. good morning, america. breaking just now for our viewers in the west. maya angelou is dead at 86. poet, crusader for human rights. one of the most remarkable voices of all time. new details coming in right now. new this morning, thousands gather for a touching memorial to remember the victims of the deadly santa barbara rampage. >> not one more. >> the emotional rallying cry from the father of one of the victims in the packed stadium. caught on tape. the stunning pictures of this home invasion, stopped because of iphone surveillance cameras. the burglar caught in the act. how simple technology helped the home owner fight back. just a little outside?

the first pitch flubbed from rap icon, 50 cent. his throw from the mound going terribly wrong last night. how did this music superstar get so off pitch? and good morning, america. we're going to have to get a redo on friday. have a lot of news to get to this morning. including, nsa leaker, edward snowden. he's speaking out now. we'll get reaction from secretary john kerry. and the secretary's response for the troop withdraw from afghanistan. first, let's get to the death of maya angelou. we learned she was found dead in her home by her caretaker.

linsey davis has more on the woman who taught so many the power of the personal story. >> the story is my favorite place to be. alone and empty in the morning, it looked like an unopened present from the stranger. >> reporter: out the history shame up from the past rooted in pain. not only words of her poetry, they might as well be lines ripped from the pages of her life story. maya angelou did rise as a writer, dancer, and actress and most significantly as an educator. she taught the world about the power of words. >> i wrote this for every human being on earth. >> reporter: she was raised in arkansas 20 miles away from a town called hope. at 7 years old she was raped by her mother's boyfriend. she told on him and he was subsequently killed.

the event caused her to stop speaking for 5 1/2 years. ♪ i'm driven lord >> but once she opened her mouth her tongue became a pen of a skillful poet. poet poetty cured her mutiny she read "the heart of a woman" and "i know why the caged bird sings." in 1993, at president bill clinton's request. she wrote a poem. >> lift up your eyes, give birth again to the dream. women, children, men, take it into the palming of your hands. >> reporter: she combined her rich tenor with wisdom and became a sculptor of words ♪ i opened my mouth to the lord and i won't turn back no ♪

♪ i will go i shall go i'll what the end is going to be ♪ [ applause ] and her agent tells us this morning she's been very frail, but going strong, finishing a new book. here's her latest tweet, four days ago, listen to yourself and in that quiet tud, you might hear the voice of god. >> maya angelou certainly will be missed but it's so incredible that her words will continue to inspire so many generations to come. the power of her voice. >> indeed. indeed. we'll continue that coverage of the other big story, the deadly shooting rampage in santa barbara, thousands gathered last night to remember the victims. the father of one of them leading the crowd in a very emotional rally, abc's cecilia vega has that story.

>> reporter: thousands pouring into a stadium for a memorial to remember the six killed and wounded for the deadly rampage that rocked this town to the core. >> why have such a beautiful place and beautiful people be hurt in this way. >> for as long as we hold them in our hearts they are not gone. >> reporter: at the podium. former u.s. homeland security secretary, janet napolitano and father the victim christopher michaels martinez, a future lawyer, and only child killed when gunman elliott rodger opened fire in this deli. >> if you agree that the people in washington should hear that not one more person should have to die, then when i raise my hand, i want you to shout so loud. >> not one more. >> not one more!

>> reporter: martinez reading statements on behalf of the families of rodger's roommate, james chang hong and his friend found stopped to death in their apartment, along with another roommate. george chen. earlier in the day sorority members holding hands outside the house where two sisters were shot to death and still so many questions whether anyone could have stopped rodger from carrying the plot he laid out in the 137-page manifesto called "my twisted world" now these students ready to return to the final two weeks of school with this hope. yes, there were resounding cheers out here. the classrooms will open within the hour. there will be memorials all week long and counselors on hand for it all. i can tell you this is a student body that will continue to

grieve for a very long time to come. we turn now to edward snowden, now in russia after revealing u.s. secrets. in televised interviews he revealed he wasn't a computer hacker, he said he was a high-level international spy. martha raddatz has more. >> you remember, he was referred to as a 24-year-old young hacker. 29-year-old hacker, with others describing him simply as a systems administrator. but snowden told brian williams, his role was much bigger than that. >> i was trained as a spy, in the traditional sense of the world, that i lived and worked undercover, overseas, pretending to work in a job that i'm not. and even being assigned a name that was not mine. i've worked for the central intelligence agency, undercover, overseas. i've worked for the national security agency overseas. and i worked for the defense agency overseas.

>> reporter: those agencies won't comment this morning. but he did have access to our country's most secret documents, downloading 1.7 million of them, which revealed more than has ever been revealed before about our intelligence gathering. lara? >> unbelievable. thank you so much, martha raddatz, in washington. george has more on this now. george? >> thanks. let's take this straight to the secretary of state, john kerry. mr. secretary, thank you for joining us. we heard from edward snowden right there. he said he was a spy, not a hacker. and last year, you said people may die because of his disclosures. do you have any evidence that people have, in fact, died because of his revelations? >> we have evidence that people are in additional danger because operational security has been breached. terrorists have learned firsthand, about methods and mechanisms in which the united states collects intelligence. and so, our operations have been compromised.

it's plain and simple. >> and let me move, now, to afghanistan because the president announced yesterday that all u.s. troops would be home by the end of 2016. and that's drawn a pretty harsh response from some of your former republican colleagues in the senate. john mccain, lindsey graham, kelly ayotte, called it a monumental mistake that will embolden our enemies. your response? >> i flatly disagree. there seems to be an industry of automatic opposition to anything. but the fact is, that everything that has been accomplished in afghanistan in the last five years has been accomplished with a deadline. when president obama came in, there was no policy. the president increased the troops. put a policy in place. and set a deadline for the afghans to take over security. guess what? they met the deadlines. the fact is, george, if you tell the afghans that we'll be there as long as it

takes, believe me, they will take as long as they want. it's only by setting a target that you can shift responsibility. >> after 2016, that force will be below 1,000 soldiers and other official, i believe. what happens is al qaeda returns in force. is the president prepared to stop the withdraw and send troops back in? >> the united states will do, and this president will do whatever is necessary to protect the united states of america, our forces, and our citizens. >> this has been america's longest war. is it ending in victory? >> i think it's ending in the best thing you can do, which is give the afghans the opportunity to decide their own future. this is their country, george. they have to want to fight for it. they have to be prepared to fight for it. and right now, they are. >> finally, sir, i want to ask you about the nigerian schoolgirls. yesterday, the nigerian defense chief said he knows where they are, where they're being held. does the u.s. know where they are? and does our government agree

with the nigerian not to man a rescue operation right now? >> i'm not going to get into the operational component of this, george. i will tell you that we do not yet have confirmation. but we have the people on the ground. and we're working very, very closely with the nigerian government. and obviously, we're hopeful that those girls can be returned to their homes. if there's any indication where they are, i can assure you we will know it quickly. >> thank you very much for your time this morning. >> thank you. let's get this morning's other top stories from amy. >> good morning, everyone. we begin with new concerns about medical care in the military. this morning, the army has fired the commander at one of its busiest hospitals. colonel steven brewster has been relieved of duty at ft. bragg womack medical center. his top deputies also have been suspended after two young patients unexpectedly died in the hospital's emergency room. those follow recent concerns of infection control at that facility. chuck hagel is ordering a 90-day review of the military's entire health care system. hagel is under increasing

pressure after reports of treatment delays and secret waiting lists at v.a. facilities. the state department is warning americans in libya to leave the country immediately because of growing security concerns there. just yesterday, gunmen attacked the home of libya's prime minister. a navy warship with 1,000 marines onboard has been sent to the region, in case evacuations are needed. and in central california, five firefighters have been injured battling a fire that erupted on monday. fumed by hot, dry conditions. mandatory evacuations have been ordered. and 100 homes are threatened. this is an incredible story. a mother in canada is thanking facebook for helping to find her baby after a kidnapping in a hospital maternity ward. surveillance video shows the moments before a woman posing as a nurse, took the newborn from a quebec hospital. staff and police quickly posted an image on facebook. and within minutes, a former neighbor recognized the woman, drove that her house and called

police, who broke down the door and rescued baby victoria. she was back in her parents' arms within three hours. amazing. and finally, it could be the worst ceremonial pitch ever thrown at a baseball game. take a look at rapper 50 cent takes the mound at the mets game. nearly hit a photographer. but since 50 is joining us this friday for our summer concert series, we're going to make him feel a little better. we we're going to show him other pitches that are worse than his. a few years back at yankees stadium, chris rock joined adam sandler on the mound. his pitch over the catcher's head. and this classic, mariah carey in her short-shorts and heels, walking very slowly. oh. her pitch speaks for itself. it's funny because when 50 cent was asked about his pitch, he said that his alter ego, chris jackson, actually threw the pitch. he doesn't know what was wrong with that guy. if 50 had thrown the pitch, he

would have been spot-on. we'll maybe give him a redo, right? 50 cent, this friday, in the park. don't miss it. we'll see what we can get him to do. >> free clinic. >> a little cage. he can throw. >> thank you, amy. we turn, now, to the u.s. marine being held in a mexican jail, arrested nearly two months ago for crossing the border with three loaded guns. he says it's all a mistake. and this morning, he'll make his case to a judge. pierre thomas is in washington with the story. >> reporter: good morning. a u.s. marine reservist says he has done nothing wrong. he's in jail in mexico fighting for his freedom. after nearly two months in jail, for the first time, u.s. marine andrew tahmooressi appear in front of a mexican judge for gun charges. he said it was all a mistake. he was out for a drive home, accidentally took the wrong

exit. left california and ended up in mexico. he said he volunteered to mexican authorities that he had legally registered weapons in his car. a loaded assault rifle, a pistol and a shotgun. >> i'm having a little bit of an emergency here. >> reporter: here he is, calling 911 on march 31st, at the time, asking for help. >> i crossed the border by accident. and i have three guns in my truck. and they are trying to possess. they're trying to take my guns from me. >> so, you're in mexico? >> yeah. >> there's nothing i can help you with, sir. i do apologize. you're not on american soil anymore. i can't really help you. >> reporter: but mexican authorities did not believe his story and locked him up. he now faces years in jail if convicted. the state department is actively engaged in the case. but so far, no breakthrough. tahmooressi, who did two tours of duty in afghanistan, described his desperation in this interview. with the san diego union tribune. so desperate, he says, he even tried to escape. >> i was nervous, you know, because i was missing my family. didn't seem like i had any hope at all.

and the people in there, they started messing with me. >> i want all of the legislators to know that we've got a marinei who desperately needs his freedom. i mean, he fought for this country, willing to die. >> reporter: this is complicated. according to the u.s. consulate in tijuana, in mexico, you're guilty until proven innocent. and mexican authorities have been deeply concerned about the flow of thousands of guns from the u.s. george? >> this is a strange case. okay, pierre, thanks. let's get the latest on donald sterling and the l.a. clippers. he's responding to the nba, vowing to keep his team, even as his wife takes steps to sell it. ryan smith has been tracking the story from the start. >> reporter: this morning, embattled los angeles clippers' owner, donald sterling, says the nba should give up its plan to oust him over his racist remarks. insisting in what he calls a

illegally recorded, quote, lovers quarrel, was to strip him of his constitutional right. in the 32-page response released overnight, sterling also denied the nba's allegations against him and said that a forced sale would leave his family, quote, owing several hundred million dollars in taxes. next up, that june 3rd hearing, where if three-fourths of the nba's board of governors votes to sustain the charge, sterling and wife, shelly, would be forced to sell. >> this is the sterlings' last play. they have a chance to have some say over lou the team is sold. but the nba holds the cards here. >> reporter: the nba confirming, that vote is still scheduled to happen. while shelly sterling told barbara walters just this month, she plans on keeping the clippers. >> i think half the team is mine. and i'll fight for it. >> reporter: according to espn, shelly is fielding inquiries from at least six serious bidders. including steve balmer. stars like oprah, floyd mayweather, grant hill have also

expressed interest. espn has also learned shelly wants bids by today. and a sale done before that june 3rd hearing. her attorney also telling abc news overnight, that mr. sterling, quote, has authorized shelly to, quote, negotiate the sale. but donald sterling's lawyer tells espn, his client was, quote, disavowing anything she's doing to sell the team. and any attempts to sell the team may be fruitless. even if shelly sterling were to sell the team by june 3rd, the nba has to approve any new primary owner. and may not accept any deal, whether either sterling owns part of the team. they want to make sure they are out of it completely. dan abrams is here. sterling is threatening to sue. can he win that case? >> very unlikely. it's an impressive document they put together, considering how much the facts and the sort of nba constitution work against him. so, i think that they recognize it's a real long shot for sterling. but he wants to keep the fight going. >> see how long it goes. now, let's get to ginger. you have the thunderstorms in new orleans. a lot of flooding today. >> severe storms happening along the gulf coast. that's why we want to begin in

new orleans. looking west, over lake pontchartrain, we've actually seen tornado warnings earlier this morning. i think that's going to be the biggest issue. you will see more heavy rain. that's going to be the biggest issue, along the gulf coast. >> good morning, i am meteorologist mike nicco with the forecast. breezy at the bay shore and coast but total sunshine. clouds and drizzle and a cold

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♪ storyñr of my life i take her home ♪ one direction, "story of my life." but what went on last night? look what emerged overnight. pictures surfacing, looks like they're smoking weed. one of them joking about mary jane. making a lot of headlines. we're going to get into that in just a little bit. we say good morning, america. >> as it was written, you did not read, which i liked very much. >> joking about mary jane. but amy didn't know what that was. >> if somebody said mary jane, i would be like, what? the shoes? >> we'll get into that. also coming up this morning, stunning images of a home invasion. this is caught on camera. check this out.

a homeowner gets a message on his iphone. a free app, alerting him to a brea break-in. also, "gma" is investigating confessions of a dry cleaner. what you don't know that could save you big money. here's a clue, beware what you read on your clothing labels. they may not be accurate. >> really good tips. and can a teaspoon of a certain syrup solve your diet problems for good? i mean, for good. the hot diet people are swearing by. right now, we're going to begin with the murder trial for a former football player at the university of north carolina. he's accused of pushing a man out of a bar in front of a moving car. the defense claims that kenan gay was only trying to protect his girlfriend from harassment. >> we have someone in the street. >> reporter: this morning, some

are calling what happened, an accident. the other side, murder. >> there's a guy laying in the road. possibly dead. he got hit by a car. >> reporter: this is the frantic calls for help outside of ed's tavern. the driver who was not charged, also called police. and said he couldn't stop. police did arrest 23-year-old kenan gay, saying he shoved kingston into the street after a fight at the bar. he's on trial for second-degree murder. he is a law student and a former north carolina university football player, out with his girlfriend, who is now his wife. he said he was defending her. >> the fellow was putting his hands on my client's girlfriend. my client was trying to get her away from him. and it was right near the road. >> reporter: gay is pleading not guilty. jurors being selected today will

most likely hear that kingston was drunk. according to police reports, his blood alcohol level was four-times the legal limit. but jurors will hear from the bar owner. >> the suspect didn't pause. ran straight towards the sidewalk. stopped at the end of the sidewalk. and tossed him into the street. >> reporter: witnesses say that gay looked just as shocked as everyone else when kingston was killed. but then ran and had to be chased down. >> blonde, tall guy about 6'3", 6'4". >> reporter: gay could get up to decades in prison if he's convicted. steve osunsami, abc news, atlanta. let's talk to dan abrams. pretty straightforward case. >> the facts become so important here. on the one hand, you have the bar owner, taking this guy and throwing him into the street. right? that's not just protecting your girlfriend. that's taking someone, removing him from the bar.

walking him, in effect, into traffic. if the jury believes that, that's murder. the defense says, that's not what happened. what happened is, he simplyxd trying to get this guy off his girlfriend. pushes him. the guy stumbles into the road and gets hit by traffic. >> so, the surveillance camera, critical. >> the surveillance camera is going to be very important, as is the t!k)%5=9e of his now-wife. she becomes crucial in this case. >> wouldn't you expect she's going to defend him? >> and she may prevent him from having to testify. you expect she will support his account. but if she's able to support each and every part of his account, she says she was being harassed by this guy. that's where the surveillance tape is going to be important. does it seem like she was encouraging at all? et cetera, that becomes important in the context of the case. she is going to likely say, i was trying to get him off me. i wanted this guy away from me. my then-boyfriend comes up, protects me, pushes him, and the guy falls. >> how about the fact that gay

ran away? >> i don't think that's going to be a make or break issue. it's not helpful to the defense. but it's not going to be the key to the case. there you see, a picture of the bar and how far it is from the street. the question is, will a jury believe that he pushes him from the bar. the guy literally stumbles until he gets to the road and gets hit by a car. >> okay. dan abrams, thanks very much. we move to a burglar caught red-handed thanks to technology. a man watched on his cell phone as a man broke into his house. and with a push of a button, able to use the same phone to scream at the cook, through speakers installed in the house. reena ninan explains it all. >> reporter: what you're about to see is an alleged home invasi invasion, with an unexpected twist. watch as the alleged burglar slides open the unlooked sliding glass door. he turns around a surveillance

camera. what he doesn't know, two other cameras are still rolling, detecting every motion he makes. >> it was the real thing. and it happened to me. >> reporter: 29-year-old nisarg was eating dinner nearby, when he says his dropcam security htemñr sent an smartphone, telling him his sliding door had been opened. >> it's pitch dark. but these cameras have night vision. >> reporter: he says he watched as the invader grabbed his electronic equipment. he fought back with his iphone. tapping into one of the camera's loud speakers. >> i simply told him, hey, i can see you. just, please leave my home. >> reporter: scared, the alleged burglar does exactly that. >> being embraced more and more by the mainstream, as situations like this happen and we see proof of their effectiveness. >> reporter: thanks to this surveillance footage, police quickly tracked down the ñi suspect,xd 22-year-old.

and now, the alleged burglar is being held in jail on $25,000 bail. all thanks to a free app and iphone and a few mounted cameras. total cost, $150. for "good morning america," reena ninan, abc news, new york. >> we're not sure he said pleased put down my stuff. but why not? install it if you have an iphone. we want to thank our new york station, wabc for their help on that story. now, we want to get weather from ginger. >> we will talk about inundation on the east coast as far as rainfall. you know that it's dry out in california. this is central california. lake sabrina. you see the boatñi over here, nt to the house, they'reht still i operation. there's part of the lake out there. but, boy. the drought is not doing great for everybody. phoenix, 108. that's going to end up being the hottest temperature this year. salt lake city should be in mid-70s this time of year.

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we're coming up on 7:43 with "gma" investigates. new ways to save money at the dry cleaners. are the labels demanding dry clean only really your only option? mara schiavocampo looks at the claims. >> reporter: good morning,

george. we spend a lot of money on dry cleaning. $8 billion each year. just because something says it needs top be dry cleaned, doesnt mean you can't clean it yourself, saving some money, and the time it takes to drop off and pick up your clothes. when it comes to cleaning your clothes, it's a rule we all know well. dry clean only. the ultimate cleaning commandment. or is it? as "gma" investigates learned from people in the know, it isn't always true. >> we clean the impossible. that's basically what we do. >> reporter: jerry owns jeeves new york, the premiere dry cleaner for the rich and famous. he let us in on a little secret. he says the label on your clothes tells only part of the story. >> the manufacture only has to list what they think is the preferred methods. >> reporter: it's called low-labeling. the ftc only requires manufacturers to list one method of safe care. so, they often go with the most conservative one. what are some of the keys the

know that you really should just dry clean it? >> wools, constructed jacket,xd things that are with embellishments should be left to experts. same thing, with a serious stain. i've seen so many things damaged by people i would leave to the professionals. when wool shrinks, it really shrinks. but many things labeled dry clean only, don't have to be. they can be hand-washed or thrown into the gentle cycle. >> hang it on a metal hanger, no wires. >> reporter: one sweater and blouse went to the dry cleaner. almost 15 bucks to get these two cleaned. the rest to an ñiexpert. >> i'm the stain mavin. >> reporter: first, hand washing a sweater and blouse. i spent five minutes hand washing. and a minute ironing. >> reporter: then, using the washing machine for the final

set, getting a professionally clean look without the price. >> the only difference that i see is my pressing job isn't quite as good as the dry cleaners. >> otherwise, the same. >> otherwise, the same. >> reporter: inside dirt on cleaning your clothes. now, i'm wearing one of the dry cleaned only shirts that we just threw in the washer. and you can see, it came out pretty good. another tip for saving some money, july and august are slow for the cleaners. they may offer discounts. and if they don't advertise one, you can negotiate a discount during the summer months. >> save up this summer. >> i love it. great tips. and that does look fabulous. >> reporter: save money and time. >> cashmere, you wouldn't think you could do it. >> reporter: they say the damage >> thank you, mara. coming up, one direction trending big overnight. the new video surfacing of band members joking about mary jane. and sounding off.

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the rowdy violinists. taking matters into their own hand. >> reporter: the nerve, right? let's go into social square, shall we? we have nick kendall and zach depuy, of the group, time for three. they were told as they boarded the plane, they couldn't bring their violins with them. take a look. >> they're angry. >> yeah. >> reporter: he took out his violin and began playing on the tarmac in protest. amy said it best, fighting bach in the best way possible. look at these tweets. on the flight, greeted by agent. he told us violins had to be plane checked. i told him the faa stipulates rules that say otherwise. and we have another tweet right now. from time for three. the agent then changed his tune and told us we need to gate check our roller briefcases. unreal. so, u.s. airways did eventually tweet them back and got them rebooked. in a statement, u.s. airways

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county, red-flag warning today. let's look at live doppler 7-hd. you can see that it's going to be a breezy one along the bay shore and the coastline, temperatures pretty close to average, slightly warmer tomorrow but that big cooling trend is coming friday, saturday, and sunday, maybe

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good morning, america. it's wednesday. and a stunning turn for the squeaky-clean band, one direction. are they heading in the wrong direction? and this ancient sweetener. the secret to a tinier waist. does yacon really work? or is it too good to be true. plus, a classic crunch workout. the hip-hop boxing routine busting you into shape. what you need to know to get first-class fit starting this morning. as we say -- >> good morning, america. let's get it started. a lot of people out there. and a lot of high energy. there they are, the trainers from the crunch gym. a few weeks until summer.

they have this hip-hop boxing workout, to get you ready for the beach. they are moving. >> hip-hop and boxing? one or the other is fine. also ahead, it was the wedding that made headlines for so many reasons. this morning, brand-new details about kim kardashian's dress. and the one-of-a-kind creation she wore. improve this. the top tools every woman should have handy at home. including this. ladies, do you know? you do, of course. these gals. >> you guys know your -- >> a hammer? >> it's a sledgehammer. don't make me break into song now. i look so angry with that. we have a very special edition. the game show edition. the ladies of "gma," going head-to-head to see who knows their way around the tool box. >> very dangerous looking tool box. first, let's get some news from amy.

good morning, everyone. we begin with the passing of maya angelou. she died in her home. in addition to her work, she was a singer, poet, playwright. her auto biography "i know why a caged bird sings" tells of her story as a little girl. she was the second poet to speak at a presidential inauguration. in 2011 she was awarded the presidential medal of freedom. four days ago she sent a tweet writing, listen to yourself, and in that quietude. you might hear theu! voice of g. today her family called her a warrior for tolerance and poise. maya angelou was 86. today, president obama is laying out his vision for a new foreign policy. speaking to west point graduates today, the president will announce a $5 billion international terrorism partnership fund to help other

nations fight radical extremists. this comes a day after he revealed his plan to pull out of afghanistan, withdrawing all combat troops by the end of 2016. and defense secretary chuck hagel has ordered a 90-day review of the military's health care system. it comes amid fresh criticism over reports of treatment delays at v.a. facilities. and the army has fired the man in charge of one of its biggest hospitals after two patients died in the e.r. at ft. bragg. students at u.c., santa barbara returned to class today for the first time since friday's rampage. an estimated 20,000 people gathered at a memorial to remember the 6 people killed. the father of one victim revved up the crowd with a rallying cry for tougher gun control. and a dramatic scene after a plane crashed into this river in argentina. a navy helicopter rushed to the scene to pull four survivors out of that. and donald sterling is fighting the nba.

his wife, shelly is giving potential buyers p a deadline of today. and google is rolling out its new driver less car. the electric-powered two-seater has no steering wheel, no brakes and no gas pedal. just a start button and an emergency stop button. it runs by smart phone app and reaches 25 miles per hour. its front end is designed to look like a friendly face. google plans to build 200 pro toe tapes. i don't know what that face looks like when it gets into a crash because there's no steering wheel, no gas and no brake. >> it follows the map you disagree with. you just go where the map wants you to go. >> apparently so. or if your smartphone crashes, which mine has done, i don't know if that means your car does, too. >> oh. >> there's a lot of issues, i think. >> going to find out. >> and only 25 miles per hour. >> that's true. >> i'm just saying. and you're going to bring us "pop news" in a minute. but let's get some weather from ginger. >> good morning. look at all these smiling faces

out here. just enjoying the morning and celebrating a graduation. what's your name? >> kylie. >> kylie just graduated high school like millions of others, probably, as we're speaking to them this morning. congrats to all of you. and we want to begin in ktrk, that would be houston. and a look behind the storms. the sun just coming up. these folks are from dallas, that's why i figured we'll start in texas. and give you an idea what is happening. remember, we had drenching rains throughout the morning hours. some places picking up 2 inches in just 30 minutes. there you see the severe storm pockets today. eastern montana, western north dakota. but along the gulf coast, after the storms this morning, we will stabilize and destabilize the atmosphere again. and off we go. thunderstorms possible for new orleans, baton rouge, and the summer-like weather elsewhere. 87 for atlanta today. >> good morning, i am meteorologist mike nicco with the forecast. breezy at the bay shore and

coast but total sunshine. clouds and drizzle and a cold front on friday morning. that will bring in the cooler weather from friday, saturday, and sunday. today, mid-to-upper 60's along the coast into san francisco and mid-to-upper 70's around the bay shore and 80's inland. tonight we fall back into the 50's. maybe a degree or two warmer tomorrow without the breezes and 10 or 15 degrees >> i just love trying to get >> i just love trying to get them to smile. see, david? he doesn't want to. and just so you know, amy, this is for you. she wore this one for you. stand up to cancer. lara, let's get the morning menu. >> let's do it. coming up on "good morning america," on our "gma morning menu," in "pop news" how queen is getting ready to rock you again. and why some say this syrup is a superfood that can help you lose weight without changing your diet. and improve this. the top tools every woman should have handy. all that and more coming up on "good morning america," live. all that and more coming up on "good morning america," live.

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it's out june 17th. and she will perform live on "gma," that same week. we want to hear from you. send a message to your first love. tweet us @gma #socialsquare. dan, who is your first love? that isn't a loaded question. >> that's not dramatic. >> we start sending messages to our first love, that starts all kind of trouble. >> i remember mine. she broke up with me and started dating someone else. i was in the sixth grade. it's true. it's true. i'm okay now. >> we're here for you. >> we actually got back together. if you want to hear about it, let's talk later. okay? >> we don't even have time. i think it's time for "pop news." shall we? the megaband, queen, reportedly set to release their first album in decades. and as their iconic single suggests, it will rock you. featuring unreleased songs performed by the late lead singer, freddie mercury. the album, expected to be called "queen forever." and will include tunes that

mercury sang in the '80s but the band never released. it's expected to be released later this year. as queen hits the road with adam lambert as its frontman. queen's greatest hits is one of my favorite all-times. >> i think that's great. >> i think kim and i used to listen to that. back in the day. >> get the name. get the name. >> i was going back and forth. can i actually say it? >> "someone to love"? >> little pieces of the story keep coming out. >> right. it was a heartbreak. >> we only have 45 minutes left. >> shall we move on from my sixth grade love life or lack thereof? sometimes, the little things can pack the biggest punch. check out these toddlers going head-to-head -- in a classic dance-off. you got to love the body swivel. a little bit of a twist. we don't want to play favorites. but i think -- i think there is a winner. i think there's a winner here.

that's the move. >> yeah. >> wait. wait. late addition. >> he has great hair, though. >> great, great hair. >> coming from a guy with great hair, that's important. >> "dancing with the stars," watch out. >> that's priceless. finally, you know the game jenga? requires intense concentration, steady hands and nerves of steel. perfect for this guy. that is mo, a master jenga -- jujitsu. starting with his claw. using his nose to nudge the block, thenñi carefully and methodically knock it free. there he goes again. another block dispatched. >> come on. >> they say dog is a man's best friend. but if you can't jostle in jenga, can he really be a true friend? i say no.

if you can't jostle jenga, you can't be man's best friend. >> that's a zen master cat. >> after your sixth grade breakup. >> we broke up in seventh grade. we went out from sixth grade to seventh grade. got back together end of seventh grade. >> you want to ask anymore questions? >> no. >> thank you, dan. and kim. and burning up "the heat index" this morning, what's being called the next big thing in weight loss. it's called yacon syrup, helping to speed up your metabolism. therefore help you drop weight more effectively. but, there are questions about it and abc's rebecca jarvis explains. >> reporter: it's the buzzing weight loss supplement, that has dr. oz raving. >> it's a natural food that you can eat every day. it's called yacon syrup. >> reporter: and people on youtube, singing its praises. >> it is fantastic. >> it helps me cut out fat, like, in this area. >> the weight started to come off. >> reporter: so, what exactly is yacon?

and what is it supposed to do? >> it's a soluble fiber that helps us to fill full. and it contributes very few calories because it passes through our body undigested. >> reporter: the syrupy substance looks like molasses. tastes a little sweet, like maple syrup. and comes from this plant growing high in the andes mountains in south america. >> there it is. direct from the source. >> reporter: so far, few have actually studied its effects. and there's little scientific evidence it helps you lose weight. according to one study, overweight women taking 3 to 4 teaspoons a day for 4 months, dropped an average of 33 pounds. four inches from their waist. with a few unpleasant side effects. >> bloating, gastrointestinal distress, cramping. >> reporter: before you race out to get your yacon syrup fix, consider this -- >> the reality is, we have to eat healthier. we have to eat less.

and we have to move more. that's what it comes down to. >> reporter: for "good morning america," rebecca jarvis, abc news, new york. >> all right. so, joining us for a reality check is abc's chief health and medical editor, dr. richard besser. and reality check, indeed. you were telling me off camera, there's some side effects. >> this is one where we need a reality check. there's only been one study. it was done five years ago. it was a very small study. but here's the catch. to get in the study, you had to be overweight and constipated. and there's a reason for that. this is concentrated fiber. we all know what fiber does when you take a lot of it. one-third of the people in the study dropped out because of the intestinal side effects. >> because of the side effects. is it actually safe? >> it's one study done five years ago. i always worry when there's something that looks promising and no one's looked at it since then, that there's something going on. it lasted four months. so, we don't know if this works long-term.

i'd be concerned about taking this stuff for a long-term. >> the other big question. every time one of these crazes comes up, we ask the question, is there a quick fix to a problem like this, being overweight? or just struggling with weight? >> it's so hard. there's so many people who want to lose weight and need to lose weight for their health. but you can't keep doing what you're doing now, in terms of what you're eating and how you're moving and expect there to be a change. but the idea there's something you can take that's going to answer all those questions is really enticing. there's a lot of money to be made off of weight loss products. and so, you're going to see stuff like this come up again and again. >> there's stuff to take for constipation. >> well -- >> right. >> but it's not being put forward that way. >> and that's the danger here. it's being touted as, sort of a quick fix. >> exactly. exactly. and this is one that i would not recommend. >> there you go. >> thank you.

we're going to get to more on our "heat index" right now. and the video we've been talking about. one direction band members zayn and louis, surfacing overnight. and the two are discussing -- going to bring it up right now. the two discussing what appears to be a rolled-up cigarette. and they're joking about mary jane. as we had to tell amy, it's slang. >> not shoes. it's slang for marijuana. it was being shot during a ride to their sold-out concert in lima, peru, on april 27th. getting all kinds of reaction on social media. many hash tags on twitter this morning. >> hash tags? sorry. >> oh. >> that blew right by. you know, that was amy that said that. not me. >> this raises a lot -- my daughter is in love with this band. it does raise questions. parents are going to have questions about this. and i wonder what you think about it.çó >> it's sparked a discussion, at the very least. >> sparked? >> that's just slipped out. it really did, just slipped out.

it's something we can talk about with our kids. the pictures are out there. they're going to see them and find them. and we'd like to believe that these boy bands are role models. but they're also human beings that are going through a changing period of their lives. you know, experimenting. >> i don't want to get all legal, but in peru, it is not punishable to use marijuana, if they were. if they were not rolling tobacco, it is not punishable. >> see if they say something about it. also in "the heat index" this morning, a hard-hitting question in "the new york times" today. what is more important in college sports, character or athleticism? easy one to answer, i think, for many of us. columbia university's baseball team getting some major wins on the baseball field gets their ncaa victory last year. the coaches say there's so much more to the story. it matters if you're a good guy off the field, as well. coaches say they asked upper classmen to weigh in on potential new recruits, to make sure team chemistry is not thrown out of whack.

that is everything. you do rely on the old statement, there is no "i" in the word "team." i think it's great they're speaking out. i talk with my kids about it all the time. not about being the goalmaker, it's about the contribution. >> nice bonus that they're winning, too. >> it does help. it's easier to say that, too. >> i would like to think the character is team-building and it can create a better team. hopefully that's why. >> also, if you're a good guy and you can hit. >> we see it here every day. any kind of team that loves each other, you can really tell. and they're going to give to each other. i thought it was a terrific article. i love you all. >> we love you, too, lara. finally in our "heat index" the wedding that people can't stop talking about. kim kardashian and kanye west. we have new details on the custom gown that kardashian wore in florence on saturday. e! news confirming, it's a givenchy.

hauteta couture dress. yeah. i tried to do that. a little flare. little french flare. fitted by givenchy. white lace, backless mermaid gown. actually handmade lace. the sheer paneling. to highlight kardashian's curves. and a cathedral length to complete the look. givenchy dressed the groom in a custom tux. and baby north west got her own dress to match momma. of course she did. >> i would have gone with something totally different. yeah. >> she's always got the fourth time to try again. right? >> oh. >> the magic to the day. we go up next in our "heat index." a big question. can new parents keep their child-free friends? it is a question burning up the mommy blogs after one mom's misguided apology went viral. nearly 2 million hits. and abc's abbie boudreau has the story. >> what are you coloring? >> reporter: almost every day, for elle walker and her two

adorable kids is a youtube video in the making, all posted on her popular mommy blog, what's up, moms? >> nap time is the hour of gold, i need to body shower, prevent i work during business hours and clean up shredded cheese. >> reporter: it was this one, a message to her friends without kids that's really hitting a nerve. you're here. i'm not closing the door on you. that's my toddler. she has a lot of energy. >> reporter: her video blog apology, with 2 million hits. >> i haven't texted you back because in the 10 seconds it -- make that 12 seconds is it takes, my kid literally does this. i'm so guilty of losing touch with so many of my friends prebaby. this was an easier way of addressing it than being, i'm sorry i haven't returned your text. >> reporter: most moms finding her internal dialogue right on point. >> i know, we have to talk on the phone every night. i just read eight books and i'm only capable of watching "shark tank." but unlike you, lori, i am not out. i really do love you. and in a few years i'll make it up to you with bad advice from

someone who will never judge you. it's nice to know you're not the only one. >> reporter: but it turns out, her so-called apology may have angered some parents, who called the video offensive, and a slap in the face. upsetting even her own friends without kids. what do they think of this video? >> i have not heard from them. >> reporter: oh, no. and if elle was granted the luxury of free time. how would you use it? >> sleep. oh, man, for sure. >> reporter: from one mom to another, i thought i would give her a break. you should go take a break. i got this. >> are you sure? >> reporter: i got this. or maybe not. i changed my mind. where's momma? let's go get mommy. for "good morning america," abbie boudreau, abc news, los angeles. >> looks like we've got some strong opinions here. find out what everybody at home thought in our "gma" flash poll. we asked can parents stay close friends with friends that don't have kids. 73% of you said yes.

only 27% said they don't think it can work. we're joined, now, by our parenting expert, dr. robyn silverman. what do you think? >> i think this video caused a lot of issues. people can be friends with people who don't have kids. as long as they invest the time and they realize there's a lot more to talk about than just their kids. and realize that you need to open your ears and be available. >> i would think it would be a relief for parents to not have to sort of be constantly -- >> yeah. not be talking about chicken nuggets and macaroni and cheese. >> lara and i had a big conversation about this. i would have to say, i have more friends who don't have kids than they do. they're at the apartment. they're like my children's extended aunts and uncles. and it makes my job easier. it's interesting that people took offense to what she said. why do you think so? >> i think that while for -- for moms, this was the ultimate me, too. but for people who don't have

kids, it felt offensive because it's like, hey, their life is not as significant as mine or as challenging as mine is. and you know, you don't understand what i'm doing. people don't want to feel like they're not in the club. they want to feel included. >> that's why it got such a strong reaction. thank you very much. coming up here, the calorie-burning workout that will have you hit the beach in no time. you got a couple weeks. there they are.

good morning. i'm eric thomas. uc, berkeley students will hold a memorial tonight to pay tributes to the victims of the rampage in isla vista including three from the bay area. it starts at 8:00 on the cal campus. the bay area's mysterious money man is promising to show san jose love and cash today. the person who's been dropping money field envelopes across the bay area promises something special hl. he's now surpassed 100,000 twitter followers with 125,000 followers. here's leyla gulen with the commute. >> approximately a 15-minute delay on b.a.r.t. system-wide due to earlier police activity at lake merritt. traveling southbound 101, an earlier accident through the parkway, but still left with a

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now, having a little fun with our twitter mirror. he's here with a sneak peek of his brand-new movie. it's an amazing cast, that includes tina fey and many others. don't want to miss that. looking forward to talking to him. >> is he having trouble with the twitter mirror? >> yeah. he just got it. he got it. all right. she's being called the next salena. hot, new, single sensation alexxa is here. she's going to perform her first single in english, live. >> sound check this morning. really great stuff from alexxa. that's coming up. first, a thrill seeker's dream come true. the brand-new rollercoaster on king's island. nnds rachel smith and cam mathison hopped on the banshee for the ride of their lives. >> reporter: it's the most hyped rollercoaster debut of the year. meet banshee, the world's longest inverted steel coaster. through seven stomach-churning inversions. it's across 4,124 feet of track.

with a 150-foot curved first drop. zero gravity roll. and speeds in excess of 68 miles per hour, the 13-acre ride is chock full of omg moments. of course, rachel and i are no strangers to the coaster world. >> that's right, cameron. and eager for even more thrills, we knew banshee was right up our alley. >> reporter: here we are, in mason, ohio, ready to take on the banshee. >> bring it. we enlisted the help of 50 coaster enthusiasts. >> reporter: come on. >> come on, guys. also up for the challenge. >> reporter: let's do it. >> oh, my gosh.

>> reporter: let my hairdo the talking. that was nonstop adrenaline. >> out of control.ñi first dive down was out of control for me. >> reporter: let me make it clear that these tears are not from fear. >> they're from fear, people. what was the best part of the ride? >> the loop. >> reporter: the outside loop. >> if banshee wasn't intense enough in the daylight, we stuck around until after dark when she really comes to life. playing on all of your senses, with spotlights, fog. the $25 million coaster sure had us screaming like banshees late into the night. >> reporter: nailed the coaster. nailed it. >> for "good morning america," >> reporter: and cameron mathison, abc news, mason, ohio. that looks fun. and so does this. i'm very excited for an all-new edition of "improve this" brought to you by lowe's.

today, it is "drills & thrills," everybody. this is a brand-new game show, where we test the knowledge of the "gma" ladies on the tools every woman should have, for a quick repair or a little design redo. joining me is jason cameron, from hgtv's "sledgehammer" out this summer. he's going to give us know-how along the way. let's meet our contestants, shall we? i'm going to start in the middle, with miss amy robach. don't call amy the driveway diva for nothing. she installed her own driveway. i'm not kidding you. >> is that serious? >> dead-serious. >> indeed, it happened. >> sara haines, handy and dandy. >> i like that. >> we watched her recently at the indy 500 change a tire in six seconds. >> that's awesome. >> it didn't go well. >> and ginger zee was once a roofer. that's true. >> i did.

i roofed one house. >> that's enough. the "drills & thrills" team will show you the cools for each question. please welcome preston, adam, vince and robbie. >> oh. >> so, ladies, buzz if you think you have the correct answer.uñ and wait until it's finished. the first question, has to do with your nine-inch torpedo level. a trusty gadget everyone should have in that tool box. what is it used for? hanging pictures, planting flowers or building a night stand? >> "a," hanging pictures. >> that is correct. >> yes. >> g., taking an early lead. next up, please bring out the 12-in-1 multitool. it can be used for many tasks. but which of the following can that 12-in-1 multitool not do? cut tags off clothing. open a wine bottle or unlock your ipad. amy? >> unlock your ipad. >> robach coming back quickly. a stud finder helps you do which

of the following things. find hot guys in your neighborhood. measure window frames or decide where to put in a nail? sara haines? >> lara spencer is a stud finder. >> that is not. go ahead. amy? >> "c," where to put a nail. is that correct? >> that's correct. >> quickly, what is a stud finder? >> a stud finder is finding a stud. finding a stud in the wall. we have a lot of them here. or they're in the wall. in the wall. out of the wall. just a stud finder. >> another tool with multiple uses on display right now, our 13-in-1 double drive screwdriver. this could be or could not be a trick question. how many bits are there in the 13-in-1 double-drive screwdriver? 13, 12, or 26. >> "c" 26. >> ginger? >> 13. >> i'm sorry, ladies.

the correct answer is 12. please, explain why. >> there is -- it is one tool. but it contains 12 bits. >> so, it was a trick. >> i was trying to give you a clue. >> you need to give me a better clue. >> jason, here we go. help us with this one. these are tools that every lady should know about and have in their tool box. this is a seven-inch pry bar. it looks easy to use. the question is, what would you use it for? painting a floor. remove a wall picture. or "c," san blasting a room. >> "b" remove a wall fixture. >> correct. >> he's good. all right. >> and said with confidence, too. >> she was trash-talking before the segment. and finally, we're talking power tools now. this is the bonus question. >> this is my specialty area. >> this is a cordless power

drill. very handy. if this baby is out of charge, how long should you expect it to recharge? 30 minutes? 5 hours or all night? >> 5 hours. >> 30 minutes. >> ginger zee. very good comeback. unfortunately, not enough, ginger zee, to take over the driveway diva, amy robach.xd do we have a prize? >> what do i win? >> it's bedazzled. >> really? >> that's great. >> winner. >> the golden tool belt, goes to miss amy robach. she will wear that for the remainder of the show. and we'll have more tool tips from you at goodmorningamerica.com. thank you. >> my pleasure. congratulations. our golden tool belt winner. >> and ginger zee. >> you have to wear that the rest of the day. let's go outside. we're not only doing drills and thrills this morning. but we're going outside to the weekend workout a little bit.

you need that beach bod. we have to get all the way down to our friends at crunch gym. mark is joining us, with hip-hop dancing and kick boxing, all in one. mark, it is so good to see you. >> ginger, what's up? >> why does hip-hop and kick boxing. >> at crunch, we want constant cardio, constant core. constantly jumping. you have your fists up and your arms are engaged. and using your obliques to add that hip-hop bounce and throw your punches. they have a classic move, where it's punch, punch, punch, punch. take it low, low, low. hop up. there's the constant cardio we're after. >> and always in a squat. i love that. let's keep doing it while i do weather. get straight to the forecast. i hope i can do it. joining them there. we're going to warm up as we head into the weekend, after we've cooled down with the cold front. chicago, look at the numbers. getting up to 81 by the time we reach the weekend.

detroit going to 80 as we kick off on friday. and i'll leave you with a look across the nation. there's the full outlook. sunny skies in the southwest. some of the hottest weather, heading to parts of arizona and southern california. we're sliding. >> good when morning, bright today and breezy along the bay shore and 62 to 67 coast and san francisco and 68 to 80 around the bay and low-to-mid 80's inland and the cooling trend starts on >> all that weather brought to you by chevrolet. jason bateman is coming up next. please, stay with us.

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all right. nothing like a funeral to bring a family together. and then, tear them apart. that's the premise behind "this is where i leave you." a comedy coming out this summer with an ensemble cast. and we welcome jason bateman to "good morning america." >> this is my family. >> your family in the film is quite interesting. >> it's almost as big as this. and they're very, very funny. very talented cast.

it was very easy work to do. >> i want to show a sneak peek of it. let me just set it up with this. you play the middle son, judd. third child of four. your marriage is falling apart. your father just passed away. >> sounds hilarious. >> and you're going to spend a week sitting shiva with your sisters and your mom. it sounds like putting the fun in dysfunctional. >> we're a very dysfunctional family. it's very, very funny. and pretty heartbreaking, too. we're getting together for our father just passed away. but it's -- it's kind of a great excuse for the whole family to get together and have all these issues come up, which are equally heartbreaking and hilarious. >> here's a first look. thank you for sharing with us, by the way, of "this is where i leave you." >> a year. >> a first time. >> dad's dead. >> what?

hi, sis. >> mommy. >> what's different about her? >> the boobs. she had a little touch-up. >> your father had one final request. and we're going to honor it. he just wanted his kids under one roof. so, for the next seven days, you are all grounded. >> mom, close that robe. >> they're just breasts. same ones you suckled with. >> those are not the ones i nursed with. you have bionic breasts. >> turn it off. >> circle of life, everybody. go, altmans. >> how often do you get to say that to jane fonda? >> yeah. those are something. those things have their own trailer. that's a true story. >> were they prosthetic? >> you're going to have jane on the show at some point. and she can answer that question for you. >> and knowing jane, she'll enjoy every second of it. >> yeah. she was great. she was a lot of fun. >> great chemistry working with her. also, tina fey. what was it like working with her?

>> that was terrible. she's a misery. we play brother/sister in the film. and i was very, very simple. she does feel like a sister. we get along great. >> i love the description of this movie. sort of like a group hug crossed with a battle royale. >> where are the quotes you're getting? >> that's from "e.w." >> a cross with a battle royale? that sounds like a drink. >> it does. >> there is some drinking in this film. we just shot the trailer. if the trailer -- i am just here from under the trailer. if people watch the trailer, we're going to shoot the film. >> wow. everybody, can we do this? that's a lot of work to put in for a trailer. we have to make it happen. >> as you can see, it was fun. >> absolutely. and jane, and those bionic you know whats. your fans are asking a lot of questions. what's your favorite comedy of all-time. you've been in so many. >> i like the king of comedy, a

martin scorsese film with robert de niro. a long, long time ago. that's one of my favorites. >> it's not slapstick. >> no. but it's pretty hilarious. >> and one more. if you don't mind. this is india. she wants to know what kind of role or character you enjoy playing most? >> oh, i don't know. anything with a fun cast is pretty great. we had a good crew on this one, as well. it's mostly about the people you're around. the part doesn't really matter to me. it's about the process. >> we have a great cast here. and this guy wants to work with a great cast. can we make it happen for him, please? "this is where i leave you." jason bateman, out. september 12th. thank you so much for being with us. always a pleasure. and coming up next, we have a hot, new singing sensation for you. just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, here's an exclusive first look

at discovery's shark week. >> the shark that's been terrorizing the coastline has been caught. >> i was trying to -- and then -- watch out. watch out. >> is that a seal? >> it's shark week. >>

right here. my parents were immigrants. and they taught me that with hard work, anything is possible. i earned a scholarship to mit. and worked across party lines to get things done. i'm alex padilla. i'll protect voting rights for everyone. and make it easier to start a business. so we create jobs and opportunity for all californians. what should we order? (announcer) alex padilla. secretary of state.

welcome back. talented young singer. she could be the next big superstar. 20-year-old alexxa's pitch carries a powerful punch. some are comparing her to another famous latina singer with mexican-american roots. take a look. ♪ she's the sweetest sensation

since the beloved salena. ♪ >> reporter: 20-year-old alexxa, started making waves on the latin pop charts. after releasing her first album and latest spanish single. she was nominated best new artist by univision and made an appearance at the billboard awards and rocked out the latin street party last year. get ready as this small town texan girl becomes a national superstar here on "gma." and everyone here is so excited to have alexxa with us. she is debuting her first single on "gma." this is alexxa with "the after love." ♪ when the sun comes out again ♪

♪ i will see you in the morning ♪ ♪ this is how it all began ♪ ♪ when the sun gets up again ♪ ♪ i will see you in the morning ♪ ♪ that was when it all began ♪ ♪ oh, i will never love again i will face it, dear ♪ ♪ i can wash away the rain with tears ♪ ♪ you are everything i ever remember ♪ ♪ january time to december ♪ baby, i will see you in the h cf1 o ♪ when the hope runs out i am standing ♪ ♪ in a whirlwind for your friends ♪ñr

♪ and family they don't know how to set me free ♪ ♪ they don't know how to help me fall out of love ♪ ♪ 'cause i can't and i won't ♪ ♪ i can't get the dreams i can wash away the rain with tears ♪ ♪ you are everything i ever remember ♪ñi ♪ january through to december maybe i'll see you ♪ ♪ and when is all said and done ♪ ♪ even though there's nowhere else to run ♪ ♪ when you are everything i will remember ♪ ♪ january down to december maybe i'll see you ♪ ♪ in the after the after love ♪ [ cheers and applause ]

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who loves creamy delicious tillamook ice cream. (whispering) seriously? (door creaks) he's fast. tillamook ice cream, tastes better because it's made better. mike hondfused all debates. now honda's slinging mud, launching false attacks. isn't it time to put the old politics aside? the chronicle endorses ro khanna, saying he "offers an upgrade in congress for silicon valley." and the mercury news says, "ro khanna is ready for the congress of tomorrow... ...while honda is a politician of the past." for our future: ro khanna. khanna: i'm ro khanna and i approve this message.

how about that for a debut? thank you, alexxa. have a great day, everyone.

teacher layoffs. idlo. and a 60 billion dollar budget deficit. that's what john perez faced when he be speaker of the california assembly. so he partnered with governor brown to pass three balanced budgets, on time. for the first time in thirty years. today, the deficits are gone and we've invested an additional 2 billion dollars in education. now john perez is running for controller, to keep fighting for balanced budgets. democrat john perez for controller.

good morning. i'm eric thomas. the jimts close out the series with the cubs this afternoon at at&t park and the a's host the tiger at o.co.com mike, what's the forecast? >> a lot of sunshine, grab the sunscreen, mid-60s near 70. we'll start near 70 and drop to the low 60s at at&t park under a sunny, then star-filled sky. high fire dapger in sola this know county until 8:00 tomorrow evening. total sunshine today, breezy, not as much so tomorrow, then turning cooler than average saturday, sunday. leyla? sigalert in cupertino, the reopening of southbound 280 transitioning to northbound highway 85, going to be at about 11 cloek this morning. that's due to an overturned

cement truck, five-car crash westbound through hercules. join us for announcer: it's "live! with kelly & michael." today, from the new film, "maleficent," elle fanning. and a performance from the "american idol" runner-up jeanna irene. plus, we'll meet julie weisman from miami, florida, our next "top fitness instructor" finalist. all next on "live." now, here are kelly ripa and michael strahan! [cheers and applause] ♪