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back outside and there was no damage whatsoever. >> reporter: thick heavy smoke is acting as a lid and helping these question crews get ahead of the flames. with little visibility, they can't fly firefighting aircraft. that smoke can lead to airport delays for travelers. reena and phillip? a horrifying scene in new york. a casino bus crashes into a three-story building. at least six were injured. the driver was pinned inside the bus till rescue workers freed him. authorities say the driver made a sharp turn trying to avoid hitting another vehicle. the driver of that vehicle has been issued a summons for making a legal left turn. more testimony in that sext an assault case at an elite prep school. former students telling the jury the defendant told him he did have sex with the accuser. gio benitez is there. >> reporter: students and graduates of the elite new hampshire prep school, st. paul's, have taken the stand. testifying that their friend, 19-year-old owen labrie, told them he had sex with a 15-year-old schoolmate last year.
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>> i had left under the impression that they did have sex in the time wherever they were. >> did he tell you not to tell anyone? >> i believe so, yes. >> reporter: in an emotional three days of testimony last week, the alleged victim, now 16, says labrie raped her. but labrie denies ever having sex with the girl. his defense attorney challenges her story. >> well, why were you cloudy? >> i was raped. >> reporter: the detective remembers going back to the scene with the girl. >> she started crying. she was unable to talk to me or answer any questions beyond pointing out the area that owen had put a blanket down. >> reporter: the defense is frying to establish reasonable doubt by saying labrie's messages about sex were just teenage exaggerations. he's plead not guilty and he could end up being the defense's only witness to take the stand. gio benitez, abc news, concord,
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new hampshire. a star running back at florida state is back with the team after being cleared of punching a woman. dalven cook was cleared by a jury after a one-day trial which included testimony from the alleged victim and several of his teammates. cook was serving a school suspension and now reinstated and says he's ready to get back on the field. a fa ternt in virginia has been suspended after some members hung sexually suggestive banners reading hope your baby girl is ready for a good time and freshman daughter tropoff were hung. the university is investigating. from our health headlines, a potential break through. scientists say they're one step closer to creating a universal flu vaccine. researchers say they have a vaccine that uses part of a virus that does not mutate as much. that would eliminate the need of having to get the flu vaccine every year. the results with animals have been positive. the next step is testing it on
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people. well, a month from now, the u.s. will be caught up in pope francis mania as 9 pontiff makes his first trip to the east coast. >> he'll end his visit in philadelphia where prison inmates are busy working 0 a present for him. this hand carved chair took about two weeks to carve it out of ten planks of maple. >> it will be up holstered before being given to the pope when he visits the prison in person. i think this is a really cool gift into it is a really cool gift. but -- >> but? >> it is. that's beautiful. >> what's going on? >> you know, i just have -- with all the stories in the news, you're like giving prison inmates tools? >> getting a little bit worried. >> yeah, exactly. this is a beautiful thing and obviously they are probably well monitored. >> they were not dropped in by drone we should say. >> very important to note. coming up, sweating the details over gym memberships. how to get a better deal before you workout. high on the hog. when new harley-davidsons hit
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the road they get attention. see what makes this new cycle a better ride. first, our inside look how two convicted murrers from new york broke out of prison. today's weather coming up right now. you're watching "world news now." "world news now" weather, brought to you by united health care. we do? i took the trash out. i know. and thank you so much for that. i think we should get a medicare supplement insurance plan. right now? [ male announcer ] whether you're new to medicare or not, you may know it only covers about 80% of your part b medical expenses. it's up to you to pay the difference. so think about an aarp medicare supplement insurance plan, insured by unitedhealthcare insurance company. like all standardized medicare supplement insurance plans, they help cover some of what medicare doesn't pay and could really save you in out-of-pocket medical costs. call now. with a medicare supplement plan, you'll be able to stay with your doctor.
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which was parked near the prison. this is the latest battleground for law enforcement particularly prison officials. officials have reported recent attempts to smuggle illegal contraband into prisons using crohns in south carolina and ohio. we're getting a look inside a brazen prison break. two con vicks in upstate new york who broke free earlier this summer. >> it shows every step of a high stakes 20-minute journey making their way to temporary freedom. abc's linzie janis has the video. >> reporter: this obtained by abc news revealing how david sweat and richard matt raced from their prison cells to freedom in just 20 minutes. shot by two investigators, the video shows how the inmates crawled through holes in their cells onto the catwalks behind. then shimmying down four floors to the prison's underground tunnel system. in nine minutes they made it the length of two cell blocks and are entering the last one. >> approaching the first significantly tight squeeze. >> reporter: minutes later,
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they're under the prison yard. >> underneath the asphalt yard. >> reporter: connecting with that now infamous steam pipe. >> i'm gonna get in this pipe. >> reporter: the investigators squeezing rough. >> emerging from the steam pipe. >> reporter: and three minutes later, they're free emerging through that manhole on to the street. their brazen escape kicking off a massive manhunt across this dense terrain. police killing matt, capturing sweat alive just a mile and a half from the canadian border. sweat in court just days ago facing new charges. linzie janis, abc news, new york. >> remarkable. they spent five weeks planning it and they were housed in the honor block for good behavior. >> now they've ruined it for all the inmates who behave. now they don't have some of the privileges because these two guys abused those privileges and escaped. >> and they've actually upped security in prisons throughout america after hearing about this story.
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loss is a $60 billion a year industry with many companies fully aware how consumers spend those dollars. >> which is why it's often difficult to cut back on expenses like gym memberships. abc's mara schiavocampo has easy tips that can save you hundreds of dollars. >> with a newborn and 2-year-old, new mom terry's fitness regime costs her over $1,000 a year. >> i was paying $85 a month for the gym and wasn't using it enough to justify the cost. >> reporter: now she's shopping around. >> i want to get back into shape and get the weight off. >> reporter: we turned to abc's news's very own lifestyle editor. first, timing is key. the most expensive time to buy a membership is in january or the spring. so opt for those in between months like right now. it can save you over 50%. >> as the summer is winding down, not that many people are thinking about buffing up. it's a great time to buy a gym membership. >> reporter: did you know you don't have to commit for a full
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year? most gyms offer pay as you go memberships or punch passes. the key, you have to ask for it. a recent survey finding people who uses the passes as opposed to memberships saved $600 a year. >> would that be great for me. >> reporter: for deep discounts, turn to groupon or living social. >> this is a great deal. five kickboxing classes from $14. >> that's amazing. >> reporter: but the most important thing to know when buying a gym membership, negotiate, negotiate, negotiate. >> you've got to haggle like a boss when it comes to getting a gym membership. it's kind of like buying a car. the first price is never the final price. >> reporter: so we hit three local gyms. >> if they ask you how much you can pay, go for half of what they said. negotiate up from there. >> reporter: the first gym lowered the $250 initiation fee by $150. and cut the monthly fees by 10 bucks. second gym. >> this is the gym you used to belong to, right? >> yes. >> reporter: they negotiated a
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deal of $15 less than what she originally paid for $180 in savings. but the third gym -- >> i got a year membership, $39 a month including classes. >> wow. that's phenomenal. >> i didn't go for the first price. i kept going. >> reporter: that's $240 lower than their asking price. a deal saving this mom over $550 a year. >> kind of inspired to call my gym up. >> those are great tips. >> yeah. >> i don't have a gym. no. >> because you work out at home. >> there we go. >> or in your office. is this weights in your office? >> my arms are so tired. >> look at that gun show. >> because i did so many. >> what kind of shorts are you wearing there? are you in your underwear? >> we all get motivated in different ways. i would appreciate it if i wasn't judged especially. >> not judging. >> that's fine. work out the quads. who do i know it's working if i can't see it.
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♪ finally this half hour, for all of you who prefer to get around on two wheels rather than four, harley davidson has new options for you. >> i've always thought about a vespa but the news room laughs at me that i would ride a harley. >> 2016 model. tim elliott has the latest on the creations from harley headquarters. >> reporter: the latest line of harley davidson motorcycles roared onto the scene.
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>> this thing is unbelievable. >> reporter: case i sterns rode his in from minnesota. >> we showed up and kind of blew our minds that you know, they're unveiling the new line. so. >> reporter: he's on a cross-country trip with his wife. >> oh, that's comfy. >> reporter: for them, comfort is paramount. >> they're big, comfortable. my wife has plenty of room. all the accessories that you can get for the bike. i mean, you can build it. it's pretty much a grown man's legos. >> these are evolutions. major enhancements to ergonomics. >> reporter: these new bikes are darker and more powerful than ever before. >> there's always customers who want the biggest and baddest. that's exactly what these bring. >> reporter: harley unveiled a total of nine new bikes for 2016. the company says else that start shipping these out to dealerships all over the country by the end of this week. >> and it's awesome. awesome cool new motorcycles.
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>> reporter: shea lynn doesn't own a harley but after seeing these bad boys she could be convinced to buy. >> they look gorgeous. >> reporter: after hopping on and getting a feel, sterns believes a new bike may also be in his near future. >> i think i might be upgrading here soon. i mean, this thing is wow. >> reporter: in milwaukee, tim elliott, 12 news. >> people who ride are so cool. >> i know. oh, yeah. that's me on my harley. >> see how cool? >> always ride with my had he met. looks like i should be in a tank. bradley fighting vehicle. don't know whether i'm going to iraq or to the upper westside. >> either way, you look good in that flannel shirt there. that was pretty cool. >> that's the news for this half hour. follow us on facebook.
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this morning on "world news now," the stock shock worldwide. >> the worst day in four years for the markets. what led up to the huge selloff? and how foreign markets are reacting right now. the jolt felt from the wall street to your street. american heros after getting the highest honor in france, three men who stopped an attack on a train are in for more tributes and there's another american who was on that train getting attention. grief and gratitude in louisiana after an officer was killed during a traffic stop. who is paying tribute to good samaritans and their brave actions. later, classroom connections. why would one of the biggest hi-tech executives in the country want to pay a visit to a school in a tiny southern town? it's a lesson from apple. on this tuesday, august 25th.
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