good morning, america. breaking right now, the raging infernos turn deadly, leaving a trail of total destruction. the towering blaze even torches major power lines. >> oh, god. something just -- there's an explosion. this is just getting worse and worse out here. >> this church goes up in flames. we are live on the front lines with the barehanded, last-second battle to save homes. breaking overnight. l.a. clippers owner donald sterling saying no to paying the nba $2.5 million fine. as expected, he's not going down without a fight. now threatening to sue the league and refusing all sanctions. jay z, beyonce, and solange speaking out for the first time about that elevator fight caught on camera. the family now united after the feud seen round the world.

releasing new photos this morning. celebrating barbara walters. a legend who broke down barriers in tv news, now saying good-bye after an unparalleled career. we'll take you behind the scenes of her last show at "the view." and the unprecedented gathering of women she's blazed a path for. all surprises her with a memorable tribute. now barbara says good-bye this morning. >> good morning, america. that doesn't sound like good-bye from barbara walters. >> not at all. she's unstoppable. >> we're going to have a lot of fun with her this morning. but first, this was the scene overnight in southern california. the fires overwhelming an entire hillside. you can see the hot embers flying right into the air. more than 2,600 firefighters now on the front lines, battling 10 unprecedented wildfires.

so many multi-million dollar homes burning up right now. a lot of memories going up with them. >> look at this one home. total destruction. that appears to be a television still attached to the furnace, to the fireplace. but the only thing left standing. and this is just so unbelievable. look at this, as well. the heat and wind creating this smoke whirl. or smokenado. >> we have team coverage this morning. ginger zee and abc's cecilia vega in escondido, california. ginger, these conditions are so dangerous. >> reporter: yeah, the krns far from perfect. we know this morning, two dozen homes, plus this one, and an apartment complex destroyed. we know that weather has been a huge factor. the state of california now in 100% severe drought. and santa maria at 105, the hottest may temperature ever. some of the others above the

century mark helping to incite the flames. flames racing across 10,000 acres. firefighters working to contain at least ten separate blazes. fire whirls emerging from the parched hillside, while smokenadoes and fires everywhere created close to zero visibility. >> i can't believe it. it's unreal. >> reporter: in san marcos, transformers exploding. >> there's an explosion. >> reporter: in escondido, a church up in flames. the entire state of california, moderate to exceptional drought. you can see the dry brush and the fire rushing up that hill. helicopter after helicopter dropping water and trying to save the homes above. at least 125,000 evacuation notices have been issued. hundreds, forced into shelters. >> we packed. do i not pack? do i run? >> i never thought we would be people asking for help. i thought we would be the people helping other people. >> reporter: the fires already claiming at least one life. investigators now urgently

trying to determine the cause. >> we all have suspicions, like the public does, when you have nine fires started all over the county. we are actively investigating the start of those fires. >> reporter: and you can feel the difference this morning. much cooler, and into the 70s bit weekend. better conditions into saturday. >> hopefully that cooldown will help. thank you, ginger. cecilia is there this morning, there with people who lost their homes or came within seconds of losing them. many still waiting to find out this morning, cecilia? >> reporter: good morning to you. the air as you can see, still thick with smoke. this home still smoldering. we believe this is the garage. here's a washing machine here. on this block alone, three homes destroyed. and so many people, still unable to return. overnight, the unsettling return. >> it's just devastation. it's irreplaceable. >> reporter: this resident getting a first look at the home that's been in his family for nearly half a century. >> you walk in, that's the living room.

and if you went straight past the chimney, you got to the kitchen and the family room. >> reporter: as the flames inched closer, he tried desperately to save it. >> it was covered with smoke. you couldn't hardly see. you couldn't breathe. it was too late. it jumped straight in and couldn't do nothing. >> reporter: everybody made it out safe. now, all that remains are the memories. >> that's something that can't be replaced. it's horrendous. >> reporter: in san marcos, another home, like many, on the brink of disaster. >> the heat and the smoke was so intense. hundreds of degrees just blowing past you. and i was 30 feet from it. i never felt such heat. >> reporter: this cell phone video capturing firefighters frantically trying to halt the blaze, just inches from this homeowner's yard. >> we had three minutes to grab stuff and get out. that was it. >> reporter: fortunately, his home was spared. >> this is the sheriff's department. this is a mandatory evacuation. >> reporter: this woman and her mother now evacuated. watched as homes across the street from theirs shot up in flames. >> the fire was really close.

i could feel the heat rub against my skin. it was really hot. >> reporter: many residents now left to wait and wonder. >> we're sitting here, waiting to see what happens, if we're going to be able to go back and see if the houses got destroyed or not. >> reporter: these fires have caused more than $20 million in damages. as ginger said earlier, forced more than 125,000 people into evacuations. the hope is that today, with the cooler temperatures people are allowed to return to their home s. >> that is the hope. cecilia, and ginger, thank you both. we're going to turn to l.a. clippers' owner donald sterling, fighting back against the nba this morning. sterling's lawyer says he will not pay the league's fine, laying the groundwork for a possible lawsuit. abc's ryan smith is here with the latest. good morning, ryan. >> reporter: good morning, george. this is what we have learned. abc news has confirmed that donald sterling fired off a letter to the nba, through his lawyers, big-time antitrust lawyers, threatening to sue. saying he has done nothing wrong. he's not going to pay the $2.5

million fine assessed by the nba. and the letter reportedly says that the controversy will be, quote, ajaud indicated. and it usually means a lawsuit is coming. >> he is clearly digging in. but the nba has a lot of firepower, too. how are they going to respond? >> reporter: they will respond swiftly and say they did everything by the book. we have the right to do this. we have the right to assess this kind of fine and they have a lot of backup for that. they essentially have this power under the constitution and bylaws. >> sterling signed a contract when he became an owner saying i will abide by the league's system of justice. >> reporter: right. but he can argue in the courts, they were arbitrary and capricious the way they assessed this fine. they didn't do the their is and cross the ts. that's a long shot for him not to pay this fine. >> wow. big battle ahead. ryan, thanks very much. let's get to amy with today's other top stories. >> good morning, everybody. we begin with breaking news for the second time in recent weeks. there's been a major disaster onboard a ferry carrying hundreds of people. this time, nearly 200 people are

missing and feared dead, after the ferry they were riding in capsized in a storm in bangladesh. survivors say they pleaded with the captain to stay close to the shore. but he ignored them. also happening right now, historic flooding in eastern europe. this video shows an entire bridge washing away downstream in bosnia, crashing into another bridge. four months of rain fell in just one day. and a massive attack caught on camera, as rebels in syria set off this monster bomb blast, destroying a syrian army base. they say they spent months digging a half-mile tunnel under that base and packed it with 60 tons of explosives. no word on the casualties. and veterans affairs eric shinseki is promising he will get to the bottom of the growing scandal at the v.a. hospitals. but he's refusing to resign. he testified on capitol hill about allegations of treatment delays and falsified patient appointment records. for the first time, shinseki

confirmed he's seen evidence that some v.a. medical centers are, in fact, cooking the books. >> any allegation, any adverse incident like this, makes me as -- makes me mad as hell. i could use stronger language here, mr. chairman. but in deference to the committee, i won't. >> he promised a hospital audit will be ready in three weeks. overnight, an explosion ripped through this apartment complex in indianapolis, blowing the roof clear off the building. four college students were inside and reported a strange odor. they say it may have been gas. but thankfully, everyone survived. and a young girl in pennsylvania is okay this morning after surviving a very close call. she was riding her scooter -- oh, my goodness, look at that. when a driver, fleeing police, crashed right on to the sidewalk, sending the 8-year-old flying, just missing her younger sister. but somehow neither girl was seriously injured. that suspect is now under arrest.

and finally, it all started with a sound in the middle of the night. a man near los angeles forgot to lock his door before he fell asleep on the couch. he sat up, trying to figure out what that sound was. and then, suddenly, the door pushes open. panic sets in as two glowing eyes are revealed. that is a black bear, staring right at him, face-to-face. they have a stareoff. he finally starts yelling and gesturing. flips on the lights. and thankfully, the bear decided to take off. i think the funnier thing is, he actually went back to sleep on the couch afterwards. i don't know if i'd be ever be able to sleep again. he did lock the door, though. this time, he locked the door. >> are there cameras everywhere? >> i know. seriously. i'm going to have a camera while i'm sleeping. i don't know. maybe it's a nanny cam. >> could be. we're going to turn to the turmoil at "the new york times." the top editor, the first woman with the job, fired after less than three years, sparking an instant debate.

was sexism behind her sudden pink slip? claire shipman here with the story. good morning. >> reporter: what a story, indeed. the central question seems to be whether abramson as a strong woman was held to standards that some men are not. some reported that bosses and underlings found her too pushy, which can, as we know, be a loaded term. debate has ignited about one of the most powerful women in the media world was sexism. or was a blatant sexism. her daughter even weighing in, offering this picture of her mom on instagram, calling it her new hobby. #girls, #pushy. "the times," in a memo to the staff, brushed to squelch the suggestion that she was let go because she confronted her bosses about being paid less than her equals for years. it is simply not true that jill's compensation was less than her predecessors.

the only reason for the decision was some aspects of our newsroom. but other reporters, including one from "the new yorker," suggested that she was paid less and frustrated. had hired a lawyer to help her. a move "the times" found aggressive. in the 2 1/2 years she was at "the times," the stock price at the paper almost doubled, digital readership increased and she gathered eight pulitzer prizes. still, many suggest that abramson's management style was the principle issue. and that has some crying double-standard. >> there's a perception that you don't want to work for a pushy, brusque woman. but when you work for a man, you almost assume that there will be a certain amount of power and aggression behind his leadership. >> reporter: in an interview with charlie rose after she was hired at the "times," she committed that her publisher had discussed her management style with her. >> he said, good, jill. delighted and engaged and wants

to talk about a great story. >> and bad jill is -- >> bad jill could interrupt and be bad. >> reporter: now, her successor will also make history. he's the first african-american to run "the times." i can tell you after talking to a lot of women at the paper, many are upset. a young woman told me, i don't know how to behave there anymore. and the veterans are saying, we had a lot of tough, crotchety male editors, and they kept their jobs. >> that's what you were saying in your book about women and confidence. >> reporter: she was displaying confidence in asking for more money. >> thanks, claire shipman. a warning about the popular sleeping aid lunesta. and its generic form. taken by nearly 1 million americans. the fda is cutting the initial recommended dose because of concerns about drowsiness the next day. abc news chief medical editor, dr. richard besser, is here. so what is the recommendation and why? >> the fda is saying anyone starting on the drug of lunesta or a generic form start with one milligram instead of two. so, half the dose.

the reason is, the effects of the drug lasting to the next morning. look at this new study. 7 1/2 hours after taking a 3 milligram dose, a lot of people were still having impaired memory, impaired coordination, which means no driving. 11 1/2 hours later, some people were still impaired. >> and they had no idea. >> that's what concerns me. they asked people whether they were functioning fine. many people who were impaired thought they had no problem. >> what are your recommendations? >> with any sleeping aid, you want to start with as low a dose as you can. for me, half of a starting dose works just fine. but try other things first. i found since i've taken up meditation, i rarely have any trouble sleeping. it's totally changed my approach to night time. >> and melatonin. there's natural things to do. >> there are. you don't want to reach for these pills right away. >> unless you need them. thanks, rich. have a good weekend. lara? >> all right, now. i'm thrilled to share this with all of you. a very special morning here at "gma." we are celebrating the one, the

only barbara walters, as she retires from just an incredible daily on-air career. her final morning co-hosting "the view," coming up later. it's been an unforgettable week as we come together to honor our barbara. and we want to give you a behind-the-scenes look. it is a final show filled with laughs. >> you said, i wanted to do a show with women with different views. any regrets? >> at the time, little did i know, that i would be surrounded by four cackling hens speaking over each other. >> reporter: as you see in this exclusive preview. but make no mistake, barbara walters' last day on "the view," will be filled with emotion. take a look at this incredible photo. a moment showing some of the most extraordinary women in journalism, who barbara considers her legacy, showing up to say farewell, to surprise the first lady of "the view." >> she is the reason why i could walk the road that i did. >> reporter: a hectic final morning.

everyone preparing to make barbara's good-bye one for the ages. barbara's whirlwind week started off with a bang. >> the barbara walters building. >> reporter: as the abc headquarters was renamed in her honor. next, she stopped by to visit fellow retiree to be, david letterman. >> let's walk into the sunset together. >> okay. i think we just made a suicide pact. [ laughter ] >> reporter: all week long, barbara's final days on "the view," were filled with memories and serenades. ♪ we will remember >> reporter: and the stars were out in full force wednesday night for a party to toast the woman who changed television forever. >> congratulations. >> reporter: the nation's inquisitor in chief was definitely the bell of the ball. and then, a historic reunion on thursday. with barbara holding court as all of her former co-hosts on "the view," came back for a grand sendoff. >> this is like the last summer with barbara. >> reporter: there were, of

course, some tears. >> i can't take all this. i'm going to be impossible. >> you are the best of the best. and it's been an honor and a pleasure. and it ain't over with us. >> reporter: and as usual, barbara had the last word. >> i have been honored to share this table with you. and what do we say now? have a great day, everyone. and take a little time to enjoy "the view." >> she'll have a little more time for that. we're going to give a huge morning welcome to barbara walters. yes. you have quite a day ahead of you. you have quite a day. thank you for starting with us here. >> so much. >> i'm happy to be here. that was quite a day. >> quite a day. and quite a week that you've had. and i have to say, that was a real moment. were you truly surprised when you saw us all walk out there? >> i really was. and i have some of the names.

oprah winfrey, robin roberts, diane sawyer, maria shriver, savannah guthrie, lara spencer, amy robach. where is amy? >> right here. >> i didn't mention you. you weren't there. >> we wouldn't have time for all the women that were there. and you have been hearing from so many people. but i know that you received a special message this week. >> i did. i did. can i read it? >> please. >> i just wanted to say i was thinking of you tonight. tomorrow is a special day. you have impacted this world as very few can. this is a transition towards a new journey. i love you and wanted you to know how proud i am of you. this is the only time i cry. this is from my daughter. >> oh. >> that's lovely. >> that's absolutely -- >> who never wants people to know she's my daughter because she wants to live anonymously. and she does. >> i know. but she, as we, are so incredibly proud of you. >> and thankful, and grateful. >> you have a long day. but you're going to be here all

morning long with us. >> i do. but i have a special tonight. i have to do the special. >> we're also going to have a drinking game today. how many times you tease the special. we want to go to ginger. >> can i just say it? the special is 9:00 to 11:00. it's interesting. that's the end of it. ginger, pick it up. >> that's amazing. >> you're the best. >> i so wish i could be there celebrating with you guys thank you, barbara. i'm here because of you. and now to the weather brought you by mercedes-benz e class.

good morning. i'm abc7 news meteorologist mike nicco with your bay area microclimate forecast. there it is, the marine layer, the clouds, the heat wave is over, the cooling spreads inland today. highs will continue dropping through monday. looks pretty dry all seven days with a warming trend late next week. we'll have mid to upper 60s along the coast with 71 in san francisco. mid to upper 70s around the bay shore and some 80s inland. good sleeping weather tonight. 40s and 50s once again. accuweather seven-day forecast, below average by monday. >> more from ginger coming up. also, jay z, beyonce and solange, breaking their silence about that shocking elevator fight caught on camera. and a bizarre twist in the case against former patriot's star aaron hernandez. plus robin thicke trying to

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trinity drive, put out, awe bau man was take on the hospital with smoke inhalation. investigators in walnut creek are asking neighbors to keep an eye out for suspicious activity after another fire broke out in that city. this is at least the fourth recent fire in the park. let's get a check on the commute. here's leyla gulen. >> h train number 7 is delay due to a freight train on the railroad departing stockton. keep that in mind as we take you into union city, we have a stalled big rig northbound along the nimitz at whipple road. you might see a slowdown there. southbound traffic starting to build. northbound 101 at capital expressway, san jose, we have an accident here blocking a lane, stop and go, right up to 286. eric? >> when we come back, meteorologist mike nicco has a cooler bay area forecast.

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now, while you're doing that, just tap this. hey. solo already. solo. >> who hasn't she met? what hasn't she done? there's barbara walters right there, playing the drums with ringo starr of the beatles. >> dancing, with george burns. >> dancing with george burns right there, yeah. al pacino. this is just the beginning, guys. barbara's going to be here all morning long to celebrate her blockbuster career. and look at that dip. patrick swayze. yeah. >> "dirty dancing." >> maybe we will get some dancing from barbara today because we have d.j. prostyle in the house. i love this d.j. >> good to have him here, as always. is it only a drinking game if

she plugs the special? or we plug the special? got to get the rules straight there. also ahead, the new, bizarre twist in the case against former football star aaron hernandez. he's now facing new murder charges. plus, pop star, robin thicke, planning a public gesture to win back his estranged wife, paula patton. what he has in store for the billboard music awards. and it's the finale of "gma's" swims with sharks series. rob robin's turn to dive into the "shark tank." we can't wait to see her big idea. we're going to begin with jay z, beyonce and her sister, solange, speaking out this morning about the elevator scuffle caught on tape. they are uniting now. they are getting on the record and sending a message of what it means to be a family. paula faris has the story. >> reporter: hip-hop's first family finally breaking their silence this morning. speaking for the first time about this family feud. in a joint statement, jay z, beyonce and solange saying, at the end of the day, families have problems.

and we're no different. the trio releasing the statement to the associated press, three days after this surveillance video was leaked, showing solange physically attacking jay z in the elevator at new york city's standard hotel, moments after leaving a met gala party. ♪ crazy right now your love got me looking so crazy right now ♪ >> reporter: as for what started the now infamous fight, there's been crazy amounts of theories. but the family is saying, the most important thing is that our family has worked through it. jay and solange each assume their share of responsibility for what occurred. they both acknowledge their role in this private matter that has played out in the public. they both have apologized to each other. and we have moved forward as a united family. the family, calling the reports of solange being intoxicated or displaying erratic behavior, simply false. continuing, we love each other. and above all, we are family. we've put this behind us and hope everyone else will do the

same. ♪ say words that don't mean a thing ♪ >> reporter: in the days since the video was made public, the sisters showing their solidarity on social media. releasing photo after photo of the two of them, all-smiles. and even more smiles from solange, pictured here in new orleans this week. and as for that hotel employee who leaked the video, they were reportedly paid a lot of green. but the standard hotel has given them the pink slip. for "good morning america," paula faris, abc news, new york. >> see how that one plays out in the next couple days. >> we will. we have a saying in our family, family. you know, it's -- we may not have it all together. but together, we have it all. >> that's what we see right now. >> that's what we see. now, to former new england patriots' star, aaron hernandez, already awaiting trial in one murder case. now, charged with two more murders. prosecutors say he ambushed and executed two men he met at a boston nightclub. abc's ryan smith.

you're back with more on this. >> reporter: that's right. good morning. and aaron hernandez sits in jail as we speak. but now, he's facing new charges in a totally different case, which if convicted, could keep him in prison for a long time. nfl star, aaron hernandez, awaiting trial in the 2013 death of odin lloyd, for which he has pleaded not guilty, now faces new charges. a double-murder in a shooting 11 months before lloyd's death. >> suffolk county returned two indictments for aaron hernandez for two counts of first-degree murder. for the shooting deaths of daniel de abreu, and safiro furtado. >> reporter: prosecutors revealing point-by-point details about the killings. they say hernandez entered the cure lounge in boston at 12:30 a.m. the same time as they did, apparently not knowing them. >> their chance encounter inside the club, triggered a series of events that culminated in these murders.

>> reporter: an hour and a half later, the victims leave the club, unaware a suv, police say driven by hernandez, was trailing them. then, at a nearby stoplight, hernandez allegedly pulled up to the vehicle and ambushed them. >> aaron hernandez then fired multiple times into their vehicle. >> reporter: hernandez's lawyers responded to the charges, saying, quote, aaron hernandez is innocent of these charges. and he looks forward to his day in court. just six weeks after the alleged double-murder, hernandez signed a $40 million deal with the new england patriots. saying afterwards, he was a new man. >> it changed me as a person. you can't come here and act reckless and do your own stuff. >> reporter: raising the question, could it be possible to lead such a dramatic double-life? >> what are you going to do? are you going to hire security guards to follow 53 guys around? i just don't think it's to indict fans or teams to see this because it's way beyond the pale. >> reporter: the families of the

victims in this case have filed a wrongful death suit against hernandez. as the case goes forward, the case of odin lloyd will go first. >> okay. thanks very much. going to get another check of the weather. and ginger zee in southern california. good morning, ginger. >> and schas much as we have be talking about the draught here. but we have to get to the extreme rainfall that's happening. raleigh, north carolina, 3 to 5 inches of rain. big-time flash flooding. and as that moves north, the damage around durham, north carolina, from an ef-0 tornado. flood watches in eight states this morning. from the northeast up into parts of new england. 2 to 4 inches, the purple area, 1 to 2 inches. sometimes fast and good morning. i'm mike nicco. the heat wave is over. still be a little warm inland,

82 to 87, but 73 to 81 around the bay, 64 to 71 and breezy in the coast and san francisco. those low clouds give way to afternoon high clouds and temperatures cooling a >> all that weather, brought to you by panera bread. robin. >> thank you, ginger. coming up here, pop star robin thicke's public plan to win back his estranged wife. plus parents versus kids. the shocking new book that says kids are bullying mom and dad. we are celebrating barbara walters. she is with us live, sharing some of the best moments from her incredible career. ♪ he said it ♪ he said it ♪ he lifted it up ♪ he said if i ♪ lift it up

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we're back, now, at 7:41, with singer, robin thicke, making a bold and public move to win back his estranged wife, paula patton. he is expected to send her an unmistakable message this weekend at the billboard music awards on abc with a new song. mara schiavocampo has the story. >> reporter: this morning, abc news confirms robin thicke will debut a new song at sunday's billboard music awards. the tune called "get her back," reportedly written for his estranged wife, paula patton, filled with lyrics designed to warm patton's heart. >> there's a part where he says i should have kissed you longer and i should have held you

stronger. i will wait forever for you to love me again. >> reporter: it's the superstar crooner's latest attempt to bring harmony back to his marriage. >> they separated, we're told, because of the miley cyrus incident at the vmas. this is just as live and grandiose of a stage to say, i want you back. >> reporter: thicke has made several public attempts to reconcile with patton, since the couple announced their separation in february. the teen sweethearts were married for eight years. >> i'm trying to get my girl back. >> reporter: during a concert in atlantic city, thicke broke into his 2007 hit, "lost without you." ♪ i'm lost without you >> reporter: a song thicke says he wrote for the actress. in the june issue of "vanity fair," patton says, quote, there's a deep love there. always was and always will be. >> we're told paula's moving closer to him. she's considering letting him back in her life. >> reporter: for thicke, he's hoping it's time for a second chance. for "good morning america," mara schiavocampo, abc news, new york. >> and we'll get to see that at

the 2014 billboard music awards. they are sunday night, 8:00 p.m. eastern, right here on abc. and coming up, the groundbreaking makeup app that lets you try the makeup on before you buy it in the drugstore. >> i like it. plus, the winner is crowned in our "gma" swims with the sharks series. first, robin dives into the "shark tank." and we're going to celebrate -- continue to celebrate barbara walters. her illustrious career. can do so many things well. sports -- yeah. >> we'll discuss. >> her funniest moments ahead. love you, barb. notes ♪

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over 50 years, through hundreds of interviews, barbara asked the questions we all wanted to hear. >> bootylicious. exactly what does it mean? at 88 1/2 years old, does one still have sex? >> if one gets lucky, i bet they do. >> am i getting jiggy with you? >> you are truly jiggy. >> i was square. >> no, you're getting jiggy. >> everybody says justin timberlake is bringing sexy back. where did it go? >> i have no earthly idea. >> reporter: but for barbara's vast talents, we have learned that she isn't good at everything. like sports, for example. >> just pop it right in. i am woman, hear me roar. >> whack the ball. >> that's so embarrassing in front of everybody. >> that's close. >> remember "terminator"? >> here! oh. that was fun. i liked that.

hey, i can play basketball. >> reporter: while her voice is definitely distinctive, it may not have been meant for singing. ♪ and be glad just to be sad ♪ singing with you ♪ he said if i ♪ he said if i ♪ lifted up ♪ i'm doing this song >> all you have to do is repeat after me. >> hey. solo already. solo. >> reporter: but barbara was always game, especially for a dance. some, a little risque. >> what do you do with your hands? >> anything that feels good. actually if you put they will on -- >> how are you feeling? special. look at me, baby. come on. >> i don't want to do -- there are no -- >> reporter: most, just sweet. ♪ >> one, two, three. >> you come a lot to these dances? >> only when there's strangers. >> here comes a dip. >> one, two, three, four. two, three, turn. right. good. good. >> i take it back, barbara.

your voice is fantastic. that was great. that was great. >> how about my dancing? >> that is pretty good, too. and i love what's happening later today on "the view." you have all the women who were ever on the show, coming. and everyone here coming as well. >> everyone inspired by barbara, who she has paved the way for. >> an amazing group of the greatest women in television all came. you know, all the newswomen -- it was terrific. >> don't want to miss it. >> i want to show one more moment from last week. you had a really special guest from last week. bette midler with a little song. ♪ that's the story of that's the glory of love ♪ ♪ that's the story of that's the glory of love ♪ >> wow. >> oh, boy. >> you are loved. you are loved. she leaned over and said, she's special. >> take another sip of coffee.

barbara just instructed me to remind everyone that tonight there will be another special. "the barbara walters special." >> 9:00 to 11:00, tonight. very personal. >> you're going to see many -- >> why do i have to remind you? you just keep doing it. >> every time she's on, cue the tease. >> good thing it's coffee, not vodka. >> nice save. also coming up, the ladies of the classic sitcom, "full house," are getting together for a reunion. and billboard music awards coming up on sunday on abc at 8:00 eastern time. uces up here creates something else as well: jobs all over america. engineering and innovation jobs. advanced safety systems & technology. shipping and manufacturing. across the united states, bp supports more than a quarter million jobs. when we set up operation in one part of the country, people in other parts go to work. that's not a coincidence. it's one more part of our commitment to america.

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good morning. i'm kristen sze. starting tomorrow sfo will close down two runways for a construction project. flights could be delayed even during good weather. closure of the two southbound lanes will last into september. any issues weather-wise at the airport, mike? >> all quiet thanks to the fact we've got cooler weather rolling in. 71 at san francisco, mid to upper 70s around the bay, and we have e some 80s inland. let me check your accuweather seven-day forecast. 4 to 14 degrees cooler today, below average by monday. leyla? an accident in danville causing a bit of slowing southbound on 680, mike, as you travel up where we have a

two-car crash. they are trying to pull it to the shoulder but that's bumper-to-bumper traffic, also your west bound 24 commute slow coming away from walnut creek. kristen? >> the news continues now with "good morning america." have a great day.

good morning, america. it's our most fascinating friday, with barbara walters. we're counting down the top moments from her amazing career. and wait until you see number one. plus, behind the scenes at her very last show. the red-hot celebrities wishing her well. barbara is here live. and we're taking our final swim with the sharks. this time, it's robin's turn to dive in. but will the judges bite? plus, parents versus kids. who is really in control? have we turned into a generation of parent pleasers who can't say no? and new details on the big wedding plans for brad and angelina. how they're letting their kids do all the planning. and the ladies of "full house" are reuniting. only here, as we say -- >> good morning, america.

a great crowd here in times square. as we continue our celebration inside, with d.j. prostyle, spinning us into the weekend, so we can celebrate barbara walters. it is great that you're here with us and spending so much time with us this morning. >> i love spending time with you. but you said i was not good at sports. >> i didn't say -- >> she's not going to let go of that one. >> i ran the triathlon. did you run a triathlon? i don't know. >> you can save this. the special. >> my special tonight, 9:00 to 11:00. >> we are going to get to some other memorable moments this morning. including this one from stevie wonder, a serenade. >> i love it. ♪ whoa ♪ you are the sunshine of my life ♪

♪ i will always be around you >> you are the sunshine of our lives. that was 1979. an incredible moment in a career filled with incredible moments. we're going to share more of those, coming up. >> thank you, darling. >> that was so beautiful. that was great. can't wait for a few more. right now, we have to get some news, though, from amy. >> good morning, guys. good morning, barbara. and let's get right to those wildfires, raging in southern california. at least one person, we know now, has died. two dozen homes have been destroyed. those fast-moving flames have forced about 125,000 people from their homes in san diego county. some of them evacuating with just minutes to spare. at least 10,000 acres have burned so far. the good news, some relief from the heavy winds and heat is expected today. and along parts of the east coast this morning, the opposite problem. flooding rains, today.

a tornado was reported in north carolina. ginger's forecast, in just a moment. the other breaking story this morning, at least 26 bodies have now been recovered. but dozens of people are feared dead after yet another ferry disaster. this time in bangladesh. the ship capsized in a storm. the captain reportedly ignored requests to stay closer to shore. back in this country, in las vegas this morning, police are investigating a shooting at one of the most popular hotels near the strip. the palms resort and casino had to be placed on lockdown after police say a man was shot in the chest during a party there. he was listed in critical condition. but no word yet on any suspects. and los angeles clippers' owner donald sterling is fighting back, in the wake of those racist comments that got him booned from the nba for life. he is now refusing to pay his $2.5 million fine. and is laying the groundwork for a lawsuit against the league. sterling's attorney insists his client did nothing to deserve punishment from the nba.

and new video this morning showing the moment rescuers freed a humpback whale who was tangled in rope off california's coast. the distressed whale was first spotted more than two weeks ago near monterey bay. initial rescues failed. marine biologists were finally able to cut it loose thursday, near santa barbara. the odds are nearly impossible. but for the second time in one week, rare mono mono twins have been born at the same hospital in ohio. these sisters were born holding hands earlier in the week. but now, another mom in akron has given birth to twins sharing one amniotic sack, a risky birth that happens 1 in every 10,000 pregnancies. we wish those little ones well. and a big honor for america's new hero cat. by now i know you've seen this video. remember the dog attacking that boy in california. and tara, the cat, runs to her owner's rescue. chasing off that dog. now, tara is getting inundated with offers to be on magazine covers and accept awards.

after careful consideration, she has now decided to accept one of those honors. next week, she and her owner, jeremy, will take the mound and throw out the first pitch at the bakersfield blaze minor league baseball game. so many offers to consider. so many times. she's got people now, milling over all those offers, guys. >> and starting out with a bang, in bakersfield. amy, thank you. "pop news" is coming up. we're going to get some weather, now, from ginger. she's in southern california this morning. >> so much of our story is about the heat and drought. but if we go anywhere east, say chicago this morning, where they have frost in kansas city, and, yes, chicago area, snow. you're looking at it here. woodstock, illinois. wait, that is not right for mid-may. it's happened before, and here. the never-ending winter for you folks. frost advisories this morning. the dip as far south asmy. and up to parts of wisconsin.

the numbers are not pretty, upper 20s, low 30s. it's not inland even though we're cooling up the good morning. i'm abc7 news meteorologist mike nicco with your bay area microclimate forecast. there it is, the marine layer, the clouds, the heat wave is over, the cooling spreads inland today. highs will continue dropping through monday. looks pretty dry all seven days with a warming trend late next week. we'll have mid to upper 60s along the coast with 71 in san francisco. mid to upper 70s around the bay shore and some 80s inland. good sleeping weather tonight. 40s and 50s once again. accuweather seven-day forecast, below average by monday. >> lara, a lot of people keep writing me, worried out our safety. we're also safety first. whenever i'm not on, i have the mask on, so does the crew. >> glad to hear that, ginger. here's what's coming up on our "gma morning menu."

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♪ my favorite girl is barbara walters ♪ justin bieber, serenading barbara, back in 2010. >> eat your heart out. >> you're his favorite girl. you're our favorite girl. a big morning in times square. we just don't have enough time. there's so many moments we all remember. >> you don't want to sing to me? >> you don't want me to sing to you. >> spare me. >> i would spare you that. it's great to have you here, barbara. >> i'm very happy to be here. this is almost my last appearance. except i'm going to supermarkets and opening them. >> oh, no. >> i think this is your first appearance on "pop news." >> yes. >> take it away right now. >> yes. please, feel free. jump in at any moment. we begin this morning with barbara, of course. we all love her so. but one woman in new orleans, she has a leg up on all of us. thank you. liz dodd of new orleans carries

barbara in her heart and on her calf, which is where she just had barbara's face tattooed. >> what? >> wow. >> "20/20." >> yes. yes, barbara. you live eternally on her leg. >> there's other places i could imagine for it. but that's okay. >> at least she shaved. at least she shaved. she says that she admires barbara's ability to make people cry during her interviews because she says the truth hurts. and so did getting that tattoo. i would bet. >> i bet. >> a first even for you. >> the tattoo? yes, it is. don't try it. ali will kill you. >> she will. also in "pop news" this morning, we all know we shouldn't swear. but there's a new study that shows going on an occasional profanity-laced tirade may be good for your health. the british psychological society finding swearing can offer real pain relief without any drugs. it's a go-to coping mechanism that gives emotional relief,

which can override physical pain. pain, i said. pain. >> bleep. bleep. bleep. bleep. bleep. >> is it working? >> you feel better? >> i do. it works. >> i'm so glad. i always thought i feel cathartic. now, i have justification. there's real medical proof. >> bleep. bleep. >> we're all going to have a great day. feeling so much better. and finally, well, barbara, we'd like you to meet a dog who is standing up for his right not to be groomed. this pomeranian was so upset when his owner had him shaved for the summer, that the owner says -- >> whoa. >> he walked on his back paws for two days straight, in protest. with only occasional breaks, in which he leaned against the wall. >> my eyes. my eyes. >> there's him leaning against the wall. two days straight, he stood on his back legs. >> my cha-cha does nothing. >> cha-cha does --

>> no. >> why would she? >> thank goodness she doesn't have to. >> how did you manage to make the puppy picture x-rated? >> it was x-rated? >> oh, yeah. oh, yaes. >> yes. >> you know what you say? bleep. >> i just wanted -- i just would like to point out -- [ laughter ] >> that is good, guys. >> barbara, i hope i have made you proud. on that note -- >> are we going to move on? that is "pop news." first up in "the heat index," what happens when kids turn the tables? even take control of their parents. kind of bullying to get their way. it is happening. and abc's abbie boudreau has more on parents who become scared of their own kids. >> stop touching people. >> reporter: remember the days when kids feared their parents? dr. robin berman, author of

"permission to parent," says those days are over. he says too many times it's the kids that are in charge. even, quote, bullying their parents. and it's the parents who fear their children. just like on "supernanny." you think that kids are bullying parents? emotionally bullying parents? >> yes. throwing a bigger tantrum and whining. and eventually, a parent gives in, which is the worst thing you can do. you say no, no. maybe. okay, sure. and then, your no means maybe. >> reporter: berman says many parents hate to say no. even cam from abc's "modern family" tried to eliminate that two-letter word from his parenting vocab. >> sweetheart, no. no, no. we're not going to do that today. >> actually, claire, we're trying not to use no so much. we read a book that says children learn to rebel against that word. >> reporter: dr. karyn gordon says parents often try to give

their children what they didn't have growing up. >> we're living in an era of overindulgence. and we're doing it because it meets one of our own needs, fear, guilt or exhaustion. >> reporter: so, how does berman say parents can avoid being bullied? first, set your limits. then, state a firm consequence. and follow through. >> we're in charge. we know what's right for our children. we're parents. >> reporter: for "good morning america," abbie boudreau, abc news, los angeles. >> all right, abbie. thank you so much. also burning up "the heat index" this morning, there's a brand-new makeup app that lets you virtually try before you buy. makeup genius l'oreal is using facial mapping technology. they've teamed up with the company that did all of the special effects for brad pitt in "benjamin button." it's really cool. it enables you to point the front-facing camera on your iphone or ipad at your face.

and you choose from over 300 products and runway looks. and the makeup appears on you. you move, it moves. you can take a photo from a bar code of a product, and it appears on your face. it's a great idea. it will save you money. >> will it make you younger, like it did with brad pitt? >> i so wish. i don't know that they've gotten there yet. >> that's the makeup i want. >> that's the one. the thing is, it shows you how to put it on. it's going to put it on your face in an expert application. it is good technology. and i think it will eventually save money for the consumer and the producer. >> so many times, you get the wrong color. i'm excited. i have made that mistake many times. >> yes. >> myself, as well. what else is up? here's what else is on the "heat index." angelina and brad, some hints about their possible wedding plans. angelina talking to "people" magazine, saying they're starting to think about the ceremony. angelina said their six kids are actually going to act as the wedding planners. as they joked, the theme will either be disney or paintball. and we went back into the vault

and found this clip of angelina talking with you back in 2006. >> it's an amazing thing to take care of a child and have a child trust you and love you. it makes me feel like i somehow have a purpose. >> first, you have six kids. and then, you get married? >> you know. >> i guess that's the way things are. >> it's working for them. >> whatever. >> got to love her. >> she's still going to get invited to the wedding. >> before any of us. also, you, my friend. you're burning up our "heat index" this morning. there are so many celebrities that are tweeting you. they have been. and they're continuing to tweet you. ellen degeneres says, congratulations barbara walters, for five decades of historymaking television. it turns out, the most fascinating person was you. >> thank you, ellen. that's so nice. >> we also have one from martha stewart. she says congratulations to barbara walters on a career of wonder, of retirement with friends and admirable, fantastic and amazing life.

and you were recently on with david letterman. >> yes, i was. >> he sent out a tweet, as well. he is sharing this photo saying, tv legend barbara walters wants to walk off into the sunset, with dave. >> he says he's retiring. so, i thought we could do something together. >> ride into the sunset together. >> like dance and do a sport. >> she's never going to let it go. >> not right now. one of the signatures of barbara's groundbreaking career has been her ten most fascinating people specials on abc. she's been captivating us with those since -- well, since 1993. so, this morning, we have five of our own most fascinating moments from barbara. take a look. icon. legend. trail blazer. historymaker. she has interviewed presidents and world leaders. the infamous and famous. from betty, to bieber, taylor to timberlake, michael to miley, george burns to george clooney.

if you were on the a-list, you were on her list. so, in honor of five decades in journalism, we pick our five most fascinating barbara walters moments. starting with this. the one time any of us remember barbara speechless. when clint eastwood started to flirt with her. >> you would drive me nuts. and i would drive you crazy. because i would be saying, didn't you, or haven't you, or haven't you? >> we could try it and see if it worked out. >> we'll start with this interview. this is okay, maybe we'll do another interview. i think we'll stop and reload. >> reporter: but barbara was never at a loss for words when interviewing some of the world's most powerful leaders. fidel castro, saddam hussein, moammar gadhafi. her most historic moment came in 1977, when she convinced egyptian president anwar sadat and israeli prime minister,

menachem begin to do their first ever joint interview. >> there might be a ray of light. there might be some concession. there might be a somewhat different position down the road? >> you are always like this, barbara. >> reporter: barbara interviewed hollywood legend katherine hepburn many times. but the next moment was buzzed about and misinterpreted many times for years to come. >> what kind of tree are you? if you think you're a tree -- >> reporter: rewind the interview a few seconds and you will see it was hepburn who brought up being a tree. barbara was just following up. >> i've become a sort of, you know, thing. >> what? >> i don't know what. a tree or something. yes. >> reporter: this famous interview with boxer, mike tyson, and his then-wife, robin givens, makes our list because tyson himself was surprised when

givens revealed this. >> does he hit you? >> he shakes. he pushes. he swings. sometimes i think he's trying to scare me. and just recently, i've become afraid. >> reporter: as for our final pick, there can only be one choice. monica lewinsky, the most-watched tv news interview ever. >> what will you tell your children, when you have them? >> mommy made a big mistake. >> reporter: in the end, the most fascinating of all was the one asking the questions. >> i want to be remembered, maybe as a creator. maybe as a good newswoman. more than being remembered. i hope that by younger women, i can help them inspire. >> that is a vast understatement. just the range, again. when you see it like that. but what you said at the end,

and even said it when we dedicated the building to you. and you said, your legacy, what you want, that you helped young women who are walking the road that you paved. what is your -- what is your one biggest -- >> my legacy is you. not you. >> what is your -- >> i'm teasing. because if i pave the way at all, because it was difficult for women in news when i began. sounds like abe lincoln and me. but no. if i paved the way at all, robin, that is my legacy. that's something to be so proud of. >> so, if a young career woman is watching right now, what is your biggest piece of advice? >> get there first thing in the morning, leave last at night and do your homework. and listen. listen. >> we're still learning from you. i just watched you interview v. stiviano last week. and not taking, that's not the question i asked you. i'm always reminded of just how brilliant you are at the follow-ups.

>> every single follow-up. and no one has ever outworked you, barbara. we showed that photo of you with menachem begin and anwar sadat. every single journalist in the world wanted that interview. we were just talking about it. i don't think walter cronkite ever forgave you for beating him on that one, as well. >> you don't mind when i keep plugging my special? >> no. >> there it is. take a sip, everyone. here we go. take a look at this clip from the "gma" vault, going back to 1983 with joan lunden. >> how young were you when you knew you wanted to be a journalist? >> i don't think it ever happened that way. i certainly didn't think i would be on the air. when i graduated from college, i got a job in television as a producer. and then started to write for the that other show that shall be nameless. so, it kind of just sort of happened. >> and joan lunden was there for the taping, as well. >> yeah. and that's going to be on -- i'm so confused with the times. but that's on "the view" today, when all of these wonderful

women are on. >> the special is tonight. >> that happens to be at 9:00. 9:00 to 11:00. >> i know we've been talking a lot about the special. rightfully so. but "the view." my goodness. that is a show not to miss. today this morning. >> when you and all those wonderful women showed up, if anything is going to make me cry, it will be watching that today. it was fantastic. >> it was an honor to be a part of it. >> and a surprise guest. >> and a surprise guest. come on back.

good morning. i'm kristen sze. we have developing news in novato where six suspicious fires are under investigation after being set overnight. police say a total of eight fires, though, have been set in the past few days. this morning the fire was set at a house on trinity drive. it was quickly put out, but a man had to be taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation. investigators in walnut creek are wanting neighbors to keep an eye out for suspicious activity after another fire broke out in that city. last night's fire charred about a half acre. this is at least the fourth recent fire in the park. let's check things out with leyla gulen for your friday commute. >> it looks good. b.a.r.t. trains running on time. if you're heading out to bay to breakers on sunday, they are going to be extending service, 6:00 in the morning it will start with longer trains. make sure you take advantage of that. in san jose, northbound 85, a

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take a look at this. accuweather seven-day forecast, it gets keeler each and every day through monday, sli ♪ speaking of nasty thoughts. if you only knew what we were talking about. candace cameron bure is on fire, heading into dancing's big finale. what an amazing performance she had. >> she sure did. and two of her biggest fans are here. "full house" co-stars, becky and kimmy. we have d.j. pro style with us, as we get ready for the weekend. can we say it together, tgif. right now, we are wrapping up our swimming with the sharks series. you watched all of us make our pitch to the entrepreneurs from "shark tank." >> except robin.

george was up first, with the dad-tionary app. and amy had the paw pit stop, the mat that keeps your dogs' paws clean. ginger with her fiery filanges. and i switched strong island iced tea. it's a twist on a high-octane beverage. and, robin. >> you're the one to beat. it's my turn. my idea came to me. i couldn't wait to run with it straight to the hosts of "shark tank." >> meet the sharks. mark cuban, entrepreneur, media mogul and owner of the dallas mavericks. barbara corcoran, real estate mogul. kevin o'leary, venture capitalist and software mogul. lori greiner, entrepreneur, queen of qvc and author of "invent it, sell it, bank it." daymond john, founder and ceo of fubu, fashion and branding mogul.

next up is robin roberts, who is pitching a no-excuse workout app for people on the go. >> exercise has always been a big part of my life. and recently, i have discovered yoga. >> take a breath in. >> there's something about hanging upside down or balancing in a tree pose that simulating my mind and my body. and i miss it when i'm not here. that's why i wanted to have something for people when they can't be here. >> yep. >> that they can do something while on the road. while in the pigeon pose with my yoga instructor, christine, an idea came to me. i think i might have something. an app that gives people a variety of options for a workout, wherever they are. can do yoga. there's a class starting in 15 minutes. using gps, it pinpoints your location. you plug in what kind of exercise you want, the duration and it searches for workouts in

your area. whether it's chicago for business. miami on vacation. or at your daughter's soccer practice. at a moment's notice, you could be rock climbing, jogging at a local park or swimming at a health club. the possibilities are endless. i'll call it iburn fitness. to the sharks, i say, namaste. hello, everyone. i'm going to rock and change your world. >> tell us how it works. >> i'm going to tell you how it works, mr. wonderful. the iburn fitness app. we all know, there's an app for that. and this one is going to do it for you. what it does, it has a gps. say you're traveling. we're all very busy. you're traveling and you want to get a little workout in. it doesn't matter how much time you have, how intensely you want to go or how much you want to spend. you put in your location. stay you're in chicago. you want 60 minutes. and you can spend a little bit. but, boy, you want to max it out. what do you do? i have a great helper with me. crystal, come on out.

there you go. crystal, she goes to chicago. she puts in all this information. and what does it say? okay. she's going to go to lincoln park. very close by. she's going to run. it doesn't cost her a thing. she runs for 60 minutes. look how many calories she's going to burn. or maybe a little yoga. anybody into yoga? we find out with the app, there's a yoga studio less than a mile away, $20. and every hour, they're having a class. thank you, crystal. i'm going to get america healthy. that's what i want to do. but i can't do it without you. what do you say? >> i would say, if this app is working, there's evidence. you look pretty good. >> thank you. >> the challenge becomes, robin, how do you update all that information? >> i think before it becomes an app, to get it out there quicker, it becomes a blog, where people contribute. >> is there really nothing out there like this now? >> what's different is robin. having somebody up front. having somebody living it. you can drive people to contribute. >> i had some health issues.

being active did not prevent me from getting ill. but it helped me kick its butt. that's what i want to show people. >> would you sell the app to people? or would you prefer the advertisers that you choose, and curate, the right clubs and the facilities. and they become your partners. that's starting to sound really interesting. >> and the credibility goes up because you're not allowing just any fitness or trainer to be on it. people know it's safe. >> and you get paid by those who endorse. >> this is what sets you all apart. i'm almost getting teary-eyed. people have enough difficulty. i don't want to take money from them. >> i'm a believer that if you're aspirational and inspirational, and people want to follow you, the money will find you. >> but will the sharks jump in? they will now score her idea from 1 to 5. >> i give you a 4.5. it's a great idea. >> easily 5-point plus.

you put your face on iburn fitness, it's a hit right away. >> i'm giving you a 4, robin. you're living proof that your regimen works. but i think you're a raging capitalist and don't even know it yet. thank goodness you have met me. >> i gave you a 4.5. with your name on it, i think you're an inspiration to so many people. and this will get out there, big. >> my number is based on, i like fitness. i suffer from a little overnutrition here. very healthy here. i'm going to give you a plus because i'm a graphic person. and that burn -- >> what's the score? >> five-plus, baby. you like that. thank you all very much. i had no idea that they, the sharks, would be so into it and have such great additions to it. i'm tingling right now. i really am. i'm tingling. >> what a great idea. i'd sign up in a second. >> a free app because everybody's so busy. it's a way, that way when you go back to your normal routine, you

haven't been away too long from it to continue on. >> it's really great. i agree. i like the fire coming out of the hair. >> burn, baby. they are so good at what they do. >> they are. >> you have a germ of an idea. and they can really expand upon it. it's really great. >> it's a real battle between you two. let's look at the scores of robin with the sharks. two perfect 5s. 22 1/2 total. >> oh. >> and now, the moment we've been waiting for. we're about to reveal the winner of the "gma" swims with the sharks series. let's go to the leaderboard to find out. we see robin, moving up to her place, just behind lara. the winner is lara, with a score of 23. and we have a very special "gma" "shark tank" trophy for you, lara. look at that. >> thank you. thank you. >> all right. >> we have to give you kudos. you really put a lot into that. a lot of thought. i know that it's something --

>> getting a ringer. >> no, no. bethenny was great. >> i wanted to get her advice on it. >> she knows how to do it. >> i'm not -- >> there's a big payoff, as well. >> let me first say. what this says to everybody, is everybody has a great idea. i loved all of your ideas. i want to share this with the team. and hopefully share this with you guys. will you explain this part of it? >> yes. in honor of national small business week, our sponsor, dell, is making a major donation in lara's name. look at that. $10,000 going to small business development centers. they give advice to small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs. >> our sponsor, dell, is also putting another $10,000 donation in the mix. this time, it's up to all of our viewers. logon to our website, goodmorningamerica.com on yahoo! and vote for your favorite product. >> and dream big, everybody. dream big. $10,000 could be in your hands. you have until monday morning to cast a vote. it is up to you. and thank you to the sharks. what a great experience.

>> thank you. >> thanks, everybody. we'll have a little toast, later with strong island iced tea. >> tgif. >> remember, if you're not -- before barbara's special, you can see the season finale of "shark tank" tonight on abc, at a special time. 8:00 p.m. eastern. that's before barbara's special. a great lead-in. let's get another final check of the weather now. ginger, good to have you there in southern california for us this morning. good morning. >> good morning, to you. and congratulations to lara. it was a tough competition. but you can vote for mine, anytime. you've seen me with this infrared thermometer. we're going around finding the hot spots. look at this picture my producer took earlier. it gives you an idea of one of the hotter spots. more than 800 degrees. even though the fire, the big flames, go away, you're still going to have pockets of unsafe

spots. that's something to note. we have great news coming in. that cooler weather. look at some of the numbers dropping off into the 70s. san diego, by the time we reach saturday and sunday, 75 and 72, respectively. sacramento dropping from the good morning. i'm mike nicco. the heat wave is over. still be a little warm inland, 82 to 87, but 73 to 81 around the bay, 64 to 71 and breezy in the coast and san francisco. those low clouds give way to afternoon high clouds and temperatures cooling all the way thro >> all that weather, brought to you by chevrolet. robin? >> okay. give our best to everybody out there, ginger. and you get home safe. coming up, a very popular sitcom from the '90s. the "full house" ladies are back together. and you'll see them, next. come on back.

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♪ wow. candace has loyal fans rooting for her every week on "dancing with the stars." and you can see why. but her biggest boosters are her co-stars from "full house." abc's chris connelly got the women from the classic sitcom together for an incredible reunion. >> reporter: they're fondly remembered as aunt becky, oldest

daughter, d.j. tanner, and that pestering next door neighbor, kimmy gibbler. >> i can help. my hamster just had triplets. >> reporter: all on "full house," the sitcom about an unconventional family, that ran on abc from 1997 to 1985. >> we love each other so much. i felt like as an audience member, that came across. >> reporter: out of the house for nearly 20 years, co-stars lori loughlin, candace cameron bure and andrea barber are bffs. >> candace has been killing it on "dancing with the stars." and andrea and i have been watching and voting. >> it means everything to me. and they are family to me. that is my whole childhood, from 10 to 18. >> dad, there's no problem. kimmy, do you have a problem? >> well, your dad is kind of nosey. >> i love to get in those

zingers and those one-liners. being able to mouth off to bob saget. >> reporter: now, with a masters in women's studies and two kids of her own, andrea has gotten candace to run a 10k with her. in her mind, one episode stands out. >> my favorite, by far, is the one where d.j. forgets kimmy's birthday. >> it's nice to know you all care about me, even though my best friend doesn't. >> we joke about that every july 3rd, my actual birthday. >> reporter: she shares in her book. and candace recalls relying on lori's support. >> it can be a strange thing in front of all of america. when i had a question, even with my first kiss, i was like, lori, what do i do? >> do i open my eyes? do i close my eyes? >> reporter: what did you say to her? >> you close them. >> okay. >> reporter: to toast their friend for their "dancing with the stars," support, candace has

arranged for champagne, as our conversation continues. >> i had the offbeat boyfriends. and remember the ex-con, that weird guy. >> yes. >> and at the end of the show, the producers came up with a bag of hershey's kisses. here are some kisses you'll actually enjoy. >> i had to tell someone, this boy put his tongue in my mouth. and i said, please tell him to never do that again. >> i had to say that with stamos. can you tell him to stop? >> reporter: lori has two children and a starring role on "when calls the heart." but that "full house" reunion may not be in the cards. >> sometimes i think things are better off just left the way they are. >> reporter: that means, as treasured friends today, with a special legacy they're proud to share. >> we don't have a lot of room here. but we have a lot of love. >> reporter: for "good morning america," chris connelly, abc news, los angeles. >> terrific to see them together again. and the "dancing with the stars" two-night finale begins on

monday, 8:00 eastern, 7:00 central, right here on abc. and all four remaining couples will be on "gma" with us for our big after-party on wednesday morning. first, coming up here, more from barbara walters, as we celebrate her legendary career.

we are on top of the world this morning because we have the good fortune of spending time and celebrating our dear friend and colleague. our tribute to barbara walters, as she bids farewell to an extraordinary daily on-air career. for years, she grabbed our attention with historymaking interviews. but tonight in abc's special, our guest of honor gives us a never-before-seen look at her own story. in this clip, she talks about beauty with some a-list actresses. >> i was never beautiful. i would be called curt,

attractive. if i was a dog, maybe they wouldn't have put me on television. but nobody ever put me on because i was beautiful or glamorous. were you good-looking? popular? >> no. >> we can talk a lot about my looks. i don't think i'm all that hot stuff. >> on a scale of one to ten, where would you put you? >> if i tell you, would you tell me? >> yes. >> a nine. >> do i have to tell you? >> you said you would. >> i would say, i am a -- probably a five, to six. >> the way you're able to, barbara, through all these years, get so much out of people that we thought we knew. and would ask questions that we would want to ask them. how did you do that? >> i think i was just so curious, that the curiosity spilled over. i tried to ask the questions that the people at home wanted to ask.

i know, you know, we've said that before. but i think i was able to do that. where were you? on a scale of one to ten? >> i'm not answering that one. >> shucks. >> what are you going to do on monday? when it's all -- >> i don't know. sleep late. write thank you notes. i don't know. it's a whole new chapter that i look forward to. and that i'm a little scared of. >> why are you scared? >> well, because it's the first time i will have a life that's unstructured. what do i do with the rest of my life? thank goodness i'm healthy. i'm knocking plastic here because we're cheap. >> we wish you peace and good health. >> thank you. >> and a special about the special tonight, you open up and let us into your life. >> it's very personal. >> it is very personal. barbara walters, her story, airs tonight, 9:00 eastern on abc. we're going to have cake and champagne and some final

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a big thank you to d.j. pro style for joining us. i heart radio, the digital radio service. we love having this cake. this is from your favorite bakery. >> beautiful. >> some of your favorite flowers, too, barbara. enjoy this today. >> my favorite, george. and i love the fact that you people get high on champagne in the morning. isn't that what they say? >> it's apple cider, people. it's sparkling cider. >> we're going to go out in true barbara fashion. congratulations, barbara. we know you're going to be back soon. you're going to be back at 11:00 a.m. on "the view." and tonight, "barbara walters, her story" at 9:00, 8:00 central. >> we love you, barbara. [ cheers ] >> have a good weekend,

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good morning. i'm kristen sze. the 103rd running of the bay to breakers race takes place sundays morning from downtown san francisco to ocean beach. good thing the cooling as begun. >> no more 90s. we have 50s and 60s with increasing sunshine throughout the race. if you're heading to the game tonight about 66 dropping down to 60. the breezes are back at at&t park. accuweather seven-day forecast, cooler each day through monday. leyla? speaking of b.a.r.t., we will have trains that will start running at 6:00 in the morning on sunday and also extended trains. as we take you into the san ramon valley, your drive will be stop and go northbound 680 due to a crash at sycamore road. the drive clears up heading to highway 24.

>> join us for the midday news at 11:00. announcer: it's "live! with kelly & michael." today, star of the new film, "blended," adam sandler. and you'll meet our final top teacher finalist from walled lake, michigan, neb stojkovic. and all the details on how you can vote for your top teacher 2014. all next on "live." now, here are kelly ripa and michael strahan! [cheers and applause] ♪