kellen roberts was a seattle kid, very alive, generous to a fault. a free spirit, whimsical and spontaneous, drove his red truck all over the country, lived life on his terms. >> he traveled all over the world. he traveled the united states. he jammed in as much as he could and you know what, it left a much better legacy for us. >> reporter: march 7th, 2005 on a trip to sioux falls, south dakota, kellen hit his head in a freak accident. he died there far from home, but not far from minneapolis. he was an organ donor. >> scared. we drive to the hospital and they were going to cut me open and take out my heart. >> reporter: the transplant was a success, the engine of life had passed from one man to another. >> i just wish he could know how grateful i am. >> reporter: connor wanted, needed to know about kellen. >> i was so grateful, but so -- you know, i'd give it back in a second. >> reporter: erin more than anyone understands what's in connor's heart. erin, you see, was kellen's sister. >> it's priceless to know that a part of something you love so mu

lucimarian roberts passed away last night. a woman filled with so much joy, and all of you who were with us yesterday know that robin began her medical leave. an incredibly emotional day for all of us, but she wanted to get home. she wanted to get home a little bit early to say good-bye to her mom. she made it through the floods of hurricane isaac. she was by her mother's side. and lucimarian roberts, a woman who gave so much inspiration to so many, she brought so much joy to so many. we're going to remember her, and we are all thinking of robin this morning. >> indeed, we are, our friend and colleague. we're going to have a full update again on robin's journey as we celebrate her mother just ahead. and our colleague, diane sawyer, who got to know lucimarian roberts over the years, is with us this morning to talk much more about her remarkable friend, this incredible woman, who really was an inspiration to us all. >> our sincerest thoughts and prayers to robin and her entire family. >>> we're also tracking that breaking story

we're thinking of our good friend, robin roberts, this morning. as you know, she lost her mother thursday night. she was able to make it home to mississippi to say her final good-byes. and robin is scheduled to begin her bone marrow transplant surgery next week. thousands of you have been reaching out over facebook and twitter. so many joining team robin. we have our bracelets on in support of our friend robin roberts. >> the amazing thing about robin is she's always so more concerned about people around her than herself. even when she's going through all of this. really amazing. >>> and we have a lot of news this weekend. mitt romney riding high from his campaign speech. but he is still fielding questions about this. that strange clint eastwood speech. we have new details this morning on just how that odd scene came to be. >> that empty chair. >>> also, the last thing anyone wants to see off the beach this weekend, the last weekend of summer, is a great white feeding. they're closing beaches along cape cod. there's been seven great white sighting

guess what, just ten days until robin roberts returns. we cannot wait to see her. the countdown is on. best news we've heard in a long time. >> thanks for watching "gma," everybody, say bye to ginger. >> zee. >>> good morning, and welcome to "this week." >> mr. speaker, the president of the united states. >> the state of our union. >> the bottom line is this, people, we got a lot of work to do. >> president obama takes the stage. how will congress respond? >> washington has to deal with its spending problem. i've had enough of it. >> plus -- >> please remove that woman. >> -- drone war drama. a new civil war in the gop. ♪ california >> and when have you heard presidential prospects talk like this? >> they were probably more insightful. >> i'm probably the healthiest fat guy you've seen in your life. >> we take on all the week's politics right now. >>> hello again. here in the northeast, we are still digging out from that massive blizzard. new york, spared the worst. more than three feet in parts of connecticut and massachusetts. 40 million people affected. over 3

robin roberts, everybody. it's our visit to her on this christmas. >>> and then, we is our gingerbread house showdown. get ready, josh and sam. we're going head-to-head. and mario is judging. >>> upstairs, santa is about to arrive. it's coming up on this amazing christmas edition on "gma." >> go nowhere. to the best vacation spot on earth. (all) the gulf! it doesn't matter which of our great states folks visit. mississippi, alabama, louisiana or florida, they're gonna love it. shaul, your alabama hospitality is incredible. thanks, karen. love your mississippi outdoors. i vote for your florida beaches, dawn. bill, this louisiana seafood is delicious. we're having such a great year on the gulf, we've decided to put aside our rivalry. now is the perfect time to visit anyone of our states. the beaches and waters couldn't be more beautiful. take a boat ride, go fishing or just lay in the sun. we've got coastline to explore and wildlife to photograph. and there's world class dining with our world famous seafood. so

monday night, robin roberts. >> they finally know my name. >> robin roberts, on "hannah montana." this is it. it's sunday night at 8:00 on the disney channel. but we have a sneak peek here. take a look. >> i've probably done a million interviews. but this is the most nervous i've ever been. >> really? you are (t&háhp &hc& >> really? >> absolutely. >> you would have told me if i stunk? >> probably not. >> but i stunk? >> but you didn't. >> but if i did stink, you would tell me? >> probably not. in other words, miley, i've been up since 4:00, hon. >> really? you look great. >> i do? really? >> yeah. >> you wouldn't tell me if i didn't, would you? >> probably not. >> all right. >> i love laugh tracks. >> we got eddie. >> he's the greatest laugh track. this is the final season for "hannah montana." that's why i agreed to do it. i remember when she first came on the program. who is this miley cyrus? she was here with her dad. and to see where her career has gone. >> did you grill her? >> did i grill her? oh, yes. not quitting my day job anytime soon. >> acting looks good on you. >> an

we have our bracelets on in support of our friend, robin roberts. certainly, she and her family are in our thoughts and prayers this morning. >> the amazing thing about robin is she's always so more concerned about people around her than she is about herself. even when she's going through all of this. really amazing. >>> we do have a lot of news on this holiday weekend. mitt romney riding high from his campaign speech. but he and his campaign are still fielding questions about this, that strange clint eastwood speech. we have new details this morning on just how that odd scene came to be. >> that empty chair. >>> also, the last thing anyone wants to see off the beach this weekend, the last weekend of summer, is a great white feeding. they're now closing beaches along cape cod. there's been seven great white sightings on one day this week alone. incredible. >>> and an amazing story last night in florida. this is history being made. a gender barrier tackled, so to speak. for the first time in that state's history, maybe even the first time ever, a fem

justice roberts, presumably, we'll find out, weighed in on this. i want to go to jake tapper, i have to say he's the one person i know that was saying, watch out, i think they might uphold. jake, we'll give terry, who is the olympic reader of long decisions little time to fathom what this means in terms of health and pre-existing conditions. tell us about the white house. >> reporter: so far no reaction from the white house, i imagine like terry, they are wading through the legalese and trying to figure out what this decision means. if it's true that the supreme court in the 6-3 decision has upheld the individualality of the individual mandate, that would make the white house breathe a huge sigh of relief. remember, this is president obama's signature legislation for his first term. there is nothing that he put more heart and soul and effort into than this. and many presidents before him, try to pass health care reform, they failed, including president clinton, most notably, but this president achieved it. of course it was a tough partisan battle f

i'm robin roberts. >> and i'm george stephanopoulos. it's tuesday, july 20th. and this morning, it's still clogged. the government allows that cap to remain on the well for a fifth day, despite some leaks. is it time to kill the well for good? >>> sarah palin dives into another controversy. this time, facing off with new york's mayor over plans for a mosque at ground zero. her choice of words, coming into question. we'll tell you why. >>> lindsay lohan to jail. the actress starts her sentence today, after reports that her latest attorney has quit. we go inside the cell she'll call home for 90 days. >>> and the new gold rush. is the country's top gold seller, endorsed by glenn beck and other conservatives, ripping off customers? a top executive of the company joins us live to respond to our abc news investigation. >>> and good morning, everyone. we are more than three months now into the oil leak. and all eyes still on that well, 5,000 feet below the surface of the gulf of mexico. those tiny bubbles remain a concern. but for now, at leas

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it will pass. >> reporter: robin roberts, ladies and gentlemen. robin roberts. >> thank you, josh. i get to go to the after-parties. he has to get up in the morning. >> right. i'm not going to the after-parties. i am not going to the after-parties. >> so, good night, america. >> i am just a sleep-deprivation experiment. doing live television, not having slept a wink. can we just say, how beautiful she looked. she looked beautiful. >> she did. she was gorgeous. the dress, the earrings, the hair, the makeup. >> a total goddess. josh, you look pretty good. >> you're holding up well, sir. >> oh, heck. >> get a nap. >> get back here tomorrow, already. we need you for tomorrow. >>> let's continue. at the moment, we're really excited about. we want to welcome a special new member of our "gma" team. dave zezenko. >> how are you? >> we're all really excited. yeah. >> let's do this. >> dave is always -- we know each other personally. and he's great at fitness tips. he's going to share all of that information with you. we're going to do all of the great tastes of your favorite restaurants and

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i'm robin roberts. >> and i'm george stephanopoulos. it's thursday, july 22nd. and this morning, about-face. the woman fired for her comments on race gets a white house apology and a job offer. she's here this morning with a message for the president. >> i can't say that the president is fully behind me. i would love to talk to him. >>> bracing for the storm. crews prepare to evacuate the gulf ahead of tropical weather. what will happen with the broken oil well? sam champion is in the storm zone for us this morning. >>> extreme cyberbullying. an 11-year-old girl becomes the victim of death threats and vicious pranks after she posts explosive videos online with her father. but who's really to blame? >>> and bristol palin speaks out about her reunion with levi johnston saying her mother is not happy. but she still hopes her dad will walk her down the aisle. we'll hear from bristol and levi this morning. >>> you know, i know those guys are shopping a reality show but their story continues to be a soap opera. >> the young and restless. we'l

i'm robin roberts. >>> also, a new credit card maybe for shopaholics. a card company that puts the stop on your spending. you set the limits. not the credit card company. >> once you set the limit, it's going to enforce them. dave ramsey is here to talk about that. >>> and how far would you go for your kids? this man robbed banks to keep his daughters in private schools. he's now paying the price. he's in prison. and in an "gma" exclusive, he is speaking out for the first time. >>> and a "gma" exclusive. the young man who was here with his parents yesterday. he told us about being beaten at the hands of the police in denver. and the videotape that came out recently charges against him and his friend, were dropped. the officers were disciplined but kept their jobs. a new development here. denver's mayor has asked the fbi to investigate the incident further. and we have confirmed that the fbi is going to look into it. so, we'll keep you posted on this developing story. >> a potentially big development. >>> first, we turn to actor michael douglas. he's fac

i'm robin roberts. >> and i'm george stephanopoulos. it's thursday, september 2nd. this morning, we have breaking news on hurricane earl. it grows in size and strength overnight. new warnings across the east coast, as our cameras fly right into the storm. sam leads our coverage, as earl approaches land. >>> explosions overnight. after that four-hour standoff at the discovery channel, that played out on live tv. putting thousands in danger, including babies in the day-care center. new details on the gunman's demands. and we hear from the gunman himself. >>> could she be innocent? a former fbi agent says there's no way college student amanda knox committed the murder she's been convicted of. the proof, he says, in this video. >>> and new details about princess diana. her relationship with dodi fayed. and what the royal family really thought about her. former british prime minister tony blair tells all in an abc news exclusive. >>> good morning, everyone. let's get right to that information. brand-new information, on hurricane earl. it is bigger. it is stronger. it is

i'm robin roberts in new york. >>> and i'm george stephanopoulos in afghanistan. it's monday, december 6th. and this morning, can we win? as the war here enters its tenth year, we have a new poll to reveal what afghans really think of the u.s. and our troops putting their lives on the line. we have an exclusive interview with the man in charge, general david petraeus. he answers the big question. what does it look like? that victory? >> well, it looks like an afghanistan that can secure and govern itself. >>> also, the big chill. a deep freeze is set to bring record-low temperatures to florida from the dakotas all week. even miami could feel like 20 degrees with the wind. >>> is it back to square one in the hollywood murder mystery? new questions about the man who took his life and whether he was really connected to the high-powered publicist. >>> and here in afghanistan, a gift from home. we'll talk to some of the brave troops facing the holidays so far away from their families. >>> and good morning, everyone. what a special moment with those troops and a big wee

>> that's where my good friend, robin roberts comes in. give a round of applause. [ applause ] >> she hosts a little show seen by 5 million people each week called "good morning america." maybe you've heard of it. >> thank you, tyler. i'm a foodie, i love a good competition, so bring it on. my friends, bring it on, looking forward to it. >> today each team creates a original dish using more el mushrooms you find yourself. >> and they were off. the team had 15 minutes to forage the stills for their own mushrooms and make a dish for the judges. >> the teams have to spread out. >> beautiful porcini mushrooms, look at that. >> nice, i never saw someone so excited to find a push room. >> it has to be really, really tasty. >> now they are in their truck and they're preparing. >> reporter: i couldn't interrupt while they cooked. this was a hard core competition and everybody is counting on the food. >> my heart is pounding so fast. i don't know if it's because i'm nervous for everyone. >> reporter: roxy's was whipping up a bacon burger. and lime

i'm robin roberts. >> and i'm bill weir. welcome to the center of the party universe on this, the last day of 2010, december 31st. this morning, new year, new blizzard. midwest states under new warnings. hundreds of cars pile up on this interstate. and a rare snowfall stuns phoenix. >> outlaw justice. well, wild west legend, will billy t khe kid be finally pardoned 130 years later? new mexico governor, bill richardson, announces his decision live, on "gma." in just moments. >>> and standing room only. this man says he couldn't squeeze into his airline seat and had to stand for an entire cross country flight. now, the feds are investigating who is at fault. >>> and we are live here from the crossroads of the world to the other side of the globe where it's already 2011. let's ring in the new year as the party gets started right here on "gma." >>> and good morning, everyone. george wrapping up a little vacation time with his family. so happy to be ending the last morning of 2010 with bill weir. >> three, two, one. >> a little e

i'm robin roberts. and julie roberts sang our theme song. >> "good to go," right? >> "good to go," a few years back. >> and george has a couple of days off. we'll see him next week. >>> also ahead this half hour, the new battle in the bedroom. >> what are you talking about, willis? >> this is what i'm talking about. one in four couples actually sleep in separate beds. i thought it was lucy and desi that did that. it can help in several ways. we'll tell you why. >>> we're going to begin with one of the biggest and most controversial in recent weeks child support cases. the jury out this morning, with $100 million hanging in the balance. the suit of donald bren, who is being sued by his children for nearly $100 million in child support. mike von fremd is outside the courthouse where it will be decided. mike? >> reporter: good morning, david. when the jury hears closing arguments this morning, they may have trouble keeping track of all the zeros. this case involves big money and two children who claim they're entitled to their biological father's millions. donald bren

robin roberts with the west coast forecast. robin? >> 80 degrees and sunny. >>> this is how i roll, also. if i'm here in los angeles, hooirm are chris connelly. >> stars of every description ready to rock the red carpet in their sunday best. everyone wants to walk the oscar red carpet, even fission nal di fiction nal dick territotators. he wants to arrive in character. >> they're opposed to him using the red carpet as a promotional device. >> reporter: either way, star power will be in abundance. they get people out in action like no other night in hollywood. like this guy. >> i got really emotional. i'm trying to not go there right now in my head. i don't think i'm wearing waterproof mascara. >> reporter: for viola davis, the buildup has brought the chance to share with the world her story as an actress, as well as her character. >> she discover her voice. much like i have done in the course of this movie. and justifying my choices in taking it. >> reporter: it will all play out to a house full of elite. from timeless stars like tom

robert ballard, one of the world's leading underwater archaeologists. we were astonished to learn that he believes the biblical flood could have actually happened. and he says he can find proof. if you were to discover definitively something that could pin science on the noah story, how fantastic would that be? >> it would be pretty cool. and i'm confident we can. we just have to look. >> reporter: now, using advanced robotic technology, he's traveling even further back in time. >> i'm putting a lot of money in the water. and obviously, can't wait to see what it's going to see. we're talking about the floods of our living history, they don't compare at all to the floods of ancient times. the question is, was there a mother of all floods? >> reporter: ballard thinks there was. and he's testing a controversial theory that the biblical flood happened here. >> why the black sea? well, because the black sea appears to have had a giant flood. not just a slow-moving, advan advancing rise of sea level. but a really big flood. and people were living there. >> re

me ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ >>> come lg up julia roberts revealed. her wicked role and her girl crush is this we'll explain. >>> good morning. apple's new ipad goes on sale on west coast in a few minutes. lines have been forming in downtown san francisco all morning despite the wet weather. protesters are also planning to call for better working conditions at chinese factories that make apple products. >> mike when is the next rain? >> we have waves this morning going to be on light side 4:00 this afternoon in the north bay through about 11:00 in the south bay when that next batch of heavy flooding rain rolls through. after that just scattered showers for the weekend. >>> continued slow through walnut creek southbound 680 earlier accident at 24 has the turn slow. "sig alert" southbound 29 closed in napa big rig spilled its load of glass bottles in the lane. >>> the news continues now with "good morning america." ♪ i just came to say hello ♪ ♪ hello ♪ ♪ hello ♪ >>> and hello to that great crowd outside. a huge friday crowd celebrating st.

plus, robin roberts joins michael for the hour as his co-host. all next on the emmy award winning "live." [captioning made possible by isney-abc domestic television] announcer: now here are michael strahan and robin roberts! cheers and applause] michael: oh, i got this for you. robin: how are you? how are you? cheers and applause] robin: thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you. sit down, sit! sit, sit, sit! thank you very much. michael: oh, boy. today is a very big monday, april 1, 2013. and filling in for kelly who's on vacation, she's back tomorrow is the one and only robin roberts everybody! [cheers and applause] robin: i'm just going to stay.ln michael: you can robin: can they come with me when i go? thank you. michael: when i wake up, i make sure they're near me so they can cheer me up. i can't stop smiling because you're here. robin: you know, when i was on my medical leave, i would watch you and kelly, and you all would make me laugh, i mean, laughter is the best medicine and when i think all those months and i'm sitting here right now!

ten years of robin roberts anchoring "gma." >> oh, should i be scared? >> we have surprises for you. >> where is josh? i know -- he's off plotting something. >> we're going to get to that. >>> we begin with the search for the 6-year-old girl who disappeared from her home this weekend. her parents last saw isabel celis in her bedroom sleeping on friday night. fbi dogs were working there through the night. neal karlinsky has the latest. >> reporter: the first thing you want to know in case like this is whether they're dealing with a traininger or not. that is something the police are not prepared to talk about at this point. the family home, just on the other side of the police vehicles, remains cordoned off. inside, investigators say they have found what they describe as quote suspicious circumstances. overnight, hundreds gathered, even children, for an at-times emotional vigil for 6-year-old isabel mercedes celis. >> we pray for her safe return. >> reporter: a short time earlier, nearby, as we watched, police interviewed a little girl who said she played

i'm robin roberts here in new york. >>> and i'm george stephanopoulos in philadelphia. it's thursday, october 21st. this morning, midterm madness. 12 days to go, the candidates head to head here in pennsylvania. we talk exclusively to tea party favorite christine o'donnell and her opponent. who is right about the first amendment? that debate ahead. >>> more trouble for toyota. 1.5 million cars recalled for brake and fuel problems. it's more turmoil for the world's biggest car company. >>> prince william unplugged. the heir to the throne opens up about his ambition to fight on the front lines and rumors of a royal engagement so will he finally ask the queen for permission to marry kate? >> deanna favre speaks out about her husband. star quarterback, brett favre, and the allegations of misconduct. and her new mission to show how faith can get you through tough times. >>> good morning from philadelphia. we are closing in on the big day, control of the senate and house at stake and, robin, something fascinate something happening. every key senate race in the country is gett

robin roberts. >> i won't be needing this coat where i'm going. so? i'm out. >> bye, robin. >> coming up -- get ready for a spectacular performance live from cirque du soleil. we got djmos. ♪ s ♪ [ cheers and applause ] >>> djmos, "a little rock with you" from michael jackson. michael jackson's music and amazing acrobatics. cirque du soleil is celebrating the king of pop with its latest extravaganza. this morning, we get a front-row seat. what a fantastic combination. [ cheers and applause ] >> i know, i know. >> michael jackson and cirque -- how did they come together. >> we're so excited. michael jackson and cirque du soleil is all excellence on the stage. >> the performers from all over the world. >> japan, germany, france. of course the united states. canada. >> that's so great. you guys are going to be performing right here in new york tonight? >> absolutely. the tour starts now. >> we come to madison square garden. >> fantastic. we're all looking forward to it. excitement here all morning. are you guys ready for this? [ cheers and applause ]

i'm george stephanopoulos. >> and i'm robin roberts. it is friday, july 16th. and this morning, it is plugged. the oil flow remains stopped at this hour, on day 88 of the crisis. the question now, will it hold? we have details on what happened at the bp control room at the moment of truth. >>> good morning, mother nature. breaking at dawn. a small earthquake wakes up the nation's capital. >>> and in the west, lightning and extreme heat cause fires. hundreds of homes are threatened. >>> defending mel. mel gibson's ex-wife comes to his defense. as lawyers go to court to battle over his daughter. and new tapes are released claiming he is broke. >>> high flying pink. and pink slams into the ground during a concert. shaken up but okay. she tweets her fans from the ambulance. >>> a good friday morning, everyone. yesterday morning at this time, oil was still spewing into the gulf of mexico. now, for the first time in three months, the live picture america has been fixated on is clear. at least for now. that eyewitness in the control room, the

it's owned by robert shapiro. he agreed to represent ms. low lan on the condition that she complies with all of the terms. he wants to assist in implementing a treatment approach recommended by medical professionals for miss lohan's long-term recovery and sobriety. >> she's writing in her journals. she's painting. she's allowed to tweet. she's allowed to be in communication. >> reporter: lohan's struggle is a common one for many of hollywood. nicole richie battled a heroin addiction. richie bounced back starting a family and launching a fashion line. charlie sheen, after years of treatment, spent his past christmas in jail for assaulting his wife. he's awaiting sentencing and could face several years in prison. paris hilton spent 23 days in prison after a dui conviction and driving with a suspended license. she woke to larry king two days after her release. >> she was a very traumatic experience but i feel that god makes everything happen for a reason. >> reporter: but these days she finds herself on the wrong side of the law. >> lindsay's

can i just say, robin roberts looks amazing in a black suit. outside your doors, it's likely you're going to warm up. it's hot in a good part of the country. 93 in denver. you were 13 degrees cooler than you were yesterday. midland, looking hot at 101 degrees. that is not a record for the day today. and there's plenty of heat around the country. a look at the big >> there is something about this bike that just makes you feel like a macho powerful alien. lara? >> and that suit. we need to discuss the suit, sam. >>> here's a look at what's coming up on our "gma" morning menu. get down here to times square. our epic "dancing with the stars" after-party is under way. there they are. we'll talk to the finalists and the winner, mr. driver, live. >>> and will smith, back in black. suiting up to save the planet. "men in black 3." also here live, on "gma." it's time to live wider awake. only the beautyrest recharge sleep system combines the comfort of aircool memory foam layered on top of beautyrest pocketed coils to promote proper sleeping posture all

. >>> we're going to turn to "the road of recovery," and robin roberts who continues that look this week. she visited haiti. she visited nashe. and this morning, she's in her hometown back in mississippi, to on this, t >> david, we have walked the road to recovery this week on "good morning america." we're here on the gulf coast. sometimes it's lost how huge this storm was. states from louisiana to florida were affected. we know here in mississippi, that the eye of the storm came across not far from here, in hancock county, we want to take a look back right now and remember what it was like. >> the death toll is climbing. the floodwaters are rising. >> reporter: 6:10 a.m., august 29th, 2005. the gulf coast's darkest hour. the eye of the category 5 storm makes landfall. nearly 2,000 people die. >> we're in desperate need. we are americans. >> reporter: an entire region of the country devastated. recovery seemingly impossible. this is the epicenter, the gulf coast ground zero. hancock county, mississippi. not one home or business remained intact. all that was left after the $130 billion in

. >> ah, but now the time has arrived, robin roberts, we have all seen, well, double of lara and george so far this week as we roll through the cast, we met taylor on tuesday, there's bruce yesterday. we've now heard it is hard to stand in front of that mirror, robin will be doing so in moments but first what do you say we take a look at our nationwide search to find robin's double. >> reporter: it's definitely a tall order to match our robin roberts. >> you're not on 3-inch heels. >> she shines. taking our everyday -- >> get redry -- >> reporter: the pictures po s d in and our panel, ali wentworth, comedian sherrod small. model cynthia bailey got down to business. >> this is work. >> reporter: there was a certain something in one of the very first entries that immediately stood out. >> how can you resist me? >> magma. >> magma. >> oh. >> wow. >> that was funny. >> reporter: of course, they looked through all of the entries and, boy -- >> good morning, america. >> reporter: were there a lot. >> you look like robin roberts. >> i think it's a compliment. robin is a good-looking lady. >> i

i'm robin roberts. >> and i'm george stephanopoulos. it's wednesday, november 10th. and this morning, look, there in the sky. is it a missile? a rocket? or just a plane? even the pentagon seems baffled. we investigate the mystery. >>> special delivery. rescuers run an air drop of a package over a stranded cruise ship. in the package? a healthy helping of spam. >>> class action. a professor catches hundreds of students in a cheating scandal. challenges them. but their schoolmates respond with a shrug. >> this is college. everyone cheats. everyone cheats in life, in general. >>> and the cookie controversy. why sarah palin is taking on plans to restrict sweets in schools. could this be a recipe for trouble? >>> good morning, everyone. well, sarah palin and her family, part of a new "people" magazine. and she's talking about her marriage. and also talking about her daughter, piper, maybe flying air force one in a few years. >> let's get this straight. we're coming off the midterm elections. she's on the cover of "people" magazine. the reality show starts this week. >> wh

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former clients include britney spears and robert downey jr. but if sheen gets credit for time already served, he may not have to report there at all. >> what do you think? >> reporter: some think he's getting off easy. former police officer, valerie mcfarland, responded to brooke's 911 call for help. >> if she could see how mrs. sheen looked that christmas day and felt the terror that i believed she must have experienced. >> reporter: but legal experts say it could have been tough to convict sheen at trial. that could have ended with a three-year jail sentence. >> charlie and brooke reconciled. it would be a difficult case to prove. that's why the prosecution agreed to what one might consider to be a lenient resolution of the case. >> reporter: sheen says he's ready to put the case behind him. >> what are you going to do next? >> go to disneyland. >> reporter: and any concern about a jail sentence stalling production on sheen's hit sitcom are a thing of the past. today, tv's highest-paid actor will be back on the set. >> what? >> reporter: cla

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robert downey jr., chris hemsworth, scarlett johansson and jeremy renner. they are the blockbusters taking on "the avengers." here's a look. >> what have i here? >> the avengers. that's what we call ourselves. we're like a team. earth's mightiest heroes. >> yes i've met them. >> it takes a while to get traction off of that one. but let's do a headcount here. your brother, the demi god, a supersoldier, living legend who kind of lives up to the legend. a man with breathtaking anger-management issues. a couple of master assassins. and you managed to beat any one of them. >> that was the plan. >> not a great plan. >> and they join us from london right now. good to see you this morning. robert, i'll start with you. how hard was it in real life. you've all played superheros before. but how hard was it to get everybody together? >> i think that was the big accomplishment. and also, the other franchises had to work. and we had to convince jeremy. that was the tough part. >> convince jeremy of what? >> that it was going to be fun. did it pay off? >> it did pay off.

i'm robin roberts. it is wednesday, december 29th. and this morning, going nowhere. thousands still stranded at airports across the country as chaos breaks out in some places. more endless delays. some stuck for ten hours on the tarmac. and this airline message still playing this morning. >> due to the weather in the northeast, we're unable to take your call. >>> a chairlift snaps at a popular ski resort sending skiers plummeting 30 feet to the ground. we'll talk to one of the victims. >>> preacher or con woman or both? this minister caught stealing furs and computers from a parishioner. this morning the alleged victim fires back at the reverend with a rap sheet. >>> and dog gone it. how did this german shepherd puppy get in such a tight spot? we'll talk to the officer who finally rescued rebel. >>> good morning, everyone. we both have jack russells, right? >> yes, we do. >> so we're used to them doing things like that. but not a german shepherd. >> i thought they were smarter. >> i know. rebel is just

we're thrilled to say we're just days away from the return of our friend, robin roberts, to the "gma" anchor desk. >> we're so thrilled about that. but last night, abc's john schriffen subbed for her in a different form entirely, the annual nba all-star celebrity game. >> making the move from breaking news to breaking ankles, abc news correspondent, number 21, john schriffen. >> reporter: wearing robin roberts college number 21, i suited up for the west team, playing with celebrities like kevin hart, common and secretary of education, arne duncan. >> with the drive. the finger roll. >> reporter: when i got my first action, i faced off against the world's fastest man, usain bolt, streaking down the court. >> oh. usain bolt. >> reporter: looking to make robin proud, i hoisted up a shot the first chance i got. >> schriffen with a long jump shot. dedicating this game to robin roberts. >> reporter: a little later, next time, i would make it count. >> going inside. and got the jam. schriffen with the bucket. >> reporter: i got the bucket. did i make her proud at there? >> yes, you did. coul

i'm robin roberts. >> and i'm george stephanopoulos. it's friday, november 12th. and this morning, no deal. the president's trip to asia ends with a failed trade agreement and u.s. economic policy's under fire. in a press conference overnight, obama is defensive and defiant. >>> bad for business. is the famed better business bureau making companies pay to play? brian ross shows us how they are selling top ratings for top dollars. it's an exclusive investigation. >>> brutality on the court. this video shows a high school coach whipping players during practice. he says the punishment made the players better people. this morning, a father responds live. >>> and funniest home videos. the carnival edition. all the tape from onboard. the watermelon brigade, the hot dog salad and the darkness. this honeymoon couple is back on dry land in times square to tell their story. >>> and good friday morning, everyone. you know, george, it seems like everybody on board that carnival ship had a camera. >> absolutely. >> we're seeing the videos overnight. check this out. this was th

robert edwards. he's been called the father of the test tube baby, vn develo d ed in vitro fertilization. which is credited with 4 million births since the one back in 1978. >>> now, a look at what's coming up on "world news." here's diane sawyer. >> good monday, juju. hope it's a great week ahead. and tonight, on "world news," as you know, we asked people in america to tell us great ideas for creating jobs in their hometowns. and this week, we are taking our cameras to your hometown. telling everyone the solutions. and tonight, a new kind of library really helps. ks,rary really helps. nr thec nr thec he he >> good morning, juju. i think we're kind of in between, guys. what do you think? go ahead. lisa, you're from rainesville funeral home. you wrote to us with the "work tell me, what would we do if we were at the funeral home? >> i would let you choose. you can tell me if i have a dream job or whatever. i want you to tell me your opinion, because we do quite a few thi >> okay. at the funeral home. b

. >> good morning, robin roberts. good morning, everybody. we're going to start with a rough day in california. how about two tornadoes reported from redding to sacramento. they get probably 11 tornadoes in california in the course of a year. but it's a little unusual to have two reported. if they happen, they happen around this time. and you got a little hit of snow, as well. so, above 900 feet in sacramento you were getting snow. snow levels in southern california, came to 2,000 feet. this is a big storm in the making. watch where it goes now because this is critical for you to understand. there's a level of ice here that goes through oklahoma, kansas, missouri and a little bit of arkansas, as well, today. big snowmaker on top. huge storms in the south. we'll track this for you. so will your local abc stations. so, you know exactly what happens with this giant storm that moves into the country. there's cold air here, 27 below at international falls. that northern line is ice and snow. >> everything's exactly the way it should be here. all r

and robert talks as highly of you. and saying that there is -- it's got to be just a real comfort level to trust each other as much as you do on screen. >> yeah. and huge mutual respect. also, i'm thinking opportunity to play. guy ritchie is very good at letting the two of us just play. and from the day we met, when i think i was being auditioned for the part, we just hit it off, robert and i. and we loved the idea of this sort of strange domestic relationship. it's almost like brothers or two students living together. a relationship that's familiar to all of us. and yet, they take it out on the house. and suddenly, they're bickering when a gun fight's going on. and they're bickering when their lives are in danger. that always tickled us. and it kind of works. you know, he's a -- he's an extraordinary guy to be around, robert. he's incredibly creative. he's incredibly challenging in his work set. you know, when he turns up on set dressed as a woman, you just go with the flow. i'm lucky, to play a character whose feet i

i'm robin roberts. >> and i'm george stephanopoulos. it's friday, october 8th. and this morning, american soldiers at risk. a blistering, new investigation reveals that security guards at u.s. military bases in afghanistan had ties to the taliban. even spies for iran. how did our own contractors help the enemy? >>> scary ride overnight. two roller coaster cars collide at knott's berry farm in california, injuring ten. what went wrong? >>> immigration firestorm. one of the loudest opponents to illegal immigration is called a hypocrite. lou dobbs joins us live to answer the reporter who charges his contractor employed undocumented workers for years. >>> dropped anchor. for the first time, former cnn host rick sanchez speaks out about jon stewart and his former network that cost him his job. the exclusive, live interview right here, this morning pop. >>> happy friday, everyone. so, rick sanchez and lou dobbs, both making headlines this week. they're both going to be here with exclusive, live interviews this morning. big kickoff to the weekend. >> a couple of days a

robin roberts. thank you very much. it is -- everybody -- [ cheers and applause ] does that feel good? instead of this close, we're this close. let's get to the boards. we got one or two things going on. we want to talk about fog. our own ron claiborne sent us pictures of the fog in baltimore. today, it's in new york city. the heaviest we have been able to find. raleigh, 70 degrees today. jacksonville, 79. 58 in washington, d.c. the colder air will slide to the east. here's where the cold air is now. look at the freeze warnings and >> that felt so good. i haven't done this in a long time. all that weather was brought you to by walgreens. >> thank you, sam. >> she's coming back. it's ladies night. teeny and amy stealing the show at the golden globes. lara backstage had big interviews with adele, claire danes, and so much more. >>> plus, get ready to jump-start your january with fixing your finances. what you need to know about your money to start cashing in right now. money to start cashing in right now. yof "i'm a new p

i'm robin roberts. >> and i'm david muir. it's tuesday, august 24th. this morning, holding out hope. rescuers drilling new holes to reach those trapped miners 160 stories underground. what the workers are now asking for, and our reporter has reached the scene. >>> stem cell research in turmoil. a judge blocks president obama's order expanding federal spending after a group argues those embryos should be used for adoptions. >>> tiger woods' marriage officially ends. and this morning a revealing look inside the divorce papers including why tiger spent time in parenting class. >>> and fantasia. a "gma" exclusive. her first live interview since her near tragedy. she opens up about what happened, plus performs live right here in times square. >>> good morning, everyone. george is off. we're delighted to have david muir back with us. i told you we'd give you the keys again. >> and they worked. i wouldn't believe it this morning. >> that's another thing. yes. >> great to be back with you this morning. and we so often talk about races against time in situation

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julia roberts, america's sweetheart meet julia roberts, the evil queen. she takes us to an incredible snow white fantasy world. her three children were along for the ride. you had your kid there's a lot of the time and they hid under your skirt? >> i had dresses so big. they could hide under there. probably hair and makeup, too. it was a lot of space under there. >> reporter: the film puts a smart alecic /* ailic twist on the fairy tale. >> there was a girl there. the black hair. i think she's the most beautiful woman in the whole world. >> agree to disagree. >> do you know her? ivory skin, black hair? >> her hair is not black, it's raven. she's 18 years old. her skin has never seen the sun. of course it's good. >> you said this is the first time your kids put together what you do. >> it's a good time to make this movie. kids at their school are mentioning it. or they see posters. we have had a couple of conversations that have gone very naturally and easily. it's not anything that is coming as a huge shock or bringing up a lot of questions. they're just

i'm robin roberts here in new york. >> itunes? >> itunes. they needed the room. >> that is something. i want that to be my real estate adviser. i'm down in orlando. we had the first primetime debate for the florida senate candidates last night. they were going at it. we wanted to check in with real voters down here in florida and see if they're feeling the kind of frustration that we've been capturing on our frustration index all year long. matthew dowd sat down with women here in florida. to find out what's on their mind, what issues are driving them and what they want out of the midterm elections. >> okay, george. >>> we're going to begin with the latest on the american man allegedly killed by pirates on a lake on the border with mexico. an eyewitness is now coming forward saying he saw boats chase tiffany and david hartley as they jet skied on falcon lake. in a moment, tiffany will join us to tell us the latest about the search for her husband's body. first, ryan owens has the latest on the investigation. >> reporter: only abc news was th

i'm robin roberts. >> and i'm george stephanopoulos. it's monday, november 8th. and we have breaking news. in india right now, president obama proposes a major shake-up at the united nations. what will this mean for american jobs, our troops in afghanistan and the world's most dangerous conflict? >>> face-off, natalee holloway's mom confronts the man she believes killed her daughter. >>> and a family's outrage. after the husband of that missing woman in utah say she was extremely stable and simply ran away, her parents and sister-in-law join us live here for an exclusive response. >>> and royal signals. royal speculations at fever pitch again this morning with word of caters. a dress designer, even a hot line from kat eche middleton's family to the palace. >>> good morning. we hope you all had a good weekend. you know, president obama had a packed weekend in india. we have pictures of him live right now arriving at india's parliament. he's going to give them something they wanted for a long time this morning, he's offering a permanent seat on the u.n. security co