scientists hope by studying prada-wi prada-willi, it will give us insight into what causes obesity.parents. kate had ballooned to 310 pounds and kate wasn't happy either. >> my breathing was very difficult when i exercised. >> reporter: then when kate was 23 she qualified for a hom for adults with prada-willi in wisconsin with no cure in sight, it was kate's only hope. and the good news, in the six years she's been there, she's lost 150 pounds. when you look in the mirror, though, how do you feel? >> good. >> reporter: why? >> because i see how far i've come in my success in losing my weight. >> reporter: the key to the home success, a structured environment including work and an hour of exercise every day. the residents are monitored 24 hours a day. >> they have a schedule and they obviously everything inside is locked so it takes that tension away, that stress away from food seeking. >> reporter: but kate still struggles. last time she was on home leave she gained 25 pounds in just 10 days. food will always be a distraction and she'll probably have to live in the group home for th

. >> congratulations, prada.s the kitty cat. >> paris hilton, you're hot. >> well, that's hu, isn't it? congratulations. and the truth of the matter is she owes a lot to the doggies. they taught her her favorite style. [ laughter ] no, no, no, i was talking about the sex video. [ laughter ] in other legal happenings, yesterday, michael jackson's mom katherine was awarded permanent custody of his children, as part of the court filing. his father joe jackson signed a statement saying he will not be involved in raising the children. is thaa good sign, that in order to get custody of the grandkids you have to have your husband promise not to go near them? but i guess it's not surprising given that michael, you know, hated his father and said he used to beat him. it only seems to hear from joe himself. he is with us tonight. please welcome live via satellite from las vegas, joe jackson. hi, joe, thanks for joining us. [ cheers and applause ] >> glad to be with you, tommy. >> it's jimmy. now, joe on monday, your wife k

martin prada. he takes this pitch to deep left philadelphia? . ryan church is on his horse. church comes home and it was a 2-1 lead, atlanta. then in the bottom of the fifth, ryan church, where's this guy been? one on. morgan has no chance at it. 4-1 graves and go on to win and tend streak final 8-1. tigers and red sox. youkilis throws his helmet and tackles him and here come the benches. as usual, no real punches thrown but they all get the wrinkles out of their shorts. suspensions se to follow. >> thank you. 5:25 is the time on this wednesday. t's get the latest headlines on business news. linda, good morning. nice to see you. >> well, will they or won't they? that is the big question this morning and analysts are predicting federal policy owners are looking to admit -- the committee gathering and will put out a statement this afternoon and they expect the feds to commit to keeping its benchmark interest rate at current levels which are close to the lowest on record. and economists surveyed here at bloomberg say the deficit probably widened in june. they say rising oil pri

. >> that movie, "doevil wears prada." >> well, i remember that movie was fiction, and we really like fiction active a vote -- at "vogue." >> i tried to give very clear direction. unfortunately, they do not hear the answer that they would like to hear. >> have you ever put anybody in a headlock prov? [laughter] >> maybe you. >> i was impressed that before it went to press, it was still undecided, that there were still re-shoots going on. is that typical? >> absolutely, like a television show. you guys did not even call me until friday. [laughter] greta: did dave just get a smackdown? we report, you decide. we will see you tomorrow night. do not forget,

prior to that devil wears prada.t has julia child throwing a chicken around. >> she never ceases to amaze me. watch her in something and you're convinced you look at her, that's julia child. >> amazing. another film this christmas, where she plays you know a woman -- a woman without makeup or crazy act accident. she play divorcee and called "it's complicated" another one there throw you for a curve. >> joe, thank you. >>> up, up and away. more than 70 hot air balloons took to the sky friday during a festival in southwest england. balloons in special shapes such as i scottish piper, a cell phone. kicked off for the core regraphed flight of balloons set to music. 3... 2... 1. ever wonder how cheez-it bakes... so much real cheese in such small bites? ♪ baking complete! well, now you know. cheez-it. the big cheese. i just want fewer pills and relief that lasts all day. take 2 extra strength tylenol every 4 to 6 hours?!? taking 8 pills a day... and if i take it for 10 days -- that's 80 pills. just 2 aleve can last all day

to the punch line tonight courtesy of david letterman and his special guest perhaps known as that prada-wearing devil. >> editor of vogue is on the program this morning. if you know anything about this woman, you know that she's perhaps the most important figure in the world of fashion. she also has a reputation of being aloof, mean to her staff. >> well, i'm very decisive, and i try to give very clear direction to the people that i'm working with and sometimes unfortunately they don't hear the answer they would like to hear. and as my publisher says in the movie i'm not always warm and cuddly. >> have you ever put anybody in a head lock? >> maybe you -- >> david letterman and anna wintour, everybody. that is the mash-up. >>> tonight's big question, is the government really ready for a swine flu outbreak? you've heard the warnings now, 90,000 americans could be dead by the end of the season, that's what we're telling -- they're telling us. we're getting the facts to find out what you really need to know to protect your family. you're the colon lady! diarrhea, constipation, gas, bloating. that's

. >> hey, the famous editor for vogue, the inspiration for "the devil wears prada" was on letterman hoursashion advice. >> us old guys reading vogue, probably not what you're looking for, right? >> i see that you have some very interesting socks on. >> sure. take a look at those, honey. >> not exactly fashionable. he calls himself a fashion dope. and he was taken to task by letterman for snarky attitude. she's the inspiration for a new documentary coming out called "the september issue," which is about the biggest issue in vogue's history. >> it's all about how it is put together? >> yes. >> i'm going to get that one. >> i think david letterman's hot. don't judge me. stop. >> i know you think jessica biel is hot. did you know she's also dangerous? >> i didn't. >> you know that security company macaffe? they do an annual list of who is the most dangerous celebrity online. she tops the list after her beyonce, jennifer aniston, tom brady and jessica simpson. so don't search for them. search for us. >> here are some stories to watch today on abc news: >> here are some stories to watch today o

>>> also the devil wears prada, the most feared woman in fashion, vogue's editor. >> also the girls always look like that. look at the way they're dressed. it's always the same. >>> and farewell to ted kennedy. all the latest details on the extraordinary final procession through boston and plans for the senator's funeral this weekend. >>> hi, everybody. those are our big questions tonight. we're going to start as we always do with the "mash-up." it's the stories making an impact now. we're watching it all so you don't have to. we begin tonight with breaking news out of california. a girl kidnapped more than 18 years ago now safe at home. this is an unbelievable story. the stepfather says it's like winning the lat yotto now that daughter has been found. >> j.c. was 11 years old when she was abducted. >> she's 29 years old and may have had two children by her abductor. >> police arrested the registered sex offender and his wife on kidnapping, child molestation and conspiracy charges. >> he was keeping j.c. and their children hidden in what police call a backyard within a yard. sheds and buil

"mamma mia," "devil wears prada." the two of them were together in dout. this looks very light. it's nora efron who is writing and directing it. i think it's got a good buzz to it. >> i'm hungry now. >> joe, we'll talk to you later on about more in the movies. >>> president obama says his stimulus package is working. is the recession almost over? the house committee votes to narrowly approve health care. we'll talk about it on msnbc, the place for politics. ♪ take me home ♪ take me home ♪ to my family ♪ ♪ i need to be surrounded by ♪ the ones who care for me [ female announcer ] clean you can see. softness you can feel. tide with a touch of downy. ♪ take me home call or click today. h whoa honey honey honey honey honey! okay... i mean... you can't... this isn't a stove, alright? i mean... what if i just walked into the kitchen and started making a salad? - that'd be weird. - right? i mean, look, there's a technique. - okay... - ( strikes match ) wow. it's okay, everyone. - thanks, hon. - you're welcome. announcer: yep, it's that easy, - with kingsford match light. - ( match stri

>> well, it's not about prada. >> willie geist, if it's way too early, what time is it? >> time for "morning joe." but dylan ratigan is up with the "morning meeting." >>> topping the agenda today, the torture prosecutions also required. new details about what was done by u.s. operatives to for suspects being released. >>> meanwhile, dramatic rescue caught on tape after an enormous wave from hurricane bill sweeps more than a folks off a pier, and it killed a 7-year-old girl. new details in the death of a model, now her reality star husband has been found dead. his mother-in-law speaks out in an exclusive interview. >>> and michael steele coming out with a new gop line of attack on health care reform, and protecting our seniors. we will get a response from a key democratic in the house. pull up a chair. >>> we begin with the office of professional responsibility. it's part of the justice department urging eric holder to reopen nearly a dozen cases in which cia interrogators abused terror subjects. and the cia report may push mr. holder in that direction. we have the latest

you wore the prada pants. you like her work?n last night. you don't see her on tv. she went on letterman last night. she's promoting a film, documentary. >> the sunglasses. >> she took them off eventually. she sat down with dave and talked about a range of things, her reputation, whether she's an ice queen, took exception with maureen dowd's comments. she looked at dave's word robbery. >> i see you have some interesting socks on. >> sure. take a look at those, honey. >> thoere's a designer you shoud look into who cuts his pants really short so you can focus on the socks. >> tom brown is a very well-known, famous, highly regarded men's fashion designer. also designs for brook brothers. >> that is great. >> i can't -- >> you and i were talking about what we google early in the morning. i catch you googling jessica beal. >> i understand it's one of the most popular -- >> the most popular -- >> unless you're jonathan capehart. >> i'm here to warn you that googling jessica beal could be harmful to your family. what do i mean by that?

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