her second marriage was to watergate journalist carl bernstein that she turned into a move with meryl strep. she was praised as, quote, deflectively feminine and funny with sharpness of mind, softened and smoothed by genuine charm. >>> and now here's a look at some other stories making news early today in america. in cal a big rig and 18 other vehicles were involved in a massive pile-up in los angeles. 15 paem were injured. one victim said he felt a tremendous impact followed by three. a drive e was going too fast around a curve and couldn't stop in time. >>> to new jersey, don't tell snooki, everyone, but there's a boardwalk where bikinis and bathing suits are banned. it's been on the books since 1958. everyone ignores it because it's right by the beach but a former city council member wants to enforce the rule which carries a fine of up to $2,000 and up to 90 days in jail. officials are going to try to repeal it. >>> finally in washington as the fourth of july nears, officials keep doing their annual demonstration of what can go horribly wrong when people are careless with fireworks. last

meryl strep was there and high profile>> steve: sany cohen and michael cures. . a lot of famous people and not so famous people. they had a contest to win dinner in new york city with obama. >> brian: give as little as three dollars. 92 wiper was robin hunt from baltimore and took her mom from north carolina. they had a great time and probably only people who didn't pay $40,000. >> brian: and the president walked out 4.4 million and of course it is worth it to go up and show up to do this. sarah jessic's parker's was in attendance and looking good . president obama talked about how he bailed out the car trea. he was the only one to clap. that is a good time to clap. i will take it. matthew broderick's wife had to do it and he had to work. why you have a understudy. the president is at your house. >> gretchin: i will not read into it. other than to say he was working. >> brian: this is your scenario. your husband plans an event with the president of the united states to see if you are work you are filling in for gret a. husband, number one, can you tell me why w