that's the oscar pistorius that we know and love, and that's the oscar pistorius that's done just such an amazing amount for the profile of the paralympic movement. >> perhaps there will be some soul searching for pistorius, but not before friday, when he has the chance to defend his 400-meter paralympic title. for now, the battle of the blade runners has produced a new -- >> this is "g.m.t." from "bbc world news." i'm stephen sackur. the headlines -- a family rift is being investigated as a possible motive behind the murders of four people in the french alps. president obama asks for four more years in office, vowing to create new jobs, cut the debt, and put the u.s. economy on stronger foundation. >> let's stick with economics. it's time to greet jamie. let's kick off in america jobless friday. we got the new u.s. jobless numbers, and they are eagerly anticipated. >> in particular with an election year, and when jobs are in such a dire way. we're expecting 125,000, which is less than the previous month, but they are particularly sensitive, because either candidate in the election can

athletics now defending champion oscar pistorius has set a new world record in the two hundred meters at the paralympics in england the south african who also competed at the london olympics shaved more than half a second off the previous best finish in a time of twenty one point three seconds at the paralympics the sprinter is also defending his one hundred and four hundred metres titles his new two hundred meter mark is one of many records that have been set in these games raising the question how much of this progress to improvements in technology and how much is down to natural ability is more on that from london is wrong possibly. south africa's oscar pistorius is arguably the most famous paralympian in the world the sprinter became the first man in history to participate in both events of the summer games following his exams at the size of the earlier this summer pistorius is achievements has brought him to debates. whether paralympians could soon outperform their able bodied counterparts as the purse knology advances each year. step on takes care of the russian paralympic team'

and we need oscar pistorius prove to his fellow athletes with disabilities that competing at the able bodied olympics is not an unachievable dream naturally they cannot do without artificial limbs but one thing's certain paralympians are the driving force behind the advancements of purse products. so what's in store for the future of technology for people with disabilities are we ever going to see a so-called blade runner the one hundred meters faster than the same bolt well the answer to that is still not sure prosthetics manufacturers have already made a huge technological leap in large part thanks to the efforts and courage of paralympic athlete ramon calls for artsy loans and. and finally with almost a year gone since the tragic plane crash yes level which kills the entire lot of what if i stop eating and i shall see getting malkin and let's two teams in a charity match to commemorate the players lives and help support their families. on september the seventh russia will commemorate one year since the tragic plane crash which killed the entire local multifarious love an ice hockey

and we need oscar pistorius prove to his fellow athletes with disabilities that competing at the able bodied the olympics is not an unachievable dream naturally they cannot do without artificial limbs but one thing's certain paralympians are the driving force behind the advancements of purse products. so what's in store for the future of technology for people with disabilities are we ever going to see a so-called blade runner the one hundred meters faster than the same bolt well the answer to that is still not sure prosthetics manufacturers have already made a huge technological leap in large part thanks to the efforts and courage of paralympic athlete ramon calls for of artsy lines and. and finally on the first weekend in september the russian capital celebrates moscow day with fun and entertainment across the city however this year muscovites have the chance to witness a slightly more extreme show as michael craft explains. at this year's moscow day celebrations muscovites and the city's guests which treated to an impromptu performance by russia's top just drivers fans were allowed

and we need oscar pistorius prove to his fellow athletes with disabilities that competing at the able bodied the olympics is not an unachievable dream naturally they cannot do without artificial limbs but one thing's certain paralympians are the driving force behind the advancement of per static product. so what's in store for the future of technology for people with disabilities are we ever going to see a so-called blade runner the one hundred meters faster than the same bolt well the answer to that is still not sure prosthetics manufacturers have already made a huge technological leap in large part thanks to the efforts and courage of paralympic athlete ramon coffer of artsy london. so we've got time for for the moment more sport into us. the stories that shape this week western nations ramp up calls for military intervention in syria in order to protect refugees but face criticism for aiming to help armed rebels who's fighting tactics are accused of more props. doing a song might have to spend from six months to a whole year at the ecuadorian embassy in london a whistle blower make

the paralympics oscar pistorius has set a new world record in the two hundred meters the south african who also competed in the olympic shave more than half a second off the previous record finishing his heat and it time of twenty one point three seconds now at the paralympics he is the defending he's defending his hundred and four hundred meter titles as well as the two hundred many new records have been set at these games and has begged the question how much is down to new technology and how much is down to natural ability well with more on this debate from london is wrong cos the ref. south africa's oscar pistorius is arguably the most famous paralympian in the world the sprinter became the first man in history to purchase debate in both events of the summer games following his exams at the sites of the earlier this summer pistorius is achievements has prompted debates whether paralympians good to form their able bodied counterparts as the sixties knology advances each year. steve pond takes care of the russian paralympic team's prosthetic limb stuck and contrary to the critics he b

south africa's oscar pistorius is arguably the most famous paralympian in the world the sprinter became the first man in history to participate in both events of the summer games following his exams at the size of the earlier this summer pistorius is achievements has brought him to debates whether paralympians good suit outperform their able bodied counterparts as the purse that sixty knology advances each year. stickpin takes care of the russian paralympic team's prosthetic limb stock and contrary to the critics he believes that technology has little to do with the actual improvements of results. of course the manufacturers of all this equipment are competing between each other always trying to improve something but i want to stress it's in the end everything depends on the athletes and then mooney represents the african nation of garner the paralympics has come a long way in sports starting with the amputee football at home and now road cycling in london and he probably knows better than anyone that state of the art technology comes a distant second to strength of character youth how

and we need oscar pistorius prove to his fellow athletes with disabilities that competing at the able bodied the olympics is not an unachievable dream naturally they cannot do with down's artificial limbs but one thing's certain paralympians are the driving force behind the advancement of for static products. so what's in store for the future of technology for people with disabilities are we ever going to see a so-called blade runner the one hundred meters faster than a same bolt well the answer to that is still not sure prosthetics manufacturers have already made a huge technological leap and a large part thanks to the efforts and courage of paralympic athlete ramon coffer of artsy london. an interesting debate that is always full for the moment that we've got the weather coming at least.

double amputee oscar pistorius came in second in the 200 meters to allen olivera of brazil.n an interview right after the race miss tors you hinted olivera won because he had longer prosthetics and that gave him a longer stride. paralympic officials say olivera's blades were within the legal length. >>> just ahead on news 4 at 4:00 this afternoon a 92-year-old man opens fire on a group of intruders breaking into his home. >>> and how the shape of y heavy load in america. but mitt romney plan, a middle class to $2,000 more a year in taxes. multi-millionaires like himself hits the middle class harder... bigger break. forward for america? this message. hey kev, how about a bike ride? huh? you're not my dad ahhhhh!!! hey honey, back feels better, little dancing tonight, you and me? hey boy, you wanna go for a walk? dr. scholl's pro inserts with shock guard technology relieve of lower body n by treating at the source so you're a whole new you. where is everybody? that's not your dad. go pro with dr. scholl's. >>> you probably already know that the shape of your beer glass affects

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russia has won in swimming at these games while the country has won twelve overall meanwhile oscar pistorius has apologized for his comments after losing his t forty four two hundred meter title the south african claimed the artificial legs worn by the winner in all of the area one from brazil were too long the story is now says he at least regrets the timing of his remarks. i'm fine leaving u.k. shell heise hockey season begins tomorrow the locker motive jaroslav will participate for the first time since the plane crash which killed the entire team a year ago to commemorate the play's lives and to support their families and in chelsea the stars of getting malkin and media coverage to lead two teams in a charity match with more his arch and corey ants. on september the seventh russia will commemorate one year since the tragic plane crash which killed the entire committee for a slower ice hockey team to mark the tragedy of this year's annual pre-season charity match will see all the profits donated to the victims' families. much of this game unites people from various professions. it's under

own and impact glory making large chose our team or school so i'm talking of the paralympics oscar pistorius is preparing to defend his hundred two hundred and four hundred meter titles but i'd run as he is known reached the semifinals of the four hundred meter a limb pick competition earlier this month but me twenty five year old south african is playing down his chances of another hat trick of cults. i just think of a really moved away from the hundred i ran my first race in the hundred meets is last weekend in sixteen months and i run an eleven point one in quite a strong headwind so i feel like i'm in good shape to see to be a feature in that race but you know the some of the top cause of slow running quicker than i am and that's the focus they'll be raised for the hundred of the some of the guys on trial and running the two hundred either. but my focus is really on trying to defend my totals and then i have to be realistic and say you know the two hundred in the four hundred i probably think vince that i'm fit to see today and that is always sport for the moment so i'm back in the four

meanwhile oscar pistorius has apologized for his comments after losing his t forty four two hundred meters nytol the south african claimed the artificial legs won by the winner allan only there from brazil to long stories now says he regrets the timing of his remarks. and finally come out if you are a slob or will participate in the new ice hockey season for the first time since last september's plane crash which killed their entire team and to commemorate those players and support their families and. lead two teams in a charity match go against records. on september the seventh russia will commemorate one year since the tragic plane crash which killed the entire committee for a slower ice hockey team to mother the tragedy of this year's annual pre-season charity match will see all the profits donated to the victims' families of the. among them this game unites people from various professions under a single aim remembering all those who died in that crash because i'm sure the memories of our most important things in our lives with of the word i looked at the some of that with a bang a char

meanwhile oscar pistorius has apologized for his comments often using his t forty four two hundred metre title the south african playing to the artificial legs worn by the window allen only there up from brazil what too long the story is not a says he regrets the timing of his remarks. and that's always more serious advice and. sigrid laboratory kirby was able to build on these most sophisticated robots which are unfortunately doesn't give a darn about anything james mission to teach a reason why you should care about human. this is why you should care only on the r g dog god. there clouds childhood was overshadowed by this tragedy. they still feel the fear they faced. and remembered every second of the slightness. it will remain in their memories and hearts forever. the town and using soldiers. innocent victims. tom a little angels one dog. single currency has set back the ease one is economically vulnerable nation bourg area joins a growing chorus against the euro and dumbs its long held plans to adopted. two of the world's largest armies those of india and china plans to work more clo

difficult for us to go in there to win and get all the points that the paralympics south africa's oscar pistoriushas retained his four hundred meter title in the final track and field event of the games while russia a second in the overall medals table going into the final day of competition for the country it is seen as a major success as it begins to turn its attention to hosting the winter games in twenty fourteen with more his running costs. if you expected them to triumph in such fashion but with the whole winter games in sochi looming it seems only natural that russia had no option but to storm the paralympic gold you. i'm doing my best to visit kids with disabilities to speak to their parents because you should never give up in any case you can bring your kid to the swimming pool or any other type of sport the main thing is not to give up have a go and go for it and you will definitely reach it the london games have revealed that like many other nations britain also needed a push towards greater acceptance of people with disabilities and the local spectators demonstrated just that by buyin

and in the meantime oscar pistorius has apologized for his comments after losing his tee forty four twohundred meter title the south african claimed the artificial legs worn by the winner only there. from brazil but too long the story is now says he regrets the timing of his remarks . and finally asked summer draws to a close here in russia slow boarding enthusiastic have already taken to the slopes as the first tournament of the season got underway at a special complex just outside moscow and our own michael crouch and i went eight degrees below to watch snowboarding in russia has slowly been gathering pace among young and old winter sports enthusiasts so much so that purpose built complexes have been popping up all around russia so despite the odd time of the year for winter sports the parallel slalom russia cup is a rather serious event that attracts snowboarders from all over the country apart from seeking glory it's also a chance for trainers and the russian alpine ski and snowboarding association to take a closer look at the individual riders ahead of the new season proper and tha

. >>> oscar pistorius known as blade runner said he lost the race because competitor had an unfair advantagestorius lost his first ever in the pair lks. but he said the man who beat him had longer blades than what was allowed. the committee responded saying the blade regulations come from a formula based on the height of the athlete. he also competed in the 2012 summer olympics. >>> it was a wild race at the second annual grand prix of baltimore. the race featured some of the best drivers in the izod indhi qar series. ray hunter ray -- ryan hunter ray took over the lead at the last second. he was able to pull away and took home the title. >>> you only have one more chance to see steven strasburg on the mound in person this season. the nationals say the star pitcher will make just two more starts. he will pitch friday night at home against the marlins and september 12th in new york against the mets. the nats have been the talk of the baseball world in recent weeks because of their decision to shut down strassberg earlier this year. strassberg says he isn't paying attention to all the controve

two americans, jerome singleton and blake leaper tell nbc news they're coming for oscar pistorius. singleton has beaten pistorius's record before. leaper tied it. all three say they consider each other friends. >> friendly competition never hurt, right? >> somebody has to win and they want it to be them. >>> 6:11, time for weather and traffic on the 1s. storm team 4 meteorologist veronica johnson tells us about this hot and humid day. hi, veronica. >> yeah, hot and humid afternoon, for sure, coming our way. we're starting this morning with some showers on storm team 4 radar right now. you can see all those little blobs. those are really light showers. you can see how they're lifting through to the north and east. we've got light showers around buoy and crofton, actual sprinkles kind of there more than anything. gaithersburg and rockville and bethesda area, you're looking at light showers to poolville and south leesburg. hometown forecast, 83 by noontime culpeper, virginia, going up to a high today of about 87 to 88 degrees there. some areas south could hit a high today of 90, 92 ri

. >>> and oscar pistorius is apologizing after a stunning loss in the paralympics in england. after the race, he accused the brazilian of wearing blades too long. he believes he cheated, he apologized for the timing of his criticism. he said he should have let the winner have his moment. >>> finally, "gladiator" star russell crowe apparently needed help from the coast guard this weekend. he and a friend were in a kayak off the coast of long island this weekend. night fall came, they became disoriented. they hailed a passing coast guard boat and were taken to a nearby harbor. he denies he had to be rescued. he's in new york filming "noah" based on a biblical story. he was a captain of a ship in "master and commander." >> i'm sure he was not happy about having to be rescued. >> when the coast guard comes to get you, officially a rescue. >> bad news, russell. >>> we move to the race for the white house. the democratic national convention kicks off tomorrow. things off to a shaky start with two allegedly drunken delegates. it's "your voice, your vote." cecilia vega joins us. >> re

oscar pistorius losing to alan olivier of brazil and claimed his prosthetic legs were longer than allowedvantage. businessorious said -- pistorius said he is not a 21-second athlete. he did later apologize for his harsh comments. the race results will stand. >> bill: this is a guy that we originally criticized, peter when he was running in the real olympics. >> blade runner. >> bill: i love the fact. he lost this race to another -- >> from the paralympics. >> then whines about it. >> dan, thank you. >> corey, good to see you. tell us a little bit about your work at the white house. you were director of special media. is that online media or overall communications? >> well, we have a unit in the white house that deals particularly with specialty media. what that means is you have the general media which is folks like you and cnn and "the new york times," then you have media focused on specific communities. african-americans, hispanic, women, lgbt, military, et cetera. we have a team in the white house that is specifically designed to deal with the media that communicates with those audienc