elton john or billy joel?ir elton john. >> he has been knighted, right, yeah, he got knighted. >> i hate to interrupt you, but we're going to wrong way. >> we're going the wrong way? well, that is awkward. i'll have to get back to you on the elton john and billy joel thing. the important thing is we're heading in the right direction to a texas town that strongly identifies with one particular fruit. >> look at that gigantic watermelon. >> i'm no expert, but standing here is a man named jamie nicoles, he is doing all he can to keep the town's fruity traditions alive. >> we're going to move right up the middle. >> there is also a guy named james mace from the local water department, because somebody has to help me get to the top of this thing. we're outside right now, we're going to climb the tower, then go into the tower and then i think we're going to spit some watermelon seeds. why thump? why the word thump? >> well, thump is because you thump a melon for ripeness. >> might as well let everybody know what is

elton john or billy joel? >> sir elton john. he's been knighted. yeah.ighted. >> we are going the long way. >> we're going the wrong way. >> well, that's awkward. >> i'll have to get back to you on the elton john/billy joel thing. the important thing is we're headed in the right direction with a texas down that strongly identified with one particular fruit. >> look at that gigantic watermelon. i'm so expert but i think we're here standing under that vast melon is a man called jamie nichols. he's somebody doing all he can do keep the fruity traditions alive. >> that would be awesome. there's also a guy named james mace from the local water department because somebody has got to help me get to the top of this thing. >> we're outside of town right now. we're going to climb the tower get a look at the town. we will climb down the tower and get a look at the town and then we will sit watermelon seeds. >> why, thump. you thump a melon for ripeness. >> james will accompany me up the tower and so is troy. mine as well let everybody know what is happening. you go

i'll have to get back to you on the elton john-billy joel thing. we're headed in the right direction to a texas town that strongly identifies with one particular fruit. >> look at that gigantic watermelon. >> i'm no expert, but i think we're here. standing under that vast melon is a man called jamie nichols. he's a somebody who's doing all he can to keep this town's fruity traditions alive. >> an elevator right in the middle. >> that would be awesome. >> there's also a guy named james mace from the local water department. because somebody's got to help me get to the top of this thing. we're outside of town right now. we're going to climb the tower, get a look at town. then we're going to go into the town, then read some watermelon meters. >> definitely. >> why thump? why the word thump? >> well, thumping is because you thump a melon for ripeness. >> of course. >> james is beginning to accompany me up the tower. and so is troy. might as well let everybody know what's happening. got your backpack on. got a little go-pro. we'll be getting that shot. y

. >>> today a big prize for the piano man billy joel. the library of congress was singing his praises as they awarded him the gersh win prize. it honors a living artist -- i can say that -- lifetime achievement in promoting music, entertaining audiences, and inspiring new generations. the library of congress called billy joel a storyteller of the highest order. >> i don't think he has aged in the last 20 years. >>> cool time lapse video of the capitol dome reconstruction. this represents six months of scaffolding work captured from various cameras around the capitol. crews will repair more than 1,000 crack ngduri the two-year prt.ojec built more than 150 years ago ha s not undergone a complete reconstruction s ince1960. >> hopefully it won't too much longer. >>> shoot something underway for the sequel to joe dirt. david spade shared this photo with the world on instagram. the film will be called joe dirt 2, beautiful losers. >>> and here is topper. i have a feeling you had a mullet back in the day. tell me you did? >> i had long hair. in

my man billy joel, billy joel is denying rumors that during a a recent visit to the white house, president offered him a cigarette even though he supposedly quit back in 2009. but joel did confirm that the president is quick with a joke or to light up your smoke. [ laughter ] and there's definitely some place that he'd rather be. [ laughter and applause ] ♪ la da-da da-da da da-da ♪ [ laughter and applause ] you knew where i was going with that, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. speaking of obama, last night he gave a speech in chicago about his plans for immigration, but he faced a lot of heckling from the audience. this is just so annoying. watch this. >> i -- i understand. listen -- hold on, hold on. hold on. hold on! now, don't just -- don't just -- sir, sir -- sir, why don't you -- [ laughter ] >> jimmy: yeah. somehow hecklers have turned president obama into jimmy stewart. he's like, "oh -- whoa, whoa, now, now, now. i'll get you the moon, mary. mary, i -- i'll bring the moon down for you. clarence, wow, a bell rang!" [ laughter ] [ cheers and applause ] my parents are in the audience. so, yea

it's not billy joel. i'm gonna say b, sting, final answer. >> you are correct. give him some money. $1,000. >> i'll take it. >> you're rolling good here, brother. let's keep it going, more money. categorized as "transient luminous events," red sprites, blue jets, and elves are rare types of what phenomenon? >> i could actually see it being a couple of different ones of these. although, actually, now that i read the question and i see that it's transient luminous events, which means "light," and geyser, tsunami, and tornado are all about wind and weather, but not about light. so i'm gonna go with d, lightning, final answer. >> you are correct, will! let's get some lightning in that bank right now. $5,000. >> yes. >> we'll be right back with more millionaire right after this with will. scrubbing bubbles, the boys in 2b threw another party. bathroom is trashed. dudes... come in! let's bubble! we don't just kill 99.9% of germs. we're also approved for tougher cleaning jobs. that's a reason to celebrate. you really think they need one? ♪ ♪ bring the delicious taste o

." >>> billy joel's denying rumors that during a recent visit to the white house president obama offeredtte. but he confirmed the president is quick with a joke or to light up your smoke and there's definitely someplace he'd rather be. la la la. >> president obama ignored calls from peta to abandon the turkey pardon tradition. man, if peta doesn't like the turkey pardon, they're going to hate what's happening today. >> well, congratulations are in order for russian president vladimir putin who just reportedly earned an eighth degree black belt in karate. you can see here, he dominated the 7-9-year-old age bracket. >> defense secretary chuck hagel resigned after receiving criticism from his handling of ebola and isis. although i think we knew it was over after he shows how he handles furniture. >> i had an incident with a cabinet door. >> here is the official chuck hagel announcement. >> we thank him for his hard work, dedication and -- >> these crazy deals at the department of defense gift shop. must go, t-shirts, shot glosses, oven mitts, snow globes, action figures and more. >> john bo

he posted a picture welcoming billy joel to the u.s. capitol and congratulated him on his prize good morning to you bob. let's talk about tonight at 8:00 p.m.. we expect comments about immigration reform. widely seen as his following through on a promise. he did pass on that promise. some are asking is now the right time? we look at 2016, that halo of this decision may be gone. is this the right time? >> well, those who are on the obama side would argue that this gives the republicans some pressure to come up with their own immigration package and maybe pass the legislation. of course the president has always said look congress come up with something acceptable and i'll be happy to sign it. so maybe this can be construed as pressure. as far as the timing is concerned let's talk about the immediate moment now. it happens before thanksgiving and you'll see a lot made about that but it also -- the speech is going to come when the univision is going to be carrying a tv award show that a large number of people watch. they're going to cut awa

billy joel is denying that. deny, however, reports that he declined a smoke from another high-profile politician, the speaker of the house john boehner. and those are your headlines. >> we don't care. he's great in concert. anyone see him? >> he played last night. i have a report from my neighbor that sting joined him on stage. my two favorite people in the world who don't know me. >> maybe soon. >> i wouldn't be surprised if sting calls me this weekend. >> up next, while protesters remain in the streets of ferguson, eric holder says he will continue an investigation, many calling for officer darren wilson to go to jail. but is that really justice? >> while many stores are opening their doors on thanksgiving to get a head start on sales, one is saying no way, stay home, enjoy your family time. how they are keeping tradition alive. >> president obama reportedly invited billy joel to share a cigarette with him during a recent white house visit. he said hey man, i really like your early stuff. and obama said thanks

the democratic national committee expects to announce the democratic national >> billy joel is aboutke history. the singer is on track to set the record for most performances by an artist at mad square guard. the piano man has been playing the garden once a month. tickets for his concert on july 1st have just gone on sale and that would be a record 65th performance. >>> and then there were three, three couples remain in the running for the mirrorball trophy on "dancing with the stars." bethany moto was booted off. now janel parrish sadie robinson and alfonso ribiero have less than 24 hours to learn a final dance. watch it go down on the ballroom right here on channel l >> we've already made our long time ago. >> yes, months ago. >> the grand jury's decision to exonerate a police officer in the ferguson shooting. thousands march through the streets of philadelphia passionately but peacefully. hear mayor michael nutter's criticism about the entire case in a live report at 5:00 a.m. >> ♪ ♪this holiday season, my good friend gave to me♪ ♪7 powerball tickets ♪6 match 6 chances ♪5 cash 5s

i would love one of billy joel's fingers, but then he wouldn't be able to play piano the same way and wouldn't be able to enjoy my purchase. i don't think people are actually thinking through what they would be buying. >> you could be able to buy and can continue making over time. shouldn't you be allowed to buy and sell whatever you want? >> i think in this case body parts crosses the line. >> even if it is your own body part? >> yeah. what could happen is we can get together and i can chop your hand off and i can sell it. who is to say? does it come with a certificate of authenticity? proof of purchase? >> well look at the estimates first. >> and people may think it is a baby hand. >> you know what i was thinking? i was thinking the card game and the middle finger. >> i have two pair and then fell off. >> did you see a picture of it? it is disgusting. >> he said it was starting to smell bad. >> andy how much of edward snowden's hair would you buy you traitor-loving scum. jay i wouldn't want his hair. i would want the finger that pressed send r send. >> where would you put that finge

most of them are creative people, like billy joel an ladies gaga. it often runs in families, isn't made up and doesn't require treatment. >> it's like having blue eyes or perfect pitch. nobody says, we have to treat you for perfect pitch. >> he's never brought it up because he thought everybody saw it. his mother took him to a psychologist who diagnosed him. >> i was stunned thinking of all the things that suddenly make sense. he's very emotional. like cries. >> they're working with him on ways to use his goist an advantage. >> we've come up with ways to help him snap out of it. >> like black at blue objects when he's distracted. >> i can focus and keep working. >> he says it can be annoying at times. > i taste bananas or keep me up. >> he can't imagine life without his super power. >> it would be black and white, blank up and down bland. >> jummy olabanji, abc7 news. >> very interesting, isn't it? >> yes. >> how medical experts are trying to make mammograms less painful. >> plus the ferguson indication. >> and the ferguson coverage continues. re's

. >> billy joel is back in d.c.hea second honor, gershwin prize for popular music from the library of congress. the lifetime achievement award is named after the songwriting duo of iran george gershwin. joel will perform in a concert this evening. it will be indoors, not outdoors. >> you pay to park at our local airports when you had out-of-town. >> dulles is testing out a new service that will you park for free there, if you're willing to let others read your car while you are gone. our question of the day is asking if you would lend your car out to a stranger. an overwhelming number of you said no, all answering us on the wjla facebook page. nancy posts, this is an insurance nightmare. jeff writes, i would rather pay the money to park my car. >> it is what happens when you leave your car at a ford garage for a repair. let us know what you think on the wjla facebook page. >> first thing you do when you get your car back is a smell everything. >> sounds like a bad deal all around. a new d.c.how restaurant location c

. >> everyone is talking about sing are billy joel is accusing a washington, dc of blowing smoke sayed a cigarette with president obama at the white house. he is denying claims president obama offered him a puff at the white house after a report arose claying the two had a cigarette on the balcony. president obama has spoken publicly of the struggle to give up smoking saying he feared the wrath of the first lady if he doesn't ditch the habit. >>> the president has a tough decision to make: which thanksgiving day turkey to pardon? this is video from last year. the turkey is chosen based on looks and behavior lick a futurity pageant. one is pardoned by rebound and crowned "national thanksgiving day turkey," at at white house ceremony today and an alternate turkey serves as runner-up. we are not sure who actually gets put in the oven. >> how can you tell them apart, they both have a "crown." >> so true. >> we will have to figure that out. >> that was a "fowl," scream. >> we are on a wing and a prayer. >> high school students fighting back to stop so-called slut shaming. >> first, breaki

plus, billy joel in town today for a special honor. why the superstar is getting used to the attention here in d.c. >> good morning, once again. i'm storm team 4 meteorologist k bell. an awfully cool breeze out hd te we get to the weekend. we get to the weekend. all that is just ahead with you want i fix this mess? a mess? i don't think -- what's that? snapshot from progressive. plug it in, and you can save on car insurance based on your good driving. you sell to me? no, it's free. you want to try? i try this if you try... not this. okay. da! >>> they are enormous and prehistoric and, thanks to the smithsonian, today we' getting a look at wh dinosaurs used to roam the earth. takes us to this lost world. he's live at the national museum of natural history. good morning. >> hi, barbara. dinosaurs are a big draw here at the museum. in a few years, there will be a huge exhibitre ing the real fossf a t rex. that's not going to be ready for a while so in the meantime, in six day, a smaller dinosaur exhibit will open and we got a sneak peek.

she's got one famous new yorker coming to her defense. >> the piano man billy joel doesn't care that y long. in an interview with "usa today" joel says you snoots, let her in. >> warm welcome for t. swift and a bronx cheer for all her haters. they're still going to hate, hate, hate and players just going to play, play, play. >> let's turn to some other players here. newlyweds now, right? brad and angelina have made their first official appearance as a married couple. >> they hit the red carpet monday in sydney, australia for the world premiere of "inn broken." mrs. pitt dazzled the crowd with a strapless black gucci gown. her husband was looking fly with a pair of shades. >> brangelina have been together for ten years but in august finally made it official. first official outing as a married couple. >>> chris pratt is revealing his recent secret to success and says he does not want to turn back. >> there he is an interview with "gq." he lost 60 pounds to get in shape for marvel's "guardians of the galaxy." >> 60 pounds? that's a lot. one way was by avoiding alcohol and carbs. i hate w

. >> billy joel tells taylor swift shake it off. when it comes to the quote snoots.r a loft trouble. trying to be the face of tourism for new york city. just moved there about three weeks ago. but billy says it is okay, don't worry about this. the piano man also said he thinks taylor -- >> catches a lot of junk. >> oh, catches a lot of junk. >> but likes what he is projecting, respects what she is doing. >> so don't worry about the heat. don't listen to the haters. she says in the song ... >> brush the haters off? >> snoot. >> haters will hate, hate, hate. smooth snoot -- >>>

president obama reportedly invited billy joel to share a cigarette with him during a recent white househe said, "hey, man, i really like your early stuff," and obama said, "thanks." [ laughter and applause ] thank you. i love this story, marijuana dispensers in colorado are planning on offering black friday deals on weed. stores will open at 9:00 a.m., which mean people will be lining up as early as noon. [ laughter and applause ] this is just insane. police in toronto are searching for a suspect who reportedly approaches women in tanning salons to lick their feet and steal their shoes. police described the suspect as probably a dog. [ laughter ] probably a dog. [ applause ] that's a dog's m.o. i was surprised to hear this, this year marks 20th anniversary of the release of the tofurkey. if you don't know what a tofurkey is, it's tofu molded into the shape of a turkey and then thrown in the garbage. [ laughter and applause ] if you're looking for it. a lot of people think it might be on the table. it's not on the table, you threw it in the garbage. [ laughter ] and finally, this is grea

billy joel was guest of honor at library of congress.an was presented with the american flag the day before he is to receive the prize for popular song. >> it means a lot to me thank you very much. >> reporter: it honors musicians for entertaining audiences and inspiring new generations. she's bringing her star pur to the battle against aids. oscar winner appeared with united nations pan until los angeles. they announced a plan to end the spread of aids in the next 15 years. here on the set of the young and restless a toast to a legend/daytime tv. cast of the tv soap opera celebrated peter bergmann's 21st anniversary starring as jack abbott. he points out his co stars were not even born when he took the role. that is your eye on entertainment, susan marquez for cbs news, los angeles. >> twenty-five years. >> he looks amazing. >> new jersey boy and rocker jon bon jovi was honored for his music and charity work. >> he was presented with the marion anderson award at a shown lays night this was the scene at the kimmel center in center city.

you heard of them because they are a billy joel song.est texas. , so 50% ofnd china the united states gdp is good sold overseas. if china crashes, you are seeing some cracks in china right now. europe is a real debacle. can they pull down the united states? >> i hope not. >> is that all we have to go on. great to have you here. tyler morris. i will be back with you in a couple of minutes. ♪ >> that is going to do it for "market makers." have a great weekend. on monday, taking the tv public. going to the digital stage. is it possible? we will speak to the ceo of pbs. hour,utes past the bloomberg television is only the markets. here is scarlet fu. >> thank you. i watched "downtown at bp bank is in the digital age. -- downtown abbey. they are set to close out a fifth straight week of gains. 0.5%.good for a gain of today's catalyst is china announcing a surprise interest rate cut. a europe saying it is ready to take additional steps to stimulate the week you -- he was coming. joining us is a chief strategist. -- the sales behind us, the wind

." >> president obama reportedly invited billy joel to share a cigarette with him during a recent white house visit. he said, hey, man, i really like your early stuff and he said thanks. >> reporter: this morning "eye opener" presented by toyota. let's go places. >>> welcome to "cbs this morning." norah o'donnell is off so jeff glor is with us. that city saw another round of violence overnight. it is in response to the decision not to charge officer darren wilson in michael brown's death. >> we'll hear from the brown family in just a moment. but first vladimir duthiers where a number of troops tripled overnight. good morning. >> reporter: good morning. the national guard troops deployed here in ferguson to make for a much calmer night. but despite that, they managed to set another police cruiser on fire and to damage this building here behind me. now, the city's mayor criticized the deployment of the national guard troops which happened preem tifbly dur a state of emergency saying they were too late to head off thing ates of immediate violence. tuesday night vandals threw an object into

. >>> "washington post" sayings billy joel is racking it up. he received the gershwin prize.omposering, authors, and publishers. >> well deserved, indeed. >>> jenna lions is one of the most influential designers. she's credited with giving the brand a unique style catering everyone from celebrities and students. lions has her work cut out for her and she's more than game for the challenge. >> you wear 5-inch heals around the office? >> yes. >> why? >> i can see over everybody and i feel glamorous it's not like you have a height complex because you're over 6 fe tall. >> there's no height complex. >> if jenna lyons has no aversion to hites it's because she's scaled a lot of them. lyons helped transform a once home spun mail order brand into a multimillion dollar retail powerhouse. >> coming in here it's a little bit like "beautiful mind." you have all the creativity and things lined up on the wall. why do you do that? >> i like seeing pretty things lined up. sometimes they look beautiful together and sometimes strange things happen. sometimes you come home and take off your bla

." >> president obama reportedly invited billy joel to share a cigarette with him during a recent white house visit. he said, hey, man, i really like your early stuff and obama said "thanks." >> announcer: this morning's "eye opener" is presented by toyota. let's go places. >>> welcome to "cbs this morning." norah o'donnell is off so jeff glor is with us. >> good to be here. >> protests are building across the country in response to the grand jury's decision in ferguson. that city saw another round of violence overnight. it is in response to the decision not to charge officer darren wilson in michael brown's death. >> we'll hear from the brown family in just a moment. but first vladimir duthiers is in ferguson where the number of national guard troops tripled overnight. >> reporter: good morning, and good morning to our viewers in the west. the deployment of thousands of national guard troops here made for a much calmer nighten nighten streets of ferguson. that being said, we did witness acts of violence as protesters set alight a police cruiser not far from here. ferguson's mayor criti

. ♪ stevie wonder sang so did garth brooks and billy joel. ♪ just new york state of mind♪ >> reporternt than the songwriters. this is it. these guys take care of the songwriters. thank god for them. >> ascap is an incredible organization. without it, i don't know where we would be. >> reporter: ascap is the american society of composers, authors and publishers. >> this thing right here harold arlin wrote "somewhere over the rainbow" on this piano. >> reporter: how was ascap formed. >> ascap exists because puccini got hungry. >> reporter: a century ago the italian opera star was having different with victor herbert the american composer. >> went to a restaurant playing some of vick herbert's music. he goes you're making money. herbert said no i'm not. >> reporter: herbert rounded up other composers including america's march king john phillips sousa, and irving berlin who wrote "white christmas." >> a couple months later they had a meeting and ascap was performed, america's first performing rights organization. >> reporter: whenever muse ikz played, whether in theaters, on radio, tv or

so did garth brooks and billy joel. ♪ just in that new york state of mind ♪ >> reporter: the occasion>> reporter: the organization that represents more than half a million songwriters. >> nobody's more important than the songwriters. that's just it. these guys take care of the songwriters. thank god for them. >> incredible organization ascap, and without it i don't know where we would be. >> reporter: ascap is the american society of composers authors and publishers. >> this little thing right here. harold arland. >> harold arland. >> wrote "somewhere over the rainbow" on this piano. >> how was ascap formed? >> because puccini got hungry. >> reporter: a century ago, the italian opera star having dinner with an american composer. >> restaurant, playing some of the music. says, hey, you're making money. herbert said no i'm not. >> reporter: so herbert rounded up others june philip sousa and irving berlin who wrote "white christmas." >> a couple months had a meeting and ascap was born. the first americans rights organization. >> reporter: now whenever music is played whether in theaters

congratulations to the individual you hear singing, billy joel.he piano man is going to receive the top music award from the new york state of congress. a living artist lifetime achievement in music. past recipients include paul simon, stevie wonder, paul mccartney and carroll king. we'll take a look at a list of comps. >> yeah. >> a great story in the "new york times" in the last couple of weeks. it's fantastic. >> it's a really weird talent. it helps to be a really good piano player to compose music. i couldn't write a song, could you? >> no. i can't do anything like that. >> among -- >> i do. regularly. >> no, not any more. among or top stories right now -- >> did becky play an instrument? >> i played the flute. you? >> i pretended to play the saxophone for a while when i was, like, in sixth grade. but i was the kid that was so bad eight, i was so worried i was going to throw everyone else off that i would just go -- anyway. >> clinton played the saxophone. that's why i think you took it up. that was my point, right? >> i don't think he was in

i think that is a fantastic -- we're actually beginning january with billy joel.ttle busy. paula, thank you so much. it's great to have you on. congratulations. good luck making it to april. where you break the record for the longest serving leader. >> what, if anything, did we learn today. >>> i'm meteorologist bill karins. all eyes continue on the buffalo area after the epic snow, the snow melt today is very i pre impressive. high temperature, 60 degrees. thankfully, they did not get a lot of rain. also watching that rain moving up through new england. watch out for wintry precip around minneapolis and milwaukee. it's our slow simmered vegetables and tender white meat chicken. apology accepted. i'm watching you soup people. make it progresso or make it yourself you owned your car for four you named it brad. you loved brad. and then you totaled him. you two had been through everything together. two boyfriends. three jobs. you're like "nothing can replace brad!" then liberty mutual calls. and you break into your happy dance. if you sign up for better car replaceme

. >> cue the billy joel song "pressure."s thing has been orbiting. >> it's only moving at many dozens of thousands of miles an hour. >> 34,000 miles per hour. but it's relative speed. like astronaut mike massimino says, that makes it okay. >> even if landing on the comet is touch and go. >> it can't land it has to reach down and grab and hold on. there's no gravity field. which i had never thought of. like everything else about this. >> get me close, i'll jump out. >> don't tempt us. we'll update you on all of that this morning. >>> and also this interesting story, piecing together the puzzle of robin williams' final moments. no evidence of alcohol or illegal drugs in his system. but there is something that may have contributed to his suicide. chief medical correspondent sanjay gupta will help us break down williams' final moments. >>> the clintons are in the news, an interesting thing, they're known for being centrists in their politics, why is hillary reaching out to the far left side of the democratic party? fighting off

so many great artists have worked on this, it's been in the works for a decade, billy joel, alice coopern such niceties from bosses. jennifer aniston is back doing things we cannot say on morning television. >> we'll leave it there. jessica, thank you so much. >>> willie feels the need for speed. can he handle 10,000 horsepower? >> no, i can't. >> i was active. i kept on top of things. i was energetic. then the chronic, widespread pain drained my energy. my doctor and i agreed, moving more helps ease fibromyalgia pain. she also prescribed lyrica. for some patients, lyrica significantly relieves fibromyalgia pain and improves physical function. with less pain, i feel better. lyrica may cause serious allergic reactions or suicidal thoughts or actions. tell your doctor right away if you have these, new or worsening depression, or unusual changes in mood or behavior. or swelling, trouble breathing, rash, hives, blisters, muscle pain with fever, tired feeling or blurry vision. common side effects are dizziness, sleepiness, weight gain and swelling of hands, legs and feet. don't drink alcohol

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