three years ago steve cannon did just that. now he's sharing the story behind that journey in a new book. steve joins us now to talk about that ... and his next big project with above and beyond cancer. the nation's two biggest school districts have two wildly that sound. like nails on a chalkboard. but listen to this: (family talking) that's a different kind of sound. the sound of the weekend. unleash the power of dough. give it a pop. it's always worth remembering... that icing the cinnamon rolls is a privilege not a right. unleash the power of dough. reactions to an emailed threat today. find out who cancelled classes ... and who says it was just a hoax. for the sixth and final time in 2015, the republican presidential candidates will meet for a debate tonight. we'll tell you what to expect from new co-front-runners ted cruz and donald trump on the stage. a christmas prank meant for his the internet. this fake family. news at four front door a possible terrorist threat forces more than 600-thosuand students to stay home from

steve cannon will act as a consultant for a month.y just moved the headquarters from new jersey down to atlanta in the last six months. last month, when i was talking to steve cannon in the l.a. auto show, i said you guys have to be excited about that new stadium for the falcons, it will be mercedes-benz stadium down there. he said it's gorgeous. he said it's incredible. clearly he likes what he saw. he'll be joining that group. >> little foreshadowing there. what's the mercedes bmw match up in sales. bmw took the top spot again, right? >> they're a little bit ahead of mercedes this year. mercedes won the last couple of years, this year it will probably be bmw, both with sales well over 300,000. ten years ago if you would have said mercedes, bmw, lexus will have sales of 300,000, 250,000, people would say come on, there's not that many luxury buyers in the u.s. think again. >> strong year for autos in general. phil, thank you very much. >>> up next, an exclusive with the ceo of kbw. plus who america's super rich are supporting for the

find out how mariah carey and nick cannon are coming together for their kids. " jessica rae: plus.... we'll discuss the epic mistake steve harvey made at this year's miss the year for divorced parents... but super-star exes nick cannon and mariah carey are making co- parenting work for them and their young twins. abc's reena ninan shows how they are doing it "this morning - music powerhouse mariah carey and her ex nick cannon? showing that all they want for christmas - is quality time with their four-year-old twins ? [gfx] cannon posting this photo on carey and their twins monroe and moroccan using the #festivefamilymomen both parents fun holiday photos from their exciting weekend with the kids? bragman - by coming together mariah and nick are sending an excellent message not only to their children but to you don't have to be together to be great coparents of when they first split cannon spoke to gma about how he and carey intended to regardless of their separation. i mean we'll forever same time you know we're there for our children and making priority and understanding we love them and we'll have an amazing holiday car

steve: it's a guy. oh, it's an axe. a car. it's a -- it's shooting. it's a cannon. oh, it's the sky. it's a cloud. it's an eyeball. it's an eye. eye. [ laughter ] [ buzzer ] >> jimmy: oh my gosh. look, that's so easy. you don't know what that is? [ laughter ] that's a tattoo you got when you were in -- >> claire: oh, my god! i knew it! >> jimmy: you had a lot to drink. >> steve: a periscope. >> a periscope. a man in a submarine looking through, over the water. >> jimmy: all right, thank you, ron. please. thank you, ron. >> fantastic. [ cheers and applause ] okay. >> claire: wow. >> jimmy: oh, all right, >> all right. wow, periscope. >> jimmy: that was -- [ laughter ] oh, my gosh. [ talking over each other ] >> claire: all right. seven. seven. >> what did you pick? >> claire: okay. okay, man. thanks, guys. [ laughter ] >> jimmy: you can't blame them -- >> claire: so it's a phrase. >> jimmy: a phrase. >> claire: okay. you can't do like second word, first word, right? >> jimmy: no, but now we do. >> first word, second word. >> jimmy: yeah, we can't do it. phrase. >> claire: all right. >> jimmy: that

steve harvey announced the wrong win person a lot more about the awkward moment when miss clom qolombia o give up the crown. >>> co-parenting for christmas. new picture of mariah carey and her ex, nick cannonther make it easier or more confusing for the kids? we have expert advice for your family. >> are you ready for christmas? we have all the ways you can get you packages turned tree just in time. last-minute savings strategies. clever christmas tree hacks. we have you kofer as we say -- >> all: good morning, america. [ cheers and applause ] >>> we have a great crowd outside. we say good morning, america, to you. smouch to get to. including a creative twist on the classic christmas tree. people posting pictures of their inventive ways to decorate. is there that was toilet paper, wasn't it? >> pretty sure. >> our friends at buzz feed here to show us how to make our own diy trees. a little bit more personal. team sara, team rob, team dan, and lara. i'm judging today. you ready, three, two, one, go. >> let the games begin. and we're so excited to share with you the newest member of our "gma" family. ginger's little boy, adrian benjamin born over the weekend. everybody doing just fine. and h

steve. buy one get one 40% off power rangers, crayola, nerf™ modulus and more. toys"r"us. awwwesome! >>> a very good morning to you. 7:26 right now. i'm laura garcia-cannon.residents will soon be paying more for water. at a packed hearing last night, city council members approved a hefty rate hike. it amounts to more than 60% increase that will come in two phases. the first is a 27% increase next month, a 35% spike follows next july. the money will cover drought-related expenses and capital improvements. by next summer, the average monthly bill is expected to increase by $13. >>> you're certainly going to need to crank the heat, especially in the car. it's cold. >> it is. we're only in the 30s across the bay area. freezing temperatures in the valleys. it warms up nicely with a light breeze. a high of 54 in los gatos, 56 in san mateo. also 56 in napa, 57 in oakland and 55 degrees today in pleasanton. how is it looking out there for the commute, mike? >> great. full recovery for eastbound 80. westbound you have your build past golden gate field and that's not so bad. it's not so bad all around the bay. the earlier disabled vehicle didn't cause much. slowing