making news in america this morning, awkward embrace. president trump in the philippines meeting face-to-face with dutere ter tay. breaking right now, the earthquake disaster with hundreds dilled and more than a thousand injured. see the new images coming in. dance party nightmare. college students go plunging as the floor of this building collapses. what happened seconds after the collapse adding to the chaos.

also this morning, why prince harry's beard is getting him into trouble after an event for veterans. the debate over whether america really needs an 840 horsepower car. 840 horsepower. that's pretty fast. >> it's about the speed of the normal race car driver. so i'd say, yes, we need it. >> does it send you back to the future? >> that we'll get into. good morning, everyone. we start with president trump declaring a great relationship with the president of the philippines, a man accused of authorizing the deaths of thousands of his own people. >> riot police clashed with anti-trump protesters on the streets of manila as both sat down on the final stop of his asia tour. an earlier moment garnered laughs as he struggled with mastering a traditional handshake. karen travers is in manila for us.

karen. >> reporter: good morning, diane and kendis. president trump says he's made great progress on trade and north korea but hasn't pointed to any specific commitments. he's looking back on it and calling it a success saying the reception he's received in every country shows respect for him and the united states. nothing like an awkward group handshake to kick off a summit. president trump and other world leaders standing side by side told to put one hand over the other an shake hands with the person next to them. it didn't go smoothly and president trump didn't seem to be enjoying himself. later he got down to business. president teasing a major announcement next week he'll make at the white house. >> it'll be a complete statement as to trade and north korea. >> reporter: then that critical sit-down with president duterte of the philippines. duterte has come under intense scrutiny saying he carried out thousands of

killings. in the past president trump has commended him for his war on drug. >> we've had a great relationship. this has been very successful. >> reporter: the white house said the meeting focused on isis, trade and drugs and human rights briefly came up in the context of the philippines' fight against illegal drugs. president trump said at the start of this trip it would be grueling, but the pace and workload wouldn't be an issue for him. today he complimented the press for keeping up. >> very impressed. you stayed with us. >> reporter: one potential reason for the spring in his step on day 13, the warm welcomes at nearly every stop. grand arrival ceremonies. lavish state dinners. the president seemed to love every minute of it. >> red carpet like nobody i think probably nobody has ever received and a sign of respect perhaps for me a little bit but really for our country. >> reporter: president trump added an extra day to this already marathon tour. the president will attend another regional leaders summit on tuesday before heading back to washington.

weeks for the president. karen travers there. the other breaking story the death toll is now more than 320 people confirmed dead after that powerful earthquake. it struck between the border there of iraq and iran. hundreds of miles from the e epicenter american soldiers in baghdad reported feeling the rocking. abc's molly hunter tracking the details. molly, good morning. >> reporter: diane and kendis, good morning. authorities are still going door to door trying to get a sense of the rank of the breadth of the damage. this is no northern iraq in kurdistan. the quake struck in a remote area on the border of both. more than 150 miles from baghdad where our abc news producer felt strong shakes and look at the anguish in this man's face and this man's arms in the air. hospital beds moved outside and armed services are setting up field hospitals where they can

in that border region. diane and kendis. >> molly, thank you. now to the explosive allegations rocking the republican candidate for senate in alabama. >> roy moore's campaign says they believe the story about his alleged sexual contact with a 14-year-old was leaked by political opponents and now moore is planning to fight back. abc's lana zak has new details. good morning. >> reporter: good morning to you, koepka and diane. moore told his supporters late last night he intends to actually sue "the washington post" over that story and moore's long-type pastor of 5 years says he's hurt by the allegations. roy moore remains defiant this morning. even if president trump were to ask him to drop out of the race for alabama senate a senior adviser to the republican candidate says he would keep going. last week "the washington post" reported when moore was 32 he allegedly initiated sexual activity with a 14-year-old girl and pursued three others between the ages of 16 and 18. and now teresa jones who worked

was common knowledge about roy's propensity for teenage girls. moore's democratic challenger doug jones said he had no prior knowledge of it and called on moore to explain himself. >> they are serious allegations that need to be addressed, not just in general denial and blaming somebody else. >> reporter: in alabama there are mixed opinions. >> i believe it's something that somebody waited for an opportune moment. >> reporter: republican leaders are not coming to his defense in general. >> from my point of view i have to say the accusations have more credibility than the denial. i think it would be best if he stepped aside. >> reporter: pat toomey joining john mccain and bob skoshger in calling for moore to withdraw immediately. 41 other republican senators saying he should step aside if the allegations are true. in a radio interview with sean hannity he was asked specifically about dating teenagers. >> do you remember dating girls that young at that

>> not generally, no. if i did, you know, i'm not going to dispute anything but i don't remember anything like that. >> reporter: and the election is now just a month away. some republicans had hoped that alabama's governor would postpone it to buy them some time but she tells abc news the election will take place on december 12th as scheduled. kendis, diane. >> all right, we'll see how that turns out, lana zak live from washington, thanks. the army is now accepting recruits with a history of some mental health issues. according to "usa today" people with problems like drug and alcohol abuse, depression and buypole -- bipolar can apply. they overlooked marijuana use and low appie todays to meet last year's quota. time now for a look at your monday morning weather. might be a slick commute in

see the storm system there on the radar. roads and sauks are cold enough even the light wintry mix falling overnight could stick and become a slippery glaze before dawn. today's high temperatures in new york will be 48 degrees. atlanta, seasonal there at 65 degrees. 67 in glass. chicago and detroit will top off at 41. minneapolis, warmer with a high of 45. that is northwest, highs only around 40 today. still ahead, chaos at the mall of america as kids waiting to see santa claus witness a stabbing. plus, falling prices except online. why walmart is reportedly charging more for some items on its website. the famous guitar that sold for way more mon

we have the freedom to choose and rather than choose darkness as one young man did that day i say we choose light and by choosing light -- amen. that is reverend frank pomeroy who lost his daughter in last week's church shooting near san antonio, texas. for the first time the public has now been allowed into that church which is now a memorial to the victims. the pews have been removed and 26 white chairs have been set up. one for each of those killed. plans are being discussed to keep the church as a memorial site. sunday services were held outdoors under a massive tent. the texas senator john cornyn among those attending promising to introduce legislation to fix what he calls the broken gun background check system. police at the mall of america say two people were stabbed during an attempted robbery at the macy's store. investigators say the suspect stabbed the victims

caught him trying to steal personal belongings from the dressing room. other shoppers reportedly subdued the subject but children waiting nearby waiting to see santa claus saw the whole thing. the suspect is in custody. those everyday low prices at walmart apparently aren't so low online. "the wall street journal" reports walmart has been raising prices for some food and household items on its website in hopes of driving foot traffic into its stores. other big box retailers are reportedly doing the same thing including costco. analysts say even walmart's higher online prices typically match samson's. jeff sessions and the justice department are being sued by 12-year-old girl with epilepsy who wants to legalize medical marijuana nationwide. the lawsuit by alexis could benefit millions of americans who cannot legally obtain pot to treat their illnesses. alexis says marijuana gives immediate

a guitar that bob dylan played in the 1970s sold for much more than expected. an anonymous buyer paid $396,000 for the 1963 martin accusic guitar. that's $100,000 more than the predicted sale price. it was sold by his repairman who bought it from dylan for 500 bucks in 1977. >> quite a markup. all right, when we come back, why top doctors sounding the alarm about ugg boots. first remembering liz smith, the famous gossip columnist and what she recently told abc about modern day celebrities. plus, a scare at a florida airport. the tsa agent running off with a smoking bag. why he says he did it. family, but you can choose your premium finish." you were right, the black slate matte finish really goes with everything. i pulled some stuff for the dining room.

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it. >> that's liz smith talking with abc's john donvan after her retirement mourning the passing of the era of the true celebrity. and this morning, we are noting her passing and remembering smith for the way she raised the bar redefining the notion of celebrity gossip. smith's column ran in new york newspapers for 33 years and was syndicated in dozens of others. in her conversation with abc news a few years ago she compared the celebs of today with those of a bygone era. >> old studios, they were like finishing schools and what they produced was a phalanx of stars that have only now just begun to die out. they were worth worshiping. when you said greta garbo, everybody knew who you meant and she didn't have to be explained in six lines. >> smith famously said gossip is just news wearing a red dress and running ahead of the pack.

we are learning details about a smoking backpack that shut down the airport terminal in orlando. passengers started scrambling and running over each other to get to safety on friday and you see the tsa agent, an army veteran jumped into action fearing it was an explosive device. >> i look at it, picked it up and i was already close to it. i figured if it was going to be an explosion if i can get it to somewhere away from these folks that's what i was going to do. i was already too close. i was done if it would have went off, i was done. >> can you imagine, turns out it wasn't a bomb but a lithium ion camera battery that caught fire. at least 19 incidents involving those batteries have been reported on planes or at airports this year alone. the faa has been pushing for tighter regulations. to that terrifying scene at this college party in texas. kind of hard to see in the video but you can kind of hear the screams. when the floor

dancing students collapses sending them crashing into the floor below. the aftermath here, it prompted the sprinkler system to go off. only minor injuries were reported. the opportunity who hosted the party said too many people showed up. in medical news, one reason why women are at a higher risk of dying from cardiac arrest is because they're less likely to get cpr from a bystander. only 39% of them were given cpr versus 45% of men. researchers say bystanders are often reluctant to touch a woman's breasts but that's not necessary because proper cpr calls for placing it on the sternum in the middle of the chest. to sports now, the dolphins versus the panthers. >> sunday highlights from espn. >> good morning, america. >> good morning, utica. >> he's john.

america's team got america's beatdown. >> ezekiel elliott, game one of the six-game suspension so dak prescott did not have his best backfield buddy and adrian claiborne had the game of his life. nfl record is seven sacks. mauling prescott all game long. he was sacked eight time, six by claiborne. matt ryan, good, 22 of 29, two touchdown passes, both teams now 5-4 after the falcons won. patriots and broncos. sunday night. there were a lot of fireworks in the mountains and none came from the home team. special teams big for new england. recovered a muffed punt and blocked a punt and then when the broncos had to kick off they returned it for a touchdown, 103 yards, dion lewis.

tom terrific liked it and then america runs on tommy. duane allen. how is your first catch of the season, good for six. patriots win 41-16. >> snow showers in utica. >> no. >> still might be a couple out there. gives away to a cloudy cold day in the 30s. that time of year. >> who is going to top that. >> thanks for watching. good morning, america. up next the new car causing controversy because of how fast it is. also a hairy situation, prince harry's beard getting him in trouble. the ugly truth about ugg boots. fred would do anything for his daughter. get in, fred! even if it means being the back half of a unicorn. fear not fred, the front half washed his shirt with gain. and that smell puts the giddy in "giddy-up"! ah... the irresistible scent of gain flings laundry detergent.

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aftershocks have been reported since the original quake. breaking news right now - a police involved shooting in bladensburg. authorities tell us an officer shot a man with a gun overnight on newton street. that man now in critical condition. we have a crew on the scene, and will bring you a live update when they arrive. president donald trump is winding down his asia trip with an international summit and a series of meetings with pacific rim allies. overnight-- the president met with australian prime minister malcom turnbull, and japanese prime minister shinzo abe. president trump says he will make a "major statement" on trade after he returns to washington. good morning washington. toss to eileen - rain ending; clouds give way to some sun later today - unseasonably cool week ahead - next best chance for rain next saturday today: cloudy becoming partly cloudy. unseasonably cool. highs: 48-52

lows: 36-41 winds: n 5-10 mph tuesday: partly cloudy. unseasonably cool. highs: 49-53 winds: n 5-10 mph this morning, as it gets colder...d-c fire and e-m-s have an urgent warning--

fire and e-m-s have an urgent warning-- check those carbon monoxide detectors. this after 9 people were rushed to the hospital sunday morning. they were inside a house in the 500-block of u-street in northwest. all are being treated for non-life threatening injuries. d-c fire and e-m-s is urging everyone to get a carbon monoxide alarm and check to see if your home is properly ventilated. fire officials say the home had a faulty heater. the department the home had a faulty heater. the department stresses the importance of carbon monoxide detectors - since you can't see or smell the gas. this morning-- a man is facing felony charges for stabbing two people inside the mall of america. police sait

returned to a dressing room, and found another man trying to steal his stuff. an altercation followed, and police say the would-be thief stabbed two people trying to get away. the suspect was still caught and arrested. the two stabbing victims are recovering from non-life threatening injuries. 7 is on your side with a new online scam targeting google users. when you contact a business found on a google ad, you might not be getting the company you think you are. investigators say scammers are now swapping numbers with legitimate business listings. google business listings have an option to "suggest an edit"... allowing almost anyone to change the information. the thieves show up, bill you, then cash the check before you realized you've been had. so what's the best way to protect yourself? google says businesses can register to receive an e-mail any time their contact information has been changed. the search engine also says it has an automated system to detect fraud.

georgetown baseketball- now underway. nba hall of famer patrick ewing making his coaching debut with georgetown. and he had quite an audiance. a "who's who" of basketball greats showing some love for the new coach. michael jordan, dikembe mutumbo, former knicks coach jeff van gundy, and wizards coach scott brooks all in attendance. best of all-- ewing and the hoyas got the win, against jacksonville. georgetown wins 73 to 57. it's xx and we're just getting started. breaking overnight. the death toll rising after a massive earthquake hits the middle east. more than 300 people dead - thousands injured. abc-7 is on your side with all the latest information as it comes into the newsroom. good monday morning washington i'm autria godfrey. and i'm larry smith. let's get started with a check of your forecast and stormwatch-7 meteorologist

- rain ending; clouds give way to some sun later today - unseasonably cool week ahead - next best chance for rain next saturday today: cloudy becoming partly cloudy. unseasonably cool. highs: 48-52 winds: n 5-10 mph tonight: partly cloudy. lows: 36-41 winds: n 5-10 mph tuesday: partly cloudy. unseasonably cool. highs: 49-53 winds: n 5-10 mph breaking news happening right now in iran. emergency officials confirm the death toll is rising after a magnitude 7.point.3 quake. it happened right on