all: ♪ i am here beside you cadbury: i want to do this work of singing at the bedside of people who arery strongly that death is a very real part of life. and we can't just ignore it. all: ♪ may peace be with you kirner: when i go to the bedside, it is an opportunity to be in a very sacred space with someone because you are there with a person in their most intimate time. all: ♪ may love be kirner: they're going through their own questions about, "why me? am i gonna see tomorrow?" they're reflecting in a way that is very pure. ♪ all: ♪ ooh, ooh, ooh munger: i am kate munger. i am the founder of the threshold choir. in 1990, i was asked to fill in a volunteer slot for a friend who was dying of hiv/aids. it was very distressing to see him comatose and agitated. so i did what i did at the time when i was nervous or afraid, and i started singing. i watched him calm, settle, get positively serene, and i calmed, settled, and got positively serene. i felt that i had discovered something, or rediscovered something, an ancient practice that tribal humans do for one another when someone's struggl

i need my phone by my bedside. >> exactly. >> for sure i think that is so common. they say it's the first thing people do when they wake up even before going to the bathroom having a glass of water brushing their teeth they check their phones. are you like that? >> yeah. >> exactly wake up grab the phone what is going on. >>> before we move on you have to check out today's amazing art's cameras plus picture of you say this is a nice photo now what makes it so amazing how about the fact it was taken by a 6-year-old. angela says every time they pul out the camera their son mason wants to take picture. this is one of their favorites. he snapped this one as he trailed behind them dragging the christmas tree they had just down. >>> ma makes it a little snowy. >> once a month we take a picture of the day to be professionally framed and matted. if you would like your favorite photo proudly displayed in your home enter our picture of the day contest by emailing us at pictures@themorningblend.com. really stumped for gif ore that hard to buy for relative our next guest has w

debbie reynolds had been at her daughter's bedside since the star wa rs daughter's bedside since thewars star suffered a heart attack on christmas eve. she died just a day later at the age of 84 following a stroke. her son, todd, later at the age of 84 following a stroke. herson, todd, said simply she wanted to be with carrie. # good morning, good morning, it's great to stay up late # good morning, good morning to you...# debbie reynolds, 19—years—old, singing and dancing on film for the very first time. it was her performance alongside gene kelly in singin‘ in the rain that set her on the path to fame. born in texas, she moved with her family to california and landed a contract with warner brothers after winning a local beauty contest at the age of 16. she married the popular crooner eddie fisher and together they had two children, carrie and todd. he later left herfor elizabeth taylor, a friend of hers at the time. two subsequent marriages also ended in divorce. a popular choice for movie musicals in the 1950s and ‘60s, debbie reynolds earnt an oscar nomination for her depiction of

improving the way it identifies patients who should be paying, and uses hand—held card readers at the bedsidehem. this was more than one of 100 english hospital trusts that responded to freedom of information requests from the press association. excluding european patients, whose countries the uk can charge for the cost of treatment, overseas visitors left debts of almost £30 million last year. trusts did obtainjust over £20 million. the figures are small, set against the overall annual cost of more than £100 billion of providing healthcare in england. earlier this year, st george's hospital in tooting said foreign patients not entitled to free healthcare represented a huge drain on its resources. many of st george's visitors arrive in the last stages of pregnancy, but overseas patients also commonly use general medical departments. it's not clear where most of the patients come from, although one london trust reported its biggest debts were from indians, pakistanis, nigerians and americans. the department of health said it was determined to stamp out abuse of the system and was considering c

put pans of water by your bedside table at night. this is dry air. >>> it feels like 7 downtown, 14 culpepper. winds will subside tonight. the bad news is bitterly cold through tomorrow. bitterly cold tonight, wind chills below 14. temperatures in the single digits and 15 miles per hour wind. you can generate temperatures below 0. bus stop temperatures 8 to 22. that will wake up the kids. evening flurries possible. all plans safe tomorrow and tomorrow evening in terms of driving around. different story friday night and sad morning. winter storm watch west and north of us mainly overnight friday and saturday. future cast tonig generally clear. by morning, we're in the teens even downtown. think nashville will take it to teens tonight. by 9:00 upper teens, low 20s. clouds begin to move in. these are high mid level clouds. so you still need shades tomorrow. by 1:00, still 29 at this point. 28 in leesburg. then the clouds begin to increase overnight friday. we could see couple flurries. we get to saturday. this is one of the models that

although it has improved the way it identifies patients who need to pay, induces card leaders at the bedsidene of 100 english hospital trusts that responded to freedom of information requests from the press association. excluding european patients, whose country is the uk can charge for the cost of treatment, overseas visitors left debts of almost £30 million last year. trusts did obtainjust debts of almost £30 million last year. trusts did obtain just over £20 million. the figures are small, set against the overall annual cost of providing healthcare in england. earlier this year, st george ‘s hospital in tooting said foreign patients not entitled to free healthcare represented a huge drain on its resources. many of st george's visitors arrive at the last stages of pregnancy, but overseas patients also commonly use general medical departments. it is not clear where most of the patients come from. although one london trust reported its biggest debts were from indians, pakistanis, nigerians and americans. the department of health said it was determined to stamp out abuse of the system. and wa

hospital thanksgiving day and black friday off from work to shop and delivers the toys to the kids bedside. >> i don't make that much, it is not about the paycheck, to me it is about compassion you have towards other people. >> what a great message. she's been donating the toys now for 8 years and does it because she doesn't have children of her own. >> a little boy is cal a after a daring rescue attempt. >> the boy's mother and dog fell into a pond and the boy rushed into action and called 911 after the mother was waist deep in the freezing water. the first responders came and rescued them. >> it takes everything out of you. it takes all of the energy out. no, it can't. take my life. >> the dog was treated. >> 5:26. keeping milwaukee's water safe to drink. >> why you could be paying out of pocket to keep the pipes lead free. >> dangerously cold and where a group is passing out sleeping bags. >> now to a lye look at the ben: across southeast wisconsin people are waking up cold. extreme temperatures in our area get colder as the day goes on. >> good morning and welcome to "wisn 12 news this

like when-- a few weeks ago-- santa was called to the hospital bedside of a terminally ill 5-year-old east tennessee boy.how do you even begin?eric schmitt-matzen/ "santa claus""you have to start off with the stuff, you know. 'what's this i hear you're going to be missing christmas this year?' 'yeah, they tell me i'd dying.' 'really, well you're not going to miss christmas! the elves already had the you wanted this for a long ew time!'"santa gave the boy a toy... and-- these words.s/ eric schmitt-matzen/ "santa claus""when you get up to those pearly gates, you just tell them you're santa's number one elf.' he's like, 'i am?' i said, 'you sure are. i'm sure they'll let you right said, 'i know it.' and he just came up and he gave me a big hug. he had a hold of me and he just kind of looked up at me and he says, 'santa, can you help me?' and that's when he passed."he gave the one gift he could..."when i got there, my job was to make sure that he got christmas." and he says the smiles on ' him going.since joy goes both ways. up next on live at daybreak on today's tmj4--some of the biggest

for prayers along social media, along that her post get so widely shared it gets newton to austin's bedside. it looks like she was able to get her wish. the nfl quarterback said he must have been called over 100 times over the boy and just had to pay him a visit. >>> ahead, police look to amazon echo to help solve a murder case. plus, why one boss has taken 600 ploy 82 es to the warm waters of the caribbean. you are watching "early today." when a cold calls... achoo! ...answer it. with zicam cold remedy. it shortens colds, so you get better, faster. colds are gonna call. answer them with zicam! zicam. get your better back. now in great tasting crystals. i'm about to pop a cap of "mmm fresh" in that washer with unstopables in-wash scent boosters by downy. because this scent lasts up to 12 weeks, which is longer than any relationship i've ever been in. freshness for weeks! , that's lovely... so graceful. the corkscrew spin, flawless... ...his signature move, the flying dutchman. poetry in motion. and there it is, the "baby bird". breathtaking. a sumo wrestler figure skating? surprising. what'

her family at her bedside and her french bull dog, her constant companion on the red carpet during interviewseven this appearance. >> this is gary. >> this is gary. he is very famous on twitter. >> he likes to look at himself. >> wouldn't you if you looked like that? >> fisher, like her "star wars" character was known for her fierce personality. >> we were used to seeing characters, princess characters in science fiction movies as being decorative, right, not being strong or driving the action. she proved to be a princess leia who was fighty, incomable, who gave as good as she got. >> someone get this walking carpet out of my way. >> reporter: her dry wit on display with david muir discussing the character she could never seem to get away from. >> carrie is lprincess leia and people come up to you on the streets for 30 years. >> that's my favorite, princess leia and i'm supposed to go, yes, you rang. >> do you answer to that? >> no. i very, very -- you know, i have a lot of pride. i don't answer to a space princess name when i'm in my actual life. >> reporter: she returned to the role in 2015

also rushing to his bedside, on again/off again fiance blac chyna.ss from their relationship troubles has caused rob to gain weight. it was a year to the day when rob was first hospitalized and diagnosed. i spoke to khloe after the initial hospitalization. rob's sister was worried, but optimistic. >> my only hope is that maybe this health scare is a wake-up call, and he will adjust his life and be more serious about certain things in his life. >> still ahhad tonight -- ♪ ♪ >> elton john fighting back tears. his emotional tribute to good friend george michael. plus, we take you inside george's home as new funeral details emerge. >> this was a 16th century house that i bought about three years ago. >>> then debbie reynoldsn her own words, never-before-seen moments with her time with >> my daughter >> join us live on "e.t.'s" face booshg page to chat and see your >>> welcome back to "entertainment tonight." i am here in the heart of hollywood as fans flock to pay their respects to the late, great debbie reynolds. last night in las vegas, a different kin

. >> reporter: the bedside discovery launches an experiment.ing with owen. what did you feel watching those movies? >> felt like i was in a better safe place. >> there you see? >> reporter: for owen they were instructions about life. offering kinship with certain characters. it wasn't just the movies, it was the sidekicks? >> the sidekicks, yeah. >> what is it about the sidekicks, owen? >> they are so fun-loving, wacky, and entertaining. also help the heroes fulfill their destiny. >> most people think the sidekicks are important? no. >> no. >> the question is, who are you? >> did you feel a little like a sidekick yourself? >> i sure did. >> reporter: owen saw himself as the sidekick to his own hero, older brother walt. >> want to be his protector, you want to be his role model. >> reporter: when walt had a big moment, owen took notice. >> i never thought, okay, walter's having a bar mitzvah, owen will have a bar mitzvah. why would i put him through all this? we had enough trouble just getting through day to day. >> reporter: it would be life ch

. >> brad: debbie reynolds at her bedside. tweeting this update, carrie is in stable condition.e's a change, we will share it. for all her fans and friends i thank you for your friends. >> reporter: the 60-year-old reportedly stopped breathing friday on a flight from london to l.a. just 15 minutes before landing. . the l.a. fire department rushing to the tarmac finding fisher in cardiac arrest. fisher taken to hospital. fisher's brother telling abc news she's obviously a very tough girl who survived many things. i encourage everyone to pray for her. eva pilgripilgrim, abc news, ne. >>> coming up a sinkhole emergency emergency in michigan. >>> the controversy is raging as president obama spends his last holiday vacation in hawaii. we'll have the details straight ahead. >>> state of emergency declared near detroit. because of a sinkhole that's threatening to swallow several homes. so far the hole has opened beneath one home. home owner was able to evacuate over the weekend and that massive sinkhole opened up in the same area in 2004. >>> president obama is on his ate and last chri

also rushing to his bedside, on again/off again fiance blac chyna.dream was not with her. sources tell "e.t.," recent stress from their relationship troubles has caused rob to gain weight. it was a year to the day when rob was first hospitalized and diagnosed. i spoke with khloe just a few days after the initial hospitalization. rob's sister was worried, but optimistic. >> my only hope is that maybe this health scare is a wake-up call, and he will adjust his life and be more serious about certain things in his life. >> still ahead tonight -- ♪ ♪ >> elton john fighting back tears. his emotional tribute to good ffiend george michael. plus, we take you inside george's home as new funeral details emerge. >> this was a 16th century house that i bought about three years ago. >>> then debbie reynolds in her oww words, never-before-seen moments from herr her time with "e.t." take one of those pillows and take a big smell. they smell really fresh. what if we told you we washed these sheets 7 days ago. downy fabric conditioner. give us a week, and we'll change

the man who is made a career playing santa claus says a hospital called him to the bedside of a veryk five-year-old little boy. he gave the child a gift leaned in to give santa a hug and santa says the child then died in his arms. the story went viral around the world. now the newspaper who originally publish this story says it can't confirm it actually happened. the paper says, it can't prove it's a lie but it cannot prove it is accurate. however, now a tennessee television station says they have verified critical details of this story. >> you can understand if the family just wants privacy right now. >> sure. >> especially with this type of attention. >> you don't want to let out that information. >> of course not. >> let's hope it's true. >> i'm conflicted thon now. right. >>> right. >> more legal problems tonight by the way for e cigarettes. >> as vaping devices grow in popularity, local lawyers say more and more people are getting hurt. in princeton today several attorneys announced four new lawsuits in new jersey and pennsylvania over e cigarettes. some of their clients are und

this jam put on the by the same organization non-profit that brings live and recorded music to the bedsidespatients and local health care facilities tonight's event which featured 15 performances also raised money for the cause. >>> street in wilmington gets new name and it's all to honor a couple who made a positive impact on the community. fresco user derek chambers shows city leaders renaming part of the street to charles and naomi smith way. the smith smiths ran a dry cleag business called septa cleaners for 40 years. they were well-known and loved by residents. they are both passed away in recent years. >>> when you see news happening be sure to take out your phone and shoot it make sure to use fresco app to zen it to our newsroom. you might get paid g lucy. >> thank you very much, iain. >> the health and the health of your little one if you think showing weed around your babies won't affect them think again. new study found babies exposed exposed to second hand marijuana smoke absorb the chemical in pot. researchers also found children exposed to marijuana smoke more likely to be expo

. >> her faily by her bedside and how they said good-bye. >>> george michael's troubled final days.eadlines. >>> the pop star's $200 million estate, who stands to inherit i his fortune. >>> taylor swift's holiday surpri surpri surprise. >>> the christmas miracle she delivered to this world war ii vet. >>> and the stars of "this is us." >> how far they had to go during their intimate auditions. >> katie orlando's showdown. >> broon know mars, maroon

fisher's famous mother debbie reynolds at her bedside, her 60-year-old daughter undeniably hollywoodalty. fisher speaking to david about her fame. >> i didn't have some thing about, oh, i'm going to go and everyone is going to like me and accept me, and that's what celebrity is. i knew what it was and i knew what it wasn't. >> reporter: she is most well known for role as princess leia, >> i recognized your foul stench when i was brought on board. >> reporter: reprising the character in last year's "star wars": the force awakens." >> there's still light in him, i know it. >> reporter: she most recently finished shooting scenes for the amazon prime series "catastrophe." >> you know, i still have trouble with the name. how do you say it? moron? >> muerin. >> reporter: fisher had already wrapped production on the next "star wars" movie, episode eight. fisher's daughter, billy, starring alongside her mother in a much bigger role in that film. everyone in the family holding onto hope that she'll recover. rebecca? >> thinking of her and her family tonight. adrienne, thank you. >>> breaking

5%, and that's why we said you may want to turn on the humiditier or leave a man of water by the bedside table. windchills, that's the important numbers. 8 to 18. colder when you pick up. windchills 5 to 15. cover your face, you need gloves, hat, and scarf and the whole bit. wintery mix friday into saturday, and then it changes to sleet and freezing rain. saturday morning it will be slippery, and be really careful getting your paper on saturday morning. these are straight temperatures, 29 downtown, and 25 in bowie. by 9:00, now 27 downtown. by 1:00, back 28 at national, and only 18 in cumberland, and these are actual temperatures, and 6:00 p.m., we are in the teens and low to mid-20s. notice the arrow, good strong northwest wind, and this time tomorrow night, we are in the teens in gaithersburg and leesburg, and even 19 in fairfax, and we get into friday morning, teens across the board. we will talk about windchills, again if you missed this. 10:00a.m., single digits. 2 in hagerstown, and by noon, feg and 5:00, generally in the single digits across the area. if you're waiting for the bus

carrie's famous mother debbie reynolds at her bedside.ing this update, carrie is in stable condition. if there's a change, we will share it. for all her fans and friends i thank you for your prayers. the 60-year-old reportedly stopped breathing friday on a flight from london to l.a. just 15 minutes before landing. the l.a. fire department rushing to the tarmac finding fisher in cardiac arrest. fisher taken to hospital. where her daughter seen in this tmz video, arrived later that evening. fisher's brother telling abc news she's obviously a very tough girl who survived many things. i encourage everyone to pray for her. eva pilgrim, abc news, new york. >>> coming up, a sinkhole emergency in michigan. >>> and some angry words from israel's leader as he makes some charges against the united states. an issue dividing the white house and the president-elect donald trump. >> that controversy is raging as president obama spends his last holiday vacation in hawaii. we'll have the details straight ahead. (boy) grandpa, look what i got! (woman) oh d

a few weeks ago, this santa was called to the hospital bedside of a terminally ill boy. he gave the child a toy and these words -- >> when you get up to those pearly gates, you just tell them you're santa's number one elf. he's like, "i am?" you sure are. i'm sure they'll let you right in. he goes, "they will?" i go, i know it. just came up and gave him a big hug. i held him and he just looked up at me, he said, "santa, can you help me?" and that's when he passed. >> santa says he gave the one gift that he could. quite powerful. >> also in the interview, he says the child asked what his gift was and he said i have it right here, we're going to have christmas. we'll post all of his comments on our facebook page, but it's really moving. and how nice for the parents. how difficult to be with a terminally ill child. but for the parents to have watched that happen, that peaceful moment -- >> really nice. >>> well, a viewer tells us problems with her new stove put her safety at risk. >> up next at 6:00, we'll show you how the nbc team responds team put her at ease by helping h

but according to "us weekly," she spent lots of time at his bedside in hospital... and is relieved he's getting the help he needs. (vanessa and then there's this guy... he's smiling and laughing, despite his ordeal. authorities say: a great white shark bit the 65- year-old surfer off the coast of australia a few hours ago. the man was able to swim back to shore to get help, despite injuries to his hand ((jen)) fresh off the loss to florida state, there's a big rumor swirling in the swamp.((walter)) just ahead: we'll go straight to the coach... to set the situation straight. ((walter and... "christmastime... is here." if you've ever dreamed of being part of the peanuts gang... here's your chance. snoopy... charlie brown... linus ?and his blanket... are just a one tank away. jen epstein takes us there, after right now, smoke continues to pour from a rec center i caught fire a couple of hours ago... this is a live look at the scene on destin drive in the clair-mel area. we do know that the center was undergoing a two-point-five million dollar renovation. ??what we dont

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bring peace.that's what one santa out of tennessee had to do when he was called to the bedside of a dying 5 year old boy.the stanta who sometimes tries to go undercover as eric schmitt-matzen of jacksboro... was there to deliver the boy a present. that's when the boy told santa he was scared about missing christmas. santa gave the boy a toy... and-- these words. that's when he passed." when you get up to those pearly gates, you just tell them you're santa's number one elf.' he's like, 'i am?' i they'll let you right in.' he goes, 'they will?' i said, 'i know it.' and he just came up and he gave me a big hug. he had a hold of me and he just kind of looked up at me and he says, 'santa, can you help me?' and that's when he passed." you still have a chance to buy a macc star to help kids living with cancer. this year's star was designed by bailey dove.the theme is "shave away cancer" and features a penguin with a mustache.the star costs 10 dollars and is available at balistreri sendik's food markets and buddy squirrel stores. still ahead on live at daybreak-- the four things you need to know

he is at her bedside as is her daughter.want this ever to happen on a flight, she was lucky in a sense of their was a doctor and a nurse on stand—by. indeed. they just happen doctor and a nurse on stand—by. indeed. theyjust happen to be on board. it can happen and does happen on flights. in a sense, you could say that she was fortunate that it happened on the descent into lax. she had prompt medical treatment from the witnesses who have spoken about what they saw, it appears that the medical attention was very swift and was expert and we have heard some of the traffic control conversations talking about needing emergency medical treatment there on stand—by. as the aircraft taxi to the gate. they knew that there would be professional, emergency medical ca re be professional, emergency medical care with the right equipment standing by the date when it stopped. we know that she received the best possible care and we know she's in a stable condition and we are waiting foran she's in a stable condition and we are waiting for an u

they are in my bedside drawer at the moment.iend got me, a big montage of the press cuttings from the olympic finals. what they could present. congratulations. face to see. it is coming up to 70 minutes past nine. now, the main stories this morning. andy murray and 0'farrell have been recognised with natives while jessica ennis and becomes a game in the new year ‘s honours list. thousands of travellers face disruption as fog in parts of england leads to flights being cancelled. let's find out what is happening with the weather. fog has been causing issues once again. this shop, from wiltshire. there is some folk out there. it isn't as dense as widespread as yesterday. that is some good news, but causing problems on the roads and at the airport. city parts of fronts, belgium and the netherlands. the good news is, with more praise of developing and we are starting with that as widespread it will withdraw through the swinging. mr across southern areas into east anglia. there will be brighter breaks and the beast of wills. and the s

. - i came to be by his bedside. the doctors don't think he'll make it through the night. where can i get a candy bar? (laughter) oh, wait a minute! i see somethin' sweet right here. (laughter) - you must hear this a a lot. (makes retching sound) (laughter) ter) - so, lewis, about carlton dying? - yeah, the minute he dies, i get everything. the whole kit and caboodle. lots and lots o' stuff. it's a very hard time for me. (laughter) - yeah, i can see that. - well, how can i live around all those reminders of my dear uncle carlton? that's why i've decided to sell it all at low, low prices, (laughter) - wait, wait, wait, what exactly do you mean reminders? - please, while my uncle carlton is clinging to his life? how can i even discuss selling his cherished '68 barracuda, mint condition? (laughter) - '68, that's one of the all-time-great muscles cars! you know, ah, maybe i should just come over later tonight me. - i'll bring my checkbook. - that would mean even more. (laughter) - yeah, ya know, maybe i should come over and pay my respects to ol' carlton, too, any chance his e

bedside harp trains people to play harps around the world. >>> heros and villains attend a big party on long island. >>> making it easier for children with special needs to see santa. we'll tell you about the local malls where a caring santa is making a special appearance today. >>> 6:16 right now. here is a live look at cape may, new jersey. you can see a few people out there on the road on beach avenue. a little cool out there this morning. krystal has been telling us about a rain/snow mix. >>> in the transition to trump, president-elect trump is apparently considering some new choices for secretary of state. people close to mr. trump's transition team say he's moving away from choosing mitt romney or rudy giuliani. form former cia director david p petraeus. it shows mr. trump and conway at a long island christmas party with the theme heros and villains. mike pence will be talking about the transition with moderator chuck todd on meet the press this morning. >>> today the ashes of fidel castro will be interred at a cemetery in santiago, cuba. thousands gathered last night to pay tr

her famous mother, debbie reynolds, at her bedside, tweeting this update -- carrie is in stable conditionwe will share it. for her fans and friends, thank you for the prayers and good wishes. the 60-year-old reportedly aopped breathing on friday on flight from london to los angeles, just 15 minutes before landing. the fire department rushing to the tarmac, finding her in cardiac arrest. she was taken to intensive care were her daughter arrived later that evening. her brother telling abc news that she's obviously a tough girl who has survived many things and i and courage everyone to pray for her. coming up at 7 a.m., the latest on carrie fisher. abc news, new york. start the car! start the car! the ikea winter sale. wooooooo! get up to 50% off select items. ikea start the car! start the car! the ikea winter sale. wooooooo! get up to 50% off select items. now through january 10th. ikea >> now, "good morning washington," on your side. keep easily evidence under the microscope after one officer opens fire on -- over glad you are here with us this morning. jummy: autria is off this week. 6:30

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a few weeks ago, santa was called to the hospital bedside of a terminally ill 5-year-old east tennesseeoy. >> what's this i hear you're going to be missing christmas this year? >> yeah, he told me, i'm dying. really? you're not going to miss christmas. >> santa gave the boy a toy and these words. >> when you go up to those pearly gates, you tell santa you're my number one elf. he said i am? i said you sure are. i'm sure they'll let you right in. he said they will? and i said i'm sure they will. just come hire and give me a big hug. he said santa, can you help me? and that's when he passed. >> he gave the one gift he could. >> when i got there, my job was to make sure that he got christmas. >> and he says the smiles on kids faces are what keep him going, since joy goes both ways. >> that guy is a good guy right there. he was so affected when that little boy died that he considered hanging it up. but within a week later, found some hope in children's happiness. >> don't even know what to say. >> nbc10 news at 6:00 is next. >> here are tim rosenfield and jacqueline london. >> we are workin

this santa was called to the bedside of a terminally ill boy. he gave the child a toy and these words. >> you get to the pearly gates you tell them you're santa's number one elf. he said i am? i said you sure are. i'm sure they will let you right in. i said you give me a big hug. he kind of looked up at me. he said santa, can you help me? that's when he passed. >> santa says he gave the one gift that he could. he goes to childrens hospital to help out with kids there. >>> bill cosby is back in a courtroom this morning. >> the latest defense move. >>> plus an unlikely visitor for president-elect donald trump, why kanye west stopped by trump tower and what the two are saying about their meeting. sure, you could sit around all night waiting for a pizza to be delivered. but wouldn't making it yourself be a lot more fun? it's baking season. warm up with pillsbury. at progresso, we are now using 100% atibiotic and hormone-free white breast meat chicken in all our chicken soups! behold our greatest opus! its great little moments like these i don't want

he visited 25 kids at their bedside and he signed autographs, delivered presents and offered words of encouragement to the children. >> good side -- it was good to see some kids and hang out with them. it is the holidays and the season of giving. >> coaches and players have been sharing holiday spirit with local children and families in november and december. >> thompson also dropped by the largest child development center in alameda county. he gave out toys to the students , the said he is one of 51 organizations that received grants from the warriors foundation. >> i love seeing them getting out there to the community. i also like to see rosemary. some more precipitation coming in? >> it is coming back. as we get to the holiday weekend a storm is moving in. today another chilly start but temperatures feeling better right now. 50 in santa rosa. in livermore it is warm as well. we have a breeze as -- we have a breeze to about 12 miles per hour. for the first time in days we did not have an advisory in place for today. let's look outside. we have beautiful blue skies over the golden ga

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