have found wilson ramos alive and well. he was kidnapped from his parents' home on wednesday. that sparked a desperate search. hours after the kidnapping, police found the kidnappers' suv abandoned a short distance away. about an hour ago he was found where he was abducted in the mountains. he is undergoing medical tests and will be reunited with his family soon, but he was not harmed. the kidnappers never made any ransom demands. the new report on why he was taken, but he is alive and well. >>> the washington capitals picked themselves up after an embarrassing loss early this week and scored an impressive win. the capitals taking on the devils. in the second, over to alex ovechkin, he shoots and scores. we are tied at 1-1. look at this effort, the devils on the power play. one side of the net to the other, shoots and scores. johansson, late-game goal. the capitals win tonight, 3-1. >>> college basketball in full force locally. the american-howard george washington a winner, and george mason also a winner. >>> the carrier c

wilson ramos fue hallado y rescatado con vida. en carabobo. en un contacto telefÓnico el ministro de seguridad confirmÓ el rescate wilson ramos y seÑÓ que despuÉs de una operaciÓn aÉrea hechos por los grupos de guridad, que habrÍa hecho en presidente hugo chÁvez en esta operaciÓn. >> es una operaciÓn que se dio en una zona rural. l comunicaciones fuen, son complejas, difÍciles. las comisiones todavÍa estÁn desplegando en la zona y buscandoayores evidencias para ver si logramos ubicar a otros responsables. sin embargo hasta ahora el fondoonfirmar la detenciÓn de tres personas, no tenemos las identidades aÚn. seguramente a horas de la madrugada y maÑana a primera hora conozcamos en detalle, las detenciones. >> no se tienen mayores detalles de esta operaciÓn aÉrea que terminÓ con rescate de wilson.

we're talking about national pitcher ramos -- sorry, national catcher wilson ramos being found safe and alive tonight in venezuela. lindsay, i know you've been working the phones. >> i know that just came out. apparently he was rescued around 9:50 eastern time and it's been broadcast even on television now he's safe and sound. according to these reports, he's being escorted by police to his family's home and i know a family friend actually is the 1 that was tweeting some of that -- one that was tweeting some of that information to a gentleman, rafael rojas, who was on our show yesterday. he is safe. apparently he was freed from the mountains of montoban. that's the latest that we have. we're not sure if anything has happened with the abductors, as far as where he was found, but the good news is he is safe and sound being returned to his family. >> you're still working to see if we can find video or more information. just to bring people up to speed. he was kidnapped wednesday evening outside his home in venezuela. we talked a bit about why he was down there. >> that's his home country w

fans are hoping for the safe return of wilson ramos. here at nats park, someone has put up homemade signs at the ticket booth. they read free number 3. 3 is the number on wilson ramos' jersey. venezuelan officials say they have their top investigators on this case, and they believe that wilson ramos is still alive. that's what they tweeted out last night. they didn't give any information on why they believe that's the case. they do believe he is still alive. the vice president of venezuela's professional baseball league says that the kidnappers have not contacted ramos' family, but no demand for ransom has been made, at least not as of yet. investigators have found the suv that was used in this abduction. crime scene techs went over that vehicle. they're looking for clues. they're looking for physical evidence that will lead them to those kidnappers responsible. wilson ramos was taken at gunpoint from the yard of his family's home wednesday evening. it's believed to be the first time a player has been kidnapped in venezuela although the

wilson ramos fue hallado y rescatado con vida. en carabobo. en un contacto telefÓnico el ministro de seguridad confirmÓ el rescate de wilson ramos y seÑalÓ que despuÉs de una operaciÓn aÉrea hechos por los grupos de seguridad, que habrÍa hecho en presidente hugo chÁvez en esta operaciÓn. >> es una operaciÓn que se dio en una zona rural. las comunicaciones fueron, son complejas, difÍciles. las comisiones todavÍa estÁn desplegando en la zona y buscando mayores evidencias para ver si logramos ubicar a otros responsables. sin embargo hasta ahora el fondo confirmar la detenciÓn de tres personas, no tenemos las identidades aÚn. seguramente a horas de la madrugada y maÑana a primera hora conozcamos en detalle, las detenciones. >> no se tienen mayores detalles de esta operaciÓn aÉrea que terminÓ con rescate de wilson. recordemos que luis honramos fue secuestrado la noche del pasado miÉrcoles en la ciudad de valencia en el momento en que firmaba autÓgrafos a algunos fanÁticos. este pelotero venezolano hoy en dÍa se haya sano y s

wilson ramos fue hallado y rescatado con vida. en carabobo. en un contacto telefÓnico el ministro de seguridad confirmÓ el rescate de wilson ramos y seÑalÓ que despuÉs de una operaciÓn aÉrea hechos por los grupos de seguridad, que habrÍa hecho en presidente hugo chÁvez en esta operaciÓn. >> es una operaciÓn que se dio en una zona rural. las comunicaciones fueron, son complejas, difÍciles. las comisiones todavÍa estÁn desplegando en la zona y buscando mayores evidencias para ver si logramos ubicar a otros responsables. sin embargo hasta ahora el fondo confirmar la detenciÓn de tres personas, no tenemos las identidades aÚn. seguramente a horas de la madrugada y maÑana a primera hora conozcamos en detalle, las detenciones. >> no se tienen mayores detalles de esta operaciÓn aÉrea que terminÓ con rescate de wilson. recordemos que luis honramos fue secuestrado la noche del pasado miÉrcoles en la ciudad de valencia en el momento en que firmaba autÓgrafos a algunos fanÁticos. este pelotero venezolano hoy en dÍa se haya so y sal

wilson ramos fue hallado y rescatado con vida. en carabobo. en un contacto telefÓnico el ministro de seguridad confirmÓ el rescate de wilson ramos y seÑalÓ que despuÉs de una operaciÓn aÉrea hechos por los grupos de seguridad, que habrÍa hecho en presidente hugo chÁvez en esta operaciÓn. >> es una operaciÓn que se dio en una zona rural. las comunicaciones fueron, son complejas, difÍciles. las comisiones todavÍa estÁn desplegando en la zona y buscando mayores evidencias para ver si logramos ubicar a otros responsables. sin embargo hasta ahora el fondo confirmar la detenciÓn de tres personas, no tenemos las identidades aÚn. seguramente a horas de la madrugada y maÑana a primera hora conozcamos en detalle, las detenciones. >> no se tienen mayores detalles de esta operaciÓn aÉrea que terminÓ con rescate de wilson.

paul. >> reporter: wilson ramos came to washington for a quick visit. one, to get a physical; two, so the nats officials can lay eyes on their prize catcher and, three, to thank the fans for their support. team officials wouldn't allow him to answer questions about his ordeal. who knows how many hugs ramos received this morning at nationals park. that is the 3rd baseman who was not the only one happy to see the now veteran catcher. the general manager said that ramos was touched by the outpouring of support he received from fans here in washington, especially last friday night's candlelight vigile. the venezuelan government said the seven people and one women abducted wilson ramos from his home last wednesday and held him captive in the mountains until the commandos freed him two days late. >> i just want to say thanks, nats fan error errors, for your praise and -- fan error errors for your praise and support. happy to be here and with my family and see you in spring training. >> his visit her is short and he will return to begin winter ball. the team f

. >>> the latest in the search for washington nationals catcher wilson ramos. the remains missing after being kidnapped from his home in venezuela. brianne carter is live in national park where a vigil will be held tonight. >> fans will gather here outside the park at 6:00 tonight for a candlelight vigil, 24 hours after he was taken. still no word from his abductors. the state department calls this alarming. there's growing concern this morning for the safety of washington nationals catcher wilson ramos. he had been back home with his family and this will and four armed men reportedly snatched tel -- snappedtched him. >> this native venezuela says they are worried about this specific crime. >> when you get high-profile people it is more complicated. >> authorities in this will save the vehicle used to him was found north of witty was captured -- north of where he was captured. the team released this statement -- family and friends gathered in venezuela last night for a candlelight vigil. everyone is praying for his safe return there and here. >>> there will be

the tweet reads unfortunately the news of the kidnapping of wilson ramos was confirmed. ramos appeared in 113 games with the nats and had not played yet in the winter league. the president of the venezuelan winter league condemned the kidnapping and said security forces will work to find ramos. he also said he spoke with representatives of major league baseball to make them aware of the situation. nats pitcher collin bannister and drew storen sent out messages of sympathy and support through twitter. ramos was acquired by the nats from the twins in 2010. he hit .267 in his first full season with the nats with 15 home runs and 52 r.b.i.s. >>> the other big story we're following this evening, the allegations against herman cain. in tonight's debate he got one question on the issue and his response drew loud support from the audience. >> the american people deserve better than someone being tried in a court of public opinion based on unfounded accusations. >> today some of cain's accusers agreed. they might join together to speak against cain as he continues to smit their c

el beisbolista wilson ramos regresÓ a esa ciudad seis dÍas despuÉs de ser secuestrado en su paÍs natal. ramos tuvo que regresar de venezuela a la capital para poder ser examinado por los mÉdicos del equipo quienes dijeron que se encuentra en excelentes condiciones fÍsicas. >> contento, agradecido con todos y la verdad me siento bien de estar aquÍ con ustedes. >> wilson ramos fue secuestrado por hombres armados el pasado nueve de noviembre en la ciudad venezolana de valencia. fue liberado dos dÍas despuÉs y acusÓ a ocho personas por el secuestro. >> tremendo descuido del equipo de seguridad del presidente obama. encontraron en una alcantarilla a escasos metros del parlamento un manual confidencial sobre la visita de obama cuando el mandatario todavÍa se encontraba en el paÍs. el documento de 125 pÁginas detallaba los itinerarios del presidente. tiempo de una pausa. luego, los mexicanos actÚan en masa para aprovechar las rebajas del viernes negro. ♪ maria jimenez dice: querido juan, me encanta honey nut cheerios... por su riquisimo sabor a miel y porque puede ayudarme a bajar

we'll begin in venezuela where police have rescued nats catcher wilson ramos. he's safe and sound two days after gunmen kidnapped him from his home, the guede news coming about the last hour or so -- the good news coming about the last hour or so. >> it has been more than 50 hours since wilson ramos went missing kidnapped wednesday evening from his home in venezuela. reports say the kipnappers never made contact with the family causing a lot of worry among his family, friends and major league baseball. venezuelan authorities kept positive sure they would solve the case quickly and tonight they lived up to their word. at 9:50 eastern time ramos was rescued from the mountains by air authorized earlier in the day by president hugo chavez. police were escorting him home to be reunited with his family. other circumstances of the rescue are not clear at this time. major league baseball officials say it was the first kidnapping of a major leaguer they could recall and thank goodness, it was a happy ending. ramos' mother celebrated her son's safe return on venezuelan t

washington nationals catcher wilson ramos has been kidnapped. the 24-year-old was reportedly abducted by four armed gunman outside. his captors and not made any ransom demands. he was playing baseball in venezuela in the winter league. >>> the search for survivors continues today in turkey, hours after another. crews have rescued 25 people from the rubble of rebuilding so far. most of the buildings that collapsed were abandoned after the earthquake last month. the death toll stands at seven people so far. >>> new details from an investigation into how remains are handled at dover air force base mortuary. >> somebody is work-related and then odumped -- some bodies were cremated and then dumped into a landfill. >> this went on about five years according to air force officials. it involved the military taking lone body parts of service members and dumping them into a landfill after incinerating number. families of the fallen never knew. from 2003 to 2008 remains were cremated incinerated, and dumped in a landfill in king george, virginia. most came

reports out of venezuela saying catcher wilson ramos has been kidnapped. we will have the latest on that. >>> plus, mike shanahan sticking behind his quarterback decision. hear what he had to say today. that and more coming up next in s. >>> reports out of venezuela say that starting catcher wilson ramos has been kidnapped. he was approached by four heavily armed gunmen abducted from in front of his home. the kidnappers have yet to contact his family with any information. the nats have yet to comment on the situation. >>> all right. before the start of the season mike shanahan staked his reputation on the talent of quarterbacks rex grossman and john beck. he traded to get beck from the ravens last season and said he has been a fan of his since beck came out of byu. it was a big risk sticking with both of them. rex hasn't done much since taking the bears to the super bowl a few years ago. despite a quarterback swap in and out and four straight losses mike shanahan is staying true to his words. >> we believe in people and you put your reputation on people an

words have not come out of venezuela yet regarding wilson ramos' condition. have not heard from the kidnappers. we are hearing authorities who have a sketch of two suspects and they are saying the last reports that they are convinced they can solve this case soon so they are certainly hoping and so are a lot of fans here. that is the very latest from here. back to you in the studio. >> thank you maurine. >>> following new details. assistant coach, mike mcquery is on indefinite paid administrative leave. mcquery was planning on skipping tomorrow's final home game after receiving threats. he testified to a grand jury. he actually witnessed jerry sandusky abusing a child and faced criticism for not doing more. the school's president spoke out about a new focus on ethics on campus. >> never again should anyone at penn state regardless of their positions feel scared to do the right thing. my door will always be open. >> meanwhile, the assistant coach at the center of the sex abuse scandal could be facing more charges in san antonio, texas. the charges stem from je

new developments in the case of wilson ramos. the 24-year-old abducted yesterday in his native venezuela. lindsay murphy is down in the newsroom with the latest. >> reporter: 24 hours have passed and sadly, there are no major developments. venezuelan investigators found the vehicle used by the armed men in the kidnapping abandoned in a nearby up to and they're currently gathering evident that will hopefully lead them to wilson ramos. no contact is made between the abductors or family and authorities. the authorities confirmed he is alive early this afternoon. he was in his home country preparing for the winter season with the team when he was kidnapped. this is the first known kidnapping of a major league baseball player. the relatives of players have been previously held captive for ransom and it shocked the country. >> in the headlines across the media. the customer is talking about and normal personality. the players for lack of a better trim, kind of like loty. the players are -- like loyalty. the players are among the elite,

reports out of venezuela saying catcher wilson ramos has been kidnapped. we will have the latest on that. >>> plus, mike shanahan sticking behind his quarterback decision. hear what he had to say today. that and more coming up next in sports. s. >>> reports out of venezuela say that starting catcher wilson ramos has been kidnapped. he was approached by four heavily armed gunmen abducted from in front of his home. the kidnappers have yet to contact his family with any information. the nats have yet to comment on the situation. >>> all right. before the start of the season mike shanahan staked his reputation on the talent of quarterbacks rex grossman and john beck. he traded to get beck from the ravens last season and said he has been a fan of his since beck came out of byu. it was a big risk sticking with both of them. rex hasn't done much since taking the bears to the super bowl a few years ago. despite a quarterback swap in and out and four straight losses mike shanahan is staying true to his words. >> we believe in people and you put your reputation on p

wilson ramos is back with his family tonight after being rescued from kidnappers. commanders swept into the mountain hideout yesterday. the 24-year-old major league catcher is painful to be alive and admits he did not know if he would survive the ordeal. ramos was conducted wednesday outside his mother's home. the washington cathedral will open today. officials were forced to close the building following the earthquake. the reopening also mark the installation of the first female episcopal bishop. >> now, your as the weather forecast with meteorologist john collins. >> plenty of sunshine, mild temperatures. now, showing up on our radar, some clouds. hi, thin clouds that will be a feature for the next couple of days even though we expect some decent weather for the next day, the clouds will interfere with the sunshine a little bit. rain, it is ultimately in the forecast, but not right away. 62 at the airport. 64 at the inner harbor. morning lows in some cases were down near freezing. no rain today. way too much sunshine. temperatures around 50 for the high. on our w

the search continues for wilson ramos, who was kidnapped last night at gunpoint in venezuela. law enforcement officials believe that he is still alive and is a dead anti-kidnapping unit said are dispatched in the suspected area. the 24-year-old had just finished his rookie year. he makes more than $400,000 a year. that is the target. the thing that is very unusual is the fact that they normally take a relative and hold them and ask for ransom. not in this case. cops are really scary. >> that is very scary. -- really scary. >> that is very scary. >> it has been here for 80 years, but most people never even knew about it. >>> the d.c. war memorial is back open with a brand new look. >> it is finally done, but there is still one problem. >> the new labor for breast d.c. war memorial honors the more than 26,000 -- the d.c. war memorial honors the more than 26,000. >> it has been forgotten over the years. >> the small structure got $3.5 million in kenya -- in federal stimulus money. >> they cleaned up the marble, but in the new lighting. it is a bronze eagle medallion. legislation

no sign of wilson ramos. back to you. >> pat collins, thank you. >>> despite his embarrassing memory lapse on live tv, texas governor rick perry will not quit the republican race for the white house. steve handelsman who was in michigan for the debate is back on capitol hill. >> reporter: it was a shocker in michigan and on tv. he stumbled badly in earlier debates. this was far worse. perry claims he's hanging in. >> not ending your campaign -- >> reporter: he went on the morning talk shows to say he won't quit. >> i'm going to continue on. this campaign is about ideas, not who is the slickest debater. >> reporter: his brain fade at the debate is being endlessly replayed. >> it's three agencies of government that are gone when i get there. commerce, education and the, um, what's the third one. let's see. >> reporter: maybe the biggest debate disaster ever. >> i can't. the third one, i can't. oops. >> i stepped in it, man. yeah, it was embarrassing, of course it was. >> reporter: he's going on letterman. if yo

. >> nationals catcher wilson ramos back in town for a free physical mental checkup to chat with reporters ready to put back on the uniform when spring training comes around. >>> hard without tearing up. >> oak home state university president struggle to go keep his composure today talking about the plane crash that killed two coaches and the pilot and his wife. kurt budke and miranda serna, basketball coaches. >> the entire osu family is close, very close indeed. to lose anyone and especially these two individuals who were incredible life forces in our family. is is worse beyond words. >>> the crash comes a decade after 10 people affiliated with the osu men's basketball team died in a plane crash in colorado. >>> kidnapping of a national catcher in venezuela made headlines around the world and today wilson ramos came back to d.c. to thank all of you. >> reporter: it took awhile but a hug and a smack from ryan zimmerman finally brought out wilson ramos' trademark grin. his teammates and coaches overjoyed to see him safe. >> awesome. >> reporter: the nationals told the media no questions bu

wilson ramos was a target considering his major success. >>> we have learned that remains of members of the u.s. military were placed in a landfill, and this practice may have gone on for five eyaryears. the centered on the dover air force base in delaware. some of the remains were cremated and dumped at a landfill in king george county. we have the breaking developments on this. >> airforce officials confirm what many call an unbelievable practice by the u.s. military, taking body parts of those killed in action, incinerating the them, and dumping them into a virginia landfill. their family members had no idea. >> i am almost in tears. >> to recess smith is heartbroken to hear that body parts of fallen men and women were mishandled or back on u.s. soil. >> they should have been laid to rest and their families and friends contacted. this is devastating. >> devastating to hear that the remains were never matched with their rightful owners. instead, "the washington post" reports that there were cremated incinerated, and dumped at this landfill in king george virginia primarily of those

there is still no word from the wilson ramos. the government has promised to do everything in its power to find >> we have not had any communication with the kidnappers. what we did have was a very important find earlier this morning. we found the vehicle we presume the criminals used to commit their crimes. >> the u.s. major leagues have issued a joint statement with the washington nationals. they're working with the it venezuelan authority's parent did it they are working with the venezuelan authorities. this high-profile case has returned the controversial issues of crime and civil security in venezuela back to the top of the political agenda. >> tens of thousands of students in colombia have joined demonstrations against government plans for educational reform. despite pouring rain, 12 different marches converged on the capital. police in rio the janeiro say they cocked their most wanted drug gang -- said they caught their most drug gang leader. it is the latest results in a drive to reduce violent crimes in the city before t

authorities say the vehicle used to abduct wilson ramos was found at 25 miles west of valencia, where the catcher was captured. >> there have been relatives kidnapped before, but this is the first. >> this native venezuelan that picked up his first baseball bat at age of six. he says they are all extremely worried about this crime. >> all he talks about his family brothers hanging in his neighborhood. that he was visiting his family when four armed men at reportedly snatched him. nationals and major league baseball released a joint statement, sent "our foremost concern is with wilson ramos and his family and our thoughts are with him at this time. major league baseball's department of investigations is working with the appropriate authorities on this matter." several teammates canceled a fundraiser tonight because of the situation. >> he is a celebrity and in their eyes a multi millionaire. >> ramos is playing in a winter league. the team spokesperson confirmed the kidnapping on twitter. >> it is complicated with high- profile people. >> several relatives of players have been kidnappe

he's accused of trying to asass gnat the president friday night. >>> wilson ramos came back to d.c. after being kidnapped. he was kidnapped at gunpoint outside his family's home where he was playing winter ball. police captured his abductors. doctors gave him a clean bill of hel. he'll be back with the nats in the spring. >>> the man accused of killing his 91-year-old wife was in court today. >> he convinced the judge he should be able to represent himself and asked for permission to wear a military uniform during the trial. >> reporter: in court today in an orange jailhouse jump suit. if he gets his way, he'll wear his general's uniform for the murder trial. he's a 47-year-old german. he claims to be an iraqi general. he's charged in the murder of his 91-year-old wife. today in court, he got permission to represent himself in the trial. reaction from miss draft's daughter. what about him representing himself? >> that's his choice. >> reporter: she was found dead back in august. cause of death? beating, strangulation. arrested, this man. the couple had been married 22 years. he got

but we are hearing that wilson ramos has been kidnapped in venezuela. nationals fans who come here to watch him play and cheer him on tonight they are concerned. according to venezuelan's national newspaper the catcher was taken by four gunmen at his home. he is from venezuela and returned home after his season with major league baseball to play winter baseball. the kidnappers have not contacted the family with ransom innovation. i talked to nats fans tonight and they are shocked by all this. >> that's horrible. >> you are a die-hard nationals fan. how do you feel about this news? >> this is unbelievable. i mean, i don't know what to say. it's startling. >> reporter: now we tried to talk to officials at the venezuelan embassy but they were unavailable to comment. as more information comes in the story is still developing. we will update it on our website. live in d.c. i'm shomari stone. back to you in the studio. >> wilson ramos was born in venezuela and is only 24 years old. he is a catcher with the team. he came to the nationals in a trade last year.

por otro lado seguimos de cerca el caso del secuestro del biesbolista wilson ramos. hoy el presidente de la federacion de biesbol de venezuela confirmo en conferencia de prensa la situacion que vive la familia ramos y beisbol en general. mientras tanto, las autoridades encontraron el vehÍculo en el que fue secuestrado el catcher wilson ramos, aunque todavÍa no hay noticias sobre el paradero de la joven promesa de los nacionales de washington. la policÍa hallÓ la camioneta de los secuestradores en el estado central de carababo y recopilaba evidencia. una persona allegada a la familia ramos, quien pidiÓ no ser identificada por motivos de seguridad, indicÓ que el wilson estaba en la casa con su padre y sus hermanos cuando varios hombres "entraron a la casa y se lo llevaron". vamos con la mls y una buena noticia que involucra un jugador del equipo capitalino. d.c. united anunciÓ hoy que dwayne de rosario ha sido nombrado al equipo ideal de la mls 2011. esta es la sexta ocasiÓn en la que el atacante canadiense integra el once ideal de la liga, luego de haber sido

. >>> more on the news from venezuela where wilson ramos has been rescued. he was rescued by air in an operation thorszed by the president of venezuela, hugo chavez. his mother appeared on television celebrating his rescue. he was found in a mountainous region. armed kidnappers took him from outside his parents house a few days ago. fans gathered at the team's baseball stadium hoping for ramos' safe return. >>> students gather for a solemn as much as at penn state university as the focus shifts to the alleged victims of child sex abuse. the campus has a much everyone doubt feel than two nights ago. the emotions are running high and concerns remain about safety ahead of tomorrow's football game. there are reports that former wide receivers coach mike mcqueary is in protective custody and the university is safeguarding all events this weekend including no bags at athletic events. president obama said tonight while people care about sports the number one priority has to be protecting our kids. and every institution has to examine how their operate. chris gordon

we begin with the saga of wilson ramos. in an hour, fans will be holding a vigil outside nationals park here in d.c. for the first time, we are hearing from close family friends of ramos sharing exactly what happened when he was abducted. derrick ward is live at nationals park with the story and interview you are seeing first on 4.

wilson ramos has been found alive. he was kidnapped wednesday night from his mother's home in venezuela. the venezuela government says he was rescued by security forces. >> translator: i am very happy for the rescue operation they carried out, very thankful to the government and the national army. i didn't expect them. where they were holding me captive was a very remote place, basically a jungle. i was praying to god to bring me home safely to my family. and look at these guys, they risked their lives to save mine and i am very thankful. >> we will have a live update on this story coming your way. >>> also this morning, in a boat, a economies around the world watch with bated breath as italy's lower house parliament votes on an austerity package. the move is the last act for prime minister silvio berlusconi. he could resign as soon as tonight. a meltdown there would have a huge impact on global markets. >>> let's attorney iran now. at least 27 people have been killed and two explosions at a military base. this happene

. >>> also tonight nationals catcher wilson ramos still missing after being kidnapped from his home in venezuela. >>> we'll begin in state college, pennsylvania police out in full force making sure scenes like last night doesn't happen again and new details about saturday's football game. paul wagner joins us live from campus. >> reporter: we have a late breaking story. the last hour the university put out a statement saying that mike mcquery, the wide receivers coach would not be coaching this weekend. he would not be at the stadium. mike mcquery is the graduate student who says he saw jerry sandusky in the shower with a young boy back in 2002 and he's currently the wide receivers coach. the university put out a statement saying that he would not be coaching because there have been multiple threats made against him. as we talked with students in state college today, many brought this up and they said wait a minute. if joe paterno didn't do enough and he got fired, why isn't mike mcquery being fired because if joe paterno didn't do enough, mike mcquery didn't either. late last night af

>> reporter: security expert believe that wilson ramos was vulnerable, as within of the younger, less highly compensated players, he had not had a chance to equip his venezuelan home with the heavy security things like in some cases gun turrets and machine guns that mlb players who spend the off season in venezuela feel they need to protect their families. these are images of police in venezuela doing a forensic examination of the vehicles believed to have been used in the kidnapping of wilson ramos. it was recovered today. wednesday night the 24-year-old nationals catcher currently playing in venezuelan winter league was signing an autograph for a little boy outside his home. witnesses say a chevy suv pulled up, four men jumped and one put a glock miss tore to ramos' head and forced him to the vehicle. the growing kidnapping industry in venezuela is driven by one motive -- cash. >> oh, they are almost all for profit. and venezuela i believe within the last two years, i believe it was '09, had over 600 kidnappings of wealthy and prominent individuals, including sports figures. >> roma

wilson ramos was 24 years old. he had just completed his rookie year with the na ss and is considered one of the most promising players on the team. they're still waiting to hear from the people that abducted him. he's believed to be the first active player kidnapped. families members have been kidnapped in other cases. >> thanks very much, megan. >>> later today, engineers will repel down the washington monument. it's the same crew that did it in september. this time, they're setting up for repairs that begin monday. that's when the crew will fill cracks caused by the earthquake in august with a temporary sealant. >>> 6:56 is the time. we asked you to give to the max yesterday, and boy, did you. >> that's right. now wore than 900 local charities are benefitting from your generous donations. nearly 18,000 people donated to give to the max day, raising more than 1.8 million dollars. charities throughout d.c., maryland and virginia benefited from the 24-hour fund-raising marathon. d.c. based nonprofit for love of chi

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. - continúa sin dar rastros de vida wilson ramos. www.atmedios.com >> sulema: creces por acompañarnos en telenoticias washington, hoy el feriado del día de los veteranos. - mañana abre las puertas la catedral de washington, una de las estructuras más afectadas por el sismo de agosto. funcionarios de la iglesia dice que está lista para recibir a los visitantes y dar la bienvenida a una nueva libertad religiosa que habla español. estuvimos allí hoy y tenemos al reporte. >> reportera: así luce la catedral nacional de washington a tan sólo horas de reabrir sus puertas al público por primera vez en 50 días. funcionarios de la iglesia dicen que las reparaciones están aún en la fase inicial, la edificación está lista para recibir a los feligreses y turistas. >> lo podemos hacer porque las inspecciones que han estado haciendo en las torres han terminado y han quitado todas las partes dañadas y aseguró estar en la catedral. >> reportera: el sábado 13 noviembre a las 11 de la mañana en la catedral realizará su primer servicio religioso luego del temblor, una fecha que marca l

. >>> there is growing concern, there are reports, wilson ramos may have been the target of a serious crime. coming up at 445, what his family said to him while he was visiting his native venezuela. >>> a man plans to turn himself in today in san mateo county. ronald said he will surrender. he is accused of shooting at police in 1968 in south san francisco. he is now a married marriage counselor with two grown children and wants to do the right thing. he denied involvement and was charged along with the members of the black liberation army of the killing of a san francisco police officer. >>> they are urged to be careful following two separate accidents that left a pedestrian and bicyclist severely injured. police are warning them to wear reflective gear since it now gets darker earlier. the two accidents follow two fatal accidents involving pedestrians and bicyclists in the past week. >>> ed is claiming victory after showing he has passed the 50% threshold. lee now has 61%, john has 38% with 34,000 ballots that still need to be counted. lee became emotional he is a spoke to reporters

. >> reporter: wilson ramos was greeted with hugs and tears after 50 harrowing hours of captivity. military command does rescued him friday night in a dramatic gun battle with his alleged kidnappers. all six were captured alive. the 24-year-old catcher had just finished his rookie season with the washington nationals and was home for the winter baseball season in his native venezuela, a country crazy about baseball but terrorized by violent crime. ramos was grabbed at gunpoint from the front porch of his parents' home. the getaway vehicle was later found brned in a neighboring town. the kidnappers never made any public demands. ramos says they never physically harmed him. but psychologically he says they did. he said he's still nervous in his ordeal. u.s. security experts say he and others in venezuela have good reason to be. >> it is becoming rapidly an unlivable country. can you imagine living under that fear all the time of crime? this is the way everybody lives. >> reporter: experts say ramos is just one of hundreds of people kidnaped in venezuela this year. his fame and wealth

wilson ramos was taken from the yard of the family's home on yesterday evening. he has not been seen or heard from since. a candlelight vigil was held in his hometown last night. there are many, many people that are praying for their safe return. it's the first time a player has been kidnapped in venezuela. there are several incidents where the family members of players have actually been abducted and held for ransom. it's not all that uncommon. it's happened often enough that athletes have gotten kidnap insurance. >> fundamentally, what it is, if an individual is kidnapped, they would have to front the ransom. in other words, the family would have to have prior arrangements to make payment from their funds. >> reporter: now, it's unclear whether ramos had such insurance, and obviously a lot of people very, very concerned. there's a big manhunt out there going on right now. they're searching for him, but as of yet, no word on his location or his condition although the police do say that they believe he is alive. we're going to have an update coming up later on on

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they have sketches of captors but no sign or wilson ramos. nationals catcher wilson ramos was kidnapped in his hometown on wednesday. and an upand comer for the team was in his homeland playing in the winter league. he was just in his family's front yard in st. inez when an suv pulled up and four gunmen abducted him, kidnapping for ransom is not uncommon in venezuela but it is a first of a major league player. >> ramos made $415,000 last year. major league perspective, that's not a lot. but for a kidnapper, this is a guy with a lot of money. >> well, police say that ramos is still alive but again, no sign of him this morning. and no contact with these captors. no ransom note. no demands at this point. so, we're waiting to hear and fans and family are hoping for the best. mike, jessica? >> surae, any other response from the nationals or major league baseball on this? >> that's right. the nationals and the major league baseball have both said that they are thinking about ramos and his family but they have been restricted to say anything more. o

ramos, es integrante de un equipo en su paÍs, y vamos con el informe con francisco, cÓmo paso esto. >>> y fue de Últimos batazo en la liga de bÉisbol venezolano pero ahora el jugador de grandes ligas el destino parece jugarle una mala pasada. >>> todo dice que la delincuencia lo saco ola de jue del juego, fue secuestrado cuando hacia visita a su familia en la ciudad de valencia en el centro del paÍs. >>> se estaba bajo amado del auto cuando estaba con su papÁ y hermano y lo en caÑoaron con armas fwluuerte. >>> y sus familiares dieron aviso a autoridades, estas activaron operaciÓn de rastreo que arrojÓ primeros resultados, el vehÍculo que fue raptado fue localizado en una poblaciÓn cercana. >>> y estamos en fase de pesquisa de juntar informaciÓn de interÉs, para profundizar la busqueda. >>> y su familia estÁ aterrada no quieren hablar con nadie la vocerÍa la asu manera y el presidente de aragua para que juega en venezuela llama a la calma. >>> quiso rama estar tranquilos, y de su casa, y este y bueno nada, dejemos que todo salga muy bien. >>> el secuestro de ramos causÓ

tonight washington's catcher wilson ramos is back safe with his family after a late-night gun battle in the mountains of venezuela. >> reporter: wilson ramos was greeted with hugs and tears after 50 harrowing hours of captivity. military commandos rescued ramos friday night in a dramatic gun battle with his alleged kidnappers. all six were captured alive. the 24-year-old catcher had just finished his rookie season with the washington nationals and was home for the winter baseball season in his native venezuela, a country crazy about baseball but terrorized by violent crime. ramos was grabbed at gunpoint from the front porch of his parents' home. the getaway vehicle was later found burned in a neighboring town. the kidnappers never made any public demands. ramos says they never physically harmed him. but psychologically he says they did. he said he's still nervous in his ordeal. u.s. security experts say he and others in venezuela have good reason to be. >> it is becoming rapidly an unlivable country. can you imagine living under that fear all the time of crime? this is the way everyb

. >>> wilson ramos was taken from his family last night. his abductor's vehicle was set on fire before it was abandoned in a nearby town. so far, in ransom demands. >> a memory lapse at the republican debate. perry could not recall one of the three federal agencies he plans to eliminate. he's appeared on all three tv networks already. he's changed the campaign schedule to add interviews in new york. >>> stocks traded higher after yesterday on progress with the euro zone progress. the dow was up 104 points. the s&p 500 closed ten points higher. >>> for years the government sent more than 1,000 warning letters to stores that sell cigarett cigarettes. many are in violation of selling tobacco to minors. new statistics are released. those who try to quit smoking often fails. we have the report. >> reporter: a majority of americans who do this don't want to. >> more than two-thirds of the people who smoke in america say they want to quit completely. >> reporter: while more than half tried to quit last year, the center for disease reports 6% of sm

tenemos los detalles. >> reportera: la noticia conmocionó a muchos, el receptor venezolano wilson ramos fue secuestrado el miércoles por cuatro hombres armados cuando estaba en casa de su madre en santa inés, carabobo. el vehículo utilizado en el secuestro fue hallado por las autoridades y tratan de recoger evidencias para dar con el paradero del pelotero. el equipo de los nacionales de washington mostraron su preocupación y su apoyo a la familia de ramos a través de un comunicado, el departamento de investigación de grandes ligas trabaja con las autoridades en la materia. ni las grandes ligas de los nacionales han recibido instrucciones para más comentarios al respecto. mensajes inundan las redes sociales incluidos a los jugadores y compañeros del beisbolista. >> mis pensamientos y oraciones están con él y su familia. >> dramática noticia. >> reportera: residentes se encuentran establecidos por el incidente que involucra al joven jugador que es una promesa para el equipo de los nacionales de washington y un equipo de venezuela. >> muy triste eso porque yo pienso que una pers

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. >>> venezuelan intelligence confirmed yesterday that kidnapped washington nationals player wilson ramos was alive. his family remains quiet but they are awaiting contact from the abductors. the thought is there will be a request for ransom. ramos made the league minimum of $415,000 this season. >>> it was first dedicated # 0 years ago on veterans day. a memorial on the national mall to honor district residents who died in word war i. until recently many would pass by and not know what it was. we have a report. >> reporter: in november 1931, president herbert hoover dedicated the memorial. john philip sousa can be seen conducting the marine band in this old video. 499 name are inscribed on the memorial, all of them district residents. including the name of philip bailey, the uncle monica bailey did came to honor. >> reporter: for years, it was upsetting to see the memorial in such disrepair. trees were overgrown. the marble was discolored and although just yards from the reflexing pool, few knew what the memorial the represented. >> it was worrysome. what is going to happen to this memor

the search for wilson ramos. he was kidnapped from his home in venezuela. brianne carter is live with the latest on the story. >> good morning. to reports, washington catcher wilson ramos was approached by armed gunmen kidnapped in his native country. that account has been confirmed by the team he has been playing for in the off-season. catcher just completed his rookie season. police, kidnapping in venezuela. generally the crime is for money. he has had success in the major league. it teammate posted, and except upsetting news. our thoughts and prayers are with him. the picture also posted writing, "our thoughts go out to him and his family. awful." not heard anything from washington nationals. no further details about his whereabouts. brianne carter, a abc7 news. >>> weathers asian projects and washingtonotect the monument. in cracks put sealant caused by the earthquake. the project will take about five cost $240,000. doing pretty good out there. still ahead, more from the republican presidential debate. how herman cain did not avoid about sexual harassme

washington nationals catcher wilson ramos kidnapped from his home in venezuela. there is new details coming in on this one. lindsay must by is here with more. what can you tell us? >> reporter: wilson ramos is an up and comer with the washington nationals, a young catch or the rise to stardom. like many baseball players in the majors and minors, play in a winter look. in his home country of venezuela. sometimes it's dangerous for those players and their families. 24-year-old ramos was preparing for winter ball with his team tigres de iragua. when he was take know by his home by four armed gunmen yesterday evening. no contact was made with his family. the vehicle was used by the men. it was found in a nearby town today. this is the first time a major league player was abducted this the country, although other player's relatives were held in the past. >> this is in the headlines across the media because we're talking about a normal personality, players for lack of a better term is like royalty. all baseball players are among the elite in terms of media exposure. we