reporting live from washington, d.c., alison burns, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> arizona's abortion ban willake effect this week as scheduled. now, yesterday, a fella banning any abortions at 20 weeks of pregnancy or later is constitutional. the judge said the state provided well-documented evidence that an unborn child has the capacity to feel pain during an abortion by at least 20 weeks but he said the law does not ban women from ending a pregnancy. >>> despite the deadly colorado theater shooting, american's views on gun control are about the same. 47% say it's important to enforce gun control. compare that to april when 45% said it was important. nearly 70% said shootings like the one in colorado are isolated acts. last week, president obama said he's working on a plan to predues gun violence. >>> a $10,000 reward is being offered to help oakland police solve a homicide. rafael cortez garcia was shot to death late friday night after being robbed at highland hospital and 13th avenue. police have focused their investigation on a unique wallet stolen. it looked like a 1,000 p et so bill. if

ktvu alison burns is in our washington, d.c. newsroom with bernanke's urgent warning for congress. alison. >> reporter: dave, the fed chairman is warning if congress does not take action to deal with the tax increases and steep automatic federal spending cuts the u.s. could face another recession. he's also calling on congress to produce a long-term plan to shrink federal deficits. but some lawmakers are looking for the feds to take more action as well to boost the weakening economy. >> you certainly agree that unemployment has been too high and is sticky and despite false two false starts we're having a much rougher time than ever imagined getting unemployment down. >> yes, that is true. >> reporter: so get to work mr. chairman. >> reporter: bernanke said the feds will get control. we will take a closer look at some of the options during my next update in about an hour. reporting live from washington, d.c. alison burns. >> thanks alison. >>> gilroy police are looking for a man who's pit bull attacked a woman and her dog last week. authorities released photos of that pit bull that w

alison burns has more. >> reporter: now, congress is threatening to get involved. the sale mate, how tight the control should be on companies like google, yahoo! and facebook that rely heavily on user data for advertising. the companies are worried any mechanism that limits too much of their collection ability would hurt profits. >> you should a right to opt out. you should have some enforcement rights. you should also have the sense that companies are less like throw are have detailed profiles about you -- are less likely to have detamed profiles about you -- detailed profiles about you. >>> timothy geithner is warning about another recession. he says that tax increases, along with billions of dollars in automatic spending cuts would severely damage the economy. tax breaks for all americans are due to expire at the end of the year and $100 billion in defense cuts are due to take effect in january if congress doesn't agree on a new budget deal. >>> well, there is a new poll out who says that a majority of people who believe that romney's business background makes h

alison burns is in our washington, d.c. newsroom with why bernanke says the u.s. could enter another recession next year. alison. >> reporter: ben bernanke begins his second round of testimony in a little less than an hour. he's warning congress must act to deal with those tax increases and steep automatic budget cuts that kick in in january or he says the u.s. will face another recession. >> congress is in charge here not the federal reserve. >> how many jobs he says will be lost next year if congress doesn't act. during my next update in about an hour. reporting live from washington, d.c. alison burns ktvu channel 2 news. >>> time now 6:15. a small plane was carrying a very bold message about penn state university. it flew over the campus yesterday. there it is. the banner that read take the statue down or we will. it's a reference to that statue there opinion the statue of former head football coach joe paterno. a report released showed that joe paterno helped to cover up child sex abuse by jerry sandusky. a spokesperson for penn state says a decision will be ma

alison burns ktvu channel 2 news. >> thanks alison. >>> we will send it over to sal. he's been looking at the golden gate bridge. how are things over there? >> yeah. we are looking at all kinds of stuff. that is right, dave, i look at all kinds of stuff. and so does steve. we are looking at the fog on the golden gate and southbound 101 traffic is moving well. i heard steve say there is a big marine push, but that is all i know. we will bring in steve in a moment. driving wise that means you may see more fog in some of the spots we normally see fog. let's move along and take a look at the bay bridge. not a lot of fog this far inland. and the morning drive on the south bay commute looks good. although freeway senators looking fine here as you drive on 101 let's say you are driving on the peninsula 101 and 280 are off to a good start. let's go to steve. >> i'm honored you listen. [ laughter ] what he means is the fog. really picking up because of a low right up there. this time of year i mean it really don't see that very often. temperatures they did warm up a little on

alison burns, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> jada pinkett smith testified on capitol hill for tougher legislation against modern day slavery. she says more needs to be done for mew man trafficking and help those who are -- human trafficking and help those who are victims. >> i believe we need more adequate funding for programs that can protect men and women who are victims of trafficking. she says fund something also needed to help victims. the she claims there are 40,000 enslaved witnesses today and she plans to launch her own campaign to bring awareness to the area. >>> we have new information on the shooting in alabama. the alleged gunman has surrendered. the police chief says this man surrendered in a town 50 miles away. surveillance video shows the area the man went to overnight. investigators do not believe this was a random act of violence. >> when he first walked up, there were people on the sidewalk and epstood for several plint, watching and everybody -- and he stood for several minutes watching. >> we never saw the guy shooting. >> police say the rampage may be connected to a shooting

alison burns has more. >> reporter: we've been watching the webcast.g contell nation of russia and china after they block sanctions against the syrian regime. the supreme court sown votes did not from if -- the supreme court -- it's reported that assad was at the swearing in the new testimony minister. he said anything could than to assad atny moment. there might be -- he might be assassinated. he might be subject to military coup. there are several recovers are! the u.s. is also now expressing concern about the fate of -- several reports that the u.s. is also now expressing concern about the late. >>> immigration staff at british airports say they will walk off the job one day before the start of the olympic games lax attack. the 24-hour. >>> -- the games tax. >>> they within the world cup last year, but the japanese woman and soccer team may not have felt like clam peepiance in a premium flight. they were seated in. 13 community lowly. the association says red sox -- he says sany bring him treats, it will -- the association says it can be sped up. it

ktvu alison burns is in our washington, d.c.mexico's next president says he will do about the drug violence plaguing that country. alison. >> reporter: mexico's pri party has been on the political side lynns for more than a decade now. but now it is back with a 45- year-old governor who appears to have won the country's highest office. pena is is promising -- pena is promising good government and war against drugs. but it's control ended in 2000 amid allegations of corruption. he says this time there will be no deals or negotiating with organized crime. his rival has not yet conceded. we'll have more on what the election could mean for relations with the united states during my next update in about an hour. reporting live alison burns ktvu channel 2 news. >>> the two biggest economies in asia continues to slip. chinese factory orders shrank at the fastest pace since last december. now that is raising new fears about weaker orders for u.s. manufactures and a weakening lowball economy -- weakening global economy. stocks in europe

ktvu alison burns is in our washington, d.c. newsroom with why both sides are accusing each other of lying. >> reporter: pam, this all involves mitt romney's career at the private investment firm bayne capital. they are running ads accusing the president of lying. pointing to obama claims that romney encouraged the outsourcing of american jobs at bayne. >> when the president doesn't tell the truth, how can we trust him to lead. the obama outsourcing attacks misleading, untrue. >> reporter: raise questions about when he left bayne. he said it was in 1999 before bayne was involved in some controversial business closures. >> i left that business in 1999 to help with the salt lake city olympics back on track. >> reporter: several media outlets have obtained documents that showed he was still the head of the firm three years later. the obama campaign insists -- the romney campaign insists those documents are misleading. how pressure is also mounting on mitt romney to release more of his personal financial information and what califor

ktvu alison burns reports the obama campaign is even suggesting romney may have committed a felony. >> reporter: dave, the romney campaign is facing a beerage of questions this morning. the latest is over his claims that he left the firm in 1991 to help with the olympics. but it's listed as he was as head of the firm as late as 2002. the romney campaign says those documents are misleading. democrats say he could clear it up by releasing more tax records. >> you see he could not even become a cabinet member for that lack of disclosure. and now with that lack of disclosure he wants to be president of the united states. >> he not only couldn't be confirmed as cabinet secretary. he couldn't be confirmed as dogcatcher. >> reporter: he says misrepresenting his time could be a felony for romney. the romney campaign says that's a new low. it's demanding an apology. more on how romney is fighting back with a new ad today. reporting live from washington, d.c. alison burns ktvu channel 2 news. >>> a delta flight was forced to return to new york after a suspicious discovery on board. they found w

alison burns is in our washington, d.c. office newsroom with reaction from congress. nder a law passed by congress after the september 11th attacks every container shipped to the united states is supposed to be checked for radio active material before it leaves an overseas port. now the department of homeland security was given until this month to do it but that is not going to happen. homeland security secretary jan net napolitano is telling lawmakers the effort has become too costly and cumbersome. instead they are relying on negligent supports. according to the washington post that means just half of 1% of the roughly 10 million containers that come bo the u.s. are scanned before they believe overseas ports. we should say most of the containers are checked when they arrive here in the u.s. at ports like the port of oakland. but some members of congress say that could be too late if a terrorist has planted a nuclear device in one of the containers. we are reaching out to local members of congress this morning to get their reaction and hope to have that for you soon.

alison burns reports, the house of representatives votes again today on whether to repeal president obama 'healthcare reform law? alison? >> reporter: dave, the house came into session just about 15 minutes ago and the repeal bill is expected to easily pass later today. still, it has no chance of getting through the senate. >> we are resolved to have this law go away and we're gonna do everything we can to stop it. >> reporter: barbara lee pointed out it's the 31st time the republican majority has tried to repeal all or part of the law. >> this, a tea party majority is connected from reality, that this house takes vote after vote on bills that have no chance of becoming laws. >> reporter: democrats also point out today that if republicans are able to take control of the senate this fall, the healthcare hall could be doom -- the healthcare law could be doomed. back to you. >>> for the third time in two weeks, a california city has been approved for bankruptcy. this time, it's san bernardino. the city may not be able to pay its workers next month. the acting city manager says san bernardino

ktvu alison burns is in our washington, d.c.ewsroom with questions about how your tax dollars are being spent overseas. >> reporter: pam, the united states has spent almost $90 billion on reconstruction and development projects in afghanistan over the last ten years. a special inspector general is in charge of monitoring where the money goes and this morning it's investigation is calling major projects into question. according to the washington post and the new york times the inspector general is suggesting some projects are hurting the u.s. image in afghanistan. and many of them won't be done by the time u.s. combat forces leave in 2014 and could be a huge waste of money. among those projects $220 million for diesel generators to provide electricity. but the project won't provide as much electricity as the generators. $23million for a controversial road project that has angered local residence and $300 million for electricity projects that have not yet been awarded to contractors. membersover congress on -- members of congress

alison burns has more from our newsroom. >> reporter: the big question for president obama is not whetherreduce the number of u.s. nuclear weapons but how many to eliminate. the "associated press" reports this morning he's evening edging supports -- towards a decision from about 1500 -- 1700 warheads to about 1,000. the a.p. reports that the president has been considering more dramatic cuting. the group global zero says the u.s. can safely reduce its stockpile to 900 nuclear weapons over the past two years. president obama said the arsenal inherited from the cold war is poorly suited. >>> reporting live from washington, d.c., alison burns, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> breaking news out of north carolina, where tv icon andy griffin has -- has died. according to tmz, he passed away at his home. while known for his long-time roll on the show, he also played on "matlock." he was awarded the medal of freedom by 1986. he was 100. >>> pg&e says an underground equipment failure knocked out power to about 4300 customers at the height of the out idge last night. it's now working to restore power to 135

. >>> alison burns is in our washington, d.c. noom to tell us how the -- noom to tell us how the -- newsroom to tell us more about the healthcare repeal vote. >> reporter: dave, less than two weeks after the u.s. supreme court upheld the law, house republicans are preparing another law. >> the problem is that the president's law has made things worse and so with the supreme court ruling that it is constitutional doesn't mean it's good policy for the country. >> all we've heard is repeal. there's no plan. >> reporter: nancy pelosi posted a video on youtube this morning that says dear republicans, stop wasting our time. she calls tomorrow's vote the 31st vote in the house to repea either all or part of the prob -- repeal either all or part of this. >>> wear learning more about -- we're learning more about president obama's fund-raising trip to the bay area. he will reportedly take part in a round-table discussion about tech issues possibly at an oakland tech center. he will attend a fund-raiser at the fox treater and a private rece

reporting live from washington, d.c., alison burns ktvu channel 2 news. >>> the "dark knight ruses" isxpected to the vie et ir. that sequel is expected to earn $160 to160 -- $10 million. >>> in iraq, it's the nation's deadliest day of the year so far with 103 people killed. you are seeing damage in kirkuk. al qaeda is sending a chilling warning that they are slowly gaining ground in this area. the bleeder of the militant group recently announced they are returning to areas once occupied by u.s. >>> p according to "the new york times" the obama administration is increasing eight. settlements. , all rightedly all. >>> 8:19. up next -- acre and protests -- anger and protests in anaheim. we're looking outside your weather. here is a live look. steve will be back. your complete forecast is come. >>> 37 westbound is slow. we'll tell what you the reason is and the best way to get around it. [ taste buds ] donuts, donuts, donuts! who are these guys? oh, that's just my buds. bacon, donuts. -my taste buds. -[ taste buds ] waffles. how about we try this new kind of fiber one cereal? you think you

reporting live from washington, d.c., alison burns, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> 7:17.resident obama is right now heading to a campaign appearance in the battleground state of ohio. we'll she'll you some new video of the president, just 15 minutes ago, he was -- this is not it. but 15 minutes ago, he was boarding air force one at joint base air force in maryland. he will remind people there about his administration's bailout of the auto industry. he will also tell ohio voters that mitt romney's tax proposals would create jobs but in other countries. today, romney is heading to louisiana and will be heading with bobby jindal for a fund- raiser. he's one of the many names mentioned as a possible vice president running mate for mt. >>> today, the republican party takes over the p tampa bay forum to prepare for the republican convention next month. they will transform the area. p some improvements have -- some improvements have already taken place such as an acausticcal upgrade -- acoustical upgrade. the rnc will be held in tampa august 27th through the 30th. >>> 7:19. a pa

alison burns is in our washington, d.c.sroom with our new report being row leased today. >> reporter: this calls into question very big projects, including $220 million for diesel generators meant to provide electricity until a hydros it turbine's built. $23million for a controversial road project that's angered local residents and $300 million for electricity projects that have not yet been awarded to contractors. the money comes from a fund that was intended to help the u.s. defeat the taliban by winning afghans over with extensive new problems. the problem this is not changing the security environment and could be making things worse. most will not be done in time for forces leaving afghanistan in 2014. reporting live from washington, d.c. alison burns, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> today president obama will begin a dozen new foreign ambassadors. he will welcome them to the white house in a traditional ceremony. the ambassador will present their credentials to the president. the list includes the ambassador for the world's n

ktvu's alison burns reports on why the projects will do little to help the u.s.mission. >>> the projects were intended to show good will and help the u.s. mission. but the strategy doesn't seem to be working. a report says major u.s. funded projects to boost the country's power supply are years behind schedule and likely won't be completed by the time american combat troops withdrawal in 2014. >> this is yet another report that shows us throwing money at national security problems doesn't solve them. >> reporter: officials involved in the project said there have been a process of reviewing and refining them and they show america's long term commitment to afghanistan. reporting from washington, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> take a fast train to vegas. the idea that has transportation officials looking for more money. >> a small oasis in san francisco is undergoing some big changes. the critters that live in mountain lake and why biologists are moving them out. >> stay up to date on all the latest headlines, get ktvu channel 2 news on your new ipad, features news, traff

alison burns, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> twomen at the center of the solyndra -- two men at the centerthe solyndra scandal attended the executive dinners with the president. >>> two california projects are both near the arizona border covering more than 150,000 acres. pg&e says only about 1% of its renewable energy portfolio was solar last year. but that's expected to change to 40% by 2020. the utility says lower pan. prices are some of the reasons for the growth in thelytry. >>> there are reports that web bernanke -- there's been a decision to include job growth soon soon, they are post it, soon but they say the committee can't agree yet or how soon to act. >>> a rode yobull, that went there, look, it's safe. it was trapped down in a well for hours in sacramento county. last night, police were called to that well. it was up to its neck in water. it took about four hours to dekate the bull. it's a $200 pound bull and hoist it out of the water. >> the los angeles city council voted to ban all protects in the is city. city council that's just too mown pot clubs to control. the new ordina

ktvu alison burns is in our washington, d.c. newsroom tracking the results of sunday's election. alison. >> reporter: he's a telogennic young governor and he may be the president of mexico. while his tough rival has not yet conceded 45-year-old enrique pena has claimed victory with about 38% of the vote. his institutional revolutionary party has been out of power for amid a decade but he is promising good government, better results on the crack town on drug cartels and more economic growth. some analysts in the united states are skeptical and say he has not offered enough specific plans for reform. there are also allegations today of vote tampering. i'll have more on that in my next update in about an hour. >>> a plan to drill for oil in ohio cemeteries is causing a lot of controversy this morning. three cemeteries in eastern ohio say they have received proposals to lease minimal rights for a fee and rights. supporters say drilling so deep under ground it does not disturb the cemetery. >>> three east contra costa fire stations are closed. one in brentwood, knightsen, and bethel i

ktvu alison burns is in our washington, d.c. newsroom with this new report that is coming out today. alison. >> reporter: this report is the latest from the special inspector general for afghan reconstruction and it calls into question some very big projects. including $220 million for diesel generators to provide energy but the project won't provide as much electricity as the generators. $23million for a controversial road project that has angered local residence. and $300 million for electrical projects that have not yet been awarded to contractors. the money comes from a fund that was intended to help the u.s. defeat the taliban by winning afghans over with expensive new roads and power plants. problem is the report makes clear the projects are not changing the security environment and could be making things worse. a closer look at how much the u.s. is spending on afghan reconstruction during my next update in about an hour. reporting live from washington. >>> time is 5:13. nine people have been arrested in anaheim this after

alison burns in our washington, d.c. newsroom with the urgent warning he has for congress. alison?er: dave, let's get a right to a live look inside the hearing room. members of a house committee are giving their opening statements now, then the fed chairman is expected to repeat the warning that he issue the yesterday. if congress kos not -- does not deal with tax increases, the u.s. will face another recession and more than a million jobs lost next year. but some lawmakers say they are looking for the fed to take more action as well. >> we're having a much rougher time than ever getting unemployment down. >> yes. >> so get to work. >> reporter: he's not giving any hints about what action that might be. we'll keep listening to this morning's testimony and have more live coverage for during my next update in about an hour. back to you. >>> 7:17. a small plane was up in the air carrying a very bold message about penn state university. it flew over the campus yesterday with a banner that read take the statute down or we -- statue down or we will. this was of joe paterno. a report foun

alison burns is live in our washington, d.c.o tell us how this announcement could frustrate both americans and democrats. >> reporter: president obama is gonna be surrendered this morning by family and friends that would benefit from these tax cuts that expire this year. not everyone gets to keep the tax rates. he wants to keep them for those making less than $250,000. and letting it expire for for those who make a lot -- to make a lot more. thermometermitt romney and others -- thermometer and others have said they would like to -- mitt romney and others have said they would like to extend this. >>> it's a trend that worries some people -- law enforcement agencies demanding customer cell phone information. last year, phone carriers received 1.3 million requests for consumer information, containing everything from text messages to where the customers are located. some are worried that privacy is being compromised. some of the phone carriers are calling what they call -- are calling this inappropriate. >>> this man is accused in a

alison starling, bob ryan weather, and tim brant sports. >> a mystery in montgomery county tonight. fire investigators are trying to figure out how a car burned to a crisp and a drug store parking lot. the fire could be seen from 270. >> police say they have found the killer of a six-month old puppy. sean branch was arrested and charged with felony animal cruelty. the puppy was killed a few weeks ago with a large cement block while sleeping behind a store in the northeast. he faces up to five years in jail. >> growing outrage over the controversy over team usa's olympic uniforms. they uncover the red white blue clothing that was made in china. hours ago hendrick -- harry reid said it should be put in a pile and burn the. they committee said they were privately funded and they appreciate the support. there>> lawmakers want to find pepco, bge $1 million a piece. how it could potentially impact the. >> local law makers say they have gotten an earful from angry constituents just like the man who has lived here who says he is still locked in a battle with pepco and the county to get this tree removed. this new proposal would force them to get out

alison kosik reporting live for us from new york. >>> now the latest on those wildfires that have popped up across much of the western united states. so far 1.9 million acres have burned's equivalent to an incredible 3,000 square miles. to give you an idea of just how huge that is, it's roughly the size of delaware and rhode island combined. in colorado springs, colorado, many evacuees have returned home to find their neighborhoods gone. >> looks like a bomb, dropped on other neighborhood. >> do you get the sense of the power of that fire, of just how fast it came down and how devastating it was? >> each lot has an individual pile or hole filled with nothing, but ash and debris and metal. it was like armageddon. the most horrible thing we'd ever seen in our life. >> more on the human toll. two crew members are now confirmed dead in the weekend crash of an air tankner south dakota. cnn affiliates say two other fighters aboard that c-130 were also killed. one family member identified by family members spoke to the affiliate wbtv just before he boarded that doomed flight. the lieutenant colonel said he was anxious to help in the fire fighting efforts. he was from north c