traffic in good morning, america. happening now, battling the blaze. record triple-didn't heat stoking massive fires out west, as thousands of to keep them contained. beachgoers forced to share lakes with planes scooping up water to fight the flames. as temperatures rise. riding high. donald trump soaring in the polls after a huge weekend in iowa. arriving in style. winning over massive crowds. and now finally revealing how he's really going to be keeping illegal immigrants out of the country. >> we're building a wall. it's going to be strong. new this morning, a murder mystery. morgan freeman's granddaughter found dead on the streets of new york city.

man in custody. the authorities up vestinvestigating. this is gonna be the best day of my life jason day, weeking after a frightening fall, claims the pga championship. >> a phenomenal talent. and major champion. >> how he overcame the odds. and the famous pros cheering him on. america. so happy for jason day. so happy to have george back this morning. >> it's nice to be back. a lot to get to. starting with the devastating fires out west. dozens of homes destroyed like these in washington state. >> and millions are facing triple-digit temperatures. firefighters warning that warm water could lead to more sting ray injuries this month. ginger is outside with it the laest, starting with the

excessive temperatures on the east coast. >> heat both east and west. we could see our first official heat wave today. we've been 90-plus for three days or more, or will be today. look, 93. the air quality. my big concern. from washington, d.c. up to coastal new england. the heat index could reach close to 100. out west, they're saying 100? that that's nothing. we've been at 110, 115. that excessive heat warning in vegas through wednesday. the next week or so starts to cool off. we'll have so much more coming up on the fire danger that that will cause the pacific northwest. for now, to kayna whitworth in marina del rey, california. >> reporter: so much to talk about regarding the heat wave. these beaches providing relief for some 4 million people over the weekend. for folks in arizona, where they

tied an all-time record heat high, and they don't have a beach to go to, there were some 86 heat-related emergencies. this morning, brutal. miserable. skyrocketing. >> the humidity was out of control. it made it even hotter. >> reporter: roughly 14 million people under excessive heat warnings. >> we had multiple patients. >> reporter: the mercury hit record-breaking highs on saturday in arizona. 21 people taken from the stadium to be taken for heat-related illnesses. in phoenix, officials called out twice to rescue hikers. further west, swarms of sting rays drawn to l.a. county beaches. the sweltering heat proving to be your tires' worst enemy. putting drivers at risk.

road surfaces at 148 degrees. even is advised to make sure car tires are properly inflated. this creates a high risk of a blowout. a simple way to stay safe on the blistering roads. there have been several fires in southern california sparked after car accidents. it's more important to make sure your vehicle is safe. the power grid is having a toll taken on it. we're urged to conserve and unplug all unnecessary devices. >> with all-out battle against more than 80 wildfires out west. dozens of homes destroyed as firefighters try to contain the blaze. neal karlinsky is in washington with the latest, good morning, neal. >> reporter: robin, good morning. just imagine if this was your house. there's almost nothing recognizable. nothing salvageable. a chimney. a washer and dryer. that's about it. this is one of dozens of homes burned to the ground during a

volatile weekend out west. from southern california to oregon and washington. fires raged across a huge swath of the west. an all-out fight. more than 10,000 firefighters on the front lines. around the vacation community of chelan, washington, up to 50 homes and other structures lost. you can see where the fire went through the fruit-packing warehouse. through the trees. torched these home, onward to the hills behind. some of the smoldering homes only accessible now by boat. >> oh, my gosh. >> reporter: this weekend, beachgoers shared the lake with airplanes and helicopters picking up water, attacking the steep hillsides. dumping flame retardant so close, a komo tv camera man was drenched in it. >> some of us don't have homes to go home to. >> reporter: in california, triple-digit temperatures

sparked a series of new fires. including this blaze that burnt six buildings. rez kents on edge in simi valley. here in chelan, conditions have improved dramatically in the last 24 hours. for hundreds of homehoners, this will be another nervous day, hoping to make it through in one piece. george? >> thank you, neal. the race for the white house, now. "your voice, your vote." it's the summer of trump, still going strong. a new poll shows him atop the republican field after stealing the show at the iowa state fair this weekend. tom llamas has the latest. >> reporter: unlike other superrich politicians, donald trump is not running from money. he's telling people and showing people how rich he is. he says he'll spend $1 billion if that's what it takes to win the white house. this morning, fresh off his air show at the iowa state fair, donald trump is riding high. >> one, two, three. >> all: trump!

>> reporter: a new national toll taken after the first debate, the billionaire far ahead of the pack. ben carson and ted cruz surging, while jeb bush and scott walker falling back. this, as trump lays out a plan on the issue that put him in the spot light. immigration. >> we're building a wall. it's going to be strong. >> reporter: to build that wall, a trump administration would increase fees on mexican work visas. trump wants to enwelfare for new immigrants and end birthright citizen ship for children of illegal immigrants born in the u.s. >> we have to keep the families together. but they have to go. >> reporter: over the weekend, trump not hiding his wealth or lifestyle. buzzing the fair in his helicopter. then offering tours of it to children. our own martha raddatz taking a ride with trump, telling him four years ago others at the top of the polls at the start of the race didn't end up well.

>> who was here? >> michelle back man. rick santorum. >> they're not me. they're not me. >> reporter: now, trump will not be on the campaign trail today. we know this because he's scheduled to report for jury duty. unclear if he'll be selected. it will be time away from campaigning. >> but smart politics not avoid it. now to a nightmare travel weekend for thousands of airline passengers. major computer glitch on the east coast causing hundreds of cancellations and delays. social media dubbing it the fly flypocalypse. david kerry reports from reagan national. >> reporter: it was a mess. if you looked at the air control map, there was a big hole over a very important part of this country. a wicked weekend. thousands of travelers wondering what caused all those delays. why were they strnded? >> it looks like a lengthy

delay. if you want to just shut them both down, shut them beauoth down. >> reporter: a glitch causing this hole in the sky. saturday passengers looking for answers. >> they said the screens had gone blank in washington center. >> reporter: some passengers went to social media with the hash tag flypocalypse. a control center outside of washington went down. meaning nearly 500 flights were canceled. another 500 delayed. some for hours. turns out, it was a software update that actually caused the problem leading to the system going down. that meant sunday, airlines scrambled to get their jets in the right position for the beginning of the work week. >> yous that have to be scheduled. people have to get places. it has a terrible effect on the whole system across the united states, not just one small sector.

>> reporter: kind of like an app on your phone, you update i had and then your phone doesn't work. that's what happened. >> they're lining up. david, thank you very much. now the a big announcement about female viagra. the fda set to announce tomorrow whether they'll approve the little pink pill for women. >> reporter: this could be a game-changer. experts estimate that if approved, 16 million women might want to take this pill. it would be the first ever of its kind for women. in the big sfri of pharmaceuticals, this little pink pill could start making waves across the country this week. the fda expected to announce tomorrow whether they'lldeny, or postpone the pill dubbed the female viagra. where viagra treats problems with blood flow in men this drug

is specifically aimed at treating hypoactive sexual desire disorder, hsdd, which affects one in ten women. the panel hearing testimony from this mother and daughter. >> i had a wonderful, loving husband and no sexual feelings whatsoever. >> my marriage has suffered greatly. so much so that the conversation of divorce is on the table. desire. >> reporter: if approved, the one a day pill would be the first of its kind available to consumers. it's already faced backlash. some questions effectiveness and safety. for some women, this announcement could make all the difference. >> no negative side effects. only positive ones. really good ones. >> reporter: now, if the drug does win approval, you shouldn't expect to see a lot of advertising for it. not at first because the maker

of the drug has promised the fda that to curb potential misuse, it will not advertise on tv or radio for 18 months, robin and george. >> thank you, rebecca. to amy. the plane crash in indonesia. that's right. a search plane has spotted wreckage believed to be from a passenger jet that disappeared on sunday. the trigana air service flight was seven miles from the airport when it disappeared. it may have been carrying half a villagers. back here at home, a deadly midair collision between two small planes near san diego. five fem were killed when the planes collided as they approached the airport. the pentagon is reportedly planning to dramatically expand the drone program. the number of drone flights will jump 50% over the next four years for surveillance of global hot spots.

and tragic end for a decorated soldier who survived several tours of duty in iraq and afghanistan. the army sky diver was killed at home when he collided with another jumper at an air show. more from mara schiavocampo. >> we need an ambulance over here. >> reporter: this terrifying video. two skydivers collide midair in front of a crowd of thousands. one of those jumpers, 32-year-old corey hood slamming into a high-rise apartment building. then later, plunging 30 stories to the ground. >> it was scary. everyone just stopped talking. it was a moment of silence. >> reporter: hood suffering head injuries and broken bones from the collision died sunday. despite the immense safety measures taken during jumps, the cincinnati native was a 14-year decorated veteran who served

five tours of duty in both iraq and afghanistan. as for the other jumper, a member of the u.s. navy leap frogs team, ended up crashing on the beach. >> we need flat bed on the beach. >> reporter: taken to the hospital with a broken leg. he's now in fair condition. for "good morning america," mara schiavocampo, abc news, new york. >> so very tragic. mara, thank you. a bizarre scene captured by a dashboard camera. look at that. this -- there were blaring horning you couldn't hear that weren't enough to stop the dump truck from running into overhead signs. this happened in saudi arabia. no one was injured. there were the horns. history made in the nfl over the week end. sarah thomas, the first female

referee meeting the first female coach, jen welter. our old friend, tim tebow, taking into one to end zone for the eagles. he said he liked some parts of his effort. some parts needed work. always humble. how about this for a rude awakening on a summer morning? yep, that's a five-piece jazz band helping wake up 10-year-old sophie. her mom was having trouble to get her out of bed preparing her for back to school. she worked with a local radio station to set up the prank. once sophie got over the initial shock, she took it in stride. she said she might get herself ear plugs. apparently, her mom tried a soefter approach. baking cinnamon buns. that didn't work. the dog. she went all in. >> that wouldn't work.

>> my dad would get a cold rag and throw it on us. >> how did that work? >> it worked better than that. i would have hated him. now to the pga championship. an emotional victory for australian golfer jason day, the win coming weeks after he collapsed at the u.s. open because of vertigo. t.j. holmes, this was great, t.j., to watch this weekend. finish. we're all accustomed to seeing athletes break down crying after a big win. we don't see them break down before they've officially won. and that's what he did. jason day has been through the fire and back. in his personal life and career. held the lead going to the last day of the last three majors. before today, he was known as the best golfer in the world to never win major. that title no longer applies. >> already starting to show a lot of emotion. >> reporter: emotions running high on the 18th green before the final putt. >> i hope he can see the golf

ball for the tears. >> reporter: jason day fighting through the top players and his tears on the course sunday. clinching the pga championship. surpassing the mark tiger woods set years ago. his family rushing on to the course to join the long-awaited celebration. >> as sweet a scene as you'll ever see on the 18th green. >> i had no idea about the record. over. to be able to hold that record currently is -- is really amazing. >> reporter: the victory weeks after his dramatic collapse on the course at the u.s. open after suffering a bout of vertigo. >> one of the competitors, jason day, who can't get up. >> did you slip and fall or clapts. >> reporter: this time, no such struggles. >> a phenomenal talent in a major championship. >> reporter: woods taking to twitter. game over. very happy for jason. great dude. jason lost his dad to cancer

when he was a young kid. he was drinking. fighting. calling himself an alcoholic at the age of 12. to get his family out of that situation. this is a kid you want to cheer for. >> great story. >> good stuff. >> thank you, t.j. extreme weather all across the country. >> we have to go to the plains

for this one. we have a lot more coming up this morning. morgan freeman is speaking out, emotional after his 33-year-old granddaughter found dead. her live-in boyfriend the chief suspect. a prominent prep school under fire as a former student

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we had the earlier problem at the brooklyn bridge. an update coming up. problems at the outbound lincoln tunnel. this began at the top of 7:00 with a car fire in the north tube of the lincoln tunnel. that tube carries all the traffic from manhattan into new jersey. the last update i got was that the car fire has been extinguished and the fire department is picking up from the scene. when will we first arrived, we could see smoke out of the ventilation shafts of the lincoln tunnel. it has been extinguished. i think they are in the process of clearing it up. gridlock conditions to the outbound lincoln tunnel. avoid this at all costs. go to the holland tunnel or take it to the george washington bridge. inbound traffic not being affected but you have normal 20 to 25 minute delay. live over the lincoln tunnel, john del giorno, channel 7 eyewitness news. >> sir, thank you. over to debbie duhaime with more. >> thank you, ken. because of the problem here as we head to the maps, outbound lincoln tunnel, that north tube

closed, it's absolutely jammed as john showed us. delays at the port authority, delays in and out of the port authority on the buses because of the problems at the lincoln tunnel. path trains on time, l.i.r.r. on time. on the deegan by fordham accident cleared out of the way. let's go to footage of the brooklyn bridge. brooklyn bridge into brooklyn all lanes are closed. ongoing investigation of this overturned car. injuries involved as well. back to you, ken. >> when we come back, a check on the heat wave and "touch me " spring awakening. the tony award -winning musical returns in a "stirring, inspired and brilliant" new production. spring awakening. back on broadway in an extremely limited engagement. starring oscar winner marlee matlin. it's a rousing success with all the goosebumps and teardrops to prove it. spring awakening. broadway previews begin september 8th. for tickets, visit ticketmaster.com today.

meteorologist bill evans with the forecast. >> upper 70s already. we will jump into the 80s in an hour or two and 90 by lunchtime. humidity picked up as well. 76 canarsie. 80 ridgewood.

a humid day. 80 by lunch time. this afternoon 96. that would break the record high of 95 set in 1944. tomorrow's high 94 and we will get close to it. we have a good shot of thunderstorms on thursday. maybe a pop up thunderstorm away from the city but more likely thursday. >> that is the news for now. [explosion of fireworks] [crowd cheering] [sounds of tennis rackets hitting tennis balls] [crowd cheering] [tennis racket swing hits tennis ball] [crowd cheering]

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good morning, america. right now, more than 80 wildfires raging out west. thousands of firefighters working to control the blaze as they face record-breaking triple digit temperature. up vest gators looking for the cause of the blasts in china. 70 people still missing. and oscar pistorius getting ready to leave jail after spending ten months in prison. he's set to be freed on friday. good morning, america. happy monday. a lot to get to. including this story. a high-tech rescue. a teenager in tennessee was pinned under his truck. he has siri to thank for saving his life. we begin this half hour with the latest on the devastating loss for morgan freeman. the actor's granddaughter was

found dead this weekend on a new york city sidewalk. an investigation is under way.chiavocampo is here with the latest. >> reporter: e'dena hines was an actress herself. telling friends her dreams were starting to come true. now, her family is living a nightmare. 33-year-old e'dena hines, a graduate of nyu's prestigious acting program had a promising career. including one with her famous freeman. but this morning, her promising life cut short. yelling. and i heard a woman scream. >> reporter: found stabbed to death on a new york city sidewalk, not far from her home. >> i go to the window and i see him on top of a woman, and, i couldn't see what was going on.

then the police came. two police cars came and arrest arrested the guy. >> reporter: police arresting her live-in boyfriend, lamar dach port who allegedly attacked her in the midst of a drug-induced psychosis. >> he was screaming jesus christ is born. >> reporter: taken to a new york hospital for evaluation. >> it's sad. it's scary. >> reporter: freeman putting out a state of mind saying the world will never know what she had to offer. her star will continue to shine bright in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers. may she west in peace. >> reporter: hines is the granddaughter of morgan freeman's first wife. a spokesman said freeman has always considered hines to be his granddaughter. she was rushed to the hospital but could not be saved. charges against the suspect are pending. this was a young woman who described herself as full of energy.

life's cheerleader. >> so sad, thank you, mara. we turn to the rape trial in new hampshire. it's put one of america's most elite prep schools, st. pauls, under the spot light. he says this is part of a dra tradition aboutt the school. >> reporter: this is one of the most renowned schools in the country. the accuser is a student on trial for rape. a potential sex scandal. 19-year-old on wen lebree heading to court, i kuzed of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl when he was a senior. allegedly telling detectives told police about a on test known as the senior salute. claiming seniors try to take the

virginity of teenage girls. keeping tally of the contest. >> we believe this was a competition he was engaged in. it involved attempting to hook up with other female students on the campus. >> reporter: he allegedly told detectives some students take great pride in having sex with younger students before graduating. adding he was trying to be number one in the sexual scoring at st. paul's school. >> it's not evident so far in our investigation that other students were intent on targeting underage females. their motives may have been more innocent. >> reporter: this morning, lebree is facing multiple charges of sexual assault. has pleaded not guilty, saying he and the 15-year-old girl did not have intercourse. st. paul's school has alumni like senators, congressmen. and secretary of state jon kerry. the school says they have

policies in place to ensure that our students are safe, secure, and treated fairly. current allegations are not emblematic of our school and our values. lebree was accepted at harvard. the school says he's no longer enrolled. his attorney is the lawyer who represented whitey bulger. a pilot and two passengers badly burned after hitting power lines when they landed their hot air balloon. two are still in the hospital this morning. linzie janis is here with the latest. >> hot air balloon crashed. down over the wires. >> reporter: it was supposed to be a picturesque hot air balloon ride over rural pennsylvania saturday evening. the passenger posting these photos before the flight took a terrifying turn. >> very surreal event. i watch them all the time. it looked like they were moving very fast. >> reporter: the pilot landing

the balloon in a hay field. but the ride didn't end there. the balloon starts deflating, it collapses on to nearby power line, e loek row to cuting all three on board. >> we're getting reports that there's one of them in cardiac arrest. they're going the try cpr. >> reporter: the pilot and two passengers badly burned. the shock stopping davis's heart. >> one of the members started cpr on the female. >> reporter: davis and her fiance, 53-year-old robert spencer, airlifted to a hospital burn center for treatment. this morning, davis remains in critical condition. spepser listed as stable. the pilot, 55-year-old robert fisher treated and released over the weekend. >> with ee hope they're able to make a full recovery.

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pools. >> he's expose ore kids. that's very concerned to me. >> reporter: two las vegas pools closed and cleaned's spring. >> our sample was positive. >> reporter: bacteria closed down this florida pool for cleaning. a cdc report found that 1 in 8 public pools nationwide were inspection. in metropolitan atlanta, those numbers are higher. 1 in 6 according to an "atlanta journal cost constitution" investigation. "gma" investigates wanted to know what was lurking in your pool. we went undercover to collect samples. our expert, dr. amy kirby wasn't told what pools we were testing. >> we tested for six types. >> reporter: fecal bacteria, e. coli

coli, staff, and pseudomonis. all three pools contained fecal bacteria above the limits set. >> if you swam, there would be a risk of contracting any number of diarrheal illnesses. skin infections. particularly with open wounds. >> reporter: her recommendation, each pool should be closed and shocked. >> raise the chlorine level, let it run about 12 hours, then reopen the pool. >> reporter: after our producer called pool number one, it was closed, cleaned, and reopened. pool number two was already closed for the season. we called multiple times to the third pool. we got no response. we wept in person to get answers. >> hi, we're from abc news, we've been trying to get hold op you. are you the manager? this woman hides behind a pole. refusing to answer our questions.

another tells us to call man from the pool management company. out of caution, would you close and shock the pool? he says since our number were from four days ago, it's already been fixed. the pool was well chlorinated. to protect your family, the cdc says you should ask to see the pool's inspection and maintenance record. for "good morning america," phillip mena, abc news, atlanta. >> information we kind of knew but -- good to be reminded. >> i just swam yesterday. i'm so grossed out right now. >> extra shower today, ginger. >> yes, i will. coming up, siri, the lifesaver. how that iphone feature came to the wes cue for a tennessee taen who got pinned under a truck. come on back. you are surrounded,

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we're going to get to the story. the tennessee teen thanking two women who helped save his life after he got pinned you were his truck. one of them, a 911 days patcher. the other, siri. >> reporter: millions ask

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arrived and was air lifted to the hospital with a bruised kidney and broken ribs. he was able to thank them. >> the greatest thing he did was to keep saying his address. >> reporter: he didn't have to reach far for one more note of gratitude. >> you're welcome. >> reporter: for "gma," marci gonzalez abc news, los angeles. >> we can't share ginger's reaction. or we can. when we come back at the top of the hour.

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north tube is closed. inbound a stalled car being cleared at park avenue. at least a 45 to an hour at the inbound lincoln as well. george up to 40 and holland 45 as well. delays on buses. new jersey transit 30-minute delays on the northeast corridor. midtown direct trains diverted to hobo ken cross trains will cross honor to help you out. downtown delays with signal problems on the 4 and 5. let's go to a webcam. volume on the fdr drive heavy at the brooklyn bridge because of the accident outbound at the brooklyn bridge. back to you, ken? >> thank you. meteorologist bill evans with the accuweather forecast. >> sunshine, humidity, record heat, heat wave, all that on tap today. 79 degrees will be your 8:00 tomorrow. 80 ridgewood. 81 whitestone queens, riverdale 79. 76 monticello. 68 sussex. today 94.

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on gma, a hot i know you're lying good morning, america. the nfl dad taking social media by storm. why he took away his sons' participation trophy. the great parenting divide over how much praise is too much? if it makes you happy the hot celebrity trend that could trim your waistline. >> the waist trainer will help you get the figure you want. >> does it really shed inches? is it safe? before you let that monday morning stress bring you down, why one expert says stress can make you stronger. how you can master the mind set o reset. hollywood superstar zac efron and social media guru frankie grande both here in times square.

>> good morning, america! i'm telling you. frankie grande here in times square. he's breaking down what we should and should not post on social media. those are things you can post right there. he's having fun. >> he's shy. i got that from him. >> you're right. >> his sister, ariana grande. he's so excited to be here. >> he's full of energy this morning. also, the sibling road trip racking up millions of views on youtube. an amazing lip-sync performance. his sister doesn't seem to think so. she's completely unimpressed. next. youtube. >> the best entertainment ever. if you hate that morning wardrobe indecision, how to transform one outfit into five looks. >> my mama called it her uniform.

>> i like it. first to amy with the morning rundown. the big story this morning. ginger telling us all about it. tens of thousands of acres up in blames. more than 90 wildfires burning out of control over the west. california to idaho. 10,000 firefighters are on the ground as temperatures soar. some of them suffering from heat exhaustion and dehydration. look at the superscooper firefighter fighting plane. it fills up with water. there's no relief from the heat. with millions faces another scorcher in the east and the west. excessive heat warnings. many cities climbing into the triple digits. in the northeast,'s official heat wave is expected as temperatures hit the 90 side for the third straight day. a sorority is facing growing backlash this morning after a recruitment video. the video taking hits for a

glaring lack of diversity. linsey davis has more. >> reporter: perhaps never before has a sorority recruitment video, complete with a cast of predominantly beautiful, blonde, bikini-clad co-eds been responsible for such a uproar. 72 glitter-blowing, lake-leaping, football field-frolickinging girls has got son much back lash that after getting more than 700,000 views on youtube in just a few days, they took it down. one op ed article writing the video is worse for women than donald trump. accusing the 2015 recruitment video of lacking diversity and object if iing women. saying the video is so stepford wives college edition. it's all so unempooring. we reached out to the sorority and haven't heard back.

the university of alabama says this is not reflective of our expectations. the majority see nothing wrong with it. one posting, chill, people. it's college. sunset it's row >> reporter: for "good morning news, new york. >> our thanks to linsey for that. back to school time is also headache time for your kids. as classes begin, emergency room visits for migraine and tension headaches increase. causes could be stress, new routines, more time in front of computer screens. we have seen those frightening scenes of bear chasing a is vehicle. the latest bear skaer. a koala bear. hearing the terrifying screams. get away. she was riding a four-wheeler being chased. he did catch up. he hung on the back tire.

australians are used to koalas. they know it's mating season down under. they can get cranky. whoa, okay. i hadn't seen that video yet. it is mating season. >> the timing of what you said with the video. >> uh huh. >> all righty. >> he caught the four-wheeler. now what's he going to do with it. thanks, amy. to sara in the social square. here's a look at what's ahead. the nfl dad taking the the internet by storm. why he took away his sons' participation trophies. and the waste-trimming trend. is it a safe way to lose inches? and declutter your closet with my favorite lori. one outfit worn five ways. all that and more coming up here live on "gma." in times square. whoo! come on.

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i'm very proud of my boys for everything they do and will encourage them till the day i die, these trophies will be given back until they earn a real trophy. i'm not about to raise two boys to be men by making them believe that they are entitled to something just because they tried their best. ending the post with #harrisonfamilyvalues. responses lighting up social media. most in agreement. kids today don't know what the reward for hard work is. few with calling foul, writing you're their dd. it's your decision. but i couldn't disagree more. >> for some children, participation was a struggle. so a participation trophy can be great for them. for others, they need to learn sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. >> reporter: and while he clearly likes to have fun with his boys. he wants to teach them that life is not all fun and games. >> this is the work we put in.

>> reporter: for "good morning america," ryan smith, abc news, new york. >> they're doing a lot more than participating right there. >> we're joined by ericke ericka souter. >> parents want them to make the goals, make those shots. you don't want to be discouraging when they're young and they start to feel the pressure. >> it does depend, perhaps, on what age they are. what he's saying has got an lot of feedback. i put it on my twitter. people are taking his side a little bit. what are the pros and cons. >> this is a big debate. it can be a good thing that encourages kids to continue to participate. they have a role. they're young. that's important. 3, 4, 5 years old. it can teach teamwork. a lifelong lesson. on the other side, some parents

feel it celebrates mediocrity and comeplacencycomplacency. what about the kids who are outperformers? does it celebrate those kids who go above and beyond? >> what is jour advice to parent who is feel the same way as harrison. they don't agree with participation trophies. what can or should they do? >> you have the right to disagree. if that's the rule for the organization that your kid belongs to, you have to respect the rule. you can tell them at home, i want you to earn a trophy for this, this, and this. >> what is your advice for parents? ment ment. >> don't be a bleacher coach? you don't want to yell at your kid. trust that the coaches are bringing them along. share the experience one on one with your kid. after class, afterschool, throw the ball around, take them to a sporting event. tell them about your favorite moves or skills.

and lastly, follow your child's spress. just because you were a football star doesn't mean your child will. if they love the game, lit show on the field. >> it's not about you. >> it's not about you. >> thank you. we asked what you thought at home. are participation trophies a good idea? 27% said yes. 73% said no. >> very interesting. next up on the "gma heat index." the newest celebrity shaping up trend. they're called waist trainers. no exercise, fans say. just put one on and trim your waistline. but how well do they work? how safe are they? >> reporter: kim, khloe, and kourtney kardashian have worn them. so has kim. >> three dog, six kids. no, no, no. isn't it cute? >> reporter: waist training.

it claims to trim your waistline and give you the hour glass figure. >> it will help you get the fig your you want. >> reporter: zolciak shows us her favorite. a job that required us to kick off our heels. almost there, how do you feel? >> yeah. i'm good. >> reporter: she says her small waist and curves last. >> if i don't wear it for two or same shape. it doesn't go right back. i went to cabo with my husband. i didn't wear it the whole time. seven days. my shape was still is same. >> reporter: but this doctor says that's usually not the case. >> the results from these are temporary. so, when you take them off, you don't keep that barbie dmengs that you have when you're wearing them. >> reporter: more than a dozen doctors say they're not concerned with short-term use.

wearing them over the long term can have side effects. >> it can pinch a nerve. if the upper part pushes into your ribs, it can affect breathing. >> reporter: experts from the american academy of orthopedic surgeons say waist train canning cause deconning of the core. which can lead to back pain. the popular brand zolciak wears tells us all of our customers receive excellent, permanent results. they have many benefits. back support, tightens muscles in the abdomen reduces inch off the waist. >> that's not substantiated in any type of clin kl studs. >> reporter: we asked no waist clique if they have fwont results from studies. >> i love it. think it's worked for me.

it's work frd a lot of people i've given it to. >> so bottom line. no quick fix. no short cut. like high heels. it makes you look better, feel better. it has added benefits. better posture. some people say it makes you feel full more quickly. >> because there's though room for food. >> there's extra support, if you know what i mean. >> it looks uncomfortable right there and it's not on. her. it's really, really tight. >> i love it. we're all looking at you like, really. thank you. thank you. now to a new series we're kicking off. it's called stress rescue. by tend of the week, you'll have a whole new outlook on life. this morning, we have the mind set reset. one psychologist suggesting stress can be a positive thing.

it's all in how you handle it. mara schiavocampo is back with more. >> reporter: stress. a common response to life's troubles. one survey finding 1 in 2 americans reported feeling stressed in the past year. what if there was a way to turn stresses into strengths. >> how you think about stress matters. >> reporter: stanford researcher kelly mcgonigal says you can make stress work in your favor. making you smarter, stronger, and happier if you think about it the right way. it's about a mind set shift. >> you don't have to embrace the situation that's stressful. you can embrace your capacity to rise to the challenge. >> reporter: pointing to a harvard study saying stressful feelings were positive before public speaking experienced fewer physical negative effects. now, she's teaching others how to put that into practice. >> tell me about the stress in

your life. >> reporter: like laura murray. a wife and mom of two young children. she's no stranger to life's stresses. >> we start early in the morning. constantly running. stress is always there 37. >> reporter: look at the symptoms of stress, like a pounding heart, as empowering. channel energy. what specific actions can you take to respond? and third, use stress as an opportunity to bond with others, by sharing your troubles or helping them through theirs. >> stress is a signal that something you care about is at stake. whatever you're feel, if it doesn't feel great, it's your brain and body trying to help you. >> reporter: finding an upside to life's downers. for "good morning america," mara schiavocampo, abc news, new york. >> i do believe we have your attention. and now, dr. jen ashton is here to help us. we have a unique way of showing how stress can make us stronger. >> it's all about perception.

the sand pile model, we use it in science. these life stressors, they're never going to go away. you keep piling them on, piling them on. look what happens to the pile as you pile on the stressors. some falls away. it's destroyed. you get microavalanches. if you see it as a positive, the pile is growing, it's evolving. there's an opportunity here. you might see this, close your eyes and imagine an incredible sand castle. same situation, same circumstances. different thinking. different outcome. >> i love -- i never really looked at it like that. now, as far as -- it does affect our body. >> 100%. let's look inside at some physiology. we have stressors. the stress hormones come from the pituitary and adrenal glands. if we have too much stress or

engage in negative thinking, it can be paralyzing. what you're looking for is the sweet spot of stress where that stress is working for you, and not against you. >> that's the trick. the sweet spot. a little of this, a little of that. you had something in a mind set reset. >> this is a mantra. the start of it. it has to do with the placebo effect. the mind-body connection. very powerful. i've seen it work wonders in my patients. have a positive phrase, say it to yourself when you're facing a stressful situation. mine is, you got this. listen, it is a very easy way to start the change in your reaction. >> i know, because i always say you have to change the way you think in order change the way you feel. >> 100%. >> it's true. if you change the way you think, it will change the way you feel. it's a start. it's not easy. but it's so worth it. thank you, jen. >> you bet. >> we asked viewers to share their mantras. what was yours? >> you got this.

>> you got this. share yours with us. dr. jen will take your questions on twitter throughout the morning.

tweet her >> i'm not moving. i think patricia, you should stick around. this is pa vish tricia from sugarland, texas. shall we say good morning to this side. somebody is 50 and fabulous. i can't tell. i'm not going to do that. that is a safe bet. don't go with the birthday or the ages. we start with ellen degeneres. the talk of the teen choice awards. the star winning a surfboard for choice comedian. taking the stage, ellen thanked her fans, joking she happened to be on her way to the beach so the trophy was perfectly timed. she used the speech to spread words of wisdom to her teen fans saying it felt good to be chosen because there was a time in life that she wasn't. >> fitting in is not really all that matters.

it's being unique and being who you are. >> she shanked her wife, portia de rossi, with the couple celebrating their sefbt wedding anniversary. >> she reaches out the young, straight. there is something about her. platform. struggle. to remind them we didn't all feel or look this way for the majority of our youth. it's a good reminder. "star wars" fans getting a chance to visit far, far away. two themed lands, 14 acres, taking guests inside a remote trading port on a never before seen planet. fans get chance to embark on a secret mission and take the controls of the millennium falcon. you'll need to feel the force with this one. >> that will be something to fly that plane. >> that's one i wasn't a huge fan.

but i played with my brother's toys pop to see a world of that. and the millennium falcon? come on, people. when it comes to long road trips, the driver picks the tune. that's what brian anderson did when he and his sister ashley drove seven hours to san jose. walk by every night talking and looking fine >> just rolling her eyes. sail away sail away sail away >> i love this guy. i want to meet him. ashley is having none of it. until one special track comes on. the rembrandts, "i'll be there for you." here it goes. your love life's doa come on, everyone. [ clapping ] she does get it. she's feeling it. there we go. [ laughter ] >> that's all you got? >> i know, really. >> oh, my gosh. >> a quick one. >> if you're going on a road trip, go with a guy with a sense

of humor. ben would do that the whole way. >> he would sing the whole way. i know no words. it would be a lot of fun. >> thank you, sara. declutter your closet and your life.

coming up. good morning, everyone. 8:27 on this monday, august 17th. i'm michelle charlesworth. an update on the breaking situation at the lincoln tunnel. >> we are just getting news that the north tube is just being reopened at the lincoln tunnel. we will show you video of this. this is from earlier. the north tube was completely closed into new jersey because of a car fire. now, just getting reports that the car fire and the cleanup just cleared. as we go to the maps, i will tell you what is happening. everything just reopened. 45 minutes into new jersey at the lincoln and 30 minutes at the holland into new jersey. george still 40 minute delay. still delays on buses in and out of port authority.

new jersey transit expect scattered delays as well. path trains will cross honor to help you out as well. also downtown delays on the 4 and 5 trains. we will keep an eye on that due to ongoing signal problems. ongoing parking rules are in effect. >> thank you if to like hot weather, you will love today.

>> no doubt about it. >> no doubt about it. third 90-degree day making it an official heat wave in central park. 79 is the temperature. we will look at 74 around brick to wrightstown. 72. humidity is picking up, temperature is picking up. 71 poughkeepsie. this afternoon we get into the 90s quick. that will be this afternoon. with the humidity it will feel like 98 to 100 degrees. be careful today and tomorrow. we got more heat and humidity tomorrow. then wednesday sunshine. humid day. could have thunderstorms and most likely that will be on thursday. michelle. >> thank you so much, bill. republican presidential candidate donald trump will take a break from the campaign trail this morning as he reports for jury duty. if he fails to appear i could face a nine. he was called to serve before but the campaign said trump did not receive the summonses. "live with kelly and michael" is coming up at 9:00 a.m. more "good morning america" after the break.

have a good one. we're breaking free falling flying [ cheers and applause ] i have brings me back. my little girls grew up on "high school musical." that was the moment zac efron star. he's back in a new movie, "we are your friends." >> i just heard oh mirks god from someone in the crowd. he's trying to prove his talent in the world of electronic music. great to have him here. you'll talk to him. now make the at-home mani manicure last.

i knew zac was here because i heard the squeals from outside. could you pull off wearing the same outfit five consecutive days? we tried it out. and have easy ways to simplify your closet and your life. here's paula faris. >> reporter: it's the stress-filled refrain so many women say every morning. what am i going to wear? >> when you nail the fit of the outfit, it can increase confidence and boost your self-image. >> reporter: so to help you cut out the a.m. hassle once and for all, we asked lori bergamotto to try a five-day style experiment. wear the same basic uniform every day for five days. >> we chose this white button down and black pants combination because it's classic. >> reporter: lori, a noted fashionista bought two sets and challenged herself to transform the look daily.

>> if you're focused on the access ris, which are inherently less expensive, you can change up the look enough and save money in the process. >> reporter: the true test. tricking her co-workers and husband nick into thinking she day. for day one, she went with a polished professional look by adding leopard print pumps and a chunky gold chain. >> i got some looks. this necklace is a little bolder than i normally go. >> reporter: day two, a modern f erk mme look. a top and a belt with pointed toe heels. >> workday number two is coming to a close. we did well today. nobody noticed. >> reporter: day three, a '70s sleek throw back look with a black skinny bolero tie, black heels, and a black blazer. more than halfway through the experiment -- hi, lori, you look great. she was feeling confident. how's it going?

>> it's going well. i love waking up in the morning planned. >> reporter: on day four, the sophisticated lady look with stacked necklaces. a bright pink cardigan and ballet flats. >> so many compliments. >> reporter: and finally day five. a summer saturday theme. pairing sneakers and a denim vest. skin. would she do it again? jt i did it. finished the whole week. pretty proud of myself. nobody noticed. i would do it again. i learned a lot. >> reporter: for "good morning america," paula faris, abc news, new york. >> and here to tell us all about her outfit adventure, style director of "good housekeeping" lori bergamotto. lori b. i'm so into this. i can think of my dear mom, she used to have her uniform. as a kid, i gave her such a hard time.

how did you find wearing the same thing? bored. it wasn't until day three, with noticed. the truth is, i think it's because he said, why are you here today. >> exactly. >> it was a time saver. the average american spends $1700 a year on clothing. this was great piece to shop your closet. >> you're the expert. if you're at home, what do you do? >> i changed my outfit every day drastically. you don't need to. take ak saeszryes. take this skrar of. wrap it over. just wrap it like this. a different look. the other thing, is the obi belt. it will be trendy right now. we're going to untuck this. tie this puppy over. >> need some help? >> i think i got it.

if you'll grab the red jacket. look number two. we're going to shimmy it and -- thank you my dear. >> you're welcome. >> and we have look number three. in less than the time it takes to brush you teeth, we just showed you three looks. pop the collar. i need a little adjusting. >> i see that. i love that belt. i haven't seen that before. are there go-tos? >> two things. variability. choose something with variability. this has a collar, you can button up, button down. tuck it in, tuck it out. a lot of different looks. neutrality is key. black and white goes with everything. >> like i could wnt this. if you're wearing a bold color, it's more difficult. but accessories, they're not as much as everything else. what a difference. >> it is a game-changer. it's an outfit game-changer. >> i'm so proud. she did it. she did it.

thank you, lori. >> thanks, robin. >> lori b. right here. we have frankie g., frankie grande. a social media sensation. actor. you're taking the internet by storm. breaking down the best and the worst online in his new tv special, let me do this right. worst post ever. >> well done. absolutely. worst post ever. >> take a look. >> this next worst gift is a cautionary tale about a girl and her mother's booty. stay off the bhak area rug, kid. this is mommy's dance floor. baby got butt checked. boom. >> you have a lot of fun. >> this is the best room i have ever been in in my entire life. >> you surrounded by you. >> yes, picture of myself, videos of myself. >> what can we expect from the special?

>> it's celebrating the best of the worst posts online. you cannot expect anything. there will be so much unexpected things on the show. so many crazy things. >> you have more than 1 million followers on instagram and twitter. when did you become captivated by social media? >> i think it was gradual falling in love. i tested the waters. once i started to see i could connect with so many people at once, it became ingrand in my life. it was like, nope, this sit. we're hooked. >> you say your social media guru is your sister? >> absolutely. ariana taught me a lot. like be yourself and don't hold back. i like to be very calculated about posts and times and thinls. but i learned from her it's like, no, if you're feeling it, post it. just do it. the more the merrier keep going. >> you and ariana are very close. what's life like with you?

>> we're an extremely theatrical family. we love to sing. we're always singing around the house. putting on performances. recording them. posting them to the internet. they're all out there. >> we asked fans to send us their questions for you. this is from mel. she asks, how do you balance enjoying living in the moment versus documenting that through social media? >> for me, it's simple. it's a part of my wiring that i'm constantly thinking about what to post, when to post, if that's a good vine, a good instagram, or should this be a video. i made the marriage real. >> here's a big one that people struggle with. this is from sunshine. how do you avoid nasty people's comments on social media? >> as human beings, you can't avoid them. like fire, hot. you remember things that hurt you. so you'll always see them. the best thing to do is just remember that that is someone

else's opinion of you wp you can't control that's all you can do is know that you're perfect yourself and move past it. >> biggest mistake people make? >> overhash tagging. why so many? >> my daughter said, mom, stop wit the hash tag. >> #monday, #shopping #green shoes. >> okay. >> worst post ever with frankie grande premiers tomorrow night on oxygen. >> you're so beautiful. >> frankie can stay all day.

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huge 5 seconds of summer concert. all week long we're getting ready for the concert. >> hi, we're 5 seconds of summer. >> reporter: they're the foursome pop sensation there australia taking america by storm. >> hi, i'm ashton. i play the drums. >> hi, i'm calum. i play the bass. >> i'm luke. i play guitar and sing. sno tell me i'm the only one when i come over tonight >> hi, i'm michael. i play guitar. that's what i like about you hey >> reporter: fierce on stage. full of fun behind the scenes. >> and i enjoy knitting. >> my favorite tv show is "good morning america." >> reporter: and they're bringing it all to "gma." on gma

>> hey, hey, hey. good morning, america never want to let you go no you make me feel all right >> they're going to be a lot of fun. come the our concert on friday. get tickets on our website. up next, zac efron.

back now with zac efron right here. he stars in the new movie, we are your friends. playing a deejay. >> hey, you know this party is looking a little stiff, cole. >> so what are you saying? hay need to amp it up? >> you could try. this crowd doesn't dance before midnight. >> okay. >> and zac joins us. you are a real muse you can guy. listening to music before the interview. >> i listen to music to get pumped up. >> what was it about the role? >> it speaks to our generation. it's an as operationp i rational movie. it follows a guy caught up in a tough generation. living a life of running clubs. he has this kind of dream in his back pocket, to be a musician and a deejay. and, he learns to sort of hone that in with the help of a

mentor and -- sort of -- like finds his dream. >> we know you can sing. you can dance. you love music. what about being a deejay? did you know anything about that? >> i knew virtually nothing. it's pretty difficult, i have to say. >> how do you learn? >> i got a crash course. pretty quickly. i was -- i got a deejay coach. he would come to my house more or less every day. we played with the dex. i learned. >> have a big crowd going. is it true you had to get out of shape for this role? >> the director asked me to lose weight for the part. because it was -- i mean, most deejays are skinny guys. they spend a lot of time -- >> not working out all the time. >> that was the first time i had been asked to do that. normally, it's, bulk up. >> you have to go back to bulking up.

coming back on "baywatch." >> yeah, yeah, i think so. >> you and the rock. tell us about it. >> not much to talk about. we're working on the script. i'm inpreblly excited about it. the rock is just the man. he's so cool. he's such a "g." we've been talking about it. we're figuring out the script. >> you finished another project. today is robert de niro's birthday. >> oh, happy birthday. i finished a movie called "dirty grandpa." he's crazy. this was such a great job. he's out of control. plays a great character of my grandpa. he is out of his mind. he's just kind of a lunatic. we go on a whirlwind journey through florida. it's insane. >> that's cool.

"we are your friends" hits theaters august 28th. thank you for coming in.

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breaking now from buses to trains, new jersey transit is dealing with heavy delays. newscopter 7 is live with john del giorno over secaucus junction. >> michelle, it's one of those jersey transit. this began around 7:00 with a car fire in the outbound lincoln tunnel. that caused delays at the port authority bus terminal which in turn caused new jersey transit city. instead they came to the secaucus train station. that's what you are looking at here. that worked fine until a train broke down in the hudson river tunnel causing delays on new jersey transit trains as well. the latest is that the lincoln tunnel has been reopened. new jersey transit started sending buses back into the city. that train is disabled, 60- minute delays on all trains and buses in and out of new york city. live over secaucus, john del giorno, channel 7 eyewitness news. >> all right.

a mess with the commute. 79 degrees outside, bill, it will be hot. >> good morning, michelle. as we go to the inbound side of the lincoln tunnel, going to the maps, inbound side of the lincoln is one hour. outbound 45. george 40. holland 30. outbound holland tunnel still waiting one hour into jersey because of the earlier problems. back over to you, michelle. >> all right. thank you, debbie. bill? >> it's hot. it's humid and it will be that way not only today and tomorrow, too. that will give us an official heat wave in central park. 9:00 temp 81 degrees. tack on the humidity, feels like 85. sayreville 76. wrightstown 72. it will be a scorcher.