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out for alabama, georgia, and alaska. officials warning that dangerous storms could bring surges of as much as seven feet. more details on the storm from justin povack. >> thanks and good morning to you as well. very active right now. the tropics, tropical storm hermine making a quicker move as it gathers strength and produces heavy rain over the panhandle of florida. we're looking at rainfall amounts here ranging from six to even eight inches. flooding likely along with winds topping 60 and 70 miles per hour. madeline is weakening as it cruises south of hawaii. watch out for lester later down the road. it will make its move as well. and for the weekend, dangerous rip currents and surf from the carolinas into
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england. russia is taking credit for killing isis leader, but u.s. officials say that's unlikely. they say he was one of 40 people killed in a strike on tuesday in syria. a u.s. official claims that's a joke. and that the coalition forces targeted al-adnani in a strike. >> there's been a wave of violence in brazil following the impreachment of rousseff. police responded with stun guns and tear gas. the incoming president faces major challenges including a na nation mired in deprocession. >> state health officials say at least 55 people have gotten hepatitis a from strawberry
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smoothi smoothies. some are questioning if state health officials responded quickly enough to the outbreak. and when a player scores a touch down at lambeau field, he leaps into the crowd. the coaches of this weekend's game are warning their players no leaps. >> the tigers coach says any lsu players who do it will have to hitchhike back to louisiana. in college football it gets a penalty. several players say they plan to do it anyway. what do you think? >> is it too much or are they just having a good time? >> i don't know. >> are they rubbing it in people's faces? if jumping into the stands doesn't make the cut, what is considered excessive celebration? >> spiking the football. >> that's it? jumping into the stands has
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effort. >> 15 yard penalty. >> i say no leaps. >> coming up, that flight that made history yesterday. how this jet blue plane ushered in a new era of relations between the u.s. and cuba. and how the humble hoodie is taking its place in the world of high fashion, but are the high prices? some of them are as high as 14 $00. is that worth it? first, here's a look at today's high temperatures. 00. is that worth it? first, here's a look at today's high temperatures. is that worth? first, here's a look at today's high temperatures.
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that's a good thing, eligible for medicare? but it doesn't cover everything. only about 80% of your part b medical expenses. the rest is up to you. so consider an aarp medicare supplement insurance plan, insured by unitedhealthcare insurance company. like all standardized medicare supplement insurance plans, they pick up some of what medicare doesn't pay and could save you in out-of-pocket medical costs. call today to request a free decision guide to help you better understand what medicare is all about
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re patients. and there are virtually no referrals needed. so don't wait. with all the good years ahead, look for the experience and commitment to go the distance with you. call now to request your free decision guide. this easy-to-understand guide will answer some of your questions and help you find the aarp medicare supplement plan that's right for you. ♪ ♪ >> i think we should get on a flight to cue boo.
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easily now. history has been made. >> the first single commercial flight took off today, yesterday, from fort lauderdale to cuba. >> the scheduled flights are going from the u.s. to cuba. this one had a special passenger on board. ♪ ♪ >> reporter: from a live band performing to the ceremonial ribbon cutting, and countless cameras flashing with the crowd cheering, the atmosphere was euphoric, and for some of these passengers, making this trip wasn't all about just being a part of history. >> it's emotional. very emotional to be able to go back home, than the home i don't know of. >> i'm coming back after eight years without seeing my family.
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first to check in eager to visit his family. now as a proud u.s. citizen. >> i want to get to venture out. i feel like christopher columbus. >> reporter: and it culminated with this, a water cannon salute. a reporter was on board. >> we're told of the 150 passengers, 65 are regular travelers. the others are media. and the entire crew is of cuban dissent. >> reporter: making this touch down that much more significant for cuban americans. before this flight, it was nearly impossible to visit their families who stayed behind under castro's regime. it may now be easier and cheap tore fly to cuba, but tourism to cuba is illegal and travel to limited to authorized purposes including educational and humanitarian
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thank you. we have another aviation story now. some passengers taking exception to a new american airlines campaign ad. >> it says that great passengers make the best of their situations whether that may be a crying baby or a crowded seat, but the new ads are running into turbulence on social media. one says they are telling their customers to top whining. another suggests maybe it's the airline that should adjust the attitude, and some of the comments we can't even repeat. >> and it's interesting. it's controversial. seeming to suggest the blame on the passenger, but most of the delays that american airlines has endured according to a recent report are caused by the airline itself rather than the faa and weather. >> maybe the airline does have to shift its attitude. >> they should take a little bit of the blame. >> the people on the plane have gotten much nicer. th
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>> they used to be mean to me. now they're a little bit nicer. maybe people could use a little more etiquette on flights. do they have to make the seats so small. >> maybe people are wearing a lot of these. our next story, the humble hoodie being elevated to sky high fashion. >> maybe they'll make you more comfortable back in coach. are the prices worth it? we'll put them to the test next.
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♪ ♪ >> i like this. i could get used to this. putting a hoodie on is becoming a fashion statement and a staple of among americans of all ages. >> apparently of all budgets. is it worth to shell out more than $1,000 for a sweatshirt? >> reporter: the lowly hoodie. born in the gym. grew up on the sidelines elevated to the office. and now it's a fashion darling on the likes of rita ora, rihanna, and with that level of cool comes, wait for it, the designer hoodie. this c
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this one $845. this, $1,495. 1400 bucks for a sweatshirt? why? to answer that question we head to the west field garden pla za and ask two interns to zip up. one in a $30 hood and another in a $365 hoodie. asking shoppers if they can tell the difference. the give away is a zipper. we're going to cover them up. one sweatshirt is more expensive than the other. which one? >> i would say this. >> reporter: this one? wrong. >> can i feel them? >> reporter: most people were able to spot the nice seams and finishes. >> that one is expensive. >> reporter: you are correct. now the question, how much more expensive is this than that? >> a
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>> reporter: how much more expensive do you think this one is? >> i'm not sure. >> 50? >> 20. >> reporter: $335 more. >> that's insane. never would i ever do that. no. >> who is buying a $365 hoodie? >> beyonce. >> reporter: she's probably onto something. >> right now in fashion there's a move twaoward things that are more oversized. street style stars are so thank. and part of that is we're sick of skinny jeans. the pendulum is always swinging. one minute as about the uncomfortable highest heel, and the next it's about the fashion sneaker. >> reporter: the price, forget about it. the trend toward comfort, i'm all in. >> i didn't know i was such a trend setter. we gav y
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[ that's a good thing, eligible for medicare? t it doesn't ver everything. only about 80% of your part b medical expenses. the rest is up to you. so consider an aarp medicare supplement insurance plan, insured by unitedhealthcare insurance company. like all standardized medicare supplement insurance plans, they could save you in out-of-pocket medical costs. call today to request a free decision guide. with these types of plans, you'll be able to visit any doctor or hospital that accepts medicare patients... plus, there are no networks, and virtually no referrals needed. join the millions who have already enrolled in the only medicare supplement insurance plans endorsed by aarp... and provided by unitedhealthcare insurance company, which has over 30 years of experience behind it. with all the good years ahead, look for the experience and commitment to go the distance with you.
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ready. it's a better day gift from a stepdaughter that's been a decade in the making. >> it's a 53rd birthday her stepfather is likely to never forget. >> reporter: 22-year-old has a surprise for her stepfather. he's celebrating his 53rd birthday. while he's not her biological father, he married her mother and she's the only man in the world she calls dad. he's a bit of a joker. >> it's a pen. i got a pen. >> reporter: but it's not a pen or watch or tie. for his birthday, his adult stepdaughter is giving him adoption papers, legally making him the father he's always been. >> do you know what that is? >> am i adopting you? >> i want you to. you don't have to. you can say no, but i want you to adopt me. you've been my dad and legal papers don't change anything. >> reporter: she says she couldn't do
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younger. her buy logical said no. on friday in florida, gabby becomes gabby lind. >> such a beautiful story. i had no idea adult adoption -- >> i got a little something in any eye. are there onions here? >> way to kill the moment. >> no. she thought she couldn't do it after she turned 18, and since her biological father said no. she said he was her boyfriend who told her there is such a thing as adult adoption, so she put the wheels in motion and on friday she'll take his name. she has two other siblings that want to be adopted by him now as well.
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this morning on "world news now," the disagreement over who should pay for a border wall taking a new turn. >> donald trump back on u.s. soil last night after meeting with the president of mexico. the two offering different stories when it comes to discussing payment for trump's proposed wall. in the pacific and along the atlantic coast, tropical storms expected to strengthen before making land fall later today and hawaii escapes the first direct hit from a hurricane. police in new york taking a step in solving the brutal murder of a jogger. a sketch and hoping to speak to a person of interest. and the latest property being sized up by realtors is the white house. the iconic presidential abode and seat of the executive
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