. good morning, america. the new year's winter blast. snow trapping more than 130 people on the highway in california. black ice creating dangerous conditions. powerful wind gusts knocking over trucks and toppling trees. temperatures 30 degrees below normal in some areas as we get ready to ring in the new year one major city already canceling its celebration. happening right you, the massive recovery. pulling more victims from the airasia disaster out of the water. a u.s. navy ship on the scene. and the race to recover the all-important black boxes. run for your life. the incredible footage of an avalanche caught on camera.

the couple hiking forced to flee as it comes down. how they scrambled to safety. and it's "gma's" new year's rocking morning. and counting down to 2015 with the dynamic duo, ryan seacrest and jenny mccarthy with everything you need to know to ring in the new year. plus, taylor swift. good morning, america. great crowd out in times square this morning. we like to call this the calm before the crazy. >> pretty crazy right now. >> yes, it does. and 1 million people expected right outside our studios tonight to ring in the new year. and this is the year from the famous ball. there it is. just hours away from dropping. and ginger will be up there

later as we count down to 2015. i went up there yesterday. it's cold. >> it's cold. >> i can imagine. it's not going to get better tonight. the forecast is coming up. they are celebrating the new year down under, striking midnight in new zealand. a big happy new year to those folks. >> beautiful. but not so pretty the arctic blast, snow, ice, dangerous cold putting a damper on some celebrations. ginger is tracking it all for us. look at that. >> the picture from california just north of santa barbara. snowing in southern california. add that plus the wind. and big wind gusts that do this damage in southern california. this tree is ripped from the ground. those wind advisories are in place throughout california. but also winter storm watches from texas to oklahoma. just a wreck on the roads this morning. overnight, more than 130 people trapped on a california highway. >> once we hit it, we started sliding down.

all these cars were all coming down. >> reporter: at least a half foot of snow. winds gusting to 50 miles per hour. conditions so harsh that san ber nan deknow fire fighters using snow cats for the rescue.the sierra a tree knocked over killing two. >> one tree after another. >> reporter: winds near san francisco, gusting to 50 miles per hour toppling trees on train tracks, halting the commute. and nearby napa and this parked pickup truck, pushed right down the street. in battle ground washington a father and his 9-year-old son digging out of the snow after getting stuck for more than 24 hour on a hunting trip. in salt lake city snow and ice causing major accidents. this car slamming into a tractor trailer carrying 8,000 gallons of crude oil. >> they started sliding

sideways. >> reporter: cars overtu winds snapping power lines. icy roads leading to 100 crashes in lubbock, texas. and this deep freeze stopping this dam in chip what falls, wisconsin. and the fire fighters working overnight. all the people trapped have been rescued. not a big double thumbs were further windchill. from utah there in nevada parts of oklahoma and texas. back through kansas up through wisconsin. look at the numbers. 42 below. the feels like in jackson this morning. yes, that's moving east. and at midnight stop it here. we have been showing you every day. temperatures haven't warmed. going to feel like the teens in new york. northern plains big zero. >> those numbers look like my math scores from high school. terrible. depressing. >> we just got into tv. >> yes. this is the answer everybody. thank you ginger. by the way, not everyone is planning on celebrating on this new year's eve. there are protests across

america, people hitting the streets to demonstrate against police brutality. >> reporter: good morning, dan. thousands of protesters are expected to gather alongside 1 million revelers here in times square. one of the groups organizing the demonstration says that the protests we have seen around the country must escalate in 2015. that's why tonight is so important and symbolic for them. the nypd is ensuring everyone that security will be stepped up. this morning cities across the country preparing for a night of celebration. and in some cities protests as well. activist groups in major cities like l.a. chicago, new york and others organizing a series of new year's eve anti-police demonstrations. protesting police involvement in the deaths of eric garner and michael brown. the nypd says they are on high alert, deploying additional officers around new york city on one of its most crowded nights

of the year. this after two nypd officers were ambushed in their patrol car and shot and killed earlier this month. >> there is a heightened sense of security during this detail. as we turn the police officers out, we remind them they have to look out for each other. and work together and make sure we all stay safe. >> reporter: one protest group even setting up this facebook page asking people in times square and other areas around the city to quote, rock in the new year with resistance to police murder. encouraging them to chant we can't breathe and black lives matter. in boston the city says it will accommodate activists planning a die-in demonstration during the city's traditional first night celebration. an event that draws thousands of families and small children. >> we're asking the protesters in boston to do it in a respectful manner to allow people to enjoy first night.

>> reporter: boston's police commissioner asked protesters to reconsider calling it an inappropriate venue. but in boston as well as in new york's times square the protests are expected to be overshadowed by the tens of thousands who come to celebrate. >> thanks so much. and now to the latest in the airasia flight 8501 disaster. the recovery effort is being slowed by bad weather. terry moran is there with the very latest. good morning. >> reporter: good morning, amy. as night falls in this part of the world. this is a massive recovery operation. bringing home the dead is the first priority. seven have been recovered. while here at the airport in surabaya air asia, the airline is taking dna evidence from the families to help in the identification process. today the first coffins carrying

victims of flight 8501 arriving here where their journey started last saturday. his staging area near the crash site earlier, a body is carried across the tarmac to a local hospital where all the victims will be identified. it is pain staking work in several locations. this young woman was on the airasia plan and this will help you identify. >> yes. >> reporter: at this crisis center we saw how workers are busy matching fingerprints and biometric data with public records. all part of the effort to help identify the bodies being brought in from the sea. >> searching will be ongoing for all those in the vicinity. >> reporter: among the vessels, the uss sampson with high-tech sonar equipment that could scan for wreckage. >> it's a good starting point to say we see an abnormality and

then do further investigation from there. >> reporter: the search goes on for the sampson and the other vessels and planes. heavy weather has been a major problem and will be in succeeding days. and this is now a race against time. heavy weather and the currents can disperse and degrade those bodies. and still no sign of those black boxes. >> a race against time. and the latest into the investigation on what caused the crash. the debris that's been found has been providing important clues. and david kerley is covering that angle. good morning. >> reporter: good morning, dan. only part of the mystery is being solved, the answers of why it crashed is locked in the black boxes. in the debris field all the debris that is being recovered right now. some of the latest airasia 8501 debris. this evacuation slide raft pulled ton a navy vessel. they believe it self-inflated after the crash. some of the bodies not wearing life vests, unclothed. which could suggest the aircraft

broke apart high in the sky. the victims will yield clues, burn marks? did it tear apart? but the real answers are in the black boxes, and the debris can act as an arrow. it's been moving and spread by currents. experts will track back the currents and put listening devices similar to this in the water. they will be like mowing the lawn listening for the black boxes and the ticking pingers. the signals from different angles should allow them to pinpoint the boxes. the chips will reveal what the pilots were doing and saying. what happened to the jet liner? indonesia now joining malaysia touched by aviation disaster. >> we will continue to increase and uplift the aviation standards and safety standards in the world. >> reporter: now indonesia has not named a partner. it's possible when found, those black boxes could go to australia. but finding wreckage is first to

get us to the black boxes. and the u.s. navy ship there has powerful sonar and listening devices and could be critical in the puzzle. >> thanks so much. and bring in colonel steven ganyard in washington, d.c. there's so much going on the at site of the crash. what is the priority for the crews on the ground right now? >> amy, they're having to balance the -- the recovery of remains and taking care of the loved ones with looking for the wreckage itself. we have debris and bodies on the surface of the ocean, pushed around for days now. but we need to find the wreckage of the aircraft on the bottom of the ocean with the black boxes in it. they're balancing two priorities. >> the clues possibly point to a mid-air catastrophe. how rare would it be that turbulence would bring down a plane like this?

>> extremely rare. i think in this holiday season when people are traveling with their families, they're concerned. did it come down by turbulence? turbulence last brought down an airliner in 1966. it's been almost 50 years. we are two generations of airplanes beyond that better designed better training better constructed. turbulence does not bring airplanes down. people get hurt when they don't have their seat belt on. stay safe keep the seat belt on. >> we appreciate it. good advice thank you. and turn now to ryan smith with the other top developing stories. >> good morning, amy, dan. we begin with another apparent threat against police officers ending in gunfire. police in philadelphia say that five officers were forced to open fire own a man trying to run them over. the suspect was killed. he had posted several videos online threatening police. and take a look at this, a wisconsin state trooper survived a frightening ordeal.

he pulled over this dui suspect when that happened, the man dragged the trooper 50 feet. the trooper recovering from his injuries. the suspect was later taken into custody. the fbi is looking for a few good hackers in the wake of cyber attacks like the one at sony. the bureau is launching a campaign to recruit people with experience in what the agents call ethical hacking okay? the cyber world is now a part of everything the fbi does it says. and russian president vladimir putin is under new pressure. one of the largest anti-government protests in yearsyear s years broke out in moscow after his top political rival was sent to prison in a fraud case. hundreds of protesters have reportedly been arrested. when it rains, it pours. in chicago, inspectors believe that the salt inside this morton's warehouse may have been piled too high sending salt pouring on to a car dealership

next door. some of those cars were buried in brand new salt. i should say. most are a total loss because the salt likely damaged their suspensions. they must be salty, huh, dan? >> well played. >> there you go. >> vocabulary humor in the morning. >> take that with a grain of salt. >> it's getting worse. >> this is a tough one. a big mistake by a college basketball player in the final seconds of a big game. florida -- florida state tide and takes that and he taps it into his own basket. oh that's tough. show it again. he scored the winning basket for the other team at the buzzer. i'm sorry, my friend. 2015s 2015's going to be a better year for him, i'm sure. >> nowhere to go up. and this programming note the first-ever college football

playoff starts tomorrow. oregon taking on florida state. and alabama and ohio state. both games on our sister network, espn. and finally, a new and noteworthy addition to the dumb criminal file. this may be the one of the year. this guy broke into a house in houston. how did he get caught? well he fell asleep on the job. that's him sleeping in the bed. the owner of the house found him and called the police. he had the courtesy to take off his shoes. i give him that. exactly. but here's the kicker it turns out he lives two blocks away and police say all the stuff he had stolen was piled up on his porch. obviously not the best hiding place. and had a half open bottle of booze. >> that might be -- i don't sleep that well normally. is he anxious at all? oh drink, got it. >> mystery solved. thank you. and now to the good news for the 401k the stock market hit record highs, and the economy is

finally, finally taking off. growing at the fastest rate in more than a decade. what does this mean for your money in 2015? rebecca jarvis is here with more on that. >> reporter: good morning. if you have been staying the course and letting your retirement ride it must have been tough in the white knuckle days but you're coming out a winner for the third year in a row. stoc last day of 2014 up 12.5%. meaning if you put $1,000 in an s&p 500 index fund at the start of the year you would have earned $125. but in a bank account in the very best scenario in an interest-earning bank account, about $10 on the thousand. stocks have had an abnormally strong run since the great recession. they return about 7% a year. anyone not planning to retire for at least a decade, they are much better off -- you are much better off putting money in

stocks than a bank account. good reason to kick off the new year's resolutions with looking at the 401k. >> thanks. it is the last day of 2014. it's the last chance to make a new year's resolution. just hours away from the ball dropping on 2015. if you're going to do it now is the time. sara has what we're resolving to do in the new year. >> reporter: hi. we have good intentions but apparently not so much follow through. 44% of us plan to make them. which i thought seemed low. but only 8% say they keep them. what are we planning to do in the new year? it's about -- now, these aren't too surprising, being a better you, losing weight, followed by more exercise and stop smoking. now that's a big one. so i got little anna here. can you tell me what your new year's resolution is? >> i won't fight with my sisters. >> do you do that a lot? >> not really, but sometimes. >> how long do you plan on

keeping that resolution? >> for the rest of the year. >> a whole year. i'm impressed. any new year's resolutions, amy? >> i resolve to get rid of my cold. >> that's not a resolution. >> i'm following through on that one. >> that's not quite a resolution. we'll give it you, right? a resolution? >> stop fighting with little anna's sister so much. >> right. >> no less bread. ate too much bread. >> that's a good one. i've said this for a long time, i'm going to listen to you, dan. >> really? >> some day. >> not optimistic. >> and dan makes fun of me for texting, i can do two things at once. i know you say no. >> what's the forecast? >> lake effect snow this is just south of buffalo. that's cherry creek. and winter storm -- or lake effect storm warnings in watertown and in buffalo. i think watertown is going to

get the brunt. 2 to 4 inch snowfall rates. the temperature at midnight 23 buffalo, 20, pittsburgh. and first this morning's cold cities brought to you by macy's. >> a beautiful but cold start this morning we have a nice breeze here bringing the windchill's back down to 25, it feels like 19 in gaithersburg, 11 in hagerstown, 19 in frederick. you definitely need to bundle up

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new year's eve. i am autria godfrey. we have a look at your new year's eve commute. >> we are doing very well at this stage. a long-standing accident on route seven. the lanes of the reopened on westbound route seven. in waldorf closing unfortunately , problems from the overnight crash. a crash reported in fairfax crews have found nothing thankfully on prosperity lane. there are at least your travel lanes are open. is it just going to stay cold? you >> windchill factors hovering around the 20's for the day. even a few spots in the teens.

25 degrees at the airport. skies are generally clear across the region with a couple of clouds across western and northern maryland. mostly sunny skies today. clearer and colder, temperatures and he upper teens and lower 20's. >> thank you, jackie. another news update is coming up for you here in 25 minutes.

♪ and there it is. the famous ball just hours away from dropping right here in times square. ringing in 2015. we are counting down to the biggest party of the year all morning long right here on "gma." >> and sara is out with the crowd that's getting ready for tonight's festivities. like those moves. and we have hip-hop legend d-nice spinning the hottest music. also ahead this morning, caught on camera. how a couple escaped a terrifying wall of snow. and "gma" investigators what you need to know what you need to know before selling your phone. even if you have wiped it clean, your personal information could be exposed. >> fascinating. but start with hope solo hoping to get domestic abuse charges dismissed.

david wright has the latest. >> this case has a familiar ring to it. a high-profile athlete facing domestic violence charges. this is a woman, her hope to play in the women's world cup hang in the balance. this morning the olympic goldst is hoping a seattle judge will dismiss the domestic assault charges against her. the judge, now ordering hope solo's accusers to submit to another round of depositions. >> this will include inquiries concerning the witness's use of alcohol, drugs or prescribed medicines. >> reporter: this after the soccer star said her nephew and half sister refused to cooperate. >> theyle refused to answer the questions when they are relevant to the case. >> reporter: solo with her husband in court on tuesday, is a goal keep per app two-time olympic gold medalist and a

former contestant on abc's "dancing with the stars." she's accused of attacking both the half sister and the nephew last summer. >> hope solo is going psychotic. she's beating people up and we need help. >> reporr: but are the judge now says the nephew's story has changed. >> one of the witnesses is now stating that the defendant slammed his head against a cement wall five to ten times during this event. according to briefing this witness made no such statement to the police during their investigation. >> reporter: the case is drawing national attention because she is the latest of several high-profile athletes facing domestic violence charges. unlike ray rice and adrian peterson in the nfl, solo's league is giving her the benefit of the doubt. u.s. soccer allowing her to compete with her team even as the case unfolds. the witnesses are due to face a second round of depositions on friday. the judge expected to rule on the motion to dismiss early next

week. if he doesn't, the case goes to trial in a couple weeks, but it might be falling apart. >> interesting. thank you very much. thank you and now to the incredible story of luck and survival. a couple hiking in washington state forced to run for their lives when an avalanche hit. it was caught on camera. clayton sandell has their story. >> reporter: it's the nature hike that for colby dodson and girlfriend ashley suddenly turned into the run for their lives. >> it was definitely an experience that dropped your jaw. >> reporter: the two were on a weekend hike to popular ice caves two hours outside of tacoma washington when a rumble of snow and ice came for them. listen dodson capturing the anche falling behind him on his cell phone. almost sounding like a water fall rushing downhill. >> it was the blink of an eye, and closer and closer and all i did was look the opposite

direction and start to run. >> reporter: they make it to safety but people are still inside that cave. >> obviously we're scared those people were hurt or going to be hurt. >> reporter: avalanches can be deadly. in the u.s. last winter 35 people died. youtube is packed with narrow escapes. at copper mountain ski resort in colorado, we simulated what it's like to be trapped. you think of snow as being fluffy and white and soft. but really in an avalanche, it isn't. it becomes very hard. very tough to dig yourself out. and very difficult to breathe. i was lucky to be rescued by ski patrol. my hero. back in washington, it turns out everyone is okay. but on a scale of one to ten, here's where dodson ranks the terror of outrunning an avalanche. >> a good nine and a half. >> reporter: for "good morning america," clayton sandell, abc news denver. >> i'm amazed people are still rolling their cameras.

i'd be throwing that thing and running as fast as i can. >> i have never been good at math but i put the fear factor there at 13. >> well said. another check of the weather. and ginger a lot of cold air out there. >> so much. and florida, the only place in the 60s this morning. and the only place warmer in south florida. this is mirthle beach, down to 36. and look at the chilly holiday weather through the start of the new year. 2015 is going to feel like january. louisville 40 for a high on thursday 47 on friday. look at huntsville, slightly warmer but still quite cool and below average. memphis and sclooefr port not warming up. and the picture of the year is from duluth. so thank you, tim. i love that one. the color, the fog. it won huge. so thank you for sending the

>> 32 degrees downtown. the wind chill is 25. bundle up. coldest day of the week. mostly sunny skies. easy. high >> all that weather brought twrou by welcomes actaid. so many people tweeting from honolulu. and orlando, still 71 today. we're just going downhill. this is january, guys. >> that january warmup i was forecasting yesterday. is that not going to happen? >> looking at the models i wanted to extra prove you wrong. it's not happening. >> really? >> do people in the south have winter coats? your in-laws are there. >> oh yeah they welcome it sometimes. >> it is just a day. and coming up prince charles at war with the bbc. why it is pulling a documentary about the royal family. >> yes, this is a fascinating

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back now at almost 7:41 with "gma investigates." how to wipe your cell phone clean before you sell it. it could be packed with important personal information even you think you have erased everything. and gio benitez has more on

thousand protect yourself. good morning. >> reporter: good morning dan. we're talking about your old photos text messages e-mails, maybe your financial information. if you thought you deleted it think again. but this morning we show you how to protect your data as "gma investigates." more and more people are selling their old phones online. it's quick cash to put towards that upgrade. but technology experts now warning consumers to be careful. >> most people have no idea how much information is on the phone. >> reporter: to better protect you, a group of forensic analysts in boston set out to do an experiment. >> we went on to ebay and bought five or six auctions worth of old cell phones. >> reporter: to see how many people don't properly wipe personal data from their phones before reselling. out of nearly 100 phones >> 31 of them had what i consider to be some pretty disturbing personal information. >> reporter: and there's real

information that a real crook can do something with. >> we found social security numbers, bank account numbers, passwords passwords. >> reporter: simple information like doctors appointments can be dangerous in the wrong hands. >> they call up we're from the doctors office haven't received payment. we need your credit card number. >> reporter: they tracked down lacey, an original owner of one of the phones they bought online. >> i haven't slept thinking if it had been in the wrong hands. >> reporter: she sold her phone to a company that promised to wipe her personal data. >> at the time $120 cash and i bought a new phone. i thought it was a good deal. >> reporter: but off ebay? >> 13,000 text messages, hundreds of e-mailssages. >> 120 bucks is not worth your entire life. >> reporter: a common mistake, putting it back to factory settings. for an iphone, that's a reset button.

we reset our producer's old iphone 3 fwrksg. edit and manually deleted any old text messages and e-mails. >> we're going to see if we can bring it back. >> reporter: and with a little digging, we find all of her original information still on the phone. 2,838 photos extracted. they use a state of the device and special software to extract data anyone can download programs that retrieve data for free. how to protect yourself? each phone is different. >> go into the settings and you'll erase all data. >> reporter: for our producer's iphone it's a few easy steps. erase all content button. and this should wipe it totally clean. >> that's right. even with all this equipment, we won't be able to get anything ban. >> reporter: so for an iphone,

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hey, good morning, everybody. multiple choice test for you. which one of these three people is so tough he doesn't need a coat in sub-zero temperatures? ryan smith, ladies and gentlemen. there's also that. moving on now, 2014 was a huge year as we know for matthew mcconaughey. his oscar win, critical acclaim for "true detective." and the lincoln ads. he's set to start the new year with a bang. two more commercials are going to day to day beau tomorrow. >> i have more. and on behalf of lincoln from many mcconaughey and get ready for the parodies that will inef tabl follow.

>> it's not about hugging trees ob or being wasteful. >> all right, all right all right. matthew mcconaughey is back bearded, and deeper than ever. >> taking care of yourself takes more than just yourself. >> reporter: his latest ads for lincoln's mkz hybrid coming to a home near you during the college football games on new year's day. say what? and there he is again, taking cover from the rain at a diner. until -- >> here we go. >> reporter: destination: viral. if his first set of pensive ads for the struggling car company are any indication. wracking up more than 5 million views since september. >> sometimes you have to go back to move forward. >> reporter: his roadside wisdom parodied on saturday night live. >> a big step back, like from winning an oscar to doing a car

commercial. >> reporter: ellen, and south park. but lincoln was laughing all the way to the bank, with overall sales rising 25% since the commercials debuted. and with the new year and the new ads, lincoln is hoping for a new rev up in sales for 2015. and there will most likely be more of the ads because mcconaughey is signed on for a multiyear deal with the car company. >> who writes that? >> some amazingly funny person. >> he's a brave man. what's he talking about? we don't know. coming up on "gma," throwing the most perfect bash? how you can have the most buzzed about music, drinks and desserts for tonight. keep it here. ♪ you know that i love you ♪

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>> good morning. happy new year's eve. it is that 7:56 a.m.. let's get you started with that morning commute. jack taylor has been keeping an eye on the roads for us. >> we have been watching for a while, cleared, but unfortunately the wire needs to be closed both way at poplar hill road. things are quiet out of frederick on 270 southbound, low

volume headed down 395 northbound. moving into the district by way of 295 on the 11th street bridge cameras on the eastern avenue with vehicles going by and right to left of the screen without much volume. i think my traffic is actually better than your weather for months. >> maybe, but my weather is not bad. 32 is the temperature. 25, that was the temperature in gaithersburg. cold spots here all morning long, mid to upper 30's today sunny skies, wind chills staying in the 20's. overnight it will be colder than what we got last night in the upper teens to middle 20's. new year's day, sunny and breezy at times.

>> all right, cold weather in the new year. thank you for joining us. we will see you back here and

good morning, america. it's 8:00 a.m. >> happy new year! we're gearing up for the biggest party on the planet right here in times square. before the ball drops, come with us as we celebrate 2014. >> this is what we do in the commercial breaks, folks. >> the biggest news stories and the most hilarious moments that made this year one to remember. ♪ plus our pinterest perfect party. the ultimate dishes for your year end bash. the most-buzzed about appetizers and sparkling drinks. the simple tips to make your party a smashing success. all that as but count down the world's biggest party in times square as we say -- >> good morning, america. happy, happy new year's every, everyone. look at the crowd out in times

square. everyone decked out. ready to ring in 2015. we're decked out too. >> 2015 or 2015? >> either one. >> 2015 sounds cool. >> sounds sci-fi. and hosting the biggest party of the year dick clark's rocken new year's eve with ryan seacrest. and there will be taylor swift, iggy azalea and florida georgia line. we will have a preview this morning. >> and speaking of right here the new year's eve bash already started. we have our party glassesand spinning some of his favorites, d.j.-nice. >> i like the tilt of the hat. >> got to tilt the hat. >> one word for it. >> heyial ya'll. >> 2015. >> and check out ginger way above times square with the

iconic ball. she's going to tell us more about tonight's huge show. and an exciting exclusive for american girl fans across the country. there in silhouette there she is 2015 girl of the year. she makes her official debut tomorrow. but we get a first look right here this morning. a lot of little girls waiting to help us out with that. >> there are two little girls that belong to you. >> among the fans. >> those are not my children. >> we'll get them on camera. >> they are cute too. >> check out the morning's headlines. you lost the glasses and hat. that's right. good morning, both of you. take a different turn here. begin with the dangerous cold that ginger has been telling us about. overnight more than 130 people had to be rescued in harsh conditions from a california highway. at least a half a foot of snow fall, and winds gusting over 50 miles per hour. claiming two lives in california toppling trees across the state.

in texas, icy roads. causing more than a hundred crashes in lubbock. and ginger's forecast is coming up. and new york and other major cities are on high alert, higher than usual, activist groups promised protests tonight. and one asking for times square revelers to chant anti-police things. and in chicago, los angeles, preparing for protests. bad weather is hampering efforts to recover more victims from the airasia disaster. overnight the first victims coffins' arrived in the indonesian city where it started. they are collecting dna samples for identification purposes. the u.s. navy destroyer is scanning the seabed for wreckage. and new video of the frantic moments inside a plane heading to las vegas.

they had to turn back. the cabin crew prepared everyone for the worst. >> brace, brace. >> that's themthere, that's the crew on virgin airways flight telling everyone to brace for impact. the plane landed safely outside london. and a rare confrontation between the british royal family and the bbc. it appears the royals may have won. the bbc agreed to postpone the documentary called "reinventing the royals" how charles hired a public relations effort after diana's death. it's been postponed indefinitely. but the publication that broke the story said lawyers intervened to stop the show from airing. and finally a wedding that really took the cake and possibly a new world record. take a look at this. this wedding cake is more than six feet tall.

it was baked for a celebrity couple in the philippines today. the current world record holder tons. but that cake was only for display. this cake you can dig into and they're doing it right there. >> really? i wonder if it tastes good. >> it's like the pretty cakes, don't also taste good. >> i don't trust it but i'd eat it anyway. >> can't stop me. >> thank you by the way. and ginger how are you doing? >> doing great. hanging with my girl t. swift. we're about to party new year's eve party. let's get into it this is midnight temperature. click ahead dan, if you can -- if you can. anyway a lot of temperatures are cold across much of the nation. and then the midnight temperature here in new york city, going to feel like the upper teens or low 20s. with the wind. but put

>> all right, coldest day of the week. thisit. we have colder temperatures, even colder windchill. 18 and culpeper. 19 in manassas. 24 downtown. it will be a beautiful, sunny day. an area of low pressure, cold air moving along the water. that will be well to the >> and we are already on that countdown right here with the huge beautiful ball behind us. and the co-producer of the times square new year's eve, jeff strauss with me. thank you for being here. >> thank you. >> i'm tempted too this. there's the reason we brought our friends, taylor swift, just a couple of acts. >> no one brings the party like dick clark's new year's rockin' eve. everyone's going to be singing "let it go."

it's a great party. >> it always is. a lot of people have questions. the viewers sent in some for you. jonathan wants to know what's the most stressful aspect of the show? >> oh, my golly. counting down waiting for the ball to come. it's the most stressful and the most fun. >> yeah. up until that point, then let loose. and samantha is coming to times square. she wants to know where do i stand to see taylor swift the closest? >> she'll be performing right on the countdown stage between 46th and 47th on broadway. >> thank you so much jeff. we can't wait. we are so excited. we have much more coming up right here. including more on the waterford crystals. for now, to sara with the morning menu. >> here's a look at what's ahead. we take a look back at the biggest stories of the year. and the funniest moments of 2014. and ryan seacrest and jenny mccarthy hosting the biggest party of the year in times

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♪ hey, welcome back to "gma." counting down to the big night in the heart of times square. there's ginger zee with the ball. we'll check in with her on "gma." >> and the minutes are ticking down to new year's eve. before the ball drops honor a tradition at "gma" with a look basket at the most unforgettable moments. so many good news stories, and so much fun. here is the best of 2014. ♪ oat ♪ oh her we go feel it in my soul ♪ ♪ we need it ♪

♪ don't go ♪ ♪ got to feed it ♪ ♪ the control will it need it, need it ♪ >> we're going to have a fun morning. but a lot to get to. >> breaking news. right here in southern california. >> this morning here -- >> here in glendora. >> in greenville north carolina. >> pensacola. >> here in gaza. >> flight 370. >> the key to solving the mystery is finding my type of debris. >> see the plane in the darkness good night, mh370. >> ebola here in america. >> this is the most deadly virus that we know of. >> ferguson missouri. >> i can still smell the tear gas in the air. >> the grand jury's decision not to indict police officer darrin wilson. >> do you feel any remorse? >> everyone feels remorse when a life is lost. >> no indictment for a new york city police officer in the death

of eric garner. >> don't shoot, hands up. >> this is an issue we have been dealing with for too long. time for us to make more progress than we have made. >> we're going to turn now to the war on isis. >> that shocking execution. >> against us. >> f-18 fighters taking off heading for syria. >> president putin, the first american broadcast inrview. are you thinking they may strike in other parts of russia? >> the plane ripped out of the sky over ukraine. >> nearly 300 girls taken by armed men. >> are you afraid? >> yes. >> i know that you birthday wish. >> the nigerian girls being released from abduction and to be freed. >> an attack on sony and a threat to american movie goers are. the u.s. expected to say north korea is behind it all. >> i wonder what a north korean citizen would say. >> some say america has lost its

first cyber war. >> a line of storms blasted through here just hours ago. >> oh, my god. >> entire lives completely rip ripped to shreds. >> it like one degree. >> the flames shooting up. >> like at the fire nay does. >> oh my god. >> the climate situation that we're in seems pretty dire. >> climate change is already affecting americans all across the country. >> absolute outrage this morning against los angeles clippers owner donald sterling. >> i think he was brought up to believe those things. >> what things? >> segregation. >> bill cosby under seerjiege. >> i knew i was in danger. >> his lawyer says he is being vilified but the accusations keep coming. >> now to the firestorm from the ray rice domestic violence case. >> i made a huge mistake, i want to own it.

>> oscar pistorius convicted of culpable homicide. >> how are you feeling? >> tony stewart cleared of charges in the deadly accident. >> this is one of the toughest tragedies i have ever had to deal with. >> big night for republicans. sweeping wins across the board. >> they will win control of the senate. >> immigration. >> immigration. >> immigration. >> those members of congress who question my authority to make the immigration system work better i have one answer. pass a bill. >> you have speaker boehner talking about suing you. >> the suit is a stunt. >> do you think the climate is different now for a woman running for president? >> i think it's different for women across the board. >> why was it so important to you that we recognize the rosies? >> this is the start of the real women's liberation. >> i am going to go out that door. the door after that and the door after that. and i invite all of you, come with me.

>> the tragic death of philip seeymour hoffman, brilliant actor. >> lift up your hearts. each new hour holds new chances for new beginnings. >> i'll see you on the set, on the beach and in the kitchen and at the movies. >> you make us laugh. you make good robin. >> it's a good job. it's my day job. you do madonna, madonna, madonna. hello! >> i'll tell you what's popping. here we go. so happy to report that mr. and mrs. george clooney are making it official. >> the ring! >> jay z family drama caught on camera. ♪ >> brad pitt and angelina jolie's wedding. >> what is a paint ball wedding? >> we thought, you know, it's different. >> the hat that unofficially won the grammys.

>> the song is, of course hat. ♪ hop along if you feel like a room without a roof ♪ ♪ because i'm happy ♪ ♪ bring me down can't none ♪ ♪ bring me down because i'm happy ♪ ♪ if you feel ♪ >> now this is how george feels these days. surrounded by chicks. >> hello. >> oh my -- >> no, no. hold it. hold it. >> i want to let everybody know, toast is okay. >> she hasn't moved. >> the dog whisperer. >> they mark their territory by urinating. that's why you have the hat on. >> are you kidding me? >> crank up barry white just a little bit. i love this song. if you can play barry white, you got me. >> jerry and ali go way back he

played her girlfriend. can i call you shmoops? >> no, you cannot. >> i'm okay. ♪ >> oh. >> i'm okay. i fell down. >> it is a busy monday as well right here. you just said hello to lara twice. three times. hello again, lara. >> the ugly sweater showdown 2014. >> and i wore a sweater. >> you actually followed the rules. ♪ >> i sit on you. >> gonna dance. >> go ladies. ♪ the way i dance with you ♪ ♪ we're expecting you ♪ >> come on. >> this is all you, george. ♪ the love boat ♪ >> there we go. ♪ let it go ♪ ♪ let it go ♪ ♪ can't hold it back anymore ♪ >> ready, set, go. >> working it.

>> there you go. there you go. >> oh, yes. >> what you got? what you got? ♪ >> extreme. now, i can let go of this extreme wedgy that i have. this just opened. >> go ahead, go ahead. >> oh! >> you have a great snap. >> the "gma" games, two, one. that was insane. >> oh, oh. >> okay. we got -- >> it just stopped. >> we got a winner. >> the "gma" cup. >> go! ♪ >> hit the net. >> oh! >> and that's how you do it. >> all right. >> okay, back to work.

♪ >> always a privilege to be your eyes and ears here on the red carpet. and a whole lot of fun too. >> lara. >> oh, my god. maybe it's the hair spray. yes, danny, it's another fire. >> george. i can't begin to tell you what the weather's like up here. oh, no, no. ♪ >> let's do this. ♪ bang bang into the room ♪ ♪ i know you want it bang bang ♪ >> george clooney and amal. and maleficent ariana grande. and prince george. >> i only just learned to walk. >> been george clooney three years in a row. the streak is over. ♪ >> i have never been happier or

healthier than i am right now. >> today marks my eighth round of chemo. this is my final treatment. the doctors say i graduate today. delta's pink plane transported 145 breast cancer survivors to join our event in times square. ♪ ain't no mountain high enough ♪ >> one man saving a stranger's life by donating his stem cells. >> one nurse has touched hundreds of families like no other. fabienne. >> my children's story can never be told without you. >> i never thought that people thought that way for me. >> we're going to take care of this layaway for you. >> ♪ ♪ all of me veves all of you ♪ >> do you take alexandra to be your lawfully wedded wife? >> our ginger, she is getting married.

♪ you're all to me i give my all to you ♪ >> you are being inducted into the nfl hall of fame. congratulations. >> i remember being in the gym, and my dad says son, one day it'll pay off. and, dad, i got to say, it paid off. >> robin has been inducted into the broadcasting and cable hall of fame after 30 years on tv. >> thank you very much. when you said 30 years i feel old. 30 -- back in 1972 -- >> wake up america. >> good morning. >> good morning. >> good morning. >> good morning. >> good morning, america. >> morgan freeman. [ snoring ] get that man a cup of coffee. >> the shot. it's break through science, george that's shown break through results in treating female desire. >> good morning, america i like the sound of that.

>> i have no idea where george is. i might have tied him up. >> been doing an ab workout for the last five minutes. the seat broke. spare no expense at "gma." >> you even sang. >> i thought you said saying? and i said what? what am i saying? >> i don't know. i see you guys doing this. >> thanks so much for joining us. >> thanks very much. >> it's super star demi lovato. >> sam smith. >> jason -- >> on "gma." >> taylor swift. ♪ the haters gonna hate hate hate ♪ ♪ i'm just gonna shake, shake, shake ♪ >> wiggling, we'll be popping. ♪ break, break, break ♪ ♪ and the fakers gonna fake fake fake baby ♪ ♪ i'm just gonna shabke shake, shake ♪ >> she's beating it. >> i'm not a dancer.

>> it's okay. >> and george is going to do the nay nay to it. you're going shake a tail feather on this show. >> it's never going to happen. ♪ >> it happened! >> it's been done! >> it has been done. we truly have seen it all now. we truly have seen it all. ♪ cause the players gonna play play, play snonchts♪ ♪ and the haters gonna hate ♪ ♪ i'm just gonna shake, shake, shake ♪ ♪ shake it off ♪ ♪ shake it off >> who's me now, t.j.? ♪ shake it off ♪ ♪ i shake it off ♪ ♪ >> thank you. >> come on who isn't dancing at home right now, right? don't we have the best jobs in

the world? >> yes. >> i really feel that. and so happy to share it all with you. and counting down to new year's as our partner, pinterest shows you how to make the trendiest appetizers drinks and things for the perfect party tonight. in

>> good wednesday morning, happy new year's eve. you want to get you started this morning with the morning commute. jack taylor has warned what you need to know. >> >> eating road, poplar hill road, the accident has cleared, but they have been rehang the wires across the roadway and we still have enclosed in the area. on seven eastbound this time on trotting horse lane, the west lane is closed. taking a live look downtown, a little bit of traffic moving to the lights here. moving very light.

it is actually sunny out. is it warm? >> no, but it is sunny, like you mentioned. a couple of clouds to the north in northern maryland, 32 degrees, the windchill was 24. 25 in gaithersburg, 25 in hagerstown. most of the suburbs will not make it above freezing until after the lunch hour. breezy at times today, upper 30's, it will feel like 20's to most of the day. temperatures around 30 downtown, clear skies tonight, you just need to bundle up a little bit. new year's day, highs a bit lower. >> all right, pretty deceptive. one last update coming up for you here as a small business owner you wouldn't deliver just half of what you have to offer to your customers. so why are you settling for half-fast internet? only verizon fios comes with speedmatch. upload speeds as fast as your downlnload speeds. so largege files are sent in a snap and video conferences with customers are seamless. don't miss your last

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it is cold. >> it is seriously cold. >> we can feel the buzz ahead of tonight's celebration. and ginger is with the iconic ball made from thousands of waterford crystals. >> she manages to look warm in any temperature. >> no matter where. >> we're counting down to the ball drop tonight, but the new year's eve party is already in full swing. we have d-nice spinning us into 2015. >> i'm looking at the happy bakers. american girl doll fans so excited if the american girl doll reveal. the 2015 doll of the year. what is the silhouette. that's a good clue. an exclusive first look coming up on "good morning america." sara over to you. >> thank you. it's the final day of the pinterest perfect party series. it's about the trendiest, which i didn't know was possible appetizers desserts and drinks to serve at your party tonight. here to show us how to whip them

up is alejandra ramos. got that right. >> yeah, you did. >> this looks delicious. >> thank you so much. >> start with these. >> these are puch pastry shells with chorizo and dates and pine nuts. we made the shells ourselves. >> you can buy them? >> you can, but they are hard to find. i used puff pastry and cookie cutters. you can use the top of a spice jar, anything. and hock itok it with a fork. >> please tell me it's easy. >> it's so easy. >> can i try that? you show me i'll try it. i'm a good eater. >>t of fun. for the filling, i use fresh chorizo for this. i love -- it's good right? >> i love the chorizo. >> i love cooking with fresh sausage. has the seasoning. saves so much time. you brown it it's good to go. added the dates, the pine nuts

and a sweet and savory mix. >> can you do this in to two days in advance. >> make this right now. >> and scoop it in a the end. >> heat it up quickly, and scoop it in. save you time. >> now i see chocolate. i don't want to rush llan drank -- but this is my jam. >> these are shooters. everyone loves the individual dessert. they don't want to share. >> it looks fancy. >> so fancy, but so easy. we make these with chocolate chips. >> let me just get that out of your way. >> some semisweet and bittersweet. >> do you want me to help you? >> add the eggs. pour in the heavy cream. this is made in the blender. >> this is like a blend and go type thing? >> totally. you don't have to get in front of the stove or sister or anything. >> good. i don't use my stove. >> you're good here. turn it on for a quick second.

and there you go. >> and this is -- >> yeah. >> you scoop it into these little things? >> pour it right in from the blender. that's easy. >> that sounds too easy. that's all it takes? >> that's all it takes. better than instant, but tastes 10,000 times better. do you serve them right away? >> serve right away or refrigerate up to one, two days before. >> i'm going to keep this. not a party without something to drink. >> you need a little fizz. >> look at the colors. >> i know right? this is the fun homemade soda. use fresh lemon juice, and some bitters. it adds some awesome flavor. put it in the mixer with ice, do a little shaking and pour it into your glasses. and for fun -- >> use different colors too. >> that's rock candy. >> it's so great, kids will love this grownup kids will love this. >> that's a blast from the past.

>> everybody can choose their favorite color. save time, take pressure off the host so important. >> put it in a big old jug and serve yourself. >> exactly. let everyone help themselves and you can enjoy the party. >> thank you for the tips. for complete recipes, and even more party planning tips and tricks visit pinterest.com/gma. and the ball will drop in times square. wanted to start early. help me out. the countdown, ready? three, two, one! happ now ginger's outside with the final check of the weather. ginger. ♪ ♪ tonight's gonna be a good night ♪ ♪ tonight's gonna be a good night ♪ >> we are counting down to new

year's eve at midnight. all eyes on times square. and i got to spend time up there with ryan seacrest and jenny mccarthy. just hours from now, hosting dick clark's new year's rockin' eve with ryan seacrest. that's on abc tonight. and ryan and jenny gave us preview. take a look. >> three, two, one. happy new year. >> reporter: new year's eve starts early for you guys. how do you keep the energy up to make it until midnight? >> we start at noon. the energy's easy because once it gets dark and the crowds are in and the music begins it just sort of take use away. >> you do. you feed off of them. plus it's really ld. keeps you awake. it's like the entire world is represented. >> reporter: this is your fit year together. how to mix it up? >> i would say from the five years i have been here it's the most performances. >> this is the busiest show. 38 performances.

>> 38. >> 38 in one night. >> that's the biggest. >> we haven't pulled it off yet. >> no. >> reporter: but among the acts. names familiar elton john taylor swift. what else? >> lady a and nashville. >> one direction, on the show for the west coast party. iggy azalea meghan trainor. anyone who had a hit song or a big year is on the show. >> last year, you had a kiss at midnight from your then-fiance, donny wahlberg. new year's eve is your exact four month anniversary? >> you're right. and we met on the show. the new kids and backstreet got together and performed on new year's. and he was going up to be interviewed by you and said hi jenny mccarthy. hi, donnie wahlberg. >> i could tell he wasn't listening to a word i was spapg he was thinking about jenny. >> i will kiss him again, but

hooking up two strangers. ng a little singled out. >> reporter: i like that. you turned 40 on christmas eve. welcome to the best decade of. >> is it true? >> reporter: yes. >> i'm getting acclimated, i'm excited. >> it's because you don't care anymore. >> it's going to be fun to not care. >> reporter: do you feel 40? >> no. but i look it. >> reporter: no you don't. no you don't. so last year i talked to you guys, you eat after the show is over. i knew i liked you when you said that. do you have plans for your meal after you get off here? >> we do. >> what is yours? >> same as yours. >> i order kentucky fried chicken. >> oh i'm having sushi. this is why we work well. >> a little yin and yang. >> i'm going to ask you the first thing that comes to your mind. new year's resolution? >> to find someone to kiss on new year's eve. >> stop self-criticizing myself.

>> reporter: very good. what's the first thing you buy yourself in 2015? >> me? sented candles. puts me at ease in my old age. >> probably a trainer. >> reporter: very good. if you weren't doing a new year's eve show where would we find you? >> literally on my couch. >> same. sitting on the sofa in thermals. sglr >> reporter: and one super power in 2015? >> grow. be taller. >> reporter: this is awesome. thank you for doing this in front of the most amazing waterford chris cal ball ever. >> do you think it's install u smaller in real life? >> i'm surprised my engagement ring wasn't that big. >> thank you, guys. >> thank you. >> it's gonna be good. dick clark's rocken new year's every, starts at 8:00/7:00

central tonight. now up to ginger with the ball for the final check of the weather. >> i'm up high in times square and so close to this big thing. it's smaller -- my producer was saying it's smaller than he thought it would be. it's super-impressive and chilly. the weather headlines out in the southwest. we have pictures coming in overnight. so many people trapped on the highway have been rescued in california. the winter weather advisories and warnings stretch into texas. there are a couple of pockets in utah colorado new mexico and arizona. that cold if you're not seeing snow, you're feeling cold even in southern california this morning. a look at the midnight temperatures. dallas close to the freezing mark. and that's a minus zeros. we don't have a flex cold here as well, the windchill is only 24, cold through the day, low breezes

sunshine and >> all that weather brought to you by mazda. and we are just hours away from the big party. and the big ball drop. that's why tom brennan is here. master artisan for waterford. you have one of the chris cals in your hand. >> i have. >> you change them up. >> every year 288 panels get changed. they are designed in waterford, ireland. the crystal is at the center of the entertainment, that good feel. this year it's about fortitude. it's about the inner strength and character, determination to carry on. >> you are so talented. this is beautiful this year. strength that's part of some people's resolutions. we have a couple to share. i want to share a couple from the viewers. we asked you to send them in and picked them earlier. they're going to be on the confetti that goes out. >> lots of confetti. >> stick to a budget get bills

paid off quicker and start the process of buying a home. >> i like that one. >> kayla, i like this one. to give love a second chance. >> i wonder what the story behind that one is. >> so do i. and then, of course, final one, to spend as much time when my daughter before she graduates and goes off to college. you have one? >> i do. tolerance tolerance, communication and fortitude. >> you're from water jnd ford? >> second generation craftsman. >> my resolution is now to learn your accent. coming up on "gma," we are going to reveal the new american girl doll for 2015. don't go anywhere. ♪ walking on broken g

we have been waiting all morning for this big news. american girl fans are very excited. it's an exclusive first look at the 2015 girl of the year. and joining us for the big reveal is american girl president jean mckenzie. thanks for being with us. >> good morning. >> there are impressive figures here. nearly 30 years, started in 1986 more than 25 million dolls and 147 million books have been sold. why is the american girl so popular? >> we create this bond with girls. they not only love their dolls, but reading our books and watching our movies and maybe dining at the restaurant with their own special doll. >> and they're learning about

history. that's what i loved about it for my daughters, who are here with me this morning. it's a big trend for girls and parents are excited about it. before the big reveal can anyone guess why we're wearing aprons? >> she's a baker. >> maybe she's a baker. we have smart girls. american girl fans are smart girls. how about the big reveal. a drum roll? >> ta-da. >> there she is. girls. this is grace thomas. duel do you like her? she is the girl of the year. >> she's awesome. >> tell us about grace. >> grace is definitely a baker. she loves to bake that's her passion. but she wants to start her own business. which is part of what the girls will learn about when they read her books. her friends all join together to help her be successful in the dream. >> i like a good business girl.

good to hear. and a special message of working together and helps others. and you have partnered up with no kid hungry campaign. tell us about that. >> it's about getting healthy food to kids. we have created a baking tool kit for grace that girls can actually on our website get. and then in their own local community host a bake sale and charity will go to feeding those great kids. >> some of the girl who is love to cook are part of a cooking club. it's about working together being business-minded. you are getting this right? >> yes. >> yes. we love that about the doll. and we want to mention grace, the 2015 girl of the year is available on the american girl website and in stores starting tomorrow. coming up taylor swift with an encore performance. but first, everybody gets dolls. come on out. look at that. aren't those great? beautiful.

merry christmas again.

♪ welcome to new york ♪ ♪ it's been waiting for you ♪ this right here is the pre-party in times square. and taylor swift is going to perform live in times square. it's the second time she's done that this year. in case you missed it she was here for "gma's" epic taylor swift "1989" concert. her performance of "welcome to new york," the love song for the big apple was so great, we decided to give you an encore. check it out. ♪ >> good morning, america.

and welcome to new york. ♪ walkin' through a crowd ♪ ♪ the village is a glow ♪ ♪ kaleidoscope of loud heart beats under coats ♪ ♪ everybody here wanted somethin' more ♪ ♪ searchin' for a sound we hadn't heard before and it said ♪ ♪ welcome to new york it's been waitin' for you ♪ ♪ welcome to new york ♪ ♪ welcome to new york ♪ ♪ welcome to new york it's been waitin' for you ♪ ♪ welcome to new york ♪ ♪ welcome to new york ♪ ♪ it's a new soundtrack i could dance to this beat ♪ ♪ beat forevermore ♪ ♪ the lights are so bright but they never blind me, me ♪ ♪ welcome to newaitin' for you ♪ ♪ welcome to new york ♪ ♪ welcome to new york ♪

♪ when we first dropped our bags on apartment floors ♪ ♪ took our broken hearts and put them in a drawer ♪ ♪ everybody here was someone else before ♪ ♪ and you can want who you want ♪ ♪ boys and boys and girls and girls ♪ ♪ welcome to new york it's been waitin' for you ♪ ♪ welcome to new york ♪ ♪ welcome to new york ♪ ♪ welcome to new york it's been waitin' for you ♪ ♪ welcome to new york ♪ ♪ welcome to new york ♪ ♪ it's a new soundtrack i could dance to this beat ♪ ♪ beat forevermore ♪ ♪ the lights are so bright but they never blind me, me ♪ ♪ welcome to new york ♪ ♪ new york it's been waitin' for you ♪ ♪ welcome to new york ♪ ♪ welcome to new york ♪

♪ like any great love it keeps you guessing ♪ ♪ like any real love it's ever-changing ♪ ♪ like any true love it drives you crazy ♪ ♪ but you know you wouldn't change anything, anything, anything ♪ ♪ let me see you put your hands up in the air ♪ ♪ welcome to new york it's been waitin' for you ♪ ♪ welcome to nigh ♪ ♪ welcome to nigh ♪ ♪ welcome to new york it's been waitin' for you ♪ ♪ welcome to new york ♪ ♪ welcome to new york ♪ ♪ it's a new soundtrack i could dance to this beat ♪ ♪ the lights are so bright but they never blind me ♪ ♪ welcome to new york ♪ ♪ new soundtrack ♪ ♪ it's been waitin' for you ♪ ♪ welcome to new york ♪ ♪ the lights are so bright but they never blind me ♪ ♪ welcome to new york ♪ ♪ welcome to new york ♪

♪ welcome to new york ♪

♪ ryan said he was going to cut carbs as his new year's

resolution. amy is like i'm carbo loading. >> i'm going to eat my chocolate croissant. >> happy new year, everybody. >> good wednesday morning, happy new year's eve to you. it is now 8:57 a.m. and we are getting started with a check in the morning commute. jack taylor has a look at your

last morning commute of the year. >> this is it. this is it for those in waldorf a long-standing closure for those en route five on poplar road, accident activity, travel lanes open on seven, east down falls church near trotting horse lane, the left lane causing a bit of a delay. rockville, accident activity on the parkway near meadow hall montgomery county authorities on the scene. otherwise everywhere else is very why it. it was a great new year last year and a good one, coming up. >> thank you you too. good in terms of how it looks it will be beautiful today. 33 degrees, the windchill is still very cold, even down into the teens, 18 in frederick, hagerstown only 16 in martinsburg road.

the 20's, mostly sunny skies the night temperatures around 30 downtown, 20 in the suburbs. temperatures a little bit warmer, upper 30's. >> bundle up for the winter classic. thank you for watching. as a small business owner you wouldn't deliver just half of what you have to offer to your customers. so why are you settling for half-fast internet? only verizon fios comes with speedmatch - upload speeds as fast as yourr download speeds so files go out in a snap. don't miss your last chance to get $300 back when you switch to fios internet and phon for just $99.99 a month with a 2-year agreement and get $300 back. just call 1.888.774.4418 today.

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