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Several breaking stories as we come on tonight. The race to contain that massive wildfire burning out of control in northern California. More than 130 structures already destroyed, thousands more threatened and a deadly attack in the israeli controlled Golan Heights. Late details just coming in. First, thousands of firefighters battling in tough conditions across several counties. The park fire exploding in size doubling overnight. Now larger than the sprawling city of Los Angeles. The towering flames threatening communities jumping highway. Thousands of residents under evacuation including the town of paradise devastated by the deadly campfire six years ago. Our team on the fire lines that breaking news overseas, a rocket striking a soccer field in the israeli controlled Golan Heights where children were playing. Civilians killed. The death toll expected to rise. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warning Hezbollah will pay a heavy price. Matt Rivers reporting from Israel. The still smoldering. Jen Robbins and her daughter had to leave their farm and animals behind. These pictures show just how close the flames came as they escaped through a tunnel of fire, the heat melting tires. So this is dragging down the highway as you guys are trying to race out?Yeah, I don't know how I was able to drive here, but I was shaking so hard and just crying when I arrived here. I just got out of the vehicle and collapsed and was throwing up. We already have PTSD from the campfire.Six years ago, Robbins lost everything, her home and pets and the campfire in nearby paradise. This new park fire is already more than twice as big and is threatening paradise all over again. Robbins doesn't know if anything will be left of the life she had just.Rebuilt, not knowing if the home we built is body cameras, his opinions appearing to diverge with the current Republican Party. I hate the police, he wrote. Given the number of experiences I've had in the past few years, I can't imagine what a black guy goes through. Now with the Vance campaign, said that it was unfortunate the decade old private conversations leaked and that his views changed after starting a family and becoming a dad. But all of this seems to be a part of a pattern showing how Senator Vance really evolved from one time being an opponent of former President Donald Trump to then a strong supporter and of course, now his running mate, Whit.Mary Alice parks, thank you and tune into this week. Tomorrow morning, Martha Raditz interviews three leading governors about the state of the 2024 race, Democrats JB Pritzker and Wes Moore, and Republican Chris Sununu. Next tonight, the growing outrage over the police shooting of Sonia Massey in her own kitchen. A 36 year old Illinois mother of two. Her family saying she struggled with her mental health leading up to the shooting. Her death ruled a homicide after an autopsy. And tonight, new details about the deputy charged in the case. Here's ABC's Morgan Norwood with a warning. These images are disturbing. Say her name.Sonia Massey.Tonight, growing outrage over the police shooting death of Sonia Massey. Activists declaring a day of mourning. With more than 20 cities across the United States expected to hold vigils and rallies tomorrow.You know, this is the hardest thing that we have ever been through as a massey, it just breaks my heart that our family has to go through this.An autopsy report showing the 36 year old mother of two died by a bullet that entered under her left eye. Massey called 911 to report a prowler on July 6, the encounter escalating after Massey went to remove a pot of hot boiling water from the stove as seen in this graphic police body camera video. Tonight, ABC News obtaining a grievance filed for former deputy Sean Grayson. Seen in that video shooting. Sonia Massey claiming he was terminated without just cause. He's asking for his job back along with lost wages and benefits. Grayson's past now also under scrutiny. He workedofficials say TikTok employees have sent significant amounts of restricted user data to each other, storing it on chinese systems where Bytedance employees in China could then access it. The chinese government could then require Bytedance to secretly help with intelligence gathering and national security efforts. A spokesperson for Tick Tock says the us government has not shown any proof of its claims.Whit. All right, Perry Russell, thank you. Now to the Summer Games. Team USA off to a strong start, winning its first gold medal for swimming a short time ago. Earlier today, us cyclist Chloe Dygert appeared headed for gold before taking a nasty spill, but then won the bronze. And Americans Cassidy Cook and Sarah Bacon won silver in synchronized diving. ABC's Maggie Ruley from Paris tonight.And it's the first for Team USA in Paris tonight.Team USA going for the gold, kicking off day one of the Olympics already on the leaderboard, earning their first medals of the 2024 Summer games. A big day for the men and women in the pool. The men's four x 100 meters freestyle relay team beating out Australia and Italy for the first gold medal for Team USA. The women earning silver in the same event. Katie Leducky winning her first of what could be a record breaking games for the swimmer, taking home the bronze in the 400 meters freestyle. First time Olympians Cassidy Cook and Sarah Bacon getting the party started, taking silver in the women's three meter synchronized springboard event with their forward two and a half somersaults, one twist dive, and us cyclist Chloe Dygart taking a spill on the course, but coming back to grab bronze in road cycling. And three time gold medal defending champions, the us women's water polo team with a commanding first win over grease, 15 to six. Cheering them on. First lady Jill Biden sporting an american flag sweater. The whole country and world coming together. Reliving this now iconic moment from the opening ceremonies. Celine Dion rarely seen her first live performance since her rare neurological diagnosis.Connecting with her fans. And this moment, taking it all in as the world watches. And with. There are 13 gold medals up for grabs tomorrow. And Team USA is hoping to stay strong in the pool. They won three medals there today and they're hoping to win three more in swimming tomorrow as well.A great start, Maggie, really, thanks so much. And France's high speed rail system is still experiencing some disruptions after a series of attacks just hours before the summer Games opening ceremony. Authorities are investigating what's being called coordinated sabotage, arson fires set along the tracks, impacting some 800,000 commuters, including some athletes. When we come back here tonight, the historic agreement between Apple and the union representing some of its workers and more russian warships arrive in Cuba. Next. Tonight, a sign of strengthening ties between Russia and Cuba. Three more russian warships arriving at the island nation, 90 miles from the US. It's the second such visit in recent months. In June, us officials tracked four russian warships when they arrived in Cuba for joint exercises. Still ahead, Apple reaches a first of its kind union agreement to the index. Now. Apple agreeing to its first ever union contract with employees of one of its stores. The deal still must be approved by roughly 85 workers in a Maryland store, one of only two Apple stores in the country with a unionized workforce. Up next, a superfan on a mission. America strong. Tonight, the determined baseball fan on a mission.Peter Knab is a baseball superfan. The 28 year old from Cleveland is on a mission to visit all 30 major League baseball stadiums in the US. His quest even more challenging, traveling in a wheelchair. Born with cerebral palsy, I've had it since birth.I've never been able to walk.But this Cleveland Guardians loyalist is determined and almost there. From Kaufman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, to Houston's Minutemaid park, to New York, San Francisco.First time I've ever been here.And yesterday, arriving at number 29, Citizens Bank park in Philadelphia.This is a beautiful ballpark.Now, with just one stadium left, Peter hoping his journey will inspire others. Thanks so much for watching tonight. Good night.Thank you for making World News Tonight with David Muir, America's most watched newscast.

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still smoldering. Jen Robbins and her daughter had to leave their farm and animals behind. These pictures show just how close the flames came as they escaped through a tunnel of fire, the heat melting tires. So this is dragging down the highway as you guys are trying to race out?

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Yeah, I don't know how I was able to drive here, but I was shaking so hard and just crying when I arrived here. I just got out of the vehicle and collapsed and was throwing up. We already have PTSD from the campfire.

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Six years ago, Robbins lost everything, her home and pets and the campfire in nearby paradise. This new park fire is already more than twice as big and is threatening paradise all over again. Robbins doesn't know if anything will be left of the life she had just.

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Rebuilt, not knowing if the home we built is body cameras, his opinions appearing to diverge with the current Republican Party. I hate the police, he wrote. Given the number of experiences I've had in the past few years, I can't imagine what a black guy goes through. Now with the Vance campaign, said that it was unfortunate the decade old private conversations leaked and that his views changed after starting a family and becoming a dad. But all of this seems to be a part of a pattern showing how Senator Vance really evolved from one time being an opponent of former President Donald Trump to then a strong supporter and of course, now his running mate, Whit.Mary Alice parks, thank you and tune into this week. Tomorrow morning, Martha Raditz interviews three leading governors about the state of the 2024 race, Democrats JB Pritzker and Wes Moore, and Republican Chris Sununu. Next tonight, the growing outrage over the police shooting of Sonia Massey in her own kitchen. A 36 year old Illinois mother of two. Her family saying she struggled with her mental health leading up to the shooting. Her death ruled a homicide after an autopsy. And tonight, new details about the deputy charged in the case. Here's ABC's Morgan Norwood with a warning. These images are disturbing. Say her name.Sonia Massey.Tonight, growing outrage over the police shooting death of Sonia Massey. Activists declaring a day of mourning. With more than 20 cities across the United States expected to hold vigils and rallies tomorrow.You know, this is the hardest thing that we have ever been through as a massey, it just breaks my heart that our family has to go through this.An autopsy report showing the 36 year old mother of two died by a bullet that entered under her left eye. Massey called 911 to report a prowler on July 6, the encounter escalating after Massey went to remove a pot of hot boiling water from the stove as seen in this graphic police body camera video. Tonight, ABC News obtaining a grievance filed for former deputy Sean Grayson. Seen in that video shooting. Sonia Massey claiming he was terminated without just cause. He's asking for his job back along with lost wages and benefits. Grayson's past now also under scrutiny. He workedofficials say TikTok employees have sent significant amounts of restricted user data to each other, storing it on chinese systems where Bytedance employees in China could then access it. The chinese government could then require Bytedance to secretly help with intelligence gathering and national security efforts. A spokesperson for Tick Tock says the us government has not shown any proof of its claims.Whit. All right, Perry Russell, thank you. Now to the Summer Games. Team USA off to a strong start, winning its first gold medal for swimming a short time ago. Earlier today, us cyclist Chloe Dygert appeared headed for gold before taking a nasty spill, but then won the bronze. And Americans Cassidy Cook and Sarah Bacon won silver in synchronized diving. ABC's Maggie Ruley from Paris tonight.And it's the first for Team USA in Paris tonight.Team USA going for the gold, kicking off day one of the Olympics already on the leaderboard, earning their first medals of the 2024 Summer games. A big day for the men and women in the pool. The men's four x 100 meters freestyle relay team beating out Australia and Italy for the first gold medal for Team USA. The women earning silver in the same event. Katie Leducky winning her first of what could be a record breaking games for the swimmer, taking home the bronze in the 400 meters freestyle. First time Olympians Cassidy Cook and Sarah Bacon getting the party started, taking silver in the women's three meter synchronized springboard event with their forward two and a half somersaults, one twist dive, and us cyclist Chloe Dygart taking a spill on the course, but coming back to grab bronze in road cycling. And three time gold medal defending champions, the us women's water polo team with a commanding first win over grease, 15 to six. Cheering them on. First lady Jill Biden sporting an american flag sweater. The whole country and world coming together. Reliving this now iconic moment from the opening ceremonies. Celine Dion rarely seen her first live performance since her rare neurological diagnosis.Connecting with her fans. And this moment, taking it all in as the world watches. And with. There are 13 gold medals up for grabs tomorrow. And Team USA is hoping to stay strong in the pool. They won three medals there today and they're hoping to win three more in swimming tomorrow as well.A great start, Maggie, really, thanks so much. And France's high speed rail system is still experiencing some disruptions after a series of attacks just hours before the summer Games opening ceremony. Authorities are investigating what's being called coordinated sabotage, arson fires set along the tracks, impacting some 800,000 commuters, including some athletes. When we come back here tonight, the historic agreement between Apple and the union representing some of its workers and more russian warships arrive in Cuba. Next. Tonight, a sign of strengthening ties between Russia and Cuba. Three more russian warships arriving at the island nation, 90 miles from the US. It's the second such visit in recent months. In June, us officials tracked four russian warships when they arrived in Cuba for joint exercises. Still ahead, Apple reaches a first of its kind union agreement to the index. Now. Apple agreeing to its first ever union contract with employees of one of its stores. The deal still must be approved by roughly 85 workers in a Maryland store, one of only two Apple stores in the country with a unionized workforce. Up next, a superfan on a mission. America strong. Tonight, the determined baseball fan on a mission.Peter Knab is a baseball superfan. The 28 year old from Cleveland is on a mission to visit all 30 major League baseball stadiums in the US. His quest even more challenging, traveling in a wheelchair. Born with cerebral palsy, I've had it since birth.I've never been able to walk.But this Cleveland Guardians loyalist is determined and almost there. From Kaufman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, to Houston's Minutemaid park, to New York, San Francisco.First time I've ever been here.And yesterday, arriving at number 29, Citizens Bank park in Philadelphia.This is a beautiful ballpark.Now, with just one stadium left, Peter hoping his journey will inspire others. Thanks so much for watching tonight. Good night.Thank you for making World News Tonight with David Muir, America's most watched newscast.

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body cameras, his opinions appearing to diverge with the current Republican Party. I hate the police, he wrote. Given the number of experiences I've had in the past few years, I can't imagine what a black guy goes through. Now with the Vance campaign, said that it was unfortunate the decade old private conversations leaked and that his views changed after starting a family and becoming a dad. But all of this seems to be a part of a pattern showing how Senator Vance really evolved from one time being an opponent of former President Donald Trump to then a strong supporter and of course, now his running mate, Whit.

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Mary Alice parks, thank you and tune into this week. Tomorrow morning, Martha Raditz interviews three leading governors about the state of the 2024 race, Democrats JB Pritzker and Wes Moore, and Republican Chris Sununu. Next tonight, the growing outrage over the police shooting of Sonia Massey in her own kitchen. A 36 year old Illinois mother of two. Her family saying she struggled with her mental health leading up to the shooting. Her death ruled a homicide after an autopsy. And tonight, new details about the deputy charged in the case. Here's ABC's Morgan Norwood with a warning. These images are disturbing. Say her name.

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Sonia Massey.

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Tonight, growing outrage over the police shooting death of Sonia Massey. Activists declaring a day of mourning. With more than 20 cities across the United States expected to hold vigils and rallies tomorrow.

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You know, this is the hardest thing that we have ever been through as a massey, it just breaks my heart that our family has to go through this.

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An autopsy report showing the 36 year old mother of two died by a bullet that entered under her left eye. Massey called 911 to report a prowler on July 6, the encounter escalating after Massey went to remove a pot of hot boiling water from the stove as seen in this graphic police body camera video. Tonight, ABC News obtaining a grievance filed for former deputy Sean Grayson. Seen in that video shooting. Sonia Massey claiming he was terminated without just cause. He's asking for his job back along with lost wages and benefits. Grayson's past now also under scrutiny. He workedofficials say TikTok employees have sent significant amounts of restricted user data to each other, storing it on chinese systems where Bytedance employees in China could then access it. The chinese government could then require Bytedance to secretly help with intelligence gathering and national security efforts. A spokesperson for Tick Tock says the us government has not shown any proof of its claims.Whit. All right, Perry Russell, thank you. Now to the Summer Games. Team USA off to a strong start, winning its first gold medal for swimming a short time ago. Earlier today, us cyclist Chloe Dygert appeared headed for gold before taking a nasty spill, but then won the bronze. And Americans Cassidy Cook and Sarah Bacon won silver in synchronized diving. ABC's Maggie Ruley from Paris tonight.And it's the first for Team USA in Paris tonight.Team USA going for the gold, kicking off day one of the Olympics already on the leaderboard, earning their first medals of the 2024 Summer games. A big day for the men and women in the pool. The men's four x 100 meters freestyle relay team beating out Australia and Italy for the first gold medal for Team USA. The women earning silver in the same event. Katie Leducky winning her first of what could be a record breaking games for the swimmer, taking home the bronze in the 400 meters freestyle. First time Olympians Cassidy Cook and Sarah Bacon getting the party started, taking silver in the women's three meter synchronized springboard event with their forward two and a half somersaults, one twist dive, and us cyclist Chloe Dygart taking a spill on the course, but coming back to grab bronze in road cycling. And three time gold medal defending champions, the us women's water polo team with a commanding first win over grease, 15 to six. Cheering them on. First lady Jill Biden sporting an american flag sweater. The whole country and world coming together. Reliving this now iconic moment from the opening ceremonies. Celine Dion rarely seen her first live performance since her rare neurological diagnosis.Connecting with her fans. And this moment, taking it all in as the world watches. And with. There are 13 gold medals up for grabs tomorrow. And Team USA is hoping to stay strong in the pool. They won three medals there today and they're hoping to win three more in swimming tomorrow as well.A great start, Maggie, really, thanks so much. And France's high speed rail system is still experiencing some disruptions after a series of attacks just hours before the summer Games opening ceremony. Authorities are investigating what's being called coordinated sabotage, arson fires set along the tracks, impacting some 800,000 commuters, including some athletes. When we come back here tonight, the historic agreement between Apple and the union representing some of its workers and more russian warships arrive in Cuba. Next. Tonight, a sign of strengthening ties between Russia and Cuba. Three more russian warships arriving at the island nation, 90 miles from the US. It's the second such visit in recent months. In June, us officials tracked four russian warships when they arrived in Cuba for joint exercises. Still ahead, Apple reaches a first of its kind union agreement to the index. Now. Apple agreeing to its first ever union contract with employees of one of its stores. The deal still must be approved by roughly 85 workers in a Maryland store, one of only two Apple stores in the country with a unionized workforce. Up next, a superfan on a mission. America strong. Tonight, the determined baseball fan on a mission.Peter Knab is a baseball superfan. The 28 year old from Cleveland is on a mission to visit all 30 major League baseball stadiums in the US. His quest even more challenging, traveling in a wheelchair. Born with cerebral palsy, I've had it since birth.I've never been able to walk.But this Cleveland Guardians loyalist is determined and almost there. From Kaufman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, to Houston's Minutemaid park, to New York, San Francisco.First time I've ever been here.And yesterday, arriving at number 29, Citizens Bank park in Philadelphia.This is a beautiful ballpark.Now, with just one stadium left, Peter hoping his journey will inspire others. Thanks so much for watching tonight. Good night.Thank you for making World News Tonight with David Muir, America's most watched newscast.

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officials say TikTok employees have sent significant amounts of restricted user data to each other, storing it on chinese systems where Bytedance employees in China could then access it. The chinese government could then require Bytedance to secretly help with intelligence gathering and national security efforts. A spokesperson for Tick Tock says the us government has not shown any proof of its claims.

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Whit. All right, Perry Russell, thank you. Now to the Summer Games. Team USA off to a strong start, winning its first gold medal for swimming a short time ago. Earlier today, us cyclist Chloe Dygert appeared headed for gold before taking a nasty spill, but then won the bronze. And Americans Cassidy Cook and Sarah Bacon won silver in synchronized diving. ABC's Maggie Ruley from Paris tonight.

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And it's the first for Team USA in Paris tonight.

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Team USA going for the gold, kicking off day one of the Olympics already on the leaderboard, earning their first medals of the 2024 Summer games. A big day for the men and women in the pool. The men's four x 100 meters freestyle relay team beating out Australia and Italy for the first gold medal for Team USA. The women earning silver in the same event. Katie Leducky winning her first of what could be a record breaking games for the swimmer, taking home the bronze in the 400 meters freestyle. First time Olympians Cassidy Cook and Sarah Bacon getting the party started, taking silver in the women's three meter synchronized springboard event with their forward two and a half somersaults, one twist dive, and us cyclist Chloe Dygart taking a spill on the course, but coming back to grab bronze in road cycling. And three time gold medal defending champions, the us women's water polo team with a commanding first win over grease, 15 to six. Cheering them on. First lady Jill Biden sporting an american flag sweater. The whole country and world coming together. Reliving this now iconic moment from the opening ceremonies. Celine Dion rarely seen her first live performance since her rare neurological diagnosis.

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Connecting with her fans. And this moment, taking it all in as the world watches. And with. There are 13 gold medals up for grabs tomorrow. And Team USA is hoping to stay strong in the pool. They won three medals there today and they're hoping to win three more in swimming tomorrow as well.

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A great start, Maggie, really, thanks so much. And France's high speed rail system is still experiencing some disruptions after a series of attacks just hours before the summer Games opening ceremony. Authorities are investigating what's being called coordinated sabotage, arson fires set along the tracks, impacting some 800,000 commuters, including some athletes. When we come back here tonight, the historic agreement between Apple and the union representing some of its workers and more russian warships arrive in Cuba. Next. Tonight, a sign of strengthening ties between Russia and Cuba. Three more russian warships arriving at the island nation, 90 miles from the US. It's the second such visit in recent months. In June, us officials tracked four russian warships when they arrived in Cuba for joint exercises. Still ahead, Apple reaches a first of its kind union agreement to the index. Now. Apple agreeing to its first ever union contract with employees of one of its stores. The deal still must be approved by roughly 85 workers in a Maryland store, one of only two Apple stores in the country with a unionized workforce. Up next, a superfan on a mission. America strong. Tonight, the determined baseball fan on a mission.

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Peter Knab is a baseball superfan. The 28 year old from Cleveland is on a mission to visit all 30 major League baseball stadiums in the US. His quest even more challenging, traveling in a wheelchair. Born with cerebral palsy, I've had it since birth.

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I've never been able to walk.

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But this Cleveland Guardians loyalist is determined and almost there. From Kaufman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, to Houston's Minutemaid park, to New York, San Francisco.

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First time I've ever been here.

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And yesterday, arriving at number 29, Citizens Bank park in Philadelphia.

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This is a beautiful ballpark.

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Now, with just one stadium left, Peter hoping his journey will inspire others. Thanks so much for watching tonight. Good night.

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Thank you for making World News Tonight with David Muir, America's most watched newscast.