congressman moulton's bill would require the v.a. to run a pilot program letting veterans use an app on their phone to schedule or cancel v.a. appointments themselves. in the number of women opting for mastectomies although breast cancer rates remain the same. the rate of women getting mastectomies increased 36% from 2005 to 2013 and the rate of double mastectomies more than tripled. one health official said the numbers show a new willingness toreat mastectomyies as preventive to decrease chances of cancer later on. >>> support is pouring in this morning after senator claire mccaskill revealed that she is battling breast cancer. the missouri democrat says that the tumor was found through a routine mammogram. mccaskill says that her prognosis is good, and she is expects to make a full recover. >>> coaches at the university of tennessee are expected to address allegations in a new federal lawsuit today that suit includes a mention of peyton manning and claims the school has created a hostile environment for women. a 20-year-old sexual

congressman moulton's bill would require the v.a. to run a pilot program letting veterans use an app on their phone to schedule themselves. in the number of women opting for mastectomies although breast cancer rates remain the same. the rate of women getting mastectomies increased 36% from 2005 to 2013 and the rate of double mastectomies more than tripled. one health official said the numbers show a new willingness to treat mastectomyies as preventive to decrease chances of cancer later on. >>> support is pouring in this morning after senator claire mccaskill revealed that she is battling breast cancer. the missouri democrat says that the tumor was found through a routine mammogram. mccaskill says that her prognosis is good, and she is expects to make a full recover. >>> coaches at the university of tennessee are expected to address allegations in a new federal lawsuit today that suit includes a mention of peyton manning and claims the school has created a hostile environment for women. a 20-year-old sexual assault accusation against

he works in the office of congressman seth moulton who served with the marines in iraq. to try to fix the program moulton wrote a bill >> that's what we should get after putting our lives on the line for the country. >> one -- >> the v.a. says the problem has been corrected congressman moult ton's bill would require them to run a pilot program letting phone to schedule or cancel v.a. appointments themselves. >>> there is a dramatic increase in the number of women opting for mastectomies although breast cancer rates remain the same. the rate of women getting mastectomies increased 36% from 2005 to 2013 and that rate double ed doubled -- more than tripled. one health official said the numbers show a new willingness to treat them as preventive to decrease chances of cancer later on. >>> support is pouring in this morning after senator claire mccaskill revealed she is battling breast cancer. the democrat says the tumor was found through a routine mammogram. her prognosis is good, she says, and is expects to make a full recover. >>> coaches are expected to address allegations

watch & win: john moulton of cincinnati won 50 dollar gas card... meteorologist frank marzullo joins us with a forecast. cheering some light snowflakes this morning otherwise look at scattered snow showers into the afternoon and early evening minor accumulation but slick spots possible high of 27. flurries saturday morning much colder air saturday's high 15 with windchill factors below zero. we remain dry in a valentine's day on sunday with highs of 24 before our next weather maker of snow mixed with rain on monday. we need to watch monday carefully temperatures will play a key role as we warm into the mid 30s snow could mixed with rain and then back to snow again. the bottom line monday does look messy. if you're just joining us... we continue to follow breaking news in columbus... police shoot and kill a man they say randomly attacked people with a machete inside a mediterranean restaurant. four patrons were taken to an area hospital with injuries. they're expected to be ok. coming up in our next half hour...you'll hear reaction from some of the p

his boss, congressman seth moulton, is also a veteran. >> i believe veterans deserve the best health care in the world, hands down. that's what we should get after putting our lives on the line for the country. >> reporter: moulton wrote a bill to reform the v.a., the faster care for vets act. the v.a. insists, "the technical issue that was described in the video was corrected." but the v.a. has had problems before, including a suicide hotline that sent callers to voicemail, and then didn't return some of the calls. >> so, let's get the word out. >> reporter: and you certainly did. david wright, abc news, boston. >> david, thank you. >>> next tonight, to a major winter storm, starting in the south and then moving right up the east coast, with snow and freezing rain right behind it. let's get right to meteorologist rob marciano, tracking it all for us. hey, rob. >> reporter: hey, david. the rain across the southeast today really just a warmup act for what's to come tomorrow. let's start things off in texas. we'll time out this low that's going to intensify. and i think a squall line w

his boss, congressman seth moulton, is also a veteran. >> i believe veterans deserve the best health care in the world, hands down. that's what we should get after putting our lives on the line for the country. >> reporter: moulton wrote a bill to reform the v.a., the faster care for vets act. the v.a. insists, "the technical issue that was described in the video was corrected." but the v.a. has had problems line that sent callers to voice mail and then didn't return some of the calls. >> so, let's get the word out. >> reporter: and you certainly did. david wright, abc news, boston. >> vets waiting for treatment is 50% higher than last year. it's unbelievable. >> it's amazing it's still increasing. >> oh. >> when we come back, a thinning of the ranks, you might say, of the eligible ladies "the bachelor". >> and what rihanna has accomplished that even michael "the skinny" next. skinny, so skinny skinny, so skinny >>> welcome back. skinny time. we'll start with a further thinning of the ranks on abc's "the bachelor." >> it happened after ben's favorite four ladies. senior bachelor anal

kenneth moulton has more. >> reporter: hours before severe weather app ripped through virginia overnight, donald trump was on the ground rallying supporters, talking running mates. >> i want to get lots of great legislation we want to past. >> reporter: a no-show for republican town hall on fox news. it was hosted by megan kelly letter very public feud with donald trump. the candidates lined up as they were to take down trump. >> we are not going to allow the conservative movement to be defined by a nominee who is not a conservative. >> reporter: all for a public is promising to his tax returns this weekend after mitt romney called on them to do so. 2012 gop nominee even said he believes there is a, quote, bombshell trumps taxes. >> when people decide they do not want to give you their taxes, it's usually because there is something they do not want you to say. >> trump went on the attack the billion or twitter, mitt romney who totally blown won and whose tax returns made him look like a fool is now playing tough guy. >> well, hello. ladies of alpha kappa alpha. >> reporter: fewer fibers

. >> reporter: army veteran now works for congressman says moulton after two day to try to set up an appointment to see a ba doctor, he told his boss about the expense and the decided to record the next attempt. >> if you need assistance. >> reporter: is not just frustrating to watch what you're trying to get healthcare. >> reporter: he ends up in an automated cycle. >> will come to the vet for ba. >> reporter: moulton says this experience not unusual. >> it's not an extraordinary video about amid a situation. this is a real challenge that veterans face everything with a. >> reporter: he says it has nothing to do with the va center but the weather system pushing a bill to fix it. >> the bill will allow veterans to set up doctors appointments straight from their mobile app and getting bipartisan support in congress and from veterans groups that's a perfectly in line with iata's top priorities which is a form of the department of veterans affairs and make sure the department works effectively. >> reporter: washington congresswoman says this is a common sense fixed. >> a solution availa

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. >> neighbors are on pins and needles tonight after a shootout moulton is live from the scene and covering what happened. >> you can imagine that, after hearing the gunshots in broad daylight, you can imagine why the neighbors are on edge tonight. stray bullets strike homes and people want to catch up with the suspects as quickly as possible. and a third victim fled the scene and never sought treatment. at force avenue, it almost hit a young boy. several went in for questioning. neighbors said they do not know what happened and that the streets are usually quiet. >> whoever lives down >> they know the neighbors are concerned and of trade. a community meeting was planned for tomorrow. several will be there and it will take place at 7:30 tomorrow night at the hazelwood community center. they are urging neighbors and residents to show up at the meeting. >> we know the seriousness of an injury to a young girl and what she suffered when she was hit by a car last week. the driver took off and she went in front of a judge. dan griffin talked with the mother after court. >> there are a lot of emot