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>> reporter: good morning. overnight brittney griner's plane landed at kelly field here in san antonio. she was brought to brooke army medical center around 4:30 this morning. she will go through the reintegration program for military personnel and civilians who have been held captive overseas. before she was in official u.s. custody, russian state media released video of the wnba star boarding a plane and saying she was happy to be heading back home. she's not exactly home just yet. that's phoenix, arizona, but familiar with texas because she played basketball during college. the reintegration program requires checkups but designed to help her decompress and meet with mental health experts. in the end, it will be her decision when she's ready to meet up with family. as of right now, it does not look like she will be here very long. and once she gets the all-clear, because she is a civilian, she is walk out those doors when she's ready. eva?

>> mireya, thank you for that. let's go to mary bruce with the details on the negotiations and the response in washington. good morning, mary. >> reporter: good morning, eva. this took months of painstaking negotiations. the president saying it was a hard call and he is facing criticism for it. this morning we are getting a new glimpse into brittney griner's life inside that russian prison.n here starting her journey home. walking through the gates getting on the bus and boarding this plane to freedom. >> are you ready for the flight? >> yes. i'm ready. >> reporter: in a video released by russian state media, the wnba star seen in the red jacket walking past a smiling viktor bout, the notorious russian arms dealer swapped for her release. arrested in 2008 he was serving a 25-year sentence for aiding a terrorist organization and conspiring to kill americans. it's a moment months in the

making. thrilling her family and friends. her wife cherelle learning the news directly from president biden, excited and relieved. >> over the last nine months you all have been so privy to one of the darkest moments of my life. and so today i'm just standing here overwhelmed with emotions. today my family is whole. >> i cried. i cried. >> reporter: her friend and former coach dawn staley helped keep the spotlight on griner's detention. >> she smiled. i saw her smile on the plane, which is just pure joy to see her in the place of knowing that she's on her way home. i am elated. i am overjoyed. i'm full. >> reporter: griner was arrested in february for traveling with hashish oil, a banned substance in russia. >> i made an honest mistake and i hope that in your ruling that it doesn't end my life here.

>> reporter: russia putting her case on display. the u.s. accusing moscow of using griner as a political pawn as russia faced international condemnation for its invasion of ukraine. she was sentenced to nine years in a penal colony. newly released images airing on russian state tv show a glimpse of her life inside prison. the 6'9" star seen here next to the small bed she reportedly slept on, then at the cafeteria sharing a meal with a fellow prisoner and video of her working. her release coming together in just the last week after months of detailed negotiations and tense talks including by outside advisers like former u.n. ambassador bill richardson. >> this is a day we've worked toward for a long time. we never stopped pushing for her release. it took painstaking and intense negotiations. >> reporter: the u.s. pushed for russia to release griner and former u.s. marine paul whelan, imprisoned for four years on espionage charges. but u.s. officials say russia refused, giving president biden no choice, hoping to at least secure one american's release.

>> sadly for totally illegitimate reasons, russia is treating paul's case differently than brittney's. and while we have not yet succeeded in securing his release we are not giving up. we will never give up. >> reporter: paul whelan himself informed over the phone by a top administration official that he would not be going home. >> i'm happy that brittney is going home today. i am greatly disappointed that more has not been done to secure my release. i was arrested for a crime that never occurred. >> reporter: now, i pressed the white house on this and they insist they are doing everything they can to get paul whelan out and stressed that these negotiations are ongoing. but the white house is also facing pushback this morning. members of both parties expressing concern that this deal could encourage other rogue regimes to try and detain americans. cecilia. >> yeah, a lot of concern there. mary bruce at the white house, thank you so much. we are joined right now by former new mexico governor bill richardson, who has traveled

to moscow numerous types over the past few months trying to secure griner's release. thank you so much, governor, for being with us. we have a lot to talk about. we heard brittney's wife, cherelle, thank you for all of your efforts in these negotiations. i'll start by asking have you spoken with brittney? any sense of how she's doing this mni? spoke h father. i inth ia wn she has to be enveloped by her family, her friends, her teammates. she's going through some medical issues that all hostages get in san antonio. and then she'll be able to bloom out and talk to a public in america that is so happy to have her back. >> i know you had direct conversations with the russians. what do you know about what made them change their minds? the white house says that it was really just a few weeks ago that russia appeared more willing to release brittney. >> well, that's correct.

and the white house worked very hard on these negotiations, particularly the national security council, john finer, we worked closely together. the russians looked like they were ready to do a two for two, for griner, whelan and bout, the man exchanged yesterday and somebody else. that's where the negotiations were heading. principally led, i believe, by the russian advisers that were the official channel with the u.s. government. then what happened, i think, president putin stepped in. and he said, one for one and that's it. i don't think president putin wanted to give president biden a victory. although i do think president biden got the edge because we got an american icon, we got lately trevor reed. i was involved with that some four months ago from russia.

and now i think we concentrate on not just paul whelan but there are three other americans there that are wrongfully detained, one a p.o.w. so i'm not a pessimist here. i feel guilty about paul whelan. i've tried for four years to get him out and there's always a stumbling block at the end. but i see light at the end of the tunnel there. but it's going to take a prisoner exchange to get him out. or they may want more than that. >> what is it going to take? what do you think the administration has to do to get him home? >> well, almost for sure it's going to be another prisoner, a russian prisoner in an american jail. the russians don't do these for free and they're tough negotiators and, you know, bout is a terrible president but i think the president deserves credit for making that decision to get brittney griner like he did with trevor reed, another notorious russian in our prisons. now, what's it going to take? it's going to take another prisoner exchange. and you want to keep these

negotiations on the humanitarian track. you don't want to mix the political relationship between russia and the u.s. which is terrible and that's being generous, that description. >> let me ask you about viktor bout, that arms dealer the u.s. did swap in exchange for griner. you've heard the controversy this morning, even some democrats saying this was a tough decision for the president to make. what do you think? was this a fair swap to release someone like viktor bout and does this send a message to putin it's okay to take americans because you'll take someone in exchange? >> well, the point is that our policy should be geared to get all our hostages out. no matter what the cost and iran and venezuela, we have about 60 around the world, and we should stand behind these americans. sometimes it's going to take unpleasant choices. viktor bout is one of them. you know, i've heard some excuses, well, he doesn't pose a security threat to the u.s. right now.

oh, he's already served 10 years out of his 20 years. no, he is a bad guy. he is a terrible guy, but i don't think there's any data that supports that if you do a prisoner exchange, there's going to be repercussions and they are going to be bargaining chips. i've done this for years. we've had good success, sometimes for diplomat exreasons you get the american back to send a humanitarian message the way we did with danny fenster in burma about a year ago. it's going to take a tough decision again by the president, but i think he said he's going to do it. this is a marine, a military veteran. he's not as glamorous as brittney griner but he deserves to come home. it's four years. >> it has been four years. >> his family has been gracious and honest and patient. you know, i just -- i feel a little guilt here because we've tried for four years various combinations. >> and those efforts are still ongoing. >> still stuck in that prison. >> we are certainly thinking of

him and his family. and thank you for your time and all of your efforts on this case, governor richardson, thank you so much. geo? let's get more on what griner's release means for other americans left behind including paul whelan. abc's chief global affairs correspondent martha raddatz joins us now with more. martha, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, gio. you heard president biden, governor richardson and the state department say they would never give up. they would keep fighting to free paul whelan who again has been imprisoned in russia for four full years. but the charges against him spying, which the administration calls a complete sham are more serious than those against griner. so this has been a very difficult negotiation. so it's not shocking that the russians, vladimir putin would decide that they would play hardball and not give up two americans for one russian, viktor bout. but there are, as governor richardson pointed out, additional russians being held

in u.s. prisons who they may try to trade for, including one convicted of cybercrimes. and while this has been devastating for the whelan family, there is hope as governor richardson pointed out former marine trevor reed was held for three years and released back in april in a prisoner exchange. also a reminder you heard from president biden to all americans warning them not to travel to pl >> some good advice, martha raddatz for us, thank you. we have more on former marine paul whelan, his brother is joining us. we will hear from him coming up. now to that breaking news. arizona senator kyrsten sinema announcing she is leaving the democratic party and registering as an independent. congressional correspondent rachel scott is on capitol hill with these details. good morning, to you, rachel. >> reporter: eva, good morning. this news is just coming in. a massive shake-up here on capitol hill. arizona senator kyrsten sinema

has officially announced she is leaving the democratic party, registering as an independent in the state of arizona. she has been a major swing vote for democrats, a key hold-out on parts of president biden's domestic agenda. and she announced this via tweet saying i have joined the growing numbers of arizonans who reject party politics by declaring my independence from the broken partisan system in washington. i'm told she did inform senate majority leader chuck schumer last night. the timing is notable. it comes just right after democratic senator raphael warnocwobechanges,hat she'tinue serve on committees, but she declined to say whether or not she will continue to caucus with democrats. so even if the balance of power is not changing in the senate, this could give democrats a whole lot less breathing room that they were hoping for. and of course, she's up for

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just ten seconds to play. the extra point the difference. the rams win it, 17-16. talk about a good first game. cecilia, aren't you glad i'm here? you didn't have to do the sports. >> heavy sports lift there, gio. heavy sports lift. you passed. we got a lot more ahead including our interview with the "one tree hill" star whose husband was killed in a lightning strike on a boat coming up. as we celebrate brittney griner's freedom, there are other americans wrongfully detained like paul whelan, a former marine held prisoner on espionage charges for almost four years. earlier this morning, i spoke with his brother, david whelan. thanks so much for being with us. i know you and your family have been working tirelessly to free your brother, paul. i know you were hoping a deal would be made for him and brittney griner to come home. how is your family doing this morning? >> well, we're back to work. the disappointment was tremendous or actually the day before. the white house was very gracious in giving us a little bit of trust and letting us know in advance that the trade was

going to happen and that paul wasn't coming home. so we were able to process a lot of the grief and disappointment privately. and now we're back to work. i mean it's time to advocate again for paul and to continue to pressure the white house and the u.s. government to do what it can to get russia to release paul. >> your parents have been able to speak to paul. how is he doing? how is he handling the news of brittney griner's release? >> i think as you expect. he is very disappointed that he was left behind again. this is the second time that an american has been released from russia and that paul didn't come home. i hope that he understands that, you know, there are other factors that caused it to happen. but i think it must be very hard for his mental health and to figure out how he can continue to survive day to day with that sort of disappointment. >> the white house says it's working to secure your brother's release but that a deal for your brother was not possible

yesterday. your family, as you mentioned, spoke with president biden. how do you feel about the administration's efforts to bring your brother home? >> well, i think that they've done everything they can, and sometimes you have to try multiple times before you get to the goal that you've set. they had made a substantial offer according to secretary blinken in a statement he made last august, and they had hoped to bring paul and brittney home and, unfortunately, it didn't work out that way so we at least know now konstantin yaroshenko has gone back to russia. at least the u.s. government can start to find other things to try to enable and exchange or bring paul home. >> your brother has been held captive for almost four years. do you have any news on what has been done or what would take or when that could happen? >> no, we trust the u.s. government to take care of those steps. i think the challenge really is it's not clear what the russians want. they have always wanted, from

day one back in december 2018, to extort something from the u.s. government. but it has not been clear recently what they want any longer. so the u.s. government is going to have to figure that out. and we will continue to support paul as long as we can, as long as he's able to survive over there. >> you mentioned the fact that there might be other factors at play. what do you think it is that's holding this up from making them able to make a deal to bring him home? >> well, the kremlin is fundamentally like a playground bully. so if you hit them three times they'll hit you three types back. they like parody and they have labeled paul as a spy. and so it may be that they're waiting until the u.s. government or somewhere in the west, a russian spy, is captured and they will attempt to do an exchange. so it cost them almost nothing to keep him in a labor colony for as many years as it takes for them to wait for that. >> when you next have the chance to speak to your brother, what will you say to him? >> welcome home, i hope. >> how has he been doing in the russian penal colony? i know they can be very difficult places to be.

>> it is hard. i think, you know, over the time he has started to gain the trust of other prisoners. there are other english speakers in the prison he's in, other non-ethnic russians and has found comrades of sorts but, you know, it's not a great place to be with the sanctions from the war impacting the foot that they get in the prison and the other conditions, their access to fresh fruits and vegetables has diminished. since he was arrested he lost about 20% of his weight. so, you know, he's in a very different physical state than he and we continue to worry about his physical state holding up and also his mental health. >> do you have hope that he'll be able to come home? >> oh, there's always hope. we're a little disappointed right now to i guess realize the u.s. government isn't in a position where it knows what it's going to do next, other than continue its hard work, its efforts. but, you know, there's always hope. >> david whelan, we hope soon we're talking to you that your brother is coming home. thank you so much for your time. >> thank you. >> just remarkable the hope that they hold on to waiting for him

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"one tree hill" star bevin prince speaking for the first time on camera since the sudden loss of her husband. he was struck by lightning on a boat in north carolina in july. and erielle reshef sat down with bevin. >> it is the kind of heart wrenching and seemingly random tragedy that stops you in your tracks. i met with her in her north carolina home that he shared with him. you could feel the love between them. now five months after his death she's still processing the pain but she believes there was something larger at play on that fateful day in the water. >> i'm just so proud -- i'm so proud that i got to do life with him. >> reporter: this morning in her first tv interview since the sudden death of her husband, will, "one tree hill" alum bevin prince is opening up about love and loss. tell us a little about will and why you adored him so much. >> he was one of the funniest people i've ever met in my

entire life by far. he lit up every single room he came into. you never forgot when you met will friend. >> reporter: like so many weekends they spent on the water near their home in wrightsville beach, north carolina, they went boating with their family on july 3rd. take us back to that day in july. there's 60 some boats out there. >> we look up and we can see the storm in the distance but we've been there so many times and there was no urgency for anyone to get off the water at that time. we were watching it. we were gauging it. >> reporter: will, on a separate boat from bevin with her father. then the unthinkable happened. the 33-year-old struck by lightning. >> right before it hit him he lit a cigar and he looked at my father and said, if we get struck by lightning, mike, this is where i want to be. then it happened and it was instant. >> reporter: others nearby racing to help. >> luckily, there were people on

the boat next to us, a nurse, an ex-military, they moved him over to the police boat quickly. and from what i've heard, you know, spent a lot of time and care trying to resuscitate him. and it just -- i believe it was really his time. >> reporter: bevin left to face a life without the man she calls her soul mate. you've said this is larger than you. what do you mean by that? >> there was a lot of divinity in it. he was 33 years old. it was july 3rd and i believe the exact time that the lightning struck was 3:13 p.m. so knowing that all the resources were there to potentially save him, i have to believe that something bigger beyond me was calling him. >> reporter: friends from all corners of the world rushing to be by her side, including several of her co-stars from her hit show. >> it's unfortunate and fortunate that in this situation

it takes a tragedy to be able to see how people rally and support and love you. and i'm incredibly fortunate in this situation. >> reporter: bevin now forging on in will's memory, pursuing the passion he helped foster, her high intensity cycling business recess by bevin. >> he believed in me and my message and what recess really is, which is community, support, an ability to show up exactly as you are and breathe and move together. >> reporter: creating a community with those who lifted her up and continue to carry her through. how do you begin to pick up the pieces after a loss of this mgnitude? >> there's really two options in this situation. you can choose to stay on this planet or you can choose to not. and the latter really isn't an option for me. will lived such a life of purpose. i feel a responsibility to carry that on and to find my own way to continue to serve in his

honor and that's what my life will be now. >> it is clear she is devoted to that and found comfort in the moments she feels will's presence around her. and that's helping her navigate a life she never thought she would live without him. i have to say this was an incredibly emotional interview. and just spending a couple of minutes with her, you feel will. you know will. and that just shows how much she loved him and how strong she is. >> incredibly sad story. she really is turning this tragedy into such an important message. >> she is. >> the fact that she is strong enough to tell that story right now after just months is incredible. >> it really is. we were honored to tell it. >> thank you. >> thank you, erielle. coming up, the new trend in holiday shopping and what to know before you try it. and next our "play of the day." ♪

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and you're seeing some of the picture there is from spring hill, tennessee, where that van was taken by the flash flooding. that was the first system but we're watching for that second storm that we were talking about earlier in the program. to make its way into the northeast. now, that's going to be a majority rain but it will start sunday. north of westchester so the suburbs of new york city up to the north, albany included. some of the catskills could see a considerable amount of snow, even our first snow of north of new york city worth noting. next week big-time severe weather possibility tuesday especially. we're here in eastern kentucky for a great reason because these folks, gwen, arthur, simon, all part of the community you can hear them cheering in there, -seriously? -why do you do it? -you ignore the signs and the flashing lights. -that's my dad. -that's my mom behind those cones. -how would you feel if that was your family? -flashing lights mean "move over."

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good morning, america. it's 8:00 a.m. breaking news, brittney griner back on u.s. soil. the wnba star landing in texas after her almost ten months in russian prison and the exchange for a notorious russian arms dealer as we learn more about the secret negotiations to free her. "gma" health alert. the growing concern from some parents struggling to find popular over-the-counter drugs for their kids and the nationwide amoxicillin shortage. one mom searching 18 stores before typing any. what to know this morning. white hot, "white lotus." with millions watching the hit series, that's inspiring fan saying ahead of the big finale.-

♪ feeling hot, hot, hot ♪ it's the shopping trend that's hot, hot, h for the holidays. livestream shopping. a mash-up of social media, e-commerce and the home shopping network with celebrities and influencers as hosts. the big name retailers getting behind it and what shoppers should look out for. ♪ "top gun: maverick" on top of the world. tom cruise's billion dollar blockbuster taking home early honors. are the oscars next? ♪ this is what i live for ♪ baby, it's "gma" gives back and ginger is live in kentucky celebrating an incredible woman. >> she's an amazing person. she takes care of us. she's like a mom. >> how she helped her community after tragedy and the morning of surprises we have in store for her as we say good morning, america. ♪ this is what we live for ♪ good morning, america. thank you so much for joining us

on this friday and we are all very excited about this story that ginger is bringing us there from kentucky. it's a really powerful one. >> ginger is in isom, a community rebuilding after tragedy and that woman right there has been a major part of the town's healing. this morning we are celebrating all the work she's done with surprises. when we were there covering the flooding, everyone kept telling us about her. >> oh, amazing and now we'll celebrate her. we are also kicking off one of our favorite "gma" holiday tradition, 12 days of cookies with chef rick martinez and cecilia making your favorite, bunuelos. >> shocking, the first day of cookies. >> i've never had a bunuelo. >> a little coffee, a great breakfast food. first we do have a lot of news to get to starting with, of course, brittney griner, the wnba star right now, she is back on u.s. soil this morning so let's go back to mireya villarreal right there at brooke army medical center where she will be undergoing a medical evaluation. good morning again. >> reporter: good morning,

cecilia. sit a gloomy day here in san antonio, but happy news. brittney griner's landing at kelly field overnight, right around 4:30 in the morning. she was then brought to brooke army medical center. this is where she will start the reintegration program which is typically used for military personnel and captives, but this is designed to help griner decompress and meet with mental health experts now that she is here in the u.s. and because she is a civilian, when she gets the all clear, she can pretty much walk out the door. so it's n in this area for very long, eva. >> so many people celebrating her return. mireya, thank you so much. let's turn now to abc senior white house correspondent mary bruce for the latest details on the negotiations as we hear from

bill richardson who played a role in bringing her home. good morning, again, mary. >> reporter: good morning, again, eva. this took months of painstaking negotiations. the president himself saying this was a hard call to make. and this morning, we are now getting a glimpse inside brittney griner's life in that russian prison. this is the moment she gained her freedom. in a video released by russian state media, the wnba star and olympic gold medalist seen walking past a smiling viktor bout, the russian arms dealer swapped for her release. he was serving a 25-year sentence for aiding a terrorist organization and conspiring to kill americans. it's a moment months in the making. thrilling her friends and family, her wife cherelle learning the news directly from president biden. >> i'm just standing here overwhelmed with emotions. >> reporter: griner was arrested in february for traveling with phashish oil, a banned substanc in russia. >> i made an honest mistake and i hope that in your ruling that it doesn't end my life here. >> reporter: she was sentenced

to nine years in a penal colony. newly released images airing on russian state tv show a glimpse of griner's life inside prison. the 6'9" star seen here next to the small bed she reportedly slept on. then at the cafeteria sharing a meal with a fellow prisoner and video of her working. her release coming together in just the last week after months of detailed negotiations and talks including by outside advisers like ormer u.n. ambassador bill richardson who appeared this morning on "gma." >> the point is that our policy should be geared to get all our hostages out, no matter what the cost in iran, venezuela. we have about 60 around the world and we should stand behind these americans. >> reporter: the u.s. pushed for russia to release griner and former u.s. marine paul whelan imprisoned for four years on espionage charges but u.s. officials say russia refused giving president biden no choice hoping to at least secure one american's release. paul whelan himself informed over the phone by a top administration official that he

would not be going home. >> i'm happy that brittney is going home today. i'm greatly disappointed that more has not been done to secure my release. i was arrested for a crime that never occurred. >> reporter: now, the white house insists they are doing everything they can to get whelan out. they stress that these negotiations are ongoing and this morning the administration is also facing criticism and pushback. members of both parties raising concerns that this deal could encourage other rogue regimes to try and detain americans. gio. we'll turn now to gas prices falling steadily for weeks now and back below where they were at this time lt good morning. >> reporter: good morning, gio. gas prices have been basically in freefall as of late. the national average this morning, $3.31 a gallon. that's down about 50 cents from

just one month ago, and, in fact, if we zoom out, aaa, according to aaa, we know that a dozen states and counting is below $3 a gallon and could keep falling from here. according to federal data, giving you a sense of our time line, when the pandemic took hold in april of 2020, gas prices fell to $1.84 then rose and rose and we remember the peak about $5 a gallon back in june. so we have fallen $1.60 a gallon or so, more than that, since that peak in june. we've done that despite opec and russia scaling back its production back in october. so why is this happening? there's a few reasons and it's a little complicated. demand has fallen and also the quote, unquote winter blend of gas is less highly regulated and a little less refined. that means it's cheaper. there's still a lot of variables as to where gas prices can go from here but right now they are tumbling week over week and drivers are not complaining. gio. >> all right, trevor, it'll really be something if gas prices, the national average drops to below $3 a gallon across the country.wh eerayg by

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♪ now we're getting ready for the holidays in times square. welcome back to "gma," everybody. right to our "gma" cover story. it's an important one much the growing concern over drug shortages from antibiotics to over-the-counter drugs for pain, cold and flu. many pharmacies say they can't meet the demand and stephanie ramos is here with more on this. good morning, stephanie. >> reporter: good morning. the holiday season is here and so are winter illnesses like the common cold and seasonal flu and the kids are feeling it the most with parents in some parts of the country finding it hard to find medications for ear infections, the flu and sore throats. bare shelves in some medication aisles are concerning parents searching for solutions as

demand for pediatric medication is surging. kgo looking for children's tylenol at three stores coming up mostly empty. experts say for drugs, parents may need to wait for a restock or shop elsewhere according to the fda, nationwide there is an amoxicillin shortage, a prescription antibiotic. >> she had a really bad cough and really bad congestion. >> reporter: colorado mom ashlyn was prescribed amoxicillin for her 5-year-old daughter's ear infection. she says her doctor warned her it would be difficult to find. >> i was just running down the line, nope, we don't have it. nope, we don't have it. >> reporter: in all she says she tried 18 pharmacies before finding one that could fill her prescription. >> i was relieved just to hear those words, you know, we have it in stock. once i got there and had it in hand it was just like a big sigh of relief and i actually gave her a dose of medicine right in the car. >> reporter: oral amoxicillin is the most common antibiotic prescribed in the office setting. used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections in children.

sometimes including ear and lung infections. if you're concerned about getting prescription medication, ask your doctor for a written prescription instead of submitting it electronically. don't forget to check big box retailers which often allow nonmembers to use their pharmacies and experts say to ask your doctor for a different formula or dosage that is less in demand. now, when it comes to amoxicillin, experts also suggest asking your doctor for alternate options like chewable tablets or different strengths and while there is no official shortage of some of the other drugs like children's tylenol, johnson & johnson who makes it tells abc there's been high demand and they are, quote, doing everything they can to make sure people have access to the products they need, guys. >> really important information, stephanie, thanks so much. back now with the show that seems to have everyone buzzing, the hit series "white lotus" in an era of binging, there's a new episode every sunday for this

show and it is bringing back appointment viewing with big results. chris connelly has more, good morning, chris. >> reporter: hey, good morning to you, eva. that's right, a season's worth of simmering tension, secrets and interpersonal intrigue about to be brought to a full boil on sunday with those one-episode-at-a-time fans of "white lotus" putting forward their own theories and awaiting the revelations. ♪ its operatic theme song a vibe unto itself. ♪ >> reporter: giving millions of viewers very much in the mood to watch all those liars guesting at that sicilian resort on season two of hbo's compulsively watching the series "white lotus." >> normal size? >> reporter: fans awaiting the 80-minute-long fatal finale.

that will reveal what visitor turned up dead in the water. #thewhitelotus has more than 286 million views on tiktok alone. >> i have so many "white lotus" theories. >> what is this image in the background, and does it hint that ethan and cam may be more than friends? >> reporter: the six previous episodes this season averaging a mighty 9.5 million viewers across hbo's platforms making it the number one title overall on hbo max for five consecutive weeks. >> it goes viral every week since there are so many different characters and story lines to get involved with. >> reporter: the viewership getting in on the acclaimed season one receiving ten emmys

in all. >> and the emmy goes to -- >> "the white lotus." >> reporter: for outstanding limited or anthology series and brought back for season two for more of the between the sexes intrigue and power balance battles that help make "white lotus" a social satire sensation. just ask the stars. >> you're going to fall down. you'll freak out. what's going to happen is unbelievable. >> reporter: a sign of appointment tv's robust return even in a viewing era still defined by multiepisodes all at once binge-watching. mysteries abound. but not for too much longer and a third season of "the white lotus" has been green-lit. that means that posh place in sicily won't be the last resort. guys. >> i see what you did there. [ laughter ] >> got a few fans here. >> yes. >> i mean lara and i were talking, uh-oh, i feel like we're giving spoiler alerts. >> we made sure we won't ruin it for you or you but it is a must see event.can't

remind me. >> sunday, sunday. we turn to a growing shopping trend to help you check items off your list. it's called livestream shopping and consumer correspondent becky worley has more. >> i hope you guys are as excited as your boy to shop cyberdeals from walmart. >> reporter: it's a mash-up. pop star jason derulo meets qvc. welcome to livestream shopping like home shopping networks on tv but products sold through a website or social channel. >> it's a huge market and think that's sort of like the next phase, next level of shopping. >> reporter: this holiday season, it's hot. at amazon they have events themed around gifts for kids, techie gifts and gifts for her. >> hi, everybody, my name is drew. >> reporter: celebrities and influencers as hosts like drew barrymore.

>> it's the book of the year. >> reporter: and dolly parton selling her book with james patterson on talk shop live. >> it's a good gift for people. >> reporter: the trend started in china then it gained traction during the pandemic. now companies like amazon and walmart have invested heavily with newcomers like nordstrom, macy's thiiful fall print. >> reporter: tiktok. >> this is super cute. >> reporter: and pinterest. >> you guys, this is so cute. >> reporter: fashion, beauty and luxury goods are all top selling categories and while it's a compelling way to learn about a product it's also a place where overspending can happen. consulting firm mckenzie telling climates to pay heed to the trend, consumers who watch these livestreams buy more than when they shop through conventional e- commerce channels.

>> at the end of the day they are essentially advertisements, maybe instead of buying it right from the video make note of it and do more research and see if it's something you want or need. >> livestream shopping can be super entertaining but for those trying to stick to a budget, i think the consumer advice goes like this as you enjoy the show pump the brakes on your dough and, you know, no doubt about it. that's what you want to do. pump the brakes just a little bit. that.inger is goingo save you. nds rty.o. ronnie and i will do work. i say spackle but you said no. this is called mutton. >> that's local. >> that's what you call it in eastern kentucky, you can do work too. we'll both get in here helping to renovate and rehabilitate isom iga which is a grocery store critical to the community lost just five months ago. >> yes. >> it's taken time, supply chain and other things we were just talking about to get it back on track but, man, it is and the

pillar of the resilience, a woman named gwen. we will meet her and see her story coming up. really important we celebrate isom and the entire community. drew: i am meteorologist drew tuma with your forecast, increasing clouds today. we are dry with temperatures in the mid 50's but after midnight, rain arrives, a level two moderate storm. temperatures falling into the 40's. expect saturday to be wet and windy. tomorrow, wind advisory is in effect for the entire region. expect heavy rain, lingering showers and we will dry out next week. >>me h ctakeaw o talk about. "top gun: maverickmed beture of named best picture of 2022 by the national board of review. this is major, guys, and

personally i fully agree. the organization stating, quote, "top gun: maverick" is a thrilling crowd pleaser that is expertly crafted on every level. wow, those are strong words. the billion dollar blockbuster also went on to win outstanding achievement in cinematography. these are great signs the movie might have a very busy awards season. tom cruise also set to receive this year's david o. selznick award for his dedication to the theatrical experience through his long i have time commitment by telling bold and entertaining stories. we deserved. yeah, very exciting. also this morning, it's the end of an era in late night television. trevor noah ended his seven-year run. he's been in the chair since 2015 when he took over hosting duties from jon stewart. here's a clip from his final show. >> people, let's do this. this is it. my final show and i'm going to get the security deposit back on

the studio. the most important lesson my time at the show has taught me is gratitude. it was a wild journey. it was the craziest journey that i didn't predict, i didn't expect, you know, i got a call from a man by the name of jon stewart and i'll never forget this call. it's been wild. >> noah announced he would be leaving back in the fall saying hosting the show has been one of the greatest challenges and joys of his life. but he wants to focus more on his live stand-up especially after two years of hosting the show from inside his apartment during the pandemic. now "the daily show" booked really great guest hosts to fill in when they return. chelsea handler, leslie jones, wanda sykes, marlon wayans, wow, until then we do want to wish trevor the best and congratulate him on an incredible run. really, really wonderful. >> really well done. >> just great show. dolly parton is also in the news this morning. she's keeping busy and bringing us a third children's book. this one is about her goddog called "billy the kid makes it big" set to follow the frenchie there. he loves barking to the beat of country music as he tries to make it big in nashville country

music. but he does run into some bullies along the way and needs to rely on his new friends and favorite songs for self-confidence. parton stating i'm so proud to bring this book and its message to life. i want kids to understand how harmful bullying can be. "billy the kid" set to hit bookshelves nationwide next april. >> i have to get that book. speaking your language. also the frenchie. >> i thought that was the main reason. that's "pop news," everybody. coming up we've got "gma" giving back. we are live in kentucky celebrating a woman who has gone above and beyond for h h bettera

moving forward finding solutions . this is abc. seven news. good morning. i'm reggie aqui from abc seven mornings, and udbina has looked at a friday traffic. good morning, everyone. the chp has officially issued a fog advisory for the san mateo bridge and check that out. the fog really just blew in here on the last few minutes. it's the same story. also along 80 and oakland. i can show you that cameron about 30 minutes, but i do want to bring in our san rafael 11 camera because we do have a crash reported on southbound. one oh, one before madeira boulevard. this is in court of madeira. we do have at least one lane blocked in this area and also bar is recovering from some track maintenance issues here facing a 10 minute delay in the barriers of direction, reggie. thank you, davina. meteorologist rick tumor has a

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you. we have another abc seven news update in about 30 minutes. you can always catch us on our news, app and abc seven news .com. ♪com. welcome back. it is time for "gma" gives back. this holiday season we are spotlighting heroes who give back in a big way in their communities and we are turning the tables to give something back to them. ginger is in kentucky with this really amazing story. good morning, ginger. >> reporter: good morning to you, eva. i know you know the story because you were here five months ago and, hello and good morning to everyone with us. >> good morning. >> in isom, kentucky, a place that was devastated by flash flooding and the store that we're standing in is currently being rehabilitated called isom iga.

it is critical to this community because you got to go another 20 to 40 minutes to get what you need, right? you have to have this store. they are rebuilding hoping to be back by april. you see all these smiling faces. this is just the picture. [ cheers ] at the center, at the center of this picture of resilience and strength is this woman, this is gwen christon and her husband arthur and her son simon. they've been behind you. >> yes, they have. >> and i think we're celebrating the whole community but this morning is about you and who you are and what you've done for everyone else. it is in the spirit of the holidays that we want to give back to gwen so watch gwen's story. ♪ isom iga is a grocery store that serves its small town with food and friendship. >> it's sort of the hub of this part of the county. it's a community gathering place. it's not just a grocery store. >> we're basically just like a big family here at the store. >> reporter: and at the helm is store owner gwen christon who has called isom iga home for almost 50 years. >> gwen, she's an amazing

person. she takes care of us. >> she's one of the most kind-hearted people i've ever seen. if there was an accident or something in the neighborhood, gwen is there to help. >> reporter: in the early morning hours of july 28th, her close-knit community was put to the ultimate test. pounding rain caused flash flooding throughout eastern kentucky. decimating the town of isom and the store. >> looked like king kong and godzilla got in there and had the biggest fight of their lives. the freezers were like dominos toppled over. food slung everywhere. >> it was pure devastation. we were all in shock and we basically didn't even know where to start the rebuild process at that point. >> reporter: so gwen, alongside son simon and husband arthur started one step at a time prioritizing their hard-hit community and leaning on each other. >> this parking lot became a hub for flood relief for at least a month gwen sat out here under a tent and helped people.

her whole livelihood destroyed and she was still passing out water and clothes and meals. >> everybody that came through our parking lot was more worried about our family than they were their own families. that speaks volumes about how we all are there for each other. >> reporter: today gwen is back on her feet planning to re-open next year. >> this is where our bakery deli will be. >> reporter: a symbol of hometown proud for years to come. [ cheers and applause ] >> we love to see this. now we couldn't do this alone. this whole segment is sponsored by netspend and together we are honoring you, gwen, because you've been working in this store since 1973. tell me how this place is home. >> it's just home. this is my family. this is my community and these are my people. >> they're all behind you as are we. was there ever a point during any of this last five months where you said i don't know if

we can do it? we might have to close our doors. >> when it first flood i did think that. but then after a week it was like, no, there's -- we've got to go forward. >> boy, we are so glad you moved forward and you helped everyone else rebuild. but we're not alone in that. kentucky governor andy beshear has a little message for you to say thank you. >> hello, gwen. the isom iga is so important to the county. you are the heart of this store and what makes it so special to those who depend on it and that's why as governor of the commonwealth, i am proud to present an acclimation recognizing you for your strong faith, kindness and resiliency and your commitment to the people of eastern kentucky. thank you, gwen. >> and now simon is holding that acclimation. hey, i think when the walls are all done, you put that up, what do you say? >> oh, yes. >> i think that's the right thing to do. eva, cecilia, how beautiful is gwen's story. >> thank you. >> such an amazing story and so important what she's doing,

because that place is the place that people go get their groceries and without it, it is the heart of the community. i know we're celebrating her but you have a surprise for her. you got other things going on there. >> we sure do. gwen, we don't stop at the acclimation because it's a big morning. you got employees behind you. you have your town behind you. your family and friends but we wanted without some important family members you haven't seen some in years. wanda, come on out. let me help you with that. >> oh! [ cheers and applause ] and her grand niece khylie. >> how are you? [ cheers and applause ] >> they are loving it. hold on. want -- i have to help you with your microphone. right in your pocket right

there. look at the hugs going on. wanda, i've got to ask you and i know you'll get lots of hugs in but tell america about your sister and what we need to know. >> no way i can tell america about my sister. she's the baby. she's just -- she's wonderful. >> always? >> always. >> oh, i love that you're here. i love that we get to celebrate with you and i have to say, gwen, your family also told us that one of your dreams is to see a broadway show in new york city. so our sponsor netspend would like to help you do just that. >> well, thank you. >> they'll send you and arthur, come on out. [ cheers and applause ] >> to "moulin rouge: the musical." i've seen "moulin rouge: the musical." it is great. you're about to be celebrated even more. >> thank you. >> arthur, get ready to dance in those aisles because it is going to be time. how does that feel? >> that is unbelievable. >> yes? >> that's a dream come true. >> a true dream come true.

we don't like to stop at that because our sponsor netspend also loves to help people plan for their financial future and they love doing this by delivering just a bunch of kindness. just like you have to so many people. and i don't know if you're picking up what i'm putting down here gwen but there's some money coming. >> okay. >> everybody, are you ready for the biggest surprise? bring it on. [ cheers and applause ] $10,000 from netspend so you can keep doing good in your community. >> thank you. >> we are so proud to know you, the community loves you. how do you feel? >> thank you. [ cheers and applause ] >> that's a lot to take in. >> it is. thank you so much. >> do you have anything to say. >> i just can't believe it. i can't believe you all done >> tway t this is about you,we thank you for everything you've done. >> thank you.

>> thank you all for being here. isom kentucky strong. >> amen. [ cheers and applause ] >> fantastic. just fantastic. >> so well deserved. >> yep. coming up, lori b. is here with "the right stuff." holiday toys for kids of all ages. ♪ the right stuff ♪ "gma" gives back is sponsored by netspend. netspend's all access mobile account helps you manage your money and build a better financial future. ♪ ho. ho. ho. it's santa. we got a problem. ♪ ho! ho! ho!

♪ the right stuff ♪ who's ready for "the right stuff." oh, yeah, do the dance. it's time for "the right stuff" spotlighting the best buys on things you are shopping for. thank you, lori b. lori has you covered with fun and functional toys for kids of all ages including our ages, really, really great stuff. scan the qr code on the bottom of the screen for "the right stuff," baby. the listart with the babies. idea. >> exactly. you know, i love that you said it's fun for all ages. we wanted to be thoughtful and talked to an expert a doctor of psychology. her name is laura phillips and she's a senior director of learning and development at the child mind institute so we were talking about baby gifts. she recommended walkers and why? because our expert says that these are great for gross motor development, right, it's going to help them with independent

mobility, also they're going to be able to get some self-confidence and picked this from vtech. i have a 2-year-old right now and i can tell you from firsthand experience that this is like their dream. it starts at 9 months and goes up to 3 years so buying one toy that will last for three years which is amazing, has over 100 different songs and i don't know if these are on. >> the walker and comes with it as well. how are they connected. >> all one thing but this part can come off then you can take this anywhere. i know, it's great and all of the toys we'll show you today are around $30. and this will just maybe be talking to us the entire time. >> we have it for the rest. that's great. check that out on the qr code. moving up a little bit in age, we've had a great time with this. >> our stage managers, myself because there's so much fun stuff to play with. >> yes, this is the camping kid set. although i don't know how old

brad is but he was enjoying it this morning. what we loved about this, our expert told us pretend play at this age is paramount. >> what ages are we talking? >> so now we're at like 5 to 7, 4 to 6. that age group and what is so great about this, it can help them navigate social conflict. helps them expand their world, right? what we also loved about this, the value, look at all in that you're getting and around $30. it's incredible so you can get that at walmart. >> with a little cute tent. a little fire. >> and one stage manager. >> i love that. on the list for my littles. >> i know you're excited about this. the next age group, 7 to 9. >> okay. or 53. guys, i'm telling you we discovered this game during the pandemic. it's called sequence. it's addictive, it's fun. you use your brain. it was hard to learn so i love that you think that youngsters will get it. it's great fun. >> the recommended age to start this with is age 7 and our experts said she loves board games for this age because it

really helps them focus their attention. keeps them off screens. it also, you know, as a parent it helps them be gracious winners, gracious losers when you're playing a game. >> it's a great family event. like literally from my teenagers to all ages, we love this game. can't say it enough. >> it has over 35,000 positive reviews on the internet and one right here in the "gma" studio. >> i want to play it this weekend. >> again, everything is so affordable. it's a gift for really the whole family. >> so is this one. >> so is this. >> hello, hello. >> now i've done it. now i'll never be able to get a word in. these are the wireless karaoke microphones. >> you don't say. >> all cool things. what we loved about this, at this age group our expert told us that practice is really --

play looks more like practice so if your kid is into sporting or if they're really into art, that's what you really want to hone in on. if there's a kid into music this is for them. even if there's not, how fun are these? ♪ all by myself ♪ thank you. >> if you don't want to do a cappella, you do have a great voice. voice changers, echo. these start at $25. >> these are great gifts. i mean every single one of them is a home rung. >> thank you. >> you've really honed in. thank you so much for all different age groups. we can agree. thank you for bringing us the right stuff, girl. we'll be back next friday with more of lori's "right stuff." do you hear me? hello. hello. and coming up, no, we're going to go back to ginger. ginger who is in kentucky. ging. >> yes, lara, thank you so much. if you just missed it you got to go back and watch, gwen christon, this angel for isom, kentucky, we were celebrating and did everything from an acclimation to your sister you haven't seen in so, so long. going to a broadway show and you

got 10 grand. >> yeah. >> but i have to say not only are you such a wonderful human, i feel like all that's miss is a personal forecast so here you go. a personal forecast with fog is what i can deliver. fog, of course, out there, it's been thick for so much of america but now a couple of rain showers. not too heavy. that's the big picture. a check a little closer to home. how lucky am i kicking off our 12 days of cookies with one of my favorite chefs, rick martinez, making my absolute favorite christmas dessert. stay with us.

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cookies and this year we're all sharing our favorite cookies there but, of course, got to bring in the experts to put a little holiday spin on them. while we dig in and sip on our hot cocoa, cecilia vega gets the honor of starting things off as our little cookie monster here. hey, cecilia. >> got a bedazzled apron on. i will reach into the oven and the magic of oven they're not hot because i don't have oven mitts. these are bunuelos, one of my all-time favorite desserts and i have one of my all-time favorite people here, chef rick martinez here. his cookbook, "mi cocina." hi. we're doing it. we talked about this. this is a traditional dessert especially in mexican households at christmas name, bunuelos. my grandfather made them. my mother-in-law is the queen of bunuelos and you grew up eating them too. >> this is actually a northern mexican dessert. my grandmother made every new

year's eve this is what we ate. >> makes you think of christmas. i haven't actually made them. confession time. >> so we've got flour here. we've got baking powder which is a little unusual because when you're making flour tortillas usually you don't add baking powder but it will give all these bubbles. i'm using shortening. you can use lard. >> every good christmas starts with some lard. >> exactly. yum. [ laughter ] yes. i do love me some christmas lard. >> lara cosigns. [ laughter ] >> merry christmas. >> so you use your finger. >> yeah. >> mix up the dough. >> i like playing with the dough. i mean it's more fun so just want to zhuzh it up until it gets -- >> i'll move down here on your other side and you pour some water in. cold water? >> it's warm so i put my salt in

there and let it dissolve. and that way it just is evenly dispersed throughout the dough and -- >> mix it in. i'll let you do that. >> magic of television. >> as you're mixing this and i think what the art form of a really good bunuelo is how thin you roll it out to. you have to roll it. >> yes. >> you will show me what to do. this is a wet rag i've got. that's for you. >> that's for me. thank you. >> i got you. i got you. >> do you want to -- >> let's see. you'll show me how to roll this out. do i need to flour my board? >> no, luckily there's enough lard -- it won't stick. >> so we roll it thin. >> yes. >> my grandmother used to have a little dowel rod and did strokes and they were perfect circles. >> i have my grandmother's rolling pins. they're really special. so how thin do you want them? let's show everybody. >> i think you want them -- >> get them round. >> what i usually do is just push really, really hard. >> i'm overdoing it.

>> the good thing about the recipe if you mess up you can just like -- >> this is the goal. >> this is the perfect -- >> nice and round. >> we move on. you take it. you've got hot oil here. >> very hot oil. >> for the lard to put in -- the lard in the oil. >> this is actually shortening or you can do lard again. i find that they -- this oil makes them nice and crispy. when you lay it down lay it away from you so if the oil splashes it won't go on you and then you just let it bubble up. >> they cook really quickly. this is not a walk away project. >> just push it down, get that oil on the top so it can cook the upper side. you get these beautiful bubbles. >> while you're finishing i'll check in with my friends. what do you think so far? delish? >> they're amazing. >> dip it in the hot cocoa. >> oh, what? [ laughter ] >> this is just about done and dry it on a paper towel and then this is the secret. this is the topping. >> cinnamon sugar. >> cinnamon and sugar. >> yes. >> you sprinkle it on so getting

cinnamon sugar deliciousness and eva just mentioned the hot cocoa. spicy hot cocoa. >> i have chilies and some piloncillo. >> mexican hot chocolate. this is the winning ticket for christmas dessert. you love it? >> i love it so much. >> my grandmother would be proud. >> i love it. >> scan the qr code to get the recipe on goodmorningamerica.com and you can see my friend rick on magnolia workshops on magnolia network. carla hall is joining us on monday with more cookies, we'll be right back. ♪ mistletoe hung where you can

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bill a better bay area moving forward finding solutions. this is abc. seven news. good morning. i'm reggie aqui from abc. seven mornings. here's joe bennett with traffic. thank you, reggie. good morning, everybody. we are starting with the live camera in oakland right now, showing your 80th the colosseum camera completely flogged in right now. the chp has also issued a frog advisory for the san mateo bridge heads up to you there where you will have no problem this morning. is that the bay bridge toll plaza. nice and light for your friday hydro hydro. let's look at that fog on live doppler seven. i mean, we have visibility issues in the east bay livermore, down to zero miles a quarter of a mile in oakland, certainly thick fog in the north bay this morning as we head outside the clouds are thickening this morning ahead of our storm system tomorrow, so it's a cloudy day later on today, temperatures in the fifties and the exclusive abc seven storm impact scale tomorrow is a level to moderate storm prepare for heavy rain, strong wind and we will see some minor flooding on our roads. reggie thanks so much time now for live with kelly and ryan. we

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