. >> reporter: with the help of actors from the angry raidies of improv troup. >> stop after those two. >> why. >> reporter: they weighed in when it came to politics. >> i think the electoral >> oh. >> no politics. >> reporter: she suggested other topics. >> how about neutral. switzerland the weather. sports, and you see us coming up for black friday. >> reporter: this year she says you should put a note on the table if you have to, no politics today then stand by it. >> i would rather not go there. i would rather not talk about it and i kir very much for you. >> reporter: if a guest doesn't invitation next year. >> reporter: a recipe that could perhaps help avoid, a dinner time disaster. >> i am done. i am done. >> i hope you got the great thanksgiving video. >> i love the way they end that you know russ and sara one thing that worked is closing your eyes and thinking of where you want to be after thanksgiving if you are having a tough time that troup was the best and if you want to see them they are at coffee fix on nd on if thanksgiving is not so much of an opportunity. >> yeah you

. >> according to colorado state patrol, troupe recorded on a you was struck and killed by a box truck on the driver of the truck is 41 -year-old noe gamez-ruiz. he was arrested and charged. we talked to a friend about driver today. >> we went to the house of gamez-ruiz. his family was too upset to speak with us. however a longtime coworker and friend stood up for his character. >> our thoughts and our prayers

they are part of troupe 50. special needs. >> we just take what they have and we don't treat them any different. we work with them and we don't talk above them. we talk at their level that they can understand. >> kathy has been scout master for troop 5280 for about six years. >> we take what they know and we ask to show us what they can do and if they struggle on a merit badge we help them, can do it. >> swim. camping or cooking. >> the goal is to help scouts like allen achieve their goals. >> a little longer, a little shorter. >> julian is kathy's son. he's the assistant scout master and has autism. >> give back to the community. >> julian says the experience is as important for him as it is for the scouts he's working with. >> i see them as leading me. basically what thee teach me helps me guide -- >> as a scout master i'm proud of them. >> it shows that they are a part of something special. they are -- they can accomplish many many things. >> now typical scouts have until they are 18 to achieve the rank of ea

. >>> a bench donated by the new new hampshire girl scout troupe and other slurs. it will be replaced and a security camera is installed. a gofundme site is up for help with a replacement. >>> a worsening drought even with the rain this week. >> the latest drought forecast came out this morning, eric. >>> yeah, and we're behind average with just a little improvement in october. here is the latest numbers just for this year and here is the big expansion of the ex drought that stretches into western massachusetts and connecticut. here is why are it's a story. -- it's a story. the deficit in boston, over 2 feet, and in parts of the area, 4 feet, a full year's worth of rain that hasn't happened over the last five. we have very low water levels. the message is conservation going forward and a stormier pattern. we'll see if we can find one of forecast. lisa? >> thank you, eric. >>> in quincy, re-naming a field is full of controversy. >> why some community members are pushing back. >> and will mookie be mvp? we are waiting and watching for the winner of the most valuable

. >> it's time for america to heal the clouds of >> reporter: troupe talked about deportation task forces and building a wall. >> some people worry about his ideas about what is he going to do. >> i worry about this country. >> reporter: this woman says her focus is the future for her three children. you have family back in mexico? >> yes. >> reporter: what do they think about what's happened in the u.s.? >> for the people, they worry. >> reporter: worry that she says citizens. >> this is my country. >> reporter: as they take their first steps towards the american dream. nathan o'neal, news 3. >>> well, president obama and president-elect donald trump met at the white house today. the meeting was supposed to be about 15 minutes but it lasted 90 minutes. president obama told the president-elect his administration wants to do everything they can to help trump succeed so that the country can succeed. meanwhile, mr. trump expressed his respect for the president saying he hopes that they can issues down the road. >> i want to emphasize to you, mr. president-elect, that we now are going to want

and thilm,is was you russian dance troupe, called "fiddler on the roughage." ? happy birthday to you ? >> yeah! [ applause ] >>eah! wow! wow. wow. boy, what a-- at.heering ] >> what a budget we laid out, r akers. [ laughter] one roll of confetti and a cap gun. bang! zoom! that's it. anyway, he's a remarkable man. you're welcome! uh, we will be back, with john larroquette-- i'm remembering-- anthony griffith, [ applse ] [ ] would you say no to a lot more money? [excited scream] you just won a million dollars! no thanks. nice balloons, though! or no to more vacation days? janet, i'm giving you an extra week's vacation! oh, ah... nooo. what? no way. who says no to more? time warner cable's all about giving you more. like the most free hd channels and virtually unlimited movies and shows on demand, so you can binge all day. call now. get ultra-fast internet with secure home wifi to connect all your devices. saving on mobile data fees, helps big time. switch to time warner cable. for $89.99 a month you'll get free hd channels, 100 meg internet and unlimited calling t

year of growing together as a family and getting to know orlando and that's him in a recent dance troupe recital. >> he has got a lot of charisma and drive. >> reporter: orlando and his mom made this story. >> the kind of teacher my mom was, she was really strict. >> how do you feel about having a new dad? >> i love drawing every night with him. when we have dad and son night. >> how do you feel about your mom? >> okay, this is awesome. this is an awesome question. she is really loving like she is really inspirational.>> do you remember when he started calling your mom? >> yes. he says it's awkward sometimes. >> reporter: orlando will have a parent for years to come. the high school he will eventually attend is where his new dad, scott, is also a teacher. jody used to volunteer in orphanages in texas -- in was a scheduled to go to before her medical condition prevented her from traveling. jody believes one way or another she was destined to meet her son. joe dana, 12news. >> just incredible. it was meant to be. it shows for sure that families are made up of all different connections. tha

. >> do you belong to a troupe? i started a club when i was in college at the university of nebraska and since i moved to chicago in july, i've mostly been on my own. >> anyone else, doctors, nurses, reach out to you, i do the same thing? >> there's been quite a few on facebook, actually. >> talked about some of the reactions from the hospital. what about the world at large as the video is getting out there. >> seems it's been pretty positive so far. most people are surprised to see, i guess, like a doctor doing something like that, especially in the hospital. my fami excited it got public. >>> thanks for hanging out with >>> it' >>> it's an all new show today "right this minute." 'tis the season for santa to come. >> parachuting into the mall. >> see why bringing somebody a new car window. >> look at the kids' faces. oh, santa, you're in trouble. >> a brave dude spots a creature in need. >> he picks this deer up. >> what it takes to get a young buck unstuck. trying to scare. >> after my own heart. >> how he shows h

the troupe is made up from kids of kindergarten to 12th grade. these dancers from munroe falls paid me a visit in our studios. >> romona: what is the one or two things that you absolutely love about being part o t nutcracker? >> all the friendship and meeting new people and seeing little kids come to you and saying hi and performing on the stage. >> this production definitely involves a lot of teamwork and definitely cooperating together. definitely using your head. thinking. focusing on what comes next. >> romona: this year's show is november 26 through december 4th at the akron romona robinson cleveland 19 news. >>> 3, 2s! >> mark: new york's annual thanksgiving parade went off without incident. thousands lined up to watch the parade and festive despite extra security. charlie brown led the inflatable balloons joined by thomas the tank and hello kitty floats. >> lydia: okay. oh, that's me. i am looking at the parade. for a lot of americans giving happens through volunteering. one group in the nation's capitol focuses on patients with a.i.d.s.,

. >> do you belong to a troupe? >> so i had a group in college, i started a club when i was in college at the university of nebraska and since i moved to chicago in july, i've mostly been on my own. reach out to you, i do the same thing? >> there's been quite a few on facebook, actually. >> talked about some of the reactions from the hospital. what about the world at large as the video is getting out there. >> seems it's been pretty positive so far. most people are surprised to see, i guess, like a doctor doing something like that, especially in the hospital. my family's, obviously, pretty excited it got public. >>> thanks for hanging out with us today. everything you need to know about life, you can learn from granola. keep it simple. ople know what you're made of. always be real. don't be fake, don't be artificial, but always be sweet. and of course, wear sunscreen. nature valley granola bars. >>> it's an all new show today "right this minute." 'tis the season for santa to come. >> parachuting into the mall. >> se

. >> do you belong to a troupe? >> so i had a group in college, i started a club when i was in college at the university of nebraska and since i moved to chicago in july, i've mostly been on my own. reach out to you, i do the same thing? >> there's been quite a few on facebook, actually. >> talked about some of the reactions from the hospital. what about the world at large as the video is getting out there. >> seems it's been pretty positive so far. most people are surprised to see, i guess, like a doctor doing something like that, especially in the hospital. my family's, obviously, pretty excited it got public. >>> thanks for hanging out with us today. ? >> announcer: today, it's election day. so we're celebrating the red, white and "chew" with a turkey day potluck. mario's in the kitchen with the incredible anthony bourdain. michael's cooking up the delicious dish america voted and clinton's got dips that'll be a guaranteed victory for your party. it all starts right now on "the chew." ? [ cheers and applause ] >>

the troupe made up of kids from kindergarten to 12th grade and a few professionals. these dancers, most from the christine jones school of dance in monroe falls paid me a visit in the studio. tell me why you enjoy being a >> it is really fun. i just want to do it every year. >> romona: what about you? >> i enjoy it mainly because my friends come and they get to see me on stage and i really just hope that inspires them to some day they can do stuff like this. >> an awesome experience. you should come see it. >> romona: well, dancers even put on a performance for the akron school kids. this year's show is november 26-december 4. they showed me a few moves. i think we will show it later. >> mark: i think i heard noise earlier. >> try to do ballet. >> mark: light on your feet, romona. everything is fine. >> romona: right. >> mark: it's been four years up and next finally getting answers to cleveland's deadly chase and other police pursuits. our investigative team uncovers the world series. police looking for the man who cold socked a man in a cubs jersey. >>> get breakin

. >> do you belong to a troupe? >> so i had a group in college, i started a club when i was in college at the university of nebraska and since i moved to chicago in july, i've mostly been on my own. >> anyone else, doctors, nurses, reach out to you, thing? >> there's been quite a few on facebook, actually. >> talked about some of the reactions from the hospital. what about the world at large as the video is getting out there. >> seems it's been pretty positive so far. most people are surprised to see, i guess, like a doctor doing something like that, especially in the hospital. my family's, obviously, pretty excited it got public. >>> thanks for hanging out with us today. next at four.. team election coverage.. from the heart of milwaukee, to the suburbs and beyond.. it's decision 2016... stayed tuned for the latest election coverage... i'm shannon sims.and i'm charles benson, live in janesville. live at four is next. would you say no to a lot more money? [excited scream] you just won a million dollars! no thanks. n

their work has gained a good reputation and troups around the country send in orders. this brings in nearly $1 million a year, which helps the craftsmen remain independent. >> translator: their ability to concentrate and to work with others grows through the performance and production process. the confidence and even the money they receive is a great encouragement to them. >> reporter: in fact, the efforts of oka and his colleagues have been so successful, they've been invited to an arts festival in france in october next year. they now want to improve the-- w working hard to improve their performance. >> translator: i'm nervous because it will be my first appearance abroad, but i'm looking forward to it. >> reporter: performing tradition is a great source of local pride. it's also helping people with intellectual disorders to find a place for themselves in the local community. youky yamamoto, nhk world. >> holiday here in japan. so many people have the day off. but those in tokyo, who have plans out, are bundling up. our meteorologist robert speta joins us with the la

. >> do you belong to a troupe? >> so i had a group in college, i started a club when i was in college at the university of nebraska and since i moved to chicago in july, i've mostly been on my own. >> anyone else, doctors, nurses, thing? >> there's been quite a few on facebook, actually. >> talked about some of the reactions from the hospital. what about the world at large as the video is getting out there. >> seems it's been pretty positive so far. most people are surprised to see, i guess, like a doctor doing something like that, especially in the hospital. my family's, obviously, pretty excited it got public. >>> thanks for hanging out with us today. for more go to switch to centurylink and get up to 40 megs of high-speed internet for just $20 a month. that's the speed you need to stream... ...game... ...connect on social media... learn, shop and more with fast in-home wifi. so call 844-565-link. get up to 40 megs of high-speed internet for just $20 a month for one year when bundled with a qualifying home phone

the program is a collaboration between philadanco and hip hop troupe pure movement for a piece called philadelphia experiment which relives the 1985 move bombing. >> if people know the story, they get it. if they don't know it, they want to know it. >> it was choreographed by lenny harris. pure movement will perform harris' nothing but a word. >> it's the sweetest choreograph, it's not just what you see on tv. it is a dance form that has genre and attained for hip hop. the other half of the program is all philadanco. >> it's interjection different styles of dance. some of it is very moody, some makes you want to cry. >> reporter: jones myers brown hopes the performance will make philadelphians proud. >> two different genres of dance put them together and show the world what philly has to offer and show philly what philly has to offer. straight out of philly is at the perelman theater through the 20th. visit 6abc loves the arts for other areas events. for 6abc loves the arts i'm karen rogers. z25pkz zi0z y25pky yi0y >> final check of the exclusive accuwether seven-day forecast. >> repo

the local girl scout troop memorial to honor a police officer killed in the line of duty,po the troupe from amherst area will plant a tree at the elyria post of highway patrol to honor trooper kenneth velez was killed on september 1 while on duty, hit while on a routine traffic stop, by a driv on i-90. >> queen of hearts raffle is bowling, there are some new roles, the jackpot yesterday wa more than $370,000, a winner chosen but she was notw present to claim the prize, according t the new rules will only receive a $2,000. we want to give away a lot of money every drawing so we reformatted the payout scale so the least amount that she would win today if your ticket is drawn, andleth you will get 10 pot.. the winner of the 50/50 raffle was in the crowd, proceeds held homeless veterans in portage county, the next drive is december 4.om it is another great day in northeast ohio. if you do go out to vote, this is a look from outer space. it's tough to see any moving elements on that map, there are a few clouds tonight will not be clouded over until sunrise wate which is about 7:00 o'clock a

that is him in a recent dance troupe recital. >> he has a lot of charisma and drive. >> reporter: together, they made this video for our story. >> the kind of teacher my mom was, she was really strict. >> how do you feel about having a new dad? >> okay, i love playing video games with him and i love drawing every night with him. >> how do you feel about your mom? >> okay, this is awesome. this is a awesome question. she is really loving and caring. like she is really inspirational.>> do you remember mom? >> he says it's awkward sometimes. >> reporter: orlando will have a parent at arms length for years to come. the high school he will eventually attend is where his new dad, scott also works. jody used to volunteer and or fidget -- orphanages in mexico and was scheduled to visit the very orphanage where orlando was staying before her medical condition prevented her from jody believes one way or another she was destined to meet her son. joe dana, 12news.>> oh my goodness. it's one of those stories that especially now with thanksgiving upon us, it really does apply. >> all the stars lining up

broadway stars, celebrities, and dance troupes their programs in the square. you can catch the parade here thursday at 9:00, and if you missed raleigh's christmas parade watch it again christmas eve or christmas day. you can also watch it at noon christmas day. >>> as we told you earlier the presidential medal of freedom was handed down at the white house today, and many of the honorees took part in a mannequin challenge before the twitter page. look see all the celebrities posing. earlier ellen tweeted she wasn't allowed in the white house at first because she forgot her i. d. that's some high powered folks. >> it sure is. >> that's the closest we'll ever get to inside the white house too. sneak peek inside there. look at that. >> most famous mannequin challenge so far. >> that's pretty cool! that's impressive! she! that's pretty cool. thanks for joining us, and for weather and traffic every ten minutes watch the morning news on wral starting at 4:30. [blues / country music] [beeping alarms] if it's in your nature to be the first one out there... then don't m

. >> reporter: this troupe looking an app on the phone identifies the target. >> are you happy with the way things are, do you want to see a change? >> i'm voting for trump. >> we're the trump team. thank you for your support. >> reporter: watching trump climb in the polls with the election approaching she center this moment item. >> really, really close. we're so close in the state. the trump team is rallying right now. we're seeing a lot more support >> reporter: back live to george mason university. the rally for tim kaine expected to start somewhere between 7:30 and 8:00 tonight. when i join you on news4 at 6:00 we'll talk to some of the supporters. >> and donald trump's daughters meeting with reporters. where ivanka and tiffany trump spoke. >> reporter: there were thousands of supports lined up here. they all want to prove the polls wrong to see donald trump carry virginia tomorrow. his daughters tiffany and see ivanka were here to do. tiffany trump talking about how they were all raised by trump. >> i really hadn't thought it's going to be able to work on the campaign trail. being

film, before joining us, here on "the tonight show--" a musical about an irregular russian dance troupe, called "fiddler on the roughage." , ed-- [ laughter ] we wna present you with this "new york times--" this is-- this is for real, folks. it's the only-- and, tommy? uh, doc. doc. doc, of course. [ laughter ] i-i am forgetting. i am forgetting! they were right. i'm forgetting >> take your time. .hank you. >> thank you, everybody. [ applause ] ? happy birthda you ? happy birthday to you ? ?py birday dear freddy ? ? happy birthday to you ? >> yeah! [ applause ] >> yeah! wow! wow. wow. boy, what a-- [ cheering ] >> great. >> what a budget we laid out, for noisemakers. [ laughter] one roll of confetti and a cap gu bang! zoom!at'st. you're welcome!an. uh, we wilbe back, with johlatte- i'm remembering-- y griffith, [ music [ applause ] [ cheering ]ght. john larroquette is a talented a. he's won four emmy's, for his work on the tv ser "night court." he's also in a new motion picture called "tune in tomorrow," which, i guess, is on, as they say, in theaters near you. or not too far from you.

the troupe is made up of kids from kindergarten to 12th grade. these dancers from the christine jones manear school of dance in monroe falls paid me a visit in the studio. >> what is the one or two things that you just absolutely love about being a part of the nutcracker. >> all the friendship and meeting new people. seeing little kids come up and saying hi. and just performing. on the stage. of -- involves a lot of teamwork. cooperating together. and definitely using your head. and thinking. focus on what comes next. >> this year's show is november 26. through december 4th at the akron civic theater. ramona robinson, cleveland 19. >> anchor: we are always trying to find forever homes for pets on sunday morning. look at these guys. so adorable. as you can see we have some in this morning we have friends from friendship apl in elyria. greg thank you for joining us. who is this? >> we have our drain pipe rescues. still here. >> anchor: famous. >> they can go to my facebook page and get the back story on that. at gregory willie. just look. and you c

we were on a troupe ship going out of a new york harbor and when the convoy was making up outside new york harbor we had a collision with a tanker and so knocked the whole bow of the hms is "sterling castle" and we went back in the next morning. well, when we came back into the port, same port we'd left from, we were considered to be returning soldiers because -- [ laughter ] returning soldiers were beginning to come home. [ laughter ] so on the ferries coming across new york harbor we were waved and everybody was yelling "bravo, bravo" [ laughter ] and we'd been gone 24 hours. [ laughter ] and the bands were playing, people were passing out doughnuts and coffee and we were welcomed home. i didn't hear anybody say "thank you for your service" but they said "we're glad to see you back, fella." [ laughter ] ten days later we went out again. >> colonel how important it is to help today's youth understand how we need our military and what can we do to help them understand the sacrifice that you all have made, the millions have made is something that can play into their lives now today. >>

>>> welcome back to "good spirit with the uso touring troupe. we are so happy. they're based in new york city. but we, of course, are in philadelphia. the 97th annual parade. this parade is kicking off right now. so funny because we were just saying only at a thanksgiving day parade do you hear where's the turkey balloon? it's right there. went past. the tasmanian devil. so much more coming up right here on "gma" and from philadelphia where we're so happy to be partnering with our favorites. >> and >> and this weather report brought to you by verizon. we're on to "deck the halls." can't wait. what a beautiful morning we got. >> right, we lucked out. hey, i know you know this one. laurie hernandez, one of a slew of celebrities walking down the parade route. congratulations on winning the mirror ball, "dancing with the stars" champion and also an olympic gold medalist as well. what did it feel like to take it home. >> it melt amazing. so exciting to do something that was so encouraging and so exciting to me so it was great -- i was honored to get it. >> other than

we have a huge celebration waiting for them, in fact, we take a look at the troupe dancing right now. all the finalists are here for our after-party. we have a lot of fun and guess what? we have a lot of dancing ahead. shocking, i know. >> it's pretty chilly this morning. >> that's right. >>> we begin with the latest on ka we're learning more about his breakdown. what was going on before he was hospitalized? west is now getting a psychiatric evaluation in los angeles. abc's diane macedo has all the new details. good morning, diane. >> reporter: george, good morning. west was being treated for sleep deprivation when his doctor reportedly called 911 saying he was psychotic. now a famous friend of kanye's is speaking out saying he saw warning signs. this morning, new details are emerging about kanye west's alleged mental state as he was rushed to the hospital. dispatch call obtained by tmz. >> rescue 41 psychiatric emergency laurel avenue. >> reporter: the 911 call came in 1:20 p.m. after he was acted erratically. paramedics and the fire department rushed to the hollywood home of his per

we are getting in the holiday spirit with the uso touring troupe. we are so happy. they're based in new york city. the 97th annual parade. this parade is kicking off right now. so funny because we were just saying only at a thanksgiving day parade do you hear where's the turkey balloon? it's right there. went past. the tasmanian devil. so much more coming up right here on "gma" and from philadelphia where we're so happy to be partnering with our nd ahead - warm-up next week with more rain coming today: mostly cloudy. a few morning showers. highs: 53-58 winds: s 5 to calm tonight: mostly cloudy and chilly. lows: 37-43 winds: l cloudy. stray shower. highs: 54-60 winds: s to nw 5 mph ad lib mogo parade watch the replay from ten to noon, one to three p-m, and five to seven tonight on our sister station, newschannel 8. toss to break >> and this weather report brought to you by verizon. we're on to "deck the halls." good stuff. i know you're up at macy's. can't wait. what a beautiful morning we got. >> right, we lucked out. laurie hernandez, one of a slew of celebrities w

we are getting in the holiday spirit with the uso touring troupe. they're based in new york city. but we, of course, are in philadelphia at the the 97th annual and look at this. this parade is kicking off right now. so funny because we were just saying only at a thanksgiving day parade do you hear, where's the turkey balloon? it's right there. went past. the tasmanian devil. so much more coming up right here on "gma" and from philadelphia where we're so happy to be partnering with our favorite affiliates. one of the favorite affiliate, of course,currently: travel weather looks dry conditions and temperatures in the 40s. the day is starting with temperatures above freezing in the upper 30s. this >> and this weather report brought to you by verizon. we're on to "deck the halls." this is good stuff. rob, i know you're up at macy's. can't wait. hey, i know you know this one. laurie hernandez, one of a slew of celebrities that are going to be walking down the parade route. congratulations on winning the mirror ball, "dancing with the stars" champion and you're also an olympic gold meda