>> "good morning america." devastating. devastating tornadoes. more than 50 reported twisters tearing a delay path to the south and midwest. as a business is destroyed. a city in arkansas taking a direct hit. and a roof collapses on hundreds of people inside and illinois theatre. this morning, the severe weather threat moving east. when their team tracking it all. >> donald trump's charges. sources telling abc news the former president phases two dozen counts. some of them felonies in the new york city indictment. extensive security plans in place ahead of his arraignment. >> out of the hospital, pope francis recovering from bronchitis preparing for tomorrow's a palm sunday mass in

st. peter's >> . full farewells. natural holding funerals for those skilled in the latest school shooting. >> i'm afraid i'm going to die. the one disturbing 911 calls from that day. >> 15 million americans at risk of losing their medicaid air rules expiring overnight. what you need to know. >> guilty plea. the assistant director on the movie rest sentence on that gun charge. what i could mean fo for the cae against alec baldwin. >> checking out. twitter getting rid of the blue checkcheckmarks unless users pa. but this change means for the social media company. >> buy now, pay later. apple getting into the payment plan game. how it differs from other layaway plans. >> now you see it, now you don't. >> top seed to go down.

powerhouse caitlin clark prepare hills iowa over undefeated south carolina. the women's ncaa final four tournament. while lsu takes on virginia tech. championship game now set as we say "good morning america." >> "good morning america." how are you? >> live from "abc news" in new york. is♪ etngerod a lot to cover here. we have team coverage on the night of storms that ripped through the south and midwest and this morning, we are once again waking up to dreadful news of death and disruption caused by dozens of reported tornadoes. >> those storms are much weaker now moving into the east coast as we come on the air this morning. we will have the latest on that forecasted just a moment. >> the immediate concern is the widespread damage that this intense storm schism span from

arkansas to kentucky. that is where we began with abc's victor who is in hard-hit arkansas this morning. good morning to you. >> good morning. wynne is a small city of just over 8,000 people. the mayor saying the community here is devastated. we are just outside of what is left of wynne high school. that was the auditorium they appeared a tornado tore right through it. thankfully students had been dismissed early. this is just one of several cities left reeling this morn morning. >> this mni,es deadly tnado outbrross >>ac.r hatustorms tearingro in arkansas, the storm blamed for at least five debts.all thei just don't know if they are okay or not. >> 4 people dead in the city of

wynne taking a catastrophic yet. >> within a matter of seconds, it's dead silent. you come outside and see all this. >> ravaging little rock. >> is going to hit the radio tower. >> one person killed north of the city. first responders rushing to destroy buildings. >> it is devastating. the impact that it had in such a short period of time in the pathway that it took. it definitely will be in recovery for the next few weeks. >> the governor declaring a state of emergency. in indiana, or tornado striking killing at least three people. in illinois, this ring camera capturing a tornado spinning through belvidere. >> is that a tornado? >> the storm killing at least one person in illinois. >> on the ground right now. to tornadoes on the ground.ado d through fields.

although this coming one we got her another outbreak in the south that left 26 people dead in mississippi. president biden seeing the damage firsthand on friday. >> president biden: this is your community where you have built their lives. we are going to make sure you can stay right here. >> search and rescue operations went well into the night. shelters have been opened up for those who need a place to stay just a devastating situation here in wynne. the city saying they are thankful for their parent support they received knowing they will need much more in the coming days. >> we can say that just from the destruction behind you, victor. thank you for that. the intense storms blowing through when a roof collapsed during a sold-out concert in belvidere were annoyed northwest of chicago. ambulances racing to the scene. jaclyn lee is there with more. >> overnight, absolute chaos inside the belvidere apollo theater. >> the apollo. people inside. unknown how many injured.

>> 260 people wear inside when that roof came crashing down. >> this is carnage. for this to happen so close, it hurts. >> this marqueepe building. officials say one person is dead and 28 rushed to the hospital. five people dealt with severe injuries. authorities are working overnight to reunite victims with their families. >> the building is clear. atrfind w home. >> or tornado warning about 10 minutes before the incident. officials could not confirm if a collapse. one of the bands scheduled to perform last night releasing a statement canceling that show saying right now, our focus is on making sure everyone in the venue tonight is okay. and gets home. first responders here on the ground are speculating this is part of the roof and flew off of

the building last night. officials do not know if this damage was caused by or tornado or from bad weather. the governor here in illinois said he's watching the situation closely today. >> thank you for that update. i am from 25 minutes outside of belvidere. we have lots of those storms growing up. let's see where that storm system is heading this morning. everybody on the east coast especially i-95 corridor need to brace. >> the storm has lost much of its potency. it's carrying a very real threat of severe weather. right n stor rli throu io is g afteron we start with rain on the east coast this morning. things quiet down or at a surge of warm air coming in. enjoying your branches and then by this after picked up in baltimore, philadelphia. the new york tri-state area. we have that severe threat. we are not looking at wide storm tornadoes like we saw the midwest.

isolated tornadoes are certainly possible. heavy rain and large hail. we will see that continue for the south as well. we will talk more about that to come for now. back to you. >> some of these areas can't catch a break. now to the indictment of former president donald trump. he is due at new york city on monday ahead of tuesday's expected court appearance. rachel scott is at mar-a-lago and florida with the very latest. good morning. >> good morning to you. we are learning more about how many charges donald trump advice from this indictment. as a former president prepares to turn himself in, just a matter of days. >> new details and the unprecedented indictment. former president donald trump. sources tell abc, trump has been charged with two dozen counts including felonies. the exact charges are still unknown. remaining under a seal until trump is arraign court.s yhaisxd happen tuesday andhe authorities.

fight. >> we will proceed to see a judge at some point. plead not guilty and talk about filing motions which we will do immediately. and very aggressively. >> the indictment by the man the manhattan grand jury from a ledge and $130,000 hush money payment before the 2016 election. after an alleged affair with star stormy daniels. prosecutors saying there is more. the district attorney also digging into $150,000 payment to another woman. karen mcdougall. >> there was a real relationship there. there were real feelings between the two of us. >> she was paid off before the election to cover up an alleged affair she had with trump in 2006. both affairs ever happened. republicans are lining up to defend him including his rivals. >> when you get into political prosecutions like this, it is more about revenge then it is about justice. >> it is a sad day for america. >> the unprecedented indictment

of a former president of the united states on a campaign finance issue is an outrage. at all.or president biden, so >> i'm not going to talk about something -- >> in that 24 hours following the news of the indictment, the trump campaign says they raised $4 million. sources tell us after the former president is expected to be arraigned in new york, he will travel back here to florida and continue his campaign for president. >> authorities in new york city are making plans for an unprecedented security situation there ahead of the former presidents court appearances. joining us with more on that part of the story. good morning. >> good morning prayer this morning of the city of new york is on alert ahead of former president johnson expected court appearance on tuesday. this lower manhattan courthouse behind me. presents the news broke, all nypd police officers have been in uniform deployed

around the city particularly in high-risk areas like trump t trump tower. met o trump's surrender including a walk-through of the criminal courts building. the former president is expected to arrive in new york as early as monday. on tuesday, trump will likely be driven by motorcade to the court house where he will endure through a slanted door. we will not be handcuffed. it is not clear yet if he will be fingerprinted or photographed. he will be arraigned. the 15th floor courtroom where that will take place has already been blocked off. once trump enters is not guilty plea as his lawyer says he plans to do, he will be back on a plane, back to florida, and returned to the campaign trail. >> thank you very much. pope francis just getting out of the hospital this morning for the roman catholic leader treated for lung infection. abc's marcus moore is in rome with the latest.

good morning to you. >> good morning. pope francis left the hospital late this morning here in rome. i want you to see these images that were captured. it shows in greeting the crowd of followers who gathered ere s mongom when the pope embraced a couple whose daughter sadly passed away just last night. it was a highly emotional moment playing in front of the world. waving to fopoobe.eor h hpi he has spent the last several days receiving treatment for bronchitis. vatican officials said the 86-year-old pontiff showed steady improvement after receiving antibiotics. yesterday, we witnessed another remarkable moment, images of pope francis baptizing up baby. he used a metal hospital tray to pour water over that little boy. we understand that the child's mother brought him to the hospital for a simple checkup

and they ended up meeting the pope. pope francis is planning to be here in st. peter's square for palm sunday. which historically marks the beginning of holy week. the most solemn period on the church calendar. even before the pontiff's release his illness rather, there were already plans in place were cardinal to celebrate most of the palm sunday mass. this morning to my catholics all over the world are praying that pope francis will be strong enough to preside over the many other ceremonies set for holy week. >> certainly good to see him up and upheld. thank you for that update. sool shooting fornow to the their funerals beginning for the three adults and three children killed in the massacre as authorities released at 911 calls from the attack. anna lopez is on the ground at tennessee with the latest. good morning to you. >> good morning. whether impacting us here. protecting this memorial as a

continues to grow. terrifying 911 calls from inside and outside of the church have been released. a warning to our viewers that these are incredibly disturbing to listen to. >> this morning, grief stricken final goodbyes from the six lives brutally taken away in the latest massacre. community gathering in pink and green due on 9-year-old evelyn, at the covenant school. the victim's family asking for privacy stating that they are overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support adding that it is comforting and uplifting. we share the 911 calls revealing the terrifying moments and heavily armed suspect a former student there round of the always. firing indiscriminately. >> oh, my god. i am afraid i'm going to die. >> another employee describes the terrifying moment. >> he is on the first floor on the main lobby with the automatic weapon.

i just saw him walk past my office. >> the lead pastor making his way toward the church. >> are you inside? >> i am the lead pastor. i am going that way now. >> his 9-year-old of the children killed. substitute teacher cindy peake is said to be. later today. >> a tough stretch of days with funerals going through wednesday. on that day, the community will say their final goodbye to the covenant school principle. >> we are think about those families. incredibly difficult time. we appreciate it. the american journalist arrested in russia, "wall street journal" reporter facing 20 years in prison if convicted of espionage. his friend speaking out as the white house calls for his release. abc's -- has the details. good morning. >> good morning to you. the chorus of calls demanding

his immediate release is getting louder from president biden to his friends and colleagues were also rallying behind him. pinning letters hoping they will reach him as he awaits a trial. >> this moinuteetailsan journalt being held at this russian jail. evan arrested on spying charges. seen here being escorted from a moscow courthouse. russia's top security agency the fsb accusing him of connecting information on russia's industrial military complex. president biden demanding russia release him. the 31-year-old pleading not guilty. he was working for "the wall street journal" in russia and was arrested while on a reporting trip. his friends say he is being held as a hostage. >> everyone knows these charges are bogus. he was not a spy. he was a journalist. >> two hours before his arrest on wednesday. a former kgb jail use for high-profile prisoners described

as exceptionally strict and isolating. overnight, "the wall street journal" hitting back denying the allegations saying the actions of the russian government are completely unjustified. >> the charges against this journalist tell us what the russians want. they like to trade. they have charged them with spying because they want to spy and return. >> the rest coming for months after the release of wnba star brittney griner. former marine paul quinlan is still serving a 16-year sentence for espionage. his case his glass top secret. his trial will also most likely be held in secret. it is worth highlighting that the conviction rate in russia is more than 99%. >> we are all hoping for his immediate release. thank you. now to the changes over at twitter. the social media services charging users for that blue check mark indicating that an account is verified. there are concerns that this could lead to misinformation.

in washington with more on what this all means. good morning. >> good morning. this isn't an april fools' joke where the blue check mark millions of people have gotten used to is now gone. in order to keep your verified mark, users will need to pay $8 a month for twitter blue. a subscription service that allows anyone who pays to be verified with a blue check. users will need to verify who they are by providing their phone number. ranting them access to certain features like editing or undoing a tweet. twitter says official organizations and some government officials will continue to be verified with a ter inial launcd official profin blue check verification system in 2009 for that is all to distinguish themselves from impersonators. with the new announcement, the problem at hand is anyone can attain a blue check mark.

it will simply serve as a verification that the account is paid not a verification of the user itself. the tenure at twitter has been tumultuous at times. last april is when he first made the initial offer to buy my twitter for about $44 billion. he first introduced the idea of twitter blue shortly after purchasing twitter late last year as a way to boost revenue for twitter and make it more profitable. since then, thousands of twitter employees have been laid off. a bevy of band accounts have been let back on platform. >> so many instances of impersonators on the platform. this raises concerns. time now for another check of the weather. you are really going to paint the picture with how this severe weather is impacting so much of the country. >> i want you all to take a look at this video. we sawd. puematic right here.th look a ts. y. you would be shaking if you were

in a car. this is a sto storm chaser. look how close they get. the main to see. these storms continue to make their way east. so far we have seen 57 tornado reports for that number is expected to change. 160 hail reports. 335 wind reports out of those storms. we are anticipating isolated tornadoes through parts of southern georgia into northern florida and parts of south ca thais local forecast.

the visuals coming out. of these saying. out of the movie twister. absolutely devastating. or whether expected this evening. we are going to talk about severe weather coming in for areas already hit at the top of the week. >> not them news people want to hear. we appreciate it. another story here getting a lot of attention. they do say love hurts. it certainly did for a dodgers fan who decided to propose to his girlfriend during the team season opener. take a look. ♪ ♪ >> oh! >> it is the hat for me. that guy made it onto the outfield, got on one knee and was tackled by a security guard, just hammered. but love conquers all apparently. she said yes. it was extreme.

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foot of the cross. that time capsule will be unearthed. the event starts at 11 am on top of mount davidson. organizers are gathering at 1 25 deal would way if you can't make it the opening ceremony. is being live streamed on our website, abc seven news dot com but the mayor will be there the archbishop lisa, it should be a great event and it will be dry. yes and it is chilly out there. temperatures right around 40 and s37 palo alto increas the nortw from santa cruz 40 right now, 60 later on and some lower sixties in the south bay list. alright

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dominion is suing fox for $1.6 billion claiming defamation by the network arguing box and some of its host knowingly pushed for a conspiracy theories about the 2020 election. fox has said the claims were newsworthy and a matter of opinion. >> u.s. senator john fetterman has been released from a hospital after undergoing weeks of treatment for depression. he is expected to return to the senate in mid-april. as office quoting his doctor is saying is depression is now in remission. >> the body cam footage captures as a medic rescue in new jersey after a 4-year-old boy went missing in the woods. police zeroing in on the boy and his black lab who never left his side. both the boy and the dog are okay. >> we do start this half-hour with new developments in the tragedy on the set of them will be "rust." an assistant director now being sentenced in connection with the death of a cemented photogra photographer. joining us

from los angeles on the plea deal and what it could mean for actor alec baldwin. good morning. >> that is the question. could others follow? the hearing is set for next month. it will decide whether evidence against them is enough to go to trial. >> i am not persuaded that a deferred sentence is appropriate for you in this case. so you are sentence as follows. >> "rust" versus assistant director sentenced to six months of unsupervised probation as part of a plea deal in the fatal onset shooting of "rust" cinematographer. it comes after an incident in 2021 when actor alec baldwin handled a firearm that discharged a live bullet at hutchins. >> never let anyone's imagination -- anyone think that there could possibly be a live round. >> the revolver that finally struck hutchins and pleaded no contest to a charge of negligent use of a deadly weapon during a virtual hearing.

>> they look to either get out of the way or get testimony from people that were lower in responsibility. that way they can make a stronger case for people who are high up on the food chain. >> the law you're asking for a deferred sentencing because of his specific defined role on the movie set. >> he was not the supervisor of the people who handled the firearms that did this charge. to be when the judge sentenced to six months a500 and requirement for a firearm safety course. this includes criminal proceedings involving baldwin. >> baldwin seen here on police body cam footage right after that shooting has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter. wolman maintaining is in essence telling george in december of 2021 that he did not know how the live round got onset. he did not pull the trigger of the gun. >> someone is responsible for what happened. i can't say who that is but i

know it is not me. >> the sentencing could mean something for future hearings. >> it is not very clear as to what his responsibility level was and what is knowledge level is. that is going to be very key to improving or the state proving their case in this particular trial. >> you know a lot of eyes will be on that hearing. as for the filming for "rust," it is still set to resume this spring. the producers say they will be no working weapons on that set. >> so many watching this. thank you. now to the plans in place to reintroduce the ocean. she is the orca that delighted audiences for decades. it is not as simple as releasing her into the ocean. some say it is the wrong thing to do. >> be free. come on. jump in. >> a moment of jubilation. 1993 film "freeilly" when a male orca was set free after a life in an enclosure.

and here at the famous miami c aquarium, the most popular star headliner for decades is one step closer to her own liberation. >> we can show the moment that we work together. we can make it happen. >> the owner -- along with the nonprofit friends of toki agreeing to begin the process of returning the 57-year-old, 7,00r home waters. >> the initial step is to move her to a sanctuary in the pacific northwest. that would be an added enclosure of 10-15 acres. she would eventually have the ability to move into the outer area as she is comfortable but still provide her with the level of veterinary care. >> there are serious concerns about reintroducing her into a new environment. especially from her former trainer shannon simpson who worked with her for nearly six

years. >> an animal that doesn't like change where there is a reason why she is one of the oldest killer whales in the world. she was so well taken care of and so loved. >> in recent years, toki has experienced several health issues and must be strong enough to sustain that 3,000-mile journey to the pacific northw northwest. indianapolis colts owner joining te effort committing resources to help make it happen. >> when i promised something, i promise it and delivery. you are going home. >> here's what special scientists believe they have identified her mother and she is still swimming in the very waters where they hope to place toki. her mother is over 90 years old. we hope that she is going to be able to communicate. it has been over 50 years. i grew up in miami. my mom always took me to go see. she has a special place in my heart because of that awe and wonder i have for animals reall. just remarkable.

>> quite a plan they have in place. you try to make this work. >> everything about her mom still being alive. they can communicate. >> her mom's name is ocean son. >> time for a check out. back with what we can expect. >> we are talking so much about the tornadoes. one component of the storms as the wind alone. we have wind advisories that have been issued. check this out. wind alerts stretching into parts of the mid-atlantic into west virginia. wind advisories back into nashville and kansas city. what is going to happen as far as timing and the storm. you are waking up to rain as you walk out the door. your whole day won't be a washout. the surge of warmer air moves in. it is going to make for a beautiful saturday afternoon. that could help to re-energize the atmosphere and storms drive into cities like baltimore, philadelphia, new york into hartford bos the main thr right now,

strong winds, large hail. we will keep an eye out for any isolated >> a continues to be a really active day in weather. one thing i want the stresses we are expecting another round of severe weather and areas that have been previously hit right on into the top of tuesday. >> stay on top of that. coming up here on "good morning america." apple launches a buy now and pay later service. >> highlights from the nail-biting women's ncaa final. 4 games overnight. stick around. you are watching gma. the adventurers and the doers. to everyone that works hard and plays hard.

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>> we're back now on >> we are back on "good morning america" with the women's ncaa team celebrating their victories overnight to send them to the championship game. in dallas with more on the thrilling games and a look ahead. the men's final porch at very good morning. >> good morning. from the american airlines center, this place holds 20,000 people.

i game 2 last night, i could not find an empty seat. it was lsu versus virginia tech, south carolina versus iowa. either game was a blowout. fans were on their feet on the edge of their seat until the very end of both games. two words. now you see her, no you don't. >> dominating in the women's final four appearance going 41 points to end them for all my perfect season for the defending champs south carolina. quarter. but it was clark, the national player of the year who made it look easy, scoring nearly every point down the stretch to lead i went to his first trip to the national championship game. >> south carolina. >> this is the last game in this season. why not go win a national title.

>> history was made earlier in the night. louisiana state university taking down top-seeded virginia tech after trailing late in the game where the tigers dominated in the fourth quarter. leading her team to a victory with a whopping 27 points. heavily assisted by forward angela reese, nickname of the ball you barbie. the duo help secure their teams first ever spot in the national championship game. >> on the offensive glass. >> >> i guess a long time from now i'm going to be looking at this. we really did this. we made history tonight. >> lsu's vivacious coach kim says her team stepped onto the paint de to d >> i just cgehee wento fqute down 8, don'thiouat t elike thes 2 minutes left in

this is something that is not easy. >> the ncaa men's final four is being hosted in houston. that will start tonight. we have fau versus san diego. uconn versus miami. let me tell you, the final championship game where the women is going to be right here in dallas tomorrow afternoon. if you want to go, you're going to have to pay double the price of what you would if you are trying to go to the men's game tonight. tickets are going for well over $400. it's crazy. >> i want to come with you. >> that was my question. we don't get a plus one. let me tell you right now. it is packed even for us. standing room only. >> we are going to make a photocopy of your press credentials. we need to do a welfare check. ever since south carolina. make sure she is okay. >> thank you so much. an easier way to catch the games if you don't have the money to fork over for the tickets. you can watch it right here or

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herself into authorities hours before her court appearance on friday, federal investigators say in 2015, she imported illegal synthetic opioids from overseas, including a form of fentanyl. it was to be distributed throughout the us. she was released from custody and is expected to appear in court again in late april. bars track improvement project will impact service on the yellow line this weekend starting tomorrow bar is set to replace an interlocking section of track between rock ridge and orinda stations. the equipment is decades old and has outlived its design life, officials say. the project runs five non consecutive weekends this weekend being the first free busses were replaced train service between rockridge and orinda stations on all five weekends and rightly so. let's go check out the forecast. hind y, tlos ithe rth bay right now. the golden gate bridge, nice and sunny here. 46 san francisco oakland, 39 in mountain view. it's been a cold star, and you can see a few clouds here around the shark tank 37 santa rosa, so we're

going to keep the cooler than average temperatures with us for not only the weekend, but the first half of the upcoming work week as we look at there are 24 hour temperature change 2 to 4 degrees cooler. and we will be looking at some spotty light showers, perhaps into your sunday afternoon with some windy conditions. as for today, clouds up in the north bay, it's sunnier and milder south and east and then we will be looking at more spring like seven day outlook so low sixties today fremont and san jose right, lisa? thank you. thanks for joining us. the news continues

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