the nfl. fact the commissioners at that type in 98, representative was on it. they made a specific finding in mike's case in 1998, that football related activities caused him brain injury. the committee that talked about it. that there was any causal link between the pain injuries and the contact that one stays in the game of football. >> do you think the nfl concealed evidence it had? >> you know, i don't know enough about the lawsuit. i stayed out of it because i preperred to do the research, that may sound crazy, i did. we have been advancing the research, and trying to come up with techniques now that can detect protein in the brain which would be some evidence that there had been some forms of trauma. that could be linked into football. i think the science is more important. i am more interesting in the health of players, it is a game we love. we all enjoy it, let's try to make it safer and help these people that are injured like the player that just talked right there. boy, that was sad,

people believe this is a win for the nfl owners. her attorneys for the former players made a big mistake by settling for "a pittance." let's set aside the analysis for a moment and get to the heart of the manner. remember jim mcman, the brash quarterback who took them to the super bowl? he had spiky hair, and even once mooned a news camera in a helicopter flying over practice. >> i was just scratching myself. >> reporter: this is jim mcmann today. in the 50s, he has early stage dementia. >> guys will leave me messages, and i erase it, thinking i called them right back. i forget who just called me. >> reporter: mcmann is one of a series of players who sued the nfl saying they have on-field concussions. looking at this film, big blows could be the same as taking a sledge hammer to the head. also involved in this lawsuit, families of players like junior seau, who was alleged to have had a brain concussion. he changed dramatically, his family said, towards the end of his life. >> a lot of things in his life, patterns that we saw, it worr

with the nfl preseason ending and tebow in great danger of not making the patriots roster, he needed meback to bolster his chances of remaining an nfl quarterback. he goes 6-11 with 91 yards, rushes for 31 yards on six carries and throws two touchdown passes. he also took four sacks and threw an interception. the patriots beat the giants 28-20. >> no doubt the mind is willing as miguel cabrera pursues a second straight triple crown but is his body able. he went 2-3, but pulled up lame trying to stretch a single from a double. he would have to leave the game, which the tigers won 7-6 on a walk off home run. >> 17-year-old victoria duvall won the u.s. open. thursday, it was time to find out if she could do it again. the answer was no. veteran daniel la is the number 48 player in the world and showed her that the youngster has a way to go, and after the match she praised duvall. >> i mission add couple of shots by a couple of inches. i think those are the ones that ended up making the difference, because i was in every game. but, you know, beating sam in the first round, and feeling a li

so i think it's a very big win for the nfl. >> why the players, then, make the deal? probably some pretty sad reasons, i imagine. >> clearly what happened, john, is that guys like -- i mean, kevin turner, a former nfl fullback, who now has als, he was very strident this week when people said this lawsuit could stretch on for six, eight, ten years. he said, look, i don't have ten years. i'm probably not going to make it that long. i need money now. i need funding now. the average player in that lawsuit might only get $100,000 to $200,000, but for the average player, that's going to help him pay the medical bills that he desperately needs that money for. >> it is so sad. they need the money now because they don't know if they'll be alive long enough if they had dragged the lawsuit out for longer. does the nfl have to acknowledge in any way what they knew about the link between concussions and brain injuries? that was one of the big issues here, that the nfl would have to open up their books and show what they knew. but now what happens? >> not only does the nfl not have

>> i think the nfl was expecting that there would be a larger settlement. en you think about the amount of money we're talking here. the nfl made $9.5 billion last year, about 8% of what they made last year, so they have got to feel this in some ways is sort of a win. we talked with leonard marshall this week about this lawsuit. >> the public doesn't want to hear that you make 16, $12 billion a year and you are doing nothing to help the indigent or help the guys that helped build the sport. when i joined the giants, the gianteds were probably a $140 million franchise. now it's a $1.6 billion franchise. most corporations when they hire a guy, and the guy retires after 30 years, they find a way to take care of that guy. >> leonard marshall very informed and impassioned about the player lawsuit. and again there has been a settlement between the players and the nfl. >> thank you very much. >>> a positive sign for the u.s. economic recovery. the government's latest read is that it is stronger than forecast. the gross domestic product, the total of all goods and s

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and so the nfl has to be concerned about that. not only for its own participants, but for players potentially coming up. and that concern, i think is on two levels. a genuine human concern on the part of roger goodell, the commissioner, but also a compelling business concern. no matter how popular they are, this is something that could erode that popularity if they don't continue to deal with it. >> appreciate your thoughts. bob costas, good to see you tonight. thanks. >> thanks, lester. >>> in nearly 60 cities across the country today, fast-food workers walked off the job to march in their largest nationwide protest yet, demanding a higher minimum wage, seeking better working conditions, and trying to highlight their struggle just to get by. nbc's katy tur has our report. >> what do we want? >> a living wage! >> reporter: they gathered before dawn in 60 cities, from chicago -- >> we can't survive on 7 25. >> reporter: -- to charlotte to new york, thousands of fast food workers marched to demand higher pay from the current minimum

the nfl promising $765 million in more than 4,500 lawsuits from retired players. is this enough money and is money alone enough? dan harris right here and he's been covering the story all day. >> reporter: this is a story that has provoked so many visceral emotions. you have a league that's a profit-generating machine, fans that really love the hard hits and the former players who took those blows to the head for our entertainment now paying a very high price. >> reporter: today's settlement removes for now an issue that could have threatened the very existence of pro football and will bring immediate medical and financial relief for former players dealing with injuries they believe are the result of on-field concussions. former players like running back kevin turner, a 44-year-old hobbled by als. you can get on with trading your problems and not worried about having the money. >> reporter: according to espn sports science, big blows like this can be the equivalent of taking a sledge hammer to the head. more than 4,500 former players sued the nfl, as well as the fa

the nfl is making headlines this morning. >> big time. layers suffering from debilitating concussions. but is it enough money? here's abc's dan harris. >> reporter: the nfl settlement removes for now an issue that could have threatened the very existence of pro football. america's secular religion. and will also bring immediate medical and financial relief for former players dealing with injuries they believe are the results of onfield conditions. former players like the running back kevin turner, a 44-year-old, hobbled by als. >> you can get on with training your problem and not worrying about having the money. >> reporter: look at this video. according to espn sports science, big blows like this can be the equivalent of taking a sledgehammer to the head. more than 4,500 former players sued the nfl as well as the families of players like junior seau, who committed suicide and later found to have a brain disease, cte, linked to concussions. there were allegations that the nfl deliberately covered up the risk, from players like legendary qu

it is part of the ongoing evolution.olutn. nfl owners say of trying to provide a more secureure environment. and to expedite the flow through the security gates, and it was clear, that not everybody gotbo the message. security lines, were the first test of the new policy, and nown they are limited, to carrying,ay in bags that are clear, which does make it easier for securitr to scan the contents, and they y can be no longer than 12 by 6 by 12. and a zip lock bag will do.o. and small, something that the nfl says should be no largerar than a fan. some were notified, and othersth were caught offguard at at the gate. >> they should tell people ifeo they're going to change rules, about purses.ur >> i'm a nurse, and, my husband picked me up from work and, we drove over here. >> now, some women, you seeee these pictures, that were taken, they in the bushes, those bags were there, after the game, when the women returned to retrieverv them.em and as for the fan, that we that talked to who that had designer bag, our crew, was nice enough to

the nfl would not have to admit any liability. still sign off on the deal. >>> watch as the governor of south dakota jumps out of an airplane. it was his very first skydive. according to news reports, the stuff was a payoff for a bet. he agreed to jump for a local dairy queen. they ended up selling more than 38,000. woo-hoo. >>> still to come, one of russia's best known gay activists and that may have prompted a raid on his home. a live report from moscow after this. ♪ (woman) this place has got really good chocolate shakes. (growls) (man) that's a good look for you. (woman) that was fun. (man) yeah. (man) let me help you out with the.. (woman)...oh no, i got it. (man) you sure? (woman) just pop the trunk. (man vo) i may not know where the road will lead, but... i'm sure my subaru will get me there. (announcer) love. it's what makes a subaru, a subaru. >>> russia's anti-gay crackdown, investigators raided his home. the activist says prosecutors ransacked his apartment and taking several pieces of equipment. good morning, phil. >>

. >>> right now "news nation," an unprecedented $765 million settlement between the nfl and thousands of players suing over concussions. >>> fast food fight. what could be the largest day of walkouts by workers demanding they deserve more than minimum wage. >>> plus, new protests against a judge who verbally attacked a 14-year-old rape victim who committed suicide. >>> but first the "news nation" is following the congressional briefing expected to happen in just a few hours between top white house officials and congressional leaders on the crisis in syria. now one of the top questions, the evidence u.s. intelligence has gathered on the assad regime's reported use of chemical weapons. the conference call briefing will include secretary of state john kerry and defense secretary chuck hagel and will only include chair men and ranking members of certain congressional committees, but 116 lawmakers from both parties are now asking the president to obtain full congressional authorization before carrying out any military action no matter how limited. now speaker of the house john boehner wrot

as part of the settlement, the nfl admits no wrongdoing. judge still needs to approve the deal before it becomes official. >>> the 2014 big game between cal and stanford will be plays at the new memorial stadium. cal athletic director barber made the announcement after bears fans made it clear they wanted a game on their home turf. the big game alternates between berkeley and stanford each year. the department reached out to alumni, students and season ticket holders before making her decision. >>> check in with our traffic map if you're expecting to come home from work or school, be patient, it might be awhile. you see red especially along the peninsula on 101 approaching the san mateo bridge. also on 880 going south. a lot of red on our traffic map with the bay bridge closed. people seeking alternative routes from 92 and of course the golden gate bridge and richmond/san rafael bridge. >> we'll keep an eye on the traffic situation and get updates online nbcbayarea.com. >> thanks for joining us at 5:00. hope to see you back here at 6:00. >>

the nfl has reached an agreement with 4,500 former players on concussions. eague will contribute $765 million for medical exams, concussion related expenses, and a research program. critics say that's not even close to enough for a multibillion dollar league that just keeps growing. the deal was reached through a court appointed arbitrator. a judge still must approve that deal. in the college game, heisman trophy minner johnny manziel's autograph scandal is over. the ncaa found no evidence the quarter took money for signing his name on memorabilia but a less serious violation would cost him a suspension, one half of one football game. >>> finally, this season's super bowl is at metlife stadium in beautiful new jersey. in february. no roof. no dome. no heat. did i mention it's in february. the latest farmer's almanac shows the first intense storm of the area will hit that area the week of the super bowl. new jersey governor chris christie says bring it on. he told boomer and cart i don't know that a blinding snowstorm would be amazing. >>> fantasy football sta

so geno smith, i feel is not ready for the nfl. what they do -- apparently it is a bruised shoulder, and will make between maybe seven to 14 days to heal. i would expect geno smith to start the season, but anticipate mark sanchez to be the quarterback, because geno is just not ready for the nfl. >> one other quarterback of note, and that is tim tebow in new england. he survived the most recent cuts, but if he fails to make this roster, will we ever see him n an nfl uniform again? >> i don't think so. it's his dream to be a starter quarterback in the nfl. and he doesn't have the technique and skill set to be one of the only 32 guys in the world to be a starter in the nfl. i think we'll get a good look at him on thursday. bill belichick never keeps three quarterbacks on the roster, so it will be interesting -- you love the guy and you want him to do well, but he just doesn't have the skill set to be one of the 32. >> one of the most intriguing matchups of the opening week of the regular season is eagles redskins. you have michael vic

so, really, the nfl did, had a big victory here. want to ask you as a fan, i love college football, i love nfl football, i am a huge saints fan. how can i watch knowing all of these things. knowing that there's this controversy about the players and the ncaa. knowing that the players i am enjoying watching on the field in the nfl could potentially be in circumstances threatening their lives. is it just that we say, hey, it's like the military, people sign up, you know, they're renumerated for it, and that's how it is? or do we have responsibilities as consumers of these sports? >> well, i think, one area, and i talked to a lot of different people about this. i think maybe we'll see something as -- i mean, if you have children, are you going to let them play football? maybe we'll see this in years, where it's more of a, you know, this is my child, this is my life, i can control, instead of i'm going to boycott the nfl this season and my one, you know, channel, my one tv is really going to make a difference. i don't know. it's a very g

a historic move by the nfl. not on the field. in the court.otball league has reached a $765 million settlement with 4,500 former players. the players had sued the league, accusing the nfl of concealing the dangers of head traumas and concussions as they took hit after hit during their games. a judge still has to sign off on the deal, but here's how the money is supposed to be allocated. you have 75 million bucks for medical exams. $675 million in compensation for concussion injuries. $10 million, medical research. plus, legal fees and other expenses. all related to this huge lawsuit. joining me on the phone, former atlanta falcon joel anderson, who was also part of this lawsuit. jamal, when we figure this out here, it comes out to about $170,000 a player. you were part of this. does that sound fair to you? >> you know, brooke, the thing that was most important to me and -- to bring attention to the plight of thousands of former players. the importance of taking concussion and head trauma seriously. i was never -- there was never a big deal to

and the nfl settles a massive lawsuit with former players over concussions. we're dpg to talk with one of those players in what seems to be a football sz future. it's friday, august the 30th. >>> our top story, a u.s. military strike in syria against syria could be imminent because a senior u.s. official now says president obama is prepared to go it alone. this after that stunning rejection by our major ally, britain, not to take part in any kind of assault. the secretary of state john kerry is expected to discuss the syrian crisis at the state department live in about 90 minutes and we're going to bring that to you just as soon as it gets under way right here on cnn. this may be when officials release the declassified intelligence on syria's suspected use of chemical weapons last week. a u.s. official who has seen the intel report says that syrian president bashar al assad was in fact behind that attack on the civilians. we've got this rapidly developing story covered on all angles. we're going to start at the white house with jim acosta. the president has be

but since then, the last 5 to 20 years, the nfl has done the research -- >> only the nfl knew? i believe and certainly the players' lawyers argued that there was information not being shared. mike webster, the hall of fame center for the steelers, the nfl gave him a settlement 10, 15 years ago and they admitted at that time that there were issues with concussions. >> probably not a shock that a business would try to at least downplay it. knowing human nature. but also not a shock that the settlement might sort of end it here in terms of when they knew. but again, protecting the business. but not a shock that they would try to do that. >> protecting the business absolutely. >> what would be an appropriate number? if you think they're getting off so cheap -- >> this whole example is a situation where vocational economist would have a field day because this is what they do, they analyze what is the economic damage from cognitive or physical injury. but guys, the nfl will receive $28 billion between 2014 and 2022 from cbs, from fox, from nbc. this settlement only represents less th

i don't think the nfl was as educated or informed then either. . some smelling salts on and go back into the game. it means a lot. when my doctor sits across from me when you talk about a train wreck when he sits across from me and i feel better than i have in a long time and says, sean, your time clock and the second shan hand our watch is moving a lot faster than most people and that is a gut wrenching thing and some guys are far worse. gives us better quality of life now and more education and a chance to see the fact that there are people who do care and these guys can get help and give their family better quality of life and, quite frankly, it's not only helping lives but it's also saving lives. we don't need any more junior seau's for people like me who knew him. >> this settlement in today's financial landscape of the people involved in this. the other thing that doesn't happen we are not going to get more information, the disclosure needed in the lawsuit of itself and what the nfl knew and what it doesn't. baltimore ravens player jamaal lewi

. >>> later, a field goal for a woman on the verge of making history in the nfl. >>> our health segment tonight aimed right at the heart of the american generation with a mileage problem. too many miles on existing parts, like bad knees. and the need for replacement parts after realizing chronic pain is no way to live. as our chief medical editor dr. nancy snyderman reports tonight, sooner or later just about all of us may be facing this choice. and by the way, if starting in a few days time you don't see me around here for a while this is the reason why. >> bone on bone here and here. >> reporter: it is an operation some 650,000 americans will have this year. nearly double the number from ten years ago. total knee replacement surgery is often the last resort for men and women, many of them babyboomers, who have pushed themselves to the point where the cartilage in the knee has worn down. resulting in bone on bone contact and often excruciating pain. brian was playing high school football when he was sidelined by a violent injury. that is him, number 89, offensive end. >> you are a rath

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of any of the entire nfl. i mean, really the afc north. >> brian: how good is the green bay packers? aaron rogers. you have uh to have them there. minnesota, the question is christian ponder. mark trusman. where are the detroit lions? will they revert to the playoff form of two years ago or struggle like last year? >> thom: a lot of people are surprised. maybe i'm the only one. that you have green bay that highly rateded. >> brian: aaron ronlers is the best quarterback in the nfl for my money. i think they have help with lacy. the running back, jonathan from -- >> thom: alabama? >> brian: no, no. franklin, excuse me. jonathan franklin. this is going to be a team to deal with. >> thom: we'll look at the afc north when we come back. get the snap off prior to the two-minute warning and they do. a nifty play call there. fumbled out of bounds. that's good. 1:55 to go.

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the nfl preseason marches on. the raiders host the bears tonight at the five minutes.host the vikings sunday. colin kaepernick not expected to play as much in the preseason. the newest player, seneca is expected to play and wallace, like kaepernick is fitting in the 49ers pedigree and has a lot of catching up to do. >> you have six, seven days and you just have to do what you can do. i will put a package together. >> is a option worth exploring. >> it was an up and down round today for tiger woods at the barkley's gentleman is called a money shot. tiger at the 14th tee with the statue of liberty behind him.playing a course in jersey city.just across the hudson from new york. 5th hole-woods sinks this birdie putt, one of his 4 birdies on the day he's 1 under through 13 holes in the 2nd round, 5 under overall, 5 shots back of the leader 10th, and he hits a slow winder for the birdie he's at 5 under through 13, 10 under overall for the tournament 2nd round play has been suspended because of darkness. it continues to be no contest at the louis vuitton cup. emirates team ne

and the nfl knew that. they knew that money talk and they knew they would be able to make the settlements because the players need that money so badly. >> you say the $10 million for medical research, that's not enough? >> that's not a lot of money when it comes to research. the medical connection to blows to the head and brain problems is clear. we don't want to give up on football as a sport, we have to find a way to make it safer. >> and roger, for the nfl, this is a relatively small amount of their revenue. and as dan pointed out, they don't have to open up their files. a pretty good deal for them. >> they get certainty. they know how much they'll have to pay. and they avoid the problem, of perhaps, somewhere down in future, getting in front of a jury where they really would have been attacked. the big fear, they didn't want to open up their books and records to answer the allegations that they knew about these concussions. they had done research about these concussions and they kept them from the player

it also follows a debate in the british parliament. >>> the nfl is agreeing to a proposed $765 millionettlement with thousands of former players. the players claimed the league failed to warn them of the consequences of sustaining multiple head injuries. the money will fund medical exams, concussion-related compensation and a program for medical research. >>> a nationwide fast food protest is under way at this hour. workers in new york, chicago and detroit have walked off the job

they also say this could be perfect timing for the nfl nfl season starts next week and the experts say the settlement to the end of the controversy made headlines for the last two or three years. also with the settlement, it's unlikely the nfl will have to hand over any internal files that it built on concussions over the years. today we actually heard from a former player, kevin turner. he was aos which is commonly reared to it lieu gehrig's lou gehrig's disease. proud standing up for players suffering from head injuries injuries. help those who need it most while they continue to try to the game safer. harris? >> harris: will carr reporting tonight. thank you. we are reportedly spending more than $50 billion a year on spy agencies. just how much bang are we getting for all those bucks? new revelations. and the latest leak from former national security contractor edward snowden. and the irs just made a huge change in how same sex married couples file their taxes. stay close. [ dad ] so i walked into that dealer's office and you know what i walked out with? [ slurps ] [ dad ] a new pas

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that is a day in the life for a football player some might say. yesterday's nflment finl caused some real questions. mike florio joins me now. we lot the penalty about three-quarters of a billion. will this penalty really cause an incentive for the nfl to change when it comes to safety? >> you can make the argument the nfl has already realized that it needs to change for safety purposes. not because of litigation reasons, richard, but because of the supply of future football players that parents are keeping a close watch on this concussion situation and possibly deciding to keep their kids out of football eventually in theory that could choke off the supply of future nfl players. the nfl woke up on this several years ago. this is about dealing with players from past years who claim that the nfl concealed what it knew and when it knew at about the risks of concussions over the long haul and it's about clearing the decks and also taking care of those retired players and then moving forward with different systems in place to compensate players who have suffered inju

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the nfl is most powerful brand in sports. maybe the most powerful brand in the world. more viewers for nfl -- for an nfl season than all the other league leagu leagues games combined, nba, baseball. this is huge for google. they can write the check. >> this would like youtube -- let's say they do it. pay a few billion. petty cash for them. >> i could get rid of directv tomorrow. >> all of a sudden you've got smart television where's you've got youtube built into smart tvs. roku internet applications. all of a sudden, picture that, i can watch my chargers through youtube on tv. >> this would be remarkable. right now i watch nfl.com, watch the "red zone." the cable company is not outbid larry page. i don't know. if he's a big nfl fan, literally -- remember, buying the "washington post." this cac panlg really put directv on the map. this is the story to follow. we need to have the nfl on the show. we need them to call in right now. this is remarkable if they would be willing to do this because it would undercut everybody. >> making the call. there you go. >> it would be h

the ravens. and by verizon. get nfl mobile only from verizon, the initial wireless provider of >> welcome back to ravens kickoff. a scary sight. the jolly roger, the front of it. it is something here in tampa. it is a hot steamy evening here in florida as we get ready for preseason football between the ravens and the buccaneers. now we think about the ravens and the identity for so long has been about defense. ray lewis, ed reed, such big parts of that. they are no longer here. so many new faces, and to talk about it, let's talk about dean peace, the offensive coordinator. when you saw all these changes, what was your initial reaction? >> i knew that ozzie and john and steve would have a plan. you hate to see everybody go, but that is just part of this business. every year you lose guys you really like and are good players for whatever reason. we knew that ozzie would have a plan. >> he didn't let you down at all. you think of the guy who brought in chris canty, spears and others. how well are they background ravens? >>

the nfl story in a second. big money, sports. and below 15,000 as a matter of fact, we're all waiting for the federal reserve. nicole petallides, and -- >> we need you to stay healthy. let's look at major markets, dow jones industrials down again, 6 did a row below 15,000. fourteen thousand nine sixty-three, a loss of 40 points. the nasdaq managing to squeeze out fractionally, the isn't the 500 lower. and retailers, american eagle outfitters, j.c. penney and down arrows, homebuilders after a good existing home sales, as you noted with an non federal some should today and later in the week jackson hole, some economic news as well that we will be touching on. connell: all right, nicole. latest developments here, football on your phone. this is a good story. google wants to be part of it. much has been made about this directv at making the rounds starring the manning brothers looking ridiculous. if you think they look like geeks' how about these guys? larry page to be the owner of your monday ticket. the contract is up with directv a

to the nfl, one of the most gripping stories in nfl spores s and the problem is getting bigger. nother concussion lawsuit pitting estimated total number of players filing these suits are whopping 4500. fox sports one senior nfl reporter. connell: before that, this was not a difficult list to put together on a day like this. on the nasdaq. [ male announcer ] how do you get your boue? bounce is great because the freshness lasts for weeks in the drawer. why can't everything stay fresh that long? [ male announcer ] how do you get your bounce? [ man ] lasting freness. bjorn earns unlimited rewas for his small business take theseags to room 12 please. [ garth ] bjors small busiss earns double miles on every purchase every day. produce delivery. [ bjorn ] just put it on my spark card. [ gart why settle for less? ahh, oh! [ garth ] great businesses deserve limited reward here's your wake up call. [ male announcer ] get the spark business card from capital o and earn unlimited rewards. choose double miles or 2% cash back on every purchase every day. what's in your wallet? [ crows ] now wh

concussion talk off the back burner. >> we heard from former nfl player kevin turner, alead plaintiff in the case. he has als, which he -- he is hard to understand. >> i am very proud that the nfl has decided to stand up for all of the former players >> that is tough to listen to you're a former football player. the impact on his life is obvious when you listen to his word. >> he was a good ball player. $765 million. where is it going? >> the majority of the money is going to players who can prove they have had some kind of cognitive injuries here. then about 75 million go for baseline medical exams, 10 million to education, and the nfl will be required to cover legal expenses. one big key with the settlement, the nfl does not have to admit any liability or guilt with this case. >> trace: will, thank you. >>> the the florida teammates who beat a fellow student on the bus could learn their punishment today. the video of the beating went viral and made headlines across the country. the fallout, next. ♪ turn around ♪ every now and then i get a little bit hungry ♪ ♪ and ther

question is how the nfl will value a billion users worldwide. certainly an interesting negotiation to watch and we'll see how it all pans out. >> sorry, tyler. disney down 1% the group is looking to eliminate 175 positions. the majority of lay offs will come in cities like noew york, a and chicago. >> dom? >> thank you. we are looking at zoo of the big movers of the session so far. let's kick it off with lows as the housing market encouraged americans to spend more on their homes. it is a different story for target. a couple of mixed signals in that. >> thank you very much. >> let's stay with housing home sales since 2009. is this in sales ip july jumping 6.5% despite those rising mortgage rates. the national home price at $213,000. that is up almost 14% from a year ago. meanwhile the front page of the "new york times" today reads istanbul skyline reflects cheap dollars now growing scares. interest rating are rising an a lot of those loans are in dollars. what happens to turkey and other countries when the cheap money drys up courtesy of the feds

kickoff for the nfl is one month away. h thomas could become the first female full-time official. welcome to you. >> well, thank you. thanks for having me. >> we've coined this great phase for you. you're going to smash the grass ceiling. >> that's why i wore green tonight. >> 21 finalists now, but huge pressure on you. how are you dealing with all the attention that comes with the fact you they be the first female nfl official? >> well, when i get to thinking about this, i've never worked a preseason where there's been more focus on the next season. so i just -- i'm brace everything that has been put before me, but really and truly, i'm just focusing on being an official and going out and working the games just like i normally do. >> you're going to be surrounded by these gigantic men. how do they treat you as a rule? are they good to you? are they terrible sexists? what is it like when you get out there with these guys? >> they're professionals. this is their job. the collegiate level as well. but when they see me in stri

the nfl has agreed to a settlement for thousands of former players. layers feel that the league failed to inform them of problems related to concussions. >>> the u.n. security council meeting ended with no resolution to the conflict. the rode between syria and beirut has been jammed with people trying to leave the war-torn nation. al jazeera's david jackson reports at the board between syria and lebanon. >> reporter: hot, dusty and streaming with refugees. the border means safety for those trying to escape the dangerous of damascus, it's only 20 miles away and seen as a certain target if the u.s. decide to strike as punishment for use of chemical weapons. those who support the assad regime say they would give their eyes to defeat america. >> we're on the right side of the regime. >> you think assad is the right side. >> absolutely. >> you totally support assad. >> to the end, to the dead. >> reporter: these children are coming out of syria for their own safety, but many of the men crossing with them will be back today to support the syrian military reg

>> plus "the new york times" says espn dropped its partnership with public tv's "front line" when the nfl objected to a documentary about head injuries. does this show the influence sports leagues have over sports journali journalism's biggest player? >>> and are you one of the movie goers that made this the top-grossing film last weekend? >> there he is. what's your name sdm. >> cecil gaines. >> i'm carter wilson, head butler. >> did you know the story of "the butler" began with one reporter's quest for the ultimate white house insider? we'll talk with the "washington post"'s wil haygood about how his reporting helped birth the box office bonanza. i'm eric deggans and this is "reliable sources." on saturday, the national mall hosted thousands commemorating the 50th anniversary of the march on washington. the event, organized in part by activists and msnbc host al sharpton drew intense news coverage as it did 50 years ago, when the reporters on the scene shaped the way the nation would understand the civil rights movement. dab rather was a young reporter at cbs news back then, assigned to

it marks the end of the nfl there. but, football even baseball are not the only things that fill this bay area icon. >> reporter: in the late 1950s san francisco was making good on a deal. they promised the giants a new stadium if they moved west from new york. park historian says they considered a handful of sites. >> they discussed downtown, they did not want it, they discussed south of market. they looked aren't the site of where at&t is. the port was in operation those days. >> reporter: so they settled on kapbdel stick point, they bout the land -- candlestick point they bought the land. it was a gateway for winds, whipped off of the bay. a floor heating system under the stands did not help much. in fact, it was so cold that famed san francisco attorney sued to get his season ticket money back. >> the giants advertised it would be warp. it was not warm. he -- warm. it was not warm. he won his lawsuit. >> reporter: despite the weather it was a golden time for the giants. >> there are 5 in the hall of fame that played

the nfl needs to focus on squaegs a education on this policy. re stadiums right now, michigan state, university of michigan that don't allow any bags. the key to the nfl policy is to educate people so that they can come in and accommodate the policy to themselves wane that doesn't feel as intrusive as it does right now. >> thank you very much. in fact we reached out to the nfl to ask them about the new rules and here's what they said. the policy has been in place for more than 30 games so far and has been widely accepted. by the time we get to the start of the season fans will be even more familiar with the policy. >>> in the big three the controversy over the bakery that refused to sell wading cake to a lesbian couple. some are returning out but not to protests. >> think people should have freedom of religion. and if that's the way they feel then that's their choice. discover card. i asked my husband to pay our bill, and he forgot. you have the it card and it's your first time missing a payment, so there's no late fee. really? yep! so is your hu

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you'll see that them. >> the human rights in nfl players needs to come back. if it's okay to stand in the stadium and clap because he makes a great play, and it gives you a chance to get away from your week of work, your week of misery, and you see your favorite player make a great play and your favorite team win a game, keep it there. what he gave then and what he needs now, there has to be a human interest there when the cheering stops. >> when you see john mackey before he passed away and some of these other veterans go through these rough years of dementia, alzheimer's and things of that nature, you sort of need a face in order to bring an attention to it. unfortunately that's what has happened of late. we've seen these gentleman succumb to these injuries and more people are paying attention to it. >> to see them in that condition, it was difficult to shoot it because i have a strong connection to their lives. they invited me in because they wanted people to see it. as a culture we don't want to see that. we want to look away from it. when we see someone ge