this morning on "world news now," the tornado threat overnight and into today for parts of the midwest. and dry, hot conditions keep fueling new wildfires that are threatening homes and forcing evacuations. and the travel ban should take effect today. it's as we're learning about new stricter security measures for all incoming flights into the u.s. and what that means for laptops. and new this half hour, an alleged purse-snatching victim fights back with her suv. >> she rams the man in a busy parking lot while he seemingly tries to get away. and the golden opportunity for this golden girl. to help shape the hollywood machine. a special honor for betty white as she joins the most elite club.

that story in "the skinny" this thursday june it29th. from abc news, this is "world news now." >> love betty white. >> i would think betty white would already be in any elite club that exists. >> including the playboy club. >> yeah, any club betty white wants to get into. >> we'll find out what the new one is coming up. but we're going to start with the severe weather moving through the heartland this morning. powerful storms are drenching the plains and great lakes right now. tornados have touched down in two states. >> emergency officials say a twister hit a rural area of southwestern iowa. no injuries have been reported and damages seem to be limbed to crops in the area. but in wisconsin, a tornado left a huge mess, damaging or destroying several homes or other buildings, and at least one person was injured. >> and today the storm threat moves into the area surrounding chicago and detroit, bringing

damaging winds, scattered hail and more torns -- tornados as well. and the wildfires are the problem in the west. dozens are still burning this morning, take a look at this one that broke out in camp pendleton in southern california. it was threatening homes near the base until late last night when fire crews finally contained it. >> the most damaging fire is burning near the city of prescott, arizona. it has forced thousands of people from their holmes. philip menna is on the front lines. >> reporter: a fast-moving brush fire prompting mandatory evacuations for a community in burbank, california. firefighters racing to the scene, this as the goodwin fire near prescott, arizona, triples in size. ground crews have had to pull back at times for fear of safety. >> we're not going to put firefighters in danger. >> reporter: this area where 19 elite firefighters lost their lives fighting a blaze four years ago, now forci t

entire town of mayer to evacuate. >> it's very upsetting. we moved here about three years ago and bought a beautiful home. >> reporter: wildfires now no 11 states. the largest, the brian head fire in southern utah, destroying more than a dozen structures, a 911 call revealing the fire's first moments. >> we're trying to fight this, but it's getting out of control. our matt gutman on the scene as it grew to nearly three times the size of manhattan. >> the wind here has acted like gasoline on that fire. it's moved hundreds of yards in the last few minutes. >> there he goes making that drop. >> reporter: back in california, a rapid aerial assault saving many homes near san bernardino. >> god bless them, god bless them all. they saved our home. >> reporter: cindy and her grandchildren returning home after evacuations lifted there. you can see the smoke covering

the town of dewey behind me, but the winds have died down, and that is a good thing. because some of this brush hasn't been burned in 40 years. that is a lot of fuel. this fire is expected to keep growing and burning for weeks. philip menna, dewey, arizona. and a hollywood actor who stars in big bang theory, one of his homes burned down in san luis obispo. affecting a whole lot of people. accuweather tracking all of this. >> thanks and good morning to you. unfortunately, more severe weather for today. damaging winds the primary threat, but there can be hail. isolated tornados and heavy rain that could lead to localized flooding. notice the zone here, southern iowa into missouri, kansas and portions of illinois. over the southwest, humidity values are low, and that means fire danger will continue right into the upcoming weekend.

>> justin, thanks. and the department of homeland security wants airlines to step up their anti-terror efforts on flights into the u.s. the agency is calling on carriers to improve passenger screening as well as large personal electronics. those that don't comply could be banned from the u.s. many the increased standards would affect nearly 200 carriers and 2,000 flights a day. and the travel ban takes effect today. reports say it begins at8:00 p.m. eastern time. new standards are in place for the six primarily muslim countries. new standards are in effect for those from six primarily muslim countries. family includes parents, children, siblings and sons and daughters-in-law. refugees scheduled to be resettled by july 6th will still be allowed in. senate majority leader mitch mcconnell is hoping to hammer out a new version of the gop health care bill by this

the plan is to send it to the congressional budget office before senators leave town for the fourth of july recess and hoping to push for a vote this summer. nine senators say they'll vote against the bill without significant changes. those were all republican senators. and the others could face increased pressure from constituents as they return home. but president trump appears to be undeterred. >> health care is working along very well. we could have a big surprise with a great health care package. >> about 40 people protesting the bill were arrested on capitol hill. chuck schumer is calling for president trump to meet with both democrats and republicans, but the president has said schumer has not been serious. this morning one person is injured after an explosion at a college dorm in kentucky. the blast gutted most of the dorm and shattered windows and nearby buildings. at the murray street university. witnesses reported vibrations even off campus. thankfully no students were in that dorm due to summer break.

a university employee injured in the blast is in stable condition and investigators are now blaming a gas leak for that explosion. a fbi agent has med not guilty to lying during the takeover of a while life river unl. the he fired two rounds at lavoy finicum. he was shot and killed by troopers who say he was reaching for a gun. the agent allegedly failed to tell his supervisors that he opened fire. he could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted of obstruction. now to the images we're getting from a wild shootout caught on camera in baltimore. it took place inside a city bus, showing a gunman taking aim at officers and sheer panic from passengers trapped inside. eva pilgrim with the new detail. >> reporter: new video showing the terrifying shootout inside a

crew crowded baltimore city bus. the gunman firing at cops rushing the scene, using both hands. armed with two .40 caliber handguns and several rounds of ammo. baltimore county police say earlier this month, blain erb tried robbing two people before getting on that bus. the when police called the bus over, erb reacted. passengers frantically running, one wounded. an officer also shot. the this body cam video shows them using cars as she wills. >> this was like watching a horror movie in my back yar. erb then flees the bus, firing at officers while running, eventually he was killed by police. the wounded passenger and officer have recovered. erb had a long record and appeared determined not to go back to jail. eva pilgrim, abc news, new york. the a ten comm

outside the arkansas state capital was destroyed less than 24 hours after it was installed. it shattered into pieces after a man slammed his vehicle into it. he says the statue violates the separation of church and state. he rammed his vehicle into a similar monument in oklahoma in 2014. and a holocaust memorial was vandalized in bots boston. the glass panel was shattered. it was etched with millions of numbers that represent tattoos of those sent to nazi camps. an angry woman caught up with an alleged purse snatcher. take a look at this video. this happened in asheville, north carolina. that vehicle speeding after a shirtless man, driven by a pregnant woman. she chased down the guy who she says broke into her vehicle and grabbed her purse. both the man and the driver are facing charges. and pictures from mars are raising questions about wh

there's actually life on the red planet. >> first, there's this. nasa just released this image taken in march. >> is that an iphone? >> i don't know why they waited this long. it shows what appears to be a metallic object sitting on the surface. >> and then there's this, posted by someone calling themselves a ufo hunter. looks kind of like a bone of some sort in the red dust. >> there's also another photo of something that looks like a hipbone. snapped by nasa's rover. this is confirming what we already know. >> which is? >> that there are aliens. >> those are way scarier than anything i ever imagined. >> those are really, really scary. >> the alien on the left has really nice eye lashes. >> yeah, i just had them -- >> people always wonder, how do you manage without sleeping? >> botox.

coming up, the new target for hackers inside america's hospitals putting our health at risk. and our favorite fan of the show, chrissy teigen suffers what may be the mother of all wardrobe malfunctions. we'll show you the video in "the skinny," but first, here's a look at the forecast here on earth. "world news now" weather, brought to you by megared advanced triple absorption. by megared advanced triple and sorption. brain, and eyes. jo, and is absorbed by your body three times better. so one megared has more omega-3 power than three standard fish oil pills. new megared advanced triple absorption.

no matter who was in there last. protection. new lysol power & fresh 6 goes to work flush after flush for a just-cleaned feeling that lasts up to 4 weeks. lysol. what it takes to protect.

good news for anyone who hates getting a flu shot. a new flu patch can make the shot a thing of the past. a new experimental study found that the pain-free patch appears to be safe and effective. it's basically a band aid type patch filled with micro needles so small, they absorb into your skin once it is released. researchers at georgia tech and emory university say the patches could be sent by mail and self-administered. they're hoping it will be available in five years. now to security concerns inside america's hospitals. >> this week's cyber attack showed the vulnerability on hospitals.

and medical systems. all of that vulnerable to hackers. abc's dan harris has more. >> reporter: the ransom ware virus known to some as petya has taken out hospitals around the globe, including in pittsburgh. >> she called me and said the surgery was canceled because the computers were down. >> reporter: experts say it should be a wakeup call for the american health care system. dr. rua has no idea what everyone around her in this simulated e.r. knows, that there was a hack. abc news was right there when security experts, government employees came to phoenix to witness the first-ever simulated mass hack of a hospital. you had no idea there was a hack. >> there was a problem, but i

had no idea it was hacked. >> reporter: the goal of the exercise, to bring awareness to a fact recently highlighted in a congressional report that said the security of our health care system is in critical condition. with so many medical devices connected to the internet, they are considered potential threats. dan harris, phoenix, arizona. when we come back, the coolest piece of "star wars" memorabilia, at least one of them, has a new home. and how chrissy teigen just redefined the flash dance. "the skinny's" next. how chrissy teigen just redefined the flash dance. "the skinny's" next.

♪ >> dun, dun, dun, dun! >> skinny's about "jaws" no doubt. >> we are starting out "the skinny" with a galactic sized price. for a humble

>> r2-d2 has now sold at auction for nearly $3 million. >> yeah, good things come in small package, people. r 2 d 2's only 43 inches tall and was the most expensive item in movie peopmemorabilia auctio. >> you would have thought the darth vader helmet would have gone for a lot. there's no clue on the identity of the buyer. >> the helmet was too hard to breathe in. they also, by the way, sold the "saturday night fever" dance floor for $1.2 million. what do you do with that, i wonder? someone has a ballroom and a disco ball. whoever bought it, we want to come over and party but. next, somebody else we'd like to party with, one of hollywood's most accomplished stars has been given

industry's greatest honors. >> betty white is now a member of the academy of motion pictures arts and sciences. the 95 year old is among the record-breaking 774 members invited into the academy this year. >> there was this backlash about the oscars being so white. this is how they answered it, literally with betty white. this is part of the push to diversify the membership. some of the new standouts know the new club includes dwayne johnson, leslie jones, donald glover. >> yay! i was cheering on the rock because we were bffs, but it seemed like i was putting down the others if i didn't cheer for them. yay to them all. >> maybe you know them as childish gambino. >> what? all right. so several "saturday night live" alums also got i

including molly shannon and kate mckinnon. >> betty white, whose acting career spans seven decades has 21 emmy awards adjust be the most senior of those standouts. >> come hang out with us, betty. >> please. now to the star who's given a whole new meaning to the term "flash dance". >> chrissy teigen made a surprise appearance at her husband john legend's show. tuesday night here in new york. legend serenaded his wife as she did a sexy dance. and then this is what happened. ♪ >> i propose that we go to the floor. ♪ >> sorry. >> not sure if the audience really minded. john was quick there, too, fixed her dress right up and they took the wardrobe malfunction in

stride and the audience loved their reaction too. coming up, tinder for moms. . so when i found out medicare doesn't pay all my medical expenses, i looked at my options. then i got a medicare supplement insurance plan. [ male announcer ] if you're eligible for medicare, you may know it only covers about 80% of your part b medical expenses. the rest is up to you. call now and find out about an aarp medicare supplement insurance plan, insured by unitedhealthcare surance company. like all standardized medicare supplement insurance plans, it helps pick up some of what medicare doesn't pay. and could save you in out-of-pocket medical costs. to me, relationships matter. i've been with my doctor for 12 years. now i know i'll be able to stick with him. [ male announcer ] with these types of plans, you'll be able to visit any doctor or hospital

plus, there are no networks, and virtually no referrals needed. so don't wait. call now and request this free decision guide to help you better understand medicare... and which aarp medicare supplement plan might be best for you. there's a wide range to choose from. we love to travel - and there's so much more to see. so we found a plan that can travel with us. anywhere in the country. [ male announcer ] join the millions of people who have already enrolled in the only medicare supplement insurance plans endorsed by aarp, an organization serving the needs of people 50 and over for generations. remember, all medicare supplement insurance plans help cover what medicare doesn't pay. and could save you in out-of-pocket medical costs. call now to request your free decision guide. and learn more about the kinds of plans that will be here for you now - and down the road.

so i know how important that is. two kids barfed in class today. it was so gross. lysol disinfectant spray kills 99.9% of bacteria, even those that cause stomach bugs. one more way you've got what it takes to protect.

♪ ♪ one love ♪ one heart ♪ let's get together and feel all right ♪ ♪ hear the children cryin' ♪ one love ♪ hear the children cryin' >> look at our top list of apps, there's one app that may soon be on there. it's really taking off among new mothers. >> as many new moms know, motherhood can be isolating, especially if your friends don't have kids. >> now it's helping new moms find friends. >> gave birth. the concept. >> reporter: it's the new app called tinder for moms, not for dates but friends. >> cinderells

my clock strikes loudly at 9:00 until she cries out louly for me. >> reporter: helping mothers find like-minded buddies with a few swipes. >> you're meeting people with the same interests, similar-aged kids. >> reporter: sign up for the app with your facebook account and create a short profile with how many kids you have and pick a name to describe yourself. similar to dating apps, users can swipe up to wave. if two users wave to each other, voila, it's a match, putting users in touch with each other so they can set up mommy dates. >> it's a similar dialog. although you have kids running around. >> reporter: these three moms were strangers until they met on the app three months ago, they've since become fast friends providing much-needed mommy support. one study finds women who receive support from friends and family are less like

fussy baby. >> you kind of need friends who understand your new circumstances and new life. >> reporter: many moms find that making new friends can be just as hard as dating. >> justcchau, chau, chau, and d alone. >> reporter: michelle kennedy says that challenge is what prompted her to create the app. >> it was 2:00 a.m. i was scrolling through instagram, looking at my girlfriends in the club. i felt like i needed to speak to another woman doing the same thing as me. >> reporter: so far this site seems to be working with more than 1 million waves sent so far. abc news, new york. >> i like that wine mom is one of the categories. i don't have children, but i think if i did -- >> isn't that most moms? i like the idea. it's a nice little concept. i guess i can't join. >> no, you cannot join. >> like the time i tried to join j date. didn't qualify.

making news in america this morning, severe weather outbreak. tornadoes touching down in several states. the new pictures coming in. and where the threat is right now. a major change is coming for airline passengers. with new security measures, hear what flyers can expect when trying to board with electronics. a massive explosion gutting a college dorm. why it could have been much worse. plus this -- >> aaagh! get out of my garage. >> see what happens when a hungry bear surprises a woman in her own garage. > that's how we feel whe