indication that there will be any response beyond that statement, david, to otto's death. >> martha raddatz leading us off tonight. martha, thank you. >>> we are also on the scene tonight of another terror attack. this time, a man filling his car with explosives and guns. he then ignited his car while still inside and drove right into a place van on the famous champs-elysee in paris. abc's james longman is in paris. >> reporter: the burning remains of paris' latest terror attack on the famed champs-elysee. the suspect sets his car on fire, hoping to cause an explosion, according to french media but his attempt fails, as he rams his car into a police van, only his vehicle is engulfed in flames. the driver, seen here, dragged away in clouds of smoke by officers, reportedly gripping onto a handgun, which he was too badly injured to use. "i thought to myself, guys, maybe it's an attack," this teenager says. badly burned, the alleged attacker dies. dozens of soldiers and armed police descend. an officer carefully cutting away the man's clothes, checking for a suicide vest. inside that car, inves

here's abc's martha raddatz. >> reporter: the death toll was so large, the destruction so vast, that even for this country at war for well over a decade, the loss was staggering. in the early morning hours, the massive truck bomb ripping through what is supposed to be one of the most secure parts of kabul. the moment captured here from inside an office building. so powerful the blast shattered windows a mile away. buildings were leveled. bodies scattered. cars incinerated. "there are people inside the car still alive, but the door is stuck," this man yelled. among the wounded, diplomats. this is the german embassy, heavily damaged in the blast. eleven american contractors at a former u.s. military facility nearby also hurt, but not seriously. no one claimed responsibility, but the afghan government strongly suspects the taliban, despite the group's denials they had anything to do with it. >> and martha raddatz with us tonight. you mentioned those minor injuries of the americans at a nearby u.s. military base. you spent a lot of time there. we pointed out at the top, this comes as pre

intercepts russian planes as well, it has been within the safety norms. >> and martha raddatz joins us from washington tonight. martha, this comes at a tense time between the u.s. and russia. tonight we learned the u.s. just today shot down a drone used by forces to the russian-backed government? >> that's right. the drone was threatening u.s. advisers on the ground and it comes of course just a few days of the u.s. shot down that syrian jet. the russians now warning they are tracking u.s. jets as targets west of the euphrates. david? >> martha, thank you. >>> next tonight, the ohio coroner going to investigate the death of otto warmbier. the american brought home from north korea with brain damage. he died yesterday. he was brought home from north korea with extensive brain damage. he was carried off the plane to cincinnati after seven months in captivity. president trump saying what happened to him was a quote disgrace and that he should have been brought home sooner. an obama spokes person saying we have no higher priority than the securing the release of americans detailed overseas

abc's martha raddatz has the latest for us. good morning, martha. >> reporter: good morning, amy.lt on the iranian capital just ending after an hour's long siege which included suicide bombers and mail attackers dressed as women. four attackers have been killed after unleashing a barrage of bullets inside parliament and attacking a shrine for the ayatollah khomeini. at least 12 people have been killed and more than 40 wounded. isis releasing some video just after it happened showing one of the gunmen in an office building before he opened fire. the images too gruesome to show, so the attack was clearly coordinated not only with the timing of the two locations but with the release of that video as well. amy. >> all right, martha, thanks for those late breaking details. >>> also breaking a military -- 116 people on board has been reported missing over southeast asia. that plane belongs to myanmar's military and there may have been a technical problem but a search is under way and they say weather in the area was not a problem. we will keep you posted with any updated information. >>

martha raddatz has extensive experience reporting inside iran and tracking all of the latest now. morning to you martha. >> reporter: good morning, amy. state tv reporting that the hours long siege is over. the gunman some of who were dressed as women all dead. these multiple attacks coordinatored, sophisticated and if it is isis for iran, the attacks are unprecedented. at least 12 people dead. more than 40 wounded in two attacks in the heart of tehran. assailants storming the parliament. video inside the building showing a gunman walking into an office. outside gunshots ringing throughout the street. chaos outside as people flee. lawmakers in session when the siege began. among those trying to escape, children. this picture showing police inside the parliament building helping a child to safety. while another attack began minutes away at the shrine. detonating a bomb at the historic site overnight isis claiming responsibility for attacks. >> and again the situation is now contained but this clearly wasn't easy. george, there were reports that one of the gunmen was outside and was

. >> martha raddatz is getting a sense of how president trump's supporters are feeling in tum t tumultuous. >> reporter: gettysburg, pennsylvania, is a charming, welcoming team, bordered by the vast fields that bear the scars of blood and battle. tourists flock here, many from solid trump country, reflecting on where the country is today. >> here, we stand in gettysburg, a place where brothers fought. families were divided. i see that same thing happening in america today. it concerns me greatly. i think we've lost our heart. >> reporter: jim is a pastor from idaho, wrapping up a cross-country trip with his friend, gary, retired from a career in law enforcement. both men voted for donald trump. jim is having sect thoughts. if the election were held today, would you vote for trump? >> i would vote for pence. i don't know. it's hard. >> reporter: gary has an opposite reaction. >> i've actually grown more to support trump just because of the extreme stuff that comes out against him. you know? it was so over the top with some of the coverage on, you know, major network. i'm a stubborn person.

martha raddatz, abc news, washington. >>> new developments in paris where authorities say the man whoied after ramming his car into a police van on the champs elay say had potential extremist links. this is video of officers pulling the man out of the car just after what investigators say appears to be a deliberate attack. officers. found a kalashnikov rifle, handguns and gas bottles in his car. no one else was hurt in the attack. >>> it was another night of terror in london. a white van plowed through a crowd of muslim worshipers outside of a mosque in the northern part of the city. one died and at least nine injured. bystanders pinned down the driver till the police arrived. an amam from a nearby mosque stopped the angry mob from assaulting this driver. the united states has strongly condemned the attack. the state department says the u.s. is ready provide any help that british authorities need. >>> now to president trump whose personal attorney spent much of the weekend saying the president is not under investigation for obstruction of justice. he said it repeatedly on several prog

. >> and martha raddatz joins us from washington tonight. this comes in a tough time. and we learned the u.s. today just shot down a drone used by forces to the russian backed government? >> that's right. the drone was threatening u.s. advisers on the ground and it comes after a v the u.s. shot down a syrian jet. the russians warning they are tracking u.s. jets as targets west of the euphrades. >>> otto warmbier died yesterday. he was carried out of captivity. president trump saying what happened to him was a quote disgrace and that he should have been brought home sooner. an obama spokes person saying we have no higher priority than the securing americaning from overseas. it's painful that mr. warmbier was not among them. >>> next to the outrage growing this evening over what t democrating call secrecy. what are the republicans workingen to repeal and replace obama care? they are demanding the public get to see it and mary bruce taking it to lawmakers tonight. >> reporter: after weeks of frustration and concern at town halls across the country -- >> aca! aca! >> repor

. >>> tomorrow much more on abc's "this week" when martha raddatz goes one-on-one with newt gingrich and the leading democrat on the house intelligence committee adam schiff. >>> an update now on that virginia baseball field shooting some good news tonight. congressman steve scalise regained consciousness and is responsive. speaking to loved ones. his condition upgraded to serious following the wednesday attack. >>> two afghanistan where the u.s. military is confirming u.s. service members have been wounded in yet another insider attack. it happened in the northern part of the country. at least seven service members when an afghan soldier opened fire. the second insider attack in a week reported in afghanistan. >>> now to frightening moments in the choppy seas off cape cod. a passenger ferry plowed into a jetty, stormy weather possibly to blame. at least 15 people sent to the hospital. nearly 40 others had to be rescued. we pick up the story from here. >> reporter: tonight the incredible images. this high speed ferry slamming into the rocks in hyannis harbor. the boat stuck, taking o

here's abc's martha raddatz. >> reporter: never before has isis managed to carry out a major attack inside iran, but today the terrorist group struck swiftly and simultaneously. at the shrine to the late ayatollah khomeini, an assailant wearing a suicide vest blew himself up, with the sounds of gunfire then echoing through tehran's streets. and a short distance away, iran's parliament, in session at the time, targeted. armed men, some disguising themselves with the traditional dress of muslim women, set off on a deadly rampage. as government workers fled in panic, security guards helping the innocent escape, including a child. inside, chilling scenes released in real time, released by isis itself. at least 12 dead, and over 40 wounded, but by the end of the siege, all of the attackers lay dead as well. president trump did offer prayers for the innocent victims today but he did not let the iranian officials off the hook saying we underscore states that sponsor terrorism risk falling victim to the evil they promote. >> martha, thank you >>> tonight, we also have stunning images coming in of

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russia this morning says we'll continue to stay on top of this breaking story and brian ross and martha raddatz will have more on "good morning america." >>> now to something rare in the nation's capital. true bipartisanship on display at last night's congressional baseball game. there were balls, strikes, runs, of course, scored. in the end the democrats defeating the republicans. >> but that was not as important as the unity they showed on the field following wednesday's attack at a republican practice. abc's stephanie ramos reports. >> reporter: the annual congressional baseball game in washington pitting democrats against republicans hit a home run last night. the first pitch thrown by capitol police officer david bailey. he was hit by gunfire wednesday morning when 66-year-old james hodgkinson started shooting at republican congressmen and staff gearing up for batting practice at a ballpark in alexandria, virginia. the suspected shooter reportedly angry with the republican party and the president firing at congressman steve scalise who remains in critical condition. >> steve scalise, this

abc's martha raddatz has the latest. >> reporter: he arrived in the u.s.arried off a plane, suffering from extensive brain damage, more than a year since the world heard his plea for mercy. >> please save my life. please save my life. please think of my family. >> reporter: in a statement today, his parents say when otto was carried off that airplane, he looked very uncomfortable. almost anguished. but within a day, the countenance of his face changed. he was at peace. he was home, and we believe he could sense that. but he could not walk, talk, or respond to verbal commands. he passed away surrounded by his family. since the moment their son was sentenced to hard labor for stealing a propaganda poster, the warmbiers were fighting until he was released. >> we're thrilled that our son is on american soil and i'm able to talk to you on otto's behalf and i'm able to wear the jacket that he wore when he gave his confession. >> reporter: the family clearly blames north korea for otto's death, saying the awful torturous mistreatment our son received at the hands

martha raddatz, thanks very much.hael. >>> we turn to bill cosby's showdown in court and the defense making their case for the first time this morning and abc's linsey davis is outside the courthouse in pennsylvania. good morning, linsey. >> reporter: good morning, michael. yes, of course, a very big day for the defense as it begins to lay out its case in defense of bill cosby. it's not clear just yet who they will call to the witness stand, of course, prior to the start of the trial, we heard bill cosby say that he did not plan to testify. the prosecution rested its case friday after calling 12 witnesses including, of course, andrea constand who is at the heart of this case, cosby has pleaded not guilty to drugging and sexually assaulting the former temple university employee. it's also quite possible closing arguments could begin as early as today. one local defense attorney said if cosby's lawyer, he is the best closer i have ever seen. this is sinatra at madison square garden in '74. another big headline, abc news

martha raddatz has more details for us and joins us from washington, good morning, martha. >> reporter: good morning, robin. this is something u.s. fighter pilots train for all the time, an air-to-air shootdown but the last time they actually executed this move was in kosovo so this is a dramatic turn in syria. the american f-18 fighter jet launched from a nearby carrier locked on to the syrian jet after it dropped bombs on u.s.-backed rebel forces fighting isis. firing that air-to-air missile and shooting the syrian warplane out of the sky. the shootdown coming after the u.s. warned the syrians through the russians to halt their assault on the forces. >> the u.s. called the russians on a hotline and said stop attacking, minutes later a syrian jet rolled in and it continued to attack the sdf forces on the ground. >> reporter: the u.s. military said the shootdown was justified as part of the collective self-defense of coalition partner forces fighting isis but further complicating u.s. relations with russia which is backing the assad regime. >> the best case here is that the syrians and

. >>> and we do want to continue the political discussion with martha raddatz, who is hosting "this week" later this morning. martha joins us from washington. martha, good morning to you. >> good morning, everyone. >> so we're talking about the special election in georgia. and this is a republican stronghold. if the democrats and jon ossoff pull off a victory, how significant would it be? >> you heard david right there. bellwether. canary in a coal mine. it's a big deal. it's been a strong seat them. a loss would be an embarrassment. this is a very big deal for democrats as well. the democrats have already lost the two other high-profile special elections. they would be very disappointed with a loss and what effect it might have on fund-raising, recruiting, downballot elections especially with those midterms not all that far away. this is also a race centered on jobs and local issues. not on donald trump. >> let's talk for a moment about "the uss fitzgerald." you've covered the u.s. military for a long time. you have spent time on naval destroyers. how rare is it to lose life on this kin

our chief global affairs correspondent martha raddatz will have more of that. >> amy, we have to getd gold for the warriors win. >> well, we're celebrating that, too. t.j. holmes goes one on one with kevin durant so you'll get all the warriors info you need right from the court. and my heart. >> anyone cheating bridge tolls is about to be put on notice. how officials are planning to fight back. >>> we've told you about a water rate increase in the east by a but today you can have your say. >>> and voice your excitement about warriors taking home about warriors taking home another titl >>> abc news has learned that president trump will welcome south korean president moon jae-in to the white house at the very end of this month. the visit will happen june 29 and 30. the white house put out a statement saying the two leaders will discuss ways to strengthen the relationship of the two countries, they plan to talk about the economy and how to handle north korea and its weapons program. reggie, back to you. >> time to ask finney. jay from castro valley has the same question i do about mortg

do want to continue the political discussion with abc news chief global affairs correspondent martha raddatzwho is hosting "this week" later this morning. martha joins us from washington. martha, good morning to you. >> good morning, everyone. >> okay, so we're talking about that special election in georgia, and this is a republican stronghold, but if the democrats and jon ossoff pull off a victory, martha, how significant would it be? >> you know you heard david wright there, bellwether, canary in a coal mine. everyone looks at this as a big race because of the history of the district and how safe that seat has been for them and surely a loss would be an embarrassment, but this is a very big deal for democrats, as well. remember, the democrats have already lost the two other high-profile special elections. so, they would be very disappointed with a loss and what effect it might have on fund-raising, recruiting and downballot elections, especially with those midterms not all that far away. and this is also a race that is centered on jobs and local issue, not on donald trump. >> let's talk fo

. >> martha raddatz hosts from washington and has a full slate with the latest on donald trump. >> reporter morning after a tough and emotion week in washington, the president is raising questions about the russia probe. did president trump confirm he is under investigation, does the deputy a.g. need to step down after being called out by the president. what's next in the russia probe i'll take those questions to newt gingrich and adam shift. after wednesday's shooting targeting republican congressman can the right and left come together to ease political tensions. the round table weighs in on this week. nydia and gray back to you. >> martha thank we'll be back at noon, thousands of south jersey children will get free meals this summer. >>> ballet x wraps up its season with a diverse program featuring two world premieres. that's in 6abc loves the arts. >>> now for gray hall, chris sowers and the entire "action news" team, i'm nydia han. have a great morning, we'll see you right back here at noon! countless patients. countless ailments. countless hours. and guess what? you can handle it all.

let's gond tt, martha raddatz, and, martha, the north korean dictatorto open a door w?man's publicist says the former nba rare position of being friends with e the united states, rodman meo seasons of "celebrity apprentice" and while airport rodman was asked if he had spoken t p i'm pretty sure he's happy with accomplish something we both spn said while they are aware of th, he also r time when americans are being warned not . >> very well. becaatening time, martha. >> reporter: it really is, robin. it is a threatening time with kim jong-un testing missiles and on the verge of once again testing a nuclear weapon and donald trump has said the u.s. will not put up with that, robin. >> all right, martha, thank you. >>> now amy has the morning's other top stories starting with a very difficult story. a police officer being killed in the line of duty. >> that's right. we are just getting word this morning that a suspect has been captured in connection with that killing of an arkansas police lieutenant, patrick weatherford was shot during an encounter with the suspect northea

let's go to martha raddatz. martha, with his release many are wondering how the u.s.ill respond given that there are still other americans being detained there. >> reporter: there are, robin. like all of us, u.s. officials are outraged by the treatment of this young man and there is growing concern about the three others still imprisoned. two of them were taken just in the last couple of months. tony kim and kim hack sung teaching at pyongyang university, the third prisoner there for two years is kim dong chul, a businessman sentenced to ten years of h do know from detainees who have been released in the past that prisoners are badly mistreated with stark condition, constant interrogations and the u.s. will continue, robin, to press for their release, more urgently now than ever. >> absolutely and as linzie mentioned we know that dennis rodman is back there in north korea. no reason to believe there's any relationship between his visit and warmbier's release, but the american authorities even realize that rodman was making this trip again? >> reporter: they knew he wa

let's go to our chief global affairs correspondent, martha raddatz, and, martha, we know rodman has meth the north korean dictator before. he says he's, what, going to try to open a door with this trip? how? >> reporter: yeah, robin, rodman's publicist says the former nba player is in the rare position of being friends with the leaders of both north korea and the united states, rodman was, indeed a seasons of president trump's "celebrity apprentice" and while walking through the beijing airport rodman was asked if he had spoken to president trump about this and he said, well, i'm pretty sure he's happy with the fact i'm over here trying to accomplish something we both need. but a state department spokesman said while they are aware of the rodman trip and wished him well, he also reminded everyone that this comes at a time when americans are being warned not to travel to north korea, robin. >> very well. because this is a very threatening time, martha. >> reporter: it really is, robin. it is a threatening time with kim jong-un testing missiles and on the verge of once again testing a nuc

let's go to our chief global affairs correspondent, martha raddatz, and, martha, we know rodman has metith the north korean dictator before. he says he's, what, going to try to open a door with this trip? how? >> reporter: yeah, robin, rodman has arrived in north korea but the bigger news this morning is that auto warmbier, the university of virginia student who has been held since january 2016 has been released by the north koreans. we don't know if the timing is just a coincidence with rodman's visit. rodman told reporters that attempting to get detainees released was not his purpose right now. secretary of state rex tillerson says warmbier's release was secured at the direction of president trump and that warmbier is on his way back to the u.s. to be reunited with his family in ohio. we saw him making a tearful confession for allegedly trying to steal a propaganda banner and sentenced to 15 years hard labor. this is the second detainee the trump administration has fought to get released. a young woman in egypt but this is very big news today robin. >> all right, martha, thank you. >>

some are calling for a travel ban to that country and martha raddatz has all the details for us this morning. good morning, martha. >> reporter: it remains a mystery what caused the blood supply to otto warmbier's brain to be cut off causing the severe damage to the brain of this bright, curious young man but u.s. official, members of congress and his parents say there is no question it was the fault of the regime of kim jong-un. otto warmbier, the 22-year-old who returned to the u.s. less than a speak or respond to verbal commands. suffering extensive brain damage after being held captive in north korea for 17 months. passing away monday. in a statement, his family says when he was carried off that airplane last week he looked very uncomfortable, almost anguished. but that within a day the countenance of his face changed. he was at peace. he was home and we believe he could sense that. the only glimpse of otto while he was detained by north korea was this courtroom video. he was wearing that ivory colored jacket, pleading for leniency after being charged with trying to steal a propag