ciara had become a nurse.er friend at coworker at the hospital, samela payne, says the main thing keeping ciara in georgia was being near her ex. >> she didn't want the children to be without their father. she tried her best to coparent. you understand she didn't have anybody here. >> she sacrificed her short-term happiness -- >> right. >> -- for the kids? >> for her children. that's the type of mother she was. >> her friend kendra lived in tennessee, but they were as close as could be. when did you talk? end of the day? start of the day, middle of the day? >> all day. we were single moms dealing with our exes. she was my support system, and hopefully she thought of me as hers. >> tell me about her personality. who was ciara? >> she was very positive. she was very energetic, she was a runner, she ran every day. she was definitely a compassionate person, very loving. she was a great mom. >> by june 2012, ciara decided it was time for a fresh start. she made a plan to move home to indiana to be near her family.

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. ♪ ["i go♪ oooh by ciara] ♪ it all can get so out of control sometimes ♪ ♪ you can lose your faith ♪e your mind ♪ lose your grip ♪ get stripped of your pride ♪ till you don't know how you're gonna stay alive ♪ ♪ hey, hey i got you ♪ hey, hey i got you ♪ i'll be there to stop the bleeding ♪ ♪ i'll be there to start the healing ♪ ♪ i will give you what you're needing ♪ ♪ i'll be right there ♪ i got your back ♪ i got you ♪ ♪ >>> new year's eve is a time to remember those old times and old friends. >> this morning we're remembering the high-profile losses during this trying and tumultuous year. ♪ >> internally, my love, my passion, everything that i've learned is always going to be with me. ♪ >> it was one of the most heartbreaking tragic stories we've ever seen. >> when it seemed that the news couldn't get any worse, we learned that his 13-year-old daughter gigi and seven other people were on board that helicopter. >> mamba out. >> no matter what happens, the storm eventually ends. when the storm does end, you want to make sure that you're ready. ♪ i can see clearly now, the rain is gon

." ♪ ["i go♪ oooh by ciara] ♪ it all can get so out of control sometimes ♪ ♪ you can lose your faith lose your mind ♪ lose your grip ♪ get stripped of your pride ♪ till you don't know how you're gonna stay alive ♪ ♪ hey, hey i got you ♪ hey, hey i got you ♪ i'll be there to stop the bleeding ♪ ♪ i'll be there to start the healing ♪ ♪ i will give you what you're needing ♪ ♪ i'll be right there ♪ i got your back ♪ i got you . ♪ ♪ >>> hey, tim. merry christmas. i know the holidays look very different this year, but whether we're entertaining for two people or four people or however many people, we all deserve a holiday treat, right? >> absolutely, will. we always talk about making it easy. there's enough pressure going on over the holidays. all i have are some fun drinks and appetizers that are simple and easy. let's start out with fun cocktails. i was watching the country music awards on abc. florida georgia line sang a song and in that song they said "i got old camp in my eggnog." me being a cocktail guy, i looked that up. i found out they created this whiskey called old camp and it's

. ♪ ["i go♪ oooh by ciara] ♪ it all can get so out of control sometimes ♪ ♪ you can lose your faith ♪your mind ♪ lose your grip ♪ get stripped of your pride ♪ till you don't know how you're gonna stay alive ♪ ♪ hey, hey i got you ♪ hey, hey i got you ♪ i'll be there to stop the bleeding ♪ ♪ i'll be there to start the healing ♪ ♪ i will give you what you're needing ♪ ♪ i'll be right there ♪ i got your back ♪ i got you ♪ >>> welcome back. the "wall street journal" is at the center of a firestorm over an opinion piece on the incoming first lady dr. jill biden. >> the writer takes issue with biden's use of the title doctor even though she has earned her doctorate of education. now women and men around this country are weighing in. here's abc's megan >> reporter: the "wall street journal" is defending its decision to publish an op-ed about dr. jill biden which critics have called sexist and demeaning. writer joseph epstein argues the first lady elect should drop doctor from her title because she's not a medical doctor. epstein writing, a wiseman once said that no one should call himself do

♪ ["i go♪ oooh by ciara] ♪ it all can get so out of control sometimes ♪ ♪ you can lose your faith ♪ youur mind ♪ lose your grip ♪ get stripped of your pride ♪ till you don't know how you're gonna stay alive ♪ ♪ hey, hey i got you ♪ hey, hey i got you ♪ i'll be there to stop the bleeding ♪ ♪ i'll be there to start the healing ♪ ♪ i will give you what you're needing ♪ ♪ i'll be right there ♪ i got your back ♪ i got you ♪ >>> we are back now with a christmas light display that might make even clark griswold jealous. this is a home in lynchburg, virginia, known for its elaborate holiday decorations every year. the man that filmed this video said it's even more impressive in person. >> that looks like a million bucks, as in the light bill. it looks like a million bucks. >> also shoutout to the 434. i used the work there. so hello, lynchberg. good morning lynchburg. >>> christmas lights are not the only thing making us merry this season. >> stories of individuals spreading good will in their communities are warming our hearts like chestnuts roasting on an open fire. our own will ganss joins u

. ♪ ["i go♪ oooh by ciara] ♪ it all can get so out of control sometimes ♪ ♪ you can lose your faith ♪e your mind ♪ lose your grip ♪ get stripped of your pride ♪ till you don't know how you're gonna stay alive ♪ ♪ hey, hey i got you ♪ hey, hey i got you ♪ i'll be there to stop the bleeding ♪ ♪ i'll be there to start the healing ♪ ♪ i will give you what you're needing ♪ ♪ i'll be right there ♪ i got your back ♪ i got you ♪ >>> if you're still looking for something to fill those stockings this christmas, a hippo might be more than the family bargained for. luckily, we have some better ideas. >> our will ganss spoke with toy insider ali majevski about 2020's must-have stocking stuffers. >> i have a beautiful stocking hand made by my grandma, but there's one problem. it's empty. that's where you come in. >> and i have the perfect stocking stuffers for kids and family members. >> let's jump right in. >> we'll start out with these amazing plush toys. these are the cats versus pickles plush. they are so fun and so silly. they are the absolute best. you also have a rare pickle. so the pickles

. ♪ ["i go♪ oooh by ciara] ♪ it all can get so out of control sometimes ♪ ♪ you can lose your faith ♪e your mind ♪ lose your grip ♪ get stripped of your pride ♪ till you don't know how you're gonna stay alive ♪ ♪ hey, hey i got you ♪ hey, hey i got you ♪ i'll be there to stop the bleeding ♪ ♪ i'll be there to start the healing ♪ ♪ i will give you what you're needing ♪ ♪ i'll be right there ♪ i got your back ♪ i got you >>> >>> back with an update on that leaked audio from the set of mission impossible 7. >> tom cruise heard yelling at the team for ignoring covid rules."mission impossible 7. >> tom cruise heard yelling at the team for ignoring covid rules. cruise is facing new criticism for his conduct. >> this morning new fallout over tom cruise's onset tirade. critics calling out the mission impossible star over the leaked audio of him berating crew members for ignoring covid restrictions. >> i don't want to see it ever. if you do it again, you're fired! >> george clooney telling howard stern on tuesday that the rampage may have gone too far. >> i understand why he did it. he's not w

. ♪ ["i go♪ oooh by ciara] ♪ it all can get so out of control sometimes ♪ ♪ you can lose your faith ♪e your mind ♪ lose your grip ♪ get stripped of your pride ♪ till you don't know how you're gonna stay alive ♪ ♪ hey, hey i got you ♪ hey, hey i got you ♪ i'll be there to stop the bleeding ♪ ♪ i'll be there to start the healing ♪ ♪ i will give you what you're needing ♪ ♪ i'll be right there ♪ i got your back ♪ i got you >>> from the moment i wake up in the morning to the moment i fall asleep at night, i was born to >>> from the moment i wake up in the morning to the moment i fall asleep at night, i was born to play. it's my reason for living. >> we know that voice. that's jamie foxx, who's making history as the first black lead in a pixar movie. >> the movie is called "soul" it is celebrating the power of music, love and loss. ♪ you were my dream >> reporter: jamie foxx is no stranger to films with a musical backdrop. ♪ >> reporter: the oscar winner now taking on a groundbreaking role. as a music teacher who dreams of making it big in the new disney pixar film "soul." your character jo

ciara is professor of computer science at the university of rome.iplinary project coordinator. she is behind one of the more ambitious aspects of this. its underwater wireless sensor networks. so, what are the technologies you are testing here this week? this week, we are testing underwater drones supporting archaeologists in discovering the site. we are testing underwater wireless sensor networks that allow real—time data on the conservation status of the site. the water quality, the co2 because here we have very active volcanic activity and it's important to know what's happening there. and also images that we can transmit in real time compressed through algorithms from the underwater environment. these innovations represent a major change from how things were done in the past. they mean that information and pictures about any problems with the site, like erosion or even looting, can be communicated much more quickly. not only can underwater archaeologists communicate while they are diving, but we can get data in real time about the site, even whe

severe storms, including ciara and dennis, caused widespread damage in february, such as here on thein devon. but spring sprung sunny and dry, breaking records in may, as we came to terms with life locked down. always first thing in the morning, i used to live about half past five, quarter to six, to go on my walk. so, yes, i always got out. we were out quite a lot in our local area, doing it a lot more than we would normally. so we have been out and about quite a lot, haven't we? post—summer conditions produced spectacular autumn colours, an antidote to the second lockdown. however, we were allowed to spend more time outdoors than during the first. there was, though, an increasing amount of grey, as another disease thrived in 2020. ash dieback caused widespread damage to woodlands. but, a great yearfor apples. the perfect combination of warm and dry in spring and summer, followed by autumn rain, meant a bumper crop. for many people, the chance to get out and about this year has been vitalfor physical and mental well—being. you know, it's really important for your mental health. it's

they will host from new york and ciara hosts from l.a. j-lo from times square, nelly, miley cyrus, meghan the stallion and cyndi lauper are also set to perform. don't miss dick clark's new year's robin' eave right here on abc 7. >>> as we take a break, a live look or in a moment, actually, sorry, i'm getting to this morning show on the weekend. a new movie is streaming, you might recognize something local. we' introduce you to the real life inspiration. stick with me. i promise i'm trying here. a live look outside looking at san jose, the airport, everybody spends the night at the house. i love christmas, i always did. it's loud, it's family being together. a lot of food, music, people, hugs. that's a perfect christmas. ♪ ♪ ♪ stunning many visitors the mysterious ginger bread model that appeared at the corona heights park crumbled. this is what's left of the viral structure, pieces of the cookie on a knocked over metal frame, city employees taped off the remnants as you can see there. it is not clear what caused it to break apart but the

ciara hosts from l.a.e, nelly, miley cyrus, meghan the stallion and cyndi lauper are also set to perform. don't miss dick clark's new year's rockin' eve this thursday at 8:00 p.m. right here on abc 7. >>> still ahead on "abc 7 mornings," pixar's new movie "soul" is now streaming and if you look closely, you might recognize something local. we'll introduce you to the real life inspiration. >>> here is a live look outside from our east bay hills camera. you can see the bay bridge and san francisco looking clear. but we have some rain coming soon, and lisa will have that in our forecast >>> take a look at these video, taken one day apart, after stunning many visitors, the mysterious gingerbread ma know lith that appeared at san francisco's corona heights park crumbled. this is what's left of the viral structure, pieces of the cookie on a knocked over metal frame, city employees taped off the remnants as you can see there. it is not clear what caused it to break apart but the rain and wind definitely could hav

severe storms, including ciara and dennis, caused widespread damage in february, such as here on theas we came to terms with life locked down. always first thing in the morning, i used to live about half past five, quarter to six, to go on my walk. so, yes, i always got out. we were out quite a lot in our local area, doing it a lot more than we would normally. so we have been out and about quite a lot, haven't we? post—summer conditions, produced spectacular autumn colours, an antidote to the second lockdown. however, we were allowed to spend more time outdoors than during the first. there was, though, an increasing amount of grey, as another disease thrived in 2020. ash dieback caused widespread damage to woodlands. but, a great yearfor apples. the perfect combination of warm and dry in spring and summer, followed by autumn rain, meant a bumper crop. for many people, the chance to get out and about this year has been vitalfor physical and mental well—being. you know, it's really important for your mental health. it's made her a lot happier, a lot fitter. and, you know, if anything d

ciara also returning for her fout -- fourth time overseeing the l.a. portion of the show.rilled to have billy and lucy join me in ushering in a new year with fresh beginnings, we look forward to making sure it's a night for everyone to remember and, guys, they always do. you can watch dick clark's new year's rockin' eve on abc starting at 8:00 p.m. december 31st. billy will join us live just before that. the morning of december 28th. >>> also in "pop news" this morning, we all love chip and joanna gaines on their home renovation show "fixer upper," and this morning chip is ready to help you fix up your life. gaines is writing a self-help/memoir called "no pain, no gaines." love the title. this isn't chip's first time trading in for the pen either. in 2017 he wrote "capital gaines: the smart things i learned doing stupid stuff" about building the incredible magnolia empire. chip's new book will be out march 2021 around the same time as he and joanna officially launch their magnolia cable network filled with inspiring programming. >>> and finally, a special visitor in the wa

> we have jordan fisher who is going to be joining us, dwyane going to be joining us, dwyane wade, ciaraor thriver thursday episodes from the past three seasons and the live, l-i-v-e awards shows at 10:00 p.m. a disco nap is in my future. >> it's great you're doing this. >> i'm so happy. i'm so happy to be recognizing some really, really incredible people and some frontline workers as well. >> inspiring. >> thank you. >> big event on abc newslive. >>> coming up here "high school musical: the musical" star olivia rodrigo has a special holiday performance. ♪ do you recall, not long ago ♪ we would walk on the sidewalk ♪ ♪ all around the wind blows ♪ we would only hold on to let go ♪ ♪ blow a kiss into the sun ♪ we need someone to lean on ♪ blow a kiss into the sun ♪ all we needed somebody to lean on ♪ ♪ ♪ the volvo xc90 recharge plug-in hybrid. ♪ ♪ ♪ i wish i had a river so long >>> we're joined now with the star of the hit disney plus show "high school musical: the musical" the series, olivia rodrigo is going to perform a christmas classic for us in just a moment but first we're going to c

ciara and russell wilson spotted theirs around in some decorations there.odka. i was like, get off my vodka, okay go somewhere else. our elf is named finn fairy cakes. had to high-tail it elsewhere. >> finn fairy cakes. >> you can name your elf arthur, also al will get this joke. >> what? >> right, the movie "arthur," the classic? dudley moore. >> yes, yes. >> he's a drunk. >> got it. >> oh, nevermind. >> i got it. >> took us a second. it was the delay. >> we were up late last night lighting the tree. >> go with that. the jokes from long island is never as good as when i'm in 1a. >>> coming up, dylan going to speak with the family who inspired the elf on the shelf. and this is coming up in hour three. >>> finally, ms. guthrie, you're not getting off that easily. "people" magazine released its -- you can't drop savannah where is savannah. >> what? >> "people" of the year issue, look who is inside they had a big year. >> what? >> whoa. >> congratulations, babe i didn't know that. >> i didn't know it either what's it say? >> you didn't? >> no! >> the issue of