. good morning, america. and breaking overnight, the national guard called in by missouri's governor. the most violent night yet erupting in ferguson. police tear gassing protesters. demonstrators throwing molotov cocktails as we learn the results of michael brown's autopsy. we speak with his mother. the president interrupting his two week vacation. the white house tight-lipped about the return. what's the message and the escalating situation in missouri? >> all the items were fake. >> shocking twist in the three-story closet burglar. an alarming phone call on tape,

supposedly from the person who stole the items. why the ransom and what's going on now. and the fishing trip that turned into a five-day nightmare. a california man stranded in the mountains, drinking out of puddles, carving a good-bye message to his family. this morning, the remarkable rescue story in his own words. and we do say good morning, america. good to have you back, george. >> good to be back. >> you know, it's been so busy around here. as you are fully aware. and the situation in ferguson, escalating overnight. new pictures are coming in. just such scary scenes. >> see the police in full riot gear there. explosions in the streets overnight. no evidence that things will calm down. the first day of school canceled

again this morning. steve osunsami has the latest. good morning. >> reporter: good morning, george. i can still smell the tear gas in the air. it's been hours. national guard is on its way. things went from bad to worse when demonstrators approached this police command center behind me. because of the unrest, businesses are closed, and school, supposed to start last week, has been canceled again this morning. overnight, the streets of ferguson, missouri, looking like scenes from a revolution. just hours before the second night of the mandatory curfew here. >> shots being fired on officers. a number of molotov cocktails being hurled and then the law schools. >> reporter: this time authorities put their foot down with a massive show of force. armored vehicles and officers moving in, firing tear gas and smoke canisters into the air. >> definitely tear gas. >> reporter: the crowds went

running, some of them threw the canisters of gas right back at the police along with rocks. also overnight, our first insight into the shooting that started it all. officer darren wilson ending the life of 18-year-old michael brown. this diagram reveals the unarmed team was shot at least six times into the front of his body, twice in the head. one bullet, likely the last to hit him, entering the top of his skull, suggesting he was bent forward. according to the medical examiner, he was charging forward or giving up. this healing at a black church. offering an apology to the brown family. >> i wear that uniform, and i should stand up here and say that i'm sorry. >> reporter: the officer in this case has been forced to move from his home to a more secure place. the prosecutor here is under

increasing pressure to get this case to a grand jury and decide whether there will be charges. george. >> a lot of people demanding answers. steve, thanks very much. robin. let me can ask you this, what has been the reaction from the family with these results that are now known? >> it has been very, very troubling. they asked us some questions, but yet they offer many more. it confirms worst fears that the witnesses were telling the truth, robin, that her son was shot multiple times. and the most troubling is the head shot that, you know -- it's just not justified in any way, fashion or form to execute this child. >> we should note that the examiner said, and these are his exact words, he was careful to say that these -- >> target is now targeting a new type of -- >> justify the shooting.

this is one of three autopsy reports. the federal government will conduct one coming up. explain the need for multiple autopsies. >> well, robin, the family wanted to make sure that they had their own independent autopsy because there was no guarantee that the federal government was going to do an autopsy. and if they did not do it, we would be left with the st. louis law enforcement officer's autopsy. and michael brown jr. wanted to rely on the same police department that executed her child in broad daylight. there was the need to have an independent autopsy and this independent autopsy showed he was shot in his head, his eye, his arm, his hand. and it was very troubling to this family. so they had to get the truth out. >> lesley, to hear what you are saying, and what the preliminary results have shown, on friday morning we spoke with the governor of missouri. we also spoke with the police chief of ferguson.

this was following a peaceful night, thursday night, in ferguson. on friday, they released the name of the officer, and they also released the security camera video of your son. were you aware that -- of that video and that they were going to releaease it at that time? >> no. i wasn't aware. i didn't know they were. and i feel like it has nothing to do with what he did to my child. >> the man that's been put in charge by the governor, ron johnson, who is the head of the missouri highway patrol, said that he has spoken to you. we know that he spoke at the church. but has he privately talked to you and the family. >> i did speak to him yesterday at the church. >> and what did he say to you, ma'am? >> he had a heartfelt message for me. and it was that that could have been his son.

and he was sorry. and he's -- like everybody else, supporting, and hoping and praying that it doesn't happen again. >> everyone shares that -- that sentiment. there have been many people who are supporting you. peaceful protests, not only there in ferguson, but all across the country. but as you know, there has also been violence there in your hometown. looting and surch. >> right. >> how can peace be restored ? i know that you and the family have distanced yourself from the violence because it takes away from the focus of the investigation being on your son and what happened. how can peace be restored, ma'am? >> with justice. >> and what is justice to you? >> being fair.

arresting this man and making him accountable for his actions. >> we thank you very much. i know it's extremely emotional time, especially today with the results being released. we appreciate your time this morning. and mr. crump, thank you. thank you both. >> thank you. >> and we apologize for the technical difficulties. that was michael brown's mom, lesley mcspad den and family attorney benjamin crump. and the mother asked the questions of the autopsy to be not directed to her. you could see how painful it was. >> so painful. and a press conference later this morning. and more from jon karl at the white house. the president has been dealing with ferguson over his vacation, stepping up the federal response overnights. >> the attorney general is saying that the justice department will conduct its own autopsy of michael brown's body to show that the federal investigation is going to be a

thorough one, and reassure those who don't trust local authorities to conduct a full investigation. and from martha's vineyard the president has been receiving daily briefings on ferguson, and he and his top officials have been in regular contact with the missouri governor about this. >> this return was scheduled before the violence in ferguson erupted. but the white house not saying much at all about why the president is back in the white house today. >> here's what we know, a briefing on ferguson, a national security meeting on iraq, and a lunch with joe biden. but this return to washington was scheduled before the president authorized air strikes on iraq, and before michael brown was shot. it's still not entirely clear why the president decided to come back for a day and a half to washington. >> to amy with the top stories. breaking news out of london.

one of the world east most controversial figures, julian assange announcing plans for his future and verbally attacking the united states. reena ninan is in london with the latest. >> reporter: the founder of wikileaks, jaul yoon assange will leave the equadorian embassy soon after seeking asylum for two years. there are unconfirmed reports his health is failing. he did attack the white house, the u.s. department of justice and the fbi. we know the moment he steps foot behind me outside this embassy, he'll face immediate arrest. >> thank you. also breaking overnight, a major victory for iraqi troops taking back a strategic dam. a barrage of u.s. air strikes targeted the isis militants, clearing the way for the local ground troops to take them out. the dam supplies power to much

of iraq. and a saudi prince attacked overnight. they got away with over $300,000 in cash. and pope francis wrapped up his trip to south korea. at his final mass, he called on all koreans to work toward peace. a brush fire in the southern california mountains in steep, dry terrain, burning through 400 acres of the angeles national forest and shutting down a major highway. it's only 5% contained. and hundreds of people evacuated their homes in arkansas after this deadly train collision. two crew members were killed when the trains slammed into one another. and investigators are working to determine why it happened. a monster al gator. tipping the skills and breaking records in alabama. it took the stokes family ten hours to overtake the beast. measuring 15 feet long, and

weighing 1,000 and 11 and a half pounds. and a corny tribute to derek jeter. corny, it's a corn maze cut into a field in new jersey. thanks, captain clutch, it says. it has to grow in a bit, but should be open to the public in about a month. it kind of looks like him. >> good for a corn field. >> you try doing that. >> i don't think i could do a better job. my hats off to them. >> thanks, amy. the latest now on texas governor rick perry, fighting back after being charged with abuse of power over the weekend. calling the prosecution a farce. and jim avila brings the story houston. >> reporter: rick perry is now the first chief executive of the

lonestar state to be diindictedn a hundred years. he's ditched the cowboy boots in favor of hip stir eyeglasses, but he still has tough talk. >> this farce of a prosecution will be revealed for what it is. and those responsible will be held accountable. >> reporter: the prosecution originated from perry's effort to defund the texas public integrity unit. formed to root out corruption. and just as it was investigating one of the governor's pet projects. perry said the district attorney, rosemary lendberg was unfit after being arrested for a dui. this video tape shows her kicking at doors, sticking out her tongue and pretending she had a gun. she went to jail for three months, and perry wanted her out

of office, she refused. so he cut her budget. that is illegal, they say. >> there is probable cause he committed two crimes. two felony crimes. >> reporter: perry said it's political hard ball. >> if i had to do is again, i would make exactly the same decision. >> >> reporter: it is a big week for governor perry. they are going to meet with the special prosecutor who indicted him. and then a mug hshot and a cour appearance. and then back on the campaign trail in presidential primary states. >> big week indeed. thank you. now the target taking aim at the competition. the place to go for late night shopping. the retail giant announcing keeping stores open until midnight to keep up with walmart and online rivals. >> reporter: target is now targeting a new type of customer.

its new late night hours putting their trademark bull's eye on night shop hours. aim to be turn around a slump in store traffic by keeping the doors open at more than half of the u.s. stores. until now, the 1800 u.s. stores were open until 10:00 p.m. on weekdays and 9:00 p.m. on weekends. but now they will stay open as late as midnight stepping up the fight against amazon. the largest ecommerce platform in the world with more than $19 billion in revenue. >> when shopping online is available at the click of a button, target can't be in the business of turning away shoppers at any time of day. >> reporter: target's time shift comes after walmart, who already keeps 70% of the stores open 24 hours a day. target says the new closing time is an example much listening to the guests and customizing the

target shopping experience. will it pay off? according to a recent survey, only a small portion of the u.s. population shops late. at 10:00 p.m., 37% are asleep, 26% are watching tv, but only 0.3% are watch. still, parents will undoubtedly benefit from the extended hours. not to mention the upcoming super bowl of shopping, black friday. for "good morning america," lindsey davis. >> got to mention that. >> the earliest reference to plaque friday ever. >> we have a friday. you have a story. >> an incredible story of survival. a california men went on a fishing trip and got lost without food or water for five days. he even wrote the final words to his family just in case. but he managed to hang on until help arrived. for mike vilaur, a one-day

fishing trip soon turned into a five-day struggle for survival. res any sent of castaway. >> this is going to be it. >> reporter: instead of catching his dinner, he reeled in trouble, somehow getting lost away from his camp site. >> zigzagging up and down, looking down, instead of taking note of my surroundings. >> reporter: without food or water, he spent the next four days wandering through the mountains, searching far way out. i had to do my own version of the survivor man, the idiot's version, drinking out of puddles. >> reporter: using pine needles to make an eight foot help sign like in the movie. >> i heard the rescuers on more than a few occasions. you get emotional, they're going to see me. nothing. >> reporter: fearing they wouldn't find him, he carved more messages in wood. final notes to his family. >> they kept on missing me. >> reporter: finally on the

fifth day, rescuers arrived. >> that was quite a sight. all in orange. it was christmas. >> reporter: this morning, despite his ordeal, he says he's ready to plan another fishing trip, and he wants to thank his rescuers. >> i'm going to go up there and buy a whole lot of rounds of beer at some point. >> he said that, everyone says that. go right back up and try it again. he really did think this was it. and wrote those notes and thank goodness, he is doing just fine. >> there are lakes in much more populated areas. exactly. >> and new lakes in arkansas. a lot of flooding and heavy rain. >> this much rain, more than 3 inches fell so fast outside of little rock. we have drone video over a neighborhood. the cars almost up to the windows. that water sitting there. and it will be. there were other pockets of heavy rain, strong storm damage and a reported tornado between iowa and minnesota. today, the heavier pockets in the northern plains, moving

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the forecast for today, expecting partly sunny skies, warm and more humid, sauers possible later t another big headline from des moines to minneapolis this afternoon and evening, a chance for severe weather. watch your local abc station. >> keep an eye out on that. all right. coming up on "gma," the tragic story of a father on trial for killing the drunk driver who fatally struck his two young sons. his wife speaking out. and why the criminal is trying to blackmail the texas socialize. . e. te. januvia (sitagliptin) is a once-daily pill that, along with diet and exercise, helps lower blood sugar. januvia works when your blood sugar is high and works less when your blood sugar is low, because it works by enhancing your body's own ability to lower blood sugar. plus januvia, by itself, is not likely to cause weight gain or low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).

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>> this is an abc 7 news update. >> good monday morning. i'm autria godfrey. it has not been nice out on the roadways. let's get over to jack taylor. >> it is trying to get better.

in virginia, atrial of crashes on the northbound lanes of i-95. of crashes on the northbound lanes of i-95. the 12 miles is taking you over half an hour. that should begin to ease. in thep truck broke down right-hand lane on route 4. 270 southbound took it on the chin this morning as well. forecast is not as gloomy as our traffic, i hope. >> it is going to be a little bit gloomy here and there, but overall, it is not a bad day. quite a bit of cloud cover, but there are breaks across the region. 73 degrees. a dew point of 61. it is a monday morning across the region. -- muggy morning across the region.

occasional showers will be most likely late today and into this evening and south of the i-66, i 50 corridor. >> thank you. a lot happening in richmond. the defense begins presenting its case today in the corruption virginiaformer governor bob mcdonnell and his wife. 45 witnesses testified for the prosecution. thanks so much for watching.

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the man who looted it call zpd said everything in it was fake. trying to blackmail the owner. what she's saying this morning. >> scandalous. and food trucks, popping up all over the country. but how clean are they compared to restaurants? the answer may surprise you. >> didn't we just have some food trucks here? >> i'm hope it's a good surprise. >> please. >> okay. and she's the woman who slam dunked to the top of social media when it was revealed she was the first female full-time coach in the nba. look at robin, taking her on one-on-one. and she is just ahead, verbally taking her on and on the court. >> the older i get, the better i was. but that is rate to come. begin this half hour though with a murder trial starting today in texas. a father charged with gunning down a drunk driver who hit and killed his two sons. and this morning we're hearing from his wife.

ryan owens has that story. >> reporter: cindy has lost two of her young sons and could lose her husband too if texas prosecutors have their way. >> half of my life is gone. >> reporter: david is free now, but his murder trial starts this morning. the 32-year-old is accused of taking the law into his hands, executing the man who killed his 11 and 12-year-old sons right before his eyes. >> he was sitting there, trying to revive my son. >> reporter: it happened late in 2012, south of house. david barraras ran out of gas and pushing the car down this street when an intoxicate indicated jose banda slammed into them, killing the boys. >> no lights in the rearview mirror. next thing you know. >> reporter: prosecutors say the

enraged father ran home, grabbed a gun and shot the 20-year-old in the head. ban da's family set up a facebook page demanding the killer go to prison. >> whoever did it is getting away with murder. he deserves justice. >> reporter: he said he never shot anybody. the defense claims there are no witnesses to the shooting. while there appears to be evidence beyond all doubt of motive, what's lacking is credible evidence to prove he's the one who pulled the trigger. what's more, the defendant dad has a lot of support in the community. there's even a facebook page dedicated to freeing him. >> trying to take my husband away from me after my kids being gone. accusing him of something that he didn't do. i just don't think it's right. >> reporter: for "good morning america," ryan owens, abc news, dallas. turn now to the shocking twists in the robbery of the million dollar megacloset in

houston. the person claiming to be the thief say the luxury items are fakes. gio benitez has the details. >> good morning. as if it wasn't bizarre already, now potential extortion. the so-called thief using a creepy voice changer fulfilling a threat to call the media and claiming the items he stole aren't the real deal. watch. it just got megaweird. listen. >> all the items that were taken were fake. >> reporter: the mystery man on this phone call claims to be this man, caught on camera. allegedly steal what the owner says is more than a million dollars worth of designer bags and jewelry from the three-floor closet. >> welcome to my closet. >> reporter: owned by texas millionaire socialize teresa romer. >> i can have fundraisers in the closet. >> reporter: and just days after

the break in -- >> i asked this person how can they prove that they really were the burglar. >> if you give me an address, i will send you samples of items of hers. >> reporter: he says he received the items friday in a simple white envelope. a watch, bracelet, locket. could they really be her belongings? >> i don't know. i don't know. i have no idea. >> reporter: the former miss texas speaking only with "good morning america" says she hasn't seen the items in person yet, but she insists the goods stolen from her are real. >> really? we are now allowing crooks to have credentials? they're a crook. >> reporter: so why did the alleged crook come forward? the houston press says he demanded she pay a half a million dollars in exchange for the items or tell the media they were fake. this morning, the police are investigating the contents of the envelope, and she believes

the crook will be caught. >> he thinks he's smart. but even the smartest -- the prison is full of smart people. because sooner or l later they mess up. >> reporter: and the man claiming to be the thief used what's called a burner phone to make the strange call. can't trace it. and told the houston press he does not know her and first learned of the closet after seeing it on tv. >> that is such a weird story. megaweird. >> so many levels to it. >> thanks. let's get the weather from ginger. >> i keep laughing about it. okay. how about we see some video that will really shock you. this one's real, i promise you. i'm tried to the voice. >> oh, my. >> that was right in the backyard, someone in florida. lightning, way too close. another great reason to remind yourself, when thunder roars, get inside. lightning, not something to mess with. neither is heat. summer is coming back, seeing more of it from kansas city to flant heat up to 90.

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lara. food trucks are one of the best ways to dine on a dime and undergo the same health inspections as restaurants. we wanted to know just how they stack up. ♪ food trucks dishing up gourmet grub coast to coast and picking up speed. according to roaming hunger, they are common in most major cities across the country. >> party for the senses. >> >> reporter: but with skep c skeptics, street meat and roach coach, some find them unappetizing. "gma" investigators learning those labels don't stick. a 2014 independent study by the institute for justice found food trucks are just as if not cleaner than restaurants. citing fewer food safety violations on average and more than 300,00 inspections of

restaurants, food trucks and other establishments. >> the myth of a food truck being dirty being debunked. >> reporter: to see how they operate, "gma" investigators headed to the arts park food festival in florida. the study found food trucks had on average four fewer violations than the local brick and mortar restaurants they surveyed. pe pepe's taco and burgers keep it simple. >> uncooked thing are on this side. we keep it all separate. >> reporter: that looks phenomenal. the owner here says cleanliness is the priority. >> three garbage compartments, hand sinks, watch everything on sight. >> the compact space keeping the ease of keeping clean. >> it's only 400 square feet to

keep clean. >> this is the prep. >> reporter: most food trucks are required to have commissaries, approved locations to have empty waste, prep, and store their food. >> cooked chickens, short ribs, pork. >> reporter: next food is loaded on to the truck, staying running around the clock, keeping refrigerated items cool. >> we have everything ready to go for the night. >> reporter: meals on wheels changing the meaning of fast food. now, the study doesn't apply to every food truck in the country. so experts say there are a few things you can do to spot a good, clean truck. first, check out how clean the outside is. it's just like walking through a restaurant door. and second, they say spend time on social media. read the reviews and see what other people are saying. >> i feel so much better. i had so much food from a food truck on thursday. >> not going to make you sick. >> it did look good. >> they are so creative. the cheesy truck makes an apple

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♪ a lot of teams are in the little league world series. have you been watching? so many feel good stories, including the team from the south side of chicago. taking the field again tonight. abc's gio benitez in the social square has that story for us. good morning. >> good morning again. people couldn't get enough of the little league world series because of this star, mo'ne davis. but another team is making headlines with this hashtag, llws. it's a little team that defied the odds. they may be little, but they have one big dream. >> this one on the ground. tough play. >> and despite a disappointing loss on sunday to mount ridge.

chicago's jackie robinson west little league team isn't giving up just yet. the team, now famous for overcoming the odds has one more chance to stay in the competition as they take on cumberland, rhode island, in the double elimination series tonight. >> they have energy, enthusiasm, they're idealistic, a lot of fun and play together. that's what life's all about. >> reporter: crowds gathering at the team's name sake park, cheering on the 13 young boys, becoming beacons of hope for some of the most dangerous neighborhoods in the country. the first team from chicago to make it skpot world series in 31 years. the community rallying around, even selling t-shirts to pay for the trip to pennsylvania. >> this has brought so many people together, and we're so proud. >> reporter: and they're not the only ones basking in the little league limelight. female pitching phenom mo'ne davis proving

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i'll lanes are open. -- all lanes are open. a box truck is overturned and that ramp is now block. -- blocked. it is getting a little bit better, but nowhere near great. our forecast seems better. >> it is not terrible. most of the day will be dry. it is 73 degrees right now. mostly cloudy skies. most of the showers will stay to the south of d.c. today. is going to be sneaking on just shy of the i-66 corridor. high temperatures in the low to mid 80's. >> prince george's county police plan to release more information about the killing of a three-year-old girl. they say her fathertional guard

molotov cocktails were thrown at officers who retaliated with smoke canter ters. and two shot and wounded in the crowd. police say they were fired upon. a preliminary autopsy requested by the family shows michael brown was shot six times, twice in the head. earlier on "gma," his mother told robin justice will stop the violence. being fair, arresting this man and making him accountable for his actions. >> there will be no school in ferguson today, the first day postponed once again. and more charges filed against the couple accused of abducting two a.m.ish girls. they say the girls were sexually abused. the suspects are due in court on thursday. and health officials in denver trying to determine whyn?

please? for "good morning america," abbie boudreau, abc news, los angeles. >> maybe a bite. >> good tips. >> very good suggestions. >> i'm a huge runner -- i love running. when i run and put in that much work, i don't want to eat too much. it's hand in hand. >> counterbalance. cardio is great for your heart. you have to keep that going. it's the easiest fastest for me. i love it. >> mixing it up makes sense. pop news and weather coming up. and the morning menu. >> here's what's coming up. first in "pop news," pity the fool who has mr. t on their jersey. why one school is requiring students to wear heart rate monitors in gym class. and robin's one-on-one interview and b-ball with the first full-time female nba coach, becky hammond. and then -- thank you. coach, becky hammond. and then -- thank you. mix".

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children aren't engaging in the activity as much as they should based on their individual target heart rate, and the results will factor into their grade. >> push it. >> you do. something different. okay. jen ashton, you want to weigh in on this? >> first of all, full disclosure. i use one of these heart rate monitors. this is mine. it reads the heart rate on the wrist, around your waist, around the sternum. for adults, it can completely transform your workout. these numbers don't lie. i'm working hard, this is a great work youth, and look at the heart rate, it's not as high as you think. when you think about this for teenagers and middle school kids, pros and cons. my teenage daughter uses one when she trains. she's almost 15. 12-year-olds, 13-yealeaving her

alone. featuring him independence and responsibility. paula has the story. >> reporter: in "home alone," 8-year-old macauley culkin is accidently left alone. but this child is left home intentionally. >> i'm a home body. >> do you know what that is? >> yes. >> what is it? >> someone who likes to stay at home. >> you look for ways for your child to grow up and become more independent. >> reporter: lizzie, a mom of three says simon is the one who startedsking for the alone time. why do you think you're ready to be left alone? >> well, i'm mature. >> reporter: so lizzie occasionally leaves him home alone while she goes for a run or

>> good monday morning. it is 8:20 seven, we want to get right to jack taylor and the traffic center to get ourselves a look at the morning commute. >> we have got some pretty slow traffic right now as you approach 270 south with left lanes blocked. 29 southbound in maryland, lockwood drive is very slow. westbound on the dulles toll road, accident activity along the right side of the road causing a slowdown out of will trap. interstate 95 northbound, towards four, three, two, one!

[ cheers and applause ] >> i don't know. >> okay. time is up. okay, with you guys ready. rachel, tell us about your recipe. >> okay. so this is a coffee cake -- a coffee crumb cake french toast. we got awesome suggestions about combining dessert and breakfast. best meals of the day. this has coffee in it, made with a coffee cake. great when you want to be over the top and treat yourself. >> great. christine, what do you have? >> i have a -- a breakfast lasagne benedict. everybody loves brunch. eggs benedict is really awesome. why not sandwich some of the spinach and ham between layers of pasta. and everything's better with an egg on top. now i deserve it. but i think it's very early now.

>> what a remarkable young woman. and "i am malala kwots, the young readers edition is available everywhere tomorrow. later on, we will be in the united nations with malala, and you can watch that later this morning on yahoo, it's at 11:00 eastern time. coming up, robin goes one-on-one with becky ham mono. hoops and

about her coaching role that came directly from coach popovich. >> i get this call from coach pop. seriously? seriously? >> reporter: you have said the players know when somebody knows basketball. your iq is brought up a great deal. you feel very confident and comfortable in that regard? >> i do. i feel like i've had 20 years of experience at a high level. and a pick and roll in the women's game it a pick and roll in the men's game. character, working for each other, trusting your teammates. that's universal. >> reporter: the locker room question has come up with you. have you all addressed that at all, how that will be handled? >> i think it's silly. i have been coached by men the majority of my career. it's never been an issue. they have never walked in on us. i think it's a non-issue. >> reporter: i was touched how emotional you became last night when talking about your faces a life and death decision,

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