he said kenneth dahl was a master.all day prepping bowe bergdahl for today and was confident when i spoke to hill earlier and appeared to be happy with the way things went and looking forward to having this wrap up and concluding. we mentioned if he had spoken to his parents yet, a lot of people wondering if bowe bergdahl has contacted his parents. his attorney is unwilling to comment on that but as far as we know, that's yet to happen months after he's been released from captivity. >> pretty incredible. i was just in hailey a few weeks ago, still all the signs up, welcome back to bowe with the yellow ribbons. >>> all the stories about ebola and ebola confirmed in nigeria today. there is a glimmer of hope, terrorist group boca haram has taken the girls, that report is next. afternoon arrives and feeling good, but her knee pain returns... that's two more pills. the evening's event brings laughter, joy, and more pain... when jamie says... what's that like six pills today? yeah... i can take 2 aleve for all day relief. re

now, as you mentioned, this investigation is being led by major general kenneth dahl. we understand that over the past few days, he's been interviewing several of bergdahl's platoon mates trying to figure out exactly what happened the day he disappeared in 2009. several of those platoon mates have said that bergdahl abandoned his post. one of them, former sergeant josh quarter, told me that general dahl asked him very specific questions about what bergdahl intended to do, what were the events that led up to him walking away from the post. now, bergdahl's attorney says that he won't discuss specifics of this case so far. he says that bergdahl has been transitioning well to life back here on regular duty here at ft. sam, houston. he's been at a desk job in the past few weeks. and bergdahl wants to thank president obama for saving his life. u.s. officials tell jim miklaszewski that so far bergdahl has yet to speak to his parents since returning to american soil. bergdahl's attorney, however, won't comment on that, joy. >> all right. nbc's gabe gutierrez, thank you so much

he met wednesday with major general kenneth dahl. his attorneys answered all the questions and did not remain silent. >>> still ahead, the man who leaked the natural security agency is being granted another three years of refuge. >> welcome back to al jazeera america. i'll del walters. these are your headlines. israeli and palestinian officials are trying to agree on a deal to extend the temporary cease-fire celt to expire friday morning. hamas is demanding the lift of a blockade on gaza. israel saying that will be nearly impossible. a short while ago you saw president obama signing a bill to give department of affairs improved resources for medical care and promised town hall meet, funding and resources saying there is much more that needs to be done to fix the system. >>> eric snowden now has permission to stay in russia longer. his lawyer announces that his residency has been extended for three years. >>> nations in west africa taking drastic steps trying to contain the ebola outbreak. today liberia began deploying soldiers to kee

kenneth dahl in houston down in afghanistan. >> he deaf litany looks healthy. >>> time to look who'sesn'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. yetted we kept our faith. now we have a8rzox real reason hopeful. >> she and the first patient ke

leading the questions will be major general kenneth dahl,s who find report could determine how higheror controversy. bergdahl's lawyer tells nbc news' gabe gutierrez that they're ready for this questioning, in part to clear his client's name. >> at least some of the things that people have said about my client have been extremely unfair, and in a number of instances outright false. >> nbc's gabe gutierrez join us us from outside houston. do we expect to hear any public statements after today's initial slate of questioning? >> hi there, joy. good afternoon. that's really up in the air at this point. the army saying bergdahl is scheduled to be questioned this afternoon. it's unsure if that's already started. as for a timetable, army officials say there is none at this point. they're prepared to listen as long as bergdahl is willing to talk. bergdahl's attorney

this investigation is being lead by major general kenneth dahl.tand he's spoken by phone with several of bergdahl's platoon mates. some saying he abandoned his post in afghanistan in 2009. one of those told me that general dahl is trying to drill down on what bergdahl's intentions were when he walked away from that post. asking very specific questions. bergdahl's attorney will not talk specifics of this case, but he does say that bergdahl is doing well. that his transition back to fort sam houston on regular duty has gone smoothly. he wants to thank president obama for saving his life. u.s. officials have told nbc's chief pentagon correspondent that bergdahl has yet to speak to his parents since returning to american soil, but bergdahl's attorney won't comment on that. >> his attorney did talk more about his client's transition back to life here in the states. let me play a little bit of what he said, gabe. >> i think it's been a very smooth transition for him. particularly when you consider the fact that not very long ago he was living in unimagi

kenneth dahl interviewed him and will report up the army chain of command. >> it's clear that although his word is going to be very important, it's obviously not the last word. >> reporter: bergdahl was released by the taliban in june in a controversial prisoner swap. the taliban gave up bergdahl in exchange for the u.s. turning over five taliban who were being held at guantanamo bay. >> he's very aware of his debt to president obama for saving his life. it was a matter of saving his life. >> reporter: bergdahl is still active duty, working an administrative job at ft. sam houston. his attorney says he's very eager to move on to the next stage of life. >> get a proper education, get a college education. he's -- that's a work in progress. >> reporter: this phase of the investigation is over, but it could still be a lengthy process before the military reaches any conclusions. karen travers, abc news, washington. >>> we want to give you some breaking news now and this comes to us from terrance, texas, where a fire is raging out of control here. this started out as a brush fire in the city

reporter: well, it's certainly going to complicate things for the investigator, major general kenneth dahlo be germane to his line of questionings. what happened that day in june in 2009 when bowe bergdahl disappeared from his post. what was his mind-set. what was his intent. was he deserting. and all of this army investigation into his disappearance, the side we haven't heard from yet, is bowe bergdahl and all of that will change after today for his first formal interview with major general dahl. his fraternity was quick to point out, brooke, this is not an interrogation. it's more of people surrounding a table, asking questions and expecting answers. now, major general dahl, after today, or after this session, i should say, concludes, will have 60 days from the time it concludes to submit his findings and recommendations to his higher ups and there are a variety of scenarios that could occur from that. there could be a court martial or maybe a less than honorable discharge, which would lead bowe bergdahl to losing his benefits or it could very well be that nothing happens at all. brooke?

major general kenneth dahl will meet with him tomorrow in san antonio where bergdahl is back on regular duty. many of bergdahl's fellow soldiers claim he deserted his post in afghanistan before being captured in 2009. bergdahl, as you'll recall, was swapped in a prisoner swp for five high-ranking taliban members. >>> the nation and washington are remembering james brady, ronald reagan's one-time press secretary who died monday in alexandria, virginia, after battling a series of health issues. you'll recall brady was severely wounded in the 1981 assassination attempt on reagan. he was left paralyzed but became one of the nation's most staunch advocates for gun control. the white house press briefing room bears brady's name. james brady was 73. >>> you see that plaque every time you go in the white house press briefing room. >> every time you go in, exactly. >> he and his wife built a real organization there that advocates -- he certainly took his legacy very seriously and turned his tragedy into, you know, something more. >> very dark days. >> more than what happened to him he made it ev

major general kenneth dahl is investigating whether bergdahl abandoned his post before the taliban capturedmates, 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 to american soil. but it is really hard to tell because he is free to leave the base

bergdahl has met briefly with major general kenneth dahl once before.re of bergdahl in a picture provided by his attorney. he was accused by some in his unit of deserting them. he was exchanreleased in may in exchange for five taliban prisoners. >>> two vessels will scour the south indian floor where officials believe the flight went down back in march. the operation is expected to begin next month and could last as long as a year. >>> got to show you incredible video of a rescue in perth. this guy slipped and became trapped in the gap between the plane and platform just walking on the train. flagged for help yelling for the driver to hold the train. dozens of other commuters got off the train and pushed against it and used their weight to push it so the passenger could get himself free. did, that brief celebration, the train continued on only 15 minutes behind schedule. i love that. let's not make a big fuss, saved his life and carry on. >> see that mass of humanity come out. >> and they all worked together. sometimes when you get that many people ther

en the lead investigators, major general kenneth dahl is expected to present a final report to the armyrancis is in south korea meeting and greeting young asian catholics considered to be the future of the church. earlier today during his first public mass at the world cup stadium, the pope prayed for dead passengers of the ferry disaster in korea and their grieving families. some 50,000 people joined him at that mass. >> a long time in coming. 20 years since the papal visit. >>> turn to washington and john king. "inside politics" on "new day." happy friday. >> t.g.i.f., how are you today? >> hey, hey. >> all right. talking about ferguson and the political impact on "inside politics." with me sharing reporting and inside politico, and in our conversation yesterday morning talking could or should the president, could or should oh politician doss nor speak out about ferguson? we know martha's vineyard the president had a meeting with his attorney general eric holder. white house release add photograph of that calling the governor of missouri jay nixon. then the president came out and made

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 stow aw

reporter: today for the first time bergdahl will share his side of the story with major general kenneth dahl, appointed to investigate bergdahl's 2009 disappearance in afghanistan. >> i don't think he thinks of himself as a hero. >> reporter: eugene fidel is bergdahl's attorney. >> at least some things people have said about my client have been unfair and outright false. >> reporter: did he desert? >> that's a question we're not going to get into because we're not going to try the case on television. >> reporter: former sergeant and platoon mate josh horner told savannah bergdahl abandoned his post. >> he became disillusioned with everything. >> reporter: he now says he spoke by phone with general dahl last week. >> general dahl was very specific about my entire service history, about bergdahl and all of my interactions with him. >> reporter: military officials still don't believe bergdahl's met with his parents though it's hard to say for sure since he's been allowed to leave the base freely. >> if it's true he hasn't, i find it extremely odd. maybe says a lot about either him or his family