here's ron claiborne. ♪ this is the story of a lovely lady ♪ >> reporter: the brady brunch only ran forasons, 1969 to 1974. but for millions of americans, florence henderson was, and always will be, the kind, compassionate, understanding tv mom, carol brady. >> well, mom? >> yes, you can have your slumber party. >> reporter: today, maureen mccormack, who played her daughter marcia, posted this photos on twitter, tweeting, "you are in my heart forever, florence." >> pork chops and applesauce. >> reporter: christopher knight, who played son peter, tweeted, "privileged to have known her and the kindness of her heart." >> oh, cindy, i'm so pleased. >> reporter: "the brady bunch" portrayed a fantasy version of families and america, in those years roiled by the vietnam war, racial tensions and social change. >> mom, dad, it's terrific. >> i grew up very poor, the youngest of ten children with a lot of problems in my family, and i never wanted to go see a sad movie. i wanted to see musicals, and things that made me feel good, and i think that's why this little show just hangs on. ♪ >> reporter

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one of those tourists was our own ron claiborne who recently visited. what did you see? >> i was on assignment just for the record but for a long time the u.s. and cuba have had a strained relationship, the economic embargo which is still on, broken off diplomatic relations, refug c the last year, that's begun to change and dramatically. one of those changes americans can now travel to cuba a lot more easily. it began with last year's restoration of diplomatic relations between cuba and the united states. the u.s. embassy in havana opened shortly afterward. american tourism in cuba forever transformed. >> the progress that we marked today is yet another demonstration that we don't have to be imprisoned by the past. when something isn't working, we can and will change. >> reporter: in may of this year a carnival cruise liner docked in havana, the first american and in august, the first direct commercial flight traveling between the two countries since 1962. americans now flooding the island and filling up hotels with record bookings. on my trip to cuba this past may, i ra

here's ron claiborne. >> reporter: tonight, investigators searching for the cause of that explosion rocking one neighbor videotaping the inferno. firefighters racing to the scene. the blaze consuming the building, as nine people fled into the night. if it was a gas explosion, it would be the second in just weeks. this one in new jersey, and just over a year ago, another house in new jersey blown up by explodinas tonight, all that's left, shards of charred wood. and a gas leak, just one of the possibilities that investigators will be looking at. tonight, david, neighbors are helping out those affected by this fire, donating clothing and money to help those who lost their homes just a few weeks before thanksgiving. david? >> ron, thanks. >>> there's still much more ahead on "world news tonight" the ping allegedly used to find her phone and the growing award. >>> investigators tonight, asking was this car using new technology, auto bipilot? we'll be right back. if you're taking prescription medications, does your mouth often feel dry? a dry mouth can cause cavities and bad breath. over 400 med

ron claiborne on what pence himself is saying. >> reporter: tonight, vice president-elect mike pence responding for the first time to the mixed reception at that hamilton performance. some booing as he took his seat. >> you know, when we arrived, we heard a few boos, we heard some cheers. and i nudged my kids and reminded them that's what freedom sounds like. >> reporter: the hit broadway show tells the story of the founding fathers played by a and did stay for that tense moment afterwards. >> we, sir, we are the diverse america who are alarmed and anxious that your new administration will not protect us. but we truly hope that this show has inspired you to uphold our american values and to work on behalf of all of us. all of us. [ cheers and applause ] >> i can tell you i wasn't offended by what was said. i'll leave to others whether that was the appropriate venue to say it. >> reporter: pence's boss with a different take. in a blizzard of tweets donald trump calling the cast "harassing" pence, and saying they should "immediately apologize." and today outside his new jersey home --

here's ron claiborne. >> reporter: tonight, investigators searching for the cause of that explosion rocking the apartment complex. one possibility, a gas leak. firefighters racing to the scene. the blaze consuming the building, as nine people inside fled into the night. if it was a gas explosion, it would be the second in just weeks. this one in patterson, new jersey, and just over a year ago, another house in new jersey blown up by exploding gas. in the overnight arizona fire, six people were injured. one of she was airlifted to the hospital. tonight, all that's left, shards of charred wood. and a gas leak, just one of the possibilities that investigators will be looking at. tonight, david, neighbors are helping out those affected by this fire, donating clothing and money to help those who lost their homes just a few weeks before thanksgiving. david? >> ron, thanks. >>> there's still much more ahead on "world news tonight" this sunday. the massive search for a woman. last seen jogging near her home. her phone and the growing award. >>> and the fiery crash, two killed. their car slamming in

here's ron claiborne. >> reporter: in indianapolis, police clashing with anti-trump in portland, oregon, they used pepper spray on protesters, one person shot and wounded by another civilian. >> someone got shot! >> reporter: all across the county they turned out by the thousands. and today, another large gathering here in new york city. >> i need everybody to know that this is not just politics. this is life and death for me and my friends. >> reporter: since election day there have been daily protests here in new york city, this one starting outside the trump international hotel across the demonstrators heading to trump tower. where donald trump lives. this protestor admitted he didn't even vote. >> no, i didn't vote out of principle. >> reporter: and the principle was what? >> the principle was the working class has to organize itself independently. >> reporter: but you're unhappy with the result of the election you didn't take part in? ride? >> yeah. >> reporter: polling data show that in some key states, many people who did cast ballots skipped voting for president. in wisconsin, 4

we kick it over to ron claiborne. >>> good morning, everyone. >>> we begin with breaking news from afghanistan overnight, where a suicide bomber killed at least four people in the country's main american military base and afghan official said as the attacker snuck on bagram air force base detonated the blast. the taliban claimed responsibility for that bombing. no word yet on whether any americans are among the dead. mental patient stand and wounded patients at mental health facility outside pittsburgh. police say the man went into that building armed with a knife attacking people and taking hostages. his complaint -- he had been a patient and he said it ruined his life. >>> and six west point cadets are facing drug charges this morning. officials say the cadets planned to distribute contll charges is the first step in the court-martial procedure. >>> and more than 3.5 million combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are being recalled this morning, because owners won't know when they stopped working. they're supposed to make a chirping sound at the end of their seven-year life span. its h