isis the country's top terror threat. he also said china, russia and north korea will continue to be cyberthreats. >> two months after the deadly attacks in san bernardino, the fbi still hasn't been able to be crack an important clue. james comey testifying before ngress admitting one of the remains inaccessible. the two attackers shot and killed 14 people. >> san bernardino very important investigation to us. we still have one of those killer's phones we have not been able to open. it been over two months now. we're still working on it. >> incredible. comey says it's a big problem when law enforcement arped with a search warrant cannot open a phone even when a judge says there's probably cause to have it opened. >>> in germany, investigators are trying to figure out what causeded two c cmuter trains to collide. the two the train engineers were thought to be among the dead. one person still missing in the wr. the two black boxes have ever been recovered and are now being analyzed for clues. >>> this video taken by the turkish coast guard. a helicopter crew member is lowered into the

. russia denies targeting them. the u.s. accused russss of focucung its bombing on rebels instead of isis and al qaeda. there is a glimmer of hope. the u.s. and russian announced a cease-fire in syria to begin next week but that hope threatened by distrust and ever deepening divisions. alex marquardt on the turkey, syria boarder. >> pope francis celebrates mass today in the southern mexican state. it's one of the poorest areas of the country. yesterday he visited a children's hospital in mexico city where aoung cancer oats a . >> so beautiful. >> beautiful voice from that young lady. during an earlier mass, the pope condemned drug dealers inn mexico. >>> so much to so many people when he comes to visit. >>> lease lots of big government titles coming up in this story but that's okay because the star a drone that can hit 45 miles an hour. >> government title number one, the drone was the work of darpa, defense advanced research prong's agency. the government title number two, this is all part of what's called the fast lightweight autonomymy program. >> the drone not onlnl had cameras,

across the west is most dramatic in ukraine where relations with russia are at an all-time low. analysts say russian actions on the international stage have turned consumers off of its products. >> there's a lot of other good vodkas out there on the market. >> other than russian. >> titos down in texas. i'm obsessed. the russians make such great vodka. we hope things normalize so they can export good vodka. >> what about bacardi. >> that's rum. >> in the meantime, drink wine. >>> on the night the oscars, we know that all the nominees will be heading home with hefty bags. >> the ladies will be getting something extra. a second gift bag worth about $22,000 each. among the gifts in there, a trip to a caribbean island. some savavg cards and makeup and earrings. >> the celebrity gifting company that puts the extra bag together is also auctioning off one of them. the proceeds will go to a women's cancer charity. of course,,the oscars will be february 28th right here on abc. >> i should point out quickly that one of the interesting items $275 toilet papers. >> is that like extra fluffy? >> ye,

they gear up for the world cup two years away in russia. it's going to be great. looking forward to that. >> i'm looking forward to you calling another goal. >> goal. i might use that for the iowa caucus tomorrow morning. >> there you go. trump. >> trump. cruz, cruz, no goal. goal. >> i love that story though. that nhl story. that is so great. you know? he got the mvp. he didn't even -- wasn't supposed to be in the game. that's the story. >> very impressive. that's the news and sports for this half hour. >> nailed. >> >>> this morning on "world news now," today's iowa caucuses. >>a months of posturing and debates and controversial comments, the republicans and democrats of iowa make the first decisions in the race for the white house. we are live in des moines with extensive coverage. >> tough questions about the southern california prison escapee who helped the three men break out of the maximum security jail, and how was one of the inmates' teachers involved? >> airline outrage. profits are up while the cost of why are ticket prices still so high? >>> and later, diversity on stage

privacy issues. full details ahead. >> the u.s. and russia agreed to saturday. but the syrian government and rebels still need to accept the deal. it doesn't cover error groups like isis. >> two people seriously injured kansas city. the bus had butted to the side was sideswiped by a tractor trailer. >> a study finds two-thirds of traffic accidents are caused by distractions. use of mobile devices is a major factor but emotional distress is nearly three times as likely to distract you. those are some of our top stories on this tuesday, it is february, 23rd. >> announcer: from abc news, this is "world news now." >> good morning, everyone. we'll get started this half hour with the apple fbi standoff as the deadline for apple to comply with the court order looms, rallies in support of the company are planned for apple stores in more than 40 cities worldwide today. >> apple says complying with the court order would erode privacy rights but the head of the fbi disgreepz more from abc's bazi kanani. >> a new plea in the iphone battle pitting security against privacy. james comey defe

wants to spend more money to deter russia, quadrupling what the pentagon spends on its troops and training in europe. the final budget decision will be up to congress. >>> another confrontation between north and south korea. this time over a rocket launch. the south warning of harsh consequences if the north goes ahead with the launch which it claims will put a satellite into orbit later this month. south korea says it's a test of ballistic missile technology expressly fbden by the united nations and the u.s. agrees. >> it was a terrifying experience for airline peaks in africa. an explosion moments after takeoff force agemergency landing. but was it a terror attack or a mechanical problem? abc's david kerley has more. >> these are the terrifying moments after passengers reported a loud bang and smoke shortly after takeoff. some of the 74 passengers moving to the back of the jetliner as the plane descends to make an emergency landing. on the ground, those passengers see the floor to ceiling hole in the fuselage. from the outside, signs of what appear to be the markings of an explo

are fleeing aleppo after days of air strikes from government forces supported by russia. and they'reeading toward turkey. world leaders pledged more than $10 billion to help fund schools, shelters and jobs for syrian refugees in aleppo. >> the poster child for corporate greed did not say much at a congressional hearing but still managed to annoy committee members. prices of life-saving drugs as much as 4,000%. refused too answer questions, pleading t t fiftft instead, smirked, doodled, twiddled his thumbs. >> some of what you saw was nervous energy by an individual who very much would like to explain what happened but is is. >> maybe so but he vows his vow of silence wasn't complete. after leaving the hearing he calls the committee members imbecile imbeciles. the committee chairman calls that childish. >> under government the government is revising is rules on opioid pain killers. tens of thousands of americans are dieing from overdoses. the acting head of the fda says the agency thought it could do more but the announcement comes only after congress held up his confirmation.

borders blamed syria and russia saying 40,000 care. last week the u.s., russia and other world leaders agreed to pause the fighting. >>> smoke in the cockpit caused a scare on an alaska airlines flight out of reagan national airport. 167 people were on board going to seattle. 16 minutes after takeoff, the plane was safely back on the ground at nearby dulles airport after the pilots reported smoke. all crew members were treated at a hospital and released. no word on the cause. >>> president obama is in southern california this morning for a landmark summit he's hosting leaders of ten asian nations, the first time they have ever been invited to a stand alone meeting in the united states. they'll be talking about economic and security issues. chief among those china's assertion that it has rights to all of the south china sea. >>> pope francis has wrapped up another busy day in mexico. the 79-year-old catholic leader looked exhausted when the he night where he greeted the waiting crowds. earlier during a visit tochy chiapsa he spoke out centuries of exploitation and exclusion of the popul

spike lee. >>> the u.s. and russia agreed to a cease-fire in syria set to begin saturday following two isis bombingthis weekend that left more than 100 dead. more than a quarter million people have died in five years of civil war. the cease-fire covers does not cover terror groups. the white house is already in the apple fbi security showdown. there will be rallies today in support of the tech company in stores in more than 40 cities washington. but a pugh survey finds that 51% of americans a that apple the encryption on an iphone bernardino shooters. only 38% agree with apple. >>> this morning, the city of kalamazoo, michigan is shooting rampage over the weekend. a second candlelight vigil last night for the six people who died. it began indoors at a church but soon expanded into a nearby park. morerom abc's alex perez in kalamazoo. >> reporter: that 45-year-old uber driver charged with sixix counts of murder. >> you understand the charges being made against you and the maximum sentences i just stated? >> yes, sir. >> reporter: appearing in court via video from jail, stone-faced.

pediatric hospital. 50 people were killed. doctors without you borders blame syria and russia saying some 40,000 people have no access 0 medical care. last week the u.s., russia and other world powers agreed to a pause in the flight. jesse hughes has returned to paris saying he feels a sacred responsibility to finish the band's show that was interrupted by a error attack. the performance by the california based band is scheduled for tonight. hughes broke into tears saying he's been unable to control his emotions since that attack. >> i don't know why god picked us. to be the band, but i'm grateful for it. i really am. and i hope everyone knows that. >> he was asked if the trauma that he and others experienced has changed his views on gun control. he says he believes everyone should be armed. >> the crisis over the zika virus in florida is growing. one new case has been confirmed bringing the state's total number of cases to 21 all of the cases acquired outside of the women among those considered to be at greatest risks. potential vaccines said to be at least 18 months away. >> almost all

air strikes scuttling a tentative deal for a pause in the fighting. russia and syria are being blamed in what's being called a deliberate attack. here's abc's alec marquardt. >> reporter: the roar of a jet, smoke billowing from a strike. rescuers desperately digging in the rubble for survivors. doctors without borders which supports the bombed hospital quickly blamed the deadly strike on syria and russian air strikes. saying its destruction now leaves 40,000 people without access to medical care. several other hospitals and schools were also hit. the u.s. quickly condemned the air strikes and pointed the finger at syria and russia. the latest offensive has driven some 50,000 people toward the boarder with turkey in the past week. at a field hospital, we met this 18-year-old whose home he said was hit by a russian strike. shrapnel paralyzing him from the days down days before a proposed cease fire, a reminder why so few believe it can happen. alex marquardt, abc news. >> it's expected to be an emotional evening in paris as the american band eagles of death he metal returns to finish th

dramatic in ukraine where relations with russia are at an all-time low. consumers are kurnd off its products. >> there's a lot of other good volunteered cass on the market. >> other than russian vodka? >> tito's, down in texas, right? i'm obsessed during commercial >> but the russians make such great vodka. we hope things normalize so they can -- >> what about bacardi? >> that's rum. >> you can switch to rum. >> in the meantime, drink wine. >>> there will probably be vodka around on the night of thes on carr oscars. >> the ladies will be getting a little something extra. a second gift bag. worth about $22,000 each. among the gifts in there, a trip to a caribbean island. some saving cards and makeup and earrings. >> the celebrity gifting company that puts the extra bag together is also auctioning off thel one of them. the proceeds will go to a women's cancer charity. of course, the oscars will be february 28th right here on abc. >> i should point out really quickly that one of the interesting items, $275 toilet papers. >> is that like extra fluffy? >> yeah. it's cloud-like tissue is

and russia and saying some 40,000 people have no access to medical care. world powers agreed to a pause in the fight but now there's no chance of that now. >>> and then finishing the band's show that was interrupted by a terror act. an interview saying he has been unable to control his emotions since that attack. >> i don't know why god picked us to be the ban d d, but i am grateful for it, i really am, and i hope everybody knows that. >> hughes was asked if the trauma he and others experienced changed his view on gun control and he said he believes everybody should be armed. >>> one new case has been confirmed bringing the state's total cases to 21. potential vaccines are said to be at least 18 months away. >>> comcast says almost all of its service has been restored but for several hours yesterday customers throughout the country watch tv, and there's no word on how many were affected. people actually smoke to each other yesterday. traumatizing. >>> and then a major renovation. the park service is getting ange $18.5 million donation. the lincoln memorial draws more than 7 millio

into the goal. team usa wins 3-2 as they gear up for the world cup two years away in russia. it's going to be great. i'm looking forward to that. >> i'm looking forward to you calling another goal. >> goal. i might use that for the iowa caucus tomorrow morning. >> there you go. who won? trump! >> trump! >> cruz! >> cruz, no goal. goal! >> i love that story, though. that nhl story. that is so great, you know. there you go. he got the mvp and he didn't even -- wasn't even supposed to that's the story. >> very impressive. >> that's the news and sports nailed it. hour. >> nailed. >> nailed?

into the goal. team usa wins 3-2 as they gear up for the world cup two years away in russia. it's going to be great. looking forward to that. >> i'm looking forward to you calling another goal. >> goal. i might use that for the iowa caucus tomorrow morning. >> there you go. trump. >> trump. cruz, cruz, no goal. goal. >> i love that story though. that nhl story. that is so great. you know? there you go. he got the mvp. supposed to be in the game. that's the story. >> very impressive. that's the news and sports for this half hour. >> nailed. >> nailed? >> people are surprised at how easy and affordable it is to get insurance through new york state of health. we help them to find the best insurance plan that suits their needs. working with so many consumers, you begin to develop a kind of kinship or friendship, a bond and you see them on a consistent basis, so it becomes almost like a big family, it's fulfilling and it gives me, you know, hope that there is a better future >>> this morning on "world news now," today's iowa caucuses. >>a months of posturing and debates and controversi