news reporter karina rusk is live in coupe with this story. >> reporter: we don't know specifically if the teacher who was named in that graffiti threat has returned to class. we do know because an arrest has been made the teacher and his family are no longer receiving personal protection from the santa clara county sheriff's office. the bomb threat on thursday has left lasting repercussions especially in light of newtown on friday. investigators were very aware of those horrific shootings as they work around the clock to figure out who was responsible and arrested a 16-year-old student that confessed that said that bomb was planted to kill a speck teacher. not only with montevista campus closed and lincoln elementary was shut down where parents say the tragedy in connecticut made it more difficult to have a conversation with their children about the situation. >> it's very delicate way you have to explain it to the kids. they can't really understand the details in their minds in a way that safety is necessary >> reporter: counselors are being made available for students is stoondz tha

news reporter karina rusk is live in coupe with this story. >> reporter: we don't know specifically ifhe teacher who was named in that graffiti threat has returned to class. we do know because an arrest has been made the teacher and his family are no longer receiving personal protection from the santa clara county sheriff's office. the bomb threat on thursday has left lasting repercussions especially in light of newtown on friday. investigators were very aware of those horrific shootings as they work around the clock to figure out who was responsible and arrested a 16-year-old student that confessed that said that bomb was planted to kill a speck teacher. not only with montevista campus closed and lincoln elementary was shut down where parents say the tragedy in connecticut made it more difficult to have a conversation with their children about the situation. >> it's very delicate way you have to explain it to the kids. they can't really understand the details in their minds in a way that safety is necessary >> reporter: counselors are being made available for students is stoondz that

in san jose, karina rusk, abc7 news. >> obviously we are on the story.on abc7 news for developments. the next newscast is the morning news that begins at 4:30 a.m. >>> the national rifle association issued its first comment today about the school shooting in connecticut. the nra says members are shocked and saddened and the organization is prepared to make meaningful contributions to help make sure this never happens again. >> in newtown tonight people continue to come in large numbers to offer their condolences to a community shattered by what happened. all the while the funerals continue. abc7 news reporter laura anthony is there with the continuing coverage of the tragedy. >> the latest here is that the scene of the tragedy now may never reopen. that is yet to be determined. in the meantime we found local high school students who were out here tonight tending to a more immediate task. they are the young people of sandy hook who committed themselves to keeping all of the tiny flames burning. even as the cold, connecticut rains keep snuffing them out. >

in san jose, karina rusk, abc7 news. >> obviously we are on the story. stay on abc7 news for developments. the next newscast is the morning news that begins at 4:30 a.m. >>> the national rifle association issued its first comment today about the school shooting in connecticut. the nra says members are shocked and saddened and the organization is prepared to make meaningful contributions to help make sure this never happens again. >> in newtown tonight people continue to come in large numbers to offer their condolences to a community shattered by what happened. all the while the funerals continue. abc7 news reporter laura anthony is there with the continuing coverage of the tragedy. >> the latest here is that the scene of the tragedy now may never reopen. that is yet to be determined. in the meantime we found local high school students who were out here tonight tending to a more immediate task. they are the young people of sandy hook who committed themselves to keeping all of the tiny flames burning. even as the cold, connecticut rains keep snuffing them

in san jose, karina rusk, abc7 news. >> obviously we are on the story.on abc7 news for developments. the next newscast is the morning news that begins at 4:30 a.m. >>> the national rifle association issued its first comment today about the school shooting in connecticut. the nra says members are shocked and saddened and the organization is prepared to make meaningful contributions to help make sure this never happens again. >> in newtown tonight people continue to come in large numbers to offer their condolences to a community shattered by what happened. all the while the funerals continue. abc7 news reporter laura anthony is there with the continuing coverage of the tragedy. >> the latest here is that the scene of the may gedy now may never reopen. that is yet to be determined. in the meantime we found local high school students who were out here tonight tending to a more immediate task. they are the young people of sandy hook who committed themselves to keeping all of the tiny flames burning. even as the cold, connecticut rains keep snuffing them out.

as abc7 news reporter karina rusk tells us, they will also do something that's never been done before>> this practice is taking place in the parking lot. the real performance will take place on national television. >> pretty much just excitement. we are ready to go and prepared and excited. >> san jose's valley christian high school is not only marching in the tournament of roses parade is the first band ever to team up with one from another nation. beijing number 57 high school. the only time the two groups met was on a visit to the school in april. the school provided in video. >> we are excited about the opportunity. the challenge is the limited rehearsal time we have. that's what we are here doing. ♪ >> the two bands have been practicing in their home countries for more than a year. while language is a barrier, music is the common denominator. and this gal from beijing 57 shared her thoughts through an interpreter. >> she thought we can practice together and be able to communicate and make friends. >> together the 235 musicians call themselves the east-meets-west fusion band. >> i

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as abc7 news reporter karina rusk tells us, they will also do something that's never been done before ♪ >> this practice is taking place in the parking lot. the real performance will take place on national television. >> pretty much just excitement. we are ready to go and prepared and excited. >> san jose's valley christian high school is not only marching in the tournament of roses parade, but is the first band ever to team up with one from another nation. beijing number 57 high school. the only time the two groups met was on a visit to the school in april. the school provided this video. >> we are excited about the opportunity. the challenge is the limited rehearsal time we have. that's what we are here doing. ♪ >> the two bands have been practicing in their home countries for more than a year. while language is a barrier, music is the common denominator. and this gal from beijing 57 shared her thoughts through an interpreter. >> she thought we can practice together and be able to communicate and make friends. >> together the 235 musicians call themselves the east-meets-west fusion

hi, karina. >> hello, dan. it's a nice story.'re not going sow long lines wrapped around the block. every qualified shopper has an appointment. today, or tomorrow, they're a match with volunteers helping them navigate two rooms full of new, age-property toys books and clothing. in this room, wishes come true. moms like christine, rachel and teresa can forget their financial troubles for just a moment, relish in the joy of being able to put gifts under the key. teresa has five children. >> it's important to see them smile in the morning so that is a present i'm not able to provide without a job. >> this box program makes it possible nor nearly 5700 children to smile brighter. hundreds of volunteers help parents pick out two toys, and one book for every child on their list. santa's helpers range from chuck read to a former client herself. >> we'd line up, get food put put in the back of the car. to be able to give back is emotional. >> there is added emotion when every group gets to take part in a ravel for a new bike. 539 will be

. ♪ - 17-year-old karina kinch isn't thinking about an encore career.was... music just lit me up and ilene's music lit me up. i couldn't figure out how nothing had ever happened with her songs and i went to nashville. i'd never been to nashville. i think--are we actually agreeing? - are we agreeing? you agree with me? - i started calling heads of record labels and getting meetings with them. i didn't know that that's not how you do it. - she got in to see people that i couldn't because, of course, i knew in my mind who they were and it was a big producer or record label or whatever it was. and she was able to just-- she had no intimidation factor. - ♪ i don't think about it i don't think... ♪ - angel finally sold one of ilene's songs that was in a movie and became a hit. - ♪ twinkling across the sky at night ♪ - we got it on radio disney and it went number one in a week. it's a very tough business. it's like getting up every day and trying to accomplish the impossible. - despite some success in music, angel was unable to support her two daughters always

karina rusk explains that help is coming from unexpected partnerships. >> they played tour guide to a contingent of f.b.i. a little from san francisco. it may seem unusual unless you know their mutual goal of fighting the problem of human trafficking. they call the crime modern day slavery. >> when we think about slavely and what that means, that people are exploited that people are bought, sold, no freedom or no rights. >> this congratulations made a pledge to, did this done degree gas station wants to shine a light on the problem. some advocates say as many as 27 million people worldwide are victims of human trafficking. >> we want to educate people as to what is going on. we wanted to look at creative ways we can support and we want to help. >> the sister of the holy family estimate they give 30-50 talks a year and donate about $30,000 a year to community based organizations helping victims of human trafficking. >> it's the tireless out reach and commitment that brought nine members of the f.b.i. to this peaceful setting. special agent in charge presented them with the leadership a

karina? it was, indeed. insiftd store this, is the sixth year for the shop with the player program. and this year benefited deserving families. it's not unusual for children to have a wish list. but at the top are gifts for families. >> trance formers for my little brother. >> five players showed up dressed as santa's helpers. >> this is all about the kids. any time it's about kids, i'm all for it. >> every kid got to spend a $300 visa card and a shopping adventure they'll never forget. >> it's very, very, very exciting. because i never have been up close to a 49er before. >> what each child has seen is homelessness. why is why they have the families in transitional housing. it's grateful for partners like target, visa and 49ers. >> they're saying we know homelessness is a problem wex want to be part of the solution. >> from dog collars to video games and a vacuum qleern, money is well spent. >> clothes for my brother and sister. they'll have more stuff to wear to school. >> some biggest stars say giving back to those less fortunate reminds everyone what is important this holiday se

as karina rusk tells us they will be doing something that has never been done before. ♪ ♪ >> this practiceking place in the parking lot, real performance will take place on national television. >> it's a lot of excitement. we're ready to go. >> san jose's valley christian high school is not only marching in the tournament of roses parade but the first and ever to team up with one from another nation, beijing's number one high school. only two groups they met was on visit to china in april. >> we are very excited about the opportunity. challenge is the limited rehearsal time we have. that is what we're here doing. >> the two bands have been practicing in their home country for more than a year and while language is a barrier, music is the common denominator. she shared her thoughts through an interpreter. >> she is glad we can practice together and make friends. >> together the musicians call them the east meets west fusion band. >> fish to harmon nice recognizing music they must negotiate steps for a turn on the parade routed. >> i've never heard of any kind of turn. i usually see 90. >> t

. >> we understand abc 7 news reporter karina rusk in that area, are you there? >> yes.building but outside of the science building. students were also locked down. i am here with the students who was nlt building. i'm going to have her tell you what she experienced. why don't you just tell us what you experienced in there and what is going on in your mind what. precautions you took. >> hello this, is aisha we just wanted to stay calm so i can't speak right now. but this was experience i would never want to go through again. ask and everything isxu i can't wait to go home. i don't know what to say. is that fine? >> that is all right. thank you very much. i understand it's't;÷ been a traumatic event. feeling better now that she's been released. and so that is what this situation is here. relief from people. you can hear, a lot of fear and panic. she's confirming that for me now. >> especially after what happened in connecticut. >> are you near police officers? >> yes there are campus police officers. we're not seeing any san jose police officers. a lot of students will be

karina rusk on the very special gift for a 14-year-old boy. >> unlike some patients, 14-year-old sashatually excited about going to dentist and especially about this appointment. the eighth grader is anxious to get his braces off. >> i have this thing in my life make fun of me because of my teeth and how i look. >> the family has no insurance so the two doctors teamed up to provide sasha's dental care for free. his overby the was hard for him to close his lips together and two molars needed to be removed. >> we made so he can smile and enjoy his life. >> all the work on teeth and two years of treatment comes at time when sasha's mother is battling brain cancer. they are finding comfort. >> i knew there were good people in the world but not about this. >> it's recognizing generosity of people and one person we can't overlook is the school principal who took the first step. >> during this milestone occasion, she is the one who brought the case to the dental practice and opened the door to his treatment to begin. >> i'll never forget going back to school and running down campus, i can't b

. >>> desde nueva york, karina garcía con los detalles del detrás de cámaras de teletón usa y si quieres la ven, muchachos. >>> la gente sigue dando muestras de cariño y amor a la gran diva. >>> tú como personalidad de la radio tenías que estar presente en ese homenaje, quiero pregunta porque a raíz de la muerte de jenni rivera, habían muchas personas que no la conocían y ahora piden más las canciones. >>>e s increíble, en la radio tenemos infinidad de canciones en toda la radio, incluso en música pop, la están tocando a jenni rivera, también en el día de ayer y también en el de antes de ayer, mucha gente presente en houston, la gente fue a conocer a gabriel soto, a la torre de jalisco, bobby pulido y nuestra gran amiga lourdes de sal y pimienta, se reunió mucho dinero, el cariño de la ciudad de houston, cristina también presente en la ciudad de houston, gracias, houston, gracias estados unidos, gracias teletón usa. >>> mira, ya lo has dicho tú, mi querido raúl, gracias de corazón, precisamente tenemos fotos donde estás con muchos de los invitados especiales en houston, te quiero dar las

. >>> agustina sé que no fui el mejor de los maridos con karina, con ximena si siento algo de verdad. se pueden perder esto con danieloa romo, lñujcero, don francisco, jorge ramos y una gran constelación de estrellas que conducirán este gran evento. >>> >>> teletón lusa la fmilia unida por 28 horas desde chiacgo, new york, san antonio, los Ángeles y así, es el primero y el ldinero se quedará en los estados unidos para ayudar a los niños de aquí. acá tendrá la oportunidad de ser atenido. para más informaci3n uede ir a teletonusa.org. o llamar al teléfono en papntalla ara más información.. >>> así que esperamos su ayuda para que el cochinito explote. >>> vamoa apresentar muchas historias y testimonios y cvada vez que las veo, las siento, las sufro, las celebro y bueno. la teletón la necesitamos todos! >>> nosotros para gradecer y servir necesitamos participar. >>> qué pasó sordómulo? cómo se siente? >>> quién miente? >>> oiga lo que viene. seguimos con exclusivas y nos reunimos con los escuadrones de la teletón usya es comendado por jorge. >>> por qué será que algunos hombre no encuentr

seguro que todos esperan un regalito, verdad que si >>claro que si, vamos hasta nueva york, donde está karinaerte de jenni rivera que me ha afectado bastante y el hecho de estar vivo, uno se da cuenta que el premio es la vida. >>bueno, ya vieron lo que dijeron los famosos. ahora yo quiero saber, muchachos, cual ha sido el mejor regalo que ustedes han recibido >>un matchbox. >>que es eso >>un carrito así pequeñito >>mi regalo no es nada material, estar la semana pasada con mi familia, me callo. >>ay, mi nena. >>es el sentir hablando en serio dd la gran mayoría de las personas que desafortunadamente estamos lejos de la familia >>pero si uste se siente así, aquí en despierta américa le vamos a dar una mano y lo vamos a ayudar porque hay que tratar de pasar noche buena y fin de año bien alegres, porque como lo celebremos sera el próximo año. >>aplauso para ana patricia. >>lo vamos a celebrar con música y buena comida al regreso seguimos en la cocina con el sabor que nos trae el inigualable, incomparable no tiene copia chris paul. chef pepin. >>y en navidad los famosos tiran la casa por la ventana

i was in karina and i never seen anything like this. >> kind of huddled in there and waited it out.ed 15 seconds but it seemed like a real longtime. gregg: as many as 19 tornadoes swept through alabama on christmas night. patti ann: incredible video that we get now of these things with the availability of video. gregg: truly amazing. patti ann: terrifying. many law students have studied hard and spent a ton of money to go to law school only to graduate without a job. some students have sued claiming that the schools skewed unemployment statistics. a legal debate on that next. a jeep plunges into an icy lake with a mother and young daughter inside. what happened in the following moments that saved their lives? patti ann: scientists are look at whether connecticut school shooter adam lanza's dna may have played a role in the rampage. they are looking for abnormalities that may have led to aggression. this first of a kind study has some scientists concerned that a stigma could be tied to people who have those types of abnormalities. gregg: there is a growing debate now over weather doz