we'll be bringing you the best of the weekend's action, including the last day of the world athletics championships. all the scores from day one of the english premier league and some tennis with the cincinnati open. and we start, of course, with the world athletics championships in moscow. the week-long event came to an event this sunday. and the last race of the competition was the men's 100-meter relay. jamaica dominated the scene. nest carter, cole, and, of course, usain bolt for the finish were the fastest in 37 second, 36. they finished ahead of the u.s. the canadian relay team picked up the bronze after great britain was disqualified for an exchange violation. that's bolt's third gold in moscow after the 100 meters and the 200 meters titles. with that final gold, bolt is in the sprint race with two other men, both having won eight world titles. bolt was very happy with his performance in moscow, take a listen. >> you go into a championship with a focus. i came here to achieve gold medals. that's my focus. i came here, dominated, and now i'm leaving. >> and later during a press conference bol

the title at the world athletic championships in moscow. we begin with egypt, where islamist protesters are calling for fresh rallies. more than 80 people were killed on friday after supporters of mohamed morsi called for a day of wrath. police in cairo are working to city'sa standoff at the mosque. protesters are refusing to leave the building. many have fled their to escape the violence. --co protesters have >> protesters have rallied at the mosque. they are in support of hundreds of more who have barricaded themselves inside the mosque. tooksupporters of morsi refuge inside. renewed clashes broke out between their camp and police. the mosque will become a new flashpoint between miller he -- military appointed government and islamists. many egyptians are at a loss. islam nor any other religion allows the destruction of a country for the sake of a presidency. if i have noel as place in my own country. what should i do? i am afraid to walk the streets. don't walk there, walk here. you will be arrested. have attempted negotiation with the pr

. >> russia is hosting the world athletic championships and usain bolt has raced to the 100 meters semifinals. the championships have been overshadowed by a controversial law recently approved by president putin targets what he calls gay propaganda something this sparked a wave of anger just six months before the winter olympics in sochi. >> day one for the world athletics championships in moscow but controversy over recent antigay laws has drawn the focus from the games themselves. >> i may disagree with the law of the russians but i'm here as guest and i will behave responsibly and obey their laws but when i go back it america i will continue to speak my mind and continue to exercise my freedom of speech. >> a law passed in oncould see finals and even prison sentences against people providing information on homosexuality to minors under 18. however, opponents say it is so vaguely worded it could be used to target anyone based on sexual orientation. what that could mean for gay or lesbian people a backlash has been pierce. many have called doctor a boycott of russian product and lose the rig

out as the world athletics championship concludes in the russian capital r.t. takes a look at who's come away with the medals and also to that controversy that flared up at the event just a couple of stories right after this quick break. with . technology innovations all the developments from around russia we've. covered. you know sometimes you see a story and it seems so you think you understand it and then you glimpse something else you hear or see some other part of it and realize that everything you thought you knew. was a big issue. with economic downturns in the final. days. and the rest. if you believe every week. i got another really big story brewing this week catastrophic flooding in russia's far east has put more than one hundred thousand people the risk of losing their homes and the worst such disaster in more than a century nearly twenty thousand people have already been evacuated to safety but that number is expected to rise shortly with heavy rains likely to last well into september the floods hit more than one hundred twenty villages with locals

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the first time with over two thousand athletes competing in the russian capital at the world athletics championships. and wasted holidays british tourists uncontrollable drinking habits are causing headaches for u.k. embassies around the world these stories and much more after a short break right here on our team. with. technology innovation all the developments from around russia. wealthy british. time. market. find out what's really happening to the global economy with. the no holds barred look at the global financial headlines kaiser reports. and welcome back you're watching r t v heated race to become moscow's new mayor is in full swing with candidates now officially allowed to promote themselves in the media and with less than a month left till the vote all eyes are now focused on the top two candidates the city's acting head is expected to face a stiff challenge from a prominent opposition or parties and he said now it takes a look at the frontrunners platforms. and they're on the last leg of the campaign has officially begun in the first election for moscow's mayor in ten years there are six

for the first time with over two thousand athletes competing in the russian capital the world athletics championships. and wasted holidays british tourists uncontrollable drinking habits are causing headaches for u.k. embassies around the world these stories and much more still ahead right here in our team. but heated race to become moscow's new mayor is in full swing with candidates now officially allowed to promote themselves in the media and with less than a month left until the vote all eyes are now focused on the top two candidates the city's acting head is expected to face a stiff challenge from a prominent opposition or parties and. takes a look at the front runners platforms. and they're on the last leg of the campaign has officially begun in the first election for moscow's mayor in ten years there are six candidates over seven million registered voters and a lot of promises being made it's not easy to please a city of an estimated fourteen million people there are major problems huge projects and the seemingly never ending fight against corruption incumbent serviceably on and his team in off

bluebird skies to greet the athletes on their first day of competitions now it's the first world athletics championshipsit's actually been held out of doors right here at luzhniki stadium right behind me nearly two thousand athletes setting a record of participants this time around people from two hundred six countries including the fastest men on earth use a bolt of forty seven sets of medals are set to be handed out just last until august eighteenth so there's plenty of time for everyone to if you're in moscow if you're lucky enough to be here to come out and check it out but also check it out on television well the recent piece of legislation exacts was passed by the russian government that it effectively bans any sort of promotion of homosexuality to juveniles has really cast a cloud over over advents pertaining to the olympics russia does have a very vibrant gay community here however people especially those who do not live here look at this legislation and frankly they've protested against it and a lot of times even some political figures and figures within pop culture have have wanted people and

. >> the world athletics championships in moscow, usain again,as stolen the show storming to victoryn 200 meters, winning gold in 19.66 seconds, the second gold of these championships and he could be the winner of another on wednesday. there was an upset in the women's high jump. claimed theist -- title with a new personal best. steven kippertige triumphed in marathon, winning in two hours and 25 minutes -- the to win thenyan gold since 2005. put in another metal -- at the world championships but he has a photographer to thank. the officials said this was a file until the photographer -- foul until the photographer came to the rescue. >> judges immediately called his throw invalid, saying it was over the rim -- but there was a close recording of the throw that showed he did not step out of the ring. the judges revised their decision and he became world champion. >> it wasn't me that won the gold medal. with the bestelf, attempt in the shot put competition. i caught theseck images while everyone else was shooting from a different perspective. >> the 23-year-old wasted no time in celeb

claiming gold in the 400 meter race at the world athletics championships in moscow saturday, two russian athletes thomas yulia gushchina and ksenia ryzhova, exchanged a kiss. that violated the strict anti- been met withave widespread reaction on social networks. hundreds of web users hail what they consider to be a heroic act. must feel the russians showed going againstby authorities in this way. they will go down in history. a sign of protest against racial discrimination in 1968 in the u.s. at that time. many have congratulated the two women, but some fear potential reprisals, even a prison term, as the russian authorities may well say the kiss violates their laws by promoting homosexuality. saying we need to closely follow the outcome of this affair to makes sure nothing happens to the two champions. shtag,a ing under the coalition returning 500,000 pounds. saying she would've the government to spend it as they see fit. but instead of allocating the funds to priority sectors like health care or education, the coalition shared between them as a party donation, sparking furious backlash

controversy has not impacted on the world athletics championships taking place in moscow, where a rainyvening could not prevent another supreme performance from usen bolt the flamboyant jamaican is never short on continent -- confidence, but after getting off to a slow start the american was in front for the first 50 meters, but could not hold on with tracks of victory in 9.7 seconds, and the young jamaican took bronze. big clash inthe action was between [indiscernible] erupt into life with just seconds on the clock. shocker's striker opened scoring with just 82nd but the grip on the match slip away when the star player hobbled off injured. fighting his way into the lead before a second strike made it on the strike of halftime, hamburg was quickly in front again. in the second encounter, the mayan secured a second victory over stood guard. there was damage from -- damage for the host and the striker was the other scorer. goals were not enough force to guard. action they made a sensational return to the top flight, crushing them 6-1 in front of a home crowd at the olympic stadium. >> the

world cup crown into heat next month. but first athletics and with russia's first ever world championships due to start at the luzhniki stadium here in moscow this saturday there was.

world cup crown into heating next month. but first athletics and with russia's first ever world championships due to start at the luzhniki stadium here in moscow this saturday there was a double blow in the head tough learned defending champion tatiana chen know what was forced to pull out of her home event due to a knee injury while a little big gold medalist jessica ennis hill will also miss the world event because of a nagging killie's problem how about pole vault world record holder elena is in by about will be that looking to end her stuff like career in style or what might be the thirty one year old's last major tournament where you have on court reports. to . be a championship title so i'm being successful grief. oh you mean east buyer wants to add one more medal to her trophy cabinets gold from the home games in moscow. that have so much motivation to do well in these world championships i really like it when the crowd gets behind me so i'd like all my friends to watch me compete to be an amazing experience to have so much support. this him by who was favorite to win a fairly big gold going into the london games yet had

world. two russian athletes locked lips after winning a 4 by 400 meter relay at the world's athletic championship and they kissed twice once after the win and during the awards ceremony. some are saying this morning that thr protesting russia's antigay propaganda laws but state officials say it was nothing more than a congratulatory kiss. neither athlete said anything about the photo. >>> all right we will take a live look at the inner harbor on this monday morning. looks likes a nice morning and there's a guy out for the run. what a good idea after the news program is done. we will be right back. . >>> you're watching the station that works for you. now good morning maryland. >> the civil rights drammate butler drew huge crowds to the theater but a group of moviegoers want to know why armed guards were at a theater. >> we are giving you a live look at the inner harbor on this monday morning. and in just a moment we will check in first with meteorologist mike masco here is -- who is here for meteorologist lynette charles to let you know how your forecast is shaping up. >> i will show you my weath

germany has picked up another gold medal at the world athletics championships in moscow. status in the men's discus. the german celebrated vicry and trademark style, by tearing off his shirt. harting set the early pace. german football fans are getting their fill. the new bundesliga season has kicked off on the weekend, and now, the national team is back in action. >> that's right. on wednesday night, to take on paraguay here in germany. the friendly marks the start of world cup preparations to start and brazil. >> to face a difficult year in the lead up to the world cup in brazil. expectations are high, and his every move is under intense scrutiny by the media. >> over the next year, we will have to stay focused and concentrate, especially the players. everyone has to be prepared to give their all and to perform at their top level. those are our expectations, and they are high. >> players know there is tough competition for a spot in the starting lineup. even stars and other european leagues made themselves available for wednesday's friendly against paraguay. >> you've g

will bring you the best of the action from the wind including the 100 meters final at the world athletics championship and all the scores from day one of france's liga and a couple of stellar debuts in the bundesliga. where start with the 100-meter final in moscow and who else but usain bolt who reclaimed his title sunday after that devastating qualification for a false start two years ago. the rain didn't stop him. before he got his race under way neither did the different starters as he powered past the american runner justin gatlin. it was not a particularly good day for the french. trailing behind bolt and the french european champion finished in seventh but more seriously pulling up with an injury problem at the end of the race. his chances of competing in the 200 meters and 4-by-100-meter relay in serious danger. bolt will be the favored. he said he was thinking of the false start in 2011 going into the race. >> it has been on my mind but i hoped everything would come together. i'm happy. we have the 4-by-1 and next year we'll worry about that. >> my strategy was to attack the last 30 meters. i

>> reporter: unfortunately, the glory inside the arena, the incredible sport of these world athletics championships here in moscow is being somewhat overshadowed by the anger that's been spreading outside over this new law banning the distribution of, quote, propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations to minors. ambiguous in its meaning but clear in its intent. now we're seeing reaction from top leaders in government, art and sports around the world. >> it's becoming a really, really grim time to be gay in russia. >> reporter: scotland, belgium, canada and the u.s., where owners of gay bars dumps russian vodka. >> boycotting vodka is like a drop in the ocean, but let's do everything that we can. >> reporter: russian president vladimir putin signed this law in june after unanimously passing parliament it. allows for fines, arrests, even possible deportation of foreign visitors if anything deemed gay propaganda is shown in front of children including on the internet. already here there have been arrests at protests and the arrests of four dutch filmmakers who had interviewed a teenager about the ga

germany has picked up another gold medal at the world athletics championships in moscow. >> he confirmed his favored status in the men's discus. the german celebrated victory and trademark style, by tearing off his shirt. harting set the early pace. german football fans are getting their fill. the new bundesliga season has kicked off on the weekend, and now, the national team is back in action. >> that's right. on wednesday night, to take on paraguay here in germany. the friendly marks the start of world cup preparations to start and brazil. >> to face a difficult year in the lead up to the world cup in brazil. expectations are high, and his every move is under intense scrutiny by the media. >> over the next year, we will have to stay focused and concentrate, especially the players. everyone has to be prepared to give their all and to perform at their top level. those are our expectations, and they are high. >> players know there is tough competition for a spot in the starting lineup. even stars and other european leagues made themselves available for wednesday's friendly against paragua

bluebird skies to greet the athletes on their first day of competitions now it's the first world athletics championships it's actually been held out of doors like here at luzhniki stadium right behind me nearly two thousand athletes setting a record of participants this time around people from two hundred six countries including the fastest man on earth you say bolt forty seven sets of medals are set to be handed out the official opening ceremony starts up at nine pm up president putin of course will be on hand as will the president of the international olympic committee and the president of the i.a.e.a. of course now this lasts until august eighteenth so there's plenty of time for everyone to if you're in moscow if you're lucky enough to be here to come out and check it out. but also check it out on television you see how much hard work goes in to. sports that don't a lot of times get a lot of media attention these athletes are here fighting it out and it's really it's really a thing to see so if you possibly can tune in and see these athletes show their stuff it's really an amazing thing to watch as i

tough fleets poland is seen by over and you saying bolt will be going for gold at the world athletics championships in moscow next week. while rockies rockets and german to ring colleagues rockenfield claims and historic victory at the d t m series comes to russia for the first time. and the beach boys of russia win the home leg of the euro beach soccer league before preparing to defend their world cup crown into heat next month.

events in the sporting calendar only beaten by the football world cup and the olympics the world athletics championships started here in moscow for the first time on two snoozy france reports from outside. it was a beautiful day to kick off the competition here at luzhniki stadium beautiful blue skies and sunny weather for the nearly two thousand athletes coming from two hundred six countries to participate in this event now it runs and runs until august eighteenth and so there's plenty of time to get an eyeful of these amazing athletes that show their stuff here on the field now two events have gone on so far the women's marathon that was run along the moscow river it was taken by kenya and the men's ten thousand meter was taken by england very impressive shows by both of them are people coming from far and wide throughout russia. stadium to catch sight of these athletes these are athletes that are not often covered in the media they are not on the cover of magazines and cereal boxes these are people that are oftentimes under the radar but they work very very hard to hone their skills and to become exp

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the world athletics championships are drawn to a close in moscow with dozens of nations having taken part russia tops the medals table followed by the u.s. and kenya there was much to be celebrated in sports was despite the protests over russia's law against the promotion of homosexuality to young people lindsey francis of the luzhniki stadium. it has indeed been a smooth ride through the track and field championships both for sportsmen and for spectators alike we've had nearly two thousand athletes hailing from two hundred six countries around the world converging on the very center of the russian capital and it has been quite a sight to see these people who dedicate so much of their lives to preparing for these sports to see this level of athleticism is just amazing this is really been a testament to the fact that russia has the chops to host an event of this size we've got some winter olympics coming up in just a couple of months and then of course world cup after that one thing that has been really great in these competitions this week is that the weather has held up this is the

it as the world athletics championships conclude here in the russian capital we take a look at the who's come away with the medals and also to that controversy that flared up at the event just after this quick break. least be cool language. programs and documentaries in arabic it's all here on. reporting from the world talks about six of the r.p. interviews intriguing stories for you. in trying. to find out more visit our big. dog called. big ongoing story in russia the way catastrophic flooding in russia's far east in fact has put more than a hundred. thousand people at the risk of losing their homes in the worst such disaster in more than a century is happening in this area here at the moment nearly twenty thousand people have already been evacuated to safety but that was expected to rise with heavy rains likely to last until september those floods have hit more than one hundred twenty villages with locals being moved to shelters for food and medical care much of the surrounding countryside submerged with the damage currently estimated at sixty million dollars he's pulled scott reports

after winning the release of the world athletics championships saturday, runners tatyana firova and kseniyaed a kiss. then the gold medalist kissed again during the awards ceremony. while some speculated that the russian athlete is on the winner's podium was an apparent jab at the country's anti-gay law, local media questioned whether it was a political gesture are simply a congratulatory embrace. neither athlete has released a statement but the kids does violate the anti-gay law passed by russia's parliament earlier this year. so the two women could, theoretically, be prosecuted since the public with what could be received and propagating nontraditional sexual relations. we will be right back. [ trina ] i'm a student at devry university. and these are my roommates. this is one of my favorite professors. and so is this. this is my academic advisor. and also my cheerleader. and when i finish my degree in business... a new job, at a great company... that's the graduation present i want. [ male announcer ] in 2012, 90% of devry university grads actively seeking employment had careers in their

. >> unfortunately the glory inside the arena, the incredible sports at the world athletics championshipsmoscow is overshadowed by the anger spreading outside over this new law banning the distribution of propaganda of nondraggtradition sexual relations to minors. >> it's becoming a really, really grim time to be gay in russia. >> protests have been held in england, scotland, belgium, canada and the u.s. where owners of gay bars dumped russian vodka. >> the russian president signed this law in june after it unanimously passed in parliament. it allows for fines, arrests and deportation of foreign visitors if anything deemed gay propaganda is shown in front of children. already there have been arrests at pro tests and the arrest of a dutch film maker. some are calling for a boycott of the winter olympic games in sochi, russia. president obama says even though he finds this law offensive that a boycott would only hurt athletes. >> i do not think it's appropriate to boycott the olympics. we have a bunch of americans who are training hard, who are doing everything they can to succeed. >> now w

>> basically any global event taking place in russia like, i don't know, g-8 summit or world athletic championshipst happened here in moscow, is perceived in a way of some sort of military operation i would say demanding a curfew or some special operation. it's like demanding total order. but the olympics is very special even in this usual context of how russia athletes global trea. it's like the main event of all of putin's era, and it's very personal. you can look at it this way. on 14th year of putin's rule this is his only obvious and real achievement. so he will have to sell it big. he will not let any unsanctions activity in sochi around it during all this time. this is very obvious. but it's not about specifically about waiting for gay communities protests and rallies. that's what i think. it's not even an authoritarian move. it's more of a soviet way of dealing with global world. >> already, grand prix fans let's find out what is going on in that and other sports. >> taking position four in gra d prix. the three-time defending world champion sebastian was second. and hamilton, it's his fou

yesterday nick simmons won the silver at the world athletic championships in moscow and dedicated hisal to his gay and lesbian friends. he became the first athlete to openly criticize russian's law on the soil. if there's anything i can do to champion the cause further, i will shy of getting arrested. it's easy to see why the story continues to pick up steam. >> i've been hearing a lot of people say, the idea of boycotting the games is crazy and misguided. the idea of the spirit of the games is to cross these boundaries and athletes to go and compete and perform. >> i've never been a proponent of mixing politics with sports. this is their one moment. many athletes were really hurt in 1980 when we boycotted russia. i think it sends the wrong message. it hurts the wrong people. >> while that was airing, harvey fierstein was watching and he would take to facebook to vent his frustration. i watched the chris hayes show last night with open mouth. one would swear the entire controversy was about the stupid olympics. i wondered if he would be so offtopic if our elected officials threatened

world is being given a small preview of the absolute total political firestorm that awaits. athletes from all over the globe are currently right now gathered in moscow for the world athletic championshipsspate of new russian laws including one that bans so-called gay propaganda prompted some athletes to publicly express their support for the lgbt community. high jumper emma green of sweden showed solidarity by painting her nails the color of the rainbow flag telling reporters "i usually do my nails in something that feels good for me and it's a simple way of showing what i think. it felt right." that seemingly small act was met with intense and very public criticism from one of russia's best known athletes. elena, a 31-year-old pole vaulter, condemned the gesture by referring to another teammate as disrespectful. >> we russians are maybe different from european people, other people from different lands. we have our law which everyone have to respect. >> named an official international olympic committee ambassador of the youth olympic games gave her explanation of the country's attitude toward lgbt citizens. >> it's my opinion, also, if we allow to promote and, you know, do all this stu

the athletics world championships are a dresser her so. -- dress rehearsal. this german runner is glad to be in russia but a bit disappointed by the lack of excitement and fanfare. perhaps because muscovites on holiday. she says it simply does not compare to last year's olympic games in britain. >> i would say it is nothing like the atmosphere in london, but things could change. there are still a few more days. >> and there's another issue that could do more than just dampen the atmosphere. terrorism. russia has been hit by a string of attacks blamed on islamist militants from the northern caucasus. central asia expert says it is fanatics acting alone who pose the greatest threat to athletes and their fans in russia. >> the state can try to combat terror structures that are more or less organized, but these cold-blooded individuals are capable of anything. >> but for these fans, the main thing that counts at the moment is sport. they are determined to cheer on the athletes despite the kremlin's campaign against dissidents and gay people. >> for more on this,

female athletes shared a kiss on the medal stand on saturday after winning gold at the world athletics championships sparking debate whether the gesture was celebratory or a protest over their country's lgbt laws and neither have talked about it. >>> alex rodriguez conversation is escalating. ryan dempster appeared to intentionally hit a-rod and segment off outburst by joe ga girardi got ejected. then a-rod hit a home run. a-rod's off the field battle with the yankees. >> we didn't want to try this case so to speak in the media but what has been going on has been outrageous. it doesn't stop and it has to stop because they are per verting this process. >> a-rod is currently appealing 211 game suspension for doping. >>> federal minute wage is $7.25 an hour and washington state is pushing to raise theirs to $15. it has the highest minimum wages in the country at $9 .19 an hour. several mayoral and several city council candidates say they will consider the proposal. >>> police weren't just trying to satisfy the munchies and they included a message to go online and check out the city's guide to legal ma

the athletics world championships are a dresser her so. -- dress rehearsal. this german runner is glad to be in russia but a bit disappointed by the lack of excitement and fanfare. perhaps because muscovites on holiday. she says it simply does not compare to last year's olympic games in britain. >> i would say it is nothing like the atmosphere in london, but things could change. there are still a few more days. >> and there's another issue that could do more than just dampen the atmosphere. terrorism. russia has been hit by a string of attacks blamed on islamist militants from the northern caucasus. central asia expert says it is fanatics acting alone who pose the greatest threat to athletes and their fans in russia. >> the state can try to combat terror structures that are more or less organized, but these cold-blooded individuals are capable of anything. >> but for these fans, the main thing that counts at the moment is sport. they are determined to cheer on the athletes despite the kremlin's campaign against dissidents and gay people. >> for more on this,

you can watch usain bolt win the 100 meter dash final at the world athletics championships in moscow,ruising to the win on the wet track. a lightning bolt strikes behind bolt as he finishes. that is some amazing photography skills, whoever took that picture. >> turns out usain bolt very good at running. >> it turns out. thank you. we'll be right back. t miss out.. you sat out most of our game yesterday! asthma doesn't affect my job... you were out sick last week. my asthma doesn't bother my family... you coughed all through our date night! i hardly use my rescue inhaler at all. what did you say? how about - every day? coping with asthma isn't controlling it. test your level of control at asthma.com, then talk to your doctor. there may be more you could do for your asthma. whew - that is cool.got the samsung galaxy s iii. it's only 30 bucks a month with unlimited web and text. even you can afford that one little buddy. who you calling little? get the latest galaxy smartphones with t-mobile's $30 unlimited plan. only at walmart. this is kate. she likes a man with a little hair on his ch

as international backlash mounts ahead of january's olympics and the athletics world championship opening in moscow this weekend. of a land activist in chile has sparked clashes between students of the lease in san diego. the two sides clashed at the university of chile campus. protests have been taking place since august 6. an indigenous mapuche land activist and fugitive was found shot dead from gunshot wounds. the victim's family believes police were involved in his death. an investigation is ongoing. has forced nearly 1500 people to flee their homes in southern california. more than 1000 firefighters were called into battle the blaze after it broke out on wednesday. --es pushed along the flames pushed along the mountains east of los angeles. at least five people have been reported injured. one firefighter called it the most rapidly spreading dangerous fire he has seen in his 50 year career. in the u.s., medical researchers have announced that the creation of a highly effective experimental malaria vaccine. it offers hope to millions in the fight against the disease which claims hundre

russian track stars shared a kiss on the podium after their relay team won an event at the world athletic championshipsthe runners did not publicly talk about the kiss, but it may be a protest against russia's new anti-gay law. >>> now let's head to new jersey which this hour will become the second state in the country to ban gay conversion therapy for minors. the controversial practice is opposed by major medical groups. and some former patients say it could make them feel like failures. >> put me in this place of being uncomfortable with who i am. every morning go to school and say i'm not going to be me today, that then destroys other areas of my life like academics, family, friends. >> but the promoters of the practice believe the therapy does work. and banning it infringes on their rights. >> talk therapy is talk therapy. there's no danger in talking. >> poppy harlow is live with much more from new york. good morning. >> reporter: good morning, carol. we've been following this very closely. earlier this summer, both the house and senate in new jersey passed this bill. it's been sitting on christie

. >>> today you can watch usain bolt win the 100 meter dash final at the world athletics championshipsscow, russia. bolt cruising to the win after the slow start on the wet track and you got to check out this amazing picture from after the race. a lightning bolt strikes behind bolt as he finishes. >> is that real? >> it is a real picture that a photographer took and what are the chances? >> that's why i asked. is it real? >> incredibly. a lightning bolt behind bolt as he finishes. gives a whole new meaning to lightning fast. >> he is lightning fast. thank you so much. the next hour of cnn "newsroom" after a break. the postal service is critical to our economy. delivering mail, medicine and packages, yet they're closing thousands of offices, slashing service and want to layoff over 100,000 workers. the postal service is recording financial losses, but not for reasons you might think. the problem? a burden no other agency or company bears. a 2006 law that drains $5 billion a year from post office revenue while the postal service is forced to overpay billions more into federal accounts. c

from moscow, here's cnn's phil black. >> reporter: nick simmons wrote a blog before the world athletics championshipsnda law, but he says when he arrived in moscow, his intention was to stay silent. he had a job to do, he wanted to respect mush russia, its people and laws and not be accused of breaching the laws. but after winning silver in the men's 800 meters, he says he couldn't in good conscience stay silent, and he says one of his motivations for speaking out against the law was video of the gay rights protest he saw on cnn. >> that really powerful thing. you had two russian women kissing in a street and a man coming and shoving them to the ground based on nothing more than they wanted to express their love for each other. i was just appalled and i couldn't stay silent ning anymore. >> reporter: the antigay propaganda law makes it illegal to promote data that gay relationships are equal to straight anywhere children could possibly see or hear it. the russian government says it's not discriminatory, it's just there to protect children. symmonds disagrees and supports athletes making public statem