frontrunner is coming out swinging.... again... we'll tell you.... which fellow candidate he's taking aim at.... now. but first... a story still developing.... this afternoon... ethan couch..... the so-called "affluenza teen" is in police custody... and... will now be extradited.... back to the u-s. couch and his mother were detained in the popular tourist town of puerto vallarta, mexico. the pair had been on the run for weeks..... after the texas teenager.... allegedly violated probation. abc's.... elizabeth hur has the latest. liz pkg: the international manhunt for this alleged fugitive from texas? is now his hair and goatee.. now dyed black.. this blurry booking photo is of his mother, tonya.. who according to authorities.. refused to sit still for the picture.. but you can see she also changed her look.. cutting her hair.. ((sot)) 11a presser?? abc news learning overnight.. the 18- year-old and his mother

yesterday in the popular resort town of puerto vallarta.. couch was just 16 when he killed 4 people driving drunk in 2013.. but was sentenced to only probation using the affluenza defense.. an unrecognized condition caused by his wealthy upbringing.. that prevented him from knowing right from wrong. ((nat)) - "twitter party nat" couch.. now 18.. vanished earlier this month.. he was a no-show at his probation hearing after this video allegedly showing couch at a party near a beer pong table was posted on twitter.. well. but first, they have to be brought back to the u-s and that process is well underway. eh, abc news, ny. right now... because couch was sentenced as a teen... the maximum sentence he could receive.....

days.... in jail. the d-a says.... he wants to transfer couch's sentence to adult court..... which would allow for.... a more severe punishment. a developing story... we're following..... as we get closer to the new year... celebrations could be in jeopardy.... as cool temperatures and high winds.... move into the valley... here's a live look.... outside right now. chief meteorologist bryan scofield is tracking it all.... as the countdown begins... below average temps will continue through the new year and the beginning of next week. in the short term, expect at and below freezing low temps tonight into tomorrow. afternoon highs will top out around 50 on wednesday and new year's eve, with partly cloudy skies expected both days. conditions will gettbreezy on thursday and friday, as a low pressure system comes together and remains over the area through most of the weekend. belgian police have arrested two people.....

plotting terror attacks.... in brussels.... on new year's eve. authorities say... they found military clothing and "isis propaganda".... during several raids... but... no weapons or explosives. officials say... the searches are not linked.... to last month's paris attacks. federal authorities are investigating.... after a small plane crashed into a government building..... in anchorage, alaska this morning... killing the pilot. you can see the flames here.... from that crash. police say... the plane belongs to the civil air patrol.... a civilian branch of the u-s air force... but the n-t-s-b says... they can't find any record of the flight.... being approved. the cause of the crash.... is still under investigation. in today's red.... white.... and blue -2- thousand -16- political coverage...

is on the attack! overnight... trump blasted chris christie claiming..... the new jersey governor..... knew about the lane closings.... at the center of the bridgegate scandal. sot/trump: they are closing the biggest bridge in the united state, the most travelled on bridge, one of them in the world, most travelled on in the united states, you are doing that and you are not telling the governor and you are with him all the time? the attacks come..... after the new hampshire union leader endorsed.... christie. meantime... trump continues to go after democratic presidential candidate.... hillary clinton and her husband. he tweeted out quote... "if hillary thinks..... she can unleash her husband, with his terrible record of women abuse..... while playing the women's card on me.... she's wrong!" and breaking news... we have just learned... ex-new york governor george pataki is dropping out of the g-o-phis campaign and poll numbers..... at less than one- percent.... in every major state. pataki is expected to make the official announcement.... at a press conferencethis evening.... at 6-pm local time. former "glee" actor....

authoetis s.. on suspicionpresentatives have commented on.. noah "puck" puckerman on "glee".... from -2- thousand -9-.... until the show's cancellation.... earlier this year. a motorcyclist killed.... at a memorial ride... for another biker! last night... dozens of riders from various motorcycle clubs came together.... to remember.... shamon hudson. he went by the nickname.... "big boi." they say... hudson organized the ride on sunday for a fellow rider.... who recently passed away..... from natural causes. they don't know.... what caused hudson and two other riders..... to go down. the 38 year old had -3- thankful.... for all the support.... they've been getting. india hudson hudson's daughter 11.56.00.00 "i knew a lot of people knew him, but i didn't know all these people felt this way about him." (butted with) i've had maybe 600 phone calls, maybe 600 texts, emails, facebooks." a roadside memorial for hudson has been set up....

on the 95. still to come... a teen found miles from home..... on the verge of death. sot - brayden neilson / survivor: "i started crying and freaking out" (butted with) sot - brayden neilson / survivor: "i really thought i should have been dead" temperatures... lost in the wilderness. plus... we're revealing the most admired people in america... and... some of the names at the top of the list.... may surprise you. have you ever heard the one about the cat stuck on a pole?

it's one of three trending headlines.... top of a utility pole.... for three days. and... people in this phoenix

how to help him get down. temperatures in the area.... have been close to freezing.... the past three nights... so... it's one cold kitty. people have reached out to the local utility company.... to see if they can assist in getting the feline.... back on solid ground. hundreds cheered on..... as -2-..... four-finned..... loggerhead turtles.... were released back into the ocean.... today. for the past several months... the reptiles have been rehabilitating..... at loggerhead marine life center.... in juno beach. one of the turtles was rescued.... after being hooked.... by a fisherman. the other was found.... at jensen beach park... lethargic and underweight. gall-up has just released..... its annual list of the most admired people... topping the list: are democratic presidential candidate.... hillary clinton and president barack obama! in a close second..... for the most admired man title.... none other than..... g-o-p frontrunner donald trump! trump hasn't been on the list..... since 20-11. but... clinton has topped the list more frequently..... than any other woman.... in the history of the survey. for more stories trending right

go to.... k-t-n-v dot com. and... we want to hear your our handle is @ktnv.... use the hashtag.... nowtrending. anchors adlib and toss to bryan below average temps will continue through the new year and the beginning of next week. in the short term, expect at and below freezing low temps tonight into tomorrow. afternoon highs will top out around 50 on wednesday and new year's eve, with partly cloudy skies expected both days. conditions will get breezy on thursday and friday, as a low pressure system comes together and remains over the area through most of the weekend. this system doesn't look to bring chances for rain, but it will keep the cold air in place, with highs in the mid and upper 40s expected on friday and saturday. the system starts to make and

starts nudging in from the southwest. highs will top out around 50 on sunday and in the low 50s on monday and tuesday. the center of this next system will stay to our south, but as it passes through it will usher in moisture and bring us chances for rain starting sunday afternoon and continuing on monday. yet another system will follow behind that one, and looks to bring better chances for rain on tuesday.

to an incredibly brave teenager... alive... today.... after spending nearly -30- hours lost..... in the frigid utah wilderness.... surviving single digit temperatures.... rescued just minutes before..... the search became a "body recovery mission"... now... he's opening up to abc's.... kayna whitworth.... about how.... he survived. this morning, this 14-year-old boy -- alive against all odds? sot - brayden neilson / survivor: "i really thought i should have been dead" just released from the hospital - brayden neilson - sharing his astonishing tale of survival - after spending ((keyable gfx)) nearly 30 hours in the utah wilderness... sot - brayden neilson / survivor: "i started popping

probably shot about 25 rounds neilson and a friend set out early saturday morning on ((keyable gfx)) a hunting trip - but the friends were ((keyable gfx)) separated and neilson was ((keyable gfx)) lost. using his cell phone to ((keyable gfx)) call 911... ((fullscreen gfx)) even sending this text message to his brother, saying "i'm fine eric i love you so much." sot - brian neilson / brayden's dad: "i went from calming my own mind to 'i can't bury him'" (gets emotional) all alone, brayden kept walking -- covering ((keyable gfx)) some 11 miles of frigid earth... sot - brayden neilson / survivor: "i could see cops but i couldn't get to them, they couldn't see me. i yelled as loud as i((fullscreen gfx)) dispatch nats: "they've got a big group passing before search and rescue crews spotted brayden - ((keyable gfx)) some 50 miles from home - ((keyable gfx)) hypothermic and hallucinating... but alive... sot - brayden neilson / survivor: "i saw two pairs of headlights, i started walking to them. // i think god led me that whole way through, all the way through there and i think he found me some help." this morning, the neilsons --

holiday miracle. sot - shannon neilson / brayden's mom: "i'll tell you what i don't take a lot of things for granted anymore." for good morning america, kayna whitworth, abc news, los angeles. good news for you coffee drinkers... it may help you run just a little bit longer.... during your workout... plus... it's hard not to indulge.... during the holiday season... so... you may be seeing a little holiday bulge. don't worry... action news has some tips.... to help you get back on track for 20-16.... coming up in our health report. and remember... you can watch action news anytime.. anywhere. we're streaming our newscasts.... at k-t-n-v dot com.... so you can stay informed on any computer .. smartphone.. or tablet. we'll be.... right back.

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the group took a closer look at previous studies.... on caffeine... coffee... and sports. they found significant improvements.... in endurance performance.... in -5- of -9- studies. researchers say.... that based on their reviews of these studies... there is moderate evidence that drinking coffee.... improves endurance... specifically.... in cycling and running. and... if you're planning on getting in shape... in 20-16... there's some good news. you don't have to break the bank to sweat. here are some tips..... from "consumer reports".... on how to save on gym memberships: first... negotiate. next... wait for the right time. january is a great time.... for promotions... but... wait until... the end of the month. and... consider bringing friends... to get a group discount. next... consider what kind of membership you need... like maybe.... a "pay-as-you-go". check your.... health insurance policy for gym benefits. see if your boss is willing to share... the cost. and... don't forget most gyms.... offer free trial passes. 'tis the season for family.... fun... and plenty of food. but... this time of indulgence can very quickly lead to feelings of guilt....

wagon. fortunately... there are ways to get back on track.... in time for the new year. with more... here's doctor timothy johnson. getting fit? and losing weight. they were the two top new year's resolutions in 2015, but after the rapid-fire calendar of holidays? getting back on track is often easier said than done. so what's the best way to follow through on your healthy resolutions? top nutrition and exercise groups say keeping a few simple tips in mind can help. first, set realistic goals. laying out a plan is great? but only when the steps are small and achievable enough to make success possible. second, focus on making diet and exercise changes that are sustainable, long lasting, and less susceptible to rebound. also? remember that you do not have to make these changes alone. starting a new lifestyle program with friends, or joining a fitness community, can make getting in shape more fun and interactive.

of a medichanges. small steps? that can t yr new year off to a great start. with this medical minute, i'm dr. timothy johnson. still ahead... a final look.... at your forecast! and.. before we head to break.. a look at tonight's abc primetime line-up..... on channel 13. at 8:00... it's "fresh off the boat".... at 8:30... it's "the muppets".... followed by.... two hours of "beyond the tank" at 9... we will see you tonight for action news... live at 11... we'll be.... right back.

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yahm-bo)tshiyombo..... shot and killed..... his -68- year-old father..... following an argument.... at their home.... near pecos and the 215. he now faces.... murder charges. the search is on for a man... after he was caught on video vandalizing a mosque. you can see here... the man laying strips of bacon.... on the doors and door handles.. of the mosque near jones and twain. in islam... pork is forbidden to both eat and touch. the f-b-i is now investigating this.... as a possible hate crime. a texas teenager..... who avoided jail time for murder.... because of an "affluenza" defense has been found.... in mexico. ethan couch and his mother fled.... after authorities determined he violated the terms of his probation. he'll be extradited.... back to the u-s tomorrow. you'll remember couch... killed several people in a drunk driving accident.... in texas.... in 2013. coming up.... on action news.. live at 5... g attac... involving a child. details.... in a live report. plus.. "you ask. we investigate". how a sign post is causing some major headaches for drivers....

those stories and more.... on action news.. live at 5. we are working on new stories for you at six... . coming up on action news.... live at 6... forget dinner and a mvie. how about a movie and alifght? find out... hwich we coast airport is and... that does it.... for action news..... live at 3:30.,... but... news..... live at 3:30.,... but... stay with us.... "judge judy" is up next. we'll be back in -60- minutes.... for action news.... live at 5. until then.. thanks for watching... and... have a great evening. wednesday on valley view live -

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