lamar odom has won it for rhode island. >> i can't even compare it to anything. i was on top of the world that day. >> reporter: his dreams of reaching the nba well within reach. lamar odom, from the university of rhode island. >> looking forward to being an l.a. clipper. it's going to be a great year. can't wait to get to l.a. and start working out. >> i felt like i arrived. i just wish i had that moment with my mother. >> reporter: because on the outside you're on top of the world. >> and inside i'm hurt little boy still. >> reporter: but his memory blurred in a life of drugs and sex, thanks to a $63 million contract with the miami heat. he describes his first exposure to cocaine at the exclusive club in miami, he described having oral sex with a stranger. >> like unleashing a demon. >> reporter: what candidate drug and sex do to you? >> i mean i want everything extreme. in extreme of course is too much. >> reporter: lamar's drug use, a major hurdle between him and another pinnacle, the 2004 athens olympics. he already had two drug suspensions in the nba and ha

odom was found this week unconscious in a las vegas brothel. brothel owner says after spending $75,000, odom was planning to extend his stay when they found him unconscious on tuesday. he put lamar in his v.i.p. suite on one condition. >> you can't bring drugs in here. he agreed to that. the girl said he was doing cocaine before he got there on saturday. >> reporter: sources close to odom telling our sister network e! he suffered a stroke and brain damage. >>> new at 11:00, an ailment related to technology. texting now blamed for a spike in back and spine problems in kids. in fact some doctors are calling it text neck and say it is an epidemic. teens and children are developing hunchbacks and abnormal curves in their spine from bending over the phones and tablets for hours at a time. the condition can lead to anxiety and depression as well as physical damage. the problem is not just limited to children. doctors say many adults are also coming in complaining of head, neck, shoulder and back pain that can be traced back to using our devices. >>>

odom had been found unconscious at the love ranch brothel in crystal. the odom family said he left a los angeles hospital last week for a private facility.### the supreme court may soon deal a major blow to organized labor. the high court is considering a case, regarding the free speech of government workers-- who say they shouldn't be forced to pay fees to public a group of california public school teachers, claims those "fair share" fees-- violate the first amendment rights of workers, who disagree with the union's political positions. justice anthony kennedy said, the current system compels teachers to support issues, they don't agree with. ### the legal battle over nevada sage grouse habitat is expected to drag into the summer after a new federal court ruling. a judge denied a rural nevada water district's request for an injuction against regulations protecting sage grouse border. white pine county officials say the injunction is necessary to replace a leaking several counties protections for the ### was declared as natural gas continues to spew cal

launching odom back into the headlines nats- et/abc/e!/anchors montage from tonight it's among the first signs of hope since odom was found unresponsive in a nevada brothel five days ago sot pop - gfx- 911 call "...they can't get him to wake up!" [statement gfx] the kardashian family, along with other loved ones, rushing to his side? on thursday, his children from a previous relationship for your outpouring support for our dad." reportedly working his former college coach and close friend telling abc news by all odom. sot coach- 22;19;37;11 i certainly think he can beat everything and get healthy and well and theres a lt of people willing to help him, but he's got to be willing to help himself. nikki: we'll be right back... you're watching local five news at six. nikki: lucky charms cereal is going all- marshmallow! but if you want it -- you have to enter a contest. just 10 boxes of the all- marshmallow lucky charms will be made. those interested in a box must post a photo of themselves to facebook, twitter, or instagram with an "imaginar

>> the latest as new video emerges of odom inside the brothel now on "extra." >>> did lamar odom open? breaking details from the hospital. then the nba star touring the love ranch just before his collapse. grainy new images of odom popping pills? his actual $75,000 bill. and one of the escorts speaks out today. >> two, three, four, five, women, whatever your budget allows. >> funny girl amy shumer's secret pain. >> it's been a struggle for me my whole life. >> choking back tears revealing her inner battle with b

he tells nancy grace that lamar odom spent $75,000. >> that was his number.hat he wanted was two girls 24 hours a day to take care of any of his needs from food, anything in the bedroom. i'll be here a minimum of four days. maximum of five. i'll give you $75,000. the girls agreed to it it. >> reporter: odom's grandmother said he is a beautiful person and anybody who would meet him would say the same thing. that show and spotlight might have gotten to him. last word, lamar odom on a ventilator and still not speaking at the hospital. back to you christine and alison. >> thank you, paul. some people who followed his career upset by the references to reality shows. this guy is an amazing athlete. >> he has a storied nba career they want to focus on. >> a lot of hardship in his life, but really loved and adored by so many people in the sports world. >> the kardashians are still part of his wife. >>> breaking news this morning. a west bank holy site set on fire as israel tries to stop a new lone wolf terror attacks. we are live with the security put in place. so wh

his son, lamar odom jr., posted the photo on his instagram page on new year's eve. the caption reads, christmas with my pops, here's to 2016, blessed. odom is recovering in los angeles after being found unconscious at a brothel just outside las vegas nearly three >>> the first powerball drawing of the year is heating up and will likely offer one of the bigger prizes in the game's history. with a $334 million jackpot up for grabs, tonight's drawing is the 12th largest in history. the winning numbers are 42, 15, 6, 5 and 29. and the all important powerball number is 10. the winner can opt for 30 annual payments or just take the cash value of a measly $05 million. the odds of winning, one in 292 million. but if you're that one, it's a good thing. >>> president obama has declared of flooding. the declaration, it allows federal aid to be used to help state and local response efforts to storms that began before christmas. it has also authorized the federal emergency management agency to coordinate disaster relief efforts. asked for the declaration. floodwaters are recedin

former nba star lamar odom continues to fight for his life. new details around the condition and what led him into the fight of his life. >> two gay two days later lamar still unresponsive. his in-laws asking the world to play. >> he's got blood coming out of his nice. >> manager of love ranch brothel and talked many hours with odom saying he just wanted to get out of the spotlight. >> we've all been playing. we've been playing a lot. and he can get through this. >> odom played $75,000 and was getting ready to extend his stay. odom used cocaine the day he arrived and an herbal sexual stimulant throughout his visit. odom was inside this vip sweet on the bed fully clothed still unconscious. it took four men to carry him to the ambulance. >> he would have been air lifted to las vegas but he didn't fit in the helicopter. video shows odom in the ambulance. >> at this point the case is ongoing. >> sources close to the former nba star told our network doctors found multiple drugs in his system that he suffered from a stroke and is in a coma. lamar an

. >>> lamar odom remains in a coma this morning but there are new details surrounding the money he spent that love ranch. >>> plus, another story match up. >>> and this might just be the "early today" starts right now. >>> man, that was a good catch. good morning, everybody. i'm betty nguyen. southern california is dealing with the aftermath of record breaking rain and flash flooding. the wicked weather shut down highways. backing up traffic for miles and randing hundreds of vehicles on a major highway. mud slides covered cars hundreds of feet deep and some drivers reported having their vehicles thrown around by the rushing mud. >> all we saw was a mountain of boulders and dirt and stuff coming right for us and it pretty much lifted my car up and spun us around like it was nothing. my wife rolled her window down and it was like a freight train coming through your house. it was loud, really loud. >> officials say it could take up to a day to clear the road. some residents are still trapped in their homes after side roads were washed away they had to rescue four people and two dogs from at

fight for his life. >> lamar odom is awake. >> lamar o odom comi out of his coma today. >> reporter: it's among the first signs of hope since he was found unrespsponsive ia nevada brothel five da ago. >> they can't get him to wake up. >> reporter: the kardashian family along with other loved ones rushing to his side. on thursy his children from a previous relationship telling fans, "thanks for your outpouring of prayers and support for our dad. e troubled star was reportedly working on an nba comeback. his former college coach a and close frnds telling abc news how much he believes in the former nba superstar. >> i certainly think he can beat everything and get healthy and well, and there's a lot of people willing to help him, but he's got to be willing to help himself. >> reporter: so certainly again this is encouraging news this morning. but a source close to the situation saying that at this point lamar odom's condition remains guarded. m and paula. >> that's a big question. all right, kayna, we are sending him our thoughts and our prayers and best road to recovery. >>> and coming

lamar's father joe odom was a heroin addict who left his family when lamar was very young.amar's wife khloe kardashian encouraged them to reconcile and they came together on the coup's reality tv show "khloe and lamar". >> reporter: on the show, joe odom asked for money. >> i'm not asking him to be a father. i'm asking hill to act like you are my father. >> reporter: in 2013 after years of rumors about lamar odom's drug use, joe odom told radar online that his son would be better off out the ckardashians. lamar wrote about his dad, his own demons may be the only thing he gave to me. he disrespecting the only family that loved me without expecting anything in return. there were lighter times, too, on "keeping up with the kardashians" odom went public with his fear of the dentist. >> i'm scared. >> he'll literally put you to sleep, you won't have to hear a tool. >> i'll do it. >> and tried learning how to swim. >> hold on, hold on, rob. >> the water pushes you. >> it's not pushing me because i always wind upright -- >> keep your legs up though, don't put them down. >> reporte

>>> developing now, a turnaround for lamar odom. breathing on his own and flown to another location overnight, the new details just in. >>> and "star wars: the force awakens," chewy, the lightsabers and princess leia. websites crashing and the fans a time. >>> we begin with a rampant speculation about what joe biden is about to announce. >> the vice president is nearing a decision on a potential run but what he'll say and when he'll say it is anyone's guest. >> "the washington post" jumped the gun accidentally publishing a story headlined biden to launch a presidential campaign. the paper blamed it on a technical glitch and abc's stephanie ramos is in washington with more on biden's next move, oh, lots of tongues wagging. >> reporter: true. still no word as to whether or not vice president joe biden will run. but he is under some intense pressure as to whether or not he'll jump into this race for president. will he or won't he join the 2016 presidential race? that is still the biggest question looming over vice president joe biden.

he told nancy grace that odom spent $75,000. >> that was his number. was two girls 24 hours a day to take care of any of his needs from food or anything in the bedroom. he'll be here a minimum of four days, maximum of five days. the girls agreed to it. he put it on a credit card. >> reporter: florence odom said he is a beautiful person and anybody who would meet him would say the same thing. she said that show, the spotlight, might have gotten to him. at last word, lamar odom still on a ventilator and not speaking at the hospital. back to you, christine and alison. >>> paul, thanks for that. breaking news this morning. a west bank holy site set on fire as israel tries to stop a new wave of lone wolf terror attacks. we are live with new security being put in place. that's next. protect capital long term. active management can tap global insights. active management can seek to outperform. that's the power of active management. (vo) wit runs on optimism.un on? it's what sparks ideas. moves the world forward. invest with those who see the world as unstoppa

vegas as new pictures of odom are surfacing. the photos obtained by daily mail mail.com show lamar odom outside vegas and sitting up with a bottle of water in hand and others appears to be unconscious again, it is not clear if just sweeping and odam later to be taken to the hospital after being found unresponsive. brothel employees say pinkish fluid was coming out of mouth and nose and odom spent a week in various hospitals. espn reports just last night a helicopter took odom to hospital in las vegas to one in southern california and one of odom's former coaches say he is breathing. >> he took the tubing out himself and if he needs a mask he will wear it but breathing on his own. >> been in contact with odom estranged wife khloe kardashian almost everyday. >> spoke a few words, reached down to say hey, you know i love you. he said yeah, i know and then went back to sleep. >> los angeles daily news sites multiple sources saying odom has started physical therapy and ability to communicate has improved quite a bit. >>> 9:44 olympic

odom would later be taken to the hospital after being found un respond i have.thel employees say pink-ish fluid was coming out every his mouth and nose. he spent week in various hospitals, espn reports a helicopter took odom from hospital in las vegas to one in southern california. one every odom's former coaches says his condition is improving. >> he took his breathing tube out himself. if he needs a mask he'll wear it, but he is breathing on his own. >> coach for ad em in college, says he's been in contact with odom's estranged wife khloe kardashian almost every day. >> he spoke a few words, he reached down and said hey, you know i love you. and he said ya, i know, then went back to sleep. >> the los angeles daily news saw it multiple sources saying odom started physical therapy and his breathing, vision, ability to communicate have all improved quite a bit. sources close to odom say he's progressed to the point where he can continue his recovery in los angeles. andrew spencer, cbs-3, "eyewitness news". >> people in southern california are trying to dry out th

odom took several enhancement drugs.he only illegal drug he knows of happens before he arrived on saturday. >> he admitted that to the girls. he was doing it before he left. >> we have 28 years of success. nothing like this has ever happened. >> reporter: meanwhile tensions are rising between huff and the kardashian. >> khloe kardashian's publicist called me and she said send them to me. i'll have khloe do it and i said tell khloe to go to hell. >> supposed to be quiet and let lamar get tarnished, let our reputation get tarnished. we absolutely will not do. >> reporter: one of odom's friends leaving the hospital today said that open dom brief opened his eyes and squeezed someone's hand. in las vegas i'm tom wait, kpix5. >>> heavy rainfall thunderstorms wrapping up to our south. more than 2,000 lightning strikes in california over the past 24 hours and still some lightning over the past few hours and a slight chance south bay and east bay may get a sprinkle or two overnight tonight as the storm system passes by to our sou

just search lamar odom. jay gray will have an update in the investigation coming up in ten minutes. >>> we have some breaking news from the live desk. canada's former ambassador to iran who helped hide six american diplomats in 1979 has died. ken taylor was a key player in the plan to help those americans escape. he housed them at his home in tehran and the whole ordeal was depicted in the 2012 film "ar "argo." in an interview in 2013 taylor said there was never any hesitation on his part to help the americans escape. >>> taylor passed away in a new york hospital at the age of 81. back to you. >>> threats of violence have brought one team's football season to an early end in pennsylvania. someone left bullets outside the stadium in mount pleasant with the name of league officials written on them. there are five schools in the league on pennsylvania. earlier the league was canceled because of the fighting amongst parents. students and school officials are disappointed that the season has come to a close. >>>

. >>> we are getting a better picture of the events leading upteto lamar odom, rush to the hospital. this is after the nba reality tv star was found unresponsive at a nevada brothel. kerry barrett is here with the latest information at noon, kerry. >> reporter: former nba star lamar odom is still clinging for life. we are getting a look at new video of him at the brothel. at a closer look at the timeline new video shows lamar odom arriving saturday evening at about 5:30. that's him in the white t-shirt, sneakers, and baseball cap. touring the facilities with two unnamed women. the cashier said he appeared just fine. >> he seemed normal. he was very quiet. very tall. sbut he was just very cordial. had a couple drinks, was relas d, listening to the music the bar. >> reporter: we are seeing documents used to check him in and the credit card accept for $75,000. the manager says odom was planning to extend his stay until tomorrow. >> just keep a close eye on him. we have help on the way. >> reporter: tuesday, he was found in this vip suite on the bed fully clothed and unresponsive. police

nbc jacob has more. >> reporter: two days after he lamar odom is still unresponsive. the in laws, the car dashian family asking the world to pray. t.j. moore is a manager at love ranch brothel who said he just wanted to get out of the spot light. >> we've all been praying. he's been through a lot and he can get through this too. >> reporter: the brothel owner tells nbc news he paid $75,000 and was getting ready to extend his stay. they say he used cocaine and herbal sexual stimmialant throughout his visit. he was here fully clothinged. it took four men to carry him. this shows odom in the ambulance. >> at this point, the case is ongoing. >> reporter: sources close to the former nba star tell us sister network, doctors found multiple drugs in his system; that he suffered from a stroke and is in a coma. khloe has legal authority to make medical decisions for him. unconscious and little uncertainty ahead. >> and now people magazine reporting that kim kardashian has postponed the baby shower while they pray for his recovery. >>> third quarter fund raising reports were due

odom was rush to the hospital. we know a lot of fans are sending the former nba star prayers and well wishes on social media for cbs news, i'm rachel kim, los angeles, california. >>> a lot of people are wondering what is herbal viagra? well, you don't need a prescription to buy it but f.d.a. warns against taking pills because they are not regulated. the mayo clinic says it can cause dangerously low blood pressure in some men and herbal vei gar after been pulled off market because they contained undeclared prescription medications. >>> erika? >> 5:13. a small plane crashed in the mobile home park in palm springs, florida yesterday setting two of the homes on fire and leaving an unknown number of victims. authorities tell us that nearby security cameras captured the the final moments, when this plane crash. you can see that video right here. crash in the park. huge cloud created there too. several witnesses say that the plane just dropped out of the sky from no where. the federal aviation administration is trying to

lamar odom was found unresponsive in a nevada brothel. nbc's jay gray is live outside the hospital in las vegas with more. jay, he's in really bad shape. >> reporter: yeah, that's what we're hearing, janelle. this is what we know right now. medical teams continue to monitor lamar odom around the clock. the next 48 hours are critical in the fight for his life. a former nba and reality tv star, lamar odom is fighting for his life at a las vegas hospital. after the 35-year-old was found unconscious tuesday inside a nevada prerogative el. >> there was some color change, of course. he was breathing. he threw up. they got him in the ambulance. and he was alive when he left the ranch. >> reporter: a source tells e news, doctors are treating the situation as on overdose. it solicited an outpouring response from friends and teammates. >> i just wanted to stepped love and support to one of our nba brothers lamar odom. we love you, man. keep fighting. >> reporter: on twitter dwyane wade wrote i pray for my brother. dear god, he's one of the good one

odom is now breathing on his own.y after being found unconscious inside a nevada brothel. he reportedly ingested cocaine and sexual enhancement supplements. the 35-year-old was in a coma until friday morning. and has been improving ever since. in sports. the 49ers and their head coach. are feeling good after their win yesterday. . and a couple of players with local ties. light it up in toronto. as the a-l-c-s moves to canada for game three. gary has highlights. and all the sports. next ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ the beautiful sound of customers making the most of their united flight. power, wi-fi and streaming entertainment. that's... seize the journey friendly. ♪ ♪ >> gary :the canadian flag . the bluejays first playoffs since 1993 bot 3rd /. sunnyvalle's own troy tulowitzki crushes a 3 run homrun edwin encarnacion scores. chris colabello scores to push the bluejays lead to still bot 3rd / former oakland a josh donaldson homers to left field . kevin pillar scores to put toronto over kansas city . the royals made a run in the 9th bu

but odom's latest troubles are no rumor.y morning in los angeles for allegedly driving under the influence. >> he was traveling in all lanes. he was swerving in a side-to-side motion. and that drew attention of our officers. >> this is a cry for help. when somebody's driving under the influence, at 3:50 in the morning, you're asking for it. >> reporter: prior to the two-time nba champ's arrest, reports of odom's alleged drug problem, prompting fellow lakers alumni to tweet messages of concern. magic johnson wrote, i hope my man and former laker, lamar odom, is doing okay. >> he has to deal with the underlying problem. >> reporter: it's not the first time odom has been involved in a drug controversy. in 2001, he was suspended twice for violating the nba's drug policy. the latest substance questions. >> are the rumors true that you're adistricted to crack-cocaine? >> reporter: in addition to ongoing infidelity rumors, reportedly creating a rift in his four-year marriage, to reality star, khloe kardashian. in a tweet posted sun

odom comes in. laker star, lamar odom found unconscious at a brothel tuesday. rushed to sunrise hospital in las vegas. his nearly 7 foot frame too tall to be air lifted by helicopter. saturday, odom checked in at dennis hoff's love ranch south in crystal, nevada, dennis hoff is the brothel's owner. hoff says odom was drinking viagra like supplement, discovered unresponsive in his terrible. the girls of course, were traumatized. >> odom, the winner of two of nba championships with the los angeles lakers, last played in the nba two years ago. his off the court struggles included an arrest in 2013 for driving under the influence. >> lamar, you do have to go to the dentist, baby. >> reporter: odom featured on reality tv show "keeping up with the kardashians" throughout his four year marriage to khloe. the two filed for divorce in 2013. several nba players have turned to social media to show their support. miami heat star dwayne wade tweeted, prayers all the way up for my brother. odom's representatives have not responded to cbs this morning's request for comment. t

. >> mark: a good play by odom.comes over and doubles, takes him out of a rhythm post-up. >> jeff: and it was very interesting, too. the lakers, basically, called for it. there was no indication right away by the officials that they wanted to review it. the lakers then phil jackson moved down the sideline and requested it and then they reacted to go to the review. >> mike: brand new rule this year. last two minutes of the fourth quarter and overtime, officials can review it. looks like they are going to overturn it, because doc rivers is not happy. so it's going to be -- appears it's going to be laker ball. >> jeff: they would haven't reviewed it if doc rivers didn't call the time-out. until phil jackson made the request, they were not going to review that. >> mike: great hands from bryant and then you see after he slapped it away, it went off the didn't fingertips of garnett. good call, the right call. obviously the rule gets the right thing going here. so it's laker ball with 1:29 remaining. gasol, fisher, odom, a

the owner said odom had called him saturday to arrange a visit. describing odom as a bit somber.ck on him, they found him unresponsive and called 911. >> 911 said, put him on his left side. and they did. started throwing up. he was still alive. ambulance came. police came. they immediately said this is not looking good. >> reporter: emergency crews tried to airlift him to a vegas hospital. but the 6'10" odom was too tall to fit into the helicopter. he was driven by ambulance to another facility. randi kaye, cnn, las vegas, nevada. >> and as lamar odom battles for his life, we're getting new details about who is calling the shots in that hospital room. it's khloe kardashian. you've probably heard she filed for divorce from odom in 2013 but the couple didn't actually sign the divorce papers until this summer. signing isn't the end though. a source tells us their divorce has not been finalized. meaning that khloe is the one who can literally make the medical decisions. reverend jesse jackson says odom right now is on life support and says he visited him in the hospital and spoke wit

. >>> lamar odom remains in a coma this morning, but there are new details surrounding the $75,000 that he spent at the love ranch. >>> plus the new york mets will face the chicago cubs for another storied match-up. and this might just be the greatest football catch of the year. "first look" starts right now. what an amazing catch. all right, good morning, everybody. thanks for joining us today. we do appreciate it. southern california is dealing with the aftermath of record breaking rain and flash flooding. the wicked weather shut down parts of several freeways and highways. mud and rock slides closed part of i-5 near los angeles. backing traffic up for miles and stranding hundreds of vehicles on a major highway. mudslides covered cars several feet deep and in some cases submerging them completely. some drivers reported having their vehicles thrown around by the rushing mud. >> all we saw was a mountain of boulders and dirt and stuff coming right for us and it pretty much lifted my car up and spun us around like it was nothing. my wife rolled her window down and that's when it was just

we're getting our first look at odom. lamar odom junior posted this picture to his instagram... of his dad and sister destiny. the caption says "christmas with my pops. here's to 20-16... blessed." this is the first public photo of odom since he was found unconcious at a brothel in october. boxing champ manny pacquiao is retiring!!! he's hanging up his boxing gloves after his next fight here in las vegas. the pac man is set to face off against timothy bradley april 9th at the m- g-m grand. this is the third time the fighters have met in the ring. pacquiao has said he hopes to run for senator in the philippines. he's currently a congressman. if you're drunk... can you get behind the wheel of an automated car? if a learned big wigs-- even our higher ups from all around nevada and even the globe are here today. they are excited... i mean first the billions of dollars from tesla motors and faraday future for nevada. now they want more... take sot jude hurin, nevada dmv 8:16:30-8:16:38 "this is a passion for us at motor vehciles since we've been dealing with this in 2011. we're one o

. >>> more nba player lamar odom remains in a coma at a las vegas hospital. that -- at his bedside are members of the kardashian family including his estranged wife chloe kardashian. christian or when it social media asking the public to pray for odom with #our fighter. gressitt is reverend. jesse jackson drop by the hospital yesterday saying that odom is unconscious and on life support . >> i just wanted to let them know -- [ indiscernible ] blood coming out of his nose and we can get him to wake up. >> this was one of the 911 calls made from the nevada brothel where odom was found unresponsive on tuesday afternoon. another caller later told the dispatcher that odom was taking herbal sexual enhancement supplements as well as cocaine. >> the mail had been using cocaine, they can from his usage on saturday but was unsure if it had continued to the weekend. >> investigators obtained a search warrant to test out of his blood for drugs. officers are n awaiting those toxicology results. >>> millions of people across california will drop, cover and hold on as part

and local police say odom had no connection to the church prior to sunday. they say the attack was preplanned and he also mailed severa news outlets there lightly. i'll tell you thatstedutside thd secret service said he was taken into custody without incident and police are still working on trying to develop a motive yesterday at that press conference in idaho and authorities did not believe there was in connection to pastor support of ted cruz and this is second person arrested this week for attempting to breach the white house fence. melanie alnwick. senator cruz won idahohiary cliy win in mississippi. both clinton and trump sugges suggestinged they are ready to end the primary battle and focus on each other. >> if i get to go against hillary polls are showing i will beat here and some of the polls have me beating her easily. >> sooner i can become the knowledge he the more i can turn our attention to the reps. >> well the candidates now have sights set on next tuesday's primaries including florida and ohio both winner take all states. >> happening today.

few traveled as long or as far to be in boston today as john odom, a remarkable comeback story next. next weather talent appears at wx center with generic pinpoint filling monitor the take special sponsored 7-day graphic the >>> why the warriors are ditching plans to build an arena on 30 and 32, next. ago, more than 260 were wounded. among them, john odom, a spectator at the race last year, he was back again today and elaine quijano was with him. >> reporter: it hasn't been easy for john and karen odom to return here to boston, but this was a day the california couple did not want to miss. they were waiting to watch their daughter cross the finish line last year, when the first bomb exploded. >> it was a thrust and it was very hot and it just knocked you down to the ground. and as we fell to the ground, right away, i could feel there was something wrong. >> reporter: shrapnel had cut through arteries in both odom's legs. the father and grandfather felt himself slipping away. >> but karen, my son-in-law and son, they were a on top of me screaming, because i wanted to close my eyes and

odom comes in. >> reporter: former los angeles laker star, lamar odom found unconscious at a brothel tuesday. rushed to sunrise hospital in las vegas. his nearly 7 foot frame too tall to be air lifted by helicopter. saturday, odom checked in at dennis hoff's love ranch south in crystal, nevada, dennis hoff is the brothel's owner. hoff says odom was drinking cognac and had taken herbal viagra like supplement, discovered unresponsive in his room by two women. off awe he was throwing up, terrible. the girls of course, were traumatized. >> odom, the winner of two of nba championships with the los angeles lakers, last played in the nba two years ago. his off the court struggles included an arrest in 2013 for driving under the influence. >> lamar, you do have to go to the dentist, baby. >> reporter: odom featured on reality tv show "keeping up with the kardashians" throughout his four year marriage to khloe. the two filed for divorce in 2013. several nba players have turned to socialed me y to show their support. miami heat star dwayne wade tweeted, prayers all the way up for my brother. o

moments ago we heard from a publicist from lamar odom's family that lamar odom gave a thumbs up and saidat's from a publicist to fox news. if that's true, though, it would be a really major development considering reports indicated he has really been on death's door. "us weekly" reported he was opening his eyes and trying to communicate. some say this is involuntary but he was found in a brothen in nevada. a worker who called 9-1-1 said lamar had taken coke and an herbal section system hunt ten times. the worker told police he does there are would gunk coming out of odom's nose and mouth. a horrible set of descriptions. now while it appears that progress is being made, potentially, according to the publicist, lamar's estranged wife, khloe kardashian, has been thanking fans for support. trace, this is really tough. >> reporter: itself is. here's the grain of salt. today they said that actually lamar odom was asked if he wanted to see kids and his reports he either said yes or made an affirmative gesture. thenasas today -- "usa today" saying these are movements that are involuntary, and no

. >>> some positive signs are being reported tonight about lamar odom. the former nba star who remains in critical condition after being found unresponsive at a brothel in nevada earlier this week. we get the latest tonight from nbc's jacob rascon. >> reporter: when lamar odom woke up from his coma and spoke for the first time, his mother-in-law, kris jenner, said on instagram, "it was an answer to prayer." his estranged wife, khloe kardashian, by his side since entering the hospital on tuesday, keeping uncharacteristically quiet, only asking the owner of the brothel where odom was found unresponsive to respect his privacy. >> like they ran the world and i'm supposed to just fall in line with the kardashians' wishes. no, i'm not going to do that at all. tell khloe to go to hell. >> reporter: we met dennis hoff late last night at one of his other nevada brothels, telling us he put lamar in his vip suite on one condition -- >> you can't bring drugs in here. and he agreed to that. >> reporter: hoff says after already spending $75,000, odom was planning to e

dray clark is live in middle village where odom attended high school. >> lamar odom spent three years school. he once said leaving here was one of the worst decisions he made. no one can forget the sense of pride and prestige he brought the school. this morning there are many prayers for odom as he recovers in that las vegas hospital. this is video of odom arriving at the hospital yesterday afternoon. he is reportedly in very critical condition. odom was found unconscious at the love ranch, a well-known brothel 70 miles outside las vegas. emts were able to stabilize him and drive him to the hospital in vegas. they planned to airlift him but he was too tall for the helicopter. days. he was in good spirits and having a real good time until he was found unresponsive. >> i was not there. horrifying. blood was coming out of him. when they put him on his left side he started throwing up, but he definitely was alive while he was there. they put him in the ambulance. >> reporter: at 6-10 he was a forward and a star-studded player, in fact winning two championships with the los angeles lakers.

odom was married to khloe kardashian for four years and divorced in 2013. she is said to be by his side. >>> breaking right now, israel is beginning to deploy hundreds of troops around the country to assist police. it's the first of the new measures to combat the increasing palestinian attacks against israeli civilians and soldiers. the israeli cabinet called for tighter security after a particularly bloody day yesterday in which three israelis and three palestinians were killed. >>> well, here at home planned a group says it will continue to provide fetal tissue to researchers but will cover the cost itself rather than accepting any reimbursement. republicans in congress have responded to the undercover videos by launching investigations and attempts to end federal funding. >>> well, still ahead, a warning from air traffic controllers to travelers. be prepared for more delays unless something is done soon. >>> highway hazard. a piece of metal flying through a driver's windshield. >>> the cubs making history and the dodgers not going down >>> welcome back.

investigators say no illegal drugs were found in odom's suite.d the brothel's famed owner dennis hof said his staff saw no evidence of illicit drug use. enews that is owned by nbc news universal says odom is on a ventilator after suffering at least one stroke. and the sources said they'd been told by medical personnel that multiple drugs were found in his system, and that he had suffered brain damage, but is not brain dead. police yesterday described odom's condition when paramedics arrived at the scene. >> he was unconscious, but breathing. he had blood coming from his nose, and his mouth, along with a white substance. >> kim kardashian and kris jenner arrived at the hospital yesterday afternoon joining khloe kardashian, who is said to be at odom's bedside. married in 2009, khloe and odom submitted divorce paperwork in july. >>> now to major league baseball and a pair of do or die match-ups in the alds. start in kansas city, the royals' johnny cueto with a gem on the mound in game five against the astros. the righty allowed just two hits over ei

and why lamar odom won't be facing any cocaine in his system back in october. this might be just about the worst place to have parked this weekend.. what caused this "ice-mobile". your fox5 weather 24/7 forecast is prosecutors say they will not be charging former nba star lamar odom with any crimes. back in october of last year .. odom was found unconscious at a brothel in nye county with cocaine in his system. district attorney angela bello says the evidence didn't prove that odom used the drug during his three days in the county, so he could not be charged there. gas prices around the country are going down the average price dropping to just 2.05 a gallon. and industry analysts predict it could fall to just a dollar a gallon this year.. in some areas. the national average is 15 cents lower per gallon this year compared to last year at this time. the cost for crude oil is declining . the average cost for a gallon here in las vegas has dropped 5 cents in alone to an average of 2.51. still higher than the national average of 1.97. across the upper midwest and no

lamar odom is in the toughest fight of his life. he suffered at least one stroke and he may have brain damage after he was found unconscious at the nevada brothel. the form are two-time champion is surrounded by former lakers teammate kobe bryant along with estranged wife khloe kardashian. and caitlyn jenner. >> former laker teammate shaquille o'neal tweeted play for my friend lamar me makes a full recovery. what most people don't realize about la mor odom is that he is a better person than he is a basketball player. >> we're learning more about what happened inside of this the nevada brothel where lamar odom spent several days after being rushed to the hospital after this 911 call tuesday afternoon. >> where is your emergency. >> when paramedics arrived at the love ranch about 70 miles outside of las vegas they say the 35-year-old was unconscious and struggling to breathe. >> he had blood coming from his nose and mouth along with a white substance. >> he was first treated and transferred to this facility in vegas. where doctors are

eleanor odom, peter odom, meg strickler. meg strickler, it doesn't sound like her lawyer communicated that to her because she's still talking about leonard padilla bonding her out. call him, call him, call him. the lawyer's giving this press statement saying, don't call my client. >> doesn't sound like everybody's connected with each other here at all. sounds like confusion central. plus if padilla goes into the jail and speaks to her, we're going to be seeing it on your show just like this. the lawyer would have to be there also. >> peter odom, isn't that a huge breach of duty to be -- have your client thinking that padilla could bond her out and the lawyer's writing him and giving public statements saying don't call my client? >> it would be, nancy. remember, we're getting this second and thirdhand from unreliable sources. >> if you're referring to padilla i would not consider him to be unreliable since what he's saying is being corroborated by croslin behind bars. to bill, former nypd, now with ma jessky associates joinin

lamar odom is at the top of the list. kr jenner and kim were spotted outside the hospital. there were signs that him hope. he squeezed someone's hand. he also fluttered his eyes. but those could be involuntary actions. one of the real concerns for doctors are his kidneys. he was given dialysis in hopes they could stop organs from failing. meanwhile, the kardashians are asking for prayers. kris jenner instagrammed this picture and rob said praying nonstop for my brother. kourtney shared this photo and then this photo, let dance together again soon. please, don't go. >> the sources confirmed to "e.t." t has canceled the baby shower which was scheduled for saturday. it was supposed to be at shelly's house which is where they got married in2009. >>> and we're learning more about the chaos after lamar's collapse. there are new details about the dramatic 911 call. the first from a woman named misty. >> he's got blood coming out of his nose and white stuff out of his mouth. >> is he conscious? >> no. >> the next call w from this man, richard hunter, a spokesman for the love ranch.

and odom is on life support and not getting any better.ven if he comes out of the coma, he has virtual no chance of leading a normal life. the kardashian family has flown in specialists. and bobby kristina brown who died in july after being found unresponsive in a bathtub in january. odom did not lose oxygen to his brain. >>> the warriors are heading to california. head coach steve curr is expected to go with hem. he is on an indefinite leave on campus. and the assistant coach has been serving as interim head coach. he does not know how much he will be involved in practice for game. it is a good sign that he's making the trip. >>> an adult version of a popular children's toy is on sale on ebay. take a look at this car. it's built to remember a car. in england. it does come with airbags. and you can go up to 70 miles per hour. the other ones are pedaled by feet. a little more than 21,000 pounds with 31,000. >> less funny. the kid's version. >> >>> it was the shopping experience that left many people. the x-rated surprise at a south bay targ