this morning on "world news now," primary day in five states. >> more delegates are up for grabs today as the race for the white house looks tighter than ever for the republicans. we examine what cruz and kasich's joint strategy means for trump as he lashes out. severe storms stretching across the midwest with damaging winds and heavy hail hitting regions hard. 18 million in the path of some of the worst storms of the season. a brazen arson caught on camera. the suspect can be seen on surveillance dousing a home and car in flammable liquid, then setting them on fire. hear why the homeowners say they know who did this. bridal behavior, an etiquette guide for all brides to be but not just for the brides. how we all can class it up for the big day including what to do with those two left

it's tuesday, april 26th. >> announcer: from abc news, this is "world news now." >> >> that's your dance? >> that's not what is on the video. >> you should do that on every wedding. > that's not what nicki is going to fell us. >> that's really good. >> you're not looking out for me. >> trust me on that one. okay. good morning to you. i'm ryan smith. >> i'm diane macedo. we begin with politics, of course. >> that's right. in the next round of voting in the race for the white house, five states holding primaries today as the rhetoric is heating up on the campaign trail. >> donald trump is fighting mad over the alliance between ted cruz and jane kasich, slamming them as pathetic. after much fanfare, kasich is already playing down the arrangement saying it's not a big deal. it's your voice, your vote. we have more now from abc's tom llamas. >> reporter: donald trump on the warpath. >> if you co

if you collude in the stock market, they put you in jail. but in politics, because it's a rigged system, because it's a corrupt enterprise, in politics you are allowed to collude. >> reporter: the republican front-runner, red hot over the new alliance between senator cruz and governor kasich. the two candidates making a deal -- kasich will stop campaigning in indiana and cruz will do the same in oregon and new mexico. the goal -- to prevent trump from winning the 1,237 delegates he needs to avoid a contested convention. >> it shows how weak they are. it shows how pathetic they are. >> reporter: trump tearing into kasich who has only won his home state of ohio. >> i have a new nickname for him, 1 for 41. >> reporter: attacking kasich's habit of chowing down during campaign stops. >> i have never seen a human being eat in such a disgusting fashion. this guy takes a pancake and he's shoving it in his mouth. it is disgusting.

president? i don't think so. >> reporter: kasich not amused the billionaire is now calling him desperate. >> me? no, i'm not desperate. are you? are you desperate? because i'm not. >> reporter: cruz says trump is just a big whiner. >> whining is what they do, because you notice it's never ever, ever donald's fault. >> reporter: but trump says he's about winning and that he looks the part, unlike hillary clinton. >> do i look like a president? how handsome am i? right? how handsome? somebody said, he really does look good, but you know, i don't know if he is presidential. and i'm looking at this stage of people, my competitors, does hillary look presidential to you? >> and senator ted cruz said he now has a short list of potential running mates. abc news confirmed carly fiorina is someone being vetted on that list. so far cruz says no decision has been made when he's going to

pick. tom llamas, pennsylvania. >> hillary clinton has also started the process of looking for a running mate as she blasted donald trump at a stop in delaware, her campaign was quietly vetting possible vp candidates said to include virginia senator tim kaine, ohio senator sherrod brown and housing secretary hulian castro. bernie sanders is making it clear that no matter what happens today, he is going all the way to the convince reminding voters he's won 16 states sflooug president obama is urging the european allies to do more in the fight against isis. in a speech in germany, the president outlined u.s. plans to send as many as 250s additional military personnel to syria. he says this is a defining moment for europe after the speech, he met with the leaders of britain, jaerp, france and italy. they also discussed problems in libya and the ukraine. and the brussels subway station where 16 people were killed by a suicide bomber has just reopened just after a month

just over a month after the attacks. commuters were able to leave messages on a wall near the main entrance. the airport wifrts also attacked is still not back in full service. >> three people are treated for severe burns amp snarl plane crashed into a florida neighborhood. it hit one house, bounced into another house and came to rest in the yard i've third house. no one on the ground was hurt according to faa, the pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings at the time of the crash into the family of a 12-year-old boy shot dead by cleveland police settled with the city for $6 million. tamir rice was playing with a pellet gun when officers arrived and opened fire within two seconds. he wasn't given first aid till about four minutes later when an fbi agent trained as a paramedic arrived. he died the next day. the mayor said the shooting should not have happened. >> there is no price that you can put on the life of the loss of a 12-y

>> a grand jury failed to indict the police officers in the child's death. the man who alleges he was abused by former house speaker dennis hastert is now suing hastert for unpaid hush money. his breach of contract say the says hastert promised him $3.5 million to remain quiet but hastert only paid him about half that. hastert will be sentenced tomorrow on federal banksing charges which he bleeded guilty to last fall. residents of da lurkts minnesota will be cleaning up this morning a spring storm system brought heavy rain and gusty winds to the northland yesterday. turning up lake superior. spectators flocked to the shore to see the huge waves. the winds sent trees crashing down on homes. power lines and cars. the southern and central plains are likely to see tornadoes this afternoon and weekend. and we have to give a shoutout to the guys of engine 30 with the oklahoma city fire department. >> that's right. bravo. they were

someone heard unusual sounds coming from a storm drain. one guy got down in there and started handing out these little guys. >> ducklings. their colleague was still down in there. but mama and the ducklings perfectly safe reunited with their mom. we are told they also did get the fire firefighter out that they put the grate down on. >> we banned him to survive, as well. >> that was so cute to watch them waddle out. >> as they closed the grid, one of the firefighters on the outside told them, you can go down there and be a ninja turtle now. did he say that. >> that's funny. i'm glad everybody is safe. the duck family just fine. >> were are ducklings constantly roaming into storm drains. >> because they're curious. >> the mother duck never leaves. just hangs out

quacking until somebody picks up on what is wrong. they know how many they have. >> she's intensely curious about ducks. >> they're adorable. coming up, the science behind why you keep losing your socks. it's an important one. >> might have something to do with your laundry maybe. a new warning about detergent pods and alarming numbers all parents should be aware of. >> here comes the bride, but before the big moment, a ton of work has to be done including brushing up on your wedding etiquette. the one tip all guests need to know. listen up. >> check out our behind the scenes pics on instagram abcwnn. you're watching "world news now."

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a surveillance camera caught a braise and arson at a home in san antonio. a man can be seen right there spreading gasoline on a car and a house. then setting them on fire. a family was asleep inside. luckily, no one was injured. although the car was totaled. the homeowner where that family was claims to know the man on the video. someone he says had an argument with his niece. >> erin andrews and the two hotel companies involved in her nude peephole video case have settled. she was awarded $55 million last month after a jury found the companies and her stalker at fault for post package the video on the internet. the companies appealed the verdict but now they have

settlement which could avoid years of appeals. >> the danger of laundry pods to young children. about every 45 minutes a poison control center somewhere in the u.s. gets a child about a child 0 who ate or came in contact with the detergent. not all cases are reported. this study looks at pointings from before the companies tried making them less attractive to children. >> hawaii has a special message for its citizens. be nice to tourists. the state's travel agency started a campaign reminding locals about the benefits of tourism which is hawaii's biggest employer. hawaii has had four straight years of record breaking tourist numbers but some tourism critics say all the visitors create too much congestion and too many problems. coming up, breathing new life into the deflategate scandal. the u.s. court of appeals reinstated the suspension for quarterback tom brady. so what

and the patriots? >> first wedding season is fast approaching. rules surrounding the big day seem to change even faster. we'll show you what every bride needs to know before she walks down the aisle. keep it here on "world news now."

♪ wedding season is nearly here. whether you're a bride or groom or a guest, we're here to help you get ready. >> trr some trends and new ways of adding your own touch to the able old celebration. nikki battiste begins her series with advice for the bride. ♪ >> reporter: here comes the bride. >> oh, my god. >> reporter: sadly that's me. i'm a total disaer

it's wedding season. and some wibs to be need a little wedding 101. mika myer runs beaumont etiquette and diing out dos and don'ts every bride should know. >> where do we start. >> the first thing is slow down. so a graceful bride is very slow. even if it feels like you're going unnaturally slow, that's probably the right speed. >> reporter: during the walk down the aisle, make sure to watch your posture and lower that poe kay. >> you want to see as much of the dress and your face as possible. angle the bouquet out slightly so everyone can see it. it's the perfect height. it's almost just bloir belly button. >> reporter: hints in hand, let's try this again. since all eyes are on the bride's face, be sure to smile. and ladies, show off that dress. this one is made by bridal

reflections in new york. beyond the aisle, modernet kit has parted ways with old school rules into is it okay to just have a honeymoon fund or do you need to register for gifts. >> you don't want to ask for money directly. so a honey fund is a contribution toward your honeymoon. guests can choose to send you to a massage or buy you a dinner. >> reporter: another touchy subject no, children please. >> i think the key is to say at the very beginning have a float that says while we love your little ones, this is a formal event meant for just adults 18 and up. >> expect to see more brides giving a toast in between showing off her red carpet ready picture pose. >> we want to wap our hands. look nice and poised. you don't want chicken he will boepz keep them in and down like that. >> perfect. >> her top three tips for the perfect bride, be graceful and slow, watch your

grateful and thank everyone. but then the real showstopper. >> every bride needs a dance. i brought leeann from dance with me today to teach you how to waltz. >> i need some dance moves. >> that is what i'm here for. >> this would be more of a formal stance. nice like in the movies. you're going to stretch to this side. he stretches to this side. >> this bride will be happily waltzing her way into marriage. >> then he takes you and dips. >> you dancing in me. >> you do. >> nikki battiste, abc news, new york. >> and nikki joins us now. first of all, you cannot say you're going to be a disaster. you're already beautiful. i know that's not even the real dress you're wearing on the 9 there. >> you're too sweet. i can't walk. but can i dance? >> you can dance. you can clearly not have chicken elbows. >> it's a lot to think about at once. i have stef from dance with me here to teach all of us the rhumba. come on. so

>> nice to meet you. >> a classic dancer. both the bride and the guests. we're going to start. >> i'm the woman. >> ready? >> get the hips girl, work them. >> wait, i got it. till they starred moving in both directions. >> we're going to get fancy with it. she's got to show off the blink guys. >> she's going to show you the tricks. >> you ready? >> all right. so as the lady, you go back with the right first. so we're going to make a box. >> how do we do the hippy thing you're doing. >> just work it. there you go. okay. >> wait. >> all right. >> we're going to do a turn. you got to show off the ring under my arm. good. step, step. there we go. >> you're good. >> no pressure. >> no more -- >> i didn't break anybody's feet.

>> okay. >> all right. you're going to go forward with this foot first. step, together. five together. step. i got you. together step. >> wait, wait. okay. i'm just testing her. let's do it again. >> forward. step. slide together. step. good. >> side together step. i like it. >> now you've got to open the door for me. there we go. >> keep it going. >> i like it. >> i'll be the man. >> there you go. >> wait. this is so easy. but then you're a pro. what's going to happen when i dance with diane? >> let's give it a try. >> are your feet in shorts? are you ready. >> here we go. step. side together step. side together step. >> that's good. >> step. side together step. >> are you going to try to spin. >> let's do it. >> i was supposed to open the

>> that was -- that wasn't bad. >> she's kind of leading me to be honest with you. >> let's do it again. >> oh. >> very nice. >> awesome. >> all right. i think we'll end on that high note. >> wait, i want to keep going. >> thank you so much for being here. that's so much fun. >> so good. >> i can only imagine what you can accomplish in a fullest on son if you can teach that much in a short period of time. >> definitely. as the a lot of fun. >> we are so excited to keep track of your progress. >> thank you. >> i can't wait to see you dance at your wedding. you're going to kill it. it's going to be easy. >> really, tomorrow morning, part two of nikki's wedding series will be here. and she'll be imparting advice for guests at the wedding. >> i know a few people who could use that. >> like me four years. >> very modern tips. >> stay with us for tomorrow's wedding tips on what to do and not to do as a guest at a

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♪ time now for "the mix." we start with a very important scientific discovery. do you ever wonder why you're constantly losing socks and end up with odd pairs? some scientists got together. they figured it out. >> okay. >> a psychologist and a statistician teamed up to work out exactly why and how you're constantly losing the sox. >> as if they had nothing better to do. >> they figured out a formula for it. surprisingly complicated. >> i thought this might be it but i dropped the a. >> the l means laundry. there's something about the number of people living in the home, how often you wash. how many. anyway, supposedly if you work this out, it will predict how freque

a sock. >> can we just, that could be pure giver sl and they just put it out there saying they're not going to know the difference. what do we know? it's a bunch of letters >> not only could i not do the calculation, i can't go through the trouble of figuring out what everything stands for. it's right in front of. >> he what does c mean. >> thank you for dedicating your scientific expertise to such an important field of study. >> now on to world hunger. let me show you this. what's hilarious. it doesn't help me find my sox. >> it's going to tell you how often you'll losses them. >> appreciate that. let me show you this. this is kind of cool. i don't know if you like the audi q3. they've got a new model. a concept concept they have for a new car. this is a little compartment that will hold a little motor rides scooter so you know how when you have to park really far away from your destination, pop that baby open, pop

scooter and ride in. it goes up to 18 miles per hour. takes a charge for over seven hours it's wonderful. you can clip your cell phone on to it so it can use an app that the car has to help you find your destination on the scooter. cool stuff. >> i don't know. i don't think i want a quar an extra vehicle added to it. it doesn't seem like they're confident in the first one. >> if you're like a mile away, zoom right in. i don't know where you park that. >> and then back to really important scientific discoveries. we have a plant in britain looks like a regular normal plant. maybe a cherry tomato plant. however, cherry tomatoes on the top, poe tate toes on the bottom. it's called the tomtato plant. the ketchup and french fries plant. grow everything in one for people with limited garden space. >> that's fantastic. you want to bring up up with your

this morning on "world news now," shifting alliances as voters in five states head to the polls today, the candidates are out for blood. the latest campaign tactics as the race tightens on both sides. >> the spring season brings damaging winds across the country, including fears of tornados. we'll show you the latest regions in the center of the storm zone. and new this half hour, reinflating deflategate. tom brady set to start the nfl season from the sidelines. an appeals court upholding the star's four-game suspension. full details ahead. and famous dances with -- it was famous dances night on ""dancing with the stars"." it had one couple high stepping to a near perfect score. but which couple got the boot. >> >> we'll have the complete wrap-up ahead in "the skinny" on this tuesday, april 26th.