to the hoverboard the hottest gift of the season, hot in a couple of ways. yes, it is in demand and it is the hoverboard is also controversial because well a couple of weeks we heard overnight it is illegal in new york city. >> yes, under the new york state law it is illegal. the nypd is cracking down on the tickets and it is like a $500 ticket. greg: some are thinking it is too aggressive. >> one is the new york senator and wanting to change that and introduce a new bill. >> and tim from hood riders, he's a hoverboard enthusistics and noted expert on the topic. welcome. >> thank you. >> what is the law about, it seems overnight, you know, fining young kids $500. >> yes, exactly, the city is fining the kids up to $500 and even the police department is confused. the captain going back and forth on twitter, oh, we are using a the captain, no, this is not what you should use, the captain admitted then we are using the state law. >> what can you do, you are against this? >> yes, i introduced legislation to exclude these hoverboards from being considered a motor

the family. and this particular hoverboard. is was an early christmas present for one of the girls who lives here at this home. they had ordered it on amazon a week ago and last night, suddenly it just caught fire. this all happened just before # 1:00 last night. this two-wheeled scooter had just finished charging. one of the sisters who lives here at the home got on to it and it started to make noises and spark and before long, they say the board was on fire. someone grabbed it and then moved it from a carpeted area over to some tile. another relative poured a pot of water on to the hoverboard to douse the flames. eventually, the family did contain the fire, but part of the wall inside the home was blackened. and of course, this has been an ongoing issue with hoverboards. there are reports of at least ten of these scooters catching fire around the country in recent weeks. of course, this family didn't expect it would happen to them. >> you never think oh, that might happen to us. you hear all over tv and hear different reports

denny's 15-year-old sister then quickly dragged the hoverboard from the living room to the front door where seconds after she dropped it, it exploded. she got it out of the house in a matter of seconds but not before it scorched part of the rug and wall. >> we are all really scared. my mom was like okay if this is going to happen, we are never going to get these again. it was unexpected. >> reporter: even if you want to get one, it's harder to find. online retailers like overstock.com and amazon aren't selling them anymore after too many scenes like this have happened. there have been 11 reports of hoverboards catching fire in 10 states. even if it doesn't catch fire it can cause serious injury. denny got a concussion from falling off the hoverboard that caught fire last night. >> it basically launched me off and i hit the floor. >> reporter: the family plans to return both of their hoverboards to amazon. they want a refund and want harsher regulations against selling these items and they plan to file an insurance claim. in redwood, jackie ward kpix 5. >>> airlines like delta, america

but airlines are concerned about the hoverboard's battery. in a statement, delta pointed to the "size or power of their lithium ion batteries" and fofod that the strength of the batteries in hoverboards "often" exceeded government limits for what's allowed onboard an aircraft. manufacturer, swagway, blames cheap knockoffs for the problem, saying they "don't compromise when it comes to using the highest quality parts" and urged "customers to be aware of fake units that are being sold on the internet." (gfx out)(nats hoverboard) according to sean kane, the founder of the safety institute, the hugely popular products may eventually be recalled. (sot-sean kane/founder of the safety institute) "they're considered toys but in fact they're not. // you have a product that doesn't have to meet any safety requirements and its finding its way into the us market."> airlines aren't the only ones moving away from hoverboards. online retailer overstock dot- com says it will stop selling the popular product, because of gring safety concerns. "here's a live lo

the instruction manual refers to a speed star hoverboard. and on the board itself are the words, self-balancing scooter. the price of this particular hoverboard, $235. now, amazon has stopped listing a number of brands of hoverboards because of fire dangers. major airlines have restricted passengers from bringing them on flights, as well. reporting live in brentwood, i'm chuck coppola. >> affects the sales of hoverboard for christmas. thanks, chuck. >>> in the south bay, the search on for a man who shot a teenage girl in the neck. police say the suspect stole that girl's car and she was trying to run him down and get it back. this happened in a quiet san jose neighborhood right next to almadon lake. we turn now to "today in the bay stephanie chuang live in the bay. police found the car, they just did not find the shooter. >> that's right, sam. that's what has people around here pretty nervous. you're talking about a man not only suspected of stealing a car in front of people, but being brazen enough to shoot a girl pretty close up here. the c

my dad got the hoverboard and i ended up in the er. most adults are fighting that thrills are not worth of the spells. this baseball free agent tried to roll with his kids but had a hard time getting into the swing of things. that is one reason hoverboard fails #has gone viral. >>> the number of injuries has spiked 35%. that is expected to rise dramatically. >> you have a product is -- that does not have to meet any safety requirements. >> reporter: nathan sales the boards at a los angeles mall. he thinks the problem is overconfident adults that does not realize they are designed to be self balancing scooters. >> they are trying to balance themselves. >> reporter: you should board the board the proper way. i thought i got the hang of it quickly until i didn't. i was hovering on the ground. ivc a lot of adults why bad on these? >> my mom was one of the adult that wiped out. >> reporter: that might be the lesson of this holiday season. if it is child play, it is best left to children. ben tracey on the pavement of a los angeles parking l

but airlines are concerned about the hoverboards' battery. in a statement, delta pointed to the size and power of their lithium ion batteries and found the strength of the batteries in hoverboards often exceeded government limits for what's allowed on board an aircraft. one hoverboard manufacturer, swagway, blames cheap knock-offs for the problem saying, they don't compromise when it comes to using the highest-quality parts and urged customers to be aware of fake units that are being sold on the internet. according to sean cain, founder of the safety institute, the hugely popular products may eventually be recalled. >> they're considered toys but they're not. have a product that doesn't have to meet any safety requirements markets. >>> finally here, a holiday tradition, the secret santa. steve hartman has more. >> reporter: 'twas a few weeks before christmas when there arose such a clatter, the people of pittsburgh must have thought something's the matter. but far from it. once again this year, the man in the red coat who i know only as secret

the law. hoverboards, which don't actually hover, are widely popular, especially with young people. but the laws on hoverboarding are confusing. right now it is legal to buy, york city, but it's illegal to ride them. police can ticket you as much as $200. some lawmakers are proposing a new law to make the devices gal, arguing they're no different than skateboards. >> nypd has a lot of work they need to do. the last issue we need to worry about is young kids riding on hoverboards. >> new yorkers don't want to see hoverboards on the already crowded city sidewalks. >> absolutely not. they're already annoying. >> reporter: and this comes at a time when people are questioning the safety of hoverboards. many have been injured from falls. and while they're a hot christmas gift, some worry a little too hot. >> the hoverboard is on fire. >> reporter: the consumer product safety commission tells news4 they're investigating 22 hoonverboard fires in 17 states, including cases in cha pequea ek wa -- chapequea and staten island. >> let's make sure people are riding them safely. let's make sure the

we have seen the fires linked to hoverboards. the consumers safety commission now investigating 21 fire incidents across the country. even tweeting this warning -- major airlines even banning the devices from flights. >> i didn't think i would get injured that badly. >> reporter: he documented his first hoverboard ride. he falls twice. they have received dozens of reports of injuries and is experts urge everyone to wear safety gear before going for a spin. >> get a helmet. >> reporter: for "good morning america," gio benitez, abc news, new york. >>> joining us now is the ceo and founder of the hoverboard company company. they have some tips on how to ride these safely. what you should be wearing before you get on. >> always have a helmet when you're gliding. wear elbow and wrist guards. >> some tips on what to do first, calibrations. >> your glide needs to calibrated in order for it to work properly. so, how you test that is, you want to lift the wheel up and just press your hand with the foot pad if the wheel is spinning and not

part of the wall has blackened. and hoverboards. there are about ten of these scooters that have caught fire -- caught fire around the country in recent weeks. this family says it was a frightening experience. >> she was screaming trying to get somebody to help. my uncle came out and poured a bucket of water on it. i had run downstairs because i heard the fire alarms. i saw the smoke. i heard popping noises. we tried getting my younger sisters out of the house just in case. right away the fire trucks came, and it was just am really scary. >> and the concern over fires has prompted amazon to pull certain types of hoverboards from its website. also some major airlines have banned the high- tech scooters as well. according to most experts, the fires in all likelihood are being caused by low quality lithium ion batteries inside these hoverboards. because this is such a hot holiday gift, the market has been flooded with cheaper versions of these hoverboards that likely have low quality batteries more prone to problems. this particular fam

the swing of things. you see him following his kids on a hoverboard then he falls that's just one reading the hashtag "hoverboard fails" has gone viral. natsot - woman screams and falls narr 5 just before christmas the u.s. consumer product safety commission reported the number of injuries associated with hoverboards and fires due to overheated batteries had spiked 25%. that is expected to rise dramatically in the post holiday tally... and worries some safety experts. sot sean kane/ founder, the safety institute 172221 you have a product that doesn't have to meet any safety requirements and is finding its way to the u.s. market. narr 6 nathan furniss sells the boards at a los angeles mall. he believes the problem is overconfident adults who don't realize the boards are designed to be self-balancing scooters.nathan demos 151335 he wiggles on the board they're trying to balance themselves, oh i've got this and they're trying to to balance, when really they need to chill out, just stand straight up. it you. narr 7 furniss showed me the board the board....ben gets on "try to stand up straight."narr 8 i thought i got

but videos of people wiping out on hoverboards internet.. the hashtag "hoverboard fail" is even trending. do you like turtles? if so we have the story for you! see why some good hearted people were helping some giant sea turtles return to the ocean. keep watching for an all new more here's a look at some of the 'all new' stories we are working for fox5 news at ten. hundreds of thousands will ring in the new year in las vegas... and 13-hundred officers will be out on the strip. what you're asked to leave at home... and what roads will be closed. good things come to those who wait. the new year bringing in grand openings and new jobs to our valley. what projects big and small are set to open their doors in 2016. there are thousands of people across the valley who don't have enough to eat drive continues through the end of the year. you can drop off your non- perishable food items at any valley albertons and vons. you can also donate cash right at the register. all of the proceeds benefit three square food bank. finally tonight .. hundreds cheered

the ground. there have been at least 22 other hoverboard fires reported in the nation. officials say this may be the first one for south carolina. aly: busy roads this morning. richard admin is here. richard: in anderson county at interstate 85 on how it 178, traffic is moving along with no issues. heading into the electric city is looking good. a little slight fog as you travel this morning to the area. a lot of extra driving time. dale has been talking about weather. accident cleared at interstate 85 and oconee county before anderson county at mile marker for in the north and lane. proaching nearly 70 miles an hour. as you travel through cherokee coun and gaffney on highway 29, getting busy and slowing down. crews are on the scene of the hit and run accident right now at each street and jefferson street. hopefully, that will be cleared before traffic picks up. in spartanburg, issues this morning on vanderbilt road. still closed, but they were placed the bridge. as you travel at the old road, and that is -- ethel road, we had that same cold and that is opened up. our t

but airlines are concerned about the hoverboard's battery. in a statement, delta pointed to the "size or power of their lithium ion batteries" and found that the strength of the batteries in hoverboards "often" exceeded government limits for what's allowed onboard an aircraft. (gfx in) one hoverboard manufacturer, swagway, blames cheap knockoffs for the problem, saying they on't compromise when it comes to using the highest quality parts" and urged "customers to be aware of fake units that internet." (gfx out)(nats hoverboard) according to sean kaka, the founder of the safety institute, the hugely popular products may eventually be recalled. (sot-sean kane/founder of the safety institute) "they're considered toys but in fact they're not. // you have a product that doesn't have to meet any safety requirements and its finding its way into the us market.">vladimir duthiers, cbs news, new york. airlines aren't the only ones moving away from hoverboards. ln-line retailer overstock dot-com says i iwill stop seseing the popular product due to growing

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checkout the hoverboard. while it's not the same hoverboard marty mcfly rode in back to the future the tech toy -- outfitted with wheels -- has been flying off the shelves. several companies sell them online -- with prices reaching in the hundreds of dollars. but these small segway type machines -- can be dangerous. the consumer product safety commission says people have gotten banged up -- and had to be taken to hospital emergency rooms -- after riding the boards. the c-p-s-c is also investigating reports of hoverboards catching fire in at least ten states. retailers are also on edge. amazon stopped selling most models. you also can't take hoverboards on board american -- delta -- and united airlines flights. those carriers won't allow the boards on carry-on or checked luggage. and the united states postal service says it won't transport of what it calls an abundance of caution. the cpsc says you too should be cautious with the popular product-- until it can figure out the hazards. with 8 on your side .. i'm

but airlines are concerned about the hoverboard's battery. in a statement, delta pointed to the "size or power of their lithium ion batteries" and found that the strength of the batteries in hoverboards "often" exceeded government limits for what's allowed onboard an aircraft. (gfx in) one hoverboard manufacturer, swagway, blames cheap knockoffs for the problem, saying they "don't compromise when it comes to using the highest quality parts" and urged "customers to be aware of fake units that are being sold on the internet." (gfx out)(nats hoverboard) according to sean kane, the safety institute, the hugely popular products may eventually be recalled. (sot-sean kane/founder of the safety institute) "they're considered toys but in fact they're not. // you have a product that doesn't have to and its finding its way into the us market.">vladimir duthiers, cbs news, new york. 3 airlines aren't the only ones moving away from hoverboards. online retailer overstock dot- com says it will stop selling the popular product due to growing safety concerns.

these pair of pants were insides this yellow he plastic bag next to where the hoverboard exploded. they are shredded. kim wonders what would have happened if craig had been on the board when it exploded. >> if law on top of. that it would have been like a land mine. >> i will say immediately do not let your kids ride this thing. it is so dangerous. >>> i never imagined any toy could below up like that. >> reporter: she bought it on amazon.com which has pulled several models because of faulty batteries and plugs. 16 fires have been reported nationwide. fire officials suggest charging hoverboards outside house if you can. >> obviously that's the only way they're going to work but certainly do not charge them inside the house until somebody knows what the problem is. >> reporter: shelley jones of manahawkin but a hoverboard for her teenaged daughter who's have mastered riding with friends and she still charges the battery inside her house but monitors it constantly. >> we keep it plugged in here on a tile surface. we've seen a lot of fires happening when they're charged on carpet. >> r

tyson decided to give the hoverboard a try before tumbling to the ground with a thud. that's got to hurt. the video has since gone viral. >>> and ahead of thursday's cotton bowl, cheerleaders had their own show down, corn hole style. the football tradition was taken to new heights thanks to goodyear, flying over 200 feet in the air, the cheerleaders tossed the bean bags out of the blimp, and that actually looks like fun. >> unlike the hoverboard where you can fly off. >> like mike tyson. he didn't fall very well, did he? >> i don't think he was expecting it. >>> and celebrating birthdays, lebron james, 31 and tiger woods and 30, and matt lauer is 58 and meredith vieira is 62 today. now keep it here for more news,

but airlines are concerned about the hoverboard's battery. in a statement, delta pointed to the "size or power of their lithium ion batteries" and found that the strength of the batteries in hoverboards "often" exceeded government limits for what's allowed onboard an aircraft. one hoverboard manufacturer, swagway, blames cheap knockoffs for the problem, saying they "don't compromise when it comes to using the highest quality parts" and urged "customers to being sold on the internet." (gfx out) according to sean kane, the founder of the safety institute, the hugely popular products may eventually be recalled. (sean kane/founder of the safety institute) "they're considered toys but in fact they're not. // you have a product that doesn't have to meet any safety requirements and its finding its way into the us market." vladimir duthiers, cbs news, new york. ((denise valdez)) airlines aren't the only ones moving away from hoverboards. online retailer overstock dot- com says it will stop selling the popular product due to growing safety concerns. //

we are learning swag way have been slapped with a class action lawsuit over the hoverboards. the man that filed it said the hoverboard he bought for his kids burst into flames and asking for punitive damages that could run to the millions of dollars. >> not the case in the west. take a look at denver. the biggest winter storm so far. seven inches of snow. this caused a mess on the roads and even in a place where people are used to snow to some degree and major delays at the airport in denver. >>> makes us feel lucky with the weather we have been having. >> not complaining. >>> the snow and cold is all west. for the snow lovers watching, think of this in the holiday season we are given a change in the pattern. these last couple of winters it was our turn and they needed it out west. there is plenty of snow and they will be seeing feet on feet of more snow on christmas day. there is no snow outside of the ski areas. 65 in boston and shy of the record and 11 of the first 15 days have been 50 plus. still at 50 now. if we could hold onto fifty until midnight we would add another da

but airlines are concerned about the hoverboards' battery. in a statement, delta pointed to the size and power of their lithium ion batteries and found the strength of the batteries in hoverboards often exceeded government limits for what's allowed on board an aircraft. one hoverboard manufacturer, for the problem saying, they don't compromise when it comes to using the highest-quality parts and urged customers to be aware of fake units that are being sold on the internet. according to sean cain, founder of the safety institute, the hugely popular products may eventually be recalled. >> they're considered toys but they're not. so at the end of the day you have a product that doesn't have to meet any safety requirements and it's finding its way to u.s. markets. when the engines failed on the plane i was flying, but when my father sank into depression, i didn't know how to help him. when he ultimately shot himself, he left our family devastated. don't let this happen to you. if you or a loved one is suicidal, call the national suicide prevention

this is the latest in a string of hoverboard fires. our reporter will have a report from brentwood in the next half hour. >> the rain we saw over the weekend was welcome for most but, also, we are some to folks on the peninsula who were keeping a close eye on a crumbling cliff side in daly city. at the heart of the issue is a parking lot. our reporter has details. >> i am worried that my front row seat will be the tragedy. >> mike lives on the opposite side of the canyon and has been watching and photographing this landslide since 2001. he said things got worse when construction began on the new korean central presbyterian church in good two. the church is now on solid ground but the parking lot is precarious. >> my real concern is i hope anyone is hurt when the hillside collapsed because it is going to take part of the parking lot. if it happens on sunday during church people will lose their cars. at the least. >> daly city director of public works said it is true, the hillside will continue to move into the ocean. >> what residents se

hoffman says many people jump on the hoverboard without knowing the proper steps."you wouldn't just jump on a skateboard and go try out some ramps, so go slow, start with the basics until you get the feel with it." hoverboards have been reported to catch on fire due to the lithium battery, leaving some with burns. "severe burns can be extremely debilitating. you can go anywhere from a mild burn that you can recover from in a matter of days, to a severe burn that could be a rehab of several weeks."safe kids upstate says parents should stay up top date with consumer alerts. "really stay in touch with the consumer product safety commission- you can reach them at cpsc.gov and sign up for their recall alerts."with these hoverboards on the market, doctors and educators want one message to be clear."toys are always changing, but the safety message remains the same. keep those helmets on your head." 3 zumiez at haywood mall has their employees sign a waiver to ensure customers never ride a hoverboard in their stores in case of any injuries. experts suggest calibrating your

the hoverboard, being blamed monitoring a low pressure system within the pacific northwest looking to drop south through the next several days. for now, southern nevada is dealing with cold air being filtered in from behind the weak front that past over head about 26 hrs ago. mainly sunny skies will be common today with high temperatures only reaching into the low 50s. winds will be mild; ranging between 5 and 10 mph which should yield a slight lnd chil making it feel like the upper 40s this afternoon. tonight and the next several nights, lows will fall to freezing within the valley. by thursday (new years eve), the low being watched to the northwest looks to interact with the valley. heavy moisture and upper level push will stay to the north of rain or snow will be lacking with this system but what will not be lacking is the wind. 10 to 20 mph sustained winds will be common through the celebration with potential gusts between 25 and 35 mph. wind chill will make the valley feel like we are in the mid 20s new years eve night and may cancel the fireworks for the main event! we will cont

. >>> the hoverboard is one of the season's most popular gifts as you know, but now one manufacturer is facing a class action lawsuit t. suit alleges that swagway llc and model sporting goods did not warn customers the hoverboards could burst into flames. a new york man file the original lawsuit. he says his children's hoverboard caught fire earlier this month. they are investigating after more than a dozen reports of hoverboard fires around the country. take a look at this dash-cam video showing a sheriffs deputy in nebraska trying to stop a run away tractor-trailer. here's slow motion. he runs across the highway, leaps into the cab of the truck. applies the brake the driver was having a diabetic episode and wasn't able to stop the truck on his own. he didn't know he was diabetic before that incident. one of the places of the atomic bomb is the research site for a cutting edge system. scientists in new mexico are manufacturing a radioactive treatment that targets tumors. but unlike standard radiation, it doesn't kill the healthy tissue around it. nbc news got exclusive access to the

the new hoverboard's batteries were charging when it caught fire and exploded. the family says flames grew quickly and got really big but thanks to a quick acting 15- year-old from freedom high, the house was saved from any major damage because she grabbed the board and took it to the front door. one of the daughters in the family says they got this board a week ago. >> the fire looked like it was rising up the wall. i saw my little sister screaming for somebody to help her. and she was standing right in front of it. and then when the fire was put out there was burnt like ash up the wall and like fire damage. >> reporter: just a few days ago she got a concussion from using a hoverboard. it's stories like this that made online retail giant amazon decide to stop selling them. there have been 11 reports of fires in ten states. the safety commission is investigating. major airlines like american, delta and united are banning them from their planes. the fact that these lithium batteries are catching fire is a major concern. this new policy goes into effect this week f

for whatever reason and this happened, the hoverboard being sold by so many different vendors and some of them questioning whether they should pull it from the shelves. >> just trying to sell it to you quick and easy and get you up out of the mall. personally, i wouldn't do it, unless i know exactly what i'm doing with these. >> kim: at this particular mall in texas, they haven't made a decision yet whether they're going to allow the hoverboard to be sold there. let's set aside the fire, did you see the epic fails of people who went to instagram and twitter who were trying to ride the hoverboards their kids got for christmas and they ended up in the e.r. >> dana: now the federal government is investigating, >> kim: "consumer reports" did a fabulous piece on that, it's on our web site, news3lv.com if you want to check it out. >> dana: let's check out the what's happening, my friend? >> we have sky 3 over the airport connector, where we're starting to see progress on this flyover that will eliminate that tight radius loop ramp. you can see right here, if you're heading south on the airpo

the other hot item is the hoverboard... but they might be just a little too hot. the u-s consumer product safety commission is investigating at the investigation includes testing new hoverboards, as well as those involved in an incident. news of the federal probe comes as amazon halted the sale of almost every model and brand of hoverboard listed on its website. there have been reports that certain models can burst into flames, as result of malfunctioning batteries and plugs. many major airlines have also been concerned about the safety of the gadgets, and banned them from flights last week. if you're still looking to buy one of the self-balancing scooters... e-bay, walmart and toys- r-us still sell certain models. december has been much too warm for some people in minnesota. temperatures in minneapolis have been as high as 10 degrees above average. and weather watchers say the city is nearly 8 inches below average for snowfall so far this season. so how are winter sports lovers coping? molly rosenblatt found out. "it's a big bummer." "well it's certainly been a bu

the mall. michelle: 22 reports of hoverboards fires are under investigation. cases in 17 different states are being investigated, pointing to the over-heating of the batteries inside the hoverboards as the main concern. the most recent case -- that you just saw happen in the texas mall, which prompted an many have banned the hot items from check in carry-on luggage. amazon has stopped selling the brand michelle:. michelle:they are not safe. -- brand. michelle: are not safe. here is a we are working on -- if you're looking for the perfect outfit for new year's eve, we have some tips. how you can look your best on a budget. take a tip from me --i in staying home in my jammies. krystal: jammies work. michelle: can bring the party to you. krystal: he will be there starting at 10:00 p.m., and you do not even have to get up. get ready for new year's eve >> important message for women and men ages 50 to 85. please write down this toll-free number now. right now, in areas like yours, people are receiving this free information kit for guaranteed acceptance life insuranc

states.this is one of the two hoverboards - the family bought their sons for christmas.the battery in the other one exploded. and now it looks similar to this -another burned out hoverboard from a different state. 3 3 "the batteries went in one area 15 feet - they blew to 25 feet. they blew apart - they desenegrated and it went across the house. and they were lucky fire didn't start anywhere else 25 feet away- pieces of battery on the floor melted." melted."we talked to local state farm insurance agent - greg rogers- about the hoverboard fires...he said possibly liability not corrected could jeopardize your policy. 3 a greenwood man is charged with counterfeiting...accused of selling *thousands of dollars of knock-off items. here's a look at demetrius andrews.police say they seized hundreds of fake north face jackets, nike shoes, michael kors purses, and timberland boots from his home on cole street, just before christmas- warrants state the items totaled more than 80 *thousand bucks. 3 and here's an image that's getting a lot of clicks on our web site right now.an upstate mom turned

. >> the state fire marshall is blaming the hoverboard for the fire. the investigation is ongoing, but fire officials are warning the public about buying the hoverboard. >>> a new mural near downtown san jose is aimed at boost it can neighborhood's self-image. the mural at eighth and santa clara streets was dedicated yesterday. teashops six famous people like carlos santana,maya angelou getting their hair cut. they are modeled on real people who work on the other side of the mall where the mural is. it was created with help from san jose downtown foundation black task for for-- force for student's success at san jose state university. >> the beach shall day soccer fields in golden gate park are now open. there was a youth soccer match yesterday and the grand opening is set for saturday, december 12th. the new facility has four artificial turf soccer fields, a playground, and restrooms. the decision to replace the natural grass fields with artificial surf -- turf came with stiff opposition by people who believer the turf can cause health problems. >>> d

the new beginnings christian center. >>> it has happened again. a hoverboard bursts into flames, the second one this week this new york. we'll tell you what the fire commissioner is saying about it tonight. >>> plus record breaking floods. houses washed away. people trapped. tonight the scramble to evacuate as more flooding is expected. >>> then the so-called affluenza teen arrested with his mother in mexico. so why is she being extradited to the u.s. tonight while he >>> tonight the floodwaters in missouri are rising as a number of dead and missing continue to climb. at least 20 people were killed after fast-moving currents from the swollen mississippi river swept away their cars. it is not clear how many homes have been claimed, but missouri governor jay nixon has pledged his administration's support for all of those forced to evacuate. s en ing ing threatens their homes. >> we're here before the water rises or after it falls. we're here until this place is back to where it was before. and sometimes that takes a while. >> forecasters say the worst of the flo

the church it takes you forever to get kicked out. hoverboard people in the airport on them peext are getting hurt, they're lighting on fire. do any of you have one? >> they're very expensive. i've seen people on them. if tyson can't balance on a hoverboard, are you going to put some goofball on one? we're going to be riding like genis soon. floating around on magic carpets. >> i can't do it it's not easy. >> you have one? >> you have a hoverboard? >> i don't personally have one. ronan does. he's very good, but i'm not letting him out of the house. he's in the apartment. >> i don't let him go out. the one i got is not one that was manufactured in china with the like inappropriate wrapping on the lithium battery this is the original, best one you can buy, swagway and it's very good. >> how long before these things are off the market? my son got an amazon gift bard, he's like dad i'm buying a hoverboard. i'm like no, you're not. i can only hope that if he does and i break it by the time he goes to buy another one, they've stopped making them. >> d

the battery in the verboard exploded - and now it looks similar to this - another burned out hoverboard from a differentntstate. 21:41:20 "the batteries went in one area 15 feet - they blew to 2525feet. they blew apart - they desenegrated and it went across the house. and they were lucky fire didn't start anywhere else 25 feet away- because there were the floor melted."within 2 minutes after the family called 9-1-1- mauldin fire crews were on the scene.4 fire stations responded - to what lt. walker calls a 200 dollar toy that could have destroyed a house.23:39:44 "the charging systemon these are 36 volt batteries and that's the same battery power that powers a gold cart. golf cart can haul up to 2 people plus clubs and this thing hauls one person around. that's a lot of power in such a small body."but he says... it could have been much worse.((sot))23:40:30 "had they not been home, with the intensity that came out of the hoverboard and the furniture that was burning, they probably would have lost their home." 3 we talked to a local state farm insurance agent about the hoverboard fires..

the law. hoverboards are not motor vehicles. i don't think anyone here, or anyone that use them, or anyone that gifted them during the holiday season, would think that they are motor vehicles. >> right now, hoverboards are legal in around could face a fine of $200p. we don't seem to care. >> low priority though. all right. even priests getting on the action. caught on camera. riding the hoverboard in church on christmas eve while singing a song to his congregation. after the ved yo went viral. the dayosis in! shored a statement condemning the priest's wrong behavior and since been removed from the parrish. they did not see the humor in that. >> jeer. u got to watch the hoverboard. mike tyson. check ut now. he almost got shock out trying to ride the dar's new pink hoverboard. he posted the rid yes of bram. inhe was rying the side board which advertises it takes minutes to learn. i they may need a little >> all right. time for on brand offbrand. our daily look. onbrand, the iowa caucuses which continue to have unique way of humblin

we've seen the fires linked to hoverboards. the consumer products safety commission now investigating 21 fire incidents across the country. even tweeting this warning got a hoverboard for christmas. might want one of these. major airlines even banning the devices from flights for fear of the batteries catching fire. >> i was surprise. i didn't think i would get injured that badly. >> this goes so fast. documented his first hoverboard ride. falls twice bloodying his knee. the cpsc says it received dozens of reports of injuries and is expecting that number to grow. experts urge everyone to wear proper safety gear before taking one for a spin. >> if you want to be someone taking care of yourself get wrist guards and a helmet. >> reporter: gio benitez, abc news, new york. >> i hope you have wrist guards and a helmet. you got one. >> i got a drone but it really is everywhere. i saw a church choir on christmas day using it as part of their performance. >> what? >> the hoverboards. that's incredible. >> i thought you got a hoverboard a

. >>> the nation's biggest airlines are saying no to hoverboards. the potential for the popular scooters to catch fire has them banned from baggage. >>> good morning from the studio 57 newsroom at cbs news headquarters here in new york. 57 newsroom at cbs news good to be with you. i'm anne-marie green. >>> this morning, the fear of is at its highest level since 9/11. a cbs news/"the new york times" poll finds 79% of americans believe it's likely a terror attack will be carried out in the u.s. in the next few months. and for the first time since before the great recession, terrorism is of greater concern to americans than the economy. now, the poll was taken after last week's mass shooting in san bernardino, california, and the isis-directed attacks in paris. the apprehension is fueling support for donald trump's presidential campaign. >> they had one guy who bought the guns. they had another person that said, oh, i didn't want to report them because i didn't want to go racial profiling. oh, okay. see the pipe bombs sitting all over the place and didn