astray ♪ >>> this is a special edition of "nightline." "brave: face to face."onight an extraordinary meeting. the mother of a donor in a ground-breaking face transplant for the first time meeting the man who received her son's face. >> hopefully she's not going to regret her decision of doing this. >> a second chance for a courageous firefighter burned in the line of duty. >> it's a miracle, a god-given miracle. >> and the other grateful souls. >> look at you. >> saved by her son's gift of life. >> i would love to hear your heart. >> right there. >> oh my god. >> tonight the emotional encounters -- >> i'm going to try not to lose it. >> drama, tension, and anticipation spill over. this special edition of "nightline" "brave face to face" will be right back. nivea in-shower body lotion after washing apply and rinse 24 hours of moisture with no sticky feel. then get dressed and go. delight your senses with in-shower cocoa butter. available in the body lotion aisle. >>> this special edition of "nightline." "brave: face to face" continues. >> good evening. tonight w

we first met back in january. >> right now i'm on abc "nightline." major key.s is big. >> less up. >> lebless up, that's my everyd greeting, bless up. fy text you, call you, bless up. >> special cloth, explain. >> this is special cloth, dj khaled, cut from special fabric, one of one, rare breed. >> some people think when they initially see it and don't know you, they think it's an he trying to be funny, is he putting on? >> definitely not an act and i want the world to know i'm super serious. and this is just dj khaled. >> reporter: after a year of snapping, khaled isn't concerned about keeping it fresh for his fans. but keeping it authentic. >> do you feel a need to come up with new catch phrases? >> no, i don't feel pressure at all. anything i've ever done has been just a vibe. it's a vibe, natural. i don't wake up in the morning trying to figure something out. that's just my cloth talk, the way i talk, know what i'm saying? it relates to all the people in the streets. >> reporter: khaled now leverages his massive audience on snapchat to promote his music, bu

but first, the "nightline" five. >> still sick, huh?> i'll take it from here. >>> number one, in just 60 seconds. >>> good evening. thanks for joining us. you're about to meet a dedicated team of doctors operating against the clock under sub optical conditions. of course, performing brain surgery on children is already stressful, but spending your vacations doing it for free in developing countries, that's next level stuff. their goal -- nothing short of a medical revolution. >> reporter: a world away from the high-tech hospitals they're used to. >> this place is a trip, man. >> reporter: two american brain surgeons on an extraordinary mission. >> we learn an extraordinary skill. it can't be just for the rich. >> reporter: seven surgeries in just 48 hours. >> you are putting your best effort, but sometimes that's not good enough. >> reporter: with children's lives in the balance, the stakes couldn't be higher. we first meet dr. raul at one of the premiere cancer centers in los angeles. >> a lot of stitches. >> reporter: why did you choo

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"nightline" is next. thank you for watching, good night, everybody! >>> this is "nightline." >> tonight, confronting hate. >> hail trump! hail our people sclach. >> richard spencer, the man who coined the term "alt-right" -- >> white people are ruling right now. >> emboldened extreme world view. >> donald trump slingshoted our movement into fame. >> we travel to texas a&m. where his words inciting massive protests. are you trying to normalize racism? >> yes. i'm trying to normalize racism, as you call it, absolutely. >>> plus a bronx tale. we take you to opening night of bro with robert de niro directing, anything can happen. >> listen, donald trump was elected, we don't know anything these days. >> behind the scenes with stars whose dreams are coming true. >>> one proud pa. >> she's she's on broadway, how cool is it? >> our anchor byron. >> you point them as well as you can -- >> but first the "nightline 5." >>> constipated? use dulcolax tablets for gentle overnight relief, suppositories for relief in minutes, stool softeners for comfortable relief o

here at "nightline" we have actually seen people celebrating singledom. alone.e vanessa, mother of four who divorced after 15 years of marriage. >> we're having a divorce party. >> swing your left leg around, pick up your feet -- >> it's funny how i could be so happy and excited for today, and it brings tears to my eyes that i'm just so thankful to be where i'm at in my life. >> reporter: have you tried skydive therapy? >> oh my god, oh my god, oh my god. >> what do you say to your ex-wife? >> hey, i did it without you and i'm going to continue to do things without you. my wife leaving and moving into her own place was really a shock. i went through the depression phase, the heartache, the what-ifs. >> i think him having this party is really like helping him get out and just have fun and enjoy himself. >> reporter: but jeff and michelle celebrated together. >> i also have the idea that the party was a way to not feel sad. it was a way to avoid feeling sad. because how could you not feel sad? >> reporter: not long before gwyneth and chris consciously uncoupled, s

>>> this is "nightline." >>> tonight, zen beck. >> is glenn beck shedding his radical skin? >> everyone need to stop pointing the fingers. >> galvanized by his troubled childhood. >> mom didn't fall down the stairs. >> his brush with suicidal thoughts. >> a friend put me in the car and drove me to the hospital. >> the peacemaker message for the president-elect. >> plus, murder-for-hire, seen on tv show cops, allegely planning a hit to her husband. she said it was all a game. >> on social media. so we can try to get an acting job from it. >> a jury disagreed. now in retrial, will the jury buy her story? >> pop of ages. ♪ satisfaction >> mick jagger taking satisfaction becoming a father again at 73. he is not the only one. but first -- the "nightline" 5. >> give your best this holiday from jcpenney. gifts under $20. save $10 when you spend $25 or more. feel the joy worth giving. that's getting your vy penny's worth. >> try duo fusion, goes to work in second and lasts 12 hours. tums lasts up to three. for longer lasting relief in one chewable tablet, try duo fusion. >>> number

>>> this is "nightline." >> tonight, divorce party. >> happy divorce! >> this couple knows the secret of a healthy divorce. >> a lot of work. >> yeah. >> and humility and sacrifice. >> cheering on their newfound single status with a blowout for friends and family. could this be a new trend in our separation nation? >>> plus, cover girl. celebrating michelle obama. bringing new designers to the white house. giving smaller names a big platform. >> i wouldn't be here talking with you had it not been for her. >> a look at her legacy of style and strength. >>> kendra's kineness. what was kendra wilkinson doing at this california k-mart? the answer had some families crying holiday tears of joy. >> merry christmas. >> first the "nightline 5." >> it's only lunch and my cold medicine's wearing off. >> yeah, that's only lasting a few hours. >> mucinex fights congestion for 12 hours. >> thank you very much she'll stick with the short-term stuff. >> 12 hours, i guess i won't be seeing you for a while. >> is that a bisque? >> i just lost my appetite. >> why take med

>>> this is "nightline." >> tonight, breaking news. hollywood legend debbie reynolds, mother of "star wars" actress carrie fisher, dead at 84, just one day after the death of her daughter. a look back at her life on and off-screen. ♪ singing in the rain >>> plus medical miracle. one family's unplanned journey raising two girls with microcephaly. a once-obscure disorder thrust into the spotlight for its connection to the zika virus. challenges of caring for severely disabled sisters. tonight how this family defied the odds with their miracle children. >>> and cat tales. the internet is full of cat videos but these are pet cinema. special effects, soundtracks, costumes, story lines. the furry film series rocketing to fame and fortune. but first the "nightline 5." >> a lifetime of your dog's nutritional needs all in one. purina one. healthy energy all in one. strong muscles all in one. highly digestible and a taste he loves, all in one. purina one smart blend is expertly blends with 100% nutrition, zero fillers. always meat number one. li

>>> this is "nightline." >> tonight, breaking news. legendary "star wars" actress carrie fisher, who brought the iconic princess leia to life for so many years, hospitalized after reportedly suffering a medical emergency aboard a flight. updates on her condition. >>> plus new home heartbreak. if it could happen to the rich and famous like sandra bullock -- it could happen to you. >> i've got some good black mold in it. >> homeowners who say their dream houses have turned into nightmares. >> all i've had since i moved in is issue after issue after issue. >> abc's brian ross investigates, helping home buyers who say they're stuck with shoddy work. >>> and a special reading of 'twas the night before christmas with all-star whoopi goldberg bringing real passion to this holiday favorite. >> woop, up the chimney he rose! >> first the "nightline 5." >> press clean and let roomba from i-robot help with everyday messes. roomba navigates your home cleaning up pet hair and debris for up to two hours, which means your floors are always clean. you

i'm nick watt for "nightline" in los angeles. ? ? who said any fool can be a father, it take is a real man to be a dad. thank you for watching abc news. as always we are online at abc news.com and "nightline" facebook page. thanks for the company, america. good night. >> hey, everybody, i'm so glad you've joined us, because on today's show we've got a special guest: celebrity chef carla hall, who you know as one of the co-hosts of "the chew." she's here to play for her favorite charity. is a million-dollar winner on today's menu? let's find out. it's time to play "who wants to be a millionaire." [dramatic music] welcome to the show. are you guys ready to play "millionaire" today? [cheers and applause] let's get to it. today's special celebrity contestant is a chef, restaurant owner, and co-host of one of my favorite shows, "the chew." she's also no stranger to this stage. from washington, d.c., please welcome my good friend carla hall. [cheers and applause] hello. >> hello! >> good to have you. >> oh! it's so great to be here. ? ? >>

girl ♪ [ cheers and applause ] ♪ >> this is "nightline." >>> tonight, defector elect.orts to russian hackers attempted to influence the election. and celebrities uniting to inspire insurrection. >> the constitution gives electors the right to vote for any eligible person. >> now some electoral college members vowing to change sides. we're with one who has received death threats. could it really overturn the results? >>> plus, the traffickers. behind the bright lights and seductive poses, a dark underworld. >> how many girls would you estimate to be trafficked here? >> the unlikely respiratory exposing black markets, extracting secrets from shadowy figures, tracing guns, organs and humans on their way. >>> this leading lady has mastered the art of herding clowns. a tip of our giant hat to the first female ring master of the ringling brothers circus. but first the "nightline" five. >>> number one in just ♪ ♪ >> good evening, thank you for joining us. reports of russian hackers attempting to influence the election have some members of the electoral college rethinking thei

>>> this is "nightline." >> tonight, breaking news. senior transition officials telling abc news president-elect donald trump is expected to name exxonmobil ceo rex tillerson as his nominee for secretary of state. the choice already drawing criticism from those concerned over tillerson's ties to russian president vladimir putin. >>> trevor's world. "the daily show" host trevor noah. >> thank you, everybody, welcome to the daily show! >> taking on race in america. >> i feel we need to invent a racism richter scale. >> growing up biracial in apartheid south africa, now an american comedy star, interviewing the president tonight. >> we share a lot in common. south side of chicago, south side of africa. >> similar. >>> the cast of "rogue one" revealing secrets of the new "star wars" universe. a peek inside the newest intergalactic adventure. >> the captain says you are a friend. i will not kill you. >> thanks. >> new recruits and an old nemesis. but first the "nightline 5." >> hurry into jcpenney starting thursday for our power penny day s

as always we're online at abcnews.com and our "nightline" facebook page. good night, america. >> you know, there's an old saying, "it's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game." but i have a feeling whoever said that wasn't staring down the barrel of $1 million question. get ready, it's time to play "who wants to be a millionaire." [dramatic music] ? ? hey, everybody, welcome to the show. are you guys ready to play "millionaire" today? our returning contestant is a yoga instructor who knows how to remain calm, but also has a flair for the dramatic. sounds like the perfect combination for a great show today. from scottsdale, arizona, please welcome back jennifer gantwerker [cheers and applause] hello, again. >> hi. >> come on in. welcome back. >> thank you. >> i didn't know the yoga part. i knew the theatrical part. >> the--the theater issues. >> yes, there's so much more to it. i'm working through them through the yoga. >> is that helping? >> yeah, you know-- >> what's winning out? more of the zen or more of the drama and tears? >> right no

"nightline" tracking some of those difficult journeys.isking all they have left in order to reach europe across land and even trusting smugglers in rickety, overcrowded boats to cross the mediterranean sea in hopes of a better life. meanwhile, syria falling into further destruction with the birth of isis. a radical and brutal muslim terror group that declared itself an islamic state or caliphate working to tear down anyone or anything that counters their extremist ideology. even destroying treasured antiquities from ancient civilizations. and then the frantic effort in syria to save what's left. >> because damascus is the most secure city in the country, all the artifacts that are at risk are brought here to the national museum. so we're on our way to meet the team whose job it is to go out, rescue those treasures. these young archaeologists working to save hundreds of thousands of precious artifacts. >> how valuable are these pieces in syrian archaeology? they're priceless? >> yes. >> this is from 3000 b.c. this is a hive of activity, me

>>> this is "nightline." >> tonight, war on drugs. a popular president calling for the slaughter of drug lords and addicts. police and hit squads openly killing suspects. >> there's a dripping down the street. >> bob woodruff reports from the philippines. >> oh no, that's your son. >> with vig lilante killers comg out of hiding as bodies continue to pile up under one man's reign of terror. >>> going gosling. the leading man of la-la land has lived a life worth singing and dancing about. from his days in the mickey mouse club to making movie magic with emma stone. globe-nominated performance and his training to play jazz piano on the silver screen. >>> tonight, remembering alan thicke. ? show me the smile ? >> the star of "growing pains," the passing of the popular tv dad, dead at just 69. but first the "nightline 5." >> want longer-lasting heartburn relief? duo fusion goes to work in seconds and lasts up to 12 hours. tums only lasts three. for longi-lasting relief in one chab the makers of zantac. >>> just press clean and let roomba f

>>> this is "nightline." >>> tonight, good-bye princess. legendary "star wars" actress carrie fisher icon has pass away at the age of 60 days after suffering a heart attack aboard a flight. reaction from her co-stars and legions of fame and look back at her unforgettable screen moments. >> may the force be with you. >> reporter: plus, the main man. lions, tigers and this guy, a world-renowned big cat trainer staring in to the face of danger. >> good boy. >> reporter: and surprise, one of they are oldest fans, a 96-year-old world war ii veteran gets to "shake it off" with taylor. how did these two meet? but first the nightline 5 >>> number one in just 60 seconds. ♪ >>> good evening. thank you for zoning us. for fans in mourning this evening, carrie fisher dead at age 60. best known for princess leia in "star wars." she was an acclaimed writer. celebrated for her candid accounts of her battles with addiction and mental illness. her famous friends and co-stars are grieving tonight as we remember her extraordinary life. >> help me obi wan kenob

>>> this is "nightline." >>> tonight, mega lawsuit. burt ramsey, brother of murdered beauty queen jonbenet, suing cbs for a whopping $750 moun, in response to a docuseries that he says portrays him as his sister's killer. we're breaking down the evidence. so what's his case? >>> plus, smoking hot. they're the biggest popstars of the moment. chart-topping songs and addictive tracks, but who are they? we're getting closer with the chain smokers. ♪ ♪ >>> but first the "nightline" five. snmpt >>> good evening. thank you for joining us. since the murder of child beauty queen jonbenet ramsey more than 20 years ago, investigators and journalists have been scouring for clues to the unsolved mystery. but that search may prove to be a costly one for cbs who's recent docuseries reexamine the case evidence is now the subject of a gargantuan lawsuit. >> what we need to do is a complete re-investigation, starting from scratch. >> we have a kidnapping! >> reporter: it was billed as a re-examination of one of the most infamous murder cases in history.

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abcnews.com and on our "nightline" facebook page. thanks again for watching and good night. >> hey, everybody. welcome to the game show that's so exciting, at emmy time, they nominate us in the drama category. stay right where you are. it's time to play "who wants to be a millionaire." [dramatic music] ? ? hey, everybody, welcome. you guys ready to play "millionaire" today? because we have a little unfinished business to take care of. all last week was celebrity week las vegas, and mr. las vegas himself, wayne newton, is in the middle of an exciting game, so if you guys don't mind, we're gonna bring back to the stage, mr. las vegas. mr. wayne newton! [cheers and applause] [dramatic music] how are you? great to see you, big guy. >> thank you. [indistinct] thank you. >> all right. that's a total of two standing ovations now. >> [laughs] >> one for you and now two for you. uh, welcome back to "millionaire." it's good to have you. >> excited. i did not sleep a wink. >> [laughs] between [indistinct]. [laughter] that is a true story,

>>> >>> this is a special edition of "nightline." "code 3:the heroes of san bernardino." one year later. >> i looked around. i think i'm the first one here. >> the holiday party wounded 22. >> there's people with machine guns shooting up at my work. >> new evidence of the killers' intent. new details about those terrifying minutes from brave first responders. >> i looked down at her and i said, you're not going to die today. >> a grateful survivor saved on the scene. >> i said, please come here, help me. >> the car chase. >> shots fired. >> and shoot-out that ended it out. >> i kept shooting until he who helped take down the terrorists. >> something wasn't quite right. >> this special edition of "nightline," "code 3:the heroes of san bernardino" will be back >>> this is a >>> this is a special edition of "nightline." "code 3: the heroes of san bernardino." >> good evening. what you're about to see and hear in our report tonight will into the terror attack last year in san bernardino, california. new surveillance video, 911 calls, and interviews with first responders shedd

>>> this is "nightline." >> tonight, prison moms. their kids growing up without them. but on one special day, these mothers and kids can finally be together. we are right there behind bars for the tearful reunions. >> she ran up to m me, just feels like everything is all right. >> the invisible victims of mass incarceration. missing out on a mother's touch. >> i'm trying not to cry. >>> the great christmas light fight. >> every square inch is covered in 60,000 lights. >> a holly jolly game show for colorful characters dreaming of a bright christmas. and with 50,000 bucks at stake, they're looking to glow you away. >>> and swift surprise. in two years. "i don't want to live forever." a sexy song for the movie "fifty shades darker." collaborating with former one direction heartthrob zayn malik. ? i don't want to live forever ? >> but first the "nightline 5." >> make this holiday sparkle with the best from jcpenney. gorgeous gold jewelry and stunning diamond stud earringings. feel the joy worth giving. that's getting your penny's worth. >>> want longer-lasting heartburn r

>>> this is "nightline." >> tonight the deadly inferno. >> this orange wall of fire. felt like seeing a monster. >> those moments of chaos at a party in oakland when that devastating fire broke out. >> made my eyes water and i couldn't wreath. >> the loved ones. >> i just want to know something. >> and now a criminal investigation. who will be held accountable for at least 36 lives lost? >>> plus snowden speaks. >> every decision that i made i can defend. >> one of america's most-wanted fugitives, the nsa whistleblower edward snowden in an exclusive interview with katie couric. >> are youever recognized? >> his life hiding in plain sight in moscow and his future ? you've given me a million reasons ? >> the million reasons to love the 2016 victoria's secret fashion show, including a live performance from lady gaga. top models and sizzling new styles and a look at this year's $3 million fantasy bra. but first here tonight the "nightline 5." >> get your best at jcpenney. gifts under $20 like pajamas, kitchen electric, kids' fleece, when you use your coupon to save an ext

"nightline," "code 3:the heroes of san bernardino" will be back >>> this is a special edition of "nightline." "code 3: the heroes of san bernardino." >> good evening. what you're about to see and hear in our report tonight will provide harrowing new insight into the terror attack last year in san bernardino, california. new surveillance video, 911 the horror and the heroism of that day. here's our chief investigative correspondent brian ross with an abc news exclusive. >> 911. >> yes, hi, there may be a shooting. >> unfortunately that's not a totally uncommon call for us to have. >> reporter: but nothing about this day in san bernardino, california, would be routine. >> there's people with machine guns shooting up at my work. i work at inland regional center -- >> we were getting updates it was now possibly shots fired. >> somebody opened the door and started shooting inside the room. >> then it was updated to, man with a gun. then, possibly an active shooter. >> we have an active shooter here -- >> ma'am, listen to me, take a deep brett. have you seen the person with the gun? >> yeah, they

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