her name is gabby douglas, and she's 16. the one thing you should know before you watch her compete at the olympic games is about that smile of hers. it hides a lot of sacrifice. >> i don't anymore. >> tonight her family tells chris jansing she nearly quit about a month ago. >> i told her you can't miss this opportunity. you only have this one shot. >> on our road trip tonight, a summer tradition that's still a thrill after 60 years. that and more as "rock center" gets under way. >> good evening and welcome. if there is a college student in your life, young or old, you know the problem with college for most people isn't the work as much as it is the cost. the total student debt load is an alarming $1 trillion more than credit card debt or auto loans. these so-called for-profit colleges account for a grow chunk of that debt. you saw the commercials for them, and you can probably name a few of them and they can be a godsend especially for lower income students because they offer convenience and job skills many traditional coll

gabby douglas, mckayla maroney, aly raisman, kyla ross, and jordyn wieber! >> what we're told is that the team, the four team women who competed here tonight are all back in the locker room. they have been told who the team is. and maybe what is going on right now is they're trying to decide if they still come out as a full team woman unit or not. or something even less dramatic, greater than the five. >> for all of them back there, this is the greater emotion than they most likely have ever experienced in their entire lives. these athletes have grown up together in the sport of gymnastics. they truly are good friends and for those that fell a little bit short, it is devastating, and they all want to be there to console and congratulate. this is america's team! ♪ >> i think they did it right. the committee got it right. and this team, they are undoubtedly the favorites to win gold come london time. >> and for both the men and the women, they have trained so hard together. they are committed, they are committed to going to london and making every effort to br

fans call 16-year-old gabby douglas the flying squirrel. a team coordinator gave gabby that nickname based on the height she gets on the uneven bars. that is gabby's signature event. she has a lot of skills that helped her get to thursday's final. the virginia beach native sacrificed a lot to get to the olympic games. she left home to train with elite coach in west des moines, iowa. gabby's family has suffered hardships and worries about her father. in recent months it has paid off for douglas. you can see her and her team in the final tonight on nbc's prime time olympic coverage. >> ahead tonight find out if michael phelps will get his third straight gold medal in the 200 meter butterfly. >>> and we invite you to join our olympic conversation on twitter with the # news4olympics. >>> opening statements got underway today in the trial of former illinois police officer drew peterson charged with first degree murder in the 2004 drowning death of his third wife. he is also suspected but not charged in the 2007 disappearance of his fourth wife. >

gabby douglas, mckayla maroney, aly raisman, kyla ross, and jordyn wieber! >> what we're told is that the team, the four team women who competed here tonight are all back in the locker room. they have been told who the team is. and maybe what is going on right now is they're trying to decide if they still come out as a full team woman unit or not. or something even less dramatic, greater than the five. >> for all of them back there, this is the greater emotion than they most likely have ever experienced in their entire lives. these athletes have grown up together in the sport of gymnastics. they truly are good friends and for those that fell a little bit short, it is devastating, and they all want to be there to console and congratulate. this is america's team! ♪ >> i think they did it right. the committee got it right. and this team, they are undoubtedly the favorites to win gold come london time. >> and for both the men and the women, they have trained so hard together. they are committed, they are committed to going to london and making every effort to br

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gabby douglas. someone months ago almost gave up her olympic dream. >> you could see it even then.and everyone tells me, you should show us your smile. i took it and ever since then, i can't stop smiling. >> that is, until she puts on her game face. then this effervescent 4'11" dynamo shows her grace and gift. gabby to most of us, fans call her the flying squirrel. >> what a fighter. >> kind of a childish nickname but one that reminds us that this precise, driven, world-class athlete is still just 16. though almost no one knew, right at the moment all her hard work was about to pay off, gabby douglas acted her age and nearly walked away. >> it was pretty drastic when she wanted to quit. she really, really sounded very serious about it. >> it came that close. >> you can learn more about gabby douglas' journey to the london games tonight, rock center, at 10:00, 9:00 central on nbc. the olympics kick off with the opening ceremony next friday on the networks of nbc universal. of course, including right here on msnbc. that wraps up this hour of jansing & co. i'm chris jansing. thomas ro

shawn johnson's coach is now coaching gabby douglas. >> it's a great situation for team usa.good not just for me and gabby but the whole team. >> we have all bonded. we're kind of like a family, i think. >> it's that attitude and bond that may just make them the second group of american women to take home team gold. >> to have those ladies heading into lobbed as a one-two punch, wow, look out world. >> well, the women's qualification round stars sunday, matt. definitely the team should be watching. we did hear from u.s. gymnastics mckayla maroney has a slight toe injury. she's taking it easy for practice and she'll be fine for competition. >> when we come back we'll talk about team usa swimmer and cancer survivor going for the gold in london. i >>> welcome back to london as we count down to friday's opening ceremony. american swimmer eric shanteau hopes to take home the medal this weekend when he swims the 100 meter breaststroke. you may remember him from beijing, he narrowly missed getting into the finals. he was battling cancer. he just finished three and a half years cance

gymnastic team this morning led by jordyn wieber and gabby douglas. coming up we're going to talk to their beautiful and very proud moms. >> i have to imagine nervous as well. we'll get a sneak peek at the fashions the athletes will be wearing in london, including the speedos. >> who is going to model the speedo, that is the question. first the top of the morning stories. natalie, we'll join you for that. >> presidential hopeful mitt romney is trying to stop a firestorm he sparked when he questioned whether london is prepared for the olympic games. peter alexander with more. >> reporter: for mitt romney, be very clear. this was supposed to be a risk averse trip overseas as campaign advisers put it to us, this is a chance for romney to listen and learn. again this morning romney is getting it in the ear loud and clear. from the british folks. they were not impressed with his comments about the preparedness for the games. check this out in local headlines. it reads mitt the twit. as romney wraps up his stop here in the uk, he's hoping tonight's festivit

gabby douglas, artistic grace. even earning the nickname flying squirrel. jordyn is just 17. younger. but their resumes are already so impressive. jordyn is the reigning all-around world champion. up until earlier this month, she was the clear top contender for the individual gold, but then, the flying squirrel swoops. and with that, by just 0.1 of a point gabby stole the show at the olympic trials from right under jordyn's nose. while both girls are neck and neck in competition, their personalities are quite different. >> gabby is 16 years old. really competing well. and just loves the spotlight. it's fun. she's having a blast. >> i just wanted to do the best routine of my life. >> and then you have jordyn wieber, 17-year-old style that's very similar to michael phelps. she's serious. she's intense, incredibly focused and determined. we'll see how that plays out. >> i want to practice hard every single day. so, you know, it's always been a part of my personality. >> reporter: jordyn and gabby, a dynamic duo. not unlike the legendary shawn johnson and nastia liukin in 2008. th

on the left, nadia comaneici, 1976, on the right, gabby douglas defying gravity last night.hen. >> in this day and age that wouldn't cut it. >> reporter: remember mary lou retton's big twist. >> now, round off on to the board, handspring on to the table, shot up like an arrow, not with one but 2 1/2 somersaults. [ cheers ] >> some of the gymnasts look like brick houses. >> they are. they have to be to handle challenges, twisting flipping required to be an elite gymnast. >> reporter: even for the strongest of athletes, sometimes the pressure is too much. so heartbreaking because jordyn was fourth overall, the rule is top two competitors from each country compete in the all around. she is out. i've got to tell you that right now people like bela karolyi are working very hard to have that rule changed. sharyn alfonsi, abc news, new york. >> i just wonder if that much pressure that young is healthy. >> she is only 17. >> that's a lot to handle. >> i was devastated for her. devastated for her >>> this morning on "world news now" -- another shark attack. a swimmer is attacked in a

gabby douglas scored the highest. told us the audience was a force to be reckoned with. >> i think that was the loudest crowd. everyone was clapping and cheering and i could barely hear. like okay. >> reporter: the moment that was hardest to watch came when nadia liukin was on the uneven bars. seconds into her routine she missed the bar and face planted. at that moment she knew her shot at london was over. >> i'm ready to move on with my life and -- it's emotional to think back because i spent so many years in gymnastics. i'll definitely remember this moment forever. >> reporter: what a great sport. i got to tell you for a personal point of view i was here and saw her go down, take that hard fall and the best thing was with the wind knocked out of here she put more chalk on her hands and went back at it and she nailed it. talk about perseverance and focus. team u.s.a., they are going to hold a press conference later this morning, so we're looking forward to hearing from them again at 8:00. live in san jose, marla tell

gabby douglas, mckayla maroney, aly raisman, kyla ross, and jordyn wieber! >> what we're told is that the team, the four team women who competed here tonight are all back in the locker room. they have been told who the team is. and maybe what is going on right now is they're trying to decide if they still come out as a full team woman unit or not. or something even less dramatic, greater than the five. >> for all of them back there, this is the greater emotion than they most likely have ever experienced in their entire lives. these athletes have grown up together in the sport of gymnastics. they truly are good friends and for those that fell a little bit short, it is devastating, and they all want to be there to console and congratulate. this is america's team! ♪ >> i think they did it right. the committee got it right. and this team, they are undoubtedly the favorites to win gold come london time. >> and for both the men and the women, they have trained so hard together. they are committed, they are committed to going to london and making every effort to br

favorites gabby douglas and jordyn wieber.le on the balance beam sunday wieber failed to make the all-around final. her greatest competition not a foreign challenger but her own teammate and friend 18-year-old ali raisman who pushed her tally above wieber. >> it was hard. i wanted the spot by also wanted ali to do well. >> wieber left the stadium sobbing. the top finisher all around is, as predicted, russian victorian komova. the men are topping great britain and china and expected top dogs japan. danel lava qualified for the all-around. the most memorable moment came from brit louis smith. his sensational 15.8 pommel horse score brought him to tears. >> it looks like louis is overcome with what's happening for himself and his team here. nbc olympic gymnastics analysts, good morning to both of you. >> good morning. >> put it in perspective. jordyn wieber is the reigning world champ. for her not to make the individual all-around finals, how much of a shocker was it? >> it was actually a big shocker. she comes in the reigning wo

. >> i spent time with jordyn wieber and gabby douglas.as their impression, how did they feel standing there. they said, we're focused, ready to go. i think the whole team feels that way. >> you're an afterward tweeter. >> don't call me a twit. >> the other word we're not going to say. >> not yet. we're on our best behavior. you have a photo album. can you show what you've done. >> i've been taking pictures and sending them out. this is my first shot with you guys, fencing for the nbc promo. wasn't quite sure how that one will turn out. obviously, look uncomfortable. next a photo of me with michael phelps. i went to where he trains outside of baltimore. had a chance to spend time with his family and speak with him. a lot of michael phelps -- i spent a good deal of time with michael phelps. here is daniel, competing for his first goal as gymnast. it's a cool story. his stepfather is also his coach of his stepfather is one that daniel rolls his eyes to sometimes. he loves to spotlight. >> a shot on the plane. >> preparing. >> doing a little

. >> reporter: gabby douglas and her teammates on the u.s. women's gymnastics team hope to soar above the competition in london. douglas eked out a win over favorite jordan wynn from the olympic trials. she moved two years ago to train. nicknamed the flying squirrel, douglas says the crowd helps motivate her. >> they are like come on squirrel. or go to to work, i'm like wow, i'm going to do this for you and for me and for god and my coaches. i love this sport and i love exeating. >> reporter: douglas and webber could battle. >> once i started watching the olympics on the tv i started having this vision in my mind. >> reporter: the u.s. women have a chan to win gold in the team competition for the first time in 16 years. >> reporter: douglas and webber were members of that championship team along with world champion, mckayla moroney. both made the team as did newcomer kyla ross. at 15, the california native is the youngest member of the u.s. women's gymnastics team. teresa garcia, cbs news, san jose, caalical. >>> good morning, happy fourth. t

. >> reporter: gabby douglas, alexandra raisman, jordyn wieber and others make up the olympic team. at the double tree hotel in san jose this morning, the team and their family were treated to a true breakfast of champions. kyla ross from southern california hopes to medal in the bars. if she does, don't count on seeing her shed a tear. >> i'm not the crying type. all the girls were laughing at me after we were looking at the pictures because i was the only one smiling. >> reporter: no doubt, kyla gets her mental toughness from her father, jason, who played football and baseball in college. >> as a parent, you think about the first day that you put her in the sport, you think about all the challenges that she's faced, just understanding that experience. it feels great as a parent. >> reporter: these ladies know their celebration is short-lived. they have some goals to brings home. >> now's the time to just fight and work on the little details. >> reporter: there's no rest for the weary. soon enough, these girls are off to texas to train at the usa gymnastics national training center

none more so than gymnast gabby douglas' single mom, who eventually, anxiously sent her daughter 3,000o train in iowa. gabby's hard work earned her a profile on youtube by procter and gamble. >> how can i send my child to a family that is so far away? how can i do that? >> reporter: she did it because she believed in her daughter, and today that sacrifice paid off. gabby and her teammates won gold. all worth it to represent your country. julie foudy, abc news, london. >> also part of team usa. thanks so much for watching. remember, "new york med," an episode tonight. we will see you again tomorrow. wççÑçÑ yoo-hoo! mom? i hear you're having a tough day, so i brought you a freshly made sandwich. you made me a sandwich? no, dunkin' did. but i wrote the note. dunkin' bakery sandwiches are freshly made just for you. grab a turkey cheddar bacon sandwich today. america runs on dunkin'.

none more so than gymnast gabby douglas' single mom, who eventually, anxiously sent her daughter 3,000o train in iowa. gabby's hard work earned her a profile on youtube by procter and gamble. >> how can i send my child to a family that is so far away? how can i do that? >> reporter: she did it because she believed in her daughter, and today that sacrifice paid off. gabby and her teammates won gold. all worth it to represent your country. julie foudy, abc news, london. >> also part of team usa. thanks so much for watching. remember, "new york med," an episode tonight. we will see you again tomorrow. [ crows cawing ] [ male announcer ] strange things happen in the black forest. [ metallic bell toll ] [ car speeding down the road, lightning strikes ] where things aren't always what they seem. [ wolves howling ] because thrills hide in the shadows just waiting at every turn. [ coaster whoosh ] brave the black forest on verbolten.

weiber third behind gabby douglas and aly raisman. a ticket scandal of sorts under way. many were told popular olympic events were sold out. television coverage showed rows of empty seats. now, olympic organizers are giving trfree tickets to milita, students, teachers. they're trying to figure out who is responsible for the no-shows. much more olympic coverage ahead. michael phelps won his first medical. and dana vollmer in the pool. hear what she has to say when dan hellie joins us live from london. in 7:00. >>> metro customers at two busy stations will pay for parking with their cell phones. programs launching at the rockville station. it uses park mobile system, same one used on dc streets. metro customers will be able to pay by phone in kiss and ride in both stations and surface lot at rockville. if the program is successful, metro could expand it to other stations. >>> also, starting tomorrow -- commuting could get easier for thousands of d.c. workers. a new ramp connecting i-295 to the 11th street bridge opens. expected to ease congestion. a northbound ramp is set

but she was upstaged by gabby douglas and ally raiseman. she was shaken when our cameras caught up with her after the program. >> it's always been a dream to get one of those all around spots. but i'm glad they did their best today and they're going to be competing. but it's a little disappointment. but in the end i'm happy i'll be helping out the team. >> wieber suffered from an old olympic rule. here it is. despite finishing fourth overall and third for the u.s. in the competition, the rule states that only the top two performers from each country can add vance. so even though she had a higher score than many of the other gymnast, she doesn't get to compete in the finals. but she did qualify for the floor exercise finals. >>> the u.s. men's water polo team had to fight for a victory tonight, beating montenegro 8-7. they had to rely on some former stanford players to pull out the win. we have more on why that university has become a mecca for water polo. >> reporter: this is one of the sites hosting junior olympics water polo matches all w

women's gymnastics begins their quest for gold including virginia native gabby douglas. swimming, american men are expected to dominate in the 4 x 100 meter freestyle relay. in diving, women's synchronized spring board medals will be decided. >>> turning now to the weather. not exactly a winner today. it was hot and stormy. what about tomorrow? meteorologist chuck bell is joining us life in the storm center 4. hi, chuck. >> hi there, jim, good evening too you. good evening, everybody. now an early good morning on your sunday at 12:03. after a very stormy day today, things are settling down tonight. there are still flashes of lightning to be seen in the northern sky from the washington area's perspective. temperatures have cooled. mostly back down into the 70s right now. 75 in washington. and what lightning am i talking about? the one right up here on the howard and montgomery county line. this little thundershower leaving the city of damascus, rolling down toward columbia, maryland, should be on route 1 in the next 15 to 20 minutes. we'll talk more about that storm and c

>> reporter: the other spot went to gabby douglas, the flying squirrel because of release moves likes a starting example of how much the sport has turned. and on the left, defying gravity. nadia scored a perfect 10. remember mary lou retton's twist. look last night, a round offen to the borth. a back handspring and shout up with not one but 2 1/2 somersaults. some of the gymnasts last night. they look like brick house. >> they are. and they have to be to handle the twisting and challenges. >> reporter: but even for the strongest of athletes, sometimes the pressure is too much. >> reporter: your breaks for jordyn because she did so good. you talk about the difference. nadia was about 80 pounds when she compete md. and jordyn, 118. >> and all that muscle, never done before. >> through the limit. >> thanks so much, sharon. we will see you again tomorrow night. until then, good night.

she finished behind her teammates gabby douglas and ally raisman.ned so hard and so long for. understandably the team afterwards were really upset of the they wanted to celebrate their success but felt because of jordyn that they couldn't and it was all very awkward. afterwards jordyn took to twitter and said thank you for your love and support. i'm so proud of our team today and can't wait for the team finals. she actually does have a shot at the floor exercise individual gold which is august the 7th. it's not the end of her olympic dream for this year but it certainly not the campaign she was hoping for. >> she will get to compete for the u.s. team and team finals also on the floor which is the event she didn't do well enough to qualify for the individual finals. the u.s. did set big records yesterday. who came up big for us? >> reporter: there was the disappoint in the men's relay, they only got the silver in the 4 x 100 freestyle, vollmer fantastic swim for her, she set a new world record at the time which is a fantastic story for a swimmer who

. >> reporter: the team will be led by gabby douglas and aly raisman.e. >> stick it! stick it! >> yeah! >> reporter: heading into tonight, team usa faces a very talented russian team led by victoria komova, who posted the highest all-around score on sunday. two skwim gymnastics super powers vying for one spot on the medal stand, a showdown for the ages. >> nastia liukin, carly patterson, and shawn johnson won a collective 12 medals during their olympic careers. ladies, good morning. good to see you. >> good morning. >> good morning. >> thank you for dressing in coordinatinging pastels. you look great. they've been looking for team gold since 1996. you all did it. how coveted is this? nastia? >> i mean, it's been 16 years since the u.s. has been able to take home a team title, and that was the first time. so i think just for them to have a chance going in for today is such an amazing feeling. >> we saw obviously the disappointment for jordyn. it was a shocker for the whole team. what kind of an effect does something like that have on a team? shawn? >> i

or do what gabby douglas does and text the word "awake" followed by your response to 622639.. we'll read the best responses later in the show. before we get to the news here at 30 rock, i want to bring in willie live from london who's been covering the olympics the entire weekend. willie, you've got an amazingly awesome 1970s retro vest right there. you were just partying with prince harry and indicate moss, living the high life. what do you have ahead for us in the world of sports, my friend? >> reporter: you know how we do it. i was surprised you went with the kate moss reference. >> you're in your early 30s. i was going old school for you. i'd be more of a pippa middleton guy. >> reporter: i'm in my 30s like i'm a senior citizen. we've got a lot going on today, luke. we've got some gymnastics to tell you about, the woman who is expected to win the all-around competition or at least silver. not going to be there. didn't qualify yesterday. ryan lochte who won a gold two days ago couldn't come through on the last leg of a relay. usa settles for gold there, too. of course, we'

or do what gabby douglas does and text the word "awake" followed by your response to 622639. barnicle, get louder. we'll read the best responses later in the show. before we get to the news here at 30 rock, i want to bring in willie live from london who's been covering the olympics the entire weekend. willie, you've got an amazingly awesome 1970s retro vest right there. you were just partying with prince harry and indicate moss, living the high life. what do you have ahead for us in the world of sports, my friend? >> reporter: you know how we do it. i was surprised you went with the kate moss reference. >> you're in your early 30s. i was going old school for you. i'd be more of a pippa middleton guy. >> reporter: i'm in my 30s like i'm a senior citizen. we've got a lot going on today, luke. we've got some gymnastics to tell you about, the woman who is expected to win the all-around competition or at least silver. not going to be there. didn't qualify yesterday. ryan lochte who won a gold two days ago couldn't come through on the last leg of a relay. usa settles for gold there

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>> reporter: the other spot went to gabby douglas, the flying squirrel because of release moves likes a startling example of how much the sport has turned. on the left, nadia defying gravity. nadia scored a perfect 10. >> this day and age wouldn't cut it. >> reporter: remember mary lou retton's big twist? look last night, a round off on to the board. a back handspring and shot up with not one but 2 1/2 somersaults. some of the gymnasts last night. they look like brick houses. >> they are. and they have to be to handle the twisting and flipping that is required to be an elite gymnast. >> reporter: but even for the strongest of athletes, sometimes the pressure is too much. your heart breaks for jordyn because she did so good. you talk about the difference. nadia was about 80 pounds when she competed. jr. din, 115. they are stronger and healthier. they are stronger because of the tricks they are doing. >> and all that muscle, never done before. >> through the limit. >> thanks so much, sharon. >>> we'll see you again right inspectors look into why the six flags roller coaster mal functio

in gymnastics they outdefended champs china with aly raisman and gabby douglas in top position. devastating for u.s. gold medal favorite jordyn wieber who was just behind her teammate, the tears said it all, she is automatically eliminated. "it was hard because, of course, i wanted a spot," she said in the statement, "but i also wanted aly to do her best." a thrilling afternoon of basketball as the u.s. goes after a second straight gold medal. the american dream team beat france 98-71. cheering them on first lady michelle obama, who got to hug every team member at the end. >> welcome to our british summer, ladies and gentlemen. summertime has started. >> reporter: on day two the sun gave way to london rain and chilly temperatures. the biggest controversy so far, all those seats reserved for olympic officials and their friends that are sitting empty. olympic officials often criticized for their perks moved quickly to neutralize what was fast becoming a public relations disaster. from now on when official seats are empty, they will be given to british soldiers. david? >> filling t

the wisdom was the two young women representing america would be gabby douglas and jordyn wieber. wieber's friend, allie, so flawless, wieber fell to third. we'll have more on that in a bit. tears of joy for american shooter kim rhode. she blasted 99 of the 100 clay pigeons out of the air. the first person ever to get a individual medal in five consecutive olympic games. here's hoping no one steals her shotgun. that actually happened in beijing. royal eyes were on zara phillips as he rode high kingdom in the dressage competition. for those of you who like your news fresh, not frozen, not five hours stale, follow me on twitter. i'm @billweir. we're back in a little bit to bring you a new segment, faster, higher, weirder. back to you. >> weir-der. see what he did there? >>> an opening weekend not to be forgotten. you see the korean peninsula represented. if you look at the three power house, china, no surprise there. 12ov overall, followed by the united states. dana vollmer in the pool, ryan lochte in the pool. the third going to kim rode. that's five individual medals in five olymp

i think gabby douglas won the olympic trials and i call it doing it douglas.e media section and couldn't stop clapping and jumping out of my seat. i know i'm going to have that same reaction in london. also, jordan has been a solid competitor from the team and i think she's going to lead the way as well. these girls are going to win gold and do what we did six years ago. >> you're feelings watching gabby are the feelings that we had watching you and it's been a real thrill to have an opportunity to talk with you. >> thank you so much. i appreciate it. >>> up next, could it be that public transportation is not just an economic issue but also a civil rights issue? that when we come back. [ male announcer ] wouldn't it be cool if we took the nissan altima and reimagined nearly everything in it? gave it greater horsepower and best in class 38 mpg highway... ...advanced headlights... ...and zero gravity seats? yeah, that would be cool. ♪ introducing the completely reimagined nissan altima. it's our most innovative altima ever. nissan. innovation that excites. ♪ we

gabby douglas and jordyn week, two of the country's top gymnasts. they'll go head to head.hen women's gymnastics kicks off. "good morning america," i'm bianna golodryga >> and i'm dan harris. this is sunday, july 29th. we call them frenemies. but they're actually friends. >>> check this out -- one way to carry the torch if the torch happens to be a banana. the big question this morning, why? we'll answer it coming up in "fixation." >> lot of people cheering him on. >> let's kick it off this half-hour with katie holmes, hitting the town looking relaxed and radiant just weeks after her divorce from tom cruise, so who's that mystery man? abc's tanya rivero is here. >> reporter: everybody's buzzing about katie's night on town without her security detail. she was beaming and relaxed. a glowing katie holmes stepped out on the town friday night. dining with a mystery man at trendy restaurant nomad. speaking on camera for the first time since her split from tom cruise. >> katie, how was dinner? >> great. thank you. >> overnight "people" magazine reported that the dark stranger wear

there are two flying squirrels at this olympic team, gabby douglas on the u.s.up made it up. what does it mean? >> my brother and i made it up. i hit it up on the senior level and it worked. i continued to use it then. in the junior worlds i wrestled an iranian and i hit it. i snap my opponent down -- >> fly on him like that? >> it counts for a lot of points i hear, right? >> it does. >> gentlemen, so good to catch up with you guys. good luck. good luck with training. and i know you didn't get to meet your idol. hopefully after this olympics he'll want to meet you. >> still to come, the must-have souvenirs of these olympicly hi parents, big year for spelling. here's what the kids will n-e-e-d. ♪ pens and markers, paper wide ruled. ♪ ♪ hoodies, sneakers, tape, sticks of glue.♪ ♪ large boxes pencils, highlighters. ♪ ♪ sneakers and t-shirts. ♪ notebooks and jeans, ♪ notebooks and jeans, ♪ notebooks and jeeeeans, yeah! ♪ ♪ notebooks and jeans! announcer: school takes a lot, target has it all. >>> welcome back to london. in vancouver the must-had item was -- what is

. >> when it comes to power, it's thought to be jimists like gabby douglas. goes around the bar three times a second and able to electricity the target. >> dan: amazing stuff. now, stay with us for all of the latest olympic results for team u.s.a. here is how we're going to handle keeping you informed. on the air we're going to announce a spoiler alert so if you don't want to know, you will have plenty of time to turn away. we want to keep you updated, but we don't want to ruin your fun if you want to watch it on television. we will posting results but click a link to see them so you won't accidentally find the results. also find us on facebook and follow us on twitter, you can always find us at abc7news.com. >>> it ain't no dog tough enough. what could be the very what could be the very definition hello? what could be the very definition the words are going this way-there's no way. oh, the lights came on. isn't technology supposed to make life easier? at chase we're pioneering innovations that make banking simple. deposit a check with a photo. pay someone wi

gabby douglas and jordyn wieber, two of the country's top gymnasts. rookies friends and frenemys.o head to head. when women's gymnastics kicks off. "good morning america," i'm bianna golodryga. lot of people excited about that. >> yes, and i'm dan harris. this is sunday, july 29th. we call them frenemies. but they're actually friends. it's a complex dynamics. >>> check this out -- this is one way to carry the torch if the torch happens to be a banana. so the big question this morning, why? we'll answer it coming up in "fixation." >> a lot of people cheering him on. >>> but let's kick it off this half-hour with katie holmes, hitting the town looking relaxed and radiant just weeks after her divorce from tom cruise, so who's that guy, the mystery man? abc's tanya rivero is here. >> reporter: everybody's buzzing about katie's night on town without her security detail. she was beaming and relaxed. and appeared very happy as did the man she was with, raising questions on whether the star is ready to start dating again. a glowing katie holmes stepped out on the town friday night. dining