>> no. corn dogs. >> the break of fries -- brick of fries. friday. >> good morning america. for our viewers in the west, millions on high alert as tornados rip through the south. deadly storms on the move. overnight, a tornado devastating the texas panhandle. >> big tornado! holy smokes! >> at least three people killed, dozens injured. the twister levelling homes and businesses and knocking out power. at least six other tornados touching down. we are live on the scene. ginger tracking where the storms are headed. plus the new toxic air alert.

who's on alert this weekend? the pentagon leaker indicted. what authorities say he did including sharing details of a plot by a foreign adversary to target u.s. forces abroad. what's next in the case? championship parade chaos. multiple people injured during celebrations of the denver nuggets nba title win. a police officer struck by a fire truck, carrying some of the team's biggest stars. the latest on his condition this morning. confessions in custody. as a suspect in the murders of teenage girls abby williams and libby german appeared in court, prosecutors revealing richard allen confessed to the crime five or six times. what it means for the case and why the defense says his words can't be trusted. mystery in mexico. an abc news exclusive, after two americans were found dead in their room in a luxury resort one of the paramedics who arrived on the scene speaking out. why he says he had to seek medical help, too, and what

authorities are saying this morning, as loved ones press for answers. ticketing transparency. how companies like ticket master and seat geek are promising to be more transparent about fees. it's father's day weekend. this morning where to find the best bargains. and they're not just gifts for dad. ♪ gma is live in berlin. i'm here for special olympics world games. a celebration of inclusiveness and acceptance, with athletes who will inspire you. and i'll take you on a tour of this historic city. we're in the streets now, yeah! that has opened its arms and heart to these athletes around the world. >> announcer: live in times square, this is good morning america. good morning america. hope you're doing well this friday morning.

looking forward to the opening ceremony tomorrow in berlin. robin is live from there now. good morning, robin. >> good morning, george. this is one of my favorite events. this is the first time special olympic world games are being held here in berlin, germany. it is a time honored tradition. the torch, the flame of hope as it is called. it was lit in athens. it has arrived in berlin. the flame symbolizing courage, a celebration of diversity, uniting communities from all around the world. i'm going to tell you about these exceptional athlete, their family, what they have all overcome to get here. plus take you on a tour of this beautiful, beautiful city. that is ahead. i know there is so much news to get to back home, guys. we cannot wait to see what you're going to bring us. we do have a lot of news at home. beginning with the deadly severe weather outbreak across the south overnight. the hardest hit was perryton,

texas, where a tornado ravaged the area killing at least three people. mireya villarreal has the latest from perryton. good morning, mireya. >> reporter: that tornado hit just after 5 p.m. lot of people were heading home for the day. dinnertime for most of us. families telling us this caught them off guard. you can see there is damage all around us. you can see a car in front of their home. to my right, you can see what looks like a child's trampoline now stuck in a tree. as the sun starts to rise here in this small town, we do know three have been confirmed dead. one is still missing. we are going to see a lot of first responders to help with the search and rescue. >> big tornado, holy smokes! >> reporter: overnight, millions on high alert as extreme storms batter the south.

in perryton, texas, at least three people dead and dozens injured after a large tornado tore through. >> another one to the left of us. >> reporter: leaving the town without power and the local hospital running on generators. >> this whole area is just live. >> we've got one trailer on fire. we've got multiple trailers destroyed. >> reporter: that was debris downed power lines and flattened buildings. in florida one person died after a tornado ripped through the area. also a tornado was spotted in ohio. severe winds tearing this roof off a building in toledo. in hot springs, arkansas, residents pounded by massive hail strong enough to crack windshields and take out taillights. breaking through the roof of one family's home. >> do you hear that? >> reporter: heavy hail up north in howell michigan leaving the ground blanketed and summer far from sight.

back here in perryton, we have confirmed 200 structures have been completely destroyed. the entire town is without power. the power company is saying it could take days if not weeks to get everything back up and running. michael? >> mireya, thank you for that. severe weather is expected to continue throughout the weekend. let's go to ginger with the tracks. good morning, ginger. >> good morning, michael. you don't have to go far to track this. it's happening at this moment, severe thunderstorm watches from texas to the florida panhandle. when you have a watch, i hate to hear mireya say they were caught off guard. we have been talking about this for days. know that you have to take it seriously. we've had 800 severe storm reports across the nation in just the last three days. this front and this jet stream, it has shown us what it can do. know it will do it again today. we are in el nino. it's a very unique pattern for south of the united states to have that much action at this time of the year.

that big high with the excessive heat in texas. today look for tornados and damaging winds right there in the high plains from little rock down to the florida panhandle. michael? >> more smoke is headed our way from canada? >> yes. with that tropical jet stream so far south. watch this. that thing stays south. it allows the smoke and the air to come here. this is new york city this morning on our earth cam. it's hazy. it's not going to be anything like it was last week. but we will start seeing it aloft as they have seen in minnesota, some of the worst air quality in the world, down into eastern iowa today. tulsa, too. here's what happens. that jet stays there. that low sticks around. it rotates counter clock wise. it brings smoke especially high but some of it at the surface all the way down to south carolina and georgia. michael? >> unusual things happening in weather. >> yes, el nino is taking its toll. >> thank you very much, ginger. george? we're going to turn to charges against the air national

guards man accused of leaking pentagon secrets. jack teixeira was indicted for taking classified documents. aaron katersky has the latest. good morning, aaron. >> reporter: the indictment said jack teixeira knew he was risking grave damage and the national security of the united states but went ahead anyway and mined defense secrets while working at an air national guard base in massachusetts then shared them online. this morning, jack teixeira is behind bars awaiting a new court date to answer expanded charges he leaked america's defense secrets. the ten page indictment accused the young air national guardsman of willful detention of retention and transmission of national defense information including the kind of military hardware the u.s. was prepared to deliver to ukraine, and how it would get there. teixeira allegedly posted information regarding the provision of equipment to ukraine, how the equipment would be transferred and how the equipment would be used upon receipt. there was also a government document discussing a plot by a

foreign adversary to target united states abroad. a judge has already said the list of people he put at risk is as long as a phone book. now he is facing decades in prison. teixeira is being held without bail in part because of what a judge called his fascination with guns. in this video, he is seen at a gun range shooting at a target after making racial and ethnic slurs. countering a defense claim that he posed no danger and calmly read the bible on his back porch prior to his april arrest. the indictment is based on six leaked documents but, michael, it's believed there are dozens more. additional charges are possible. we've reached out to teixeira's lawyer and family. neither would comment on the indictment. >> all right. thank you very much, aaron. gonna turn to the chaotic scene at the parade celebrating the denver nuggets nba title. two people were wounded and a fire truck hit a police officer. mola lenghi is in denver with more. good morning, mola.

>> reporter: good morning, michael. yeah. what was supposed to be a day of celebration after the nuggets first nba title win, instead, three people hospitalized here this morning. this morning chaos in denver after multiple people were injured in separate incidents during the denver nuggets nba championship parade. >> 13th and broadway. code ten. i need an ambulance to union station. >> reporter: nuggets stars jamal murray and nikola jokic with his family riding in a fire truck. as the truck was turning a police officer was hit trying to protect fans. >> the fire truck began to roll up the back of his left leg trapping him underneath the vehicle causing a very significant lower leg injury. >> reporter: the officer rushed to the hospital where he's now in stable condition. the day started well, with thousands of fans flocking to downtown denver to celebrate the nuggets first ever nba title. >> to see nikola jokic come

through here. >> reporter: during the celebration, multiple videos showing objects thrown at the truck. one hitting jokic's wife in the face. a little while later officers racing to another seen, where two people were shot and wounded after a fight near the parade. michelle gioso just a few feet from the shooter separated from her daughter brittany in the chaos. >> i didn't know if she was safe. i didn't know where she was at. that's all i could think about. >> reporter: police were already bracing for big crowds after ten people were wounded in a shooting monday night during downtown celebrations. the injured police officer is recovering here at the hospital this morning after surgery. officials say it's possible he could lose his leg. also the two people who were injured in that shooting yesterday remain in serious condition. george? >> we hope they recover quickly. mola, thank you very much. now to the delphi murder case. the suspect accused of killing two indiana teens in 2017 ap

appeared in court where prosecutors told the judge he confessed on multiple occasion. alex perez has details. >> reporter: accused of murdering two teenage girls suspect richard allen in a yellow jump suit and shackles arriving at a court hearing in delphi indiana thursday where prosecutors told the judge allen confessed five or six times to killing best friends abby williams and libby german while he was in custody. defense attorneys did not dispute the allegation but argued the confession is unreliable because of his deteriorating mental and physical health, asking the judge to move him out of a maximum security prison and to another facility. >> these incriminating statements that came out in court today can be used both ways. the state will be looking to use them to corroborate a confession and defense is going to be using them to support their theory that he is currently having mental health issues and needs treatment. >> reporter: since abby and libby's bodies were recovered back on valentine's day 2017,

investigators zeroed in on chilling audio libby recorded believed to be their killer's voice. and this suspect picture libby captured on her phone. 50-year-old allen, a married father charged last october after prosecutors say they leaked a bullet to a gun allen owns. he has pleaded not guilty. libby german's family speaking to me after the arrest. >> it's hard. how can somebody do that and then just go on living life like nothing happened? i don't understand. probably never will understand that. >> reporter: and the judge said she will consider the motion to move the suspect to a different facility but did not say when she would announce that decision. a trial date has been set for january of next year. mary? >> we know you'll stay on this. now to the latest move from the white house to tackle so called junk fees.

president biden meeting with top executives to reduce those hidden costs. elizabeth schulze is at the white house with more. good morning. >> reporter: good morning, mary. we've all been there. you're buying concert or event tickets thinking you locked in a price only to be blind sided by fees when you check out. now under direct pressure from president biden some companies are agreeing to be more transparent about those junk fees. this issue exploded during ticket master's botched presail for taylor swift's eras tour. upset fans were shocked to discover marked up fees to those already expensive ticket prices. during a meeting here with president biden yesterday executives from live nation and other ticketing companies agreed to disclose those surprise fees up front. so this means for 200 live nation venues starting in september, you will see the full ticket price, fees include, before you go to the checkout window. seat geek and ticket master hrf offer up front options. the white house is touting this as a big win for consumers. these companies are not agreeing

to eliminate the fees or even lower the ticket prices. >> okay elizabeth, thank you very much. back to robin now in berlin at the brandenburg gate about to introduce us to some very special athletes. hey, robin. >> hey there, george. and, yes, these athletes are some of the most resilient people you will ever, ever meet. for the athletes on team ukraine some of them are joining us here live in morning on the set. their journey to berlin was an extraordinary feat. as the war rages on around them special olympics ukraine show casing their spirit. tens of thousands of lives lost over the past 16 months. and despite recent deadly attacks throughout the country, the athletes staying incredibly focused for the opportunity to compete in special olympics world games berlin 2023.

this is not a normal situation, the coach says. when the training takes place during the war. our partners at espn given exclusive access to the team as they trained for the big event. the athletes practicing over zoom, in darkness, illuminated by flashlights. even in bomb shelters during air raids. when the air raids began, she says, everything is buzzing, planes are flying. i immediately run into the corridor. i sit and wait for it to end. but the realities of war never dimming their light. i am proud to go to berlin, she says. and this week, ukraine's team loaded up on buses for the more than 15-hour drive out of ukraine through poland and into germany. arriving in berlin, ready to bring home not just a medal but to represent ukraine, a testament to the hard work put in for the love of sport. nice crowd shot.

eunice kennedy shriver, who founded special olympics, she once said this about the athletes. i want to get this right. she said, you are the stars and the world is watching you. by your presence you send a message to every village, every city, every nation, a message of hope, a message of victory. and that's really what the world games are all about. nice crowd that is joining us here. i got to tell you, i'm going to tell you so much more about this great event throughout the morning, guys. >> we are looking forward to that. glad the rain is not scaring them away there in berlin. coming up it's father's day weekend. we're breaking down the best savings you can grab for dad. an abc news exclusive. the mysterious death of two americans in mexico. we're hearing from one of the paramedics on the teen. the lawyer charged with multiple sexual assaults in boston is out on bail this morning. what one of his accusers is saying. first ginger? >> it's the type of air you can cut with a knife. that's how thick and hot it is with this heat dome.

galveston texas should get close to breaking a record, as should many other spots along the gulf coast. excessive warnings from houston over to new orleans. anyone in that hot pink color excessive heat warning. that means it is bad. most go for not just today but many for tomorrow. look at kingville. that's a heat index of 126 is what it will feel like. laredo, 115. if you take that picture and say it has got to end at some point because of that el nino pattern, how this high pressure system is stuck, it's not until next tuesday, wednesday when this starts to break down. houston all the way through monday feeling like 111. dallas you're up there at 110. your local weather in just 30 seconds.

>> your accuweather forecas afternoon sunshine. we continue warm temperatures from yesterday. pretty much where we should be this time of year. 60's and 70's, warmest spots inland. tonight, partly to mostly cloudy skies. temperatures dropping into the 50's. here is a look at the forecast. for father's day, cooler and windy in the afternoon. >> coming up we have much more from robin in berlin ahead of special olympics world games opening ceremonies. we'll be right back. stay right there on this friday morning.

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should be fun. >> how has it been 25 years? i can't believe that. >> i was 5 years old. >> following headlines right now, latest on the deadly severe weather. overnight tornados ripped through the south. one tornado devastated the town of perryton, texas. three people were killed dozens injured. the storms expected to continue throughout the weekend in the heartland and the south. the trial of the man accused of killing 11 people in pittsburgh's tree of life synagogue now in the hands of a federal jury. deliberations began thursday and will resume this morning. prosecutors say the suspect was motivated by anti-semitism. pope francis has been released from the hospital. the 86-year-old left in a wheelchair with well wishers waving good-bye. he will deliver the prayer this sunday. a record setting start at the u.s. open. at the los angeles country club, ricky fowler kicked off the major with an 8 under 62, which set a new u.s. open record. but it didn't last long. just 20 minutes later, that score was matched.

the two americans now sit atop the leader board heading into round two. we've got a lot more ahead, including robin in berlin for special olympics world games. hey, robin. how you doing? >> danka! danka, michael. i'm here live in front of the brandenburg gate. you see it there. it is a symbol of unity in berlin. i have been asking people to describe this city in three words. i keep hearing words like exciting, free. i want to add the word spectacular. i hit the road on a bike tour. i'm gonna show you all about it as i have seen it. that is coming up. but right now back to you in the studio. >> we are looking forward to that. we are going to turn to the miss mystery in mexico. two americans found dead in their hotel room. this morning we're learning details. gio benitez has the story. >> reporter: this is a true mystery. police believe there was some kind of gas in the room. hotel said they don't think there was a gas of any kind

coming from the building. overnight gma speaking with the paramedic who walked into that room and immediately felt sick. this morning a demand for answers after two american tourists were found dead in their hotel room at a luxury resort in mexico. >> we need to know what happened. we don't know that yet. >> reporter: the family of 28-year-old abby lutz was shocked to learn abby and john's bodies were found in their room at the resort in baja tuesday night. abby is on the bed and john is in the shower. the state department confirming their deaths. >> we are closely monitoring the investigation into the cause of death and we stand ready to provide any appropriate assistance. >> reporter: according to police the two had been deceased 10 to 11 hours by the time they were found. local attorney general saying there were no signs of violence. autopsy to determine the cause of death was intoxication by a substance to be determined.

while local police have said they suspect a gas like substance. the hyatt telling abc news in a statement we do not believe the cause of death was related to any issues with the hotel's infrastructure or facilities including carbon monoxide or a gas of any kind. but in an abc news exclusive, paramedics who responded to the scene tell us they felt dizzy within minutes of entering the room at the resort where rooms average nearly $1,000 a night. >> my partner and i, we started to feel dizzy and we came out. we went out of the room soon as possible and i was afraid for my partner because my first thought in mind, are we gonna die? >> reporter: the paramedics forced to seek medical attention for themselves. >> it was one of the worst experiences that i felt. >> reporter: abby's family said when they spoke with her monday night they learned she had spent the previous night in the

hospital telling them she thought she had food poisoning. >> she had been messaging her dad and told him the same thing, that they were -- she was feeling sick and went to the hospital. stayed one night on iv and felt so much better. she texted him monday night to say good knight, love you. then we hadn't heard from her again. >> everything seemed fine. i had a feeling to message her that night and tell her i love her after we talked. i wish i would have done that. >> reporter: and that paramedic we interviewed overnight told us he was especially concerned because she happens to be his sister. they are okay this morning but that mystery over what happened in that room is only growing, guys. >> okay, gio. thanks. we're going to the lawyer accused in the series of sexual assaults in boston 15 years ago. he's out on bail this morning. one of his alleged victims is reacting. erielle reshef has more.

good morning. >> reporter: matthew nilo is a free man for now as he awaits trial. he's fighting charges he sexually assaulted four women in a terrifying streak of violence 15 years ago. his fiancee is standing by him as his first accuser tells me she is in disbelief that she's been released. this morning serial rape suspect matthew nilo is free on half a million dollars cash bail after weeks behind bars. our boston affiliate capturing the moment he walked out of a boston jail hand in hand with his fiancee. the embattled manhattan attorney required to wear a gps tracker emerging from lockup in business attire. >> yes, we will be fighting the charges. we have no comment. >> reporter: a departure from the prison garb he donned at his arraignment. >> how do you plead, guilty or not guilty? >> not guilty. >> reporter: nilo charged with seven counts, including

aggravated rape and kidnapping for allegedly assaulting four women 15 years ago in a violent spree that haunted the charles town area of boston. >> suspect is targeting women who are by themselves. >> reporter: federal authorities using publicly accessible websites to track him down. later following him to a corporate event, they say matching dna from his water glass to the four victims. just days ago lori pinkham, one of nilo's accusers, speaking to abc news. >> we saw that you were enraged after the bail hearing. >> i just thought it was such a disappointment that they were just gonna let him walk right out. these are such heinous crimes. these are such violent crimes. >> reporter: this morning pinkham telling abc news, i'm in disbelief that he is back on the street and also fear that he will try and retail kwraeut against me. nilo all had to surrender his passport. the judge ordering him not to contact any of the alleged victims. his trial is set for next summer. guys, we reached out to his attorney.

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welcome back this morning. we're shopping bargains for father's day. it is not too late. rebecca jarvis is here with some of the best savings out there. hey, rebecca, good morning. good morning. the deals are everywhere. you don't even have to look because some of them are popping up in your inbox. this morning we are breaking down the best of them. father's day is almost here. dick's sporting goods has gifts for every dad. this father's day weekend, retailers across the country are rolling out deep discounts for dad and beyond, with consumers expected to spend a record shattering near $23 billion. >> father's day, we go heavy on tech deals. think head phones, smart speakers, even tv's. >> reporter: this samsung smart watch nearly 50% off at target. these wireless head phones usually about $250.

now 40% off at amazon. >> shopping for father's day is hard. >> actually, it's easy. >> never know what to get him. >> give him steak. >> reporter: omaha steaks offering 50% off, and bass pro shops gift cards now 10% off. the deal, a chance to make dad's day without breaking the bank. >> fashion and grooming are also some things you'll find on sale for father's day. >> reporter: take macy's. shoppers can now save an additional 25% off on clothing using their special code. the art of shaving offering a 30% off site wide discount for father's day. if a little tea time is on the horizon the nitro golf 13 piece set now $80 off at wal-mart. if the special dad in your life likes tools, maybe he goes by the nickname ace, we have another great deal. amazon is offering dewalt tools for as much as 50% off. here's the thing.

you might want to consider waiting on a few summer favorites. july 4th around the corner. experts tell us when you will see the best deals on grilling items, patio furniture is july 4th. that's when they are off loading those bulky summer items to make room for fall. but let's pump the brakes here. we haven't even made it to father's day. i want to wish the fathers who are at our desk, george, michael, a very happy father's day ahead. and one that's home with my father. matt, happy father's day. >> thank you, rebecca. >> thank you for that. rebecca just said we may have to wait until after the fourth of july for some gifts? [ laughter ] and then we're like, save all the money buying dad a gift so you can spend it on mom on mother's day. i love it. [ laughter ] >> i'll take it. thank you very much. we appreciate that. coming up tik tokker sharing her tricks to get a cheap and easy meal any night of the week. next, robin is bringing us to berlin for special olympics world games. going to be exciting. we'll be right back. olympics

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yeah. do you know what? i have been involved with special olympics for many, many years. every single time i come to an event i am wowed and inspired all over again. love being here in berlin because i love being with the athletes that are here. when you see them from 175, they are just so -- basketball? right? that was your sport. i'm not gonna take you on with basketball. but i tell you what, 175 countries are represented, thousands of athletes from all after the world. each and every one of you, you're already a winner. and the reason they are a winner, they are brave in the attempt. i'm gonna share it with you. berlin on bike. yeah. when in berlin, do what berliners do. lot more.

all of a sudden everybody's so quiet out here. i can't get over it. what's going on here? lots to do and see here from berlin, guys. >> you say you're a berliners. now spoke a little german earlier. i don't know what's going on, but i love it. do you ever get the feeling it's not just competitive, but it's a family, no matter what country. >> please hold. i have got to save the hair. it is pure joy. i cannot express to you enough the joy here at the world games. i cannot express to you the joy you feel when you are here, guys. >> coming back to you, robin.

>> coming up right here, we do have a big father's day surprise for a very deserving dad. you don't want to miss it.

>> it's not just texas to louisiana dropping records. they will be doing it in south florida feeling like they are over 100. 105 feels like in fort meyers. the group that puts out the climate heat index saying the heat in texas five times more likely due to human induced climate change. coming up the new study on breast-feeding and how dads can get more moms to do it. father's day surprise for one very deserving dad. he's a retired teacher, too, going above and beyond for his community. stick around.

bay area moving forward, finding solutions. >> this is abc7 news. >> good morning. i'm amanda delcastillo from abc7 mornings. let's check in with jobina for a look at our traffic. good morning. jobina >> good morning, amanda. thank you. hi everybody. so traffic for the most part all morning long has been light. you could tell by that map there live look right now at the richmond-san rafael bridge. westbound traffic moving, no problems. we do have a wind advisory there. easy drive times this morning. so if you need to head out, it's a good time to do it. hey, drew. yeah, certainly. >> take a look at the temperature map. we're in the 50s and 60 soquel's to begin our friday. as we look outside, this is a live look. you see the east bay hills camera that fog is breaking down. we have a lot of

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>> good morning america. it's 8 a.m. deadly storms on the move. overnight a tornado slams perry town at least three people killed dozens injured. at least six other tornados touched down. we're live on the scene. ticketing transparency? how companies including ticket master and seat geek are vowing to be up front about pricing as the white house takes aim at so-called junk fees. sounding the alarm on the maternal crisis. olympic champions alex felix and

tianna -- powerful words following the death of teammate torre bowie saying her death can't be in vain. the tik tok going viral for ordering kids meals sharing her secrets to save money every night of the week. flip flop fail. how these summer staples could injure your feet. why they cause pain and what you can do to prevent it. dr. ashton is breaking it down. gma is live in berlin for a celebration of inclusion and diversity. [ cheers ] this special olympics world games. inspiring us and each other. >> be proud of who you are. >> plus i'll take you on a two wheel tour of this great city. yeah! woo hoo! and we're all saying -- >> good morning america! [ cheers ]

>> usa! usa! usa! >> announcer: live in times square, this is gma. >> good morning america. we got to say, good morning germany. that's right. robin is in berlin this morning for special olympics world games. gonna go back to you, robin. hey. >> hey, michael. you know. if anybody knows that it's michael strahan. you lived here in germany for a time. i'm at the brandenburg gate in the heart of berlin. these athletes, i'm telling you, they are absolutely incredible. we were going to have cyclists. because of the weather, they are not here. that's where they are going to be competing right behind me here. the competition i know is going to start tomorrow. the games, they may as well start today. the spirit you see here. this is one of the medals that they will be competing for. [ cheers ] do i know my audience or what? that's right.

also there's so much to see here in berlin. i had to get on a bike. went on a tour. gonna share that and more. also tim shriver is going to join us live coming up as well. back to you. >> we're going to get the weather now. overnight tornados ripped through the south. one tornado devastated perryton texas killing three people. mireya villarreal is on the scene. >> reporter: we spoke with the fire chief. he tells us that more than 200 structures are completely gone. completely damaged. this is one of them. look over my shoulder. this car landed inside the living room of this home. we spoke with a lot of neighbors. they're having to check up on their property. they tell me they didn't realize it would get this bad. they had just enough time to get into their basements and seek shelter. >> big tornado! holy smokes! >> reporter: this morning a massive tornado barrelling down on perryton, texas. at least three confirmed dead

and dozens injured after a tornado tore through, leaving the town out of power and the local hospital running on generators. >> this whole area is just live. >> we got one trailer on fire. we got multiple trailers destroyed. >> 2 1/2 blocks is pretty well completely wiped out. >> reporter: the fire chief an the emergency rescue teams working around the clock to locate a missing resident. >> we'll do another search through the fields and then follow the debris field from there and see if we can have any luck. >> reporter: tornados also fatal in florida where one person died after a twister ripped through the county. and in ohio, heavy winds tearing this roof off a building in toledo. again, the fire chief telling us they spent most of yesterday search and rescuing. lot of people in this area.

today they have confirmed one still missing. and they do have state responders coming in from across the area to search for that person and clean up all of this debris. mary? >> long road ahead there. thank you. turning to the white house. taking aim at so called junk fees. president biden meeting with top executives to reduce those hidden costs on concert tickets. elizabeth schulze is live at the white house. good morning again. >> reporter: those junk fees can add up to 30% of the price you're paying for concert or event tickets. as we saw during the ticket master meltdown for taylor swift's eras tour, it can be beyond frustrating for fans to think they locked in a ticket price only to be blind sided by junk fees when they go to check out. during a meeting here with president biden yesterday, executives from live nation which own ticket master and from other ticketing companies vowed to disclose those surprise fees up front. so this means for 200 live nation venues starting in september, you will see that

full ticket price, fees included before you get to check out. seat geek and ticket master will offer a similar up front price viewing option. while the white house is touting this as a win for consumers, it's important to remember these companies are not agreeing to get rid of the fees or lower the prices. michael? >> all right, elizabeth. you should know what you're paying for. that's right. thank you for that. now to a gma health alert on breast-feeding. new research just in time for father's day finds dads may be an important key to helping moms breast-feed more. abc's chief medical correspondent dr. jennifer ashton is here to break it down. doc, tell us about this study. >> kind of good news/bad news, michael. this study was motivated by women who approached some pediatrician and said we should study other impacts on breast-feeding that don't just have to do with the mother who's breast-feeding. let's look at other people who may be involved, ie, the dads. good news is dads have a significant impact. the study found moms are 40% more likely to engage in

breast-feeding their baby if the father or man in the baby's life supports it or encourages it. the bad news is that dads still are behaving in a way that's called, quote, suboptimal when it comes to their engagement and participation in the infant behaviors. >> what are some of the benefits of breast-feeding? >> i think it's important to realize this is not one size fits all. it's not an easy decision for every new mom. but the medical benefits when you look at for the baby, as well as the mom, it's a big immune booster for the baby. it can reduce a plethora of health risks for the mom, obesity, cancers. high blood pressure. i'm going to tell you what i have told thousands of new mothers when it comes to breast-feeding. the word is feeding. feed your infant the best way for you. so whose ever breasts are involved, that's their decision. >> okay, doc. i didn't expect that. [ laughter ]

>> there you go. >> fathers out there, get involved. we'll say that. but thank you. >> thank you, jen. coming up on our gma menu one tik tok strategy to budget friendly meals every night of the week. she's sharing her tips. two olympians powerful words after the death of their teammate tori bowie. what they're saying this morning. how to protect your feet while wearing flip flops this summer. and a surprise for a very special dad and retired teacher. john quinones has more. hey, john, what's going on? >> reporter: hey, mary. [ cheers ] we are moments away from surprising an incredibly special man. this guy is a retired teacher. he's a volunteer. a pillar in his community. above all, he's a father and a grandfather. he has no idea that this morning is all about him. you're not gonna want to miss this. [ cheers ]

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women alive olympian allison felix speaking out about her beloved teammate who unexpectedly died in may while eight months pregnant at her home in florida. in an essay for "time" magazine felix asking for a wakeup call high lighting the pregnancy complications she also faced that disproportionately impact black women saying, like so many black women, i was unaware of the risks i faced while pregnant. my doctor didn't sit me down and tell me, these are things that you could look for because you are at a greater risk to experience these complications. according to the autopsy, she died of complications during child birth including respiratory distress. our janai norman spoke with tianna madison who also experienced complications in pregnancy ultimately giving birth to her son at just 26 weeks. >> what was it like for you just when that alone donned on you,

that out of the four of us, three have been here? >> i was like, oh my god. all three of us have had this experience. one of us didn't make it. >> reporter: the latest report from the cdc finding shockingly high rates of maternal mortality in the u.s. a 40% spike in 2021 with black women three to four times more likely to die from a pregnancy related cause than white women. >> in 2021, we lost over 1,200 people to maternal mortality. and turns out more than 80% of those deaths were preventible. >> it is not our fault but it is our problem. we need to put ourselves in position to save ourselves and educate ourselves and advocate. >> reporter: black women have a higher risk of experiencing preclampsia. it is important doctors know the warning signs and take those seriously to ensure these women

are given timely treatment. >> it is preventible. thank you very much, eva. we'll have much more on this important topic tomorrow on gma saturday. ginger, over to you. >> michael, thank you very much. within that tornado watch that we had in texas and oklahoma ahead of those tornados, they were also warning about dvd sized hail. everybody had a good time. they thought who is going to remember -- that's how big a dvd is, in case anybody did not grow up with them or was pre2002. we're going to see more of that action. those are the two pockets. if you're anywhere from little rock to the florida panhandle we also have some in the mid-atlantic expecting damaging wind. let's get a check closer to home. >> your accuweather forecas afternoon sunshine. we continue warm temperatures from yesterday. pretty much where we should be this time of year.

60's and 70's, warmest spots inland. tonight, partly to mostly cloudy skies. temperatures dropping into the 50's. here is a look at the forecast. for father's day, cooler and windy in the afternoon. >> and we want to go back to robin now live in berlin for one of her favorite events the special olympics world games. hi, robin. >> hey there, george. i hope you can feel the excitement here. there's so many inspiring athletes, the volunteers who give of their time from all over the world. i want you to meet a few of the athletes from back home. it's the greatest example of worldwide unity. this morning berlin, germany, welcoming the start of special olympics world games. nearly 7,000 competitors representing 190 countries

participating in 26 sports coming together to show off their skills. >> you're gonna play. >> special olympic legend loretta claiborne from york, pennsylvania. >> i am going to germany! >> training hard for this moment. >> being on top of the world. i was on the moon. i was in the galaxy. i didn't think they would choose somebody my age. >> loretta, who was born partially blind and unable to walk or talk until the age of 4, defying odds as an accomplished runner. finding comfort and purpose through movement. >> i still run. i still exercise. i was told i wasn't going to make it this long in my life. sports has a lot to do with it mentally and physically. >> now she's headed to compete in her ninth world games. her first for tennis. >> i'm going to be 70. i am going to give it my all. whether i win the match or i

lose. i have already won with the opportunity to be able to play. >> the city hawks a unified soccer team from new york city, also getting ready for their time to shine. >> one, two, three! four, five, six! >> we want to show that people with intellectual disabilities deserve to play sports they love side by side with their peers without disabilities. they're capable of doing it. >> unified sports joins people with or without intellectual disabilities on the same team with one mission. social inclusion. >> when you watch the city hawks play, you just see players on the field. everybody has a role. everybody contributes. >> i'm proud of the connections i have shown on the field and off the field as well. we're all like family. >> so i recently stopped by. where's coach joe?

to cheer them on before their big journey. coach joe. how are you? >> this is where we train. we don't have a gym. but we have this brick courtyard. we are working. won the gold medal last year in orlando. now we're off to berlin. >> he always dreamed of being a soccer player. >> a big opportunity. i never thought my life would be like this. >> he's the team's leading scorer. what is it about this team you enjoy so much? >> we work hard for our ultimate goal, a chance to win gold medals. >> the team now setting their sights on becoming world champions. >> city hawks! city hawks! >> joining me now, royalty. i gotta say royalty. this is the loretta claiborne, okay. [ cheers ]

how about tim shriver! [ cheers ] i love how everybody was watching the piece. and you are actually tearing up. what were your emotions watching that, loretta? >> i was elated. at my age, i didn't think i would ever make another team. but my journey doesn't end here. that's what it was for me. it wasn't because i was black, but when i look back, it was because i had opportunity to not only dream, but make this dream becoming a reality. >> yes. and you worked really hard for that. i know that you knew this man's mother, eunice, so very well. and, tim, what would your mother, what would she be thinking about, here are the world games in berlin, germany? >> i mean, i think she'd be so proud that we're in a city that was so famous for walls. we're here to announce that we're tearing down the walls. the people of berlin tore down one wall. these athletes are here to

announce they are going to tear down all the walls you cannot see. the walls of contempt, discrimination, fear and the unknown. there are still walls. but these athletes are here to prove they're going to tear every last one of them down. >> they are. that's why you want to be here, part of it, too, loretta. i lost count how many medals. it's not really about the medals with you or with the athletes. trust me, i say that, but they really want to win these medals. what is your title? you are chief inspiration officer for special olympics? what is your message for the athletes? >> my message for the athletes of the day and in the future, never let nobody tell you what you can do. you show them what you can do. there's always a time when people are always telling us what we can't do. i never forget when i first got on a track team, how i was told, oh, you don't belong here.

but when i got into special olympics, i looked and not turned my head and said, this ain't for me to my counselor. he looked at me and pulled me around and said, this is for you. and they never, ever refuse anyone. they used to say that special olympic segregates. no we don't. we have unified partners. we educate. i don't believe being put out of anything. i don't believe in anyone else to be put out of anything because of the way they learn. it's not about what you have. it's what you have and how you use it. >> yeah, i know. >> and special olympics today gives everyone that chance. i hope, i hope, that our athletes will take the message home strong to their communities. >> i think that they will. i know they will. inclusion revolution. because you know, tim, there is a message for all of us with special olympics, isn't there? >> form of inclusion that loretta is speaking about which is unique. the inclusion has even become a difficult word in the united states. but this form of inclusion doesn't have numbers.

everybody is welcome. our dream is that every school in america to have a boy's team and girl's team. they should have a special olympics unified team. the basketball team comes into the pep rally. the boy's team comes in. guys tall. women's team comes in. there's great shooters. then the special olympics unified teams come in and the cheers will be just as loud. young people understand the power of treating people with dignity. this city in 1936, had to stand up to the most violent regime in history. here are his legacy. the people providing the most dignified, peaceful and inclusive form of sport in the world today. the united states needs it now more than ever. >> well said. well said, tim shriver. loretta claiborne, thank you very much. we have coach joe talking about the unified team. he's here as well. [ cheers ] i'm telling you, we're going to have more in our next half hour. berlin is a terrific city.

i had a bicycle tour. i'll show you that coming up, george. >> we're looking forward to that. opening ceremony tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. eastern right here on abc. lara? >> george, thank you very much. flip flop season is here which means the return of one of the most common foot injuries, plantar fasciatis. it affects an estimated 2 million patients per year. with google searches for the condition almost doubling during the summer months. it's a story we first saw in the washington post. abc news chief medical correspondent dr. jennifer ashton is back now to talk about it. this is real, right? >> this is no jokey joke. minimed school. you said it perfectly, the plantar fascia, that band of tissue that runs from your heel to your toes. let me tell you. with low arch support flip flops, walking around for months on end, can really get inflamed. there is no pain like this. >> fascitis means inflammation?

>> of the fascia. this can last for 18 months or more. >> we don't want to get it. >> correct. >> how can we prevent it? >> if you're having inflammation, rice, rest, ice, compression, elevation. a good hack is take a water bottle, freeze it and roll it in the ball of your foot, a tennis ball. >> tennis ball works great on that. >> right. and then key is shoes, foot wear with good arch support whether it's sneaker, a flip flop with better support. do you know what the worst is? the worst is high heels. >> come on now. >> sorry. >> the shoes that we talk about. is it because they have more of that? >> if your feet are hurting, look to your knee, hip, but look at your footwear first. >> but if we have it, you can make it go away? >> yes, with a lot of work. >> okay. dr. jen, we thank you so much. coming up our father's day surprise. john quinones is there and it's happening in just a moment. we are there for it and it is

happening in just a moment. build a better bay area moving forward. >> finding solutions this is abc7 news. >> good morning everyone. i'm kumasi aaron from abc7. morning. checking in now with jobina for a look at traffic high jobina high. tomas thank you. >> good morning everybody. so we are going to look at the bay bridge toll plaza here because it's a true friday in terms of traffic. it's been incredibly light metering lights came on at 543. we still have a wind advisory in a place where the richmond san rafael bridge and we'll end here with the dry time slightly slow. tracy to dublin but not bad at all. tomas thanks

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today is almost exact replica of where we'll land in the afternoon mid 70s to mid 80s. take a look. 8-80 in san jose, 71, oakland 68. in the city, 85. in antioch, mass. >> thank you, drew. we'll have another abc7 news update in about 30 minutes. but you can always find the latest on our news app and at abc7 news.com, >> announcer: welcome back to gma live from times square. >> welcome back everybody. happy father's day weekend. >> without a doubt. father figures as well. this morning we are surprising a retired teacher and dad who stepped in to help out his daughter and his daughter's classroom. i'm sure that was not stressful for her. [ laughter ] john quinones is live at thomas nass primary school. hey, john. >> reporter: hey, michael. ken abbott is an amazing dad.

just inside a classroom with his daughter. he has no idea that we teamed up with his daughter melissa, a teacher here. to celebrate him this morning. so let's go and bring him out and surprise him. ken abbott, please come out here. i'm john quinones from abc. good morning america. you're live on gma. hurry up. get out here right away. melissa knows all about this. how are you? congratulations. we're going to put a microphone on you because we have a special morning in store for you. melissa told us all that you're doing, not only for her kindergarten class, but you are a father figure to this entire community. you are a deacon at the church. you volunteer. [ cheering ] hear that? lot of people want to celebrate with us. and celebrate you. it's our father's day celebration for you, that you deserve. all right.

[ cheers ] you know, ken, so many of your friends and family here want to celebrate with you. they just think that what you do is incredible. what a feeling. how do you feel to see all this? >> a little overwhelmed. [ laughter ] your wife is here. your daughter is here. your grandchildren are here. some of your teachers. >> sure. >> former students are here. [ cheers ]

we know why these people love you so much. we want the rest of america to know why you're so special. so let's go to the videotape, guys. >> i love kindergarten. if i could stay in kindergarten forever, i will. it's crazy. >> reporter: when kindergarten teacher melissa headed back into the classroom last year, she was daunted by a significant increase in her class size and just how varied the students needs were, both academically and socially. >> there weren't enough hours in the day. i didn't know how i would reach the needs. >> reporter: and so she asked an expert for advice. retired teacher ken abbott also known as melissa's dad. >> without hesitation my dad offered to volunteer. he came twice a week for the entire year. >> reporter: mr. abbott was there for his daughter. ♪ and he was there for her

students. >> mr. abbott is the best teacher in the world. >> mr. abbott is the best! >> reporter: after all, he had already made a difference teaching music and special education for nearly three decades. >> he was a wonderful teacher. >> you are amazing. >> i don't think i would be the student and got where i did today if it wasn't for him. >> reporter: but above all, ken abbott's number one job, being a dad. and a grandfather. >> he wears it to every one of our games because, like, to show he supports us. he's like the dad everyone would want to have. absolutely. he's just truly, truly a wonderful human being. everybody really genuinely loves him and cares about him. and he just is kind of, i'm just here to support melissa. miss staffier, he says.

i think it's really special, that even though i am a grown adult with my own kids, they still see that i need my dad and he is always there for me. >> happy father's day! >> reporter: all these people here, ken, celebrating you. [ cheers ] what are you feeling, listening to those tributes about what a great dad and father figure you are? >> i just have to keep trying to be better, i guess. [ laughter ] >> reporter: tall order. >> it is, yeah. >> reporter: melissa, you've been teaching side by side with your dad. >> i know. >> reporter: what does it feel like and why does he deserve this honor? >> oh my gosh. well, he's amazing. who could pack a room like this with former students and colleagues and friends and family and everyone loves him. but to be able to share him with my kindergarten class has been insane. >> reporter: they love you.

>> i love them. >> reporter: we're in boston. everyone is a boston red sox fan. [ cheers ] we have a special surprise for you. >> all right. >> reporter: you and your entire family are invited to go to a game later this summer where you will throw out the first pitch. [ cheers ] >> can i have a fill in? [ laughter ] how many weeks do i have to practice? wow! okay. >> reporter: educator, tribute to you as the educator that you are. can you throw that pitch out? >> i'll give it my best. [ laughter ] >> reporter: well, that's not all. we know that you also love the beach and you love palm trees. >> i do. >> reporter: you love the ocean.

we're sending you and your entire family to hawaii! >> wow! [ cheers ] >> reporter: yes. our friends are going to send you, your wife, all of your grandchildren later this summer for this fabulous, fabulous vacation. >> thank you. >> reporter: what do you think of that? >> i am overwhelmed. [ laughter ] >> reporter: you're so low key. is he always like this? >> yes, this is him. >> reporter: why do you do what you do? >> i don't know. it seems like the right thing to do. >> reporter: you taught for more than three decades. you were retired for a decade. what brought you back? >> kids. i missed the kids. >> reporter: we know what you give them. what do you get from them? >> oh, lots of things. smiles, hugs, good work, even a song. [ laughter ] >> reporter: how long will you continue doing this?

>> well, it's been too long to get back into it. i'll just keep going. >> reporter: well, ken, happy father's day. >> thank you very much. i appreciate it. >> reporter: what an honor. [ cheers ] happy father's day to all the dads across america. happy father's day. happy father's day to you, george and to you, michael. >> that was sweet. >> that was so great. such a nice man. >> without a doubt. i'm sure the kids are happy to have him back. >> i love what his daughter says. it's true. no matter how old you are, you always need your dad. >> no doubt. coming up robin is going to take us on a tour of berlin. i think she's riding a bike. >> she sure is. ing a b

back with robin in berlin with special olympics world games. robin, we've been seeing that bike tour this morning. now we want to see the whole thing. >> my gosh. i had so much fun. biking is the way to get around here in berlin. as a visitor, it is the best way to see this very cool, vibrant and historic city. berlin's bustling culture makes germany's castle the most captivating melting pots in the world.

>> berlin is like nowhere el in the world. >> reporter: with its architecture and expansive bike path, berlin is considered a true cycling hub. how has this become such a biker friendly city. >> for one, berlin is extremely flat. our streets are pretty wide. it is the best way to get around the city. >> reporter: cycling the main mode of transit. >> for me, cycling is freeing. i can go wherever i want whenever i want. >> reporter: life for sasha, who is a tour guide with berlin on bike. >> it's almost the best thing i can imagine. riding through berlin with the wind in my hair. >> reporter: when in berlin, you do as berliners do. ready to go? >> let's do it. >> reporter: hopping on two wheels with sasha and my team to absorb all the city has to offer.

>> they just recently renovated it and now even sounds great. >> great way to see berlin. it really is. and you picked the perfect day. i hear there are more museums than rainy days in berlin. >> there's definitely a lot of museums. on the left side, that's the start of museum island. it's five of germany's biggest museums. >> this is cool. this is really cool. >> we are coming up on the land mark everyone connects with berlin. obviously the tv tower. >> in new zealand, where we were, they had a similar tower and i jumped from it. this is one tower i'm not jumping. >> in a second we will be riding over alexander flat, probably the famous plaza in all of berlin and definitely one of the busiest.

in a little bit, we'll be coming up on the east side gallery. >> oh wow. there it is. taking it all in as we approach our final stop, the east side gallery. >> this is where the berlin wall once stood tall. to see the wall for the first time, wow. it's art, rediscovering rich and complex history of a city once divided. beautiful. meeting us there. margret hunter. >> that is the role. it's unique from 1819. >> one of the artists who painted on the mall in the after math of it being torn down over 30 years ago. what is it like for you to come back and to see your art again? >> it's amazing. a lot of us didn't feel that it would be kept. we thought it would be torn down. we were walking on the paintings. the walls were being torn down around us. >> its remnants making a statement of its own.

margret's art titled hands. the only piece that hasn't been repainted. >> it's really the only original wall from 1990. they decided to keep it as such so there was at least one piece that was saved. >> what do you think this stands for, symbolizes to this day? >> i think it's heritage. you don't ever get the idea of a wall with paintings like this. lot of people try to climb over. so many people died trying to do that. >> it's so important to know your history, is it not? >> something to pass on to others, to the younger generation. >> it was truly something to see the berlin wall for the first time. when it was standing it divided the city. now living on as art and history.

it gives you a picture of what the city is all about and why it is the perfect place for special olympics world games. uniting people with different challenges from all around the world in this inclusive celebratory way. that is truly what it's all about, guys. it has been a pleasure to be here in berlin. michael, what was that text you sent me about a certain food you wanted me to try? >> you told me you were going to dinner. i said have a little bratwurst. that's more like lunch. [ laughter ] >> it is lunch time. i love it. >> there you go. all right. >> i would ask you to bring one back, but i don't think i'd want it by the time it gets here. but thank you for thinking of me. >> i'll make it back. >> looks good. enjoy. >> we miss you. >> let's go to ginger. >> the brats don't travel well then, michael? we'll have to get a fresh one. let me tell you about this.

we are well into the month of june, in the height of grass pollen season for most of the nation. this segment is sponsored by zyrtec. i want to look at this video. looks like a thunderstorm is moving through. look closely. that yellow haze is all pollen. le the out flow winds from the thunderstorm kicks it up. we do have a lot of hot pink on the map yet so that's where you have this very high, anywhere from missouri over to desert southwest up to seattle. local news coming up right now. let's get a check closer to. >> your accuweather forecast. sunny skies this afternoon. temperatures average for this time of year. in the seven-day, we cool off for father's day. sunday will turn gustyty >> coming up right here, how one adult is saving money by ordering off the children's menu. she is sharing her tips this morning.

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>> we're back with kids meals fit for all ages. one grown-up tik tokker is going viral for ordering off the kid's menu for budget friendly meals that can satisfy kids of all ages. rhiannon ally has more. good morning, rhiannon. >> lara, good morning. i heard all of you say you love chicken fingers. you're gonna love this story. many parents are used to finishing their picky kids meals. this hack means the kid's menu is no longer for children. it could save all of you at home some serious cash. >> what do you mean? >> it's for children. >> i can eat what children eat, can't i? >> reporter: could ordering off the children's menu give an adull's budget a break? one tik tokker going viral for sharing her ticks to getting a cheap and easy meal five nights a week.

>> what are you doing if you're not ordering off the kid's meal. >> reporter: ashley garrett is the tik tok kid's meal con sure seeing where she can get the best value and portion size for her herself. she visited around 40 restaurants. >> i don't enjoy cooking. i live alone so i find it most cost effective and time effective to order out off a kid's meal. >> reporter: according to the us bureau of labor statistics, the cost of diing out has increased 9% since this time last year. >> in my experience i have saved between $60 and $70 a week ordering kid's meals versus grocery shop. >> reporter: ashley sharing her advice to others looking to save some coin, but still stay satisfied. >> definitely pay attention to the rewards programs available. and also pay attention before you get to checkout, if there's anything you can add on for a reduced price to save money in

the long run. >> reporter: so we have three dishes here from national chains. these are places i grew up going to. i know a lot of you love them. we picked them up from the buffalo area to price them. the first one, tgi friday's. chicken fingers fries and broccoli for just $7.29. not too bad. over here we have the olive garden, spaghetti with a meat ball, side of grapes and bread sticks with a drink for just $8.59. last we have this one from applebee's. this is a cheese burger and some mashed potatoes, also with a drink all for just $6.99. you're getting a decent amount of food plus a drink for under 9 bucks. if you're dining solo and you don't want leftovers, why not? ashley said she doesn't enjoy cooking. i have got to be honest. i really don't either. so this is perfect. >> i'd put all three meals together for an appetizer. [ laughter ] >> that's a michael sized kid's meal. >> i just want to be at the

restaurant when michael strahan orders off the kid's menu. >>

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building a better bay area moving forward, finding solutions. this is abc seven news. good morning, everyone. >> i'm erin from abc seven mornings. here's jobina with a look at traffic high jobina high tsay. >> thank you. good morning, everybody. since we are headed into the holiday weekend, thought it'd be a good time to remind you about the juneteenth transit changes for monday. the ac transit will be running on a sunday schedule. muni will be on saturday service and then golden gate transit reduced service and also for the ferries. they'll be running on the weekend service. hey, drew. hey, drew. >> right now we have temperatures that are in the 50s and 60 soquel's. we're already close to 70 in antioch with some sunshine out there, but a lot of cloud cover still exist around the bay shoreline and along the coast. here's a live look at our san jose camera. so we'll find increasing sunshine as the day goes on, if you like. yesterday

temperatures today is very similar mid 70s to mid 80s away from the coast, 71 in oakland today, 80 in san jose, 68. in the city, 85. in antioch, up to 77 in napa. come on. >> thank you, drew. now it's time for live with kelly and mark. and we'll be back at 11 for midday live. >> deja: it's "live with kelly and mark!" today, from the new film "asteroid city," scarlett johansson! and we are checking out father's day in minneapolis with our dear friend, steve patterson! plus, at the korean vegan is cooking up meatballs for "foodfluencer friday," international edition