♪ you're never going to get me down ♪ happening now, "america this morning," a plane carrying racing superstar dale earnhardt jr. and his family crashes off the runway, exploding into flames. what went wrong and how they escaped. the gun debate in america. president trump pushing a new plan to build more mental institutions. would they help stop the epidemic of mass shootings? the nuclear mystery in russia spreading. this morning the concern in neighboring norway after that explosion across the border. what scientists have found. plus the story going viral overnight. president trump reportedly wants to buy greenland. we look at why. caught on camera. a dream kayaking trip to alaska takes a terrifying turn. and later, the growing trend in online dating. how more men are getting the attention of women with a little

help from their best friends. >> announcer: from abc news in new york, this is "america this morning." good friday morning, everyone. thank you for joining us. we begin with the aftermath of that fiery plane crash involving nascar legend dale earnhardt jr. and his family. >> and investigators are getting to work at the crash scene in northeastern tennessee today. this is what they'll be working with. look at this image of that burned-out remains of the private jet, which rolled off the runway and burst into flames. >> earnhardt, his wife, their daughter and the two pilots all made it out alive. this morning the investigation just beginning into why this jet carrying dale earnhardt jr. and his family erupted into flames just after landing in tennessee. >> it's a private jet. >> they just pulled a baby out of there. >> reporter: that baby was the earnhardts' 15-month-old daughter. with everyone safely out it took just moments for the plane carrying 1,000 gallons of fuel

to be fully engulfed. >> the first thing when you look at that i think this is just not going to be good. we're very fortunate and blessed that no one was hurt. >> they were all alert and oriented, but the ems personnel did put dale on a cot and took him to the hospital. >> reporter: earnhardt owns the ten-seat cessna citation. this is what it looked like before the crash. he was the only person on board who had to be hospitalized. he's been released after being treated for cuts and abrasions. a family spokesman tweeting "i know i speak for everyone here in saying we are so grateful for the outpouring of concern and support. everyone is doing well enough. lots of hugs. lots of prayers to the good lord." >> the way they hit the impact on the bank there and everything came up on the road they're very lucky. >> reporter: attention turns now to what caused the crash. the local mayor says the plane touched down about halfway down the runway, leaving very little room to stop. the mayor also says the pilot has flown in and out of that airport many times. the ntsb is now sending two investigators to the scene.

>> dale jr. gets away. >> reporter: earnhardt retired from nascar two years ago. he won 26 races during his career and was one of his sport's most popular drivers. he's been working as a tv analyst and was scheduled to work tomorrow night's nascar race in bristol, tennessee. but his bosses at nbc tweeting last night, "we're all in agreement that he should take this weekend off to be with his family." and authorities say it's amazing everyone escaped the crash with only cuts and bruises. >> absolutely amazing. we turn to the debate over guns in america. after the recent mass shootings and attack on police in philadelphia president trump now says more mental institutions should be opened to deal with mass shooters. he says after they closed in the 1960s and '70s too many dangerous people were allowed back on the streets. he addressed the issue in new hampshire last night. >> there is a mental illness problem that has to be dealt with. it's not the gun that pulls the trigger.

it's the person holding the gun. >> critics say the link between mental health and violence is unproven and they say new facilities would not address the gun problem without tighter background checks. the president last night did not mention expanding background checks although he has said he'd support them. meanwhile, the u.s. attorney in philadelphia is blasting local officials in the wake of that shootout with police. investigators say the man who shot six police officers was a career criminal who should not have been on the streets. the u.s. attorney says the local d.a. needs to "stop making excuses for criminals." the d.a. did not immediately respond. now to the firestorm over israel's decision to ban two u.s. congresswomen who are muslim from visiting the country. israel is citing a law that bans anyone supporting a boycott of the country. but the decision is being seen as purely political because it came just after president trump tweeted on the issue. and just as israel's prime minister faces an election. abc's elizabeth hur has more.

elizabeth, good morning. >> rep and those two congresswomen had planned to visit jerusalem and the west bank this weekend. but now that is not happening. and the white house says in a statement the israeli government can do what it wants. >> reporter: president trump campaigning for votes at a rally in new hampshire. but making no mention of the global news he addressed hours earlier reacting to the unprecedented move by israel denying entry to two of president trump's political enemies, congresswoman ilhan omar of minnesota and rashida tlaib of michigan. >> i did speak to people over there. yeah. they've said some of the worst things i've ever heard said about israel. so how can israel say oh, welcome? >> reporter: the announcement from israel did come shortly after the president tweeted this, saying "allowing the two congresswomen to visit would show great weakness." in a statement israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu, who is up for re-election next

month, declared their intent is to hurt israel. israeli officials citing an israeli law giving them the authority to deny entry to people who support movements to boycott the country. omar and tlaib the first two muslim women elected to congress have backed movements to boycott israel and criticized the country's treatment of palestinians. overnight, tlaib vowed she will keep fighting. >> i don't know what to tell you. this is a country that has made a huge error i believe. >> reporter: omar also condemned the move, writing "trump's muslim ban is what israel is implementing. this time against two duly elected members of congress." and now house speaker nancy pelosi is among the democrats defending omar and tlaib, calling israel's decision "beneath the dignity of that country." kenneth? >> elizabeth hur, thank you. turning now to new details about the suspected nuclear missile explosion in russia.

norway has now detected small amounts of radioactive iodine near the russian border. it comes one week after at least five nuclear scientists died during an explosion at a russian test site. the explosion remains shrouded in secrecy with no comment from president putin. russia has reported a spike in radiation levels in that area. officials in norway say the amounts they're seeing are not harmful. the ex-girlfriend of accused child molester jeffrey epstein has reportedly been spotted in public for the first time since epstein's death. "the new york post" says ghislaine maxwell was seen monday at this burger restaurant in los angeles. she's accused of recruiting underage girls as sex slaves for epstein and she's been named as a co-conspirator in a lawsuit. maxwell has denied the allegations and has not been charged. tense moments on the runway at jfk airport in new york. a delta flight to miami was delayed for nearly seven hours and a fight broke out among passengers. police had to be called. delta says everyone was offered

a chance to take a bus back to the terminal. it blames weather for the delay. and from there we'll take time now to look at your weather this friday morning. a wind-driven wildfire near denver is spreading quickly this morning. flames and plumes of smoke are visible for miles. more than 300 homes have been evacuated. south florida is under a flood watch until tonight after more than seven inches of rain swamped the area. one storm watcher says the flooding was shin deep. excessive heat warnings continued today for california, nevada, and arizona. parts of the south will hit above normal temperatures. but the northeast will see below normal temps and pleasant conditions. coming up, the gas station that started selling gas for 30 cents a gallon. what happened next. your privacy on vacation. how more people are finding cameras in the bedrooms of their airbnb.

and a decision on whether horses used as service animals can be brought on commercial airline flights. animals can be

this is what happens when gas starts selling for 30 cents a gallon in california. streets were packed in santa monica. amazon came up with the idea to highlight its series "the marvelous mrs. maisel" by rolling back prices at some businesses to 1959, the year the show takes place. but police had to shut down the gas promotion when lines got too long. general electric's stock has been plunging amid allegations of a massive accounting fraud bigger than the enron scandal. a whistleblower claims ge is using accounting tricks to hide its losses, amounting to $38 billion.

the company calls the claims false and misleading. now to a growing concern for travelers who stay in short-term rental properties. hidden cameras. two friends on a trip to atlanta say they found a camera in one of the bedrooms of their airbnb rental right next to the bed. they say the device was facing outside but they're concerned it may have recorded everything they said. >> you hear about this happening but you never think that it's going to be you. at first it was obviously dark and it was like in that corner. my immediate reaction was oh, there's something down there, it kind of looks gross and then it was us whispering, oh, god, there's a camera. >> airbnb says it has a zero tolerance policy for cameras in the bedrooms. the company has removed the listing from its website and says the safety and privacy of their guests are key priorities. so miniature horses can now fly on commercial flights. you heard that right. they are officially on the federal list of service animals allowed on planes. mini horses join cats and dogs including pit bulls, which were

just added along with some birds. good news, snakes, other reptiles along with ferrets, rodents and spiders still banned. >> dang it. a piece of movie history is headed to the auction block and could fetch millions. this is actor steve mcqueen racing through the streets in the movie "bullitt." and now that mustang will soon be up for sale. experts say it could fetch more than $2 million, making it the highest price ever paid for a mustang. well, coming up, one of the best basketball dunks we have ever, ever, ever seen. but first a fugitive on the run for years is found living in a bunker in the woods. we'll take you inside to see how he lived off the grid. plus a campground nightmare. a family is attacked by a wolf in the middle of the night. hear from the man who came to the rescue. the rescue. t the power of 1 2 3 medicines with trelegy. the only fda-approved 3-in-1 copd treatment. ♪ trelegy. the power of 1-2-3.

♪ trelegy 1-2-3 trelegy. with trelegy and the power of 1 2 3, i'm breathing better. trelegy works 3 ways to open airways, keep them open and reduce inflammation for 24 hours of better breathing. trelegy won't replace a rescue inhaler for sudden breathing problems. trelegy is not for asthma. tell your doctor if you have a heart condition or high blood pressure before taking it. do not take trelegy more than prescribed. trelegy may increase your risk of thrush, pneumonia, and osteoporosis. call your doctor if worsened breathing, chest pain, mouth or tongue swelling, problems urinating, vision changes, or eye pain occur. think your copd medicine is doing enough? maybe you should think again. ask your doctor about once-daily trelegy and the power of 1 2 3. ♪ trelegy 1-2-3 save at trelegy.com we're going all in thion strawberries.ra, at their reddest, ripest, they make everything better. like our strawberry poppyseed salad and new strawberry summer caprese salad.

order online for delivery. panera. food as it should be you don't need to go anywhere dad, this is your home. the best home to be in is your own. home instead offers personalized in-home services for your loved ones. home instead senior care. to us, it's personal. home instead senior care. i am totally blind. and non-24 can make me show up too early... or too late. or make me feel like i'm not really "there." talk to your doctor, and call 844-234-2424. man, when that whole thing goes -- oh, here it comes.

>> wow, we are back with video of a kayaking trip in alaska. and a glacier starts to break apart. suddenly the whole thing gives way, sending a blast of ice and water right at them and creating a huge wave. that video is unbelievable. kayakers admit they were way too close. >> very close. now to wisconsin and the fascinating story of how a fugitive was finally tracked down in the woods after three years. >> he was living in a well-appointed bunker equipped with the latest technology until a hunter made the shocking discovery. the bunker is down a trail deep in the woods about 150 miles north of madison, wisconsin. the entrance covered by a log door and carved into the side of a hill hidden from view. >> i've been doing this for over 20 years and i've never seen anything like it. >> reporter: inside fugitive jeremiah button had a radio and a makeshift stove. authorities say he also had l.e.d. lights, cooling fans and

electronic equipment, all of it powered by solar panels on the bunker's roof. and if it was cloudy, they say button would make his own electricity by spinning a bicycle wheel to power a generator. >> i'd seen some pictures prior to coming out here and the pictures alone were extraordinary. i couldn't believe that something like that was out in the woods and somebody had been living in there. >> reporter: the bunker was stocked with non-perishable food and button tells police he made frequent trips to a local landfill for supplies. he had been on the run since early 2016 when he was scheduled to go on trial for sex crimes. button was found in his bunker last friday by a hunter who alerted police. >> a call like this, it's extraordinarily dangerous for the deputies to go to because you don't know the demeanor or the capability of what could happen. >> reporter: button surrendered after a short standoff. he's due back in court next month.

and when he was arrested authorities say button seemed almost relieved. it was his first human contact in more than three years. new details are emerging about a camping nightmare for a new jersey family visiting canada. a wolf attacked the family while they were sleeping in their tent. lisa rispoli says her husband matt tried to stop the animal. she wrote on facebook "matt literally threw his body in front of me and the boys and fought the wolf as it ripped apart our tent and his arms and hands. we were screaming for help as he was fighting it and trying to save us for what felt like an eternity. that's when a camper staying nearby jumped in to help." >> i was able to pick up a rock and sort of lobbed rocks at it for a while. that seemed to push it back. i was just trying to assess how much trouble i was in. i wasn't too sure if it was going to come at me or not. it wasn't snarling. it wasn't growling at me at all. >> matt rispoli there is recovering from puncture wounds and scratches. the rispolis says if they ever go back to the site they'll be staying in a camper van next time. the government of nepal

wants to tighten the rules for people who climb mt. everest after 11 people died during the last climbing season. the proposal includes requiring would-be climbers to prove they have experience climbing tall peaks and prove they have good health and rescue insurance. in medical news the fda wants to add graphic new images on cigarette packs to discourage americans from lighting up. the proposal includes images of cancerous neck tumors, diseased lungs and feet with amputated toes. if the plan is adopted, it would be the first change to u.s. cigarette warnings in 35 years. two triathletes trying to qualify for the olympics have been disqualified from a race because of their finish. they crossed the line in japan holding hands. and that's illegal. the rules say competitors cannot finish, quote, in a contrived situation. although disappointing the two british women will get another shot at making next summer's games. the two teenagers have pulled off a shot that would make nba stars jealous.

the boy on the left takes a leap off a dock. amazing. he goes between the legs, then tosses the alley-oop to his buddy on the rope who grabs the ball and nails the shot while falling into the water. one more time here. i'm impressed. >> well done. >> very, very well done. up next on the pulse, evidence that the pumpkin spice craze is getting out of control. >> but first, word that president trump wants to buy greenland. would it be a smart move? and the growing trend in online dating. how more men are getting women's attention. every day can begin with flakes. it's a reminder of your struggles with psoriasis. but what if your psoriasis symptoms didn't follow you around? that's why there's ilumya. with just 2 doses, a majority of people were clear or almost clear. and over time, even more people were clear or almost clear. all with dosing 4 times a year... after 2 initial doses.

plus, ilumya was shown to have similar risks of infections compared to placebo.n'us t yor sh c for lamotong unless your doctor advises it. ilumya may increase your risk of infections and lower your ability to fight them. tell your doctor if you have an infection or have symptoms, or if you plan to or have recently received a vaccine. this could be your chance to leave your psoriasis symptoms behind. ask your doctor for ilumya today, for a clearer tomorrow. but allstate actually helps you drive safely... with drivewise. it lets you know when you go too fast... ...and brake too hard. with feedback to help you drive safer. giving you the power to actually lower your cost. unfortunately, it can't do anything about that. now that you know the truth... are you in good hands?

alice loves the smell of gain so much, she wished it came in a fabric softener too. [throat clears] say hello to your fairy godmother, alice. oh and look they got gain scent beads and dryer sheets too! time time for your friday pulse. and we begin with reports that president trump wants to buy greenland for the u.s. >> a source close to the president confirms the president has had conversations but claims he may have not been serious.

>> social media, though, is weighing in. this tweet shows a giant trump hotel in the middle of a small village with the caption "greenland in ten years." another says donald trump is going to buy greenland and mexico is going to pay for it. and then there's this. greenland to the u.s., alaska to russia and crimea and denmark in a blockbuster three-team trade. >> oh, oh. >> switch them out there. there's a new trend in the online dating world. it's called dogfishing. >> like catfishing. a growing number of women using dating apps say they've been duped by dudes with dogs. also known as dogfishing. that's when a guy poses with someone else's dog just to get dates. one relationship expert explained what's attractive about a guy with a pooch. >> if i like dogs and i'm looking at a guy and he likes dogs, i figure that's a great icebreaker. you can actually keep something alive. you can nurture it. so maybe you'd be a good boyfriend and you could take care of me too. >> one woman said a guy she met

couldn't even remember whose dog was in the photo. many women say they lose interest in the guy once they realize the doggie deception. >> got him. >> dogs, babies. look at my baby. does that work as well? >> i don't know. next a bed designed for people who love binge watching their favorite shows. >> it's the work of an italian designer and comes equipped with a high-tech projector, a 70-inch screen and top-of-the-line speakers. it's operated by a custom-built app. >> the bed analyzes and keeps track of your sleeping patterns and your weight. it also monitors room temperature. no word yet on the price. but whatever it is sounds worth it. >> i want one. i want one. >> dream on. and finally the pumpkin spice craze is officially out of control. >> officially out of control. off the rails. spam. >> good old spam. >> joining the craze. beginning september 23rd a limited supply of pumpkin spice flavored spam will be available online. reviews are mixed. one person tweeted "i'd like to report this as unwanted spam." >> another wrote "this is one spam i don't mind getting." get in my tummy, spam, spam,

spam. spam. this is not just the flu. it's meningitis b... and you're not there to help. while meningitis b is uncommon... once symptoms appear, they can progress quickly and can be fatal... sometimes within 24 hours. before you send your teen to college... make sure you help protect them. talk to your teen's doctor... about meningitis b vaccination. super emma just about sleeps in her cape. but when we realized she was battling sensitive skin, we switched to tide pods free & gentle. it's gentle on her skin, and dermatologist recommended. tide free and gentle. safe for skin with psoriasis, and eczema.

so chantix can help you quit slow turkey.key. along with support, chantix is proven to help you quit. with chantix you can keep smoking at first and ease into quitting. chantix reduces the urge so when the day arrives, you'll be more ready to kiss cigarettes goodbye. when you try to quit smoking, with or without chantix, you may have nicotine withdrawal symptoms. stop chantix and get help right away if you have changes in behavior or thinking, aggression, hostility, depressed mood, suicidal thoughts or actions, seizures, new or worse heart or blood vessel problems, sleepwalking, or life-threatening allergic and skin reactions. decrease alcohol use. use caution driving or operating machinery. tell your doctor if you've had mental health problems. the most common side effect is nausea. quit smoking slow turkey. talk to your doctor about chantix.

making news right now at 4:27, the lights go out in the north bay. 54,000 pg&e customers left in the dark for hours. a new development in the attack on that woman caught on video. the union representing san francisco police taking a strong stand against the judge who released the suspect. prepare for things to be warming up again today. we are going to get some relief from our swal tering heat. you're looking live at san francisco from the east bay hills camera. it's been a tough week for sleeping if you don't have ac, that's for sure. >> we talked about that. they actually start changing tonight for sure in most neighborhoods. hi, everybody. here is good news. solano and lake counties under the excessive heat warnings, that's it. i think temperatures in the

interior east bay will reach 100 also, but the weather service doesn't have them under any type of watch or warning. here is a look at our temperatures right now. mid 60s to 71 in brentwood, 72 in san jose right now, low to mid 60s for most of the peninsula, the we end this afternoon, the 100s in the east bay, mid 90s in the south bay. tons of 80s around the bay, only 74 in san francisco. sue? >> very pleasant. let's take a look at the golden gate bridge. we have the barrier road work. you can see the blinking lights and you're down to one lane in the northbound direction, two lanes in the southbound direction. so give yourself a little time. it's not that slow, but you will see some of those lights and cones out there. take it easy across the bridge. we have the san mateo bridge looking great for about a 14-minute drive from 880 towards

101. problem in milpitas on 680. we'll touch on that in a few minutes. the power is finally back on for thousands in the south bay. >> at one point more than 50,000 customers affected by this outage. abc 7 news reporter jobina fortson live in sausalito. good morning, jobina. >> reporter: good morning, natasha and reggie. as of 11:30 last night, the out panel map showed about 20,000 customers were without power in marin county. about an hour later, they bumped that number up to 54,000 customers without power. earlier this morning around 1:30 the utility company tweeted all the power had been restored. look at this video from overnight. it was completely dark in sausalito, larkspur and several other places. police rushed out to put out stop signs at intersections. others managed to have a little fun during the outage.

>> larkspur no power, we're still serving drinks and having a good time at the silver pay sew. blueme light added nside. to the bar's aesthetic as people continued to play pool and drink. pg&e is also reminding customers, with this major outage, to not call 911 unless you have an emergency. live in marin county, fortson, abc 7 news. ? the south bay firefighters still on the scene of this wildfire. it broke out along santa teresa boulevard and bailey avenue in san jose yesterday afternoon. people had to evacuate. the flames did approach a dozen homes. the fire spread to 60 aes before crews got it under control. e