sesame workshops said in a statement today, we took it very seriously. we met with kevin, who denies the accusation. the nonprofit says clash used poor judgment and violated company policy regarding internet use but ultimately bound claim to be unsubstantiated. the associated press reports clash said, i have a relationship with the accuser. it was between two consenting adults, and i am deeply saddened that he is trying to make it into something it was not. sesame workshop says clash asked for and was granted a leave of absence in order to refute the allegations and protect his reputation. the show is currently in production and the new york times report said other puppeteers will fill in as the voice of elmo during his absence. >> more fallout tonight following the resignation of cia director david petraeus because of an extramarital affair. daniel l. lee is on capitol hill tonight with more. -- danielle lee. >> lawmakers said the affair put former general david petraeus in a compromise position. lawmakers are criticizing the fbi for initially keeping s

what is sesame workshop saying about this? >> they're only speaking through statements.stion is, if sesame workshop took the allegation in june seriously enough to start an internal investigation, and hire outside counsel, why was kevin clash still working around children, whether it was in the studio, voicing elmo, or if he was out working at personal appearances. of course, we're still hoping to get that answer and we'll continue until we get an answer to the question. brooke? >> victor blackwell, thank you. >>> the army private accused of are leaking u.s. secrets could testify as early as this week. the man at the center of it all, wikileaks chief julian assange joins erin burnett out front tonight. erin joins me right here next. you can stay in and share something... ♪ ♪ ...or you can get out there with your friends and actually share something. ♪ the lexus december to remember sales event is on, offering some of our best values of the year. this is the pursuit of perfection. >>> the u.s. army private accused of leaking all of those u.s. government secrets that ended

attorneys for the accuser claim sesame workshop lawyers tried to cover up the case.orkshop officials say the accuser did not provide evidence to support his claim. however it's not clear why clash took a leave of absence from work. two key executives at the british broadcasting corporation are "stepping aside" in the latest fallout over a false sex abuse report. the b-b-c is reporting that its director of news and her deputy have been asked to surrender all their responsibilities pending an internal review. it follows the resignation of the company's director-general. a report on the b-b-c's flagship current affairs program "newsnight" wrongly accused a former politician of child abuse. two weeks after hurricane sandy and some people along the east coast are still struggling. it's especially hard for those who are homebound. ivy cureton last left her seventh floor apartment two weeks ago. she's in a wheelchair after suffering a stroke. and with no electricity in the building, she relies on her children to help with things like taking out the garbage. a man who died f

sesame workshop says its investigation shows the underage allegation is unsubstantiated. but says clash exercised poor judgment. in a written statement to nbc news, clash denied the charges saying, quote, i am a gay man. i have never been ashamed of this, or tried to hide it. but felt it was a perm and private matter. i had a relationship with the accuser. it was between two consenting adults. and i am deeply saddened that he's trying to characterize it as something other than than what it was. the quote continues, i'm continuing to take a break from sesame workshop to deal with this false and defamatory allegation, end quote. >>> the bbc is in full damage control mode. its newly named chief stepped down saturday because of a report that wrongly accused a former senior politician of child abuse. and that is only the latest twist in a series of scandals to hit the once ven rated broadcaster. as michelle kosinski reports, it reached all the way to one of the best-known newspapers. >> reporter: it started with jimmy sabel, the wild-eyed, wild-haired but much-loved bbc star,

the alleged partner who is now 23, sesame workshop said they found no evidence to back up the charge but did discipline clash for using poor judgment. >>> all right. we have an update on that brawl that happened at a flea market. the fight at the north point flea market was gang related. allen lull and brandon quinet were charged it involved the demon souls motorcycle club and titan motorcycle club. both lull and quinet were released on bond. >> it's monday. there must be a water main break. yes, there is. >> water shot up dramatically between guilford and calvert. we have more on it. another week. >> reporter: if you're keeping score at home, that's about four water main breaks in about two weeks. crews are poised to do their repairs this evening. the break is about half has large as the one last week. some businesses and homes either lost their water all together, about 19 or had decreased pressure like was the case at mercy hospital. the cause, as it always is, is either weather or age or a combination of both. it's been said before and we'll say it again, baltimore's infrastructu

sesame workshops as a pulpit here denies the charges which were first made back in june -- says the pupeteer denise charges were first made back in june. they say they met with the accuser -- he says they met with kevin who denies the accusation. they say he violated company policy regarding internet use but says its investigation on ultimately found the claim to be unsubstantiated. for his part, the is issued a press reports classical the web site tmz, "i had a relationship with the accuser, it was between two consenting adults and i am saddened he is making it into something it was knocked." clash granted a leave of absence to fight the allegations and protect his reputation. >> the show is currently in production and the new york times reports other puppeteers will fill in as the voice of absence.ng clash's congress returns to mark off with a bullet of issues. it's been seven weeks since congress last gathered in washington. in this lame duck session, serious budget issues are on the table. the president is met two -- expected to meet with leaders this week. cox congressional leaders want

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calling it a sad day, sesame workshop released a statement saying, none of us, especially kevin wantnything to divert our attention from our focus on serving as a leading educational organization. unfortunately, the controversy surrounding kevin's personal life has become a distraction. in an interview in september, the show's executive producer said clash was a driving force behind the success. >> part of it is the magic of kevin as a performer. he really channels a 3.5-year-old when he performs that character. >> reporter: so widely admired, clash was the subject of a documentary, being elmo, a puppeteer's journey, last year. elmo has been a big part of the lucrative merchandising of sesame street. according to tax filings, royalties brought in nearly $45 million in 2009. >> whenever there's an attack on a much loved brand, there's a lot of outpouring of support as a result, almost as if the public is lining up behind the brand saying, hey, we're with you. >> reporter: for clash, it's the end of a storied career with a show he described lovingly just months ago. >> i think it's so

sesame workshop says kevin clash is leaving because the controversy is a distraction. this week a second victim filed a lawsuit claiming clash sexually abused him starting back at the age of 15. earlier this month the first victim accused him of an inappropriate relationship while he was a teenager and then recanted the story. >>> coming up, experts say not every toy out there should end up in santa's sleigh. >> so parents listen up. you might want to check the holiday shopping list once and then twice after the break more information on the most deadly toys that are currently on the shows us. >> and it could be deadly, especially for baby boomers. the expected shortage experts are warning about when we come back. >>> hi, i'm meteorologist lawrence karnow in the cbs 5 weather center. a lot of clouds, we have seen some showers outside today. but the main event is yet to come. we'll talk about that and your holiday forecast coming up. is it ,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, not everything on store shes is safe. >>> black friday is this week and people are getting a jump start on the h

i'm taking a break from sesame workshop to deal with this false and defamatory allegation. er than any one person and will continue to be a part of sesame street. but we'll have to see how this whole thing plays out, because we also reached out to reported attorneys for the accuser, and what they told us was the reports out there are untrue. now, they wouldn't clarify if these reports were of what's going on within the story, or if the reports that they are representing him were untrue. we're still trying to sort that out right now. >> all right. nischelle, thank you. appreciate it. >>> two senators are launching a bipartisan plan to reform immigration. democratic senator chuck schumer and republican senator lindsey graham are resuming talks, talks that ended two years ago. well, the plan has got four parts here. first, requiring high tech fraud proof social security cards. second, creating a process for admitting temporary workers. also, strengthening border security and, finally, defining a path to citizenship for immigrants already in the country. here's what senator schu

sesame workshop suspended clash saying he had poor judgment and violated company policy avoiding using the internet. >>> georgetown students tonight, the u-2 lead singer wasn't there to perform. he was joined by the head of bank of america to discuss social enterprise. social movements can create major change, he talked about. >>> so we knew it couldn't last forever. the rain has moved in this evening. will it stick around for tomorrow's commute and when does it start getting colder, topp? >> go ahead and tack in ten minutes on your morning commute. it will be a wet mmute. the rain and showers are here. heavier embedded areas of rain pushing through frederick and also through leesburg and loudoun county, ederick county. we'll zoom in a little bit. it's going to get heavier as we go through the night. light activity between baltimore and d.c. on i-95. this is pretty heavy activity now. just clearing frederick in portions of the southern frederick county, and move along i-70 as we go through the next half an hour or so. here's the latest image now. very heavy rain up to 70 passenger man

sesame workshop issued a statement saying the allegation were unsubstantiated, but it said clash exercised poor judgment and was disciplined for violating company policy regarding internet usage. >>> a popular musician and activist addressed a crowd at georgetown university tonight. u2's bono challenged the students to focus on social enterprise. fox 5's lauren demarco has the story. >> reporter: an exciting night on campus near georgetown. more than 700 students in attendance at school of business along with plenty of vips including you 2's front man bono who delivered the key address talking about social enterprise and the impacts social media can have as far as change. his main message, there is no them, only us. >> what am i doing in healey hall? i could be down having my third pint at the tombs. >> reporter: bono taking the stage immediately be a sense of comradery with the communities of georgetown university. his message to them was clear. the age of social media and 10 is providing what he sees -- and technology is providing what he sees as an unprecedented opportunity. >> not just

not just about schools and families, but what is out there in the air, and mia has worked with sesame workshop. you target a slightly older age group. talk to us about your piece of the puzzle. >> i am happy to. could i have the next slide? that's not mine. and that's not mine. >> it doesn't look like cartoon network. >> maslow's hierarchy. >> sorry. back up. a big logo slide. >> and we're supposed to be about the technology. >> imagine a big stop bullying speak up logo on the slide behind me. >> say that again. >> stop bullying, speak up is the name of the campaign and a nice transition. my complements to everyone in the room. if i have learned everything in the last four years while researching bullying prevention and for our age group and the kids in the second through seventh grade it's that not only does it take a village but a village of people who are willing to partner and collaborate with each other and speak not only to adults about this issue but speak to children and i think it's an interesting transition from mia's work to mine. still not mine. >> it is but -- >> and the role we p

sesame workshop says an internal investigation found the allegation unsubstantiated. >>> things willmal for drivers in new jersey who faced gas rationing after superstorm sandy. lines were hours long after the storm, when some gas stations couldn't get fuel and others didn't have the power to pump it. the governor now says the odd/even rationing that ends this morning has helped ease the crisis. >>> well, four-time nascar champ jeff gordon has been slapped with a $100,000 fine after that deliberate wreck that sparked a massive brawl in phoenix. gordon was also docked 25 points and placed on probation for targeting clint bowyer. members of both teams were penalized. gordon said he was fed up with bowyer but accepted responsibility for his actions. >> rough day on the track. >>> time, now, for more sports news. we get the latest from espn news. >> good morning. i'm hakem dermish with your "sportscenter" update. we begin with "monday night football." steelers hosting the chief. big ceremony pregame to honor our veterans. third quarter, ben roethlisberger hit by houston and hali. he did

the sesame workshop says clash will take a leave of absence but elmo will remain part of the show. robert deniro and bradley cooper join their cast mates at the new york premiere of the silver linings playbook. in the movie cooper plays a former teacher who moves back in with his parents after a stint in a mental institution and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife. deniro plays his father. >> i hope people like it. we all kind of fell in love with it as we were doing it. >> reporter: the movie opens november 21. the hollywood reporter is giving diane keaton its prestigious award. it's honoring her for being a pioneer and philanthropist. oprah winfrey is reportedly going into the organics products business. several applications to trade morning her organics, everything from soups and salad dressings to soap and sunscreen were filed last month. that's your eye on entertainment. i'm edward lawrence for cbs news, beverly hills, california. >> congratulations to them. >>> thank you for choosing us and watching 9news at 5:00 a.m. good morning. i'm andrea roane. >> i'm mike hydeck. we're

sesame's workshop says its own investigation cleared him, but it is suspending him for its policy onnternet use. other puppeteers are prepared to fill in for clash during his absence. clash is usually behind the scenes as elmo oh voice. he published his autobiography and was the subject of a documentary just last year. >> and we'll be back in a moment. >>> the gender gap is narrowing on the roadways. now it's reversed. the university of michigan found more women than men are now driving. in 2010, more than a million more licenses were issued to women than men. an author of the study says the trend could change the landscape of the auto industry as women are more likely to buy smaller, safer, and more fuel-efficient cars. >> more women than men. >> more women. >> stay away from any comments on that. thanks for joining us this evening. "nightly news" is next. we'll see you for more local news at 6:00. >> good night. see you then. [ man ] it's big. supports in times of need. same with aladdin. the biggest in bail. no one has lower prices, is faster or more professional. aladdin bail bon

as for elmo's future, sesame workshop says the popular muppet is bigger than any one person.d several puppeteers are already trained as stand-ins for clash. and hasbro, the maker of elmo toys, is confident sales will not suffer. but one estimate, elmo toys account for anywhere one-half to two-thirds, of the $75 million of annual sales of the "sesame street" toy line. the first man who claimed he was 15 when he had sex with kevin clash has since recanted. he said the relationship was adult and consensual. and then, he recanted that. >>> the son of the late robert kennedy has been cleared of child endangerment and harassment charges. douglas kennedy was accused of trying to leave a suburban new york city maternity ward with his 2-day-old son last january. nurses also claimed kennedy injured them as they tried to prevent him from leaving. >>> top doctors are trying to make birth control pills a little more accessible. the nation's largest group of obstetricians and gynecologists says the pills should be sold over the counter, just like condoms. that also means it would no longer

sesame workshop conducted a thorough investigation and found the allegation of underaged conduct to be that's good. unsubstantiated. in this day and age, it's the accusations, not the truth that seems to stick. it's kind of sad. it's kind of creepy. elmo wrapped up. >> elmo is creepy. >> okay. >> tickle me, elmo. >> oh, man. well, anyway. anne hathaway in the movie "les mis," based on the famous play. she is 28 years old. she had to become emaciated. >> she was emaciated. >> she was pretty skinny going into this. said she lost 25 pound to play the dying prostitute in the movie. she was in a state of deprivation, physically and emotionally by the time the filming ended. a lot of hype around the movie. she is really thin. look at her. lost 25 pound on top of that to do this role in "les mis" hopefully worth it. early reviews seem to be good. but anyway, that's kind of extreme for anne. >> people are looking for the political showdown, 2014, ashley judd, a staunch liberal against senate minority leader mitch mcconnell. she says, i cherish kentucky, heart and soul, honored by consideration

in all, sesame workshop made nearly $47 million in royalties from merchandise tie-ins in 2010.pet. he's also lots of cash in hand. for "cbs this morning," terrell brown, new york. >>> former republican presidential candidate mike huckabee says his party has done a pathetic job of reaching out to minorities. he is here to talk about the republicans' future and the election result that was most disappointing to him. that's next on "cbs this morning." ♪ ♪ [ female announcer ] your favorite holiday flavors are here... with some new ones to love. ♪ try new sugar free pumpkin spice... and pecan praline. the gift of great taste is just a click away. get your coupon at tastelift.coffee-mate.com. nestle. good food. good life. but i still have a runny nose. [ male announcer ] dayquil doesn't treat that. huh? [ male announcer ] alka-seltzer plus rushes relief to all your worst cold symptoms, plus it relieves your runny nose. [ sighs ] thank you! [ male announcer ] you're welcome. that's the cold truth! can your moisturizer do that? [ female announcer ] dermatologist recommended aveeno has

clash took a leave of absence from the show yesterday after officials at sesame workshop learned thatmz was going to run an article of the allegation. >>> investigators are now looking into a natural gas leak as a possible cause for that deadly explosion at indianapolis on saturday. two people were killed, 29 homes are now uninhabitable. one woman told the associated press that his daughter and ex- wife had complained about furnace problems. the two women were out of town at the time of the explosion. investigators want to know if anyone was using the home while they were gone. >>> the verdict in a san francisco verdict trial is scheduled to be read tomorrow. fredrick doser is charged with 26 felonies and faces a life prison sentence if convicted on all counts. prosecutors presented dna evidence and a taped confession during the trial. jurors reached a verdict late friday but it has been on hold until after the three day weekend. >>> the san mateo district attorney is expected to determine whether to file charges against a man accused of killing a san francisco activist. the judge say

sesame workshop has found allegations against kevin clash unsubstantiated n. june they heard from a 23-year-old man who claimed whether he was just 16 years old he had a relationship with the 45-year- old puppeteer. clash insists the allegations are false. "sesame street"'s investigation into the claims found no instances of wrongdoing but did suspend clash for exercising poor judgment and violating company policy. >>> at 6:06, we want to go to jessica doyle. she's watching your money. >> maybe. >> mbe. and she continues to watch the upcoming fiscal cliff that could have huge consequences for all of us. jess, where are you? >> thas, andrea. i'm right here. congress is back today for its lame-duck session and the pressure is on to stop a potential recession next year. the way things are right now on january 2, a $600 billion package of austerity measures kick in to cut the deficit, including a series of tax hikes and spending cuts that could cripple the local and national economy. so congress has just 16 scheduled working days to stop that from happening. what

relationship began when the accuser was underage from the start but took a leave of absence from sesame workshop to fight the allegations. >>> actor michael j. fox is spreading holiday warmth and cheer in this new gap ad that is going viral. it shows fox in a loving embrace with his wife tracy pollan proving they have still got it after 24 years of marriage and looking good at that. five minutes after the hour right now. let's go back to al with a check of your weather. >> let's see what we've got for you. some chilly conditions here in the northeast. as you see on the satellite radar right now. not a lot going on as far as precipitation. some showers in the lower mississippi river valley. wet weather off the southeastern atlantic coast and some showers in the pacific northwest with some upper elevation snow. we're looking at chilly conditions here in the northeast with temperatures anywhere from 10 to 15 degrees below normal but at least plenty of sunshine. temperatures seasonal through the southwest on into southern california. >> the good morning. it is a chilly start on this wednesday. we ex

today sesame workshop announced the resignation of kevin clash citing the controversy around his personal life as a dismissal traction. a 24-year-old man accused clash of sexually abusing him when he was just 15 years old. another man accused clash. >>> hewlett-packard is taking a charge after stunning wall street by disclosing' massive accounting scandal. hp says it discovered serious accounting improprieties. the ceo says executives responsible have left the company. hp is taking the charge to align the accounting value of autonomy with its real value. >> as the engineers say the harp is now fully tuned. that story still ahead. >> angry nurses on the picket line. what we've just learned that may add fuel to their contract dispute. uz >>> you are looking at the biggest strongest bridge of its kind on earth. a live picture here as the new bay bridge hits a major milestone. the new eastern span of the bay bridge has passed its biggest test of all. what this feat means for drivers over the long haul. >> reporter: the new eastern spans main cable holds 104 suspender cables. eight crews spent

clash took a leave of absence from the show yesterday after officials at sesame workshop learned that tmz was going to run an article of the allegation. >>> investigators are now looking into a natural gas leak as a possible cause for that deadly explosion at indianapolis on saturday. two people were killed, 29 homes are now uninhabitable. one woman told the associated press that his daughter and ex- wife had complained about furnace problems. the two women were out of town at the time of the explosion. investigators want to know if anyone was using the home while they were gone. >>> the verdict in a san francisco verdict trial is scheduled to be read tomorrow. fredrick doser is charged with 26 felonies and faces a life prison sentence if convicted on all counts. prosecutors presented dna evidence and a taped confession during the trial. jurors reached a verdict late friday but it has been on hold until after the three day weekend. >>> the san mateo district attorney is expected to determine whether to file charges against a man accused of killing a san francisco activist. the judge s

>> the most dangerous toys on store shelves, how to make sure they don't end up under >>> sesame work -- workshop says elmo pup tear kevin clash has resigned. -- last week a man accused clash of having sex with him when he was a teenaged boy a charge clash denied. a day later the man recanted. sesame calling it a distraction that led to his decision to leave the show. >>> before you start holiday shopping, you might want to check out this year's list of potentially dangerous toys. this morning 27th annual trouble in toyland report released a keychain rattle may be harmful to little ears. in the choking hazard is a bowling game. wait, i think i have that. the toy contains small parts that are easy to swallow in the toxic chemicals category, dora the explore backpack. for a complete list go to abc7news.com. click on see it on tv. >> -- >>> rain is on is way, right? >> absolutely we can always use more, more snow in the sierra that's what we are going to get south bay they missed out on this morning's measurable rain we did have sprinkles down there looking at san jose. vollmer peak just under the c

clash resigned from sesame workshop last week. a spokeswoman believes this lawsuit has no merit. >>> there's word that a manager has been fired because of the new maps app. apple's ceo was even forced to issue a rare apology for the problem. now sources tell bloomburg that the man in charge of the software long time apple employee richard williamson was ousted. >>> cyber monday may have gone better than expected for online retailers several reports say that online shopper was up more than 30% chaired to last year. data provide say that yesterday was the biggest single online shopping day ever. and ibm says that most people still prefer to use desktop computers and laptops but this year more than 18% of online shoppers used a mobile device. >>> so far it's been a good holiday season for small businesses. according to the national federation of independent business and american express people spent almost 5-1/2 billion dollars on small business saturday. analysts say in its third year small business saturday made a big impact on loc

this week sesame workshop announced clash was taking a leave of absence following the accusation. >>> nearly two dozen area schools are possibly going to be closed. at a news conference d.c. school's chancellor kaya henderson released a list of 20 schools she thinks could be closed during the current school year. she says the schools were chosen because of low enrollment, percentage of the buildings that were actually being used and the condition of those buildings. for a complete list of the schools that may possibly close, parent dos have a say on this as well as -- parents do have a say on this as well as they move forward, go to our website wusa9.com. >>> a local medical drama. this one is not on television. >> but it does involve an office break-in, stolen prescription pads, allegations after drug ring and forged signatures. we'll have that story. right now here's monika. >> a couple of long slow stretches. you're looking at a live picture from our sky 9 at route 28. this all begins out of manassas to centreville and then brake lights again as you leave route 50 toward 123. i'll

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sesame workshop says their own investigation cleared kevin clash but they suspended him on internet useh is normally behind the scenes as the voice of elmo and the animator but he has published his autobiography and was the subject of a documentary last year. >>> his name shines atop the bay area skyline but is wanted for murder in belize. he founded the company that bears his name. he sold that company years ago for millions and retired to the central american country. police there are searching for him after finding his neighbor shot to death sunday. gregory fall was also a u.s. national who retired in belize. the men were at odds and filed a complaint. >> an outspoken member of the board of directors has gotten the boot. lynette sweet is out. her bid for re-election has been derailed. she is being replaced by 25-year-old zachary malay who received his masters in city planning from uc berkeley. he'll take over in district seven. he says he's ready to help drive b.a.r.t. forward. >> one of the key priorities i have is realizing traffic relief by relooking at b.a.r.t. extension. no othe

. >>> the most dangerous toys on store shelves, how to make sure they >>> sesame work -- workshop sayslmo pup tear kevin clash has resigned. -- last week a man accused clash of having sex with him when he was a teenaged boy a charge clash denied. a day later the man recanted. sesame calling it a distraction that led to his decision to leave the show. >>> before you start holiday shopping, you might want to check out this year's list of potentially dangerous toys. this morning 27th annual trouble in toyland report released a keychain rattle may be harmful to little ears. in the choking hazard is a bowling game. wait, i think i have that. the toy contains small parts that are easy to swallow in the toxic chemicals category, dora the explore backpack. for a complete list go to abc7news.com. click on see it on tv. >> -- >>> rain is on is way, right? >> absolutely we can always use more, more snow in the sierra that's what we are going to get south bay they missed out on this morning's measurable rain we did have sprinkles down there looking at san jose. vollmer peak just under the cloud de

the sesame workshop can take care of itself and we don't need to worry about big bird. he is going to be fine. he is going to be okay. but the underlying issue, bill, is how -- how do we do the job j of educating america's children? >> bill: so you believe that if we pull -- the government pulls the 450 million a year from pbs, that education over the television airways, directed at children is going to crumble and that will hurt kids. >> it's going to suffer. it's going to suffer. there are already plenty of children falling through the cracks, bill. come on, let's get real. we are either going to live up to the promise that this experiment is or going to be a be aam it's the promise america holds out to all those who live within our boundaries. >> bill: when we come right back, 50 years half a century after their first hit record the legendary beach boys have another best selling song that has never happened in the history of e e e e e with the spark cash card from capital one, olaf gets great rewards for his small business! pizza! [ garth ] olaf's small busins earns

the sesame workshop can take care of itself and we don't need to worry about big bird.g to be fine. he is going to be okay. but the underlying issue, bill, is how -- how do we do the job j of educating america's children? >> bill: so you believe that if we pull -- the government pulls the 450 million a year from pbs, that education over the television airways, directed at children is going to crumble and that will hurt kids. >> it's going to suffer. it's going to suffer. there are already plenty of children falling through the cracks, bill. come on, let's get real. we are either going to live up to the promise that this experiment is or going to be a be aam it's the promise america holds out to all those who live within our boundaries. >> bill: when we come right back, 50 years half a century after their first hit record the legendary beach boys have another best selling song that has never happened in the history of entertainment. we will talk to the boys after these messages. on every purchase, ery day! helium delivery. put it on my spark card! [ pop! ] [ garth ] why

in the first case, sesame workshop said it found no basis for the claim and the accuser recanted. >>>r boxer hector macho camacho is in critical condition after he was shot in the face yesterday. police say he was sitting in his car in his hometown in puerto rico when a gunman opened fire. another man in that car was killed. >>> san francisco lawmakers narrowly voted 6-5 to ban public nudity in the city. after the vote last night, a small group of protesters started undressing, but they were covered up by police. the ban goes into effect february 1st. there are exceptions, though. nudity will be allowed in some street fairs and parades. >>> and 43 million americans are expected to travel this thanksgiving holiday, although it's coming at a price. transportation experts say a lot of people are cutting back on summer vacations to save money or they're moving thanksgiving dinner until saturday because that's when they can get cheaper air fares. >>> and some people have more to be thankful for than others this week. here's cnbc's list of top paid ceos in the nation. number five, richard a

a sesame workshop executive told new york times that they never consider pulling elmo from the parade he tells los angeles that things happen but his family will get through. the 19 year-old was arrested for unconn her college dorm room in upstate new york. the charges were later dropped. >> chevy chase's dropping out of committee. chase and the computthe committee. its foh season will premiere february 7th. >> still ahead on the kron 4 morning news. it's officially black friday and shoppers are hitting the malls and department stores and hopes to get the best deals of a year periods and the cease-fire in the got the-is a rope region seems to be put a stop to the fighting. will explain if it will last. >> will be chatting with robin who has a check with your black friday morning commute. will be right back. >> good morning our top story on friday, november 23rd it's off to the shopping races this morning! black friday is here. a live report is coming up. >> let's get a check with our bay area weather and traffic. happy black friday. as we take a look at our conditions. it is a clear r

sesame workshop saying that the elbow actor has resigned calling this ongoing of sex allegations problemtion. kevin clash has resigned. allegations that he had sex with a minor. the man recanted his story and then reversed that recantation in recent days. kevin clash. resigned. he is the man behind elmo. connell: let's go to some other headlines now. back to the retail world. 97% of retailers with an online presence planning special promotions for the thanksgiving weekend. that has gone up. cyber monday also a big deal. 72 million people expected to shop online on cyber monday. many retailers have a promotion plan. dagen: with the holiday retail badness just around the corner, there is one technology that is key for keeping track of all the inventory flying around. zebra technology headquarters out in new york. jeff: you thought the future was plastics. no, it is not plastic. this is what you use when you go to the store. the person that checks you out. you do not even go to the checkout counter anymore. they do it portable. i have the ceo of zebra technology. >> i hope this will be a go

both the sesame workshop and the voice parted ways and mr.attle with cancer, and iconic food brand hostess closed its doors. last-ditch efforts to save the company failed this week. no more twinkies, no more ho-hos, no more sno-balls unless another company buys them, but there will be lots of psy in the future. the "gangnam style" phenom got folks on their feet on their feet at the music awards with m.c. hammer. >> and from m.c. to the v.p. >> says that i come over there and dumb the smart look off your face. >> if you vote early, you don't have to pay taxes. i'm sorry, i'm being told that's not accurate. >> reporter: joe biden turned the big 7-0, and that's the week that was. i don't spend money on gasoline. i am probably going to the gas station about once a month. last time i was at a gas station was about...i would say... two months ago. i very rarely put gas in my chevy volt. i go to the gas station such a small amount that i forget how to put gas in my car. [ male announcer ] and it's not just these owners giving the volt high praise. v

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relationship began when the accuser was underage from the start, but it took a leave of absence from sesame workshop to fight the allegations. more on this in the next half hour. >>> madonna knows how to keep the city rocking. look who she got to join her at madison square garden last night. ♪ "gangnam style" >> yeah, the material girl had no problem with "gangnam style," picking up that horsey dance from her favorite korean pop star psy. he's just everywhere. back over to savannah, willie and al. >> i've got to say i've missed that song. haven't played it in what, 20 minutes? >> i know. >> we can break out the horsey dance any time you want. >> i'm always ready, miss natalie. >> wouldn't it have been great if we got one direction to do "gangnam style." >> why didn't we think of that. >> thanks, natalie. >> now a checke have chilly conr our friends down south from georgia on into the deep heart of texas. we have freeze warnings and fog. frost warnings. look at these temperatures. 41 in birmingham. 37 degrees in -- are you okay, willie? we have showers in the pacific northwest. we have rain down to t