>>> tonight on "nightline" -- farewell to whitney. aretha franklin and stevie wonder will sing their final good-bye to whitney houston tomorrow. with many of her friends in attendance. a privacy church service. going from the singing as a little girl, all the way to the silver screen. >>> granny with a gun. he got national attention when he took this video of his mother-in-law shooting. >> you shot me. >> now, he speaks for the first time, exclusively to abc news. >>> and the real s.e.a.l.s. from high-altitude parachute jumps, to rescues, meet the real-life active duty navy s.e.a.l.s on their strangest mission yet. >> announcer: from the global resources of abc news, with terry moran, cynthia mcfadden, and bill weir in new york city, this is "nightline." february 17th, 2012. >>> good evening. i'm terry moran. and earlier today, a daughter said good-bye to her famous mother. bobbi kristina, the daughter of whitney houston. and cissy houston, the car's mother, paid their respects at a private wake in newark, new jersey. a crowd is gathe

i'm david wright, for "nightline," in hollywood.

>>> tonight on "nightline," porn star next door. the young man that your teenage girl may be secretly watching. but he's no justin bieber. that baby face belongs to one of the porn industry's biggest stars. tonight, a sex symbol for the facebook generation. >>> gambling frenzy. on this super bowl weekend, las vegas becomes the biggest and glitziest party on the planet. fans bet almost $100 million on the game. but who loses? who really wins? >>> and shattered voices. the big sounds of adele, "rolling in the deep." john mayer, and ooet urban. why are so many superstar singers needing vocal surgery? how a new business reality might be hurting the talent. >> announcer: from the global resources of abc news, with terry moran, cynthia mcfadden and bill weir in new york city, this is "nightline." february 2nd, 2012. >>> good evening. i'm terry moran. there are an estimated 370 million pornographic websites on the internet. and for any parent concerned about what their teen does online, the huge popularity of the young man you're about to

>>> tonight on "nightline" -- men of the night? are they practicing the world's oldest profession? they say no. but when these guys take you out, there may be more than dinner on the menu. why they say what they do is perfectly legal. >>> plus, heart attack grill. it's the restaurant that boasts its food can kill you. and now, a diner wheeled out on a stretcher while eating a triple bypass burger. tonight, was it coincidence? or can this grill really kill? >>> and dogtv. it's a new breed of television. a 24-hour station that's literally gone to the dogs. they say their shows will keep your puppy company. but could it turn your pet into a couch potato? >> announcer: from the global resources of abc news, with terry moran, cynthia mcfadden and bill weir in new york city, this is "nightline." february 16th, 2012. >>> good evening. i'm cynthia mcfadden. we begin with the business of sex and the question of whether more women are now paying for -- well, what exactly? the ultimate boyfriend? well, tonight, we visit a company in las vegas that caters exclusively to a female clientele. the

>>> tonight on "nightline" -- tug-of-war. he was just a baby when he was taken from his illegal immigrant moreov mother. and now, this 5-year-old is in the center of a battle between the american family who adopted him and the parent who never wanted to let him go. >>> slithering invasion. they're the massive snakes, devouring a fragile echo system. and the burmese python is devastating south florida. we'll take you hunting for the everglades most loathe m predator. >>> it was the show that brought us james brown, stevie wonder and michael jackson. and with the passing of its conductor, we take you for one more ride on "the soul train." >>> good evening. i'm bill weir. crossing the line in search of a better life. it's one of mankind's oldest stories. and in america, immigration is behind one of today's fiercest debates. but tonight, we bring you a story that transcends the argument with a 5-year-old boy, whose mother broke america's rules, only to undergo a forced separation that broke her heart. and there may be thousands o

>>> tonight on "nightline" -- tigers next door. thousands of exotic and dangerous animals are turning america's backyards into minijungles. meet the guy who knows where many of them are. and which ones might escape. >>> hip-hop humanitarian. how can he stay bad when he's doing so much good. we go with rapper 50 cent on a remarkable journey to the most dangerous place he's ever been. >>> plus, the oscar goes to -- the cryer. or the kisser. or maybe the foul mouth. >> it's so [ bleep ]. oops. >> a look at the famous highs and lows of acceptance speeches. and what to watch for this sunday. >> announcer: from the global resources of abc news, with terry moran, cynthia mcfadden and bill weir in new york city, this is "nightline." february 24th, 2012. >>> good evening. i'm juju chang. tonight, we begin with exotic and dangerous animals, that might be lurking in a backyard near you. they're kept as pets by people who don't seem to mind what the neighbors think. with recent headlines about brutal animal attacks and lions and tigers and bea

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>>> tonight on "nightline" -- a shocking end. after their mom disappeared and their dad became a suspect, the lives of two little boys are taken by their own father in a fiery murder/suicide. tonight, the chilling message in their final moments. and what really happened to the powell family. >>> apocalypse now? if so, these doomsday preppers are ready. how and why they're gearing up for the end of the world. stockpiling everything from ak-47s to honeybees. >>> and slackliners. the move that upstaged madonna's halftime performance put the sport of slacklining front and center. tonight, we'll show you why many have tried but only one was chosen. the super bowl's own sketchy andy shows us the skills. >> from the global resources of abc news. with terry moran, cynthia mcfadden, and bill weir in new york city. this is "nightline." february 6th, 2012. >>> good evening, i'm bill weir. we begin tonight with an explosion of fire that suddenly ended three lives at the center of an unusually volatile and public family drama. the victims wer

>>> tonight on "nightline" -- god and sex. it's a steamy, new christian movement. pastors urging their flock to have sex. the men of the cloth who say they're bringing sex where god wants it. in the country's biggest megachurches. >>> and they're off. competitive dumpster diving. freeloading. big box shopping. it's the web reality show where ultimate cheapsters compete to live on a dime. and win major cash. >>> and top dog. this oscar season, it's the award show has gone to the dogs. where famous fidos walk the red carpet for a chance to win the golden collar. we tell you which of this year's hottest dogs had its day. >> announcer: this is "nightline," february 14th, 2012. >>> and good evening. i'm cynthia mcfadden. it's valentine's day. hope you had a good one. we begin tonight with a whole, new look at sex and several religious leaders who have strong opinions on the subject. these pastors say, not only is sex not a sin. if you're married, it's an important way to glorify god. and according to them, it's there in the bible. here's abc's dan harris for our series,

>>> tonight on "nightline" -- high school rampage. after gunshots rattle a quiet ohio town, we're on the scene, where a student opened fire in the cafeteria, killing one classmate, wounding four others. tonight, the teacher who risked his life to stop the young gunman. >>> race from hell. it's the marathon to end all marathons. seven days of soul-crushing obstacles in the belly of the amazon in searing heat, stinging blisters and giant bugs. we follow a former beauty queen as she struggles to cross the finish line. >>> and stepping out. the oscar winners might have been expected but there was one surprise breakout star last night. how angelina jolie's right leg became an overnight sensation. >> from the global resources of abc news. with terry moran. cynthia mcfadden. and bill weir in new york city. this is "nightline." february 27th, 2012. >>> good evening. i'm bill weir. columbine high school has produced countless good kids over the decades but there's a couple well-armed bad ones who took so many lives that it tainted the place in

>>> tonight on "nightline," mystery malady. a case of uncontrolled twitching spreads through one high school, afflicting 14 girls. tonight, the story of an agonizing medical puzzle that's leaving doctors divided and a community on edge. >> no, no, i am done listening to you. >> over who or what is to blame. >>> scandal in the skies. they are sworn to keep you flying safe, but can you trust your life to these air marshals gone wild? we investigate the outrages financed by your tax dollars. >>> and orange crunch. super bowl sunday is always a big day for eating, you know, wings, chips, carrots. yes, carrots. inside the secret push to make these little guys the new snack food favorite. >> baby carrots! >> announcer: from the global resources of abc news, with terry moran, cynthia mcfadden and bill weir in new york city, this is "nightline," february 7th, 2012. >> good evening, i'm bill weir. until a few weeks ago, le roy, new york, was best known as the birthplace of jell-o. but now a medical mysteries that thrust the small town i

>>> tonight on "nightline" -- pets on pills. your dog seem depressed? disturbed? defensive? meet the vet who describes human psychiatric treatments. tonight, the $7 billion industry for pets with people problems. >>> plus, numero uno. they say, they make your favorite fast foods better for you. are they missing the point? or are they on to something? we have the dish on what one national chain is doing to reinvent the wheel. >>> and the flying man. he flat-lines between cliffs. free climbs el capitan. why this daredevil says facing death is the only way to live. >> announcer: from the global resources of abc news, with terry moran, cynthia mcfadden and bill weir in new york city. this is "nightline." february 10th, 2012. >>> and good evening. i'm cynthia mcfadden. it's friday. we begin, tonight, with problem pets. and a controversial but increasingly popular method for getting them to behave. psychiatric drugs, meant for humans. last year, pet owners spent a combined $7 billion on drugs like prozac and zoloft for their pets. now, that number is up, 35% in the last four years

>>> tonight on "nightline" -- super bowl under cover. it's the biggest party of the year with 250,000 fans swarming indianapolis. what's so scary about that? well, we follow the law enforcement team, as they're out there tonight, looking for pick-pockets, prostitutes and bad guys with bombs. >>> tebow unplugged. he's not playing sunday. but he's the quarterback everyone is talking about. tim tebow gets personal, about his faith, his family and football. >>> and hangover helper. the losing team won't be the only one feeling the pain monday morning. meet one man who claims he has the cure for morning-after misery. a special super bowl edition of "nightline," starts right now. >> announcer: from the global resources of abc news, with cynthia mcfadden and bill weir in new york city. and terry moran in washington. this is "nightline," february 3rd, 2012. >>> good evening. i'm terry moran. let's talk football and security. it's got the makings of a spy movie. undercover officers, giant x-ray machines. bomb squad robots and emergency response a

>>> tonight on "nightline" -- under age and caffeinated. a 6-year-old pageant queen. mom serves her up cocktails of red bull and mountain dew. >>> viola's story. her role in the hit movie "the help," has people across the country talking. tonight, viola davis on why she struggled over taking the part that may win her an oscar. >>> and hip and holy. today, a victoria's secret model says she's bowing out of the catalog because of her christian values. from bieber, to kardashian to tebow. why more of the young and famous are all about flaunting their faith. >>> good evening. i'm terry moran. we're going to begin, tonight, with performance-enhancing drugs. in the world of toddler beauty pageants. yes. the drug in question is caffeine, which some moms give, along with sugar, to their daughters to give them an extra boost before taking the stage. the kids and moms say the peppy cocktail can give oomph. but what about the kids? here's abc's andrea canning. >> reporter: she calls herself honey boo-boo. >> me a boo-boo child. >> reporter: the newest sensation on the hit show,

>>> tonight on "nightline" -- michigan mayhem. it may be mitt romney's turf. he won here four years ago. he lived here for months. but underdog rick santorum nearly stole the win in his opponent's home state tonight. what does it mean for republicans hoping to beat obama? >>> stranded at sea. a cruise ship adrift without power, for two days in pirates-infested waters. passengers sleeping on the decks to avoid the searing decks below. we're near the seychelles. >>> and sumatra's last tigers. these ferocious cats are built to kill. but their lives are threatened by poachers. we get up close of these majestic beasts, living on the edge of extinction. >>> good evening. i'm bill weir. that gust you heard earlier tonight, that was the sound of mitt romney, exhaling, after watching his momentum slam into rick santorum and then careen over a few of his own gaffes. romney did win primaries in both arizona and his home state of michigan tonight. but while he is a few dozen delegates closer to the nomination, the michigan could sting him in the fall if he gets that far.

>>> tonight on "nightline," faking it. cops cracking down on knockoff luxury goods where you would least expect them. . >>> tonight on nightline, we will take you along on a sting operation. c.k.'s career didn't explode till he did things his way. tonight, the power and freedom of saying whatever is on your mind. >>> and throw her a bone. his latest film "hugo" nominated for 11 oscars but martin scorsese is still fuming from one snub this award season. tonight, his bid to get the dog nominated for a first ever golden collar award. >>> good evening. i'm bill weir. today marks a main event for shoppers. presidents' day. retail discounts typically among the deepest of the day today. before you open your wallet, consider this, some of those products might be fake. the black market for counterfeit goods in this country is exploding. seizures nationwide up 24% last year. these items are sold not only on street corners but in high-end shopping malls. ryan owens brings us this encore presentation. >> reporter: these cops aren't on

. >>> tonight on "nightline" -- insanity defense. he claims the devil was the voice of barry white came to him in a vision, before he gunned down a young father, dropping off his son at preschool. tonight, the intriguing connection between the shooter and the victim's wife. >>> and cash course. incredible footage of a high-flying catastrophe. watch as this b.a.s.e. jumper smashes into rocks at 120 miles per hour and survive. but why do people do these things? inside the minds of extreme sports junkies. >>> plus, all my meerkats. it's a family saga filled with love, anger, and a fierce mother/daughter rivalry. but this mellow drama stars a gang of meerkats. we show you the cutest soap opera on tv. >> announcer: this is "nightline." february 23rd, 2012. >>> good evening. i'm cynthia mcfadden. tonight, we begin with a riveting trial taking place in atlanta. a young father, gunned down as he dropped his 2-year-old son off in the morning at preschool. the victim, 36-year-old rusty snyderman. and the man on trial for his murder, is pleadin

>>> tonight on "nightline" -- honeymoon from hell. a dream vacation gone fatally awry. a new bride found dead during a romantic scuba dive. her parents suspect the groom, while he claims it was a terrible accident. tonight, the latest on the gripping trial. >>> who's watching you? they're high-tech and tiny. and they may be flying over a backyard near you. how stealthy military drones are being used by everyone, from real estate agents to your local sheriff. >>> and lin-sanity. the harvard bench warmer, who is no longer crashing on his brother's couch. how the unlikely superstar is going to rake in big bucks. we go into jeremy lin's meteoric rise, as america's favorite underdog. >>> good evening. i'm juju chang. we begin tonight with a chilling story that will have you wondering, was it love? or money? it was an exotic honeymoon that came to a horrifying end, 100 feet beneath the ocean waves. a scuba dive goes horribly wrong. the bride, lifeless on the ocean floor. the groom, on the surface, calling for help? or guilty of murder? our series, "crime and punishment." >> r

>>> tonight on "nightline," newt-ron bomb, mitt romney destroys newt gingrich. the battle is far from over. tonight gingrich vows to come back again. >>> can herman cain help him overcome all the negativity? >> everybody has baggage. >> losing big. she weighed in at a jaw-dropping 673 pounds, a prisoner in her own skin until the day she decided enough is enough. one woman's seven-year journey from this to this. >>> and life is really good. meet two brothers with 100 million reasons to think life is great. a lucrative clothing empire that's all about reasons to feel better and buy, even when the economy is down. >>> good evening, i'm terry moran. here's the latest, the department of homeland security tonight has informed the presidential campaign of mitt romney that he will begin receiving secret service protection this week on a day when romney just demolished his closest opponent newt gingrich in the florida primary. it all looks to many like romney is gearing up to take on president obama in the fall although there are a lot of folks who see it very differentl

>>> tonight on "nightline" -- inside apple. for the first time ever, we open the doors to the factory where all your i-things begin. where the sleek gadgets that have transformed your lives and revolutionized technology, are brought to life. >> okay. okay. >> i-factory. amid reports of unfair practices. it's become a line of controversy. with complete access to apple workers there, i'll tell you what they say about this mysterious place. >>> and walking the line. get an unprecedented glimpse of the birthplace of your iphone. meet the people who built it. maybe you'll just think differently about america's most popular, and the world's most valuable brand. >> announcer: this is a special edition of "nightline," i-factory, inside apple. >>> good evening. i'm bill weir. so, how does a garage start-up become the most valuable company in the world? well, apple computer did it by selling 93 million iphones last year. and 40 million ipads. and the only reason they didn't sell more is that they can't make them fast enough. but that rel