12/09/2014 ABC World News with Diane Sawyer

for Scotland's history as a home of banking. Lots more on that and all

of our stories on our website. Time now for ABC World News with David

Muir. In developing news, the new fallout in the NFL. Is the

Commissioner's job now on the line? Severe weather hitting tonight, the

dramatic picture as the shopping more roof collapses, the tornado

damage coming in and cold and snow on the way. The nude driving danger.

We are in the patrol car as they pull this driver over `` new

driving. It is not drunk driving, but the new danger is something

else. And America marking September 11. Tonight we take you higher above

Ground Zero for a view you have not seen, with the American workers

finishing the new towers. Helping to build America. And the survivors

seeing their old office view for the first time in over a decade. You can

see the Statue of Liberty. The view which will make you smile tonight.

Good evening, great to have you with us on this Thursday night. And on

the September 11, we will show you the spectacular images from above

Ground Zero in just a moment. But beginning in that raking story, the

brand`new fire storm over NFL player Ray Rice, and one of the most

powerful sports figures in the country, the NFL commissioner under

fire. Facing a chorus of critics, some calling for him to step down.

Our correspondent leads with new questions about what the commission

a new and when. Tonight ESPN reports that according to multiple sources

Ray Rice personally told Commissioner Roger Goodell that he

punched his wife in the elevator. That appears to contradict earlier

statements. The pressure on Roger Goodell growing even greater

tonight. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, under fire and under wraps

tonight, as football's top stars demand answers. We are all

accountable for actions as players. Certainly every owner should be held

accountable for their actions. The Commissioner should be held

accountable for his actions. Roger Goodell insists he did not know the

extent of the beating until TMZ released the devastating BDO on

Monday. It could have been a better job done, because if TMZ can get it,

why can't the National Football League desert? Other players simply

tweeting goodbye Roger. The NFL has asked a former FBI chief to

investigate the situation, including whether the NFL received the tape

months ago from police and ignored it. The police record is clear,

documents say Ray Rice punched his wife, rendering her unconscious.

Tonight 16 female senators sending a letter to Roger Goodell, demanding a

new policy. If you violently assault of a woman, they write, you

shouldn't get the chance to play `` you shouldn't get a second chance to

plate NFL. The findings are expected to be made public when it is

released, and all will be revealed. Moving on to the other breaking

story tonight, extreme weather hitting. Rains so extreme. Look at

this, the roof of a wall in Memphis this, the roof of a wall in Memphis

collapsing under the weight of the water. This woman rescued in

Tennessee as floodwaters as well. Also tornado damage coming into

night, and look at this wall of winter cold weather coming down from

Canada now and in some places, yes, the snow. The forecast in a moment,

but first our senior meteorologist with the pictures coming into night.

A flash flood emergency today in Memphis, Tennessee. The fire

department dispatched boats with rescue crews to help people trapped

in their flooded homes. This woman had to be carried to safety. The

area in front of her home turned into a waterfall. Roads became

rivers, street drains were unable to keep up with the huge amount of

water. The rains were so heavy they caused this roof to collapse at this

Memphis more, flooding stores and shattering display cases. Up to

eight inches of rain falling in Memphis and Mississippi in just five

hours. The same system swamped Indianapolis overnight, causing

treacherous roads there. And that tornado going through Ohio last

night Downing trees and tearing off roofs, was one of three hitting the

state. There were all kinds of things flying around, and O'Bree.

South decoder blanketed by snow. Some flowers in Spear fish wondering

whether some fun went. Not fun looking at that. Hell heading south

overnight. This is very unusual. We have not seen this kind of snow in

rapid city, South Dakota, in many many years. We have 12 states under

frost advisories and freeze warnings. Denver 34 degrees, 32 in

Rapid City. Very early in the season. The cold front stall out to

the south, spelling trouble for flash flooding potentially, rainfall

from Texas up to the Carolinas. Especially in the east, they don't

need any more rainfall, so additional rain could cause flash

flooding. We turn now to America on the move against ISIS tonight.

President Obama making his case to American people and the world saying

it is time to degrade and destroyed ISIS, the terrorists who brutally

killed those two American journalists. So on September 11,

what is it me of our troops and our safety at home? I bring in our

correspondent. You said last night America is clearly now at war with

ISIS. Indeed, David. The administration prefers to call it a

counterterrorism operation, but just look at what we are doing day after

day. Pounding targets in Iraq, and that will expand to Syria. And those

nearly 500 additional ground troops being sent to Iraq, they join more

than 1000 US troops on the ground in Iraq. And all of them are supporting

the combat mission, a mission which is not without risk. The CIA today

estimates that more than 30,000 ISIS fighters are stationed across Iraq

and Syria. Thank you as always. All of us on this day pausing to

remember the her was and heart rate of September 11. These images from

around the nation tonight. At the White House, President and Mrs Obama

leading a moment of silence on the White House lawn. At the Pentagon,

American flags on full display. US Navy men marking the place where

Flight 93 went down. And mother kissing the engraved with her sons

name. And tonight a view of Ground Zero we have not seen before.

And tonight, the view that meet a smile.

The last 25 people out of the south Tower, she was number 18. With her

for that first trip to see the reflecting pools.

Wow. Spotting the names of so many friends lost. This year we went with

her to the new 9/11 Museum. Inside we hope those first words. Americans

from all over the country opens it in it, taking through that day

minute by minute. A quote from Florence back then. She took her

shoes off so she could get down the stairs fast enough. We were there to

see something else. There are the shoes. After years of keeping them

in a box under her bed, she donated her shoes to the museum. What do you

feel? I think they are in the best possible place they could be. But

this year, outside, a welcome sight. So this is progress? The first

office building to reopen for world trade. They invited us to see the

view that she has not seen in more than a decade. This was my favourite

view. She could already see it before we even got outside. On the

deck, almost as high as her old office. We point out the sights of

the New York city. And one vantage point that she remembers most. Lady

liberty. And hovering right over us, the spire at the top 1776 feet, the

tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. And with us, the

American workers putting the finishing touches on it. Maxine told

me was proud. Helping America, building the country brack back.

Providing jobs and opportunity to thousands and thousands of people.

That is the way we have reacted to the tragedy. But tonight, Florence

is also remembering her friends lost. We are remembering the people.

I think that is a good thing. Florence and America marking 9/11

and one more remarkable image. We move on to other news. A new warning

from the CDC about the mysterious virus striking children. Cases on

the rise, expected that at least 15 states. The CDC telling people to be

vigilant. We are meeting so many children struggling to breathe,

putting on oxygen masks. These pictures coming in from the

heartland. And we have tips for every parent watching.

Doctor Angela, one of the worst ER days she has had. Frantic parents.

Wheezing children. In the nine hours we spent at this hospital, we watch

this waiting room fill up. Penelope, and her father rushing her in. How

old are you? Three and a half? This virus can come on quickly. We just

noticed the fever today. At least 15 states now grappling with suspected

cases of this rest of the illness. About 100 kids on a normal day.

Yesterday they saw more than 200. It is all the virus. We have had some

pretty severe patience. At least for severe patience. This is just today.

After that coughing and sneezing, a struggle just to breathe.

Two`year`old Gemma's parents noticed trouble first thing in the morning.

By six o'clock at night, so many sick children, they once again

brought in mobile K units to help with overflow.

If you are a parent, there are two crucial things you need to do. If

your child has any trouble breathing, take them to a doctor.

This is contagious. Washing your hands is the best way to stay safe.

We are going to turn around the world tonight to south Africa.

Judgement day for Oscar Pistorius, on trial for the murder of his

girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Tears running down his face as he learned

he would not be convicted of murder. But his fate on a surcharge still

hangs in the balance. `` a lesser charge. For four hours

they hung on her every word. Oscar Pistorius sobbing in court, the

judge exonerated him of murder. The family of the girlfriend he

killed leaning forward, but all of them left

the judge hinting that she will convicted of a much lesser charge.

The judge said the prosecution's evidence was circumstantial and

called his explanation of the shooting baffling. Still, he was

striding out of court looking more confident. And hearing cheers for

the first time in months. And even if the judge decides to convicting

tomorrow on top homicide and those three other charges, because those

charges do not come with any minimum sentences it is very possible he

might never spend a single night in prison.

There is still much more ahead. We are inside a car as police pull over

this driver. Authorities say it is not drink driving. They say it is

something else. The new and frightening dangers on the roads.

Also, the dramatic pictures inside a casino. A pickup truck crashing

through the glass doors. And take a look at this. What is wrong with

this statue? Something very wrong. And the one person, the one person

who discovered it. Next night, what authorities called

the new driving danger next to you on the road. A different kind of

driver. Colorado and Washington legalising recreational marijuana.

There is a new concern on the roads. It is the new challenge for cops

patrolling Colorado's highways. Drivers getting behind the wheel

stoned. You are driving all over the place. How much marijuana have you

smoked? Police say the signs of drunk driving can be obvious. But

judging marijuana empowerment is tougher. Police are at relying on

standard roadside tests. There is no breathalyser test, and results from

drawing blood can take weeks. Experts say seasoned users are less

imperative was more in their blood. And new users are going to be more

imperative was less in their blood. Colorado State troopers have written

nearly 230 citations for driving high. Compared to over 3100 for

alcohol. People need to know that it is a significant problem. This

doctor and colleagues found that as marijuana has become widely

available in Colorado, the number of drivers testing positive after fatal

crashes doubled. This woman is recovering from serious injuries

after she was hit by a driver police say was high. It makes me upset.

They do not realise it does affect them. Different studies disagree on

whether stoned the drivers are actually causing more crashes. This

driver failed his roadside test. And now could be headed for a different

kind of joint. Our instant index. A dramatic moment

on the Las Vegas strip. Eight truck crashing through the windows.

And we know he has got game, but he apparently has a sense of humour.

Jeremy Lin, his wax figure unveiled. So real, but watch. It is really

him. A practical joke, stifling the fans. Nobody realised until Mum

showed up. And a sign of the resiliency of this country after

9/11. What do you see when you look up in

the sky? When you visit New York City at this time of year, it is

unmistakable. You can see the new one World Trade

Center. But when you look to the sky, there is something else you can

see. Those beams of light helping to fill the void. That tribute in late

first started six months after the attacks. Returning every September

since. Here is how they do it. 88 searchlights, 7000 watts each.

Creating two vertical columns of light rising for miles into the sky.

And on a clear night, visible from 60 miles away. Scientist say the

searchlights are the strongest beams of light ever projected from the

interview night sky. You are sending us your photographs. And from

overnight, the moon and the American flanks. Helping us to remember.

A moving site on the night when we all remember. I hope to see you

tomorrow night. Good morning. Signs of a fuchsia

hours as we go into next week. Up until then, high pressure is going

to remain in charge. Another dry day to come on Friday. Some decent

spells of sunshine. A cold start once