a third american, kenneth bay, has been held there for nearly 21 months. back in this country, kent brantly, a 33-year-old american doctor who contracted ebola after going to west africa to treat it, was flown to a military base near atlanta today on a specially equipped chartered airplane. he was then transported by ambulance to emory university hospital. he needed assistance but was able to walk out of the vehicle. brantley will be treated in an isolation ward. the head of the isolation unit there said-- quoting now-- "no one is in any way at risk." it's the first time anyone infected with ebola has been brought to the united states. the outbreak in africa has killed more than 700 people. the fate of tens of thousands of people, many of them children, who entered the united states illegally, remains unresolved tonight. before adjourning late last night, the republican-led house of representatives passed a measure that would speed deportations. but the democrat-led senate did not take up the bill before leaving for the summer recess and the house measure

fowl, as well as kenneth bay and jeffrey miller. we're hoping to be able to have some gro pprogress on that. we continue to press the north koreans. we continue to work through the swedish government which takes care of our interests with regard to american citizens there. i have briefed your staff on this. i know you were aware of that. if there is anything that we can provide you directly, be happy to come up and talk with you about that. >> thank you for that. i'd like to continue to follow up with you at the staff level on mr. fowl in particular. but all of them. thank you very much. i now recognize the acting ranking member, gentleman from california, mr. bera. >> thank you, chairman. ambassador davies, in your opening testimony i think you laid a framework that said any movement forward really starts with the framework that was laid out in the 2005 six-party talks. that is a starting point for us to move forward. also, ambassador king and ambassador davies, in describing north korea, you describe them as global pariah. we desc

fowl as well as kenneth bay and jeffrey miller. we're hoping to be able to have some gro proprogress on that. we continue to press the north koreans. we continue to work through the swedish government which takes care of our interests with regard to american citizens there. i have briefed your staff on this. i know you were aware of that. if there is anything that we can provide you directly, be happy to come up and talk with you about that. >> thank you for that. i'd like to continue to follow up with you at the staff level on mr. fowl in particular. but all of them. thank you very much. i now recognize the acting ranking member gentleman from california, mr. bera. >> thank you, chairman. ambassador davies in your opening testimony i think you laid a framework that said any movement forward really starts with the framework that was laid out in the 2005 six-party talks. that is a starting point for us to move forward. also, ambassador king and ambassador davies in describing north korea, you describe them as global pariah. we descr

we continue actively to seek release on humanitarian grounds of kenneth a. bay matthew miller and jeffrey fowles so they may be united with their families. just as important is north korea address the issues ambassador davies has talked about in terms of security and nuclear issues it also must address its egregious human rights violations. the choice is clear. if north korea does not take this action it will continue to face greater isolation, combination and increasing pressure from the international community. thank you mr. chairman. >> thank you very much mr. ambassador. members we will have five minutes of questions and i begin with my cell. ambassador davies on july 20 secretary kerry was quoted as saying north korea has been quieter. i wouldn't describe the historic number of missiles and rocket and artillery launches this year so far have been nearly 100 s. quiet. i also don't believe that solely because north korea hasn't staged another nuclear test this year that we would necessarily call pyongyang's behavior quiet. can you perhaps clarify why secretar

bergdahl was swamped more than two years ago for might have militantles held at guantonomo bay, major general kenneth dahl is questioning. among the questions he asked his fellow platoon mates, what events led to his leaving, what was his intention? twrfs he going? >> when a case involves national policy concerns as well as serious legal concerns during a time of war, it is significant that a major general is involved in an investigation for the government. >> reporter: an interview, bergdahl's attorney says it should take a few hours after its over, bergdahl, the investigating general, it's up to him to recommend whether berg dull will be charged. natalie, that recommendation could come later this month. >> all right. thank you. the 62 yoormtd-year-old woman who snuck on to a southwest airlines flight says her stow away days are over. she pleaded no contest after successfully boarding a flight from san jose to los angeles. he says what she did was wrong. hartman has been caught at least six other times trying to sneak on to flights. a judge sentenced ler to two years of probation. and speaking of st

bay. his fellow soldiers branded him a deserter. they will look closely at his departure from his post and why he apparently just walked away. kennethston down in afghanistan. >> he deaf litany looks healthy. >>> time to look who's talking. doesn't think we are going to hear much from bergdahl. >> i don't see any incentive for him to cooperate, participate. i expect him to be like lois lerner take the 5th. he is the worst witness against himself. if he doesn't say anything he remains on active duty good standingable to get a pension. >> if he is not convicted. >> if he is not convicted. >> what questions bdo you want bergdahl to answer. you can weigh in on the topic at #keep talking. >> another fox news alert the deadly ebola virus is spreading as cases are report ted in nigeria. the airlines are stepping up screening. a flight was held after a passenger fell ill. cdc officials quickly ruling out ebola. here in the united states the second american infected with the deadly virus is under going an experimental treatment. her family releasing a statement. >> a week ago he said we were thinking about possible funeral arrangements. yett

bay area. >>> strange things often happen on southern california freeways. this one ranks pretty far up there. on monday kenneth baker was merging onto the 91 freeway in fullerton when another driver shot at him several times and actually hit him in the arm. instead of pulling over, baker chased after the driver, hitting speeds of 95 miles an hour and then he called 911. >> what are you reporting? >> i just got shot at eastbound 91 at harvard boulevard. i just got shot at. >> are you hit? >> yes, i'm hit. they took out my window and i think my arm is shot. >> what kind is the car. >> it is a ford. i'm trying to catch up with him now. >> that's probably not the best idea. >> i'm not going to let this man go. if i let him go, i'll never see him again. >> the chp quickly join the chase. they pulled the other driver over and arrested him. bashe, who is expected to fully recover, says it gives him great pleasure to know that man is off the street. >>> a very rare redwood that might have fallen victim to a railroad project is being spared. >> wayne frieden has been following the efforts to move that giant tree to saf

swapped more than two months ago for five militants held at guantanamo bay triggering a national controversy. major general kennethre the taliban captured him. among the questions he's asked bergdahl's fellow platoon mates, what events led up to bergdahl leaving? what was his intention? where was he going? >> when a case is this serious involving national policy concerns as well as serious legal concerns during a time of war, it is significant that a major general is involved in an investigation for the government. >> reporter: that interview is expected to resume in just a few minutes. bergdahl's attorney expects it will last just a few hours today. now after that it will be up to general dahl to recommend whether bergdahl should be charged. guys, that recommendation could come later this month. >> so are his parents down there or has he still not had contact with his mom and dad since he got back? >> reporter: that's a really huge question. as far as we know, he has not spoken to his parents. u.s. officials have previously told nbc news that they do not believe that he has spoken with his parents since returning