. >>> wendy williams is now opening up about her new struggle over her fortune, here's morgan norwood. >> reporter: after health struggles kept her from returning to her show, wendy williams addressing months of reports and rumors about her mental and physical well-being. she spoke with tj holmes. >> health is very well, and i actually have had a few appointments. you know, i'm 57 now, and i have the mind and body of a 25 year old. >> reporter: she says she wants to clear up an ongoing battle with wells fargo bank, in which she claims the bank froze her accounts for two months, preventing her from using her own money, including paying her mortgage and employee payroll. >> they say that i need somebody to handle my accounts. and i don't want that. i want all my money. >> reporter: in court documents, the bank says they requested a conservatorship for the talk show host because they believe she's the victim of undue influence and financial exploitation, an allegation wendy has denied. just last month, it was announced that after 14 seasons williams' talk show would come to an end. and t

morgan norwood explains what is happening tonight. hours, members of the russian delegation will return to belarus for a fresh round of talks. this is just as russia has reportedly taken the first large ukrainian city to fall. it comes as russia target civilian areas with ukrainian officials reported more than 2000 casualties. >> these are not military targets. they are places where civilians work and families live. this is shameful. morgan: although russia may have overpowered the city, the pentagon says their conquest for kyiv may be losing momentum. the 140 mile convoy has came to a halt. crediting ukraine's defense and advancing, coupled with shortages of food and fuel. >> the northern pushed by the russians towards the south, towards kyiv remains installed. morgan: sure the russians take another city, the kremlin saying it will allow citizens to fleet, but some in kyiv do not have that luxury. ian panenell is inside ukraine's largest children's hospital. >> we are inside the main children's hospital for the entire country. the rea

morgan norwood explains what is happening tonight. morgan: in just hours, members of the russian delegation will return to belarus for a fresh round of talks. this is just as russia has reportedly taken the first large ukrainian city to fall. it comes as russia target civilian areas with ukrainian officials reported more than 2000 casualties. >> these are not military targets. they are places where civilians work and families live. this is shameful. morgan: although russia may have overpowered the city, the pentagon says their conquest for kyiv may be losing momentum. the 140 mile convoy has came to a halt. crediting ukraine's defense and advancing, coupled with shortages of food and fuel. >> the northern pushed by the russians towards the south, towards kyiv remains installed. morgan: sure the russians take another city, the kremlin saying it will allow citizens to fleet, but some in kyiv do not have that luxury. ian panenell is inside ukraine's largest children's hospital. >> we are inside the main children's hospital for the entire

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abc news reporter morgan norwood has details on russia's latest attacks and efforts by the ukrainianple to stay alive. russia's unrelenting assault on ukraine growing more vicious by the hour from kharkiv to the capital of keith non-stop bombardment with a growing death toll and keep another apartment building destroyed and a frantic effort to reach anyone trapped inside the mayor imposing a mandatory 35-hour curfew saying families should only leave their homes if they're racing to a bomb shelter. abc's and panel with the look at one of the city's few safe places deep underground many. he's metro stations are built hundreds and hundreds of feet underground. because they were designed with nuclear war in mind. that's also why thousands of the city's residents have chosen to move underground for their own safety away from the russian bombardment. the war has claimed the lives of hundreds. perhaps thousands including the lives of two journalists better in fox news. cameraman. pierre's exchefski and 24 year old producer olxander cushion over were killed while reporting your key yesterday

i am morgan norwood, back to you. reggie: thank you so much, let's talk about it, i know i cannot stop thinking about it after i saw it. it made the rest of the show an afterthought, which is unfortunate to all of the winners. gloria rodriguez is in the newsroom to talk more about how viewers reacted. gloria: so many people talking about this this morning, the academy is reacting. the lapd saying it is aware of the incident and the person involved declined to file a police report. it happened after chris rock said this >> jada, i love you, gi jane can't wait to see it. gloria: smith walking on stage and taking a swing at rock, then shouting to leave jada pinkett smith alone, cussing him out. she suffers from a here condition, called alopecia. -- hair loss condition. it is unclear whether chris rock knew that or not. there were watch parties in the bay area last night, crowds like the one in larkspur gorton off. they were mixed reactions to this lack -- slap. a movie critic says she does not condone violence, but this

i'm morgan norwood abc 7 news. all right morgan. thank you.th you in just a little bit great to see you this morning. okay, abc 7 is your home for everything oscars abc 7 news. anchor. kamasi. aaron is in la for the oscars and she will have special coverage throughout the weekend. of course. can watch the 94th annual award show tomorrow night at five o'clock right here on abc 7. all right tomorrow live coverage just you know begins at 10 am with on the red carpet live countdown to the oscars than the show starts at 5 pm. you can stay with american idol at eight then at 9:00. it's on the red carpet. after the oscars and then at 11 abc 7 news will have a local reaction plus the day's headlines and the latest information on that storm that's moving in sunday evenings that will all be here on abc 7 and speaking of that storm lisa. rain on the way. mm-hmm. yes. it's a level one on our storm be the most significant storm of 2022. and of course that's not saying much because it hasn't rained very much in three months, but it is gonna be something to

abc news reporter morgan norwood has details on russia's latest attacks and efforts by the ukrainian people to stay alive. russia's unrelenting assault on ukraine growing more vicious by the hour from kharkiv to the capital of keith non-stop bombardment with a growing death toll and keep another apartment building destroyed and a frantic effort to reach anyone trapped inside the mayor imposing a mandatory 35-hour curfew saying families should only leave their homes if they're racing to a bomb shelter. abc's and panel with the look at one of the city's few safe places deep underground many. he's metro stations are built hundreds and hundreds of feet underground. because they were designed with nuclear war in mind. that's also why thousands of the city's residents have chosen to move underground for their own safety away from the russian bombardment. the war has claimed the lives of hundreds. perhaps thousands including the lives of two journalists better in fox news. cameraman. pierre's exchefski and 24 year old producer olxander cushion over were killed while reporting your key yeste

morgan norwood alive in hollywood, abc7news. liz: we appreciate it, see you soon.ome for everything oscars, kumasi aaron is and l.a. four the oscars and is going to have special coverage throughout the weekend. you can watch the 94th annual awards show tomorrow night at 5:00 right here on abc 7. tomorrow, live coverage begin at 10:00 a.m. with red carpet life countdown to the oscars, the show starts at 5:00 p.m., then you can stay with us or american idol at 8:00. 9:00, on the red carpet after the red carpet after the oscars. 11:00, abc7news will have local reaction and the days headlines. that is all here on abc 7. lisa, let's get a check outside. lisa: there is the fog about 1000 feet, the marine layer. clear sky now besides the low cloud deck, high clouds increasing, making for a partly cloudy day today. still mile before the rain arrives tomorrow, rainfall amounts we have not seen in quite some time. i will have the full accuweather 7 day forecast next. liz: the stanford women marched to the elite eight with a win over maryland. we have the highlights coming up

coming urging private businesses to take measures to protect themselves morgan norwood abc news, losles we are constantly updating our abc 7 bay area streaming app with a very latest updates on the crisis in ukraine. the app is available for roku amazon fire apple or android tv. simply search abc7 bay area women of color are suing google the racist treatment. the group says they face while working at the tech giant. it is extremely humbling to be considered for justice. breyer's seat history in the making the pledge and promise today from the first black woman us supreme court nominee. our warmer weather is raising drought concerns what climate scientists say, it means for our rainy season all that's ahead but first here's a look at what's coming up tonight on jimmy kimmel live right after abc 7 news at 11 jimmy. thanks, dan. spring has sprung and so have weak not. do behold...unlimited wireless for only 30 bucks. that's pretty cool, but you know what's cooler? saving up to 400 bucks! exactly. and if we really want to take it up a notch... get all that and nationwide 5g included. oh

morgan norwood, abc news, los angeles. quick signs of support for ukraine in the war with russia are are a liver -- >>, signs of support for ukraine in the war with russia are all over the bay area. the sign is in the excelsior neighborhood. jared huffman shared the picture on twitter of a sign that had been taped over with the words ukrainian river. med share is actively collecting and shipping medical supplies to the ukrainian people. leslie brinkley saw this in action. this effort is a bit of good news at a time when dark storm clouds are of ukraine. volunteers are boxing up surplus -- surplus gauze bandages and ivs, triage supplies gathered by donations from individuals from medical supply companies and from health care providers like sutter, kaiser and indignity health. even med share was caught off guard by how quickly things escalated and have dire the need is. >> there are casualties, injuries, there are needs for medical supplies. we know that those people providing supplies are going to need to replenish those. t

here is reporter morgan norwood to explain. al day of unplugging is here and americans across the country are getting ready to put away all of their electronic devices from phones and tablets to tv's and gaming systems. kim cabal though is the executive director of unplugged collaborative, the organization leading the movement. >> it is about connecting to things that matter beyond screens, which is human connection that we have not had enough of the last couple of years and connecting to yourself. morgan: national day of unplugging takes place sundown friday evening to sundown saturday, but you can participate on a smaller scale. >> some people just take an hour. some people just decide that they will do tech-free meals. >> there are other people doing this. not just us. morgan: she plans to unplug with her family. >> i feel like 90% of my conversation with my family is on the screen. morgan: it will include a hike with her dog, game night, and going out to dinner. >> this is so special we get to go out to dinner together. this

piers morgan norwood with the breakdown of hollywood's biggest night. morgan: final preparations underway at dolby theater. not only is this a celebration of hollywood's biggest and brightest, but this year's ceremony marks the return to normalcy for hollywood and the film industry. the countdown to hollywood's biggest night is on. after three years without nmc, the 94th academy awards emerging with a trio of comedic powerhouses on a mission to roast and toast hollywood's brightest stars, wanda sykes, regina hall, and amy schumer. >> we are troublemakers. we are really having fun together and playing off each other. morgan: 10 thumbs are up for best picture, including king richard, west side story, and coda. >> ♪ sometimes i get a good feeling ♪ morgan: streaming movies going ahead to head with theater movies. >> that is diversity without anyone having to wag their finger at the academy and say you should look for best actress and reward a film that has a cast that's primarily deaf actors. they did it on their own. morgan: when it comes to best actors, a

here is reporter morgan norwood with more. of unplugging is here and americans across the country are getting plenty to put all away -- getting what is a put away -- getting ready to put away their devices. the executive director director of unplugged collaborative is leading the movement. >> it is about connecting to things that matter beyond screens, which is human connection that we have not had enough of the last couple of years and connecting to yourself. morgan: national day of unplugging takes place sundown friday evening to sundown saturday but you can participate on a smaller scale. >> some people just take small hours and decide they will do tech-free meals. morgan: she plans to implode with her family. >> i feel like 90% of my conversation with my family is on the screen. morgan: it will include a hike with her dog, game night, and going out to dinner. >> this is so special we get to go out to dinner together. it is a great time to chat and tell a funny story that happened. morgan: if you are stuck on what to do, sh

morgan norwood has more. >> during what was supposed to be a dayfire to allow ukrainians to flee their homes from russian chilling, striking children in maternity's hospital. provide video showing the massive crater left behind by the airstrike. windows the most shredded to pieces as surveilled -- survivors will in agony. president zelensky tweeting videos saying there were people, children on the wreckage. while it is untrue clear how may people were injured or clear, the building have been largely empty. warning that millions could be lost in this war, begging nato for that no-fly zone. >> we can't stop alone. >> the u.s. has attempted to make a move that would trigger a wider war with russia including a request from russia -- from poland to transfer planes. lexi intelligence community has assessed the transfer planes may be misconstrued as a skillet tory -- escalatory. there of exploring other options that might be effective in helping ukraine fight back. >> we have to make sure we are doing in the right way. >> fresh concern over the freshly occupied rush -- chernobyl our plant. it

morgan norwood tells us russia is now being investigated for war crimes. reporter: the ukrainian president is accusing russia of targeting civilian areas, calling it a war crime. but the casualties mounting among them, children, the international criminal court launching an investigation. this comes amid delegation talks without a deal. both sides say they will meet again but the u.s. department voices skepticism for whether russia wants diplomacy. there are worsening fears that putin will intensify the attacks. new images showing a long convoy of russian vehicles and tanks miles from the capital of ukraine. the u.n. is warning that up to 4 million refugees will try to escape from ukraine in the coming weeks. matt gutman is there. reporter: we have been watching this group trying to get on this train. they have been getting pushed back. only women and children are told to wait their turn, but they have been there for days. reporter: over in russia, their feeling the shock of western sanctions. the u.s. now targeting russia's central bank. people waiting at

morgan norwood tells us russia is now being investigated for war crimes.sing russia of targeting civilian areas, calling it a war crime. but the casualties mounting among them, children, the international criminal court launching an investigation. this comes amid delegation talks without a deal. both sides say they will meet again but the u.s. department voices skepticism for whether russia wants diplomacy. there are worsening fears that putin will intensify the attacks. new images showing a long convoy of russian vehicles and tanks miles from the capital of ukraine. the u.n. is warning that up to 4 million refugees will try to escape from ukraine in the coming weeks. matt gutman is there. reporter: we have been watching this group trying to get on this train. they have been getting pushed back. only women and children are told to wait their turn, but they have been there for days. reporter: over in russia, their feeling the shock of western sanctions. the u.s. now targeting russia's central bank. people waiting at long lines at banks. president putin rema

morgan norwood has more. >> during what was supposed to be a day of temporary cease-fire to allow ukrainians to flee their homes from russian chilling, striking children in maternity's hospital. provide video showing the massive crater left behind by the airstrike. windows the most shredded to pieces as surveilled -- survivors will in onpresident zg videos saying there were people, children on the wreckage. while it is untrue clear how may people were injured or clear, the building have been largely empty. warning that millions could be lost in this war, begging nato for that no-fly zone. >> we can't stop alone. >> the u.s. has attempted to make a move that would trigger a wider war with russia including a request from russia -- from poland to transfer planes. lexi intelligence community has assessed the transfer planes may be misconstrued as a skillet tory -- escalatory. there of exploring other options that might be effective in helping ukraine fight back. >> we have to make sure we are doing in the right way. >> fresh concern over the freshly occupied rush -- chernobyl our plant. it is be

kumasi: morgan norwood shows us the list of partners with this suite feat. >> at the academy awards to couples are nominated at the same time. penelope cruz javier burnham have been married since -- javier bardham sixth a married couple to ever be nominated together in the same year. >> it is very special for me. >> to and jesse plemons both nominated for their supporting roles in the power of the dog. their chemistry on-screen? 100% authentic. >> we did not have to -- the feelings for each other we did not have to create. >> dunst who is a voting member of the academy says she has her own picks. >> hollywood has a couples winning academy awards dating back to 1931. >> bergen and elizabeth taylor were both nominated for -- >> we cannot forget brad pitt and angelina jolie. >> it is not very often but it shows where greatness and talent tend to fall in love. >> that is interesting. the oscars are coming up in four days. our coverage starts sunday at 10:00. the big show starts at 5:00. i will be in los angeles bringing you all the special coverage. i am ready to be on the red carpet! this

morgan norwood is live in hollywood.ith all the drama, we have to talk about will smith first. >> the 2022 academyademyademyady quart the history books. pauly was against night turning in to hollywood's biggest fight. real life drama at the oscars. will smith slapping chris rock after rock made a joke about smith's wife. >> jayda, g.i. jane two, cannot wait to see it. >> jada pinkett smith has been open about her struggle with alopecia. seconds later, will smith walks on stage and strikes chris rock. >> wow. will smith just smacked him. >> back in his seat, the actor continued to yell at the comedian. less smith returned to the stage to accept the first oscar of his career, winning best actor for his portrayal of the father of venus and serena williams. >> richard williams was a fierce defender of his family. >> will smith apologized to the academy but did not mention rock. >> does outside to me, at your r highest moment, that is when the devil comes for you. i want to apologize to the academy, to my fellow nominees. --

that's where we find abc newsbcs reporter morgan norwood.with what the film academy hope will be back to a pretty normal oscars. >> the glitz and glamour returning to hollywood and the red carpet ready to showcase it all. the final setup is underway at the dolby theater with just hours away until hollywood's biggest night. after three years with no mc, it's triple the hosts for this year's academy awards. amy schumer, wanda sykes and regina hall. >> i love in the end wanda. -- i love amy and wanda. -- >> this has not in we received from artisans that work in the industry. feel like they are getting shortchanged. will packer, abc and the . >> nominees favorite to get that call include will smith. the second deaf actor to beo beb nominated for an award for coda. >> i feel so h h h h and recognized as a nominee. >> best actress is the most wide-open category of the night. you have jessica chastain. she has never won before. and princess stuart. both very competitive in this race. takes home that old and statue right here on abc. and we are also

morgan norwood has some tips. eeks away and just like last year taxpayers can expect more delays from the irs. >> the irs is working to file and process last year's returns, so they have work from last year as well as the new work coming for the 2021 tax season. there are also labor shortages that they have had to work through due to covid, so all of that is leading up to potential delays. morgan: to speed up the process there are things that you can do. >> the number one tip is to file electronically. if you are putting your return in an envelope and licking a stamp and sticking it in the mail, your return probably will take an extra six to eight weeks. morgan: another way to save time is to avoid making the most comic must -- common mistakes, misspelling your name, entering an incorrect social security number, not including all of your tax documents and not signing your return. if you need help, go online. >> do not try calling, they have phone numbers but i can tell you from experience you will be on hold for a

morgan norwood has the story. >> her name is and adelphi. >> the convicted con artist pretrade in inventingto be deported to germany. >> she is everything wrong with america. >> hey come on famous spirit >> according to immigration and come -- customs, anna rem, with the impending removal. sorkin's lawyer claims they are still working through the appeals process for a new visa so she can stay in the u.s.. >> my basic understanding of immigration law was we had until the 19th of this month to file an appeal because i hadn't spoken to him sorkin this afternoon, which is typically our process. i was concerned she may had been deported. >> sorkin spent nearly four years in prison after posing as a german heiress with a $16 million inheritance, allowing her to live a life of luxury. private jets, boutique hotels, designer fashion. in reality anna was found guilty and 2019 of stealing more than a quarter million dollars from acquaintances, banks and hotel stuff on her lavish lifestyle. she spoke to deborah roberts last year. >> i feel like i am just trying to deal with the consequences of my acti

morgan norwood has the latest. >> sherry papini, the california mom accused of faking her own kidnapping, going from four at judge this afternoon to determine if she will remain in the sacramento county jail until a grand jury meets, or be released on bail. her attorney arguing she should be released due to conditions inside, saying she has food allergies and has not been able to eat. federal prosecutors have all -- argued she is a flight risk and a danger to the community. >> it is a case of calculated deception. >> standing buying her story, claiming she was kidnapped by two hispanic women, beaten, tortured and branded, even helping authorities create sketches to find her alleged captors. a five-year investigation leading detectives to determine she was staying with an ex-boyfriend 600 miles away from her home. all of this during her three beak disappearance. they say she even harmed herself to support her false statements. the shasta county sheriff's department spending more than $150,000 on the case over what they say was a charade. >> what angered me most was the outcome. there's tr

as were refined morgan norwood, who is joining us live with what hopes will be back to normal oscars.this is a return to normalcy for hollywood. here, things are getting busier by the minute. take a look, you can see the t final preparations ahead of hollywood's biggest night. the final set up is underway at the dolby theater with just hours until hollywood's biggest night. after three years with no mc, it is triple the hosts for this years academy awards. amy schumer, wanda sykes and regina hall. >> it is a treat, i love amy and wanda. morgan: with will packer at the helm, producers striving to keep the program moving swiftly. it comes at the cost of eight categories that will not be announced in the live broadcast. >> this has not been well received from artisans that work in the industry, feel like they are getting shortchanged. however, will packer, abc entity -- and the academy have ensured they will have their moment. morgan: nominees include will smith for best actor. the second deaf actor has been nominated for coda. another who stars in the film was the first. >> i am honored

morgan norwood looks at the couples joining hollywood's short but sweet list of partners with this rare>> and oscar nomination is always exciting and when there are two it is doubly excitement. at the academy awards this year, two couples are nominated at the same time. on the ballot in their categories, penelope cruz and javier bardem, married since 2010. javier barred him in his role being the ricardos and no p crews in -- penelope cruz for this role. they are the sixth couple to be nominated in the same year. >> it is special and being nominated the same year as my husband. >> also kiersten dunce and jesse plemons -- kiersten dunce and jesse plemons for their performance in the power of the dog. for been together since 2016, so their chemistry is authentic. >> in terms of the underneath things and the feelings for each other, we did not have to create. so that is there already. >> is there any competition? dunst has her preferred picks. >> i will vote for everyone in our movie, for sure. >> hollywood has a storied history of married couples being nominated and awards back to 1931. >>

that will change and is also where we find morgan norwood, who is joining this life with what the filmopes will be back to normal oscars. good morning. morgan: hey, good morning. that is right. the glitz and the glamour returning to hollywood, the red carpet is ready to showcase at all. the final set up is underway at the dolby theater with just hours until hollywood's biggest night. after three years with no mc, it is triple the hosts for this years academy awards. amy schumer, wanda sykes and regina hall. >> it is a treat, i love amy and wanda. morgan: with will packer at the helm, producers striving to keep the program moving swiftly. it comes at the cost of eight categories that will not be announced in the live broadcast. >> this has not been well received from artisans that work in the industry, feel like they are getting shortchanged. however, will packer, abc entity academy have ensured they will have their moment. -- and the academy have ensured they will have their moment. morgan: nominees include will smith for best actor. the second death actor has been nominated -- deaf ac