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so good, it's gone. >>> you remember little max page. he was in the darth vader commercial. he has to undergo heart surgery tomorrow in los angeles. t.j. winick has more. may the force be with him. >> reporter: during last year's super bowl, he stole the heart of millions during this memorial volkswagen commercial. now he will be underdoing an operation for his own heart. you see, the 7-year-old was born with a congenital defective heart. he will have his pull machine fairy valve replaced. >> for max it's very scary. >> i want it try it get through it with a good attitude. >> this will be his eighth surgery in seven years. to stay positive, max has made a can-do list i'm looking forward to august because mow and my -- me and my brother made a holiday called brother's day. >> reporter: in the commercial max tried using the force around the house but was constantly frustrated until he seems to start the car engine of the family car, or does he? it became an instant fan favorite. now it seems like all the viewers are cheering for him again. >> we're getting messages from all ov

. >>> max page who was so cute as darth vader in that terrific volkswagen commercial. max page has to go in for heart surgery, he was born with a con genital heart defect. we wanted our young friend darth to know everything's going to be okay, and we'll see you again when your ticker is all fixed up. >>> hard to believe it's been 25 years. but it was one of the signature moments of the reagan presidency in the waning months of the cold war, with the old eastern block. june 12th, 1987 when ronald reagan stood in berlin and said, mr. gorbachev, tear down this wall. it eventually did come down, just over two years later. >>> talk about your sign of the times, the nobel foundation has cut back the money they give out with the nobel prize by 20%. turns out, like so many people around the world, they got caught in some bad investments. still, the prize will come out with a check of just over a million dollars. >>> doc emrick had the call last night. >> the kings are the kings. >> the kings are the kings. there were broken hearts across jersey. but jubilation in l.a., as the

before we go, i have a message from my little friend, my buddy max page as he heads to his eighth operations week. he's just 7 1/2 years olds. you might remember max from last year's standout sup bowl commercial. he's a crazy cute kid who suffers from a congenital heart defect. as he says, kids, if you use the force, and he uses the force like this, and you dream big, you can achieve anything. it may be small, but we're mighty. good luck, max page, we'll be thinking about you for sure. >>> time to get you a check of the top stories in the cnn newsroom. >>> spain formally requests financial help from the european union. what this means for all of europe and for the u.s. >> violence in homs, syria. rebel forces battle it out with syrian military. we'll take you inside a makeshift hospital where a doctor treats the wounded despite the horrif ic experiencs around him. >> and a california city official is caught on tape abusing his child playing a game of catch in the backyard. we'll see a neighbor try to intervene here.

also before we go today, i have got a message for my little friend, my buddy max page as he heads intoh operation this week. he's just 7 1/2 years old. you might remember max from last year's standout super bowl commercial. he's this crazy cute kid who suffers from a congenital heart defect. but as max always says, kids, if you use the force, and he uses the force like this, and you dream big, you can achieve anything. we may be small, but we're mighty. good luck, max page. we'll be thinking about you for sure. time to get you a check of your top stories in the cnn "newsroom." >>> from cnn world headquarters in atlanta, this is cnn "sunday morning." >>> multiple people shot near auburn university. reports say the victims were football players at a pool party. we'll have a report on what happened. >>> the eurozone's fourth largest economy asks for a bailout. spain teetering on the brink of bankruptcy gets a huge rescue fund, but it's a drop in the bucket for a country facing junk bo bond status and an unemployment rate near 25%. >>> and later the pacquiao bradley fight may be over but t

max page is full of life. david wright, abc news, los angeles. >> and the force back at you, max.luck to you. and thank you all for watching. we're always here at abcnews.com. "nightline" will be along later. and, of course, we'll see you again on a thursday night tomorrow night. good night.

max page is full of life. david wright, abc news, los angeles. >> and the force back at you, max.luck to you. and thank you all for watching. we're always here at abcnews.com. "nightline" will be along later. and, of course, we'll see you again on a thursday night tomorrow night. good night. >>> new fall out from the bankruptcy of an east bay solar company and what the government has known for months. >> and an app logs out after a series of sexual assaults. a local company is behind it and caught on camera. do you recognize this local arsonist in the wrong place at the wrong time? doing the wrong thing? >> san francisco boys chorus known around the world now facing a crisis threatening local support. >> good evening, everyone. >> abc 7 news confirmed san francisco district attorney has issued a felony warrant for a bicyclist who ran down and killed a pedestrian. there is vic lee wlaitesthon story. >> our sources say the district attorney issued an arrest warrant for felony vehicular manslaughter. he was on a bicycle when he ran over and killed a 71-year-old on march 29th. police

the many dark theater boy, max page is recovering from a heart surgery.real life the boy has a congenital heart defect. history they implanted a pulmonary valve. he is expected to spend five days in a loss angeles hospital. parents can expect to spend 235,000 over the next 17 years, at the all-time high. the lofty price that includes housing, child care and food. in 1960 the estimated cost was only $13,000 a child. more flights targeted to their destination on time with your mishandled bags. a 86.3% of airlines arrived on time in april. american airlines had the worst times in performance. >>> we get some hot weather really going to kick and this afternoon. this morning, it touches a fog give you plan on having to the golf tournament. fifties across the board now. by the afternoon, at some low nineties should be expecting to make a return. some pop-up thunderstorms in the tall. the numbers should warm up, but as for tonight, there should be some offshore winds. fog may not come back until monday. it looks like we're in for its fantastic week ahead. fire w

surgery.7-year-old max page had the surgery thursday...ren's hospital in los &pangeles.doctors replaced a pulmonary valve and fixed a hole in his heart.page was born wiih a congenital heart defect and has hhd several surgeriessover tte years.he admitted he was scared... but luckily "the force" was with him. 3 an assassinaaion plot foiled by the atf. howwthey got inside a roup allegedly plotting an exxcution. 3 --adblib weather tz-- we are llarning more onight about the alarming plan of one group bussed by a-t-f agents pn north baltimore. baltimore. keith daniels live downtown at the federal court house where prosecutors say the men plooted to kill an undercover federal agent. a 19-year-

. >>> 7-year-old max page became famous after playing a pint-sized darth vader in a commercial. >> nowcovering from successful open-heart surgery and as miguel almaguer reports, the youngster is proving he's pretty tough in real life, too. >> reporter: as little darth vader he used his powers to capture our imagination. but the boy behind the mask is using his real-life story to capture even more hearts. >> that was kind of scared. >> but i fell asleep and after that, i didn't remember anything of the surgery. >> reporter: today, 7-year-old max page's home from the hospital on his way to a full recovery after opened heart surgery. >> i'm excited about a lot of things, especially having a milk shake. >> reporter: doctors say the valve in max's pulmonary artery was basically, nonexistent. in surgery doctors inserted a new pulmonary valve, helping his heart function more effectively. the operation will give max the energy to once again, run and play like a normal 7 year old. the surgery saved his life. >> i don't feel a little pain in my chest but not much. >> reporter: but didn't change

popular car commercial is back home this morning recovering from open-heart surgery. 7-year-old max page underwent surgery at a los angeles hospital last week to replace his pulmonary valve. he's best known as the mini darth vader in the super bowl ad for volkswagen last year. really a cute commercial. yesterday, he told reporters he found some inspiration from his "star wars" character. >> if you use the force and dream big, you can achieve anything. we may be small, but we're mighty. >> page says he's feeling great after his surgery. look at him. doctors say it will probably be the last major procedure he'll need to undergo. glad he's doing better. it's good to see. >>> coming up after your local news on "cbs this morning," the latest on roger clemens' ac an ethics commission takes on a domestic violence scandal this morning. by the sheriff wants to leave the united states.

we told you about max page, that he had to have heart surgery. he says he is feeling great, although he has a little discomfort. he had a number of attempts to save the valve of his heart, and doctors just replaced it last week. they're keeping a eye on him. >>> the search is on for maryland's most beautiful baby. this year's contest runs from thursday through sunday at the mall. costs $85 to enter, and that gets you a professional photo shoot, and 8 by 10. >>> coming up, incredible story of survival, after a three foot spear goes through a florida teen's skull. find out how the accident happened and how the teen is doing tonight. >> are you planning that summer vacation? we are working for you, so get some ideas to find the best air far. keep it right here -- airfare. keep it right here. >>> checking the headlines around the nation, an armed robbery in texas was caught on surveillance. he hangs through the window and threatens employee with a gun. the worker hands over about $200, and the suspect takes off. police are looking for him tonight. >>

max page melted our heart.ow he is preparing for open heart surgery. >> he took time to cry and then he jumped on board with let's figure out what i can do and do that. >> i just want to try and get through it with a good attitude. >> doctors say this is his eighth surgery already and doctors are trying to put a tube in his heart. the good news is the doctors say the risk for complications is low. it should take him a weeks rate -- 8 weeks to recover. he should return to his recurring part on the young and the restless. >> he has proven he has a good attitude. apple's's siri is popping up. a dramatic police chase, a toddler, and a violent crash. you will not believe how the child survive. >> off should children brought into the country illegally get in state tuition to the university of maryland? the voters will have the final say on that. >> i am bob ryan. what a change from this time yesterday. are you ready [ male announcer ] this was how my day began. got my bearings. ♪ ♪ a little bird told me about a band.

max page became an overnight star last year portraying little darth vader in super bowl ads. enital heart defect. tomorrow max will undergo open-heart surgery. we'll talk with his parents but first here is nbc's michelle franzen. >> reporter: when max page and as darth vader in volkswagen's popular super bowl commercial last year, he used the force to start the family car and warmed his way into our hearts. >> wow, you're a handsome guy. >> when he revealed his hand some face on "today." now 7-year-old max is using his powers in a new way, making a can do list for things he hopes he can do after open-heart surgery tomorrow. >> book club, drums, pottery, funny movies. >> max was born with a congenital heart defect. this will be his eighth surgery in seven years. >> pulmonary valve, something we've known since he was three-month-old that would be in our future. >> max's mom, dad and little brother are part of the support team along with doctors at children's hospital in los angeles. >> the artery that carries the blood between the heart and the lungs is still almost the size of

max page is full of life. abc news, los angeles. >> oh, got to love the spirit in that kid. oh. >> may the force be with hip during his open heart surgery. >> his eighth surgery in fact. we're thinking about you, buddy, hang in there. do you know what today is? >> national strawberry shortcake day. means we'll fatten up a little bit. >> that's right. come celebrate with us right after the break. follow the wings. ♪ if you want to scream ♪ let me know and i'll take you there ♪ ♪ if you're going ♪ baby baby ♪ baby baby >> well we have some important health news this morning. a new study finds owe mega 3 supplements do nothing to improve memory in people over 60. >> what did you say? researchers in london found no difference in mental decline between those that did and did not take the omega 3. this is a short term study and benefits may need more time to take effect. >> you want to live longer, rob? >> eh -- >> consider moving to the big apple. life expectancy increased by ten years in manhattan since 1987 since

. >> reporter: after surgery, max page is heading home. ist -- >> i'm thinking about a lot of things. especially having a milkshake. ♪ >> reporter: it appears that max was perfectly cast as the mini-darth vader, who uses sheer will to move objects. his positive thinking kept him going through eight surgeries that began when he was a baby. this is the second time doctors have replaced his pulmonary valve. >> he came in, saying we have to do it, get it over with and i'll move on. the force is with me. he's really -- he's really maintained that sparkle and positive attitude. >> i came here when i was 5 weeks old. how young is that? >> reporter: we first met max last summer, at the opening of children hospital l.a.'s new pavilion. >> i feel at home. they feel at home. we all feel at home. >> reporter: max has used his talents and winning personality to raise $50,000 for the hospital last year alone. and last summer, he went to washington to ask for increased children's access to quality health care. he's a supercrusader for young patients every

doctors at children hospital in la say 7-year-old max page is doing great tonight. darth in popular zune e.coli bowl ad for volkswagen amazed how the force works for him. he had his valve replaced 4 days ago. >> i'm excited about a lot of things. i want to have a milk shake. thank you. sour good. you are the best. come on let's go. max was born with a congenital heart defect and undergone several operatio operation. the mini hasn't seen any of the star woovs movie because his mom says he's still too young. l. >> baseball star roger clemens cleared of all federal perjury charges. washington, d.c. jury today found the 49-year-old cy young award winner not guilty. he appeared humble by the verdict. >> a lot of hard work into that career. and so again i appreciate my team mates that came in and all the e-mails and phone calls. from my team mates.so thank you all very much. >>> barry bonds trade on similar charges but convicted on one obstruction of justice charge which he's now appealin appealing. his 10 week trial ended a 5 year veetion into one of baseball all time pr

. ♪ >> well, today that young actor max page is going to undergo open heart surgery.ear-old was born with a congenital heart defect and today will have his valve replaced. this will be his eighth surgery in seven years. now to stay positive max made a can do list of things he wants to do after he's all better. >> i'm looking forward to august. because me and my brother made a holiday. called brothers' day. and august 1st. >> max has been getting a number of get well wishes from all over the country. as everything goes as planned he's expected to be hospitalized for less than a week. >>> well, he certainly caused panic when hesitaterred screaming about a -- he started screaming about a bomb on a plane in march. now passengers taking action against the airline and the pilot who lost his mind. linda? >> could wrap up a lot more quickly in the jerry sandusky sex abuse trial. i'm linda so, why the judge says the prosecution could be done calling witnesses by tomorrow. >> and the same storm has formed in the eastern pacific. i'll have those details coming up. >> well, every

his name is max page whose ad was played during the superbowl and he says he feels great. he does feel a little chest pain, he said that he is excited to have a milk shake. he was born with a heart defect that affected his pulmonary valve. after a number of measures to preserve that valve, doctors replaced it last week. the kid is so cute. >> he is. you seen his darth vader moves. >> i love it. >>> you may have have a complaint against a bank that issues you a credit card unbeknownst to you. >> this morning a online data base goes live. we will show you how to use it and the information that you will have access to. >> this website for teachers. new information they are going to be able to share with a simple click of a mouse. >> and temperatures will be in the 90s over the next several days but it will feel like the triple digits. how long the scorching heat will continue. >> reporter: there are no delays on 695 at route 295. i will show you what 8 3 looks like in my abc2 timesaver traffic report. ♪ [ male announcer ] for our families... our neighbors... and our communiti

doctors at children hospital in la say 7-year-old max page is doing great tonight. he played darth in popular zune e.coli bowl ad for volkswagen amazed how the force works for him. he had his valve replaced 4 days ago. >> i'm excited about a lot of things. i want to have a milk shake. thank you. sour good. you are the best. come on let's go. max was born with a congenital heart defect and undergone several operatio operation. the mini hasn't seen any of the star woovs movie because his mom says he's still too young. l. >> baseball star roger clemens cleared of all federal perjury charges. washington, d.c. jury today found the 49-year-old cy young award winner not guilty. he appeared humble by the verdict. >> a lot of hard work into that career. and so again i appreciate my team mates that came in and all the e-mails and phone calls. from my team mates.so thank you all very much. >>> barry bonds trade on similar charges but convicted on one obstruction of justice charge which he's now appealin appealing. his 10 week trial ended a 5 year veetion into one of baseball a

before we go, i have a message from my little friend, my buddy max page as he heads to his eighth o

. >>> and an update tonight on 7-year-old max page the cute kid who played darth vader in the great volkswagen ad from the 2011 super bowl. max was born with a congenital heart defect. he had open heart surgery today to replace a defective pulmonary valve. surgeons at children's hospital in l.a. say the surgery went well. they say max should be able to leave the hospital in about five days, looking at six to eight weeks' recovery after that. >>> big, bad news for a lot of summer vacation plans in the west. the national park service announced today because of the danger of falling boulders it will close some cabi and camping areas at the park's curry village out in yosemite, the same area where a big rock fall destroyed some cabins and injured several campers back in '08. new york city officials are reporting an outbreak just about 200 yards from our studio here in new york tonight. it's an outbreak of fever. oh, that would be bieber fever. the biebs will perform live on the plaza tomorrow morning on "today" and already tonight it looks like a tiny woodstock. the true believers have been waitin

max page is his name, became an overnight star after appearing in this volkswagen commercial in 2011.e ad, he tries to use the force around the house but to no avail. he finds out he can start dad's car with the wave of his hand. he was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect when he was a few months old. he's an ambassador for the children's hospital in l.a. raising money for other kids having heart surgery. max undergoes his surgery. we wish him well today. >> a texas toddler is doing just fine after a rollover crash dumped her onto the street. the whole thing is caught on a police dashcam. take a look. the suv police are chasing, it rolls over, you see threat. an 18-month-old little girl is thrown out to the left of your screen there. incredibly just picks herself up off the ground, starts running after the car. someone eventually gets out of the car, there you see. oh, my gosh, it breaks my heart seeing this. they scoop her up. they didn't get far. the toddler's teenaged parents and two others in the suv are now in police custody. remarkably, that little girl suffered only minor

max page is that man and today he's undergoing heart seasonal. he will have a -- surgery. he will have valve replaced. this will be the young man's eighth surgery hi in seven years and expected to be hospitalized for less than a week. all the details on that more on that coming up. >>> well, last month he nearly fell trying to tight rope walk across the inner harbor and tomorrow nik wallenda will walk across the niagara falls on a two inch thick cable. helicopters lowered it down and it was secured if place yesterday. he's calling this attempt a dream that gives him chills. you can see it all live right here on abc tomorrow night. >>> well, there was a very strange sight over college park last night. leading some to wonder if there could be a ufo. we'll tell you what exactly what that was coming up in just a minute. >> also, a first glance at looks like a person's car has been vandalized but this is not a work of criminals or a mischievous teen. >> we're dry somewhere only clouds. your game -- with some clouds, your game day forecast coming up. >> i'll let you know how 95

. ♪ 7-year-old max page went home last night.rwent surgery to repair a rare heart defect if valve in his pulmonary artery was basically nonexistent, which slowed blood flow from his heart to his lungs. doctors insertsed a new valve. they hope this will be his last major surgery. >> we wish him the best. and speedy recovery. so cute. >> so adorable. he said the first thing he wanted was a milkshake. >> of course. you've got to get a milkshake in. >>> stay with us. "news4 today" continues now at 5:00 a.m. >>> don't let the cooler temperatures fool you. a major warm-up is on the way. one with the potential to break records here in the d.c. area. we're going to 28th you what you

. >>> plus, we first met max page when he starred as a mini darth vader in this popular super bowl ad. the force seems to be on his side these days as he recovers from open heart surgery. we'll get an update on how he's doing. >> all right. he's adorable, though. we wish him the best. >> he is a cutie. >>> we'll begin with madonna badger. her story is so tragic, it's frankly hard to contemplate. she lost her three young daughters and her parents at a fire at her home christmas day. in an exclusive interview, badger sets the record straight with matt lauer about a story you only think you know. >> i remembered whenever i had heard stories like that, i always said, you know, how do those people live through that? there's no way. i could not live through that. i would have to kill myself if that happened to me, you know. >> but it did happen, to her. was there any time when you opened the window, did you get a glimpse of any of your girls? >> no. no. it was so black. it was the blackest smoke i've ever seen. no. if i could have seen them, i would have gone in. i mean -- it's impossible t

also before we go today, i have got a message for my little friend, my buddy max page as he heads intoh operation this week. he's just 7 1/2 years

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remember max page, the 7-year-old who won our hearts as darth vader in that super bowl ad?ek, we told you about his life-saving heart surgery to replace a valve. and we are pleased to report that max is out of the hospital and back to his self. >>> and coming up, some secret ways this member of the family is keeping everybody else in the family healthy. in fact, by watching lassie even at this moment could be reducing your stress. ery year. we had a great spot, not easy to find, but worth it. but with copd making it hard to breathe, i thought those days might be over. so my doctor prescribed symbicort. it helps significantly improve my lung function starting within five minutes. symbicort doesn't replace a rescue inhaler for sudden symptoms. with symbicort, today i'm breathing better. and that means...fish on! symbicort is for copd including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. it should not be taken more than twice a day. symbicort may increase your risk of lung infections, osteoporosis, and some eye problems. tell your doctor if you have a heart condition or high blood press

doctorshospital int cn hospital in la say 7-year-old max page is doing great tonight.played darth in popular zune e.coli bowl ad for volkswagen amazed how the force works for him. he had his valve replaced 4 days ago. >> about a lexcited about a lotf things. i want to have a milk shake. thank you. sour good. you are the best. come on let's go. max was born with a congenital heart defect and undergone several operatio operation. the mini hasn't seen any of the star woovs movie because his mom says he's still too young. l. >> baseball star roger clemens cleared of all federal perjury charges. washington, d.c. jury today found the 49-year-old cy young award winner not guilty. he appeared humble by the verdict. >> a lot of intork into that career. and so again i appreciate my team mates that came in and all the e-mails and phoneom calls. from my team mates.so thank you all very much. >>> barry bonds trade on similar charges buton one convid on one obstruction of justice charge which he's now appealin appealing. his 10 week trial ended a 5 year veetion into one of baseball

little darth vader is getting ready for open heart surgery. 7-year-old max page started in this commercial back in 2011. what viewers didn't know is max was born with a rare heart condition. tomorrow he'll get heart valve replacement surgery. he and his parents are optimistic. >> max has not known how good he can feel, so this will enable him to become more active, which is hard to believe. >> if you use your force, dream big, you can achieve anything. >> that's the spirit. he's used his star power to raise money for kids with the sail condition action and lobbied at capitol hill. >> remember that drumbeat? >> that was completely awesome. >> how memorable that was. >> and he's a cute kid, too. >>> wow, what a day. >> and you guys got to spend it outdoors. >> where were you? >> i was just -- out there. i was just out there. >> i was downtown earlier. it was nice. yesterday a bit on the humid side. today that northerly winter blew automatic that humidity away. eastbound if you wore pants today, it was nice and comfortable. i hope you wore pants. you know what i'm trying to say. >> i was tryl

we told you yesterday that 7-year-old actor max page will be undergoing open-heart surgery. >> his surgerypened yesterday. we are happy to report that the operation was a big success. max was born with a congenital heart defect. doctors had to replace his pulmonary valve and he is expected to be released from the hospital in about four days. so god to hear. glad that story had a happy ending. certainly has a very bright future and sweet little kid. >> the resiliency of children, incomprehensible. amazing. >> here is your friday forecast. an amazing weekend in the northeast. sunny, gorgeous for new england. down to the carolinas. pop-up showers and thunderstorms along the gulf coast. little bit of wet from minneapolis, kansas city. stormy in eastern montana. rapid city and denver. >> phoenix, 102. 70s in the northwest and northeast. 80s from the rockies to the great lakes. >>> well, jackass star, bam margera, may be a little shaken after a stunt that he will probably never, ever forget. >> bam teamed up with a professional kayaker and look at this, plunged head-first down a 100-foot water f

after that, i don't remember anything in the surgery. >> reporter: today 7-year-old max page is home from the hospital, on his way to a full recovery after open-heart surgery. >> i'm excited about a lot of things, especially having a milkshake. >> reporter: doctors say the valve in max's pulmonary artery was basically nonexistent. in surgery doctors inserted a new pulmonary valve helping his heart function more effectively. the operation will give max the energy to once again run and play like a normal 7-year-old. the surgery saved his life. >> well, i do feel a little pain in my chest but not much. >> reporter: but didn't change max's spirit. >> is this working? >> reporter: max kept a brave face throughout. but for his parents, the moments before surgery were heart wrenching. >> there's no feeling like when you actually have to hand your child over, and you hope that you'll see them alive again. >> reporter: a milkshake a day keeps the tears away. >> reporter: last week max was planning his busy day at home. his dad says surgery won't slow him down. >> that little boy, he's still th

now 7-year-old max page is speaking out for the first time since he under went open-heart surgery.he pint sized darth vader was just released from the hospital and is well on the road to recovery. >> i want to play with my friend and family. if you can dream big you can achieve anything. >>> that inspirational little boy suffers from congenital heart problems. this is his 8th surgery in five years. >>> president obama and vladimir putin in the chief summit in new mexico. the chilly cold war like response. >> we are going to see a statement of unity emerge from the g 20 summit when it comes to an end today. it was not hard to spot the tension. the most enduring image has to do with this. obama and putin seemed to barely stand the sight at each other visibly at odds over the continuing center lines in syria. >> we discussed syria where we agreed that we need to see a cessation in the center lines, that a political process has to be created to prevent civil war and the kind of horrific death that we seen over the last several weeks and we pledged to work with other international actor