families with smaul kids get to board first. families with kids 2 or younger will be able to preboard after passengers with disabilities and active duty military. united dropped the policy many 2012 but said going back to it is the right thing to do. >> the pain at the pump seems to be a thing of the past this year. the national average for a gallon of regular unleaded gas is now $1.78. filling up costs less than the national average in some states like missouri and oklahoma. gas prices there are under $1.50. , of course, drivers in hawaii. they are at $2.63 for a gallon of regular unleaded. >> still to come at noon, why they are taking on the empire state building. . >>. >> tonight at 5:00, finding animals forever homes. how staff and volunteers at a to do that. sdmoo. >> the elevator ride to the top of the empire state building takes less than a minute. >> how long would it take you to run all 86 floors up to the top? >> these people are trying to figure out, this year's runnup is held in new york city. of course, it is the wo