic church. toric church.

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>> are you serious? >> yep, pocketed thousands. >> wow, that was a lucky fall. >> i guess so. an ohio mother has achieved rock star status becau makesor her kids. >> good for her. each year stephanie pokorny makes a set of hand stitched no pattern crochet costumes. it takes between 25 and 40 hours to make each of them. she even started a website to teach others how to do it. >> here's a list of our favorites, papa smurf. >> yep. >> harry potter. oh, the gnome. >> it's so good. >> there goes harry potter. the best of all, e.t. >> mom is absolutely a rock star. >> yes. so "friends" star david schwimmer says it wasn't me. >> yeah. we told you about a suspected beer thief in the uk who looked like schwimmer who played ross, of course, on the show "friends." authorities confirm schwimmer had an alibi that day, and he was in the united states. >> allegedly. >> allegedly. >> but he's making sure we know it wasn't him, so he posted this

instagram video of his own beer run at a grocery store in new york. >> it totally was him. >> yeah, i mean, they're twins. so a big fashion faux pas for the royals in the south pacific. >> prince harry and meghan arrived on the island of tonga today. meghan wearing that bright red dress. >> look closely, hanging out of the bottom of that dress, someone forgot to remove the tag. maybe it's excusable on the tenth day of a tour that has a whole other week. >> yeah. >> i forgive you, meghan. >> yes, considering that dress needs to be back to the store for a full refund. >> seven-day return. e store for a full refund. >> seven-day return.

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breaking news from new york city police are dealing with another suspicious package at an address linked to actor robert de niro. abc news has confirmed the package was, in fact, addressed to the actor. cnn is reporting that a package of found on the 8th floor of the building. the police put it in a bomb containment truck. that is being taken to an area where they can safely inspect it. it comes a day after suspicious packages were sent to maxine waters, bill and hillary clinton, former president obama. >> this is going into a second day. we will go live to washington in just a few minutes. today is thursday, october

25th. more on that coming up in just a minute. right now a quick check of weather and traffic starting with meteorologist mike nicco. >> hi, everybody. let's talk about temperatures 10 degrees warmer than they were this time yesterday. let me throw number at you. we are running in the low to upper 50s just about everywhere. 46 or 48 up to ukiah. let's talk about temperatures this afternoon. look at this. mid-60s along the coast. low to mid-70s along the bay. 80s starting to pop up for the first time in our inland neighborhoods. with warm temperatures this morning, humidity is up. so the is the fog. so will sue right now. >> we are checking thick fog on the golden gate bridge. you have two lanes in the southbound direction, four lanes in the northbound. they are doing barrier work. you can see caution blinking on the span there. give yourself extra time. ion, i icgo.d wee gotroubs in oakland

with aaccident. we'll update that in just a minute. >> new this morning in the south bay, a potentially hazardous situation avoided. a big rig was on on fire. it began underneath a truck and burned a hole intoed the tanker car. the damage could have been much worse if it had been carrying a flammable substance. thankfully, nobody was hurt. the commitment to pldingbuia better bay area. >> it is no secret we have some of the worst traffic congestion in the country. once again the bay area has ranked the most dreadful commutes. interstate 80, the drive from highway 4 to the bay bridge toll plaza. amy hollyfield is live with more details on that report. hi, amy. >> reporter: hi. good morning, alexis.

we wanted to show you the traffic even at 4:30 in the morning, look at all the tail lights. this is headed towards san francisco is. it is already looking crowded for 4:30 in the morning. they were not wrong when they picked this. this is second on the list but the worst morning commute. i'll show you the top three coming up soon. i'm sure whatever your commute is, it is terrible. they are all bad. mtc released the top ten worst. look at this startling statistic. they are reporting the amount of time the average commuter spends in congestion each workday has increased 80%. they are studying w k about pand lane