23/04/2014 ABC World News with Diane Sawyer

that rebranding. That's it from me. Time now for a look at the news as

seen across the United States a couple of hours ago, in ABC World

News with Dianne Sawyer. Welcome to World News. Tonight, making a move.

Hundreds of American troops sent overseas. America's new challenge to

Vladimir Putin. And a report on the latest. Security breach. New details

on the 15`year`old stowaway, and the big gap in airport security is. I

hidden epidemic in American families. Something so secret, even

doctors are missing the warning signs. And an old friend with a new

message. Something she wants everyone to know, tonight. And a

good evening. We begin with the United States sending Vladimir Putin

a new and unmistakable message. Back off, stand down. US troops are being

sent to Poland and other allies for training exercises, moving closer to

the centre of the dangerous tug of war which began in Ukraine. Our

correspondent tells us what this means for Americans. This is a big

development tonight. The US has been watching every move Vladimir Putin

has made since less than a week ago they promised they would help calm

the situation in Ukraine. Quite the opposite has happened. Now we are

moving in those troops as a message. With tensions rising, and the death

toll as well, today marks the most blatant show of US force since the

crisis began. 600 American soldiers will immediately begin deploying to

Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, to conduct boots on the

ground infantry exercises in support of NATO allies. A strong message to

Vladimir Putin. Nothing we have seen out of Russia and the Armed Forces

is the escalating the tension. These exercises were conceived as a result

of what is going on in Ukraine. At the same time this warship will move

into the Black Sea to replace a destroyer. This has Vladimir Putin

keeps tens of thousands of his troops on the eastern border of

Ukraine. It also raises fears that the swift takeover of Crimea may

embolden Vladimir Putin to move into other areas. Ukrainian officials say

as many as 100 Russian special forces have already crossed into

eastern Ukraine, organising the hostile takeover of government

buildings. They are staring up pro`Russian support. All of this

prompts Joe Biden to warn Putin to get his troops and supporters out of

those buildings. We need to see these kinds of concrete steps. We

need to see them without delay. And how long do the troops stay there?

Do we have any idea? It is expected the US will have an additional troop

presence in those countries until the end of the year. They could

expand to other countries if this escalates. And is now we turn to the

latest on that teenage boy who claims to have stowed away next to

the wheel of a jumbo jet. A mystifying story which also raises

lots of questions about airport security. Tonight, new details about

this 15`year`old stowaway. A high school junior, the son of a cab

driver, who is starting school this year. He was a shy guy. He wasn't

very talkative. A quiet kid who ran away from home after a weekend fight

with his family. After scaling and and airport fence, he climbed into

an airline's wheel well. Did he know that he would be in sub freezing

temperatures for more than five hours? He was saved only by going

into a kind of hibernation. Apparently officials didn't even

know they had him on tap until Hawaiian officials called them and

asked them to look. We are looking at what we need to do to improve

service the situation which happened on Sunday does not occur again. We

have seen perimeter security breaches before, this jeep and this

truck. A man runs on the tarmac. And even a pilot trying to drive a jet

off airport grounds. These airports have to meet federal standards, but

local officials are responsible for securing the perimeter. Take San

Jose, six miles of 6`foot fence. A report on stowaways said that

security is essential to deet are these events. Do we need to do more?

We need an assessment. Each airport operator should be charged with that

responsibility. Congressmen is calling for an audit of perimeter

security of every airport in this country. Tonight we were told that

the Boree was caught on camera is in San Jose about seven hours before

the flight took off. He is resting in a Hawaiian hospital tonight. And

is now, a milestone in the debate around race and fairness in America.

In a big decision today, the Supreme Court allowed the state of Michigan

to ban affirmative action at colleges. But one justice was so

passionate in opposition, passionate about discrimination in 2014, she

did something she had never done before. Closely watching the Supreme

Court, this girl, hoping to attend the University of Michigan this

year. It's disgusting. I'm infuriated actually. It doesn't make

any sense. It is a major blow for supporters of affirmative action.

The court ruled in a 6`2 decision that it is OK that Michigan voters

can decide that race is not a factor in their public university

admissions. Today's Supreme Court decision is a victory for the

Constitution and the rule of law. Justice Kennedy wrote this case is

not about the debate about racial preference. It is about who may

resolve it. But in a blistering dissent, who has called herself the

beneficiary of affirmative action, said from the bench that race

matters. The numbers show in states that have a hand raise `based

admissions, student enrolment from minorities has dropped sharply. In

Michigan, 10% of new students were African`American. After the ban, 5%.

Five other states have similar laws in place. Do you think other states

will follow Michigan's lead? This opens the door. I'm not sure how

many states will walk through it. To the students, there is no thing up.

This is my dream school. I will fight to get in. In other news,

right after the tax deadline for so many of us, tonight we are learning

that some of the taxpayer dollars sent in have been paid to IRS agents

who did not pay their taxes. Even so, they were rewarded with bonuses.

What is going on? If you don't pay your taxes, the IRS

will come after you. Unless you happen to work at the IRS. The new

watchdog report reveals the Internal Revenue Service handed out $1

million in bonuses to employees who were delinquent on their federal

taxes. Some of these egregious tax issues at the IRS should not be

getting an award. That sounds like common sense. The report finds more

than 1000 workers who did not pay their taxes received not only cash

bonuses but extra time off to the tune of 10,582 hours, valued at

$250,000. 69 employees got races. All of this funded with taxes you

pay. If you are outraged, you are not alone. I am appalled. So many

stupid things go on in our country. This report shines are light on the

staggering amount of bonuses received by employees here in 2012,

the agency gave $86 million in cash. Tonight, the IRS acknowledges there

is work to be done, saving: `` saying:

the inspector general offered this suggestion, no bonuses for employees

who don't pay their taxes. Last night we reported that need to

strengthen their middle class in America. Tinai, the New York Times

offers a headline, saying the American middle class is no longer

the most powerful affluent in the world. They estimate the US has now

been surpassed by the middle class in Canada. An update on the headline

about powdered alcohol, there is a new twist. Federal regulators say

they are proved to be labelled for powdered alcohol by mistake. Critics

worry it is too dangerous for kids. The company says it will continue

trying to make it into stores in the US. Next, a report from Doctor

Richard Besser with a family coming from the shadows to help tell you

about a hidden epidemic. The number of hospitalised children with eating

disorders has soared 72% in a decade. We are talking about young

children whose doctors don't always see what is happening.

Region and Grace are twins. Until the age of ten, they were like peas

in a pod until Reagan began rejecting foods she used to love ``

Reagan. She exercised non`stop and complained of stomach aches. I took

to a doctor and he said she was on the thin side and needs to eat more.

He didn't how serious this was a smack no. She lost ?30 over six

months and dinnertime became a test of wills. We caught her hiding

food. Was the longest she has sat at the table? Four hours. Her mother

became alarmed but no psychologist would see her until she was 11. I

told them that she wouldn't be alive until she was 11. She started

calling treatment centres and anorexia, an eating disorder and

mental illness. We see how far the disease can go in adults but it

surprises a lot of people, even doctors, that it can also affect

children as young as five. The warning signs can easily be chalked

up to normal child behaviour. Number one, picky eating. Over exercising.

In Reagan 's case, she was often jogging in circles inside her

bedroom and was running for miles each day when she was supposed to be

walking the dog. What would you say to a kid who says to you, I've never

heard of an eating disorder, what is it? It is hard for someone to eat

food and there is this voice inside their head telling them not to.

Telling them not to eat food? How often are you thinking that? Lee a

lot. A lot? Yes. Is it getting easier for you, or is it still hard?

Luna it is getting easier. Her and her family are in therapy, which has

a 50% recovery rate. They are very hopeful. Are the parents concerned?

What will they do? You know your child best. If you think they have

an eating disorder, you need to seek help. You have to push if you are

not being taken seriously. Up next, inside a David and Goliath battle.

Families to figure out a way to get cheap rooms when they travel. Guess

who is fighting back. We are here in two minutes.

Next, it is David versus Goliath and the prize is an affordable place to

stay on a trip and real money for the renter. Tonight, the hotel

industry takes on an innovative American idea and our correspondent

tells us what's happening. There is a battle brewing on your next

vacation. One side, the hotels. Skyrocketing prices up nearly 20% in

four years. The Challenger? Companies like air B and B, offering

rentals at a fraction of the price. They are booming 11 million guests

are using the company each year. Homeowners use the company to rent

out this video in their home. It is a way to earn a little extra. It is

a reliable and significant source of income. For travellers, it is a way

to save money on your next trip. In New York City, a one night stay in

this apartment starts at $200. No hotel amenities, however it makes up

for that in location. It is just steps away from the heart of Times

Square. Look at hotel room around here and you could pay as much as

$700 a night. New York's attorney general facing off with Airbnb in

court today, alleging that many rentals in New York City are illegal

and costing state tens of millions of dollars in unpaid sales taxes.

Airbnb response, we were proud to stand up for our host to share their

homes... A spokesperson for the hotel association of New York City

tells us: Whether Airbnb is breaking the law

or just taking the mould, the competition means for now that

consumers are winning. Finally, Robin Roberts has a new book out

today at about laughter and love and making it through the tough times

and not just her illness, but as she writes, everyone has something.

Reading the book is kind of like getting a chance to get time with

her, a friendly walk in the park, reminding you that no day is to be

wasted. You've got to visualise moments like

this. Do you feel that? Do you feel the sun? And the meaning of the sun.

It's not easy to believe the best is yet to come when you are just...

It's not easy to do that. When you said that optimism is able muscle,

it's like a muscle. It get stronger with use. Do you visualise other

things? What didn't I visualise? Is gave me a chance to really

understand who I am and more importantly, to reimagine who I

could be. I am so free. You know me. I am so free. When I say free,

it's just, yes, I would hop up and out and say... I don't want people

to think that nothing hurts. It's not easy to know that. Look at this

park! Look at people! See? Those flowers, pushing their way out of

the rocks. For those who thought winter wouldn't pass, it passed, so

why not, with what you are going through? It will pass also. Just

like winter did. She is the only one who can make this look chic. I like,

with the big old goofy tennis shoes. And she is looking hot. Did you

think you didn't know me as well as you thought you knew me? I should

have known. Shall we take a selfie? I love selfies. That's cute. As I

said, you can take a kind of walk with Robin, reading more about her

story and her memoir, Everybody's Got Something. It is out today.

Thank you for watching. Good night. As we headed towards the latter part

of the week, we will pick up some typical April weather of sunshine

and showers. Some will be heavy in places. There will be sunshine and

it will feel pleasantly warm, and night it should be mainly frost