sick day lost the bad weather at the olympic regatta. races on sunday were postponed due to choppy waters. if bad weather continues beyond tomorrow, officials may have to cancel some races for lower- ranked rowers or shorten other race courses. >>> and olympic officials are turned a diving pool into a swamp. they said the water turned a deep shade of green because of the abnormal amount of algae. chemical tests were conducted and results show the water is not harmful. the pool should be clear again soon, they say. >>> and check this out. a huge wall of dust is swallowing parts of phoenix, arizona. this is time lapse video of the dust storm moving fly the area and they usually form -- of the thunderstorm and they kick up outward creating huge walls of dust. >> scary looking. >> yes. it is. >> yeah. >> and we have a lot going on in our weather last night. >> that was scary last night as well. >> yes. >> and tree is down, power lines impacted and the storms proved to be severe. >> yeah. >> and we're in for another round of showers and storms

and the first time that this rio 2016 olympic regatta has seen the big boats on course. team usa on the far side. mary, as far as olympic competition is concerned, this is the first time in a long time you have not that coxswain seat for team usa. >> but i'm happy to witness history in the making. caitlin schneider is running the show. >> emily regan, amanda polk, tessa, megan, ellie logan, amanda elmore. team usa a celebrated team and either world championships or olympics undefeated. >> yes. everybody always assumes if you make the eight you're going to win, right? but no. the inside secret is each crew, they want their own identity and they want their own, you know, moment of legacy and that's what i've been dying to want to know. i've been trying to ask these women in these eight, what are you guys most hopeful about, what do you want to be known for as this crew in this eight. you know what, it's all teammates and not letting each other down. >> and an easy assumption to make would be about consistency in the team. however, with that being said, it's team usa that le

regatta. on this olympic weekend, about 500 athletes as well as volunteers are participating in what's being called as the nation's oldest and largest all-adaptive rowing competition for athletes who have disabilities. the organizer told us this hot morning will go down in the history books for the regatta. we watched as truck loads of ice and water were being brought in. >> for the safety of all the athletes, we have doubled up our ice water and gatorade order. we have misting fans out on the docks for the athletes to cool down. we have plenty of medical backup in case anyone begins to get into stress. >> we have seen a few ambulances stop by. we're being told if anyone gets in distress, they'll be loaded into an ambulance and taken where they have a cooling center. >> also, the philadelphia marine unit is joining the coast guard. this race last through 4:00 this afternoon. the starting point is hunting park avenue. the closing point st. joe's boathouse. monique braxton, nbc 10 news. >>> the philadelphia corporation for the aging has activated the heat line. you can call 215-765-9040 to talk to tr

the 6th time head of the charles regatta winner one step closer to the olympic medal. alley raiseman is one to watch tonight. the native leads the gymnastics team for back to back gold in the team finals. michael phelps getting a chance collection tonight as well. this is the first shot of the individual medal in the rio games. katie ledecky hits the water for the 200 meter free style finals. catch the action on nbc starting at 8:00. >> anchor: stay with 7 news after this newscast joe with his olympic special. get you ready for prime time in olympic games. nancy chen live in rio for the olympics. checking with nancy tonight on 7 news after the games and throughout the olympics. >> anchor: moving on and big news out of patriots training camp. julian edleman limps off the field during today's practice. he was just cleared by team doctors to participate in training camp. edleman isn't the only one trey daerr with more details from gillette. >> injuries tough. the game of football is not always easy on your body. there are a lot of things out of your control. >> reporter:

olympic medal. >>> they are improving every regatta so it will be fun i think. to see it at this stage. >> anchor: luisa and her partner are become on the water for more preliminary mace races today. nancy chen, 7 news. >> anchor: don't they seem so proud, just the proudest parents ever. >> anchor: it's so funny i was talking to my sons, wouldn't it be neat to one a gold medal. >>> they said you can buy one on e-bay. >> anchor: he thinks like his dad. >> anchor: the nine-year-old. >> anchor: you are so good at fining bargains too. >> anchor: next up on 7 news today in new england, a duck tale for the ages. how this lucky ducky got to mysteriously travel the world and then ended up right back home in new hampshire. >> anchor: and here is another look outside on this saturday morning. not ideal, you know, but make the most of it, we'll be back with the time forecast coming fios is not cable. we're wired differently, which means we can fix things differently. thanks for calling fios. this is ryan. how can i help you today? yeah i have a big problem with my new tv.

olympic history that the u.s. jebby stone rowing in the women's single skull semifinals. the 6th head of the charles regatta winner. she'll get a chance at gold tomorrow in the finals. brittany griner and the women's basketball team dominating neighbors to the north. mya more and terracy led the team. team usa beats canada. phelps will look to further cement his legacy as the greatest olympian of all time. trying to add to his total of 13 individual golds and phelps' female count part going for a gold medal defense as well. that's the same race she won at age 15 in london and set the world record in the prelims last moments tonight. kerry walsh jennings will go for a win in beach volleyball with partner april ross. the united states still on top. with 43 medals. 16 gold, 12 silver, 15 bronze. china in second place with 35 including 12 gold. and japan in third with 24 medals over all. catch the olympic action in primetime right here on 7 reporting live in the newsroom joe amorosino 7 news. >> anchor: you can catch joe. people are loving his show. our olympic zone special at 7:30. plus 7's nancy chen is live

ended up finishing first in the week long regatta, dave was crying as we crossed the finish line. ep for trevor had been called off two days before. with an olympic dream stu and dave sailed on making the team earlier this year. even though trevor won't be with them in person stu and dave know hoe will be with them in spirit. >> i knew he knew that we could create and make a successful olympic for ourselves. i'm sure he is excited. >> reporter: they're back on the water today for their >> kim: coming up tonight aly raisman, a gold medal winning gymnast but she has a hidden talent. nancy reveils what it is tonight on 7 news after the olympics. we'll be right back for 7 news at 5:00. harter schools are among the best in the country. our charter schools are public, and we have longer school days with more personal attention. we have a proven record of helping students in underperforming areas succeed. announcer: question 2 will expand charter school access and result in more funding for public education. every parent should be able to choose the public school that's best for their child. announcer: vote yes on question 2. >> adam: glad are with us o

olympics. >> the rainy weather is causing a few problems for athletes. the rowing competition had to be called off due to stormy conditions. this is the second time the regatta has been postponed due to strong winds. a new schedule is expected to be ance after huge night in swimming and women's gymnastics, americans are continuing to pile up their metals today. team usa's omentum is powered by some olympic newcomers in the gym and some veterans in the pool. >> reporter: i am not sure tonight can top what happened last night but the americans have already added to their the gold. today in cycling, kristin armstrong won the woman's time trial. she was the last writer on the course and had to battle difficult conditions on a rainy day. this was her third consecutive olympic gold in this event. rychel phelps was back in the pool competing in the 200 m qualifier. he won his seat. this swim it came about 13 hours after he 12 more medals winning the 200 butterfly and anchoring the us 200 team to gold +. >> i know it was one of my most challenging doubles. to be able to win it in my fifth olympics is pretty special. >> reporter: you will see ryan lochte and michael

olympic rower won three gold medals. later today, disabled -- race for their own prizes in the bayada regatta.hey're beginning to shut down kelly drive for the regatta. this weekend, folks will also be heading to pools and parks to seek relief from the heat. philadelphia had announced a staggered closure of city pools for this weekend. that plan has been delayed. the department of parks and recreation was going to close 21 pools to end the summer season. but the heat emergency changed all of that. so all but eight city pools are open today and tomorrow. in allentown, the mayor announced he's waiving admission fees at city pools through the weekend because of the excessive heat watch and warning. mayor pawlowski advises some residents may be directed to use other city pools if their first choice is overcrowded. we should also let you know, that's pretty much the same situation for philadelphia because this time of year everyone has to water and a cool breeze to find relief. we'll keep you posted on the regatta later throughout the day. live for now, monique braxton, nbc 10 news. >> monique, tha

regatta wanted a private meeting with the candidate. now he's undergoing a mental evaluation. >>> the rivalry between michael phelps and ryan lochte as the two compete for the last time on the olympic the men's 200 individual medley. >> time for the good, the bad and the ugly. >>> a group of fishermen rescue a dog in the middle of the ocean. it fell off a massachusetts ferry and was spotted by passengers. they flagged down a nearby fishing boat and hoisted the dog on to their boat. the bad, a biker going to the extreme. it comes crashing to the ground. he quickly unlooked the bike from the trunk and rides off down the street. the ugly. talk about a foul ball fail. >>> wow. nachos. face full of nachos and cheese and salsa. >> pirates fan getting a plate of nachos, scrambling to go after a foul ball. he loses the ball, his beer and his food. poor guy. >> all that cheese. but he was laughing about it. >> have a great day. "fox and friends" starts right now. bye. >>> well, good thursday morning to you and your family. tail end of the week. it's august 11th. i'm ainsley earhardt. we start with a fox news alert. a dramatic raid takes down a would-be homicide bomber, s.w.a.t. team shootin