believed to have been kled in a u.s. drone strike in syria. he of course is a masked man seen inruesome videos beheading hostages, including the u.s. reporter james foley. sources tell abc news that it was a 100% direct hit, and that jihadi john basically evaporated. in the meantime, here at home, a stunng verdict has been reached in anrganized crime case that has captivated the nation for nearly four decades. >> an aging mobster here in new charges hehe helped plan the legendary lufthansa heist in 197878 that inspired the hit film "good fellows." mj burkett has the details. >> reporter: 80-year-old vincent asaro was triumphant and astonished. amid the bewildering crush of reporters and photographers, he said not even john gotti got this much coverage. freedom he saidd felt good. >> i'd like the thank my two lawyers. without them, i wouldn't be here now. and i would like to thank the u.s. marshall service for treating me great. >> now i think mr. is an sa -- sa --- chargedith helping mastermind the daring 1978 lufthansa heist at kennedy airport. at the time, the largest heist

new bulletin to police across the country, that homegrown radicals syria-based operatives could seek to replicate ththeffects of the paris atatcks using similar weapons and tactics, although on a smaller scale. many of the 18,000 law stepping up security, even though no specific plot has been identified. amtrak's police chief showed us protecting thoususds of so c cef, there's no specific threat but you've taken some very specific actions. >> we have. and what you're going to see is patrtr officers, some deployed with long guns. over here we have one of our explosive detection canine and up there are special agents who have additional tactical skills. >> reporter: law enforcement sources tell abc news they've uncovered no intelligence that isis sent a cell from syria to the u.s. like it did in paris. but the fbi is focused on a pool of isis followers here. dozens of potential copycat attackers. each sususpect under 24-hour blanket surveillance involving dozens of agents and analysts. there's no specific threat, but law enforcement officials say it's all hands on deck. pierre tho

coordination in the battle against isis in syria and iraq. officials in russia and france say they intend to work together as the attacks enter their fifth day. abc's martha raddatz reports from iraq. >> reporter: withering air strikes on isis targets in syria. russian aircraft flying 65 missions, claiming to have destroyed numerous isis oil depots and command centers, as the french aircraft carrier charles de gaulle moves closer to the syrian coast, packed with firepower. in the last 48 hours, destroying six major targets. but here in iraq and in syria, where the u.s. has been conducting thousands of air strikes, the u.s. military expressing concerns over russia's tactics. a military spokesman calling those large-scale bombing runs, with so-called dumb bombs, antiquated, suggesting the russians have little regard for civilians below. here in iraq, isis still controls large swaths of territory, including the second largest city of mosul. those air strikes have done little to dislodge the terrorists there. martha raddatz, abc news, erbil. >>> another note about isis. a new image has

to start it off with the war on isis. a violent crackdown playing out from france to syria in the wake of the paris terror attack. >> 24 hours after french police stormed an apartment building with a barrage of 5,000 bullet, the fate of the alleged mastermind is still unknown. abc's marci gonzalez starting us off from paris right now. marci, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, kendis and reena. french officials say they believe that terror cell was plotting another attack that was foiled in that early morning new video out of the moments that explosive seize targeting the paris attack mastermind began. french s.w.a.t. teams trying to bust into this apartment building, but running into a reinforced door. once inside, met by gunfire. terrified families living nearby, shocked awake by the barrage of bullets. when it was all over, eight arrested and at least two dead. a woman who detonated a suicide belt and another person killed by a grenade. this cell phone video shows s.w.a.t. teams leading suspects, some stripped of their clothing, away from the scene. the apartment building

undetected over the last year in and out of syria all across europe to set in motion at least four different plots. they thought he was still in syria. and at least six others in his hand-picked paris attack team also reportedly t tveled to syria a a back undetected. >> w wn they cross at those border points, eu passport holders are not always checked very carefully. bracelets for all suspected terrorists. and france said it would increase security at its basically non-existent borders. >> those are just lines in the ground that people can drive, walk, or take a train across. >> reporter: u.s. officials say coming to america undetected would be m mh more difficult. still, a confidentntl fbi bubuetin obtained by abc news reports that three men with suspected terror ties came into the u.s. from france in just the last 90 days, landing at los angeles, atlanta, and new york. the fbi says all three men are known to them and pose no current threat. brian ross, abc news, new york. >>> here on the home front the debate is escalating over what part america shoulul play in the syrian refugee

isis outside syria. now bombing isis targets in iraq. this on the same day more british and french leaders paid their respects in paris. vowing to work together to defeat isis. >> we must do more to tackle the threat of returning foreign fighters. this requires a pan european effort. >> reporter: as for the situation in belgium, officials say they are being vague with details on purpose because the attackers are still out there and the threats are still looming. kendis and reena, back to you. >> thank you, elizabeth. a u.s. army helicopter has crashed in south korea killing two pilots on board. the aircraft went down while on a routine training mission about 80 miles east of seoul. reports say it may have come into contact with high volt kj power lines or a nearby steel fare because wires were discovered in the wreckage. >> planes hit with the laser pointers near love field on sunday. the laser pointing appeared to come from the same area about four miles north of the airport. injury. >>> the two men charged with the murder of a young pastor's wife in indianapolis are due in court

overwhelmingly to extends air strikes against syria into the new year. the campaign intensified since authorities cited spec threats against french they're thes. german chancellor angela merkel is promising to stand by france saying it will do everything possible to prevent attacks like those that devastated paris nearly two weeks ago. >>> iran is now getting involved in the aftermath of that downtowned russian jet. the iranian president blames turkey for heightening tensions in the region saying the plane was flying in syrian air space at the time. turkey says it fired on the jet only after warning the pilots they were flying in turkish air space. one of the pilots denies there was any warning. >>> another night of protests in chicago over the death of a black teenager shot by a police officer 16 times. newly obtained dashcam video shows 17-year-old laquan mcdonald running from officers. police are facing questions because no voices can be heard. they're blaming it on technical difficultieses. we're learning about a spring of complaints lodged against the officer who pulled the traeg

back and forth between syria and europeundetected. >> when they cross at those holders are not always checked very carefully. >> reporter: investigators also loing into the background of abaaoud's cousin, hasna aioulahcen, holed up in that same apartment with him when she detonated her suicide belt. poce certain this terror cell was planning another attack, a follow-up to last week's horror, a part of which was caught on this surveillance video obtained by the daily mail, showing a gunman aiming at people at this cafe. his gun finally jamming before anyone here could be killed. but of course that wasn't the case at the other bars and restaurants police say were targeted by thahat same gunman, salah abdeslam. this morning investigators are still looking for him and one other suspect. kendis and rea. >> all right. marci gonzalez reportingng there from paris. >>> isis has put out another propaganda video threatening the u.s. on the heels of the parisian attacks. this time they're v vowing to destroy the white house. the fbi says there's no credible threat but concern is growing that a ho

a cell from syria to the u.s. like it did in paris. >>> we're getting some new details this morning about a second terror plot that was supposed to bring even more death and destruction to paris. the french authorities believe it was supposed to be carried out just days after the first string of attacks by the same ringleader. and they also say another sleeper cell is still on the loose. we get more from abc's matt gutman. >> reporter: that paris attack ringleader, abdelhamid abaaoud, not only participated in the attacks, shooting up this restaurant, but also french prosecutors saying he and an accomplice planned a suicide attack on la defense, paris's wall street. that attack planned for november 18th or 19th, the day after s.w.a.t. teams cornered him north of paris. 5,000 bullets fired in this siege, finally killing him. [ explosion ] that explosion a still unidentified suicide bomber. the complicated web of attackers spinning wider. belgian authorities setting off this man, mohammed abrini, who they say was seen at this gas station two nights before the attacks, driving one of th

isis and a potential game-changer for the war in syria and what this now means for u.s.-led efforts against violent extremiststs >>> security breach at the white house. another fence jumper, this time withthn american flag wrapped around his shoulders. distururng the first family during thanksgiving dinner and causing a lockdown for hours. >>> and they're off. shoppers already in the stores as black friday once again starts early. so is shopping really best as a contact sport, or can you get the same deals from the comforts of your home? >>> and attention shoppers. if you're headed to target today, some extra special deals for you like tickets to kyle's bar mitzvah. the creative collection of ads that might have some black friday shoppers scratching their head in "the mix" on this friday, november 27th. >> announcer: from abc news, >> good morning, everyone, on this thanksgiving day after. black friday. >> yes, what d dwe say happy black friday day? >> yeah, get your laptop ready for deals. >> exactly. hopefully you had a wonderful thanksgiving. i hope did you, as well. >> i sure di

troops to syria. the president says that is american forces will not be on the front lines in the fight against isis pippen stead, mr. obama says this is an extension of what the u.s. is already doing. a defense department official says those troops begin arriving in the next few weeks. all are coming from the u.s. and are not already stationed in the region. >> as republicans debate about the next debate, a brand-new poll shows ben carson is in the lead. take a look at the numbers here. carson is six points ahead of donald trump nationwide. marco rubio in third place with 11%, ted cruz and jeb bush rounding out the top five there. with your voice, your vote, here's abc's carolyn cos at the low. >> reporter: the republican presidential candidates had seemed to be teaming up against the sponsors of primary debates trying to take more control over the process. campaign representatives composed a letter to television networks. an early draft listing these demands. at least 30 seconds of opening and closing statements. no gotcha lightning rounds, no show of hands questions. abc news l

out some 81 flights over syria. staying in that region now, a bleak assessment on the possibility of peace between israel and palestinians coming from president obama. he says a peace deal will not happen during his presidency. he hopes to persuade's israel's prime minister to keep open the mere possibility of a two-state solution. benjamin netanyahu is set to visit washington next week. >>> mou to the extreme weather in north texas. a tornado in fort worth tore a decorative roof covering off a bank building sending it crashing on to vehicles on the ground below. no injuries. not far away, there were lightning strikes but no damage was reported. >>> the denver area finally got its first mechelle snowfall of the season about three weeks late. by afternoon, the sun melted it with temperatures dipping below freezing. another wentry storm is hitting the west. justin povick are tracking it all. >> thanks and good morning to you, as well. big changes kicking in for the northwest later on today. but more so for the weekend. threat for heavy rain coming back into play along with pounding sur

what's going on in syria and belgium right now. >> reporter: it's the largest number of people flying since the great recession, which is why they're being asked to arrive two hours early and >> hopefully we got here in time and you'll see me looking around the corner to see how long those lines are.e. >> reporter: but the majority of americans traveling, an estimated 90%, will be driving. the heaviest traffic around the country, according to the traffic app, waze. david kerley, abc news, washington. >>> in the west many people are heading for a holiday in the sierra, which is one of the best for ski seasons this year. an early storm has dumped as much as a foot of snow, allowing the resorts to open earlier than in recent yeyears. it hn't been as much fun for travelers, though. with traffic snarled and chains now required on some parts of terstate 80 through the mountains. >>> well, through the north extremely strong winds have knocked down trees causing a close call for the minivan's driver, this one righthere. tens of thousands of people are without heat or electricity overnight. an

has indicated he does not plan to dramatically change u.s. goals in iraq and syria. >>> and speaking of the president, he is vowing to get to the bottom of reports that intelligence reports on isis wheis actually doctored. at issue is whether analysts at central command or centcom as it's known painted a more optimistic picture of u.s. victories over the terror group. >> i don't want intelligence shaded by politics. i don't want it shaded by the desire to tell a feel good story. we can't make good policy unless we've got good accurate, hard headed clear-eyed intelligence. >> the head of centcom says he never ordered or suggested reports be altered to sweeten the intelligence. >>> the governor of indiana is facing a federal lawsuit over his attempts to block syrian refugees from settling in the states. republican mike pence suspended the resettlement of syrians following the paris terror attack. the lawsuit says that is violates the equal protection clause of the constitution because indiana accepts refugees from other countries. >>> police in new orleans have arrested a man for a sho

voting to extend the campaign into the new year. france intensified air strikes on syria since identifying specific threats from the islamic state against french interests. german chancellor angela merkel promising to stand by france saying it will do everything possible to preve attacks like thosehat is devastated paris nearly two weeks ago. and merkel met with the french president yesterday and today hollande takes his casase for international action against isis to russia where he meets with president vladimir putin. of course, he was in washington, d.c. where president obama vowed >> now to a bombshell from the pentagon stemming from the deadly u.s. air strike on a hospital. several u.s. service members suspended after an investigation found the attack was mainly a result of avoidable human error. with more here's abc's martha raddatz. >> the 3,000 page report found a cascade of errors, technical, mechanical procedural, a and human. the ground controller and crew of the ac-130 that destroyed a hospital and obliterated 30 innocent liv. >> ts was a tragic but avoidable accent

attacks will continue as members of isil return from syria and iraq. extremists have targeted large sporting events, theaters, open marketed and aviation services. >> code three, training exercise. >> reporter: as security is ramped up nationwide after the massacres in paris animally and before the thanksgiving holiday. >> we are and continue to be and we have been concerned about copycat-like attacks. >> reporter: the government has this is advice. u.s. citizens should exercise vigilance in public places or using transportation. be aware of immediate surroundings and avoid large crowds or crowded places and exercise particular caution during the holiday season and at festivals or events. isil is promising more attacks in this video showing images of new york's times square. lana zak, abc news, washington. >>> several european cities on the highest alert. brussels in its fourth day of lockdown possible of possible terror threats. british prime minister david cameron visited paris yesterday, laying flowers outside the concert hall that was attacked. >> it's been a busy couple of days

fight and train in syria, this 15-year-old told me there are some people in the neighborhood who are terrorists, but that doesn't mean that everyone is. >> reporter: but until police find abdeslam and the other men they believe are stalking this city waiting to attack, brussels will remain on high alert reassessing the security threat every day taking no chances. martha raddatz, abc news, brussels. >> so now 200 miles to the south of there, authorities also remain on high alert in the city the mood across the city of the hottest tourist spot, the eiffel tower was nearly deserted presence. more than 1500 additional soldiers have been deployed across the city. >>> america is a nation on edge just three days before thanksgiving. authorities from coast to coast stepping up security and screenings at airports and events. philips arena in atlanta, the scene of yesterday's wwe target of a potential isis threat. specific or credible information. it all has first responders working overtime just in case. abc's ron claiborne has more. >> reporter: inside a terror drill on the new york city

. and the conflict in syria. netanyahu said he is optimistic for middle east peace. >> and i remain committed for peace, of two nations and two peoples. >> reporter: josh earnest expressed skepticism that middle east peace can be achieved while president obama is in office. >> it's unlikely that talks in pursuit of the two-state collusion will begin in the next 14 months. >> reporter: the meeting came in the midst of another controversy. netanyahu's spokesman calling president obama anti-semitic on facebook. vice president biden saying over tolerance for that kind of respect. >> megan hughes, appreciate it. >>> in response to its scandal, volkswagen is giving what it calls a goodwill package. it is giving owners gift cards to regain trust. more than 40,000 owners in the u.s. will receive offers. vw is working on a fix for the vehicles. >>> new development in the e. coli outbreak. health officials say they found no source for the e. coli outbreak, that sickened 40 people. they agreed to remove all old food and deep-clean the stores that were closed. >>> your breakfast fans could be a

off the coast of syria and deployed their air defense system but despite this cooperation, there is still no agreement on the rolef syrian leader bashar al assad. nearly two weeks after the terrorist attacks in france and less than one week since radical terrorists stormed a hotel in mali the international community is organizing in the fight against terror. british prime minister david cameron worked to convince the britisharliament to join the fight. >> the military advice, the diplomatic advice and the security advice all says yes greater. >> reporter: and in brussels after several raised the threat of an attack is no longer consered eminent as residents routine. >> we hope it's goingack to normal. school. >> it's hard not to be a little more skittish when there are so around. although i am very grateful. >> and in germany on thursday, two individuals were arrested with possible ties to terror. the german government also pledging to send additional jets totes support the french. reena, kendis? >> allight, our thanks to lana zak in washington. thank yo >>> ultratight securityy pai

new agreement that could mean more u.s. military to help israel, and the conflict in syria. netanyahu said he is optimistic for middle east peace. and a two-state solution. >> and i remain committed for peace, two states of two peoples, a demilitarized palestinian state and recognized jewish state. >> reporter: josh earnest expressed skepticism that middle east peace can be achieved while president obama is in office. >> it's unlikely that the two-state solution will be reached in the next 14 months. it's unlikely that talks in pursuit of the two-state solution will be in the next 14 months. >> reporter: the meeting came in the midst of another controversy. netanyahu's spokesman calling president obama anti-semitic on facebook. those remarks over the weekend, saying there should be no tolerance for that kind of respect. >> megan hughes, appreciate it. >>> in response to its scandal, volkswagen is giving what it calls a goodwill package to car owners. it is giving owners gift cards to regain trust. more than 40,000 owners in the u.s. will receive offers. vw is working on a fix for the

state of qatar hosts troops and aircraft targeting isis in syria and iraq. the first lady is set to deliver a speech at a world summit in qatar today, focusing on girls' education. >>> well, investigators are scrambling to piece together what went wrong over the skies of egypt as confusion emerges over the crash of the russian passenger jet with 224 people on board. satellite imagery is offering new clues. we get more from abc's molly hunter. >> reporter: investigators are sorting through the wreckage at that crash site and the analysis of those black boxes is under way. the russian metrojet plane fell from the sky on saturday, and experts say the cockpit voice recorder could tell investigators what was going on in those final seconds as the airbus a-321 came apart. >> there was a bomb that went off, that bomb will be very clear -- clearly heard. if the airplane came apart, even the whooshing sound of the air recorder. >> reporter: metrojet has been adamant that the plane had no technical issues, claiming that external influences caused the aircraft to break apart 30,000 feet in the