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boston cream pie, raspberry cheesecake. even though i work here, i'veost weight. wow. yeah. carry on. (announcer) 28 delicious flavors at around 100 calories each. >>> irene has moved out but has left a trail of destruction across the northeast as cleanup begins in some parts. other places are still dealing with flooding and power outages. >> reporter: we're live in san francisco where there is a new twist to the b.a.r.t. demonstration. we'll tell you what could be different tonight and how it could affect your commute. >>> there's word of a new tell- all book in the casey anthony case. who is ready to dish out the details. >>> and a homicide and two fires all within the same block of san jose and within days of each other. "mornings on 2" starts now. >>> well, forming to you. -- well, good morning to you. i'm dave clark. >> i'm tori campbell. it's monday, august 29th. >>> we're continuing to follow the aftermath of hurricane irene. despite little damage in some cities, others are seeing major damage. ed a am housely is live -- adam housely has more. >> reporter: good mornin

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