mary agnes carey, she's senior correspondent for kaiser health news, a national health care news service. hi, mary agnes. >> hi there. >> susie: so what do you think, will this ruling be upheld? could it become the law of the land? >> well, we've have to see. there are certainly a lot of argument on both sides. the administration would point out and they did point out today to reporters that ten different challenges to the individual mandate have been dismissed and two other judges have ruled in favor of the administration so now you have a judge that has ruled against the administration. thursday we'll have oral arguments in a court on florida. also looking at the individual mandate that judge is also expected to say that it's unconstitutional. so as you noted, i think it will be a legal battle that is yun going for quite some time.) >> meanwhile as we reported, the judge say as that, you know, this law still stands for now between now and 2014. so what should businesses do between now and then over the next two years? >> i think they should continue their implementation efforts. nothin

little jimmy fallon -- carey.>> gonna tell me like this is "maury povich?" [ cheers and applause ] ♪ >> jimmy: no, no, no, no. "let's bring out" -- [ laughter ] "we're gonna do a blood test and be right back to see what happens." [ jimmy imitating maury ] no, i meant to say it's a fun middle nickname for it all, yeah. >> okay, we got -- we rolling. >> jimmy: yeah, no, yeah -- yeah, forget i even said that. [ laughter ] are you good with -- around the baby? do you talk to the baby? do you say, "hi, it's daddy"? >> i do. you know, before i leave the house, i talk to the belly and all of that stuff. rub it for good luck. all that stuff. >> jimmy: yeah. >> nah, but i actually said some stuff that i probably wasn't supposed to say. i got in trouble. 'cause you know how my wife is. she's miss christmas. and i really wasn't raised with the whole santa claus thing. so i was having a one-on-one conversation. and i said something i probably shouldn't have said. >> jimmy: what did you say? >> i said santa's not real. [ audie

. >>> a big event in the new year for mariah carey and her husband nick cannon. he revealed that morning that they are expecting twins. cannon says the first people to know about the twins were president obama and first lady michelle obama after mariah carey performed in the christmas in washington special. the obamas asked if she was having twins and she was so excited, she told them the truth, yes, she was. >>> fox 5 morning news continues right now. >>> it is friday morning, the 17th day of december. thank you for waking up with us. i'm gurvir dhindsa. >> i'm he will thomas in for steve. i walked into the studio and heard mariah is having twins. i didn't know that. >> think i should call her and give her some advice. >> i've interviewed nick cannon and he is a cool guy. i said where is mariah. he said mariah time. she came if late to the event. >> we do have some school closings. >> lets atalk about that. they will be on your screen. can you get up to the minute information at the top of your screen and also on myfoxdc.com. >> we do want to highlight some of t

julie carey join us with a closer look at today's ling. >> reporter: the u.s. district judge is the first to do this. two other judges including one from another virginia districtful upheld the law. judge hudson's ruling comes in response to a challenge filed by ken cuccinelli. his lawsuit came after virginia lawmakers approved their own bill barring the government from forcing an individual to purchase health insurance. a key component of the obama administration plan. cuccinelli argued sch a mandate violated the constitution that it is an overreap of power. judge hudson agreed. cuccinelli calls the ruling a vktry for virginians while the congressman who voted in faye of the legislation called the ruling purely political. >> this case is not about health insurance. it is not about health care. it is about liberty. the judge said as much in husband order. >> henry hudson is a republican pointee. this has become very politicized but i would rely upon the court of appeals to make an unpolitical objective decision. when they do so, no doubt they're going to upheld

. >> mariah carey. >> all i want for christmas is you, mariah carey.ong and a relatively recent addition. excellent song. >> all right. for me, i have many memories of a song that those of you that are a few years older will be able to appreciate. my sphaifort christmas song, there we are, sorry, is a group of performers. >> hurry up gentleman john denver and the muppets, 12 days of christmas. >> reporter: on the -- -- & five gold rings, four calling bird, three french hens, two turtledoves and a partridge in a pear tree &&. >> that opening shot reminded you of you in college. >> every year, we listen to it and we all sipping along to the muppets -- we all sing along to the numberrettes. >> i know that is great. there is bing crosby's little drummer boy. >> we'll hear from allison and holly. they'll let you know what their favorite songs are. >> we'll hear about her favorite song first. & only a hippopotamus will do. >> yes, we though. twelve months out of the year you love this song. >> nobody picked i saw mommy kissing santa claus. >> no. >> i posted

. >>> a big event in the new year for mariah carey and husband nick canon.ealed they're expecting twins. >> wow. >> and he said the first people to know about the twins were president obama and first lady michelle obama. after carey performed at the christmas in washington special, the obama's asked if she was having twins, she was so excited, she told them the truth. director blake edwards who made breakfast at tiffany's -- tiffany's died. he died 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 th

. >> mormariah carey is having twins for october pregnancy was announced. and she was delaying telling people because of a miscarriage two years ago. actor, david arquette had a nervous breakdown. he was on the howard stern yet again. about running into tom cruise and even been too drunk to remember his name. and he and his wife, courtney cox announced their separation in october. and like edwards has died. with breakfast at tiffany's. blake edwards, was married to julie andrews. complications from pneumonia and was 88 years old. the headlights are southbound. traffic is moving just fine. the san mateo bridge, traffic east bound across the city towards a word. traffic moving farewell. towards-a word hayward [ male announcer ] enjoy an amazing usda choice steak and succulent lobster dinner at sizzler for just $15.99. sizzler. thinking fresh. everyday. honey, i can't find my internet cord. oh, i'll borrow hailey's. you're downloading movies. fast! from here? where is her cord?! we switched to at&t high speed internet and got wireless access. no more cords. wi

what mariah carey just found out about her pregnancy. >>> bob turk, first warning weather center., at least for a little while. i'll have the exclusive first warning five-day forecast. >>> first, here's today's report from wall street. ,,,,,,, >>> sidewalks. below freezing temperature. if it's not been treated. take a look at the forecast. for tomorrow, it will be sunny. we'll see melting out there tomorrow. temperatures just getting above the freezing mark. but back in the 20s tonight. tim williams in the outback. >>> the five-day forecast. tomorrow, 34 degrees. saturday. still watching a storm system that will be formed. there is a potential for another snowfall sunday. we'll keep you. and another chance for another snow shower on tuesday. 36 degrees. >>> now, as you're roasting your chestnuts on an open fire. keep the flu damage closed. unless a fire is going. make sure the seal on the fireplace damper is as snug as possible. and install temper glass and a blower redirects warmer air back. generated from the fireplace, keeping your home warm. for a list of other ways you can be

. >> were still in pain for the simple fact that judge carey did show how racist this criminal-justice system as. >> the family says they contacted the family justice to look into the case. based on time already served and for good behavior is likely masterly only have six months to serve behind bars. while his attorney said the working on an appeal to say it's likely will not be ready to file until after johannes mehserle is out of prison. at the criminal- justice veteran l.a. kron 4 news. >> a look at storm tracker 4 radar continuing to see very light showers to the north bay at this hour. there's a little bit of rain sitting off shore who have seen quite the steady stream of moisture over the past 24 hours. plenty of clout covers for the bay area and looks quite a bit of rain but actually haven't seen that much. it is so dry out there right now what all the rain that's falling is drawing up before hit the ground. if you see any rain hitting the crowd its light. santa rosa not even a quarter of an inch. that lesson that, petaluma not even a 10th of an inch, concord three hundredths o

. >>> when we come back we're talking about mariah carey and the pregnancy. >>> and kevin spacey talks morning, sort of a weekly radio show that he always does. take a listen to what he said. >> she shared with the president and the first lady that we are having twins. both babies are healthy, in tiptop shape. the doctors were extremely happy. we are extremely happy, so there you have it. >> he went on to say she got to share this with the president so i'm sharing it with you right now and goes on to admit that he's probably going to get in trouble because his wife had no idea what he was doing. so the scenario of what actually took place, mariah carey was singing "christmas in washington" and she's backstage with the president and first lady and have a quick conversation, and the first lady and the president basically say, so are all these rumors true? are you having twins? and she says she just got so excited and was so overwhelmed, so she said, yes, they are twins. this is the first couple she has told the news to. it's questionable if even her family knew what was going on because

mariah carey was among those who lit up the square as the tree was lit. lighting dates back to 1933, two years after workmen on the unfinished site erected the first tree to spread a little cheer, which it does every year. bill, did you see the tree lighting last night? >> i did watch it. this is a tree. plump. 40 feet wide. >> some years you can see through the branches. really, you can see through the tree. this year, they did well. >> they did well. >> right. >>> i'm lynn berry, and this is "early today," just your first stop of the day today on your nbc station. >>> in san francisco, your commute just got a little easier and fun. bus stops have been outfitted with video games for in-patient passengers. 20 different touch screen devices have been loaded with four different games, and set up all around the city. the six-foot gaming system is a great way to pass the time. just don't get distracted and let the bus pass you by. >>> one electric eel has put its energy to good use. in japan, it joined visitors and powers an eco friendly christmas tree. each

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the water along with this note and that it's a real hazard a situation >> thank you chp officer tony carey had are looking at the bay bridge toll plaza, the left side westbound into the city, traffic moving fairly well. stay with us. lightning fast. lightning strong. verizon 4g lte. rule the air on the most advanced 4g network in the world. i live look outside from the golden gate bridge, the camera lens is very wet. also what roadways, assault push through a few moments ago. storm tracker for showing steady rain over the golden gate, san francisco, parts of the east bay, san mateo coastline and down the peninsula as well. light chores for most of bay area, some flying under the radar. the rate will pick up in intensity, into tonight. right now nothing to impress about there. but what if you picture were seeing snow in the tahoe region, were going to be sing winter weather warning in effect out there. we'll talk about that and lead. a steady stream of western the bay area will bring a squad of rain out there this weekend let's take a look at future cast for this evening, what we do have a

. >> were in limbo, i'm really aggravated carey had >> the pit of travelers at kennedy airport now matched by the pain of arriving international travelers. a cathay pacific flight landed at 2 in the morning. it stayed on the tarmac for 11 hours before passengers were allowed off. >> there's no staff to receive us. we're talking about getting a letter burning out to the runway. the way was nearly seven hours for passengers on a british airways flights arriving from london traded >> the immigration staff had gone home. >> and the flight from mexico city. >> we were stuck up there in the middle of nowhere in this note. >> near port authority runs the airports and blames the airlines for putting the flights and the heirs without checking. >> the airline did not check before they got to the airport if they have a date to put these people, they don't have the staffing, the gates to but the planes, without back to their out on the tarmac. what i can tell you, that gm of jfk spent an entire morning trying to find out a date for these people even though it has nothing to do with his responsibility.

. >>> here are a xupal updates, developing stories about mariah carey. first of all, she's having twins. a lot of speculation, but her husband, nick canon, made the official announcement on his radio show just moments ago. canon said he didn't even tell his wife he was going to spill the beans and he thinks he might get in trouble for it. but he said two vips got the scoop first. maria told the president and first lady during a taping of christmas in washington on sunday. the couple has not said when the due date might be. >>> speaking of mariah, all i want for christmas is goat's milk. a farmer in the uk has discovered that by repeatedly playing mariah carey holiday hit "all i want for christmas is you" to his herd milk production went up 20%. apparently the sound of her voice immediately gets his goats to relax and produce an extra pint each day. oh, no. >> unbelievable. ♪ every time it's so right ♪ well, it feels so good [ female announcer ] when you have a softer bath tissue, you can enjoy going more... while still using less. introducing new charmin

believe is back for an encore accept against 30 rock, big bang theory, the big see enders' jackie careyad held the ball went to call the statue for best actor in a comedy last year. it begins to believe that you or send an emmy winner jim parsons from the big bang theory. british comedian bert will keep your base is coming back he's returning to host the show which airs next month. >> today facebook released its list of top status trends for the year. a kimberly tells us what it on to the less. >> a couple the middle less were expected but there are couple that were a little surprising. no. 10 was 2011 seems like people are looking in the future, number nine airplanes things to songs by gop and number eight was minors people were really glued to the news after those 33 chilean miners were trapped underground for 69 days. seven more games at facebook, six was just an bieber. no. 5 kate, for i pad and i phone, #three movies dominated the conversation, number two world cup when the four games for started they landed 1.5 million mansions and a paisley during the game up to half of all statu

. >> then a pregnant mariah carey and others sung for the first lady. mr. president asked the crowd to remember the troops and the unemploymented this holiday season. >>> when we come back this monday, stormy weather in parts the world creating troubles for hundreds of cruise ship passengers. >>> and a real life mona lisa mist toe. never before seen symbols discovered insof the painting.a flight to hawaii using our points from chase sapphire. last minute... on christmas. and sitting next to us, chevy chase. and we really hit it off. we play golf, and then the luau. he's like da vinci with ice. and after, we help hang christmas decorations. wait, wait, wait. you flew last minute... on christmas... with points from chase sapphire? yeah. amazing. believe it. with points from chase sapphire, you can book airline tickets with no blackout dates or restrictions. >>> overseas markets are starting the week on a positive note. tokyo nikkei average rose 0.8%. hong kong's hang seng is higher. in london the'so opened higher. the nasdaq climbed 46 points. >>> fedex is of

. >> then a pregnant mariah carey and others sung for the first lady. mr. president asked the crowd to remember the troops and the unemploymented this holiday season. >>> when we come back this monday, stormy weather in parts the world creating troubles for hundreds of cruise ship passengers. >>> and a real life mona lisa mist toe. never before seen symbols discovered inside of the painting. >>> overseas markets are starting the week on a positive note. tokyo nikkei average rose 0.8%. hong kong's hang seng is higher. in london the'so opened higher. the nasdaq climbed 46 points. >>> fedex is offering the latest evidence the economic recovery is gaining some steam. the company predicts today will be the busiest day of the year with about 16 million packages shipped globally. that's up nearly 13% from last year. the forecast from both fedex and u.p.s. are considered barometers for the health of the economy. >>> well, the popular blog publisher gawker media is suggesting all its users change its passwords after an attack. the company owns gorginger. jez sa bell

i think that's -- and also, i think it is important to underscore something carey was saying about how tenants will be involved. with all those additional visitors in the city, the tenants, especially those who are taurus, whether they are serving them in a restaurant or by taking excursions' today, will benefit tremendously. again, if anything, we have conservatively estimated that instead of a 5% bump for tourism overall, it will be a 10% bomb -- 10% bump without doing any in-depth analysis of the individual establishments. about $1.2 million more, direct flow bruce, and there will be commensurate large increases to the tourist-related industries. it is also important to maritime-related industries that they will all be called into service. i'm certain that not every activity that will happen on the they will be local, but, frankly, the businesses who are here now know today they have the infrastructure in place, and they will be by far the biggest beneficiaries of the event, so i think there is some significant benefits for the event as we have all been talking about. the term sheet

they enjoyed performance by mariah carey, miranda crossgrove and others and following the show the presidentaid it was wonderful and he is grateful the children's national hospital will benefit from such a great event. >>> well w. you think of 2010, what's the first thing that comes to mind? earthquake, the oil spill? >> one yale librarian picked the quote of the year and it came down to a tie. so, we will tell you whose words spoke louder than the actions coming up. yeah. it's good. oh, i see. a throne for the tv... room for movies... your workout gear... non-stop football... it's a man cave! the boys next door will never leave. who says we want them to? >>> now, "good morning, maryland." >>> two a are dead and more rushed to the hospital. what investigators think may have caused a deadly carbon monoxide scare for a family and emergency responders. >>> first the flames and then panic inside a maryland home. the rescue more than 100 dogs living here trapped in a house fire. >>> and maybe mother nature is a brett farv fan. the metrodome comes crashing down under the weight of a massive weeken

. >> for me, it will be mariah carey. at all i want for christmas." >> there you go.

another from mariah carey.lly from the man himself, thank you all for your kind words tonight. tonight is a special night for me, the "larry king live" staff and my family. i hope you all watch our larry king finally. i know i will be and i hope you will be as well. remind you again, tonight is the night, 25 incredible years, all culminating in this final evening. you won't want to miss also larry's surprise guest, the final live show tonight, 9:00 eastern. >>> so there is a guy who says something big is going to be happening on may 21, 2011 and he knows this simply because of math. and now billboards, popping up to make sure you know as well what is that all about? that is ahead. >>> also, gloria borger standing by with breaking news from the world of politics, including some new developments in that tax cut debate. we will wait for that with gloria. your cnn political ticker is next. ybup to 4 in a day. or, choose aleve and 2 pills for a day free of pain. smart move. ♪ [ male announcer ] you know her. we know

president obama spoke about the story and there will be performances by talaya carey and other singers. >>> 5:48. monday. time for traffic and weather every ten minutes. the redskins have lost and now there is snow. >> a good attitude. >> the kids have school. on 95, fredericksburg and northward there is most of the snow with some reduced visibility. decks and grooves 00 rooves and decks have most of the accumulation. not the roads. there's a winter weather advisory until 9:00 a.m. for the entire metro area even extending into spotsylvania county, frederick county, anne arundel county, western loudoun county, fauquier county. most of that should be finished around 9:00 a.m. we could have a brief isolated snow showers tomorrow and that's about it. this is the main event. a to an inch of snow. -- up to an inch. all the way to the silver spring area. 95 is where we see most of it, especially in the fredericksburg area. that's where i anticipate most of the accumulations. this is slowly drifting east across the potomac right now. temperatures are mainly at angela above freezing. 36 at reag

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. >> mariah carey was among the performers for last night's christmas in washington concerts. the event at the national building museum benefited the children's national medical center. president obama spoke to the audience. >> our troops are far away from their families and homespun traditions. we remember those out-of-work. >> of group of young children dressed up as elves as the obama family put presence from the white house under the trees. >> still another half-hour tour of of good morning washington. >> the top-10 according to you tube for 2010. >> and there's a caution for commuters in montgomery county. a look at the weather, coming up. >> there's of winter weather advisory. snow north of >> live and in hd, this abc 7 "news at noon." this is good morning, washington on your side. >>> slippery roads and snow to start your work week. good morning, washington, is monday, december 30, i am greta kreusz. >>> begin with a look at school closings and delays in the area. >>> we begin with traffic and weather every 10 minutes. >>> we have a little more than snow flurries. in ar

also ma eye carey's "all i want for christmas." >> i just think they overplayed it.hat's all. >> "grandma got run over by a reindeer deer." >> there are going to be a lot of them. are at >> welcome back. alexandria residents are getting a look at revamping their water supply. >> the plans include a public palon and an open air market. business owners of the area say they want to learn more. >> that's good. there is lots more still to come in the second hour of "good morning washington." >> coming up, adam and lisa are tracking the troubled spots after a light overnight snow. >>> straight ahead, bitter wind and snow.

. >>> mariah carey takes the stage in a prime-time special tonight on abc. have to watch "merry christmas to you." >>> and italian art researchers says he has discovered new clues that could reveal the true identity of the month of the said. they say leonardo da vinci put the letters behind the mound alisa's eyes. it could be that both discoveries can be seen through high resolution imagery. they believe is the wife of a merchant. they believe further investigation could reveal otherwise. >> hmm. >> that is fascinating. her name does not fit in anywhere. >> the investigation continues. >> live in the newsroom with a look ahead. gordon? >>> a local twist in the wikileaks controversy. the lawyer of the founder says u.s. prosecutors have a secret hearing underway in alexandria. we also have a look at several of the most memorable quotes from 2010 from, "i am not a ouch my to "don't t junk." [laughter] you love this time of year? except for the weather. >> let's check in with doug hill. >>> the wind gusts have gotten higher. here is a picture of what it looked l

and a con man, and a little bit weird, with jim carey. with such sweet sincerity, i would give this 12 hats. there's a lot of heart in it. however, there are several problems with it but it is perhaps worth your time and money. and with black swan, i'd i would recommend it is a guy's idea of a hot check movie. and made ain and burlesque will put you in a great mood, and morning glories. and we need positive attitudes right now, and inside job, the most amazing documentary the social network and fair game. all of those are worth your time, money, to get to the palace hotel and vote for my gingerbread house before december 31st. the money will go to paws, pets for a wonderful support. >> thank you, and will come back with henry in the garden and your full forecast. a live look at interstate-80. through the sierra, it is clear snow on the side of the roads and your forecast, coming up. >> welcome back, 9:45 a live look. and the san mateo bridge is on the right. with both having overcast skies and a storm moving in. let us check it out with j

carey price leaves the puck out front and san josi's benn ferriero with the tieing goal. but montreal put it away with single goals in the second and 3rd. thomas plekanec with the score. after the puck gets away from thorton, braun tries to chase it down. mike cammalyeri puts it down. sharks in lass place of the pacific division, but five points out of first. >>> still to come only sportswrap. the cal the black widow spider's severe bite can cause coma and even death. the african black mamba can kill a man with one bite. but there's an even deadlier predator cigarettes, produced by big tobacco, which take a life every six point five seconds. don't be big tobacco's next victim. >>> a tough road venue for cal's basketball team, which means the bears' win today was a good one. cal in white in ames,i. frison-sanders was 6 of 7 from the field. halftime, the cyclones up we a point. christopherson with a point. 42-41 cal and it came down to 69-all with 45 seconds left it play. gutierrez spots bak and he makes the point. gamesipvolveing area teams, san josi put five players in do

. >> carey is with education trust west. a policy and research group. >> i think the question is are we spending it in a smart way? and in a way that reaches every child in california? >> now in san francisco, 14 schools are receiving funds and that money represents $500 for each student in elementary school, 900 for 4th three 8th grade then $1,000 for each high school student. >> a busy stretch of high hae is getting upgrades but things will get worse before improving. work along 880 will mean three days of ramp closures next week. this retro fit and replacement are the bay area's only remaining upgrades besides bay bridge. at high street replacement of the structure requires a three-day closure of the southbound 42 avenue on and off ramps beginning december 9th. >> 42 avenue exists where future foundation will be. so we have some relocation where they will be. >> the current exit will be replaced with a new one, ready and waiting. rest of the work planned for the closure requires dry weather, and a minimum temperature of 5

julie carey, thank you. >>> moments tag senate voted to move forward on theax cut compromise. the crucial test vote shows widespread support for the compromisehat the president reached with republicans. steve handelsman on capitol hill with the latest on this. >> reporter: you're right. it is a procedural vote. this could have a hard time passing in the house but in the senate where president obama needed 60 votes to move forward, last i checked he h more than 80 and they're still voting. it is a big win for president obama and a strong indication that his tax compromise in the final vote will win. it is a good sign for the president and his tax deal with republicans. in the vote to move forward in the senate, he got enough democrats like max. >> if we do not act, taxes will go up. >> this proves both parties can work together to grow our economy and look out for the american peel. i recognize that folks on both sides of the political spectrum are unhappy with certain parts of the package. >> reporter: the deal would keep all income taxes what they are now. no hike for theop b

ulie carey traveled from fairfax to stafford andback.he has more now on the commute and the clean-up in virginia. >> reporter: roads in northern virginia in far better condition during thisevening rush hour than at the tail end of the morning rush. that's when the sno started to fall and stick right away. causing trouble. the snow had only been falling for about 30 minutes when tires started to spin and cars started to spin out. here on old bridge roa and prince william county, a car jumped the median and slammed into two others, including this brand new prius. >> i was here at the stop liht. and next thing i know, she ran into, she came over the median and hit the back of my car. >> reporter: police we kept busy after accident after accident was called in. for a time, interstates weren't in much better shape. this is what i-95 in stafford county looked like around the noon hour. >> slippery. very bad. stay home. >> reporter: the road conditions convince ad number school districts to change plans and call for an early release. prince wil

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in the past he has dated carey underwood and jessica simpson. >>> you would think years of dating a prce would get you plenty of face time with the queen but you would be wrong. kate middleton is learni what it is really like to be part of a royal family. >> reporter: introductions to the future in-laws are intimidating for anybody anywhere. imagine meeting the entire extended family, aunts, uncles, cousins who also happen to be dukes, duchesses, princes, princesses, and the party is being thrown by the queen of england. kate middleton isn't officially a member of the family yet. but an invitation from the queen to her annual christmas lunch is a sign she is already an important part of the royal inner circle. "people" magazine reports that both kate and william attended the annual gathering at buckingham palace on thursday. >> this is the first time she really met the entire royal family in one place together at the same time. and royal experts say hit to be an extremely daunting experience. >> reporter: kate has only met the queen once before. >> the whole notion that kate and the quee

julie carey, nes4. >> these are tough time for a l of families.children are writing some heart breaking letters to santa. the u.s. postal service says many of the letters received are pleading for help. not for toys. >> i am a single parent and would like only the if it possible that you can help me out. i have been jobless for some months and need help making christmas for my kids. >> if you would like to help a flame with eir christmas wish this year, stop by the brentwood post office in northeast washington or the national capital post office on massachusetts avenue by next tuesday. youan get mo information from our website. nbcwashington.com. >>> iñ >>> larry king signed off the air last night. he has hosted that show "larry king live" for a quart century. he had a lot of stars and dignitaries. regis philbin, donald trump, president obama, i know what former president bill clinton. >> by the way, the suits wanted me to remind you what the zipper club is. if you've had open heart surgery, they have to zipper it up. i thought everyone in the wor

that was one note from mariah carey. joined by ellen degeneres, who did not sing, i don't think, for the annual charity event christmas in washington. before the performances, the obamas were at the white house welcoming children dressed as elves. are they cute or what? proceeds are going to the childr's national hospital. are they darling? they really are. those are some serious earrings e first lady has on. >> they all look very nice. this morning an intimate lk at theoyal couple. there are two photos leased over the weekend, one is form and one is casual. prince william is holding his bride to be in the6th century st. james palace. celebrity photrapher mario tostino took them on the 25th, a week after their engagement was announced. very nice. >>> a rock star who calls the washington area home is calling the area home. he got married with his twin brother. richie is known for "the simple life" and recently started her own fashion line. they have two children together and dated for four years. >> just think, you'll hav

. >> and birth of twins from mariah carey.to, 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 from residents, that they are hoping that the pg&e will be held accountable. and the steps will actually be taken to make sure that someone like this does not happen again. in san bruno, kron 4 news. >> and it appears the san francisco is not the only u.s. city o