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service, what you can expect today. out of bounds. an nba fan throws a bottle as a basketball superstar. his teammates lashing out. >> these men are human, you know? we're not animals. we're not in a circus. >> what's happening now to that fan. plus, the familiar faces on board a small plane that crashed in tennessee killing seven people. sticker shock. the rising price of meat for your holiday barbecue. and trending this morning, the indy 500 winner who says the old guy's still got it. plus the new record at the box office and "jeopardy!" prepares for a new guest host. good morning on this memorial day. we begin with breaking news from texas. an 11th hour walkout protesting a new voting bill. >> the legislation making it harder to cast a ballot was on the verge of passing overnight, but democrats dramatically left

the building denying republicans the minimum number of lawmakers required for a vote. >> but this isn't over yet. the governor is vowing to revive the controversial bill. >> reporter: breaking overnight, one of the most restrictive voting bills in the country failing to pass after democrats in a texas house walked out of the chamber in protest before the midnight deadline. >> they were prepared to cut us off and try to silence us. we were not going to let them do that, and that's why the democrats used the last tool available to us. we denied the decorum to pass that bill and we killed that bill. >> reporter: they used a text message to spread word of the plan saying, members, take your keys and leave the chamber discreetly. do not go to the gallery. leave the building. the voting bill has stirred controversy across the country pbecause it would make it easie to contest an election on allegations of fraud, would limit early voting on sundays when many black voters normally

go from church to the polls and would ban 24-hour locations and drive-through voting which would increase turnout among minorities. >> much like the insurrectionists tried to do on january 6th, that's what worries me the most. >> this is a state of emergency for democracy in texas. it is clearly aimed at people of color, at black and hispanic texans. >> reporter: but supporters argue the bill will improve election security. >> i think what the republicans here would tell you is that they're trying to make sure that the person voting is the person on paper so it's a legitimate vote devoid of fraud. >> reporter: with passage of this bill, texas would join at least 14 republican-led statehouses that approved restrictive voting laws this year. even though they prevented a vote overnight, the republican governor isn't giving up, responding this morning saying, he'll add the bill to a special

legislative session, ensuring the integrity of our elections and reforming a broken bail system remaining an emergency in texas. president biden responded by contacting them at the federal level. there was a mass shooting that left two people dead and more than 20 others injured. the hunt continues this morning for three suspects. police say the gunman wanted -- waited more than 30 minutes outside a banquet hall, and then opened fire as people left a birthday party for a local rapper. one woman's son was shot in the stomach. >> he called us frantic, saying he had been shot, and it hurts, it hurts and he loves us. he said the guys came with ski masks and hoodies and they started shooting up the crowd. >> $130,000 in reward minuton being o i search for the shooter. no word on the motive.

this is the most normal holiday weekend since the pandemic began. people are preauras, bsnd airpo ander willinly be improving. abc's faith abubey is here now with more. faith, good morning from washington. >> reporter: hey. good morning to you, andrew. americans on the move, but not without some frustrations this weekend like six-hour wait times and terrible weather in parts of the country. this morning, the unofficial start of summer kicking off with covid cases dropping, and americans getting back outdoors. >> the fans are back in the stands. >> reporter: more than 135,000 fans turning up to watch the indy 500, the largest sports gathering in the world since the pandemic began, and in louisiana, this parade drawing thousands of spectators. >> i'm feeling free. no mask. it's so good to be out, and it's a beautiful day. thank you, jesus. >> reporter: wet and windy weather in the northeast not

stopping crowds in philadelphia from taking in the sights. a return to normal indoors as well as states roll back more restrictions. today, new york will lift its midnight curfew for bars and restaurants. pennsylvania is lifting nearly all of its remaining covid restrictions. movie theaters also easing restrictions. many theater chains now allowing vaccinated people to go maskless. this as travel ramps up. the tsa screening more than 6 million people since thursday, a pandemic record. >> i haven't been home in two years, so whatever i got to do to get em ho, i'm going to do to get home. >> reporter: but travel not without frustration. delta airlines topping six hours this weekend, and flight attendants are on edge with scenes like this becoming more common. >> hey. hey. hey. >> reporter: a southwest employee losing two teeth after being punched by a passenger. flight attendants say in-flight behavior has never been this bad. in response, american airlines is now joining southwest in

restricting alcohol sales on flights, and back on the ground -- [ playing taps ] ♪ >> reporter: what memorial day is all about, remembering those who sacrificed their lives serving this country. president biden paying tribut to fallen service members in delaware sunday. >> those names that's on that wall, and every other wall and tombstone in america, are veterans, the reason why we're able to stay here. >> reporter: the record cold and rainy weather put a damper on some plans across the northeast, but those skies are expected to clear up later on today in most parts. so at least some good news there, andrew. >> thank you. we'll take a closer look at the weather in just a few moments. now to nashville and the search for the bodies of seven people killed in a plane crash. their cessna plunged into a lake after taking off from smyrna

airport. there were no was among the passengers. her husband was also on the flight. he starred in the '90s tv series, "tarzan." no word on the cause of the crash. in washington, time is running out to strike a bipartisan deal on infrastructure. pete buttigieg says talks can't go on forever. he says a clear direction on a plan is needed by next week, but both sides remain far apart. republicans last offered a $900 billion plan compared to president biden's $1.7 trillion plan. israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu may be on the brink of losing power after a record 12 years in office. opposition party leaders are seeking to form a coalition government to replace him. netanyahu says his opponents will endanger israel's security. time now for a look at your memorial day weather. so cold weather and clouds will

finally move out of the northeast today, but scattered storms are expected across kansas and missouri. in parts of oklahoma and texas, we'll also see some thunderstorms for their holiday. looking at today's high temperatures, new england will be in the 60s, finally warming up into the 70s from new york to d.c. 80s across the southeast, and triple digit temperatures are expected across parts of california, southern nevada and arizona today. 85 in miami, 88 in new orleans. so coming up, your memorial day barbecue will be costing you more. the prices on the rise. but first, out of bounds behavior. the nba fan arrested for throwing something at a star player. and tennis star naomi osaka is fined for refusing to talk to reporters, saying it could affect her mental health. how her fellow players are

back now with more bad behavior on display at nba games. boston celtics fan threw a water bottle at brooklyn nets star kyrie irving, was arrested and could be banned from td garden for life. some spoke after the game. >> have respect for the game and human beings and yourself. your mother wouldn't be proud of you throwing water bottles at basketball players, spitting or tossing popcorn. so [ bleep ] up and enjoy the game. >> follows three other incidents in three different arenas last week. tennis star naomi osaka responding after fined $15,000 for refusing to speak er

she ystectin her mental health. >> reporter: tennis star taking a stand after winning first round of the french open. osaka giving a brief on-court interview but refusing to participate in mandatory post match news conference and fined $15,000. four-time grand slam champion announcing on social media, saying would no longer participate due to concerns about mental health. athletes asked questions that bring doubt into our minds and i'm not going to subject myself to people who doubt me. fellow stars reacting. >> i understand her, on the other hand i have my point of view the media is important part of our sport too. >> billie jean king writing it's important that every has right their truth, i

believe as professional athletes we have responsibility to make ourselves available to the media. 23-year-old osaka is no stranger speaking out on important issues. >> yesterday i woke up, really depressed, i don't know why. >> reporter: tennis officials say she could face more fines and suspension if she continues. statement says they tried unsuccessfully to speak with her, check on her well-being. she reacted sunday, tweeting anger is a lack of understanding, change makes people uncomfortable. osaka is asking her fine be donated to mental health charity. >> thank you. new warning about grocery prices, especially the cost of beef and pork. costco says the meat prices have gone up 20% because of the

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building a better bay area. moving forward, finding solutions, this is abc 7 news. get ready for sizzling temperatures for the unofficial start of the summer. spare the air. heat advisories. high fire danger. what you need to know today and what some neighbors are doing to keep cool. millions making the most of their memorial day taking planes, trains, automobiles. the new states now using covid restrictions. a chilling attack on an asian police officer in san francisco a witness who stepped in to speak action speaking exclusively to abc 7 news. a look at the bay area attributes planned for those who served our nation. good morning. welcome to monday, may 31, memorial day. you are watching abc 7 mornings live on abc 7, who live, and wherever you stream. we want to begin with a check of the weather.

it was hot enough this weekend that it was going to be hotter today? >> yes. today is the hottest