mike . i thought we had good morning, america. vaccine breakthrough. pfizer's big announcement about children and the vaccine. releasing just moments ago, the first study with kids as young as 12. how safe is it? when can parents expect their kids to get the shot? and what it could mean for getting everyone back to school. dr. jha joins us live. dramatic testimony in the trial of former minneapolis police officer derek chauvin. >> were you frustrated? >> yes. >> the off-duty emt saying she begged officers to let her help george floyd. >> i literally watched police officers not take a pulse and not do anything to save a man and i am a first responder myself. >> witnesses as young as 9 years old testifying about what they saw that day.

plus, how the young woman who captured the video that shocked the world says it changed her forever. we're live from minneapolis as day three in court is set to get under way. biden's big move. the battle on capitol hill shaping up as the president gets ready to unveil his massive infrastructure plan. how will he pay the trillion-dollar bill? the taxes on the table. bombshell allegation. rising conservative star and florida congressman matt gaetz reveals he is under investigation over an alleged relationship with an underage girl. what he is saying this morning. ♪ overnight, britney spears responding for the first time to that blockbuster documentary about her life and the free britney movement. why she says she cried for weeks. un-bee-lievable rescue. thousands of bees swarming one man's car. how this hero off-duty firefighter saved the day. ♪ i'm still standing ♪ and still standing. >> it's over.

and ucla from the first four to the final four! >> surviving michigan's heart-stopping buzzer beater attempt. powerhouse gonzaga unstoppable. as anna wilson and stanford storm back against louisville. >> wilson knocks down a three. >> big brother russell wilson and ciara going crazy in the stands. the men's and women's final four now officially set. one step closer to a national championship. we do say good morning, america. it's great to have george back with us. >> it's great to be back. >> got some sun, looking good. >> yeah. >> all right, t.j. still filling in the gap for michael while he's away. >> robin, what am -- >> you got that in early. >> filling in the gap. let's talk about basketball. >> all morning, man.

all right, yes, talking about a little basketball. march madness of course going on. we do have the final four set on the men and women's side. men's brackets, there were 14.7 million men's brackets filled out on espn.com. well, you know how many are getting the final four right, just under 3,000, 0.0002%. >> there's more ahead. if you don't get instagram, we'll have more on michael coming up later. but we'll begin with that encouraging breaking news in the fight against the coronavirus. pfizer just announced phase 3 trial results of its covid vaccine on children showing it is 100% effective in kids ages 12 to 18. >> all this as more than 96 million americans have received at least one dose, that's 37.1% of the u.s. adult population. stephanie ramos is live at the mass vaccination site at the javits center here in new york.

good morning, stephanie. >> reporter: robin, good morning. some big pfizer news this morning. pfizer is the first vaccine to show data from a trial involving children as young as 12 years old and it is a promising first step toward vaccinating younger and younger americans. this morning, a stunning vaccine breakthrough. pfizer announcing its vaccine is 100% effective in preventing covid-19 for children 12 to 15 years old. the news comes from the results of a trial that enrolled 2,260 children ages 12 to 15 where some participants received a placebo and others got the pfizer vaccine. while several with the placebo became infected, none of the vaccinated children developed covid. this is the first released data for children as young as 12, but pfizer is also testing its vaccine on younger children ages 5 to 11. >> count for me, okay. >> one, two, three. >> reporter: the first volunteers, 9-year-old twins,

marisol and alejandro, their mother an infectious disease doctor. >> it was a great opportunity for them to potentially get early access and really accelerate the development for the dose this children because we really need to get this out to our kids, and, you know, they're a large part of our population. >> reporter: the fda will have to approve the use of pfizer's vaccine on children, but it's a promising turning point for vaccinating young americans and getting closer to herd immunity as schools prepare for a greater return to in-person learning in the fall. researchers are still studying the pfizer vaccine's efficacy in children younger under the age of 12 and as young as 6 months old. george? >> okay, stephanie, thanks very much. let's bring in dr. ashish jha. dr. jha, thanks for joining us again this morning. big news. >> it's really big news, it's exciting. i'm obvious thrilled. look, this is like really a high level of efficacy. 100% of kids vaccinated, no side

effects we're seeing so far. so we got to have the fda do the full evaluation but i think this is terrific. >> they'll do the full evaluation, but is this really enough, this study, for them to move forward? >> you know, i think it is, george. part of it is now we've had tens of thousands, maybe even hundreds of thousands, of kids 16 and 17 who have gotten vaccinated already and we have had young adults get vaccinated. it's not being looked at in a vacuum. we have a lot of data on young people. this just adds to that so i think it's going to be enough for the fda to expand its authorization to people 12 and older but we'll have to see. >> and should that happen by september for the new school year? >> i think it will happen. i think we're going to have plenty of vaccines that kids 12 to 16 will be able to get vaccinated this summer. that's my expectation. and we'll see about younger kids, of course, but for 12 and older i think this should pretty

doable by september. >> i want to ask you about another finding out of the state of washington. they're finding 100 people reported after taking the vaccine they may have covid-like symptoms. what is this telling you? how big a concern is this? >> we've got to explore this a bit further. obviously after vaccinated, until you're fully vaccinated you're still vulnerable. even when you're fully vaccinated, vaccines will not be 100% effective. when you think about 100 million being vaccinated we're going to expect to see hundreds if not even thousands over time still get infected. i want to see if they're getting really sick, hospitalized. more to sort out, but not totally unexpected. >> and we've been living with this dynamic for the last several weeks seeing all this good news on the vaccine front, the vaccines are ramping up all across the country but so are cases. >> yeah, that's the challenge we're in right now. these variants are here as we've been predicting. the uk variant is now dominant across the country. i think the vaccinesre

to win this race and we're going to get enough people vaccinated to get it all under control, but it's really another four weeks or so. i want to make sure we stay careful until then and limit the hospitalizations and deaths. >> dr. jha, thanks for your time and information this morning. t.j.? we turn now to an emotional day of testimony in day two of the derek chauvin trial. several witnesses were the bystanders and they testified about watching the former minneapolis officer kneel on george floyd's neck. our alex perez joins us from the courthouse in minneapolis. alex, good morning. >> reporter: hey, good morning, t.j. the jury heard from some of the prosecution's key witnesses who emotionally described what exactly they saw the day george floyd died. for the first time jurors hearing from the young woman who recorded the video that sparked global outrage capturing his last breaths. darnella frazier, just 17 at the time, seen walking to the corner store with her little cousin when she sees the commotion. later standing by the wall recording. the judge allowing her to testify off camera, the ordeal

last may, she said, still vivid. >> i heard george floyd saying, i can't breathe. please, get off of me. i can't breathe. he cried for his mom. he was in pain. it seemed like he knew -- it seemed like he knew it was over for him. >> reporter: frazier testifying it changed her forever. >> it's been nights, i stayed up apologizing and apologizing to george floyd for not doing more and not physically interacting and not saving his life. but it's like it's not what i should have done. it's what he should have done. >> reporter: back on the witness stand bystander donald williams who called 911. >> he had his knee on the dude's

neck the whole time. officer 987. the man wouldn't -- he wasn't resisting arrest. he was already in handcuffs. >> reporter: prosecutors asking why he felt the need to identify chauvin by his badge number. >> why did you do that? >> because i believe i witnessed a murder. >> reporter: genevieve hansen also testified, a minneapolis firefighter and emt, who was offduty and came upon the scene, begging officers to let her help. >> it's what i would have done for anybody. >> when you couldn't do that, how did that make you feel? >> totally distressed. >> were you frustrated? >> yes. >> reporter: prosecutors playing her emotional 911 call. >> i literally watched police officers not take a pulse and not do anything to save a man, and i am a first responder myself. >> reporter: but the defense in a tense exchange arguing the

officers considered the onlookers a threat to their safety. >> and would you describe other people's demeanors as upset or angry? >> it's -- i don't know if you've seen anybody be killed but it's upsetting. >> reporter: the cross-examination with that firefighter continued to grow tense. at one point the judge telling her she must simply answer the questions. she's back on the witness stand this morning. t.j.? >> we will be watching, alex, thank you. day three in testimony of the derek chauvin trial starts at 10:00 a.m. you can watch our streaming channel, abc news live, for full coverage. george? we're going to go now to the white house, where president biden is set to unveil his massive new infrastructure plan, trillions proposed for road, bridges, clean energy, so much more. there is a big battle brewing over how to pay for it. cecilia vega is tracking it all. good morning, cecilia. >> reporter: george, good morning.

you said the word massive is exactly what it's going to be. this will be even bigger than the nearly $2 trillion covid relief package that they struggled to pass. it's going to be rolled out in two phases starting today. let me tell you what's in it. first phase will focus on physical infrastructure like roads, bridges, railroads, and focus on clean energy like electric cars. then in the coming weeks, they are going shift to this so-called human infrastructure. that will be reportedly things like paid leave for workers, universal pre-k. tuition-free community college. the price tag on these as much as 3 trillions to $4 trillion. how are they going to pay for all this? they're going to raise corporate tax breaks from 21% to 28% and increase penalties on these companies that move jobs overseas. president biden has promised tog less than $400,000 a year. george, one estimate says that we could look at more than 2 million jobs out of a package like this. >> president biden has also

conceded, cecelia, he knows he won't get enough republican votes to pass those taxes. it's creating some tricky politics for the democrats here. >> reporter: very tricky politics and this could potentially be their biggest hurdle. republicans are calling it a literal grab bag. they don't want to see tax increases like this. we're already seeing cranks in the ranks among democrats. moderates say it could be too expensive. progressives say they want more out of this, george. >> cecilia vega, thank you very much. robin? now to that news about congressman matt gaetz. abc news is confirming that he's being investigated by the justice department over an alleged relationship with an underaged girl. gaetz claiming he is the target of an extortion attempt. mary bruce has the latest for us. good morning, mary. >> reporter: good morning, robin. this is a truly bizarre story. this morning, the florida congressman is reportedly under federal investigation and now he is fighting back. he is adamant that these allegations of sexual misconduct

are false and in a head-scratching interview overnight he says it's all rooted in an attempt to extort him. overnight, florida congressman matt gaetz, a rising conservative star and close ally of former president trump insisting he did nothing wrong. >> it is a horrible allegation and it is a lie. >> reporter: "the new york times" breaking the news reporting the justice department is investigating whether gaetz had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl and paid for her to travel with him, potentially violating sex trafficking laws. a source aware of the investigation has confirmed some details to abc news. >> the person doesn't exist. i have not had a relationship with a 17-year-old. that is totally false. >> reporter: gaetz reportedly telling axios, i have definitely in my single days provided for women i've dated, you know, i've paid for flights, for hotel rooms, i've been generous as a partner. i think someone is trying to make that look criminal when it is not. adding he is "absolutely

confident none of the women were under age." overnight gaetz claiming he is the actual victim of an extortion scheme. >> a person demanded $25 million in exchange for making horrible sex trafficking allegations against me go away. >> reporter: he says the investigation is part of a politically motivated campaign to damage his reputation. but the probe was reportedly launched last year in the final months of the trump administration. >> i do believe that there are people at the department of justice who are trying to smear me. >> reporter: the interview leaving the fox news host baffled. >> you just saw our matt gaetz interview. that's one of the weirdest interviews i've ever conducted. i don't think it clarified much. >> reporter: now, gaetz says he was cooperating with the fbi on this extortion case and now he's demanding they release audio and documents that he says are relevant. meanwhile, the person that gaetz is accusing in this extortion case has denied any wrongdoing. in an interview with "the

washington post." this morning the justice department is still not commenting on this case, t.j. >> all right, mary bruce for us, thank you as always. we want to turn to really big news from the nfl. commissioner roger goodell says he expects the upcoming season to be played with fans in full attendance after playing a season in mostly empty stadiums because of covid. also, are you ready for more football? fans will get one more game and the league is adding to the 16-game schedule adding one game to 17. fans might love it. a lot of players complaining, if you care about player safety, adding more games and putting more strain on us is not the way to go. now to march madness, brackets officially set. ucla, the biggest surprise of the night. we're talking about an 11 seed beating the number one powerhouse seed of michigan after a misshot at the buzzer. they will face off against the overall top seed, gonzaga. that team just outmatched usc. a scary moment in this game. watched this real time, guys.

the referee, you see there, passed out. he fell. he just went backward, hit his head hard taken off on a stretcher. a scary moment there. in the women's tournament, some familiar teams making it back to the final four. south carolina defeating texas for the third straight appearance under head coach dawn staley. they didn't give up a single point in the fourth quarter. they're going to face off against stanford. stanford in their 14th final four. anna wilson hitting this big three-pointer against louisville, getting her big brother -- i think you've heard of him -- russell wilson and ciara got out of their chairs for that. the women's final four tips off friday in san antonio. >> looking forward to that. a lot of other stories including vaccine card scams. a new warning about counterfeits being sold online. and did you see this car? can you imagine going to your car and finding a swarm of bees? thousands of bees in the backseat. happened to this man. how this hero firefighter came to his rescue.

but first, good morning, ginger. >> reporter: good morning, robin. you know, we saw tornadoes spinning across southern mississippi just last night and that damage in mississippi, from straight-line winds which were a problem all of the way through florida. today a damaging wind threat is most widespread from say southern and western virginia through north carolina, even raleigh, back to mobile, needs to be on the lookout. winds in excess of 60 take trees and power lines down. your local weather in 30 seconds. first to your chilly cities sponsored by state farm.

good morning, i'm abc 7 news meteorologist, mike nico, ready for record high temperatures today and tomorrow, as we head into the weekend, the holiday weekend, temperatures will back down to average and there's a slight chance of some wet weather monday and tuesday. we desperately need it. look at all the asterisks, those are the record highs. 82 in half-moon bay. san jose at 87. it gets cool again tonight. upper 40s to mid 50s. my accuweather se first quarter in the books. three more to go. we're just getting started here on "gma." we'll be right back. ♪ ♪

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building a better bay area, moving forward, finding solutions. this is abc 7 news. >> good morning, vaccine availability is growing in the east bay. contra costa county is the first county in california where anyone 16 and up is eligible to get a vaccine. the county opened up a new drive through vaccination site at six flags hurricane harbor water park in concord. once that site is running at full speed, it will give shots to 15,000 people a week. all right, we are going to start in richmond right now because we have a crash there that is causing a slowdown. this is going to be on westbound 80 before solano avenue. speeds are tracking around 12 miles per hour according to the sensors. we have busy bridges here, bringing you a live picture from the san mateo bridge as traffic is still a bit slow as you make your way towards the

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we have a 24-degree spread this morning. it is backwards. inland, san ramone 40 to the coast, the warmest, half-moon bay at 64 degrees. now for your commute, you can see absolute sunshine out there and calm conditions until you get up to the hills where it's breezy. look at these temperatures today, 17 to 20-degrees above average. those asterisks mean record highs. a better chance inland tomorrow. still warm friday, but no more records. rain possible next week. reggie. thank you, coming up, a vaccine card scams. the new warning about counterfeits being sold online. why they could be a danger to public health. we'll have another local

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years old testified about what they saw that day. and the mastermind of the watergate burglary g. gordon liddy passed away at the age of 90. spent four years in prison but did say he took pride in it and would do it again. president biden's 3-year-old german shepherd biting a park service employee. another incident caused a minor injury. you talked to president biden about this in your interview a couple weeks ago. >> a long explanation. >> he said it was all good and misunderstood. >> more explaining to do now. all right. a whole lot more ahead including that 15,000 bees. 15,000, it turned into a backseat driver's -- turned into a backseat driver swarming this man's car. an off-duty firefighter came to the rescue.

and also overnight, bitney spears responding to that documentary about her life. that, robin, coming up. we continue right now with more on the most recent hate crime against asian-americans, this time happening in new york city. again in new york city. police arresting this man after surveillance video caught him repeatedly kicking a 65-year-old woman who was on her way to church. eva pilgrim joins us now with more. we want to warn everybody the video is disturbing. good morning, eva. >> reporter: good morning, robin. it was the middle of the day. she was walking here behind me to church during one of the holiest weeks of the year but before she got there she was brutally attacked. this morning, police say this man, 38-year-old brandon elliott, is behind bars arrested on charges of felony assault as a hate crime after this brutal beating of a 65-year-old asian woman. authorities say surveillance video shows him violently

kicking the woman to the ground and repeatedly on the head. they say he made anti-asian statements telling the woman she didn't belong here. >> it's just outlandish for me to think that no one intervened. >> reporter: in one video door staff and a delivery person are just feet away appearing to watch from inside a building. one person then shuts the door. >> closed the door on a woman lying on the sidewalk. isn't that the perfect symbolism of exactly what is happening? >> reporter: the building's owner announcing it suspended the door staff pending an investigation and also trying to identify the delivery person. eventually someone did help the woman. she was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. hate crimes against asian-americans are up nearly 150% in major cities across the country. up by at least 833% in new york city. >> we've often been viewed as invisible and as foreigners. people need to understand that asian-americans are just as american as anyone else.

>> reporter: and nypd is stepping up patrols in predominantly asian neighborhoods, but this attack happened just steps from the heart of times square, robin. >> it did. eva, thank you very much. george. we move to a new covid related concern as more venues are starting to require proof fake ones are being sold by online scammers. erielle reshef has details. >> reporter: good morning to you, george. those vaccination cards are quickly becoming one of the most valuable assets you can have eventually gaining you access to concerts, sporting events, even travel, but experts are now warning that fake verification on the internet could pose a major risk. if you've gott aov-19 vaccine you probably have one of these. vaccine cards quickly becoming a ticket to a safe return to normalcy.

but this morning, experts warning fraudulent cards are popping up for sale online. >> we've seen a 300% increase from what was available in december. >> reporter: according to cybersecurity firm checkpoint, this listing on the dark web offering a fake vaccine certificate for $150. the vendor allegedly accepting bitcoin as a payment method to avoid being traced claiming, not everybody will like to take the covid-19 vaccine and we provide proof of having been vaccinated. healthcare professional savannah sparks said she came across tiktok users who appear to be peddling phony vaccine cards and it exposed the alleged scammers. garnering millions of views. >> i've been calling them out. my goal is to provide a strong voice for evidence-based medicine to show joking about public health and patient safety is not a joke. >> reporter: those cards could pose a risk to public health. >> those that are hesitant to get the vaccine for whatever reason may turn to alternatives.

they potentially have real risk of carrying the virus and transmitting to others. >> reporter: this week the white house announcing it will help set national guidelines for managing vaccine passports, which provide digital proof you have been vaccinated or tested negative for covid. >> unlike other parts of the world the government here is not viewing its role as the place to create a passport, nor a place to hold the data of citizens. >> reporter: but as new york becomes the first state to pilot voluntary vaccine passports as a way to safely re-open, cybersecurity experts are warning about fraud and gaining access to personal information. >> they really want to hit a large audience and hope they get an easy return on somebody that clicks a link or offers personal information. >> reporter: and experts say once you get your vaccine you should hang on to your vaccination card.

you can scan it on to your phone and keep the original with other your other important documents. if you lose that document, contact the site where you got your shot, george. >> important information, thanks very much. to that incredible moment that an off-duty firefighter stepped in to save a man whose car was suddenly swarmed by 15,000 bees. our marcus moore has this story. let me get this right, the firefighter also just happened to be a part-time beekeeper. >> reporter: everybody has a hobby, right? this story is absolutely incredible. a simple trip to the grocery store turned into an unforgettable drama in the parking lot. pictures are incredible. take a look. this morning, a buzzy situation in new mexico. 15,000 bees swarming one man's car in a supermarket parking lot while he was shopping, the driver driving away before noticing they were inside. firefighters responding but

didn't know what to do working it for two hours calling in an expert to help. jesse johnson, a firefighter who was off duty, who as luck would have it is an avid beekeeper. >> i said, okay, i'll come get it for you and free up the crew and get this guy home. >> reporter: johnson dressed in protective gear taking a portable beyard out of his vehicle and using lemongrass oil to remove them. >> the spring is the most common time for bees to swarm. they are very docile when swarming. they're splitting the colony. >> reporter: he removed the bees in just five minutes taking them to his backyard bee farm where he plans to take care of them. >> it is important because all types of pollinators are having issues. it's vital we have these insects to just continue pollination. >> reporter: and it is important to point out this morning and happy to report no one injured and that beekeeper likely has a

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good morning, kaylee. >> reporter: and good morning, robin. britney says she didn't watch much of the documentary but she saw enough to get emotional over it. so many celebrities and fans have spoken out in support of her since that film's debut but now we're finally learning how it made britney feel. ♪ >> reporter: this morning, britney spears breaking her silence saying she cried for two weeks because of the wildly popular hulu documentary about her life and career. >> hi, britney. >> reporter: spears posting on instagram, i didn't watch the documentary but from what i did see it of i was embarrassed by the light they put me in. >> the thing people became fascinated with was her unraveling. >> reporter: adding, i still cry sometimes. ♪ >> reporter: this is the first reaction from britney following th film's february release. "framing britney spears" takes a closer look at her rise to super stardom and years of tabloid headlines. the singer writing about the toll it's taken. my life has always been very speculated, watched and

judged really my whole life and have always been so judged, insulted and embarrassed by the media and still am till this day. front and center in "framing britney" the conservatorship making decisions for her since 2008 put in place after a bitter divorce, custody battle and fans of the pop star who claim the conservatorship is being used to control her against her will. [ crowd chanting ] >> reporter: now, a judge deciding whether to grant her request to permanently appoint jodi montgomery. if the judge approves montgomery would be granted control over her visitors, hire caretakers and oversee medical and psychiatric health care. her father who stepped down amid health issues in 2019, would remain part of the group controlling her finances along with an outside trust. ♪ oops i did it again ♪ >> reporter: now she says it's

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good morning, america. it's 8:00 a.m. vaccine breakthrough. pfizer's big announcement about children and the vaccine. releasing the results of the first study with kids as young as 12. how safe is it? when can parents expect their kids to get the shot? and what it could mean for getting everyone back to school. dramatic testimony in the trial of former minneapolis police officer derek chauvin. plus, how the young woman who captured the video that shocked the world says it changed her forever as day three of the trial set to get under way. in this town i'm queen bee and mvp. >> the "real housewives star of salt lake city" now facing 50 years in prison after running a massive telemarketing scheme defrauding hundreds. covid on campus.

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little by little people are coming back. you have some -- such deserving high school students we're going to highlight. >> a great surprise. they have no idea -- of course, we know the pandemic has made things more difficult for students all over the country, but can you imagine applying for college? makes it even more difficult. when it comes to getting financial help it's tricky. a life-changing surprise for a group of kids. do not miss this this morning. their dreams are going to come true. >> they're happy now. they're going to be a lot happier later. we have some news to get to now. we start with the breaking news in the fight against the coronavirus. pfizer announced phase 3 trial results of its covid vaccine on children shows it's 100% effective in kids ages 12 to 15. stephanie ramos is live fr vaccination site at the javits center here in new york. good morning, stephanie. >> reporter: george, good morning. pfizer making that huge announcement, a huge first step toward vaccinating children and they say they would like to start vaccinating kids ages 12 to 15 before the start of the

next school year. this morning, a stunning vaccine breakthrough. pfizer announcing its vaccine is 100% effective in preventing covid-19 for children 12 to 15 years old. the news comes from the results of a trial that enrolled 2,260 children ages 12 to 15 where some participants received a placebo and others got the pfizer vaccine. while several with the placebo became infected, none of the vaccinated children developed covid. it's a promising turning point for vaccinating young americans and getting closer to herd immunity as schools prepare for a greater return to in-person learning in the fall. george spoke to dr. ashish jha earlier this morning about possible fda approval of the vaccine for children. >> is this really enough, i man, this study for them to move forward? >> i think it is, george. part of it is now we've had tens of thousands, maybe even hundreds of thousands of kids

16, 17 who have gotten vaccinated already. young adults got vaccinated. this is not being looked at in a vacuum. we have a lot of data and this just adds to that data so i think it's going to be enough for the fda to expand this atn to 12 and older. >> reporter: health officials say making sure it is safe and effective for children is crucial in ending the pandemic. researchers at pfizer say they are still testing the vaccine in children as young as 6 months old. robin? >> stephanie, thank you. now to that emotional day of testimony in day two of the derek chauvin trial. several witnesses testifying about watching the former minneapolis officer kneel on george floyd's neck. alex perez is back outside that courthouse in minneapolis. good morning, again, alex. >> reporter: hey, good morning robin. off-duty firefighter on the scene has wrapped up her stony. they're now listening to christopher martin who lived and worked at the grocery store right where all of this happened.

this morning, genevieve hansen back on the stand. >> your assessment of his medical condition at that time, do you believe he needed immediate medical attention? >> yes, sir. >> reporter: she was off-duty and came upon the scene begging officers began to help began her testimony tuesday. >> what i would have done for anybody. >> when you couldn't do that how did it make you feel. >> totally distress. >> were you frustrated? >> yes. >> prosecutors playing her 911 call. >> i literally watched police officers not take a pulse and not do anything to save a man. >> reporter: the defense in a tense exchange adding the officers considered the onlookers a threat to their safety.

>> and would you describe other people's demeanors as upset or angry? >> i don't know if you have seen anybody being killed. but it's upsetting. >> they'll continue to hear testimony from eyewitnesses who will tell them in detail what exactly they saw that day. t.j.? >> all right, alex, thank you so much. coming up here on "gma," the real housewives star charged with running a nationwide telemarketing scheme. now facing federal fraud charges and 50 years in prison. plus, the major university now requiring students to get the covid vaccine before returning to campus this fall. will others follow suit? what it means for students who . xc.a.l right back. advanced non-small cell lung cancer can change everything. but your first treatment could be a chemo-free combination of two immunotherapies that works differently. it could mean a chance to live longer.

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♪ cool for the summer ♪ he's got a little tutorial there. that was great. >> there is a video online -- because prince william was named by somebody as sexiest bald man. there was a video of other perhaps sexier bald men than that. there's a woman who explained it. >> if you can find it. >> robin made me spend a commercial break looking at sexy bald men. this is what i was doing. >> the video is great. >> how is your wednesday morning going, everybody? >> what about tomorrow? tomorrow what are we doing? >> tomorrow, demi lovato. "dancing with the devil," her new video. time for "pop news" with lara. good morning, lara. hey, good morning, you guys. i need to check that out. right now i need to fill you in. some great news for broadway fans. the mayor of new york has set the goal of getting broadway

shows back up and running by september 1st of this year. this morning, we have news on two new shows, "diana: the musical" set a return date planning to open the show on december 1st of this year. and another show in the works, amy robach, listen up, a stage version of the hbo hit "game of thrones" is now in development. george r.r. martin announcing he's writing a prequel play that will feature some of the characters fans love and some they love to hate. the production team plans to debut the show in new york, london and australia in 2023. so nice to have something to and last night f quiz show in america, well, they honored "gma" with a clue in the category of breathe.tv. check it out. >> millions of viewers start their day with it, "gma." >> what is "good morning america"? >> correct.

>> there you go. that clue worth 400 bucks for bryce. got it right. thanks to you," jeopardy!" for the shoutout and for the thanks to all of the viewers who tune in every morning to us. dr. oz is currently hosting the show until april 2nd. then after that, it's super bowl champ and green bay packers quarterback aaron rodgers, a huge "jeopardy!" fan. he will take a turn behind the legendary podium starting april 5th. and another "gma"-related story is in the news, michael strahan, may be saying good-bye to the gap. yes, michael posting a video last night talking about altering his signature strahan smile sending social media into overdrive. take a look. >> here's the moment that's 50 years in the making. here we go. let's do it. ♪

>> i love it. >> michael captioning that video, i did it. #goodbyegap. the video already has 3.1 million views. michl noailae for mmwhal as he's currently on vacation. it is suspiciously close to april fools' day. so we will just have to wait and see that megawatt smile when he gets back to the show next week. finally, a four-legged thief who gets away with the crime and finds a home in the process. this stray was living on the streets in north carolina. well, caught in the act, snatching the tore tide the lolg he snuck into the store four times before to play with that toy. on the fifth time, when the animal control officer was finally able to collar the suspect, which they've since named bezoo, the officer fell

for the little guy and bought the unicorn for him before taking him to the pound. the animal services writing on their website that he knows how to sit, lay, heel and loves unicorns from dollar general. well, that post went viral and as of as last night i'm happy to say he's been adopted into his forever home. and that's a happy ending to "pop news." >> riva too. thanks, lara. appreciate that. now to the "gma" cover story. jennifer shah of "the real housewives of salt lake city" arrested and faces charges for allegedly running a nationwide telemarketing scam. zohreen shah joins us from los angeles with the details. good morning, zohreen. >> reporter: good morning, robin. there are a few housewives who found themselves in deep legal trouble but nothing like this before in the franchise history. jennifer shah faces potentially decades behind bars and now multiple reports saying her future on the show is uncertain. this morning, "real housewives of salt lake city" star jennifer

shah under arrest facing up to 50 years in jail after being accused of defrauding hundreds of victims in an alleged massive telemarketing scam. tmz capturing the housewife in handcuffs escorted by federal >> rr: shah with her ee over-the-top personality flaunts a life of luxury on the show jetting off on lavish shopping sprees. >> shah-mazing. >> shut up. >> reporter: and throwing extravagant parties like this one, which reportedly cost $80,000. she's now being federally charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering. authorities alleging that for nearly ten years she pushed so-called business opportunities on vulnerable, often elderly nl steal their money. authorities also alleging she sold their personal information for them to be repeatedly

scammed. during a recent reunion special for the show, "housewives" executive producer andy cohen asking her how she made her money. >> we have a platform that helps people acquire customers. so when you're shopping online or on the internet and something pops we have the algorithm behind why you're getting served that ad. >> reporter: stewart smith, one of her assistants also arrested. he's facing the same charges as an alleged co-conspirator. shah and her assistant have not commented. they had an initial court appearance yesterday where they were released without bond. shah is back in virtual court later today and, guys, i know we share a last name. we are not related just in case anyone was wondering. just wanted to make that clear. clear. i didn't want to say -- you have done it. glad that you have, zohreen. >> don't know her. >> not that we thought that at all. thanks. let's check in again with ginger. ginger?

>> reporter: yes, robin, the spring snow flying, the spring skiing and snowboarding going very well in breckenridge, two feet in a week. denver now broke that record. their second snowiest march ever, 34 inches. that's three times their average. now, as we watch these storms, heavy rain mostly for the coast, so along i-95 from say trenton to new york city up to connecticut and massachusetts, rain and wind but there's snow on the interior part of this. so western new york, you could see a half foot into vermont. up to ten inches. let's get a check now a little good morning, i'm abc 7 news meteorologist, mike nico, ready for record high temperatures today and tomorrow, as we head into the weekend, the holiday weekend, temperatures will back down to average and there's a slight chance of some wet weather erelne . look at all the asterisks, those are the record highs. 82 in half-moon bay. san jose at 87. it gets cool again tonight. upper 40s to mid 50s. my accuweather sevevevevevevevee

we turn now to covid vaccines on college campuses. rutgers university in new jersey saying students must be vaccinated to attend classes this fall. but what does that mean for students who are maybe hesitant about getting the vaccine? our trevor ault with the story for us. good morning to you, trevor. >> reporter: good morning, t.j. we know the vaccines have wide support, but there is a separate hot-button discussion over whether organizations should mandate the vaccine for students or employees. some universities are now among the first requiring their students to get the shot and legal scholars say they are well within their rights to do so. this morning, the national debate over vaccine requirements hitting college campuses. rutgers university announcing it will require students get the covid-19 vaccine if they want to attend in-person classes this fall. the school president saying the decision was made because the federal government gave assurances the vaccine will be available to all americans by

the end of may and that it will help provide a safer and more robust college experience for our students. >> i feel that it is a personal choice of the student whether or not they want to get vaccinated. >> reporter: rutgers junior sara razi says despite the encouragement from doctors, health officials and her school she's hesitant to get the vaccine. she's eager to get back to the classroom but she might not be allowed back. >> they should allow students to make the choices that they want. i should not be pressured into taking the vaccine. >> reporter: legal experts say rutgers does have the authority to make that requirement because in the united states you do not have a guaranteed right to a college education. >> school cannot hold a student down and put a needle in their arm. however, a school can condition attendance on vaccinating. >> reporter: others schools are trying to instead incentivize the vaccine. north dakota's dickinson state university saying its vaccinated students will be exempt from the mask mandate on campus and

schools like rutgers that require the vaccine say they will grant exceptions for religious or medical reasons. >> schools can have special rooms for students with this where they learn by themselves, but the school will have to accommodate students with medical reasons not to get vaccinated. >> reporter: and while these universities can require their students to get the shot, it's a different question as to whether they could have the same requirements for their professors or their staff. employment rights tend to go further so they will likely have to work out a plan with their unions. t.j.? >> thank you so much. he just mentioned some of the questions that come up. a lot of people still have questions about the vaccine, will continue to have them. you will have a new podcast you'reting tintonsr me questions. >> rigcause there's some valid questions. a lot of concerns and hesitancy and the new podcast is from the department of health and human services, iheartradio and abc news it's called "covid-19 immunity in our community" and it is going to provide information on the vaccines that

people need to make informed decisions for yourself. that's the whole goal there, give you the information, the accurate information. you decide what is best for you and your loved ones. >> so, dr. roberts -- >> no. >> you're not the doctor but you're going to be talking to doctors and other types of folks. what kind of folks are we going to see? >> all sorts of experts. of course, dr. fauci who we've had time and time again and he'll talk in more than sound bites and get in-depth with him but information from all the top medical experts. you saw this behind the scenes we'll also hear from which i really appreciate everyday people on the frontlines. a lot of everyday people and talking about the hesitancy. we have sisters who don't see eye to eye. there are a lot of nurses, care givers, parents. the first episode is all about vaccine hesitancy. it's out today. you're going to hear from sandra lindsay. you will remember her.ader "a"s well. that nurse in the new york area who was the first in the u.s.

and, remember, she said even her own medical staff, they had a hesitancy about it and that's part of the reason why. you'll hear how she is doing. "covid-19 immunity in our community" is available on iheartradio app, the apple podcast or wherever you get your pod -- you can tell i'm not used to this. i'm trying to get the language out. >> i'm getting my first shot today and i was researching this morning because i had forgotten whether if you get your vaccine we get our pcr test thursday. is it going to show up? the answer is no. >> i was wondering about that when i got mine too. see, again, this is information -- everybody, i don't care -- and another thing with the podcast, no quest out ofous or do we look atar-- valid that people have these concerns. %-p history month drawing to a close. three boss women breaking down

barriers in the business world and built successful companies on etsy and fields traditionally dominated by men. becky worley has their story. >> reporter: melanie is a woodworker who transforms cork into usable art like vases. >> this is my workshop. >> these are big girl tools. >> yeah, this is a wood-turning lathe. the band saw is what we use to cut all of our presses, this is our drill press. >> these are take your fingers off tools. >> all ten, right? >> i got all ten. >> okay. >> reporter: she says being a woman woodworker has its rough spots. >> you go into like a lumberyard or even like a woodworking shop, you know, and they treat you as if you're not really sure what you're doing. >> reporter: but for her and for furniture maker greta deperry, it's worth it. >> i hope that people don't have a perception of what a woodworker looks like, other than a human.

>> reporter: both these artisans use etsy as a means of selling their products. two-thirds of their sellers say their income has held steady or increased since covid started and 97% of sellers say they run their business from home. like florida furniture maker and table archer. >> i love all the tables. for me they represent us taking that step s and try something else. it's affirming when you put something in the store and somebody buys it. >> reporter: and all these makers have a message for others interested in these traditionally male-dominated spaces. >> so i hope that other women watching and they see us taking pieces of wood and turng them into tables that visual will be something that can resonate in some of their minds, that it may not be woodworking you want to do. it could be anything you want to do.

>> reporter: now if you're wondering how to get into these fields some went to art school and did apprenticeships. others learn from youtube and classes. there are so many local maker spaces and lessons. i took a workshop at one near me and, george, you may not believe it but i am a welder, angle grounding, fabrication, stick welding. if you and ali need any blacksmithing help, i can come over. just give me a call. >> that doesn't surprise me. thank you, becky. john cena is next. doesn't . doesn't . thank you, becky.

building a better bay area, moving forward, finding solutions. this is abc 7 news. good morning. i'm kumasi aaron from abc 7 mornings. let's check in with jobina for a look at our traffic. >> thank you. although the meter lights are off at the bay bridge toll plaza, you can see we have a backup. we have a crash on the bay bridge just past the metering lights. it looks like at least one lane is blocked. i will let you know when it clears or if they decide to tue metering lights because of this issue. here is a live picture from the richmond-san rafael bridge or you can see traffic is very slow westbound. speeds are around 40 miles per hour on the bridge. we have a positive update that the crash we were following in richmond on westbound 80

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we take a different perspective of the commute and look at it weather wise. no fog out there, no clouds. not very windy. a lot of sunshine. look at it glistening off the bay. temperatures today, mid to upper 80s. a good 20 degrees above average with record highs not only today but likely tomorrow. . coast starts cooling tomorrow. still warm friday. no records. some rain possible next week. we will have another abc 7

news update in about 30 minutes but you can always find the latest on our app and on www.abcnews7.com. ♪ww.abcnews7.com. one of my favorite shots coming in from times square like that. welcome back to "gma." we appreciate you being with us on this wonderful wednesday morning. our next guest is a wwe superstar. he is an actor, he is a best-selling author and now he is hosting the reboot of the extreme on that "wipeout." welcome. i just have to say when you think of everything you have going on, i mean, the movie, tv, the author and all that we understand that you're also taking the time to learn mandarin.

>> yeah, it's an odd hobby i kind of started six years ago when the wwe offers all of its personnel free second language program. so i wanted to lead by example and i just started taking lessons and continue to mess around with it so i'm not totally fluent but i'm better than i was yesterday. [ laughter ] >> well, that's something. let's go to the show now. "wipeout." we've been seeing promos. robin loves them. hilarious but the obstacle course, are you required as the host to go through it yourself to know what experience is and how did you do if you did go like'sawom throuit. as soon as i saw the course, not a chance i'm doing it at all. "wipeout" is all about people having fun with their families.

you see amazing risks and epic fails. not something i wanted to be a part of. i'm fine being the host. >> honest answer right there, john. a look at what you're talking about. >> this is the greatest thing i've ever seen in my entire life. >> teams enter but only one will win the $25,000 prize. look at this. >> come on, america. >> i mean, seriously. >> yeah, really. what else do you need? >> so, jobson, we learned you're not going to do the "wipeout" course. who would you pick? >> i'm working with an amazing individual now called steve agee. the reason i would like to put him through there's a silver bu bullet in which he is strapped into a rocket launcher and launched 35, 45 feet into the air and plug into icy waters

below. i would like to see steve go through that. there's no better way to say it. [ laughter ] >> well, we'll leave it at that. you have two new books coming up very soon next week. "do your best every day" and "be a work in progress." what was the inspiration behind these two books? >> robin, thanks. it is a pretty big week with "wipeout" and the book is coming out. i wanted to congratulate you on your podcast so congratulations on that. this is -- it's a culmination of four years of just using social media as almost a journal. about four years ago i started to put out messages about advocating self-love and self-worth and didn't know how it was -- the reaction because t.j., like you most people are used to seeing me in the wwe

ring and now being more vulnerable with my emotions. it was right when k-pop was releasing "love yourself" so the messages caught like wildfire and a lot was from the bts army and since then i developed an affinity for them and become an advocate for their arm because without their reassurance that i wasn't weak, i wasn't infear your i'm fine the way i am which are themes for adults and young readers i who would have ditched the project after a week. it's something i'm consistent with and become a part of my life and this is a collection of almost the greatest hits that i think can reach people out there whoever picks up the book. i think they'll take something away from it. >> bts army loves you. they are so appreciative. they feel that you understand them and you give them inspiration and hope, so it's no

coincidence that -- and it seems like it's a two-way street for you as well. >> the feeling is more than mutual. i'm very vocal about my support. i just think they do a lot for charity. the group itself inspires global togetherness and encourages that you are enough. i can't say enough good things about the group and fair fan base. >> well, two new book, two big movies coming out as well, the new show "wipeout" taking place. john, an absolute pleasure, always good to see you. congratulations on everything that you've got going and by all ni nine means you know you're welcome here any time. [ speaking foreign language ] >> watch out "pipeout" tomorrow night. >> if you don't understand mandarin, that's tomorrow. a surprise for a special group of high school seniors.

♪ we've been waiting for this. very special group of high schoolers applying to college as we know, particularly stressful this year because of the pandemic. and when it comes to getting help paying for college, well, "usa today" reporting applications for financial aid down almost 10%, 9.2% overall, t.j. >> not a good sign so this morning we are introducing you to hard working high school seniors determined to make their dreams come true. >> applying to college during a pandemic was really exhausting. >> you hear it from high school

seniors across the country. >> it took me several hours instead of a couple minutes. >> the college application process, already could be touh e learning and added economic stress, students are facing additional pressures, challenges and uncertainty. >> the pandemic has disconnected everyone and that's hardest on first generation students and low income students everywhere and that is very hard in the college admission process because students need good advice all along the way. >> still many are determined to continue their education. >> my school gives local scholarships. >> brian mendez melchor and la'mia king among them. lamia hoping to study nursing at hbcu. >> my mom -- if i go to an hbcu, i can learn more about my african-american side and i can be myself. >> reporter: with financial obstacles to consider lamia is take on a job to help pay for

college. >> i got the job. yay me. >> reporter: for brian, the son just his dream. >> my dad is a landscaper. my mom used to clean houses so just my parent, seeing their struggle and what they do and how little they get paid i want to pursue higher he will indication to eliminate some of these differences. >> politics for financial aid are down. a troubling sign that students who need it most may be left behind. but nonprofit organizations like the college board are offering help. guiding students and providing scholarships. >> there is no road map for college. the college board is making sure no matter what your background a scholarship to distinguish yourself. >> reporter: a generation of teens still determined and full of promise for their future. >> i'm unapologetically an optimist, how my family has overcome their own struggles motivates me. >> the future is very surprising

sometimes. you never know. >> and so you met a couple there but we're not just going to celebrate one or two or three or five, we have 25 incredible students joining us live from all across the country as we celebrate all that they have accomplished this year. hey, guys. >> good morning to them all. and i'm going to ask bryant a question. i know that you are the second in your family to go to college. now, as it's creeping closer to graduation, how are your parents feeling about you leaving home? >> yeah, i think my parents are going through a roller coaster of emotions now that i received most of my college decisions and it hit them i'm most likely going to leave home. my mom is happy for me but when i talk to her about leaving there's sadness in her eyes. my dad often reminds me he was 18 when he emigrated into the united states. it's almost like i'm walking a parallel path to them and that

brings some comfort. >> beautiful. >> lovely conversation to have. i want to ask of you you're on something of a hot streak of college admissions and told you got into every school you applied to so far. so -- >> big smile. >> your smile just confirmed it. how are finances going to factor into your decision? >> yeah, so obviously college is expensive so finances are a big part of my decision. i'm -- i was raised by a single mom so that made the financial aspect of college really important but i've been fortunate in that i've been receiving really great financial aid from filling out the profile and the fafsa but that cushion is important because the school of my dreams is one where i can study in japan where from a dpe re,bryant, we have students here and we have a

message. all of you have similar stories probably to the two we're hearing. everyone is trying to get into a school then trying to pay for it. ceo of the college board david coleman is letting us know all 25 of you are eligible for a particular scholarship but he has a message for you now. listen. >> you are an inspiration for every high school student that they too can take small steps to make their futures bigger. that's why i am exhilarated to announce that the college board is awarding you each of you a $40,000 to claim your big future. congratulations. g up. >> oh, my goodness. >> you heard that right. every single one of you, all 25 are getting a $40,000 scholarship. >> oh, my god!

>> oh, i love how they're looking around to tell their mom or dad. >> lamia, can i talk to you? are you there? oh. hon, $40,000. >> oh, man. >> can you just express to folks how this is going to help you get a step closer to your dream goals? >> well, it's important to go to hbcu college because i want to learn about my culture of a black person because the world -- you only see the white >> t sri atbaground andust -- >> what just happened? >> it's all true, guys. >> oh, my gosh. >> if you want to find out how

you or the student in your life can qualify for a scholarship you can go to our website at goodmorningamerica.com. it's those kind of moments that just make this so incredibly special. stop crying, t.j. >> you see -- i'm staring at this board and you saw immediate reactions and -- we didn't hear everybody's story but everybody has a similar one, $40,000, congratulations, guys. quick break, folk, right back on

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welcome back. let's get right over to ginger again. hey there. >> hey there. i've got to show you from washington, d.c. some gorgeous blossoms. this is at the national unrtunat w or to e the week and start the weekend. aymorning. 14 in good morning and welcome to the last day of our rain

season. what there's been of it. we're ending it with record high temperatures. 70s and and let's turn to three-time grammy winning singer gwen stefani whose music career spanned over three decades. she will perform her new hit single in a moment but let's say good morning to miss gwen stefani. how does it feel when i say three decades. >> i was like, what. are you talking about me? >> yes, we are talking about you ad, look, a lot of people have been going through a lot and quarantining with family and learning a lot about family. you have a fiance, three kis in the house and you've been quarantining. how did that inspire new music. >> actually, you know, we were in lockdown for over 100 days in oklahoma. it was amazing to be able to pause and just be with the kids and not really know when we were going to be out in a way. but i feel like doing the mom thing for that long consistently

i was really i tobohis bur head all morning. we can't get it out. how is that inspired by what you experienced over the past year or so? >> i think, you know, generally i just wanted to make an album that was full of joy and hope and, you know, i think the one line in that song, are you rooting for me like i'm rooting for you and i feel like that was just kind of where i was at in the moment. i'm still writing and i think that's what's been fun about this project is to be able to drop singles and actually still be working on new music as i'm doing it. that's new for me so it's kind of what i'm doing right now just in the studio writing and being creative. >> i have time for only a yes or no. is adam levine going to perform at your wed joog. >> no, i think maybe -- no.no.n. >> gwen stefani, it is an

absolute pleasure. good to see you. we want our viewers to know here's gwen stefani performing her latest single "slow clap." ♪ clap, clap, clap, clap, clap, clap ♪ ♪ clap, de, clap, de, clap, clap, slow clap ♪ >> i'll be david, you goliath set the rule and i'll defy it ♪ ♪ you be angry, i'll be quiet ♪ ♪ you be purple, i'm the violet ♪ ♪ take a ride 'cause i'm the co-pilot ♪ ♪ i'm the ice cream you're just the diet ♪ ♪ be the captain i'll be the pirate ♪ ♪ you're billy the kid and i'll be the wyatt ♪ ♪ are you rooting for me like i'm rooting for you ♪ larouetli surround sound ♪ clap ♪ ♪ clap, de-clap, de-clap, slow clap ♪ ♪ walk into the room like a boss ♪ ♪ putting on a little extra sauce ♪ ♪ clap, clap, clap, clap, clap, clap ♪

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building a better bay area, moving forward, finding solutions. this is abc 7 news. good morning. i'm kumasi aaron. let's check in now with jobina for our traffic. >> i have a big heads-up for anyone who will be headed toward the dumbarton bridge especially in the westbound direction. we do have a sig alert on westbound 84 right at paseo padre, right as you are going to get onto the bridge. injuries are reported. two lanes are blocked for now. things are moving smoothly on the bay bridge after that crash at the toll plaza. thank you very much. a great day for outdoor activities. record high temperatures but watch out for the pollen. it is going to be exceptional once again. so is the uv index. check out some of these numbers. look at the asterisks. those are record highs. now it is time for live

now it is time for live with kelly and ryan. it's "live with kelly and ryan." today, the incomparable ricky gervais. and actress lana condor shares her incredible story. plus, we'll tell you how to get a better night's sleep. all next on "live." and now, here are kelly ripa and ryan seacrest. and that's right. here we are. hey. hey. march 31st. we were just talking to lola. [phone buzzing] we were just talking to lola, - so we just hung up. - do you hear that? yeah. [phone buzzing] creepy. creepy, creepy. that's crazy! - it's like a didgeridoo. - thank god i could do it more than once. you know, jason derulo will sample that if you keep going. i did have a lot of cauliflower last night.