this time dozens killed by bombers in the istanbul airport. as the investigation into who did this, how and why ramps up. >> we have got live team coverage tonight. elson barber is live at dull us airport where passengers are waiting to take off on the next flight to ices istanbul. gary, you spent some considerable time in this airport. can you tell us more? >> turkish officials tell us they were targeting -- one of the busiest terminals in the world and they pulled up just down here get off. they arrived in a regular yellow cab and began their assault. >> the 3 bombers threw hand impregn grenades. passengers ran for safety or hid deep in the airport as the attackers moved through it. a security camera catches what appear to be the first bomber. a second shows panicked passengers fleeing, then another explosion. people were wounded. people fell down in front of me. 4 people fell down in front of me. they were torn into pieces. >> yet another security camera recorded the most graphic and disturbing footage. in it we see one of the security offic

the u.s. to istanbul are back up and running this morning. n canada any moment. we just learned he spoke to the turkish president by phone. president obama will be attending a north american leaders summit hosted by canadian prime minister justin trudeau. we expect president obama to

. >>> i am brian flores and we resume with the coverage on istanbul, turkey, these are the images following the attack yesterday. three suicide bombers blew themselves up, 41 did, 130 injured. -- 41 are dead, 130 are injured. >>> the u. s. state department is trying to determine whether any of the victims are american, and the attack marked by isis. >> reporter: the coordinated attack took place just before 10:00 tuesday night in istanbul, people seen running in the international terminal before the explosions took place. the three bombers arrived at the airport in a taxi, and they went in the terminal, approaching the security checkpoint and opening fire with an automatic weapon. the police returned fire and during the gun battle they detonated the explosives hidden in a suicide vest. the third bomber never abated inside, and detonated his suicide vest in the parking lot near the entrance to the international terminal.>> according to the information i received at the international airport terminal, he opened fire and then blew himself up.>> reporter: this scene was chaotic as people ran aw

we are joined on the phone by holly williams who is in istanb istanbul. is is the latest in the string of a terrorist attacks in turkey and talking about a country that at one point was stable. what has happened the last year or so? >> reporter: what has happened is the security situation in turkey has deteriorated rapidly. with that deadly sued bombing that you just mentioned, many of them in istanbul, which is turkey's biggest cities, other in ankara, turkey's capital. it seemed to target foreign tourists earlier in the year were blamed on isis by the turkish authorities. however, unlike other bombings carried out by the group, isis had never claimed responsibility. other attacks have been carried out by kurdish separatists, many of another minority who are locked in a long running conflict with the turkish state. now one kurdish militant group came out and said they are not targeting tourists but can no longer guarantee safety here in turkey. >> certainly turkey has been battling with them for decade now. at this point, which group is a bigger threat to

triple suicide attack here at the istanbul airportrkish official says one attacker walked into the arrivals area of the international terminal, blowing himself up near the security check point. the chaos and confusion giving

the u.s. and istanbul, have been halted and that is at the call of the faa. i can tell you that there are many direct flights between istanbul and the united states. several cities within the united states. most of those, the majority of those are international carriers. there are no u.s. carriers that fly directly between the two. but i will tell you because there are those direct flights, security is an issue that the department of homeland security playing close attention to. that sort of airport with direct flights to the united states are called last point of departure airports. and those airports have to have very specific security measures in place. of course that all relates mostly to vetting on their airport workers as well as the airport security check point. but what we're discussing here, again, it appears to be that soft target. but the headline for you, rihanna, anyone that has a direct flight to or from istanbul from the united states will not be hopping on a flight because the faa called a halt to all flights. >> are officials in the u.s. addre

attack at the istanbul airport is the fifth major bomb attack in istanbul this yearsuicide bombing in istanbul. the man was identified as a man linked to isis. others were kurdish fighting for independence. turkey had the biggest drop in tourism arrival in 17 years. >>> stay right here with ktvu for coverage of the istanbul airport attacks. we'll have updates on the ear and on the ktvu.com on our mobile app and social media. >>> to a heart break storingy very close to home. devastation for two bay area families after a terrible crash on interstate 5 killed two mothers and four children. the two families were traveling together, south on i-5 on the grapevine and near the town of gorman early yesterday. they were in one minivan involved in an accident with another car. they pulled over the side of the road after being involved in a minor accident with another car. they were rear ended then by a big rig. the fathers were in the car but they managed to get out. the van burst into flames. both men had to be restrained trying to get their families out. >> they had signific

. >>> and 24 hours after the deadly istanbul attack that killed 40 and injured 140, the country's ataturk airport is now up and running. an investigation is still underway at this hour. america's cia chief says the massacre in istanbul bears the marks of isis while also warning of potential attacks here in the u.s. pete williams has more. >> reporter: the deadliest and most complex attacks carried out paris, brussels and istanbul, the cia director said he'd be surprised if the terror group isn't plotting attacks on u.s. targets overseas and here at home. >> if anybody believes that the u.s. homeland is sealed, and that the daesh or isil would not consider that, i think i would, you know, guard against that. >> reporter: intelligence officials have said the battle against isis has not reduced its global reach or its efforts to incite attacks around the world. in the u.s. the biggest threat has been people inspired to attack by the group's relentless prop can ga in internet videos and social media. the fbi recently concluded that the husband and wife who killed 14 people in san bernardino w

the u.s. to istanbul are back up and running this morning. president obama is due to land in canada any moment. we just learned he spoke to the turkish president by phone. president obama will be attending a north american leaders summit hosted by canadian prime minister justin trudeau. we expect president obama to address the ataturk attack. we are looking at live pictures of pomp and circumstance as leaders are arriving. the white house did release a statement condemning the attack reiterating the support for turkey. we have a team in lace in turkey here in the u.s. and around the world covering this. i want to begin with nbc news chief foreign correspondent stationed in istanbul. you have been able to go inside the airport. it has reopened. explain what you saw and about any added security precautions that are now in place. >> reporter: this attack did not shut down istanbul. it did not shut down the airport. the airport is still functioning but it is functioning in a very strange way. clean up crews are inside. they have set up barricades

and sleeper cells, were the istanbul bombers. and donald trump says he thinks america is weak and that america needs to respond vishtly declaring that even water boa boarding is not tough enough. you're in "the situation room." >> this is cnn breaking news. >> our breaking news as investigators scramble to learn who was behind the bloody airport attack, and how they killed 41 people. cia director said the attack bears the hallmarks of sies and he warns that isis is trying to carry out similar attacks inside the united states adding it is not difficult to build an explosive vest. as they study images, trying to learn how the attackers breached the airport, the airport itself is back to business. reopened to flights just hours after the attack. but there is growing concern about the threat to this country. and security has been stepped up at major u.s. airports as millions of travelers are setting out for the july 4th holiday. i will speak with senator angus king who just had a briefing and will tell us more. let's go straight to th

airports after the istanbul attack. anti-terror officials on high alert ahead of the july 4th holiday weekend. this is happening as a debate rages here about extending our security perimeters at airports. renee marsh is live at reagan national with more. >> reporter: good morning, victor. it's estimated some 43 million americans will travel over this fourth of july holiday. that's the highest on record. the majority of them will drive, but some 3 million will fly. after those two airport bombings in just a span of three months, this is the area of the concern. this is the so-called soft target of an airport. any part of the airport before you get to that security check point. it has a lot of passengers but a lot less security. and that is what terrorists are taking advantage of. what we're seeing here in the united states is a lot of airports in places like new york, they are ramping up security. their officers are being armed with tactical weapons. in miami, in atlanta, they're also increasing their police presence. but

jon: john is following the latest developments in istanbul. reporter: new details emerging about the three attackers as we are also seeing new pictures and video, dramatic and graphic pictures and video of them launching the attack here at ataturk airport tuesday night. turkish officials said the three were from russia, whose pakistan and curtis dan. we don't have any more specific details than that. we don't have their names, ids, don't know exactly if they were living here in the country in turkey, istanbul or if they all traveled here together or separately from another country or countries. that said, as mentioned, turkish police conducted a number of raids overnight, detaining 13 people and collecting firearms, other weapons and documentation they say is linked to isis and again, that backs up what turkish officials including the prime minister have maintained adamantly that isis was behind tuesday's attack even though no specific group has claimed responsibility. funerals were held today for many of the victims. 43 people killed, who lost

suicide bombers have hit the istanbul airport. turkey's largest airport. e death toll now standing at 28 people, although there are some reports that number could go higher, with at least 60 people wounded. no groups have as yet claimed responsibility. joining me from istanbul outside the airport, nbc's richard engel. richard, we were just -- >> reporter: i'm inside. >> can you hear me? >> reporter: i can, yes, go ahead. there's a little bit of a delay. i was just getting some new information about the sequence of attacks but go ahead. >> no, no. please tell us what you know. >> reporter: so i was just being told that there were witnesses say there were three attacks. the first one in the parking lot, that the attacker had an ak-47 and started firing. then blew himself up. that drew security to him. then the other two attackers approached and were much closer, one at the arrivals area where the taxi stand is, and that when he blew up his device, that created even more confusion and that the third attacker was able to get inside by the meeting point, a kiosk

taxis are reportedly now ferrying people from the istanbul airport. according to the cnn turkish service. in addition, turkish officials say two explosions rocked the airport with multiple people injured. that's the latest from associated press, which provides us news from around the world. so an ongoing breaking news event in istanbul, turkey where it's 10:21 at night. this is the third largest airport in awful europe by passenger standards. 61 million people served in the most recent year where records are available. and now you can see emergency services and ambulances making their way there. taxis taking the wounded away. the details of this as they come in in breaking news. this is fox news channel, america's choice for news and information. when a moment turns romantic why pause to take a pill? or stop to find a bathroom? cialis for daily use is approved to treat both erectile dysfunction and the urinary symptoms of bph, like needing to go frequently, day or night. tell your doctor about all your medical conditions and medicines, and ask if your

just a day before the istanbul bombing, u.s. foreign tourists particularly americans was imminent. that led the state department to reissue a public warning and ordered families of american parts of the country. so far this morning it does not look like american citizens are among the casualties. for president obama, though, this is the third time in the past year that a major summit is overshadowed by terrorism. here in ottawa, mexico, canada, and president obama representing the u.s. were all supposed to sit down and tackle tough climate change issues including a pledge to switch to renewable clean energy and tackle immigration issues. and all of the talk of the 2016 campaign and building walls, cutting off some of the passage with mexico has been very controversial. but right now security as you say is at the top of the agenda as well. this attack in turkey could be a game changer. turkey is a u.s. ally within nato. that means they can compel the u.s. and europe to take action. this sets the stage for some intense talks next

the border with syria. what happens is anybody's guess, john. >> okay. joe there in istanbul at the airport giving us the very latest. joe, thank you. amara? >> and john, we are also hearing from witnesses who were at the airport when this attack took place. will carter is one of them. he spoke with our anderson cooper a short time after the attack. >> will, i understand you were in the baggage area when this actually happened. you witnessed at least one of the blasts. tell us what you saw. >> i mean, we heard the shake, sort of dull thud of two pretty loud explosions, presumed from outside. and then a third one a few minutes later which was very close, sort of the flash of a fireball and some coming off into the baggage collection area. at that point, it was a lot of panic around and we -- passengers went to seek shelter further inside the building. >> so the first two blasts, about how far apart were they? >> reporter: they we they were very close. i'd say a minute or so. >> and about how far away -- and about how far away for you from those first two blasts? >> not sure. t

>>> thanks for joining us, a we begin with new developments in the istanbul airport bombings. the first is the death toll at the hands of three armed bombers including this one seen running on airport security cameras. it rose tonight to 42. more than is 20 people remain hospitalized, the second new development is this cia's assessment that something like what happened last night at turkey's heavily guarded turkey international airport could indeed happen here, that isis is likely planning for it already, the third development is surprising to a lot of people. the airport is back up and running less than 24 hours later and hour by hour as turkey comes to grip with the 8th suicide bombing alone. survivors are coming forward telling their stories. new details are coming to light about how three individuals were able to cause damage. we begin tonight with survivor stories with ivan watson. actually let's go to nima elbagi. what is the latest. >> reporter: what is happening here is a sense of the timeline and what you see is how meticulously the plan unfolded. they were able to get

. >>> tonight, moments of terror developing details inside the attack at the airport in istanbul, how the suicide bombers got inside. new video and chilling accounts of death and survival. richard engel is there. >>> also, protecting america's airports, should security checkpoints be moved? tonight, the cia director's new warning about the isis threat to the homeland. nbc news exclusive, tom brokaw with vice president biden on his moon shot mission to find a cure for cancer. >>> how safe and effective are the popular hand sanitizers millions of americans use everyda day? concerns being raised. the fda demanding answers, what doctors are telling us tonight. >>> and homecoming for a baby abandoned in a college dorm, now all grown up, she's the graduate. "nightly news" begins right now. >>> from nbc news world headquarters in new york, this is "nbc nightly news" with lester holt. >> good evening, rarely have we seen so many images of a major terror attack as it happene. happeneas. tonight, graphic airport surveillance video is helping officials in turkey piece together how last night's b

. >> the latest video that's coming in from istanbul. you see it there, airport security video posted online and you saw the blast and then people running for their lives, at least three dozen people were killed in the attack and nearly 150 others injured. >> the airport is opened this morning with an invest well under way. keep in mind, turkey is a key u.s. ally against isis and a fellow member of nato. >> live team coverage this morning. lana zak has details on security here in the u.s. at airports but we'll get started with molly hunter who covers the region for us. >> reporter: good morning. the investigation is going full speed ahead this morning and at this point, it appears that extra layers of security prevented much more damage. as the sun comes up in istanbul the morning after the carnage, after gunfire and explosions rocked the city's main airport tuesday night. new video showing a fireball as one of the attackers detonates inside the terminal. here, people looking for coverage, some holding children. ambulances and vans and ta

for the latest on that, we turn to alexander field for us live in istanbul. walk us through the new developments. >> reporter: hey there christine. officials here in turkey have not yet identified who the three bombers are, but we know they arrived at this airport in a taxicab and authorities have now questioned the taxicab driver to see what kind of information this person can provide. he was questioned, he was released, he gave authorities a statement. but they have pieced together more of the sequence of events of how the attack was unleashed on this airport. they now tell us that one of the attackers entered the departure hall seen carrying an ak-47, that's when a security guard the shot at him, he fell to the ground and detonated one of the explosives. meanwhile an attack at the arrival hall. he began firing shots and we're told that that bomber then detonated his suicide vest before going through the security gate. third attacker also armed with a gun and suicide vest. never went into the international terminal. instead he detonated his bomb just outside

we're covering the terror attack at the airport in istanbul. think isis is behind the terror attacks that 36 and wounded 147 others. no one claimed responsibility so far. the video is extremely disturbing, a surveillance video shows crowds of people running for their lives before one of the explosions. the three attackers took a taxi to the airport and then opened fire before detonating their explosives. witnesses described just pure chaos with blood everywhere. officials say two of the bombers blew themselves up inside of the international terminal, the third in a nearby parking lot. >>> now to the political shock waves out to the brexit vote in the u.k. prime minister david cameron met with eu leaders in brussels on tuesday. he emphasized u.k. control of immigration was at the heart of the debate. german chancellor angela merkel said there would be no cherry picking and nicholas surgeon sturgeon will meet. they voted to stay in 62% of leaving. corbyn has lost a nonbinding confidence vote within his party. he won't step down but a path is clea

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on the newshour tonight, a chilling attack at istanbul's busy airport. at least 41 are dead and hundreds wounded, the latest in a wave of violence to hit a country active in the anti-isis coalition. also ahead this wednesday, i sit down with c.i.a. director john brennan to talk repercussions of the istanbul bombing, the spread of isis, and more. plus, hope behind bars. how convicted juveniles in massachusetts are planning for a brighter future, by earning their degree while serving time. >> i have two younger brothers, so they look up to me. i have people that see a lot in me, and i don't want to really let them down, or myself down, for that matter. >> woodruff: all that and more, on tonight's pbs newshour.

stepped up immediately after the attack in istanbul. the state department warned americans about travel in turkey. >> we have details on the violence. [ sirens ] >> reporter: devastation and chaos at one of the world's busiest airports. this video apparently showing the moment of the massive blast. officials say three attackers were detected while entering the airport. armed with assault rifles, they stormed the entrance, one opening fire, and then detonating three bombs. shattered doors show the power of the blast, bodies litter the ground. a shaken witness speaking minutes after the attack. >> a lot of people attacking. i didn't see, but i heard it. one bomb i think in the arrival area. i think two in the departure area. two bomb, i think out here -- >> reporter: panic ensued in the airport. terrified passengers crouched down taking cover in a store. others run for their lives. turkish officials confirming more than two dozen dead. more than 140 injured. the wounded scattered on the ground. dozens of ambulances rushed to the scene. thi

a shocking new video emerged of the istanbul airport attack. there is suggests that isis leadership was involved in the planning of the slaughter. in iraq, air strikes decimate isis convoys and inflicting heavy casualties. >>> u.s. security increased. security is beefed up at u.s. airports and transit centers. >>> and donald trump takes on his own party saying republican rivals should not be allowed to run for office if they don't make good on pledges to support the nominee. >>> and bill clinton hops aboard the attorney general's plane as his wife is in the middle of a federal investigation, was that the right move? you're in "the situation room." >>> we are getting new details on the massacre at the istanbul ataturk airport. the terrorists are believed to have been from russia and two former soviet republics. the source says one left behind a passport in annistal bull apartment, and reports describe a master mind. a one armed man who is planning attacks on u.s. and turkish targets. with americaning traveling for the july 4th holiday, security i

in this case, the one in istanbul. e process of how this was treated, how we dealt with this in congress, does it make you worry about how we're capable of responding to terrorism anymore? >> no doubt about it. when you have a situation where you end up moving towards partisanship, as opposed to -- and attacking each other, as opposed to uniting, i think it's bad, not only for congress, but it's bad for the country. and in this instance, rachel, we had a situation where the republicans were given an endless budget to conduct this investigation and basically what happened is, they shut out the democrats from the very beginning. and i don't think they really ever had any intention of this being a bipartisan effort. but to go to your question, in these moments, it's just a reminder, particularly what's happened in turkey that we need to be united and it's sad, and it really is, and it pains me to think that we cannot leave our party hats at the door and try to address issues like benghazi, because benghazi was a very serio

this is the largest airport in istanbul. redibly packed and full of people at this time the ataturk airport is one of those airports that has an extra layer of security before you enter the petroleum thys you have to put your bags through an x-ray machine. we don't know if that explosion was outside of the security perimeter or inside but we know through the wires that this is looking like a potential attack, a potential suicide attack and, of course, this city the no stranger to these kinds of incidents. we have seen numerous attacks from different kinds of groups throughout the past several months. turkey is dealing with a spillover over the syrian war. there are internal issues within the country with fights within the kurdish population and the turkish government. there's new information that police fired shots to neutralize suspects at the international terminal entry point of ataturk airport. this is according to officials, unnamed officials being reported at the moment by reuterss but a lot of moving part wes can't con

the huffington post. she's based here in istanbul. to us about the reaction among turks to this attack. >> people are furious, and they are terrified. but there's also people are coming out and they want to show their support and show while these attackers want to divide and instill fear, that there's also love, people care. people are donating blood, opening their homes to strangers. >> reporter: what do they want their government to do? this is the eighth suicide bomb thing year, and clearly, they must want -- do they want a strong response? do they feel like if it is isis, this problem should be solved at the source in syria and iraq? what is the general feeling among the public? >> there's still quite a bit of support for the government. most people are very pro-erdogan. but people are saying what we're doing isn't enough. they had the border open for years really. it was called the jihadi highway. people could cross back and forth. militants, refugees. now that border is sealed and isis is acting out because of that. >> reporter:

the west coast. and it's 11:00 p.m. at it a turk airport in istanbul, turkey. i'm shepard smith in new york with fox news channel's continuing coverage, continuing coverage on what appears to be an attack on one of the largest airports in europe, two years after the establishment of a califate by the islamic state. for those of you joining us to learn about business news -- it's been a very busy business news day. the dow is up more than 20 points on the session as it has closed on wall street. if you are looking for business news at the moment, we invite you to turn to fox business network just up the dial on cable, the fastest growing business network on all of cable news where they will have dumplg of the markets, of the brexit ruling over in great britain and what it means to money all around the world. that's fox business network just up the dial. here, though, continuing coverage of these explosions. we are waiting for turkish officials to let us know updates on the conditions of those injured, any information about the two suspects who according to author

in both cases the men got to the airport by taxi, all had explosives. in istanbulwore suicide vests. in brussels, explosives were hidden in their luggage which they pushed through the airport before detonating. >> at brussels airport in march none of the men carried gun, but at istanbul, they did. there, this terrorist was caught on surveillance video running and firing his weapon before he was shot by an airport police officer. squirming in pain, it appears he is shot again. seconds later, he blows himself up. >> though no one has officially claimed responsibility for the istanbul attack, it's a familiar strategy. shoot civilians dead and detonate a suicide vest, and it's a tactic becoming isis' favorite way to terrorize the west. >> the primary difference from a more typical suicide bombing or suicide attacker is that they are heavily armed usually and they go into a place whether it's a theater, a nightclub or restaurant and they try to kill as many people as they possibly can before detonating their explosive vests. >> these types of fighters are called inhamaz

the man said, this happening now here in istanbul. y among us, whatever our faiths. we need to reach out. yeah, take our hands and change this and reconcile. this is the only way forward. >> i mean, of course most of the victims in most terror attacks are muslim. what do you say to the people who believe that this is part of their faith, committing violence like this? >> can you say that again? i couldn't hear you. >> what about people who claim that they're doing this in the name of their faith? as a man of faith, how do you square that? >> i think none of the muslims i talk to would say these people have done it in the name of my faith. i think they are people who have been totally misled and are being used. these young people who probably were the killers here, brainwashed. it is very sad and very striking. we need to set examples that human kind can stand together and can build these bridges. i think that's the important thing. >> yes, mr. kemper, thank you for that message of solidarity. we're so sorry that you've endured all of t

the istanbul attack comes as fourth of july traffic takes off. >> you'll see canines and uniforms. you won't see undercover officers out and about. >> reporter: the question is whether the first security check point should be moved away from the terminal, perhaps outside to the dropoff curb or across the street in a parking lot. that's what authorities in brussels did after the march attack, but that only moved a big target outside while creating massive traffic jams and delays. >> it's not good for the aviation business. it's not good for the passengers. >> >> reporter: john ha len ski was in charge of vetting security at oversea airports. his concern, the front entrance is far too vulnerable. >> is this enough to deter a terrorist. >> no. this is a visible presence for a vehicle-type threat. you could pull sideways and it would be catastrophic here. >> the show of force on display at big-city airports designed to reassure travellers and deter any possible terrorist. >>> to politics now where donald trump's response to the istanbul attack took center stage as leaders in the u.s. an

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.>>> back to the big story today, the airport bombing in istanbul, turkey, flights resuming this morning under heavy security. these are the first images inside the airport following the attack yesterday. three suicide bombers blew themselves up. >> 41 killed, 239 hurt and 130 are still in the hospital. most of the victims are turkeys, tent are foreigners and three had dual citizenships. so far no americans are on the list. but the attack is caused great concern for americans traveling to or that planned to travel to turkey soon, and many american airports, including sfo, are increasing security.>> alex savidge is at the sfo with the details on how the local police are responding to what happened in turkey. >> reporter: good morning, it is important to point out that the attack at the istanbul airport unfolded outside of one of the terminals before the security checkpoints. that is why there are questions this morning as sfo officials are evaluating security measures at the airport trying to see if anything needs to be done differently in response to what happened in turkey. we know that

. >> we begin with that breaking news on the terror attack at the international airport in istanbul, turkey. >> the airport is back in operation as investigators work at the scene. three attackers wearing bombs threw themselves up after opening fire. nearly 150 others were injured. turkey's prime minister says all signs point to the attack being carried out by isis. >> this might be the first look at one of the three reported explosions in what appears to be airport security video of the attack that made its way onto the internet. you see a blast followed by people running. two explosions took place at the arrival terminal. the third was outside where taxis were waiting to pick up passengers. >> the airport is one of the busiest in the world, and remarkably resumed some operations just a few hours ago. this is a live image coming right now. you can there in turkey. they are seven hours ahead of the east coast. a very different scene from 12 hours ago. we begin with abc adrian. >> reporter: it's the fifth major attack in turkey's largest city in the past month. gunfire and explosions r

>>> off the top at 4:25 a well planned attack in istanbul. at is what they are calling as they learn about the bomber's movement. >> they promise more security for the weekend event in washington, d.c. >> the sites and sounds of today's fireworks over the national mall have a serious message. >> what is the message in the weather department? earl earl has a forecast we hope will put a smile on our faces. >> yesterday was pretty much perfect. today will be almost perfect unless you are off to the west. we are starting off comfortable. a drop in the humidity, a drop in temperatures. in the 60s. we have a lot of 60s on the maps when you head out into the suburbs. however, with that said, as we head through the afternoon, we will see the winds turn out of the southeast. it will be more humid this afternoon. sunshine to start and just a few isolated showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. most of them will be off to the west. we will show you the futurecast in a me robert, over to you. >>> inbound 66 heavy traffic already. roadwork late lifting.

the airport? >> reporter: that is our understanding, that they were outside istanbul airport. you check your bags before you go into the airport, and then before you clear customs as you would normally check them. >> no visitors could go in? >> reporter: this would have been a place where there would have been pickups and drop-offs, a lot of taxi lines as people came in and out of the airport. in order to go in, especially if you have a bag, you have to put that bag through an x-ray machine. >> as we've noted, this was late evening in istanbul. obviously you fly into that airport on a regular basis. is it busy that time of night? >> reporter: this airport is always busy. it is the hub of the region. the airline brags that it has more destinations than any other airline around the world. you don't need visas to come to turkey from most countries. it is a transit point. people not just coming and going to turkey, but passing through from other countries because they take advantage that this airport goes to so many places all the time. >> you, of course, are based there in istanbu

on the newshour tonight, a chilling attack at istanbul's busy airport. least 41 are dead and hundreds wounded, the latest in a wave of violence to hit a country active in the anti-isis coalition. also ahead this wednesday, i sit down with c.i.a. director john brennan to talk repercussions of the istanbul bombing, the spread of isis, and more. plus, hope behind bars. how convicted juveniles in massachusetts are planning for a brighter future, by earning their degree while serving time. >> i have two younger brothers, so they look up to me. i have people that see a lot in me, and i don't want to really let them down, or myself down, for that matter. >>

our thoughts are with the victims of the attacks in istanbul. we wish them, their relatives and all airport staff strength and courage. the democratic presidential candidate hillary clinton had this reaction. all-americans stand united with turkey against this campaign of hatred and violence and her republican challenger donald trurump said we must do everything possible to keep this horrible terrorism outside the u.s. stay with abc7 news for continuing coverage. download the abc7 news app and enable push alerts to get updates as soon as they happen. >> visitors to the u.s. may soon be asked to give out more information before entering the states. the federal government has proposed adding a line to the forms filled out by travelers is asking them for social media accounts. it would help them screening to ties of possible terrorism. >> in the bay area eastern contra costa county to be specific police detained a woman involving a crash with two teenage girls and one of them died. it happened at east cypress and bethel island roads. the girls were

and this morning, isis is responsible for the istanbul ataturk airport. the death toll jumped overnight and jessica in the newsroom with more information. jessica? >> we have learned now that the three terrorists arrived at the airport by taxi yesterday with bombs and assault rifles. the latest numbers from officials are 41 people dead and more than 230 hurt. at least ten of those killed were phoneers and no one was men. >> the video of the terror inside the istanbul ataturk airport showing airport security footage as one of the bombs goes off. >> people started running. i ran with them. i grab my stuff and ran and others came to us and it was total chaos. we all started to hide. >> in the video a three attacker hit the ground, shot by police. gunfire tearing through the terminal. >> he was spraying, nonstop, and automatic rifles for sure. >> another massive explosion. >> i saw people come down steps, with blood. >> third bomb was detonated as people waited for taxis in the pickup area. this morning, this is anguish for some families and others are waiting

. >>> breaking news tonight, a major terrorist attack at the airport in istanbul. multiple suicide bombers blow themselves up. many u.s. flights to turkey are grounded. the president being briefed. was it isis and what about security at home? richard engel is live at the scene of the attack in istanbul. >>> no smoking gun, republicans release the benghazi report after years of investigations. no bombshells about hillary clinton but tonight there are troubling new questions about the u.s. response that night. >>> train explosion, the search for the missing tonight after a massive collision on the tracks. and remembering pat summit, tributes for one of the greatest coaches of all time. "nightly news" begins right now. lester holt. >> good evening. a scene of carnage amid a rising death toll at the international airport at istanbul, turkey after multiple suicide bombings left 60 dead. multiple injured. witnesses described as many as three explosi explosions. one of them in this video appears to be the lower level of the international terminal. it appears to be the lowe