. >> robin roberts is a concerned mom and member of the advocacy group, parents united for public education. growing up in philadelphia public schools. >> we don't feel safe sending our kids to an environment which we don't think is in their best health interest. there's no reason for someone to walk into a district school that is dirty that has mouse droppings that has applies on traps, that has huge mold stains on the wall. peeling plaster and paint. >> the city's top watchdog philadelphia controller allen butkovitz has been doggedly after the district for evere for years exposing a deplorable and dangerous condition for kids. >> we have highlighted the filthy conditions but there are mundane conditions we suspect are very health-damaging for kids. there's mold, there's exposed asbestos that hasn't been encapsulated, as regulations require. >> reporter: take a look at what some of the city controller found in his most recent investigation. released just a few months ago after inspecting 20 of the city's more than 200 schools. exposed high voltage panels. door handles removed if emergency

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. >>> well, now sports starting with kobe bryant and exclusive interview with abc's robin roberts. he says it was his dream to be an l.a. laker and that being on the team for 20 years has actually -- that made that dream come true. bryant, of course, is retiring at the end of this season and tells robin he realized it was nearly time to hang it up while he was meditating. >> normally what happens with me is my mind would always drift to the game, always. then i found myself sitting there. my mind wouldn't drift toward the game anymore and i started realizing, you know what, it's getting close, it's getting close because now i'm not obsessively thinking about the game anymore. >> kobe bryant speaking with "good morning america's" robin roberts in philadelphia. you can see the entire interview this morning on "good morning america." >> who knew, meditation. >> it's the key to a lot, i guess. >>> also happens that bryant and his laker teammates were on the court last night. >> yep, we get the details on how that went from our guys at espn. >> hey, it's the "sportscenter" set here in l

robin roberts should know. her son used to tend henry and it was her complaint that led to the department of education's finding. >> it makes me feel as a parent that we were able to stand up for something that we know is not going right in our schools. >> reporter: in just release the letter the state finds krick column at four philadelphia schools. henry, bodine high school, cpa and the arts academy at benjamin minute rush is define. the findings are the first in response to more than 800 complaints filed in 2013 by local parents like chris chi an caps. >> please, you know, listen to us when we say the school district isn't good enough. it's not providing what is mandated to provide. >> reporter: public interest law center and education active visits pushed the parents to formally complain after blasting the district without effect for its missing programs and overcrowded classrooms. >> and this is on top of the shortage of counselors and nurses and overall -- deplorable school conditions which make the so di

the doctor telling robin roberts no matter how protective the helmet, it won't stop injuries. >> look what happens to your brain when you have impact. the brain bounces around the skull. you take a padding, the padding will simulate the helmet. no matter how thick it is, look at what happens. >> what difference does improving the equipment make when a head-to-head impact or some very hard impact could traumatize the brain no matter how thick the outer protection layers are? >> you can improve the rules and the safety of the equipment. >> reporter: do you think we can ever stop head injuries in football? >> probably not, but i think we can minimize them to make the game as safe as possible. >> ryan smith, abc news, new york. >> i thought that the interview was incredible with the nfl officials. about what's happening there in the nfl. from the fomo, the fear of missing out. >>> the proliferation of bling social media and how it's affecting kids that don't have first world problem next on "world news now." continues after this from our continues after this ftt2w`t2n`qd" bt@q= h tt2w`t2n

here's abc's robin roberts with this retrospective. were no shortages of heroes or shall we say sheroes. >> the u.s. wins the 2015 women's world cup! >> reporter: from the soccer field to center stage. women inspired us all. the u.s. women's national soccer team showed us all that teamwork and determination can lead to greatness. >> u.s. women's soccer team kicked some a. this was the year of the woman. >> i think that was a nice example of what society can be as a whole if we started maximizing the potential in each other and stopped being divisive and keeping each other a. >> viola davis, "how to get away with murder." >> reporter: with her win, viola davis was the first african-american woman to take home the emmy in the drama category. for her lead role in "how to get away with murder." >> we won because i did my job. >> when you're a kid sitting there watching tv, whether you're black or brown or of any color, and you see someone who looks just like you, then you believe all things are possible. >> the only thing that separates wo

but first a look at christmas' parade airing on abc with robin roberts returning as host. >> it was sost year i had to come back again. >> ariana grande will be on hand. >>> closed captioning provided by -- ♪ baby all i want for christmas is you ♪ >>> a classic. that's mariah carey showing up her holiday spirit back in 1994 and this season she took to a whole new level. directin acting in a christmas movie for the hallmark channel. mariah has fully embraced her inner diva. >> i'll always be adiva, if there's makeup artist there and they don't mind touching me when i'm directing. >> mar directs on her own term in her own movie. >> why not beyourself? it's a new -- it's a new star for me really. part of her new start is her relationship with australian billionaire james packer. you made your red carpet debut. >> i don't think we thought we are, making that debut. >> you're so used to red carpet, how did james do all that if >> it was a lot for him. if i had to do that, i would be coaching. >> feedback of you as a director is through theroof. my own work for a really longch time. ♪ >> "e.

but first a look at christmas' parade airing on abc with robin roberts returning as host. >> it was so much fun last year i had to come back again. >> ariana grande will be on hand. by -- piano music. wow. i'm glad you finally made it, dad. you have to experience this city. that's what you always say. you were right about the food. yeah? welcome. only in new york, right? i guess so. and a real astronaut. that was something. hi john. hey kevin. one more. didn't you want to be an astronaut? ...be an astronaut? yes, i did. there's still time. it's beautiful, isn't it? how about a baseball game next time? done! done. book priceless experiences around the globe with... baby all i want for christmas is you >>> a classic. that's mariah carey showing up her holiday spirit back in 1994 and this season she took to a whole new level. directin acting in a christmas movie for the hallmark channel. mariah has fully embraced her inner diva. >> i'll always be adiva, if there's makeup artist there and they don't mind touching me when i'm directing. >> mar directs on her own term in her own movie. >> wh

. >> tonight here on abc 7, good morning america's robin roberts. >> here's a sneak peek at her heroes of the year. >> this year, no shortages of heroes. or shall we say sheroes. from the soccer field to center stage, women inspired us all. the u.s. women's national soccer team showed us all that team work and determination can lead to greatness. >> u.s. women's soccer team kicked some a. this one is the year of the woman. >> i think that was a nice example of what society can be as a whole if we started maximizing the potential of each other. >> viola davis. >> the first after ri african american woman to take home the emmy for her lead role in how to get away with murder. >> we won because i did my job. >> whether you're chocolate brown or any color and you see someone who looks just like you, then you believe all things are possible. >> the only thing that separates women of color from anyone else is opportunity. >> off the stage and field, there were so many heroes among us. the families of the charleston church shooting victims taught us heroism comes from the heart when there is

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robin roberts has more on the trend. ♪ >> reporter: at first glance, you see a group of women meetingtypical after-work gathering. but they aren't just meeting for fellowship. they came to color. >> hi, everybody. welcome to the moms in business coloring party. >> reporter: katherine owns a toy store. and hosts a byob party for moms who own businesses. the main attraction, an unlikely adult treasure, coloring books. >> commerce of mine who come in the store, i tell them about the rewarding, positive experience i was getting through coloring. and slowly, one by one, they were buying it. >> reporter: these coloring books are different and more complex than the traditional books for kids. but the effects are similar. >> we all colored when we were little. the cathartic experience. it's relaxing. >> reporter: the popularity is staggering. amazon.com fell mrs. than 5,000 different types, from stress management to nature. even harry potter." among the most popular, "secret garden." >> 911, what's your emergency? >> reporter: at the sacramento police department, the emergency dispatchers fee

the doctor telling robin roberts no matter how protect tiff the helmet it, won't stop injuries. >> look what happens to your brain when you have impact. the brain bounces around the skull. you take a padding, the padding will simulate the helmet no matter how thick it is. look at what happens. >> what difference does improving the equipment make when a head to head impact or some very hard impact could traumatize the brain no matter how thick the outer protection layers are? >>. >> you can improve the rules and the safety of the equipment. >> reporter: do you think we can ever stop head injuries in football. >> probably not, but i think we can minimize them. >> ryan smith, abc news, new york. >> i thought that the interview was incredible with the nfl officials. really interesting. >> just learning a little bit about what's happening there in the nfl. >>> coming up, teens suffering from the fear of missing out. >> the proliferation of bling on social media and how it's affecting kids that don't have their parents' money to spend. next on "world news now." >> announcer: "worl ♪ you're a

here's abc's robin roberts with this retrospective. >> reporter: this year there were no shortages ofes. >> the u.s. wins the 2015 women's world cup! >> reporter: from the soccer field to center stage. women inspired us all. the u.s. women's national soccer team showed us all that teamwork and determination can lead to greatness. >> u.s. women's soccer team kicked some a. this was the year of the woman. >> i think that was a nice example of what society can be as a whole if we started maximizeing the potential in each other and stopped being divisive and keeping each other a. >> viola davis, "how to get away with murder." >> reporter: with her win, viola davis was the first african-american woman to take home the emmy in the drama category. for her lead role in "how to get away with murder." >> we won because i did my job. >> when you're a kid sitting there watching tv whether you're black or brown or of any color, and you see someone who looks just like you, then you believe all things are possible. >> the only thing that separates women of color from anyone else is opportunity. >> v

. >> but first, robin roberts celebrates some of the breakout stars of the year 2015 tonight on abc. >> caitlyn jenner changed the conversation. amy schumer, who is hotter than that woman right now? love you, viola. come on! she's a gift that keeps on giving. >> i was honored when robin asked me to contribute some personal insight. >> when she grabbed you it scares the hell out of you. that's what you always say. you were right about the food. hi john. hey kevin. spent the day with an astronaut. one more. it's beautiful, isn't it? how about a baseball game next time? done! done. book priceless experiences around the globe with... ...your world mastercard. only at priceless.com. >> 25 years after their debut album, we're with nelson once again and taking you inside the this christmas hey, are you coming to the 9am? i'm on the phone with the cable company. we at time warner cable need to apologize to you. we no longer offer you an excuse to avoid that meeting. we're making a bunch of changes at time warner cable. if you need to reach us, you don't even have to call. now you can chat wi

although they may not be seeing his best performances this season he told robin roberts he doesn't mind hearing the negative comments. cowboy i wouldn't have it any other way. you can't expect to just take the good. you have to take the good with the bad. one thing that i can share with the younger generation is to accept it all. jummy: you can catch kobe as he takes on the washington 1/3 tonight. the uppers are going for about $56 and 200 level seats are going for around $240. coming up on abc 7 news at noon, mark zuckerberg's huge donation and how you can be in a movie jummy: hollywood is coming to union station, starting today matt damon's fifth untitled film movies you have to be between 20 and 55 and a member of the sag union and have head shots and be available today and december3, 4, 5, 7th and you can visit the casting link we have provided on our website. mark zuckerberg is following in the footsteps of bill gates and warren buffett. of theirwith the birth daughter they are donating 99% of facebook shares to charity. doug is back with one final look at the forecast and when the

the boats and then the muppets and then a look at news events that defined the year hosted by robin roberts and "action news" follows at 11:00. meteorologist, karen rogers is here now with one final check of the forecast. >> still damp out there right now, not a lot of rain, stormtracker 6 live double scan showing a few showers that are now moving through trenton and belmar, surf city and atlantic city and cape may a new batch of showers moving through. and then the rest of the afternoon and evening, pretty dry rick, feeling damp and 64 is the high and overnight low of 52. >> a look at stories coming up later today on "action news" at 4:00, you'll need more double a batteries for devices that santa is bringing later this week but do the name brand batteries really last longer than bargain batteries? and one of the most adorable videos on the internet is becoming one of the most controversial. that does it for "action news" at noon, don't fourth get to join us at 4:00, 5:00 and 6:00. for karen rogers, david murphy, sara bloomquist, i'm rick williams, have a nice afternoon and be careful out

. >> that is >> but first, robin roberts celebrates some of the breakout stars of year 2015 tonight on abc. >> caitlyn jenner changed the conversation. amy schumer, who is hotter than that woman right now? love you,viola. come on! she's a gift that keeps on giving. >> i was honored whe robin asked me to contribute some personal insight. >> when she grabbed you it scares the hell out of you. >> contribute? you know >> 25 years after their debut again and taking >> would you look at that baby face? oh, my gosh. leo on the set of "romeo and juliet." fant movie. no wonder the girls fell in love with him. >> you love that guy. >> i love the movie. >> all right. as we continue to dig through "e.t.'s" 35 seasons, let's turn the clock back now to the 1990s. >> there it is, man. >> don't tell anyone. i don't know what doing. >> one wonderful thing about the 90s, all big stars who weren't quite that b yet. >> the tie? you don't like it? i th it's cool. >> tom hanks and rob reiner got their groove on during our sleep unless seattle set visit. >> we're best to knock off two people upstairs. >> i'm

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what it's getting close, it's n getting close. >> koebts speaking with "good morning america's" robin roberts. you can see the entire interview on "good morning america" -- i had in idea that he meditated. >> it's fascinating it to see kobe bryant come down to just meditating every day. >> but continuity is interesting when i says his focus started being all about basketball it was time to hang it up. >> that also happens when your team was 2-15 on the year. >> i wasn't going to mention the lakers game in philadelphia. these two guys sitting courtside in their bryant jerseys, their sign was the the left part. they say they played 600 grand from these seats, 2500 from philly to italy. and they say quit k their jobs to see bryant priceless. they will court site seats. and they got to see the lakers lose to the 76ers. first time in 72 days the 76ers have won a baseball game. >> you never know. >> not necessarily -- a basketball game. sorry. this is why i don't do sports. >> i was going to let that one ride. you might have a new sports with kendis segment. >> no. >> i might have to pass it on. >>

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kobe bryant speaking with "good morning america's" robin roberts. you can see the interview this morning on "gma." i had no idea that he meditated to begin with. >> it's fascinating to see kobe bryant, this giant of baseball, just come down to just meditating every day. >> it's interesting that he said he knew when his focus stopped being all about basketball that it was time to hang it up. your team is 2-15 -- when your team is 2-15 on the year. >> i wasn't going to mention that. >>> we mentioned the lakers game in philelphia. these two guys sitting court side in their bryant jerseys. their sign was the bt part. they say they paid $6,000 for the seats. >> stop. >> $2,500 hun hun00 for the flights from italy to philly. and quitting their jobs to see bryant, priceless. they apparently needed a place to crash last night. but they had court side seats. of course, they got to see the lakers lose to the 76ers. first time in 250 days, by the way, the 76ers have won a baseball game. >> you never know. >>>> not necessarily -- basketball game, sorry. >> yeah

. >> kobe bryant speaking with "good morning america's" robin roberts in philadelphia. you can see the entire interview this morning on "good morning america." >> whoknew, meditation. >> it's the key to a lot, i guess. >>> also happens that bant and his laker teammates were on the court last night. >> yep, we get the details on how that went from our guys at espn. >> hey, it's the "sportscenter" set here in los angeles. stan verrett along with neil everett. we got college basketball to talk about and also a breakthrough win as the nba says good-bye too kobe bryant. >> you were fired up at the beginning there. >> fired up in philly. kobe was back this town. going to be his last trip as a laker, of course, he grew up there. there he wawas,hey gave him a huge owe vegas. listen, he was touched, man. he said he was genuinenely touched and we have to believe he was being genuine. he came out, had 13 in the first and all of a sudden, hey, man, maybe this retirement thing came not so much. the 76ers hadn't won a game since the millard fillmore administration. they win the first

. >> robin roberts, george stephanopoulos, never see them. >> hello. the "star wars" number going to be part of the show because the fans and the celebrities are watching it right now. there's been this huge embargo. it ends fairly soon. we're going to monitor who has broken the embargo. >> what did you call it? in our meeting you had a name. >> it's our feature. a semi regular feature just for tonight called who has broken the embargo. someone is bound to do it. it's "star wars." >> oh, you know who might not be? maybe the republicans because they've got a big night tonight. >> they have. >> not just "star wars." there's a showdown also in las vegas. not just l.a. >> no, but i think this competes with "star wars" for the title of the best show in town. tonight's debate, if not best show in the world -- with a fascinating new poll showing trump at 41%, his high left level of support and widest lead of any poll so far. the caucus state of iowa, rumph is now in a virtual dead heat with senator ted cruz. >> your voice, your vote. ansah celia vega is in la