but the scandal didn't keep vanessa from success. flourished as a singer with hits like "dreaming." ♪ dreaming >> reporter: vanessa earned 11 grammy nominations before transitioning to tv's "ugly betty." >> loved your perfume. musky. >> reporter: even making her mark on broadway. and now -- >> for the first time in 32 years, former winner vanessa williams returns. >> why now? >> i've got a perfect platform to kind of be reintroduced to the organization that catapulted me into notoriety and stardom. >> do you sometimes look at what's going on today and say, i lost my crown because of that, really? people are now releasing things to make a career. >> it's true. that's crazy. to think that, oh, you can look at a scandal and think that would be good for your career. where for me it took every ounce of credibility and talent that i had and wiped it out. >> reporter: it's been a long and emotional road back for vanessa, who decades ago was unsure whether to fight for her title. >> the heightened spectacle and circus of it all was kind of c

today vanessa tweeted, yes, i'm back. facts, i was crowned in '83, resigned in '84, still have the crown. >> vanessa williams, ms. new york. >> in 1983, she was the first african-american woman to wear the crown. then nude photos of her take an year before were released to the world. >> i did have some shots taken which were both nude and partially nude. >> she posed while working as a young photographer's assistant never intending them to be published. but they did, starting a media fire storm. >> i must relinquish my title as ms. america. >> the dream she shared at the pageant seemed like they would never come true. >> i would use it as a steppingstone to my career. i plan to go into the entertainment world. >> after stepping down, vanessa said she was haunted by years of shame. >> that's one of the problems that i've had to deal with for my career. not only being a ms. america but being a scandalous ms. america. >> vanessa has known robin for a while and felt comfortable opening up to her. the reigning ms. america is i

vanessa williams back but a reported battle over vanessa apologizing for nude photo scandal. >> controversy follows vanessa with the miss america organization and we're in atlantic city to get to the bottom of the latest. >> vanessa williams did not have her crown taken away. vanessa williams resigned on her own. >> williams and the pageant at a standoff? according to the ceo, there will be no presentation of a new crown. >> there have been rumors about her being recrowned. she doesn't have to be recrowned because she never had her crown taken away. >> when we asked about an on stage apology, we were told to express surprises. >> it's going to be a real i'm guessing we'll take a break for a 30 second standing ovation. >> i'd like to relinquish my title ads miss america. >> as vanessa spoke to robin roberts about the title, she seemed bitter. >> you look at what's going on today and say, i lost myself because of that, really? now releasing to make a career. >> to think that would be good for your career, where for me, it took every ounce of krebt th that i had and wiped it out. >> backstage

vanessa te saludo de este lugar que recuerda a los 43 estudiantes desaparecidos el gobierno de mÉxico de derechos humanos realizar un peritaje sobre la desapariciÓn del pasado 26 de septiembre, la respuesta fue un duro golpe para el propio gobierno (gritan) >> vivos los queremos es el grito de padres que buscan a sus hijos gritos que se fortaleciÓ. >> si nuestros hijos no fueron quemados entonces a dÓnde estÁn. >> el peritaje a la investigaciÓn oficial de los expertos independientes de la comisiÓn interamericana de derechos humanos asegura que los 43 estudiantes de ayotzinapa no pusieron ser quemados en el basurero de guerrero. >> que como hubo incendio, ni siquiera para quemar a una persona. >> los padres, quieren de regreso a sus hijos. >> el gobierno tiene a nuestros hijos en sus manos. >> privados de la vida. >> quemado. >> el ex procurador jesÚs murillo la llamÓ verdad histÓrica, aseguro que los jÓvenes fueron asesinados por guerreros unidos el presidente de mÉxico, enrique peÑa nieto. >> ordenÓ nuevas investigacio s investigaciones. >> que permita realmente llegar a conocer la v

vanessa williams back but a reported battle over vanessa apologizing for her new photo scandal. >> controversy follows vanessa with the miss america organization and we're in atlantic city to get to the bottom of the latest. >> vanessa williams did not have her crown taken away. vanessa williams resigned on her own. >> were williams and the pageant at a standoff? according to the ceo, there will be no presentation of a new crown. >> there have been rumors about her being re-crowned. she doesn't have to be recrowned because she never had her crown taken away. >> when we asked about an on stage apology, we were told to express surprises. >> to think, you can look at a scandal and think it would be good for your career, for me, it took every ounce of credibility that i had and wiped it out. >> backstage during the preliminary competition, the contestants were probing vanessa. >> i'm jackson, miss washington. >> vanessa williams is an icon for me. what her career has been after she was crowned has been incredible. >> i think she's been my woman crush for, like, my entire life. >> these women want

muy buenas tardes gracias por acompaÑarnos le saluda vanessa hauc edgardo del villar tiene el dÍa libreen guatemala paÍs que estÁ a horas de elecciones, junto a Él la ex vice presidente han sido uno causado por un escÁndalo aduanero muchos se preguntan como afectarÁ en la elecciÓn de electores en los comicios vamos con angie sandoval y el ambiente que se respira en estos momentos te escuchamos. >> asÍ es vanessa estamos a menos de 24 horas de los comicios generales pero despuÉs de lo que vio este paÍs esta semana no muchos dicen que estÁn pensando en votar. >> estas son primeras imÁgenes de la ex vice presidenta roxana b entrando a su nuevo hogar la cÁrcel de santa teresa, mientras la justicia decide si tanto ella como el tambiÉn arrestado ex presidente otto pÉrez molina dirigieron la red de defraudaciÓn aduanera conocida como la lÍnea. >> yo no voy a votar porque primero es un sistema corrupto de impunidad donde se cambian las reglas del juego donde se cambian a las personas pero no se cambia el proceso que podrÍa llevar a la democracia real en este paÍs. >> el abstenciÓnÍsimo pudiera

good morning, vanessa. >> good morning, ladies. these american flags are 6,855 of them, each one representing a service member lost in afghanistan and iraq. these are some of the flags. there will be more carried by 2500 west point cadets as well to bring the total number together. these flags hold great significance today. this is a beautiful day to remember and celebrate the first responders. it will be a day where they raise money for important causes and we will learn about that moving forward. right now your forecast. it's beautiful out. >> it's chilly. nonetheless, a nice breeze, the sun is out. 57 in the city. 43 sparta. 53 greenwich as babylon. 61 belmar. as you look at the forecast for this morning, come out and support the tunnel to towers 5k run and walk, in red hook brooklyn, 9:30, 64 with clouds and lots of sun. northeast winds 10 to 15 with occasional gusts up to 20. this afternoon a high of 73. a couple of degrees before normal. perfect fall-like weather. a mix of sun and clouds with breezy conditions. if you head to

marÍa: perfecto, vanessa.l estado de derecho. >> los hechos ocurridos o la fuga de un penal de alta seguridad nos recuerdan situaciones de violencia, crimen, debilidad del estado de derecho. >> el presidente tambiÉn hizo referencia a los casos de conflicto de intereses en el paÍs. casos a los que su esposa y su secretario de hacienda estuvieron involucrados. marÍa: un extraÑo podría ver a su bebÉ dentro de su propio hogar sin que usted lo sepa. una investigaciÓn de los nuevos monitores mÁs usados revelÓ que estos aparatos son sumamente fÁcil de hackear. para evitar que lo espÍan no dejÉ la cÁmara prendida todo el tipo y desconÉctela cuando no esté en casa. >> esto es acciÓn deportiva extra. conductor: se dio el tan esperado debut de chicharito hernÁndez. la tuvo y la desperdicio. bienvenidos estos son las partes. chicharito saliÓ con el cuadro titular. hoy el equipo creÓ pocas oportunidades para el delantero mexicano pero tuvo esta jugada: ma nÚmero con el portero y la fallÓ. aunque no debutó con gol el tÉcnic

> my mother had some hard feelings. >> vanessa and her mom are backstage conversation after vanessa's motional full circle moment. >> i want to apologize to you. >> then -- >> what can you tell us about your new boyfriend? >> sandra's boyfriend talk. >> and i never said anything about your drinking. >> did he steal clooney's role? his concerns for her safety. >> it's tough when they're savvy and co-council in the head. >> i can't believe that i'm here. >> stars flood new york's slippery fashion week. >> plus, why did the troubled buff i didn't think vampire sleigher walk off "dr. phil" and our paula dean dancing rehearsal. why she's going to keep her mouth shut. >> get those buns out. >> now in our 35th season this is "entertainment tonight." >> sandra bullock on her new man, we're all up in her business. george clooney on a mall, the oscars class of 2016 has invaded the toronto film festival. guess what? we're in the middle of it all. >> and miss america apologizes to vanessa williams more than 30 years after a new photo scandal robbed her of her title. so it's the top story. vanessa

>> it's got to be vanessa williams, right? because by now the best known pageant winner has received a lot of attention and now she's gotten a long overdue apology. the executive chairman of the miss america pageant apologized to williams for the way the pageant's predecessors handled a nude photo flack involving her in 1984. sam haskell apologized to vanessa williams during sunday night's nationally tell viewed pageant. now williams re-- televised pageant. now williams resigned the title in 1994. of course, williams went on to become a stage and tv actress. >>> always watching always tracking, wusa9's first alert weather, d.c.'s most accurate. >> four kids and 52 years old, if we could look that good. she looks good. go, vanessa. >> stunning. let's talk about the 3-degree, also stunning. we had a bull's eye yesterday. we went for a high of 78 and the only tricky part this time with this kind of an air mass is it heats up very quickly and cools off very quickly. we'll let you know tonight at 11:00 how we did. we've only missed

the vanessa factor spiking an improvement from last year's numbers. and besides the apology, vanessa's triumph including an emotional performance, with images of her scandal projected behind her. ♪ oh, how the years go by >> i got a chance to choose the song that i wanted to sing. my career was launched as a singer because of standing on that stage. ♪ happy days are here again >> on the very same stage back in 1983 she sang of hope, and last night her song "oh, how the years go by" brought it full circle. >> 32 years later, still here. >> thank you! >> and by the way, after blowing everybody away with an aria from "madame butter fly," miss georgia is the one crowned miss america. >> let's move on to miss could be jean alt not once but twice. >> sandra bullock. the cture helped. >> see? she was out last night with george clooney at the toronto film festival. she has a new man. photographer brian randal. so when we caught up with her, he had to ask sandra about that new fellow. >> what can you tell us about your new boyfriend? >> did i say i have a new

vanessa sat down with robin. >> miss america pageant. >> reporter: vanessa williams made history in 1983 the first african-american miss america. >> miss vanessa williams, miss new york! >> reporter: and now, after 32 years, she's heading back to atlantic city to judge the pageant that launched her career. >> i've got a perfect platform to kind of be reintroduced to the organization that catapulted me into notoriety and stardom. >> vanessa williams, miss new york! >> reporter: let's go to 1983. you were crowned miss america. what was that moment like? >> i knew i was smart enough, i knew i had everything it took, but i didn't know that would be the year. >> reporter: her ten-month reign came to an abrupt halt when news broke that nude photos she had taken two years before would be published in "penthouse" magazine. >> my parents came into the room, i said i don't know what was going on, i was stupid, i took some pictures, and my parents, we love you and we'll deal. >> reporter: onlookers flocked in droves to newsstands to buy what is still the highest grossing issue of "penthouse" magazi

beauty queen vanessa williams and a scandal that took away her miss america title. she talks about her remarkable return to the pageant in an abc news exclusive. it's friday, septemb 11th. >>> from abc news, this is "world news now." >>> we have made it to friday, everybody. i'm kendis gibson. we say good morning to you. >> i am reena ninan. it's hard to not pay attention to today being september 11th. i was looking at a fantastic piece of journalism by peter baker in the "new york times." he got the e-mails from the bush administration during 9/11 that day. it was fascinating, among them mary madeleine, the counselor to vice president are dick cheney at the time got something from a conservative writer saying today is pearl harbor at 9:20. and then to condoleezza rice from the european union saying all my friendship and friendship today. >> 14 years later still a lot is coming out about that day. we all remember where we were. i was in new york city. i remember hearing the fire trucks go down eighth avenue that day. lots of memories. >> and lots of incredible survi

>> oh, vanessa! >> yeah! [ cheers and applause ] oh, no, vanessa! >> seth: oh no! i guess what i want to say is, what the heck in the world, bill? [ laughter ] >> vanessa, we were so worried! >> yeah, if you're so worried, i guess i'll ask you this? why don't you do a stupid talk show? seth, it's not stupid, actually, you're the best in business. [ laughter ] >> seth: vanessa, are you still a little -- maybe, are you still a little impaired? >> well guess what, i don't do -- i -- do i use dope, no? [ laughter ] >> seth: can you tip you head down so we can see your hat a little, vanessa? oh that's a really pretty -- >> oh. >> yeah i got it from the one lady saved me, her name's tulip. [ laughter ] like a national flower of it. and also she doesn't have a lot of clothe but just, she really had a lot of heart. [ laughter ] >> and you're not still stoned? >> yeah, guess what? we all put our pants on one pants at time. [ laughter ] so for your information, where's waldo -- and i have a striped shirt on, i'm right here. because also, you left me here. [ laughter ] >> set

first, meteorologist vanessa murdock is here with a look at the forecast. beautiful this week. >> it is stunning. today, a few more clouds. but otherwise, another lovely day. live outside, and show you what is happening out there. we have some clouds yes, it is cool, 63 degrees. northeast winds at 6 miles an hour. satellite and radar. new england is clear. as we wake our way to the south and the mid atlantic, more and more cloud cover and the trend high pressure will keep the rain to the south and not the clouds and we are talking about a partly sunny start to your weekend. a high of 74. which is actually a couple of degrees above normal. and so a nice beginning to your weekend coming up. we will talk about the potential for a little bit of rain, moving beyond your saturday. mary and chris, back to you. >> vanessa, thanks. >>> to the top story this morning, after a whirlwind two days in new york, pope francis is headed to philadelphia later this morning. we have a team of reporters covering the pope's departure and start with alex dennis live outside the po

and vanessa williams' triumphant return. >>> we do say good morning to you, everyone. we get started with breaking news out of northern california. a raging wildfire burning out of control right now. >> authorities say at least one person has died in the valley fire. home after home now a pile of charred rubble. people who live there given very short notice to evacuate. >> and new video this morning e showing a person escaping in a car. watch this. the road surrounded by flames. ashes and embers raining down. thick smoke making it nearly impossible to see. the roar of the raging wildfire caught on camera. overnight, the wall of flames leaving a trail of destruction. scorching more than 1,000 homes and businesses on the edge of wine country. >> the school's gone. the store's gone. a lot of people had dogs stuck up there. they won't let them go get them. >> reporter: thousands of people forced to evacuate. many of them with the clothes on their backs. >> it went all the way around us. there was no stopping it. we watched the houses around us burn. it was utter chaos. >>

first vanessa murdock has a good assignment. she is getting ready for the tunnels to towers run and walk. good morning, vanessa. >> reporter: good morning, everybody. it's a beautiful one. we are just over the brooklyn battery tunnel. we are here with not too many yet. plenty of getting set up for the morning events. it will be an incredible day for it. we will take you up to the sky. lovely shade of blue. some clouds. there will be plenty of sunshine today as well and seasonally cool with highs in the low 70s and a nice breeze. right now it's crisp to start off this sunday morning. i'm loving it. temperatures are in the 50s and 40s for us. we are down to 44 in sparta. 57 right now in the city. 53 in the hamptons. 49 white plains. skies are looking good. what can you expect this for the tunnel to towers 5k an update and walk, 64 around 9:30. this afternoon highs in the low 70s. it will be beautiful. very similar to yesterday with a nice breeze out of the northeast and up to 15 miles per hour. we are looking good today. coming up

a report claims vanessa williams returning as head judge was in a battle with organizers over vanessapologizing about her infamous nude photo scandal in exchange for a new crown. >> vanessa williams did not have her crown taken away. vanessa williams resigned on her own. btnáup'doff? according to the ceo, there was not going to be a presentation of a new crown. >> there have been rumors about her being recrowned. she doesn't have to be recrowned because it was never taken away. >> when we asked about an on stage apology, we were told to expect surprises. >> i can't imagine the ovation when we announce williams is there on the stage. >> i know. >> it's going to be a really special moment. >> my title as miss america. >> speaking to robin roberts about giving up the title, she seemed bitter. >> do you sometimes look at what's going on today and saying, oh, i lost my crown because of that? really? >> it's true. that's crazy to think you can look at a scandal and think that would be good for your career where, for me, it took every ounce of credibility that i had and wiped it out. ♪ >> ba

first radiologist vanessa -- meteorologist vanessa murdock is here. >> we're going to be in the 70s for a stretch which hasn't happened in a very long time. it's going to feel like fall as we officially welcome the fall season, and it all begins today. this morning, we've got clouds out there. still a little muggy. we've got a few showers. by this afternoon, we'll have plenty of sunshine. we'll be topping out in the 70s and there will be a nice breeze out of the northwest, which for me is reminiscent of fall. 66 in bronxville. mount sinai the warm spot, 74. on the vortex satellite and radar picture we've got plenty of clouds overhead. a few range drops as well falling, mainly east of the city right now. it's all associated with a passing cold front and the good news is behind this cold front is cool, dry air. that's why we'll look forward to sunshine this afternoon. breaking down your day. by 9:00 we're sitting at 70 still. by noon, 73 degrees. we'll see more sun. 3:00, 77. mainly sunny and breezy. gusts as high as 25 miles per hour this afternoon. at nine, we're down to 68 degrees with

miss america, vanessa williams, has lost her crown. >> reporter: pageant officials gave vanessa 72 hourso start. can everyone hear me? >> reporter: prompting what was the first and only resignation in the pageant's history. >> i do officially relinquish my title as miss america 1984 to the miss america pageant. >> what was that moment like? i can remember seeing that press conference. >> the heightened spectacle and the circus of it all was kind of crazy. >> thank you. >> i had people that were saying fight for the crown, fight for the crown. >> all: fight, vanessa, fight. fight, vanessa, fight. >> it was really hard for my mom. there was an incredible amount of shame and humiliation that she was confronted with because of what had happened to me and at that point i wanted to get on with my life. ♪ the right stuff >> reporter: after a four-year hiatus, vanessa went on to make one of the greatest comebacks in entertainment history. >> at that time, my husband was the one that said, listen, if you want to control your career, you should be a recording artist. ♪ i'll be dreaming >> reporter

boy, you covered a lot of ground with vanessa williams. >> she does not hold back.e'll share that with people later. >>> we have a lot to get to. that story out of japan. frightening pictures of flooding after 19 inches of rain, a real emergency and we're going to get to that in a minute. >> but those scary attacks on drivers in phoenix. police suspect a serial shooter. take a look, ten incidents in all. abc's kayna whitworth is on the scene in phoenix. good morning, kayna. >> reporter: george, good morning to you. so imagine what it's like for commuters here. they're buckling in for a 12th day where they're asked to remain highly vigilant on this busy stretch of i-10. authorities asking them to pay attention for anything suspicious on the side of the road and even other drivers. they haven't ruled out the fact that the shooting could be coming from a moving vehicle. this morning, authorities investigating yet another shooting along one of arizona's most heavily traveled freeways. police say the rear window of this truck was shattered wednesday afternoon in broad da

vanessa? >> well, it is a beautiful day out there. coming up, though, we will talk about the potential for some much-needed rain and whether or mass tomorrow in philadelphia. every cup has a story. dunkin' k-cup packs in my life -- we're a good fit. a single serving for myself, it's pretty special. it is like having a dunkin' store in my home which is what i've always dreamed of. bring home delicious dunkin' k-cup packs today. your coffee, your dunkin'. >>> philadelphia now preparing for pope francis's arrival, as we take a live look there at the airport. he took off from jfk just after 9:00. scheduled to arrive before 10:00 a.m. in the city of brotherly love. we will continue of course, to follow it for you. >>> and also happening today in the news, funeral services for an aide to governor cuomo shot and killed during a party before the west indian day parade. 43-year-old was struck in the head, he died one week ago and the funeral at brooklyn's emanuel baptist church. police are still trying to track down the shooter. >>> the hillar

veto. >> causing a huge blow to vanessa's master plan. scenario james being able to pull himself off the block. now i have to find a replacement nominee ask i have no idea what i'm going to do. >> needing a replacement nominee, aus-twins wanted johnny mac. >> but vanessa wanted to protect her secret alliance. >> i have this side deal that they know nothing about with johnny and i can't let them realize i really want johnny to stay in the game. >> so she pitched an unexpected pawn. >> the only option that is smart is you as a pawn. unfortunately, that's the only way i guarantee meg goes. >> at the veto meeting-- >> i have decided to use the power of veto on myself. >> vanessa initiated her plan to get meg out. >> julia, please, take a seat. >> tonight, will the house say bon voyage to the new yorker or the miami girl? plus, strap in, sit back, and get ready to rock because it's time for another double eviction, baby. before the hour is done, a second houseguest will be sent to jury. all this live on "big brother." >> i can't. this is givin

muy buenas noches le saluda vanessa hauc marÍa celeste y josÉ estÁ en asignaciÓn especial comenzamosd sacudiÓ chile hace 20 aÑos que no se sentÍa un sismo poderoso pasamos con javier oyarzÚn e santiago con lo Último en la informaciÓn adelante javiera. >> buenas noches, justamente a eso de las 19: 5 hora local se percibiÓ un sismo en el centro de chile, el movimiento telÚrico tuvo epicentro en la localidad de illapel esto a unos 390 kilÓmetros al norte de ciudad de santiago causÓ una escala de 8. 4 ados richter tras el primer movimiento se ha manifestado 5 o 6 rÉplicas de alta intensidad lo que ha motivado que el shoa el servicio de l armada de chile y la oficina nacional de emergencia decrete la evacuaciÓn inmediata de toda la zona costera de chile. el terremoto ha generado gran alarma en la poblaciÓ esto es todo cuando podemos informar hasta este momento y nos mantendremos en alerta en el desarrollo de esta noticia. >> muchÍsimas gracias javiera por tu informe. >> pasamos a mÉco donde la procuradurÍa general de la repÚblica acaba de anunciar que expertos austrÍacos identificaron a u

here is vanessa murdock with your forecast. >>> lots of partying to be had there. let's talk about what we can expect for the weekend it is looking really good but we could also use some rain, talk about our next best chance for that. details coming up in my full forecast. tt2watx# g4 p bt@m\sx tt2watx# g4 p "a@ml_< tt2watx# g4 p bm@mgt0 tt4watx# g4 r dz . >>> happening today, the cast of mama mia will take its final bow. after 14 years the musical is closing, tells the tale of a young bride who seeks to find out who the father is by inviting potential dads to walk her down the isle at the wedding. the last performance the show will have played 5,765 times. >>> a new pilot program in the city is looking for volunteers to allow the city to track your driving habits. a tiny lack box will -- how much gas you use. the program called drive smart aims to help streets, make streets safer. the device will transmit data from the car's computer to the driver's smartphone in a secure server. participants could have a 30% discount on all state insurance. the department of tran

last night vanessa williams returned to the stage and got an apology. everyone is talking about this one, we are too. but we're talking about that little known show "empire" with caitlin doubleday today, you're heard of that, right? >> yeah. we don't talk about it because it's on fox. >> oh. >> smart. >> thanks, ladies. we're looking forward to it, we'll be right back. >>> on today in new york, get up to date -- >> it's the first test for the seven train. >> those delays go back to exit 35. >> up to the minute, the minute you're up. with darlene rodriguez, tomorrow starting at 4:30 a.m. >>> the national guard will help fight those deadly wild fires that are scorching communities in northern california. one person was killed in what's being known as the valley fire. that's where more than 400 homes burned. the fire remains out of control still, sparking a state of emergency. thousands of people ran for safety. many of them are now living in shelters. >>> it was a race against time off the coast of alaska. 32-foot fishing boat was heading straight towards

una jueza parece haber puesto punto final al debate, tenemos toda la información adelante iván >> vanessaplica que otros estados pueden seguir el ejemplo de arizona >> el eje de la sb1070 que al momento de cometer una infracción la policía puede ofrecerle pruebas, pero defensores de inmirantes alegaron que los hispanos pueden ser blanco de las autoridades basados en su perfil étinico >> intimidan a carros que vienen con gente por el color de su piel >> la jueza de la corte federal susan bolton rechazó el argumento >> la sb1070 terminó en la corte suprema dos años después, com explicó la máxima corte abrio un margen para quien se sienta discriminado >> la juza bolton dicen que no solo van a discriminar con la comunidad latina, sino cualquier per arrestada >> no afectari a ajornaleros pero si inflingen una ley de tránsito >> el alguacil arribó a mi, me pidió mi licencia, registración, papeles del carro y al ver que mi licencia estaba vencida, mi licencia mexicana, me llamo a migración >> para el inmigrante que vive en otro país ¿cómo se debe interpretar el fallo ? >> los politicos antiinmig

wusa9 reporter vanessa herring is in leesburg right now with details. vanessa? er. >> reporter: we saw a few creeks that were still swollen and homeowners needs to be prepared now for another round of severe weather. wet weather turned dangerous tuesday night and loudoun county officials say they're bracing for more severe storms. >> we're thinking that, we're looking at the staffing models and up staffing certain things. and ensuring that if roads start to close, that we can still provide adequate emergency response. >> reporter: most of the heavy rain was in and north of leesburg. several creeks swelled and climbed out of their banks. the storm left part of hamilton station road partially collapsed and it's not likely the bridge will be open to traffic anytime soon. first responders say drivers need to be careful over the next couple of days. >> we often say you know don't drown turn around. they are not only putting themselves at risk but they're putting us at risk because it's very dangerous for us to go out into the watters to rest you the folks. >> reporte

host: vanessa deluca and vanessa , living wage jobs are a priority. was that a surprise?: not really. many of our audience are heads of household. making a living wage and being able to bring home money that can push their family forward and take care of their family -- take care of your needs, your health concerns -- that is of critical importance. this whole idea of raising the minimum wage is very much of interest to our audience. they see that it directly impacts how they are going to be able to set the future for their s.milies ra host: how do you think the administration has done on that issue? guest: i think they have done a lot to look at, before you even get to the living wage, looking , having access to great public education. that is something that is really key. that sets the stage for what kind of wages were going to be able to earn going forward. i believe that their focus on opening those gates so there is more access for everyone -- thatcially our community -- is a key piece. host: and if you want to pose questions, here is how you can give us a call. demo

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vanessa williams was the first black woman to win the crown. the among the judges, breath he eldridge. the action starts tonight at 8:00 p.m. with our preview special countdown to the crown hosted by matt o'donnell, karen rogers and melissa magee and then the miss america pageant live from boardwalk hall at 9:00 p.m. >> i got a glimpse of 24e678 they are all beautiful -- a glimpse of them. they are all beautiful. >>> a large wildfire continues to grow outside sacramento. 89 thousands of homes officials say it is threatening to destroy. >>> one of the most famous love stories of all time is coming to a philadelphia theater this fall we got a sneak peek in 6abc loves the arts. sky6 live hd showing you a beautiful shot of cape may. meteorologist chris sowers will have the exclusive accuweather seven-day forecast when "action news" continues. >> more than four thousand firefighters are on the front lines of a wildfire burning outside sacramento california. its burning out of control and burning 86 homes and threatens thousands more. steep and -- st