blake edwards has died at the age of 88. hello to the founder of wikileaks has been freed from prison in london hours after prosecutors lost a second attempt to keep him in custody. he still faces a legal process tech could last months. sweden wants him extradited after months of sexual assault. the u.s. government wants him indicted for leaking classified information. >> he has won this battle, but not yet the war. this remains likely that the swedes will in the end to get their way. julian assange had himself a moment of celebration. >> it is great to smell the fresh air of london again. first, some thank you is to all of the people around the world who had faith in me, who have supported my team all i have been away. my lawyers, who have put up a brave and ultimately successful fight. >> nine days in prison has only enhanced his standing amongst his admirers who see him as a human rights champion persecuted for his activities. many, especially in america, when him jailed for treason. here, he hasn't gotten a long list of

and director blake edwards of and director blake edwards of >> police in washington state say a pregnant teenager was beaten while on a bus. the confrontation started when one of the teams took an mp 3 player from the 17-year-old pregnant girl. when she approached them to get it back, the teenagers punched and kicked her. the baby was not hurt. five people have been arrested. an ohio man has been critically injured. two officers were attempting to book him for disorderly conduct. he ended up on the the floor facedown, unconscious and bleeding. he is now in intensive care. a manager called about his behavior and said he had a knife. police were called, and started the confrontation. the director behind some of the most memorable comedies of the 1960's and 1970's has died. blake edwards is directed ken, breakfast at tiffany's and the pink panther series. he died of complications from pneumonia at the age of 88. he is survived by four c the su. on his final broadcast last night, he was joined by governor arnold schwarzenegger, regis philbin, and even a taped message from president obama. he

and blake edwards learned all of this from a lifetime in the movies. both his father and grandfather had been in the business. the skills are perhaps best demonstrated in his films with peter sellers as inspector crusoe, in which he combines both hollywood sophistication with what was some of cinema's best slapstick. >> there. that felt good. >> a reminder of our main news. wikileaks founder julian assange has been freed on bail by the high court in london. at least 20 people are reported to have been killed in the ivory coast as a battle between the rival presidents turn to gun battles on the streets of upper john. -- abijan. >> hello and welcome. >> see the news unfold, get the top stories from around the globe and click to play video reports. go to bbc.com/news to experience the in-depth, expert reporting of "bbc world news" online. >> funding was made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its glob

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wñ >>> director blake edwards has passed away.s publicist said he died last night from complications from pneumonia in southern california. his wife julie andrews and other family members were at his side. he directed popular films including breakfast at tiffanies. blake edwards was 88 years old. washington d.c. are looking for what what officer calls the most stupid criminal he's seen. mark fisher had his home broken into. the thief stole several personal items including his son's laptop. sunday he posted a picture of himself on the boy's facebook.com page holding the cash he took from the young man's desk. the burglar even wore a new winter coat fisher had just received. >> i had to look at the photo several times before i realized that was the new coat because it had just arrived the day before and he stole it out of the macy's box it was delivered in the day before. >> police have not found theburg yar yet but they hope the next picture will soon be his mug shot. >> go online to brag about it. brilliant move. a lot of folks wi

. >>> blake edwards has tie the age of 88. physical comedy was a blake edwards specialty. he also directed "breakfast at tiffany's" and "days of wine and roses." he achieved a lifetime achievement award in 2004. his wife says he will be missed beyond words. a publicist says he died last night of complications from pneumonia. >>> new evidence suggests the risk of using a new drug for breast cancer outweigh the benefits and now, the food and drug administration is recommending revoking the approval. new research shows it does not improve the survival rate in patients as much as previously thought. in addition, patients taking the drug had an increased chance for side effects like breeding, high blood pressure and heart failure. >>> it turns out children and adults respond the same way to caffeine. a new study shows the more they consume, the less sleep they'll get and three out of four kids drink caffeinated beverages every day. children as young as 5 drank the equivalent of a caffeinated soda. >>> a bay area singing group hits som on "the sing off". coming up, what makes th

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. >> tonight hollywood is mourning the loss of director blake edward. he's best known for his film breakfast at tiffany's and the pink panther comedies. he died from pneumonia last night in santa monica. his wife were by his bedside when he passed. he had been using his wheelchair for the last two years. he was working on two musicals, one based on the pink panther movies. blake edward was 88 years old. >>> a good samaritan jumped into action to help a police officer in need. coming up tonight at 5:30, her identity was a mystery until now. we'll hear from the brave woman. and some local students are working on a freak project. also new at 5:30, how their gingerbread houses are help those still recovering from katrina. plus, we are dealing with freezing temperatures across the country. and ohio, how the weather turned this lighthouse into an ice sculpture. >>> look what you're doing, look at all these toys you've been dropping off here at the studio here. david lavine joins us now. cfg bank is for the community, you do it for the money and you do it for

. >>> and blake edwards has died. as a filling director, he gave american moviegoers some classicing. "breakfast at tiffany's" was one of them. he followed that up with "the pink panther" series beginning two years later with peter sellers at the helm. >> you may have to rent the movie. it's a great scene. much later game "victor victoria." he gave the world its first glimpse of bo derek in "10." he appeared as an aviator in "30 seconds over tokyo." he was a coast guard veteran who battled depression most of his life. his other great titles, "the party," and "s.o.b." he collaborated on more than one project with his wife of 41 years, julie andrews, who was at his side when the end came. blake edwards was 8 years old. >>> we'll take a break. up next, a look back at what happened 50 years ago today and how it changed what it meant to fly in this country. it's just so frustrating. the middle of this special moment and i need to run off to the bathroom. i'm fed up with always having to put my bladder's needs ahead of my d

. >>> and blake edwards has died. as a film director, he gave american moviegoers some classics. "breakfast at tiffany's" was one of them. his stylish 1961 film featured the music of long-time collaborator henry mancini. he followed that up with "the pink panther" series beginning two years later with peter sellers at the helm. >> does your dog bite? >> no. >> i thought you said your dog did not bite. >> that is not my dog. >> much later came "victor victoria" and gave the world its first glimpse of bo derek "in ten." edwards appeared in several on-screen rolls himself, including as an aviator in "30 seconds over tokyo." it was a coast guard veteran who battled depression most of his life. his other great titles, "the days of wine and roses,," "the party" and "s.o.b." he collaborated on more than one project with his wife of 41 years, julia andrews. blake edwards was 88 years old. >>> up next, a look back at what happened 50 years ago today and how it changed what it meant to fly in the united states. it's just so frustrating. the middle of this special moment and i need to run o

. >>> we have word tonight that blake edwards has died. panther," with all its lunacy, and the poignant "breakfast at tiffany's." he accepted an honorary oscar in 2004 with a nod to his wife, julie andrews. >> and the beautiful english broad with the incomparable s soprano and per miscue was vocabulary. thank you. and i sure as hell thank you. >> blake edwards died of pneumonia. he was 88. >>> and, another passing to note. baseball great bob feller, otherwise known as rapid robert. the hall of famer died wednesday of leukemia at the age of 92. his real life story was a real life version of a classic baseball tale, and john berman looks back at how one young boy emerged from the cornfields of iowa to throw thunder from the mound. >> reporter: how do you explain bob feller? how you explain a pitcher who threw so hard, his fastball once raced a motorcycle? how do you explain a kid so famous, the national media covered his high school graduation? >> how do you explain mozart? nothing like him before or since. >> reporter: he was raised on a fa

and i sure as hell thank you. >> blake edwards died of pneumonia.nother passing to note. baseball great bob feller, otherwise known as rapid robert. the hall of famer died wednesday of leukemia at the age of 92. his real life story was a real life version of a classic baseball tale, and john berman looks back at how one young boy emerged from the cornfields of iowa to throw thunder from the mound. >> reporter: how do you explain bob feller? how you explain a pitcher who threw so hard, his fastball once raced a motorcycle? how do you explain a kid so famous, the national media covered his high school graduation? >> how do you explain mozart? nothing like him before or since. >> reporter: he was raised on a farm on van meter, iowa -- the original field of dreams. he was signed by the cleveland indians at age 16. his bonus? $1 and an autographed baseball. he pitched his first big league game at age 17, striking out 15. when his rookie season was over, he went back to iowa to finish high school. >> bob feller goes right to work. >> reporter: his fastbal

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. >>> blake edwards is being remembered tonight. he was a clever and talented writer, director, and producer. his wife of 41 years, julie andrews, and other family members were at his side. he worked on several films including the pink panther. >>> what a difference a year makes. the water is rushing in the american river with the idea to keep weekend storms from causing flooding. >> reporter: the river is high. >> is definitely running way above what it normally does. >> reporter: this man walks his dog daily but where he normally walks is several feet below the cold, rapidly moving water. >> i have never seen it this high. i am hoping he does not go much higher than theirs. >> reporter: he is worried about flooding but the larger the supporter happening now is intended to reduce that risk. >> we want to make sure that we have room for the storms that are forecast. >> reporter: the federal bureau of reclamation says that both of lake is still -- the lake is still slightly above where it should be for this time of year. it is normal

blake edwards was 88 years old. wall street moved higher today on word that claims for unemployment benefits have dropped again. the dow jones industrial average gained more than 41 points to close at 11,499. the nasdaq rose 20 points to close at 2,637. major stories. those are some of the day's major stories. now, back to judy. >> woodruff: and to the u.s. senate taking up nuclear arms control in a crowded lame duck session. after months of back-and-forth, the senate formally opened debate on the new "strategic arms reduction treaty" with russia. a number of republicans called for more time, while democrats >> i want to start by reminding my colleagues that arms control treaties are an integral part of this country's modern history, premised on the belief that a world without nuclear weapons is a safer world. >> new start significantly impacts america's national security and nuclear deterrent. as a result, i believe this deserves adequate time in the senate. >> reporter: president obama and russian president dmitry

. -- and blake edwards has died at the age of 88. he was married to the singer and actress julie andrews. he was developing two broadway musicals at the time of his death, one based on "the pink panther." has a look at the spectacular pictures. these are actually a lighthouse in ohio that has been turned into an icicle. temperatures are way below normal for this time of year was several feet of snow falling in some areas. hawks julian assange has been -- julian assange has been freed on bail by the high courts in london. >> hello and welcome. >> see the news unfold, get the top stories from around the globe and click to play video reports. go to bbc.com/news to experience the in-depth, expert reporting of "bbc world news" online. >> funding was made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank offers uniquewhat can we do for you? >> there is one stage that is the met and carnegie hall. flesh -- >>

. >>> finally we leave you today, film director and writer blake edwards known for getting classic performances out of his actors has died. edwards died last night in santa monica, complication from pneumonia. his wife julie andrews by his side. he directed breakfast at tiffany's, all the pink panther movies, days of wine and roses. >> see you at 10:00 and 11:00.

blake edwards died of pneumonia wednesday night in santa monica. wife julie andrews and other family members were by his bedside e is dead at 88. >>> aretha franklin says she will reveal why she underwent surgery in a detroit hospital. the queen of soul canceled concert dates and public appearances throughout may of next year. the 68-year-old music legend says doctors says she needs eight more weeks of rest. >>> mariah carry and husband nick cannon will have their hand fulls. cannon announced his wife mariah carry is expecting twins. no word on carry's due date. >>> time is 5:23. a word of warning to you this morning. the largest retailer is issuing a recall for different brands of space heaters. >> coming up what details wal-mart released about the massive recall and everything you need to know. >>> and the clock is ticking down to christmas morning. so, what's the retailers doing to help you out? longer hours? sure. some may be keeping their doors open longer than you imagine. oh, i see. a throne for the tv... room for movies... your workout gear

. >>> private services planned for oscar-winning filmmaker blake edwards who died wednesday in santaica, california. he directed more than 40 movies but will be best remembered for his comedies. edwards directed seven pink panther movies along with "10" and "breakfast at tiffanys" and wrote and directed "victor, victoria" which starred his wife julie andrews of 42 years. he died of complications of pneumonia. he was 88. because it was different than any other toothpaste i'd ever seen before. i have sensitive teeth as well, so i want to make sure that i can deal with that problem. i love the fact that the gel turns into a foam. it spread all over my mouth and was able to get all areas of my teeth -- in the back and around. you just feel like it's really working. my mouth and breath felt really fresh and clean. not only does sensodyne iso-active make my mouth feel fresh, but it also has that ability to help me with my sensitive teeth... and it's totally working. to help me with my sensitive teeth... when my doctor told me that my chronic bronchitis was copd... i started managing it eve

. >> renowned film director blake edwards died. he made more tan 50 films in a career spanning more than 60 years. he also had success with romantic films like "breakfast at tiffany's". he was married to julie and dprurz 42 years. he died yesterday from come politics of pneumonia. you can see8x >> a lot of big movies coming up for the holidays. one of them hits theaters tomorrow. it's a seek cell and this one from disney is in 3 d and i max. any good? don sanchez on the aisle. >> that is sam trying to figure out where his dad is. he finds a portal and takes us inside of the tron video game. it's a virtual world inside of a chismt and he does find dad. bridges as creator created a virtual version of himself. and bridges has computer he grade, playing the part. and this is an orgy of cgi affects. a lot of sit dark. this is about human dmex a digital world. they need to get out of there. then, they just regroup. >> this is maybe one or two years. and there is a is tron big, loud and overblown. affects are okay, but nothing special. a

. >> that is the work of blake edwards to died wednesday from complications from pneumonia at 88 years old. besides the pink panther series, he directed and produced " "eakfast at tiffany's," victor/victoria." >> it is 6:13 and 24 degrees. >> coming up, and extended hours, some stores are getting a last minute showers a little extra time. >> after months of fierce debate in, congress has passed the temporary extension of all the in, congress has passed the temporary extension of all the fifteen percent or more on car insurance? does a former drill sergeant make a terrible therapist? patient: and that's why yellow makes me sad. i think. sarge: that's interesting. you know what makes me sad? you do! maybe we should chug on over to mambie pambie land where maybe we can find some self-confidence for you. ya jackwagon! tissue? crybaby. geico. fifteen minutes could save you fifteen percent or more. >> the time is 6:14. let's look the latest school closings and delays. the federal government is open today. >>> a massive bipartisan tax packages on its way to the desk of president obama. >> con

today we remember the writer and director of the film, his name was blake edwards.t long last, it is friday, ladies and gentlemen. the end of the week and opening night for some really big movies. are you planning on going to catch a flick tonight? our producer is here. he joins us with some of the film friday -- this is what i'm seeing. this is everywhere, every time i click on something online this advertisement is there. >> when tron came out in 1982 it was a box office flop and it turned into a cult favorite. it was about the internet before the internet existed. this sort of cyberworld. this is the reincarnation of it. "tron"legacy. the sequel is picking up 20 years later. jeff bridges is back in his old role and it's in 3d, of course, what better way to experience "tron"than in 3d. it became this cult classic, but it didn't work the first time, why do it again in. >> the technology wasn't there in 1982 to visualize it the way it needs to be visualized. just looking at the trailer, it looks stunning. one note about the move they has me really excited, punk is d

blake edwards was 88 years old. now back outside.ably freezing with everybody else. >> no, you know what, i'm not because i am basked in the warmth of such nice people who have shown up today. pleasure to be with you. these ladies say, you go and you tell them, you tell them to put us on tv. >> that's right. yeah. >> where are you from. >> charleston, south carolina. hey justin brown, ashley and zak. >> there we go. so, five bucks a name. we talked about that before the weather, all right? i'll collect during commercial break. we've got friends here from? >> virginia beach, virginia. >> virginia beach, virginia and? >> california. >> california. and let's not forget the folks from? >> north carolina! >> and macon, georgia. we had such good times in macon, georgia with sonny perdue for a health walk several years ago. nice to see you. thank you so much for coming. let's check the weather and see what is happening all across the country. shall we. looks like the southeast is still going to see rain pushing out of the way not a big prob

. >>> making news now at 5:10, hollywood is mourning the death of director blake edwards. >> the academy award winner worked on a wide range of films, including breakfast at tiffany's and, victor victoria, which starred his wife, julie andrews. >>> japanese police have arrested a 27-year-old man after a stabbing spree on board two buses. today seven people, including students, suffered knife wounds, while others were injured in the scramble to escape. none of the injuries is considered life threatening. >>> students got sick after eating brownies at school. six teenagers were taken to the hospital. spokesman mark brady says this does not appear to be food poisoning and the school spokesman says the brownies did not come from the cafeteria. >>> we have at the bottom of our screen school closings and delays, we will run them down after this break. >>> an historic meeting this weekend between the redskins and the cowboys. historic. i'm not sure why, but we'll figure it out. >>> and don't hit the stores until you see our latest ready set shop ideas. there are some good ones. we'll be right b

the list of blake edwards film as it reads like a best of list. "10" and "the pink panther" series were all directed by the great director. he is survived by four children and his wife, julie andrews. after years in television, larry king is hanging up his suspenders. he had a final broadcast last night. he was joined by arnold schwarzenegger, donald trump, regis philbin, and a taped message from president obama. he recorded more than 6000 shows for cnn. he said he still plans to do some radio and will continue to do specials for cnn from time to time. it is 23 degrees on tv hill. another check on weather and traffic straight ahead. if the ravens want to keep their playoff hopes alive, they have to take down the defending super bowl champs. don't forget to e-mail us your response to our water cooler question of the day. what's your favorite song to play in the car as you hit the road? you can share your response at wbaltv.com, and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. here is a look at last night's winning maryland lottery numbers. good luck. [ female ann

blake edwards was 88 years old. now back outside.bly freezing with everybody else. >> no, you know what, i'm not >>> all right, good morning, we'll look at the forecast for the day. it's been a gorgeous sunrise. i hope you got to see it. 34 is the high. we're not dealing with the windchill at all. partly cloudy and 20s are the other night lows and tomorrow is an interesting day of change. cloud aand 35 is the high. early sunday >> announcer: this weather report sponsored by macy's. >> that's a quick look at your weather picture. one final word in this 8:00 half hour, go ecu pirates. that's what i say [ cheering ] >> all right, rebecca. back inside to you. >> thank you, dave. coming up next, we are battling the winter whoas. your nose runs when it gets cold? how come. we'll have the answer and tell you how to stay warm and healthy this winter. this is "the early show" on cbs. ♪ express yourself ♪ [ female announcer ] the newest seasonal flavors are here. ♪ express yourself ♪ [ female announcer ] because coffee is like the holidays. it

blake edwards was 88 years old. >>> now let's take you back outside.else. >> no, you know what, i'm not because i am basked in the warmth of such nice people who have shown up today. pleasure to be with you. these ladies said you go and you tell them to put us on tv. >> that's right, yeah. >> where are you from? >> charleston, south carolina. hey, justin, brent, ashley and >>> this weather report sponsored by macy's. >> that's a look at your weather picture. one final word in this 8:00 half hour, go ecu pirates. that's what i say! all right, rebecca, we'll send it back inside to you. >>> coming up next, we are battling the winter woes. your nose runs when it gets cold. how come? we'll have the answer and tell you how to stay warm and healthy this winter. this is "the early show" on cbs. ♪ express yourself ♪ [ female announcer ] the newest seasonal flavors are here. ♪ express yourself ♪ [ female announcer ] because coffee is like the holidays. it's better when you add your flavor. coffee-mate. from nestle. you soak up some rays in the morning, grab a co

director blake edwards who made breakfast at tiffany's -- tiffany's died.d from complications of nano one where at a santa monica hospital. his wife julie andrews was along his side and during his long career, he directed the pink panther movies, days of wine and roses and operation petticoat. he was 88. >>> coming up in just minutes on the news edge, we're keeping an eye on the effects of the winter storm across our region tonight. we will have live reports from maryland and virginia to keep you update on the evening commute. >>> and last year's winter storm caused big problems for pepco and left tens of thousands of you in the dark and without heat. find out what the company's doing this year to try and avoid the same problems. >>> and a delay on the hill when it comes to the tax cut deal approved by the senate. find out what is causing the hold up in the house. the news edge at 6 is minutes away. >> thanks for joining us tonight at 5. shawn yancy is in with brian bolter now with the news edge at 6. >>> right off the top tonight, winter weather is impacti

he died of complications from pneumonia,-yes todd-88 years old, and >> and blake edwards has died, heovies. and very to julie andrews. >> and this just in, during difficult economic times, the government was facing a difficult budget cutbacks and a very simple ceremony is expected. >> and birth of twins from mariah carey. safe delivery, >> and kimberly sakamoto, has a look at the fleeing clip. >> that is right, catherine. and it is nice to hear kathryn say the word, p diddy >> and this model in the bathtub got a little bit too close to the candle. take a look. >> and i am going to say what is one on with everybody else. and piano, to do what i do best. >> all, it did the cameras catch that? >> and you can see her hair caught on fire. and shakily, cut her hair, and they goodness the water was there. stay with us, but kron 4 news is coming up, next. now at 6:30, our top stories. more news crews, more stories. here's our top stories. >> christine connolly, pg&e received a letter from the public utilities commission. warning them of the san bruno bricks gas line. >> and with reactions fro

legendary director and writer, blake edwards has died at the age of 88. of edwards, after achieving the lifetime awards at the oscar. he's best known for breakfast at tiffany's, 10, the pink panther series. he was married for 42 years to actress julie andrews. edwards died from complications of pneumonia. and we invite you to stay tuned. >> first, the cold. now the snow. a live look outside right now. snow continues to fall in some areas. causing some headaches on the roads. first warning weather continues at 6:00. and... >>> 50 years on the job. delivering mail. rain or shine. this postal carrier loves his job. but he says lots change in that time. i'm andrea fujii. that story is just ahead on wjz eyewitness news. >>> check in for these stories and all the day's breaking news. all new at 6:00 now. back to you. >>> still ahead tonight. ravens look to build momentum toward the play-offs. >> mark has the latest from the team coming up. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, >>> ravens are getting ready to play the saints. are they building any momentum to the play-offs, mark? >>

film maker blake edwards died in california. he was married to julie andrews.as he made us laugh? you know him from the pink panther movies. he was a fantastic director and author. he was surrounded by his family at the time of death. they haven't made any statement. and really good to hear this. aretha franklin out of the hospital. >> some good news. i don't like to be the debbie downer. aretha franklin's publicist confirmed she's home. she's in great spirits. she spent more than a eke in the hospital. a lot of sources are saying she has pancreatic cancer. she hasn't confirmed that yet. but she will reveal her illness soon. a lot of people are curious, hope it's not pancreatic cancer. easy for me to say. i'm very upset about this. she said i've been home for almost three days now. hopefully we hear good news. >> she is home. she can now watch the 24 hours of a christmas story. that's what she's planning on doing. >> another christmas movie. rally producers, give us some more. log onto scoop.todayshow.com. or be a fan of the scoop on facebook. school officials

. >>> director blake edwards, known for his smart comedy, died wednesday at the age of 88.aps best known for directing the pink panther movies which featured peter sellers as the bumbling inspector clouseau. also, "breakfast at tiffanies," "victor victoria" and "operation petticoat." he and julianne drews married in 1968. she and other family members were at his bedside when he died last night. >>> still on the lookout for holiday gifts? next at six, how you can take advantage of big discounts by shopping online tomorrow. >>> i'm chief meteorologist jeff reneira. air today with d -5mperatures in the mid-50 in san francisco and temperatures dropping quick right now in the east bay. where it's still relatively clear. 46 right now. we're tracking the beginnings of a very wet pattern on the radar. >>> well, before rushing to buy the latest gadgets this holiday season, you might want to consider how you or the people you buy them for will use them. products like i-pods and mp3 players are hot gift idea. excessive use can lead to hearing problems. it is a growing problem among te

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we just got word that blake edwards has died, director behind films like "breakfast at tiffany's" and "the pink panther" and many, many popular films, his wife, julie andrews and other family members were at his side, he was a screenwriter, producer and actor. blake ed wartsdz -- edwards, dead at the age of # eight. >>> fox news alert, president obama's approval ratings taking a dive to a new low, a fox news dynamics poll coming out, first time you're seeing this, showing only 40 percent of americans approve of the job the president is doing. 51 percent now disapprove. and a growing number in that disapprove column are from the president's own party, the very people who helped push the president into office on a message of hope and change. so what exactly has changed now? pennsylvania governor ed rendell, former chairman of the democratic national committee is my guest now. governor, good afternoon to you. what do you make of it? >> well, i wouldn't make too much of it, megyn. if you looked at ronald reagan a month after the mid-term elections his first year, his approval rating was a

. >>> actress julie andrews says her husband blake edwards will be missed beyond words. edwards wrote he won lifetime achievement awards from both the writers guild and the movie academy. he died monday of complications from pneumonia, he is now 88 years old. let's go back outside for a check of the weather with al. >> they just got engaged, congratulations. what's your name? >> rachel and tyler. >> you're not going to get anymore words in. let's check your weather and see what's happening, for today, pick city, pocatello, idaho. the rest of the country, we have got a lot of wet weather working its way into the pacific northwest and central california. some areas picking up up to 10 inches of rain. lake-effect snow eastern great lakes. more wet weather, that low pressure works its way up the coast, we're looking at showers in northern florida into southern >> temperatures climbing into the 20's this morning. weather disturbance to our north producing snow showers. a basically dry day to day. a basically dry day to day. >> that's your latest weather. >>> a look back at this year and al

blake edwards died late wednesday from complications of pneumonia.8:02. let's go back outside for a check of the weather with al. hey, al. >> how you doing there? they just got engaged! congratulations. what's your name? >> rachel and tyler. >> so you're not going to get anymore words in. >> let's check your weather, see what's happening. ci'll show you for today, pick ty, pocatello, idaho. cold. 26 degrees. some areas picking up up to 10 inches of rain in the upper elevations. a lot of mountain snows, lake-effect snow, eastern great lakes. more wet weather as that low pressure works its way up the coast. looking at showers in northern california, northern florida into southern georgia. lake-effect snow and then windy conditions in the pacific nort >>> here's a look at san jose right now where you can see we still have clouds and a little bit of light rain falling. you can see the showers there. the showers have moved out of the area into the sacramento valley. but plenty of moisture will continue to bring rain off and on at times turning windy for s

director blake edwards has died. may not know his name, you probably, though, do know his movie.is publicist, the 88-year-old died from complications from new known ya. the hollywood icon and husband of julie andrews is best known for the pink panther movies and other flicks like "10," "victor/victoria." he died wednesday night in santa monica. his wife and family by his side. >>> after weeks and weeks of speculation from we, the media, we finally confirm for that you mariah carey and nick cannon are indeed having twins. the actor revealed the news to eager listeners today on a morning radio show. the couple was understandably apprehensive about confirming the pregnancy in the first place but mariah did suffer a miscarriage, been public about that, that happened in 2008. so, what else did he say? apparently, there were a few people in on their secret, like the president and the first lady. apparently, they knew. cannon told listeners that during a performance at tnt's christmas in washington last sunday, the obamas asked mariah carey what she was having and she was so excited, sh

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