fugitive wanted in the u.s. and the return of a close ally of venezuela's president. >> number seven, a homeowner in illinois transformed his home into a life size gingerbread house using light projection. has icing, lollipops, candy canes. homeowner says he was inspired by similar technology that he saw at disneyland. >> yeah, it's projection mapping and i'm telling you, this is how to do it because you don't have to do anything. >> yeah, you just put the light up there, right? >> and it's done. is it cheap? there's no lights to hang. >> i don't know how much is a projection map or cost. >> how much is your time worth? >> that's true. >> the

nearly 49,000 planes expected in the air as passengers head home for christmas. dangerous travel conditions in the west with a storm slamming the coast and making its way east. ginger has the holiday forecast. >> crisis at the border. texas now flying migrants to chicago with authorities overwhelmed by a record number of crossings. this morning a major recall from toyota, recalling 1 million vehicles. what to know this morning. stunning footage from the iceland volcano. a drone up near the eruption, as concerns grow about toxic gases. marcus moore live on scene. fed up with cereal prices. the backlash at the supermarket over the rising cost of the breakfast staple. the georgia mom charged with plotting to kill her husband in the bahamas set to appear in court this morning.

will she be back in the u.s. for the holidays to see her children? abc news exclusive. the family of the young girl kidnapped while camping in upstate new york speaking in their first tv interview, and how she's doing now. kids and online safety. the sweeping new proposal to protect children's privacy. gift card scam warnings. exclusive images from the fbi showing how criminals tamper with them, making them worthless before you can even try to use them. how you can protect your money. ♪ dj play a christmas song ♪ and merry shrimp mas? the sudden surge in shrimp trees as people break out their charcuterie. wreaths. we'll show you how to do it, as we play you a christmas song with four days to go. plus, what's inside this big red present? the holiday surprise that will have you smiling all day.

>> announcer: live in times square, this is good morning america. >> good morning america. what is it charcuterwreath? and merry shrimpness. >> this was the longest editorial discussion of the day, how to get that right. >> christmasy. we're making up words here at gma. with just four days to go until christmas, we are counting down all morning long. >> it is crunch time. you're looking as we follow a major storm hitting the west coast. you can see that flooding right there. that threat is now on the move and potentially impacting holiday travel. ginger has the track on that. >> she does. but first we want to get to that holiday travel rush. millions flocking to airports hoping to get an early start. what is expected to be the busiest travel season ever. our transportation correspondent gio benitez is on the tarmac of the airport there in houston. good morning, gio. >> reporter: hey, robin. good morning to you. this is one of the busiest airports in america right now.

take a look at that massive 777 behind me with united. that just same in from sao paulo. it's being loaded up because it's getting ready to go back out there again. united tells me it is all hands on deck. just about every employee is on the clock. this morning the record breaking holiday travel rush soaring to new heights as the faa's busiest day in the skies gets under way. nearly 49,000 planes expected in the air today, as passengers make a mad dash home for christmas. airports packed from chicago to seattle to charlotte. >> this is ridiculous. hard to get here. >> reporter: as far as cancellations and delays, largely smooth sailing with just a few disruptions. at la guardia airport wednesday, the tsa said it removed 17 bullets hidden inside a diaper in a carry on bag. while at reagan national outside washington, agents stopped a man with a load handgun. an unintended bag leading to brief delays at charlotte's

douglas international. >> i could miss my flight. everybody here could miss their flights. outrageous. >> reporter: most passengers will fly today through saturday. delta will transport nearly 9 million passengers over the holiday. american expecting more than 12 million. and united airlines saying this christmas season will be its busiest on record, transporting around 9 million passengers over the holiday with nearly 4,000 flights each day. >> planes are going to be full. the airports are going to be full. i'm not going to sugar coat that. what our focus is, making sure we get the planes out on time with their bags. >> reporter: and back out live here in houston, you see that massive 777 we've been talking about. it's getting loaded up to go to tokyo next. let's talk about flight delays and cancellations. yesterday was pretty smooth. not a whole lot of them. today i'm not seeing a lot of cancellations or delays, at least not in morning. ginger is watching that weather.

if it stays that way, stays smooth, built of a holiday miracle, michael. >> we are hoping for a holiday miracle, gio. that major storm hitting the west coast, that's threatening to disrupt holiday travel bringing snow, flooding and possible mud slides. matt gutman is in oxnard, california, with the latest. >> reporter: good morning, might matt. we are seeing a little bit of everything you just mentioned. this entire intersection had been flooded. you can see this downed trash can that got swept here from several hundred yards away. this entire area was submerged. multiple inches of rain hitting this part of southern california. two systems hitting the northern california area over the past 48 hours. there were flooded streets there. people setting up sandbags, downed trees. this is part of that el nino system that's hitting california

this year. multiple additional inches of rain expected here in the southern california area in the coming hours. some of the heaviest bands forecast to hit here coming up. we've seen high water rescues in this area in oxnard and areas just south of us have had an evacuation warning. some of the worst weather is still ahead in the coming hours here. michael? >> thank you very much, matt. ginger is tracking the holiday forecast as well. good morning, ginger. >> i got to write an extra note to santa. he needs to know to get the galoshes ready as he prepares to come to the united states instead of the ear muffs. we will be warm and wet. let's start in southern california. oxnard just got a month's worth of rain in 40 minutes this morning. that's why matt was standing in front of that mess. you see the elevated risk has gone down to santa monica. redondo. that's who's in place for it today. watch how it extends to the desert. phoenix and tucson tomorrow into early saturday. that's where that pile of rain is going to push up. you will see gusty winds with this, too, so any of those vulnerable trees.

mud slides. any of that land that's ready to move has a chance to. it will come together, robin, with this system from the north. you could have a booming christmas eve morning from dallas to kansas city, and then we could see record highs throughout the northern plains. >> did you say booming? >> booming. >> we'll see. thank you, ginger. we'll get back to you in just a bit. now to chaos at the southern border. authorities overwhelmed by the record number of people crossing, with texas now flying migrants to chicago days after governor abbott signed that controversial new law. aaron katersky has the latest for us. good morning, aaron. >> reporter: good morning, robin. this is an escalation of the policy of moving migrants out of his state and into democratic led cities after chicago impounded a bus, the governor chartered a plane. this morning texas governor greg abbott releasing video and announcing he's now flying migrants to chicago. 120 arriving on the first flight. one mother explaining there were

more than 100 people on board and they were left deserted when they arrived. abbott defending his actions saying the city, quote, started obstructing and targeting our bussing mission adding, until biden steps up to secure the border, we will continue to provide overwhelmed texas border towns with much needed relief. it comes after abbott signed a law this week that, if up held, without authorize local police to arrest migrants suspected of crossing the border illegally. a record 12,600 crossing in one day alone. >> there's more people in the pipeline, and i suspect christmas will be worsened today and new years will be worse than today. we are going in the absolute wrong direction. >> reporter: abc's mireya villarreal is in eagle pass, texas. >> one group leaves on a bus and another is coming over the river bank. yesterday 4,400 apprehensions. just in this area alone. many will wait 10 to 12 hours just to be processed, some will

wait up to two days. overnight they'll sleep on dirt with no shelter, just the clothes on their back and foil blankets. processing facilities are fill. agents are overworked and overwhelmed. >> we need to surge immigration judges to the border. this is america. people need to get their case heard in days not years. if they do not qualify for asylum, they need to be deported. >> reporter: there are real concerns about the living conditions and medical care being provided to migrants in texas and destinations north. now there are worries about the economic impact. rail crossings have been closed halting freight trains that carry everything from auto parts to food at a cost, according to one estimate of $200 million per day. whit. >> that ripple effect across the board. aaron, thank you. now to the high stakes prisoner swap with venezuela. ten americans are now back home this morning in exchange for venezuelan man held in the u.s. venezuela also handing over an american fugitive as part of the deal. our chief global affairs correspondent martha raddatz has the latest.

martha, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, whit. the negotiations were tense and tricky, releasing not only that notorious fugitive contractor who escaped in 2022, but bringing home every american held in venezuelan jails. overnight ten americans jailed in venezuela back on american soil. >> free at last, free at last thank god almighty, free at last. >> reporter: the safe return home comes months after secret negotiations. 38-year-old freed american business man savoy wright describing the moment he called his family. >> i face timed them and said, i'm on my way home back to the u.s. and i love you. we cried. >> reporter: one of six of the ten americans considered wrongfully detained including avon hernandez a los angeles public defender who was taken into custody last year near the border, accused of being a spy. >> all you think about when you're in prison is how you didn't appreciate being free.

>> reporter: hernandez thanking president biden for what he calls a difficult decision. >> he got us home and we're with our families and so we're incredibly grateful. >> reporter: also returned to the u.s., fugitive leonard francis also known as fat leonard, the master mine of a $35 million bribery scheme, the largest corruption scandal in u.s. military history. in 2015, he pleaded guilty to using prostitutes, luxury travel and cash to bribe u.s. naval officers to steer lucrative contracts to his company. here is francis on an investigative podcast produced by project brazen in 2021. >> everybody was in my pocket. i had them in my palm and was just rolling them around. i could just move the carriers like, you know, paper ships in the water. >> reporter: in exchange, the

u.s. granting clemency to alex saab, a top ally to venezuela's president. he was greeted on the tarmac by his wife and daughters. >> gracias. >> reporter: saying i thank the people of venezuela. i'm proud to serve the people of venezuela and to serve this government. saab was arrested in 2020 on mon money laundering charges. he was later welcomed at the presidential palace there. this all comes as the biden administration is trying to improve relations with venezuela in hopes the country moves towards free and fair elections. robin. >> that is the hope, martha. thank you. now the war between israel and hamas. the white house says negotiations are under way for another temporary cease fire. and the release of more hostages. as gaza's health ministry is run by hamas, reporting that the death toll surpassed 20,000. our foreign correspondent britt clennett is in israel for us.

good morning, britt. >> reporter: good morning, robin. new air strikes in gaza sending the death toll hire. the who now saying a child is killed every ten minutes. this morning -- >> oh my god. >> reporter: -- civilians and journalists caught in an israeli air strike. as the war nears its 12th week, a grim milestone in gaza. 20,000 killed, according to the hamas run health ministry. >> we are just collateral damage. >> reporter: this mother of two forced to evacuate five times already since the start of the war. >> there is no one single place where you can stay here. it's just, where can i sleep tonight? it is worse every day. it's getting worse every day. >> reporter: with the war unlikely to end soon. in beirut, a senior hamas leader saying there is no hostage deal without a cease fire. one of the released hostages returning to his home wednesday recalling his nightmare. >> the last thing i remember is

being carried away and my girlfriend saying she loved me. >> reporter: house by house charred out, painful reminders of the horrors committed that day as pressure intensifies on the government to bring the rest of the hostages home. the white house says serious negotiations are under way, but hamas telling us the latest round of talks in egypt ended without results. michael? >> britt, thank you. please be safe. going to turn to a major recall. toyota recalling 1 million vehicles world wide over potential air bag issue. morgan norwood is here with what to know. good morning, morgan. >> reporter: good morning, michael. if you have a newer model, toyota is recalling 1 million cars and suv's in the u.s. due to a possible defect that could pass the passenger side air bag not to employ in a crash. that recall involves 15 different 2020 and 2021 toyota and lexus models. that includes the toyota camry, rav 4 as well as lexus rx350 and ef350. toyota says a short circuit in

those vehicles occupant classification systems could prevent the passenger's side air bags from deploying properly, driving up that risk of injury during a crash. here's what you need to know if your car is being recalled toyota will notify you sometime in february. the dealers will then examine your car to see if your sensors need to be replaced. if so, it's free to fix. >> thank you for that important information. now backlash from the sky rocketing cost of breakfast cereals. one of the top cereal makers admitting americans are fed up with the high prices and are not buying much. trevor ault joins us with more on that. >> reporter: good morning, whit. you've heard of kitchen table issues. these are breakfast table issues. it tells us a lot about the economy. we're talking about general mills. makers of cheerio's, lucky charms, wheatty they say sales are down because prices went too far up. they released their quarterly results.

the ceo blamed, quote, stronger than anticipated value seeking behaviors which is heavy corporate speak for people wanting a deal and we weren't giving them one. let's go back a few years. the pandemic turned around what had been a steady slide in cereal sales. everybody though then was eating at home so sales went up 5% in 2020. that didn't last though. they fell 8.7% in 2021 and almost 4% in 2022. over that time with supply chain issues and inflation, general mills was raising their prices but they were raising them higher than the rate of inflation. too high for a lot of people. sales of cheaper store brands by 20%. so general mills now has to figure this out. they predict they might not return to typical sales volume until at least next summer. robin? >> trevor, thank you. we're going to turn to the holiday shipping rush and the u.p.s. driver who went above and beyond to make sure he made his delivery, rain or shine. andrew dimburt has details. >> reporter: ryan long knew he was probably carrying christmas gifts and wasn't going to let a flood stop him from delivering the goods.

a person in maine spotted him on the other side of a washed out and damaged road. instead of turning back he used a small boat to cross and deliver those packages intact, giving new meaning to the saying a little bit goes a long way. neighbors, meanwhile, say the waters receded and the road is scheduled to be repaired today, so the only thing overflowing now is christmas joy. guys? >> like that. >> above and beyond. thank you. appreciate that. coming up, we have the georgia mother charged with plotting to kill her estranged husband in the bahamas. she's expected in court. will she be back in the u.s. for holidays? and we hear from the family of the 9-year-old who was kidnapped from a camping trip. plus volcano erupting in iceland. now the growing concerns about toxic gases. but first back to ginger. >> that river in maine was raging just yesterday. thankfully it receded quickly and now down below flood stage. as many rivers are still doing, as we really get cold. i mean, this is serious air

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this morning some financial relief for millions of taxpayers. the irs is waiving about $1 billion in late payment fees for people who failed to pay back taxes totalling less than $100,000 in 2020 and 2021. some 4.6 million taxpayers are eligible and will receive notification of their new balances from the irs in january. got a lot more ahead, including a warning from the fbi about gift card scams. how to spot if your card has been tampered with. and that is coming up, michael. >> thank you, robin. now to the georgia mom accused in a murder for hire plot targeting her estranged husband. lindsay shiver will appear in a bahamas court where a judge will decide whether she can return to the u.s. victor oquendo joins us with the latest. good morning, victor. >> reporter: lindsay shiver has not seen her three young

children since she was arrested. she's expected in court in a matter of hours where she will learn whether a judge will allow her to return to the u.s. before her trial. this morning the georgia mother accused of plotting to kill her estranged husband due back in a bahamas courtroom to ask a judge for permission to let her go home for christmas. 37-year-old lindsay shiver has been in the bahamas since july 16th, out on $100,000 bail, unable to see her three young sons since her arrest. lindsay, last seen two weeks ago in these daily mail photos, headed to a court appearance where she plead guilty to charges. that she allegedly tried to kill her husband robert shiver with her boyfriend and a hit man. >> although typically a petition of this type, in this type of case with these charges is not going to be granted in the u.s. there may be some interesting law in the bahamas that allows this to happen. >> reporter: according to a police report, investigators say lindsay admitted to sending messages and photos saying, kill him.

lindsay's lawyer telling abc news's news she is facing the legal process with complete transparency. the shivers are in the middle of a heated divorce. in july, body camera footage capturing an argument between the couple at their home less than a week before lindsay's arrest in the bahamas. >> woke up this morning. we have travel plans to leave. he's insisting that i don't go. >> she's saying that she's going to change her plans and now get on the airplane with me and the kids to go to the bahamas and when we land, she's going to go to her boyfriend's. >> elsewhere. >> and me and the kids will go to the house. >> reporter: if granted permission to leave the bahamas, lindsay will need to get her passport back from the u.s. embassy. prosecution asked to say she does not come within 100 feet of her husband. >> when we're talking one country to another, it's highly unlikely they will grant this unless there's an extraordinary circumstance.

>> reporter: if granted that permission to come to the u.s., she will be ordered to return to the bahamas in late february for a pretrial hearing with her trial set to start in march. guys? >> we will see what happens there, victor. thank you. now an abc news exclusive with the family of the little girl who was abducted on a camping trip in new york state earlier this year and found days later. her aunt sitting down for her first tv interview since her dramatic rescue. erielle reshef is here with more. good morning. >> reporter: good morning to you guys. so many of us followed this case so closely. for two tense days more than 400 law enforcement officers worked around the clock to unravel the mystery of this little girl's disappearance until she was finally reunited with her family. now her aunt is speaking out to warn others how quickly abductions can happen and the lasting impact for victims. you always say, like, this type of stuff doesn't happen to you. but obviously, it can happen to you. >> reporter: it was a case that gripped the country. a little girl abducted while camping in upstate new york last

september. now her aunt speaking exclusively with abc news about the harrowing ordeal. >> sheer torture. pure torture. really. you're thinking, what if this doesn't end soon? what if we can't find her? what if -- like, all of the what ifs. >> reporter: abc news is not naming or showing the 9-year-old and blurring her face at the family's request. her aunt speaking for the girl's family, fiercely protective of her, as she tries to regain a sense of normalcy. >> honestly, it's been a roller coaster. she is a child that didn't ask for what happened to her so she's trying to resume her normal life. >> reporter: during a family camping trip at moreau state park, the little girl was riding her bike with other family members around this loop when she decided to do one more lap on her own and then vanished. her sudden disappearance sparking a massive multi-agency manhunt. for two days her family waiting

in agony. then a bizarre break in the case. law enforcement says a ransom note was slipped into her parents mailbox while an officer was watching. fingerprints leading authorities to 46-year-old craig ross jr., who had been arrested for dui in 1999. authorities tracking him down in a trailer behind his mother's home 13 miles from the victim's house. police say the 9-year-old was found alive in a cabinet. when you learned that your niece had been located, what was your reaction. >> i dropped to my knees screaming. >> reporter: ross jr. now charged with nine counts of kidnapping and assault. he's pleaded not guilty. >> unfortunately, the world we live in, there are predators out there and so justice will be not only him being safely away to not do this to anyone else, but also her having great support

system and tools and whatever she needs around her to move forward. >> reporter: what do you want people to know and take away from your family's story? >> this isn't just a headline. this isn't just something to get clicks. this is a real person, a real child, a real family. >> reporter: janai was adamant there needs to be heightened sensitivity in how these traumatizing cases are handled especially when involving children. the family will now spend christmas together so much needed joy after many trying months. happy to see them reunited. >> great that they get to be together after such a terrifying case. thank you. now that massive eruption in iceland. scientists say the volcanic activity is slowing, but they warn new vents could open up, releasing even more toxic gas. this morning, stunning pictures from the scene. marcus moore is in iceland for us once again. good morning. >> reporter: hey, whit, good morning.

we are watching that eruption happen behind us here. i want you to see the picture from above that shows you the fissure that stretches for 2.5 miles. the gases and magma has been spewing from two vents this morning. as long as this eruption continues to unfold, the concern is high that toxic gases could spread across the region. because this is an under ground system that scientists are dealing with, there's a lot they don't know about what is happening. officials told me they are worried about the gases but also for the potential that this eruption could reintensify. of course, since monday's eruption, they also warned about the risk for lava to reach a nearby town which was evacuated last month. now that has not happened, thankfully, but they're not in the clear. certainly they're continuing to watch what happens here. the over arching question though is how long will this last? and nobody knows.

we went into town this morning and saw several homes that were shaken from their foundation, from the earthquakes that happened last month. so, guys, it is clear, once this eruption is done, many still face a very long road to recovery. guys? >> that does appear to be the case. really appreciate marcus being there for us. >> yes. >> coming up, the new proposal to protect children's privacy online. and next, a new warning about gift card scams during the holidays. what the fbi is saying about protecting yourself. fbi is sayt protecting yourself. but her moderate to severe eczema would make her skin so uncomfortable. i was always so itchy especially when i was hot. now my skin doesn't itch as much. now we're staying ahead of her eczema. there's a power inside all of us to live our passion. and dupixent works on the inside to help heal your skin from within. it helps block a key source of inflammation

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>> so we're seeing this scam across the united states. it's really picked up in the last few weeks. we see generally a rise in scams of this type around the holidays. >> reporter: the latest method criminals are using to lift the money out of your pocket this holiday season. >> you have my $200. the crook has my gift. >> reporter: one woman fell to the scam. when the new mom went to spend money, it wasn't there. >> she was scratching off the security lining with all of her baby purchases. it comes up zero balance. also there was a note that said that this gift card had been assigned to another account. >> reporter: gift card scams have been around for years, but the fbi says never at the volume they're seeing now. how would a consumer even know that the gift card they're buying actually has no value because it's been siphoned away by some criminal? >> the consumer has to be really vigilant.

>> reporter: the fbi says look to see if the packaging seems tampered with. if there's a sticker over the scratch off material. buy gift cards kept behind a counter and save the receipt something suzanne said kept her from losing money. >> it was a little while, but finally i got an e-mail from target gift card services. they said they would be happy to replace my gift card. yes, for me, i got the $200 back. >> reporter: target said in a statement, we are aware of the gift card tampering and take this issue seriously. now store teams regularly inspect cards for physical signs of tampering. individual consumers may lose $50, $100, $200, whatever the value of the compromised gift card they bought. the fbi says all that adds up. the combined losses from this scam are pretty high. victims can try getting their money back from retailers, but the fbi would also like them to file a complaint at ic3.gov. guys? >> great message, especially for

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ginger has the forecast. with the growing popularity of contactless payment, why it may be safer to pull out your phone than to pay with plastic. plant based diets and lower diabetes risk. what a new study reveals about the connection. and how to stay on track while still enjoying holiday sweets and treats. try before you buy. you've seen the ads for ruggables all over social media. this morning we're putting the machine washable rugs through the paces. ♪ rockin around the christmas tree ♪ and we're rocking around the christmas wreath with the food trends taking off right now from shrimpmas trees to charcuterwreaths. how you can create your own at home. plus, we're counting down with the deck the hallmark guys, sharing their top movie picks for the holidays. they're saying --

>> good morning america! >> announcer: live in times square, this is gma. >> as you can tell, we are in the holiday spirit with only four days until christmas. >> the countdown is on. this morning with so many gathering this time of year, we teamed up with cpsc to help one family find the potential dangers we temporarily set up in their home before walking them through it. we'll see if you can spot the hazards. >> important information there. also ahead, the new proposal to help protect your kids' privacy online. first a look at the top stories breaking at 8 starting with the holiday travel rush. millions flocking to airports and the roads, kicking off what is expected to be the busiest travel season ever. our transportation correspondent gio benitez is on the tarmac there at the houston airport. good morning to you, gio. >> reporter: hey, robin, good morning again. just think about this. united alone has about 4,000 flights today. that's three every minute. just incredible. lot of those flights taking off from houston here.

that 777 is heading to tokyo very soon. take a look at this video from across the country. we are seeing airports packed, from chicago to seattle to charlotte to right here in houston, of course. the busiest airports in america will be crowded today so get there early. nearly 49,000 planes expected in the air today as passengers make that mad dash home for christmas. it was mostly smooth yesterday but there were a few disruptions. at la guardia, the tsa removing 17 bullets hidden inside a diaper in one traveller's carry on bag. at reagan national outside washington, agents stopped a man with a loaded handgun. the good news, very few cancellations or delays. hopefully, it stays that way. of course, ginger is watching that weather on the west coast, michael. >> all right, gio. be there early and be patient is the message. thank you very much for that. now to children and online safety. federal regulators proposing sweeping new regulations to restrict how sites can track kids online.

aaron katersky is back with that. >> reporter: good morning again, michael. what federal regulators are proposing amounts to one of the most aggressive attempts to protect children's privacy online in nearly 15 years. the ftc is suggesting new regulations meant to curb how social media companies use and monetize children's data. websites that collect personal information from kids under 13 are already required to notify parents and obtain consent. the new proposals would limit push notifications that encourage kids to stay online longer, require targeted advertising to be off by default, and expressly tell companies they cannot keep children's information forever. regulators say unnecessary collection retention and use of children's personal information could endanger their safety or expose them to hacks and allow companies to prey on their trust and vulnerability. kids can not help but be on their computers, right? for school and daily life. the ftc said kids must be able to play and learn online without

being endlessly tracked by companies looking to horde and monetize their personal information. members of the public have two months now to comment on these proposed changes before a note next year. whit? >> aaron, thank you. now to the mayor of boston issuing an emotional apology to two black men wrongly arrested after a racist murder investigation more than three decades ago. morgan norwood is here with details. >> good morning. this was a case that deepened the racial tension over in boston. let me set the scene. in 1989 charles stewart told police a black man murdered his pregnant wife. that led to the wrongful arrest of alan swanson and willie bennett. their families overcome with emotion as the mayor issued a stunning apology. >> we are here today to acknowledge the tremendous pain the city of boston inflicted on black residents throughout our neighborhoods 34 years ago. >> reporter: the mayor of boston issuing a stunning public apology to two black men wrongfully accused in the 1989

murder of a pregnant white woman an her child. >> what was done to you was unjust, unfair, racist and wrong. >> say it again. >> reporter: 34 years ago, a woman carol stewart was shot and killed, her baby successfully delivered but died weeks later. her husband charles stewart was later accused of orchestrating the killing but told police at the time an unidentified black man shot his wife in an attempted carjacking. the case led to a police crackdown in a traditionally black neighborhood and wrongful arrest of alan swanson. and willie bennett, who were never formally charged in the murder. in the wake of the murder racial tension in the city of boston grew, leading to an extensive boston globe investigation and a docu series. decades later, the mayor handing out formal apology letters. the family of bennett sued the city in 1995 and was paid

$12,500, they say they're still reeling for the ordeal. >> everybody wants to know if we're okay. we are not. >> reporter: swanson in attendance, demanding reparations. >> i just need some compensation for all the trouble and pain i'm still going through. >> reporter: while both men were arrested swanson and bennett were never formally charged with the crime. wu said the apology is just the beginning of a much longer journey of accountability and action. guys? >> still a journey. all right. thank you very much, morgan. coming up in our gma morning menu, a safer way to pay this holiday season. becky worley looks at how tapping the digital wallet on your phone might be safer than swiping your credit card. the new study on plant based diets and diabetes and how going plant based can lower your risk. try before you buy. checking out the washable rugs all over social media. plus erielle reshef is here with the festive food trend you'll want to try. hey, erielle. >> hey there, michael.

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>> big savings there. >> big time. >> our gma cover story now, finding safer ways to pay this holiday shopping season. pay transactions are expected to grow over 150% over the next few years. as this method becomes more popular, becky worley joins us to break down how safe they are to use. good morning to you, becky. >> reporter: good morning, robin. yeah, if you have ever seen people use their phone or watch to pay for a purchase and wonder, how do they do that? and, is it safe? we're going to answer those questions. spoiler alert. once you set these up, it's easier, faster and may even be safer than using plastic. tap to pay. first the tech. two devices, your phone and the payment reader communicate wirelessly. that transmission is encrypted meaning it can't be intercepted by a hacker. >> it is a great technology that helps reduce friction of purchasing.

>> reporter: android apple and samsung phones have the wallets built in. set them up by adding a credit card or debit card. you can even use a prepaid card. i have an iphone. i double click and up pops my wallet app. i select the credit card i want to use. i just tap and the purchase is charged just like i used a regular credit card. except it's faster and easier than using plastic. but for a lot of people the reason they aren't doing this is they worry about safety. >> some people are still hesitant on using digital wallets because it's weird not to have that card in front of you. >> reporter: your plastic credit card has a vulnerability. if someone gets the number and date and code on the back, they can make charges. but when your phone communicates with an e-reader, it doesn't share that number. it creates a one time use number that is useless to a thief. it's called tokenization. >> the reason tokenization is really helpful is that it

creates a level of encryption that we just can't get with physical cards. >> reporter: google says digital wallets provide added security and apple adds it's better than using a credit debit or prepaid card. but what if your phone gets stolen? nor to use the digital wallets on watches or phones, your device must have a password. now apple tells us that apple pay is available in 85% of retailers. one downside is that other 15% means you still have to carry a plastic credit card. it's not just the big three samsung, google and apple. there are services like zelle, pay pal and venmo. it is a whole different world paying for purchase. >> yes, it is. i tell my kids, i give them cash. they're like, what is this? put it on a card. [ laughter ] cash is -- they really do. but thank you very much for that, becky. as always, appreciate you.

now we'll turn to a new report that says switching to a plant based diet could cut your risk of diabetes by 25%. registered dietitian and nutritionist mya feller is here to break it down. this comes as we're heading to the holiday filled with a lot of sweets. tell us about this report. >> okay. so this report is a cohort study. participants were 40-69. what researchers were doing, they were looking at healthy plant based diets, unhealthy plant based diets and type 2 diabetes. they said healthy plant based diets were, beans, nuts, fruits, vegetables with unhealthy being sugar sweetened beverages, added sugars, the things we expected. what they did find, for the folks who ate the healthy plant based diet they did have a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. the people going in at base line with the healthiest plant based diet, they tended to be older, more active and had greater education so that could have been a factor. >> when you take the plant based

approach, it's not a one size fits all. >> not at all. folks need to individualize based on their personal health where they are right now. their likes, dislikes, finances and access. what we know, those diets that have the fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds, these bioactive compounds we want folks to have access to. that's good for your metabolic health. look, it's a plug to eat more plants in their whole and minimally processed form. >> holidays. you want to stick to this plant based approach, but you want to indulge. how do you do it? >> in my practice we're talking about balance and sustainability. i want folks over the next few weeks to think about what are the plants you can add into your pattern of eating? you may not like salad. that's okay. but do you like a cooked vegetable? can you add fruit to your

breakfast? what are veggies you can add to your afternoon snacks? think of those things you can add every single day. and dessert is just dessert. it's not gonna be the end of you. [ laughter ] >> that's good to know. thank you for that. thank you for making me feel better about myself. whit? >> i'm taking that right to the buffet. [ laughter ] thank you so much. appreciate it. we do want to get to a safety alert this morning. as people gather in their homes for the holiday, eva pilgrim is here with commonly overlooked hazards that parents should be aware of to keep their kids safe. eva, good morning. >> whit, weren't we just talking about the hazards of the little people in our homes? >> right. >> toddlers are crazy. i have a 2-year-old at home. i feel this very deeply. even when you think you've toddler proofed your home, they find something. we went to one family's home to put them to the test to see if they could spot the possible hazards in their house with an expert. they have a busy life keeping up with daniel and toddler anu.

>> kind of like testing the waters. >> reporter: childproofing your home for a curious toddler can be a challenge. i have a 2-year-old. she will literally destroy the house. here to help the chairman of the consumer product safety commission. what advice do you have to parents? >> taking a few steps to anticipate the trouble that they could be getting into means that you can prevent a tragedy. >> reporter: the cpsd working with gma to create a spot the hazard quiz in their home, setting up hazards in various rooms to test their knowledge. we start in the family room where the family spends a lot of their time. >> this is a hazard. choking hazard. >> this glass lighting that i have over here. >> reporter: that's correct. anything that could easily fall and break could pose a danger. get down on the 2-year-old level.

>> oh. that stuff is laying around there. >> reporter: they ask if the couch is too close to the railing. little 2-year-olds like to climb. >> they like to climb up here. >> reporter: time to bring in the chairman. >> you pointed these out which are water beads. they start off really small and tiny. when you put them in water, they can grow to this size here. >> reporter: cpsd warns they can appear like candy to children but can grow to 100 times their size and if swallowed can cause severe injury, even death. next the chairman points out a potential hazard averted. >> fingerprints here. people climbing around. this is not just for the wall. that's great because you have a lot of entries. the tv, furniture. >> reporter: all furniture and tv's should be anchored to the wall. one potential danger they missed. corded window coverings.

even cords mounted to the wall can create a strangulation risk if a child gets their head caught. >> best case scenario to use cordless window blinds. >> reporter: in the laundry area, they immediately point to a potential hazard. >> pods. >> right. having them just out when the kids are able to reach it. >> reporter: cpsd recommending detergents, medicine and cleaning supplies should be stored up high and out of reach. >> that is something that can look like candy for kids. >> reporter: here's a good visual rule for parents. if a toy can fit through this, a toilet paper roll, it's a possible choking hazard for your toddler. guys, we're going to have much more on this hazard quiz tomorrow. >> wow. we're all taking notes. great stuff. eva, appreciate it. ginger, over to you. >> as we've got record warmth for christmas eve and christmas in the northern plains we learned the minnesota ice festival has been cancelled.

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>> now to a new food trend this christmas season. hash tag holiday charcuterie has over 6 million views on tik tok with people all over the internet making them for holiday gathers. erielle reshef is here with these seasonal boards including charcuterwreaths. hey, erielle. >> the char hot. are you feeling like your menu lacks festive flair? look no further than social media's latest craze the charcuterie. tis the season for snacking and this year charcuterie bores are helping you feast in style. from savory charcu-trees to charcuterwreaths, there's no shortage of festive ways to customize your board for the holidays. >> there's so much you can do. you can customize it to be whatever you want. such a fun way to elevate your

hosting experience. >> reporter: charcuterie expert lauren edwards says the key is to find your theme. think about using bold red and green food items for flair. that could be mozzarella and tomato candy canes. >> top it with balsamic and oil, add bread and you're ready to go. >> reporter: or skip the meat and go for a full on veggie santa spread. >> there's something for everybody. that's why they are such a big hit this year. >> people across the internet are loving this trend. it can cover any individual taste and easy to do. >> easy to do. i like it. we're going to try to make this wreath board. how do we get started? >> first thing to do is find any dish. doesn't have to be a round one. put down rosemary. so here. fill it out. put it in sort of a wreath shape. i know that's shocking, given this is that's shocking given this is called charcuterwreaths. take any anti-pasto that you like. we picked a red white and green

theme. do pepperoni, olives. they're festive looking. stick that cheese on there. >> we have a lot to do here. what kind of tips do you have for prepping all this stuff? >> the nice thing about this for parents and you're busy, you can do this ahead of time. anything that will keep in a fridge you can put on a skewer, stick it in the fridge. when you are ready to display it, put it out. you don't need a circular board. you can do this in any shape you want. arrange the rosemary so it's in a circle. put cookies in the middle. put this in the middle. use. use one of these skewers and you can skewer these so that people can pick them up without everybody's hands going into the dips and everybody's hands going, very easy to do.

>> and you know what? what's old is new again. um, the shrimp tree is back. >> yeah. mary shrimp. >> miss mary shrimp. >> shrimp. this is straight out of the 70s. take a look at this. before kale was in salads, it was a tree for shrimp. of course. you take one of these styrofoam. styrofoam forms, and then you decorate it with kale or any other greenery. and then you stick these, um, skewers into it, and then you can just hang your shrimp, decorative shrimp. who would have thought it's coming back to stick a bow on top? it's delicious. you know, i'm the sous chef in my house. you come over to my house for dinner. so the fact that i'm in charge of a food segment is making my husband laugh at him. >> the second i saw we were doing this, i said, daniels should be here. but he said, i'm in charge of making things look pretty. >> which is this is my domain. well, you've done it. thank you. >> you've done it, ariel. thank you. merry christmas. yes merry christmas everybody coming up. it's time to try before you buy those popular rust washable rugs with johnson has one to see what he says about his that unicorn is yours with. >> right now there's just so

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back now with our try before you buy where we check out some of the most popular items for sale. this morning it is all about washable rugs. all the options you see are shopable. scan the qr code on your screen. becky is back to tell us all about it. good morning to you, becky. >> reporter: robin, good morning. rugs can transform a room making them look sophisticated. until they're big stained messes or they get so dated that your house starts to look like your aunt ethel's musty old apartment. enter interchangeable toppers on rugs that go over a plush pad. these things are game changers. the ads are all over social media. >> ruggable is a two piece rug system that features stylish rug covers which are also stain resistant. and above all, machine washable. >> reporter: but how do they work? and what are the pros and cons? we asked jackie reeves to tell

us about her experience. >> ruggables are just so popular because having the option to throw it in the washing machine is incredibly convenient. they're just a popular rug. >> reporter: jackie has a pegasus themed rug for her daughter's room. which is awesome because she uses it to play with her pony collection. >> i think it's 6x9 and it was about $300 for the whole system. >> reporter: by system, she's referring to the fact that there are two pieces. a pad and a topper. the interchangeable decorative part that attaches to the pad. and for that pad, the company offers multiple thickness options. >> people who are happy with the feel had that cushioned pad. we think it's worth investing in that if you're looking for a satisfying feel under foot. >> reporter: jackie also has a runner in her kitchen, and says the beauty of these rugs is their washability. >> i have washed them several times.

they wash well, hold up. one thing about the flat weave, they really are very thin. older versions of the rug, the sides can curl up a little bit so you do have to be careful because in some high traffic areas they can be a trip hazard. >> reporter: that issue is echoed in the wire cutter review. ruggables says avoid passioning over edges and corners while vacuuming. use cold water when washing, and limit to low heat when drying. one thing i'm curious, how do ruggables interact with robotic vacuum cleaners? do they get all tangled up in the ruggables edges? one way to find out. okay. it did pretty well. i was pleasantly surprised that roomba and ruggables got along. now there are myriad washable

rugs on the market, but the interchangeable topper here is kind of an innovation. lot of people will change out their rugs even seasonally. right now they might have their christmas and holiday themed rugs. robin, it's a cute idea. these things are great. the idea that i can throw them in the machine, amazing. >> i gotta tell you, whit is really leaning in on this. he has not only the rug. >> i got the roomba, too. [ laughter ] i got kids, i got dogs, we got messes. we're all in. >> we're curious about the wear and tear. you mentioned the edges curling up. is there a best use case for these rugs? whit wants to know. he needs to know this. >> with as many dogs as whit fosters, he needs to know about these rugs. because, yes, there are best case use scenarios. seems like the thicker rugs avoid curling and it's quite plush underfoot. as for best use case, hallways amazing because no matter how much the dog runs

around on it, throw it in the washing machine. and kids' rooms. you might start out with the pastel unicorn and then transition to something befitting an angsty teenage room. i don't know what that is. can you tell i have two 15-year-olds in my house? >> mine are on their way. we're still in the pastel unicorn phase. we're gonna get to the other one coming up. thank you so much, becky. appreciate it. >> you were taking notes there? >> absolutely. >> you can scan the qr code on your screen for everything you need to know about ruggable and machine washable rugs on good morning america.com. >> all right. it's time for our 25 days of christmas. for day 21, we have the guys from the deck the hallmark podcast joining us from their studios in greenville, south carolina, with their binge holiday picks. brandon gray, brian harris and dan thompson. good morning to you guys. >> good morning! good to see you. >> great to see all of you. we're going to jump right to it.

we're going to set up a small screen spectacle. a hall mark movie set at the biltmore estate. you had a chance to visit the set? >> we did. it took place in asheville, north carolina, which is about an hour from us at the biltmore. we went there. dan and i went up there, hung out for the day with the actors. it was a blast. but the movie itself, it blew my mind. as a hallmark fan, you know what you're getting. this was above and beyond. there was some time travel. it looked amazing. costumes were fantastic. chris palaha doing a little jimmy stewart there. a magical time for me as a fan of these movies. >> they didn't throw you guys in a scene or anything like that? you said you were upset. >> we're trying to work our way up. i don't know. [ laughter ] >> we also got to talk about

soap operas. i got to check out this one. ladies of the '80s, a divas christmas. before we get your take on it, guys, we're going to hear from one of the divas herself, donna mills. >> if you're looking for a fun devilish delightful time this holiday weekend, it is the perfect time to wash ladies of the '80s, a divas christmas. it was fabulous to join forces and share the spotlight with loni and linda and morgan and nicolette. we had a blast making the movie. i think you'll enjoy watching it, too. so tune in and have a merry, merry christmas. >> i don't know about you, brandon, but i'm a little scared where she was going there. they look like they had a lot of fun. >> they did have a lot of fun. i was spectacle going into this movie. i was born in 1992. i don't know who any of these women are. i barely use soap. and i don't like the opera. but this movie delivered for me. it was hilarious.

the women were so fun meddling in this relationship. super fun. super endearing. even if you have no idea what's going on, you'll have a good time laughing along. >> and you know, brian, families are looking for animated adventure. we got diary of a wimpy kid christmas cabin fever on disney +. you like that one. >> i did like it. my boys liked it. i have a 9 and 7-year-old ethan and jonah. we had a good time. has some good hijinx. it's got some heart. it features a community toy and clothing drive, which reminded me of the quote from my college graduation commencement speech given by miss robin roberts 2005 where she said dream big but focus small. words to live by. >> amen. >> i like that. >> you actually were listening to me? i don't even -- >> that's amazing. >> look at you.

>> he looked it up. robin, he wanted to know what you said. that's all that matters. >> but look at you now. i'm proud of you. so proud of you. >> let's not wait another 20 years. [ laughter ] >> speaking of 20 years, it is the 20 year anniversary of one of my favorite holiday films, "elf" if you can believe it. everyone's favorite elf buddy with his infectious christmas spirit. we can't forget this scene right here. take a look. >> okay, i love you. bye! >> mmm. >> oh. >> the gag reflex still hits every time you see it. [ laughter ] >> classic scene. >> people can watch this on hulu over the holidays.

why is this such a modern classic, do you think? >> listen. we didn't want you guys to be left out. first and foremost, buddy's breakfast is iconic. you've got noodles, syrup, m&m's, pop tarts, marshmallows. we just told the folks not to be left out. they're bringing out some to share. >> no, no. >> come on, guys. >> are you actually eating this? >> brian -- >> whit. >> go for it. >> no, no. >> whit did it. >> i took a taste. i got to work the rest of the day. >> i can't do it. i can't do it. >> that's why you get paid the big bucks because you're willing to do this stuff. i can't do it. >> exactly right. this movie's a classic for a number of reasons. i think it speaks to the kid in all of this. my kids twin boys 7 years old. the day after thanksgiving we

watch this movie. the saturday after thanksgiving we make buddy's breakfast in the morning all together, the noodles, the syrup, the whole bit. it's disgusting. [ laughter ] that's why it's a classic. >> we need to put up a warning. >> brian, he was taking one for the team. >> we appreciate you. you are so much fun. brandon, brian and dan, thank you for joining us. we always appreciate having you on. happy holidays to you guys. >> thank you. merry christmas. >> merry christmas. coming up we tried out some last minute decorating hacks. ating hacks.

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>> absolutely wildest year. >> we're breaking it all down. >> taylor swift, beyonce, barbie. >> and the stories that make you go hmmm. it's the year 2023 with robin roberts. >> getting ready to kiss 2023 good-bye. >> wednesday on abc. >> welcome back. christmas is just four days away. will ganss has put some last minute decorating ideas to the test. >> reporter: it's not too late to unleash your inner elf this christmas. ♪ everybody turning to tik tok for elf-like inspiration where hash tag holiday hacks have racked up 3.1 billion views. >> do you know the painter's tape hack? >> reporter: turning microfiber feather dusters into christmas trees. step one. detach the duster from the handle and trim it to a tree shape.

i feel like i'm giving the grinch a haircut. dinner with me. i can't cancel again. now add fairy lights to your trees but beware. they are nearly impossible to untangle. five minutes of this riveting television. secure your minichristmas trees to styrofoam. boom. a tiny twinkley master piece. next up the trendiest way to level up your living room damage free. no hooks, taxes or tapes needed. >> look how it turned out. >> reporter: all you need is a shower curtain rod, tension rod and garland. some folks use a tie to attach it, but these branches do just fine. voila. mistletoe is optional. finally a holiday hack for achieving that holiday look with more energy efficient lights, a knife and a ping pong ball. >> it just adds another layer of dimension to your tree. >> it has an equator on it.

you're not going to puncture the equator. you go to the north pole or south pole. >> reporter: slide it over a light and repeat until your strand is complete. >> all right. i love it. will, you've got one more hack, way to display those holiday cards. >> mine usually end up in a pile. all you need is two things a junky piece of ribbon and heavy duty tape. you're gonna tape your ribbon inside. and then display your cards with clothes pins and boom, you're done. this goes viral every year. for good reason. it's a good way to do it. >> like gift wrapping your cabinet. love it, will. thank you very much. everything you see here is shopable using the qr code on the bottom of your screen. will, thank you. >> whit, thank you. >> ginger, over to you. >> i put the holiday cards in a tree, one of the little trees. i use it like ornaments. so easy. it looks nice. everybody get ready to dance tonight when the iheart radio

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>> thank you. >> okay. last month asked to the grand ol opry to be a member, and none other than garth brooks made the announcement. >> coolest night of my life. it's always been a goal of mine to become a member of the grand ol opry. it was crazy. >> i just look at you. what was it 12 years ago? >> 12 years ago central park. >> here you are all grown up. you've got a son avery. i was asking you about him. i remember him when he was 3 months old. you have a tour next month. >> starting in troy, ohio. >> is he going to be -- >> he'll be out there. him, the wife, the whole family. it will be a fun time. >> tell us, i know this is a new song. can i tell you all, it has a classic christmas feel to it. tell us about it. >> thank you. thank you. yeah. we tried to put in all of our favorite christmas elements to it.

it's got sinatra, country, randy newman with the clarinet. hopefully, people will enjoy it. >> they will enjoy it. they're gonna hear it right now. thank y'all. thank you for being here. let's get that holiday spirit going. scotty and the band going to perform feel like the holidays. okay, guys. ♪ they're hangin up tinsel in the window on michigan avenue ice is freezing all the rain at rockefeller center too ♪ ♪ the lights going up on the palm trees down on a1a it's starting to feel it's starting to feel like the holidays ♪ ♪

♪ snow is falling and crawling down from that old north pole ♪ ♪ jingle bells are ringing from rome to rio de janeiro ♪ ♪ old man winter says here comes december and i can't wait it's starting to feel it's starting to feel like the holiday ♪ ♪ i love this time of year i love when it gets here my dear it's getting closer just around the corner yeah just around the corner ♪ can ♪ i think i'll hang up the mistletoe that's okay it's starting to feel it's starting to feel like the holiday ♪

♪ i well i love this time of year, i love when it gets here my dear we're getting closer it's just around the corner yeah just around the corner ♪ ♪ it's here at last so let's raise a glass and celebrate ♪ ♪ it's starting to feel it's starting to feel like the holiday ♪ ♪ it's getting real it's starting to feel feel like the holiday ♪ the holiday ♪ >> yeah. [ applause ]

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heading northbound on 880 past the coliseum. i'm drew. >> hey, sue will take you to our sutro tower camera this morning, and it's just looking lovely out there. we have lots of sunshine, drier weather has set up shop today and this dry pattern will continue through the weekend. low pressure is now impacting southern california. we're finding heavy rain around la the next couple of days back here at home. temperatures this morning in the 40s and in the 50s as we take a look at highs today, it's a very pleasant afternoon, mostly sunny skies, temperatures going into the 60s. reggie. >> thanks, drew. time now for live with kelly and mark. we are back on the air at 11 for midday live. hope you have a great morning. it's live with kelly morning. it's live with kelly and mark deja vu: today, actor, author and comedian leslie jones. plus, our holiday family cookie countdown continues with our very own "live" family