the scientists infected a species of african mosquito with the parasite.able to live there. there has been no known transmission of this strain of malaria in the wild, but the team says it now knows it is possible. and if it does it would be fatal and a setback for global efforts to fight the disease. let's talk to a clinical malaria researcher at the international institute of health. thanks for being with us. what are the chances of this -- this strain, this bacteria, the parasite that causes malaria in southeast asia getting to the african continent? >> we know historically from the 1960s and '70s, that parasites have also emerged with drug resistance along the thai cambodian border and made their way through human migration across the main lan of southeast asia, into india, and then into first east and then west africa. so there is definitely a precedent for parasites moving from one continent to the other. >> it's resistant to the most widely used drug, but what about combination therapies. >> we know that many of these resistant parasites that surviv

the deadly parasite being held by an invasive weed that attracts infected mosquitoes. catherine soi went to talk to some of the people there. >> scientists at the international center of insec insectology and ecology in nairobi, they're studying the weed it feeds on and trying to find out how much the gains have been made in the battle against malaria. mosquitoes are attracted to the weed's nectar, which keeps them alive if they can't find blood to suck. the study started in 2007, and it's still in its early days, but a lead researchers said that preliminary findings are worrying. >> it just tells us the moisture is not infected with the parasite. what does it mean in terms of the impact on the mosquito. that we don't know. >> this weed originally from north and south america was introduced to east africa in the 1970s, and has been spreading fast displacing many other plants. it can grow in any environment and in any weather. a big cor concern for scientists studying this weed, if the research concludes that the weed also keeps the mosquito parasite alive longer, then

. >> reporter: he's focus on finding cures for parasitic diseases, set to effect one-third of the global population, in particular, africa and south asia. the medicines that he helped develop are widely used to treat liver blindness and others in the regions. >> it's not only in ghana that we have benefitted from this, but the whole of africa. >> reporter: his background as a researcher is anything but ordinary. after graduating from the university, he landed a teaching job at a hh school. he says his students were big mentors in his pursuit of a career. >> translator: i talked at a part-time evening school, most students were workers in a factory from the neighborhood. they rushed in after work. they didn't even have te to wash the grease after their hands. in the face of such hard working people, i was shocked. i thought, what i am doing here? i must work harder, and that's when i set my mind on becoming a researcher. >> reporter: one of his students recall he was for from fanatic. >> translator: the professor was not much older than us, so much of us felt very close to him, practicall

it just tells us that when the mosquitos are eating the parasite, it can survive a lot longer. the question is if the mosquito is not infected by the parasite, what does it mean in terms of the impact on the survival of the mosquito. that, we don't know? >>reporter: this weed has displaced many plants and can grow in any environment and any weather. a big concern is what it could mean in places where the malaria prevalence rates are still very high if the research concludes the weed also keeps the mosquito parasite alive longer, this could potentially be a big problem here. malaria is widespread in western kenya. strategies have helped ease the burden. despite that, about a quarter of the people who live here have been diagnosed with malaria this year. many more don't seek treatment. doctors say everyone must be made aware of the weed's danger. >> people need to know about this plant because it's common but some people don't know the effects it has on humans and anima animals. >>reporter: she has been clearing the weed for years but it always grows back. he doesn't know about t

it is also effective against a growing number of other parasitic diseases. two discovered a drug called artimicenin. it lowers mortality rates for malaria sufferers. omura is the 23rd nobel prize winner born in japan and the third japanese to win in the category of physiology or medicine after yamuraka won in 2012. >>> top officials are going down to the wire on a major trade deal. gene otani joins us with more and a wrap-up of the business headlines. gene. >> james, thanks. ministers from 12 countries including japan are negotiating to create one of the world's largest regional trade zones. they've spent six days in atlanta trying to reach a broad agreement on the transpacific partnership. officials of member countries have been making last-minute efforts all night as they try to resolve remaining differences ahead of monday's final ministerial session. japanese government officials say coordinating the agreement has taken more time than they expected. but they say the member countries are making progress. the 12 ministers are expected to hold a news confer

if it coming clunes that it keeps the parasite alive longer it could be a potentially big problem herelaria is widespread. public awareness problems and other preventive strategies have helped ease the burden, despite that. about a quarter of the people who live here have been diagnose with the ma layer ya. main more don't seek treatment. doctors say everyone mut must be made aware of the weed's danger. >> the government takes over, people get to know about this plant. because it's common but some people don't know the effects it has on humans on animals. >> reporter: i hats been clearing the weeds for years, but it keeps grow but, he doesn't know about the link with ma layer yaks but he knows that none of his other planned can grow if it is here. >> we don't know what we can do about it. but we are trying to cut it every season it comes up. >> reporter: back in nigh rob i can sign tiffs continue to try to solve the puzzle of the malaria-carrying motorcycle toes and the famine weed they love. al jazeera, western kenya. >>> in quad mall arc it's been one week since a landslide killed mo

do you think we are going to get any closer to wiping out any of these parasitic diseases? >> i don't think so. the reason why, we throw around the word eradication. we like to say that. when you look at the sanitation in these areas where people are bathing and having their sanitation in the same place, as well as washing their food and things like that, these drugs will prevent some of that illness. the constant fecal oral route that goes around and around to contract these des he'ses will probably never be eradicated. to treat them is okay. >> dr. hebert, thank you for that insight. >> thank you. >>> still ahead, hillary clinton takes aim at the country's gun laws. they plan to step up gun control. >> this epidemic of gun violence knows no boundaries. knows no limits of any kind. >> plus the united states and 11 countries reach a deal on one of the biggest free trade agreements in history. it's not a done deal here at home. . the bipartisan congressional pushback on ttp. stay with us. you focus on making great burgers, or building the best houses in town. or becoming the

it just tells us when the mosquitoes are carrying the parasite, it is survive a lot longer. the question is if the mosquito is now infected with the parasite what does it mean in terms of the impact on the survival of the mosquito? that we don't know. >> this weed originally from north and south america was introduced to east africa in the 1970s, and has been spreading fast displacing many other plants, it can grow in any environment, and any in weather. a big concern for this weed is what it could mean with the malaria prevalence rate that is still very high if the research concludes that the weed also keeps the mosquito parasite alive longer than this could potentially be a big problem here. malaria is widespread in western kenya. public awareness programs and other preventive strategies have helped to eyes the burden. despite that about a quarter of the people who live here have been diagnosed with malaria this year. many more don't seek treatment. doctors say that everyone must be made aware of the weed's danger. >> people need to know about this plant. it is common, but

they spawned drugs widely used to treat parasitic diseases. one doctor says the drugs contributed to a decline in infection rates. >> it's very heart warming to learn that the person who contributed to the discovery of this drug has been awarded with the nobel prize. it's not only ghana that we have benefited from this. the whole of africa. >> he said there have been no more reports of patients losing their eyesights to african river blind set. japanese people welcomed the news that he won the prize. >> i am very proud of the japanese researcher who has won the nobel prize. this indicates japanese institutions are highly rated. it's wonderful. >> people in omura's hometown are reacting to the news. >> translator: i like studying science. the nobel prize is very competitive. i am very glad to know that our hometown has yielded such a talented researcher. >> translator: i want to congratulate him. i've been expecting this day to come every year and he has finally received the prize. i am very pleased. >> students from omura's university expresse

it's the stuff of nightmares, blood suckers, tape worms, killer parasites. millions of americans may be even know it. a group of diseases flying below the radar virtually unknown, even by most doctors in this country that could be behind everything from mental retardation to sudden death. america tonight's michael oku now with a startling look at the diseases among us. >> martin regna is on the move, trying to corral killers roaming around houston. >> we are on our way. we will be there in around 15 minutes. >> this is what he's looking for, mosquitoes, culprits behind a growing public health crisis. mosquitoes are now testing positive for tropical diseases which are spreading across america. regna and his crew are on the front line, fighting back. and they have their hands full. >> we are trying to keep them alive until we get back to the lab. >> houston is now one of the world's top ten hot zones for tropical diseases. that's why regna is out every day, checking some of the county's 268 mosquito traps. >> why are these mosquitoes enemy number one for you?

into round worm and combating parasites in humans and they're credited with discovery the compounds in the sweet wormwood plants. development it's you can read more in-depth on our website whenever you want, www.aljazeera.com. >> the u.s. blames afghan security forces for calling in an security strike that hilt a doctors without border hospital. >>> in heavy waters hit south carolina, 17 people dead there. >>> and a trade deal that could change how much you pay for everything. the details are still kept secret. >> this is al jazeera america live from new york city. i'm stephanie sy. the u.s. airstrike that hit doctors without borders hospital in afghanistan. the commander of u.s. forces in afghanistan spoke about it a short time ago. >> the forces advised that they were taking fire from enemy positions and asked for air support from the u.s. forces. an airstrike was called to eliminate the taliban threat and several civilians were struck. >> 22 people were killed. 12 of them worked for doctors without borders. the head of the group calls what happened a war crime. >> there is a lot of

they are working on the research into round worm and combating parasites in humans and they're credited with discovery the compounds in the sweet wormwood plants. development it's you can read more in-depth on our website whenever you want, www.aljazeera.com. >> the u.s. blames afghan security forces for calling in an security strike that hilt a doctors without border hospital. >>> in heavy waters hit south carolina, 17 people dead there. >>> and a trade deal that could change how much you pay for everything.

if the research concludes that the weed also keeps the mosquito parasite alove longer than this couldproblem here. malaria is widespread in western kenya. public aware programs and other preventative strategies have helped ease the burden, but about a quarter of the people who live here have been diagnosed with malaria this year. doctors say everyone must be made aware of the weed's danger. >> [ inaudible ] government takes over, people get to know about this plant. it's common, but some people don't know the effects it has on humans or animals or mosquitos. >> reporter: this person has been clearing the weed for years, but it always grows back. he doesn't know about the link with malaria, he does know that none of his other plants can grow when it is around. >> when there is rain it grows up very faster here, and we don't know what we can do about it. but we are trying to cut it. every season it comes up. >> reporter: back in nairobi scientists continue to try to solve the puzzle of the malaria-carrying mosquitos, and the plant they love. >>> the once strong relationship between chin

the deadly parasite is spread by infected mosquitoes.traveled to kenya for this report. >> scientists at the international center of insect and ecology in nairobi, they're studying the farming weed that it feeds on and finding out how much it has made gains in the battle against malaria. mosquitoes are attracted to the weed's nectar, which keeps them alive when they can't find blood to suck. the research started in 2007. it's still in its early days. but a lead researchers said that the preliminary findings are worrying. >> it just tells us that with this weed the parasite can survive a lot longer. what does it mean in terms of the impact? that we don't know. >> it's weed originally from north and south america were introduced to east africa in the 1970s, and has been spreading fast. displacing many other plans it can grow in any environment and in any weather. >> a big concern for scientists is what it could mean in places where malaria is still very high. the research concludes that the weed also keeps the mosquito pair side aliv a--pa

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. >> the prize awarded for round work and combating parasites in humans. the other half of the prize goes for research on a therapy against malaria. she is credited with the discovery of an active compound in the leaves of something called the sweet worm wood plant. the resulting medicine is a drug of choice in combating malaria. on skype now from stockholm is a member of the nobel committee. thank you for staying with us during this busy news hour. it's not uncommon to find medicinal remedies in nature. >> it's not that we've recognized compounds. it's the way you recognize them and then extract them and make them to drugs through clinical trial. they've been able to distribute that to big part of the population of the world. >> so the discovery, let's talk about that, made that discovery through studying traditional chinese medicine, and then just explain briefly for our viewer what she did with that to make it usable. >> she went through chinese literature to find recipes against fever and found that in hubs of these recipe be witness there was a plant,

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he discovered a parasite that ineffects and kills bees. his web site allows people to up load pictures of bees that come out at night and stagger like zombies. mostly on the west coast. >>> it's 4:42, it's one of the highest international awards and the winner was just aannounced. the recipient of the noble peace prize. >> there's a new hockey team in the bay area. how the coach's son is serving as a source of inspiration. >>> we're looking at the south bay commute. so far so good on 280, as you drive up to highway 17, we have a couple things to watch in the south bay. >>> higher clouds are gone, made for a beautiful sunrise and sunset on thursday. now we have some fog cooling down the inland temps. . >>> welcome back, mornings on two. talking about hockey. the san jose shark minor league team relocated to san jose from worcester massachusetts. they will make their debut tonight. >> as amber lee found out the heart and soul of the team does not wear skates. >> here we go. here we go. the pace is fast. and the stakes are high. each player w

citizen were cited for discoveries concerning a novel therapy against infections caused by roundworm parasites. campbell was born in ireland but is a u.s. citizen who spent decades working for merck. a man from china was rewarded for discoveries concerning a novel therapy against malaria. new hampshire governor maggie hassan will run for u.s. senate. our sister station, wmur, breaking the news. the second-term governor is the first democrat to announce she' s in the race to challenge republican u.s. sen. kelly ayotte. hassan is considered the best challenger for ayotte in a swing state that could be pivotal in the contest to control the senate. erika: democratic candidate or clinton unveiling new gun control measures. she will propose legislation that excludes some gunmakers and distribute her. she also backed efforts to stop selling guns with background checks and band ms. clinton: when it happened, people often say that they offer their thoughts and prayers. that is not enough. how many people have to die before we actually act? erika: clinton has emerged as one of the fiercest proponents fo

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ski has been vocal about the resettling of migrants , saying lastly that they carry diseases and parasiteshe has recovered from a 2013 ifs dropping scandal -- eavesdropping scandal. today, poland is much better off than eight years ago. the country is developing economically and unemployment is in single digits. to -- lawstice appeal and justice appeal to conservatives and those who feel left out. nervous andmarkets currency has been seen to slide. conservatives have had another strong showing in argentina. the opposition party is now set to face the candidate handpicked by the outgoing president in a second-round vote next month. it will be the first-ever presidential runoff in argentinian history. holt had him loose out right in the first round. conservative opposition candidate is now promising to shake off argentina's politics. to conquer our future. it depends on each one of us. i ask you now today, no matter how many years it takes, we will not stop until we achieve it. >> and unexpectedly strong showing on sunday for him is forcing a runoff vote next month, the first in argentina's

news, the nobel season has kicked off with .rizes in medicine the first two worked on the roundworm parasite. the third was awarded for his work on malaria. the nobel committee said they changed the lives of hundreds of millions of people affected by his. considered one of sweden's , his collection of novels about a swedish police inspector brought him international fame after being made into a television is by bbc. books,ished children's selling more than 40 million copies worldwide. kate moody is back. hello again, kate. we begin with a international trader deal. kate: these are the details of the transpacific partnership. 12 countries signing onto an agreement that impacts about 40% of the local economy. they look to cut down on trade barriers and set environmental standards. it includes international property rights under drugs, gary, rice, -- writes on new drugs, gary, rice, and oil industries. we can speak to jeffrey, a senior fellow on international policy at the peterson institute of international politics. what this this deal change? --frey: very important for their strategic relati

they turn into them when a parasitic fly attacks them and lays eggs inside of them causing them to lurch and they also come out at night buzzing toward porch lights. the first documented case was in 2008 on the west coast, but now they're showing up all over including new york. beekeepers are worried it's hurting the already struggling option. >>> and if you want teens to do well in school, get them to turn off their phones at night. teens that next at night are likely to have lower grades. 21 percent cede they were woke -- said they were woken up by text, and that social bleed interrupted police, and 61 percent -- sleep, and 61 percent said it disrupted school. >>> and everyone does it, heading to the internet to look up symptoms, but it might be causing you more harm than good. >> you have like a legitimate thing happening to your body, and you don't know why. >> reporter: so she did what many of us do, check similar tolls on a free -- symptoms on a free website. >> numbness in arms and hands. it went to my feet. tingling. do i have ms, i didn't know it? >> reporter: it turned out she

the weed keeps the mosquito parasite alive longer, then this could be a problem.alaria is widespread in western kenya. educational programs and vicente strategies have helped to relief it. but many don't seek treatment. doctors say that everyone should be aware of the weeds in danger. >> it is to be the lead offici official. people need to get to know this plant. it is common, but people don't know the effect on humans and on animals an. >> clearing the weed for years but it always grows back. he does not know about the link with malaria. he does know that none of the other plants can grow when it is around. >> it grows very fast. we don't know what to do about it. but we're trying to cut it as soon as it comes up. >> back in nairobi scientists continue to try to solve the problem of the malaria carrying mosquitoes. al jazeera, kenya. >> police in texas made a surprise discovery when they searched a tractor trailer. 39 undocumented migrants from guatemala, el salvador and mexico were found in the back of the truck. the group, including four children, were taken in

diseases from mosquitos, flies and parasites affecting millions of people. the nobel committee says the breakthrough sees what they have done to make human health and reduce severing is immeasurable. >> for the latest news, analyse and opinion pieces, go to the website at aljazeera.com. >> baltimore's sandtown neighborhood. the heart of west baltimore, and one of the city's poorest areas. this is where freddie gray grew up -- known to friends as pepper. >> why was his nickname pepper? >> i never heard of pepper being bad for nobody, salt is bad for you, salt will kill you. i never heard nobody dying from pepper, everybody loves pepper. and he was dark skinned, so.

we are the host, they are the parasite. if we get sick, the parasite dies as well. you cannot create economic activity through government. if you listen to last night to the debate, you might have thought that all power resides in washington. all forms of regulation create prosperity. taxes make it better. more spending through washington make things better. here is the deal, workforce to his patient are lower than they were in 1977. because of obama principally, 6.5 million people more are working part-time. the majority of which want to work full-time. we have unemployment -- they talk about 6%, the fact is it is double-digit. income today is lower for the first time in a recovery -- $2000 lower in disposable income for families. 6 million more people are living in party. who is fooling who? the progressive liberal agenda has failed us. an we have to offer alternative of reforming taxes, signifying code, shifting power -- power back to people. promoting the bigger businesses and alle the lobbyist of the special interests in washington that make it easier for them

we are the host, they are the parasite. if we get sick, the parasite dies as well. you cannot create economic activity through government. if you listen to last night to the debate, you might have thought that all power resides in washington. all forms of regulation create prosperity. taxes make it better. more spending through washington make things better. here is the deal, workforce to his patient are lower than they were in 1977. because of obama principally, 6.5 million people more are working part-time. the majority of which want to work full-time. we have unemployment -- they talk about 6%, the fact is it is double-digit. income today is lower for the first time in a recovery -- $2000 lower in disposable income for families. 6 million more people are living in party. who is fooling who? the progressive liberal agenda has failed us. an we have to offer alternative of reforming taxes, signifying code, shifting power -- power back to people. promoting the bigger businesses and alle the lobbyist of the special interests in washington that make it easier for them

it's used to treat life- threatening parasite infections in cancer and aids patients. >>> twitter ceo is making a bold move to boost morale among his staff. jack dorsey is giving one-third of his twitter stock to employees. the shares ad up to $200 million. the gesture comes a week after dorsey announced he was laying off 8% of twitter's workforce. in an effort to turn a profit. >>> in one u.s. city it really pays to vote. literally. philadelphia city leaders want people to vote so bad they are offering one lucky person $10,000 for casting a ballot. voter turnout there is only about 27%. they are hoping this campaign will help. many wonder, though, is this legal? >> understate law as long as you don't tell people to vote for a candidates or for or against a proposition as long as it's about voter town out it's not illegal. >> a similar lot rip in los angeles awarded $25,000 to a voter in a school board election last spring. that effort reportedly boosted turn out by the thousands. >>> united airlines is apologizing to a man who had to crawl off a plane to get to his wheelchair. darcy

. >> reporter: cuts, skin lesions and parasitic mites living near hair follicles have been growing on this dog ever since she was a puppy. >> when the mom is nursing the babies, they can pick up mites. >> reporter: they believe she used to have a home because she can respond to some commands. now she will be getting a new home after her foster from muttly crew rescue brings her home. >> part of the rehabilitation to teach them to be puppies and dogs. >> reporter: none would have been possible if she wasn't smart enough to find help from guys who were used to giving it. >> he followed one of our firefighters' music around for a couple of hours and wouldn't leave. >> reporter: firefighters called to give her the help she needs. they say they get a couple of stray dogs every year. >> no dags, no license -- no tags no license, no collar. sometimes they have a rope tied around their neck and the robe's dug in. it's actually kind of sad. >> it was a pretty smart move on her part. she's desperate. her feet were swollen. she's got open wounds on her head. i mean, boy, just a little bit of lov

william campbell and satoshi omura won for their treatment of round worm parasites and youyou tu won for the treatment of mall rarmalaria. morfor more, keep it here. >> tells russia to keep its planes out of turkish air space. good to have you with us, you're watching al jazeera, live from london. i'm david foster. the air strike on a medical clinic in afghanistan killed 22 people. 22-year-old palestinian boy shot dead during

diseases from mosquitos flies and parasites. the nobel committee says the break throughs these three have made to improve human health and reduce suffering are immeasurable. caroline malone, al jazeera. >> you can get the latest at aljazeera.com. i'm ali velshi. "on target" tonight, america's longest war, what was really gained in afghanistan 14 years since the first bombs fell ? the news that taliban fighters in afghanistan had taken over the northern city of kunduz last week was bad enough. it meant that afghan government forces had handed the taliban a huge prize: the capture of a

and parasites. the nobel committee says the break throughs these three have made to improve human health and reduce suffering are immeasurable. caroline malone, al jazeera. >> you can get the latest at aljazeera.com. i'm ali velshi. "on target" tonight, america's longest war, what was really gained in afghanistan 14 years since the first bombs fell ? the news that taliban fighters in afghanistan had taken over the northern city of kunduz last week was bad enough. it meant that afghan government forces had handed the taliban a huge prize: the capture of a major afghan city for the first time in 2001. that was the year that the united states invaded afghanistan with the goal of wiping out the taliban and al qaeda soon after the terrorist attacks. soon after, the united states has spent over a trillion dollars, in a conflict that has taken thousands of american lives and tens of thousands of afghans dead. the knowledge that taliban had re -taken kunduz was horrifying then, the american bombing of a hos

three scientists have won the nobel prize for medical breakthroughs in treatment of parasitic diseases that afflict more than a third of the world's population. irish scientist william campbell and japanese scientist satoshi omura developed a new drug that has lowered the incidence of fatal diseases caused by parasitic worms. they shared the award with chinese scientist youyou tu who developed a drug that has significantly reduced death rates from malaria. australia has deported american anti-choice extremist troy newman, heading of the militant -- head of the militant anti-abortion group operation rescue. the group is known for its targeted harassment of abortion clinic workers, including murdered abortion provider dr. george tiller. newman had planned to travel to australia for an anti-choice speaking tour, but australian authorities cancelled his visa amid fears his call for abortion providers could lead to violence against women and medical professionals. newman attempted to enter australia illegally without the visa, but was detained and deported. australian parliament member terr

. >> some knucklehead or whoever it may be or parasite seems to have taken the air-conditioner through the wall. >> reporter: david is angry after finding his friend's patrick spinosa business broken into after he was assaulted and left to die. >> they is an -- they ransacked the shop. >> reporter: patrick spinosa's family has owned the auto tag services for decades. before 6:00 a.m. on thursday a man armed with a knife entered the store and stabbed him more than 20 times in the head and torso. he would enough strengthen to call 911. it is unclear what burglars took in the latest incident. they don't believe the burglary is connected to the attack. either way it is the last straw for the family who ordered the business boarded up for good. >> the family doesn't want him to come back here, it's not safe. else getting a second chance at life. i'm hoping he takes it. >> reporter: his friend is still in critical condition with serious organ damage, he priblghts it will be a long -- he predicts it will be a long road to recovery. jeff chirico channel 6 "action news." >> it's a must-win for

to discover the drug 25 years ago which has lowered the incident of river blindness caused by a parasitic worm. >> they are eliminating diseases and there are countries where they have eliminated the disease. >> they were initially used in animals and they found it also worked on people. the pill, taken orally, showed the immediate effects in the earliest test trials. >> it was so moving to be there and to see for example a man totally blind, but to see all of these children who would not be. spread on his quiet street. a neighbor playfully saluting the scientist with a bagpipe. pomp and circumstance aside, the real hero here is the medicine itself. >> we see this tremendous impact where the countries are being freed from the disease. reporter: wcvb newscenter 5. jc: fantastic. right in our backyard. the pentagon is investigating a deadly airstrike at a medical clinic in afghanistan. phil: the controversy that is under scrutiny. jc: and new research encouraging you to have your teenager go to bed earlier. phil: and a major cast member >> you're watching newscenter 5 at 5:30. jc: accusatio

starv starving and infestd with parasite. >> i didn't think he was going to he can mate. >>reporter: the horse was one of more than neglected horse found in morgan hill and gilroy owned by the same man now cop vehicleed of felony animal abuse. >> nobody will take the time to fix these horses and give them a second chance e-at first santa clara couldn't animal control refused to step in. so the non-profit rescue center bought 11 horses in the worst condition and brought them to their sanctuary south of holster. one horse was so sec he died within a few hours. but now after a year of expert care the others are all doing well. thinks 5 month old mir license and his mother pregnant when she was rescued. >> those horses have such special need. grain. hay. three times a day. item not an easy process e-volunteers pitch in. >> healing. horses give me love i give them love e-but the care cost thousands of dollars. horses former owner east under court order to pay restitution but monthly check barely mick a dent. >> 14.54. >>reporter: monica runs the center which finds homes for ad

the spca in stratham are going to work to bring the animals back from starvation and treat a parasites. police say they are working with the woman, and right now, no animal cruelty charges have been filed. >> there are no charges right now. jean: the new hampshire spca says the animals won' t be ready for adoption until they are healthy again. that will be a costly rehabilitation process. they are asking the public for donations to their sos fund. wmur news 9. shelley: if you would like to link on our website, wmur.com. tom: a jury delivered a guilty verdict for a man from rochester charged in a deadly shooting. -- stabbing. of all charges, including death of a teenager and madbury last year. micron and has reaction from the victims dad. mike: wolusky had two co-conspirators who testified he was the one who killed aaron wilkinson. tristan wolusky left a dover courtroom showing no emotion after a jury found him guilty on all charges related to the murder of 18-year-old aaron wilkinson. after weeks of listening to difficult testimony, wilkinson' s father is glad it' s finally over. >> th

menlo park closed its doors after the parasites were found in the building. those pests were crawling all over a chair. this is third week in a row that bedbugs have been found in a public library on the peninsula. the previous two times they turned up in palo alto. >> i'm wondering why. imthought it was an isolated incident, but every day it seems that there's another library that has them. >> the library spent the day getting rid of the bugs and will reopen in the morning. >>> tomorrow volkswagen's top executive is supposed to testify on capitol hill in the smog scandal. the company recalled millions of cars because of software that cheats emissions tests. vw plans to start fixing the cars in january. the automaker estimates it could take a year. some vehicles will get new software. others will need new parts. >>> get ready to see a lot more solar panels and wind farms after governor jerry brown signed some landmark green energy legislation today. >> the trouble with climate change, it's a bad happening rather slowly and if we don't get it in time, it will

starv starving and infestd with parasite. >> i didn't think he was going to he can mate. >>reporter: the horse was one of more than neglected horse found in morgan hill and gilroy owned by the same man now cop vehicleed of felony animal abuse. >> nobody will take the time to fix these horses and give them a second chance e-at first santa clara couldn't animal control refused to step in. so the non-profit rescue center bought 11 horses in the worst condition and brought them to their sanctuary south of holster. one horse was so sec he died within a few hours. but now after a year of expert care the others are all doing well. thinks 5 month old mir license and his mother pregnant when she was rescued. >> those horses have such special need. grain. hay. three times a day. item not an easy process e-volunteers pitch in. >> healing. horses give me love i give them love e-but the care cost thousands of dollars. horses former owner east under court order to pay restitution but monthly check barely mick a dent. >> 14.54. >>reporter: monica runs the center which finds homes for ad

william campbell, right here, he's considered an expert on parasites at drew university in madison. dr. campbell and two others developed ways to prevent blindness and other diseases related to roundworms, congratulations to him. >> very interesting. we'll be right back with an update on that train derailment [hold music playing] we at time warner cable, need to apologize to you. we no longer offer extended periods of free on hold elevator mus tt when you call us. we're making a bunch of changes at time warner cable. including reducing how long you could wait on hold. now, we'll even call you back at a time that's convenient for you. but for those of you who miss our old on hold music, please check out r our greatest hits at r i'm only in my 60's. i've got a nice long life ahead. big plans. so when i found out medicare doesn't pay all my medical expenses, i got a medicare supplement insurance plan. [ male announcer ] if you're eligible for medicare, t t you may know it only covers about 80% t t of your part b medical expenses. the rest is up to you. call now and find out about an aa