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when it's time to get organized for retirement, it's time to get voya. >>> welcome back to "gma."tting its pride on parade at its anniversary celebration rolling out the new weapons in its arsenal as kim jong-un is locked in a war of words with the u.s. the rest of the world watching to see if the celebration will also include yet another nuclear test. >>> also right now, remembering the victims, boston is preparing to mark the fourth anniversary of the deadly marathon bombing attacks that killed three spectators and injured more than 260 others on this day in 2013. thousands of daffodils have been placed along the marathon route as a symbol of hope. >>> and it's the baby that the world has been waiting for. april, the giraffe, is a new mom. it's been weeks since the public was put on high alert that a baby was imminent. millions of people tuning in to animal adventure park's giraffe cam with the warning, any moment now, but that baby took its sweet time. so we want to say congrats to april and if we ever want to complain about a gestational period, 15 months and those babies come

. >> like working here at "gma." after each show that's how we celebrate.here are a lot of famous fans watching tweeting about it. but someone who didn't show up at the game and everybody said what about the famous alumni, michael jordan. according to coach roy williams, he was at the game last year when they lost so this year he stayed home and they won. >> reinforcing his superstition. he'll never be able to go. >> big day in north carolina. more on this coming up. >>> we'll begin with that supreme court showdown on capitol hill. democrats now have the 41 votes they need to filibuster the nomination of judge neil gorsuch but republicans are poised to change the rules and use that so-called nuclear option which means he could get on the court with just 51 votes instead of 60 and mary bruce is on capitol hill with all the latest. good morning, mary. >> reporter: good morning, george. partisan fights have become the norm up here but this could be a new low. this showdown is so bitter that by the end of the week it could fundamentally change the way congress

. >> welcome back to "gma." and that's part of the new heineken ad that's gotten more than 3 million views. that ad is tieing to bridge the gap. not the one between my teeth. the one between people of different beliefs. they're trying to do that using beer. we're going to the talk about why everybody is talking about this ad. >> have you seen it? >> i haven't. >> you have to watch it. >>> also right now, president trump speaking at an nra conference in atlanta this afternoon. as he prepares for his 100th day in office. congress tries to avoid a shutdown. they have until midnight to pass a spending bill to keep the government running. major new storm system coming into the center of the country. bringing everything from flash flooding to snow. >>> first in this half hour, the new interview with the estranged wife of tad cummins, the former tennessee teacher accused of kidnapping a student. his wife is now revealing what he told her if behind bars. >> reporter: good morning. jill cummins telling "inside edition,"

welcome back to "gma," everybody.woman," julia roberts and we're revealing here first why the oscar reason had the big reason to smile. "people" magazine is naming her this year's world's most beautiful. it's her fifth time earning the title and coming up we'll see how she was picked and who else is on the list. >> uh-huh. >> hmm. >> i got to say my favorite line in that movie, if i forget to tell you i had a great time tonight in the elevator. >>> georgia's special election is runniheading to a runoff. not getting the 50% needed to win that crucial seat, the runoff vote will take place june nasa says the rock will come near earth today passing within 1.1 million miles. that's the closest it's come and in at least 400 years. you won't be able to see it. you should with an amateur telescope. >> a little too close. >> 1.1 million too close. >>> new trouble for bill o'reilly and fox news. another woman stepped forward to accuse him of sexual harassment as protesters gathered outside fox headquarters tuesday and behind th

] >>> back here on "gma."excited. because our next guest is a true dream girl. now she's preparing, starring alongside adam sandler in the brand-new movie, "sandy wexler." give it up for the one and only jennifer hudson. >> you look great. >> thank you. >> long time no see. >> love. >> you got the shoes on now. >> i have to give you some -- >> how are you? >> i'm good. >> oh. come on. it has not been ten years since "dream girls." sit not ten years. >> and 15 since "american idol." >> 15? >> i was 22 when i did "i doll." i'm 35 now. y'all do the math. >> but you know what, it seems like you have always been in our hearts, our lives. this new one. adam was here, adam sandler, he was singing your praises. what was it like working with him? >> oh, lord. it was the absolute best. i have never heard someone say j. hud more in my life. j. hud. adam. it was the most fun. >> what did he bring to the table? >> it's just the family vibe that he brought. like -- he's just so realistic. i got to learn so much from him. li

the kids of our own "gma" family.in our "deals & steals" segment showing off great "deals & steals" spring fashion starting at just $16. 16 bucks. >> and you have to stick around because we're gearing up for easter this weekend with the ultimate makeoff challenge. it'll be fun so you see that large egg there. we're going to see who can bill the best basket and have special eggs like you see there that are filled with diy slime. >> oh. >> everywhere. it is everywhere. so we have a lot to get to but first the morning rundown from paula faris downstairs. >> good thursday morning. we begin with history unfolding on capitol hill this morning. supreme court nominee neal gorsuch is about to clear a final hurdle. he's facing a democratic filibuster today but republicans are set to rewrite the rules of the senate and pave the way for confirmation with a simple majority vote. now, senator john mccain, he is warning that they will regret the rule change someday when they are not in control of congress anymore. >>> meantime, pres

first up "gma"'s first look. >> is she okay?morning's "gma" first look. >> she's gate the bite marks of a shark on her side. she'll have some interesting scars for the rest of her life. the 17-year-old has multiple puncture wounds and more than 120 stitches. all from a shark that attacked her off the coast of florida on sunday. >> she turned around and just the head of it was coming in on a wave. she said she -- she felt it just grab her and, you know, lift her off of the bottom. >> reporter: with summer fast approaching experts are warning beachgoers to expect more shark sightings as sharks migrate up the coast to warmer waters. >> any kind of activity in the water we usually stimulate fish life and that works its way all the way up to sharks. >> reporter: coming up at 7:00 a.m. we'll have more about how caitlin taylor got away and ho you to avoid shark attacks like this. your "gma" first look i'm diane macedo t-abc news new york. enamel is the strong, white, outer layer of your tooth surface. the thing that's really important

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walking on stage as our favorite "gma" theme music played. is made last eing contributions to the industry. >>> real sign of the times. clean underwear may not be as important as it used to be. apartment hunters now care more about internet access than laundry facility. 34% say wi-fi is the most important amenity when looking at a place to live. some say high-speed is the top priority. only 13% say having a washer and dryer in their apartment is the most important. i hope all those people are binge-watching netflix by themselves. >> who cares about clean clothes? >> yeah. >> thank you, amy. >>> we have been told it's going to be a very interesting "pop news" with lara spencer. [ cheers and applause ] >> robin, i was saying that to you because -- first story is about a dear friend. serena williams. >> oh, yeah. >> in the news this morning. sharing her baby love with all of her followers. along with a picture taken on a vacation. she posted a heart felt letter to her unborn child. saying in part, you gave me the strength i didn't know i had. yo