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john matarese puts it to the test so you don't waste your money. john: everyone in the d.c. area that likes to cook is buzzing about the instant pot. if you don't get the electric cooker it might be on the christmas list. is it as great or just a gimmick? heather was never a big fan of cooking until now. open up the mom's fridge -- >> this is a turkey sage soup. >> you will find all sort of meals she made with the electric cooking sensation. the instant pot. >> i kept reading reviews story after story of it's amazing. >> she was skeptical but the first day she made melt in your mouth ribs without >> the first things i made was ribs. took an hour or less. she showed us how to make what some call soccer mom pasta. >> it's quick, easy pasta, especially if you need to do something. >> she doesn't have the thaw the frozen meatballs. >> throw a layer in meatballs in there. do a typical 12 to 16-ounce box of the kids like the bow ties. >> jar of sauce. >> adds water. closes the lid. >> turn it. >> 15 minutes later -- >> she releases the steam, open the lid and stirs up a perfect di

consumer reporter john matarese shows us some things that will be much cheaper in early 2018 -- so you don't waste your money: trt 1:24 sigout abc7 some stores in our area are staying open 24 hours a day until christmas. and that's making until christmas. and that's making things easier for last-minute shoppers. a deloitte survey finds, this is the first year holiday shoppers will spend more online than in stores. but stores are still popular. the national retail federation finds.. 42-percent of americans still have not done all their holiday shopping. get this --- one ohio couple getting clever with their christmas gift to their son's they bought them bottles of wine! the kicker --- the label is a picture of their son. a message was added: "our child might be the reason you drink....so enjoy this bottle on us." the older brother of the drink-inducing child tweeted about his parents' gift idea and it's since gone viral. time now for weather today - overcast, cool & dry until late saturday - mild periods of shower monday- christmas early flurry, cold for all today: overcast, cool, temps

consumer reporter john matarese puts it to the test....so you don't waste your money. new this morning. bryant gets both of the numbers he wore during his 20-year nba career retired. bryant - a five time nba champion wore number 8 for the first half of his career..then switched over to number 24. and his stats were nearly identical. bryant retired as the nba's third all-time leading scorer one thing is for all out on the floor and he says the grind is what made him great. bryant has taken his competitive fire to the business world now with his own media company and also has invested millions in the sports drink - bodyarmor. next up for him - the hall of fame. time now for weather - feeling like spring today with colder air (winter solstice) - mild holiday weekend with rain showers around - cold pattern after christmas today: mostly to partly sunny highs: around 60 winds: southwest 5-15 gusts to 25 mph tonight: mostly cloudy, not too cold lows: 37-45 winds: southwest 5-10 mph wednesday: mostly cloudy, breezy highs: around 50 winds: northwest 5-10 mph here's a question f

consumer reporter john matarese shows us the tricks, so you don't waste your money. ahead on good morning washington - new energy for a cold case in our area.. could police be close to bringing closure for a d-c family? and the mystery is over this morning.. the new owner of that 450 million dollar da vinci, now revealed. eileen live tease tomorrow through the weekend - tracking a coastal system this weekend; little to no impact in the dmv - staying unseasonably cold next week today: partly to mostly sunny. breezy, at times. highs: 47-53 winds: nw 5-10+ mph tonight: mostly cloudy and cold. lows: 27-34 winds: nw 5 mph friday: partly to mostly cloudy. unseasonably cold. highs: 41-43 winds: nw to sw 5 mph kidd live to hell dramatic video of california commuters rushing to escape the flames. the dangerous new conditions overnight.. john live stepping into the unknown, it can be difficult to find the way. but with the compassion and strength of a name, and the security of the cross and shield, obstacles... become openings. as we have for more than 75 years, we'll continue

but consumer reporter john matarese shows one place where that hold is getting bigger and bigger, soon't waste your money. trt=1:39 oc=soc ( time now for weather coming up - spotify reveals the most-streamed artist of 2017. plus - kids and social media. the new feature putting facebook at the heart of the debate.. next. most-streamed artist of 2017. most-streamed artist of 2017. plus - kids and social media. the new feature putting facebook at the heart of the debate.. next. breaking overnight a huge wildfire chasing thousands of people from their chasing thousands of people from their homes overnight in southern california. within the past thirty minutes we learned it's grown also breaking overnight -take a look at this - flames destroying trucks at a ups facility in frederick maryland. our john gonzalez just got to the scene.. a live report just ahead. good morning washington. toss to veronica breaking right now in california - a massive brush fire more than doubling in size in just the last thirty minutes. those flames now burinng more than 25-thousand acres.. up from ten thousand

but consumer reporter john matarese shows why you don't have to wait weeks for a repair kit... so you dont waste your money. is the truth about aliens out there?? aliens out there?? apparently the pentagon has spent millions of dollars to find out. the pentagon confirms a covert program called a-tip or the "advanced aviation threat identification program." the top-secret 22-million dollar initiative investigated potential u-f-o sightings. it was launched by former democratic nevada senator harry reid and ran from 2007 to 20-12. no word yet on the program's possible findings. time now for weather partly cloudy, milder highs: 50-56 winds: southwest 5-10 mph tonight: mostly cloudy lows: 38-42 winds: light tuesday: partly sunny & mild highs: 56-62 winds: sw 5-10 accessories appears to be a popular gift this year. those air pods - already sold out until next year! abc's kendis gibson and eva pilgrim have the details in this morning's techbytes. terminals in atlanta going dark. breaking overnight - the lights are back on but the problems are far from over. and the king at capital one

consumer reporter john matarese says there are really only two deadlines you kneed to know...o you don't waste your money.. 0-10 / at-end closed: - garrett county, md 2 hour: harford, carroll, berkely in - some slick spots early, - some slick spots early, - some slick spots early, mainly north around baltimore - breezy today, still colder than average - geminid meteor shower tonight - temperatures climbing through early next week; 50s return monday today: partly to mostly sunny. breezy and still cold. highs: 39-44 winds: nw 10-15 g 20+ tonight: clear to partly cloudy. geminid meteor shower peaks 10pm to 2am. lows: 20-27 winds: nw 5-10 mph friday: mostly cloudy and cold. lighter winds. highs: 35-40 winds: ne to se 5 mph the long wait is finally over! the long wait is finally over! finally over! the newest star wars movie... "star wars: the last jedi" hits theaters tonight. it's a somber farewell to actress carrie fisher... but also features the return of luke skywalker! here in our area.. theaters are preparing for huge crowds. the i-pic theaters in north bethesda dedicating 8

consumer reporter john matarese shows what can go wrong if you don't check out an online seller carefully.... so you don't waste your money. time now for weather weather today - coldest in more than a week fog & showers for saturday christmas - chance morning light rain to flurries today: lots of sun, but cool winter solstice: 11:28 am highs: mid 40s winds: variable 5 mph overnight: partly cloudy, cold lows: 25-32 winds: northwest 5-10 mph friday: mostly cloudy, mild highs: lower 50s gifs of 2017.. plus - a new admission from have sworn for years. tech company says it is slowing down your phones... but why may surprise you. first.. here's your stormwatch seven weather on the go. today - coldest in more than a week fog & showers for saturday christmas - chance morning light rain to flurries today: lots of sun, but cool winter solstice: 11:28 am highs: mid 40s winds: variable 5 mph overnight: well it's a perfect nespresso morning here, george. mmm. ♪ [mel torme sings "comin' home baby"] hey there. want a lift? ♪ where are we going? no don't tell me. let me guess. ♪ have a nice ride. ♪ ho