phillip mena has the details. >> reporter: take a close look. authorities now trying to figure out if the woman seen in these surveillance photos is responsible for robbing three jewelry stores in three different states, all within the past month. >> these are brazen street robberies. >> reporter: the first heist coming on august 5th in dawsonville, georgia. authorities say she forced employees to the back of the store, zip-tying their hands before stealing about $13,000 worth of jewelry. august 11th, she strikes again. this time robbing a reeds store in panama city beach, florida. she swiped $400,000 worth of goods before getting away in this vehicle. a ups driver showing up minutes later to find employees tied up. >> they were lying flat on the floor of the bathroom. when i see them, they were very terrified. >> reporter: the most recent hit happening earlier this week in south carolina. wearing a cowboy hat and brandishing a gun, investigators say she once again forced employees to the back before tying them up, escaping with the jewels. phil

here's phillip mena. >> my stomach flipped. i was like, somebody is in my garage. >> reporter: moments later, the accused thief riding away on a bike. >> there's people walking around in the middle of the night, trying to see what they can get their hands on. >> reporter: but it's not what they stole from him, but how they stole it. look in the man's hand. durst believes it's something he used to remotely open his garage. police are investigating the break-in. >> some kind of a clicker. he was ducking down to come in when it was raising up. >> reporter: experts say they're devices called code grabbers. to intercept the radio signal of your garage door opener. when, when you're gone, they use the code to open the door. >> i don't think people should be scared. for one thing, there will be a concerted effort to make it better. >> reporter: still, experts say it's wise to upgrade. >> you need to have a newer garage door opener that changes the code when you open it. it's not impossible, but it makes it harder. >> reporter: phillip

phillip mena, abc news, new york. >> forget the sport aspect for a second. a lot of controversy, you never saw gisele by his side during all the proceed purpz a lot of people were saying there was trouble. >> i have read those rumors. >> she did post a cute photo over the weekend showing brady and her daughter kicking a soccer ball around. >> nothing quells breakup rumors like that. no, absolutely. they'll be divorced next week. >> ouch. >> kidding. coming up in our next half hour, the kayaker who went out fishing for sharks. what happened when one shark went fishing for him. the dramatic ordeal off a california beach. >> first labor day deals and staes. there's plenty of time to save big. you're watching "world news now." >> that sounds like shopping music. during this long weekend, aside from picnics or beach trips or naps you might be planning, you may have a little bit time left to shop. >> becky worley scouted the stores and web sites and found some things that you should go for and others you should down right avoid. >> reporter: gas prices are low and

i'm phillip mena. >> i'm reena ninan.>>> good morning. i'm phillip mena. >> i'm reena ninan. here's some of the top headlines we're following on "world news now." pope francis spent the night at the vatican's diplomatic area in washington. he has a visit to the white house and a mass, which the controversial founder of california's missions will be made a saint. full details just ahead. >>> european countries take a small step toward resolving the refugee crisis, by agreeing to resettle 120,000 people. four countries voted against the plan. >>> republican leaders in congress are trying to avert a government shutdown next week when the budget year ends. conservatives are threatening to force the shutdown over funding for planned parenthood. >>> and sean penn has filed a $10 million defamation lawsuit against lee daniels, creator of the hit "empire." penn claims daniels falsely accused him of hitting women, by comparing him to "empire" star, terrence howard. those are some of our top stories on this wednesday, september 23r

abc's phillip mena is in boston with more on this. good morning, phillip. >> reporter: rob, good morning. it was along this boston area shoreline where the toddler's body was first discovered and all summer police here have been working trying to figure out who that little girl was and what happened to her. well, this morning police say they're finally getting some answers. the mystery of baby doe captivated millions over the summer. the angel-faced toddler seen in this missing poster computer generated as police struggled to identify her. the image shared over 50 million times after her body was discovered wrapped in a blanket in deer island nearly three months ago. >> we hoped against hope that her death was not a crime. >> reporter: this morning police say they've identified baby doe. >> her name was bella. a break in the case leading to her home in boston and to her mother richelle bond. >> happy second birthday, monkey, yay. >> reporter: bond posting this video of bella's second birthday party on facebook. >> happy second birthday

i'm phillip mena. >> i'm reena ninan.the top headlines we're following this morning on "world news now." the man accused of ambushing a houston kentucky deputy sheriff has appeared in court. records show shannon miles spent four months in a psychiatric facility after being found incompetent to stand trial. full coverage straight ahead. >>> the state department has released a new batch of more than 7,000 hillary clinton e-mails censoring about 150 messages. it says the information it removed wasn't classified when clinton sent the messages. >>> there could be a ruling about tom brady's four game deflategate suspension as early as today. brady and nfl commissioner roger goodell failed to reach a settlement in the case yesterday. now a judge will rule. his decision is expected by friday at the latest. >>> and serena williams is into the second round of the u.s. open after her russian opponent had to quit because of an injury. williams is seeking to be the first player to win all four grand slam titles in the same season sinc

phillip mena joining us today. >> great to be back here. a big week for the northeast here. >> it is a big, big, big day with pope francis in america. and i heard a priest say on-air, so much of what he does, he thinks what would jesus do in the moment? he downsized his apartment. he showed up, got picked up in a black fiat. downgraded that. and i'm guessing jesus wouldn't like rib-eye or sushi. he's asked for boiled vegetables and rice. they're going to have fancy meals. they're pulling out the stops. he is clearly humble all the way down to the food he eats. >> yeah. taking that message that the pope has of humility to heart. i do believe that jesus would be into sushi. what do i know? >> you like your sushi, too. >> that's where i'm getting that from. after months of preparation for the pope's visit, it's being put into motion today. >> the pope will make up at the vatican's diplomatic residence, in washington, d.c., across from the vice president's residence. when he arrived outside the capitol yesterday, he was greeted by president oba

phillip mena in boston. >> reporter: tonight, a break in the case of baby doe. >> her name was bella. >> reporter: bella bond. this video is from her second birthday video. her mother is under arrest for accessory after the fact to murder. and michael mccarthy, the mother's boyfriend, is charged with murder. a tip led police to search the family's last known residence. >> they took steps to keep the death a secret, and avoid prosecution. >> reporter: june 5th, the toddler's remains were found on deer island. no one reported her missing, so police used this computer-generated image to help find her. child protective services said they did have a case involving bella, but it was closed two years ago. we hope to learn more when the couple is arraigned on monday. >> thank you. >>> and to south carolina, a second suspect charged in the massacre in an historic black church in charleston. roof accused of killing nine >>> now to the scare on the flight from honolulu to manailamanila. the plane jolted by an invisible danger, called clear air turbulence. david kerley covers aviation for us. >>

here's phillip mena. >> my stomach flipped. i was like, somebody is in my garage. >> reporter: moments later, the accused thief riding away on a bike. but it's not what they stole from him, but how they stoled. durst believes it's something he used to remotely open his garage. >> some kind of a clicker. he was ducking down to come in when it was raising up. >> reporter: experts say they're devices called code grabbers. they use the code to open the door. >> i don't think people should be scared. for one thing, there will be a concerted effort to make it better. >> you need to have a newer garage door opener that changes the code when you open it. it's not impossible, but it makes it harder. >>> it started as a blooper, but turned into a blessing. a college football stunner. our "instant index," up next. ♪ i built my business with passion. but i keep it growing by making every dollar count. that's why i have the spark cash card from capital one. i earn unlimited 2% cash back on everything i buy for my studio. ♪ and that unlimite

here's phillip mena. >> reporter: tonight, tom brady speaking publicly for the first time since his four-game deflate gate suspension was overturned. >> it's been a very tough situation for everybody, and it's put a lot of stress on everybody's families. >> reporter: the new england patriots quarterback, ruled eligible to play by a federal judge last week following an off-season court battle with the nfl. but while the super bowl mvp returns to the team, the two patriot equipment managers accused of conspiring with brady to deflate those footballs have not. >> i certainly feel terrible for, you know, them, that they're not able to be with us right now. >> reporter: both john jastremski and jim mcnally, still suspended indefinitely. in the brief exchange with reporters sunday, brady also thanked those who supported him during the most tumultuous scandal of his career. >> we'll need that support this season. my part is to get ready to play football. that's what i'm really excited to do. >> brady says he understands why the league is appealing the ruling. but he said right now, his focus is on t

. >> and i'm phillip mena. we begin with the pope's first full day in the u.s., and it will be a busy one. >> francis is the fourth pope to make a visit to the united states. he wakes up this morning in the nation's capital. >> he was greeted just after landing yesterday by the president and his whole family along with hundreds of others. then he rode in a small fiat windows rolled down to the vatican embassy in washington. that's where he spent the night. >>> for more on what he's got planned for today we're joined by abc's bazi kanani. she's on capitol hill where pope francis will be tomorrow. bazi, good morning. >> reporter: good morning. a jubilant reception for the pope here in washington and thousands more are expected to turn out when he arrives later this morning for list first official meeting at the white house. the papal plane touching down at joint base andrews, crowds cheering its arrival. as pope francis deskrepdzs the stairs, a warm welcome from the first family. pontiff riding in this tiny fiat

. >> and i'm phillip mena. we begin with that manhunt north of chicago. a community known for its laid back, easy style of living, this important on lockdown. >> all because of the shooting death of this man, long time fox lake illinois lieutenant joseph gliniewicz known around town as g.i. joe. they've been looking for three men blamed for his death. local schools closed today as the hunt intensifies. abc's bazi kanani with details. >> reporter: s.w.a.t. tees descend on a suburban neighborhood, armed police moving through the streets on rooftops and in backyards with canines. >> send everybody you possibly can. officer is down. >> reporter: the massive manhunt continues this morning for three armed suspects after veteran police officer joe gliniewicz was gunned down. the attack just before a.m. tuesday when gliniewicz reported seeing three suspicious people in an industrial part of fox lake, illinois, about 60 miles north of chicago. police last heard from gliniewicz when he radioed to say he was chasing them. >> male white and a male black fled from sce

phillip mena was here. his grandmothers are like walk to catholic church every day.e might have to ship them to the abolitos. >> they made about 50,000 of these. they're making a killing off these. >> we might be able to order them off amazon. >> this was in the presence of the pope. >> well done. coming up, the sound track to our lives. >> the science behind the world's most iconic song, but do you know the tune? that is in "the skinny." >> and donald trump's latest political punch line. who he has in his crosshairs. you're watching "world news now." >>> "world news now" weather, brought to you by united health care. care. ♪ look how beautiful it is... honey, we need to talk. we do? i took the trash out. i know - and thank you so much for that. i think we should get a medicare supplement insurance plan. right now? whether you're new to medicare or not, you may know it only covers about 80% of your part b medical expenses. it's up to you to pay the difference. so think about an aarp medicare supplement insurance plan, insured by unitedhealthcare insurance company. li

. >> and i'm phillip mena. right to that breaking newsment police north of chicago on the trail of the suspects responsible for the death of an officer. >>> after reports of suspicious circumstances they were out in full force for hours searching areas less than ten miles from where lieutenant charles joseph gliniewicz was killed tuesday. the search was not linked to gliniewicz's death. >> as the sun was setting last night hundreds gathered in fox lake, illinois, to honor gliniewicz. for the first time we heard from his widow who spoke emotional ly sons. >> every night he came home to me me. he was the most wonderful, boys. my world got a little bit smaller with his passing. he will truly be missed by all of us. >> blue and black balloons were released into the air. schools are re-opening today. discounts being asked to wear blue and black to honor gliniewicz. >> more breaking news overnight. a frightening scene at the main airport in moscow. >> 3,000 people evacuated because of a fire. heavy smoke filled the t

phillip mena, abc news, new york. >>> just amazing images there.>> we have another one coming up for you in our next half hour. what's being called a miracle at sea. take a look at this baby, born more than three months early and more than 100 miles away from shore. how this little guy beat the odds. >> incredible. but first how this guy is hoping to beat his own odds. he's a monster hit on instagram. that's not quite enough for this certified hunk. he's got his eye on a bigger prize. that's next on "world news now." "world news now" he's not quite a household name. actually a lot of us here had to use that old google machine. >> that old thing. >> to find out who he is. >> we're talking about brock o'hern. apparently he's a monster hit on instagram now hoping to leverage his social media following and leaping from your phone to the big screen. >> oh, my. >> we're up "up all nightline"" with abc's nick watt. >> reporter: this man bun twist and smolder launched the online phenom that is brock o'hern. >> i kind of just ran with it. i didn't put any t

i'm phillip mena. >> i'm reena ninan. what a historic visit it was to pope francis to the united states just in three weeks. but we're also talking about that incredible through the internet visit that the pope had with lots of americans, a chance they don't really get a chance to see in a different way. >> any part of experiencing the pope, there are millions of people waiting for this chance. it was excellent to see this. it was ahead of his first ever real visit to america. it was an extraordinary media event. the pope held a virtual audience with americans moderated by abc's david muir. here's abc's stephanie ramos. >> reporter: in many parts of the world, 7-year-old pope francis has rock star status. he is the first latin american jesuit to lead the church and another historic landmark for the pope from argentina. he became the first pope to hold a virtual audience via satellite with hundreds of people in los angeles, chicago, mcallen texas with abc world news tonight david muir moderating at the vatican. the audienc

. >> i'm phillip mena. in the political world, it's heating up every day. we're getting new information. we have some surprising new information to tell you about revealed the latest batch of hillary clinton's e-mails. >> we're talking about more than 7,000 pages that were released last night on the state department website. >> about 125 of them are newly designated as classified. previously the state department said there were 150. >> and it appears at least one member of the state department's i.t. team was unaware secretary clinton was using a private e-mail address. the e-mail issue continues to dog clinton's campaign. here's abc's jon karl. >> reporter: although none of the e-mails were mark classified at the time they were sent, it's more evidence classified information may have been mishandled. this as donald trump launched a harsh personal attack on huma abedin, hillary clinton's top aide. >> huma is getting classified secrets. she's married to anthony weiner who is a perv. >> i think it's a very dangerous thing when she is the receiver of so much o

phillip mena in boston. >> reporter: tonight, a break in the case of baby doe. a toddler investigators have been trying to identify since her remains were found in a boston area park 85 days ago. >> her name was bella. >> reporter: bella bond. her mother posted this video from her daughter's second birthday celebration on facebook. >> come on, let's go. >> reporter: her mother is under arrest for accessory after the fact to murder. and charged with bella's murder, michael mccarthy, the mother's boyfriend. a tip called in 24 hours ago led police to search this home, the family's last known residence. >> they took steps to keep the death a secret, and avoid prosecution. >> reporter: the investigation began june 25th, when the toddler's remains were found in this park on deer island. no one reported her missing, so police used this computer-generated image to help find her. the image was viewed 50 million times. child protective services said they did have a case involving bella, but it was closed two years ago. tonight, it still remains unclear how baby bella was

phillip mena has the story. >> reporter: take a close look. authorities now trying to figure out if the woman seen in these surveillance photos is responsible for robbing three jewelry stores in three different states, all within the past month. >> these are brazen street robberies. >> reporter: the first heist coming on august 5th in dawsonville, georgia. authorities say she forced employees to the back of the store, zip-tying their hands before stealing about $13,000 worth of jewelry. august 11th, she strikes again. this time robbing a reeds store in panama city beach, florida. she swiped $400,000 worth of goods before getting away in this vehicle. a ups driver showing up minutes later to find employees tied up. >> they were lying flat on the floor of the bathroom. when i see them, they were very terrified. >> reporter: the most recent hit happening earlier this week in south carolina. wearing a cowboy hat and brandishing a gun, investigators say she once again forced employees to the back before tying them up, escaping with the jewels. phil

that still doesn't mean it's impossible, but it makes it a lot harder. >> reporter: phillip mena, abck. >> back in the 1960s when garage doors were very popular and kind of came in, they used the same code. eventually thieves realized it's the same code. if you bought a bunch of different brands, could you pretty much open any door in america. >> thieves would go door to door and make away with their stuff. they find different ways over time. >>> coming up, the emmy awards. the big wins and the big surprises. eard of, that's my name♪ haa! thank you. uh, next. watch me make your interest rate... disappear. there's gotta be a better way to find the right card. whatever kind you're searching for, creditcards.com lets you compare hundreds of cards to find the one that's right for you. just search, compare, and apply at creditcards.com. ♪a one, a two, a three percent cash back♪ that detergand we'll have to like half thuse like double! maybe more! i'm going back to the store? yes you are. dish issues? get cascade complete. one pac cleans tough food better than 6 pacs of the bargain brand co