and find out why legendary singer etta james is back in the hospital. >>> singer etta james is back in the hospital. her long-time manager says that the blues singer is terminally ill. she was taken to a hospital in southern california after having trouble breathing. the manager says that james is in pretty bad shape and it is unclear if she will make it out of the hospital. etta james is suffering from leukemia and dementia. >>> a maryland family may not feel much like having a big dinner today but they certainly are rejoicing. maryland love got out of the hospital over the weekend after giving her daughter, sasha, a kidney. sasha was placed on a waiting list of about 100,000 people around the country. also in need of a transplant. but shortly after she began dialysis treatments, doctors discovered that her mother was a match and we're told that sasha is going to be out of the hospital soon. wish her well. >>> coming up, olga has the forecast. >> that's right. the sunshine is sure to put a smile on your face but this breeze and all of this wind, it will make your teeth chatter for the

etta james is 73 years old. >>> christopher hitchens has died.was born in post-war britain but became an american citizen. he was the author of over 20 books and he read thousands more. he was a scorched earth polemicist, a trotskyite, an atheist, and a lot of people found him hard to like and impossible to pin down and that's exactly how he liked it. he was a big supporter of the war in iraq, he criticized mother teresa as a fraud, and he was a genuine intellectual who chronicled his own bikini waxing and once agreed to be waterboarded on camera. he got the power of a stunt and the power of words. he would debate with anyone and he usually won. he hung out with other smart writers, mostly brits. hitchens drank and smoked like an olympian, and he paid for it. he died of esophageal cancer, just as his father did. christopher hitchens gone at the age of 62. >>> while it took a british newspaper to show us what's happening in our own neighborhood, look at these photos from the giant rising above ground zero in lower manhattan. it's called one world

etta james is 73 years old. >>> christopher hitchens was died.rn in post-war britain but became an american citizen. he was the author of over 20 books and he read thousands more. he was a scorched earth polemicist, a trotskyite, atheist, and a lot of people found him hard to like and impossible to pin down and that's exactly how he liked it. he was a big supporter of the war in iraq, criticized mother teresa as a fraud, and he chronicled his own by kibikini waxing. he would debate with anyone and he usually won. he hung out with other smart writers, mostly brits. he drank and smoke like an olympian and paid for it, he died of esophageal cancer just like his father did. christopher hitchens gone at the age of 62. >>> while it took a british newspaper to show us what's happening in our own neighborhood, look at the photos from a giant rising aboveground zero. it's one world trade, up to 90 stories with 14 more to go and already on a clear day you can see forever and in a city of giant this is new giant is already visible from all five new york cit

etta james, her signature song, "at last."in the last stages of a terminal illness. she was diagnosed with leukemia more than a year ago. etta james is 73 years old. >>> also this morning the death of a florida a&m university band member has been ruled a homicide. robert champion died november 19th from blunt-force trauma. champion was a band major for the band. no one has been charged in this suspected hazing death. >>> also baseball all-star and yes, he is the home run king, barry bonds. he has learned his fate now. he has been sentenced to two years' probation, 30 days house arrest. bonds was convicted of obstruction of justice during an investigation into illegal steroid use by pro athletes. bond, as you know, broke hank aaron's home run record in august of 2007. >>> but as we're coming up on the top of the hour, the senate is getting down to business today. in session today, we have big business to tend to. they have two bills to get to work on. one would keep the government running and the other would mean no change to y

legendary blues singer, etta james is terminally ill.s diagnosed -- according to the singer's manager and a friend, she is now in the final stages of her terminal illness. etta james. >>> more details on a story we had mentioned before a man tries to board a flight to russia from iran with radioactive materials from his luggage. >> customs officials say they were screening baggage on a flight due to move to tehran when they were notified of high radiation levels in a set of baggage. what they found they say were 18 individually stored metal objects in their own steel cases. they say radiation levels from them were 20 times higher than normal and further tests showed what they were dealing with was na 22. now, the russian atomic energy agency says that's not normally hazardous. it's used commonly in medical applications and the levels reported by customs are no higher than passengers would normally be exposed to on any flight. they said the isotope is not formed in nuclear reactors nor is it used as fuel for them. medical experts have tol

etta james is terminally ill with leukemia.he 73-year-old known for her 1961 hit "at last" is in the final stages of her disease. her manager says things are not looking good and james' family is just spending time with her and waiting. doctors concluded that james' leukemia was uncurable two weeks ago. >>> an italian apeels court is explaining the amanda knox appeal. there was no motive, the time of dpej was wlong and there was no weapon. the appeals court even says there was no proof that knox and her boy frind were in the home when knox's roommate was killed. knox was initially sentenced to 26 years for the killing. she has sense been freed, returned to hometown of seattle. >>> a big breakthrough for a biotech company, gilead sciences of foster city is officially seeking fda approval to the closest thing to an hiv vaccine ever developed. it reduces infection. initial tests for people who use the pill cut their risk for hiv by 93%. 50,000 people are infected with the hiv virus in the united states each year. >>> good news for

. >>> singer etta james is back in the hospital. her long-time manager says the blues singer is terminally ill. she was taken to the hospital in southern california after having trouble breathing. she says james is in pretty bad shape. it isn't clear if she will make it out of the hospital. james is suffering from leukemia and dementia and that's affected her breathing. >>> taylor swift beats her fans for a new movie hunger games. bigad shaban has your eye on entertainment. >> reporter: actor robert deniro and his wife grace hightower are the proud parents of a new baby. the 7 pound two ounce girl is named helen grace hightower. and was born through a surrogate mother friday. she's the couple's second child but deniro's sixth. deniro is 68 years old. >> actor richard gere is being honored for his contributions to movies and his work as a humanitarian. he's slated to receive the 2012 george eastman award. the 62-year-old actor has appeared in more than 40 movies and founded the gere foundation that gives emergency relief in tibet. >>

. ♪ ♪ at last my love come along ♪ >> you know that song from etta james "at last."anager giving us news she's in the last stages of a terminal illness. she was diagnosed with hepatitis c more than a year ago and leukemia. we got that news. she's 73 years old now. turn back to washington, d.c. where there will be some work going on saturday. u.s. senate convening in two and a half hours. they are going to consider a couple of important bills. one is a spending bill to fund the government through september. looks like we will avert a government shutdown. the other is a payroll tax holiday extension. that's the one that could mean a tax increase if they don't get this thing passed. looks like there may be a deal, so these things are expected to pass. that will mean you will not see a roughly $1,000 tax increase starting january 1st. the other part of that, they are only extending it for two months. that means we've got to do all this over again in two months. looking forward to it fellas. >>> the iowa caucus upon us. newt gingrich leading in the polls. mitt romney pick

. >>> sad news this afternoon about singer etta james. her doctors say she is terminally ill. she's been in failing health suffering from leukemia, dementia and kidney failure. the leukemia was declared incurable two weeks ago. she's known for the '50s and '60s songs. she's ranked 22nd on a list of 100 best singers of all time. news 4 at 4:00 is just getting started. >>> janet jackson's struggle with weight loss for the entire world. >> jimmie fallon is gearing up for his gig as host of "snl." >>> shoppers are in for a treat on this supersaturday. >>> britney spears got engaged in vegas last night. according to us weekly, her boyfriend popped the question during a romantic private dinner thursday night. it happened to be his 40th birthday. this morning, she tweeted he surprised her with the one gift she's been waiting for. they will celebrate at planet hollywood tonight. she's been married twice before. there will be a prenup. >>> singer katy perry's run of number one hits. she's mtvs first artist of the year. they made the decision. they decided her achievement tieing michael

. >>> but first, news about a legendary singer, etta james.we're told she is now in the fight for her life. ♪ >>> about 24 minutes past the hour now. he is the most notorious teen burglar in our time. yesterday, the courthouse in washington state, so-called the barefoot bandit, he pleaded guilty to all 33 state charges. he was facing more while dodging police on a two-year manhunt that included stealing cars, boats and a plane. he was captured in the bahamas last year after capturing a stolen plane. any money or books he makes on his crime will be given to victims of. >>> cnn's brian todd was in court yesterday. >> he sad sat upright in court gave crisp yes, sir answers when asked if he understood the charges against him wear thick framed glasses. private bradley manning appeared pro bust and laser focused. as manning took notes, his attorney came out firing, laying down an early mark on how tough he'll be. the defense lawyer accusing the investigating officer who is essentially the judge of being bias against manning. that officer, lieutenant

. >>> there is word that etta james was taken off of a resp rater and is breathing on her own. the blood pressure returned to normal. he's been diagnosed with terminal leukemia and is being careful at her home in receiverside. she's best known for her hit "at last." >>> even as the san francisco zoo misses for the messing squirrel monkey we told you about at the top of the newscast, they're welcoming two arrivals. two sicilian donkeys named pablo and lupah are settling in in the corral of the children's petting zoo. the natives are on the small side. they're only three feet high and they're very friendly to humans. they can also live in captivity for up to 35 years. >>> could college football change to a post season playoff system? the head of the championship series told us in an exclusive interview. >> and we're taking a live look outside right now. we still have lots of cloud covers and areas of dense fog. coming up, the fog is focused tomorrow morning, the one direction temperatures are heading this weekend. and have the new year's eve forecast. >> oakland's popular parkway

zblmplg >>> and prayers are going out to etta james. her managers says she's termly ill.ld has been diagnosed with leukemia and hepatitis c. she's also battling alzheimer's disease. >>> and live pictures right now from capitol hill where just a few hours ago the u.s. senate passed two big pieces of legislation. one keeps the government running through september. the other extends the payroll tax cut for two months. the extension now goes to the u.s. house, where it faces strong opposition. >>> and nothing like a little carolling to get you into the christmas spirit. that's what travelers at los angeles international airport are hearing. take a listen for yourself. ♪ the choir wandered through the terminals at lax bringing christmas cheer to anyone who would listen. about 90 members were hired by airport officials to entertain travelers. they sound great. >>> the salvation army's red kettles are christmas tradition. this year, actor and singer robert davi of "the profiler" television show is putting something extra into the kettle. he's recorded a new version of classic ch

. ♪ at last >> a representative for etta james says the 70-year-old singer is now breathing on her owne pipes. beautiful. she's amazing. amazing. she has fortunately been taken off a respirator. she's still in the california hospital. according to one report she's battling leukemia and dementia, sheels well-known for that hit, then you think about to that youtube hit "friday friday ♪ >>> pitch er r.a. dickey puttin his career on the line. next month he plans to scale kilimanjaro for awareness and money to stop sex trafficking in india. the mets told him they have the right to void his contract if he's injured during the climb. he's unfazed. he told us earlier today, he gets it. he understands why they are doing that. he told reynolds he knows it's going to be tough. >> you're going to be high tailing it to this mountain, the highest point, as we mentioned, in africa. you're going through jungle-like climate, prairie, arid region and at the top some snow. a lot of athletes including martina navratilova couldn't do it. there's altitude. are you worried about that? >> there's an inherent

etta james has had difficulty breathing.he has been surrounded with family where she was taken to hospital earlier. she has been in poor health. she has been diagnosed with terminal leukemia and suffering from hepatitis c and dementia. she is in the rock-and-roll hall of fame and known for the song " at last ". coming up, haunting music. another look outside. holiday music--coming up. we will be back. ó??g÷p÷÷÷>>>>>8ç the >> we will give you an idea of what to do why not hit the ice? it is open until january 16th. with great holiday music and a christmas tree. the embarcadero ice rink is also open to the public. until january 8th. brighton across the street from the three building in san francisco. >> right across the street you do not have to be sandra henning. the tom & jerry has charmed the young and old. the 65 pine tree is surrounded by eight-feet stockings. with giant ribbons and even santa claus will be out. 21st/church street at castro district in san francisco. >> those people to so much charity work is great! >> as

but go have good news about etta james. 73-year-old singer is now breathing on her own. she has been taken off a respirator and remains in a california hospital, according to one report. james is battling leukemia and dementia and, yeah, who doesn't love that song? gosh, they don't make voices like that. ♪ like a song >> oh. >>> well, best of luck to her, and good health in the new year. >>> a former pro wrestling now calling it quits. it seems his turn at ultimate fighting didn't end so well. and so now, i go backened forth. a former pro. came back, now he says, not doing it. hanging up the gloves for good. >>> three, two, one -- happy new year! >> 2012, sitnydney, australia. they rang in the new year earlier this hour. >>> we will take you to more celebrations. t n me? you're, like, eight!" [ male announcer ] for every 2 pounds you lose through diet and exercise alli can help you lose one more by blocking some of the fat you eat. simple. effective. advantage: mom. let's fight fat with alli ♪ try bayer advanced aspirin. it

. >> she sang that etta james song at the end. >> if you can do that at 13 years old, you're going toul. >> i have to jump into the weather. 40 degrees in annapolis, a little bit of warm air coming off the water. 28 at dulles airport. here is the sentinel satellite radar. we're going to have a lot of sunshine today. some of this cloud cover does not make it way into here until late this afternoon or during the evening hours. today, mostly sunny skies, a little warmer, look for highs about 51 degrees. tonight, partly cloudy, chilly overnight, 36 degrees for the overnight low. five-day forecast, weekend is cool, highs in the 40s. cold at night, monday and tuesday, more of the same. that's what's happening with the weather. let's get more on traffic with julie wright. sky fox still above the scene. thinks northbound i-95. the right side of this ramp still blocked off with this multi-vehicle accident. two lanes to the left. big delays as you guys travel north bound now out of dale city headed towards the spring field interchange. we'll take you back inside, update the right elsewhere. tra

soul singer etta james if the hospital, admitted after having trouble breathing.was in the end stage of cancer and would not undergo further treatment. super value walgreens and krogers, and safeway, the latest to join walmart in pulling cans of a formula for newborns off the shelves after an infant in missouri died from a bacteria infection that may have been connected to the formula. rick? rick: if you missed it that was the champagne cork sound being popped. before you invite your family over, you have to whip up christmas cocktails we have a world famous mixologist. the house is all about cocktails and we have to figure how to do this. the cocktails at home are just vodka, and grapefruit percent. >>guest: you can do better. it is about having the ingredients. we have another one that is easy, sparkling wine, and this is a take on a classic congress tale that is vodka and ginger beer and lime juice and i use pink grape fruit just and a dash of bitters. i will shape it up. i try to pass off work as much as possible. rick: you can feel the shamer getting cold. >>

. >>> there's word blues singer etta james is terminally ill. doctor says her leukemia is in cureable. the 73-year-old also has kidney failure. she is best known for her songs, at least, and tell mama. a doctor has been caring for her at her home since march of 2010. >>> today items from michael jackson's final home will be sold at auction. the exhibit will be free and open to the public. fans have been swarming to the auction site with flowers and notes to the singer's children. the auction is selling all the items. they were attempting to sell the headboard of the band where he died but that was removed at the request of the family. >>> kobe bryant and his wife of 10 years are getting a divorce. she signed the papers on december 1 but news didn't leak out until yesterday. in the filing she asked for joint custody of the couple's two daughters. the couple married in 2001, two years later bryant was charged with sexually assaulting a woman who worked in a colorado resort. the charges were dropped, but he did admit adultery. >>> a college choir i

blues singer etta james is terminally ill battling leukemia that is not curable and she has hepatitis should be tebowing. let me see you do that later. two brothers suspended from school for doing just that: tebowing. taking a knee in prayer. typically during athletic endeavor but, you know, we will give the gives a pass. that's the broncos quaterback tebow does, coming out in support of this pair of high school kids and their 38 friends saying "if they had good intentions, good for them for having the courage to do something different." the two brothers are students at high school here in new york. i cannot believe this is a national uproar story. tebow has weighed in. what were you doing? trying to pray? were you trying to on the quaterback? tell me why. >> we were doing it to show tribute to tebow a role model of ours, a leader, a winner, and he has great faith, but really the religious aspect, it was not about praying, obviously, tebowing, the fact is praying in a sense but it was more of a tribute to him as a player and a man. >>dave: you were not necessarily praying and the scho