5 Things to Know This Morning

5 Things to Know This Morning

Aug. 22, 2013— -- Your look at the five biggest and most buzz-worthy stories of the morning.

1. Wildfire Burns Out of Control Near Yosemite

The wildfire near Yosemite National Park, one of more than 50 major brush fires burning across the West, has grown to more than 25 square miles and is only five percent contained.

2. Tentative Deal in San Diego Mayor Harassment Suit

San Diego Mayor Bob Filner reached a tentative deal in the sexual harassment lawsuit filed against him. The details were not made public.

3. Woman Bitten by Shark Dies

Jana Lutteropp, the German tourist whose arm was bitten off by a shark while vacationing in Hawaii, has died.

4. A-Rod Puts an End to Non-Baseball Talk

Alex Rodriguez said he's cutting off all talk not related to baseball after dealing with accusations and backlash both on and off the field.

5. Brain-Eating Amoeba Victim Shows Signs of Recovery

Kali Hardig, the 12-year-old Arkansas girl who's been battling a rare brain-eating amoeba, is showing signs of recovery and could be the third person in North America to survive the infection.