000:19:52;00] >>> the big sick is based on the real-life courtship of the star and his now wife, emily gordonerious illness and slips into a coma, he has to try to bridge the cultural divide with her parents played by ray. >> what's your stance on 9/11? >> it was a tragedy. i mean, we lost 19 of our best guys. >> huh? >> that was a joke, obviously. 9/11 was a terrible tragedy, and it's not funny to joke about it. >> no joking here. the critics are loving the big sick, giving it a whopping 97% certified fresh on rotten tomatoes. it's called a superbly well-timed story of culture clash that resolve noose a lovely tale of mutual understandg >>> this morning on "world news now," the obamacare overhaul. >> some republicans insist it will make insurance more affordable. but not all are on board. we'll have the reaction. >>> and the cleanup has begun across the gulf coast region. cindy battered it with winds, rain and tornados. >>> then taking a stand. these students were told they can't wear shorts to school, so they found a way around the rule. we're going to take a look at the dress code protest

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