and gabby was relieved. good girl, gabby. that daggone goose mess with you?d enough goose pulled out of her hide to appreciate the goose being back at the dock. >> just when barnes thinks he's put enough distance between bird and dog, the goose makes one last attempt but this time falls short. >> i was shocked at the persistence of this goose. am i going to be out here all night long tossing the goose out of here? is the dog going to get fed up and be done with it? my dog! >> so what set the bird off? maybe it has something to do with gabby's favorite chew toy. it should be noticed the goose has since calmed down. it found a meat, and it only had todd barnes to thank for that. if the self proclaimed animal lover hadn't exercised such restraint, that goose would have been cooked. >> this dog is really highly trained. we wanted to hurt that goose or kill that goose, we could have done it very, very easily. just snap my fingers and the dog would have taken care of it right then. we we

gabby's neck.il. >> she didn't expect the onslaught of aggression that the goose laid on her there at the end. she kept looking at me like is this goose really doing this to me, and you're not letting me deal with it? >> crazy ass goose. >> when barnes grabs the goose by the neck, the bird becomes even more foul. >> i was just trying to get it out of the boat. i really wasn't worried about grabbing it. the first thing i thought when the goose jumped in the boat is maybe it was a one-time charge at the dog and she was going in there, once i grabbed her by the neck and tossed her out it would be it. then the goose went crazy and started attacking the dog. get! i told gabby not to attack the goose because the goose had never done anything in the past not to be aggressive. and she was a pretty nice goose generally. >> but not this time. the video clearly shows the goose has hair of the dog in her back when she is thrown into the water. but that only increases her determination. he jumps back in the boa

gabby! gabby!e allegiance to the flag of the united states of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. [ cheers and applause ] >> gabby! gabby! >> former congresswoman gabrielle giffords saying the pledge of allegiance to open the final session of the democratic national convention here in charlotte. now, more of the president's speech. >>> we can choose a future where we export more products and outsource fewer jobs. after a decade that was defined by what we bought and borrowed, we're getting back to basics and doing what america has always done best. we are making things again. i've met workers in detroit and toledo who feared they would never build another american car, and today they can't build them fast enough because we reinvented a dying auto industry that's back on top of the world. i've worked with business leaders who are bringing jobs back to america. not because our workers make less pay, but because we mak

they want to cheer for gabby and have driven one of lucretias, and she is both of those things. -- how brave and wonderful she is, and she is both of those things. but coming out for gun safety laws is a way to prevent future gabby giffords. >> what about god and wrestle? > -- to jerusalem? >> all swell that ends well. how they were taken out, i don't understand. they still don't have an answer as to why the omission. at the end of the day, they put it back, but it was called to attention by their opponents. it was just klutzy. >> i thought was revealing. i watched it at live. everybody was stunned, because everybody expected that the restoration would go easily. it was obvious that the nos or at least as strong as the yeas, and the chairman, the mayor of l.a., was totally stunned. he had to call the vote three times. it was obvious that it cannot pass, and yet he declared it passed, and the reaction from the the crowd, who watched the vociferousness of the opposition to an inclusion of jerusalem, i think it will lead to an impression of the democrats having changed from the party that

they want to cheer for gabby at how wonderful and great chia's, and she is both of those things. but, and supporting sensible gun safety laws is a way to prevent future gabby giffords. >> how about god and jerusalem and israel? it is back in the platform -- >> all's well that ends well. how they take it out, i don't understand. at the end of the day, they put it back, but it was just klutzy. >> no, i thought it was revealing. i watched it live. everybody was stunned, because everybody thought that the restoration would go easily. it was obvious that the nos were at least as strong as the yeas, and the chairman, the mayor of l.a., was totally stunned by what happened. he had to call the roll three times, and it was obvious that it had not passed, and yet he declared it passed. the reaction of the crowd, particularly those jewish and non-jewish who care about israel, seeing the vociferousness of the opposition, it will leave an impression of how the democratic party has changed from a party that used to be so strongly of israel. >> platforms have to come away with the mainstream of

to a passionate pledge of allegiance from gabby giffords. >>> also this morning, the most important monthly jobs report yet, threatening to spoil the president's post-convention bump. >>> runaway car. a runaway car on a busy highway. a baby in the backseat. a deputy, in the right place at the right time. >>> and mtv's wild night. outrageous and funky fashions on display, as always, at the annual vmas. >>> good friday morning, everyone. we begin this friday with the first day of the rest of the campaign. >> home stretch. here we go. president obama, last night, wasting no time, today, i should say, hitting the campaign trail, after accepting the nomination last night in charlotte. laying out the progress that's been made, but the problems also still being faced. now, he and challenger, mitt romney, head into the final days. >> abc's brandi hitt covered both conventions. she joins us from charlotte this morning, live. hi, brandbrandi. >> reporter: hi, paula. good morning, rob, as well. the president told voters the journey of hope is not over just yet. the big question now is will voters cont

the crowd went wild for the gold medal team sshly gabby douglas. >> going to see jordyn and gabby becauserst african-american to be an individual gold medalist and i'm proud of her. >> she has a great personality. it is more talent than competition. hp pavilion was also the site of the trials for gymnastics this year. >>> one more thing, traffic came to a stand still on 91 in riverside county today. look at this. the reason a pot bellied pig got loose. they tranquilized the animal. no one has come forward to claim the pig. officers suspect it may have fallen off a truck. poor thing. i hope it is all right. thank you for joining us. "saturday night live" is up next. good night. ah. fire bad! just have to fire roast these tomatoes. do you churn your own butter what? too? this is going to give you a head start on your dinner. that seems easier sure does who are you? [ female announcer ] new progresso recipe starters. five delicious cooking sauces you combine with fresh ingredients to make amazing home-cooked meals. ♪ ambiance [ female announcer ] new progresso recipe starters. your head-star

.] >>> gabby! gabby! gabby! flag of the united states of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. [ cheers and applause ] >> gabby! gabby! >> former congresswoman gabrielle giffords saying the pledge of allegiance to open the final session of the democratic national convention here in charlotte. now, more of the president's speech. >>> we can choose a future where we export more products and outsource fewer jobs. after a decade that was defined by what we bought and borrowed, we're getting back to basics and doing what america has always done best. we are making things again. i've met workers in detroit and toledo who feared they would never build another american car, and today they can't build them fast enough because we reinvented a dying auto industry that's back on top of the world. i've worked with business leaders who are bringing jobs back to america. not because our workers make less pay, but because we make better products.

gabby giffords and mark kelly >>> welcome back, everyone. the labor problems at american airlines are making travelers think twice about booking flights on the airline. american has canceled hundreds of flights. and as many as half of its flights have been delayed. the airline says job action by its pilots are partly to blame. the bankrupt airline voided its pilots' contract recently and cut their pay, as well as benefits. >>> checks are in the mail for more than 1,200 investors swindled by bernie madoff. and $2.5 billion. this is the largest payout to victims. the checks range from 1,800 bucks to $500 million, with an average of $2 million. madoff pleaded guilty and is currently serving a 150-year sentence for the massive brawl. >>> the federal reserve says that total household wealth is now within 5% of its peak. that's thanks to a jump in the stock market, as well as rising home prices. although the increased wealth isn't evenly distributed. economists hope it will lead to increased spending as well as hiring. >>> today, president obama i

mark kelly, "endeavour's" last commander, asked that the shuttle could fly over tucson, so his wife, gabby, could see it. great story there. nice, little way to go out. >>> well, the weather should be perfect to see that flyover. in fact, most of the west will have a pleasant day with sunny skies. the california coast wakes up to fog. and there could be rain from miami to savannah. showers are a possibility in fargo and green bay. >> the day will start off chilly in upstate new york and new england. boston will be 64, instead of 70. dallas and denver, about ten degrees warmer than usual. anchorage is the cool spot at 56 degrees. phoenix, at 103. >> i think i like the 103. >> 56 isn't so bad. a sweater. light jacket. i can deal with that. >> i can. >>> when we come back, call it the case of the kernels. the $7 million popcorn verdict. >>> and then, chick-fil-a is sticking with poultry but dropping the politics. >>> and later, the three-minute thrill ride that turned into a four-hour ordeal. >>> all right. welcome back. as we told you a few minutes ago, there's good news about the economy. t

the moment that threatened to steal the show from the president when former arizona congresswoman, gabby giffords, 20 months after she was shot in the head, led the audience in the pledge of allegiance. that clip in its entirety later. but we begin with president obama and closing argument. 20,000 supporters packing into the convention hall. the president accepted his party's nomination for a second term. after a warm krupp from vice president biden, he offered a defense to his policies, saying he now needs more time to build on the progress he's made. >> if you reject the notion that this nation's promise is reserved for the few, your voice must be heard in this election. if you reject the notion that our government is forever beholden to the highest bidder, you need to stand up in this election. if you believe in a country where everyone gets a fair shot and everyone does their fair share and everyone plays by the same rules, then i need you to vote this november. >> borrowing a quote from abraham lincoln, president obama acknowledges the challenges of his own presidency, declaring thi

gabby giffords and mark kelly with a last glimpse of "endeavour." anncr: a good job. it's the key to a good life. but it isn't always easy to find one... a vote for question seven is a vote for maryland jobs. two thousand construction jobs to build a new resort casino. four thousand permanent jobs, paying... on average fifty five thousand a year. six thousand jobs from increased tourism... and table games like blackjack and poker. add it up: it's twelve thousand new maryland jobs. but to build it you have to vote for it. vote for question seven. and get maryland back to work. >>> welcome back, everyone. the labor problems at american airlines are making travelers think twice about booking flights on the airline. american has canceled hundreds of flights. and as many as half of its flights have been delayed. the airline says job action by its pilots are partly to blame. the bankrupt airline voided its pilots' contract recently and cut their pay, as well as benefits. >>> checks are in the mail for more than 1,200 investors swindled by bernie madoff. and $2.5 billion. th

a lot of people hoping and praying for gabby as she continues to struggle in her recovery. everybody was uplifted by that. tom sherwood, all of this day and for the last four days, has been up close and very personal from all the delegations from all the local jurisdictions. that's skiekind of a look at wh lies ahead. >> i think we can do it pretty quickly. virginia, one of the toss-up states that would decide this election for president. virginia got the great seats right down below us. they were bells at the ball, to use a southern phrase. maryland, it's so blue that no one thinks about its going to the republicans. the attorney general of maryland said they're going to send marylanders out to virginia, to delaware, to pennsylvania and other places to help the democratic ticket in the entire region. not just in maryland. maryland is full of all of the ballot initiatives, immigration, same-sex marriage and there's a third one, casinos, the big deal on casinos. they had a great time here. the district of columbia. 93% of the vote in 2008. if you went that way, if they were

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discover vibrant maturity and more at purinaone.com. >> gabby, gabby, gabby! stands, one nation, under god, indevisible with liberty and justice for all. >>> welcome back to "hardball." that moment when former u.s. congresswoman gabrielle giffords led the hall in pledge of allegiance. the person with me right now is thperson helping her get there. debbie wasserman schultz. congressman crowley of queens, new york, joins me right now. you know, first of all, first of all, this is the best convention i have heard of, ever. but the one it competes with is the one where bill clinton got nominated and he picked up like 35 points. this is going to have such a bounce, don't you think? >> i think, if i do say so myself, number one, it was such a team effort. we had, you know, thousands of volunteers and charlotte was an incredible host committee and our staff was amazing. but this, on top of the fact this was a great convention and did all the things the convention should do, fire up your supporters and make the clear choice and uncontrast with what was such a negative

gabby giffords is everywhere.he was at the democratic c convention leading the pledge of allegian allegiance. >>> let's go to veronica johnson. where are you? >> right here. get it together, aaron. that's what happens. those girls are great. that's what happens when you win, when you try hard. all right. this morning, we're talking about the fact that we've got a little less humidity out there. a little cooler, too. i want to show you the temperatures and the dew point temperature indication of how much moisture is in the air. right now the numbers throughout the area, the temperatures are anywhere from the mid 60s to low 70s. that dew point temperature in the mid to upper 60s across the area. so instead of being very humid this morning, like it's been the last couple of morning, we're just slightly humid. touch of humidity today and more heat for today. we'll be going up to a high today of 91 degrees. noontime, 87. the other story, some isolated showers west for today but watch what happens on saturday. we start

somebody who covered gabby giffords in congress to see her do that was remarkable. >> so sad in a way because she was struggling to get up there but what progress. >> >> i love the ending. for all, it was great. we'll check in with new york congressman steve israel to ask him that very question. first let's go to alina cho in new york with a look at the rest of the stories making news today. >> good morning, soledad, we're keeping a close eye in wall street. in less than 9 o minutes, the labor department will release its jobs report and there are signs that hiring may be picking up. economists surveyed by cnn money expect 120,000 jobs were added last month. cnn money.com's managing editor lex harris joins me with a preview. the question is, will it move the needle on unemployment? >> it almost certainly won't. as you said, the economists we spoke to are looking for 120,000 jobs. i've seen some estimates that are a little higher but to talk about a real recovery, you need to see 200,000 or more. 120,000 is not awful and continues this story of slow, steady gains. >> lex harris, thank y

that's why you saw former congresswoman gabby giffords unite this hall in tears and cheers as she recitehe pledge of allegiance. >> reporter: and that's why vice president joe biden went all out too. we can now proudly say what you've heard me say the last six months. osama bin laden is dead and general motors is alive. [ cheers and applause ] >> reporter: the president did something else. he addressed directly the frustrated hopes and mixed feelings about his leadership out across the country. >> now, i won't pretend the path i'm offering is quick or easy. i never have. you didn't elect me to tell you what you wanted to hear. you elected me to tell you the truth. [ applause ] and the truth is, it will take more than a few years for us to solve challenges that have built up over decades. >> reporter: truth and struggle. ♪ >> reporter: a long way, perhaps, from the euphoria of hope and change. this was really the president's biggest challenge tonight, the biggest challenge in his campaign, to overcome the disappointments and the doubts among so many americans who voted for him in 2008. an

tomorrow night we know in here in charlotte is former congress woman gabby gifford is here. and she's not here for cheap hotel rooms or meal reservations. heavy suspicion is that he's she's here physically in the city of charlotte. so of course there is an emotional high point for democrats in the fall. >> and there is everyone will be in a sense that republican as like if gabby giffords walk add cross that stage. >> if you see her come across and able to walk around, i mean, after what happened? it's inspiring to everybody. and convention organizers love surprises and there is romney trust people tried to keep the clint eastwood thing under wraps as long as they can. then sh they couldn't. then people started saying there is going to be a surprise, think arizona. >> greta: in the going to be governor jan brewer. all right. ab let's talk about virginia. there is a potential spoiler for republican arty on the virginia ballot. >> well, they're as good as a former congressman and trying to get in the way of a very, very, important race. and in virginia. and as you know, senate

the chants of gabby, gabby. so how did she get ready for it? you talk about the long walk., those things. we ran through it once. she's really -- a lot energy so she's really excited about it. >> she was pumped to do it. >> yeah, it was a lot of fun. >> you and gabby this week announced gabby pac. and a lot people here pacs, they think -- i know it's a three-letter acronym but it's a four-letter word. you and your wife are trying -- the goal you say is bipartisan. you're trying to basically fund democrats who are going to sponsor bipartisan things. >> yes. >> we've heard so many partisan speeches here and heard them last week in tampa. what are the main bipartisan causes? >> it's causes that she was really interested in. first, let me just say you know, over the last several years, you know, we've gotten to a point where there aren't a lot of people in the middle anymore and gabby was one of those people right in the middle. liked to work with republicans on legislation all the time. she really wants to make more of that happen. things that she cares about, certainly renewa

. >> it was so fun to see her here former congress woman gabby giffords leading the pleej here.terwards we caught up with her husband, captain mark kelly. mark it's wonderful to have your wife back here. was it fun? >> a lot of fun for her. she was very excited to be out there. >> when she heard she was coming here how did she respond? >> they've been talking about this for a while but she's been excited about doing it. but the plan didn't come together. she's been excited. >> we've been concerned and wondering how her health is. >> she's doing really well, continues to work hard at it. almost a full time job for her. you can see she's doing great. >> she's picked up on the crowd's enthusiasm. >> there is a lot of energy that that room. she has a lot of friends here. a lot of friends in congress, a lot of republicans are friends. so it's been great for her to be here. >> can you give us any idea sort of what your plans are? and is this just too soon to make plans? >> gabby and i started political action committee recently couple days ago going to focus on getting moderates elect

>> gretchen: and the american gymastic team introduced gabby doug las. too. >> brian: you have a great segment coming up. >> we are going to california and new york and washington and michigan and then we are going to go to washington dc to take back the white house. yeah. >> brian: someone gave howard a run for his money and we'll show you the tape live. >> steve: our political panel is ready to tackle this one. saying mitt romney wants to take the country back to the cold war? really? ♪ no body going to slow me down. [ mother ] you can't leave the table till you finish your vegetables. [ clock ticking ] [ male announcer ] there's a better way... v8 v-fusion. vegetable nutrition they need, fruit taste they love. could've had a v8... a body at rest tends to stay at rest... while a body in motion tends to stay in motion. staying active can actually ease arthritis sympto. but if you have arthritis, staying active can be difficult. prescription celebrex can help relieve arthritis pain so your body can stay in motion. because just one 200mg celebrex a day ca

gabby douglas, who won the gold medal for the u.s. for gymnastics was up on stage. president obama hopes that president clinton will help him win a gold medal in november. and i wonder if that is gabby over, that jim hunt, former governor of north carolina will be speaking tonight. president clinton, according to campaign aides and the campaign, the officials at the campaign have spoken extensively with the former president they say. they reviewed his remarks carefully what he intends to say. they want to give him as much time as needs to make the case. it is an important speech, david and liz. david: it will be a very interesting night. by the way, elizabeth warren. a lot of folks are speaking up tonight. they're up against a pretty important football game. we'll see which wins out. liz: thanks, peter. >> thank you. liz: democrats will tell voters how they plan to get the economy moving again. david: we have one ceo who has ideas to get america back on track. overstock dot come --.com chairman and see with his ways to fix the economy. >> hi, david and liz. david: l

we wanted to show you this brief moment again this is gabby giffords.sign from congress in january to focus on her recovery. we are back with more stephanie after the break. say with us. ♪ everything. >>as barack obama seeks a second term, with campaigns trading attacks and pundits predicting we go back to see the people and events that shaped the life of the unlikely man who would become president. >>barack was having to work out the fact that people react to him based on his racial makeup. i felt he identified with other outsiders and that was a good story. when a carpet is clean and fresh, it's irresistible. experience this in your home with resolve deep clean powder. its moist powder penetrates deep, removing three times more dirt than vacuuming alone while also neutralizing odors at their source. it's a clean you can see smell, and really enjoy. resolve deep clean powder. don't just vacuum clean, resolve clean. [ ♪ theme music ♪ ] >> announcer: ladies and gentlemen, it's the "stephanie miller show"! ♪ i'm walking on sunshine, woe ho ♪ ♪ i'm walking

arizona's gabby giffords will lead the pledge of allegiance. expect countless jabs at the romney. >> they are not going to be this on the streets or on the ground. >> but republicans won't sit idly by. this is the war room at their rapid response center just blocks away from the arena. the gop faithful will watch every minute, strategize over plans and raced to react in their own studio. >> when you ask the president and he gives himself and incomplete. my children have a report card that says incomplete, i know they failed. >> back to the super bowl analogy -- consider a few of the names we will see onstage tonight -- scarlett john hansa and the -- scarlett johansson and the foo fighters. we will break it down in every action in highlights tonight from the democratic national convention. >> we will look for you tonight. even before the president makes that speech, republicans are firing back. after bill clinton's rousing speech by, virginia gov. bob macdonald says it can't just be about speeches. he says the nation is still $16 trillion in deb

california.along the way, it will make a special flyover of tucson, arizona---- a tribute to former congresswoman gabby giffords.. wounded in a horrific shooting almost two years ago.gifford's husband mark kelly commanded endeavour's final mission into space.on friday, endeavour will embark on a aarial tour of northern california.it's final journey is along 12 l-a-x to the california science center, where it will become an exhibit.the city of los angeles agreed to raise power lines and cut down 400 trees to clear the ay for the shuttle's parade roote.to gett local support, the science center agreed to plant up to cut down.back in houston, a spectator was asked if he was disappointed the shuttle's two-day visit was shortened to one.well you know we'll take what weecan. los anggles is crying about the trees, but i pell ya whht they can keep the trees and we can keep the shuttle how's that?i'mmed payne reporting. nasa ended its 30-year shuttlee program in july 2011. endeavour... along wiih shuttles discovery, enterprise and atlantis... are all bbcoming museum pieces.during its career... endeavour... which

they have a political action committee called gabby pak.. was welcomed after recovering from a shot in the head in the month of january. >> president bill clinton offered some bold points of speech yesterday with a standing ovation of 48 speech. last night he provided a clearer picture of what the race is about. >> democrats, we think the country works better with a strong middle-class. . and with their relentless focus on the future. with a government working together to promote growth. and broadly share prosperity. you see, we are all in this together. it is a far better philosophy and you are on your own accor. for the latest news, weather and traffic check out our new news channel comcast 192. [ fingers tapping ] [ rain pattering ] [ heels clicking ] [ female announcer ] yoplait light tastes great now... ♪ ...and feels great later 20 delicious flavors of yoplait light, now at 90 calories each. yoplait, it is so good! >> this developing story of the u.s. air wis flight that was going towards his dallas however, it had to be diverted back

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women's gold medal team, especially gabby douglas. >> gabby is the first african-american to be an individual so i'm proud of her. >> the kellogg's tour is more entertainment than competition though they did show off their technical moves. it was also the site of the olympic trials for gymnastics this year. >>> how about this for a bargain of a lifetime? a woman may have unwomeningly -- unwittingly brought a r.e.m. orr for less than $50. the painting could fetch up to $100,000 at auction. art experts believe it is one of renoir's river seens. a plaque of the frame prompted the woman to have it analyzed. >> the lady brought it in in a plastic bag and very excited but she didn't know. she opened up the bag and straightaway, it just looked right. it's the color, it's the vibrant color and pinks and purples. and it's renoir is known for his rapid brush strokes and color is really important. >> the woman bought the painting as part of a box lot. she bought the painting, a plastic doll and plastic cow. those not fetching big prigss. on owning a piece of the rock and roll could cost you money. $94,0