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john hughes died suddenly today. he brought us some of the most popular movies of the '80s and '90s. ♪ well shake it up baby now >> reporter: movies that defined a generation. >> bueller? bueller? >> does barry manilow know that you raid his wardrobe? >> what's happening, hot stuff? ♪ >> reporter: john hughes was 59. ♪ >> ah, we remember them well. it makes me want to go rent some of the movies. my kids still watch "home alone." they love it. >> a great movie. great weather today after the rain got out. it's a beautiful evening out there. and again, the moon is right next to the planet jupiter. >> if you -- it's really bright. maybe we can get a shot of it by the end of the weather. we'll see if our video man can do it. >> throwing out the challenge. >> take a look outside right now. our shot from downtown overlooking the inner harbor. things looking good, and at bwi thurgood marshall right now. our temperature is already down to 65 degrees. wow. 93% humidity there is no wind. pressurizing 30.01 there are the tides t

>> john hughes had a knack for finding the drama, angst and

john hughes was a close second. i mean this is a guy that never talked down to teenagers.e were a lot of teen movies like "porky's" that were mindless but funny. john hughes brought a poignancy to teen angst and i think a lot of people responded. >> a lot of his movies that he's not just directed but he also wrote and produced like "home alone" spoke to people. there are a lot of great directors, incredible directors, but was there anybody like john hughes who is so identified with a generation? >> i don't think so. thinking about that right before the segment, and i was trying to come up with names and i think nobody captured an era, a decade, as cogently as john hughes did. and i think that's, you know, that spoke to the tremendous success that he had. >> and he launched a whole calfcalf calfal cade of stars with people who are still working. >> he was a hit-maker from the get-go. >> what do you think he's going to be remembered for most? >> i think that. not talking down to teenagers and creating a body of work that was special in that way. he made a lot of teen movies,

john hughes was only 59. ashton kutcher and demi moore didn't waste any time after their private plane made an emergency landing. they quickly tweeted about it. it happened in las vegas, part of ku of -- it's always an adventure in vegas. and kutcher tweeted about a car overheating. >>> the father is taking down his fattered american fact. he had promised to keep that flag flying until his son came home in spite of his neighbors complaining about it. the son was proud of his dad keepsing promise. >> it was his promise to me. when we put it up there, we never imagined it was going to tear or anything like that. but i imagine the weather and it just took a good beating and stuff. sblk. >>> wow, a stray tire came that close to hitting a police officer just trying to help a stranded driver. a tire from an 18 wheeler came flying off and nearly creamed the cop. he's okay, but the tire ripped a screw out of his gun holster just whizzing by him. >>> the white house says there's new evidence to say the economy is comi

john hughes jr. was born in michigan in 1950. he was proud of being a self-made man who began his career in chicago writing advertising copy. chicago became the setting for many of his pictures. >> anything is peaceful from 1,353 feet. >> a brain, a beauty. >> reporter: in 1985 he won critical praise for the movie "the breakfast club" a look into the psyche of teenagers. ♪ as you walk on by >> i think one of the mistakes that is commonly made in hollywood teenage pictures is they're just going for the bucks. >> reporter: he helped launch the careers of several young actors later known as the brat pack, they included molly ringwald and ally sheedy. >> my god, are we going to be like our parents? >> not me. >> it's unavoidable. it just happens. >> what happens? >> when you grow up your heart dies. >> when you get older you can't be that sensitive that you -- your skin gets a little thicker. and you have more responsibilities. and you know the world starts to press in on you. >> john hughes spoke to a whole generation. he didn't tal

we're asking for your e-mails this morning, i remember john hughes. john died earlier this week page 59. some of his films, if you are touched by a john hughes movie, you might not have a pulse. we're talking about breakfast club, vacation, the list goes on and on and on. planes, trains and other bills. send us your favorite character, scene or line from a john hughes movie. even home alone at home alone two. >> clayton: christmas vacation, paid: four. >> clayton: e-mail us@presentboxes.com and clinton morrison and twitter. seminar on the blog. alysin was talking about the angry mobs. all voices being heard from these different town hall meetings. it seems as if the dnc could be saying that these people are angry mobs and rolling out a new campaign ad right on target healthcare talking specifically about these town hall meetings. take a look at this and we will come back and talk about it soon after lost the election, they lost and recovery act, the budget and children's healthcare. they have lost the confidence of the american people after eight years

john hughes was 59. all those movies he was responsible for. >>y. >> do you have a favorite line? buhler? buhl ler? >> he was talented. >>> a tattered american flag that outraged one man's neighbors has come down now. so why he finally decided to replace the tattered flag. >>> a father has taken down his tattered american flag now that his son is back from iraq. he promised to keep that flag up until his son came home despite some complaints from his neighbors. his son was glad that his dad kept his promise. >> it's an honor, you know, that my father flew the flag. it was his promise to me. when i put it up, we never guessed i was going to get tattered. >>> aerosmith postponed a concert that was supposed to happen today while front man steven tyler recovers from a fall. now we have new amateur video of what happened. tyler was dancing around during a performance and apparently fell off backwards. fell off a stage backwards. they say a 61-year-old landed on a couple of fans and hurt his head and neck, and

today, filmmaker john hughes whose movies defined a generation has passed away. captions paid for by abc, inc. >>> good evening. he had no prior criminal record, he had no known history of mental illness. but george sodini was a tortured soul with deep psychological problems. they were apparent in the provies that he produced at his home in pittsburgh and then posted on the internet. a profile develops of a gunman who was badly in need of help, but never received it. as john berman now reports. >> in pittsburgh tonight, a vigil for the three women killed. for the families torn apart. and an outward display of emotion over the destruction caused by a man whose twisted inner life is coming into greater and greater focus. >> it is easy for me to hide from my emotions for one more day. take a long drive in the car. listen to some music. daydream. or just do some mundane task around the house that really doesn't need to be done, that's not too important. and there you go, one more day and one more day turns into one more year. >> that lonely sigh in a youtube video po

. >>> also, john hughes. terrific, terrific director. you've seen many of his movies, such as "national lampoon's vacation," "home alone." we look back at the legacy of screen writer and rector, john hughes. >>> first, we have the latest on the story of a woman who drove the wrong way on a highway, with her doubter and three nieces. the toxicology report is wrong, the family is saying. diane schuler's husband saying there's no w way she was drunk d high that day. abc's andrea canning has been tracking this for us. she has the latest. >> reporteter: nearly two weeks after diane schuler drove the wrong way down this new york state highway, kling herself and seven others, her husband, dachbl, came fward for the first time to make one thing clear. >> i go bed knowing my heart is clear. she did not drink. she is not an alcoholic. something medically had to happen. >> reporter: schuler's attorney, dam nick barbara, claims there were other reasons that schuler became disoriented. a stroke, diabetes. even suggesting the abscess in her mouth and

john hughes, a man whose work focused on youth was only 59 when he died. george lewis, nbc news. >> he's survived by a wife and two children. >>> 78 degrees outside. looking for something to do? we have some ideas in the weekend scene. plus, tom will have your weekend forecast. oo lng for people who makeoo today special. ifno t kmehesoliw one ke that, e-mail their sryic aon pndture or pideo to morninpetrs aon nbastonghin.com and >>> nothing says summer like a picking in youtd doors. here's great spots you can visit. wendy has nor in your weekend scen. >> reporter: time to look ahead to the weekend scene. good to see you again. so it's the lazy days of summer. we're getting off to a great weekend. >> and ourlliseeut abo ahe tre this week is all about the great places to picnic a bey th r.wate we're so lucky around here, we have so much water front area. and we want to you get out of your own neighborhood. so we have picked ten of our favorite waterfront picnic places around the area. one of the onese we really like is lake mead wood in rockville, actually 7

john hughes, the man behind some of the biggest box office movies from the '80s and '90s has died. died of a heart attack while visiting family in manhattan. he was best known for "the breakfast club," "16 candles," "pretty in pink" and wrote "home alone." john hughes was 59. >>> ashton kutcher and demi moore got quite a scare when their plane was forced to make an emergency landing in las vegas after the engine overheated. neither actor was hurt. >>> aerosmith postponed at heeft one more weekend concert after front man steven tyler fell off the stage in south dakota. he suffered head, neck and shoulder injuries. he fell while dancing around as the sound crew replaced the fuse that blew during a song "love in an elevator." >>> bargain hunters are combing through 600 miles worth of stuff at a flea market. this thick runs from alabama to ohio with the headquarters in east tennessee. organizers say the old junk could benefit someone else in this tough economy. >>> now let's go to st. louis where police are looking for the man who walked off with a giant m & m. he first bought beer the

john hughes died suddenly today.brought us some of the most popular movies of the '80s and '90s. ♪ shake it up baby now >> movies that defined a generation. >> is barry man lilow know you raid his wardrobe? >> what's happening, hot stuff? >> john hughes was 59. >>> and the great screen wriete budd schulberg died yesterday, and one of our senior producers said he wrote the greatest movie line ever. >> you don't understand, i could have had class. i could have been a contender. i could have been somebody. instead of a bum. which is what i am. >> it turns out, since we checked, the american film institute has come up with a list of the 100 greatest lines of all time from english movies, and they only rate the schulberg brando line number three. number five is -- >> here's looking at you, kid. >> number four. >> toto, i have a feeling we're not in kansas anymore. >> number two. >> i'm going to make you an offer. >> and number one. >> frankly, my dear, i don't give a damn. >> so we have been kicking this around all day lo

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films written or produced by john hughs goes on and on. tonight fans are remembering the man who framed life for an entire generation. >> reporter: the passing of john hughs is a saddening moment for a generation who grew up on his movies. >> i think the fact that they were so relate bl is a testament how well every time. >> reporter: his undeny bl humor will no doubt live on for so many one liners from so many moments. >> buller it's kind of like the high school classic movie. you want to be like him and you want to do that thing and go and have the great adventure but no one's brave enough to do it. >> i think everyone in my generation looked at that as the defining movie of our generation. >> reporter: recall most if not all of his movies. while they celebrate the moments they know the film world has truly lost one of its great. >> he'll be very much missed. he defined the generation. >> that about says it all. but if it seems like rob and a few of the others are a little too familiar with some of his movies, some of which came out over

. >>> and we're going to remember john hughes. the writer/director/producer of some of hollywood's biggest hits. the 59-year-old died on thursday of a heart attack. his films captured the essence of what it's like to be a teenager and inspired an entire generation. >> brought us many, many great films. on a lighter note, we're going to take a look outside right now. we've got a big crowd here to see jason mraz live in concert. he'll be taking the stage. >> as you said, he's bound to make you feel happy. but we're going to begin with those reports that the top taliban leader in pakistan is dead. nbc's chief foreign correspondent richard engel has the latest. richard, good morning to you. >> reporter: good morning, meredith. u.s. and pakistani officials tell nbc news they believe baitullah mehsud was most likely killed by a u.s. drone attack. but confirmation has been difficult. because the attack took place in an area still under taliban control, so they haven't been able to recover a body. pakistan's public enemy number one, baitu

the list of films, written, produced and directed by john hughs goes on and on.sterday at the age of 59 of a heart attack. we have more on how fans are remembering the man and his work work. >> reporter: the passing of john hughs is sad for a generation that grew up on his movies. >> the fact they were so relatable is a testament to how they stood over time. >> through many one liners from some many unforgettable moments. >> bueller, bueller. >> bueller, bueller, everyone knows it for that. it is like the high school classic movie. you want to be like ferris and go and have that great adventure but no one is brave enough to do it. >> everybody in any generation looks at that as the defining movie of our generation. >> he and his friends recall most if not all of hughs ' movies but as they celebrate the moment they film world has the truly lost one of its greats. >> he will be very much dismissed. he defines the generation. that says it about all. if it seems like some are too familiar with hughs movies, some of which came out 20 years ago. consider in the best of

john hughes was just 59 years old. arrowsmith's front man steen tiler walked the wrong way during a performance. cell phone cameras caught the man doing a signature dance spin and spun himself off the stage. audience thought it was part of the act until the concert was abruptly canceled. no word on when the tour will resume. >> and ashton kutcher and demi moore's plane had to make an emergency landing. the pilot saw an indicator light for the right engine. they turned the plane around peeled and landed back in vegas and kutcher then tweeted saying the engine overheated, happy to be alive. the actor was in vegas for the premiere of his new film called "spread." >> nerve-racking i'm sure. >> still much more ahead in the next half-hour of 11 news today. >> a woman is killed when her car gets in the way of a carjacker trying to get away from police. i'm jennifer franciotti, details are straight ahead. >> i spoke too soon, we're now seeing a backup because of an accident. the latest on that coming up. >> no threat of rain i

john hughes was 59 years old. reaction from a story we brought you last night.ad strong opinions about it. others had trouble watching it. we took you inside a class called infant swimming resource. it is designed to teach toddlers and infants water survival skills. bebel -- babies are submerged and talked to flip over. the american academy of pediatrics says it can give infants a false sense of security. babies should never be near a pool. and if you were whose children took the class set i know my children are more drown proof than those who did not. the swimming story and responses are on the home page of our website, wbaltv.com >> if you wonder, what we have next in sports. so are we. snoop >> a week from tonight the ravens take off the preseason. the lineup of who sets it out practice, demetrias williams returned to practice this afternoon, but the wide receiver will miss the first to games of the year due to an injury. communication has changed radically in the nfl. you can hear a buzz in practice this morning twitter has crashed. some teams have banned me

john hughes, 59 years old. >>> and a ram in norway was left to dry when it got caught in a wire. he somehow slipped off a nearby mountain and got stuck 20 feet in the air. fortunately nearby tourists were able to rescue the animal and he just went on his way. so there you go. >>> now here's an early look how wall street will kick off the day. the dow opens 9,256. s&p lost 5. nasdaq dropped as well 19 points. >>> taking a look at overseas trading this morning, in tokyo, the nikkei gained 24 points, but in hong kong the hang seng plummeted 523 points. >>> for many americans, it just doesn't add up. the economy is showing signs of recovery but job losses only continue to grow. today investors hope to get a better idea of which direction we're headed. government data is expected to show another 320,000 jobs were lost in the month of july. hard to imagine but that's actually an improvement from the month of june and the slowest pace for job losses in almost a year. despite the slowdown and layoffs, the unemployment rate will likely reach 9.6%, the highest level in 26 years. despite th

. >> director john hughes died yesterday of an apparent heart attack. he is the mastermind behind such 1980's gems as "the breakfast club," in 1990 plus franchise "home alone." john hughes was 59. >> brings back some fun memories. >> i did not see all of those, but they are all classic. >>> it is beautiful outside, and you just want to relish in the nice weather today. >> and give it to us, i know. >> nasty by the end of >> >> good today, comfortable ayu you cacan gout there and st ol now we are in upper upper yesterday, 79 high, high, then overcast. we have a nice temperatures. 79 in falls church, 77 in falls church. -- 78 in beltsville, a gorgeous afternoon setting up with low humidity, lots of sunshine and a light breeze out of the west, northwest. we'll show you the pollen, too, because the numbers are still low for trees, grasses, and weeds, moderate for the midday hours. outside, 79, a 10th of an inch of rain where our average is 88 degrees and 70 and the record low is 58. down in raleigh right now, it is 80, but there is some big heat building in

i mean, i have to say, you know, i'm in chicago because i'm here for the funeral of john hughes. this was a man with unlimited financial resources, incredibly unbelievably smart, even he couldn't get perfectly adequate health care. >> penn jillette, there are 45 billion americans who have no health insurance right now. this is unlike any other industrialized society in the world right now. what should the u.s. be doing about that? >> well, you know, all these numbers, the 45 million, some of these people are perfectly healthy people who are moving through a phase and choosing not to have health care. but the whole idea that the bad guys are using scare tactics and all of this stuff from the president about you're not supposed to be frightened by, you know, killing grandma for rationing and so on. but then obama uses anecdotal arguments saying this woman had hepatitis c, this woman's internal organs are not covered. anecdotal is not the right argument either. i think someone should be taking the high road and talk about the philosophical and moral issues about this. and i would al

the look at the life of john hughes. plus the diary of a mad man. >> it is easy for me to hide from my emotions for one more day. >> the man blamed for the gym class massacre with some bizarre internet postings. >> couch and chair they matched. woman will really be impressed. shepard: tonight, possible clues caught on camera. plus, history on capitol hill. >> on this vote, the yeas are 68 and and the nays are 31. >> shepard: the supreme court ready to welcome its first ever hispanic justice. the actual moment came less than four hours ago. the full senate officially confirming federal appeals court judge sonia sotomayor to sit on the u.s. supreme court. the final vote 68-31 for the nominee raised in the bronx and educated in the ivies. >> the nomination of sonia sotomayor of new york to be an associate justice of the supreme court of the united states is confirmed. >> just like that, our nation will get its first hispanic justice. a woman nominated by our nation's first african-american president. the president spoke min

john hughes died of a heart attack in new york today. he was 59. producer, writer, director. e of the most popular movies like "16 candles." "the breakfast club." "ferris bueller's day off." many grew up on the scenes, music. many can recite the dialogue line by line. we thought we'd put together a few of our favorite scenes for you tonight. >> she's gotten her boobies. >> i better go get my magnifying glass. >> who closed that door? >> it just closed, sir. >> adler? >> yeah. >> enderson? enderson? >> here. >> bueller? bueller? bueller? >> if only we could have played more. so many great scenes. >>t

that was -- john hughes showed us the best of the human condition.no rapes, no violence, no f bombs. just human beings exultant. god bless him. he is much missed. >> he wrote and directed "the breakfast club," "16 candles," "wro and produced "pretty in pink." "something wonderful." >> "planes, trains and automobiles." as good as "death of a salesman." >> what was that underlying heart condition that he obviously was not diagnosed with? >> i don't know what it was. but a person doesn't just suddenly die at age 59 walking down the street if he didn't have some kind of serious heart problem. dy mred m, i assume, he died of some kind of heart condition. and what i was saying earlier is even this person, who was a genius, a genuine genius, very self-aware, access to any kind of health care he wanted, even that wasn't discovered. so there's not going to be perfect health care for everybody for a long, long time. but the main thing i want to say is this is a man who was a wonderful lover of mankind and he will be much missed. >> yeah. i totally agree. loved

>> filmmaker john hughes has died. you know him from movies like "home alone", "the breakfast club" or "fair ris bueller's day off." >> martin bashir takes a look. >> reporter: for a generation of americans, it was that music and those cars pulling into a suburban chicago high school that captured a moment in time. >>s did barry manilow know that you raid his wardrobe? >> reporter: the adult john hughes it seems had a knack for finding the drama, angst and pain of the teen-age years. his first hit, "16 candles," channels the thoughts and fears of the awkward, overlooked high school girl. in "the breakfast club", he defined, examined and then turned upside down the high school casta system. >> you just stick to the things that you know, shopping, nail polish -- >> shut up! >> reporter: and in "pretty in pink" he took on the issues of class and money. following those immensely successful string of films, hughes kept going back to high school in various incarnations. weird sign was everybody high school geek's fantasy mov

. >>> john hughes, who made some of the most memorable movies of the '80s has died. he brought us "the breakfast club." and "ferris buhly's day off." and the popular "home alone series." he produced 23 and wrote 37. including "drill bit taylor" from last year. john hughes died yesterday of a heart attack while walking in manhattan. he was 59 years old. and leaves behind a wife and two kids. >> a great legacy of movies. >>> coming up on rnmoerinthic g, morning," we're off to the longest yard sale in t world. >> it's going on right now. and it stretches a really, >> it's going on right now. and it stretches a really, ong way.ong way. good cnd triglycerides are still out of line? then you may not be seeing the whole picture. ask your doctor about trilipix. if you're at high risk of heart disease and taking a diet, adding trilipix can lower fatty triglycerides cholesterol numbers. trilipix has not been shown to prevent heart attacks or stroke more than a statin alone. trilipix is not for everyone, including people with liver, gallbladder, or severe kidney disease, tell y

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so many of the actors that we know today were made by john hughes. ke john cusak, molly ring wald. everybody in 16 candles. >> did you pick a favorite? >> weird science. kelly la brock was great. or was it just the soundtrack. we'll leave that one to tucker. but all good movies. these are the movies that you hate to see they're not top releases but any saturday or sunday afternoon if you're flippg around, you'll find them. >> we'll be watching them this weekend, you're right. >>> switching gears, we're have two weather men for the price of one. what is happening this weekend? >> because there is a lot happening. we'll start witda in the weetoend as we see changes coming. t rsf fioall, current stepped outside, 65 degrees. egs great outside rig 66 a66esllredut es. leab fo d drees at dulles airport. 62 in abaltimore. so we have cool air in place. and in dfreerick, maryland, it's 59 degrees at this hour. and let's look at the satellite radar. what we're seeing here is there are nothing going on. there are some clouds but no precipitation and nor do we exp

like his young characters, hughes graduated to the adult world, writing and directing "planes, trains, and automobiles" with steve martin and john each as the creator of family films like "beethoven" and the wildly successful "home alone." in his later years, hughes retreated from the hollywood spotlight, occasionally contributing the odd story idea. but he'll be remembered best for the film in which a generation of teenagers saw themselves. >>> steve martin reacted to hughes' death saying, quote, he was such a great writer who created so many enduring characters, for film, both as a director and a writer. the real gifts was to create these identifiable characters. joe, kiran? oh. >> most certainly be missed. that's for sure. >> amazing movies. "home alone." >> "planes, trains, and automobiles." >> "ferris bueller". >>> rob marciano is at the longest yardsale of the world spanning several different states. every time we check in, he's cooked up something epps. >> fuzzy dice? the ones you put over your rear-view mirror. seen any? >> put them on the list. we're getting a laundry list of items. the cast iron skillet, sere a steak,

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many credits include directing the popular "ferris bueller's day off," "the breakfast club." >> john hughespoke to a whole generation. he didn't talk down to them. >> hughes is survived by his wife and two children. he was 59 years old. >> 5:27, 66 degrees outside. >>> busted. the crime that landed a montgomery county firefighter behind bars. >> also what we're now learning about the investigation into the water pressure problems during a fire at the home of peggy cooper cafritz. >> then, the deep discounts being offered for parents headed out to do some back-to-school shopping. >>> pressure problems. first on 4, what we're now learning about the -- what may have been to blame for a fire that destroyed a well-known washingtonian's home. >> recession rebound. the crucial numbers set to be released that could show our nation's economy could be on the verge of turning around. >> back-to-school bargains. the deep discounts being offered this weekend, depending on where and when you shop. >>> good morning again and welcome to "news 4 today." i'm barbara harrison. it's friday, august 7th, 20. >>

one final real thank you to john hughes -- john hughes for all the amazing movies which gave us so many." "those aren't pillows!" "i can't believe i gave my panties to a geek!" "you mess with a bull, you get the horns." "look, kids, big ben, parliament. big ben, parliament, big ben." [ light laughter ] and, of course, "life moves pretty fast. if you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." thank you, john. we'll be right back with more "late night." [ cheers and applause ] [ band plays "danke shoen" by wayne newton ] ♪ (announcer) there are side mirrors... and then there are the indicator-light warning, radar-sensor-linking, blind-spot-penetrating side mirrors of the all-new ford taurus. so what doesn't show up in your mirror, can still show up on your mirror. we speak car. we speak innovation. introducing the all-new taurus from ford. drive one. can feel like a lot of underarm stubble. but what if we could put an end... to that prickly feeling between shaves? ♪ new dove visiblysmooth anti-perspirant, containing pro-epil complex with natural extracts. makes hair l

director john hughes has died of a heart attack while visiting his family in manhattan. he's known for launching the careers of many high-profile actors. he lived in illinois and set many of his films in the chicago area. john hughes was 59 years old. >>> check in with "eyewitness news" at 6:00. denise? >> going green. the governor and his family leaving their mark on the state mansion. what's being installed? >>> troubled waters, boating-related deaths are up. >>> checking for the stories and all of the breaking news new at 6:00. now back to sally. >>> one woman gets quite the scare when history comes to life. take a look. >> i can't believe it's a real man. >> touch me. >> it's an exhibit in houston. the terra-cotta warrior. one is creating buzz when people realize he's a real person. it's one of the top must-see collections we're told. don't get too close. >>> eyewitness sports is next. >>> this is mark viviano at training camp in westminster. one week before the first preseason game. and the orioles with the tigers in detroit. afternoon highlights ahead when "eyewitn

movie director john hughes died today in a heart attack in new york. he worked on a series of popular films in the '80s and '90s. his credits include directing "ferris bueller's day off" in 1986 as well as writing the screenplay for "home alone" in 1990 plus two sequels. he also wrote the screenplay for national lampoon's "vacation" in 1983. john hughes was 59 years old. >> woodruff: and still to come on the newshour tonight: trading in gas guzzlers; and testing for old ivory. that follows our look at the islamic insurgency in africa. secretary of state hillary clinton drew attention to that in kenya today on the third day of her 11 day tour of the continent. margaret warner reports. >> warner: the secretary of state began her day with a solemn visit to nairobi's memorial park. she placed a wreath at the site of one of the deadliest pre-9/11 al qaeda terror strikes against the united states, the 1998 embassy bombings in kenya and tanzania. the attacks, which happened 11 years ago tomorrow, killed more than 220 people, mostly africans and wounded thousa

one final real thank you to john hughes -- thank you to john hughes for all the amazing movies whiche lines such as "what's happening, hot stuff." "those aren't pillows!" "i can't believe i gave my panties to a geek!" "you mess with a bull, you get the horns." "look, kids, big ben, parliament. big ben, parliament, big ben." [ light laughter ] and, of course, "life moves pretty fast. if you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." thank you, john. we'll be right back wi more "late night." [ cheers and applause ] [ band plays "danke shoen" by wayne newton ] ♪ when morning comes in the middle of the night, [ rooster crow ] it affects your entire day. to get a good night's sleep, try 2-layer ambien cr. the first layer diolves quickly... to help you fall asleep. and unlike other sleep aids, a second dissolves slowly to help you stay asleep. when taking ambien cr, don't drive or operate machinery. sleepwalking, and eating or driving... while not fully awake with memory loss for the event... as well as abnormal behaviors... such as being more outgoing or aggressive th

popular writer and director john hughes has died at the age of 59. hughes was >>> popular films aimed at the teen and pr john hughes died at "home alone", "the breakfast club" and "ferris 59. aimed at day off." a family spokesman says he died of a heart attack market. a family spokesman says he died of a heart the frontman for rock band aerosmith is recovering after morning walk. >>> the taking a tumble on stage in south dakota.steven tyler hurt his head, neck and shoulder when he fell f aerosmith is stage last night. hurt his 61-year-old was reportedly in good spirits when he fell from talking and joking as he was transported to a hospital. what life is like stage last night. children of michael jackson. mark steines has more from children hollywood. mark stein has more from hollywood. >>> coming up tonight, michael jackson's children at home. we have exclusive new details on what life is like for prince, paris and blanket inside the jackson family compound. >> their last public portrait, one of tears and tragedy. >> prince doesn't talk about michae

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