jenny hill, thanks a lot there in berlin. well, of course, with huge fears still globally about ebola spreading, one of the world's biggest airports, london heathrow, is beginning screening patients for ebola to try to prevent the disease from reaching uk. those arriving from at-risk countries will have their temperatures taken, complete a risk questionnaire and have contact details recorded. the virus has so far killed more than 4,000 people in liberia, sierra leone, and guinea. that is thought to be a conservative estimate, and as the crisis escalates, calls for the global response to be dramatically escalated. we know the u.s. is topping the list, pledging almost $114 million dollars. that's followed by the eu offering 55.5 million, and canada offering 31.9 million. further down the list, india comes in at fifth, offering $12.5 million to the united nations. at the bottom of the list, we have japan, which has pledged $3 million, and china, a country that has done huge amounts of business in africa, that is giving even less

the bbc's jenny hill is joining us from a center for asylum seekers in berlin. jenny, where are they all coming from? >> well, mainly, as you'd expect, from syria and iraq. germany has the largest number of refugees and asylum seekers in the whole of the european union. and local authorities here say they are struggling to cope. when you look at the numbers, you can understand why. so far this year, asylum applications are up by 60% compared to to 2013. it's estimated up to 250,000 refugees will pour into this country this year, and that's why the interior ministers have got together for what the press describe as crisis talks. they're expected to address two particular issues. the first, the length of time it takes for an asylum application to be processed. it's around seven months. the authorities would like to see that sped up. so they're expected to agree to employ more staff at processing centers. but then they're also expected to discuss the much trickier question of where all these refugees will live long-term, and who's going to pay for it. >> and on that

jenny hill reports from the southern state in munich. >> reporter: in this part of the world, your bar vary yan first, german second. this family wouldn't live anywhere else. >> we are very rich. >> it is one of 16 german states. they don't all have a beer festival, but they have power. each has the own police force and prime minister. >> the theme that continues in the classroom unlike defense or foreign affairs, education is for each state. standards vary as does the curriculum. for three hours a week, these children learn all about bava a bavaria. here's why. >> in europe it's necessary you have political active regions. >> when regions can speak up, you know, it is. of course regions cannot come through. usually there's always a compromise which set a side people in the regions. >> reporter: no wonder perhaps uk politicians watch germany with interests. every state here has its own parliament. these regional parliaments really carry some clout. say for example when the national government here wanted state to fund increase in student grants, they simply got together and vetoed the

. >> today you, of course, know her as the former star of the iconic show "beverly hills 90210." jennieirl after my own heart. starring in her own home renovation show called "the jennie garth project." these are doable. >> these are easy for anybody to do. and pick them up locally and get it done in weekend. >> how is your house coming along? >> my house is finished. we're moved in finally. >> will we get to see the done? >> they just sent me a picture last night of the pool. and it's hot pink. and that's what i wanted. >> it's the girls' retreat. >> yep. >> you have done this all. you are leading the project. >> yes. definitely. certainly pushing it along every day and trying to do whatever i can to get it done. you know? get -- i want to get us a home and get my girls grounded. >> very important. i think it is -- it really does personalize a home and make it feel special when you're in there hands on finding things that you create. let's start with this. i love this idea. these track doors use to be prohibitively expensive. >> and you can pick this up. it's all ready to go. >> i love

hills 90210. does she know that luke perry once tried to kill you, does she know this? >> yes. >> coming up at 1:00 this afternoon, jennie garth explains what happened there. that's right here on nbc 4. >>> news 4 is working for you. there's a new trend where scammers are targeting your children's i.d. it's called synthetic i.d.s. police say thieves are stealing children's social security numbers and using them to open bank accounts and even credit card accounts under fake names. one father in florida noticed something was wrong when his 7-year-old daughter started receiving mail. police say children's identities are easy targets because no one is monitoring their credit. >>> just 15 minutes from now, a group called the heroin action coalition is holding a rally to talk about drug problems in maryland. the group says overdose rates in the state are growing. it wants whoever the next governor is to take action on this problem. the rally is happening in annapolis at the mall. >>> in just a few days, you'll have less time to enjoy this daylight we've been enjoying. the weekend, we will see a good-bye to daylight savings tim

hills, specifically oakland township. some of the nicest suburbs in the country are in this area of michigan. about 45 minutes from downtown detroit. our first listing, jenny22 norwich court, $472,000. taxes, just $4,500. 5 beds, 4 1/2 baths, 3200 square feet of living space. man, you couldn't come close to that kind of space, jenny lynn, around new york. >> yeah, that's right. it's a beautiful area of oakland township. this is a 2004 built. it's got a three-car garage, finished walkout, five bedrooms. the fifth bedroom is actually in the basement with a full bath. and it's got almost a half an acre. it's just a beautiful home. and for that price, it's unbelievable. >> wonderful combination of price, space and low taxes. talking to a jersey guy, that is perhaps best of all. second listing, let's move to 2261 north rochester road. it's $679,000. taxes, $6200. 4 beds, 3 1/2 baths. 4500 square feet of living space. tell us about it. >> now, this is magnificent. this is almost five acres. >> wow! >> and it has a pond. it's almost like a park setting. this is absolutely a gorgeous piece of property. in oakland township. it's got a finished walkout basement as w