making news in america this morning -- it's historymaking. for the first time in more than a half a century cleveland celebrating a a championship. cavaliers' lebron james. the celebrations into the night. some record breaking heat are feeding wildfires in several states. temperatures are surging above 120 degrees in some areas. first day of summer starts off with a bang. a massive crowd gathering in orlando one week after the nightclub shooting. what the attorney general is expected to release today that's connected to the massacre. and risky rescue and rare mission at that to help a very sick person in a race

time. we'll tell you all about this one. and what a morning it is for cleveland fans. first time in 50 years. >> and they're being really quiet about it. >> right now the cleveland cavaliers they're making a stop in las vegas before they make it home. but it's a great morning for them. >> it is, indeed. here's why, right here you're seeing the cavs' kyrie irving knocking down a three-pointer last night, just a minute left. game seven against golden state. the game ends short thereafter with the cavaliers winning, 93-89 and that makes them the new nba champs which means not only is their first title, they're also the first time to ever come back and win it after being down 3-1 in the final series. >> so, last night's game was in oakland.

this -- made it look like it was right there in cleveland. hundreds of people poured into the street. they'll be back out there wednesday when the team hosts its victory parade. >> abc's t.j. holmes covered the series for us. >> reporter: kendis, diane, we simply can't believe what we just saw in part because we have never seen it before. history was made yes here at oracle arena, the cleveland cavaliers came back from 3-1 deficit in the nba finals to win the championship -- that's never been done before. and they did it on this court. this was a different game from all the others we have seen. this one was neck and neck this entire game. this was a heart-stopping game no matter if you were cheering for somebody or not. it came down to the very end. it was very tight and kyrie irving buries a three-pointer with time

the game to kind of seal the deal, we were just kind of stunned. >> everybody counted us out and that's when we strived. >> best player on the planet right there, as you can see with the finals mvp, he took us home tonight and that's what he does. >> i understood what everybody in northeastern has been through the last 50-plus years. i can't wait to get back home. >> guys, this was a special series. it's over but the drought in cleveland is over. 52 years they have their first major sports championship in that city since 1964. kendis, diane, what a night. >> what a night and what a series it has been, indeed. >> for anyone waking up in cleveland, wondering if it's a dream, the plain dealer covering it, "believe it." the cavaliers are nba

james the series' mvp makes good on his promise there. >> he promised them two years ago. this is inside frommic iquickenn arena. the energy. >> a great night. good celebration. >> not too many arrest and many, many reasons to celebrate there. now to extreme weather across the country, starting in minnesota where a severe storm caused some damage in the duluth area, at least two tornadoes were reported. cutting electricity for thousands. the cold front met warm air and that produced large hail. the massive heat wave in southern california is fueling wildfires in santa barbara, northwest of los angeles, the

acres. the heat wave is not expected to break until tomorrow. and that heat's also creating some perfect conditions for a brushfire in los angeles county. is the silver lake fire began as a house fire but quickly spread. it's going to be hot in other parts of the country as well. accuweather's paul williams has the forecast for us. >> good morning to you. wild widespread heat. big-time heat in the southwest. and portions of texas, louisiana, going into arkansas, generally hot and generally summer sizzle. throughout texas and up toward oklahoma city. the northeast, the real feel climbing to the near-100. kendis, diane. >> all right,

paul. a massive show of solidarity and resilience in florida. one week after the nightclub massacre, they gatted for a vigil. the mayor called on the crowd to stand up against hatred. the fbi is releasing a partial transcript today of the conversations that the gunman had with police negotiators. the attorney general lynch said they'll be able to see the type of interaction took place as they build a complete profile of the killer. we're getting new details about the gunman's wife a former middle teacher tells abc news she was enrolled in all special ed classes. she had learning difficulties. abc news has also learned that the gunman paid about $9,000 for jewelry less than a week

his rampage. gun control is taking center stage on capitol hill eight days after that shooting. they're scheduled to vote on four measures, two from democrats and two from republicans. there are some broad disagreements on the criteria for blocking those sales. and hillary clinton took a detour from the campaign trail to celebrate the birth of her new grandchild. there's the grandmother cradling chelsea's son, aidan clinton mezvinsky. aidan joins big sister charlotte who turns 2 in september. well, still ahead -- a sick person in need of help on the remote part of the planet. one rescuer said it would be easier to evacuate someone from the space station. >> plus, developing overnight, a pilot makes an emergency landing on top of a warehouse. we have some new video just in. and the cavaliers are

champions. the liquor in the locker room worth $21,000 and the warriors' championship gear that was ready to be sold.

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for a quick flight, it will be 90 hours, its next stop will be seville, spain. the goal is to fly around the world using only solar power. a vanderbilt former football player will appeal his conviction. he was found guilty for a second time over the weekend. a mistrial wiped out his first conviction last year. he encouraged three teammates to assault the unconscious woman. some big changes to tell you about coming to costco stores today the only credit cards that will be accepted will be visa cards. even your costco amex won't work there anymore or anywhere else for that matter. you can also pay at costco with cash, check.

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many children who suffer concussions never receive treatment from a doctor. researchers in seattle estimated half a million concussed kids are seen by a doctor. all right, we mentioned this morning's big sports story if nba championship game. all the highlights no you from our friends at espn. >> good morning, america. one final game in the nba season. game seven in oakland, golden state and the cleveland cavaliers. st steph curry said he needed to play the best game of his life. he didn't. lebron came close. fourth quarter, we're tied at 89. andre iguodala thought he had the layup to break the tie and here comes james, flying in, blocks the shot. steph curry senses trouble. a minute to play, kyrie irving over steph curry. we are tied

irving, big shots throughout the seven-game series. steph curry not a splash brother, that's a splat. cavs get the ball back, up 3, james for the clincher -- no. met at the rim by draymond green. goes down in pain. wrist action. guess what, shook it off to make 1 of 2 free throws. his team up four. ten seconds to go. after a foul to give, 6.5, steph curry that's the end of your season. bouncing away. pay no attention to marreese speights, doesn't count. the cleveland cavaliers, champions of the nba. forget calf loors, let's just go cleveland, champions in anything, their first title since 1964. that's older than me that's amazing. that's all. good morning, america. >> my favorite sports report ever.

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father's day. listen to this. >> make sure you stay with grandma. stay with grandma. >> yep, stay with grandma. he's got to make sure they stay with grandma. even when the guy is busy with his trophies he's still a good dad at heart. this is how the champs celebrated in their locker room, popping bottles, champagne flying all over the place. 350 bottles of limited edition. retail value, set to be more than $21,000. >> you got to drink that. >> maybe the team can make that up when they stop in vegas right now on their way back to cleveland. >> probably drowning themselves in more champagne. here's the down side, though the warriors gear not to be open until after their championship, at a dick's sporting

okay, some people are talking about a courtside moment from game six of the nba finals that had nothing to do with the players, but you see that little stair there from queen bee. >> apparently she's shooting a side-eye at the guy sitting next to her husband jay z. >> that photo inspired this one. the queen giving the basketball fan a full-glare treatment. the guy said the second photo was beyonce's idea. >> and for the birthday boy who want to be courtesy to their guests, here's a germophobe's guide to blowing out your candles. >> a wish there are no germs anymore on birthday cakes.

it's monday, june 20th and we could be in for a hot start to the work week. get ready for safetrack the sequel. phase two of metro's overhaul and what it could do for your morning comute. and cleveland fans are probably still dancing in the streets this morning now that the cavaliers are nba champs. source ne-008su i'm jummy olabanji. larry smith has the day off and i'm autria godfrey toss to eileen today: mostly sunny and hot high: 88-93 wind: w 5-8 tonight: partly cloudy, chance t-showers by a.m. low: 65-72

tuesday: showers and thunderstorms high: 85-90 wind: w 6-12 the second phase of metro's safetrack program

morning. there's no service between eastern market, and minnnesota avenue and benning road.. through july third. and the stadium-armory and potomac stations are closed. those changes affect the blue, orange, and silver lines.

blue line service between arlington cemetery and rosslyn. some help is on the way. at six this morning, at the largo blue line station, prince george's county will add free shuttle buses. passengers can take them to the suitland metro station on the green line, in order to avoid the problem areas. you can stay in the know-- with everything safetrack-- with text alerts. text the word "metro" to 4-3-8-1-7. or just click onto w-j-l-a dot com-- to sign up. and watch out for commuters on bikes during your morning drive today. two-wheeled ridership is up at least 60-percent due to the safetrack repairs. and if you grab a bikeshare ... remember to dock every 30 minutes or you'll pay additional fees. in the day ahead - closing arguments are scheduled to sta

caesar goodson's trial. goodson drove the police van freddie gray was loaded into after being arrested last year in baltimore. gray later died of injuries sustained during that arrest and van ride. the defense rested friday morning after calling officer edward nero to the stand. nero was the arresting officer -- and was acquitted last month for his role in the case. it's xx and we're just getting started. starting this week with the first commute in the second safetrack with the first commute in the second safetrack surge. what you need to know get around phase two. there's a new champion...a historic game 7.... as the cavs accomplish the unthinkable. good morning washington.

sunny and hot today with highs in the low 90s. a cold front will bring a today with highs in the low 90s. a cold front will bring a chance of showers after midnight with the best chance of rain tuesday afternoon. a few storms could be strong with damaging winds. highs around 90 on tuesday. you're waking up to the first commute in the second