derek is shooting on the proverbial shoe string budget but so did stephen spielberg and george lopezearly days. to appreciate his accomplish the, you have to know what happened to him july 16th, 2006. he remembers being in a cafi in north beach with some friends talking about movies, of course. he left alone to walk home. according to witnesses, four men grabbed him off the streets, threw him in the back of a van and began beating him. then, while the van was moving, they threw him out in the streets. he landed on his head next to those cable car tracks. the four men were never found. derek was in the hospital in the coma with his brain swelling rapidly. it was not clear whether he would survive. they needd to remove a portion of his skull to let his brain swell without further damage to his brain and, so, you cope the best you can. i don't know how else to put it. >> reporter: it's been a matter of coping ever since for derek and his parents as he slowly and painfully worked his way back to health. fortunately, his intelligence was not affected but the neurological damage was severe

derek is shooting on the proverbial shoe string budget but so did stephen spielberg and george lopez in their early days. to appreciate his accomplish the, you have to know what happened to him july 16th, 2006. he remembers being in a cafi in north beach with some friends talking about movies, of course. he left alone to walk home. according to witnesses, four men grabbed him off the streets, threw him in the back of a van and began beating him. then, while the van was moving, they threw him out in the streets. he landed on his head next to those cable car tracks. the four men were never found. derek was in the hospital in the coma with his brain swelling rapidly. it was not clear whether he would survive. they needd to remove a portion of his skull to let his brain swell without further damage to his brain and, so, you cope the best you can. i don't know how else to put it. >> reporter: it's been a matter of coping ever since for derek and his parents as he slowly and painfully worked his way back to health. fortunately, his intelligence was not affected but the neurological damage

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director steven spielberg and tom hanks may be on hand as well as barbara size -- streisand. she just might sir made chelsea and marc tonight. >> again, just within the hour, the vows have been exchanged. >>> a southern california lawmaker could be the second house democrat to face an ethics trial this fall. representative maxine waters has been underinvestigation -- under investigation for a possible conflict of interest after a meeting. her husband owns a quarter million stocks in the bank. the los angeles lawmaker joins charles rangle would is facing a separate ethics trial in the fall. the two cases could spell trouble for the democrats as they try to hold on to their majority. >> change is coming to the flu shot this year. plus, low-income bay area families receive some new solar panels. and leigh glaser has the accuweather forecast. >> you could say government officials are taking their best shot against the flu. the food and drug administration approved a vaccine that will used for this upcoming flu season. this year you need to get just one shot to protect yourself ag

there's a famous case where steven spielberg was the victim. for that. >> larry: eve fn you don't know it or never saw the action. >> exactly. what shawn had to testify to and she was very brave in doing this was the actions of the stalker put her in fear for her safety. >> larry: a man sees a pretty girl, gets fixated on her. all he does, doesn't have a camera, but he follows her. is that illegal? >> i don't believe that's illegal. it's no different than a paparazzi following a celebrity. you have the right to conduct yourself in the streets. >> larry: when does that follower become a stalker? >> when that -- when that individual is no longer either trying to sell a photo and is crossing into that gray area of, hey, it's time to call someone in the security world or to call the police and have a closer look at this guy. >> larry: what does the police do if someone calls -- it's mostly women that are stalked? >> yes. >> larry: all right. a call comes in and says this man has been following me for two, three days? what do you do? >> the police w

we all learned this from steven spielberg, who popularized the use of baseball caps. jeff is right. have been a longtime fan of jets for a long time. first, i want to thank him for the opportunity to make this peace. people in my position often talk about giving back, and it is usually worth about the price of the words, and nothing more. in this case, i have known jeff for a long time, and i know the good work that he does, and i really wanted to make the contribution that i could. we talked for a long time about themes for this commercial, and we decided -- kind of mutually, i think -- that the resumption of innocence -- i heard the panelists in both panels talk about this repeatedly -- is really about the highest ground that his office to take in a broadcast television commercial. but beyond that -- i have forgotten her name -- very articulate young lady -- we were talking about post-racial america and how all of us collectively and singularly, the people on television and media, would like to believe that is in fact the case, and yet we all know -- i think everyone in his room a

hollywood, spielberg couldn't write this. >> were you shaking? were you nervous? were you excited? what was it like knowing that you were an out away from history? >> i've been doing baseball in the major leagues for 33 years since 1977. you never think of the perfect game. this is the only one between the giants and a's. this is the only one here in the bay area. giants never had one. this is the first for theoaklan. when you get to the ninth inning, you know he's retired 24 in a row. it's just wonderful. something that no other sport offers that individual accomplishment like baseball. >> congratulations. that was a great call. >> thank you. >> congratulations. what's it like to be the spanish voice of the oakland a's. it's a big deal? >> i live in oakland in the bay area of fremont for the last 30 some years. it is great. 25% of minor league players are hispanic now. when i started it was maybe 2% or 3%. it has changed a lot. the a's have won four world series. i covered most of them 1989 earthquake i was at candlestick park when that happened october 17th. this is just another

other people at the event include steven spielberg and barbra streisand. part of the president's fundraising blitz to help the democratic congressional campaign committee. >>> call it insurance for the uninsurable. a new state program that's accepting, not rejecting, people with pre-existing health conditions. >>> finally progress in the fight against childhood obesity but not for all children. the particular groups getting left behind. >>> it's a brand-new workweek. and we'll pinpoint the day this week that will pan out to be the hottest and the coolest but the cool air is still coming from that right there. we'll talk about that marine layer and your pinpoint forecast as eyewitness news continues. ,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, insurance the most... can have >>> it's well known that people who need health insurance the most can have the hardest time getting it. now a new state program should make it easier for people considered high risk to get coverage albeit at a price. madera glen of hayward has been trying to buy health insurance for two years but the insurance c

invited to the top society event including child show host oprah winfrey and film director steven spielbergand local residents were given a free bottle for the inconvenience of the security. and banning russia and its wealth of culture and dramatic sights is the job of our close up team as they travel across the biggest country in the world and today they are in the kind of region. so boris lies just eight economies away from moscow famous for its age and treasures the town with a population of nearly ten thousand people is buried in the heart of the age old forests in central russia as you can see in the grandchildren now reports is the site over the usual fusion of religious architecture and city wide modern knowledge . where else so close to moscow would you hear church bells ringing so often every fifteen minutes and at a dozen churches similar tiniest. this beautiful chime can be heard in the provincial town of bor of school located just eighty kilometers away from moscow and it's the closest cause of the kaluga region to the capital it takes so while defenders hilltop position thanks

million dollars among the four hundred guests were chat show host oprah winfrey film director steven spielberg local residents were given a free bottle of champagne as an apology but extensive security operation. brings up here it is here remember there is our website from war party dot com and more will come your way shortly after. one of the key elements of democracy which is so uncomfortable for me afforded. who pays for the news. how dependent does this independent media. and who is behind the t.v. story a. charge of media fiction and reality on our t.v. wealthy british style. that's not on the tires. market why not. come to. find out what's really happening to the global economy. mike stronger for a no holds barred look at the global financial headlines. for the fall we've got. the biggest issues get a human voice face to face with the news makers. welcome back now let's take a look at the stores that shape the week wildfires caused by record breaking heat in russia are expanding to new areas almost thirty lives have been lost this week and the blazes have destroyed thousands of homes. wa

. >> the $2500 person event co-hosted by streisand and spielberg. car accident.how? and what was he doing this weekend with barry manilow. >> the family was preparing for the trial now the guy is done. >> after the alleged craigslist killer committed suicide.

. >>> budding spielberg and therein teen o's spent last summer making movies at the summer film initiatives year the budget cut funding for that program. so they did what all as spiering teenagers do. they went out and raised money. >> reporter: you're watching a public service announcement dreamed up, produced acted and carried out by high school students. >> but you're 16 years old. what do you know about making movies? >> i think they taught us lots so -- >> reporter: in you think it's a low-quality youtube hack job think again. this is the summer film initiative and of all places the east san jose film district designed to expose at risk kids to the film industry. >> they are doing something creative where they know they fit into one of these positions, all these different people working on one project it mercedes benz so well that they literally come out of their shell. >> reporter: they spend a few weeks in the summer learning the glamorous and not so glamorous art of film production. and stay out of trouble. what happens when you have a lot of kids with creativity and nothing to do

million dollars among the four hundred guests chat show host oprah winfrey and film director steven spielberg local residents were given a free bottle of champagne as an apology for the extensive security operation. and i'll be back with a recap of the headlines in just a couple of minutes stay with us. one of the key elements of democracy which is so uncomfortable for me a forty. who pays for the news of how dependent is this independent media. and who is behind the t.v. story. george and media fiction and reality. highlighting the top stories of the week here on r.t. you had lines here wildfires caused by a record breaking heat in russia are expanding to new areas that these thirty lives have been lost this week and the blazes have destroyed thousands of homes. water supplies in russia's far east are under threat by barrels containing chemicals from china they were swept away by floods and the currently heading for the border. whistleblower website and wiki leaks published of classified u.s. documents revealing cover ups in the war in afghanistan among the revelations was the alleged and re

no spielberg, no streisand. mostly friends and family. probably didn't cost $5 million in the end but we'll tell you all about it. >> we spotted oprah. no, she wasn't at the wedding. may have been in the area. >>> also this morning if you fly the skies, they're supposed to be safer starting this morning. while you get screened before you get on board planes every morning, all kinds of cargo flying with us didn't until today. why did it take so long and are there still some cracks in the system. an important report we have coming up in the show. >>> also, lightning can be really dangerous for pilots, golfers, but hundreds of years after ben franklin flew his kite, this power of nature still mysterious, so this morning we're talking about scientists, lightning chasers, trying to understand the electrical phenomenon. >> mary will tell us more about that. >>> we begin with another serious ethics charge against another democratic member of congress. representative maxine waters will now face an ethics trial this fall, this after a week where c

other hosts for that event include steven spielberg and barbra streisand. but it's part of the president's cross-country fundraising blitz to help the democratic congressional campaign committee but republicans are making the president's comments about building a mosque near ground zero a big issue. joel brown reports. >> reporter: president obama hit the road for a three-day tour hoping to keep voters focused on his plan to rescue the economy. >> we are investing in 21st century infrastructure. we have cut tax, we have got to keep going forward. >> reporter: he is not just giving speeches. the president's also using his trip to raise thousands in campaign cash for his party. it's all part of the democrats' effort to try to hang on to as many seats in congress as they can, when voters head to the polls in november. but republicans are focusing on something else the president said. they are pointing to comments he made friday about a proposal to build a mosque just two blocks from ground zero in new york city. >> i believe that muslims have the right to prac

perhaps as lines from a stephen spielberg movie "saving private ryan," is appropriate. gadahn squad leader sees private ryan and explains the mission and seized the sacrifices. "we realize the sacrifices you have made for us. we intend to honor them and to earn them." i think we have already begun. that is one of the reasons i meeting with you today. know kurdistan is what i urge you and all others to do. i know that once you learn about us, you'll find ways to invest in us, not just economic investment but moral investment from investing in our emerging democracy, and democracy fashioned after yours. we need that investment to help us take away the horrors and frustrations of the past and lead us to a more benevolent and engaging future. fulfilling our democratic aspirations is the key for us. i am proud of how democracy is finding a western home in the kurdistan region of iraq. before the opportunity presented itself -- presented itself, we had not had good governance. we had not had a way of administering our own affairs. from the moment the political dynamics change

this is donated by steven spielberg, i think, to bill clinton. it is a norman rockwell. from that distance, it looks like a portrait of the statue of liberty. when you look closely, if that these three guys up there cleaning the torch. it is a reminder that constantly have to renew the plans of our democracy. >> when people come into this room, had you noticed them react? >> somebody said this is the greatest home court advantage that you could have, adding this office. fice.ving this of people have a certain reverence for this space because it symbolizes what has been extraordinary record of tough decisions that had been made in this room. usually people have a pause before they step in. my job is to make them feel comfortable, and after that, they're usually find. >> u.s. not in some off the record meetings over in the dining room. what is your relationship with history? when president had nine of them. >> when you occupy this office, your kossel reminded that you're just one of the series of people -- you are constantly reminded that you're just one of a series of peo

perhaps one of the lines from steven spielberg's film "saving private ryan" is appropriate. he explains a mission and sacrifices made to save him. he says to the younger ryan, we realize the sacrifice you have made for us. we intend to honor them and to earn them. i think we have already begun, and that is one of the reasons why i was eager to meet with you all today. the of the as is called"know kurdistan." and no one to learn about us, you will find ways to invest in us, not just economic investments, but moral investment, investing in our democracy and are emerging democracy. a democracy that is fashioned after yours, and we need that investment to help us hammer away the frustrations of our past, to lead to a more benevolent and engaging future. fulfilling our democratic aspirations is the key. i am quite proud of how democracy is funding a welcome home in the kurdistan region of iraq. none of us have experience in building democracies. before the opportunity prevented itself -- presented itself, we had governance issues. we did not have a way of administering our own af

perhaps one of the lines from steven spielberg's film "saving private ryan" is appropriate. he explains a mission and sacrifices made to save him. he says to the younger ryan, we realize the sacrifice you have made for us. we intend to honor them and to earn them. i think we have already begun, and that is one of the reasons why i was eager to meet with you all today. the of the as is called"know kurdistan." and no one to learn about us, you will find ways to invest in us, not just economic investments, but moral investment, investing in our democracy and are emerging democracy. a democracy that is fashioned after yours, and we need that investment to help us hammer away the frustrations of our past, to lead to a more benevolent and engaging future. fulfilling our democratic aspirations is the key. i am quite proud of how democracy is funding a welcome home in the kurdistan region of iraq. none of us have experience in building democracies. before the opportunity prevented itself -- presented itself, we had governance issues. we did not have a way of administering our own af