good morning, america. breaking overnight, at a standstill. a life-threatening snowstorm in denver shutting down a major highway, turning it into a virtual parking lot. miles of vehicles stuck for hours. people sleeping in their cars. we're on the scene this morning. plus, digging out in buffalo. as the death toll rises and warmer temperatures and heavy rain bring new risks of flooding. when will it end? southwest airlines canceling thousands of flights again with passengers still stuck and steaming. what the ceo is now saying as he vows to solve the chaos, the airle investigation. its stock plummeting. breaking overnight, ukraine

under attack. dozens of missiles reportedly fired. the new russian assault hitting targets around the country sending people scrambling to underground shelters. ukrainian forces fighting back. we're live on the ground. new covid fears. the u.s. imposing new restrictions on travelers from china as covid cases skyrocket in that country. the concern about possible new variants and this morning, more than half of passengers on two flights from china to italy testing positive. prayers for the former pope. just moments ago the vatican with news about former pope benedict's health. where they're live this morning. santos under scrutiny. the newly elected new york congressman who admits to, quote, embellishing his resume now facing a review of his finances. the question, did he really make the millions as he claims? what's next this morning. murdaugh murder mystery.wh

about disgraced attorney alex murdaugh's alleged motive and how his alleged financial crimes led to the killing of his wife and son. billion dollar blockbuster. "avatar: the way of water" making a huge splash at the box office as we look toward the new year. will there be another billion dollar movie in 2023? what to watch. three, two, one, happy new year! >> and we're counting down to 2023 with the man who rocks in the new year in times square. ryan seacrest is here live to tell us all about the world's biggest party. good morning, america. gio and i have had a blast waking up with you this week, but, man, i'm excited to have my boy whit johnson back back.

>> got a little too comfortable. had to come in. decided to be with you. >> five days off, you're fresh. it is a busy, busy morning because overnight a life-threatening snowstorm hits the denver area grinding a major interstate to a halt. >> yeah, and the snow slicked roads have caused multiple accidents making it even more difficult for crews to clear the congestion. reports of people stuck in their vehicles for hours, some overnight. mola lenghi is on the scene in denver for us. mola, good morning. >> reporter: well, good morning, whit. that storm system that has been crisscrossing the country pounding denver overnight, blanketing the entire metro area. as you can see here, causing some pretty significant damage. toppling trees and branches and limbs in its path. this one down here in the middle of a roadway causing some backup here. this roadway as you can see blanketing the cars.

it's a heavier, wetter, slushier, again, heavier sort of snow and as a result, it's really weighing down a lot of the things that it's sitting on. here is this tree branch that couldn't bear the weight of the snow and split, severed off the tree, came crashing down into this business. you know, shattering the windows there. up to ten inches of snow falling overnight. at its peak at a rate of two inches every hour and that heavy, wet snow crippling travel. roadways throughout the denver area, cars stalling out, spinning out. interstate 70 brought to a complete stand still. we're seeing cars and semi trucks stranded across a five-mile stretch of highway, some for as many as ten hours. people reportedly sleeping in their cars overnight. denver's airport hit hard. tarmacs turning into parking lots. the snow not done yet, even more expected in the eastern part of the state this morning as that dangerous storm keeps marching east. millions in the heartland

bracing for a blast of snow and ice and more continuing to move east. heavy downpours expected on the east coast this morning and this weekend which could signal wet conditions for the holiday weekend. whit? >> more parts of the country cleaning up and digging out. mola, thank you. janai? to that point now to the massive storm that left nearly 40 people dead in western new york and that number still expected to rise as the area digs out and now warm weather is on the way. mona kosar abdi is back on the scene in buffalo for us. good morning, mona. those higher temperatures bring on their own risks. >> reporter: that's right, janai. the area still not in the clear just yet. nearly a week after buffalo's deadliest storm in history, we're seeing signs of returning to normal. overnight the driving ban has come to an end. the mayor saying the streets are

finally passable. area highways including portions of i-190 have re-opened and the city's airport which has been closed since friday is back up and running. meanwhile, the national guard has conducted over 800 welfare checks. the death toll now at 38. however, blame for the city's potential lack of preparedness has now turned into a public fight between the mayor and county officials. but another sign that the area is turning a corner, a warm-up is under way. temperatures are expected to hit the 50s. officials are preparing for any potential flooding that may happen after the rapid melt. after the weekend's bitter cold temperatures, this is feeling like summer. janai? >> i'm sure those warm temperatures are welcome but, again, the concerns about flooding, mona, thank you for that. gio? the storms across the nation are just mart of what created the southwest airlines fiasco, for thousands of exhausted travelers. still trying to get home with

another day of mass cancellations and alex perez is at chicago's midway airport with the details. alex, good morning to you. >> reporter: hey, good morning, gio. southwest says they have been working around the clock to get things back on track. christmas was on sunday, and there are still a lot of people struggling to get back home. this morning, more scrutiny for southwest airlines from infuriated passengers. the airline already canceling more than 2,300 flights today as unclaimed baggage remains piled up at airports across the country. >> it's just been chaos. >> reporter: over the last week, the airline canceling more than 13,000 flights in the wake of that massive storm. the airline's outdated i.t. infrastructure coupled with its point-to-point flight system, which makes it more vulnerable than its competitors that route flights through big city hubs all leading to the travel nightmare. ceo bob jordan begging for patience as the company cancels flights to reset and reposition planes, flying some aircraft

with baggage but no passengers. this morning the airline's chief commercial officer offering his apologies to from california to new york frustrated passengers like paul shelby unable to rebook or even find their luggage. >> didn't give us our luggage so these clothes have been on us for four days. >> reporter: others giving up on flights altogether. these three rented a car instead to drive 23 hours from baltimore to austin, texas. >> our only option was a flight going into dallas on friday. >> reporter: southwest now facing a federal investigation for the debacle directing passengers to their website to request refunds and reimbursements. the airline which has proven profitable in the past now taking hits as its stock plummets. and united and american say they have placed price caps on last-minute fares in certain markets to help people get back home.

gio? >> it's just incredible to think that we are nearly a week into this, alex, and now we're talking about 96% of the canceled flights today are southwest flights, just incredible. alex, thank you for that report. whit? now to that breaking news, a massn miilat in une. ukrainian forces intercepting dozens of them. britt clennett is on the scene in kyiv. britt, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, whit. well, i'm in a district on the left bank of kyiv where a house has been completely destroyed after a missile was shot down overhead. the falling debris causing a massive fire here and you can still see a charred-out car. rubble scattered all over this garden and a large crater on my left here, which left an impact after the debris fell. now, we spoke to a man who was sleeping on the second floor at the time of the impact. he said his bedroom wall collapsed in front of him. it's a miracle he actually

managed to survive calling today his new birthday. now, this is one of dozens of missiles intercepted this morning almost 70 rockets launched into ukraine as air raid sirens rang out across the this country. infrastructure was also hit leaving hundreds of thousands without power. now, kyiv had been on alert. even president zelenskyy warning toxpys, wh >> britt clennett, thank you. gio? now to the breaking news overnight, the united states announcing that anyone arriving from china will have to show a negative covid test taken within two days of leaving as china battles a rapid rise in transmission that experts fear could lead to new variants. abc's lama hasan has the story. >> reporter: this morning, the u.s. is the latest country to enforce tighter new restrictions on people traveling from china. beginning january 5th anyone flying into the u.s. from the nation will need to provide a negative covid-19 test result no more than two days before traveling which they will need to show the airline upon

departure. tighter measures are being introduced now because the u.s. is concerned about china's soaring number of cases and a lack of transparency from the chinese government. >> china had this zero covid policy and all of a sudden it was lifted and floodgates opened. >> reporter: cases have been exploding in cities across china. a grim picture is emerging with hospitals overflowing with patients because china's national health commission stopped publishing covid-19 data, it's difficult to know what's really happening on the ground. week during a very busy holiday period, including the lunar new year next month, the fear is covid-19 will keep spreading among the population. health officials say that the rapid rise in cases could increase the possibility for new variants. >> given the fact we don't have clear data about how much covid is circulating in china and what variants are circulating, i'm not surprised the cdc has taken these additional steps to keep the united states protected.

>> reporter: and just to give you a sense of the scale and the severity of the situation, on a flight from china that arrived in milan this week more than half of the passengers tested positive for covid-19. gio? >> and the fear here is that it feels like a little bit like deja vu. thank you so much. janai? to the vatican now. pope francis visiting the 95-year-old and asking the faithful to pray for him. foreign correspondent marcus moore is in rome with the latest. good morning, marcus. >> reporter: well, janai, good morning. the vatican put out a new statement saying that pope benedict was able to rest through the night and he remains lucid and is alert today. while his illness is serious, he's in stable condition as pope francis asks for prayers. this morning, an extraordinary moment in history. people across the globe and here at the vatican praying amid news that pope emeritus benedict's health is declining. >> i think he was a great pope, really. i admire him a lot.

[ speaking in non-english ] >> reporter: pope francis saying the former pontiff is very ill asking for prayers. the holy see telling reporters wednesday pope francis did visit benedict xvi at his home because his condition had worsened over the last few hours. benedict was seen visibly frail earlier this month and in august pope francis was with benedict meeting the new cardinals. benedict was the fifth oldest pope elected in the church's history back in 2005 at the age of 78 and is known for his traditional writings. he sent shock waves across the roman catholic church when he announced his resignation in 2013, the first to do so in 600 years. his sudden retirement potentially paving the way for future popes to step down too. >> it was a very, as i said, humble and bold move and generous move for benedict to resign. i think a gift for future popes. >> reporter: this new statement

released by the vatican that the pope is stable, while his illness is serious, he's in stable condition, that will be encouraging to many who have been praying for him. the 95-year-old has kept a low profile since his retirement. so many praying for comfort as his doctors care for him at the vatican. janai? >> we know you will be there in vatican city following any updates, thank you. whit? now to the intensifying scrutiny surrounding representative-elect george santos defending claims he lied about his background during his campaign. now authorities are looking into his finances too. abc's aaron katersky joins us with the latest. aaron, good morning. >> reporter: whit, good morning to you. five days from taking office, congressman-elect george santos should be packing for washington. instead, this morning he is contending with new scrutiny from prosecutors. sources told abc news federal prosecutors are now reviewing financial disclosures that show congressman-elect santos went

from near nothing to millionaire in just two years. this is how he introduced himself to voters. >> i'm a businessman that spent the last 14 years in finance. >> reporter: when he first ran for office in 2020, santos said he made $55,000 in yearly salary. in 2022 his financial disclosure form said he earned millions from his company and listed assets between $2 million and $11 million and documents show he loaned his campaign more than $700,000. democratic congressman ritchie torres asked on twitter where did all the money come from? >> i have an extensive career that i worked really hard to achieve and i'll deliver from my experience because i remain committed in delivering results for the american people. >> reporter: santos has already claimed he held jobs he did not hold, suggesting he worked for goldman sachs and citigroup when he did not. >> we can debate my resume and how i worked with firms such as -- >> is it debatable or just false? >> no, no, it's not false at all. it's debatable. >> reporter: much of his

biography is invented. santos lied about having a college degree and owning appropriate and claimed to have jewish roots even though he now says he's catholic. >> i always joked with friends in circles and said i was jew-ish. remember, i was raised catholic. i understand everybody wants to nitpick me. >> reporter: kevin mccarthy counted santos among the jewish republicans elected to congress. >> do you realize we have the largest republican jewish caucus in more than 24 years? >> reporter: the district attorney in nassau county is now looking into what she called fabrications and inconsistencies associated with santos. if there is a crime, she said she'll prosecute it. right now there is nothing to prevent santos from taking his seat in congress on tuesday. whit? >> aaron, our thanks to you. gio? we're going to turn to the rapid turnaround for the once hot housing market. for the fourth straight month, home prices fell and all signs are pointing to that trend continuing into the new year.

economic correspondent deidre bolton is here to break it all down. good morning. >> good morning, gio. there are two key headlines showing that housing is slowing. so in november pending home sales fell more than forecast and to the second lowest level on record. home prices, as you just mentioned, also falling so down for the fourth straight month. according to experts they say there's really three reasons for the slowdown -- the fed raising rates pushing mortgage rates higher making it more expensive for would-be buyers to borrow money, inflation eroding consumer' savings for down payments and general concerns about the economy which is rattling both buyers and sellers, gio. >> deidre, i think this is what everybody wants to know. with these prices coming down, is this good news for would-be buyers? >> if the would-be buyers have cash at the ready, then a resounding yes to be sure. mortgages are high. they're going higher. the average home price in the u.s., $320,000, mortgage payments at 6.5% cost $720 more per month compared to payments

on last year's 3% rate. the less that would-be buyers have to borrow, the better. prices are lower, but they're lower than the sky-high prices than the last few years. we can always hope for a good find. gio, back to you. >> let's hope it keeps going lower and lower. thank you. coming up here on "gma" new developments in the alex murdaugh murder trial. the state's push to use the disgraced lawyer's alleged financial crimes to make their case saying they led him to kill his wife and son. and the star quarterback whose multiple concussions have prompted a review of his treatment. but first your local weather in 30 seconds.

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camera and the road. our biggest accident continues to be in san jose south to 80 whether related due to flooding in the left lane south to 80 right near 11th street, a box truck still on its side. chp has issued a special traffic alert. kamasi thank you, sue meteorologist through tumor

we are on storm. watch it as a rainy morning out there. live doppler seven showing you light showers, mainly in the east bay, the south bay, the peninsula and over the city and you notice it's just green on the screen or not seeing any bright colors, indicating the rain is mainly light in nature and will have on and off showers throughout the day. today and tomorrow as well and exclusive abc seven storm impact scale. it's a level one light storm the next 48 hours. it is wet on one oh, one across the golden gate bridge. here's how the day shapes up. overcast skies, perhaps a brief break midday but heavier showers. move in later this afternoon. and this evening, kamasi. thank you

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three, two, one, hap year! three, two, one, happy new year! we did it. welcome back to "gma." hard to believe new year's eve is just a couple days away but we are counting down to ryan seacrest, he has been everyone's new year's date since 2006 and he is in times square a little ahead of time to tell us about this year's big show. that's coming up. >> love that. >> can you believe it's been 18 years he's been doing that? >> incredible. happy to say good-bye to a lot of 2023 -- or 2022. >> i was going to say already? >> don't get ahead of yourself. first the top headlines we're following right now and do want to get to breaking news

from overnight. the dangerous storm pounding denver forcing spinouts, a major interstate clogged with vehicles. people sleeping in their cars overnight. that same storm set to bring heavy downpours to the east coast into the weekend. so it could be a new year's washout for millions. we'll keep our eye on that. thousands of southwest flights have been canceled already again this morning as passengers scramble to find their way home. and the man suspected of attacking paul pelosi, husband of outgoing house speaker nancy pelosi, has pleaded not guilty to charges. the suspect, david depape told federal investigators that he was targeting nancy pelosi. we have got a lot more ahead here including "avatar" blowing the box office out of the water. see what we did there? what will be the big movie in 2023? that's coming up. first, we turn to the trial of that once prominent south carolina attorney charged with killing his wife and son. prosecutors are now pointing to alex murdaugh's alleged financial crimes as a possible motive in the killings. abc's elwyn lopez has the

latest. good morning, elwyn. >> reporter: hey, janai, good morning. prosecutors say the once prominent attorney was trying to throw investigators off his wife and son, murdered, they say when he was on the brink of being caught for a decade long financial scheme. this morning, new revelations in the case of the disgraced south carolina attorney accused of killing his wife and son. in court documents obtained by ab news, prosecutors writing, alex murdaugh was simply running out of options to avoid not just accountability, but the certainty of long prison time, financial ruin. prosecutors now linking the deadly boat crash involving murdaugh's son paul to his father's financial crimes, which they say gave him a motive for murder. >> all five of us are on the same boat but we're missing one person. >> reporter: paul accused of being under the influence in 2019 crashing a boat killing a 19-year-old passenger.

the prosecution writing, paul had become a significant liability to defendant and the boat case threatened to ruin him. ul was murdered beforeis in, this is going to b allowed with fireworks and i think a lot of drama, a lot of information that we didn't have before. >> my name is alex murdaugh. please hurry. neither one of them is moving. >> reporter: murdaugh's wife maggie and son paul were shot to death at the family's home in june 2021. when police arrived, prosecutors say murdaugh allegedly misleading investigators, indicating he thought the murders were tied to the boat case. but prosecutors allege murdaugh killed them to gain sympathy and shift the focus away from his alleged financial wrongdoings. mrdaugh's defense team casting doubt on that argument saying, the state's theory that murdaugh murdered his wife and son in cold blood to distract the law firm from investigating financial improprieties is

illogical, implausible and unsupported by evidence. >> there's no evidence that alex murdaugh would have got any financial benefit from murdering paul and maggie. >> reporter: he pleaded not guilty and is accused of stealing almost $9 million from his clients and law firm and faces nearly 100 charges. >> the day of reckoning was upon him and he was out of cards to play after he's been playing every cashed he could for ten years. >> reporter: and murdaugh's defense team says that allowing this evidence into court would mislead the jury. the judge has not made a ruling on this yet. that trial is set to get under way in january. janai? >> so many developments in this case. elwyn, thank you. gio? now to the nfl quarterback, tua tagovailoa, his latest on-field concussion and the new investigation into how it was all handled during the dolphins' loss to the packers last week. abc's phil lipof is here with more. phil, good morning. >> reporter: gio, good morning

to you. all of this happening, of course, after the quarterback's pretty scary concussion back in week four. he to be taken to the hospital. this time the game was played sunday, tua told his team about symptoms monday. so this morning there are questions about nfl concussion protocol and really player safety overall. this morning, a concussion controversy and once again at the center dolphins quarterback tua tagovailoa. the qb sidelined in the league's concussion protocol for the second time this season. believed to be caused by this christmas day hit. >> tagovailoa who has got a lot of time. >> reporter: tagovailoa's head appearing to bounce off the turf. the 24-year-old shaking it off returning and finishing the game. wednesday the dolphins head coach confirming the concussion. >> he did suffer a concussion. >> reporter: the nfl's chief medical officer explaining why

concussion protocol was not initiated on sunday. >> there were no visible signs present even though there was a blow to the head and the player did not report any symptoms despite being in contact with the medical staff throughout the game, so there was nothing that would have triggered the protocol in the moment. >> reporter: the league strengthens its concussion protocol after tagovailoa took a series of hard hits earlier in the season. in week three against the bills struggling to get to his feet seeming disoriented, assessed by medical staff and sent back in to play. four days later in a game against the bengals, after this sack, his fingers seizing up immediately. widely seen as a sign of a neurological trauma. >> after an athlete suffers a concussion they are very vulnerable and that's because they are increased risk for suffering a repeated concussion. >> this is a human being. this is a recent husband, a new father, so i think that there should be some genuine concern for his long-term health. >> reporter: the nfl says a joint nfl/nflpa review of the application of the concussion protocol involving miami dolphins quarterback tua tagovailoa is now under way. we welcome that review and as we have done previously, we will report the results in

conjunction with the nflpa. so while that happens how is tua doing? he remains in concussion protocol. his coach says he is feeling a bit better but wouldn't go beyond that. dolphins qb teddy bridgewater expected to get the start against the patriots this sunday. guys? >> it is so hard to see those -- the images of him getting hit and it just begs the question, who is protecting the players from themselves? >> such a great player with a promising career. everybody hoping for the best. >> absolutely. all right, phil, thank you. still coming up here, "avatar: the way of water's" billion dollar bonanza. what will 2023's big money blockbuster be? blockbuster be? stick around. from the start, carmax has reimagined used car buying for you. so you can buy online... or on the lot. with upfront pricing, so you never have to negotiate.

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we a we are back with the hottest ticket at the box office. the highly anticipated "avatar" sequel, "avatar: the way of water." it blast past the competition and reached the $1 billion mark in ticket sales within just two weeks of its release. andrew dymburt here with the details. andrew, good morning. >> i haven't seen it yet, but i cannot wait to see it. yes, whit, good morning. the james cameron film is once again making him king of the world and giving movie theaters a much-needed boost this holiday season. >> the way of water connects all things.

>> reporter: it's the biggest box office hit this holiday season. >> this is our home. >> reporter: earning more than $1 billion in two weeks, "avatar: the way of water" becoming the first movie in 2022 to hit that mark so quickly. it took "top gun: maverick" 31 days and more than four months for "jurassic world dominion." >> why do they always have to go bigger? >> reporter: the big bucks need to be bigger for james cameron's latest epic to make a >> "avatar" cost about 350 million to make, then another $100 million in marketing. analysts believe that it has to hit about $1.5 billion to $2 billion in box office receipts to just be profitable. >> it's on. it's on. ♪ how will i know if he really loves me ♪ >> reporter: other films at the box office faltered over the long holiday weekend. the whitney houston biopic, "i wanna dance with somebody," earning $6.8 million in the u.s.

while "puss in boots: the last wish" million. >> normally i ve it's like a whole thing. >> okay. >> reporter: while the formula for a box office success has changed dramatically continues the pandemic, james cameron's latest venture shows big spectacles are still bringing in the numbers. >> the technology that james cameron used has never been used before. he knows how to push the envelope. >> reporter: so far this year's box office has brought in over $7 billion, 70% increase over last year, but 30% below the $11 billion earned in 2019. hollywood hoping that 2023 will be the year moviegoers return to those pre-pandemic levels. >> get back. >> reporter: betting on familiar favorites like the return of harrison ford in "indiana jones and the dial of destiny." >> who is this man? >> i'm her godfather. >> reporter: tom cruise in "mission: impossible: dead reckoning part one." >> you need to pick a side. >> reporter: michael b. jordan

in "creed 3." >> want to get out of here. >> reporter: not to mention "spider-man," and "the marvels," the sequel to "captain marvel." >> no armies, no ground defenses of any kind. it's just him. >> okay, so, yes, lots of sequels, but there are also a few highly anticipated original films for 2023 box office glory. "barbie" with margot robbie and ryan gosling, as well as leo dicaprio and robert de niro in "killers of the flower moon." this will be their fifth feature film together. in case you're keeping track those five films made together were nominated for 31 oscars winning five of them, guys, five. >> i appreciated that "titanic" reference. >> i was going to say, you want to roll that back? >> thank you for picking up on that. >> there's room on my floating door for you any day. >> thank you. >> that is so sweet. >> james cameron said they both

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look who is joining us right there. >> a little preview. >> it's coming very soon. >> two days away. this is like the final countdown here. you're doing the preps and physical training. what is that like? >> obviously you see the physique. that's why you -- >> we're all bloated from the holidays. how did you trim down? >> i can barely fit into my blazer today. it's production and physical so rehearsing all the acts, setting up all the stages and tech and also on my diet, my cleanse and my workout routine already. >> once you were telling us bit we were all like -- >> taking notes. >> wait a second. >> what do we need to do after the holidays? >> the weather can be so unpredictable. it seems like it's going to be pretty rainy here. what do you do to stay comfortable, not too hot, not too cold? >> the worst is the cold. when it's subzero in terms of windchill as you all know, it's very difficult to speak outside. so it's the cold that bothers us the most. i love the rain. i think it makes it fun. the people who come out don't

love the rain so much. so we might get a little rain but the temperatures should be pretty mild. >> we hope so. you've got a great lineup. what are you most excited for? what do you want people to see? >> we now -- this show has gotten so big. we now have three live countdowns in the show. it used to be just times square and then we go out to l.a., but now we're in three different places for countdowns, plus all the different acts, disneyland. i'll tell you all about that coming up in a little bit. >> talk about a tease. you know how to do tv. >> "dick clark's new year's rockin' eve with ryan seacrest" right here on abc and more with ryan on what we can expect from the big night. stick around here on "good morning america." morning america." (brent) people love subaru just because it stands for much more than just a car. (vo) through the share the love event, subaru retailers have supported over seventeen hundred hometown charities. (phil) have i witnessed and seen the impact of what we do?

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good morning, america. it's 8:00 a.m. breaking overnight, at a standstill. a life-threatening snowstorm in denver shutting down a major highway. five miles of vehicles stuck for up to ten hours, drivers sleeping in their cars. we're on the scene this morning. stranded. southwest airlines cancellations snowballing, 2,300 flights already axed this morning. thousands of passengers still stuck and steaming. >> it's just been chaos. >> southwest's ceo vowing to solve the problem as travelers struggle to get home before the new year. technology giving hope to some battling cancer. >> we're not hopeless or helpless anymore. >> the news anchor bringing people into her own story, opening up about her family's

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what he has in store for the party of the year, celebrating from coast to coast as we say -- >> good morning, america. ♪ we gonna celebrate and have a good time ♪ what a night it's going to be, and we do say good morning, america. it is great to be at the desk again here with janai and whit joining us just in time because not only are we counting down to 2023, we are counting down to a very special "gma" tradition. >> yep. in just a few moments we will announce the american girl 2023 girl of the year doll and we're doing it with the help of a special performance. look at that. by a bollywood dance group. get ready. cannot wait for that. >> definitely looking forward to that. should be fun. a lot of news to get to. starting with a huge snowstorm in the denver area. let's go back to mola lenghi who is covering it for us. mola, good morning, once again. >> reporter: good morning, whit. denver blanketed under that snow

system overnight causing some dama damages. as you can see tree branches and tree limbs, crashing into that window there. a heavier tree blocking this roadway. snow falling at a rate of two inches per hour, really impacting the roadways. that's been the impact throughout the area. cars stalling out, spinning out. five miles of interstate 70 brought to a stand still. cars stranded for as long as ten hours. reports of people sleeping in their cars. denver's airport hit hard with tarmacs turning into parking lots. the snow pushing east, hitting parts of eastern colorado, the heartland and bracing for a blast of snow before the same system brings heavy rain to the

east coast. it could be a washout for the east coast this weekend. whit? >> yep, not finished with us yet. mola, thank you. janai? that bad weather could impact how southwest officials manage to solve the travel fiasco now. days of mass canceled flight, thousands of exhausted travelers still trying to get back home and alex perez is back at chicago's midway airport this morning with the details. good morning, again, alex. >> reporter: hey, good morning, once again, janai. southwest has already canceled more than 2,300 flights today, but they say they are working around the clock to get things back on track. now, over the last week southwest has canceled more than 13,000 flights as it tries to recover from that winter storm that crippled its network. thousands of passengers are still trying to get back home from the christmas holiday, unclaimed bags are piled up at airports across the country. now, contributing to the problem, the company's outdated i.t. infrastructure and its

point-to-point flight system which makes it more vulnerable to problems when issues arise. now, the company's ceo begging for patience as they work to reset and reposition planes, piling some planes with baggage and not passengers. with the federal investigation now under way, southwest directing passengers who want refunds and reimbursements to its website. the ceo says he hopes to have things back moving normally before next week. janai? >> alex, as you said, the ceo begging for patience but 96% of all flights canceled today, southwest airlines. alex, thank you. gio? >> it's just unbelievable. >> really is. coming up here on "gma" our "gma morning menu," how to beat the winter blues, how hygge could be your seasonal secret. >> what? look at him. also this morning, if you're hoping to reboot your career in 2023, our expert is here with how you can get started now and why the most important meeting you can schedule is with yourself. and how to ring in the new

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sharing her family's personal journey with brain cancer and the technology being used in hopes of helping others. morgan norwood is here with that story. good morning, morgan. >> good morning to you. we know how insidious brain cancer can be. this story providing a lot of hope to those going through this disease. diane and her husband nick weren't willing to accept a terminal diagnosis he received, so they fought for a second opinion. listen to this, within 17 hours he had a new treatment option and within 17 days, it started working. talk about a lucky number. as a reporter and anchor in chicago, diane pathieu is used to handling breaking news and tough stories. >> still wicked out here because take a look. >> reporter: but on december 21st, 2020 she received some devastating news of her own, her husband nick adamski diagnosed with brain cancer. >> when a doctor says to you your spouse has brain cancer, when he's never had a single sign of anything before, it really just was so unbelievable to me. >> reporter: pathieu was on the

air at abc station wls when she got the phone call that her husband suffered a massive seizure while at their home alone. soon he was bleeding from his brain and needed emergency surgery to remove the grade 4 glioblastoma. that would mark the beginning of a series of treatments including chemo and radiation. despite the aggressive the cancer returned and doctors once again breaking even more disappointing news. >> he did chemo and radiation, traditional, 42 days. that's when he was given his expiration date and told he only had 12 to 14 months to live. i think that is when for you you said, oh, heck no. >> reporter: defiant diane and nick went for a second opinion at northwestern medicine where they were introduced to technology called methylation and genomic profiling. think of it as taking a fingerprint of a tumor and based on that doctors can help zero in

on a possible treatment. >> 17 hours they called me back and said we have a treatment for you. it just felt -- it felt like someone -- lke a prank phone call. it was a good feeling and it still is today. >> reporter: nick's tumor had a mutation that could be targeted by a drug that normally treats metastatic bladder cancer. the tumor started shrinking within days. >> to wake up every morning and say, i'm still here is better -- i'll take -- i'll take all of them. that's fine with me. i'll take everything they throw at me as long as i'm still breathing. >> so, remember, cancer treatments are not one size fits all, but for some patients this type of profiling may provide additional treatment options. we certainly thank our colleague diane and her husband for sharing their story. whit? >> all right, morgan, thank you so much. we are counting down to the new year and right now we're focusing on how you can meet

your career goals in 2023 and joining me is personal branding expert and author of the upcoming book, "on brand," aliza licht. good morning. great e u. >> good morning. thanyou for having me here. >> perfect time to talk about this, new year's coming. everybody getting ready with resolutions. you say we don't have to wait to 2023 to get a jump start on our career. what do you mean by that? >> first of all, resolutions are funny because really they're a list of things you didn't do this year. so to jump-start your career, really think about small bite-sized goals that you can tackle in the first quarter. it's not about aiming big, it's about aiming appropriate. and then really thinking through the tactics you can take to chip away at those goals. >> so it's really like near term, like what can i do that's right in front of me that i can do quickly and make a difference. >> exactly. >> let's talk -- one of your other tips is to start drafting emails to the people that you would like to meet with in the coming months. how do you go about doing that? >> so no one wants to think about this, but if you take an hour today to think through who you want to reconnect with, what

relationships you want to rekindle, you can draft those emails today, schedule them to go out next wednesday, january 4th and when those replies start coming in, you will feel like a rock star. >> somet doest give you m iyoo change something, get the wording just right? >> absolutely, but scheduling it is the best hack ever. >> you also say that a good thing to do is to schedule a meeting with yourself. what do you mean by that and how do you go about doing it? >> we are our best company, right? we all make massive to do lists but when making one you never think about how long it takes to actually do those things on your list. so i believe in scheduling, blocking time on your calendar to actually map out when you're going to do those things and start with the deadline and work backwards. maybe you need a follow-up meeting with yourself. >> i love to do lists. i have one in my phone, constantly going but never thought of one in terms of careers. what about people out there thinking of switching careers

completely? the job market is interesting right now. people are looking for new opportunities. what's a good way to approach that. >> first of all, don't assume people know what you want to do. you need to communicate to your network and shape your narrative so people can support you. the second thing is, you really need to make sure that you are up on your personal brand. that means first and foremost do a quick audit of your linkedin page, read over your bio. you probably haven't looked at it in a month or even years. look at your social media time line. make sure you're presenting in the way you want to before you reach out. the other thing is, transferable skills, thinking through what your experience is versus what you need and present yourself in a really comprehensive strategic way. >> so if you're one of those people looking to start a new career or get a new job what's a good way to stand out on your resume? >> definitely not with a

colorful crazy design resume. >> keep it simple. >> keep it simple. the number one way to do this, really think through that executive summary at the top of your resume is your elevator pitch. hiring managers take about three seconds to consider if they're going to move you forward or not which is scary, three seconds is a short time. that has to really position you in the way that you're showing what value you bring, what you've accomplished or what you want to accomplish. and then your bullet points need to be nutritious. they're not just listing what your responsibilities were, they're really speaking about what you have accomplished in that role. >> nutritious bullet points, i like that. so nice to meet you. happy new year to you. >> happy new year. >> aliza's book is available for preorder. gio? >> hey, whit. such good advice there. now to getting cozy. the holidays can be stressful, the days are short which can bring you down and that is where the danish practice of hygge can help and abc news medical contribute dr. darien sutton is here to explain what it is and how it helps. good morning.

so good to see you. it's nice to be sitting here. >> i already feel comfortable and a little happier. >> a lot of people, their moods shift during the holidays but there's an important difference, right, because you have wintertime blues and then what you call seasonal affective disorder. those are two very different things and it's important to know the difference. >> absolutely. during the wintertime it unfortunately, as you said, can be the season of sadness. there is a lot more darkness and a lack of sunlight. have a decrease in serotonin, and increase of melatonin which is probably the reason why we all feel fatigued. that leads to those two outcomes you discussed, one wintertime blues and the other seasonal affective disorder, something we call s.a.d. wintertime blues is most often found in about 10% to 20% of americans. it's associated with feelings of sadness, loneliness, but the key difference between this and seasonal affective disorder is it does not interfere with your daily life. usually it can be fixed with

lifestyle changes such as hygge whereas seasonal affective disorder affects 5% of the population and sometimes needs intervention. >> if you think you are affected by this seasonal affective disorder, definitely go see your doctor. if it's a case of the wintertime blues hygge can help. what's this all about? what is it? >> this tradition, this cultural phenomenon than originates from denmark who have some of the darkest months of winter, but system of the highest metrics of happiness. for this and a multitude of other reasons. it's just taking time away from your daily rush and focusing on yourself and things you love, prioritizing togetherness, emphasizing slow living and making sure you enjoy the quiet pleasures and embracing the change of season. >> what are some things we can do? you have props. >> some things we've already done here. i have to say first and foremost, the scent, you smell great. the scent is what you want to focus on.s,ave coedl.metimes thatrigger t

olfactory or neurosensors in your brain that connects to happy moments. warm blankets. during bad moods we're sensitive to touch. tactile stimulation can help us feel more comfortable. >> this feels really good right now. >> a warm beverage. >> oh, we got some hot chocolate. >> i'll keep listing things until you can't hold anymore. a warm beverage has been shown for people in bad moods to increase or improve positive interactions then warm light. >> my mood just changed. >> some of us have been practicing hygge for most of our lives and many watching have probably said i've been doing it all along, but now you have a name for it. >> social connection is a big part of it. so real quickly if you've reached your limit now with social gatherings. >> so if you've reached your limit, remember that it's okay to step away. many people think that you have to go, you have to participate. you can take time to restore yourself and if you need more n do like light therapy, vitamin d supplementation and reaching out to your primary doctor.

>> dr. darien sutton, always with good advice, thank you so much. >> i am drew tuma with your forecast. on and off showers throughout the day. mid-50's for highs. take the umbrella with you. he will need it. scattered showers continue tonight. temperatures on either side of 50. rain tomorrow. stronger storms saturday morning. we are dry to start the new year sundnd too much hygge. too much hygge. >> we're all set. you got real comfortable over there. >> take a load off, gio. >> so there's just two days left before the new year and who better to help us count down to 2023 than the host of "dick clark's new year's rockin' eve with ryan seacrest," ryan

seacrest back against with us. you said you were working on a menu. what did you make? did they like it? >> so it's all about the meals for the holidays for us. we did a fondue on christmas eve. we did a paella on christmas day and then the day after is sort of a letdown so we did a wahocken style christmas meal on the 26th. so it's three days of feasting and now i'm paying the price. i will not fit into that tux as of today. >> we notice you played some reindeer games over christmas. >> i think there were pictures popping up there. >> this is my little niece who is 4, flora. and i'm trying to learn how to play kids' games. i don't have any kids. that's my mother actually, who very much got into the reindeer games but this was one of the activities we had. >> i love that. >> as i'm learning, you have to keep a 4-year-old occupied. >> yes, you do.

>> minute after minute actually on a regular basis. >> no question about it. i have to try this game. we actually did the -- >> that video inspires you to want to try that? >> absolutely. i like the horns and everything. let's talk about -- 19th year hosting "new year's rockin' eve." you're on the air for five hours plus. what do you do to kind of energize yourself an keep yourself going? >> so i used to eat a big meal beforehand. i used to have barbecue before i went out there because it's right around the corner here and realized that -- >> virgil's. we're familiar. >> so excited to have it. just the aroma gets me excited. then i realized about halfway through i start to get a little tired and too full and thirsty. so i save the meal for afterwards. about 1:30 in the morning i have dinner. i get hungry. we're running up and down the blocks here in times square,

stage to stage. so it's tea water, then really late dinner. that's sort of the routine. >> and you need that energy because more than a million people will be gathering in times square. that's what expected to see the ball drop. that's what we see on camera there. but what's it like backstage for you? >> backstage, it can be hectic. as we get close to midnight, we have -- for example, this year duran duran will perform at one end of times square and the ball is at the other end and the million people seem to converge right in the middle. so we've had to fight our way through the crowds with the crew to get there in time. because if you miss the drop, it's kind of a big deal. it's the one segment you need to show up for. >> kind of what you're there for. >> wow. >> i've seen you on new year's eve. this man is walking back and forth. >> when we were asking getting prepared for this year what it's like you said that the show gets bigger and bigger every year. >> it really does. >> tell us about the rundown. what will we see saturday night?

>> so three countdowns will happen live, puerto rico, times square. billy porter is back in new orleans for us. i'll be with liza koshy and jessie james decker in new york city. we'll be out in los angeles. ciara will host our first party from disneyland. so we have wiz khalifa, duran duran, so many artists crammed into the five hours i can't remember them all. it's a fun show. it's been such a stressful holiday travel season. >> has it? [ laughter ] >> maybe you've done a voiceover or two. we're hoping people can get to where they need to be, sit in front of a tv, take a load off as you said and relax. >> i love the multiple countdowns too. >> it's fun. >> it's like throughout the night you feel like you get to party with different -- >> countdown and performance in every different time zone. >> i think we have time for some quick rapid fire questions. we want to know what to expect from you in 2023. first thing that you will do when you finish the show saturday night? you already said --

>> it will be sliders. >> big meal. >> yes, sliders. >> big greasy meal. where will you spend new year's day? >> i'll be in new york city. it's supposed to be gorgeous from what i hear in the forecast. >> sleeping in a little bit? >> sunshine, 60 degrees. i'll probably sleep in a little bit. >> number one resolution for 2023? >> to get better at reindeer games. to improve at hide-and-seek. to get better at kids' activities. >> i think you did well. one thing you're happy to say good-bye to in 2022. >> maybe it's the whole year? no, i think, you know, with each new year there's hope things will get better as we all know and it's been a rough few years so looking forward to a good 2023. >> ryan, thank you so much. >> thank you guys. >> "dick clark's new year's rockin' eve with ryan seacrest 2023" saturday 8:00 p.m. eastern. coming up, stick around. we'll be back.

building a better bay area moving forward finding solutions . this is abc. seven news. good morning. i'm job enough. orson from abc seven mornings here. see what they look at traffic high school. good morning, joe pena. we're going back to san jose. we've had the sigalert for a while. this is one of one of the 80 over crossing and just a little bit farther south and one on one before 8 80. we had a stall that's been cleared out of lanes still have this sigalert south to 80. it's in the clearing phases left lanes blocked near 11th street, downtown san jose. sig alert, and it's due to water standing water and flooding. so extra caution this morning, joe bina. mm thank you. sue meteorologists

live doppler seven. it is what out there this morning. it's just scattered light showers. it's gray misty right now. we have snow chain controls on 80 and 50 with a winter weather advisory. in effect, snow levels around 5500 ft. were expecting about eight inches of additional snow back here at home. it's a level one lightstorm on the exclusive abc storm impact scale today and tomorrow. the biggest issue is slick roads. slower travel live. look at our abc seven oakland airport camera. it is wet on the tarmac on and off showers throughout the day head biersch. hours later this afternoon and evening, joe bina. thank you drew. we'll have another abc

seven news update in about 30 minutes, and it's always you can find us on our app in abc seven news .com. the news continues now with g ♪ow with g all right, count down to the ne with just a few days left until the ball drops erica wark is here with stunning last-minute looks to help us work and bring in the new year in style. good morning, erica. >> good morning. >> okay, so you've got five dazzling looks for us this morning and you say it's not too late to find a rocking new outfit for the new year. >> it is not too late. in fact, now is a great time to shop because of the post-holiday sales. they are on point. shop or shop your wardrobe. a few simple tweaks can make a big improvement so you will be

ready no matter how you're celebrating the new year. >> and this monochromatic look of yours, i love. >> our first look. each look is going to have its own song. so i'll do this. jessi is coming out. usher is right with the omg in shining, oh, so bright. >> there she is. >> jessi.o we went subtle with first look. not. she is an actual disco ball. wanting to go all out for this new year's eve you want to look like this. this is a gorgeous head to toe suit. you can wear it after the holiday season and break it down with a t-shirt or jeans and looks super great and finished with a statement earring for under $20 and a little bag from aldo and fabulous pair of

stilettos in matching silver on sale for only 35 bucks from zara. >> jessi likes it too. >> yes, she does. she's feeling it. >> you got to have the smile to match. >> and her mom did her hair. shoutout to mom. >> next up here we have katie who is adding a little firework of red to the classic winter whites. >> yes. >> let's see it. >> oh, yes. >> hole le. >> you can tell they've been practicing their walks. nailing it. so i wanted to play off this winter white moment because i love winter whites in the winter season but we wanted to obviously add a little sparkle because it's new year's eve so added this pop of red and that gorgeous mock collar, long sleeve sequin top. this one is from marshall's for only $29.99. then also kept that vibe going with the gorgeous sparkly pumps for 100 bucks from aldo and kept it nice and clean in the winter

white and she can easily rewear some of these post holiday season. >> yes, we love that. >> thank you. thank you. >> all right. so next up is my voguing partner in crime, harold, doing his best madonna. come on. here you go. oh, yeah. >> hello, harold. >> the focus is on elevating the wardrobe staples. watch out. >> yes. >> better watch out. >> harold is in the building. okay, we went really classic and sophisticated with this look starting off with this gorgeous tuxedo inspired blazer on sale for under $100 from zara. and then we -- yes, we added a turtleneck under 50 bucks from zara. you caealy rewear it or likely you have a black turtleneck in your closet if you are channeling the last-minute party and tuxedo pant from banana republic and opted for a high top sneaker in a great

combo also on sale from zara to keep things fresh and elevated for his new year's party. i don't know where he's going but he's obviously having a good time. >> he's usually really shy. this is a new harold. [ laughter ] >> all right, next up, ro and levitating in that purple. this is about the wow factor. there she is. >> so good. okay, we're talking about monochromatic moments. this is another one in this beautiful ultraviolet. pink was the color of the year for 2022. 2023, it's all about purple and i'm here for it. channeling "emily in paris" vibes and all the sparkle in this dress from h&m and we have this fabulous coat in that deeper purple from marshall's for $69.99. even went monochromatic in the tight from amazon for 8 bucks and finished it off with this

cute bagu with this feathered detail for under $50 from zara and platforms, they are big, big now. they'll continue to be big in 2023 and these are also on sale for just 35 bucks. >> excellent. >> loving it over there. >> a prolonged yeah. >> love it. and last but definitely not least, can't go wrong with a black dress on new year's eve. >> absolutely. when in doubt -- >> yes. >> courtney is here now. ♪ gonna be a good night ♪ >> razzle-dazzle. k >> yes. >> and the haircut too. >> so good. >> i taught her that. >> we've likely got a lbd in our closet and elevate it with high-popping accessories and did it with this gorgeous sequin belt from amazon for $18.99 and added a statement earring from nordstrom that are only ten bucks, super great. >> there you go, courtney. >> finish it off with the fishnet stockings, a moment for

these. >> amazon? >> you can amazon prime it. >> those were my tina turner -- >> oh. >> now rewear themfor new year's eve and finish it off pump.a scarf and classic black - i think she looks fierce. >> absolutely. >> nailed that walk. >> the looks were fantastic. yes. love it so much. erica. >> the models, thank you. > for more fashion tips head to erica's instagram @ericaonfashion. and coming up here, we reveal the american girl doll of the year. you don't want to miss that. ♪

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♪ we are back with one of our favorite "gma" holiday traditions. we are about to reveal the american girl 2023 girl of the year. >> oh, we are so excited. this girl was born to perform. so we have a special bollywood dance. watch it. they have a big surprise at the end. ready? ♪ watch out, here i come ♪ ♪ entering stage right, right under the spotlight ♪ ♪ back me up, every move is in time super tight and synchronized ♪ out my fantasy, now watch me g - shine ♪

♪ turn my dream into reality ♪ ♪ i have everything i've ever wanted ♪ ♪ shine on, full of brand-new things ♪ ♪ i'm going to shine on ♪ i'm going to shine on ♪ ♪ i'm going to shine on ♪ >> okay. >> all right. >> look at that. there she is.

>> okay, so it's american girl's 2023 -- i'm sorry, what? oh, here we go. it's american girl's 2023 girl of the year, kavi sharma. she lives with her close-knit indian american family in new jersey, and she loves to put her time and energy into singing and dancing on stage, a short airid place, broadway in new york city. >> kavi's mission is to encourage young boys and girls to embrace their individuality and shine bright in their own way and she's the very first south asian american girl of the year, anya. how amazing is it for the american girl doll to be a bollywood dancer like you? >> i mean, i was always an american girl doll fan and i've also been dancing for awhile, so seeing a combination of both of that is truly amazing and i'm so excited for other people to experience it as well. >> that's great. we think you are amazing. it was the performance was excellent. thank you so much for coming in. and we've got another surprise wonderful audience right here in the studio. if you can see the audience over there, can you wave and say

hello from the audience. under that christmas tree are all kavi american girl dolls and you're all going home with one this morning. you're all getting one. >> they'll bring them out and you open them all up. ready? yay. ♪ this is gonna be the best day of my life ♪ go ahead, girls, open them up. it's christmas morning all over again. >> it's happening right now. >> yeah. >> really great tradition that we do here at "gma." getting to reveal the new girl of the year american girl doll. >> are you excited? oh, no, we got one girl down. that's okay. we'll get to it. thanks to our audience and dancers, everybody. >> thank you all. >> we'll get back to the unwrapping and we'll be back here in a bit.

>> your forecast. a level 1 light storm on the impact scale. light scattered showers throughout the day. a stronger storm saturday morning. such a great moment. so many people found terrific tech under the christmas tree. now the big decision, is it worth getting insurance to protect that new computer or even your phone? becky worley breaks down if you need it and how to choose the best coverage for those devices. >> reporter: leandra is a serial phone smasher. >> this is my third phone in the last year. so if that says anything, that says a lot. >> reporter: and that has cost her. >> it was over a thousand dollars. that's money that i could have used towards a vacation. >> reporter: is she a good candidate for some form of tech insurance? yeah, probably. >> usually what they'll cover is if the phone breaks, screen cracks or something it'll be a

little cheaper to get it repaired. >> reporter: "consumer reports" says there are lots of options but the first distinction do you need a warranty or insurance? >> with the actual gadget insurance there's usually two different kinds, basic coverage plan that costs a little bit less but still a few hundred dollars typically and they'll cover it if you break your phone or drop it then there's the more expensive comprehensive insurance where they'll cover anything from theft to you lose your phone or drop it in the water. >> reporter: next where to purchase coverage? you have five major options, first retailers and manufacturers, we're talking walmart, target, apple, samsung then cell phone companies offer their own coverage, third party companies like squaretrade, some credit cards have coverage and your homeowner's insurance. another factor to consider if you need to use insurance which policies will give you a new phone asap and which make you pay out of pocket and put in for a reimbursement? some even make you give up your phone for awhile. so, do the math.

not everyone needs the extra cost. >> if you're a little more careful the insurance plan probably doesn't make sense for you. >> reporter: becky worley, abc news, oakland, california. >> first computer i ever bought dropped it within days, but good thing i had that insurance. got "vikings'" alexander ludwig flexing his musical muscles next on "gma." stick around. ♪ one more night ♪ get exclusive offers on select new volvo models.

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♪ one more night ♪ you hear that music right there? we are back with the very talented singer and songwriter and actor, alexander ludwig. >> all those thing, triple threat. when he's not starring in shows like "vikings" he's recording music and his debut full length album "highway 99" is out now, congratulations. >> oh, thanks, guys. >> he'll perform in a moment.

first we'll chat a little bit. good morning to you, alexander. u mh r ing here. >> thank you guys for having me. it's amazing. >> we are so excited to hear your music but most people know you from your lead role on "vikings." >> yes. >> were you always a musician? is this new? >> there's literally videos of me in my trailer in dublin, ireland, in full viking gear writing country music. i think it's hysterical. i've been playing my whole life and the guy behind me taught me how to play guitar since i was 10 years old. jesse tucker. >> it's called "highway 99." >> it's out now. >> it has a special childhood connection. >> yeah, yeah, it's actually this two-lane road i grew up driving from vancouver and where i got my country education. felt like it was a little piece of home. >> let's get a listen. so here it is, let's hear him performing "faded on me" first single from his new album, "highway 99," here is alexander ludwig. ♪ ♪ i'm a man of simple means ♪

♪ my true north is tennessee ♪ ♪ a troubadour and i wear my jeans ♪ ♪ till they're faded on me ♪ ♪ i've parked on the cliffs way up ♪ ♪ i see the world like a blackbird does ♪ ♪ talk to god till the tie-dye sun is faded on me ♪ ♪ and it's one more night in a neon town ♪ ♪ and i pour my heart into one more, one more round ♪ ♪ burn both ends till they both burn out, shots i've missed, girls i kissed ♪ ♪ when the heartache hits i go till it's faded on me ♪ ♪ the girl that broke the mold for me ♪ ♪ turquoise eyes with a hint of green ♪ ♪ sometimes i drink until her memory is faded on me ♪ ♪ one more night in a neon

town ♪ ♪ and i pour my heart into one more, one more round ♪ ♪ burn both ends till they both burn out ♪ ♪ shots i've missed girls i kissed ♪ ♪ when the heartache hits i go till it's faded on me ♪ ♪ i go till it's faded on me ♪ ♪ the friends i had my whole life ♪ ♪ i couldn't lose 'em if i tried ♪ ♪ they'll be there when that spotlight is faded on me ♪ ♪ one more night in a neon town ♪ ♪ and i pour my heart into one more, one more round ♪ ♪ burn both ends till they both burn out ♪ ♪ shots i've missed girls i

kissed ♪ ♪ when the heartache hits i go till it's faded on me ♪ ♪ yeah, i go till it's faded on me ♪ [ applause ] >> all right. thank you.

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>> announcer: at "gma" our new year's resolution is to help make you better than ever. so next week it's all about you. feel better. save better. live better than ever. now what could be better than that? >> this is so good. >> announcer: all next week on "gma." and big thanks to alexander ludwig for that great performance. >> yeah, his boys with the maracas and tambourines. thanks to our amazing dancers and american girl doll of the year for 2023. >> should we do this again tomorrow? have a great day, everyone.

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building a better bay area moving forward finding solutions . this is abc seven news morning i'm giovino forts in from abc seven mornings. here's sue hall with a look at traffic high soon . good morning. we've got lots of rain at the golden gate bridge and reports of a garbage truck into the maintenance building south bong golden gate on thee,idut tff is moving fine across the span, very rainy there and in san francisco north bend to 80 accident, middle lanes very slow 19th and one oh, one also slow as well. coming into town drew, so that's our biggest impact over the next couple of days. with this rain, it will create slower travel light, scattered showers out there right now lowered visibility. we're down to 2 to 3 miles and a lot of spots thanks to the cloud cover and the rain coming down a level one. lightstorm on the exclusive abc seven storm impact scale today and tomorrow, abc seven oakland airport cameras went on and off showers throughout the day. today and into the evening,

joanna thank you, june. kind of live with kelly and ryan and we will be back at 11 for midday. will be back at 11 for midday. live as always it's live with kelly and ryan. today, big-screen star geena davis. plus, actor and comedian marlon wayans. also, we take a fascinating tour of art moore's closet. and mark consuelos takes the seat next to kelly, all next on live. and now, here are kelly ripa and mark consuelos. again. [laughter] [music] ♪ don't you worry ♪ ♪ don't you worry 'bout a thing ♪ thank you. hey, y'all. it's thursday, december 29th, 2022. oh, not for much longer.