prep to wait inlong lines e with others o be the clock.for consumer watch -- i'm mary moloney. and tomoow through the 21st... walmart is offering free two day shipping on mo than 15 hundred toys. your last chance to place an order at walmart dot com for rush at noon local time. the store is also offering christmaeve pickup for orders placed online by six p-m local time on december things are looking up in the milwaukee housing market. for the fourth consecutive month, home sales in the metro area rose nearly 24-percent in november, compared with a year ago. increased sales can be attributed to an increase in listings in milwaukee and waukesha counties. still ahead - we'll get a look at the markets this te alert-- why more than eight million food processors are being taken off store shelves and the number of injuries ?? most people who sign up for health insurance on healthcare.gov age more affordable, lowering their monthly premiums. ?? most find low-premium plans for $50 to $100 dollars-a-month. ?? these are quality plans that include coverage for doctor visits, no-cost preven

mary moloney explains the commission. the commission warns two holiday staples -- candles candles put too close to drapes or other fabric -- can cause fire in seconds. close to a tree or to any decorations or of course a tree too close to any type of not watering a christmas tree -- also poses a danger. especially if it is there are no exposed wires. any of the sockets that are not throw them out and get a new one. get a new set." watch what happens with a simple spark on a dry tree. it can not only cause the tree to burn -- but within 30 seconds -- the your house. also -- parents be mindful of young kids. mouths . breaks can cause cuts and scratches. for consumer watch -- i'm mary moloney. breezy with flurries today, tracking in for the middle of "you're watching kwwl. we've got you covered. this is today at least five people have been killed in deadly storms this week. people are now dealing with the devastation left behind. plus... graphic material and drug use. an eastern iowa commitee is asking is the book appropriat

mary moloney reports. a left in office, president obama has signed a 6-point-3 billion dollar bill, aimed at bringing major breakthroughs in battling cancer and other diseasesthe "21st century cures act" passed the house of representatives in a rare act of bipartisanship earlier this monththe bill boosts federal research and funding for cancer, mental health issues, and opioid addiction."today with the 21st century cures act, we are making good on both of those efforts. we are possibility of new breakthroughs to some of the greatest health challenges of our time."the bill includes $1.8 billion dollars in funding for vice president joe biden's "cancer moonshot initiative."he has spent the last year lobbying congress and securing funding. "god willing, this bill will literally save lives. but most of all, what it does, just this mere signing today, gives millions of americans biden lost his son beau, to brain cancer in 2015 at the age of 46.the cures act will also invest 1-billion to combat the heroin and pr

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. >> steve:reporter mary moloney explains the holiday hazards and gives tips from the consumer productporter:the commission warns two holiday staples -- candles and trees -- can cause fire risks. look at this menorah. >> reporter:candles put too close to drapes or other fabric -- can cause fire in seconds. >>elliot f. kaye/cpsc chairman: "we never want to candles that are too close to a tree or to any decorations or of course a tree too close to any type of radiator or heat source." >> reporter:not watering a christmas tree -- also poses a danger. >> reporter:especially if it is decorated with lights. >>elliot f. kaye/cpsc chairman: "you want to make sure that there are no exposed wires. any of the sockets that are not in properly. anything that looks funny about the lights, just throw them out and get a new one. get a new set." >> reporter:watch what happens with a simple spark on a dry tree. >> reporter:it can not only cause the tree to burn -- but within 30 seconds -- the fire could spread throughout your house. >> reporter:also -- parents be mindful of young kids. >> reporter:place

reporter mary moloney exp lains.e believe in a wireless future." >> reporter:after apple nixed the headphone jack on its latest iphone -- it introduced a new product -- airpods. the wireless headphones come with a built in microphone. >> reporter:and a sensor to detect when the buds are in your ears. >>"we're just at the beginning of a truly wireless future we've been working towards for many years." >> reporter:apparently the new product needed some more time. several weeks after the product's announcement -- apple delayed the airpods' launch. now -- the tech company says its futuristic device is ready to take off. if you want to take the airpods for a spin -- order them now online. or buy it in apple stores next week. >> reporter:but it's gonna cost ya 159 bucks. and apple says the pods will take four weeks to ship. if you're worried about putting something under the tree -- or losing one of the pods once you do get them -- there's a far less expensive accessory you can get now. an airpods strap is listed for about

mary moloney has more. developing now. driver is behind bars after he causes what witnesses call a high speed crash in falls church. it happed sleepy hollow road. police say orellana later claimed that he fell asleep at the wheel before he plowed in four parked cars. witnesses say the force of the sunday crash lifted hector orellana's car right off the road. "his speed was such that the rear of his car was elevated up off entirely up off the road by the force of the impact. he was leaving a traiof sparks up off the road. i had not yet noticed at that time that he did not have a front right tire." orellana is now charged with dwi. police say he could face additional charges as well. happening today. the north carolina man-- charged with firing an assault rifle inside a local pizzeria will be back in court. relatives tell the washington post that edgar welch's behavior has changed dramatically in the last few months after he hit a child with his car in october. welch was arrested this month after he fired an a-r 15 inside dr

mary moloney gives us tips to stay safe this holiday season. the commission warns two holiday staples -- candles and trees -- can cause fire risks. look at this menorah.candles put too close to drapes or other fabric -- can cause fire in seconds.elliot f. kaye/cpsc chairman: "we never want to see unattended candles or candles that are too close to a tree or to any decorations or of course a tree too close to any type of radiator or heat source."not watering a christmas tree -- also poses a danger.especially if it is decorated with lights.elliot f. kaye/cpsc chairman: "you the sockets that are not in properly. anything that looks funny about the lights, just throw them out and get a new one. get a new set."watch what happens with a simple spark on a dry tree.it can not only cause the tree to burn -- but within 30 seconds -- the fire could spread throughout your house.also -- parents be mindful of young kids.place small ornaments out of their reach -- so children don't put them in their mouths .and keep an eye on fragile or glass decorations.brea

mary moloney has the important details. this holiday season -- the united states postal service expects to deliver roughly 16 billion cards -- letters -- get those presents under the tree-- there are some deadlines you need to know.get your packages to the post office by thursday.that's if you want the standard ground delivery.fedex has a friday deadline for the standard ground service.ups gives you a couple extra days.you have until next mony -- the 19th -- for it's 3 day select.if you still need time to shop -- e three major carriers will deliver the week leading into christmas.but it'll cost you more.get to the post office -- fedex-- or 23rd to beat santa.the week of christmas -- be prepared to wait in long lines with others trying to beat the clock.for consumer watch -- i'm mary moloney. 3 3 3 actor "chris pratt" just made an appearance at a california marine corps ?air station?... for a screening of his new film "passengers." "passengers." pratt did red carpet interviews before the screening yesterday.he also met with

reporter mary moloney explains. >>:we believe in a wireless future." >> reporter:after apple nixed the headphone jack on its latest iphone -- it introduced a new product -- airpods. the wireless headphones come with a built in microphone. and a sensor to detect when the buds are in your ears. "we're just at the beginning of a truly wireless future we've been working towards for many years." apparently the new product needed some more time. several weeks after the product's announcement -- apple delayed the airpods' launch. now -- the tech company says its futuristic device is ready to take off. if you want to take the airpods for a spin -- order them now online. or buy it in apple stores next week. but it's gonna cost ya 159 bucks. and apple says the pods will take four weeks to ship. >> reporter:if you're worried about putting something under the tree -- or losing one of the pods once you do get them -- there's a far less expensive accessory you can get now. an airpods strap is listed for about 10 bucks now on amaz

cnn's mary moloney breaks down the holiday hazards and has tips from the consumer product safety commission. the commission warns two holiday staples -- candles and trees -- can cause fire risks. look at this menorah.candles other fabric -- can cause fire in seconds. seconds."we never want to see unattended candles or candles that are too close to a tree or to any decorations or of course a tree too close to any type of radiator or heat source."not watering a christmas tree -- also poses a danger.especially if it is decorated with lights."you want to make sure that there are no exposed wires. any of the sockets that are not in properly. anything that looks funny about the lights, just throw them out and get a new one. get a new set."watch what happens with a simple spark on a dry e. cause the tree to burn -- but within 30 seconds -- the fire could spread throughout your house.also -- parents be mindful of young kids.place small ornaments out of their reach -- so children don't put them in their mouths .and keep an eye on fragile or glass decorations.breaks can cause cuts and scratches.for c

mary moloney has more. it's one of the basic rules of laundry.the hotter the water -- the cleaner the clothes.the reason -- your detergent. historically -- detergents needed the hotter water to be more effective.but consumer reports perts say -- that rule no longer exists.now -- there are detergents formulated to work better in cold water.in fact -- consumer reports says the cold cycle is stains.if the water hits higher than 75 degrees -- the detergents become less effective.and the heat may help stains dig deeper into your clothes.the hot water can also damage some fabrics. here's when you should use hot water.if you have to sanitize your clothes.because of illness -- bugs -- or if your baby wears reusable diapers. even then -- the hot cycle may not be enough.use bleach if you ed to sanitize -- or place those items in boiling water.you can also use iron -- to kill germs.so -- happy washing on the cold cycle.consumer reports says if you use decent detergent and have a machine that's working well -- your clo

cnn's mary moloney explains why the holidays for a new home. the tree is trimmed and shopping lists made.but one accessory you may want in your yard? a for sale sign. sign."i think it's actually the least stressful time to sell a house and that's because the buyers that are out there and exist in the market right now are mandatory buyers. you don't have a lot of lookilous, you don't have a lot of shoppers, you don't have the people who are hobbyist in the real estate market."if you're serious about selling -- decorate your house for the holidays.but don't go too far. "holiday all fantastic ideas for sellers this time of year. really take advantage of it, take advantage of the dark, light your house up like chevy chase.""clark!""honey i think i know what's going on!""maybe not that much."in the market for a new place?use the wintery weather to your advantage to check out leaks and potential wear and tear. and don't wait too long once you find that perfect place. especially if the price is right.for consumer watch -- 3 amazon is testing out a gro