rebecca cooper, abc 7 news. >>> coming up, eddie murphy resigns as the next host of the oscars. find out why. >> bob ryan in the weather center. another chilly night. at bank of america we're lending and investing in the people and communities who call greater washington, d.c. home. from supporting an organization that helps new citizens find their way... to proudly supporting our washington redskins... and partnering with a school that brings academic excellence to the anacostia community. because the more we do in greater washington, d.c. the more we help make opportunity possible. >>> back to the breaking news of the evening a big story out of state college pa.ennsylvania, students protesting after they got word that head coach joe paterno was fired tonight amid the sex scandal that was rocking penn state. >> lots of the motions. >> we will keep you posted here and on our website wjla.com. >>> the other big story of the night, the debate surrounding herman cain. tonight, he could not avoid the subject as four separate women have come forward and accused him of sexual harassme

rebecca cooper has the latest. >> these sound all too familiar ran just as shocking. syracuse officials they had no other i witnesses about these charges and many are questioning why more was not done when officials learned of the charges in 2005. another college program under scrutiny. another coach accused of molesting young man. >> when did bernie fine begin to act on like a father of the year and like something else entirely -- unlike a father figure? >> i was around sixth grade, 11 or 12 years old. he would touch me on my leg and gradually put his hand down my pants. >> at two men, step-brothers reporting of repeated sexual abuse beginning in 1994. >> he is a god to you, you know? >> fine insists that are packed in a false -- patently false. in his 35th season and then assistant to one of the winningest coaches ever. there were told of the contract in 2005. they said charges cannot be filed because of the statute of limitations expiring. police say no money from the university told them charges had been brought to the school's attention. the alleged victims said

rebecca cooper has an interview on how we picked up of his life. >> good evening, everyone. >> bob woodruff was at the top of his game. 2006, embedded iraq, tragedy struck. he was hit by an ied. his recovery defied expectations. he warns that while there is surviving, there are many hardships ahead. >> you go through something like this, where your life is changed, suddenly, at is on a different path. is gone to feel some depression. may, -- in a coma for weeks. what happened? at kissing game. >> at the end of every conversation, i said, let's play game.ssing like that. >> it was the power of love that bob woodruff back. he wants the road ahead is tough for family members. what is he made of? >> mark kellie is a commander. it is so great to have a family member with you. that can run the mission. is an amazing guy. >> your wife was like that as well? >> yes. >> that bond of love and family the best medicine of all. >> you are there and that is going to be the key. >> the kissing game. >> bob woodruff emphasized the ahead wouldroad bring highs and lows. the foundation has awarded more than $

rebecca cooper. >>> dozens gather in support transgender acceptance. this comes after a series of attacks on the transgender and daygay community. lanier says they're working to improve the relationship with the community. >>> president obama is in indonesia, his second visit to that country as president. he might -- you remember he lived there for some time. they're expected to discuss security and america's increasing role in that region. the summit continues through saturday. >>> people found themselves waiting to take off. september was the first month international flights had new tarmac rules. three of the delayed flights were trying to leave at dulles during severe storms. there were in violation of the new tarmac rules and face heavy fines up to $27,000 per passenger. >>> still to come on abc7 news at 6, why the brakes may be hit on the president's planned high- speed rail. >> it is the newest memorial in the district but where did the donations go? >> i am doug hill in the belfort furniture weather center. think it is chilly now? just wait. [

this is "washington business report" with abc7 national correspondent rebecca cooper. >>> thanks for joining us s for a look at business and finance issues here in the washington region. if you buy theheine that washington is hollywood for the un fashionle, you should know about a well-known force working in the other direction. tory bur hasas added anonother boutique to her exclusive list of s stores. shwas making headlines and turning a prof. now the liline is one of the most lucrative in the world making her one of the most regnizable and powerful faces in the world of fashion, an industry typically dominated at the top by men. she is also a wewell--known presence in washington. some of the city's most powerful women turned out at tysons galleria to toast the 44- year-old designer and the latest boutique, showcasing the clothehes and accessories that managed to exceed $100 million in sales by year four. revenues conontinue to grow despite the recession. she has also put her distinctive and lucrative logo to work for causes she deems important, including the rebecca project, a glob

this is "washington business report" with abcbc7 national correspondent rebecca cooperer. >>> thank you for joinings at a look and business and finance issues here in the washington region. i am jennifer donelan. no factors rival thee influence of the federal government, but some see that protection getting thinnener. jim dinegar is president and ceo of the greater washington board of trade. the board is helping to preparare business leaders for the coming, it. thank you for being here. yoare going to beolding an event in december. the super committee i is supposed to release their findings and recommendations for the 23rd of novembe then it goes up for a vote on dececember 23. happy holidays for everyone aroundthe region. if it passes,t will be bad for theegion. ift does not pass, the automatic cuts would be worse. >> a 12-member panel, six dedemocrats ansix republicans tryingng to come up with $20 trillilionn budget cut that wl affect uhere at home. now it is time to hunk down. >> this region has not been accustomed to no growth. $1.20 trillion are not across- the-board. than thexpect

our team coverage begins -- continues with rebecca cooper in alexandria. >> as you know, some target employers were so upset at the idea that would have to work this thanksgiving that they started a nationwide petition urging consumers to stay home. this target does not open until midnight but they are lining up here. many stores -- kmart and walm- art -- were open, and consumers were flocking inside. they were first in line. >> my mother brought some fruit frost. or us. >> with stores open all thanksgiving day some families are making shopping and selling part of their thanksgiving tradition. >> it gets everybody kicked off for christmas. >> wendy smith said she enjoys the discount. >> i tried one time to go out on black friday to walmart and it was wall-to-wall people. i screamed to the security guard to help me get out. >> michelle and her family have thanksgiving dinner with a honduran twist. >> chicken pollow with ketchup. >> anthey found good discounts for his daughter's new apartment. they have time for old fashioned a thanksgiving traditions like football. >> there are three

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. >> rebecca cooper is live in alexandria tonight. >> we talked a lot of shoppers in northern virginia. some shoppers are trying to get ahead of the black friday it shoppers and stay home tomorrow. some shoppers eager to do a little advance work so they can go back out again tomorrow. some shoppers admit they would like to stay home tomorrow, but they could be had by a great deal. there are many shoppers, bargain hunters waiting until friday deals. this egad -- dad is shopping for christmas today. he has no intention of being here tomorrow. >> be with the kids and family and not be here. it is ridiculous. >> others admit they may be tempted by big bargains tomorrow, even if it is a holiday. >> it is going to be really crowded tomorrow. i would rather spend it with family. but if i can get out, i will. >> she already has her list for santa. her mom is ready to find the best deals and will not wait until friday. >> after dinner, we will venture out. me and a friend of mine. >> is fun for you? >> it is very fun. >> we have that a lot of shoppers to make it part of their tragic -- that is

rebecca cooper is in our newsroom with the video. >> they spent a decade tracking russian spies in theuse most of the operation on camera. remember anna chapman? her picture was everywhere. here she is in a manhattan department store. the fbi says she is sending messages from a computer hidden side airbag. -- inside her back. the fbi says the video is enough to show agents in the act. this man poses as a passer-by in the northern virginia park. instead, he is waiting to meet up and swap secrets. the camera seem to be everywhere. new york train stations and on the street. it is like something from a spy prowler. >-- thriller. there is no audio included, but in one transcript released, -- >>> still ahead, new research has discovered the secret to living a long life. >> little robert woods arrived a week alone in the woods. doctors say he is now facing. >> we ♪ ♪ [ jerry ] attention shoppers. your groceries are the size of idaho but the interest rate on your checking is small potatoes. earn more at capital one bank. get new high yield free checking. your interest rate will be 5 times the

live up from the newsroom, rebecca cooper, abc7 news. >> we will be monitoring the scene outside the courtroom and will bring you any reaction at 6. >>> also tonight, the controversy surrounding herman cain, a fourth woman is now accusing the republican presidential candidate of sexual harassment. sharon bialek she appeared with attorney gloria allred today laying out a detailed account of the sexual advances he allegedly made towards her. scott thuman is in the satellite center with the story and herman cain's reaction. >> she once worked at the national restaurant association doing fund-raising. she had been let go and was looking to get rehired. she was in d.c. to meet with him hoping that he would help curb. she says instead he aggressively harassed her verbally and physically. >> i am coming forward to give a face and a voice to those women who cannot, or for whatever reason do not wish to come forward. >> for the first time, and accuser on camera out. she claims herman cain was going to bring it to the opposite is to show her around. he allegedly began groping her. >> instead o