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barbara hall has the story. >> as of today, with a lot of prayer and soul searching, i am suspending my presidential campaign. >> reporter: saturday's announce president comes after allegations concerning cain's personal conduct. the most recent one comes from atlanta business woman ginger white. she says she had a 13-year afavor with him. that cain says he only gave white money to help with bills and expenses. he says he was only helping a friend in need. that's it. >> was this an affair? >> no, it was not. >> there was no sex? >> no. >> none? >> no. >> reporter: at least four other women have accused cain of sexually harassing them in the 90s. he was head of the national restaurant association at the time. >> he suddenly reached over, and he put his hand on my leg under my skirt and reached for my genitals. >> reporter: cain has denied all accusations calling them character assassinations. >> i am at peace with my god. [ cheers ] >> i am at peace with my wife. [ cheers ] >> and she is at peace with me. [ cheers ] >> reporter: now, it is on to plan b. although he's suspending his ca

barbara hall is taking a look at the candid it les decahs the candi- >> many people are looking at hermanoutsider however, many are perhaps going somewhere and now, they're looking at the michele bachmann she says this is a crucial time for voters. 70 percent of the people are not decided. we are treating this very seriously and we are hoping that each one of the will see our way. we need a strong presidential candidate. >> scheme is hoping fo-cain,, ie latin vote will be a major game changer for this upcoming election. the specially through the southern-western region of united states. >>rob: in behren, no injuries, no damage with a the embassy was a target of this bombing bomb squads successfully defused the explosives and a third were found safe. however, not so the case in germany when world war two bombs were found and successfully detonated, safely. who giant panda bears in edinburgh -- to different giant panda on to quote of the panda express. there are two that are going to currently call scotland home. >> what movies made the top spot. at bank of america, we're lending and invest

barbara hall looks at the end of the line and iraq. barbara >> a lot of hugging and cheers of joy and relief as the last u.s. soldiers pulled out of a rock. a historic moment they will never forget. a line of armored trucks headed down the road, out of the combat zone. one word to describe that this official felt. >> pride in what those who have gone before us have done and pride in my soldiers as they complete their mission. >>reporter: another official says it is good to see hard work paid off. >> a tremendous amount of coordination and synchronization. >>reporter: the u.s. and its mission with a flag casing ceremony on thursday. some lawmakers are split on the pullout. >> i am concerned about our rapid withdrawal. >>vicki: one christmas display is staying put despite objections. >> this modest nativity displayed on the base will stay in place along with bits of menorah. >> i agree, i think that it should state. everyone has the freedom of speech. >> people want to see good cheer. moved it for what? >>reporter: the judge advocate gen

barbara hall reports from atlanta. >> as of today, with a lot of prayer and soul-searching i am suspendingy presidential campaign. >>reporter: saturday's announcement comes after allegations concerning cannes conduct. the most recent from an atlanta business woman ginger right. she said the she had a 13 year affair with him but he says that he only gave her money to help with bills and expenses. he said that he was only helping a friend in need in that is it. >>pam: was this an affair? >> no, it was not. >> there was no sex? >> no. >>reporter: at least four other women came forward. sharon was the first to come forward. >> he suddenly reached over and he put his hand on my leg, under my skirt and then reach for my genitals. >>reporter: herman cain has denied all allegations. >> i am at peace with my god. i am at peace with my wife. and she is at peace with me. >>reporter: now is on to plan the although he is suspending his campaign he says that he still wants to be a voice for the people. >>reporter: beef up security at an antioch church is not stop thieves from breaking in. we would tell

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night the kennedy center honored jazz saxophonist sony rollins, rock 'n' roll hall of famer neil diamond, broadway legend barbara cook. world renowned cellist yo-yo ma and meryl streep. is there anything meryl streep hasn't won? oscars, golden globe, last year she was named professional bull riding's rodeo clown of the year. when she jumps in the barrel, you believe it. now last night it was my honor to honor yo-yo ma. jim, honor me honoring him. >> tonight we celebrate the greatest living cellist, tonight we chellibrate, if you will. that from the new book i'm writing, a 1001 cello puns. all i need is a thousand more puns. (laughter) but i think it's going to sell because there's always room for more cello. (cheers and applause) now folks, my honoring did to the gun noticed. audience member and gop front-runner newt gingrich released this actual tweet today. stephen colbert was brilliant at kennedy center honors tonight. newt gingrich said i'm brilliant, okay. and newt reserved his twitter feed for things of the utmost importance like these actual tweets. i ate a reeses peanut butter cup for breakfast. and cali

than her share of challenges before a show-stopping concert at carnegie hall in 1975 catapulted her back into the spotlight. barbara'st strength has always been her ability to put her own feelings and experiences into her songs. as she says, "if i sing about emotion, and you say, yes, i've felt that, too, then it brings us together, even if it's just for a little while." these days, barbara has been through enough to sing just about anything. so now she teaches up-and- coming singers to do the same. the lesson always starts with "be yourself," a piece of advice that she has always taken to heart. maybe that's what has kept her so young. and barbara says that some days she feels like she is 30, and tonight you look like you're 30. [laughter] some days she feels like she's 12, although her knee apparently does not agree. [laughter] all we know is that we've never heard a voice like hers, so tonight we barbara -- honor barbara cook. [applause] neil diamond's songwriting career began like so many others -- he was trying to impress a girl. [laughter] the difference was that it worked and he went on to marry the girl. as n

night the kennedy center honored jazz saxophonist sony rollins, rock 'n' roll hall of famer neil diamond, broadway legend barbarak. world renowned cellist yo-yo ma and meryl streep. is there anything

halls with "20/20." >> i want to have some fun. >> barbara walters with the first family. and the first time they've ever been asked these questions. >> if you were to die and come back as -- >> oh, god, barbara. >> on what occasion do you lie? >> ah -- >> what is your biggest peeve about each other? >> my list is too long. >> trimming the trees with the first dog, bo. >> hello. you're adorable, bo. >> plus, tis the season to be drunk. >> we're leaving and she's driving. i'm drunk. >> just don't make your 9-year-old daughter the designated driver. >> do you have a christmas wish? >> yeah, a time machine to go back in time. >> lights, cameras, smackdown what if your neighbor wanted to pull the plug on your decorations? our whole neighborhood is being held hostage during christmas time. >> i'm sorry that christmas bothered them so much. >> real life grinches, caught on tape. ♪ you're a foul one, mr. grinch ♪ >> and our very own bob woodruff. >> dear mom. i miss you so much. i wonder when you come back from iraq. >> an emotional journey, back to the place that changed his lif

than her share of challenges before a show stopping concert at carnegie hall in 1975 catapulted her back into the spotlight. barbara'sn feelings and experiences into her songs. and she says if i sing about emotion, and you say, yes, i felt that too, then it brings us together even if it is just for a little while. these days barbara has been through enough to sing just about anything. so now she teaches up and coming singers to do the same. the lesson always starts with be yourself, a piece of advice that she has always taken to heart. maybe that's what has kept her so young and barbara says some day she feels like she's 30 and tonight you look like you're 30. some days she feels like she's 12, though her knee apparently does not agree. all we know is we never heard a voice like hers, so tonight we honor barbara cook. [ applause ] now, neil diamond's song writing career began like so many others. he was trying to impress a girl. the difference was that it worked and he went on to marry the girl. as neil says, i should have realized then the potential power of songs and been a little more wary. even after such a promi

exclusive holiday interview, abc's barbara walters asks president obama questions sent in by the youngest americans. plus, the first lady shows us how she decks those white house halls. >>> and "the nutcracker" unplugged. this year, it's not just about sugar plum fairies. we show you how some people are rethinking the classic "nutcracker" ballet. from celebrity impersonators, to a burlesque slutcracker to a version that's gone to the dogs. >>> plus, ho ho -- huh? all they went for christmas is matching machine guns. see how some families pack serious heat in the their holiday photo, complete with santa. >> announcer: from the global resources of abc news, with terry moran, cynthia mcfadden, bill weir and tonight, juju chang in new york city, this is "nightline," december 23rd, 2011. >> good evening, i'm juju chang. for all of us, the holidays are a time to reflect. even more so, if you're the commander in chief. this year, president obama scored some victories, including the elimination of osama bin laden. but many feel he's failed to fix the economy. nearly three out of every four americans say the country is on the wrong track. in this exclusive joint interview, t

than her share of challenges before a show-stopping concert at carnegie hall in 1975 catapulted her back into the spotlight. barbara'sest strength has been her ability to put her feelings and experiences into her songs. and she says, if i sing about emotion and you say yes, i felt that too, then it brings us together even if it's just for a little while. these days barbara has been through enough to sing just about anything. so now she teaches up and coming singers to do the same. the lesson always starts with -- be yourself. a piece of advice that she's always taken to heart. maybe that's what's kept her so young. and barbara says that sometimes she feels like she's 30 and tonight you look like you're 30. some days she feels like she's 12, although her knee apparently does not agree. all we know is that we've never heard a voice like hers. so tonight we honor barbara cook. [applause] that's neil diamond's song writing career began like so many others, he was trying to impress a girl. the difference was it worked and he went on to marry the girl. as neil says, i should have alized then the potential power of songs an

than her share of challenges before a show-stopping concert at carnegie hall in 1975 catapulted her back into the spotlight. barbara'sest strength has always been her ability to put her own feelings and experiences into her songs. as she says, "if i sing about emotion, and you say, yes, i've felt that, too, then it brings us together, even if it's just for a little while." these days, barbara has been through enough to sing just about anything. so now she teaches up-and- coming singers to do the same. the lesson always starts with "be yourself," a piece of advice that she has always taken to heart. maybe that's what has kept her so young. and barbara says that some days she feels like she is 30, and tonight you look like you're 30. [laughter] some days she feels like she's 12, although her knee apparently does not agree. [laughter] all we know is that we've never heard a voice like hers, so tonight we barbara -- honor barbara cook. [applause] neil diamond's songwriting career began like so many others -- he was trying to impress a girl. [laughter] the difference was that it worked and he went on to marry the girl. as

. - hi, i'm halle berry, and as a new mom, i can tell you that childhood is a magical time. but for children with diabetes, life is not quite so carefree. the barbara davis center for childhood diabetes is fighting hard to find a cure. know the signs: irritability, excessive urination, weight loss. if you have any of these signs, please call your doctor. early detection can save your life. give to save lives and reach for the cure. call now or log on to childrensdiabetesfoundation.org. >>> finally tonight. pinheads and patriots what maybe are calling the football of the year or the century. wide receiver jerome simpson showed off extraordinary skills. take a look. >> wide open. right in the end zone by joe roam simpson. oh, goodness! you'll be seeing that the rest of the day and the entire week. >> now he should have walked over and done one of these and he would have been on every news channel. to help lead his team to victory. a patriot. a quick reminder. if you purchase a premium membership you will receive the copy of his bill's best-selling book, "killing lincoln," and they are bringing their tour to santa barbara. tickets are on sale at bolde

. - hi, i'm halle berry, and as a new mom, i can tell you that childhood is a magical time. but for children with diabetes, life is not quite so carefree. the barbarafor childhood diabetes is fighting hard to find a cure. know the signs: irritability, excessive urination, weight loss. if you have any of these signs, please call your doctor. early detection can save your life. give to save lives and reach for the cure. call now or log on to childrensdiabetesfoundation.org. >> welcome back. time for your news by the numbers. first up, five years, that's the amount of time china has given to its self to advance their space program. we hope to launch manned ships by 2016. next, 102,000. that's how many santa tracking phone calls were answered by norad this year. and 100,000, the number of people expected to ring in 2012 in times square. >> and the weather it going to be mild. that's if news. there's just four days until the iowa caucus. who is going to win and who does this all mean for the kick off to 2012? we are back with our political panel right now. we have angela, john and judith. who is your pick and why? we will start with you, judith. >> i th