11/07/2014 ABC World News with Diane Sawyer

who most deserved to hear it. June Kelly, BBC News. 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. Tonight, a stand`off in

taxes. Our `` a gunman diguised. And a teenager

that may have prevented another attack. Spying on one of our key

allies. A monster storm on the other side of the world is about to bring

a big chill to millions of Americans at home. That evening. We begin with

the news from taxes. `` Texas. The government was disguised as a

delivery man. He killed six members of the same family. We learn more

about the actions of a teenager. A suburban community has been

shattered. This quiet neighbourhood north of Houston was paralysed. The

murder suspect finally stopped. For nearly four hours, a stand`off. The

police surrounded him. He eventually gave up and tonight he is charged

with capital murder, accused of executing six members of a family. I

have not seen in 40 years any thing like this. The family was tied up.

The couple 's 15`year`old Booker was shot in the head. She played dead

until he left. She was able to call the police.

Should absolutely saved the lives of her family members. She is the

Harrow. She is expected to be OK. She recognised the shootout because

he was her uncle. He came to the house is looking for his ex`wife.

They had just divorced on Valentine 's day. She had a protective order

against him. No one suspected the family that lived in this home with

all the young children would be a target. The news from Texas. Now to

overseas. The CIA 's top officer in Berlin that was asked to leave. It

is a surprise from a normally closed allies. To our reporter. This is an

extraordinary move. The German government has ordered the CIA 's

station chief to leave the country. Germany is outraged by these spy

games. Last week, a German government employees was arrested

and accused of spying for the United States. This is especially

embarrassing for President Obama. When the German Chancellor 's phone

calls were listened to, President Obama personally promised she would

not have to worry about that again. Make no mistake, there is serious

damage control going on. We now turn to the stand`off between

the Israelis and Palestinians. President Obama has spoken to

Benjamin Netanyahu. They say the US is prepared to negotiate a ceasefire

between Hamas and Israel. We have kept back reports tonight. Starting

off in Tel Aviv. This is life today under the iron Dome.

Israel's defence system against rockets from Gaza. This is what

happens when the alarm goes. You can hear it. For some, it is a difficult

choice. Run for cover or stay and watch. Does it feel like a war? Of

course. But I am not afraid. At least 150 of these rockets were

launched out of Gaza today. Israeli military has fired back many more

missiles. Not a single Israeli life has been lost during this operation.

In Gaza, scores have been killed. At his high school, they are taking

exams. Teachers are guarding the students into the shelter. It is

also the exam room. This is the last exam of her senior year. She says

she was nervous about coming today. Once this is over, she will join the

army. 20,000 reservists have already reported for duty as the Israeli

military takes possession on the edges of Gaza for a possible round.

The question is whether Israel's response is proportionate. In Gaza,

they say many of the victims are innocent civilians.

The death toll in Gaza is quickly rising. 90 people killed so far.

Approximately half are said to be women and children. Hundreds more

have been severely wounded. This ten`year`old is lifted on to the

extra table. He was at home with his family when the call came from

Israel. My uncle told me to pack everything, he whispers to me. I

took my backpack and when to leave. The family is now without a home. We

want a ceasefire, his uncle says. To live in peace. There are no warning

sirens here. No shelters. Palestinian militants fired volleys

of rockets at Israel, civilians have borne the brunt. Israel claims

family homes store weapons and double as command centres. But

deadly mistakes are being made. A funeral today for eight members of

one family. The target was not there. My family, this man wailed,

where my family. The Prime Minister accused Hamas of hiding behind

innocent civilians. Now a note. On Tuesday evening we

made a mistake. We put up his pictures again. During an

introduction to a story on the conflict, when the Israelis and

Palestinians, I misidentified these powerful images. The people in these

photographs are Palestinians in Gaza. They are not Israelis, as I

mistakenly described them. We are truly sorry for the error. We will

keep you fully up`to`date on the ongoing conflict. Next night, the

severe storms on the move. And equalled last headed our way. In the

middle of July. We are studying the radar.

Damaging winds and at least one tornado reported from south Carolina

to Virginia. While thousands of miles away, this explosive scene in

Japan. What was that majestic monster from space, almost 5000

miles away in the United States. It will affect our weather next week.

Overnight lows in the 30s. How will this go down? All hurricanes,

typhoons and cyclones are the same thing. There are just called

different names. The main purpose is to transfer heat. As they do that

job, they can amplify the jet stream. The jet stream is a fast

moving tunnel of air that divides warm and cold. Pretend this work is

the jet stream. The typhoon and the remnants of it are here. It is

amplifying the trough. It is deepening the trough of the northern

plains and great Lakes. Let me show you that again. That little push

from the remnants of the typhoon amplifies the rich. `` Ridge. As you

enjoy the summer deliciousness of this week, just know that it might

be different around the corner. Next, word on the investigation of a

tragic scene in Massachusetts. Officials looking for the cause of a

huge apartment complex fire outside Boston earlier. Five people killed

from the same family. Some men, women and children escaped by

jumping from their windows. Several residents ran to a nearby fire

station to get help. And now we go to Brazil. The countdown to the

final. In the controversy not about the game, but the decisions

surrounding a future World Cup. We have been asking a lot of questions

tonight. In a decision that has now led to an investigation by the FBI,

the 2022 World Cup will be played in one of the hottest places on earth.

In the Arabian desert country of Qatar. This is a typical day in

Qatar. One o'clock and the bridge is 124 degrees. Soccer Federation

officials were warned about the potentially dangerous heat and what

human rights groups called Medieval labour conditions for immigrant

workers. All of that was ignored in the final vote, which came down to

Qatar and the United States with its 18 potential host cities. The winner

is Qatar! Allegations surfaced that some soccer Federation members have

been bribed to vote for governor. He has been going around using a secret

slush fund, paying football officials are worth the place. ``

all over. One official was accused of taking millions of dollars.

Cement have been kicked out of the soccer Federation. `` both men. Now

Qatar is proceeding with its plan to hold the World Cup with what it says

will be new technology to somehow overcome the desert heat. Officials

say they won the vote fair and square. But there are growing calls

for a new vote on who should host the games. Up next, rescue at sea.

The family living on the open water. There are desperate call for help

from the middle of the ocean. The first time, the parents accused of

putting a child at risk speak out.