the organizers of the tokyo olympics and paralympics are moving closer to united states choosing official emblems. that i unveiled four sets of logos after those last july were scrapped after allegations of plagiarism. more than 14,000 entries were submitted in the competition. the committee officials widdled the set down to four sets. set a features checkered patterns in indigo blue. they are laid out in japanese style. set b expresses the connection between athletes and spectators as well as the spreading of peace and harmony around the world. set c is inspired by the japanese gods of wind and thunder and represent the athletes's endeavors. and set d features morning glory flowers to express the bright faces of athletes and spectators. they selected a pair of logos and had to retract them following allegations of plagiarism. they faced criticism and lacked transparency. >> it's a good idea to reflect public opinion. >> translator: i hope everyone can understand the selection process. >> i'm looking forward to see which will be picked. this will get people excited about the games. >> the

fairfax county getting set for the national stage for over two decades now, the fairfax falcons paralympicsrts teams have allowed young people to live out their dreams through athletics. this year both the prep and the varsity wheelchair basketball teams have reached the pinnacle of their sport. our jason pugh got a chance to sit down and talk to the falcons about their big week ahead. >> reporter: each player for the fairfax falcons has an incredible story. >> normal. >> i was diagnosed with a condition called building heart syndrome. it affected my hearing, my vision and my spine. >> i was born with cerebral palsy. the doctor said i wasn't going to live. but i lived anyways. and here i am. >> reporter: this program has given these young people a place to build relationships they normally wouldn't have. >> the things that he can't do with the regular high school team, this gives him an opportunity to get out there and just be himself and to open up and make a lot of new friends. >> it's cool seeing the program where it is right now. it's cool seeing the growth when we started volunteering,

the moves are among efforts to prepare for the 2020 tokyo olympics and paralympics. >>> here's a lookk at some of te other stories we'rere lookiki a. >>> the total value of purchases by japanese firms of foreign companies this year is only a third of what it was at the same time in 2015. they made 159 deals for the january to march value. the brokers say japanese firms are cautious about making large investments due to slow downs in emerging economies. >>> hybrid vehicles are winning japanese hearts with toyota motor again taking top spot. toyota's hybrid compact car aqua was the country's number one selling vehiclcle in 2015 for fourth straight year. industry officials said toyota sold 192,000 aquas for the year. honda came in second and toyota's prius was third. >>> people are expected to travel during the coming spring holidays. it's predicted 24 million people will head for domestic and overseas destinations from late april to early may but travellers will spend less than last year. >>> the earthquake and tsunami in japan five years ago shook up the way businesses approached disast

officials in tokyo will try a new range of ferry service as they gear up to host the 2020 olympics and paralympics. they are planning to test services on four new routes over a five month period. one of the routes will link honada airport to popular tourist destinations. >>> when sanctions were taking place against iron, most companies left. but now sanks sanctions have be lifted, companies are rushing to go back. >> reporter: this president of a leading japanese paint maker is ready to make a move. he's told his executives to prepare for a return to iran. they earn 60% of its sales in foreign markets. car coating is the pillar of its revenues. more than 1 million vehicles are built and sold in iran every year, making it one of the largest auto markets in the world. foreign paints is seen as high quality and demand is expected to take off. his company used to operate a factory in iran. it cost $4.4 million to set up. when the sanctions were imposed it sold the plant to a local firm. he asked the new operator to continue using the brand name and offered material support right up until the sanctions

trying to get in on an expected increase on foreign tourists in the lead up to the 20 olympics and paralympics. in past years they would offer three performances a day only in august. >>> rescue efforts are under way in pakistan after flash floododg and mudslides killed at least 60 people. unusually heavy rain continued for several days over wide areas of the country's northern and northwestern regionsns. the e downpour wasashed away infrastructure and caused houses to collapse. mudslides from the rain have cut off roads in the mountainous areas, a place that attracts foreign mountain climbers at this time of the year. emergency persrsonnel are trtry to reaeach stranded d people. >>> and we have the outlook for flood stricken pakistan followed with forecasts for other parts of the world. >> the weathther has improved. rain has let up, so that's good news, but yes, drenching rainfall in western pakistan during the weekend. many people. were killed. thousands of people were stranded by landslides and many accidents across northwestern portions of pakistan. and in fact, about 300 millimeters of r

government doubled its goal to 40 million visitors in 2020, in time for the tokyo olympics and paralympics. government officials hope this new terminal will help more visitors from overseas navigate japan. nhk world, tokyo. >>> now, finding a place to stay in japan can also be a challenge but a change in rules could help to ease a shortage of accommodations. japanese government officials plan to relax floor space regulations for hotels starting in and around june. that will give local governments the green light to allow the construction of larger hotels. officials hope the new rules will also encourage people to remodel old buildings and turn them into inns. >>> japan's top government spokesperson has mentioned some of what will be discussed by g 7 foreign ministers next week in hiroshima. the topics are expected to include north korea's nuclear developments and china's increasing maritime activity. >> translator: we will be hosting the first g7 meetings in asia in eight years. we want to show our resolute to north korea, maritime security and other regional issues. >> suga said the forei

the local has a corresponding design for the paralympic games. >>> coming up on new developments in the sierra lamar case gets ready to head to court and what this means for the possible trial. >>> developing news out of san francisco, someone killed overnight in the latest on that investigation. >>> on your east bay commute, not bad, and on 24 driving to the tunnel looking good so far on the way to oakland. >>> it is a cold one with temperatures in the 40s, a breezy and windy day, and we will show you what is in store for the rest of the week. >>> the man accused of killing sierra lamar will be in court today, and the decision the judge is expected to make could have an impact on the start of the trial. >>> the warriors won and lost, and it's hard to watch is steph curry goes down and injures his knee in the battle against houston, and what is next as mornings on 2 continues.>>> good morning and welcome back on this monday, april 25, and i am pam cook. >>> good morning, and i'm dave clark.>>> we had wind gusts over 50 yesterday, and at the sfo, and 40+ for many. it's downright windy. t

officials have also held test events for many of the olympic and paralympic sports. but the country is currently embroiled in political turmoil. president dilma rousseff is facing accusations that she helped manipulate government accounts. it's led to the resignation of the sports minister and head of the security force. so far only 70% of the tickets for the olympics have been sold. but the new sports minister is confident the games will be a success. >> translator: my ministry will function smoothly. even if there is a change of government. the president has ordered us to focus on the olympics 100%. >> he said the olympic momentum will pick up once the torch relay reaches brazil on may 3rd. >>> environment ministers from japan, china and south korea have agreed to work together to tackle china's air pollution. they announced the decision at the end of a two-day meeting in the central japanese city of shizouka. the mintories meet yearly to increase cooperation on environmental issues. this year's talks focused on air pollution and hazardous particles. the ministers

. >>> the 2020 tokyo olympic and paralympic games finally have log logos. the original designs were scrapped amid allegations of plagiarism. >> translator: these indigo and white checkers will soon be printed on jerseys, souvenirs and signs for the 2020 games. they reference a traditional japanese pattern. varying in size, they represent different countries, cultures and ways of thinking. and they carry a message of unity in diversity. >> translator: it took a long time to draw this design. i feel like it's my child. i hope the emblems will be used in many ways and be known to many people. >> translator: i like it. it has a sense of japan. >> translator: i think it's okay. it's unique. >> reporter: in july, the original design by this art director was unveiled. but a belgian graphic designer called on the international olympic committee to prevent the logo's use. he said it closely resembled one he created for theater in belgium. he denied the accusation, but further accusations against his company emerged. in september, the organizers of the tokyo games wi

ae the paralympics are also struggling to sell tickets.ll te they've only sold 12 percent2 pc of theirceremony for the ce olympic games son august 5th.ugt >> abby wambach is apologizinglg this morning after she was arrested for driving under the influence.influenc on facebook she wrote in part, r "last night i was arrested foror dui in portland after din are de at a friend's house.ouse. those that know me know that i i have always demand excellence ee from myself.om mys i have let myself dow others down.ow i take full responsibility for my actions. actions this is all on me ." >> former ravens quarterbackuarr troy smith has been arrestedrree on charges of driving undervingd the influence and marijuanaarija poems the 31-year-old also was s pulled over in columbus, ohio, around 2:30 yesterday morning.ng now, police say he also had an improper display of a licensese plate. smith played parts of three par seasons with the ravens between 2007 and 2009. smith was a 2007 fifth roundiftu draft pick after winning the heisman trophy at ohio state.ta he retired in 2014. 2 >>> also this morning, w

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>> jim and wendy, over the last two decades, the fairfax falcons paralympic sports teams have allowed young people to live out their dreams through athletics. this year both the prep and varsity wheelchair basketball teams have reached the pinnacle of their sport. falcons has an incredible story. >> it's like i can walk like normal. >> i was diagnosed with a condition. it affected my hearing, my vision, and my spine. >> reporter: i was born with cerebral palsy. the doctors said i wasn't going to live but i live anyways and here i am. >> reporter: this program has given these young people a place to build relationships they normally wouldn't have. >> things he can't do with the regular high school teams, this gives him an opportunity to get out there and just be himself and to open up and make a lot of new friends. >> it means a whole lot. it's cool seeing the program where it is right now. it's cool seeing the growth. when we started volunteering there were only three or four kids on the team and now up to 27 kids. it's really cool seeing everything take off. >> good rebound. >> repor

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. >>> organizers of the 2020 olympics and paralympics unveiled the logo today.d after claims of plagiarism. the designer denied stealing the idea. >>> visitors got a glimpse of a newborn baby gorilla in prague on sunday. the birth was this weekend. zoo officials didn't know that she was pregnant. her delivery went smoothly and both mother and newborn are doing well. cuddling there. >>> let's get a check of the weather from dylan. hi dylan. >> hey, natalie. good morning, everyone. we are going to see a pretty decent day across the southeast. lots of sunshine. temperatures in the 80s. slight risk of stronger storms especially in the chicago a area later this afternoon. now, it's quiet. behind the cold front, it doesn't cool off much. temperatures in the 70s. we have snow in the rockies. parts of wyoming and higher elevations more than a foot of snow. tomorrow we focus in the central plains in the tornado alley for the strongest risk of storms. strong storms near dahl willsllasdallas but it's wichita and oklahoma city where we could see long track tornados and base

. ♪ >>> the power of sport inspiring recovery and respect for our wounded warriors, the paralympic styleas prince harry's brain child. now the third annual invictus games are just weeks away in orlando and for the first time, they're going to be held here in the united states down in florida. last hour, you saw them drive the official flag of the games and arrive here at 1211 avenue of the americas. >> we're inside because it's raining outside. joining us are will reynolds and retired air force captain kiefer. and ceo of the fisher house foundation, ken fisher. all great americans and thanks for joining us today. >> thanks for having us. >> how do you -- captain, how do you explain the invictus games for people who have not heard about them? >> it's all about empowering. basically, the wounded, ill and injured service members that come back from fighting overseas or who have their own difficulties here at home, they have difficulties get backing to the new normal. this is what it's all about. finding the goal again. doing the day in and day out training to find that joy in life again. >>