oakland. low 60s for many other locations. >> look at that. blue and yellow for the background. perfect. >> go, dubs. >> beat those trail blazers. >> cbs this morning is coming up. >> yeah. morning is coming up. >> yeah. good morning to our viewers in the west. it's may, 16, 2019. alabama's governor signs a law banning nearly all abortions while other states move to challenge roe v. wade. >> paradise, california, the new danger residents are es. facing there. tiger woods begins his quest for his second major title of the year. why all of golf is benefitting from his comeback. >>

plus, kaley cuoco and johnny galecki join us to talk about this season's finale. but we begin with your world in 90 seconds. >> women's health care is under attack and we will not stand for it. >> alabama's governor effectively outlaws abortion. >> it doesn't matter how you were conceived whether by consent, accident, rape, incest or artificial insemination. you are still a person. a helicopter crashing into the hudson, the pilot rescue. >> president trump plans to announce a plan. >> it gives priority to high skilled immigrants. >> i don't think most countries are giving us their finest. today, intelligence officials will meet with senior officials about a briefing on the new intelligence about iran. >> this president and the team are spoiling for war with iran. power lines sparked the deadliest wildfire in state history.

two window washers on a terrifying ride as their lift came loose hundreds of feet above the ground. >> all that -- ♪ >> six weeks after heart surgery, mick jagger's most retweeted tweet ever. ♪ >> all that matters -- >> senator ted cruz making his face for the space force plan. >> pirates threatened the open seas. the same is possible in space. >> space pirates? you know. pirates, but in space. >> on "cbs this morning". >> they call it bts mania. the first k-pop band since the beatles to have three number one hits in a year. >> do you have favorite beatles songs? ♪ na, na, na

♪ hey jude >> announcer: this morning's "eye opener" presented by toyota. let's go places. that was pretty good. >> that was very good. >> they look like they were ready. steven colbert makes the "eye opener" again. it's the bts crew. >> i know. >> you have new listening for the next long plane flight, all three albums. >> i'll do that. >> they've got the moves. welcome to "cbs this morning." breaking overnight, missouri is pushing through with sweeping new rules that ban a procedure after eight weeks. this becomes after alabama became the first state in decades to make abortion a crime in almost every case. governor kay ivey signs a controversial bill calling for doctors who perform abortion to face up to 99 years in prison. the only exception is if a mother's life is at risk. one abortion opponent, pat

robertson said last night the state has gone too far. jericka duncan has more. good morning to you. >> good morning. it will face extensive legal challenges, but there's growing momentum to capitalize on the support's first solid conservative majority in decades. >> all human life is precious. >> reporter: alabama's governor kay ivey signed the most restrictive abortion ban into law on wednesday saying it is time for the supreme court to e revisit roe v. wade. >> where is the money coming for support, people who aren't ready to be mothers or who aren't financially stable to take care of a child. >> you can't defer protecting the lives of unborn children because of cost. >> it is a law designed to end roe versus wade for good.

>> reporter: cbs legal analyst rikki klieman says it could make be two years before it make s i to the support. -- support. >> you may have a whittling away of roe long before there could be a case that ultimately overturns it. >> reporter: kleman says it's likely the justices will hear one abortion case by 2020 in the middle of the presidential campaign. a number of candidates were quick to weigh in on the law yesterday calling abortion a constitutional right. >> this is a fight for the right and liberty to control your own body. >> the precedent is clear, and yet they decided they're going to take away a woman's basic right to make a decision. >> it's nothing short of an attack on women's basic rights civil rights. >> so far in 2019 at least 28 states have introduced the abortion ban. earlier this morning missouri passed a heartbeat bill of its own. it will now head to the house for approval.

>> we all hope roe will be overturned. it is designed the day it is signed to go into effect to save the lives of women and children across this state. >> while states are passing some of the most restrictive legislation the country has seen in decades, other states are counteracting with laws protecting abortion rights. a very, very divisive issue. the governor said no matter which way you feel about this, she realizes this is not enforceable right now. she alluded to that in what she said in her statement. she knows this is something that's going to face a lot of legal challenges. we've seen it before. with this being the most restrictive we have seen they are expecting a fight. >> it's chilling for a lot of people. thank you. president trump says there is no infighting in the white house over iran. he's frustrated with advisers who want the u.s. to take strong action against iran. administration officials will

brief congressional leaders today on the threat they see to americans in that region. david martin is at the pentagon with more on this story. david, good morning to you. >> good morning. u.s. officials insist they have hard evidence on the threat from iran including pictures of ballistic missiles loaded on iranian boats, but until the trump administration produces some of this intelligence, there will be ntestions about how this confrontation began and where it is headed. >> we believe that escalation of tension in the region is not in the interest of anybody. >> overnight in tokyo, iran's foreign minister criticized the u.s. for unnecessary provocation. >> iran will not be the party beginning the escalation, but we will certainly defend ourselves. >> back at home, lawmakers on both sides are demanding details on the specific threats. >> i have no idea what threats are beyond what i read in the paper. >> we should be getting a

briefing and we should be getting it before there are more developments. >> it's a series of blind escalations without any endgame. >> reporter: there's also skepticism among u.s. allies including the iraqis in part because some of the intelligence originated with israel. but u.s. officials insist tips from israel have been confirmed by american intelligence. this threat is real, a senior state department official told reporters. democrats raised the specter of the 2003 invasion of iraq when the u.s. went to war on the false belief that saddam hussein was hiding weapons of mass destruction. >> we were falsely led into a military engagement in iraq which is one of the biggest mistakes we have had in foreign policy. >> but the american military build-up continues. a strike group headed by the "uss lincoln" has now arrived in waters south to the entrance of the persian gulf. norah?

the president is set to unveil a plan for big changes to the nation's legal system. he's repeatedly denounced the rush of migrants to the southern border. in today's speech, the president will focus on people he believed should come to america. ben tracy is at the white house with details. ben, good morning. >> reporter: good morning. the president wants a merit-based immigration system. a senior white house official tells us this is the most detailed immigration plan ever put out but it is what's not in the plan that makes it dead on arrival on capitol hill. >> i don't think most countries are giving us their finest. >> reporter: on wednesday president trump sounded a lot like candidate trump. his attacks on the nation's immigration system are the same because so far he's been unable to change it, even when the republicans held both the house and senate. >> it's a tough issue. we'll see how it plays out. it's a good faith effort on their part. >> reporter: now, staring down re-election, the white house has

a new plan, one unlikely to get through congress. >> i'm not encouraged, i hit to say that. >> reporter: the president is proposed a merit-based immigration system that assigned points based on specific skills, education, income level, and if they speak english. this would largely replace the current system in which green cards are awarded mainly based on family connections and a lottery. the president's plan would also increase border security including wall construction in high-priority areas. jared kushner, the president's son-in-law, has designed the proposal, and has been trying to sell it to republicans on capitol hill. >> you're going to have to get democrats in the room. >> reporter: it's a nonstarter for most democrats because i does not address the issue of undocumented immigrants including so-called dreamers who came to the u.s. as children. it also doesn't fix the problem of families who have been separated. >> i'm skeptical as to whether he truly wants to deal with immigration reform. >> reporter: i asked white house press secretary sarah sanders

why the proposal doesn't include issues like undocumented immigrants and the dreamers. she said those issues were intentionally left out because in the past they have been too divisive. >> thank you, ben. the crowded democratic presidential race has one more name in it. new york mayor bill de blasio has announced he is running. in a video he promised to put working people first and called president trump a bully. de blasio makes it an even two dozen, 24 candidates for the democratic nomination. in our next hour ed o'keefe looks at the list of 2020 challengers. >> well, people have lots of options. isn't that a good thing? the cause of a dramatic helicopter crash in the hudson river near manhattan is still a mystery this morning. video shows the chopper spinning out of control and slamming into the water yesterday afternoon. the pilot managed to escape and is okay. david begnaud is near the scene with more on what happened

david, good morning to you. >> reporter: gayle, it's raining out right now. tourists were out. a lot of people thought the helicopter pilot was trying to do a stunt before the chopper plunged into the water. crowds of people were watching. the helicopter was clearly in distress, spiralling in the air and then just dropping from the sky. >> i thought he was doing some tricks. i thought it was a private ride and he was doing tricks. >> the pilot had refueled. he attempted to leave and reposition it to land again and it came down. >> reporter: the pilot eric morales deflated the yellow pontoons to keep the chopper from sinking. a nearby ferry picked him up. >> he was hanging onto the side. we approached him slow and asked if he was okay. >> reporter: the chopper went down about 150 feet from the

heli-port where it was supposed to land. police say morales was the only one onboard and he walked away with just a cut on his hand. last year a sight-seeing chopper owned by liberty helicopters crashed on the east side of manhattan. that helicopter sank when the pontoons didn't deploy properly. five people on board died when they couldn't break free from their safety harnesses. so the national transportation safety board is going to investigate what happened here. there was substantial damage, but, again, the pilot got away with just a cut on his wrist. >> he's lucky indeed. david begnaud in the rain. thank you, david. a deadly midair collision in california is also under investigation. two crop dusting planes were seeding rice fields when they crashed about 20 miles north of sacramento. the wrecked planes were found hundreds of feet apart. one plane was split into pieces. the pilots of both planes were killed.

georgetown is expelling two students connected to the college admissions scandal. this after one of the students filed a lawsuit against the university. his father pleaded guilty last week to paying $400,000 to secure his son's admission. now, he admitted to falsifying his son's application to say that he was a tennis recruit. adam said he knew nothing about the fraud or anything his father had done. the lawsuit claims the school wants to unfairly punish him and the university has denied him due process. georgetown says it does not comment on pending litigation, but each student was given multiple opportunities to respond and provide information. this story is tough because adam is claiming the school should have known that he didn't play tennis. they should have looked at his records and known he should not have been on the team. that's galling for a lot of people to hear that.

>> the amount of money and the failure to accept responsibility for wrongdoing. >> even though he says he didn't know his father was involved, you think most people would just go away quietly. that's not happening here. the dallas catholic diocese is defending its response to sex abuse claims against priests after police raided several of its properties. officers searched so-called secret archives yesterday. church officials are accused of impeding an investigation. nikki battiste shows us the dramatic developments. good morning. >> john, good morning. in dallas the diocese named 300 of its priests who had been accused of sec abuse. they raided because they say the diocese hid information from investigators. >> i stand confident that we are doing what's right. >> the bishop says they have

cooperated but dallas police still seized boxes of evidence from secret archives at three locations. this investigation began last child sex abuse after local priest edmund perez became public. now more victims came forward with claims against other priests. >> detectives are investigating at least five additional allegations of child abuse against other suspects. >> according to affidavits obtained by cbs news, police say they questioned the diocese about missing details from a file in a in a 2004 case. only after that did the diocese reveal that 51 payments had been left out which included one victim's claim of sex abuse. the diocese provided those pages three weeks later. the raid is the second in texas in just six months. >> will those name be on the list? >> reporter: in november cbs news began investigating daniel

denardo for allegedly covering up abuse. >> i would request to do this at another time. >> we've been requesting for we would love to sit down. >> at another time, yes. >> do you have anything to say to survivors and victims. >> as a survivor, it's huge. >> following this latest raid, monica baez who said she was abused as a toddler in the '70s by her priest offered hope to other survivors. >> don't let them win. don't let the perpetrator take your life over. they will have justice in one way or another. >> the five priests accused of child sex abuse in the affidavit are no longer in active ministry. the dallas police department told cbs news no arrests wither made in the raid, throw is an active arrest warrant for ed mundo perez, but he's on the run. >> i applaud the work of the prosecutors and law enforcement officials. >> that's incredible.

>> thank you. great reporting, nikki. thanks for staying on top of this. a fleet of jeeps surrounded a church to honor a student killed during a rampage in colorado. the stage was decorated with all the things he loved. a kayak, a machine build by the robotics team too. the 18-year-old died after tackling an attacker in the classroom last week. witnesses say it was his bravery that saved lives. >> i remember the story david begnaud did earlier this week when he spoke with his parents and the dad saying how proud he was of him. on one hand he wishes he would have turned and gone in the other direction. that's their only child. the more you hear about this story and this young man it's heartbreaking to hear. he's being remembered and that's a good thing. this morning tiger woods is getting ready for the 101st pga championship. ahead, a look at his comeback

story. it's big. and the so-called tiger effect. yes, it's got a name on the sport of golf. first it's 7:18. time to check your local weather. golf. first it's 7:18. time to check your local weather.

we have much more news ahead. there is danger in paradise, california. how a town that nearly burned to the ground faces a threat from its own water supply. plus, why a state known for tobacco is accusing juul of targeting teenagers with e-cigarettes.

and see how a teen in wisconsin who escaped her attacker was honored as a hometown hero. you're watching "cbs this morning." >> announcer: this portion of "cbs this morning" sponsored by toyota. let's go places. like go biking... ...mother's day... ...glamping... ...graduations... ...music festivals... ...motocross... ...ziplining... what makes an amazing deal even better? how about that every new toyota comes with toyotacare, a two-year or 25,000 mile no-cost maintenance plan and roadside assistance? your summer starts here. toyota. let's go places. moving? that's harder now because of psoriatic arthritis. but you're still moved by moments like this. don't let psoriatic arthritis take them away. taltz reduces joint pain and stiffness and helps stop the progression of joint damage. for people with moderate to severe psoriasis,

90% saw significant improvement. taltz even gives you a chance at completely clear skin. don't use if you're allergic to taltz. before starting, you should be checked for tuberculosis. taltz may increase risk of infections and lower your ability to fight them. tell your doctor if you have an infection, symptoms, or received a vaccine or plan to. inflammatory bowel disease can happen with taltz, including worsening of symptoms. serious allergic reactions can occur. for all the things that move you. ask your doctor about taltz. forget about vacuuming for weeks. the (new) roomba i7+ with clean base automatic dirt disposal empties the roomba bin for you. so dirt is off your hands. if it's not from irobot, it's not a roomba. if ywhen you brush or floss, you don't have to choose between healthy gums and strong teeth. complete protection from parodontax has 8 designed benefits for healthy gums and strong teeth. complete protection from parodontax.

that's why with dell small business technology advisors. you'll get tailored product solutions, expert tech advice and one-on-one partnership. call an advisor today at 877-buy-dell. get up to 45% off on select computers. ♪ let's go. with quality ingredients, nutella is sure to bring a smile to breakfast time. show your appreciation with a limited edition nutella jar! the russells travel to a different swim meet every saturday. but now... it's thursday. good thing they discovered gain flings. the only detergent with concentrated gain,

oxi boost, and febreze odor remover. smelling is believing. and gain flings can hiya karate stink too. try new improved gain flings. and if you love gain flings... you gotta try the dish soap!!! essential for the cactus, but maybe not for people with rheumatoid arthritis. because there are options. like an "unjection™". xeljanz xr. a once-daily pill for adults with moderate to severe ra for whom methotrexate did not work well enough. xeljanz xr can reduce pain, swelling and further joint damage, even without methotrexate. xeljanz xr can lower your ability to fight infections, including tuberculosis. serious, sometimes fatal infections and cancers, including lymphoma have happened. as have tears in the stomach or intestines, serious allergic reactions, low blood cell counts, higher liver tests and cholesterol levels. don't start xeljanz xr if you have an infection. your doctor should perform blood tests before and while taking xeljanz xr, and monitor certain liver tests.

tell your doctor if you've been somewhere fungal infections are common and if you have had tb, hepatitis b or c, or are prone to infections. needles. fine for some things. but for you, one pill a day may provide symptom relief. ask your doctor about xeljanz xr. an "unjection™". ahead, a remarkable survival story of a toddler who

disappeared in kentucky after nearly three days. >> a happy ending. and a special celebration on liberty island last night. see how oprah received a new honor and what she said that grabbed everybody's attention. th 's the boat ride ove good morning, everyone. it is 7:26. i'm michelle griego. pg&e could face new problems now that cal fire has blamed the utility company for the deadliest fire in california history. the campfire in butte county killed 85 people and burned down more than 18,000 structures last year. we've learned a contract employee working for kpix was killed by a stray bullet in richmond. police say miguel ramirez was simply getting there tuesday when shots were fired. so far, no arrests. the san jose sharks are one step closer to a stanley cup championship. in st. louis last night, the

sharks won an overtime thriller. hundreds watched the game aavaya stadium. game 4 is tomorrow at 5:00 p.m. news updates throughout the day on your favorite platforms on our website, kpix.com. platforms on our website, kpix.com. [ pleasant orchestral music ] [commentator] and now comes the decisive shot. [ pleasant orchestral music ] looks good, looks good. [crowd gasps ] do you believe it? what can you say? [ crowd cheering ] [ pleasant orchestral music ] tom watson has taken the lead of the u.s. open. with our famous pastrami and a bigger soft pretzel roll.

and try the new turkey bistro with warm turkey and smokehouse bacon. or the new hot club chicken dijon with dijon mayo and black forest ham. how far would you go for a togo? good morning. thanks to the wet, windy weather out there. we are starting to see more trouble spots. let's start with one headed into san francisco. this is 101, right at cesar chavez. there's also an accident there at 280 at 101, down to 17 miles an hour. as you are headed to san francisco, on 280 and 101. off to the south bay, there are several accidents northbound, 101, slowing your commute out of san jose. >> and tracking scattered showers and high-def doppler. and where we are tracking the showers, some brief, heavy downpours as well. as we head through the day, breezy to windy. showers, sunshine and isolated thunderstorms with this upper- level low. tracking two more storms in the extended forecast. more storms in the

extended forecast. ♪ (vo) i know what you're thinking. electric, it's not for you. and, you're probably right. electric just doesn't have enough range. it will never survive the winter. charging stations? good luck finding one of those. so, maybe an electric car isn't for you after all. or, is it? ♪

♪ sheryl crow, "soak up the sun." that's a good day when you can soak up the sun. norah, people are saying you look extra sparkly. >> do i? >> yes. we like to think of her as our sun. >> she's always sparkly. people should know this is her last "cbs this morning" broadcast, so pay close attention today. >> as everybody knows, i'm moving on to the evening news. it's exciting, but we'll talk more about this in a little bit. i'm not ready to start crying.

>> it's a good thing. people say you look sparkly. and she does. >> thank you. >> we're very happy for norah o'donnell. here are three things you should know this morning. at least three. president trump granted a full pardon to conrad black, a former newspaper publisher who wrote a flattering political biography of him. he was convicted of fraud in 2007 and served more than three years in prison. the white house said yesterday several high-profile individuals vouched for conrad black's character. the president also pardoned patrick nolan. also nolan became an advocate for criminal justice reform after serving time behind bars for corruption charges. north carolina is the first state to sue e-cigarette maker juul. the state's attorney general accuses the vaping company of targeting youngsters and understating the potency and danger of unique teen in the product. the lawsuit alleges they

deliberately designed flavors to appeal to younger customers. juul says it has taken, quote, the most aggressive actions of anyone in the industry to combat youth usage. cal fire says transmission lines sparked the deadly camp fire last year. it killed at least 85 people and destroyed nearly 19,000 homes and other buildings in the paradise area. pg&e says it has not yet reviewed the report but it's consistent with the company's previous statements. while we know that power lines started that fire, a different type of threat is affecting plans to rebuild the town. 27,000 people once lived there, but only about 1,500 have returned. as jonathan vigliotti shows us, a danger in the water system is causing new problems. >> reporter: when jessica and her family moved into their

dream home last summer, they never imagined this would be their reality. 19,000 buildings were reduced to ash in the camp fire. melted metal, plastic, and wood, creating this toxic mix that officials say six months later has contaminated the town of paradise's water pipes.di they have tested positive for elevated levels of cancer-causing benzene. >> if my kids get cancer i will never forgive myself. >> reporter: they say it was either water meters or toxic air in the fire that was sucked into the system. >> we've tested about 500 service lines at this time and about 30% have come up with contamination. >> reporter: kevin phillips and his team are testing the water along 173 miles of pipeline to find out which sections need to be replaced. that alone could take two years. for now the water is unusable. >> the process we're facing is monumental. it's something that there's no

game plan that's been written for it. >> it's definitely difficult to have a standing home in paradise right now. at times i wish it was gone. >> reporter: massive water tanks are their lifeline for cooking and bathing. how much is this costing your family? >> $200 to $300 every few weeks. >> reporter: farmers say they'll soon stop reimbursing them for the fill-ups. they say you get one more refill. i say it's contaminating. but that's not our policy. we tell our girls, no more baths. try to do two minutes. >> reporter: this family also relies on their water tank. >> we don't want to take chances with our babies. for us it was a really big peace of mind. we wanted some security. >> reporter: securing safe water is also key for paradise businesses and schools that hope to eventually re-open. there were about 1,200

businesses in town before the fire. so far 10% have opened including two coffee shops and one restaurant. >> we're an essential service in an essential part of the town to rebuild, and we take that seriously. >> reporter: while cleanup crews around town are a welcome sign, homeowners know fixing the water system is crucial to rebuilding >> if we can't have clean water, we can't have a town. >> we'll wait as long as it takes. >> we look at what has torn this town apart, but then we have to look on the positive side. we're working on a comeback story. >> reporter: for cbs this morning, paradise, california. >> we reached out to farmers insurance group. the company says the additional payments for the water fall outside of the family's coverage limitations. >> you've got to feel for people. i can't imagine losing your home like that and going through everything. >> the last thing you need. tiger woods' hunt for another major victory ahead.

how the upswing in his career is lifting the entire sport. if you're on the go subscribe to the podcast. you'll hear what's going on in your world in less than 20 minutes. you're watching "cbs this morning." ♪ ♪ so kim, you going for our big drive safe & save discount? yup, using the app. i've been quite vigilant. sharon says step on it. the meeting's started. ok, write her back 'dear sharon, don't mess with my discount!' faster mommy, i gotta go to the bathroom. i do too honey, but we're gonna hold it for mommy's discount. easy, easy! but you're in labor? don't mess with my discount! uh hem. get a discount up to 30% with drive safe & save from state farm. milk, fresh cream and only sustainably farmed vanilla. it's made with fresh cream, sugar and milk. breyers the good vanilla. we proudly partner with american farmers

for grade a milk and cream. mmm! you wouldn't accept from any one else. why accept it from your allergy pills? flonase relieves your worst symptoms including nasal congestion, which most pills don't. flonase helps block 6 key inflammatory substances. most pills only block one. flonase. (sheila) (neil) oh it's so good to see you. (neil) are you just hanging out with the mom's of other famous people? (oracene) what's up neil? (neil) hi venus and serena's mom. snoop dogg's mom. dwayne jonhson's mom. odell's mom. am i in trouble? (sheila) no honey there's nothing wrong. (oracene) although he does look thin. (sharon) he does look thin. (neil) thank you? (sharon) come on over here and let us look at you. (sheila) honey, have you been getting enough sleep? (beverly) something is off. (sharon) it's the hair. (neil) what's wrong with my hair? (gideon) it's definitely the hair. (neil) what? where did you - there's nothing wrong with my hair. a migfrom aimovig. to be there for the good... and not so good. for the mundane.

the awe-inspiring. the heart-racing. the heartbreaking. that's what life is all about... showing up. unless migraine steals your chance to say... "i am here." we aim to change that. that's why we created... aimovig. a preventive treatment for migraine in adults. one dose. once a month. aimovig is proven to reduce the number of monthly migraine days. for some, that number can be cut in half or more. the most common side effects are pain, redness or swelling at the injection site and constipation. it doesn't matter what each day brings. so long as you can say... "i am here." aim to be there more. talk to your doctor about preventing migraine with aimovig. my gums are irritated. i don't have to worry about that, do i? harmful bacteria lurk just below the gum line. crest gum detoxify, voted product of the year. it works below the gum line to neutralize harmful plaque bacteria

and help reverse early gum damage. gum detoxify, from crest. ((cat 2) fwhoa- so many choices! (cat 1) look- extra gravy! (cat 2) and lil' soups! (cat 1) there's the shreds! (cat 2) yeah friskies has it all. (cat 1) i want it all- can i have it all? (vo) feed their fantasy. friskies.

look at that beauty. yes. that's the iconic bethpage black golf course. this morning on new york's long island. that's where the 101st pga championship is under way. for the 29th straight year it's broadcast right here, where? on cbs. tiger woods, a masters victory last month, his first major win since 2008 injected new excitement into the golf world. the tiger effect is even attracting some non-golf fans. jim axelrod is outside the clubhouse at bethpage state park in farmingdale, new york. good morning to you. >> reporter: good morning.

tiger's win at augusta is one of the great comeback stories, not just in the history of golf but in the history of sport. all eyes are turning to bethpage black on long island to see if his terrific story of resilience can get even better. >> here it is. the return to glory. >> reporter: it was a return to the top. many golf fans thought they'd never see it. and with his win at the masters, tiger woods has injected the game with a jolt that only he can. >> you know, the last month has been tiger, tiger. >> reporter: just ask cbssports analyst dottie pepper. a winner 17 times on the ladies tour says everything changes when tiger roars. >> there's a buzz every time he play, and there's a different

day-to-day heartbeat each for us covering it. you have to plan on traffic that's not there when tiger plays an event. it is a very real thing. it's like the triple shot cappuccino in the morning when you're usually only getting one. it's that sort of energy that's back around golf. >> reporter: the tiger effect is is enough to measure. tv ratings for the final round of this year's masters were up 41% over last year's tournament, a fact not lost on either veterans like steve stricker, one of tiger's closest friends on tour. >> it's crazy. he definitely moves the needle out here. we're all as interested as anyone else. >> reporter: or other stars. max holliman was 6 years old when tiger won his first masters. >> he's the coolest dude that's ever played golf.

he's been a blast for golf, making it a lot cooler and a little bit younger. >> reporter: but this comeback chapter of tiger's story, the one in which he's awarded the presidential medal of freedom, the highest honor, is one that's never touched a golf club, overcoming crippling back pain that left many wondering if he would ever walk right just two years ago, never mind play championship golf again, his dui, and the mugshot capturing him bottoming out in detail. "sports illustrated" senior writer michael bamburger has covered tiger's career from the beginning. but this isn't just a sports story. it's a human story. >> it goes way beyond sports. my 88-year-old mother said when you saw tiger come off -- by the way, my mom might not know there are 18 holes but she said, when he came off the 18 green, picked

up the son, hugged the daughter she said, this guy is a human being after all. >> reporter: impressive analysis from michael's mother. now then, the question, is tiger going to win this week? i can only tell you the oddsmakers installed him as an 8-1 favorite ahead of brooks koepka, last year's champion. this is going to be a blast. >> and it airs right here on cbs. good analysis about the human element. >> bamberger, a lot of people feel -- tiger was judged in the past by some, but i think people think enough time has passed and he's gotten through the difficulties, but there's another camp that says, yeah, but let's not forget. it's a big human story. good for him and for golf. >> a good comeback indeed. >> what do you say in. >> just for -- >> do you play golf? >> i have played golf, but i'm

so bad at it, i have been banned from most courses. it's such a game of focus, concentration, restraint, risk-taking. all of it requires a settled mind. to have that after what he's gone through, that's a feat of sport that's amazing. >> that's what you can admire indeed. awesome. you can watch it right here, on cbs. coming up next, we're going to take a look at this morning's other headlines including how this stainless steel rabbit shattered an art auction record. wait until you hear how much this bunny went for. good thursday morning to you. tracking some sun, tracking some showers on high-def doppler this morning. breezy to windy conditions. we'll see an isolated thunderstorm possible as we head through the afternoon. just cool and unsettled weather with this upper-level low. tracking two more storms on the way. daytime highs, cool. below average. upper 50s in san francisco and

oakland. low 60s, concord and san jose. catching a nice-needed break tomorrow. jose. catching a nice-needed break tomorrow. >> announcer: this portion of "cbs this morning" sponsored by stanley steemer. a cleaner home is a healthier home. stanley steemer. a cleaner home is a healthier home. i didn't have to run for help. i didn't have to call 911. and i didn't have to come get you. because you didn't have another heart attack. not today. you took our conversation about your chronic coronary artery disease to heart. even with a stent procedure, your condition can get worse over time and keep you at risk of blood clots. so you added xarelto® to help keep you protected. xarelto® - a blood thinner approved by the fda - when taken with low-dose aspirin is proven to further reduce the risk of blood clots that can cause heart attack, stroke,

or cardiovascular death in people with chronic cad. that's because while aspirin can help, a recent study showed it may not be enough to manage your underlying risk of blood clots. in a clinical trial, almost 96% of people taking xarelto® did not have a cardiovascular event. don't stop taking xarelto® without talking to your doctor, as this may increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, or cardiovascular death. while taking, you may bruise more easily or take longer for bleeding to stop. xarelto® can cause serious, and in rare cases, fatal bleeding. it may increase your risk of bleeding if you take certain medicines. get help right away for unexpected bleeding or unusual bruising. do not take xarelto® if you have an artificial heart valve or abnormal bleeding. before starting, tell your doctor about all planned medical or dental procedures and any kidney or liver problems. enjoy every momentnd help protect yourself from an unexpected one like a serious cardiovascular event. are you doing enough? ask your doctor if it's time for xarelto®. to learn more about cost and how janssen can help, visit xarelto.com

t let's go. with quality ingredients, nutella is sure to bring a smile to breakfast time. show your appreciation with a limited edition nutella jar! dad, it's fine. we have allstate. and with claimrateguard they won't raise your rates just because of a claim. that's why you're my favorite... i know. are you in good hands? emreplenished,d, fortified. emerge everyday with emergen-c. packed with b vitamins, electrolytes, antioxidants, plus more vitamin c than 10 oranges. why not feel this good every day? emerge and see.

♪ ♪ (avo) getting dressed can be rough on sensitive skin. downy free & gentle has no perfumes, no dyes, and softens clothes for sensitive skin. the only one trusted by the national psoriasis foundation. welcome back to "cbs this morning." here's a look at some of this

morning's headlines. a cbs wisconsin affiliate says a kidnapping survivor jayme closs made a rare public appearance. she was with family and friends yesterday at the state capitol where she was honored as a hometown hero. in january she escaped from her captor in northern wisconsin after 88 days in captivity. her aunt accepted the award on her behalf. >> jayme is deserving of the hero part of this award. her courage, bravery and spirit are things that inspire us and make us stronger and better. >> reporter: her accused kidnapper faces life in prison when he is sentenced next week. a spillway gate failed at a dam, draining the water out of a nearby lake. video shows the more than 90-year-old gate collapsing

tuesday on lake dunlap. people living along the lake say they're devastated at the thought of losing a popular summer location and the impact. engineers are trying to determine why the gate failed. cbs lexington affiliate wkyt reports a toddler was found alive nearly three days after he disappeared in a heavily wooded area. rescuers found 22-month-old kenneth howard at an old strip mine about a mile from his home. there was no evidence of foul play. he was dehydrated but in remarkably good condition. they say he's a tough little kid. his parents are relieved. a great ending to the story. >> yeah. a happy ending to that. and the "new york times" says a rabbit sculpture smashed the record for the most expensive art by a living artist. the stainless steel work sold for just over $91 million at christie's in new york last night. rabbit was created by koons in 1986.

the buyer is the father of treasury secretary steve mnuchin who is an art dealer. $90 million? >> i wonder where they're going to put it? does it go in the family room, living room, foyer? >> we like jeff koons, so good for him. >> what an expensive bunny. congratulations to jeff. for 12 years "the big bang theory" has been one of the funniest and most popular shows. we look ahead to the series finale that's tonight. kaley and johnny are here. we'll be right back.

good morning. it's 7:56. i'm kenny choi. just a few hours, a committee will vote on whether san francisco can close its juvenile hall. there are concerns that without an alternate plan, a closure may be premature. in union city, more than 500 educators plan to walk the picket lines on monday to protest pay. talks between union city teachers and the school district broke down yesterday. it is unclear however, when both sides will be back at the negotiating table. and basketball play-off action will resume tonight for the golden state warriors at oracle golden state led the portland trail blazers. leads them, one game to none in the western conference finals.

news updates throughout the day on your favorite platforms including our favorite website, kpix.com. including our favorite website, kpix.com.

good morning. we have some nagging trouble spots this morning, that are having trouble clearing here at 7:58 this morning. let's check right in. one of them coming into san francisco. and out of san francisco. right at 280 southbound at 101. there's also another trouble spot. 101 northbound at cesar chavez. as you can see, those travel speeds are slow, under 20 miles an hour, as you are headed into and out of the city this morning. down to the south bay, northbound 101 at first is still in action. it is slowing things down. that commute on the south bay, on 101, is a slow one. tracking scattered showers and brief, heavy downpours on high-def doppler this morning. all because of this upper level low-pressure system. cool and unsettled weather for the day. weather headlines. breezy to windy this morning. that will continue. scattered showers. some sun and an isolated thunderstorm possible with tracking two more storm systems this week. so unsettled weather today.

looking at a break friday. second storm rolls in on saturday. unsettled weather monday and tuesday. third storm next wednesday.

♪ good morning to our viewers in the west. it's thursday, may 16th, 2019. welcome back to "cbs this morning." ahead new york city's mayor joins the democratic presidential race. we'll look at the campaign that has an even two dozen candidates. plus "the big bang theory" come here to studio 57. what's next for them after tonight's final episode? but first, here's today's "eye opener" at 8:00. alabama became the first state in decades to make abortion a crime in almost every case.

>> there is growing momentum to capitalize on the supreme court's first solid conservative majority in decades. u.s. officials insist they have hard evidence, including pictures of ballistic missiles on iranian boats. the president wants a marriage based immigration system, the most detailed immigration plan put out. the catholic diocese in dallas named 300 priests accredited with sex abuse. the diocese hid information about some of those priests. the wleather was beautiful, sun was shining and a lot of people thought the helicopter pilot was trying to do some stunt yesterday before the chopper plunged into the water. according to new research, the back seat of a ride share vehicle has over 35,000 times more germs than the average toilet seat. the toilet seat won't spend 20

minutes rambling about ideas from stop to stop. the government mandated they change their neighbor are name from uber to ewwwber. >> i'm john kick iters dickersoe king. there is an app that has a button for misandrythrope, don't want to talk to anybody all day long. >> just stay home. >> good to know. now we turn to the news. missouri is the newest state to try to limit abortion rights. the state senate passed a bill to outlaw abortion after eight weeks of pregnancy. it now heads to the state assembly. alabama governor kay ivy signed a bill yesterday to make abortion a crime in every almost every case, no exception for rape or incest. an abortion would be allowed if

the mother's health was at risk. >> she says it's time for the supreme court to reconside reconsider roe versus wade, the ruling that established a constitutional right to an abortion. already this year mississippi, ohio, kentucky and georgia have passed new laws to ban abortions once the fetal heartbeat is detected. most women don't know that soon if they are pregnant. president trump says he decides how the u.s. deals with iran and rejects reports of conflict with his national security team. administration official also brief congressional leaders today after lawmakers in both parties demanded to see evidence that iran's actions are putting americans at risk. iran's foreign minister accused the u.s. overnight of escalating tensions in the region unnecessarily, that includes sending "abraham lincoln" to the persian gulf with a long with bombers and other military assets. >> the u.s. acted on intelligence showing iran is gearing up for possible attacks against americans. the president says he will talk about iran with switzerland's

president at the white house later today. the swiss provided a u.s. diplomatic channel to iran. mr. trump wants to talk with iran's leaders. new york city mayor bill de blasio will travel to iowa and south carolina after announcing his run for the presidency this morning. >> as president, i will take on the wealthy. i will take on the big corporations. ly not rest until this government serves working people. >> de blasio is the 24th candidate and third mayor to enter the race for the democratic nomination. ed o'keefe is covering the 2020 campaign. good morning. >> good morning. >> bill de blasio is the answer to what question that isn't being answered? >> unclear. i love, god bless the "new york post" this morning. new yorker laughing on the cover "america, you've been warned." >> you've been warned.

>> the problem is he thinks if you make it here you can make it anywhere. here's the thing, polling shows national democrats would prefer he maintain a new york state of mind, apologies to frank sinatra and billy joel. he like all the other democrats seems to think there is something he can contribute to this conversation. he already this morning touting the universal pre-k program that he established here in new york. the fact they're pushing environmental regulations. we have to talk to states in the middle of the country, each of them believes they have compelling argument that could somehow help them prevail. >> stacey abrams looking at the field growing. >> make it stop. >> what is the practical effect? does this strengthen biden's hand as front-runner? >> yes. >> all of them will divide the anti-biden vote. >> this is the interesting dynamic that i don't think they anticipated. his numbers only improved.

in south carolina now he's leading by 33 points in one survey. he's got a commanding lead over the president hypothetically in a pennsylvania matchup. all of these guys are just continuing to bolster him. bernie sanders to some extent, leaving open the possibility maybe one of them breaks out of the pack later on. >> they all divide the vote and biden stays at the top, not unlike what happened to donald trump in the last race. but there is the other option, everybody decides to go after joe biden. we saw kamala harris saying the crime bill joe biden was so much in support of in the '90s did lead to mass incarceration which felt like the first serious knock on him from a fellow candidate. do you expect more of that? >> yes, at this point, i think looking at how he has gone up over the last few weeks, they don't have a choice but to go after him. the crime bill, some liberals went after him on his environmental record, some of the work he did as a senator,

with the obama administration. it's starting to happen. it will happen. he's anticipating it and interesting to see whether it brings him down to earth. >> with 24 candidates, is there such a thing as too many candidates? i read an article in the "new york times" that said it's never bad to be able to say behind your name former presidential candidate. >> that's part of it for some of these people. the guys in the graphics department will tell you this is too many because you can barely see their faces on the screen. >> when you look at the 24, without naming names, realistically, who do you think really has no shot? >> if you'd ask me that four years ago people would have said donald trump has none and now he's president. who are we to say? >> he had other things going for him. >> he did, the universal name recognition. none of the guys with the exception of maybe biden and sanders can say they have name recognition that holds up in quite the same way. >> falling into stereotypes describing people in politics, particularly the six women running for president. senator kamala harris is sick of talking how she'd be the perfect

running mate. here's how she responded. listen. >> i think joe biden would be a great running mate, as vice president he's proven he knows how to do the job. >> are most of the women being judged unfairly as potential running mates rather than as primary figures on the ticket? >> first of all that's what you call the definition of the clap back. that was a good move on her part. it's a question asked of the men and she's spinning it there to say wait a second, why aren't you asking us whether we would pick a guy so there is perhaps something to that. there's six of them. they're all perfectly qualified people who very well could emerge as a nominee. most of these guys could potentially emerge as the nominee. >> the more people get in, what did your dad tell you? >> ensures full employment for you. right about that. >> thank you, ed o'keefe. ahead, "48 hours" investigates the unsolved murder of a pennsylvania teacher shot outside of her parents' home.

>> i'm erin maroriarty, "48 hours." a popular teacher was gunned down last year, a quiet pennsylvania city was left scrambling for answers. who would want this young woman dead? as it turns out, there might be quite a few people.

we have much we have much more news ahead. selena gomez is sounding the alarm of the negative effects of social media. the pop star says it's dangerous. plus, rolling stone's legend mick jagger shows off his moves after major surgery. and tonight the series finale for the record-setting tv comedy "the big bang theory. stars kelly and johnny will be here. you're watching "cbs this morning." cocoe. you are right here, you are watching "cbs this morning." ♪ she's doing it again. (vo) no cover up spray here... cheaper aerosols can cover up odors, burying them in a flowery fog.

switch to febreze air effects! febreze eliminates even the toughest odors from the air. freshen up, don't cover up. febreze. and i don't add trup the years.s. but what i do count on... is boost® delicious boost® high protein nutritional drink has 20 grams of protein, along with 26 essential vitamins and minerals. boost® high protein. be up for life. quietly running the world. creating jobs and fueling the economy. you're small business owners, and there's nothing small about your business. that's why with dell small business technology advisors. you'll get tailored product solutions, expert tech advice and one-on-one partnership. to help your small business do big things. call an advisor today at 877-buy-dell. get up to 45% off on select computers. ♪ if you have moderate to little things can be a big deal. that's why there's otezla. otezla is not a cream.

it's a pill that treats plaque psoriasis differently. with otezla, 75% clearer skin is achievable. don't use if you're allergic to otezla. it may cause severe diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting. otezla is associated with an increased risk of depression. tell your doctor if you have a history of depression or suicidal thoughts or if these feelings develop. some people taking otezla reported weight loss. your doctor should monitor your weight and may stop treatment. upper respiratory tract infection and headache may occur. tell your doctor about your medicines and if you're pregnant or planning to be. ready to treat differently with a pill? otezla. show more of you. let's go. with quality ingredients, nutella is sure to bring a smile to breakfast time. show your appreciation with a limited edition nutella jar! if ywhen you brush or floss, you don't have to choose between healthy gums and strong teeth. complete protection from parodontax has 8 designed benefits for healthy gums and strong teeth.

complete protection from parodontax. ...at a price that has you,s and like...d.hmmm. okay. that's yes for less. say yes to the latest spring trends at 20 to 60 percent off department store prices every day. at ross. yes for less. man, that's a cool looking hot tub.

we should check on the baby. he's so sweet. maybe too sweet? internet's down. go! your home is only as smart as your internet. get reliable at&t fiber and get speeds up to 300 megabits per second and directv. bundle for 75 dollars a month for 12 months. limited availability. may not be in your area. more for your thing. that's our thing. call 1-800-call-att. exactly what you need... yes. ...for your growing family? that's yes for less. everything your pet needs at 20 to 60 percent off specialty store prices. at ross. yes for less. at ross. the mystery of who murdered a pennsylvania teacher remains unsolved more than a year after she was killed.

33-year-old rachael deltondo was gunned down in the driveway of her parents' home in alequippa, pennsylvania just outside of pittsburgh. multiple leads but no arrests made. many blame the lack of arrests on an understaffed police department. >> reporter: just over a year ago, on mother's day 2018, 33-year-old rachael deltondo was shot several times at close range, just outside her home. her father, joe deltondo, was asleep by the side door, when he heard the shots. >> i miss her walking in the door. she was our life. she was our life. >> reporter: rachael's death is the ninth unsolved murder in the city of alequippa, pennsylvania, although there appear to be plenty of avenues for police to investigate starting with

21-year-old sheldon jeter. rachael's mother, lisa. >> he was obsessed with her. he told me he's in love with her. >> michael santacol 'and i represent sheldon jeter. it's fair to say he's a suspect but there is a cast of characters that all could be considered suspects. i would say her fiance is a possible suspect. >> i'm frank cotropa, ex-foeian say of rachael deltondo. >> reporter: why do you think people think you were involved somehow? >> we had a long relationship. >> she told me a long time ago her ex-fiance was going to kill her. >> reporter: frank i'm going to ask you directly, did you have anything to do with the death of rainle deltondo? >> absolutely not. >> reporter: rachael told her parents she was cooperating in an ongoing investigation by state police into alleged corruption in the alequippa police department, and that she had received death threats. >> she was afraid of the police,

deathly afraid of police. she said they're falling ollowi. >> reporter: joe percent value was assistant chief of police when rachael was murdered. do you think that anyone in the police department was involved in any way? in rachael's death? >> you never know. alequippa is a small community with new york problems. >> erin moriarty joins us at the table. that was a great sound bite. >> it's a cautionary tale how important it is to have a functional police department. you can't solve or prevent crime if you don't, number one, have a functional police department, and have people who have faith in the police department. >> well, so here's whey don't understand. why was the local teacher involved in a corruption investigation of the police department? >> we were kind of surprised by that, too, and it's not clear what she knew but there was no question she was talking to state police and the state police have been investigating allegations of corruption within the police department, within the city.

she then said she was being followed by police officers. she did get death threats, texts like "you won't live to see the end of 2018." she didn't. and so i think people think that there could have been a hit, but then the d.a. says no, no, this is not a problem of what she knew, but who she knew, that this was a crime of passion. if you had a really functional police department that was still working on it -- >> how dysfunctional were they? >> right, in less than a month after she was murdered, there were three police chiefs, in one week, sorry, three police chiefs in one week, and in fact, they turned over the investigation into her murder to the county. >> are they any closer to finding rachael's killer? >> if you talk to the d.a., they are, but it's been a year and usually dan tena tests don't ta full year. that's what we're told is the holdup. >> you can feel and see the parents' pain. sad story for them.

thank you, erin. you can watch "48 hours" called "what happened to rachael?" saturday at 10:00/9:00 central right lear on cbs. oprah was honored at one of our country's most visible symbols of freedom. ahead her inspiring words of standing up for our values at a celebration of lady liberty. you're watching "cbs morning news." celebration of liberty. you are watching "cbs this morning." liber liberty. you're watching "cbs this morning." forget about vacuuming for weeks. the (new) roomba i7+ with clean base automatic dirt disposal empties the roomba bin for you. so dirt is off your hands.

if it's not from irobot, it's not a roomba. from the first loving touch pampers diapers are the #1 choice of hospitals, and have been for over 40 years pampers swaddlers the #1 choice of hospitals, nurses & parents

♪ freedom, freedom, freedom we're on a ferry to liberty island. >> passing the statue of liberty. >> the statue of liberty. >> well that was gayle and oprah on their way to a celebration at the new statue of liberty museum on liberty island. the event attracted hundreds of guests, including amazon's ceo jeff bezos, hillary clinton and david letterman. the museum which opens to the public today tells the story

behind lady liberty. oprah received the ellis island award and delivered the keynote. >> freedom is what our ancestors died for, and it's also what they lived for, and it's what we must fight to preserve. >> wow. the crowd was treated to performances by singers gloria estefan and tony bennett, and spectacular von furstenberg raised over $1 million. >> it's powerful when you look at the history of this country. for what she's done to rally everybody together. it was a great bipartisan night, really special. >> my grandmother came from ireland in 1930 through ellis island and millions of other americans had the same experience. >> oprah is as usual on fire.

>> i want to hear the whole speech. >> somebody should put that speech up. she was great. a question you may not know the answer to what tv show has a good morning. it's 8:25. i'm kenny choi. pg&e could face new problems now that cal fire has blamed the utility company for the deadliest fire in california history. the campfire in butte county killed 85 people and burned down more than 18,000 structures last year. dixie school district residents who want to make suggestions for a new district name will have a chance to do so today. the so so-called naming party and open house will be held from 5:30 to 7:00 tonight, at miller creek middle school in san rafael. and the san jose sharks are one step closer to a stanley cup championship with a win last night in st. louis. the sharks won in an overtime

thriller, as hundreds of fans in san jose watched the game from avaya stadium. game 4 is tomorrow at 5:00. news updates throughout the day on your favorite platforms, including our website, kpix.com. platforms, including our website, kpix.com.

good morning. here at 8:27. we are tracking trouble spots on the road this morning. give yourself extra time you need. this is coming out of the south bay. northbound 101 there at first. it's taken them a long time to clear this. and it has backed all the way, even once you get past there. heading out of san jose into palo alto. this is a new accident, this is

blocking one lane in a southbound direction on 101. this is just south of the san mateo bridge. and it is backed up all the way past 92 as a result. coming into marin county. there's an accident at 580 and 101. another a little further south on 101 as you're driving through larkspur. backing things up to the 580, 101 interchange. zooming out. let's take a look at the wind advisories in effect for all of your bay area bridges that are not in the south bay. mary? >> all right. thanks, emily. tracking scattered showers and brief heavy downpours on high- def doppler. breezy to windy this morning. let's show you what you can expect. taking you through the day. so some showers, sunshine and isolated thunderstorm is possible. so cool and unsettled weather because of this upper-level low. and two more storms on the way. so daytime highs today, mid- 50s, pacifica, upper 50s in san francisco and oakrand. low 60s, concord, fremont, as well as for san jose. some showers, some sunshine and isolated thunderstorm or brief

heavy downpour, as we head through the day. a break friday. second storm saturday, our third storm next wednesday. ay, our third storm next wednesday.

♪ i've got the moves like jagger ♪ ♪ i've got the moves like jagger ♪ going to show you some of the jagger moves in a little bit. welcome back to "cbs this morning." right now it's time to show you some of this morning's headlines from around the globe. "the los angeles times" singer selena gomez one of the most followed persons on instagram says social media has been terrible for her generation. the 26-year-old gomez is at the canes film festival promoting an upcoming movie. what sarz her in real life is how social media is used. >> i understand that it's amazing to use your platform, but it does scare me when you see how exposed that these young

girls and young boys are. i think it's dangerous for sure. i don't think people are getting the right information sometimes. >> gomez has more than 150 million followers on instagram. she avoids sharing pointless pictures and aims to be more intentional with her posts. britain's "telegraph" reports a study suggesting completing a daily puzzle like soduku or crosswords could delay brain aging by eight to ten years. >> yes! >> british researchers found the more people regularly -- gayle is getting her crossword out now -- the more they regularly engage with puzzles the sharper in memory, attention and reasoning tasks. it does mean playing puzzles reduces the risk of dementia but keeps brains working better for longer. >> never a place to do soduku, i'll do two today. singer mick jagger still has dance moves, six weeks after

undergoing heart surgery. ♪ i so love this video. >> i love the way he dances. >> i love it. i do, too. >> he's got quick feet. >> you go, mick jagger. 75-year-old jagger posted this video on social media yesterday. he's like look at me, the rolling stones postponed their tour because of jagger's treatment. this morning the band announced it's rescheduled the north american tour. there are 17 concerts. the first one kicks off next month in chicago and mr. jagger clearly saying heart surgery, what heart surgery? you go. >> yeah, you go. tonight marks the end of an era for tv comedy after 279 episodes "the big bang theory" is coming to an end. the hit show is now the longest running multicamera comedy in tv history that provided nearly 12 years of laughs with some of television's most endearing and unique characters. >> rock, paper scissors, spock. >> it is about four egg heads

and the women who love them. >> you're a vixen, amy. >> it's much simpler than that. >> the last time you saw me naked i got a cookie monster tattoo, the acceptable responses when you see it are awesome or nothing. >> if penny can fall in love with one of these guys. >> cookies. >> the rest of us can't. >> yes, i will marry you. >> you will? >> you will? >> i will. >> sheldon for god's sakes, don't make me beg. >> bazinga! >> if you say "big bang theory" who cams to mind? b bazinga is the first thing. >> it is the see krcret sauce f any show that lasts a long time, the perfect alchemmy of anchors. >> he tack me to the barber, the dentist and the los angeles bureau of weights and measures. >> the fact that people want to invite these characters and this

cast into their houses and hang out with them. >> penny. penny. penny. >> is just this little piece of magic. >> bazinga! >> bazinga, certainly part of the culture. "the big ban theory" stars katey cuoco and johnny galecki, congrats to you both. it was touching yesterday "up front" the big cbs unveiling to advertisers when the cast walked out, everybody gave you a standing ovation. could you tell everybody up there was surprised and moved. >> that was chilling. standing ovation at carnegie hall. we were all really touched by that and a little emotional. >> very moving. >> showed the beautiful video, it was a lovely tribute. >> i wonder how you're feeling. everybody knows it's time but chuck lorre described it as grateful and grief-stricken. is that a great way to describe it? >> yes. >> yes, bittersweet. i keep the wrote from winnie the

pooh, how lucky i am to be this sad to say good-bye to something. we all feel grateful. the timing is right. >> it's kind of like a death in a way. it's been a long, long time together. >> somebody described it as being like going from kindergarten to 12th grade with people the whole time, which i thought was a good way. do you agree? >> yes, actually, we did at our show a yearbook, so it went from day one to the last day, and it was literally a yearbook and people on the last day were having their friends sign it and the crew members and it was really kind of a sweet gesture. >> no show has had a rating like this, too. you've been a blockbuster success for such a long period and i love chuck lorre describing when he first brought it to chbs they said no thanks. >> it didn't have this one in it. >> what is the lesson, you're involved in a lot of television. what is the lesson behind that? >> i think initially -- well chuck would say the script wasn't quite there in that first

pilot. >> very different pilot. >> very different pilot, he's aesthetically it was different. we didn't have kaley, simon and kunal and the synergy and whatever that elusive chemistry you can't really create was there. >> have you had people come up, i think of my own kids, we watched the show together with them. their lives, they've gone through the 12 years with you. >> makes you feel quite old, yeah. one kid, someone came up to me the other day i think she was 10. i love the show. when did you start watching? she was like well it started before i was born. i was like -- glaring at her, okay. >> it was so nice to meet you. >> the age is so, i mean we get 80-year-olds and 8-year-olds. it's reached so many different people. >> the time line for certain people's lives, they will all get around and talk about the various seasons of the show. >> grew up on the show.

we have shows that we grew up on that we love. that will be for someone else. >> everybody was raving about the finale. i talked to a lot of your colleagues and chuck, too, they think the finale is perfection, that it's emotional and not everything ends with a neat little bow but everybody gets to shine these last episodes. >> finales, there's been so many of them that have been so well done, so brilliant from so many wonderful shows. >> so many not well done. >> that's true there's a lot of pressure. >> a lot of anxiety for months how this is going to end for the writers and for us, too, and i'm really trying not to be biased but it's one of the sweetest finales i think i've ever seen. i don't know how someone could not enjoy this. it's very heartfelt in a time where i feel we need, i don't know, it's kind. every character does have a wonderful moment, and it's beautiful. >> a few months ago i was asked to name my top five favorite episodes. it was nearly impossible to do. >> they all run together. >> they melt together over the

years. i can say now the last three episodes are by far my favorite. >> christine baranski who plays your mother that already aired, she's a costic person, the two of you have an interesting tie nammic. i kept waiting for the joke to come between the two of you and didn't which was unexpected. >> i did, too. in fact, christine said the same thing when we first read the script. we thought we read it wrong or we were missing a page. it was incredible gift of trust that they gave she and i, the writers, because that's not necessarily a proven moment in multi-camera live audience sitcom to not end a scene on a joke, to let the drama of the scene ring out, and i'm really proud of that episode and she's just a dream to work with obviously. >> they say the show was approached episode by episode. what does that mean, guys? i didn't know what that meant. >> most shows are weeks ahead in the writing. our writers really write for

each week, so they're not, we're not technically ahead in scripts. they kind of like to see how the story lines go, so a lot of people over the years were like what's going to happen over the next three episodes? our writers didn't even know and they'd play it by ear. we were like a week ahead, barely a week ahead of airing and it's kind of what worked for our show. >> i'm curious about your next chapter. johnny's friend said he has the biggest heart, one of the smartest brains. >> he does. >> and he's a really good musician. >> oh, waldon got into your ears. >> johnny, what's yours, kaley? >> i started my production company a year and a half ago and a lot of stuff in development. i'm enjoying the producing hat. a new path for me. >> quickly, johnny, i'm afraid, we have our own next chapter to get to. >> all right, mine's coming. don't worry. >> i got to tell mine. you didn't get to tell yours. >> ladies first. >> stay tuned. thank you so much.

you can watch the series finale of "the big bang theory" tonight in two back-to-back episodes starting at 8:00/27 central here on cbs and at 9:30/8:30 central kaley and johnny will host a retrospective unraveling the mystery of "big bang farewell." >> you could both run for president. just sayin'. >> you missed the announcement. you cut him off. today marks the end of a big chapter for us, too at "cbs this morning." it's norah's last day. she looks so sparkly today. i'm wearing

sarah's last tuition payment, sent off.

feeling good? oh yeah. now i'm ready to focus on my project. ♪ ♪ this is why we plan. ♪ ♪ you never cease to amaze me, maya. see how investing with a j.p. morgan advisor can help you. visit your local chase branch.

♪ girls, who runs the world norah o'donnell who runs the world. she's been an important part of our "cbs this morning" family for nearly seven years now. she's asked the tough questions, headed into disaster zones, given survivors a voice and shared the stories of people all around the world. we've also shared laughs and countless cups of water, tea and coffee and coke with her at the table. this morning, after 2,444 days, we are saying good-bye, as norah heads off to the "cbs evening news." >> reporter: here we go. ♪ american woman, stay away from me ♪

>> reporter: i made it to the top! ♪ you can be amazing >> reporter: the next dalai lama be a female? >> of course. >> reporter: you said our democracy is under assault. what's at stake here? could you convince putin to get assad to step aside? >> you've done your homework on this. >> we're working hard to counter it. >> reporter: how are recountering it? do you believe the north koreans should be held responsible for his death? donald trump said your remarks were one of the dumbest statements i've ever heard in politics. >> mr. trump should run back a tape recorder on some of the stuff he says. >> reporter: to be clear, mr. trump has no financial relationship with any russian oligarchs? >> that's what he said. that's what i said. that's obviously what our position is. >> reporter: look at this. the busiest corridor in the country. we are standing just in front of houston's main evacuation center. do you regret reporting the assault? >> i regret it every day. >> interest this right here. >> reporter: this got me choked up this morning "today we are speechless." whatever happened to the cadets?

>> he graduated. >> reporter: what happened to you? >> i left. >> reporter: the middle of all the fear and panic, people stepped up to help one another. i see you still have the wristband on. >> yes. i haven't cut it off yet. >> reporter: what's in here. >> so good to see you. ♪ >> good morning. >> reporter: hi, good morning! >> everything good? >> reporter: hello. james taylor here. hello. do you realize what you've created? >> yes. >> norah is here. highlighter yellow. >> reporter: whoa! tiger is back. >> throwing a football is not easy. >> reporter: do you have a mantra you say ahead to yourself? ♪ girls ♪ who won the world ♪ girls >> reporter: congress will not only have more women t will be the most diverse ever. ♪ >> you want to read this part?

>> even in your 40s you can still do great things. >> i look forward to getting there. >> this is too personal. is that dorky? i have a great job, man. ♪ and girls, they wanna have fun ♪ >> norah congratulations. this is really exciting! >> hi norah, it's mom and dad. congratulations. >> i want to thank you and wish you the best of luck. >> hey, mom, i love you so much and so proud of you.. >> congratulations, norah. >> congratulations. you can sleep in now. >> can't wait to have, look forward to breakfast. >> yeah! >> legendary news program, and it will be in good hands with you. >> norah you did a great job covering me on capitol hill. >> us old folks get up early, we'll miss you in the morning. the good news is we'll see you in the evening. >> we are lucky to get you returning to the cbs team down here. >> i want to make sure for 12 months you're set with some story ideas. >> i knew after 9/11 when we covered the pentagon together, traveling the world that you

were a rock star >> good luck with your move from all of us here at apple. best to luck as you assume the anchor's chair. >> a spire to be you when i grow up. >> "cbs evening news" anchor, wow. >> i was proud to call you a colleague and thrilled for you as you prepare to join david and me in the evening. >> after so many years of bumping each other out there, i her the g20 among some of the other stops. it will be nice to see you in the desk and these monitors. >> i've seen how your intelligence and hard work shines through. >> good luck. >> you inspired me for many years and i can't wait to see what you do next. >> honestly, america is ready for norah at night even though it sounds a little racy. doesn't it? >> way to go norah and the cbs news team. >> we love you! >> beautifully done, whoever put that together. norah, you've done so much great stuff. i forget about all that stuff. who did it, meghan?

arianna -- iliana and erin. good job. beautifully done. norah at night, katie said it best. could somebody bring out the gift certificate for a spa? >> local washington restaurant. >> oh. that's so nice. >> turn it around. >> it's a picture of the entire team. look, the best is yet to come. >> i believe that. >> i think that's for all of us at cbs news, and seven years, nearly seven years, gayle, we've been together and john and i have known each other and worked together for 20 years out on the road, but we've made news, we've been in the news, but we've also made friendships, and this is the greatest thing on television. you know how much i love all of you. so thank you. thank you to this amazing crew, production team. >> what you should know is we are cheering you on. we are cheering you on. >> thank you to my family. my family, thank you.

>> thank you, we'll be right back.

good morning. it's 8:55. i'm kenny choi. we have learned that a contract employee, working for kpix 5 was killed by a stray bullet in richmond. police say miguel ramirez was simply getting the mail in front of his home tuesday. when shots were fired. so far, no arrests. in just a few hours, a committee will vote on whether san francisco should close its juvenile hall. there are concerns that without an alternate plan, a closure may be premature. and play-off action will resume for the warriors tonight at 4:00. state leads the series, 1-0 against portland in the western conference finals. game time tipoff is at 5:00.

news updates including our website, kpix.com. updates including our website, kpix.com. ♪ [ crying ] ♪ you protect them at home. we help protect them online. this is beyond wifi. this is xfi. simple. easy. awesome. xfinity. the future of awesome.

good morning here at 8:57. this morning. we are tracking trouble spots for you. but let's start with your main travel times. you are in the red if you are on the east shore freeway or on the south bay. that is up to 76 minutes. half an hour on the east shore. coming on the highway, 4. not too bad. only 40 minutes to make your way to the east shore freeway. and you are in the yellow,

coming out the altamonte pass. backed up to the foot of the maze, including the 880. including a flyover. look at that. san mateo bridge is pretty much a parking lot. i'll check in with chp and see what the deal is there. mary, how is the weather? >> we are tracking scattered showers on high-def doppler this morning. and scattered shower activity will continue as we head through the day. cool and unsettled weather for your thursday. so your weather headlines, breezy to windy this morning. scattered showers. we'll see showers, sunshine and isolated thunderstorms, as we go through the day with this upper-level low. and tracking two more storms on the way. but a cool day today. upper 50s in san francisco and oakland. low 60s, vallejo, concord, livermore, concord, san jose, mountain view. as we head through tomorrow. could see a few showers tomorrow morning. otherwise drying out and clearing out. catching a break on friday. a second storm system saturday into early sunday. unsettled weather monday and tuesday and our third storm on wednesday.

wayne: ah! - i'm gonna take the money, wayne. jonathan: $15,000 in cash! wayne: we do it all for the fans. jonathan: my personal guarantee. tiffany: yummy. wayne: two cars! that's what this game is all about. she's leaving here with the big deal of the day. ten years of deals, right? jonathan: it's time for "let's make a deal." now here's tv's big dealer, wayne brady! wayne: hey, america, welcome to "let's make a deal." wayne brady here, thanks for tuning in. who wants to make a deal? the cheeseburger, i think you're a bacon cheeseburger, yes, come on over here. everybody else, have a seat. hello, what's your name? - my name is anna. wayne: sorry? - anna. wayne: anna, what do you do?