good morning, america. i'm george stephanopoulos. >> and i'm robin roberts. it is wednesday, august 4th. and breaking news this morning. the iranian president reportedly survives an assassination attempt. a homemade explosive device, thrown at his convoy. also breaking, static kill success. bp says the mud they've pumped into the broken well has killed it for good. a new white house report finds that almost all the oil in the gulf is gone. and a bizarre home invasion. a burglar left this woman tied up in her apartment. so, she says she used her feet to type a message for help. she is here to tell us about her fancy footwork. and the off again/on again romance between bristol palin and levi johnston is off again. bristol tells us what happened.

and we learn the advice she got from her mom. and good morning, everyone. we're following really conflicting reports that are coming out of iran. several news agencies say iranian president mahmoud ahmadinejad was attacked in western iran. reports of a homemade bomb hitting a vehicle in his convoy that was carrying journalists and presidential staff. >> the president was not hurt. he appeared live on iranian television. seemed to be fine. he made no mention of the attack. one person has been arrested. jim sciutto's been following the events. has the latest from london. jim, one of the odd twists here. yesterday, ahmadinejad predicted there would be an attempt on his life. >> reporter: absolutely, george. that's one thing that's adding confusion to this story. the president saying earlier

this week, quote, silly zionists have hired assassins to assassinate me. but as you say the story has changed repeatedly over the morning. a government source said a homemade explosive device was thrown at his convoy, causing injuries. but later, the government is denying it. the president's office saying to abc news, there was no bomb. no attack at all. and that this was, in fact, fireworks, part of celebrations welcoming him to the city. as you mentioned, he said this speech to a crowded sports stadium and made no mention of the attack at all. inside iran, though, i've spoken to several people there. there's real confusion and real doubt about the story. some dissidents i've spoken to see this as a government ruse to justify a further crackdown. >> let me follow up on that. this comes as the united states and western states are cracking down on iran. tightening screws of the sanctions. and u.s. officials i've spoke with say they see evidence that this is causing fissures in the

society. things like strikes. is this a sign that it's working? >> reporter: it's possible. the dissident movement in iran has been struggling in the last year to keep the protest movement alive. the strikes and the bazaars that you mentioned is one recent sign they can organize something. but there's been other, more worrisome things, as well. deadly bombings in the south and west of the country, which iran and president ahmadinejad have blamed on outside interests. blamed on the west. i think you're seeing here so much confusion, so much doubt and distrust of the government, as well, which is another sign of the tension inside the country. >> okay. jim sciutto, thanks very much. robin? george, our other major story this morning. it's day 107 of the crisis in the gulf. and it appears the end is finally here. the end of the oil spilling into the gulf, that is. bp officials executed that static kill on the broken well. and they say it is working.

jeffrey kofman is in buras, louisiana, with the latest on ta good morning, jeffrey. >> reporter: and good morning, to you, robin. this is really big news here. that well is dead. it took them much less time, for once, something went ahead of schedule and as planned. just eight hours to fill that entire two-mile-plus well pipe with heavy drill mud. there's no way we'll see oil coming out of that pipe again. engineers outside of bp tell us, this is the official kill of the well. it's not the end of it, though. they still will want to replace the mud with cement, from the top to the bottom. they insist they're going to finish the relief well, just 100 feet from its target, to cement around the outside. make no mistake, robin. this is a big day. after 107 days, that well that's caused so much grief here, is finally dead. >> all right, jeffrey. thank you very much. joining us, now, from washington, is carol browner, one of the top administration officials dealing with the gulf disaster. thank you so much for joining us

this morning. we want to hear from you. what is the latest information you are hearing? here is day 107. is it finally over? >> well, it's very close in terms of containing the well. we're going to continue to work with the gulf coast communities, with the people of the gulf coast, for a long time to come. we want to make sure that everything is put back together and that their claims are honored. but i think the good news is that the vast majority of the oil appears to be gone. that's what the initial assessment of our scientist is telling us. the skimming, it worked. the relief wells. that is the way to permanently kill, kill, kill this, as we say. and those should be -- we think it could be done in as little as we did get some good inon overnight. the static kill, pushing the mud down from the top, did help to contain the well even further. >> so, do you expect any more oil to be released from thic1 o- ll? >> at this point, we do not. and as our scientists are

saying, the vast majority of the oil has either been cleaned, skimmed or contained. so, what we'll see coming ashore, there will continue to be tar balls. there may be some sheen. but it should be significantly less than we saw at the height. we'll continue to make sure that is cleaned up as quickly as possible. >> very encouraging, as you're saying, what the scientists are three-quartere but for those people in the gulf, ms. browner, who are concerned about any oil being there, how confident are you about the current numbers and the accuracy of them? >> well, this is an initial assessment by our scientists in the government and outside the government. we think it's important to mak today. we do feel tis itant turning point. the fact that the oil is being contained. that the well and the cap is working. that the mud work that we can see of the relief well, coming into its final stags. and that the amount of oil that has already been collected, if you will, the vast majority's

been collecte i tthisncou >> as you said, the vast majority has been captured which is fantas but do you have an idea of the amount that is still there in the gulf? >> well, the scientists are telling us about 25% was not captured or evaporated or taken care of by mother nature. so, that will continue t weather. mother nature will continue to break t do but some of it ay c as weathered tar balls. and those will be cleaned up. they can be cleaned up. and we will ma cf& up. knonthey o'reg to sun carol browner, thank you very much for your time this morning. we do appreciate it. >> thank you. we're going to turn to the political battle over illegal immigration. so divisive, it's taken a new turn. some republicans want to review the constitution. specifically the portion of the 14th amendment that says any baby born on american soil is an american citizen. senior congressional correspondent, jonathan , has the latest

george. the immigr some top republicans want to redefine what it tak der, some republican senators are now saying their children should not be considered american citizens, even if they are born here. >> to have a child in america, they cross the border. they go to the emergency room. have a child. and that child's automatically an american citizen. that shouldn't be the case. >> it's a rather unseemly busines and i thinkhoulome hearings and ta >> reporter: one of the first to raise the issue, tea party republican senate candidate, rand paul, on of all places, russian tv. >> we're the only place that allows people to come in illegally. have a baby. and that baby becomes a citiz i think that should >> reporter: stopping would would require changing the constit wicy ifocf1 ame t'sen "all persons born or naturalized in the united states and subject

to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the united states." senate democrats accuse republicans of pandering to anti-immigration extremists. >> i think it is an issue that deserves discussion. i think the way it's being presented now is 100% political. >> reporter: and the white house says that republicans are trying to raise this issue now for purely political reasons, as well. and in fact, george, while you're likely to hear more of onpaigl, nobody expects any actual changes in the law anytime soon. that would almost certainly first require a change in the constitution. >> and that could take years. all right. jonathan karl, thanks for that. for more on this, we have one of america's most prominent voices on the subject of illegal immigration, lou dobbs. lcomlu. tha, >> i have to begin by shoo ca3 al years. >> did you say clearest? >> toughest. i'll go both. you've taken some heat from jon stewart.

but not this week. take a look. >> i wish there reason out there. someone who could see clearly. >> i have to insist that we recognize those anchor babies as citizen of this country. >> lou dobbs thinks your immigration measure is too dracony. lou dobbs, who has spent years of his life, trying to get dora the explorer deported. >> of course, he's doing that because you disagree with senators john mccain, lindsey graham, mitch mcconnell, who are saying, let's look at the constitution. >> i don't have a problem with looking at any right and examining it. so the purpose is to bolster the public's understanding and knowledge of those rights, which i think is clearly needed here. the idea of denying citizenship to those who are permitted citizenship under the citizenship clause of the 14th amendment. i'm a law and order guy. i want our borders secured. i want the laws enforced. i want the american people represented and all their interests. it's not in the interest of the american people, in my judgment,

at least, to roll back laws. because the result may be inconvenient to some and their political views. including mine, frankly. i don't think that that's the way to proceed. >> let me play devil's advocate for a second. those making the argument say, you have people coming here for the purpose of having babies. dropping babies here. if you look at other democracies, england, france, they don't have birthright citizenship. >> it's the only -- it's one of the reason i embrace hearings. we're the only nation on earth that gives birthright citizenship. and 400,000 anchor babies are estimated to have born in this country last year. it's an immense problem. but the way to deal with that problem is rationally, through public discussion, through the american way. and the middle class will be represented. those who aspire to it. including, by the way, those who are born into their citizenship in this country, of illegal immigrant parents. >> i think one of the things that surprised a lot of people here is one of the first voices

to call for this, lindsey graham. someone who has been advocating a pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants. a sign of great frustration on all sides of this issue. >> i think you're exactly right, george. senator graham, senator kyl of arizona. two moderates. men who worked very hard in good faith with the factions, seeking unconditional amnesty, open borders. they're so frustrated by being met with any resistance to compromise. i believe that all of those groups have overstepped. those on the left, they go as chamber of commerce, the business roundtable, you name the group. these are interest groups demanding from the left the whole loaf. i'm among those who have been trying to come up with an intelligent compromise. they're going to defeat the very interest of the people they purport to represent. that's the illegal immigrant. our economics are working against them.

they have moved to the wrong side of history on this issue. this is a time for reason. this is a time for moderation and proportion. and they're exhibiting not any inclination whatsoever to move in that direction. the national interest. >> we only have about ten seconds left. any possibility of common ground in the next year? >> not unless those groups understand they're not going to demand citizenship. and we're going to move forward is a matter of national interest, not special interest. >> okay. lou dobbs, thanks very much. >> great to be with you, george. and now, juju chang has the rest of the news. >> good morning. we're learning more about the man accused of gunning down eight-his co-workers at a connecticut beer distributor, including new details of what omar thornton told his mother on the phone just moments after the bloodbath. our clarissa ward is in manchester, connecticut. good morning, clarissa. >> reporter: good morning, juju. a clearer picture is starting to emerge of yesterday's horrifying events. one eyewitness who was shot

twice told the associated press that the shooter remained as cold as ice, as he went on his killing rampage. the mayhem began just after 7:00 a.m. omar thornton was leaving a disciplinary hearing over video showing him stealing beer. he was given a choice, resign or be fired. armed with a small handgun, he chose a more violent option. >> he's shooting. he's shooting. call 911. >> reporter: when the shooting spree was over, thornton called his mother. i killed the five racists that was there bothering me, he said. then, debating whether to kill himself, he told his mom, i love you very much. i want you to take care of yourself. i want you to stop smoking. police arrived on the scene. and he turned the gun on himself. the cops are knocking on the door, he said, according to his uncle. i'm not going to jail. i gotta go. >> something snapped inside his head. >> reporter: thornton had at least five guns registered to him. on his facebook page, he listed

hoffman's gun center as one of his interest. one of two african-american employees, he reportedly said he was discriminated against at work. >> he claimed he was being racially harassed. they had a hangman noose hanging from the bathroom. >> reporter: it's an allegation those close to the company fiercely deny. >> the first time i heard it was today. i don't think this was the issue. >> reporter: and one more detail. the killer apparently stashed the weapon and the ammo in his lunchbox, in order to smuggle them into work. juju? computer hackers have launched an assault on power plants and other key industries. cyber experts have uncovered a malicious code designed to take over industrial plants. homeland security has deployed response teams. in other news, a single-engine plane has crashed in phoenix this morning. a student pilot hit a warehouse near a small airport and was killed. no other word on injuries. finally, a light show like you've never seen.

an explosion on the sun sent a rare solar tsunami towards earth, lighting up the night sky with these amazing colors that will be visible tonight in northern states, all the way from maine to montana. all the "m" states. michigan. montana. >> looks like one of the fissures you used to play with. >> beautiful. >> gorgeous. very nice stuff. let's go to sam and the weather. >> we're going to deal with the heat. good morning. we have another day of it. these are the records that were set during the day yesterday. more than ten record highs in major cities. memphis at 103. little rock, 107 degrees. and the heat continues in these areas. from wichita, to oklahoma city. you have to get a little east of you. tulsa's big involved in this. dallas, as well. memphis is going to be a big part of it. tomorrow, the front will drop a little bit to the south. that means half of the area will not be in the big heat. that could mean big storms. chicagoland, you have giant

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all of america's weather in the next half hour. robin? >> thank you, sam. it is official again. bristol palin says her just-announced reengagement to levi johnston is off. bristol says that she, quote, got played, by the father of her young son. neal karlinsky has all the details on the latest chapter in this saga. >> reporter: the engagement fell apart so fast, that the very day this magazine cover announcement hit the stands, the couple was already splitting again. bristol palin tells "people" magazine, that levi johnston announced that very day he may have fathered a child with another teenage girl. and she says, he showed no remorse, as she broke down, heartbroken and humiliated. >> she feels like, you know, he's not in it for her. he's in it for fame. he's in it for attention. i think that's one of the big points that is causing this breakup. >> reporter: today, in a statement to abc news, bristol says she expected levi to be

more like her dad. to work his butt off. and always put his family first. the relationship has been a real-life soap opera since the beginning. pregnant as teens. engaged and announced to the world at the 2008 republican national convention. then, quietly broken up months later. turn the calendar a year, and they were back in the limelight, famously engaged again. magazine photo shoot and all. once again, there would be no wedding. just a bitter bride-to-be. and an unpredictable almost groom. after the breakup, bristol said that levi sent her a text message. not to check in, to see if she was doing okay. but to ask if she wanted to do a reality show with him. it was enough for sarah palin to quote ronald reagan himself. writing in a statement that her daughter will know in the future to -- >> trust but verify. >> reporter: bristol told "good morning america" earlier this year, that being a single mother isn't easy. >> all of us are single moms.

all of us don't have that husband figure or someone that's helping us through every day. we're all single moms, doing it by ourselves. >> reporter: for "good morning america," neal karlinsky, abc news, seattle. >> think we'll hear a sigh of relief from sarah and todd palin. >> time to raise that baby with a little privacy, i think. coming up, thinking quick on her feet. in the most bizarre home invasion yet, a woman tide up by robbers used her toes to type out a plea for help. she joins us with her story. and the supermodel sparking the mother of all debates. why gisele says nursing should be required by law for six months for everyone. yeah. hope. i don't see any hope. i don't see any hope in here. you can't see it there, but you can see it here... 'cause every time you get a happy meal or a mighty kids meal some of the money goes to ronald mcdonald house charities. to help lots of kids and families. hope's good! happy meals. the simple joy of helping. ♪ ♪

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welcome back. you can tell by this picture we have delays at sfo and nearly 50, 55 minutes. check our flight tracker at abc7news.com. let's talk temperatures. we're in the 50s still with mist and even a little drizzle. that will all return to the coast keeping you in the upper 50s. clouds around san francisco and lingers clouds oakland and richmond. low to mid-70s most neighborhoods. low to mid-80s in the east bay valleys. these temperatures cooler than yesterday and again will drop tomorrow. kristen. >> all right. thanks, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

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smarter. [ male announcer ] accumulate 10 nights and get a night free. welcomerewards from hotels.com. smart. so smart. little feet playing "please don't fail me now." the only possible song for this half hour. you're about to meet this atlanta woman, who says she used her toes to type a message for help, after a robber tied her to her bed in a home invasion. how did she type so fast with her feet? we'll look at the story. >> mcgyver. that's what we're thinking. good morning, america, on this humpday. alongside george, i'm robin. and also this morning, the supermodel sparking a new mommy war. gisele bundchen says nursing is not only essential, it should be the law. >> the shoutout boards are

lighting up. we say happy 49th birthday to president obama. getting a little older. a lot grayer. we'll look at the toll the job takes on the man. we have time lapse photography coming up. we want to wish him happy birthday. >> we do. first, we want to get to the atlanta woman, who said she was tied up during a home invasion on thursday. somehow tried to cry out for help on her computer using just her toes. we'll hear from her in a moment. first, steve osunsami has this bizarre story. >> reporter: it was around midnight tuesday morning. and amy windham was already asleep in bed. she says an armed robber wearing a ski mask broke into her home hit her in the forehead with his handgun. and then used shoe laces to tie her hands to the corners of her bed. he left with her cell phone, ipod and her car. but for some reason left this laptop behind. she was tied to the head board. but was close enough to reach

the laptop with her feet. she says she started typing into the computer with her toes. using this power cord to tap the keys. sending instant messages to her girlfriend over the internet. hours later, at 5:01, she managed to write help. a few minutes later, call 911 police. she didn't spell correctly but got the message across. i'm hope tied to bed. typing with toes. >> i was in shock. i didn't believe it. >> reporter: her boyfriend, who was up and logged in called police immediately. while he's dialing 911, he wrote back. did they have any weapons? she wrote, gun. have car. >> she's creative. she's a fighter. she knows how to use what she's got. >> reporter: when police arrived, they untied her. they're now looking for her stolen car and the young man who took it. for "good morning america," steve osunsami abc news atlanta. amy marie windham joins us along with her boyfriend, john

helton. good morning to you both. so good to see you. amy, you were held for more than five hours. you were hit on the head. how are you doing this morning? >> all things considered, i'm doing remarkably well. thank you, robin. >> you look remarkably well. many are calling this your mcgyver moment, amy. can you tell us what happened on tuesday? >> so the intruder broke in around midnight. came into my bedroom. held a gun to my head. and for the next hour he was in my house, he at one point had me dragged through the house to find all my valuables. fought him off to try to get the gun away initially. after we went through the house, he tied me by my wrists to my bed rails. and so i was tied like that for the next hour while he was in the house. he left, ultimately. and then i was captive for, i

guess, the next three hours, yelling. trying to get someone on the street walking by to hear me. >> so amy, the burglar took your valuables. but left the computer there. you were able to somehow pull the computer closer to you on the bed. how did you do that? >> i pulled the comforter over. and dragged the laptop over with my feet. and was able to pry it open and start hitting the keys with my toes and learning how to do that. >> control, alt, delete. how in the world do you type control, alt, delete with your toes? >> i learned quickly that using both of my big toes wasn't going to work. i would hit three keys at one time or with two toes. but two that are readily usable wasn't going to work. i realized that i could hit the control and alt with my right toe. and that's when i started using

the end of the power cord for the laptop. and clamped it between the other toes on my left foot. and used that as a tool to hit the delete key. >> are we seeing your feet right now? is that the computer at your feet? >> yes. >> so, can you demonstrate for us how you were able to do that? >> sure. sure. so basically, i used my -- i used my right toe to operate the mouse on this touch pad. and i used my left toe and clamped this power cord between my toes to hit the keys. so, i had a few typos, as you can imagine. it's not the easiest thing to do. but that's how i did it. >> so when you see this message from your girlfriend help. what first went through your mind? >> she says, check your e-mail. and it was a little bit slow coming. but i got it.

and then you know i just soon realized how severe or serious the situation was. >> i know that there have been some break-ins in your neighborhood amy. any leads on who could have done this? what's the latest in the investigation? >> i haven't heard the latest this morning. i understand that they've recovered my car, which is nice. but i don't know the latest on the investigation. i know that the atlanta police are working very hard to try to find this man. >> i have to be honest. there were a few people that were going, hmm. a little bit skeptical. but after seeing that demonstration, i think you proved that yes, you are capable of something like that. but have you heard people just be a little suspicious about how this happened? how it could have happened? >> you know it never occurred to me that anyone would be suspicious until i saw reference about it in an article yesterday. i don't know -- there's no way i could have done this other than what i described, being

restrained the way i was. >> well john and amy, you're quite a dynamic duo. thank you so much for joining us this morning. >> thank you very much robin. >> i hope they get the person who did this. >> thank you. >> thank you. thank you, both. she quieted her skeptics seeing her do it live like that. >> to see the look on her face. this never crossed my mind. >> why would someone make this up? you can see more of the text messages that amy windham typed with her toes at abcnews.com/gma. thank goodness her boyfriend was up and online. over to sam champion and the weather. >> thank goodness it came out okay. good morning, everyone. twitter was arrive with your pictures of thermometers well over 100 degrees. in places like nashville, tucson, birmingham. some of these places 107, 108 degrees. we have a lot more of them. get us the twitter pics in with temperatures well over 100. 17 states under heat advisories.

the bigger problem is the excessive heat warning. any place you see the bright red. 100 in st. louis. 104 in memphis. 95 in new orleans. those are big numbers. here's the good news. that front drops through over the next 24 hours. it's really during the day tomorrow that it comes through. but pauses in the midsouth. places like wichita gets better. memphis gets better. oklahoma city gets better. dallas and atlanta. dallas, right on the edge of it. anywhere, new orleans, you'll stay in the warm heat. one of the places the heat is shoved is east. portland maine, expecting a little flooding with some rains, heavy rains in washington state this morning. all of that weather was brought

to you by the buick regal. robin? coming up next she's a model. she's a mom. and she has a controversial message.

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boy, nothing we've talked about around here the last couple days has sparked as much spontaneous fire as this subject. the benefits of breast-feeding is by new mothers. but it's not for every new mom. that's why supermodel gisele bundchen said every mom should do that for six months. you have a little ones at home too. >> reporter: gisele has had a lot of strong statements on parenting. first, she said natural childbirth is easy. then, she said a lot of women treat their bodies like garbage disposals during pregnancy. this time sheshgs has moms everywhere fired up and talking

about a sensitive issue. there's no shortage of celebrity moms stirring up controversy over breast-feeding. from selma hayek giving her milk to an african orphan. >> that's amazing. >> reporter: to angelina jolie baring it on all on the cover of "w" magazine. but nothing has been more in your face than gisele bundchen. the new mother and wife of nfl star, tom brady, says some people here think they don't have to breast-feed. and i think, are you going to give chemical food to your child when they are so little? i think there should be a worldwide law, in my opinion, that mothers should breast-feed their babies for six months. tell me what do you think about gisele's comments? >> i think that it's kind of ridiculous to expect everyone to do that, when a lot of people can't. >> i think it's very mean to push upon people in that way. >> reporter: gisele's comments also sparked a big debate with moms online. it is women like her that make

them feel like they are terrible mothers. where do i sign up? i agree with her. breast-feeding babies is the healthiest and nutritious way. mind your own business gisele. the american academy of pediatrics does recommend breast-feeding for at least six months. and doctors say there are plenty of benefits like higher i.q. scores and lower obesity. but should it be mandatory? >> it's ridiculous to say there should be a law to require that. when it comes to a baby and a mom. it's not one-size-fits all. every child is different. every mom is different. i had many moms in my practice that wanted to breast-feed. but it didn't fit for their life. or they tried and couldn't do it, even with support. you want that mom to understand that she can raise a happy, healthy child without breast-feeding. >> reporter: and dr. besser says breast-feeding is always best, if you can.

but find a pediatrician who is nonjudgemental who will support you no matter what. we said this hits close to home. i literally just stopped breast-feeding. and i did not come close to reaching the six. month mark. it's so hard with this job traveling. and i've got to say, i don't need gisele making me feel worse about it. >> one more voice weighs in. andrea canning, thanks very much. what do you think? weigh in on our shoutout board at abcnews.com/gma. coming up happy birthday mr. president.s ago i what a difference a year makes. a heart attack at 57. that was a rough time. my doctor told me i should've been doing more for my high cholesterol. ♪ ♪ you should've listened. you're right. now i'm eating healthier and i trust my heart to lipitor. [ male announcer ] when diet and exercise are not enough, adding lipitor may help. lipitor is fda approved to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in patients who have heart

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♪ they say it's your birthday ♪ "around the watercooler" this morning, nine days before sam celebrates his birthday, the president of the united states is celebrating his 49th birthday. >> 1578sam's only going to be 34. >> no. we're on our way to the same age. thanks for that george. >> barack obama's in chicago. malia is at sleep away camp.

michelle is in spain. he'll have a celebratory din we're the boys, with his friends in chicago tonight. yunji de nies decided to take a look, because this is his second birthday in office, to see how the two years have treated him. >> reporter: it's the president's birthday. and apparently he's been feeling his age. >> i have a lot more gray hair than i did last year. i don't have as much gray hair in that clip. i want everybody to know when i was 20, i could order a 12-inch. i'm turning 49 next week which means i need just a half. >> reporter: it was just 18 months ago, that the vibrant 47-year-old took the oath. >> so help me god. >> reporter: as months grow so do the grays. does he feel like the weight of the presidency is accelerating his ageing? >> i can't imagine that the weight of the job doesn't take a toll. it will just require that he get more frequent hair cuts. >> reporter: this president isn't unique. bill clinton entered a fresh-faced baby-boomer and

emerged mature. eight years weren't easy an george w. bush, either. and take a look at abraham lincoln. no matter the century, the oval office takes its toll. >> we looked at all the presidents. and the typical one ages two years for every year they're in office. >> reporter: using age progression software, we got a glimpse of what the president might look like after one term in office. then, after two. what's the best advice on his birthday? how can he stay young? >> keep playing basketball. and make sure he makes time for family time. >> reporter: for "good morning america," yunji de nies, abc news, the white house. >> i think our stage manager said, it's all the secrets they know as president. you think you know what's going on in the world. once you become president and you open up the dock and you go -- >> oh, my god. >> wow. >> it's that now. >> we'll send him a case of grecian formula 69. happy birthday, mr. president.

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a ruling in the same sex marriage trial is set to be issued in san francisco federal court today. judge vaughan walker has reached a decision on the constitutionality of proposition 8. the voter-approved amendment outlawing same sex marriage in california. it's expected to come down between 1:00 and 3:00 this afternoon and we'll carry is live. repair crews will start work to remove mold from parts of san francisco's mettreeon's complex. the owner has agreed to pay for cleanup in three buildings linked by tunnels to the complex. most of the mold damage is

underground and can't be seen by the public. you can't see out there this morning, plenty of fog clouds, drizzle. of course maybe hard to see mike. >> absolutely. flight arrival delays to sfo because of it. temperatures 1 to 7 degrees cooler from san francisco to 62. concord 82. that's where we lose 7 degrees. upper 70s arounds the bay. mid to upper 70s north bay and south bay. temperatures cooler tomorrow through sunday. hi frances. >> bart saying back to 10 to 10 minute delays because of earlier problems on a train. a lot of folks may have headed to the bay bridge toll plaza backed up towards the west grand now. here's a live shot for you. actually even better for some of the lanes. kristen. >> frances, thank you so much. the news continueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueueue

♪ let's give them something to talk about ♪ ♪ let's give them something to talk about ♪ we're upstairs today. but there is so much to talk about. >> as always. >> we have bristol palin and levi. what does that mean for sarah palin's political fortunes? that's a question out there, as well. we saw the kind of controversy that gisele bundchen is creating on the new mommy wars. whether or not to breast-feed. whether it should be mandatory to breast-feed for every woman for six months. also, a new controversy in new york city. they're building a mosque down at ground zero. it got the go ahead yesterday. it created a firestorm here. we're bringing in laura ingraham and deborah norville on our "morning mix." >> mix it up with george.

also, this morning we have an incredible survival story. it was a year ago that a pregnant aerobics instructor was wounded during that mass shooting at a pennsylvania gym. remember that? well, this morning, she talks about her long road to recovery. and that sweet baby she fought to save. >> what a year it has been. plus, your series, "we need to talk," is continuing today. there's an issue facing many families. what do you do when different generations have different values? when grandparents are teaching your kids behavior that you oppose? we have tips to help everyone get along. first, juju chang has the news. >> we're going to revisit two of the breaking news stories. first, the gulf oil spill appears to officially be plugged. bp engineers say they successfully pumped mud down into the well. and they're confident no oil will spill again. and there's more encouraging news. the government says 75% of the oil that spilled into the gulf has evaporated, been dispersed or captured. and most of the rest of it is so diluted, they say, that it poses no harm.

word that iran's president has escaped an assassination attempt in iran today. there are reports that one person was arrested after lobbing a homemade grenade at ahmadinejad's convoy. iran's government denies the attacks, saying it was just fireworks. more information on a man who fatally shot eight of his co-workers at a beer distributor in connecticut. omar thornton called his mother after the rampage. saying he killed the, quote, racists that were bothering him. he was forced to resign tuesday for stealing beer and apparently smuggled weapons in his lunchbox. barnes & nobel is putting itself up for sale. a sign of how technology is changing the way we buy books. the shift from traditional books to e-books has cut into the retailer's profit in recent years. in medical news america's waistline continues to expand. government figures show 72 million americans are now obese.

2 million more than just a couple of years ago. that's nearly 27% of the population. finally, a special delivery for a woman in houston. 30-year-old veronica real mayorga gave birth to a rare set of quintuplets. it took two minutes to deliver the babies. who, unlike most quints are in very good health. there are only 100 sets of quintuplets in the world. now, there are 101. now, let's look at what "world news" is working on for tonight. here's diane sawyer. diane? >> hello, juju. one of the stories we hope everybody watches "good morning america" will see. a young man so inspiring. he is homeless. but making his way through college. driving toward his dreams. hear what he has to teach all of us. and that's tonight on "world news." hope you'll watch. juju? >> that is not to be missed. that's the news at 8:03. time, now, for the weather and sam. >> good morning, juju. signs up, everybody. signs up. you work hard to make them. tell me about what did you do

with your sign? >> well, i did glitter. and letters. and lots of glitter. >> i can tell. i was looking at it at first. pretty clean. you got away clean. you have glitter on the hand. on the forehead, right there. right there. right there. right there. dad, a little glitter? >> on my nose. >> glitter everywhere. let's get to the boards. one or two things going on we want to talk about as you walk out the door. this is what everybody's talking about. right in the middle of the country. this heat is just unbearable. look at the tampa reading of 116. yesterday on twitter, we asked you to throw the pictures up. you covered us up with pictures. do it again today. that heat is with you again today. the 116, likely in the sunshine. most of our official numbers will be taken in the shade and unblocked from wind, so you can get a real number. philly goes to 93. d.c. goes to 93, as well. new york city's going back into the 90s. the humidity's already with us today. quick look at the big board. there will be some strong to severe storms. there already are to the northern line of this heat. beware those storms will pop up

today. we have rain in washington state. but it's pretty nice in much of the west. m here's some young men that don't need to worry about older men that birthdays. about what's your name, sir? >> lathon. what's y >> and? >> landry.sir? >> and? >> >> matthew.landry? >> i can't get up now. robin? >> thank you, sam. >> i one year ago today, a there. pregnant aerobics instructor was >> thank you wounded in a mass shooting at a pennsylvania gym. pregnant this morning, for the first r w

time, she and her husband speak sho about that moment of terror and them. the year-long journey to recovery. and you had a privilege of speaking to them. >> it was an honor. the happiest of endings. the gunman was a bitter loaner, , who felt rejected by women. rejected mary primis had just announced mary premi her pregnancy to her latin danceer students. but before the class was over, three women were dead, nine others wounded, including mary. how did she survive? including on the one-year anniversary of at that fateful day, in a "gma" on exclusive, she and her husband tell their story. >> breaking news. >> a lone gunman. >> 48-year-old george sodini. >> the gunman who killed three sodini. women, and then himself. >> this could have been a year in the making. >> i was shot twice. i had one bullet go through my left arm. left the other bullet came into my right back. right side of my back. right back. broke my scapula. then, it turned down and broke ribs my ribs and lodged itself in my back.

>> reporter: that's the bullet they said could have killed you. >> yeah. ba >> reporter: knowing she had been shot, mary primis' survival instincts kicked in. >> i thought if i played dead, he wouldn't shoot again. >> reporter: did you lose consciousness?ldn't sho >> no. i remember it like it was yesterday.e i was on the floor in the gym. and the first prayer i said, was, please, god, please protect my baby. it didn't occur to me to pray to protect me, as well. w >> reporter: mary, just ten weeks pregnant, and laying in a pool of her own blood, asked someone to call her husband, alex.eone >> i think the reason mary d, wanted her to call me is she didn't know if she was going to live or not. she wanted to talk to me. didn't know >> i wanted him to know i was t. okay at the moment. was if i could have talked to him moment. that night, how much i loved him.h i >> reporter: frantic, alex sped >> reporter: to the hospital, fearing the worst. the hospital fea >> i had no control over anything.ver i didn't know what was going on.on. so, it was really scary. >> reporter: alex was terrified of losing the woman with whom he first fell in love at first sight at the gym.oman with they married within five months. at

after six years of marriage, alex held vigil for his wife and unborn child. >> it was pretty miraculous. she had the bruised lung, brokenhad the bruised bones and some flesh wounds.wounds. but, we couldn't be more thankful. >> reporter: the gunman killed himself. the g among those murdered, some of ered some mary's regular students. out of respect to their families, she keeps her grief for them private. couple the normally self-reliant couple learned to rely on the kindness of friends and neighbors. >> they were, you know, walking ors. the dog for me.ou mowing the lawn for me. making us meals. making making sure we had everything we everything needed. >> for >> for me, it was thinking at first that you can't trust anyone. you have no control over anything in life. in at any minute in your day, someone can take everything away from you.that's scary. and that's scary. but so many people reached out

to us and showed us a different eached out side. showed >> reporter: after months of months recovery and rehab, mary went recovery a into labor. a happier trip to the hospital, i would imagine. to >> it was a really happy trip to the hospital. happy trip we weren't really in a rush. we had gone to the hospital we weren before when she was having back pains.o the >> he was born four hours later. >> reporter: healthy baby oliver weighed seven pounds, ten ounces. >> and switch. kick your heels up. de >> reporter: within a month, mary was back to work. determined to deny the gunman anymore of her hard-fought life. >> it was a little bit emotionala at first. but it's something i love to do.o so, i didn't want this this experience to change that for that me. >> reporter: you weren't going to let him take that away from you. from >> right. we'll never forget. we'll never take anything for rget. granted. granted. and i hope that if there's ever if an opportunity that i can help help somebody else the way i was helped, i'll take it.

>> alex and mary wanted to sit lped, i'll do it down with us because she also wanted to thank the and mar first-responders. down with u mary's a nurse. and she said the e.m.s. workers e.m.s. helped keep her calm. and they were so professional. the outpouring of the community has helped restore her faith in her fellow man. it's so lovely.tpouring of the >> and oliver's such a good baby. >> he is. he doesn't just appear to be on tv. they say he's such a sweet-natured boy. they think maybe it's because he knows all of what they went through. he's taking it easy on them. >> he probably knows. thanks for bringing that us. next, our "morning mix" tackles the week's hot topics. >> he probably knows. thanks for bringing that us. next, our "morning mix" tackle the week's hot topics. [ girl ] bye mom! bye sweetie! you'll do great. [ laughs ] this is it! [ all ] 10...9...8... a new school year has so much potential! any resolutions? my resolution is the same as always; keep her full and focused with my fiber. [ all ] 3...2...1... happy school year! [ female announcer ] this school year, make a resolution to give your kid kellogg's frosted mini-wheats cereal. an excellent source of fiber from 100% whole grain.

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built at ground zero. mommy wars. and why is sarah palin is happiest purn in alaska this morning. levi is out of the picture. joining me to talk about all this fox news contributor, laura ingraham. also author of "the obama diary." and deborah norville. let me talk about the decision to build a mosque. the clearance came yesterday, laura. this has created such passion. >> there's a disconnect george between the elites and the way they think about this and most new yorkers and most of the country. i know michael bloomberg was saying, our values need to be represented to the world. if this mosque isn't built, what would this say? the terrorists have won. i would say the terrorists have won. 600 feet from where thousands of our fellow americans were incinerated in the name of political islam? and we're supposed to be -- we're supposed to be considered intolerant if we're not sharing this. >> in militant radical islam.

this is a country founded on the notion of religious freedom. what better way to say they haven't won? >> they don't have to prove anything to anyone. >> there is a point. there's a church that was buried when the second tower came down. st. nicholas church. that church has run into every conceivable impediment. and in nine years this church this place of worship has not been able to get the port authority and other agencies to get them the green light to rebuild. but then, a mosque with no presence in the area has been given the green light by getting the landmark status of this building we inging rejected. people say, where are our priorities. >> that's a good point. >> it's a finger in the eye, i think, of new york. new york is coming back. you know, we hope. and it's vibrant, economically. a lot of stuff happening downtown. this is sacred ground. >> ground zero.

>> this is 600 feet. the legitimate question to ask, george, is why? why do they want to build a $100 million 15-story mosque islamic center? why? why there. and no one's protesting around the country, building mosques. >> there's no funding for this. this is an idea. but the funding for this mosque this islamic center is not in place. they're going to be going to charities and other agencies. >> saudi arabia. >> and the people trying to put this up there. saying, we're going to be strict about who is allowed to contribute. we've seen how agencies and organizations that have contributed to causes that often times are in support of muslim issues, later are found to have terrorism connections. >> not going away. gisele bundchen. when you bring it up here in the office, everyone starts screaming. the call for everyone mom in the world who has a baby should

breast-feed for six months. >> i think this -- in all due respect to gisele shut up and model. she's been a mom for eight months. and that's lovely. but mandating. state or federal mandates to breast-feed. i can see if the mandate was to breast-feed for the first four years, george. but for six months? the child has to ask for the breasts. >> there's nothing more politically-charged when you get into breast-feeding. i learned this when i had my first. this picture caused such a human cry. deborah norville breast-feeding in public. the la leche league want med to be the spokesperson. you're never going to win on the breast-feeding issue. gisele bundchen give me advice on cellulite. give me advice on how to keep my teeth white. >> she was back to modeling in six or eight weeks. >> she's gisele bundchen. >> many businesses are going to

have breast expression rooms, where you have to set aside times and places for women to be able to, you know pump the milk. >> really? >> yes. look it up "good morning america." it's funny because it's a breast issue. we're talking breasts, aren't we? >> we're talking about your personal freedoms and your personal choice on how to live your life. and the idea that someone is going to say, yet again, here's something, ladies. it's never the guys that you have to do with your body. >> i think gisele backed off that call. okay. bristol and levi. laura, i was amused when they announced they were getting married. to see all of the pundits, clueless pundits, that this is a sure sign that sarah palin is running. >> yeah. people asked me at that time. what? i didn't get the connection. but i thought the rollout in "us weekly" was a little odd. we're now in a culture where all of the intimate decisions and the part of our lives, we feel the need to immediately reveal

them to -- not only to the country, but to the world. and that's a perilous road to be on. we've had things happen in our lives that we probably don't want to be on television. when you put yourself out there, every twist and turn in your relationship is going to be cataloged. i would imagine that governor palin is maybe glad to have this chapter behind her. >> she's got to be. that statement she put out, deborah, when the reengagement was announced, was about the chilliest congratulations that i've ever seen. >> that bristol has the capacity of forgiveness that most of us would find difficult to reach. she was brilliant again. she has learned trust by verify. ronald reagan. you knew -- you were playing a tape a second ago. roll the tape where you see the kiss. the mom in me goes, he's going to look at the camera guy. and then the kiss. did i do it right? mommy, did i do that right? it was so apparent to me that this was all staged. and that there was a check at

the end of this photo session. and i think what someone has realized is there may not be anymore checks. >> bristol realized he was playing her. we have 15 seconds left. you have "the obama diaries." it's president obama's 49th birthday. what is the entry? >> michelle come back from spain. it's home alone in chicago. there's only so many blues clubs i can go to. it's the president singing the blues, without his beautiful wife to serenade him on his birthday. i'm sad about it. i'm holding a candlelight vigil for the president. >> that was fantastic. thank you both very much. we'll be right back. it makes it hard to do a lot of things. and i'm a guy who likes to go exploring ... get my hands dirty... and try new things. so i asked my doctor if spiriva could help me breathe better. spiriva is the only once-daily inhaled maintenance treatment for both forms of copd... which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. spiriva keeps my airways open... to help me breathe better for a full 24 hours.

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a ruling in the same sex marriage trial is set to be issued in san francisco federal court today. judge vaughan walker has reached a decision on the constitutionality of proposition 8. the voter-approved amendment outlawed same sex marriage in california. prop 8 lawyers have filed a legal brief asking the judge to leave the same sex marriage ban in place ahead of an expected appeal by the losing side. the ruling is expected between 1:00 and 3:00 this afternoon. we'll carry is live both here on abc 7 and at abc7news.com. a. c. transit is warning riders to be ready for more delays even those bus drivers are supposed to be returning to work. 150 a. c. transit drivers called in sick yesterday even though a judge ruled in their favor monday. so transitwise we have problems

in the bay area. how's bart doing right now? >> kristen, there were major bart delays from oakland to san francisco but they are now reporting no delays at all although some folks are dweet dweet -- tweeting the trains are pretty crowded. backed up almost towards west grand and across the san mateo bridge foggy across the golden gate bridge bridge. slow in san jose. >> we'll check with mike and get your bay

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oprah and former first lady laura bush. the most tragic day of her life. plus, the twins, barbara and welcome back. here's a look at sfo. a few rays of sunshining breaking through the clouds but flight arrival delays of nearly an hour. some sunshine antioch san jose 60. 71 los gatos. cloudiness for the rest of us. 1:00 clouds back to the coast,

hanging around san francisco, to a lesser extent oakland. 62 san francisco and 82 concord and we will be even ♪ hey, hey, hey the world won't get no better ♪ ♪ if we just let it be ♪ the fellow sound of that man right there, john legend. six-time grammy winner. and joining him on friday, the acclaimed band the roots. they have a new cd together. they will be performing their new music live in our summer concert series this friday. two, great acts. one, amazing concert. we hope you will all come back and join us in central park. [ cheers and applause ] half pais through the week. alongside george i'm robin. this morning, we'll look at a dilemma that faces a lot of families. what do you do when grandma and grandpa are teaching your kids

values that you don't share? how to keep peace with your parents while protecting your kids. and another issue facing families in this tight economy, rising medical costs. mellody hobson is here with new ways to keep your medical bills down. including discount medical clubs that operate like discount stores. we'll show you how to look great on a budget this summer. a little summer fashion show. that's coming up in this half hour, as well. we have something special before we go to sam. excuse me. "people" magazine out today with some new details and inside pictures of that wedding that captivated the country over the weekend. chelsea clinton and marc mezvinsky. they're on the cover of "people" magazine. great photos. you see dorothy rodham chelsea's grandma. 91 years old. doesn't she look fantastic. >> 91 years young. she was involved in some of the planning. we're seeing the dress that madame secretary was wearing. and there were some memorable

moments, including bill clinton. they said he lifted his daughter's veil to whisper a few last words. and at one point, chelsea accidentally dropped marc's ring. and for the first dance, tell them what happened there. >> the song was "feeling good." but here's the best tidbit that "people" magazine got. erin anders partner, maxim choreographed the dance. they took it seriously. >> so much information about that. and the wedding cake 4'tall 500 pounds. do we have a picture of that too? that's just information we have. >> we're on top of the wedding cake this morning. >> it's very big. let's get over to sam. sam, you listen to people that tweet. people are upset that you did not wear a belt. you had belt loops. but you saddled that. >> i hate this. >> how did you find a belt? you don't own belts.

>> now i have to explain this. i never really wear a belt. people on the twitter and other folks were upset, saying i looked a little sloppy. so, i actually -- thank you, robin. thanks so much for that. >> nice belt sam. >> thanks. >> is that george's belt? >> i'm not going to say whose it is. let's get to the boards. let's start with a twitter of manitoba. impress your friends with the determine caronal mass ejection. if you want to sound smart today. you get one more opportunity at it. usually the northern lights are in the extreme northern latitudes. it's now possible to see them in the northern u.s. most states. here's some strong storms from des moines through chicago to columbus. this is on the northern line of the big heat in the country. we see the storms develop along the front. and the front will drop south.

and this is again, sounding smart. >> caronal mass ejection. >> very good. all that weather was brought to you by dairy queen. robin? >> and has a crown, to boot. thanks, sam. now, our series mom & dad, we need to talk." we're talking about different generations having different values. and if your parents values are different from the one you're teaching your children. and amy goyer has the book "things to do now that you're a grandparent." and she joins us advice on how to address the disagreements

with parents and kids. we're getting a great response for this ongoing series. i did not realize that on average here in the u.s. the first-time grandparent is 48 years old. >> that's right. you could be a grandparent. >> thanks a lot, amy. a couple times over, i could be. what does that tell you about the kinds of conversations that you would be having? >> i think it's really important not to stereotype grandparents. when you think about that, i could be a grandparent. these are the flower children of the '60s who are grandparents now. they may have more liberal views than their adult children. it's good to approach it knowing that anything goes. >> you might have a different religious background. >> right. >> you might support a different political party. >> exactly. >> those are really hot-button issues. >> very emotional, hot issues. it's a good idea to try and kind of take -- approach them in a matter-of-fact manner. >> and that's the kind of tone

you should take? >> right. >> give us an example. >> minimize the drama. these are emotional issues. the more that people get worked up, the harder it is to discuss them. you want to approach it very matter of factually. and say, we agree to disagree. we don't have the same viewpoint on this. but i have some wishes about how i want to raise my children. and i ask you to please respect those wishes. but don't try to change another family member. that's an exercise in futility. that's not -- you can't control another person. >> and it's always very helpful to find that common ground. you can find that. >> right. you can find common ground. you may practice a different denomination. i met a grandmother on the plane yesterday. great example. she raised her kids catholic. her daughter decided to go to a methodist church. her granddaughter said am i catholic? am i methodist? she said, it doesn't matter. it matters that you're a good person. she gets up and goes to 8:00

mass. and meets her granddaughter and goes to church with her at 9:00 at the methodist church. >> you had a great story about your grandfather. he was a little salty in his language. >> a little bit full of it. >> but your dad wasn't. >> i never heard my dad swear. and my grandfather kind of cussed every other word. it's really a great example. i didn't grow up kissing every other word. my dad never said anything negative about my grandfather. you know, you can't -- it doesn't help to speak unkindly about family members. >> no. >> but i was sensitive. i could tell it kind of bothered him. that was my grandaddy. and i could accept him and love him like that. >> keep in mind, your kids are watching you. they're going to be modeling. you're going to get older. good willing the creek don't rise, we say. and you're setting an example by how you act with your parents. >> you do. you're role modeling. think about how you want your kids to treat you when you are older and they have kids. it will happen. you will have things that you

disagree about. so, you're letting them know this is how you approach this with expect for family members. >> and talking about respect. we got really good feedback when we started the series. and there was somebody that e-mailed me yesterday. and it was great, constructive criticism. and said, there are holder people seniors that are watching our program. and said why don't you talk to us instead of about us. i thought that was so key. and so talking to grandparents. you know talking about the kids how they handle this. what should grandparents be doing? >> grandparents should remember that their key role in this is to support their adult children in raising their grandchildren. if they look at it that way, that will always give you good guidance. it's like this grandmother who -- it bothered her that her daughter changed their religion. but she embraced it. she supported it. and she was able to still have a great relationship with her granddaughter. so, think about supporting the grandkids and loving them.

and not trying to have conflict around everything. >> amy, thank you so much. you know we're going to have you back and others back because this is an ongoing dialogue. the feedback we're getting is so important. look forward to having you back. for grandparents information center and resources for talking to your aging parents about driving, assisting living and other important issues go to abcnews.com/gma. coming u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u

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get ready for some daunting numbers. according to the national coalition on health care american families spent an average of $6,000 out of pocket on health insurance and other medical costs in 2009. that's a number expected to rise to $9,000 by 2012. so, in today's edition of "america's money," we asked financial contributor, mellody hobson, president of ariel investments, to tackle this problem. and she's found five ways out sacrificing quality of care. the first tip is something i hadn't heard about before. discount clubs for health care? >> that's right. these are discount medical plans. think of it like sam's club or costco, but for medical plans. you pay a monthly fee. somewhere in the neighborhood of $12 to $30, to cover your entire household. and you get discounts on everything from vision to

dentist, to chiropractors to pharmacy drugs, to a host of doctors. you save a significant amount of money. here is what i must underscore. this is not insurance. you don't pay a premium. you pay the costs out of pocket. and you can save some significant money. for example, there's something called ameriplan, u.s. you save 60% in terms of crowns and fillings on dental work. these are big savings. but don't go ditching your insurance because of this. i'm not suggesting that at all. >> this fills in the gaps. >> that's right. this is for people maybe you have a huge deductible. and you can go this route instead. or you've run through your insurance coverage of the year. and you need a procedure. you can go this way. or you don't have any insurance at all. this could be an option. >> you can also get a discount plan if you belong to certain

kind of organizations, like a union. >> that's right. what they do is they use their combined buying power to get discounts. aarp is a good example. 30% off on eyeglasses. 20% off on contacts. unions like the afl-cio will provide you discounts on all procedures. and even your own company, outside of the insurance they provide you. they may have some discounts for you. ask your human resources office. >> and now, there are even websites where you can literally comparison shop for various procedures? >> very few people do this. it can save you a loft money. there are websites like pricedoc.com, where you can type in the procedure that you need and your zip code. and it spits out a host of doctors in your area and their price for the procedure. and in some cases, they will say this is our lowest price. in others they say this price is negotiable. in others they say make me an offer.

now, the one thing to keep in mind lowest price does not necessarily mean the best service. so, you still want to ask for referrals or run the list by your primary care physician to see what they think. >> two more items. new ways to save on vision. items, glasses and things to help with your vision. and cutting costs on prescription drugs? >> vision discount plan is a way to go. if you go to an ophthalmologist to get glasses, that's the most expensive to do it. you're wetter to go to a walmart or costco. or 1-800-contacts if you need contacts. and prescription drugs. there's something called formulary. you ask your insurance company, tell me the drugs you cover. you give the list to your doctor. they use that before they make a prescription for you. you can ask your doctor for samples. there is something called the partnership for prescription assistant, p.p.a. for people who have a hard time paying for

their drugs. they helped 6 million people since 2005. >> thanks, mellody. a lot more tips on our website, including deep discounts on back-to-school vaccinations. all that at abcnews.com/gma. when we come back, great summer styles.

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ur summer look with sizzling summer accessories. kate is the style director with "people" magazine style watch. and these are the fashions to make you look cool for summer. and into fall, as well? >> we brought our must-have summer trends. some of these are transition to fall. >> let's bring out ally. she is rocking granny sandals.

isn't she? >> it is. they're from worishofaer. they became the must-have sandal of summer. >> you have to be chic to wear the unchic sandals. >> it gives you the effortless style look. and i love the canvas bag she's carrying. this is from lands' end canvas collection. and canvas is a great collection for summer. it's durable. light weight. >> i love her fedora. >> that's fantastic. thank you, ally. next, we bring out cory who is a summer intern. >> that's our intern. >> and she has on -- i love these shoes from chinese laundry. they're $89. and i love the combination of the sexy sandal with the lace-up detail. this is an example of something you can buy now. rock it with the khaki safari

dress. >> under the sexy and sophisticated look. >> and the felix rey bag is great. felix rey is having a great summer. chelsea clinton chose a felix rey tote as part of her wedding favors gift. >> and it goes year-round, right? >> it is the seasonless print. animal print is seasonless. this clutch is $135. so great with khakis and whites. >> a little on the pricey side. but felix rey did a line for target? >> they did. and you can get some mileage out of this clutch. for early fall september or early october. with all-black or the new browns and cammos for the season. you can get a lot of mileage out of the clutch. >> looks fantastic. thank you so much. our next model is alexandra. and she is sporting the funky western look. >> it's interesting. western accessories have been very big in summer. we've seen a lot of that with

young hollywood types, like kate hudson. has been rocking this look with a little frilly skirt and cowboy boot. >> it's rethinking boots in the summertime. is that what we want to be wearing? >> what it does is if you have own something skimpier it gives it weight. and it makes you look not so sort of bare. >> right. >> these are from steve madden. they're $59. they go straight into fall. with skinny jeans and a chunky sweater. i think they would be adorable. you can shop your closet. pull out the bohemian look from a couple of years ago. >> what's nice is they're a little shorter. that's the update. but the bag is also great. it's only $35. it's from lulu's. i would love this with t-shirts and jeans. >> who knew funky western is coming back. >> and we have summer looks.

>> worn by jolie. >> i love the rope detail. these are from rampage. and they are $39.95. what i love about these is the thicker braided strap is actually really flattering. it's nice on the foot. and i think they're just a great bargain. >> they're beautiful. and i love the splash of color, the tiny bag. i'm used to carrying one of the bottomless mommy bags with me. >> this is maybe the bag inside of that bottomless mommy bag. it's a great pop of color. $16.80 from forever 21. it's a great classic shade. it gives her outfit a little punch. >> fresh, reasonably-priced looks for summer. let's look at them again. thank you so much for bringing the hot designs. appreciate it. >> my pleasure. thank you for having us. >> it's great to see them all on celebrities on

peoplestylewatch.com. >> exactly. >> take all of the looks into fall. there's plenty of time to make the most of your summer styles. go to abcnews.com/gma for the must-have accessories of the summer. fantastic. thank you, ladies.

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a ruling in the same sex marriage trial is set to be issued in san francisco federal court today. judge vaughan walker has reached a decision on the constitutionality on props 8, the voter-approved amendment outlawing same sex marriage in california. it's expected between 1:00 and 3:00 and we'll carry is live.

the federal government wants to know more about oakland's new law that permits large scale marijuana growing operations. marijuana is illegal under federal law. the enforcement agency asked if the ordinance appears on the website is a final version of the law. check with mike. even inland folks aren't going to get too warm today. >> they'll see the biggest drop in temperatures. 7 degrees in east by valleys to the low to mid-80s to 1 degree drop around san francisco to 62 where the clouds will be present most of the afternoon. sunshine around the bay upper 60slow 70ss. accu-weather seven-day forecast, 4 degrees warmer tomorrow and steady through the weekend. frances. >> mike, we're taking a look at the incline section of bay bridge. low clouds in the distance. a stall reported on the incline section. another live shot from the toll plaza. crowded as you make your way in and traffic backed up towards west grand avenue overcrossing. on the