the spookiest of all holidays has everyone in the spirit. team od! 's jaymes vaughan is with the "dancing with the stars" cast giving you an inside look into their halloween plans. >> i had to take advantage of everyone being in hol wean mode to ask what they're doing for the spookiest weekend of the year. >> you get the chance to dress up, to dance, to perform as the nightmare before christmas and jack and all of that and it's going to be hard for me to top that. >> i'm ready. >> i'm all about the halloween spirit now. i've been introduced to this situation. >> you don't know -- you don't celebrate halloween?

>> no, i don't. >> and hand out candy in my neighborhood. i have my dog, i have a french bulldog and i call her bat pig, and she'll have a costume. >> what do you give out at the grammar house? >> i haven't been home yet so i have to stock up and make it count. >> i might just go as bindi and i might go in khaki with a big heart on my chest. hey, who am i? bindi. >> that's the best costume. >> khaki with a big heart. >> just love. it's amazing. >> it looks like it's going to be a fun halloween with those guys. from the grove in los angeles, vaughan. >> from the celebrity bus in the heart of new york city i'm sonia isabelle. thanks for watching.

dead. >> prosecutors allege the 2014 assault at the prestigious st. paul school in new hampshire was part of a so-called senior salute. labrie who maintains he did not have sex with the victim was acquitted of the most serious forcible rape charges but the jury found him guilty of other charges including luring a minor by a computer which is a felony. the now 20-year-old lost his acceptance to harvard. he spent four days on suicide watch. she wrote to the judge he has been punished beyond a dooeg anyone else could possibly understand. >> after the hearing, he had to register as a sex offender. he was then allowed to go home and he will remain free on bail while his attorneys appeal. kendis and reena. >> thank you so much. an elderly kentucky man is recovering after spending five days trapped in his car. police say he went off an

embankment earlier this week. frustrated family member searched area roadways without any luck. a driver spotted the car wednesday just in the nick of time. >> to me somewhat of a miracle he was spotted because i don't believe in his age and his medical condition he would have made it up to the roadway. >> the driver was dehydrated when rescuers found him but he was alert and able to talk to them. a 10-year-old in hawaii says the shark that bit him popped out of nowhere. the youngster is recovering in a hospital this morning with several wounds to his leg. he says he kicked the shark in the nose and that he wasn't afraid. abc's matt gutman with more. >> the shark attack jolting the boy boogie boarding off hawaii clear out of the surf. >> i saw a kid get lifted out of the water. >> another body boarder's go pro capturing the attack in the distance. off duty lifeguard kelly crohn paddling to the boy noticing the deep gashes in his thigh.

>> i gave at distress signal to the life guards something was up. >> last week tony lee was pulled by a tiger shark. lee fought back supply kept thinking if i just punched him enough, he would let me go. >> as we recently learned diving with tiger sharks in the bahamas. >> turn around, man. turn around. >> sharks don't target humans. but mistakes happen and because tiger sharks' mouths are so big, hair bites can be deadly. >> if a big shark makes a mistake and bites you, chances are you're going to bleed to death. >> about a third of all shark attacks in hawaii happen in these months when tiger sharks are pregnant and scientists feed more aggressively. matt gutman, abc news, los angeles. >> owners of thousands of hondas, the air bags may be detective. the automaker recalling 300,000 accords because side bags can inflate when the doors are slammed. the side impact sensors may be

detective in 2008 and nine cars. noticed will go out to owners in december. >> the number of americans filing for unemployment has hit a milestone. the average number of claims hit a 42-year low last week. after only 1,000 people filed for unemployment. employers appear to be cutting back on layoffs. that's a sign of economic recovery. the jobless rate is at a seven-year low at 5.1%. earlier this week here on the program, we expressed our affection for stuff that happens in key west. >> we like key west. and the annual fantasy fest going on right now, well, we can just -- we can't help ourselves. >> one of the week's more popular events is the pet masquerade. beak it's a group of people and their pets doing dance numbers and staging skits. >> there's probably plenty of rum drinks, right? >> i'm sure. >> there were more than 50 entries and everyone seemed to

it's a ten-day costume and festival. >> including the pets. >> all righty. coming up, expert fitness advice forerunners even if you're not exactly a marathoner. >> also ahead, a new look at a television revolution. what viewers will like about the nut apple tv. >> and a special halloween edition of our "insomniac theater." we slip into character to celebrate halloween with bradley cooper. so why are we using the force? prepare to be amazed. >> but first the forecast map. we should point out in new york the gametime temperature should be 54 degrees for game three of the world series but it is a spooky or creepy -- do you have any candy?

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that's when walmart and target stores put up their holiday displays although there's more emphasis this year on website deals. but they had other retailers maybe saving some tricks for black friday anyway. a new report indicates a majority of online holiday shopping this year will be done on mobile devices. >> i'm one of those people that likes to buy the holiday stuff the day after to get like 75% off. >> the day after christmas. >> the day after halloween. i like that. >> you try to get in there. >> i'm not ready for christmas yet. i get my halloween stuff for next year. and just in time for those holiday movie and tv specials apple set to rule offize the way we watch tv. >> the brand-new apple tv could change the look and feel of your set into a giant iphone or ipad. it's hitting the stores today. here's abc's rebecca jarvis. >> reporter: the company that revolutionized the way we listen to music and use our phones is taking on the television.

>> i think this is really going to change everything. >> apple's eddie q inviting us in for a first look at the brand-new apple tv, a device that for $149 connects to your tv with an hdmi cable organizing your tv screen much like an iphone or ipad with apps, you decide what to download from games like disney infinity. >> is the force with you, eddie? >> always with me. >> to house hunting apps to apps of your favorite channels which include their live programming and a whole lot more. >> you cut in the middle of that commercial break just swipe over and do i a little shopping. > it's all controlled by this remote with just five buttons including this one for siri so you can yell at your tv and it listens. >> or you can even ask what's the weather in new york right now by asking siri. >> what's the weather in new york right now? >> 61 and cloudy. >> or find your favorite tv showdown to a specific episode

>> let's try find episode of dillon. and there it is. five seconds later, we're watching. >> and what you see here might just be the tip of the iceberg. what do you see when you look at the future? five, ten years from now. >> what i really wanted to see is the ability of having more interactive. news, new york. >> it will get there. >> best episode of "world news now." >> definitely the one with anderson cooper way back when, wasn't it. >> no, it's the one from 1950 when i made a tv dinner. tv dinners were much later. >> we're like ozzy and harriet. >> yeah. >> interesting.

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he has basic rules for getting the most out of any run. tip one, pace yourself. >> don't go all out. be patient. leave some for the end. you'd rather be passing people than getting passed. >> reporter:tive number two, check your form. >> if you run in the city, if you look by a window look at yourself. take a glimpse and say okay, how is my hand carriage, how is my pelvis. >>tive three, visualize and strategize. >> on race day, 90% is mental. in training you have 90% physical, 10% mental. but once the gun goes off, you've done the 10% of physical. now it's mental game. how are you going to use your energy throughout the 26.2? you got to make a calculated decision. do you want to conquer account hill? you don't want to get too excited. i visualize myself racing, going over 21 miles. then when it comes on race day, it comes second nature.

before a big race, go for the carbs. >> just carb up. you need the fuel. i have a wish, it would be spaghetti, sauce and a few meatballs would be great. >> the right equipment can help you train, too. he likes to use a low immake the elliptical bike and smart watch that measures heart race and distance. what's his number one piece of advice? >> enjoy the experience. i'm back for my tenth. i'm so excited. >> reporter: marathon fans are equally excited. trina trinh, abc news, new york. so it's his tenth marathon. what an amateur. compared to the commish who is running 14th. >> jacko over here. jack, what number will this be? >> my 14th city new york city marathon and" mrs. also joining you, a school teacher. >> semi is. >> congratulations. there's your number. >> what sort of time are you

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welcome back. it's not what you're thinking. we're just here for "insomniac theater." yes, the portion of the show looking at what's new in theaters. can we lose this now? >> all right. i kind of like mine. >> and this halloween weekend, watch. a romantic comedy. watch a romantic comedy we must. >> i preferred you with this on. >> okay, so since saul 19 is not an option this halloween, we get bradley cooper in "burnt." he plays a two-star michelin chef looking to rule the culinary gal leach. in order to do so, he must recruit apprentices not afraid

to turn to the darkside. >> he's a two star michelin chef. to get one star, you have to be like luke skywalker. >> can you imagine getting three? >> you're yoda. >> you've always been a hero of mine. we studied your recipes. >> you or god? >> i don't know the difference. >> would you work for me for nothing? >> for nothing. >> for food, for meals. >> yeah, absolutely, if i was learning. >> would you pay me? how much would you pay me to work for me? would you pay me 100 pounds a week, 200, 300? trying to make a point. rooup's great. fantastic. but you lack arrogance. to be in my kitchen, you have to defend yourself. >> and we might have added that music. the roo reviews not good. sam wolf it a character drama about one awesome dude's struggle to be even more awesome. >> and burnt seems to think it's

in truth, it's closer to a slightly spiced up mac and cheese. good one. nice one there. >> i have a headache. into are we back to there. >> and my nose is itchy. >> use the force. >> you must. you must. >> have a great halloween out there, folks. >> to the darkside. >> the party's, if i can figure out where we're going. >> i going off to the darkside. >> sorry. where's the set? >> whoa. >> sorry. i'll just go back to the seat. >> did we go out already. >> "star wars" in theaters

this morning on "world news now," political doom and gloom. >> jeb bush doing everything he can from keeping the naysayers from taking down his presidential campaign and how his former protege marco rubio is adding to his frustration. >> plane on fire. more than 100 people rushed to the exit as a plane bursts into flames. passengers forced to evacuate down and emergency slide. the new video and details. >> the prep school student who was on his way to harvard on a scholarship now sent to prison. the sexual assault, the pressure on campus and why the judge called the young man a very good liar. and this halloween weekend, keeping kids safe. as trick-or-treaters gear up for the great candy grab, a major reminder to parents and the one thing everyone can do to make sure this is a happy and safe

it's friday, october 30th. from abc news, this is "world news now." >> we do say good morning to you on this friday. the last friday in october. i'm kendis gibson. >> and i'm reena ninan. morning. >> we've got some costumes. pretty scary not because they're gory or anything like that, but it will be pretty scary. >> something else that's scary, people wondering if jeb bush's campaign is over. >> scary for him and it's only october, but a lot of people are saying that he had a frighteningly bad performance at the third debate. >> and we're going to kick it off this half hour with a republican presidential hopeful that you were talking about jeb bush in damage control. a day after what many political insiders feel was a disastrous debate for him. jeb denies his campaign is "terminal." >> there's no question mark corubio got the best of him at that debate. it's your voice, your vote, with

abc's kenneth moton. >> reporter: marco rubio taking a victory lap after a strong debate performance. >> for us it was just another chance to express ourselves before the american people. >> reporter: jeb bush defending his record in new hampshire. >> i will campaign the way that i will governor. i will campaign with my arms wide open. with a hopeful optimistic message, not one that is trying to prey on people's fears. >> reporter: bush tussled with rubio his one-time mentee over his missed senate votes. >> the senate, what is it like a french week? you get three days where you have to show up. >> that sparked a tweet from france's ambassador to the u.s. a frerk workweek to the but a paid pregnancy leave yes. >> someone convinced me attacking me is going to help you. >> donald trump rallied in nev post debate. >> who won the debate? >> you did. >> ben carson also took a swing

are under fire for their questions. >> debates are supposed to be established to help the people get to know the candidates and what it's turned into is a gotcha. that's silly. >> ben carson and other candidates calling for a change in debate format. 14 million people watched wednesday night as the highest rated program for cnbc, but the third lowest out of the three republican debates. kendis and reena. >> thank you so much. wisconsin republican paul ryan won his election yesterday. he's now speaker of the house and he told colleagues the house is broken and he wants to fix it which restoring order and transparency. he's the youngest house speaker in 150 years. ryan had the votes of all but nine republicans. his predecessor wishes him well. because hope always springs eternal. and if you just do the right things for the right reasons, good things will happen. and this, too, can really happen to you.

god bless you and god bless our great country. >> former speaker boehner said despite its many twists his career was perfect. nancy at the pel says the embodiment of the american dream. >> federal investigators are now looking into why an airline jet engine caught fire just before takeoff. an engine on a dynamic airways jet was leaking fuel. then the engine went up in flames. the plane was heading to venezuela from fort lauderdale. 110 people were forced to evacuate down emergency slides. 1 were injured one seriously. the flames were put out quickly as you can see there. airport was closed however for several hours. records indicate the plane was last inspected in june. crews recovering all the parts that have military surveillance blimp that broke free is expected to go on again today. workers removed the sensitive electronics. questions remain why it got loose in the first place. abc's linsey davis reports.

>> reporter: an active investigation and recovery mission tonight of what remains of this $175 million balloon, now deflated and pierced with 100 bullet holes. >> you may have heard shotgun shots. that is how we are deflating it. >> reporter: this wild ride. senator somebody might ought to call 911. >> reporter: now, the herculean recovery effort begins, as they attempt to return this 10,000-plus pound balloon back to maryland. this 240-foot blimp detaching from a maryland military base, reaching altitudes as high as 16,000 feet. dragging a 6,600-foot metal cable behind it, knocking out power to nearly 30,000 customers. floating unmanned at about 50 miles per hour for a 160-mile journey to these pennsylvania woods. >> look at the size of that thing. >> reporter: this blimp, paid for with taxpayer dollars now tattered,ton and twisted. it's part of a nearly $3 billion test system now being used to defend the nation's capital against airborne attacks, with technology designed to find low-flying, fast-moving, small

but some argue it's too expensive and ineffective. >> something this expensive, this sophisticated, should never have been able to just drift away. but this is a program that the congress has kept alive even though the pentagon wants to get rid of it. >> reporter: the army says the most sensitive equipment has already been removed from the woods right behind me. the rest is expected to come out in a day or so likely by helicopter. investigators are still trying to figure out how this blimp became detached. linsey davis, muncy, pennsylvania. >> to oklahoma city where a police officer accused of punching a high school student is facing charges. the incident is from a few weeks ago but captured on surveillance video. the veteran officer claims he struck the 16-year-old in self-defense. a police spokesman says the officer's response was not appropriate. is he on paid administrative leave and faces misdemeanor assault as well as battery charges. >> a look at the deadly

shoot-out in the waco, he texas. video leaked shows the moment of chaos and terror. here's ryan owens. >> reporter: as the cases against more than 100 bikers involved in a motorcycle gang shootout at this waco, texas, restaurant move forward, a stunning new look at the action in a series of videos apparently leaked from the case file. in one video, the gun fire erupts just offcamera, but watch the reaction of the bikers. some grab guns, others hit the floor and crawl to safety. one surveillance camera catch abiker firing a shot toward the parking lot as he runs inside. the videos obtained by cnn appear to be part of the evidence, after the shootout left nine dead and 18 injured. waco police say they did not release the surveillance videos and whoever did may be in legal trouble. the videos also show terrified twin peaks employees running for cover. minutes later, a parade of bikers surrendering with their hands up. these videos are being made

public just as the grand jury down in waco hears all of the cases against all you have those bikers. and that's why police and the prosecutor are so upset. they're worried this leak could affect the outcome. >> to southern california where there was quite a shock for a man there. he discovered a five-foot python in a dutchster. the snake was near death after spending the night outside an apartment building. investigators say the person who abandoned the snake could be charged with animal cruelty. the reptile is now recuperating at an animal shelter in riverside county. it will be turned over to a rescue operation because exotic adoption here. that's why i don't take out the trash into it's a good trash. honey, i'm sorry. there. >> during a different half hour of wnds yesterday morning, we told that you kittens would be taking over offices across the country into well, that did

happen. they were brought to workplaces in 55 cities. someone in those offices made reservation tosses have the kit bes delivered through lat uber app. >> the money they paid to have the kittens visit goes to animal shelters. office worker who's couldn't get enough of the cats could adopt them if they wanted to. >> there were some 30 cats adopted on national cat day thanks to uber. we don't have the totals from today or yesterday as the case would be. >> i think next year we need to help them out and have cats in the overnight show. >> we do need to have cats in the overnight show. where are the cat sound effects right now? okay. right on cue. >> coming up "the mix," our animal theme continues with a dog competing with a baby. it's a howling contest on halloween. >> and also ahead, it's safety first for kids on halloween, and every day of the year for that matter. it starts with a question for parents. what is your child wearing? the answer could be vital for police.

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scene there. she walks up to the minivan and pours lighter fluid on it. a few hours later the neighbor returns and tries again. felicia mcdaniel says she and the neighbor were once friends but police and fire departments are now investigating. >> jerry sandusky wants a new trial. he argues his lawyers were not effective during his trial and that his rights were violated. his court appearance yesterday follows reports of leaks of grand jury testimony in his case. the judge now investigating and wants a state attorney general to turn over any information. >> another high profile case of sexual assault on campus ended with a judge describing the defendant as neither an angel or a devil but still guilty. >> the former top student once headed to harf is now headed to prison. abc's gio benitez has the story. >> reporter: 20-year-old owen labrie saying a quiet prayer at his sentencing today, convicted in august for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old freshman girl in the dark science building of their elite

prep school. the victim breaking down on the stand. we are distorting her voice. >> i was raped. i was violated in so many ways. >> reporter: prosecutors argued it was part of a so-called school tradition, the senior salute. graduating seniors spending time with younger students. sometimes intimately. they claimed labrie was trying to wrack up sexual conquests as part of a game. the jir acquitted him of the most serious charge felony rape but found him guilt of misdemeanor sexual assault and of using e-mail and facebook to lure the underage girl. his victim in a video statement, saying today, she has been harassed for coming forward. >> what he did to me made me feel like i didn't belong on this planet and that i would be better off dead. >> reporter: labrie says he never forced himself on the girl. his mother begging for mercy. the defense submitting pictures of him as a young boy and visiting harvard, where, they

say, he planned to study divinity. the judge calling labrie a very good liar, saying his 15-year-old victim was not able to consent. >> that's the crime you were convicted of. engaging in sexual penetration with someone who is not old enough to know how to handle it. >> reporter: labrie faced 11 years behind bars, but was sentenced to one. afterwards, embracing his family with a smile. and owen labrie is actually out on bay as he pursues an appeal. but did he have to officially register as a sex offender. he could be on that list for the rest of his life. gio benitez, concord, new hampshire. >> prosecutors say they're considering other charges against him including for deleting 119 incriminating messages sent between him and friends. >> the victim's family had an impact statement. the father the victim's father saying my little girl stood up to the rape culture that allows boys to be boys.

of the culture at that school. sad case all around. >> absolutely. coming up, the one question many parents can't answer. >> that is what did your child wear today? why not knowing could cost you precious time in an emergency. >> and ahead in our next half hour, the actress who took on scientology. what she's saying in her new memoir and what she's revealing in an exclusive interview with our dan harris.

you're watching mosh than half a million children are reported missing each year across america. it's the first few hours that can make a critical difference. >> a stunning number of parents we asked could not provide the most important stuff like about their kids. here's abc's t.j. holmes. >> reporter: these children are missing.

and the single most important tool to save a child who's lost or missing is a photograph. even better, a photo of what that child is wearing today. otherwise a precise description is crucial. without it, experts say there could be delays or misidentification. how much time do you have? the first three hours are the most crucial when it comes to a missing child. >> callahan walsh is a child voerk at the national center for missing and exploited children. we asked him to help us with an experiment. >> you need to give law enforcement a detailed description of what he's wearing today. >> how many parents know exactly what their children are wearing. > definitely shorts. >> gray velcro sneakers. >> i don't know. >> elizabeth hadden elementary in haddenfield, new jersey, sets up us up with eight unsuspecting parents. we give each this hypothetical situation. you need to give law enforcement a detailed description of her including her clothing. >> the key for parents to recall it quickly and get it right. >> black and white striped dress

and pink sneakers. >> then we bring out the child. >> hi there. right. black and white striped top. >> red and gray shorts, white t-shirt that says hurley across michael jordan sox. >> hey, buddy. >> i think the sox came into play. >> but that's where the parental accuracy ends. >> really, i don't remember. black shorts and i believe a black shirt. >> hey, claire senator how you doing? okay. >> shorts were correct but these are jean shorts and the slirt is a blue shirt. >> does that do police any good >> not really. they'll be looking for a child in a black shirt and she's wearing a blue shirt. >> long sleeve maroon shirt and a jean jacket vest. >> that's right. >> what surprised you in talking to these parents. >> we know some parents will be better with the description than others. some parents won't have a clue. >> some we meet have no idea what their child is wearing

>> police are standing here asking you what is your child wearing. they need a description. how would you get it. >> i could ask my wife. >> where is your wife? >> call her. >> walsh says this is when things get tricky. >> leggings and a shirt? you don't remember. >> dan immediately knew he was busted. >> it's difficult in that situation. that's probably worst case where neither parent knows what the kid is wearing. law enforcement won't have much to go off of. >> it's their most frantic moment in their life when their child goes missing. it's going to be difficult for parents to give a 100% accurate description. that's why the picture is so great. >> t.j. holmes, new york. >> i never thought about that taking a photo of your child beforehand in case something happens, you have the picture to show them. >> it's not something you want to think about as a parent but it's an important piece of information. you also need to know the exact height and weight of your child. vital information is key. >> it can make a difference. coming up, halloween howling battles.

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let's end this. here's a great video. almost half a million viewers tuned into this youtube video of two dogs you see here. charlotte and kayla howing. > howling up a storm. >> and then little 5-month-old logan steps in. take a listen. >> is that not adorable. >> it is very cute. that's a loud house. >> he's only be 5 months old but he gets it. babies really understand more than we give them credit for and so do dogs. they all tuned in. >> all in tune. video. this has gotten 9 million views already. take a look at this overachieve overachieving chicken. not only can doc, scurry and leap with the best of them, it

can go through a chicken agility course and even go through a hoop. >> what. >> and jump through. >> that's impressive. >> bread crumbs leading it along. the worst part about the video is when they lead him into a fryer. no. >> oh, kendis. >> not really. it's really cool into this is not kfc. >> a new hampshire concern that did that. >> scary polka up next. [ screaming ] >> haunted houses creeky doors blood and guts and oozing sores that's the halloween polka costumes that your mother made, witches goblins i'm afraid that's the halloween polka the jack oh lant temp's flickering the monster mash is on i guess there's no denying now that summer's finally gone spooky ghosts really cool

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this morning on "world news now," fiery escape. the airline jet erupting into flames just before takeoff. the dash for the emergency slides and today's intense investigation. the new video and developments overnight. new video of the chaotic scene involving a huge group of bikers exchanging fire with police. our first inside look at what really happened in the deadly shoot-out. and new this half hour, a terrifying ordeal for a sky diver. >> how did this daredevil get stuck under a plane mid flight for a half hour? what he did to free himself and get to safety. and glamour magazine crowning this year's crop of women of the year. and leading the pack, caitlyn jenner. the olympic champion turned champion of transgender rights. her very public transition and the magazine's controversial

30th. from abc news, this is "world news now." good morning on this friday. i'm reena ninan. >> i'm kendis gibson. we do thank you for joining us on this final friday here in october. of course, we're going to get started with the very serious news coming out of fort lauderdale. >> the jetliner on fire there on a runway at the airport in south florida. >> we've gotten some new video from fort lauderdale that show the black smoke billowing from the plane while passengers exit on emergency slides, then sprint away from the burning aircraft. frightening images as an intense investigation gets under way. abc's linzie janis has the details. >> reporter: passengers frantically fleeing this burning jetliner, sliding down emergency evacuation chutes. >> i heard a loud bang, turned around, saw the lights, saw flames. ran for the front of the aircraft. >> reporter: at that point, the jet was still moving toward takeoff. flight attendants springing into

action. >> he calmly as soon as the plane stopped, he opened the door, let the chute out, the chute opened to the side where the flames were. >> reporter: the call coming just after 12:30. within two minutes, broward sheriff fire and rescue are there. a minute later all 101 on board are off the jet. within another 60 seconds, foam has knocked down the largest flames. >> all passengers are off the aircraft and the engine fire is out. >> reporter: i was scared, says this passenger who hurt her ankle running. at least 21 injured in all. including at least one serious injury. the dynamic airways jet was taxiing to take off to venezuela. what the pilot of the 767 didn't realize is that the jet was leaking fuel over the taxiways. another pilot seeing the leak. >> dynamic out of the left engine, looks like it's leaking

a lot of -- i don't know if it's fuel, it has fluid leaking out of the left engine. >> okay, dynamic 405, do you copy? >> yes, sir, we copy. we'll probably need 0 go back to the ramp. >> about ten seconds later, that fuel ignites. >> engine's on fire. engine's on fire. >> those few moments of panic gave way to a mystery. why was it leaking fuel? >> it sounds very much to me like the culprit may be a fuel line in the engine because fuel was seen spilling out of the engine and rapidly ignited. >> reporter: that plane with the red tail still on the tarmac and it will likely be here for many more hours. but the emergency evacuation is being called textbook. it could have been so much worse. linzie janis, abc news, fort lauderdale, florida. >> federal investigators want to know what caused a plane crash outside of little rock. injured. the small plane crashed shortly after takeoff and burst into flames.

investigators say it was foggy when the plane went down. >> an american airlines made an emergency landing because of a passenger. the flight from los angeles to philadelphia diverted to phoenix. a man was arrested there and taken for psychiatric evaluation. passengers say he had gotten up from his seat during the flight and ranted about the military, the government and 9/11. >> the poor guy needs help. i mean, but he scared the hell out of everybody. i think he scared me because you know, we didn't know at first if he had somebody with him and he was very hostile to people with money. >> other passengers and the flight crew took the man back to his seat until the jet landed in phoenix. there were 153 passengers and six crew members on board. they arrived in philadelphia about seven hours late. terror in the air for a peruvian sky diver, his ordeal captured on camera as he dangles in the air for 30 minutes. his jumpsuit caught on plane.

he was finally cut the legs off of his jumpsuit with a knife and parachuted to the ground and landed safely. incredibly, his only injury was a minor cut to his hand. >> that's absolutely amazing. >> quick thinking. turning to politics now, republican presidential hopeful jeb bush is doing damage control one day after what many political insiders feel was a disastrous debate for him. jeb bush denies his campaign is "terminal." bush told an interviewer just saying that is pretty funny. he points out there are still about 100 days before the new hampshire primary. he's on the defensive about the way he's conducting his campaign though. >> i will campaign the way that i will govern. i will campaign with my arms wide open. with a hopeful optimistic message, not one that is trying to prey on people's fears. >> but in a private conference call to nervous donors yesterday afternoon, bush reportedly admitted he was -- he has to do better. fellow republican chris christie is facing trouble. today's "new york times" editorial board is telling the

governor his campaign is terminal and it's time to go. now, vice president joe biden met with the democratic candidate bernie sanders for an hour behind closed doors. the two talked about campaign finance reform and plan for free education. the men are long-time friends. an illinois man pleaded guilty to attempting to join the islamic state. muhammad hamza khan was arrested last year at o'hare national airport about to board a plane with his two teenage siblings. he is cooperating with prosecutors. sentence of no more than five years. minnesota authorities may be ready to reopen a cold case from 26 years ago. a man questioned in 1989 about the disappearance of an 11-year-old boy was arrested this week on child pornography charges. jacob wetterling and two other boys were riding their bikes when a masked man abducted them. wetterling has never been found.

now police say the man arrested for child porn is a person of interest. >> a new look inside that deadly shoot-out among dozens of bikers in keiko, texas. video leaked from the case file shows the moment of chaos and terror. here's abc's ryan owens. >> reporter: as the cases against more than 100 bikers involved in a motor cycle gang shoot-out at this waco, texas, restaurant move forward, a sunning new look at the action in a series of videos apparently leaked from the case file. in one video, the gunfire erupts just off camera, but watch the reaction of the bikers. some grab guns. others hit the floor and crawl to safety. one surveillance camera catches a biker firing a shot toward the parking lot as he runs inside. >> i just got a call from a passerby, thought they heard a gunshot and looked over and saw a lot of people running. >> reporter: the videos obtained by cnn appear to be part of the evidence after the shoot-out left nine dead and 1 injured. waco police say they did not

release the surveillance videos and whoever did may be in legal trouble. the videos also show terrified twin peaks employees running for cover. minutes later a parade of bikers surrendering with their hands up. these videos are being made public just as the grand jury down in waco hears all of the cases against all of those bikers and that's why police and the already prosecutor are so upset. they're worried this league could affect the outcome. ryan owens, abc news, dallas. >> switching gears now, a guard for the los angeles clippers is hitting a fan with a seat cushion. austin rivers was fined $25,000 by the nba. you see it right there on the center of the screen there. the cushion seat was thrown into the stands and striking a fan and reportedly injuring her eye. family back to the locker room after the game. rivers is the son of clippers coach doc rivers. >> the new england patriots

after absolutely destroying the miami dolphins last night. this was the tom brady show. and the fish they were just spectators. brady hit rob gronkowski for a 47 yard touchdown to open the scoring. he also connected on three more touchdown passes in the fourth quarter to julian edelman. the patriots make it look easy, beating miami 36-7. >> you definitely have to score more than 30 in order to beat the patriots or try to compete with them. the dolphins didn't even come close. >> no, okay. in another half hour of "world news now" this morning, we showed, of course, kittens taking over offices across the country. the kitten visits were done through the driving service uber. >> that means one thing, lyft needs to get into the act. so today they're going to be delivering zombies. you can order them through the lyft app. >> so the company says it will dispatch a zombie to "res sect a

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you see this guy here, he's from oregon. he might look like he's getting an early start on halloween. he's guardian shield. he's serious about fighting crime at apartment complexes. he carries a shield, stun gun, petr spray, baton and a flashlight. he says he's happy making sure nothing goes wrong in his neighborhood. bad boys, bad boys, what you going to do, what you going to >> nice. you got into that. she owned it. >> you rocked that one, reena. >> you really did. >> thanks, jack. all right. >> the washington state high school football coach placed on leave because he refused to stop praying on the field watched

bleachers. several players came over to hug coach joe kennedy before the game, but a group of satanists also showed up to show their support for the school's decision. they said it was an effort to keep church and state separate. the intersection of prayer and hollywood back in the headlines. >> actress leah remini is again taking on scientology in her new book and she sat down with abc's dan harris for an exclusive preview. >> reporter: long before she was tv riotty starring on the hit cbs sit-com "the king of queens," >> do you have to build yourself up by tearing me down? >> yes. >> reporter: leah remini was a child who joined scientology at the behest of her mother who are to use church terminology, brought her daughter into the faith and put her on course. >> what does that mean go on course? >> learn how to apply the techniques of scientology to yourself and others. >> so for a kid who was always

to other people to be part of a faith where you had a mission to save -- >> the planet save the planet. >> reporter: that must have been a big deal. >> yes. and because scientologists view children as spiritual beings, you're not treated as a kid. so you're given a lot of responsibility. your ego becomes extremely inflated. >> reporter: leah would go on to be an active member of the church for more than three decades. >> i love it. i love being involved with it because then i feel like i'm a good person. >> but as she describes in her new book, "trouble maker," she would ultimately leave the faith and level some scathing and very public criticisms. >> the decision to leave is you are giving up everything you have ever known and everything you have worked for your whole life. i feel that people need to understand, this has been my whole life. i want them to understand how it happens. >> reporter: dan harris, abc news, new york. >> you can see the full story

leave scientology tonight on "20/20" at 10:00 p.m. eastern. looks fascinating. > it really does. i can't wait to tune in for that. next trail blazers who top glamour magazine's women of the year list. >> you won't believe who kelly ripa is dressing up as for halloween. "the skinny" is next. "world news now" continues

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"star wars" themed costume party on his show last night. >> we did have to suspend belief for a bit for kimmel's costume dressed as vintage princess leia complete with hair buns. >> we decided for our halloween show this year, we would dress up like "star wars" characters and somehow i wound up princess leia, which made more sense before i had the beard but makes very little -- i could have been princess leia in had the slave bikini so count your blessings. >> and dropping in on the party, conspicuously without a "star wars" costume and looking out of place here, harrison ford dressed as a hot dog with relish. >> relish that. >> there's no relish. >> it's great to see you. >> but there is mustard. >> there is mustard. speaking of high priced hollywood talent, george clooney is back in the headlines this morning. >> one year into their fairy tale marriage, george and amal clooney are growing their

>> they've an adopted a dog. >> the couple visited the and gabriel humane society on tuesday and fell in love with millie, a 4-year-old basset hound. i love when people adopt. >> they adopted the rescue dog on the spot. the news was shared with a photo on facebook. >> congratulations to them. >> cute dog. finally a halloween tease from our friends kelly ripa and michael strahan. >> their halloween cos tups are legendary and they've leaked some costumes they'll be showing off later this morning on live starting with donald trump. >> oh she nails it. the hair, the power suit, the power pout. >> looks amazing. keeping with the upcoming release of "star wars" produced by our parent company disney, they also dressed up as luke skywalker and princess leia. >> that's landon powers. also, michael also crossed the gender barrier dressing as cookie. wow. from fox's "empire." >> very good and kim and kanye,

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well, this week's headlines were nearly dominated by politics but there was also some time for friendly transatlantic competition and the final word on fashion. >> oh, yeah. >> leggings ain't pants. >> who knew. here now is our weekly "friday rewind." >> we need a bunch of help. we've got a car into a crowd up here. >> it hit people just like thump, thump, thump as people were flying. most of the people i saw were just laying on the ground in crumbled messes. >> what we all watched on that shamefully shocking video is reprehensible, unforgivable and inconsistent with everything that this district stands for. >> we are on the verge perhaps of picking someone who cannot do this job. >> his poll numbers tanked.

that's why he's on the end. and he got nasty. and he got nasty. so you know what, you can have him. >> when you signed up for this, this was a six-year term. you should be showing up to work. >> someone has convinced you that attacking me is going to help you. >> this is not a cage match. how about talking about the substantive issues people care about. you're going to hear me roar >> who would you rather run against, donald trump or ben carson? >> i'm going to leave that to the republicans. >> you can picture either one of them in the office, right? >> well, i can picture them in some office. >> this team taught all america's children that playing

ass. and perhaps i shouldn't have used that phrase. >> i should also apologize to him in advance for all the gold medals that america will win in orlando. >> you better bring it usa. >> if you can't wear a shirt that covers your tail so i can't tell that you got some aztec print thongs on, you don't need to be wearing them. >> what a hoot. >> and some things to look forward to, game three of the world series tonight in new york city. democratic debate next week thursday. so politics will be back in the headlines. >> and the clocks, don't forget, sunday morning, 2:00 a.m. >> it falls backwards. an extra hour of sleep and at the bars. see you there. >> don't miss our updates on facebook, wnnfans.com. this is abc's "world news now," informing insomniacs for