their homes. >> i know it's one of the most dangerous calls for them, you know, and for them to have been ambushed is -- >> reporter: inside the home, police found a woman and the suspect dead. authorities also looking into whether gas tanks, oxygen canisters, and a propane tank found in the suspect's car were intended to be used as explosives. it's been a deadly year for police officers across the country. 57 have been killed by firearms so f t up 63% since last year. this community is mourning the loss of the officer, a father of four, the officer with him was shot but survives and is in stable condition. abc news, pennsylvania. in new york, a police officer remembered as a hero. thousands of officers lining the streets to pay respects and bid farewell to sergeant paul. hiss final act as an officer was

retiring and leaves behind a wife and two young sons. >> you see the grief on the faces of the family members there. this is video from northern california capturing an incredible moment at nature. look at this. that's some of more than 500 dolphins leaping through the water in monterey bay, and humped back whales. >> have i don't know sue that up close? >> is it fascinating? >> just go to maui and go whale watching. >> choose that opposed to the south of france. >> oh, when you live in california, it's not that serious. >> it's not a big deal. >> still, it is a big deal to see that moment many nature. >> yeah. three members of the toy hall of fame. little people. >> oh, okay. >> dungeons and dragons.

but apparently the swing is a toy. >> huh. >> they were chosen from 12 finalists, the announcement made at the museum of play in new york. >> the swing is a toy? apparently they were honored for longevity and ability to foster learning, creativity, or discovery or taking children and adults to new heights. >> literally. >> yes. coming up, let's take a moment, just take a moment, deep deep breathe. relax. this is my motto >> it didn't work. >> that's what's going on in one school. we'll tell you why next. "world news now" continues after this from our abc

? ? like, what? that's a good song. >> it is. >> i wouldn't let the kids watch the video. >> really? dirty. >> no. there's a lot of videos i can't let them watch. let's talk about breathing. that was the keyword, breathe in, breathe out. >> a big part of meditation, of course, and they are doing quite a bit of it these days at one school in baltimore. as abc's maggie rulli found out, it's having a positive effect. >> reporter: the chaos of early morning silenced by mandatory meditation.

reading, and math here in inner city baltimore, students study breathing with mindfulness classes woven into their every day, and if a student acts up, they are sent here to the mindful moment room for a chance to recenter. >> what do you think about? >> happy stuff. >> happy thoughts? >> yeah. >> what's your happy thoughts? >> like, making this a safe place for the kid. my father, he got shot when i was 4. he got shot going to the movies by his house, so every time i get mad, i just breathe. >> reporter: andy gonzales helped launched the program in baltimore 15 years ago with two local brothers. >> a lot of overwhelming external stimuli and trauma they face so for them to have tools to self-regulate, manage

physically, and emotionally, it makes the climate of the school better for academics. >> reporter: with the combination of movement exercises, breathing, and mindfulness, he says the kids' behavior slowly changes. >> 95% of my class who goes out for the mindful room, they come back and they'll be at peace and at work. the goal that not only they are at peace for the rest the day, but hopefully the rest of their life. >> take two minutes. that's your day, you know? that's what i say, take a minute. take a minute, stop for a second and just be. >> the holistic life foundation says they want to expand the success to all schools across the country, and they are tapping into mindful meditation helping soldiers in war, stressed out executives, and even families at home. in baltimore, abc news. it's great advice for anyone. why are you laughing? >> that is hilarious, the kids are, like, why is this woman still talking? >> i think they were real got

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>> now that's a proper introduction. >> oh, my. >> oh. >> that's -- my mother would like this movie. she would. he used to watch "war of the worlds" back in the day. how's this for a rating? 96% certified fresh on rotten tomatoes. >> not seen a movie like that in a long time. >> ever. it's a terrific example of how to put science back in sci-fi without compromising pace or action, and peter travers calls it this generation's close encounters. saying it's the stuff that dreams are made of. i don't think i can handle it. >> at least it's dreams and not nightmares are mad of. next, a holiday offering "almost christmas" starring danny glover. he tries to bring their

for the first time since their mother's death. also starring monique and dc youngflag. he knows that he's really praying for a christmas miracle. >> what are you doing? >> i taught you that. i thought you that, baby! >> that's for you, baby. >> somebody got a boyfriend. >> i think a couple. >> so "almost christmas" could almost be a hit if not for the 44% splat on rotten tomatoes. the critics are mixed. all i want for christmas is my two hours back. come on, why the shame? roger moore called it christmas film comfort food, packed with cliches, but an amusing antidote to the most toxic fall in recent american history. >> like soul food. >> exactly. >> we'll see. that's the news this half hour. >> follow us on facebook at wnnfans.com. i think arrival is the thing for the weekend.

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